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Palmcorder Accessory System... 64 Palmcorder Accessory Order Form... 66 Notes On Operations.... 67 Specifications..... 68 Before Requesting Service... 69 Request for Service Notice... 71 Index of Controls.... 72 Limited Warranty.... 76 Servicenter List.... 77 Spanish Quick Use Guide/Gua Para Uso Rpido.. 78 Index.... Back Cover

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Before Using Before
This operating Instructions book is designed for use with models PV-DV201 and PV-DV401. The PV-DV401 is the model used for illustrative purposes. Features may vary, so please read carefully.
Differences between models

Model Number

LCD Monitor Viewfinder MAGICVU/0LUX MIC IN EXTERNAL

PV-DV201

63.5 mm (2.5 inch) Liquid Crystal Display Black and White No No

PV-DV401

76.2 mm (3.0 inch) Liquid Crystal Display Color Yes Yes

Unpack your Palmcorder

1 pc. AC Adaptor (PV-DAC11) with AC Cable and DC Cable 1 pc. Battery Pack (PV-DBP8A) 1 pc. 8 MB MultiMediaCard (LSFT0198A)
1 pc. A/V Cable (LSJA0280)
1 pc. Lens Cap (LSYF0478)
1 pc. USB Cable (LSJA0354)
1 pc. Shoulder Strap (LSFC0013)
1 pc. CD-ROM of Driver Software for Windows 98/Me / Palmcorder USB Device Driver for Windows 98/Me/ CARD LINK (for USB) for Windows 98/Me / PHOTOVU LINK/Movie Messenger for Windows 98/ Me/ ArcSoft Software for Windows 98/Me (LSFT0247)
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft in the United States and other countries. Intel Pentium is a registered trademark. i.LINK and are trademarks. PHOTOVU LINK/Movie Messenger is a registered trademark. IBM is a registered trademark of IBM Company. MultiMediaCard is a registered trademark. SD is a trademark.
Record Speed/Playback Time
Use only those tapes having the Mini logo indicating the 6.35 mm digital standard. Cassette type Record Speed/ Playback time LP SP AY-DVM30EA 30 minutes 45 minutes AY-DVM60EA 60 minutes 90 minutes AY-DVM80EA 80 minutes 120 minutes

Erase Protection

Cassettes have a sliding record tab to ensure recordings are not accidentally erased.
1 To prevent accidental erasure: 2 To record again:
Slide the tab to the right (close).
Slide the tab to the left (open). record tab

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Before Using Before Using
Cassette Insertion/Removal
If the Palmcorder is connected to a power source, the cassette can be inserted and ejected without turning the Palmcorder on. TAPE EJECT Switch

Before you begin

Connect the Palmcorder to a power source. (See pages 11, 12.)
Press PUSH TO CLOSE mark to close the Cassette Compartment PUSH TO Cover. To remove the cassette. CLOSE mark Slide TAPE EJECT to open the Cassette Compartment Cover and pull the cassette Cassette Compartment Cover tape straight out.

When DATE/TIME setting is completed, press MENU three times to start the clock and exit.
Using the Palmcorder Menu Palmcorder Menu
The Palmcorder features two menu displays: one for CAMERA mode (recording) and the other for VCR mode (Playback). (See pages 15~18.) While the Menu screen is displayed, you cannot record on or play a tape. While recording, the Menu screen cannot be displayed. During playback, the Menu screen can be displayed.

Displaying the MENU

Press MENU to display the CAMERA or VCR menu (according to the POWER setting). Rotate JOG KEY to select a menu item.
Connect the Palmcorder to a power source. (See pages 11, 12.) Set POWER to CAMERA or VCR.
Setting the MENU Items (EX. VCR Mode menu)
2, A, B, CJOG KEY B Rotate JOG KEY to select a menu
Press JOG KEY to set your selection.

MENU Button

Press JOG KEY to set your selection. The q mark indicates selection. Press MENU twice to exit the menu.

CAMERA Main menu

1 : D. FUNCTION
CAMERA FUNCTION menu is displayed. To select one of the 10 digital functions (MIRROR, STROBE, MOSAIC, SLIM, TRAIL, STRETCH, GAIN-UP, WIPE, MIX, PinP).

VCR Main menu

1 : PLAY FUNCTION
VCR PLAY FUNCTION menu is displayed. To select D. FUNCTION or D.EFFECT.

2 : REC MODE

VCR REC MODE menu is displayed. To select REC-SPEED.

2 : ADJUST

CAMERA ADJUST menu is displayed. To select PROG. AE, W. BALANCE, or H.S.S. (High Speed Shutter).

3 : PLAY MODE

VCR PLAY MODE menu is displayed. To select INDEX, AUDIO, REMOTE, or B.SEARCH.

3 : REC MODE

CAMERA REC-MODE menu is displayed. To select REC-SPEED, AUDIO-REC, INDEX, SHUTTER, SELF-REC, or WIND-CUT.

4 : MULTI SETTING

MULTI SETTING menu is displayed. To select SPEED.

4 : SET-UP

CAMERA SET-UP menu is displayed. To select REMOTE, BEEP, or MAGICVU (PVDV401 only).

5 : DISPLAY SETTING

DISPLAY SETTING menu is displayed. To select DISPLAY, C.RESET, DATE/TIME, or CLOCK-SET.

6 : LCD/EVF SETTING

LCD/EVF SETTING menu is displayed. To select LCD BRIGHTNESS, LCD COLOR or EVF BRIGHTNESS.

7 : PHOTO TITLE

PHOTO TITLE menu is displayed. To select TITLE or MODE.

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MENU OSD MENU OSD

Camera Mode Menu Screen
DIGITAL FUNCTION (See page 44.) To select one of the 10 digital functions. Setting to OFF cancels the previously selected digital function. PROG. AE (See page 43.) To select one of the 5 Program AE modes. Setting to OFF cancels the previously selected Program AE mode. W.BALANCE (See page 42.) To select one of the 3 White Balance modes. H. S. S. (High Speed Shutter) (See page 48.) To select a desired shutter speed. REC-SPEED (See page 6.) SP: Normal recording speed mode. LP: Recording time is 1.5 times as long as in the SP mode. For example, 120 minutes of recording is possible on a 80 minute tape. AUDIO-REC (See page 49.) 12 bit: The sound is recorded in the 12 bit/32 kHz mode. 16 bit: The sound is recorded in the 16 bit/48 kHz high-quality mode. INDEX (See page 30.) DAY: An index signal is recorded when recording is restarted after the date has changed since the last recording. 2 HOUR:An index signal is recorded when recording is restarted after a lapse of more than 2 hours. SHUTTER (See page 41.) When set to ON, still pictures taken in the PhotoShot mode are recorded with a visual shutter effect and click sound. SELF-REC (See page 23.) NORMAL: During self-recording, the picture on the LCD Monitor is the same as it will be recorded. MIRROR: During self-recording, the picture on the LCD Monitor is horizontally reversed. WIND-CUT (See page 22.) To reduce sound distortion caused by wind hitting the microphone. However, this slightly deteriorates the sound reproduction in the bass range.

Replace battery with Panasonic PART NO. VSBW0004 (CR2025) only. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Caution: battery may explode if mistreated. Dispose of used battery properly. Keep away from children. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.

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Playback your Recordings
Playback using the LCD Monitor
You can also use the LCD monitor to playback your recording. VOLUME KEY
Connect the Palmcorder to a power source. (See pages 11, 12.) Insert a recorded cassette. Set POWER to VCR.

2REWIND

SEARCH Button
Press LCD-OPEN to unlock the LCD monitor and swing open. Press REWIND/SEARCH to rewind the tape. Press PLAY to start playback.

To adjust the volume:

3PLAY Button

Built-in Speaker

Hold down VOLUME KEY until the volume setting screen appears. (See page 20). B Rotate VOLUME KEY to adjust the volume of the built-in speaker. To remove the volume setting screen, hold down VOLUME KEY again. Adjust the picture on the LCD monitor if needed. (See page 23.)
Press STOP to stop playback. When the tape reaches its beginning during rewind or rewind search, it will stop automatically. If you press PLAY for more than 5 seconds, the Palmcorder will go into Repeat Playback mode when the tape reaches its end. The letter R will appear in the EVF and LCD monitor. To exit the Repeat Playback mode, turn the Palmcorder OFF.
You can place the Palmcorder on a table, etc. for viewing. Rotate the LCD Monitor 180 and swing it up against the Palmcorder body as shown.

PHONE Jack

Note When a tape recorded in LP mode on another digital video camera is played back on this unit, the picture may appear mosaic. Using the LCD monitor reduces battery operating time. You can connect earphones (not supplied) to the PHONE Jack.
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Playback Your Recordings

Special Effect Features During Playback
Note Sound is muted during all special effects. PAUSE Button PLAY Button

Rapid Visual Search

A During playback, hold or REWIND/ down FAST FORWARD/SEARCH B
SEARCH. The search will continue for as long as the button is held down. OR Press FAST FORWARD/SEARCH or REWIND/SEARCH once for a continuous rapid visual search. Press PLAY to release. Note When executing a rapid visual search, the picture may become bluish for an instant or mosaic. This is normal during this mode.

A/V OUT S-VIDEO OUT

S-Video Cable (Not supplied)

To Audio In

AV Cable (Supplied)

To S-Video In

CATV System Installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installers attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC in USA (and to the Canadian Electrical code in Canada) that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

DISPLAY ON TV Button

DATE / TIME
Card Features Card Features

Card PhotoShot

You can record still images to a Memory Card. Warning Memory Card will not work when DV interface Cable (i.LINK) is connected.
Connect the Palmcorder to a power source. (See pages 11, 12.) Set POWER to OFF before inserting a Memory Card. (See page 10.)

2JOG KEY 2MENU

3PHOTOSHOT
Button M-CARD Lock Switch
Slide the M-CARD Lock Switch to unlock, then set POWER to M-CARD. The POWER lamp lights red. Be sure POWER is fully turned to M-CARD position. PLAY: PUSH PLAY KEY is displayed for 10 seconds. (See page 33.) Press MENU to display CARD SETTING menu, then press JOG KEY to select NORMAL or FINE.
Switch Image Resolution and Capacity (supplied 8 MB MultiMediaCard) REC Image Capacity Mode Resolution FINE 640 x 480 Approx. 60 images
NORMAL 320 x 240 Approx. 240 images
The number of images given for each mode applies when all images are taken in same mode. You can change recording modes at any time before capturing an image. The number of images that can be captured may differ depending on the subject. After capturing an image, the number may not decrease, or it may decrease by two. This is normal.
Press MENU to exit this menu. Press PHOTOSHOT to record an image.
Warning While PROCESSING is displayed, DO NOT turn off the Palmcorder or unplug the AC Adaptor (supplied) because this will cause irreversible damage to the memory.
The PhotoShot image is recorded to the Memory Card. When SHUTTER is set to ON (see page 15), still pictures are recorded with a visual shutter effect and click sound. If set to OFF, the still image will be displayed only.
Cautions for the Memory Card
While Memory Card data is being read, do not remove it, turn off the power, or subject unit to vibrations and shocks. Do not leave the Memory Card in a place with high temperature, exposed to direct sunlight, or where electromagnetic waves and static electricity can be generated. Electromagnetic waves, static electricity, malfunction of the Palmcorder or of the Memory Card itself could erase the data recorded on it. To prevent the loss of picture data, we recommend that you make a backup copy on the computer. Do not bend or drop the Memory Card as this could damage it or the captured contents. Do not touch the connector on the rear edge of the Memory Card with your fingers and take care that no dirt, dust or water enters it. Do not affix other labels to the Memory Card face or back as Card insertion/removal may become impossible.

Press JOG KEY to display the selected image as a full-size screen. PLEASE WAIT appears on-screen.
Rotate JOG KEY to select BACK (previous image), MULTI (Multi Image screen), or NEXT (next image).
Press M-STOP to return to the Multi Playback screen.
Warning While PLEASE WAIT is displayed, DO NOT turn off the Palmcorder or unplug the AC Adaptor (supplied) because this will cause irreversible damage to the memory.

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Delete Specific Images
You can delete unwanted images and increase the remaining image memory. Warning: Once deleted, images cannot be restored. DELETE PAGE Delete specific images from a page. DELETE ALL Delete all images. (See page 36.) FORMAT Delete all data. (See page 37.)
Slide the M-CARD Lock Switch to unlock, then set POWER to M-CARD. The POWER lamp lights red. Be sure POWER is fully turned to M-CARD position. PLAY: PUSH PLAY KEY is displayed for 10 seconds. Press M-PLAY to display the Multi playback screen. PLEASE WAIT appears on-screen. Press M-DEL to display the DELETE menu, then rotate and press JOG KEY to select PAGE.

4, 5JOG KEY

2M-PLAY 3M-DEL Button
DELETE PAGE menu is displayed.
Rotate and press JOG KEY to select and set the image to be deleted. The selected image is underlined in pink.
Warning While deleting image, DO NOT turn off the Palmcorder or unplug the AC Adaptor (supplied) because this will cause irreversible damage to the memory, resulting in reduced image storage capacity.
Rotate JOG KEY to select YES , and press JOG KEY to delete the selected image. To cancel delete, press M-STOP or rotate and press JOG KEY to select NO. PLEASE WAIT appears on-screen. To delete other images, repeat steps 4~5.
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Delete All Image Pages

You can delete all images from the Memory Card easily with this operation. Warning: Once deleted, images cannot be restored.

2, 3JOG KEY

POWER Switch
Do steps 1 and 2 on page 35.
Press M-DEL to display the DELETE menu. Then, rotate and press JOG KEY to select ALL.

2M-DEL Button

The screen below is displayed. To cancel delete, press M-STOP or rotate and press JOG KEY to select NO.
Rotate and press JOG KEY to select YES. PLEASE WAIT is displayed on the screen, and then NO PICTURE is displayed.
Press M-STOP to return to the Card PhotoShot REC Mode screen. (See page 32.) Warning While deleting image, DO NOT turn off the Palmcorder or unplug the AC Adaptor (supplied) because this will cause irreversible damage to the memory, resulting in reduced image storage capacity.

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Format the Memory Card

You can easily format your Memory Card using this operation. Warning: Formatting permanently removes all image data.
Do steps 1 and 2 on page 35. Press M-DEL to display the DELETE menu, then rotate and press JOG KEY to select FORMAT.

1 DELETE PAG E ALL FORMAT 3
SELECT : R OTAT E JOG KEY SET : PUSH JOG KEY CANCEL : PUSH STOP KEY
The screen below is displayed. To cancel format, press M-STOP or rotate and press JOG KEY to select NO. 3
FORMAT CARD ARE YOU SURE ? 4 YES NO 6
SELECT : R OTAT E JOG KEY : PUSH SET JOG KEY E X I T : S TO P
Rotate and press JOG KEY to select YES. PLEASE WAIT is displayed on the screen as all image data is deleted from Memory Card. Deletion is complete when NO PICTURE is displayed.
Press M-STOP to return to the Card PhotoShot REC Mode screen. (See page 32).
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Photo Title

You can record PhotoShot images from a Memory Card to a cassette to be used as a WIPE or MIX effect. Note When Photo Title is set to ON, the selected image and Title will appear before each recording is made. WIPE : The Photo title is replaced with the current scene in a wiping motion.
Set POWER to CAMERA. The POWER lamp lights red. Be sure POWER is fully turned to CAMERA position. Press MENU to display the CAMERA menu screen. Then rotate and press JOG KEY to select PHOTO TITLE.
: The photo title is replaced with the current scene in a gradual mixing effect.
Rotate and press JOG KEY to select and set MODE and then TITLE. 1st : Select and set MODE (WIPE or MIX). 2nd : Select and set TITLE to SET.

2, 3, 4JOG KEY 2MENU

PLEASE WAIT appears on-screen. The Multi image screen is displayed.

5REC/PAUSE

Rotate and press JOG KEY to select and set an image. PLEASE WAIT is displayed while image is processed. Then, PHOTO TITLE SET is displayed for approx. 3 seconds, and the screen goes back to the Camera mode screen. After Photo Title is performed, Digital Function turns off. There are 12 pre-installed files. Press REC/PAUSE to start recording with Photo Title. WIPE or MIX screen is displayed at beginning of the recording. Then the Photo Title setting will be cleared automatically.

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Dual Digital Electronic Image Stabilization System (D.E.I.S.)
This feature helps compensate for any unintentional hand or body movement. It can be used in both the Recording and Playback (VCR) modes.

CAMERA mode

Set POWER to CAMERA. The POWER lamp lights red. Be sure POWER is fully turned to CAMERA position. Press EIS to stabilize the picture. Picture flicker may be observed when taping under fluorescent lighting conditions. The EIS indicator flashes when the light level is inadequate. Turn D.E.I.S. OFF during recording when using a tripod. Press REC/PAUSE to start recording. Press EIS again to cancel. Be sure that D.E.I.S. is turned off when not needed. Palmcorder movement is too extreme. Recording a subject with distinct horizontal or vertical stripes. Recording in low light situations. Recording a subject under a great amount of fluorescent light. Recording a scene with very fast motions.

Set POWER to CAMERA. The POWER lamp lights red. Be sure POWER is fully turned to CAMERA position. Press PHOTOSHOT in Record/Pause mode. PHOTO will appear in the EVF or the P H OTO LCD monitor.

C, DJOG KEY BMENU

2PHOTOSHOT
If SHUTTER on the menu screen is set to ON, a sound effect similar to the shutter of a film camera will be heard when PHOTOSHOT is pressed. When PHOTOSHOT is pressed, the playback image takes approx. 7 seconds to process. After that, the Camera mode screen will be displayed.
Index Search (Photo/Scene)
Optional Remote Control Only (See page 64) Optional
DISPLAY ONTV DATE / TIME CAMCORDER CAMERA
Set POWER to VCR. The POWER lamp lights red. Be sure POWER is fully turned to VCR position. Press MENU to display the VCR mode menu screen. Rotate JOG KEY to select PLAY MODE , and press JOG KEY to display the VCR PLAY MODE menu screen. Rotate JOG KEY to select INDEX , and press JOG KEY to select PHOTO or SCENE. Press MENU twice to exit.

B C D E

EINDEX SEARCH

(rewind Button)

(fast forward Button)
Note The picture quality will deteriorate slightly. The tape remaining indicator will not appear while the PHOTOSHOT feature is used. In the Photo/Scene Index Search mode, the shutter sound effect may not be able to be heard even when SHUTTER is set to ON. Photo Index Search may fail to detect a recorded PhotoShot image if the image is 3 seconds or less.
Press INDEX SEARCH fast forward or rewind on the remote control (Optional, page 64) to advance or rewind the tape to playback a PhotoShot scene. To view the next PhotoShot, INDEX SEARCH must be pressed again.

White Balance

Auto White Balance automatically maintains optimum color balance in most lighting conditions. However, when using Digital Functions, etc., you may get better results using the manual adjustment.
Set POWER to CAMERA. The POWER lamp lights red. Be sure POWER is fully turned to CAMERA position. Press MENU to display the menu screen. Rotate JOG KEY to select ADJUST, and then press JOG KEY to display the CAMERA ADJUST menu screen. Rotate JOG KEY to select W.BALANCE , and then press JOG KEY repeatedly to select AUTO, Indoor halogen lamp , or Outdoors .
: When the source illumination is a halogen lamp. : When shooting outdoors on a sunny day. AUTO : Automatically maintains optimum color balance in most lighting conditions.

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Transferring Your Images Transferring Your Images
Playing back the saved Motion and Still images (PHOTOVU LINK/Movie Messenger)
You can playback the saved Motion images and Still images (see page 58) for confirmation.
Repeat steps 1~4 on page 57 to run the PHOTOVU LINK/Movie Messenger. Click [IMAGE BROWSER] to display the Image Browser screen.

To view Motion images

Click on [Movies]. The first part of each Motion image will be displayed as a list. Double click on the desired Motion image to display the playback screen. to start Motion image Click playback.

2IMAGE BROWSER 3Pictures

To view Still images
Click on [Pictures] to display the Still image list. Double Click on the desired image to open it. Note If the image cannot be opened, please refer to the software Help menu.

3Movies

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To select the e-mail Software (PHOTOVU LINK/Movie Messenger You can transfer and compress your Before you begin
Motion images and Still images as attachments to your e-mail easily. Note The e-mail Software must support MAPI (Messaging Application Programming Interface). Below are some e-mail Software which support MAPI: Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Outlook Express, Netscape Messenger: Outlook(R) Express 5x, Outlook97, Outlook98 Outlook Express 4x Othere MAPI applications [Netscape(R) Messenger 4.5x and so on] Insert a recorded tape. (See page 9.) Make Palmcorder-PC connections. (See page 54.) Turn your PC on. (See page 54.) Set Palmcorder POWER to VCR.
Repeat steps 1~4 on page 57 to run the PHOTOVU LINK/Movie Messenger. (See Note below.)
Click [IMAGE BROWSER] to display the Image Browser screen.
Select E-mail Settings from Settings.

2IMAGE BROWSER

Select the e-mail software you are using, then click [OK]. Note If the e-mail software does not support MAPI, clicking on [E-mail] of Movie Messenger will not automatically run the e-mail software. Please run the e-mail software before doing step 1 above.

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Attaching captured Motion and Still images to your e-mail Before you begin
2IMAGE BROWSER 4Compress 4E-mail

Attaching Motion images to e-mail
Click on [Movies] to display a Motion image list. Select the Motion image to be attached, then click on [Compress]. Follow the menu to perform the compression settings.
Clicking on [Compress] will compress the selected image. Successfully Done is displayed on the PC screen. Click [Play] to open the Movie Messenger Player screen. You can confirm the compressed Motion image by clicking on [Play]. Clicking on [E-Mail] will automatically attach the compressed Motion image to your e-mail. (See Note below.) When the recipient opens the file you sent, this Movie Messenger Player screen appears. By clicking [Play], they can view the Motion Image.

5Compress 5Play 6E-Mail

Attaching Still images to e-mail
Movie Messenger Player screen
Click on [Pictures] to display the Still image list. Select the image to be attached, then click on [E-mail]. The e-mail software will be run automatically and the selected image will be attached to the e-mail. (See Note right.)
Note Movie Messenger Player works with Windows 95, 98, or Me only. If your e-mail software is not supported by MAPI, pressing the [E-Mail] button will automatically open the folder containing the compressed file. To attach, drag and drop the file into your e-mail.
Transferring Your Images (i.LINK)
PC Connection with DV Interface Cable (i.LINK)
A live image can be transferred directly to your PC (Personal Computer) via a DV Interface Cable (i.LINK) (not supplied) using products and software from a number of editing software companies including Digital Origin, Canopus, and Pinnacle. Using Products from these companies allows you to capture and edit live images onto your PC using the DV interface (i.LINK).
For more detailed information regarding editing software products from these companies, please visit their websites at: www.digitalorigin.com www.justedit.com www.pinnaclesys.com

PC Connector

Note PC must be equipped with an i.LINK terminal. During Palmcorder playback, do not disconnect the DV Interface Cable (i.LINK) or turn the Palmcorder off as this may cause PC hang-up error to occur. For PHOTOVU LINK/Movie Messenger, do not use 2 i.LINK terminals on your PC at the same time. PHOTOVU LINK/Movie Messenger i.LINK (DV) operates normally with Windows 98SE or later operating system. PHOTOVU LINK/Movie Messenger i.LINK connection may not work with some DV Interface boards. In this case, use the software included with the board. 1394 (i.LINK) interface must conform to OHCI (Open Host Controller Interface Specification).

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Concerning the MultiMediaCard and SD Memory Card

MultiMediaCard

The MultiMediaCard is a compact, lightweight and removable external memory card. A great many fun-filed titles (preset titles) have been recorded on the supplied MultiMediaCard. These preset titles will also be erased when the Card is formatted.

SD Memory Card

The SD Memory Card (optional), which is the same size as the MultiMediaCard, is an external memory card with an even bigger memory capacity. It has a write protect switch to prevent the data writing and card formatting, and it comes with a copyright protection function that complies with the SDMI (Secure Digital Music Initiative) standard. Music play is possible only with an SD Memory Card. SD Logo is a trademark. Portions of this product are protected under copyright law and are provided under license by ARIS/SOLANA/4C.
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Palmcorder Accessory Order Form Palmcorder
Please photocopy this form when placing an order. 1. Palmcorder Model # 2. Items Ordered Accessory # Description Price Each Quantity Total Price
Subtotal Your State & Local Sales Tax Shipping & Handling Total Enclosed 3. Method of payment (check one) Check of Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS) VISA MasterCard Discover Credit Card # Expiration Date Customer Signature Make Check or Money Order to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES (Please do not send cash) 4. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address)
Ship To: Mr. Mrs. Ms. First Street Address Night City State Zip ( )

Phone #: Day ( )

TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR PALMCORDER ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER OR CALL PANASONICS ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-5 PM M-F, 6 AM-10:30 AM SAT, PACIFIC TIME] OR MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICES COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032

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Notes On Operations Notes On Operations
Cleaning EVF (Electronic Viewfinder) [ PV-DV201 ] [ PV-DV401 ] 1 Slide the Viewfinder backward to its fully
expanded position and then tilt it upward.
2 Remove the 2 screws from the EVF Eyepiece

with a screwdriver (+).

Turn the Eyepiece counterclockwise 1/8 of a turn. Pull the Eyepiece free. Remove any lint or dust particles with a soft, clean cloth being careful not to scratch the glass surfaces. To re-install the Eyepiece Line up the marks on the Eyepiece with the grooves inside the EVF shaft and attach. Turn it clockwise 1/8 of a turn to lock in place.

3 Turn the Eyepiece counterclockwise 1/8 of a
4 Pull the Eyepiece free. Remove any lint or dust
particles with a soft clean cloth being careful not to scratch the glass surfaces. 5 To re-install the Eyepiece Line up the marks on the Eyepiece with the grooves inside the EVF shaft and attach. Turn it clockwise 1/8 of a turn to lock in place. 6 Replace the EVF Eyepiece screws and tighten with a screwdriver. If you lose an EVF Eyepiece screw, order Part No.XQN2+BJ5FXK.
Approximate Brightness Values
Your Palmcorder has been designed for normal scene illumination of 150 footcandles (1500 lx). However, the Palmcorder may be used at F1:1.6, if illumination is more than 0.5 footcandles (5 lx). The table below shows the color temperature for reference.
PALMCORDER SETTINGS (Amber Filter Range) NATURAL LIGHT CONDITIONS Fair weather, blue sky Slightly cloudy sky Cloudy or rainy sky Sunlight in clear weather at midday KELVIN COLOR TEMPERATURE 10,000 8,000 7,000 6,500 6,000 5,500 5,000 4,500 4,000 3,500 Sunlight 40 min. after sunrise and before sunset Sunlight 30 min. after sunrise and before sunset Sunlight 20 min. after sunrise and before sunset 2,000 2,800 3,200 Fluorescent lamp (Daylight) Camera flash bulb Blue lamp for photography ARTIFICIAL LIGHT SOURCE COLOR TINT MIXTURE Color television Bluish

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- - -OUTDOOR
Average sunlight in clear weather Sunlight 2 hours after sunrise and before sunset
For Your Information For Your Information
Fluorescent lamp (White) Normal flash bulb Fluorescent lamp (Off-white) Tungsten lamp for photography Halogen lamp Iodine lamp Tungsten lamp Acetylene lamp Kerosene lamp Candlelight

Whitish

Yellowish

Reddish

Specifications
Palmcorder: 7.2 V DC (Battery) 7.8 V DC (AC Adaptor) AC Adaptor: 110/120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Battery: Lithium-Ion Type DC 7.2 V Power Consumption: Palmcorder: 7.2 V DC 6.5 W (Max. 9.5 W) AC Adaptor: 18 W 1 W (when not in use.) Digital Interface USB/i.Link (IEEE1394) Video Signal: EIA Standard (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSC color signal Video Recording System: 2 rotary heads. helical scanning system Audio: 12 bit (32 kHz) 4 tracks 16 bit (48 kHz) 2 tracks One integral color filter Charge Coupled Device (CCD) Pick-Up System and Device: Lens: 20:1 zoom lens, F1:1.6 with auto iris control Focal length: 3.6 mm - 72 mm Power zoom function Lens filter diameter: 43 mm Viewfinder: 0.4 inch (10.2 mm) Electronic Viewfinder (PV-DV201) 0.44 inch (12.7 mm) Liquid Crystal Electronic Viewfinder (PV-DV401) LCD Monitor: 2.5 inch (63.5 mm) Liquid Crystal Display (PV-DV201) 3.0 inch (76.2mm) Liquid Crystal Display (PV-DV401) Minimum Illumination Required: 5 lx (F1:1.6) 0.5 footcandles 0 lx (MAGICVU/0LUX ON) (PV-DV401 only) Image Storage (supplied 320 x 240 pixels (NORMAL mode) 8 MB MultiMediaCard) 640 x 480 pixels (FINE mode) Approx. 240 images (NORMAL mode) Approx. 60 images (FINE mode) Image Format JPEG (Design Rule for Camera File System) 32 F~104 F (0 C~40 C) Operating Temperature: Operating Humidity: 10 %~75 % Weight: Palmcorder: (PV-DV201) 1.50 Ibs. 0.68 kg (PV-DV401) 1.45 Ibs. 0.66 kg AC Adaptor: 0.35 Ibs. 0.16 kg Dimensions: Palmcorder: (PV-DV201) 3-3/8 (W) x 4-1/4 (H) x 7-1/2 (D) inch 85 (W) x 107.5 (H) x 191 (D) mm (PV-DV401) 3-3/8 (W) x 4-1/4 (H) x 6-1/2 (D) inch 85 (W) x 107.5 (H) x 166 (D) mm AC Adaptor: 2-3/4 (W) x 1-3/4 (H) x 4-1/2 (D) inch 70 (W) x 45 (H) x 115 (D) mm Weight and dimensions shown are approximate. Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice. Power Source:

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Before Requesting Service
Cleaning Care for Video Heads
(a) Video Head Cleaning: Normally, your Palmcorder will not require head cleaning. However, it is possible that the heads may become clogged due to dust in the air, playing damaged tapes, long term use, etc. If NEED HEAD CLEANING appears for 5 seconds in the EVF or LCD monitor, the heads may require cleaning. (b) Cleaning the Heads: It is recommended that head cleaning be performed by a qualified service technician. Please contact your nearest Panasonic Servicenter. An alternate solution is to obtain a head cleaning cassette. Please use Panasonic cleaning cassette (AY-DVMCL). Be sure to follow the cleaning instructions carefully. Excessive use of the head cleaning cassette could shorten video head life. Use this cassette only when a head clogging symptoms occur. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

Clogged Video Head

Tape Operations Caution
When you go from function to function (PLAY, FF, REW etc.), please note that the unit will not accept a new function operation until the previous operation is complete. The POWER Button and all function buttons, (PLAY, FF, REW, etc.) are only operational after the tape has been completely loaded.
Lens Hood Area Operation Caution
When the following accessories are attached and the zoom is set to maximum wide angle, the four corners of the sceen may appear darker: Wide or Telephoto conversion lens (optional). A filter (optional), etc. and then the lens hood. Two filters (optional).

Self Diagnostic System

If any of the following numbers appear on-screen, the Palmcorder may need service. Do not remove the battery (if attached) and write down the displayed number on page 71. Then, take the Palmcorder to a servicenter for repair. Error No. Description U11 U12 U13 U14 U15 U16 U17 U30 Card Error Card Error Card Error Card/Palmcorder Dialogue Error No Card Memory Captured image limit exceeded Captured image limit exceeded Error other than above
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If you have a problem with your Palmcorder, it may be something you can correct yourself. Check the list below for symptoms and corrections.

Symptom

No picture in the EVF or LCD Monitor.

Correction

Make sure the Power Source is connected. (pp. 11, 12) Make sure the POWER switch is set to VCR or CAMERA. (pp. 22, 27) Check the Dew Indicator. (p. 21) Make sure the Battery is fully charged. (p. 11) Make sure all necessary cables are connected correctly and firmly. (p. 12) Make sure the Lens Cap is removed. (p. 22) Make sure the Power Source is connected. (pp. 11, 12) Insert the cassette record tab up, window side facing out. (p. 9) Make sure the Power source is connected. (pp. 11, 12) Check the Dew Indicator. (p. 21) Make sure the record tab is closed. (p. 6) Check the Battery Indication. (p. 19) Make sure FOCUS is set to AUTO. (p. 47) Make sure the unit is ON and set to CAMERA mode. (p. 22) Make sure the unit is set to REC or REC/ PAUSE mode. Make sure the Audio on the VCR MENU is set to ST1. (pp. 17, 50)

Video cassette cannot be inserted.
Video cassette cannot be removed. No operation starts when operation buttons are pressed. Recording cannot be done. Auto Focus does not operate.
Sound from microphone cannot be monitored. Sound cannot be heard.

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Request for Service Notice Request for
Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice. In the unlikely event this product needs service. Please include your proof of purchase. (Failure to due so will delay your repair.) To further speed your repair, please provide an explanation of what is wrong with the unit and any symptom it is exhibiting.
Request for Service Notice:
Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to: Panasonic Services Company 1705 N. Randall Road Elgin, IL. 60123-7847 Attn: Camcorder Repair
Please write the displayed Self Diagnostic number here. (See page 69.)
For Your Information For Your Information 71

Index of Controls

Front View
D.ZOOM Button See page 40. EIS Button See page 39. TRANSFER Button See page 55. MAGICVU/0LUX Switch (PV-DV401 only) See page 42. Lens Built-in Twin Capsule 2-Way Microphone System Lens Cap See page 8. BACK LIGHT Button See page 47. MULTI Button See page 46. FADE Button See page 48. A.DUB Button See page 49. Remote Sensor See page 25.

Side View

PHOTOSHOT Button See pages 32, 33, 41. Cassette Compartment Cover See page 7. TAPE EJECT Switch See pages 7, 9. Hand Strap See page 8. Built-in Light Mount See page 7. PHONE Jack See page 27. DV Input/Output (i.LINK ) Connector See pages 52, 62. External Microphone Jack (PV-DV401 only) See page 49. A/V Output Connector See pages 31, 51. S-VIDEO Output Connector See pages 31, 51.

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Rear View

JOG KEY See pages 13, 14. VOLUME KEY See page 27. M.FOCUS DIAL See page 47. POWER ZOOM Button See pages 22, 40. Vision Adjustment Control See pages 9, 22. Menu Button See pages 13, 14. Battery Release Button See pages 11, 12. POWER Lamp See page 22. REC/PAUSE Button See pages 9, 22. Shoulder Strap Attachment Ring See page 8. Shoulder Strap Attachment Ring See page 8. M-CARD Lock Switch See page 10. POWER Switch (CAMERAVCR OFFM-CARD) See pages 9, 10.
Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) See page 9.
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Monitor See pages 9, 10, 23, 27.

KINGSTON SECUREDIGITALCARD

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Kingston Secure Digital Card
Products: SD/32, SD/64, SD/128, SD/256, SD/512
Kingstons SD (Secure Digital) memory cards are the latest generation memory devices that offer an incredible combination of high storage capacity, fast data transfer rates, great flexibility and excellent security in a memory card about the size of a postage stamp. Based on nonvolatile memory components and encased in a protective molding, they do not require power to retain the information stored on them. Since they are based on solid-state components, they have no moving parts to skip or break down, making them highly reliable.

Product Highlights

Features Compliant with Secure Digital Music Initiative (SMDI)portable device requirements Postage stamp size (24mm x 32mm x 2.1mm) (.94'' x 1.26'' x.08'') Write-protect switch prevents inadvertent overwriting of image or audio data Fast data transfer rate:2MB/s average 5 Year Warranty Plug-and-Play Low Power Consumption Applications Digital Audio Players (MP3) Digital Photography PDAs and Handhelds Cellular Phones and Smart Phones Global Positioning Systems (GPS) Data requiring a high level of security - Copyright protection (books,music) - Personal Identification Data (cell phone address book) - Intellectual Property Right Protection

How SD Works

The SD standard provides an easy method for quickly downloading and transferring secure digital files from your computer or the Internet. By using a SD Reader (such as Kingstons FCR-U2MMC/SD or FCR-HS26/1) it is also possible to upload files from your SD card to your computer. As the latest introduction in the competitive Flash Memory form factor, SD is an increasingly popular format for leading manufacturers of digital devices like, MP3 players, digital cameras and PDAs. Because of its small foot print SD makes it easy for device manufacturers to integrate expansion capability into ever smaller devices.
Why is it Different from MMC?
SD is a second generation derivative of the MMC standard. The SD format includes several important technological advancements over MMC. These include the addition of cryptographic security protection for copyrighted data and a 4X increase in data transfer rates. To help support higher-density capacities, SD cards are slightly thicker than the original MMC cards. This means that most devices designed to support SD are also backward compatible to MMC cards, but devices designed only for MMC will not support SD. To be certain, it is best to refer to your user owner manual.

Optional Accessories

FCR-U2MMC/SD - SD/MMC Media Reader FCR-PCM2/4-1 - PCMCIA 4 in 1 Adapter FCR-HS26/1 - 6 in 1 USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Reader
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