Panasonic Pv Dv52 Operating Instructions Manual

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Editing Features
Editing Features
3, 4, 5PAUSE
3, 4PLAY
6STOP High quality digital-to-digital copying can
be accomplished if both Palmcorders
incorporate the DV Input/Output (i.LINK)
Connector (DV Interface cable (i.LINK) is
not supplied).
1Insert a pre-recorded tape into the
source (playing) Palmcorder, and set
POWER to VCR.
2Insert a blank tape with the record
tab closed into the target (recording)
Palmcorder and set POWER to VCR.
3Press  (PLAY) on the source
Palmcorder. When the tape reaches
the point you want to start dubbing,
press 
 (PAUSE).
4Hold down REC and press  (PLAY)
on the target (recording) Palmcorder.
Press 
 (PAUSE) to pause the tape at
the starting point of the dub.
5Simultaneously, press  (PAUSE) on
both units to begin dubbing.
6Press  (STOP) on the recording
unit, and then press  (STOP) on the
playing unit to end dubbing.
    CAUTION:Unauthorized exchanging and/or
copying of copyrighted recordings may
be copyright infringement.
Source (Playing)
Palmcorder
Recording
Palmcorder
DV Interface
Cable (i.LINK)
(optional)
DV Input/Output
(i.LINK) Connector
Copying from Digital
Equipment (dubbing)Before you begin
Connect both Palmcorders to their
power sources.
Connect the two Palmcorders using the
DV Interface cable (i.LINK)
(4-pin to 4-pin).
Turn both Palmcorders ON.
4REC
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PC Connection
DV Interface Cable (i.LINK)
(6-to-4 pin) (not supplied)
PC Connector
DV Input/Output
(i.LINK)
Connector
During Palmcorder playback, do not disconnect the DV Interface Cable (i.LINK) or turn
the Palmcorder off as this may cause a PC hang-up error.
Note
PC Connection with DV Interface Cable (i.LINK)
A video clip 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 video editing
software companies.
Using products from video editing software companies allows you to capture and edit
video clips using the DV Interface (i.LINK).
Our DVC being OHCI compliant should have no problem working
with any OHCI compliant Firewire Card/video - Editing software
package.
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PC Connection
PC Connection
2
4
To PC Connector
PHOTOVU LINK Driver (Optional)
System Requirements for PHOTOVU LINK Driver (Optional)
IBM PC/AT or compatible
Intel® Pentium® Processor
Microsoft Windows 95/98/Me/NT4.0/
2000/XP
RAM: 16 MB or more
2 MB minimum available hard disk
space
256 color monitor (full colorrecommended)
3.5 inch 1.44 MB floppy disk drive
(for installation)
RS-232C serial port (D-Sub 9-pin)
An adaptor (D-Sub 9-pin male to a
D-Sub female) is required for a
D-Sub 25-pin
Mouse or other pointing device
RS-232C Serial port
(D-Sub 9-pin)
(Default is COM1.)
PC Connecting Cable for Windows
(optional: PC Connection Unit
(PV-DRS2, p 46))
An image recorded on the DV Tape can be transferred to your PC (Personal Computer).
Connection
1Turn off your PC.
2Connect the Palmcorder to your PC (Windows) using the PC connecting cable
(optional: PC Connection Unit (PV-DRS2, p 46)).
Before connecting the Palmcorder to the PC, make sure the PC
power is off to insure that images are transferred properly.
3Turn on your PC.
4Set the Palmcorder POWER to VCR.
For extended periods of use, it is recommended to use the AC Adaptor as a power
source.
Refer to PC or Windows manual to identify which COM port is  to be used for
connection.
Note
*Satisfy the conditions recommended by Microsoft for Windows.
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Running the Software
PHOTOVU LINK:
You can transfer images from your
Palmcorder tape to your PC.
1Turn your PC (Personal Computer) on
and start up Windows.
2Insert PHOTOVU LINK DRIVER Disk
(Optional) into a floppy disk drive.
3Click on Start, then “Run
… …… …
…”
4Type in “a:\setup.exe” and click OK.
 If your 3.5 inch floppy disk drive is not
“A”, use the appropriate letter.
5Follow the instructions as they appear
on the PC screen until the installation
is complete.
 Setup window will disappear when
the installation is complete.
1Click on Start, “Programs,”
“Panasonic,” “Palmcorder,” then
“PHOTOVU LINK.”
2“PHOTOVU LINK” is opened.
COM Port and Baudrate are automatically
selected.
Refer to Help for information about
application operations and other Error
messages.
Note
Before you begin
Insert the Tape. (p. 9)
Make Palmcorder-PC connections.
(p. 43)
Turn your PC on.
Set Palmcorder POWER to VCR.
PHOTOVU LINK
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PC Connection
Using Tape Image Data
Pictures captured with the Palmcorder
can be transferred to your PC.
1Repeat steps 1 and 2 on page 44 to
run the Software.
2“Preview Window” screen appears.
3Search and Select a still scene you
want to transfer to your PC using VCR
Operation Buttons on the “Preview
window” screen. Then click  on
“Transfer” to transfer selected  image
from camcorder to “Preview Window”
in PLAY or STILL mode.
4Click on “File” then “Save As”.
Save transferred image to PC.
Note
If, while transferring the image to your PC,
the displayed picture appears abnormal,
close PHOTOVU LINK and turn
Camcorder POWER off. Run PHOTOVU
LINK again and turn Palmcorder Power
back on. Now transfer again.
Photo Search may fail to detect a
recorded PhotoShot image if the image is
3 seconds or less.
Transfer Button
Operation
Button
Before you beginInsert a recorded tape. (p. 9)
Make Palmcorder-PC connections.
(p. 43)
Turn your PC on.
Set Palmcorder POWER to VCR.
PHOTOVU LINK
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Palmcorder Accessory System
Accessory #
PV-DAC11A
CGR-D08A/1B
CGR-D16A/1B
CGP-D28A/1B
CGR-D53A/1K
PV-DDC9
PV-DRS2
Description
AC Adaptor with AC Cable
and DC Cable
800mAH / 1 h 30 min, Battery
Pack
1600mAH / 3 h, Battery Pack
2800mAH / 5 h, Battery Pack
5300mAH / 9 h, Battery Pack
DV Interface Cable (i.LINK)
(4-pin to 4-pin)
PC Connection Unit
(RS-232C Serial Kit)
Price
Call for
Pricing
$69.95
$99.95
$129.95
$229.95
$55.00
Call for
Pricing
Figure
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For Your  Information
Palmcorder Accessory Order Form
TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR PALMCORDER ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE
FOLLOWING:
VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER
OR
CALL PANASONIC’S 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
Ship To:
Mr.
Mrs.
Ms.
First Last
Street Address
City State Zip
Phone #:
Day       (         )
Night     (         )
4. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address)
Please photocopy this form when placing an order.
3. Method of payment (check one)
Check of Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS)
VISACredit Card #
MasterCard Expiration Date
DiscoverCustomer Signature
Make Check or Money Order to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES
(Please do not send cash) 2. Items Ordered
Quantity Accessory # Price EachDescription
Total Price
6.95 Subtotal
Your State & Local Sales Tax
Shipping & Handling
Total Enclosed 1. Palmcorder Model #
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This product has a fluorescent lamp that contains a small amount of mercury. It also
contains lead in some components. Disposal of these materials may be regulated in
your community due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling
information please contact your local authorities, or the Electronics Industries Alliance:

Notice
Notes On Operations
Replacing the BulbBefore you begin
Set POWER to OFF.
DANGER:
Use only replacement bulb (PART NO. LSLL0028) supplied by Panasonic to reduce risk
of fire. Handle new bulb with cloth or tissue as skin oils decrease bulb life. Remove lens
cover and allow bulb to cool before replacing to avoid possible bur n hazard.
4Replace lens cover.
Note
3Replace bulb using a clean cloth or
tissue. (Do not touch with fingers.)
(A)
Handle bulb gently. Excessive force may
cause bulb to crack.
1Insert a rigid wire, such as an
extended paper clip into point (A)
and lift cover up.
2Using Tweezers or needle-nose
pliers, carefully remove bulb.
Take unit to servicenter if you need
assistance.
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For Your  Information
Notes On Operations
Approximate Brightness Values
Your Palmcorder has been designed for normal scene illumination of 150 footcandles
(1500 lx). However, the Palmcorder may be used at F1:1.8, if illumination is more than
0.5 footcandles (5 lx).
The table below shows the color temperature for reference.
COLOR TINT
MIXTUREPALMCORDER
SETTINGS
(Blue Filter
Range)Bluish
Whitish
Yellowish
Reddish ARTIFICIAL LIGHT SOURCE NATURAL LIGHT
CONDITIONS
“OUTDOOR”
“INDOOR”
- - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - -
Color television
Fluorescent lamp (Daylight)
Camera flash bulb
Blue lamp for photography
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
KELVIN COLOR
TEMPERATURE
Fair weather, blue sky
Slightly cloudy sky
Cloudy or rainy sky
Sunlight in clear weather at
midday
Average sunlight in clear weather
Sunlight 2 hours after sunrise
and before sunset
Sunlight 40 min. after sunrise
   and before sunset
Sunlight 30 min. after sunrise
   and before sunset
Sunlight 20 min. after sunrise
   and before sunset (Amber Filter
Range)— 10,000
— 8,000
— 7,000
— 6,500
— 6,000
— 5,500
— 5,000
— 4,500
— 4,000
— 3,500
— 3,200
— 2,800
— 2,000 “AUTO”
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Specifications
Power Source: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/7.8 V DC 6.5 W (Max. 9.5 W)
AC Adaptor : 18 W
1 W (when not in use.)
Digital Interfacei.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
Pick-Up System and Device:One integral color filter Charge Coupled Device (CCD)
Lens:10:1 zoom lens, F1:1.8 with auto iris control
Focal length: 3.6 mm - 36 mm
Power zoom function
Lens filter diameter: 43 mm
Viewfinder:5.3 mm (0.21 inch) Liquid Crystal Electronic
Viewfinder
LCD Monitor:63.5 mm (2.5 inch) Liquid Crystal Display
Minimum Illumination Required:5 lx (F1:1.8) 0.5 footcandles
Operating Temperature:32 °F~104 °F (0 °C~40 °C)
Operating Humidity:10 %~75 %
Weight:Palmcorder : 0.58 kg
1.28 Ibs.
AC Adaptor : 0.16 kg
0.35 Ibs.
Dimensions:Palmcorder : 74 (W) x 88.5 (H) x 182 (D) mm
2-7/8 (W) x 3-1/2 (H) x 7-1/8 (D) inch
AC Adaptor : 70 (W) x 45 (H) x 115 (D) mm
2-3/4 (W) x 1-3/4 (H) x 4-1/2 (D) inch
Weight and dimensions shown are approximate.
Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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