Panasonic Pv Dv852 Operating Instructions Manual

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Creating a Title
You can create a title and record on a Memory Card.
1Camera Mode: 
Slide the [STILL/MPEG4/VOICE] Selector to [STILL] and 
point the camera at the image you want to use for creating a 
title.
VCR Mode:
Search for the image you want to use for creating a title and 
set the Palmcorder to Still Playback Mode.
2Set [CARD SETUP] >> [CREATE TITLE] >> [YES].
3Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.
≥The title is stored.
≥To perform PhotoShot again, select [RETURN].
4Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to select [LUMINANCE] and press it.
5Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to adjust the title contrast and then 
press it.
6Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to select [COLOR] and then press it.
7Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to select desired color and press it.
8Select [RECORD] and then press the [PUSH] Dial.
Selecting Colors
If you make color selection by rotating the [PUSH] Dial when creating a title, 
you can change the color as follows.
1) Original Color (The color of the captured image)
≥Title in the original color in which the dark portion (blackish portion) of 
the captured image is missing.
2) Preset colors (black, blue, green, cyan, red, pink, yellow, and white)
≥Title in a preset color in which the dark portion (blackish portion) of the 
captured image is missing.
3) Original color (the color of the captured image)
≥Title in the original color in which the bright portion (whitish portion) of 
the captured image is missing
4) Preset colors (black, blue, green, cyan, red, pink, yellow, and white)
≥Title in a preset color in which the bright portion (whitish portion) of the 
captured image is missing.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Inserting a Title
You can select one of your original titles and display it. (It can be displayed in 
Camera Mode, VCR Mode, and Card Playback Mode.)
But when the [STILL/MPEG4/VOICE] Selector Switch is set to [MPEG4] or 
[VOICE], adding a Title is not possible.
1Press the [TITLE] Button.
≥The title that was created last is displayed. 
2Press [MULTI] Button.
≥A list of titles is displayed. 1
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Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to select a desired title.
≥The selected title is marked with a red frame.
4Press the [PUSH] Dial or press the [MULTI] Button.
≥The selected title is displayed.
5Using the [TAPE/CARD] Selector, select the recording target.
Camera Mode: TAPE or CARD
VCR Mode: CARD
Card Playback Mode: TAPE
6Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.
≥A still picture is recorded under the inserted title.
≥If you record on a Cassette in Normal Recording Mode, set the [TAPE/ 
CARD] Selector to [TAPE] and press the Recording Start/Stop Button.
2  File Name
Clearing a Title Display
Press the [TITLE] Button.
≥The [ACCESS] Indication appears until the titles are displayed completely. 
Perform the Recording after the Indication disappears.
≥For other notes, see page 63. 
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Protecting the Files on a Memory Card from 
Accidental Erasure 
(File Lock)
Precious files recorded on a Memory Card can be locked to prevent 
accidental erasure. (Even if files are locked, the files will be deleted when the 
Memory Card is formatted.)
After setting the Palmcorder to the Card Playback Mode (l38).....
1Set [CARD FUNCTIONS] >> [CARD EDITING] >> [FILE LOCK] 
>> [YES].
2Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to select [PICTURE] or [TITLE], and 
then press it.
≥The [FILE LOCK] Menu 1 is displayed.3Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to select the file to be locked, and 
then press it.
≥The [ ] Indication 2 is attached to the selected file.
≥Files recorded by Voice Recording Function are automatically locked 
(to prevent accidental erasure).
≥Press the [PUSH] Dial again to cancel.
≥The Lock Setting carried out by this Palmcorder is only effective for this 
Palmcorder.
≥The same setting can be performed using the short-cut menu (l 18).
About the Write Protection Switch of the SD Memory Card
The SD Memory Card has a write protection switch on it. If the switch is 
moved to the [LOCK] side, you cannot write to or format the Card. If it is 
moved back, you can.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Deleting the Files Recorded on a Memory Card
Using the Palmcorder, you can delete the picture files recorded on a Memory 
Card. After the file is deleted, it cannot be restored.
At first, slide the [STILL/MPEG4/VOICE] Selector to select the type of data to 
be erased. 
After setting the Palmcorder to the Card Playback Mode (l38).....
To Select and Delete File(s) by selection
1Set [CARD FUNCTIONS] >> [DELETE CARD FILE] >> 
[DELETE FILE BY SELECTION] or 
[DELETE TITLE BY SELECTION].
2Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to select the file that you want to 
delete, and then press it.
≥The selected file flashes.
≥To delete more than 1 file, repeat this step.
3Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.
≥A verification message appears.
4Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to select [YES] and then press it.
≥The selected file is deleted from the Memory Card.
To Delete all Files
1
11 1Set [CARD FUNCTIONS] >> [DELETE CARD FILE] >> 
[DELETE ALL FILES].
≥A verification message appears.
2
22 2Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to select [YES] and then press it.
≥All the files of the selected Card Mode [STILL], [MPEG4] or [VOICE] are 
erased.
≥A locked file cannot be deleted. 
≥When you delete a Voice File, be sure to cancel the Lock setting before 
deleting. 
≥Do not delete a Voice File recorded with this Palmcorder using other 
devices.
≥The same setting can be performed using the short-cut menu (l18).
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Formatting a Memory Card 
If a Memory Card becomes unreadable by the Palmcorder, formatting it may 
make it reusable. Formatting will delete all the data recorded on a Memory 
Card.
After setting the Palmcorder to the Card Playback Mode (l38).....
1Set [CARD FUNCTIONS] >> [CARD EDITING] >> 
[CARD FORMAT] >> [YES].
2Select [YES] and press the [PUSH] Dial.
≥During formatting the [NOW FORMATTING] Indication 1 appears.
≥When the formatting is completed, the screen becomes white.
≥Even if files are locked, the files will be deleted when the Memory Card is 
formatted.
≥It may not be possible to use a Card which was formatted using this 
Palmcorder on another unit. In this case, format the Card on the unit which 
will be using the Card. Take steps to ensure that valuable files are stored on 
the personal computer, etc. as well before proceeding.
≥A Card formatted with other equipment (like a Personal Computer) might be 
unusable or might take more time for recording. We recommend that you 
use this equipment to format it.
≥For other notes, see page 62.
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DPOF Setting
You can select the images to be printed, the number of prints, and other print-
related information (DPOF setting) on a Memory Card. “DPOF” stands for 
Digital Print Order Format, and since printing data can be added to images on 
the Memory Card, the Memory Card can be used with any system that 
provides DPOF.
After setting the Palmcorder to the Card Playback Mode (l38).....
1Slide the [STILL/MPEG4/VOICE] Selector to [STILL].
2Set [CARD FUNCTIONS] >> [CARD EDITING] >> 
[DPOF SETTING] >> [YES].
3Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to select [VARIABLE] and then press 
it.
4Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to select the picture and then press it.
5Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to set the number of prints 1 and 
then press it
. 
≥The framed images will be set to DPOF and the [ ¥ ] 2 will be 
displayed. The [ ¥ ] mark indicates pictures for which 1 or more prints 
have been set.
≥When printing one each of all the pictures, select [ALL 1] ; if not all the 
pictures are to be printed, select [ALL 0].
6Repeat Step 4–5 to set other pictures, and press the [MENU] 
Button when the setting is completed.
To Verify DPOF Setting
Select [VERIFY] in Step 2 above. The pictures for which 1 or more prints are 
set in DPOF are played back continuously.
≥ Print mark is based on DPOF (Digital Print Order Format).
≥The same setting can be performed using the short-cut menu (l18).
≥For other notes, see page 63. 
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A/V IN/OUT
PHONES
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Copying your DV Cassette to an S-VHS or VHS 
Cassette 
(Dubbing)
After connecting the Palmcorder and the S-Video, Video and Audio 
Input Jacks 
A of the VCR as illustrated on the left, start the following 
procedures.
≥Be sure to press the [OSD] Button on the Remote Controller before copying 
so that no Indications are left visible. Otherwise, the displayed tape counter 
and Function indications are also copied.
[Palmcorder]
1Insert the recorded Cassette.
[VCR]
2Insert a blank Cassette with an erasure prevention tab.
≥If various settings (such as external input, tape speed, etc.) are 
required, please refer to the operating instructions of your VCR.
[Palmcorder]
3Press the [1] Button to start playback.
[VCR]
4Start recording.
5Press the Pause or Stop Button to stop recording.
[Palmcorder]
6Press the [∫] Button to stop playback.
1 S-Video Cable (not supplied)     2 A/V Cable (supplied)
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Copying an S-VHS or VHS Cassette to your DV 
Cassette
After connecting the Palmcorder and the S-Video, Video, Audio Output 
Jacks B of the other equipment as illustrated on the left, start the 
following procedures.
≥You need the Remote Controller.
[Palmcorder]
1
11 1Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [AV IN/OUT SETUP] >> [AV JACK] 
>> [IN/OUT].
2
22 2Insert a blank Cassette with an erasure prevention tab.
[Other Equipment]
3
33 3Insert a recorded Cassette and start playback.
[Palmcorder]
4
44 4While pressing the [REC] Button, press the [PLAY] Button.  
(Both buttons are located on the Remote Controller.)
5
55 5Press the [;] Button or [∫] Button to stop recording.
[Other Equipment]
6
66 6Press the Stop Button to stop playback.
1 S-Video Cable (not supplied)     2 A/V Cable (supplied)
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CAUTION:
Unauthorized exchanging and/or copying of copyrighted recordings may be 
copyright infringement.
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Using your Palmcorder with Digital Video 
Equipment 
(Dubbing) 
By connecting this Palmcorder with other digital video equipment (such as 
another Palmcorder of the same format/model) that has a DV input/output 
terminal (i.LINK) using a 4-pin to 4-pin DV Interface cable PV-DDC9 
(optional) 
1, high quality image and sounds can be dubbed in the digital 
mode.
[Playback Unit A]
1Insert the recorded Cassette and set the Palmcorder to the 
VCR Mode.
[Recording Unit 
B]
2Insert a Cassette to be used for dubbing and set the 
Palmcorder to the VCR mode.
[Playback Unit 
A]
3Press the [1] Button to start playback.
[Recording Unit 
B]
4While pressing the [REC] Button, press the [PLAY] Button.  
(Both Buttons are located on the Remote Controller.)
≥Recording starts.
Stopping Dubbing
Press the [∫] Button on the recording unit first, and then press the [∫] Button 
on the playback unit to stop dubbing.
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CAUTION:
Unauthorized exchanging and/or copying of copyrighted recordings may be 
copyright infringement.
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≥For other notes, see page 62.
ªAnalog-Digital Conversion
When the Palmcorder is connected with other digital video equipment 
through its DV Terminal, the analog format pictures which have been input 
from other external equipment can be output to the digital video equipment 
through the DV Terminal.
≥To DV-output analog video signals sent from other equipment, set 
[DV OUT] on the [AV IN/OUT SETUP] Sub-Menu to [ON]. (Normally, keep 
the [DV OUT] set to [OFF]. If it is set to [ON], the quality of the image may 
be disturbed.)
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CAUTION: 
Unauthorized exchanging and/or copying of copyrighted recordings may be 
copyright infringement.
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≥Please refer to “Recording to a Card from other equipment” (l62), 
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Using the Software with a Computer
An image stored on the DV Cassette can be transferred to your Personal 
Computer.
ªSystem Requirements for ArcSoft
≥CD-ROM drive (for installation)
(for ArcSoft Software)
For Windows
®
≥IBM PC/AT or compatible
≥Intel Pentium ll Processor: 266 MHz or more
≥Windows
® XP, Windows® Me, Windows® 98, Windows® 95, Windows®2000 
Professional
≥RAM: 64 MB or more
≥300 MB minimum available hard disk space
≥High color (16 bit) or more
≥CD-ROM drive (for installation)
≥Mouse or other pointing device
For Macintosh
≥Mac OS 8.6 – 9.1
≥RAM: 64 MB or more
≥180 MB minimum available hard disk space
≥High color (16 bit) or more 
(USB Driver For SD Memory Card)
For Windows
®
≥IBM PC/AT or compatible
≥Intel Pentium II Processor: 266 MHz or more
≥Microsoft Windows
® XP, Windows® Me, Windows® 98SE, Windows®2000 
Professional pre-installed PC with USB port
≥Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of 
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
≥Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. 
≥All product/brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the 
respective holders
≥Please refer to page 48, regarding the system requirements of USB Driver.
ªSoftware Installation (Windows)
1Turn on Computer and start up Windows.
2Insert supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
≥[Setup Menu] 1 appears.
3Select the software to be installed from [Setup Menu].
≥USB Driver (l48):
Software for USB Driver allows you to transfer images directly off of the 
memory card into the computer
(Please refer to page 48 to install the driver of the USB Driver.)
≥G726 Decoder (l49):
Software for G726 Decoder allows you to listen to MPEG4 sound with 
Windows Media Player.
≥ArcSoft Software (l47):
PhotoImpression 3.0, Photo Base 3.0, Panorama Maker 3.0 and 
PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro are included.
4Follow the instructions on the computer screen until the 
installation is complete.
≥Setup window will disappear when the installation is complete.
Note:
If a window does not appear automatically, click the “Start” Button on your 
desktop and then click “Run”. When the “Run” Box is open, type in 
“D:\InstMenu.exe” and click “OK”. (“D” applies when the CD-ROM drive is 
drive D.)
ªSoftware Installation (Macintosh)
1
11 1Turn on Computer and start up Macintosh.
2
22 2Insert supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
3
33 3Double click the icon of a CD-ROM that appears.
4
44 4Double click the software to be installed from [ArcSoft].
5
55 5Follow the instructions on the computer screen until the 
installation is complete.
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ArcSoft Software
There are 4 types of image editing software in the ArcSoft 
Software package.
Before you begin...
1Open  [Start] >> [Programs] >> [ArcSoft] >> 
[Panorama Maker 3.0] or [PhotoImpression 3.0] or 
[PhotoBase 3.0] or [PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro].
1 Panorama Maker 3.0 (Windows, Mac)
≥Easy-to-use photo-stitching program seamlessly combines multiple 
photos into a single panoramic picture.
2 PhotoImpression 3.0 (Windows, Mac)
≥Easy-to-use photo editing program to edit, enhance, retouch or add 
special effects to any image. Also offers creative solutions for making 
greeting cards and calendars.  
3 PhotoBase 3.0 (Windows), PhotoBase 2.0 (Mac)
≥Create albums of image, video, audio, and other electronic files for easy 
viewing, retrieval, and management.
4 PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro (Windows), PhotoPrinter Pro (Mac)
≥Program to layout images in multiple sizes quickly and effortlessly to 
create a collage or photo album, all on one page. 
For Information on ArcSoft Software:
TEL: 1-510-440-9901
FAX: 1-510-440-1270
Web Site:  www.arcsoft.com
E-mail: [email protected]
Refer to Help information about application operations and other Error 
messages.
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Using the Supplied USB Connection Kit
ªOperating environment
USB Driver can be installed in a PC/AT compatible personal computer 
which can run Microsoft Windows® XP, Windows® Me, Windows® 98SE, 
Windows®2000 Professional.
≥USB Driver
For Windows
®
≥IBM PC/AT or compatible
≥Intel Pentium ll Processor: 300 MHz or higher CPU recommended
≥Microsoft Windows® XP, Windows® Me, Windows® 98SE, Windows®2000 
Professional pre-installed PC with USB port
≥Video card that supports16 bit color at 800k600 monitor resolution
≥RAM: 64 MB or more
≥2 MB minimum available hard disk space
≥Disk drive: CD-ROM drive
≥Ports: USB Terminal
≥Other requirements: Mouse or other pointing device
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Installing USB Driver
In order for USB Driver to be installed, the hard disk must have at least 2 MB 
of free space. Before proceeding with installation, check out the amount of 
free space on the hard disk.
1Insert supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
≥[Setup Menu] 1 appears.
2Select the software to be installed from [Setup Menu].
≥The set up program starts running.
3Finish installation by following the on-screen instructions.
≥Carefully read the license agreement on the window, and if you agree 
click [Yes]. Software is not installed if [No] is clicked.
4Click [OK] when the [Restarting Windows] Dialog appears.
≥Reboot the computer to finish installing USB driver.
≥Installation continues after the computer reboots if you selected 
additional software.
≥If you no longer need the driver, see page 54.
≥Update the driver after upgrading the OS.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Connecting Computer and Palmcorder
Install USB Driver (above) before connecting.
Before making these connections, turn off all devices which are to be 
connected.
1Install the supplied USB Driver. (above)
2Insert memory card into Palmcorder, then set card playback 
mode.
3Use auxiliary USB Connection Cable to connect.
≥PC connecting mode.
1) Palmcorder
2) USB Connection Cable
3) USB terminal 
4) Personal computer (not supplied)
≥After making the connections, turn the connected equipment on.
≥Appropriate driver to recognize Palmcorder is automatically installed by 
Windows Plug’n Play when connected first time.
≥When using the USB Connection Kit, use of the AC Adaptor is 
recommended to use as the power supply of the Palmcorder.
≥After the USB Driver is installed and USB Connection Cable is connected to 
the Palmcorder, open [My computer] or [Windows Explorer] to check the 
drive is displayed as a removable disk drive (only when card is inserted into 
the Palmcorder). It enables you to operate like a floppy disk drive, and you 
can use the same drag and drop or copy methods.
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Using the G726 Decoder
G726 Decoder allows you to listen to MPEG4 sound with Windows Media 
Player. Install it from enclosed CD-ROM.
In order for the G726 Decoder to be installed, the hard disk must have at 
least 16 MB of free space. Before proceeding with installation, check out the 
amount of free space on the hard disk.
For Windows
®
≥Microsoft Windows® XP, Windows® Me, Windows® 98SE, Windows®2000 
Professional pre-installed PC. Also, DirectX 6,7,8 random, Direct X Media 6 
or WMP 6-6.4, WMP7 must be correctly installed.
≥Video card that supports16 bit color at 800k600 monitor resolution
≥RAM: 32 MB or more
≥16 MB minimum available hard disk space
≥Microsoft
® and Windows® are registered trademarks of Microsoft in the 
United States and other countries.
≥Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
≥© 2001. ArcSoft, the ArcSoft logo, ArcSoft PhotoImpression, ArcSoft 
PhotoPrinter Pro, ArcSoft Photo Base and ArcSoft Panorama Maker are 
trademarks of ArcSoft, Inc.
≥All product/brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the 
respective holders.
≥Intel
® Pentium® is a registered trademark.
≥i.LINK and “¥” are trademarks.
≥IBM is a registered trademark of IBM Company.
≥SD is a trademark.
≥Disk drive: CD-ROM drive
≥Ports: USB Terminal
≥Other requirements: Mouse
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Installing the G726 Decoder
1Insert supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
≥[Setup Menu] 1 appears.
2Select the software to be installed from [Setup Menu].
≥The set up program starts up.
≥Quit all Windows applications.
3Install it by following the instructions on the screen.
≥Carefully read the license agreement on the [Software License 
Agreement] window, and if you agree click [Yes]. Software is not 
installed if [No] is clicked.
4Click [Finish] when the [Setup Complete] Dialog appears.
≥Finish installing the G726 Decoder by restarting the computer.
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Check if Palmcorder is correctly recognized
1Verify [Removable Disk] icon is added in [My Computer].
≥Drive name (E: etc.) may vary depending on your computer.
≥If Palmcorder is connected to the computer before the driver is installed, or 
you are using the driver that came with Windows, then it may not be able to 
correctly recognize Palmcorder.
≥If it doesn’t function properly, check to see if the driver was correctly 
installed, and update the driver if necessary.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~To disconnect USB cable safely
If USB cable is disconnected while computer is on, error message may 
appear. In such a case click [OK] and close the dialog box. By following the 
steps below you can disconnect the cable safely.
1Double click the   icon in task tray.
≥Hardware disconnect dialog appears.
2Select [Panasonic DVC USB Driver] and click [Stop].
3Verify [Panasonic DVC USB Driver] is selected and click 
[OK].
4Click [OK].
≥You can safely disconnect the cable.
≥Some OS, such as Windows
® 98SE, may not show the icon indicating that 
you may safely disconnect in task tray. (OS may be set not to show) Make 
sure Palmcorder’s [ACCESS] Lamp is off and disconnect the cable.
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CAUTION: 
If you disconnect the USB Cable while the [ACCESS] Lamp is on, it may 
damage the Card data.
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