Panasonic Pv Dv953 Operating Instructions Manual

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ªInstallation of ArcSoft Software Suite
1
Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the personal computer’s 
CD-ROM drive.
2Select the software to be installed from [Setup Menu].
3Select the desired language on the 
[Choose Setup Language] dialogue, and click [OK].
≥Installation begins.
≥After reading the displayed contents, please carry out the installation 
according to instructions.
≥If a language other than the OS language is selected, the characters 
may not be presented correctly.
4When the component...

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To disconnect USB cable safely
If USB cable is disconnected while computer is on, error dialog may appear. 
In such 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-SERIAL Driver] 1 and click 
[Stop].
3Verify [Panasonic DVC USB-SERIAL Driver] is selected and 
click [OK].
≥Click [OK], and you can safely disconnect the cable.
Note on the...

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Notes
≥Do not disconnect USB Connection Cable while the 
operation light of Palmcorder is on. It may freeze the 
software or destroy the data in transfer. Please refer to the 
user manual of Palmcorder.
≥We recommend using the AC adapter as the power source 
for the Palmcorder when using USB Connection Kit. Data 
may be lost If the battery power is lost while transferring 
data.
≥G.726 may not recognize memory card files not created by 
Palmcorder.
≥Do not delete the folders in memory card such as...

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Others
Indications
Various functions and Palmcorder conditions are displayed 
on the screen.
1) Remaining Battery Power [r]
≥When the battery power becomes low, the indication 
changes. When the battery is discharged completely, 
the 
u ( v) Indication flashes.
≥When you are using the AC Adaptor, the [s] 
Indication may appear, however, this has no meaning 
in this case.
2) Remaining Tape Time [R0:00]
≥Remaining tape time is indicated in minutes. When it 
reaches less than 3 minutes, the indication...

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12) Recording Mode
≥AUTO: This appears when Mode Selector Switch is 
set to [AUTO]. (l 24)
≥MNL: This appears when Mode Selector Switch is 
set to [MANUAL]. (l 29, 30, 31)
≥: This appears when Mode Selector Switch is 
set to [AE LOCK]. (l29)
Optical Image Stabilizer [EIS] (l 27)
MEGA EIS Function [  EIS] (l 27)
1.5 Times Tele Jump Zoom Function [ ] (l 26)
Audio Dubbing Input Display [MIC/AV IN] (l 41)
Audio Recording Mode [12bit/16bit] (l 23)
13) Manual Focus [MF] (l 30)
Backlight Mode [ª] (l 28)
Low...

66 ªChanging the Counter Display Mode
By changing [C.DISPLAY] on the [DISPLAY SETUP] 
Sub-Menu, you can change the Counter Display Mode to 
Tape Counter Indication (0:00.00), Memory Counter 
Indication (M0:00.00), and Time Code Indication 
(0h00m00s00f).
≥You can also press the [COUNTER] Button of the Remote 
Controller repeatedly to change the Counter Indication.
ªDisplaying Date/Time Indication
To display Date/Time Indication, set the appropriate Date/
Time in [DATE/TIME] on the [DISPLAY SETUP]...

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DISCONNECT USB CABLE:
You are pressing the Recording 
Start/Stop Button, the 
[PHOTO SHOT] Button or the 
[TITLE] Button in the WEB 
CAMERA Mode. You are pressing 
the [TITLE] Button in Camera Mode 
or VCR Mode with a USB Cable 
connected. You are attempting to 
record on a Card with a USB Cable 
connected.
CANCEL WEB CAMERA MODE:
It is not possible to operate the 
[OFF/ON/MODE] Switch in the WEB 
CAMERA Mode.
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Notes & Precautions
ªAlarm Sounds (l 20)
When [BEEP SOUND] on the [OTHER...

68 ªMagicPix Function 
(l 28)
≥The recorded picture is presented in a time-lapse-like 
manner because of the slow shutter speed of 1/2 second.
≥Focusing must be adjusted manually.
≥Use this function only in situations where there is limited 
light. Do not use it in brightly lit places or aim at the sun. 
The Palmcorder will be seriously damaged.
≥The Progressive PhotoShot
TM Function or the Frame 
Mode is automatically turned off.
≥The Continuous PhotoShot Function or the Auto Pop-up 
Flash cannot be...

69 ªUsing the Auto Pop-up Flash 
(l33)
≥The available range of the Flash is approximately 3 to 
7.5 feet (1 to 2.5 metres) in dark places. Pictures will 
appear dark when they are recorded by using the Flash at 
distances greater than 7.5 feet (2.5 metres).
≥Subject may appear dark if Flash is lit in front of white 
background.
≥The Palmcorder, even when its Flash has been turned off, 
automatically determines whether the flash light is 
necessary or not by detecting the ambient brightness. (If it...

70 ªSelecting the Sound during Playback 
(l36, 41)
You can select the sound by using the [AUDIO OUT] on the 
[PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu.
STEREO:  Stereo Sound (main sound and subsound)
L: Left channel sound (main sound)
R: Right channel sound (sub sound)
≥If you dub a tape recorded at the [12bit] selected as the 
[AUDIO REC] setting, playback sound becomes stereo 
sound regardless of whether [12bit AUDIO] is set to [MIX] 
or to [AUDIO OUT].
ªPlayback Zoom Functions (l 39)
≥You cannot adjust volume...