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Using as a Web Camera
If the Palmcorder is connected to your personal computer, you can 
send video from the Palmcorder to the other parties via the network. 
Audio may also be exchanged if the personal computer is configured 
accordingly. 
ªOperating environment
To use the Palmcorder as a Web Camera, the additional 
minimum requirements must be met.
Graphic display:
High Color (16 bit) or more. 
Desktop resolution of 800k600 dots or more.
Communication Speed:
56 kbps or faster is recommended.
Necessary software:
Microsoft NetMeeting 3.01 or later
Other requirements (to send/receive audio):
Sound card
Microphone
Speaker or headphones
To use the Palmcorder as a Web Camera, the following 
conditions must be met.
≥You have direct connection to the Internet.
≥Install Microsoft Windows NetMeeting 3.01 or later. 
≥If the installed version is not the latest, update it by performing the 
Windows update.
≥If you are connected to the Internet through a firewall or a router, 
proper communication will not be possible.
≥Your Internet provider must provide a global IP.
≥The installer is available only in English but can be used on 
operating systems using other languages.
ªConnecting the Palmcorder to Personal 
Computer (For Using as a Web Camera)
1
Install the USB Driver. (l69)
2Set the Palmcorder to Camera Mode.
3Connect the Palmcorder to Personal Computer with 
auxiliary USB Connection Cable.
4Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >> 
[WEB CAMERA] >> [ON].
≥It enters WEB CAMERA Mode.
5Start the NetMeeting.
≥Click [Start] >> [ALL Programs (Programs)] >> [Accessories] 
>> [Communications] >> [NetMeeting].
≥If you use Windows XP, you can start NetMeeting by selecting 
[Start] >> [Run], entering “conf” and clicking [OK].
1) Palmcorder
2) USB Connection Cable
3) USB terminal 
4) Personal computer (not supplied)
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≥If the Palmcorder is used as a Web Camera, the quality of the 
video to be exchanged will depend on the Internet connection 
status.
≥If the USB Connection Cable is disconnected from the personal 
computer, the WEB CAMERA mode is cancelled.
≥In the WEB CAMERA mode, video cannot be recorded onto a tape 
or a card.
≥If the Palmcorder is used as a Web Camera while virus checking 
software is running, the Palmcorder’s operation may stop midway 
through. In this case, exit the NetMeeting, reconnect the 
Palmcorder and restart the NetMeeting.
≥When the LCD Monitor is opened and rotated frontward in the 
WEB CAMERA Mode, the Viewfinder becomes deactivated.
ªSetting up the NetMeeting
When starting the NetMeeting for the first time, its setup screen is 
displayed. (However, the screen is not displayed if the NetMeeting 
setup has already been done.)
1Click [Next].
2Enter the User information, carefully read the 
displayed contents, and then proceed.
≥Please refer to the instruction manual of your personal 
computer for how to configure the audio and the microphone.
≥To communicate with persons using Windows in other 
languages, setting up using alphabets or numbers is 
recommended.
3After these, without setting up anything else, please 
click [Next] to continue further, and the setup is 
completed.
≥NetMeeting is activated.
≥Please refer to the HELP file of the Windows NetMeeting for 
understanding its operation.
≥During set up, if [Primary video capture device] selection 
screen is displayed, [Panasonic DVC Web Camera] is 
selected.
≥Send the sound by using the microphone attached to the 
Personal Computer.
≥If the Palmcorder is used as a Web Camera continuously for 
two hours, the communication is automatically shut OFF. In 
this case, restart NetMeeting and set up the communication 
again.
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Using the DV STUDIO 3.1E-SE
ªOperating environment
OS:
IBM-PC/AT compatible personal computer with pre-installed;
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/Professional
Microsoft Windows Me (Millennium Edition)
Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition 
CPU:
Intel Pentium II/ Celeron 300MHz or higher (including compatible 
CPU)
Graphic display:
High Color (16 bit) or more. 
Desktop resolution of 800k600 dots or more.
RAM:
32 MB or more (64 MB or more is recommended)
(128 MB or more are required for Windows XP.)
Free hard disk space:
At least 20 MB
Ports:
USB Terminal
Other requirements:
Mouse
≥Operation is not guaranteed on Windows 2000.
≥When 2 or more USB devices are connected to a personal 
computer, or when devices are connected through USB hubs or by 
using extension cables, proper operation is not guaranteed.
≥When connected to the keyboard USB terminal, normal function 
may not be possible.
≥This instruction manual describes only the procedures for 
installation, connection and start-up. Please read the PDF-based 
instructions for how to use the DV STUDIO 3.1E-SE.
≥To view the installed operating instructions, Adobe Acrobat Reader 
4.0 or later is required. Please install Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 
from the supplied CD-ROM. 
≥Before using for the first time, select [Readme] from [Start] >> 
[All programs (Programs)] >> [Panasonic] >> [DV STUDIO3], and 
read any supplementary details or updates.
ªInstallation of DV STUDIO 3.1E-SE
1
Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the personal 
computer’s CD-ROM drive.
2Select the software to be installed from 
[Setup Menu].
3Click [Next].
≥After reading the displayed contents, please carry out the 
installation according to instructions.
4After the completion of setup, click on [Finish] 
≥Installation will be completed.
≥Sample data is installed concurrently with the DV STUDIO 
3.1E-SE software.
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To start DV STUDIO 3.1E-SE
1
Set the Palmcorder to VCR Mode or Camera Mode.
≥ If you wish to capture data from a tape, set the Palmcorder to 
VCR Mode and insert the tape.
2Connect the Palmcorder to the Personal Computer 
with auxiliary USB Connection Cable.
3Select [Start] >> [All Programs (Programs)] >> 
[Panasonic] >> [DV Studio3] >> [DV Studio3].
≥If a shortcut icon has been created on the desktop during 
installation, it is also possible to start by double-clicking on the 
icon.
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Usi ng t he G.726 Audio Decoder
G .726 Audio Decoder  is needed t o hear audio recorded on MPEG4  
video with W indows Media Player.  I n sta ll  it  fr om enclosed CD-R OM .
In order for the G.726 Audio 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.
ªOperating environment
OS:
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/Professional
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
Microsoft Windows  Me (Millennium Edition)
Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition 
Also, the following software must be correctly installed.
DirectX 6 or later (Runtime)
DirectX Media 6 Runtime
Windows Media Player 6.1 or later
Graphic display:
High Color (16 bit) or more. 
Desktop resolution of 800 k600 dots or more.
RAM:
32 MB or more
Free hard disk space:
At least 16 MB
ª Installing the G.726 Audio Decoder
1
Insert 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 agreem ent on the [Software License 
Agreement] window, and if you agr ee click [Yes]. Software is 
not installed if [No] is clicked.
4Click [Finish] when the [Setup Complete] Dialog 
appears.
≥ Finish installing the G.726 Audio Decoder by restarting the 
computer.
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Using the ArcSoft Software
There are 4 types of image editing software in the ArcSoft Software 
package.
1 Panorama Maker 3.0 (Windows, Mac)
≥Easy-to-use photo-stitching program seamlessly combines 
multiple photos into a single panoramic picture.
2 PhotoBase 4.0 (Windows), PhotoBase 2.0 (Mac)
≥Create albums of image, video, audio, and other electronic 
files for easy viewing, retrieval, and management.
3 PhotoImpression 4.0 (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. 
4 PhotoPrinter 4.0 (Windows, Mac)
≥Program to layout images in multiple sizes quickly and 
effortlessly to create a collage or photo album, all on one page. 
ªOperating environment
≥For Windows
OS:
IBM-PC/AT compatible personal computer;
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/Professional
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
Microsoft Windows Me (Millennium Edition)
Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition 
CPU:
Pentium-based PC or equivalent 
[1, 3, 4]
Pentium II-based PC or equivalent [2](Pentium II 300MHz or higher recommended)
Graphic display:
High Color (16 bit) or more. 
Desktop resolution of 800k600 dots or more.
*Quick Time and/or VRML viewer needed. 
[1]
RAM:
64 MB or more (128 MB or more is recommended)
Free hard disk space:
At least 420 MB 
Other requirements:
Mouse
≥For Macintosh
OS:
Mac OS 8.6 – X
CPU:
Powe r  P C
Graphic display:
High Color (16 bit) or more.
Desktop resolution of 800k600 dots or more.
RAM: 64 MB or more (128 MB or more is recommended)
Free hard disk space: At least 300 MB
≥This instruction manual describes only the procedures for 
installation, connection and start-up. Please read the Help 
messages of your software for how to use the ArcSoft Software 
Suite.
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Installation of ArcSoft Software Suite
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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 selection screen is displayed, 
check the software to be installed and click [Next].
5After the completion of setup, click on [Finish] 
≥Installation will be completed.
ª Software Installation (Macintosh)
1Turn on Computer and start up Macintosh.
2Insert supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
3Double click the icon of a CD-ROM that appears.
4Double click the software to be installed from 
[ArcSoft].
5Follow the instructions on the computer screen until 
the installation is complete.
ªTo start software in the ArcSoft Software Suite:
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Select [Start] >> [All Programs (Programs)] >> 
[ArcSoft Software Suite] >> [ArcSoft Panorama 
Maker 3.0] (or [ArcSoft PhotoBase 4.0] or [ArcSoft 
PhotoImpression 4.0] or [ArcSoft PhotoPrinter 4.0]).
Refer to Help information about application operations and 
other Error messages.
For Information on ArcSoft Software:
TEL: 1-510-440-9901
FAX: 1-510-440-1270
Web Site: www.arcsoft.com
E-mail: [email protected]
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To disconnect USB cable safely
If USB cable is disconnected while computer is on, error dialog box 
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 box 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 driver name 1 displayed
The driver name displayed will differ depending on your OS, 
operating environment and the mode of the Palmcorder.
Windows XP/2000:
(When the Palmcorder is in VCR mode or Camera Mode:)
[Panasonic DVC USB-SERIAL Driver (COM 4)] (The numeral after 
“COM” will differ depending on the operating environment of your 
personal computer.)
(When the Palmcorder is in Card Playback Mode:)
[Panasonic DVC USB Driver] or [Panasonic DV DISK Port Driver]
Windows Me:
[Panasonic DVC Port Driver Version 2.0]
≥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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(Uninstall)
The screens may vary with the type of the OS. (In this manual, 
explanation is offered with Windows Me screen.)
1Select [Start] (>> [Settings]) >> [Control Panel], select 
the software or the driver from 
[Add/Remove Programs] to uninstall.
≥Uninstalling steps may vary depending on the OS. Please refer to 
the user manual of your OS.
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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 adaptor 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 
picture folder, DPOF folder, title folder etc. Memory 
card may not be recognized if folders are deleted.
≥When the Palmcorder is switched to the Card 
Playback Mode while it is connected to the 
personal computer, “PC ACCESSING” is displayed 
on the Palmcorder and the operation mode of the 
Palmcorder cannot be switched. In this case, 
disconnect the USB Connection Cable. Switch the 
operation mode of the Palmcorder and reconnect 
the Cable.
≥If the Palmcorder is connected in the Card 
Playback Mode, the [Removable disc] icon 
representing the Memory Card drive is displayed 
in [My Computer].
≥When the VCR Mode of the Palmcorder is 
switched to the Card Playback Mode, a warning 
message may be displayed. You may simply 
ignore it.
≥When you are using Windows XP or Windows 
2000, you may install or uninstall this software 
after logging ON by setting the user name to 
Administrator or to a user name having equivalent 
authority.
≥If you use Windows 98SE/Me, the message, “File 
is not found” may be displayed when the 
Palmcorder is connected for the first time. Enter 
the following paths to complete the connection: If 
the message “MTDV98M1.pdr is not found” is 
displayed, enter “C:/WINDOWS/system/
IOSUBSYS”. If the message “MTDV98M1.sys is 
not found” is displayed, enter “C:/WINDOWS/
system32/DRIVERS”.
(The paths will differ depending on the environment 
of your personal computer.)≥When the Palmcorder is connected to the personal 
computer on Windows 2000, these screens 
described above may not be displayed.
≥If you use Windows 2000 and the Palmcorder is 
not recognized by the personal computer when the 
USB Driver is installed, update the USB Driver.
≥If you install the USB Driver while the USB 
Connecting Cable is being connected, or if you 
don’t follow these Operating Instructions, the 
Palmcorder will not be recognized correctly. In this 
case, delete the USB Driver from 
[Device Manager] as described below, uninstall 
the USB Driver, and re-install it.
1Set the Palmcorder to VCR Mode or Camera 
Mode, connect it to the personal computer, and 
delete [Panasonic DVC USB-SERIAL Driver 
(COM X)] (or [Panasonic Serial USB Driver]) 
from [Device Manager].
2Set the Palmcorder to Card Playback Mode and 
delete [Panasonic DVC USB Driver] (or 
[Panasonic DVC USB Driver Version 2.0]) (If 
you use Windows Me/98SE, also delete 
[Panasonic DVC Port Driver Version  2.0]).
ªAbout the SD Memory Card and 
MultiMediaCard
SD Memory Card
The SD Memory Card (supplied) is virtually the 
same size as a MultiMediaCard. It is an external 
memory card that is available in larger capacities. It 
has a write protect switch to prevent data writing and 
card formatting, as well as a copyright protection 
function. 
≥SD Logo is a trademark.
MultiMediaCard
The MultiMediaCard is a compact, lightweight and 
removable external memory card.
≥All other company and product names in the 
operating instructions are trademarks or registered 
trademarks of their respective corporations.
Files recorded on a SD Memory Card or 
MultiMediaCard 
It may not be possible to play back the files on this 
Palmcorder recorded on and created by other 
equipment or vice versa. For this reason, check the 
compatibility of the equipment in advance.
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files
Data files recorded on an “SD Memory Card” or a 
“MultiMediaCard” by this Palmcorder conform with 
DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) 
established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and 
Information Technology Industries Association).
≥If you attempt to play back files recorded with this 
Palmcorder on other equipment or to play back 
files recorded with other equipment on this 
Palmcorder, you may not be able to play them 
back. Please check the compatibility with the other 
equipment in advance.
ªAbout the folder structure when 
using the Memory Card in a 
personal computer
≥When a Card with data recorded on it is inserted 
into a personal computer, folders will be displayed 
as in the figure.
[100CDPFP]: The images (Imga0001.jpg, etc.) in 
this folder are recorded in the JPEG 
for mat.
[MISC]: Files in which DPOF Data has been 
set to the image are in this folder.
[TITLE]: This contains the data of the original 
titles (Usr00001.ttl, etc.).[PRL001]: MPEG4 moving picture is recorded 
in ASF format (MOL001.ASF etc.). 
It can be played back with Windows 
Media Player (ver.6.4 and later). 
Because of their small size, these 
files are well suited for transmitting 
data through telephone lines etc.
To play back a moving picture with 
Windows Media Player, select a file 
and double click. Necessary 
software is automatically 
downloaded and starts playing 
back. (Internet connection is 
required). To play back with Mac 
OS, Windows Media Player for 
Macintosh is required.
≥[DCIM], [IM01CDPF], [PRIVATE], [VTF], 
[SD_VIDEO], [SD_VOICE] etc. are necessary 
items in the folder structure. They have nothing to 
do with actual operations.
≥In the Card Mode, the Palmcorder automatically 
saves file numbers (Imga0001.jpg, etc.) along with 
the images. The file numbers are recorded with 
each image as consecutive numbers.
≥In the [SD_VC100] folder, the Voice data 
(MOB001.vm1 etc.) is recorded. It, however, 
cannot be played back on a Personal Computer.
≥The [SD_VOICE] folder and the Voice files in the 
folder are set as hidden. Depending on the 
settings of your personal computer, this hidden 
folder and these hidden files might not appear in 
Windows Explorer or the “My Computer” screen.
≥The memory capacity indicated on the SD Card 
label corresponds to the total card capacity. Some 
of this capacity is used to protect and manage the 
copyright data, and not all capacity is available as 
a conventional memory for a Palmcorder, 
Personal Computer or others.
Capacity that can be used as conventional 
memory:
8 MB Card: about 6,800,000 bytes
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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 starts flashing.
3) Cinema Function [CINEMA] (l 33)
4) Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM] (l 31)
Playback Zoom [ZOOM 5t] (l 45)
5) Digital Effects Function
≥MULTI: Multi-Picture Mode (l 41, 47)
≥P-IN-P: Picture-in-Picture Mode (l 40) 
≥WIPE: Wipe Mode (l 40, 47)
≥MIX: Mix Mode (l 40, 47)
≥STROBE: Strobe Mode (l 39, 47)
≥GAIN UP: Gain up Mode (l 39)
≥TRAIL: Trailing Effect Mode (l 39, 47)
≥MOSAIC: Mosaic Mode (l 39, 47)
≥MIRROR: Mirror Mode (l 39, 47)
≥NEGA: Negative Mode (l 39, 47)
≥SEPIA: Sepia Mode (l 39, 47)
≥B/W: Black & White Mode (l 39, 47)
≥SOLARI: Solarization Mode (l 39, 47)
6) Recording Speed Selector
≥SP: Standard Play Mode (l 27)
≥LP: Long Play Mode (l 27)7) Index
≥For several seconds while index signals are 
being recorded, the [SCENE INDEX] 
Indication flashes. (l46)
Search Number [S1] (l 46)
≥The figure indicates which number of scenes 
ahead from the present scene is to be played 
back.
8) Tape Run Indications
≥REC: Recording (l 28)
≥PAUSE: Recording Paused (l 28)
≥!: Playback/Camera Search in 
forward direction (l28, 42)
≥":  Camera Search in reverse 
direction (l28)
≥;: Still Playback (l 44)
≥%: Fast-forward/Cue Playback (l 43)
≥&: Rewind/Review Playback 
(l 42, 43)
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}: Slow Playback in forward direction 
(l 44)
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~: Slow Playback in reverse direction 
(l 44)
≥;!: Still Advance Playback in forward 
direction (l 44)
≥";: Still Advance Playback in reverse 
direction (l 44)
≥): Index Search in forward direction 
(l 46)
≥*: Index Search in reverse direction 
(l 46)
≥CHK: Recording Check (l 28)
≥A.DUB !: Audio Dubbing (l 50)
≥A.DUB ;: Audio Dubbing Pause (l 50)
≥PHOTO: PhotoShot Mode Recording 
(l30)
≥BLANK: Blank Search (l 45)
≥R !: Repeat Playback (l 43)
≥2k%: Variable Speed Search (l 43)
9) Zoom Magnification
≥When the [W/T] Zoom Lever is pushed up or 
down, the Zoom Magnification Indication and 
Zoom Gauge appear. (l 31)
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