Panasonic Pv L453 Operating Instructions Manual

41
Special Features
RS-232C
Serial Port
(Default is
COM1)
(D-Sub 9-pin)PC
Connector
PC Connector
cable (supplied)
PC Connection
Software Installation
(Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP)
1Turn on PC (Personal Computer) and
start up Windows.
2Insert Digital PhotoShot disk
(Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP) 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 appropriate letter.
5Follow instructions as they appear on PC
screen...

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PC Connection
Running the Software
(Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP)
1Select Programs/
Panasonic/Palmcorder/
Digital PhotoShot from
the Start menu.
2“Digital PhotoShot” is
opened.
Before you begin...•Insert the Memory Card (optional, page 34).
•Make Camcorder-PC connections (page 41).
•Turn your PC on.
•Set Camcorder POWER to PHOTO.
1Repeat steps 1 and 2 on above to run
the Software.
2Click on “Window,” then...

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Special Features
You can use JPEG or Bitmap files from your PC for
Picture in Picture Wipe Title and Digital Wipe by
transferring them to the Camcorder using the Digital
PhotoShot Software.
Using PC Image Data
1Repeat steps 1 and 2 on page 42 to run the Software.
2Click on “Window,” then select
“ 2 Preview Window.”
3Click on “File,” then Click on “Open.”
•At your PC, please select and open the data you
want to transfer to the Camcorder.
Note:
•When transferring image data larger than VGA size...

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Driver Quick Reference
1File
•Open...
To open an existing image (Bitmap or
JPEG).
•Save As
To save the active image file under a
new file name while preserving the
original file.
•Data in from CAMERA
To display a dialog box listing all
images in the Card memory along with
Preview, Transfer, Delete, etc.
commands.
•Delete Page
To delete the selected image from the
Card memory.
•Delete All
To delete all...

45
Special Features
Using a SD PCMCIA Adaptor (optional)
If your PC has a PCMCIA type II slot, you
can insert the Memory Card (optional)
into a SD PCMCIA adaptor (optional,
page 52) to transfer images, captured
with this Camcorder only, to your PC.Before you begin...•Turn your PC on.
•Set Camcorder POWER to OFF.
Inserting a Memory Card
(optional)
1Remove the Memory Card from the
Camcorder (page 34).
2Hold the Memory Card so that the arrow
side faces up and points toward the SDPCMCIA Adaptor. Securely...

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2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications
1Set POWER to CAMERA.
2Press MENU for
MENU mode.
Press 
UP or DOWN
to select
DISPLAY SET .
3Press M.FOCUS for
DISPLAY SET menu.
Press UP or DOWN
to select
MODE SELECT .
4Press M.FOCUS for MODE SELECT
menu.
5Press M.FOCUS repeatedly to select
the following displays.
6Press MENU three times to exit. FULL
EMPTY
Tape Remaining: Battery Remaining:
FULL
EMPTY...

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For Your Information
Recording the Date and Time
ASet POWER to CAMERA or VCR.
BPress MENU for MENU mode.
Press 
UP or DOWN to select
 DISPLAY SET .
CPress M.FOCUS for
DISPLAY SET menu.
Press 
UP or DOWN to
select  DISPLAY .
DPress M.FOCUS to select OFF.
Press MENU twice to exit.
Indications are restored the
next time Camcorder is
turned on.
Display-Off Mode
Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications
1, B, C, D
[CAMERA  MODE] [VCR  MODE]
1Repeat steps 1-5 on page 46 to select
time/date, date only, or no...

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Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications
 1Zoom Magnification level (pages 23, 30).
 2Battery Remaining  (page 46).
“WARNING LOW BATTERY” appears
and Camcorder shuts off after 15
seconds.
 3Tape Remaining (page 46).
“” flashes and “TAPE END”appears for 5 seconds when:
•End of tape is reached.
“” flashes for 1 minute and “CHECKTAPE” appears for 5 seconds when:
•RECORD/PAUSE is pressed with no
cassette, or...

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For Your Information
Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications
PHOTO mode
1Directory/Image Number (page 37)
2Image Page Remaining Indication
(page 35)
•Image pages left in selected mode.
“000” flashes when memory is full.
•Memory capacity provided all pictures
are taken in the same mode:
“NORMAL” modeApprox 210 images
(Optional 8 MB Memory Card)
“FINE” modeApprox 60 images
(Optional 8 MB Memory Card)
3REC MODE
•NORMAL or FINE mode.
•Image Size :
“NORMAL” mode 320 x 240 pixels.
“FINE” mode 640 x 480...

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Notes On Operations
A nickel cadmium battery that is recyclable powers the product you have
purchased. At the end of its useful life, under various state and local laws, it
is illegal to dispose of this battery into your municipal waste stream. Please
call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.
U.S.A. CONSUMERS: ATTENTION :
This product has a fluorescent lamp that contains a...