Panasonic Pv Dv953 Operating Instructions Manual

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[S-VIDEO IN] A
[S-VIDEO OUT] B
[AUDIO IN] A
[AUDIO OUT] B
2, 4, 5
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[VIDEO IN] A
[VIDEO OUT] B
1, 3, 6
1, 2, 4, 5
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USB
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 
procedure.
≥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)
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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]
1Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [AV IN/OUT SETUP] >> [AV JACK] 
>> [IN/OUT].
2Insert a blank Cassette with an erasure prevention tab.
[Other Equipment]
3Insert a recorded Cassette and start playback.
[Palmcorder]
4While pressing the [REC] Button, press the [PLAY] Button. 
(Both buttons are located on the Remote Controller.)
5Press the [;] Button or [∫] Button to stop recording.
[Other Equipment]
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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SELECT
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COUNTER
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STILL ADV
OFF/ON
P.B.DIGITAL
DATE/
TIME
RESET
TITLE 
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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, and 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 72.
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 deteriorated.)
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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” (l71).
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Using the Software with a Computer
An image stored on the DV Cassette can be transferred to your Personal 
Computer.
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 (l54):
Software for USB Driver allows you to transfer images directly off of the 
memory card into the computer.
(Please refer to page 54 to install the driver of the USB Driver.)
≥DV STUDIO 3.1E-SE (l 58):
Using the DV STUDIO 3.1E-SE software allows you to capture video 
recorded on a tape or still images viewed through the lens of a camera.
≥G.726 Audio Decoder (l59):
Software for G.726 Audio Decoder allows you to listen to MPEG4 sound 
with Windows Media Player.
≥ArcSoft Software (l60):
PhotoImpression 4.0, PhotoBase 4.0, Panorama Maker 3.0 and 
PhotoPrinter 4.0 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.)
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Using USB Driver
ªOperating environment
≥Despite having the operating environment indicated, it may not be possible 
to use the program with some types of personal computers.
≥A CD-ROM drive is required to install this program.
OS:
IBM-PC/AT compatible personal computer with pre-installed; 
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/Professional
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
Microsoft Windows Me (Millennium Edition)
Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition 
CPU:
Intel Pentium II/ Celeron 300MHz or higher (including compatible CPU)
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 1 MB
Ports:
USB Terminal
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Installing USB Driver
Please install USB Driver first before connecting the Palmcorder to your 
Personal Computer with the USB Connection Cable.
1Turn on the Personal Computer and start up Windows.
2Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the personal computer’s 
CD-ROM drive.
≥Quit all applications.
≥[Setup Menu] appears.
3Finish installation by following the on-screen instructions.
≥Click [Next] and proceed with installation.
≥Carefully read the license agreement on the window, and if you agree 
click [Yes]. Software is not installed if [No] is clicked.
≥After completing the installation, Click [Finish]. 
4Click [OK] when the [Restarting Windows] Dialogue appears.
≥Reboot the computer to finish installing USB driver.
≥Installation continues after the computer reboots if you selected 
additional software.
 ≥If you use Windows XP/2000, you need to specify the folder in which the 
driver is to be installed when the Palmcorder is connected for the first time. 
(l 55)
≥A message indicating a conflict between versions may be displayed during 
the installation. This will not cause a problem. Simply click [Yes] to proceed 
with the installation.
≥Depending on the OS version, illustrations and icon names may vary.
ªFor Windows 98SE/Me Users
The following messages may be displayed during the installation depending 
on the environment of the personal computer. Install the USB Driver as 
instructed below. Otherwise, it won’t be installed correctly.
1The message, “The file ‘PMJ1519X.EXE’ on [Unknown] 
cannot be found...” is displayed.
≥Enter “D:\USBDriver\Drivers\WebCam” (if the CD-ROM drive is 
assigned to the D drive) and click [OK].
2The message “The file ‘kstvtune.ax’ on [Unknown] cannot be 
found...” is displayed.
≥Enter “C:\Windows\system” for Windows 98SE.
≥Enter “C:\Windows\options\CABS” for Windows Me.
≥If the “kstvtune.ax” file is missing in one of the two above-mentioned 
folders, insert the OS CD-ROM and assign the path.
3The message “The file ‘kclockf.ax’ on [Unknown] cannot be 
found...” is displayed.
≥Enter “C:\Windows\system”.
≥If the “kclockf.ax” file is missing in the above mentioned folder, insert the 
OS CD-ROM and assign the path.
≥You may click [Browse] to look for and assign the path.For Windows XP Users
The message 
1 is displayed during installation. However, testing by 
the manufacturer has confirmed functionality of this Palmcorder with 
Windows XP. Click [Continue Anyway] and proceed.
For Windows 2000 Users
The message 
2 is displayed during installation. However, testing by 
the manufacturer has confirmed functionality of this Palmcorder with 
Windows 2000. Click [Yes] and proceed.
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Connecting Computer and Palmcorder
Install USB Driver before connecting.
Never connect the USB Connecting Cable until the USB Driver is 
installed.
Before making these connections, turn off all devices which are to be 
connected.
1Install the supplied USB Driver.
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 for the first time.
≥When using the USB Connection Kit, it is recommended that you use the 
AC Adaptor 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 that 
the drive is displayed as a removable disk drive (only when card is inserted 
into the Palmcorder). It enables you to operate in the same way as a floppy 
disk drive, and you can use the same drag and drop or copy methods.
ªFor Windows XP/2000 Users
When the Palmcorder is connected for the first time in both the Card 
Playback Mode and the VCR/Camera Mode, the “Found New Hardware 
Wizard” is displayed. (If there are two or more USB terminals and you pull 
out and reconnect the USB cable to another terminal, this display 
appears.)
1Click [Next].
2Click [Continue Anyway].
≥Testing by the manufacturer has confirmed functionality of this 
Palmcorder.
≥If the [Insert disc] screen is displayed, click [OK].
3For Windows XP users:
Input “C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers”.
For Windows 2000 users:
Input “C:\WINNT\system32\drivers”.
≥You may click [Browse] to look for and assign the path.
≥If the OS is installed on a drive other than C: or if the personal computer 
has a multi-OS environment, the path may be different.
4After the completion of setting, click on [Finish].
≥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.
USB
1) 2)4)
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2
3)
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USB
1) 2)4)
1, 3
2
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3)
WEB CAMERA
5)
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 dial-up connection capability to the internet. Also, you and 
the other person(s) are in the same Network (LAN).
≥Install the 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. (l54)
2Set the Palmcorder to Camera Mode.
3Connect the Palmcorder to Personal Computer with auxiliary 
USB Connection Cable.
4Press the [WEB CAMERA] Button
≥ It enters WEB CAMERA Mode. (To cancel WEB CAMERA Mode, press 
the [WEB CAMERA] Button again.)
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)
5) The WEB CAMERA mode screen
≥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.
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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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USB
1
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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 later (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.
ªTo 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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Using th e G.726 Audio Deco der
G.726 A udio Decod er is required to hear audio during the playback of MPEG4 
video files with Windows Media Player. Install it from enclosed CD-ROM. In order for the G.726 Audio Decoder to  be installed, the  hard disk  must  have 
at  least  16 MB  of  fr ee spa ce.  Be fo re  proceeding wi th  in stalla tion,  c heck  out  
the amount of free space on the hard disk.
ª Operating 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 higher.
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 agree  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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3
4
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:
Po we r PC
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
ªSoftware 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.
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