Panasonic Pv L672 Operating Instructions Manual

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Special Features
Digital Still Camera
Insert a captured still image into the
current recording, or vice versa, in one of
three wipe effects.
1Repeat steps 1-3 on page 40 to set
Picture in Picture Wipe title.
2Press MODE repeatedly for Wipe
effect 1, 2, or 3 (See left).
• WIPE 1 will flash for a while to store
the image for the wipe.
3Press START:
once inserts captured image.
twice inserts current recording
picture.
• You can freeze the wipe in progress
by pressing 
START. Press START
again to resume...

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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)
1Turn on PC (Personal Computer) and
start up Windows.
2Insert Digital PhotoShot disk
(Windows 95/98/Me/2000) 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...

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Special Features
PC Connection
Running the Software
(Windows 95/98/Me/2000)
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 42).
• Turn your PC on.
• Set Camcorder POWER to PHOTO.
1Repeat steps 1 and 2 on above to run
the Software.
2Click on “Window,” then select
“1 Live image Window.”
3Click on “Preview,” then Click on
“Capture.”
•...

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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 43 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...

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Special Features
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 images from the Card
memory.
• Communication
To specify the port to which the...

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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...

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For Your Information
Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications
Recording the Date and Time
aDo steps 1 and 2 above to select time/date,
date only, or no display.
bStart a recording (page 17).
• Only the Date and/or Time are recorded.
1Set POWER to CAMERA.
2Press DISPLAY
repeatedly to select
the following displays.
FULL
EMPTY
Tape Remaining: Battery Remaining:
FULL
EMPTY
• Tape remaining indicator operates a few
seconds after tape starts moving.
ASet POWER to CAMERA or VCR.
BPress MENU for MENU mode.
Press...

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Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications
 1Zoom Magnification level (pages 23, 30).
 2Battery Remaining  (page 47).
“WARNING LOW BATTERY” appears
and Camcorder shuts off after 15
seconds.
 3Tape Remaining (page 47).
“” flashes and “TAPE END”appears for 5 seconds when:
• End of tape is reached.
“” flashes 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 38)
2Image Page Remaining Indication
(page 36)
• 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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Operation Notes
Cleaning EVF (Electronic Viewer Finder)
1ARemove the screw with a Phillips
screwdriver.
Turn counterclockwise.
BTurn the EVF Eyepiece.
CPull the EVF Eyepiece.
2Remove any lint or dust particles
with a soft clean cloth being careful
not to scratch the glass surfaces.
3Replace the EVF Eyepiece and the
screw.
A
B
C
To Remove
This product utilizes both a Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) and other...