Panasonic PV-DC3000 manual

R Model No. PV -DC3000 For assistance, please call : 1-800-272-7033. Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions thoroughly, and keep them for future reference. Digital Camer a Operating Instructions LSQT0280A 3000.p 1-3.p65 00/09/25, 10:35 1[...]

2 For assistance, please call : 1-800-272-7033. Things Y ou Should Kno w Thank you and congratulations on your purchase of this state of the art Panasonic Digital Camera. This product has been manufactured and tested to Panasonic’s highest standards to give you the best in performance and reliability. Save this operating instruction manual as an [...]

3 G e t t i n g S t a r t e d G e t t i n g S t a r t e d Safety Precautions Safety Precautions Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installa[...]

4 For assistance, please call : 1-800-272-7033. T able of Contents T able of Contents Getting Started Things Y ou Should Know ................................................................................................. 2 Safety Precautions .........................................................................................................[...]

5 G e t t i n g S t a r t e d G e t t i n g S t a r t e d Index of Contr ols Lens Inde x of Contr ols Front View Rear View FLASH Emitter See page 31. SHUTTER Button See pages 18~21, 26~28, 34, 36~39. Strap Holder See page 13. + Button See pages 24, 25, 35, 37. Select Button See pages 15, 16. ZOOM TELE Button See pages 18, 20, 21. VOL Button See pag[...]

6 For assistance, please call : 1-800-272-7033. Inde x of Contr ols Index of Contr ols Rear View Battery Compartment See pages 7, 12. Tripod Receptacle Used when securing the camera to a tripod Bottom View Optical Viewfinder See page 19. LCD Viewfinder See pages 18, 20, 21, 25, 26, 31. Speaker TO PC/ A/V Terminal See pages 29, 43, 52. DC IN Termina[...]

7 G e t t i n g S t a r t e d G e t t i n g S t a r t e d Quic k Guide Quic k Guide 1 While pressing the Lock Button, slide the Battery Compartment lid in the direction of the arrow and swing it open. 2 Install four Alkaline Batteries. • Be sure to use Alkaline Batteries. Never use manganese batteries. • Make sure that the positive (+) and (-) [...]

8 For assistance, please call : 1-800-272-7033. Quic k Guide Quic k Guide Capturing Images LCD Viewfinder 1 Set POWER Switch to (REC) or (MANUAL REC). 2 Press MODE repeatedly t o select recording mode. 3 Press ZOOM TELE or WIDE t o zoom In and Out. 4 Press SHUTTER to capture the images. Playing Back Captured Images 1 Set POWER Switch to (PLAY). 2 P[...]

9 G e t t i n g S t a r t e d G e t t i n g S t a r t e d 10 LIGHT On Screen Displa y (OSD) On Screen Displa y (OSD) REC OSD PLAY OSD The indication displayed on the LCD screen will tell you the operation status of the Digital Camera. Flash Mode (See page 31.) A U TO : No Indication ON : RED EYE : OFF : Light Metering Mode (See page 33.) A U TO : N[...]

10 For assistance, please call : 1-800-272-7033. REC MENU 1/3 IRIS ADJUST EXIT : MENU SET : ± 0EV REC MENU 2/3 LIGHT METER EXIT : MENU SET : AU TO REC MENU SELF TIMER EXIT : MENU SET : OFF ON LCD Monitor Indication LCD Monitor Indication Recording Menu SELF TIMER (See page 34.) To set Self Timer. LCD BRIGHTNESS (See page 24.) To adjust LCD Viewfin[...]

11 G e t t i n g S t a r t e d G e t t i n g S t a r t e d PLA Y MENU 1/2 SLIDE SHO W EXIT : MENU SET : LCD Monitor Indication LCD Monitor Indication Playback Menu On Screen Display Order • Pressing DISPLAY with LCD OFF turns LCD ON and displays the menu. However, after selecting the settings and exiting the menu, the LCD will stay ON. • The DI[...]

12 For assistance, please call : 1-800-272-7033. P o wer Supply WARNING! Do not dispose of Battery in fire, put in backwards, disassemble, or short circuit; otherwise it may leak or burst, causing possible personal injury. 1 While pressing the Lock Button, slide the Battery Compartment lid in the direction of the arrow and swing it open. 2 Install [...]

13 G e t t i n g S t a r t e d G e t t i n g S t a r t e d Attaching the Nec k Strap P o wer Supply P o wer Supply 1 Connect DC OUT on the AC Adaptor to DC IN on the Digital Camera. 2 Plug the AC Adaptor into an AC outlet. AC Adaptor (Optional) Thread the Neck Strap through the Strap Attachment Ring as shown. • While not in use, unplug the AC Ada[...]

14 For assistance, please call : 1-800-272-7033. Note • Do not bend, drop, apply high pressure or subject the card to strong shocks. • Do not store it in places with high temperature, high humidity, a lot of dust, or static electricity and strong electromagnetic waves. • Keep the card’s contacts free from dust, water or other foreign substa[...]

15 G e t t i n g S t a r t e d G e t t i n g S t a r t e d Operating the MENU Screen Operating the MENU Screen How to use the MENU screen Please refer to pages 10~11 for explanation of each menu item. 1 POWER Switch 2, 5 MENU Bu t to n 3, 4 Select Button / / / [ REC mode ] [ PLA Y mode ] [ MANU AL REC mode ] Example of Menu Screens REC MENU SELF TI[...]

16 For assistance, please call : 1-800-272-7033. Operating the MENU Screen Operating the MENU Screen When selecting MANU AL REC mode 1 Set POWER Switch to (MANUAL REC). • Turn the dial so that it clicks into position. • The POWER LED lamp lights up. 2 Press MENU to display MENU screen. 3 Press or to select the item. 4 Press or to set it. 5 Pres[...]

17 G e t t i n g S t a r t e d G e t t i n g S t a r t e d Setting the Cloc k Setting the Cloc k 1 Press or to select CLOCK SET in the MENU screen. 2 Press to display CLOCK SET menu. 3 Press or hold down o r to select hour, then press to set. • Repeat for minute, month, day and year. • Double check all items before exiting the menu. 4 Press MEN[...]

18 For assistance, please call : 1-800-272-7033. Capturing Images Capturing Images Using LCD Viewfinder Before you begin Set the POWER Switch to (REC) or (MANUAL REC). (See pages 15, 16.) 1 Press MODE repeatedly to select recording mode (TIFF, SF, F, N, 2X, 3X (ZOOM)). (See page 22.) • If you want to use SLOW SHUTTER: In Manual Rec mode, press ME[...]

19 Basic Operation Basic Operation Using Optical Viewfinder 1 Press MODE repeatedly to select recording mode (TIFF, SF, F, N, (2X, 3X (ZOOM)). (See page 22.) • If you want to use SLOW SHUTTER: In Manual Rec mode, press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press or to select SL OW SHUTTER. Press or to select ON. (Manual Rec only). (See page 1[...]

20 For assistance, please call : 1-800-272-7033. Capturing Images Capturing Images Capturing images (AUDIO ON) You can record audio for 5 seconds with a still image. The still image and audio can then be played back in the PLAY mode. (See page 25.) Before you begin Set the POWER Switch to (REC) or (MANUAL REC). (See pages 15, 16.) 1 Press MODE repe[...]

21 Basic Operation Basic Operation 1 Press MODE repeatedly to select Motion ( ) or Burst ( ) recording mode. 2 Press ZOOM TELE or WIDE to zoom In and Out. • Zoom magnification level is up to 2X. 3 Press SHUTTER down halfway to lock Auto Focus. •“ ” mark is displayed on the screen. • Beep sounds twice. (See page 23.) 4 Hold down the SHUTTE[...]

22 For assistance, please call : 1-800-272-7033. Capturing Images Capturing Images TI FF* : Tagged Image File Format (No compression) Select for highest quality resolution with no compression. SF : Super Fine Mode (with audio) (Low compression) Select for higher quality resolution with lowest compression (e.g., for printing). F : Fine Mode (with au[...]

23 Basic Operation Basic Operation 1 Press or to select BEEP and press or to select one of the three settings below. : Select to turn OFF the beep sound. : Select to hear a low beep sound. : Select to hear a loud beep sound. 2 Press MENU to exit. Digital Camera will beep: • When BEEP is set to LOW or HIGH, camera will beep as follows. Once when y[...]

24 For assistance, please call : 1-800-272-7033. Adjusting LCD Vie wfinder Brightness Adjusting LCD Vie wfinder Brightness 1 Press or to select LCD BRIGHTNESS in the MENU screen. 2 Press (-) or (+) to change the brightness of the LCD Viewfinder; (+) for brighter, (-) for darker. 3 Press MENU to exit. You may want to brighten or darken the LCD (Liqu[...]

25 Basic Operation Basic Operation 1 Press MODE repeatedly to set display mode to normal screen. 2 Press (+) or (-) repeatedly, [ (+) for ascending order, and (-) for descending order] to change the displayed image on the LCD Viewfinder. • The image page number and recording mode are displayed at the bottom of the screen. • If there are no imag[...]

26 For assistance, please call : 1-800-272-7033. Pla ying Back Captured Images Pla ying Bac k Captured Images 1 Press SHUTTER to start playback of Motion image. 2 While Motion Image data is being read, “NOW LOADING” is displayed on the LCD Viewfinder. Motion Image Playback When an image captured in Motion Image Rec mode (see page 22) is display[...]

27 Basic Operation Basic Operation 3 Press (-) to move back through the images on the page until the number of the desired image is highlighted. 4 Press or to go directly to the next or previous page of images. 5 Press SHUTTER to playback the selected image, and to return to Manual Playback. Zoom Playback A Press MODE to display the Multi Playback [...]

28 For assistance, please call : 1-800-272-7033. A udio Dubbing A udio Dubbing Before you begin Set the POWER Switch to (PLAY). (See page 16.) 1 Press to display the AUDIO DUBBING menu. 2 Press SHUTTER to start AUDIO DUBBING. • REC and mark will flash on the LCD Viewfinder. • To playback the recorded audio, press SHUTTER. Caution • If the sel[...]

29 Basic Operation Basic Operation Vie wing Ima g es on Y our TV Screen and T ransf erring Y our Ima g es (VCR) 1 Connect the Digital Camera to your TV or VCR using the A/V Cable (supplied) as shown. 2 Turn on your TV and select its video input mode. If using a VCR, set it to LINE input. (See TV/VCR manual.) 3 Set the Digital Camera POWER to PLAY. [...]

30 For assistance, please call : 1-800-272-7033. Focus Focus 1 Press o r to select FOCUS and press or to select one of the four modes shown below. • Default setting is AUTO. AUTO : Capture images within a range of 4.7 inches (12 cm) to infinity. : Close-up Focus will adjust around 4.7 inches (12 cm). : Portrait Focus will adjust around 4.9 feet ([...]

31 Special Features Special Features Using the b uilt-in Flash Using the built-in Flash This camera includes a built-in Flash which can be used to capture images in dimly lit conditions. 1 Press (FLASH) repeatedly to select flash mode. The mode that is selected will be displayed on the LCD Viewfider. AUTO (No indication) : The flash automatically l[...]

32 For assistance, please call : 1-800-272-7033. White Balance White Balance 1 Press o r to select WH IT E BALANCE and press or to select one of the four settings shown below. • Default setting is AUTO. AUTO (No indication) : Automatically maintains optimum color balance in most lighting conditions. : When shooting outdoors on a sunny day. : When[...]

33 Special Features Special Features Light Metering Light Metering 1 Press or to select LI GHT METER and press or to select one of the two settings shown below. • Default setting is AUTO. AUTO (No indication) : Ideal for normal capturing, the focus is set to the center portion of the finder and the entire image is metered. : A small sphere in the[...]

34 For assistance, please call : 1-800-272-7033. Self Timer Recor ding Self Timer Recording 1 Press o r to select SELF TIMER and press or to select ON . This puts the camera in self-timer mode. • After ON is selected and MENU is pressed, mark will appear on the LCD Viewfinder. (See page 9.) 2 Press MENU to exit this menu mode. 3 Press SHUTTER. ?[...]

35 Special Features Special Features Adjusting the Iris Manually Adjusting the Iris Manually Normally, the camera adjusts the exposure automatically. However, when the background is extremely bright, or when the subject is backlit, you can compensate by adjusting the Iris manually. 1 Press or to select IRI S . 2 Press (-) or (+) to change the IRIS;[...]

36 For assistance, please call : 1-800-272-7033. Time Lapse Recording Time Lapse Recording 1 Press o r to select TIM E LAPSE and press or to select time interval. You can select a capture rate of approx. 1MIN, 5MIN, 10MIN, 30MIN, 1HOUR, 6HOUR, 12HOUR, or 24HOUR. • Time Lapse feature is available with Super Fine (SF), Fine (F), Normal (N) and 2X, [...]

37 Special Features Special Features Multi Delete You can delete selected images on the Multi Playback screen from memory easily with this operation. T o Delete Specific Images T o Delete Specific Images You can delete unwanted images and increase the remaining image memory. 1 Press (+) or (-) repeatedly to change the displayed image on the LCD Vie[...]

38 For assistance, please call : 1-800-272-7033. T o Delete All Images T o Delete All Images You can delete all images from memory easily with this operation. Warning: Once deleted, images cannot be restored. 1 Press o r to select DELETE ALL and press to select DELETE ALL . 2 Press o r to select DELETE . 3 Press to display DELETE ALL menu and press[...]

39 Special Features Special Features Formatting Memory Card Formatting Memor y Car d You can easily format your Memory Card using this operation. Warning: Once formatted, all of your data will be deleted and cannot be restored. 1 Press or to select DELETE ALL and press to select FORMAT . 2 Press or to select FORMAT . 3 Press to display FORMAT menu [...]

40 For assistance, please call : 1-800-272-7033. Slide Show Slide Show You can playback captured images as a slide show. 1 Press o r to select S LIDE SHOW . 2 Press to display the next screen. • A LL : SLIDE SHOW starts for all images. • DPOF : SLIDE SHOW starts for the image pages that were stamped with the DPOF mark. (See page 57). 3 Press o [...]

41 Special Features Special Features System Requirements: • IBM PC/AT or compatible • Windows 98/2000 preinstalled PC with USB port • 10 MB available hard disk space • 256 Color monitor or full color recommended (24 bits per pixel or 16.7 million colors) • CD-ROM drive (for installation) • Mouse or other pointing device 1 Turn on the PC[...]

42 For assistance, please call : 1-800-272-7033. T ransferring Y our Images (Windows) T ransferring Y our Images (Windows) 1 Insert supplied Software CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. A window may appear letting you choose the software you want to install. 2 Follow the instructions that appear on-screen. To install software • If a window does not app[...]

43 Special Features Special Features 1 Turn on your PC. 2 Set the POWER Switch to PLAY on the Digital Camera. 3 Connect the Digital Camera to your PC (Windows) using the USB Cable (supplied). • For extended periods of use, it is recommended to use the AC Adaptor (Optional) as a power source. • Once the USB driver is installed, the Digital Camer[...]

44 For assistance, please call : 1-800-272-7033. T ransferring Y our Images (Windows) T ransferring Y our Images (Windows) 1 Select Programs/ipalm 1.0/ipalm 1.0 from the START m enu. 2 The ipalm Driver will open. Running the Application 3000.P44-46.p65 00/09/25, 10:44 44[...]

45 Special Features Special Features 1 Repeat steps 1 and 2 on page 44 to run the ipalm 1.0 driver. 2 Click on the Toolbar or select [Communication] from the [File] menu, and then select [Data in from Camera] to establish a link between the Camera and PC. • The Image Preview List dialog box will appear. 3 Click [Preview] to display the Thumbnail [...]

46 For assistance, please call : 1-800-272-7033. T ransferring Y our Images (Windows) T ransferring Y our Images (Windows) 1 Repeat steps 1 and 2 on page 44 to run the software. 2 Selec t from the Toolbar or Select [Communication] from the [File] menu, and then select [Data out to Camera] to transfer images from the PC to the Camera. • The File s[...]

47 Special Features Special Features One Touch Transfer (ALL/PAGE) The selected image can easily be transferred to the PC by pressing the ALL or PAGE buttons. Connect the PC to the Camera using the USB Cable. “PC TRANSFER” appears on the LCD screen. Before you begin Set the POWER Switch to (PLAY). (See page 16.) [To transfer all images on the M[...]

48 For assistance, please call : 1-800-272-7033. T ransferring Y our Images (Windows) T ransferring Y our Images (Windows) To select the Mail Software 1 From the Taskbar, click “Start”, select “Settings” click “Control Panel”, and double-click “Internet Options”. 2 Click the Programs tab and select the Mail software you are using fr[...]

49 Special Features Special Features T ransferring Y our Images (Windows) T ransferring Y our Imag es (Windo ws) [ To attach a selected image to your Mail software ] 1 Press MAIL Attachment to display the image selection screen. • Select the image to be transferred. • If only still images are selected, up to 5 images can be selected at a time. [...]

50 For assistance, please call : 1-800-272-7033. T ransferring Y our Images (Macintosh) T ransferring Y our Images (Macintosh) System Requirements: • Mac OS 8.6, 9.0, 9.0.4 • iMac, iBook or Power Macintosh ® G3 with USB port or Power Mac™ G4 • 32 MB of RAM • 10 MB available hard disk space • 256 Color monitor or Full Color Monitor reco[...]

51 Special Features Special Features 1 Turn on the Macintosh. 2 Insert the supplied Driver Software CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. 3 Double click the “PHOTODELUXE” icon. 4 Double click the “Panasonic” Folder. 5 Read the “readme” file. 6 Drag the “ipalm 1.0 Folder” where you want to copy. Adobe and PhotoDeluxe are trademarks of Adobe [...]

52 For assistance, please call : 1-800-272-7033. 1 Turn on your PC. 2 Set POWER Switch to PLAY on the Digital Camera. 3 Connect the Digital Camera to your PC using the USB Cable (supplied). • For extended periods of use, it is recommended to use the AC Adaptor (Optional) as a power source. • Once the USB driver is installed, the Digital Camera [...]

53 Special Features Special Features 1 Double click the ipalm icon. 2 The ipalm Driver will open. Running the Application 1 Repeat steps 1 and 2 above to run the software. 2 Click from the Toolbar or Select [Communication] from the [File] menu, and then select [Data in from Camera] to establish a link between the Camera and PC. • A preview Image [...]

54 For assistance, please call : 1-800-272-7033. T ransferring Y our Images (Macintosh) T ransferring Y our Images (Macintosh) 1 Repeat steps 1 and 2 on page 53 to run the software. 2 Selec t from the Toolbar or Select [Communication] from the [File] menu, and then select [Data out to Camera] to transfer images from the PC to the Camera. • The Fi[...]

55 Special Features Special Features Connect the PC to the Camera using the USB Cable. “PC TRANSFER” appears on the LCD screen. Before you begin Set the POWER Switch to (PLAY). (See page 16.) [To transfer all images on the Memory Card to the PC] 1 Press ALL Transfer to transfer all images on Memory Card to the PC. • A screen like the one belo[...]

56 For assistance, please call : 1-800-272-7033. T ransferring Y our Images (Macintosh) T ransferring Y our Images (Macintosh) [ To attach a selected image to your Mail software ] 1 Press MAIL Attachment to display the image selection screen. • Select the image to be transferred. • If only still images are selected, up to 5 images can be select[...]

57 Special Features Special Features DPOF Mark DPOF Mark Use this feature when using a print lab service or printer that supports the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format). Before you begin Set the POWER Switch to (PLAY). (See page 16.) Press MENU to display the MENU screen. Stamp DPOF Mark 1 Press or to select DPOF MARK and press to display DPOF MARK [...]

58 For assistance, please call : 1-800-272-7033. Digital Camera Accessories For ordering instructions, see the Accessory Order Form page. Accessory # PV-SAC10 PV-H130 BN-SDABPU BN-SDCAPU BN-SDFAPU RP-SD064PP-A RP-SD032PP-A RP-SD016PP-A Description AC Adaptor Carrying Case - Holds camera and all accessories PC Card Adaptor for SD Memory Card (2000/1[...]

59 For Y our Inf ormation For Y our Inf ormation Digital Camera Accessor y Or der Form Please photocopy this form when placing an order. 2. Items Ordered 1. Model # TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER OR CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-272-7033 [8:30 AM-[...]

60 For assistance, please call : 1-800-272-7033. Bef ore Requesting Service If you have a problem with your Digital Camera, it may be something you can correct yourself. Check the list below for symptoms and corrections. Possible Solution • Battery is worn out. (p. 12) • Make sure polarities are aligned properly. (p. 12) • Battery is worn out[...]

61 For Y our Inf ormation For Y our Inf ormation Specifications CCD 1/1.8 inch 3 340 k Pixels Lens f=6.5-13 mm (equivalent to a 32-64 mm lens on a 35 mm still camera.)/F2.9-4.0 Focus Auto / Preset (Zone) Focusing Area 4.7 inch (12cm)– ∞ (approx) Iris F2.9-8 Shutter Speed 1/30-1/1000 seconds (Auto), 1/4-1/1000 seconds (Slow Shutter mode), 1/30-1[...]

62 For assistance, please call : 1-800-272-7033. W arranty W arranty Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infanteria. Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way Se[...]

63 For Y our Inf ormation For Y our Inf ormation Service Center Directory Service Center Directory As of January 2000 For Product Information, Operating Assistance, Literature Request, Dealer Locations, and all Customer Service inquiries please contact: 1-800-272-7033, Monday-Friday 8:30am-8pm EST. Service in Puerto Rico Matsushita Electric of Puer[...]

64 For assistance, please call : 1-800-272-7033. Index A AC Adaptor (optional) 13, 58 Accessory (optional) 58, 59 Accessory (supplied) 2 Alkaline Battery 2, 7, 12 Audio Dubbing 2 8 B Battery Remaining Indication 9 Beep 23 Brightness (LCD Viewfinder) 2 4 Built-in Flash 3 1 C Capturing Images 18~23 D Delete Image 37, 38 DPOF Mark 5 7 F Focus Recordin[...]