Panasonic PV-DV953 operating instructions Thank you for choosing Panasonic

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Things You Should Know

Thank you for choosing Panasonic!

You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information on the right.

The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your Palmcorder. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient Palmcorder information source.

Date of Purchase

Dealer Purchased From

Dealer Address

Dealer Phone No.

Model No.

PV-DV953

Serial No.

Safety Precautions

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Your Ò Palmcorder is designed to record and play back in Standard Play (SP) mode and Long Play (LP) mode. It is recommended that only cassette tapes that have been tested and inspected for use in Palmcorder with the

Òmark be used.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL

This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock. Therefore, it is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this unit.

This symbol alerts the user that important literature concerning the operation and maintenance of this unit has been included. Therefore, it should be read carefully in order to avoid any problems.

The above markings are located on the appliance bottom cover.

FCC 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 installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer or peripheral devices.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name:

Panasonic

Model No.:

PV-DV953

Responsible party: Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company

1-800-211-PANA (7262)

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

CAUTION: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE.

Since this product gets hot during use, operate it in well ventilated place; do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a bookcase or similar unit.

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Contents Operating Instructions Thank you for choosing Panasonic Above markings are located on the appliance bottom coverImportant Safeguards Precautions End User License Agreement for USB Driver and DV Studio Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the followingAudio Decoder End User License Agreement Limited USE Software LicenseContents AC Adaptor, DC Cable and AC Cable l14 Standard AccessoriesBattery Pack l14 USB Cable l53To View the Playback Picture Charge the Battery. lQuick Guide Start recording. lControls and Components Remote Control Sensor l13 Reset Button Reset l80MagicWire Remote Control Jack Remote l12 SpeakerRemote Controller MagicWire Remote ControlWhile pressing the Stopper 1, pull out the Battery Holder Inserting the Button-type Battery˚ 15˚ 15˚ 15˚ Using the Remote Controller Selecting Remote Controller ModesUsing the Battery Power SupplyUsing the AC Adaptor Attach the Battery to AC Adaptor and charge itªAttach the Lens Cap Adjust the Easy-Grip StrapLens Cap and Easy-Grip Strap 1ªTo Use as a Free Style Easy-Grip StrapAccidental Erasure Prevention Attaching the Shoulder StrapInserting a Cassette If the Cassette Holder Does Not Go BackTurning on/off the Palmcorder and Selecting Modes Using the ViewfinderUsing the LCD Monitor Using the Menu Screen File Selection in the Card Playback ModeList of Menus Demo Mode Sub-Menu Recording Setup Sub-MenuDisplay Setup Sub-Menu Other Functions Sub-MenuPlayback Functions Sub-Menu AV IN/OUT Setup Sub-MenuVCR Mode Main-Menu VCR Functions Camera data will not be recorded in the following casesDelete Card File Sub-Menu Card Playback Mode Main-Menu Card FunctionsShort-Cut Menus of the Card Playback Mode a Card Editing Sub-MenuLP Mode Setting Date and TimeInternal Lithium Battery Recharge Audio Recording ModeTo View the recorded scene while the Recording is RecordingTo Check the Recording To Finish the RecordingPhotoShot Recording on the DV Cassette Digital Zoom Function Set Camera Functions Camera Setup D.ZOOM 25t or 700tZoom In/Out Functions Times Tele Jump Zoom FunctionHold down the Fade Button while recording Optical Image Stabilizer FunctionFade In/Out Functions FadeMagicPix Function Cinema Function and Wide FunctionBacklight Compensation Function Cinema FunctionRecording with a Fixed Brightness AE Lock Function Wind Noise Reduction FunctionRecording in Special Situations Program AE Manual Focus Adjustment Manual Shutter Speed AdjustmentManual Iris Adjustment F Number To Resume Automatic AdjustmentAbout White Balance Sensor Adjusting White Balance ManuallyRecording in Natural Colors White Balance Zebra Pattern Picture AdjustmentAdvanced Functions Microphone Sensitivity LevelUsing the Auto Pop-up Flash Wipe Mode and Mix Mode Digital Effect FunctionsSet MULTI-PICTURES Scan Mode Strobe or Manual Multi-Picture ModePicture-in-Picture Mode To Display the Multi-Pictures againPlaying Back Finding a Scene You Want to Play BackFinding the End of a Recording Blank Search Function Slow Motion PlaybackStill Playback/Still Advance Playback Jog PlaybackScene Index Search Index Search FunctionsªPhotoShot Index Search Press the 9 Button or the Button on the RemotePlayback Digital Effect Functions Canceling the Playback Zoom FunctionPlayback Zoom Function Suspending Playback Digital Effect TemporarilyPlaying Back with Multi-Picture Mode Press the Index Button or 9 4 on the Remote controllerPlaying Back on Your TV Audio DubbingUsing a Memory Card Recording on the Memory CardTo Stop the Transfer of Images After setting the Palmcorder to the VCR Mode l36Automatically copying still pictures recorded on a Cassette Press the Button ≥For other notes, seeMaximum recording time on the supplied Card 16 MB Recording Moving Pictures MPEG4Recording Voice Voice Recording Function Maximum recording time on the supplied Card 16MBPlaying back Still Pictures Set the Palmcorder to Card Playback ModePlaying Back Files from the Memory Card Playing back Moving Pictures MPEG4To Select a Desired File and Play it Back Using File Search ModeCopying Pictures from a Memory Card to a Cassette Slide Show Creating a Title Inserting a TitleDeleting the Files Recorded on a Memory Card Dpof Setting Formatting a Memory CardCopying an S-VHS or VHS Cassette to your DV Cassette Stopping Dubbing Using your Palmcorder with Digital Video Equipment DubbingAnalog-Digital Conversion ≥Recording startsSoftware Installation Windows Using the Software with a ComputerUsing USB Driver Select the software to be installed from Setup MenuClick OK when the Restarting Windows Dialogue appears Installing USB DriverFinish installation by following the on-screen instructions For Windows 98SE/Me UsersFor Windows XP/2000 Users Connecting Computer and PalmcorderAfter the completion of setting, click on Finish Use auxiliary USB Connection Cable to connectStart the NetMeeting Using as a Web CameraªOperating environment Setting up the NetMeeting ªTo start DV Studio 3.1E-SE Using the DV Studio 3.1E-SEInstallation of DV Studio 3.1E-SE Install it by following the instructions on the screen Using the G.726 Audio DecoderInstalling the G.726 Audio Decoder Click Finish when the Setup Complete Dialog appearsUsing the ArcSoft Software Software Installation MacintoshTo start software in the ArcSoft Software Suite Installation of ArcSoft Software Suite≥Installation begins For Information on ArcSoft SoftwareDouble click the icon in task tray If you no longer need software or driver UninstallTo disconnect USB cable safely Windows XP/2000SD Memory Card About the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCardAbout the compatibility of the card files MultiMediaCardIndications ≥Number set Dpof 00 l50 Dpof setting & Slide Show Recording ModeWhite Balance Mode Voice cyan l42 ≥File number No.000 l45 ≥Lock setting l49Battery is low. Recharge it Changing the Counter Display ModeChanging the Display Mode Displaying Date/Time IndicationZoom In/Out Functions l26 Alarm Sounds l20Progressive PhotoShotTM Function l25 Cinema Function and Wide Function l28MagicPix Function l28 Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment l30Manual Iris Adjustment l30 Program AE l29Listening to Playback Sound Through Headphones Using the Auto Pop-up Flash l33Digital Effect Functions Camera Mode Playback Zoom Functions l39 Multi-Picture Mode VCR Mode l40Selecting the Sound during Playback Playback Digital Effect Functions l39Recording Moving Pictures MPEG4 l44 Recording to a Card from other equipmentCard PhotoShot l42 Voice Voice Recording Function l44Card Playback l45 Voice Power Save l20Using a Card in a Personal Computer Copying Pictures from a Memory Card to a Cassette l46About the AC Adaptor Tips for using your PalmcorderAfter Use ≥If you use the Palmcorder near a TV, images or soundsCondensation Digital Video Head CleanerOptimal Use of the Battery Take out the CassetteLCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens Hood Explanation of Terms Specifications Digital PalmcorderPalmcorder Accessory System Accessory# DescriptionPalmcorder Accessory Order Form For USA Customers VisaBefore Requesting Service Problems and Solutions Problems SolutionsMosaic-like noise patterns appear on images during Headphones of the PalmcorderIs pressed Cue, Review or Slow Motion PlaybackRequest for Service Notice Parts Labor Service Contact Number Limited Warranty For USA CustomersLimited Warranty Coverage Carry-In, Mail-in or In-Home ServicePanasonic Services Company 1705 N. Randall Road Elgin, IL Customer Services DirectoryCentralized Factory Servicenter Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 Warranty For Canadian CustomersPanasonic Canada Inc Camcorder Product One 1 year, parts and labourIndex Para grabar Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía española para el uso rápidoPara iniciar Para comprobar lo que ha sido grabadoPara reproducir la imagen en la tarjeta de memoria Para introducir una tarjeta de memoriaPara grabar en una tarjeta de memoria Ajuste la videocámara según el modo de playback de tarjetaPage Page Page Panasonic Canada Inc LSQT0619A F0103Nm0 600 a