Panasonic PV-DV53 operating instructions Things You Should Know, Safety Precautions

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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 below. 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.

Serial No.

Safety Precautions

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Your Mini Palmcorder is designed to record and play back in Standard Play (SP) mode and Long (LP) mode.

It is recommended that only cassette tapes that have been tested and inspected for use in VCR machines with the Mini mark 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.

 

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number :

PV-DV53

Trade Name :

Panasonic

Responsibility Party

: Matsushita Electric Corporation of America

Address :

One Panasonic Way Secaucus New Jersey 07094

Telephone Number

: 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.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when operated in a residential environment.

If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, use the equipment in another location and/or utilize an electrical outlet different from that used by the receiver.

If necessary, consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. You may find the booklet, ‘Something About Interference’ available from FCC local regional offices helpful.

FCC Warning: To assure continued FCC compliance, use only the specifed shielded interface cable when connecting digital video camcorder to computer in accordance with instruction herein. Also, any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user’s authority to operate.

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Forassistance, pleasecall: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)orsende-mailto:consumerproducts@panasonic.com

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Contents Operating Instructions Above markings are located on the appliance bottom cover Safety PrecautionsThings You Should Know PV-DV53Important Safeguards Important Safeguards Table of Contents Unpack your Palmcorder Before UsingHow to remove the Sensor tag Record Speed/Playback TimeAttaching the Shoulder Strap Adjust the LengthEasy Cassette Eject/Insertion Hand StrapSet Power to Camera Using the Built-in LightSelf Demo Mode To turn Self Demo back onInsert Cassette Insert the Battery PackQuick Guide Monitor, and swing it fully openCamera Recording To Watch Playback in the LCD Liquid Crystal DisplayAbout the Flashing of the Charge Lamp Charge the Battery Pack on the AC AdaptorInsert the Battery Pack Remove the Battery Pack Batt ReleaseUse AC Adaptor Supplying PowerBattery Care Camera VCR Functions Setting the ClockSet the Date and Time ExampleCamera Main menu Using the Palmcorder MenuDisplaying the Menu VCR Main menuSimple Recording To conserve powerCamera Recording EVFStart recording Using the LCD MonitorTo adjust the LCD/EVF Brightness or Color EVF/LCDSet Power to Camera Press Photoshot in Record/Pause Digital PhotoShot ModeProgressive PhotoShot Mode Press Photoshot in Record/Pause modeRecording Check Set Power to Camera Zoom slowlyZoom Zoom quicklySelf Recording JOG KEY 2MENU 5REC Pause 1POWERRecording Still Pictures 2STILLBacklight Special Effect FeaturesCinema Mode Start recording Press Back Light to activateProgram AE Fade Out Audio/Video Fade In/OutFade White Balance Advanced SettingsFor manual White Balance adjustment Following cases, the indication flashesMacro Focus for close-ups Auto FocusManual Focus High Speed Shutter Auto ShutterAdjusting the Iris Manually Playback Your Recordings Playback using the LCDConnecting Earphone not supplied MonitorBlank Search Adjusting the VolumeRepeat Playback EVF/LCDRFast Forward/Rewind Check Rapid Visual SearchStill Picture REWIND/SEARCHJog Frame by Frame Search Rotate JOG KEY to adjustVariable Speed Search JOG KEY 1PLAYNormal Strobe Multi ModeFast SlowOUT View Recording/Playback on your TVTV with AUDIO/VIDEO in Jacks Start playback or begin a recordingDigital Features Digital ZoomMagicPix Images JOG KEY 2MENU 1POWER 5PLAYSet Power to VCR I.S. may not function when Power 3REC/PAUSE BplayDual Digital Electronic Image Stabilization System D.E.I.S To use the MIX function Other Digital FunctionsTo use the Wipe function Main Picture Picture in Picture PinP still image KEY 1POWER 2MENU 7REC Pause Camera StillPicture in Picture PinP PhotoshotSet Power to VCR Press PLAY. Then press Editing FeaturesAudio Dubbing using the Built-in Microphone 12 bitPress Pause to stop Audio Dubbing 7PAUSEMIX Copying your Tapes to VHS Cassette Monitor with your TVPause 6STOP 4REC Copying from Digital Equipment dubbingRecording Palmcorder Insert a pre-recorded tape intoPC Connection PC Connection with DV Interface Cable i.LINKConnection Photovu Link Driver OptionalSystem Requirements for Photovu Link Driver Optional Photovu Link Optional Running the SoftwareUsing Tape Image Data Palmcorder Accessory System Palmcorder Accessory Order Form VisaReplacing the Bulb Handle bulb gently. Excessive force may cause bulb to crackApproximate Brightness Values MixtureSpecifications Tape Operations Caution Before Requesting ServiceCleaning Care for Video Heads Lens Hood Area Operation CautionRequest for Service Notice Symptom CorrectionOn-Screen Displays OSD ForLimited Warranty Limited WarrantyCustomer Services Directory Accessory PurchasesPrecauciones para su seguridad Advertencia del FCCInserte de la batería Inserte el CassetteTotalmente abierto, el visor se Desactiva Grabación con la cámaraCuando el monitor LCD se enchuentra AutomáticamenteCamera Mode Menu Screen 10 11 Beep SoundVCR Mode Menu Screen Audio DUB p 11 C.RESET pREC Speed p CAMERA/VCR Mode Important NotePause RECPhoto CHKSide View Index of ControlsFront View Rear ViewTop View Back ViewUnderside View AC Adaptor Power Lamp Charge LampTripod Receptacle AC Power Cord pp VCR DC Output Connector Photovu Link IndexMenu OSD