Panasonic operating instructions Things You Should Know, Safety Precautions, PV-DV202/PV-DV402

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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-DV202/PV-DV402

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 provided 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 PV-DV402 Above markings are located on the appliance bottom cover Safety PrecautionsThings You Should Know PV-DV202/PV-DV402Important Safeguards Important Safeguards Table of Contents YES Before UsingUnpack your Palmcorder MIC YES ExternalErase Protection Record Speed/Playback TimeEasy Cassette Eject/Insertion Before you beginHand Strap Adjust the LengthAttaching the Shoulder Strap Lens CapTo operate Camera functions Using the Built-in LightRemote Control To operate VCR functions3Insert the Battery Tray Replace the BatteryRemote Controlling Two Palmcorders 1Set Power to VCR or CameraInsert Cassette Insert the Battery PackQuick Guide Before you beginCamera Recording Set Power toMonitor. Swing it fully open and adjust the angle Press REW To Watch Playback in the LCD Liquid Crystal DisplaySD Memory Card write protection switch About the M-CARD Lock SwitchWhen inserting the Memory Card Insert Memory CardInsert the Battery Pack Remove the Battery Pack Supplying PowerCharge the Battery Pack on the AC Adaptor About the Flashing of the Charge LampBattery Care Use AC AdaptorExample Setting the ClockSet the Date and Time Push RotateDisplaying the Menu Using the Palmcorder MenuSetting the Menu Items EX. VCR Mode menu Camera Main 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 Digital PhotoShot ModeProgressive PhotoShot Mode Press Photoshot in Record/Pause modeZoom Set Power to Camera Zoom slowly1Set Power to Camera Zoom Microphone FunctionSelf Recording Recording CheckRecording Still Pictures 1Press Recording CheckPress Back Light again to cancel the Backlight feature Special Effect FeaturesCinema Mode BacklightProgram AE Fade Audio/Video Fade In/OutMagicVu IR Filter 0 Lux PV-DV402 only Fade OutMain Picture KEY 1POWER 2MENU 7REC Pause Camera StillPicture in Picture PinP PhotoshotPhoto Title 5REC PauseWhite Balance Advanced SettingsFor manual White Balance adjustment Following cases, the indication flashesAuto Focus Re-focusing may be requiredPress Power Zoom to W or T as desired Manual FocusAuto Shutter JOG KEY 1POWER 2AUTO/MANUALHigh Speed Shutter Manual SelectionAdjusting the Iris Manually WIND-CUTSet the Power to VCR Playback using the LCD MonitorConnecting Earphone not supplied Playback Your RecordingsBlank Search Adjusting the VolumeRepeat Playback EVF/LCDRFast Forward/Rewind Check Rapid Visual SearchStill Picture Variable Speed Search Special Effect FeatureSlow Motion Playback Remote Control Only Press SLOW/F.ADV during play3PLAY 1PAUSE Frame by Frame Advance Remote Control OnlyIndex Search Photo/Scene Remote Control Only ADV SlowPlace the Palmcorder in the VCR Stop mode Index Forward/Reverse Search Remote Control OnlyTo cancel this function, press Play or Stop Jog Frame by Frame Search Palmcorder OnlyNorm Strobe Multi ModeFast SlowView Recording/Playback on your TV Digital Zoom Digital FeaturesCamera mode Rotate JOG KEY to select D.FUNCTION , and then press JOG VCR modeMagicPix Images Rotate JOG KEY to select3REC/PAUSE Bplay Dual Digital Electronic Image Stabilization System D.E.I.SI.S. may not function when To use the Wipe function Other Digital FunctionsTypes of Digital Functions To use the MIX functionEditing Features Memory-Stop Editing Remote Control Only Copying your Tapes to S-VHS or VHS Cassette Monitor with your TVCopying from Digital Equipment dubbing PausePress Photoshot to record an image Card FeaturesCard PhotoShot Recording images From a Tape 4PHOTOSHOT 2POWER 3PAUSE 3PLAYRepeat steps 1 and 2 on Set Power to VCR Repeat steps 3~4 to record another image to the Memory CardPlayback Still Images 2M-PLAY StopDelete ALL Delete Specific ImagesDelete FormatRotate and press JOG KEY to select YES Delete All Image PagesJOG KEY 2M-DEL Stop Format the Memory Card ALL1 Dpof SettingVariable ALL0PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger System Transferring Your Images WindowsPalmcorder USB Device Driver/Web Camera/SD Drive Palmcorder File ConverterTransferring Your Images Windows Uninstalling Application Software Click Start, Settings, and Control PanelFor Windows XP users Turn on your PC Set the Palmcorder Power to VCRConnection for PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger System For Windows 2000 users For Windows 98SE/Me usersRunning the Photovu MPGE4 Movie Messenger System Set Palmcorder Power to VCRASet Palmcorder Power to VCR CStart up the PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger SystemClick Play on PC screen to playback the DV tape Using Tape Image Data USBUSB 4STOP 2PLAY Click on Movie Capture atPlaying back the saved Motion and Still images VideoGift Screen Using the VideoGift Screen Click on Still Mode on the VideoGiftSetting the Mail Software Repeat steps 4~6 on page 64 to select a Still Image Attaching captured Motion and Still images to your e-mailRepeat steps 4~6 on page 64 to select a Motion Image Sending a Portion of a Motion Image Slide-Show EditClick Save to save the compressed image to your PC Setting the Size and Quality of Motion and Still ImageSize of Compressed File QualitySelecting a Frame from a Motion Image Click on Uploader on the VideoGift screen PictureStage HomeUploading the image to PictureStage Home On nextGet a login ID and password Transferring Your Images i.LINK Windows PC Connection with DV Interface Cable i.LINKStop 2PLAY Using Tape Image DataWhen selecting Normal Repeat steps 1~4 on page 60 toClick on Stop to end capture When selecting DetailTo capture Still images When selecting Detail Turn on your PC Set the Palmcorder Power to M-CARD Connection for Palmcorder USB Device Driver/SD DrivePalmcorder USB Device Driver/SD Drive Open My Computer Click Removable Disk Using Memory Card Image DataFor Windows 98SE/Me/2000 users To resize the image Using Palmcorder File ConverterPalmcorder File Converter To convert format for Panasonic Digital PalmcorderSelect the file to be converted Conditions for Use Before Using Web Camera* FeaturesWeb Camera AV OUT Turn on your PC Set the Palmcorder Power to CameraConnection for Web Camera USBFor Windows 2000 users Turn on your PC Web Camera For Windows XP usersFor Windows Messenger Windows XP only Click Click here to signType in your E-mail address and password Click on Audio Tuning WizardPerson calling inviting side Invited person sidePassword Type in your Sign-in nameClick on Audio Tuning Wizard in the Tools menu Web Camera For Windows 98SE/Me/2000 usersNetMeeting screen is automatically opened Windows Click Download Now! on the screenTransferring Your Images Macintosh ConnectionDouble click the Untitled icon Using Built-in SD DriveArcSoft applications Installation Turn on the MacintoshPalmcorder Accessory System Palmcorder Accessory Order Form VisaReplacing the Bulb Replace lens coverApproximate Brightness Values MixtureSpecifications Self Diagnostic System Before Requesting ServiceCleaning Care for Video Heads Tape Operations CautionSymptom Correction On-Screen Displays OSD Indications ConditionOn-Screen Displays OSD Request for Service Notice Limited Warranty Limited WarrantyServicenter List Service in Puerto RicoPrecauciones para su seguridad Advertencia del FCCFilm de protecció n Inserte de la bateríaAntes de comenzar Cuando el monitor LCD se enchuentra totalmente Power a laGrabació n con la cá mara De alimentació nAl insertar la tarjeta de memoria Introducir la Tarjeta de memoria* Antes de comenzarAcerca del seguro M-CARD Para quitar la tarjeta de memoriaCamera Mode Menu Screen 10 11 IndexBeep VCR Mode Menu Screen 15 LCD/EVF Setting p Card Mode Menu Screen12 C.RESET p REC Mode pCAMERA/VCR Mode CHK Important NotePhoto WIND-CUT Indication Progressive IndicationREC Mode Photo ModePhoto Rec Mode Photo Play Mode Recording ModeSide View Index of ControlsFront View Rear ViewUnderside View Top ViewBack View AC Adaptor Menu OSD IndexCD-ROM One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey