Panasonic PV-DV73 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-DV73

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 Operating Instructions Above markings are located on the appliance bottom cover Safety PrecautionsThings You Should Know PV-DV73Important Safeguards Important Safeguards Table of Contents CGR-D08R Before UsingUnpack your Palmcorder Erase 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 functionsInsert the Battery Tray Replace the BatteryRemote Controlling Two Palmcorders Set Power to VCR or CameraInsert Cassette Insert the Battery PackQuick Guide CameraCamera Recording To Watch Playback in the LCD Liquid Crystal DisplayInsert Memory Card About the M-CARD Lock SwitchWhen inserting the Memory Card Insert the Battery Pack Remove the Battery Pack Supplying PowerCharge the Battery Pack on the AC Adaptor About the Flashing of the Charge LampTo avoid damage to the Battery Battery CareSafety precautions To ensure longer battery lifeExample Setting the ClockSet the Date and Time Push RotateDisplaying the Menu Using the Palmcorder MenuSetting the Menu Items EX. VCR Mode menu Camera Main menuSimple Recording To conserve powerCamera Recording EVFSwing the LCD monitor fully open Adjust the viewing angle Using the LCD MonitorTo adjust the LCD/EVF Brightness or Color Start recordingSet Power to Camera Press Photoshot in Record/Pause Digital PhotoShot ModeProgressive PhotoShot Mode Set Power to CameraZoom Microphone Function Set Power to Camera Zoom slowlyZoom Zoom quicklySelf Recording Recording CheckRecording Still Pictures Press 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 Fade OutRotate and press JOG KEY to select JOG KEY 1POWER 2MENU 5REC PausePhoto Title Rotate and press JOG KEY to select and set an imageAdvanced Settings White BalanceMacro Focus for close-ups Auto FocusManual Focus Press JOG KEY repeatedly to display High Speed ShutterManual Selection Adjusting the Iris Manually JOG KEY 1POWER 2MENU 5REC/PAUSEPlayback 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/SEARCHVariable Speed Search Slow Motion Playback Remote Control OnlyRotate JOG KEY to adjust the playback speed Press SLOW/F.ADV during playFrame by Frame Advance When using Remote ControlWhen using Palmcorder Press SLOW/F.ADV to do a frame by frame advanceTo cancel this function, press Play or Stop Top ScanNormal Strobe Multi ModeFast SlowView Recording/Playback on your TV Digital Zoom Digital FeaturesCamera mode MagicPix Images VCR modeJOG KEY 2MENU 1POWER 5PLAY I.S. may not function when Power 3REC/PAUSE BplayDual Digital Electronic Image Stabilization System D.E.I.S To use the Wipe function Other Digital FunctionsTypes of Digital Functions To use the MIX functionMain Picture KEY 1POWER 2MENU 7REC Pause Camera StillPicture in Picture PinP PhotoshotEditing Features Audio Dubbing using the External or Built-in MicrophoneJOG KEY Memory-Stop EditingMIX Pause Copying your Tapes to S-VHS or VHS CassetteMonitor with your TV Copying from Digital Equipment dubbing Card PhotoShot Card FeaturesImage Resolution and Capacity supplied 8MB Memory Card Press Photoshot to record an imageRecording 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 ConverterSoftware Installation Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP Verifying the driver Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger System VCR ModePalmcorder USB Device Driver/Web Camera Camera Mode Uninstalling Application Software If you are using Windows 98SE or Me, click Add/RemoveTurn on your PC Set the Palmcorder Power to VCR Connection for PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger SystemPHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger System To disconnect USB Cable safely Windows 2000/XPRunning the Photovu MPEG4 Movie Messenger System PC ConnectionUsing Tape Image Data USB USB 4STOP 2PLAYPlaying back the saved Motion and Still images VideoGift Screen Using the VideoGift Screen Using a Motion Image on the VideoGift ScreenSetting the Mail Software Clicking on E-Mail will convert Attaching captured Motion and Still images to your e-mailRepeat steps 4~6 on page 65 to Repeat steps 4~6 on page 65 to select a Still ImageSelect the Still images. See steps 4~6 on Sending a Portion of a Motion ImageSlide-Show Edit Click on Slide Edit on the VideoGift screenSetting the Size and Quality Motion and Still Image Selecting a Frame from a Motion Image Drag the pointer 1 to select a desired frame Click OKTransferring Your Images i.LINK Windows PC Connection with DV Interface Cable i.LINKStop 2PLAY Using Tape Image DataWhen selecting Normal Click Play button on PC screen to playback the DV tapeClick 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 DriveIf you are using Windows Me, USB Disk will be displayed To disconnect USB Cable safely Windows Me/2000/XPUsing Memory Card Image Data Open My Computer Click Removable DiskTo convert format for Panasonic Digital Palmcorder Using Palmcorder File ConverterPalmcorder File Converter Select the folder to which the converted file is to be saved Conditions for Use Before Using Web Camera* FeaturesWeb Camera Turn on your PC Set the Palmcorder Power to CameraConnection for Web Camera Go to onFor Windows 2000 users Click on About Windows Messenger in the Help menu 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 and Video Tuning Wizard in the Tools menuPerson calling inviting side Invited person sideInstall the MSN Messenger Service Type in your Sign-in name and passwordClick on Audio Tuning Wizard in the Tools menu Click Accept on the screen NetMeeting screen is automatically openedUser information, etc. is input Click on AcceptWindows Click Download Now! on the screenTransferring Your Images Macintosh ConnectionDouble click the Untitled icon Using Built-in SD DriveArcSoft applications Installation Palmcorder Accessory System Palmcorder Accessory Order Form VisaReplacing the Bulb About the Memory Card MultiMediaCard or SD Memory CardApproximate Brightness Values MixtureVideo Signal Power SourcePower Consumption Operating TemperatureSelf Diagnostic System Before Requesting ServiceCleaning Care for Video Heads Tape Operations CautionSymptom Correction On-Screen Displays OSD Indications ConditionRequest for Service Notice Limited Warranty Limited WarrantyCustomer Services Directory Accessory PurchasesPrecauciones para su seguridad Advertencia del FCCInserte el Cassette Inserte de la bateríaAntes de comenzar Grabación con la cámara Al insertar la tarjeta de memoria Introducir la Tarjeta de memoriaAcerca del seguro M-CARD Camera Mode Menu Screen SceneindexKEY LED Beep SoundVCR Mode Menu Screen 11 C. Display p 12 C. Reset p15 LCD/EVF Setup p Variable p Card Mode Menu ScreenREC Mode p CAMERA/VCR Mode Photo Important NoteREC CHKProgressive Indication Light Indication pWind CUT Indication REC Mode Photo ModePhoto Play Mode Recording ModeSide View Index of ControlsFront View YourRear View Underside View Top ViewBack View AC Adaptor CD-ROM FocusOne Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey