Using the Palmcorder Menu

The Palmcorder features two menu displays: one for CAMERA mode (recording) and the other for VCR mode (Playback). (pp. 59~62)

While the Menu screen is displayed, you cannot record on or play a tape.

While recording, the Menu screen cannot be displayed.

During playback, the Menu screen can be displayed.

Before you begin

Connect the Palmcorder to a power source. (pp. 11, 12)

Set POWER to CAMERA or VCR.

2, A, B, C

JOG KEY

1, D

MENU

Displaying the MENU

1Press MENU to display the CAMERA or VCR menu (according to the POWER setting).

2Rotate JOG KEY to select a menu item.

Setting the MENU Items (EX. VCR Mode menu)

A Press JOG KEY to set your selection.

B Rotate JOG KEY to select a menu item.

C Press JOG KEY to set your selection.

The “” mark indicates selection.

D Press MENU twice to exit the menu.

CAMERA Main menu

1 : D. FUNCTION

CAMERA FUNCTION menu is displayed. To select D.FUNCTION, D.ZOOM, or PROGRESSIVE.

2 : ADJUST

CAMERA ADJUST menu is displayed. To select PROG. AE or CINEMA.

3 : REC MODE

CAMERA REC-MODE menu is displayed. To select REC-SPEED, AUDIO-REC, INDEX, SHUTTER, or SELF-REC.

4 : SET-UP

CAMERA SET-UP menu is displayed. To select BEEP.

5 : DISPLAY SETTING

DISPLAY SETTING menu is displayed. To select DISPLAY, C.RESET, DATE/ TIME, or CLOCK-SET.

6 : LCD/EVF SETTING

LCD/EVF SETTING menu is displayed. To select LCD BRIGHTNESS, LCD COLOR or EVF BRIGHTNESS.

VCR Main menu

1 : PLAY FUNCTION

VCR PLAY FUNCTION menu is displayed. To select D. FUNCTION, D.EFFECT, or D.ZOOM.

2 : REC MODE

VCR REC MODE menu is displayed. To select REC-SPEED or AUDIO-DUB.

3 : PLAY MODE

VCR PLAY MODE menu is displayed. To select AUDIO or B.SEARCH.

4 : MULTI SETTING

MULTI SETTING menu is displayed. To select SPEED.

5 : DISPLAY SETTING

DISPLAY SETTING menu is displayed. To select DISPLAY, C.RESET, DATE/ TIME, or CLOCK-SET.

6 : LCD/EVF SETTING

LCD/EVF SETTING menu is displayed. To select LCD BRIGHTNESS, LCD COLOR or EVF BRIGHTNESS.

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Panasonic PV-DV52 operating instructions Using the Palmcorder Menu, Displaying the Menu, Camera Main menu, VCR Main menu

PV-DV52 specifications

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