Table of Contents

	Table of Contents
Things You Should Know	2
Important Safeguards	3
Precautions	4
Before Using	6
• Easy Cassette Eject/Insertion	7
• Self Demo Mode	8
Quick Guide	9
Supplying Power	11
Setting the Clock	13
Using the Palmcorder Menu	14
Camera Recording	15
• Simple Recording	15
• Digital PhotoShot™ Mode	17
• Zoom	18
Special Effect Features	20
Advanced Settings	23
Playback Your Recordings	27
Special Effect Features	29

Before Use Camera VCR

Digital Features	33
Editing Features	38
PC Connection	42
PHOTOVU LINK (Optional)	44

Palmcorder Accessory System	46
Palmcorder Accessory Order Form	47
Notes On Operations	48
Specifications	50
Before Requesting Service	51
Request for Service Notice	52
On-Screen Displays (OSD)	53
Limited Warranty	54
Customer Services Directory	55
Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Para Uso Rápido	56
MENU OSD	59
Electronic Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications	63
Index of Controls	65
Index	Back Cover

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Operating Instructions Things You Should Know Safety PrecautionsAbove markings are located on the appliance bottom cover PV-DV53 Important Safeguards Important Safeguards Table of Contents How to remove the Sensor tag Before UsingUnpack your Palmcorder Record Speed/Playback Time Easy Cassette Eject/Insertion Adjust the LengthAttaching the Shoulder Strap Hand Strap Self Demo Mode Using the Built-in LightSet Power to Camera To turn Self Demo back on Quick Guide Insert the Battery PackInsert Cassette Monitor, and swing it fully open To Watch Playback in the LCD Liquid Crystal Display Camera Recording Insert the Battery Pack Remove the Battery Pack Charge the Battery Pack on the AC AdaptorAbout the Flashing of the Charge Lamp Batt Release Use AC Adaptor Supplying PowerBattery Care Set the Date and Time Setting the ClockCamera VCR Functions Example Displaying the Menu Using the Palmcorder MenuCamera Main menu VCR Main menu Camera Recording To conserve powerSimple Recording EVF To adjust the LCD/EVF Brightness or Color Using the LCD MonitorStart recording EVF/LCD Progressive PhotoShot Mode Digital PhotoShot ModeSet Power to Camera Press Photoshot in Record/Pause Press Photoshot in Record/Pause mode Zoom Set Power to Camera Zoom slowlyRecording Check Zoom quickly Recording Still Pictures JOG KEY 2MENU 5REC Pause 1POWERSelf Recording 2STILL Cinema Mode Special Effect FeaturesBacklight Start recording Press Back Light to activate Program AE Fade Out Audio/Video Fade In/OutFade For manual White Balance adjustment Advanced SettingsWhite Balance Following cases, the indication flashes Macro Focus for close-ups Auto FocusManual Focus Auto Shutter High Speed Shutter Adjusting the Iris Manually Connecting Earphone not supplied Playback using the LCDPlayback Your Recordings Monitor Repeat Playback Adjusting the VolumeBlank Search EVF/LCDR Still Picture Rapid Visual SearchFast Forward/Rewind Check REWIND/SEARCH Variable Speed Search Rotate JOG KEY to adjustJog Frame by Frame Search JOG KEY 1PLAY Fast Strobe Multi ModeNormal Slow TV with AUDIO/VIDEO in Jacks View Recording/Playback on your TVOUT Start playback or begin a recording Digital Zoom Digital Features MagicPix 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 Picture in Picture PinP KEY 1POWER 2MENU 7REC Pause Camera StillMain Picture Picture in Picture PinP still image Photoshot Audio Dubbing using the Built-in Microphone Editing FeaturesSet Power to VCR Press PLAY. Then press 12 bit Press Pause to stop Audio Dubbing 7PAUSEMIX Monitor with your TV Copying your Tapes to VHS Cassette Recording Palmcorder Copying from Digital Equipment dubbingPause 6STOP 4REC Insert a pre-recorded tape into PC Connection with DV Interface Cable i.LINK PC Connection Connection Photovu Link Driver OptionalSystem Requirements for Photovu Link Driver Optional Running the Software Photovu Link Optional Using Tape Image Data Palmcorder Accessory System Visa Palmcorder Accessory Order Form Handle bulb gently. Excessive force may cause bulb to crack Replacing the Bulb Mixture Approximate Brightness Values Specifications Cleaning Care for Video Heads Before Requesting ServiceTape Operations Caution Lens Hood Area Operation Caution Symptom Correction Request for Service Notice For On-Screen Displays OSD Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Accessory Purchases Customer Services Directory Advertencia del FCC Precauciones para su seguridad Inserte el Cassette Inserte de la batería Cuando el monitor LCD se enchuentra Grabación con la cámaraTotalmente abierto, el visor se Desactiva Automáticamente Camera Mode Menu Screen Beep Sound 10 11 VCR Mode Menu Screen Audio DUB p 11 C.RESET pREC Speed p Important Note CAMERA/VCR Mode Photo RECPause CHK Front View Index of ControlsSide View Rear View Back View Top View Underside View AC Adaptor Power Lamp Charge LampTripod Receptacle AC Power Cord pp VCR DC Output Connector Photovu Link IndexMenu OSD

Panasonic PV-DV53 operating instructions Table of Contents

Models: PV-DV53