Before Requesting Service | Panasonic PV-DV73 instruction

Before Requesting Service

Cleaning Care for Video Heads

Clogged Video Head

(a)Video Head Cleaning: Normally, your Palmcorder will not require head cleaning. However, it is possible that the heads may become clogged due to dust in the air, playing damaged tapes, long term use, etc. If “NEED HEAD CLEANING” appears for 5 seconds in the EVF or LCD monitor, the heads may require cleaning.

(b)Cleaning the Heads: It is recommended that head cleaning be performed by a qualified service technician. Please contact your nearest Panasonic Servicenter. An alternate solution is to obtain a head cleaning cassette. Please use Panasonic cleaning cassette (AY-DVMCLA). Be sure to follow the cleaning instructions carefully. Excessive use of the head cleaning cassette could shorten video head life.

Use this cassette only when a head clogging symptoms occur.

Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

Tape Operations Caution

•When you go from function to function (PLAY, FF, REW etc.), please note that the unit will not accept a new function operation until the previous operation is complete.

•The POWER Button and all function buttons, (PLAY, FF, REW, etc.) are only operational after the tape has been completely loaded.

Lens Hood Area Operation Caution

When the following accessories are attached and the zoom is set to maximum wide angle, the four corners of the sceen may appear darker:

•Wide or Telephoto conversion lens (optional).

•A filter (optional), etc. and then the lens hood.

•Two filters (optional).

Self Diagnostic System

If any of the following numbers appear on-screen, the camcorder may need service. Do not remove the battery (if attached) and write down the displayed number on page 99. Then, take the camcorder to a servicenter for repair.

Error No.	Description

U11	Card Error

U12	Card Error
U14	Card/Camcorder Dialogue Error
U15	Card Access Error
U16	Card Access Error
U30	Error other than above

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Panasonic PV-DV73 operating instructions Before Requesting Service, Cleaning Care for Video Heads, Tape Operations Caution

Contents

Operating Instructions Safety Precautions Things You Should KnowAbove markings are located on the appliance bottom cover PV-DV73 Important Safeguards Important Safeguards Table of Contents Before Using Unpack your PalmcorderCGR-D08R Record Speed/Playback Time Easy Cassette Eject/InsertionErase Protection Before you begin Adjust the Length Attaching the Shoulder StrapHand Strap Lens Cap Using the Built-in Light Remote ControlTo operate Camera functions To operate VCR functions Replace the Battery Remote Controlling Two PalmcordersInsert the Battery Tray Set Power to VCR or Camera Insert the Battery Pack Quick GuideInsert Cassette Camera Camera Recording To Watch Playback in the LCD Liquid Crystal Display About the M-CARD Lock Switch When inserting the Memory CardInsert Memory Card Supplying Power Charge the Battery Pack on the AC AdaptorInsert the Battery Pack Remove the Battery Pack About the Flashing of the Charge Lamp Battery Care Safety precautionsTo avoid damage to the Battery To ensure longer battery life Setting the Clock Set the Date and TimeExample Push Rotate Using the Palmcorder Menu Setting the Menu Items EX. VCR Mode menuDisplaying the Menu Camera Main menu To conserve power Camera RecordingSimple Recording EVF Using the LCD Monitor To adjust the LCD/EVF Brightness or ColorSwing the LCD monitor fully open Adjust the viewing angle Start recording Digital PhotoShot Mode Progressive PhotoShot ModeSet Power to Camera Press Photoshot in Record/Pause Set Power to Camera Set Power to Camera Zoom slowly ZoomZoom Microphone Function Zoom quickly Recording Check Recording Still PicturesSelf Recording Press Recording Check Special Effect Features Cinema ModePress Back Light again to cancel the Backlight feature Backlight Program AE Audio/Video Fade In/Out MagicVu IR Filter 0 LuxFade Fade Out JOG KEY 1POWER 2MENU 5REC Pause Photo TitleRotate and press JOG KEY to select Rotate and press JOG KEY to select and set an image Advanced Settings White Balance Auto Focus Manual FocusMacro Focus for close-ups High Speed Shutter Manual SelectionPress JOG KEY repeatedly to display Adjusting the Iris Manually JOG KEY 1POWER 2MENU 5REC/PAUSE Playback using the LCD Connecting Earphone not suppliedPlayback Your Recordings Monitor Adjusting the Volume Repeat PlaybackBlank Search EVF/LCDR Rapid Visual Search Still PictureFast Forward/Rewind Check REWIND/SEARCH Slow Motion Playback Remote Control Only Rotate JOG KEY to adjust the playback speedVariable Speed Search Press SLOW/F.ADV during play When using Remote Control When using PalmcorderFrame by Frame Advance Press SLOW/F.ADV to do a frame by frame advance To cancel this function, press Play or Stop Top Scan Strobe Multi Mode FastNormal Slow View Recording/Playback on your TV Digital Features Camera modeDigital Zoom VCR mode JOG KEY 2MENU 1POWER 5PLAYMagicPix Images Power 3REC/PAUSE Bplay Dual Digital Electronic Image Stabilization System D.E.I.SI.S. may not function when Other Digital Functions Types of Digital FunctionsTo use the Wipe function To use the MIX function KEY 1POWER 2MENU 7REC Pause Camera Still Picture in Picture PinPMain Picture Photoshot Editing Features Audio Dubbing using the External or Built-in Microphone Memory-Stop Editing MIXJOG KEY Copying your Tapes to S-VHS or VHS Cassette Monitor with your TVPause Copying from Digital Equipment dubbing Card Features Image Resolution and Capacity supplied 8MB Memory CardCard PhotoShot Press Photoshot to record an image 4PHOTOSHOT 2POWER 3PAUSE 3PLAY Repeat steps 1 and 2 on Set Power to VCRRecording Images From a Tape Repeat steps 3~4 to record another image to the Memory Card Playback Still Images 2M-PLAY Stop Delete Specific Images DeleteDelete ALL Format Delete All Image Pages JOG KEY 2M-DEL StopRotate and press JOG KEY to select YES Format the Memory Card Dpof Setting VariableALL1 ALL0 Transferring Your Images Windows Palmcorder USB Device Driver/Web Camera/SD DrivePHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger System Palmcorder File Converter Software Installation Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger System VCR Mode Palmcorder USB Device Driver/Web Camera Camera ModeVerifying the driver Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP Uninstalling Application Software If you are using Windows 98SE or Me, click Add/Remove Turn on your PC Set the Palmcorder Power to VCR Connection for PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger System PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger System To disconnect USB Cable safely Windows 2000/XP Running the Photovu MPEG4 Movie Messenger System PC Connection Using Tape Image Data USB USB 4STOP 2PLAY Playing back the saved Motion and Still images VideoGift Screen Using the VideoGift Screen Using a Motion Image on the VideoGift Screen Setting the Mail Software Attaching captured Motion and Still images to your e-mail Repeat steps 4~6 on page 65 toClicking on E-Mail will convert Repeat steps 4~6 on page 65 to select a Still Image Sending a Portion of a Motion Image Slide-Show EditSelect the Still images. See steps 4~6 on Click on Slide Edit on the VideoGift screen Setting 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 OK Transferring Your Images i.LINK Windows PC Connection with DV Interface Cable i.LINK Using Tape Image Data When selecting NormalStop 2PLAY Click Play button on PC screen to playback the DV tape When selecting Detail To capture Still images When selecting DetailClick on Stop to end capture Turn on your PC Set the Palmcorder Power to M-CARD Connection for Palmcorder USB Device Driver/SD Drive If you are using Windows Me, USB Disk will be displayed To disconnect USB Cable safely Windows Me/2000/XP Using Memory Card Image Data Open My Computer Click Removable Disk Using Palmcorder File Converter Palmcorder File ConverterTo convert format for Panasonic Digital Palmcorder Select the folder to which the converted file is to be saved Before Using Web Camera* Features Web CameraConditions for Use Set the Palmcorder Power to Camera Connection for Web CameraTurn on your PC Go to on For Windows 2000 users Web Camera For Windows XP users For Windows Messenger Windows XP onlyClick on About Windows Messenger in the Help menu Click Click here to sign Type in your e-mail address and password Click on Audio and Video Tuning Wizard in the Tools menu Person calling inviting side Invited person side Install the MSN Messenger Service Type in your Sign-in name and password Click on Audio Tuning Wizard in the Tools menu NetMeeting screen is automatically opened User information, etc. is inputClick Accept on the screen Click on Accept Windows Click Download Now! on the screen Transferring Your Images Macintosh Connection Using Built-in SD Drive ArcSoft applications InstallationDouble click the Untitled icon Palmcorder Accessory System Palmcorder Accessory Order Form Visa Replacing the Bulb About the Memory Card MultiMediaCard or SD Memory Card Approximate Brightness Values Mixture Power Source Power ConsumptionVideo Signal Operating Temperature Before Requesting Service Cleaning Care for Video HeadsSelf Diagnostic System Tape Operations Caution Symptom Correction On-Screen Displays OSD Indications Condition Request for Service Notice Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Customer Services Directory Accessory Purchases Precauciones para su seguridad Advertencia del FCC Inserte de la batería Antes de comenzarInserte el Cassette Grabación con la cámara Introducir la Tarjeta de memoria Acerca del seguro M-CARDAl insertar la tarjeta de memoria Camera Mode Menu Screen Sceneindex KEY LED Beep Sound VCR Mode Menu Screen 12 C. Reset p 15 LCD/EVF Setup p11 C. Display p Card Mode Menu Screen REC Mode pVariable p CAMERA/VCR Mode Important Note RECPhoto CHK Light Indication p Wind CUT IndicationProgressive Indication Photo Mode Photo Play ModeREC Mode Recording Mode Index of Controls Front ViewSide View Your Rear View Top View Back ViewUnderside View AC Adaptor CD-ROM Focus One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey