Operating Instructions

Digital Video Camcorder

Model No. PV-DV953

Mini

Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions thoroughly. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.

Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.

For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com

For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca

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Panasonic PV-DV953 operating instructions Operating Instructions

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Operating Instructions Above markings are located on the appliance bottom cover Thank you for choosing Panasonic Important Safeguards Precautions Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following End User License Agreement for USB Driver and DV Studio Limited USE Software License Audio Decoder End User License Agreement Contents Battery Pack l14 Standard AccessoriesAC Adaptor, DC Cable and AC Cable l14 USB Cable l53 Quick Guide Charge the Battery. lTo View the Playback Picture Start recording. l Controls and Components MagicWire Remote Control Jack Remote l12 Reset Button Reset l80Remote Control Sensor l13 Speaker MagicWire Remote Control Remote Controller ˚ 15˚ 15˚ 15˚ Using the Remote Controller Inserting the Button-type BatteryWhile pressing the Stopper 1, pull out the Battery Holder Selecting Remote Controller Modes Using the AC Adaptor Power SupplyUsing the Battery Attach the Battery to AC Adaptor and charge it Lens Cap and Easy-Grip Strap Adjust the Easy-Grip StrapªAttach the Lens Cap 1ªTo Use as a Free Style Easy-Grip Strap Inserting a Cassette Attaching the Shoulder StrapAccidental Erasure Prevention If the Cassette Holder Does Not Go Back Using the LCD Monitor Using the ViewfinderTurning on/off the Palmcorder and Selecting Modes File Selection in the Card Playback Mode Using the Menu Screen List of Menus Display Setup Sub-Menu Recording Setup Sub-MenuDemo Mode Sub-Menu Other Functions Sub-Menu VCR Mode Main-Menu VCR Functions AV IN/OUT Setup Sub-MenuPlayback Functions Sub-Menu Camera data will not be recorded in the following cases Short-Cut Menus of the Card Playback Mode a Card Playback Mode Main-Menu Card FunctionsDelete Card File Sub-Menu Card Editing Sub-Menu Internal Lithium Battery Recharge Setting Date and TimeLP Mode Audio Recording Mode To Check the Recording RecordingTo View the recorded scene while the Recording is To Finish the Recording PhotoShot Recording on the DV Cassette Zoom In/Out Functions Set Camera Functions Camera Setup D.ZOOM 25t or 700tDigital Zoom Function Times Tele Jump Zoom Function Fade In/Out Functions Optical Image Stabilizer FunctionHold down the Fade Button while recording Fade Backlight Compensation Function Cinema Function and Wide FunctionMagicPix Function Cinema Function Recording in Special Situations Program AE Wind Noise Reduction FunctionRecording with a Fixed Brightness AE Lock Function Manual Iris Adjustment F Number Manual Shutter Speed AdjustmentManual Focus Adjustment To Resume Automatic Adjustment Recording in Natural Colors White Balance Adjusting White Balance ManuallyAbout White Balance Sensor Advanced Functions Picture AdjustmentZebra Pattern Microphone Sensitivity Level Using the Auto Pop-up Flash Digital Effect Functions Wipe Mode and Mix Mode Picture-in-Picture Mode Multi-Picture ModeSet MULTI-PICTURES Scan Mode Strobe or Manual To Display the Multi-Pictures again Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back Playing Back Still Playback/Still Advance Playback Slow Motion PlaybackFinding the End of a Recording Blank Search Function Jog Playback ªPhotoShot Index Search Index Search FunctionsScene Index Search Press the 9 Button or the Button on the Remote Playback Zoom Function Canceling the Playback Zoom FunctionPlayback Digital Effect Functions Suspending Playback Digital Effect Temporarily Press the Index Button or 9 4 on the Remote controller Playing Back with Multi-Picture Mode Audio Dubbing Playing Back on Your TV Recording on the Memory Card Using a Memory Card Automatically copying still pictures recorded on a Cassette After setting the Palmcorder to the VCR Mode l36To Stop the Transfer of Images Press the Button ≥For other notes, see Recording Voice Voice Recording Function Recording Moving Pictures MPEG4Maximum recording time on the supplied Card 16 MB Maximum recording time on the supplied Card 16MB Playing Back Files from the Memory Card Set the Palmcorder to Card Playback ModePlaying back Still Pictures Playing back Moving Pictures MPEG4 Copying Pictures from a Memory Card to a Cassette Using File Search ModeTo Select a Desired File and Play it Back Slide Show Inserting a Title Creating a Title Deleting the Files Recorded on a Memory Card Formatting a Memory Card Dpof Setting Copying an S-VHS or VHS Cassette to your DV Cassette Analog-Digital Conversion Using your Palmcorder with Digital Video Equipment DubbingStopping Dubbing ≥Recording starts Using USB Driver Using the Software with a ComputerSoftware Installation Windows Select the software to be installed from Setup Menu Finish installation by following the on-screen instructions Installing USB DriverClick OK when the Restarting Windows Dialogue appears For Windows 98SE/Me Users After the completion of setting, click on Finish Connecting Computer and PalmcorderFor Windows XP/2000 Users Use auxiliary USB Connection Cable to connect ªOperating environment Using as a Web CameraStart the NetMeeting Setting up the NetMeeting Installation of DV Studio 3.1E-SE Using the DV Studio 3.1E-SEªTo start DV Studio 3.1E-SE Installing the G.726 Audio Decoder Using the G.726 Audio DecoderInstall it by following the instructions on the screen Click Finish when the Setup Complete Dialog appears Software Installation Macintosh Using the ArcSoft Software ≥Installation begins Installation of ArcSoft Software SuiteTo start software in the ArcSoft Software Suite For Information on ArcSoft Software To disconnect USB cable safely If you no longer need software or driver UninstallDouble click the icon in task tray Windows XP/2000 About the compatibility of the card files About the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCardSD Memory Card MultiMediaCard Indications White Balance Mode Recording Mode≥Number set Dpof 00 l50 Dpof setting & Slide Show Voice cyan l42 ≥File number No.000 l45 ≥Lock setting l49 Changing the Display Mode Changing the Counter Display ModeBattery is low. Recharge it Displaying Date/Time Indication Progressive PhotoShotTM Function l25 Alarm Sounds l20Zoom In/Out Functions l26 Cinema Function and Wide Function l28 Manual Iris Adjustment l30 Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment l30MagicPix Function l28 Program AE l29 Digital Effect Functions Camera Mode Using the Auto Pop-up Flash l33Listening to Playback Sound Through Headphones Selecting the Sound during Playback Multi-Picture Mode VCR Mode l40Playback Zoom Functions l39 Playback Digital Effect Functions l39 Card PhotoShot l42 Recording to a Card from other equipmentRecording Moving Pictures MPEG4 l44 Voice Voice Recording Function l44 Using a Card in a Personal Computer Voice Power Save l20Card Playback l45 Copying Pictures from a Memory Card to a Cassette l46 After Use Tips for using your PalmcorderAbout the AC Adaptor ≥If you use the Palmcorder near a TV, images or sounds Optimal Use of the Battery Digital Video Head CleanerCondensation Take out the Cassette LCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens Hood Explanation of Terms Digital Palmcorder Specifications Accessory# Description Palmcorder Accessory System Visa Palmcorder Accessory Order Form For USA Customers Problems Solutions Before Requesting Service Problems and Solutions Is pressed Headphones of the PalmcorderMosaic-like noise patterns appear on images during Cue, Review or Slow Motion Playback Request for Service Notice Limited Warranty Coverage Limited Warranty For USA CustomersParts Labor Service Contact Number Carry-In, Mail-in or In-Home Service Centralized Factory Servicenter Customer Services DirectoryPanasonic Services Company 1705 N. Randall Road Elgin, IL Panasonic Canada Inc Warranty For Canadian CustomersAmbler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 Camcorder Product One 1 year, parts and labour Index Para iniciar Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía española para el uso rápidoPara grabar Para comprobar lo que ha sido grabado Para grabar en una tarjeta de memoria Para introducir una tarjeta de memoriaPara reproducir la imagen en la tarjeta de memoria Ajuste la videocámara según el modo de playback de tarjetaPage Page Page LSQT0619A F0103Nm0 600 a Panasonic Canada Inc