Panasonic PV-DV953 operating instructions Contents

Contents
Before Using
Standard Accessories	8
Quick Guide	9
To View the Playback Picture	9
Controls and Components	10
Remote Controller	12
Power Supply	14
Charging Time and Available Recording Time	14
Lens Cap and Easy-Grip Strap	15
Attaching the Shoulder Strap	16
Inserting a Cassette	16
Turning on/off the Palmcorder and Selecting Modes	17
Using the Viewfinder	17
Using the LCD Monitor	17
Using the Menu Screen	18
List of Menus	19
Setting Date and Time	23
Internal Lithium Battery Recharge	23
LP Mode	23
Audio Recording Mode	23
CAMERA Mode
Recording	24
PhotoShot Recording on the DV Cassette	25
Zoom In/Out Functions	26
Digital Zoom Function	26
Optical Image Stabilizer Function	27
Fade In/Out Functions	27
Cinema Function and Wide Function	28
Backlight Compensation Function	28
MagicPix Function	28
Wind Noise Reduction Function	29
Recording in Special Situations (Program AE)	29
Recording with a Fixed Brightness
(AE Lock Function)	29
Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment	30
Manual Iris Adjustment (F Number)	30
Manual Focus Adjustment	30
Recording in Natural Colors (White Balance)	31
Adjusting White Balance Manually	31
Advanced Functions	32
Using the Auto Pop-up Flash	33
Digital Effect Functions	34
VCR Mode
Playing Back	36
Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back	36
Slow Motion Playback	37
Still Playback/Still Advance Playback	37
Finding the End of a Recording
(Blank Search Function)	37
Index Search Functions	38
Playback Zoom Function	39
Playback Digital Effect Functions	39
Playing Back on Your TV	41
Audio Dubbing	41

Special Features
Using a Memory Card	42
Recording on the Memory Card	42
Playing Back Files from the Memory Card	45
Copying Pictures from a Memory Card to a Cassette	46
Slide Show	47
Creating a Title	48
Inserting a Title	48
Protecting the Files on a Memory Card from Accidental
Erasure (File Lock)	49
Deleting the Files Recorded on a Memory Card	49
Formatting a Memory Card	50
DPOF Setting	50
Copying your DV Cassette to an S-VHS or VHS Cassette
(Dubbing)	51
Copying an S-VHS or VHS Cassette to your
DV Cassette	51
Using your Palmcorder with Digital Video Equipment
(Dubbing)	52
Using the Software with a Computer	53
Using USB Driver	53
Installing USB Driver	54
Connecting Computer and Palmcorder	55
Using as a Web Camera	56
Using the DV STUDIO 3.1E-SE	58
Using the G.726 Audio Decoder	59
Using the ArcSoft Software	60
To disconnect USB cable safely	62
If you no longer need software or driver (Uninstall)	62
Notes	63
Others
Indications	64
Warning/Alarm Indications	66
Notes & Precautions	67
Cautions for Use	73
Explanation of Terms	76
Specifications	77
Palmcorder Accessory System	78
Palmcorder Accessory Order Form
(For USA Customers)	79
Before Requesting Service (Problems and Solutions)	80
Request for Service Notice	82
Limited Warranty (For USA Customers)	83
Customer Services Directory	84
Warranty (For Canadian Customers)	85
Index	86
Spanish Quick Use Guide/
Guía española para el uso rápido	87

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