Request for Service Notice

(USA Only)

Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice.

In the unlikely event this product needs service.

Request for Service Notice: • Please include your proof of purchase.

(Failure to due so will delay your repair.)

• To further speed your repair, please provide an explanation of what wrong with the unit and any symptom it is exhibiting.

Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to:

Panasonic Services Company

1705 N. Randall Road

Elgin, IL. 60123-7847

Attn: Camcorder Repair

Please write the displayed above Self Diagnostic number here.

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Panasonic PV-DV953 operating instructions Request for Service Notice

Contents

Operating Instructions Thank you for choosing Panasonic Above markings are located on the appliance bottom cover Important Safeguards Precautions End User License Agreement for USB Driver and DV Studio Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following Audio Decoder End User License Agreement Limited USE Software License Contents AC Adaptor, DC Cable and AC Cable l14 Standard AccessoriesBattery Pack l14 USB Cable l53 To View the Playback Picture Charge the Battery. lQuick Guide Start recording. l Controls and Components Remote Control Sensor l13 Reset Button Reset l80MagicWire Remote Control Jack Remote l12 Speaker Remote Controller MagicWire Remote Control While pressing the Stopper 1, pull out the Battery Holder Inserting the Button-type Battery˚ 15˚ 15˚ 15˚ Using the Remote Controller Selecting Remote Controller Modes Using the Battery Power SupplyUsing the AC Adaptor Attach the Battery to AC Adaptor and charge it ªAttach the Lens Cap Adjust the Easy-Grip StrapLens Cap and Easy-Grip Strap 1ªTo Use as a Free Style Easy-Grip Strap Accidental Erasure Prevention Attaching the Shoulder StrapInserting a Cassette If the Cassette Holder Does Not Go Back Using the LCD Monitor Using the ViewfinderTurning on/off the Palmcorder and Selecting Modes Using the Menu Screen File Selection in the Card Playback Mode List of Menus Demo Mode Sub-Menu Recording Setup Sub-MenuDisplay Setup Sub-Menu Other Functions Sub-Menu Playback Functions Sub-Menu AV IN/OUT Setup Sub-MenuVCR Mode Main-Menu VCR Functions Camera data will not be recorded in the following cases Delete Card File Sub-Menu Card Playback Mode Main-Menu Card FunctionsShort-Cut Menus of the Card Playback Mode a Card Editing Sub-Menu LP Mode Setting Date and TimeInternal Lithium Battery Recharge Audio Recording Mode To View the recorded scene while the Recording is RecordingTo Check the Recording To Finish the Recording PhotoShot Recording on the DV Cassette Digital Zoom Function Set Camera Functions Camera Setup D.ZOOM 25t or 700tZoom In/Out Functions Times Tele Jump Zoom Function Hold down the Fade Button while recording Optical Image Stabilizer FunctionFade In/Out Functions Fade MagicPix Function Cinema Function and Wide FunctionBacklight Compensation Function Cinema Function Recording in Special Situations Program AE Wind Noise Reduction FunctionRecording with a Fixed Brightness AE Lock Function Manual Focus Adjustment Manual Shutter Speed AdjustmentManual Iris Adjustment F Number To Resume Automatic Adjustment Recording in Natural Colors White Balance Adjusting White Balance ManuallyAbout White Balance Sensor Zebra Pattern Picture AdjustmentAdvanced Functions Microphone Sensitivity Level Using the Auto Pop-up Flash Wipe Mode and Mix Mode Digital Effect Functions Set MULTI-PICTURES Scan Mode Strobe or Manual Multi-Picture ModePicture-in-Picture Mode To Display the Multi-Pictures again Playing Back Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back Finding the End of a Recording Blank Search Function Slow Motion PlaybackStill Playback/Still Advance Playback Jog Playback Scene Index Search Index Search FunctionsªPhotoShot Index Search Press the 9 Button or the Button on the Remote Playback Digital Effect Functions Canceling the Playback Zoom FunctionPlayback Zoom Function Suspending Playback Digital Effect Temporarily Playing Back with Multi-Picture Mode Press the Index Button or 9 4 on the Remote controller Playing Back on Your TV Audio Dubbing Using a Memory Card Recording on the Memory Card To Stop the Transfer of Images After setting the Palmcorder to the VCR Mode l36Automatically copying still pictures recorded on a Cassette Press the Button ≥For other notes, see Maximum recording time on the supplied Card 16 MB Recording Moving Pictures MPEG4Recording Voice Voice Recording Function Maximum recording time on the supplied Card 16MB Playing back Still Pictures Set the Palmcorder to Card Playback ModePlaying Back Files from the Memory Card 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 Creating a Title Inserting a Title Deleting the Files Recorded on a Memory Card Dpof Setting Formatting a Memory Card Copying an S-VHS or VHS Cassette to your DV Cassette Stopping Dubbing Using your Palmcorder with Digital Video Equipment DubbingAnalog-Digital Conversion ≥Recording starts Software Installation Windows Using the Software with a ComputerUsing USB Driver Select the software to be installed from Setup Menu Click OK when the Restarting Windows Dialogue appears Installing USB DriverFinish installation by following the on-screen instructions For Windows 98SE/Me Users For Windows XP/2000 Users Connecting Computer and PalmcorderAfter the completion of setting, click on Finish 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 Install it by following the instructions on the screen Using the G.726 Audio DecoderInstalling the G.726 Audio Decoder Click Finish when the Setup Complete Dialog appears Using the ArcSoft Software Software Installation Macintosh To start software in the ArcSoft Software Suite Installation of ArcSoft Software Suite≥Installation begins For Information on ArcSoft Software Double click the icon in task tray If you no longer need software or driver UninstallTo disconnect USB cable safely Windows XP/2000 SD Memory Card About the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCardAbout the compatibility of the card files MultiMediaCard Indications ≥Number set Dpof 00 l50 Dpof setting & Slide Show Recording ModeWhite Balance Mode Voice cyan l42 ≥File number No.000 l45 ≥Lock setting l49 Battery is low. Recharge it Changing the Counter Display ModeChanging the Display Mode Displaying Date/Time Indication Zoom In/Out Functions l26 Alarm Sounds l20Progressive PhotoShotTM Function l25 Cinema Function and Wide Function l28 MagicPix Function l28 Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment l30Manual Iris Adjustment l30 Program AE l29 Digital Effect Functions Camera Mode Using the Auto Pop-up Flash l33Listening to Playback Sound Through Headphones Playback Zoom Functions l39 Multi-Picture Mode VCR Mode l40Selecting the Sound during Playback Playback Digital Effect Functions l39 Recording Moving Pictures MPEG4 l44 Recording to a Card from other equipmentCard PhotoShot l42 Voice Voice Recording Function l44 Card Playback l45 Voice Power Save l20Using a Card in a Personal Computer Copying Pictures from a Memory Card to a Cassette l46 About the AC Adaptor Tips for using your PalmcorderAfter Use ≥If you use the Palmcorder near a TV, images or sounds Condensation Digital Video Head CleanerOptimal Use of the Battery Take out the Cassette LCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens Hood Explanation of Terms Specifications Digital Palmcorder Palmcorder Accessory System Accessory# Description Palmcorder Accessory Order Form For USA Customers Visa Before Requesting Service Problems and Solutions Problems Solutions Mosaic-like noise patterns appear on images during Headphones of the PalmcorderIs pressed Cue, Review or Slow Motion Playback Request for Service Notice Parts Labor Service Contact Number Limited Warranty For USA CustomersLimited Warranty Coverage Carry-In, Mail-in or In-Home Service Centralized Factory Servicenter Customer Services DirectoryPanasonic Services Company 1705 N. 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