Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product PV-DV20 Panasonic
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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.
2 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e -mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Things Y ou Should Kno w Things Y ou Should Kno w Date of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No.
3 Impor tant Safeguar ds 11. Grounding or Polarization — This video unit may be equipped with either a polarized 2-wire AC (Alternating Current) line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other) or 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin.
4 15. Power Lines — An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits.
5 Getting Star ted Getting Star ted T able of Contents Getting Started Things Y ou Should Know .................................................................................................. 2 Impor tant Saf eguards ................................
6 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e -mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Bef ore Using This operating Instr uctions book is designed f or use with models PV - D V201 and PV -D V401 . The PV -D V401 is the model used f or illustrativ e pur poses.
7 Getting Star ted Getting Star ted 1 Slide Light into the Built-in Light Mount. Be sure it locks into place. 2 Press LIGHT to turn ON or OFF. Bef ore Using Bef ore Using 1 Slide TAPE EJECT to open the Cassette Compartment Cover. 2 Insert a cassette record tab up, window side facing out.
8 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e -mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Bef ore Using Bef ore Using 4 Thread the strap ends through the Strap Attachment Rings. 5 Reinsert the strap ends through their buckles. • Make sure the straps are not twisted.
9 Getting Star ted Getting Star ted Quic k Guide Quic k Guide Insert the Battery Pack Insert Cassette 1 Slide the Viewfinder backward to its fully expanded position and then tilt it upward. (For model PV-DV201, tilt Viewfinder upward .) 2 Insert the Battery Pack and slide it down until it locks with a click.
10 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e -mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com.
11 Getting Star ted Getting Star ted Supplying P ower Suppl ying P o wer Charge the Battery Pack on the AC Adaptor 1 Connect and plug in the Power Cord as shown. • POWER Lamp will light. • Remove the DC Cable, if attached, from the adaptor. 2 Attach the Battery as shown t o charge.
12 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e -mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Supplying P o wer 1 Slide the Battery upward while sliding the BATTERY RELEASE Switch to remove the Battery Pack . (See page 11.) 2 Insert the DC Cable into the DC IN Terminal.
13 Getting Star ted Getting Star ted Setting the Cloc k Setting the Cloc k 1 Press MENU to display the Camera or VCR mode menu screen. (See page 14.) 2 Rotate JOG KEY to select DISPLAY SETTING , and then press JOG KEY to display the DISPLAY SETTING menu screen.
14 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e -mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com A Press JOG KEY to set your selection. B Rotate JOG KEY to select a menu item. C Press JOG KEY to set your selection. • The “ ● ” mark indicates selection.
15 Getting Star ted Getting Star ted MENU OSD DIGITAL FUNCTION (See page 44.) To select one of the 10 digital functions. Setting to OFF cancels the previously selected digital function. PROG. AE (See page 43.) To select one of the 5 Program AE modes. Setting to OFF cancels the previously selected Program AE mode.
16 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e -mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com MENU OSD REMOTE (See page 26.) VCR1: To receive signals from the Remote Control, set to VCR1. VCR2: To receive signals from the Remote Control, set to VCR2.
17 Getting Star ted Getting Star ted DIGITAL FUNCTION (See page 44.) To select one of the 6 digital functions. Setting to OFF cancels the previously selected digital function. D. EFFECT (See page 44.) To select one of the 2 digital picture effects for playback.
18 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e -mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com SPEED (See page 46.) In Strobe Multi mode, used to select the interval at which a succession of still screens are captured from the playback picture.
19 Getting Star ted Getting Star ted Here are some of the basic indications which will appear on the Palmcorder EVF and LCD Monitor. Only Date and Time indications will be recorded onto the tape. Display ON/OFF and Counter/Time Code The indication switches as shown below when the desired “DISPLAY” mode is selected from the menu.
20 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e -mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Electr onic Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications Electr onic Vie wfinder/LCD Monitor Indications Volume Display (See page 27.) The volume bar appears when the volume of the built-in speaker is being adjusted.
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22 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e -mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com.
23 Basic Operation Basic Operation The LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) monitor can be used while recording. 1 Press LCD-OPEN to unlock the LCD monitor. 2 Swing the LCD monitor fully open and adjust the viewing angle. • The LCD monitor will automatically turn on.
24 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e -mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 1 Set POWER to CAMERA. • The POWER Lamp lights red. • Be sure POWER is fully turned to CAMERA position. 2 In REC/PAUSE mode, hold down EDIT SEARCH to perform a forward visual search or EDIT SEARCH to perform a reverse visual search.
25 Basic Operation Basic Operation 1 Set the POWER to VCR. • The POWER Lamp lights red. • Be sure POWER is fully turned to VCR position. 2 Press MENU to display the VCR mode menu screen. 3 Rotate JOG KEY to select PLAY MODE , then press JOG KEY to display the VCR PLAY MODE menu screen.
26 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e -mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Remote Contr ol (Optional) You can control any two Panasonic Palmcorders with one Remote control (Optional, page 64). In order for the remote to distinguish between the two units, it is necessary to set one of the Palmcorders to VCR 2.
27 Basic Operation Basic Operation Pla ybac k y our Recordings Pla ybac k y our Recordings 1 Press LCD-OPEN to unlock the LCD monitor and swing open. 2 Press REWIND/SEARCH to rewind the tape. 3 Press PLAY to start playback. T o adjust the v olume: A Hold do wn V OLUME KEY until the v olume setting screen appears.
28 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e -mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Pla ybac k Y our Recor dings Pla ybac k Y our Recor dings Rapid Visual Search DA TE / TIME PHOTO SHOT REC / PAU SE A.DUB MENU STOP / SET INDEX SEARCH SLOW / F.
29 Basic Operation Basic Operation DA TE / TIME PHOTO SHOT REC / P AUSE A.DUB MENU STOP / SET INDEX SEARCH SLOW / F. A DV PA USE / SEL SLOW / F. A DV REW / PLAY FF / - SPKR VOL + T W INDEX SEARCH REC .
30 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e -mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Index Forward/Reverse Search DA TE / TIME PHOTO SHOT REC / PA USE A.
31 Basic Operation Basic Operation Pla ybac k Y our Recor dings Back of TV Audio In Video In Back of TV Audio In Video In Pla ybac k Y our Recor dings To S-Video In To Audio In S-VIDEO OUT AV Cable (S.
32 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e -mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Car d Features Car d Features You can record still images to a Memory Card. 1 Slide the M-CARD Lock Switch to unlock, then set POWER to M-CARD. • The POWER lamp lights red.
33 Special Features Special Features Car d Features 1 Repeat steps 1 and 2 on page 32. 2 Set POWER to VCR. • The POWER lamp lights red. • Be sure POWER is fully turned to VCR position. 3 Press PLAY to start playback of the cassette tape. And then, press PAUSE to select an image.
34 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e -mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 2 Press M-PLAY to display the Multi playback screen. • “PLEASE WAIT” appears on-screen. • Rotate JOG KEY to scroll through Multi image screen pages (6 images per page) and select an image.
35 Special Features Special Features 1 POWER Switch 4, 5 JOG KEY 3 M-DEL Button M-STOP Button You can delete unwanted images and increase the remaining image memory. Warning: Once deleted, images cannot be restored. DELETE PAGE Delete specific images from a page.
36 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e -mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 1 Do steps 1 and 2 on page 35. 2 Press M-DEL to display the DELETE menu. Then, rotate and press JOG KEY to select ALL . • The screen below is displayed.
37 Special Features Special Features 1 Do steps 1 and 2 on page 35. 2 Press M-DEL to display the DELETE menu, then rotate and press JOG KEY to select FORMAT . • The screen below is displayed. • To cancel format, press M-STOP or rotate and press JOG KEY to select NO.
38 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e -mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 1 Set POWER to CAMERA. • The POWER lamp lights red. • Be sure POWER is fully turned to CAMERA position. 2 Press MENU to display the CAMERA menu screen.
39 Special Features Special Features EIS ON NORMAL 1 Set POWER to CAMERA. • The POWER lamp lights red. • Be sure POWER is fully turned to CAMERA position. 2 Press EIS to stabilize the picture. • Picture flicker may be observed when taping under fluorescent lighting conditions.
40 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e -mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Special Features Special Features CAMERA mode Zoom Out (“W”) Zoom In (“T”) 3 POWER ZOOM Switch D.ZOOM • The normal optical zoom functions from 1X to 20X.
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42 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e -mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 1 Set POWER to CAMERA. • The POWER lamp lights red. • Be sure POWER is fully turned to CAMERA position. 2 Press MENU to display the menu screen.
43 Special Features Special Features SPORTS mode • The recorded images will not be so blurred when they are viewed later using slow or still picture playback. • When playing back a sports mode recording, the movement may appear slightly jerky. • Do not use this mode when recording under fluorescent, mercury, or sodium lighting.
44 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e -mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Special Features Special Features 1 Set POWER to CAMERA or VCR. • The POWER lamp lights red. • Be sure POWER is fully turned to CAMERA or VCR position.
45 Special Features Special Features 3, 4 JOG KEY 2 MENU Button 1 POWER Switch Picture in Picture (PinP) You can display a PinP (still image) screen on the Main Picture. • PinP position is fixed at the bottom right of the screen. Note Before you begin • Connect the Palmcorder to a power source.
46 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e -mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Special Features Special Features Strobe Multi Mode Before you begin • Connect the Palmcorder to a power source. (See pages 11, 12.) 1 Set POWER to VCR.
47 Special Features Special Features EVF or LCD monitor indication. Press BACK LIGHT in Record mode to activate the Backlight feature. The Indicator “ ” will appear in the EVF or LCD monitor. Press BACK LIGHT again to cancel the Backlight feature.
48 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e -mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Fade Out Fade In 1, A FADE Button Audio/Video Fade In/Out 2, B REC/PAUSE Button Fade In High Speed Shutter Auto Shutter Manual Selection 2, 3, 4 JOG KEY To record high speed motion (e.
49 Special Features Special Features A.DUB DA TE / TIME PHOTO SHOT REC / PA USE A.DUB MENU STOP / SET INDEX SEARCH SLOW / F.A DV PAUSE / SEL SLOW / F.A DV REW / PLAY FF / - SPKR V OL + T W INDEX SEARC.
50 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e -mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Special Features Special Features DA TE / TIME PHOTO SHOT REC / PA USE A.
51 Special Features Special Features Video In S-Video In VHF Connecting Cable (not supplied) TV (To View) A/V Cable (Supplied) To Audio In To Video In Recording: VCR (Rear) To S-Video In (If there is S-Video In) • For technical reasons, dubbing a tape may reduce its quality.
52 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e -mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Special Features Special Features.
53 Special Features Special Features T ransferring Y our Imag es T ransferring Y our Images System Requirements: • IBM PC/AT or compatible • Intel Pentium ll Processor: 266 MHz or more • Windows.
54 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e -mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com T ransferring Y our Images T ransferring Y our Images.
55 Special Features Special Features T ransferring Y our Imag es T ransferring Y our Images Before you begin • Set POWER to OFF before inserting a recorded Memory Card. (See pages 32, 33.) • Turn your PC on. Running the CARD LINK (for USB) You can transfer images between the Memory Card and your PC.
56 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e -mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Using Memory Card Image Data (CARD LINK (for USB)) Pictures captured with Palmcorder can be transferred to your PC. 1 Select the image data you want to transfer to your PC.
57 Special Features Special Features Running the PHOTOVU LINK/Movie Messenger Before you begin • Insert a recorded tape. (See page 9.) You can transfer Motion images and Still images from your Palmcorder tape to a PC. 1 Set Palmcorder POWER to VCR. 2 Connect the Palmcorder to your PC using the USB Cable (supplied) or DV interface Cable (i.
58 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e -mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com T ransferring Y our Images T ransferring Y our Images Using Tape Image Data (PHOTOVU LINK/Movie Messenger) (USB) Before you begin • Insert a recorded tape.
59 Special Features Special Features Playing back the saved Motion and Still images (PHOTOVU LINK/Movie Messenger) You can playback the saved Motion images and Still images (see page 58) for confirmation. 1 Repeat steps 1~4 on page 57 to run the PHOTOVU LINK/Movie Messenger.
60 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e -mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com T ransferring Y our Images T ransferring Y our Images To select the e-mail Software (PHOTOVU LINK/Movie Messenger The e-mail Software must support MAPI (Messaging Application Programming Interface).
61 Special Features Special Features Before you begin • Insert a recorded tape. (See page 9.) • Make Palmcorder-PC connections. (See page 54.) • Turn your PC on. (See page 54.) • Set Palmcorder POWER to VCR. 1 Repeat steps 1~4 on page 57 to run the PHOTOVU LINK/Movie Messenger.
62 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e -mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com T ransferring Y our Images (i.LINK) DV Interface Cable (i.LINK) (6-to-4 pin) (not supplied) PC Connector DV Input/Output (i.LINK “ ”) Connector T ransferring Y our Images (i.
63 Special Features Special Features T ransferring Y our Imag es (i.LINK) T ransferring Y our Images (i.LINK) Using Tape Image Data (PHOTOVU LINK/Movie Messenger) Before you begin • Insert a recorded Tape. (See page 9.) • Make Palmcorder-PC connections.
64 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e -mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com P almcor der Accessor y System P almcor der Accessor y System Accessory # PV-DAC11 CGR-D08A/1B.
65 For Y our Information For Y our Information P almcor der Accessory System P almcor der Accessory System Concerning the MultiMediaCard and SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard The MultiMediaCard is a compact, lightweight and removable external memory card.
66 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e -mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com P almcor der Accessory Order Form P almcor der Accessor y Or der Form TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR PAL.
67 For Y our Information For Y our Information Notes On Operations Cleaning EVF (Electronic Viewfinder) 1 Slide the Viewfinder backward to its fully expanded position and then tilt it upward. 2 Remove the 2 screws from the EVF Eyepiece with a screwdriver (+).
68 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e -mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Specifications Specifications Power Source: Palmcorder: 7.2 V DC (Battery) 7.8 V DC (AC Adaptor) AC Adaptor: 110/120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Battery: Lithium-Ion Type DC 7.
69 For Y our Information For Y our Information Bef ore Requesting Service (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.
70 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e -mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Bef ore Requesting Service Bef ore Requesting Service If you have a problem with your Palmcorder, it may be something you can correct yourself. Check the list below for symptoms and corrections.
71 For Y our Information For Y our Information Request f or Service Notice Request f or Ser vice Notice Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to: Panasonic Services Company 1705 N.
72 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e -mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Index of Contr ols Inde x of Contr ols.
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74 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e -mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Index of Contr ols Inde x of Contr ols.
75 For Y our Information For Y our Information Color Enhancement Light (Optional) LIGHT RELEASE Button See page 7. LIGHT Button See page 7. DA TE / TIME PH OTO SHOT REC / P A USE A.DUB MENU STOP / SET INDEX SEARCH SLOW / F. A D V P AUSE / SEL SLOW / F.
76 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e -mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Limited W arranty Limited W arranty Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsus.
77 For Y our Information For Y our Information Ser vicenter List Ser vicenter List As of January 2001 For Product Information, Operating Assistance, Literature Request, Dealer Locations, and all Customer Service inquires please contact: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) , Monday-Friday 9am-9pm Saturday-Sunday 9am-7am, EST.
78 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e -mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Spanish Quic k Use Guide/Guía P ara Uso Rápido Spanish Quic k Use Guide/Guía P ara Uso Ráp.
79 For Y our Information For Y our Information Introducir la Tarjeta de memoria* 2 Presione el botón de apertura del LCD (LCD- OPEN) para desbloquear el monitor LCD. Balancée abriéndolo completamente y ajuste el àngulo. 4 Introducir la Tarjeta de memoria.
80 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e -mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Inde x Inde x A AC Adaptor 6, 11, 12, 64 Accessories (Optional) 64 Accessories (Supplied) 6 A/.
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