Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product PV-DV402 Panasonic
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3 OPERA TION GUIDE Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions thoroughly. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.
2 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Things Y ou Should Kno w Date of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. Model No. Serial No. Thank you for choosing Panasonic! You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today.
3 Bef ore Use 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 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 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 Bef ore Use Things Y ou Should Know ................................................................................................ 2 Important Safeguards .............................................................................................
6 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Bef ore Using This Operating Instructions book is designed for use with models PV -DV202 and PV -DV402 . The PV -DV402 is the model used f or illustrative purposes.
7 Bef ore Use record tab Before Using AY-DVM30EA AY-DVM60EA Cassette type 60 minutes 45 minutes SP LP 90 minutes 30 minutes Record Speed/ Playback time AY-DVM80EA 80 minutes 120 minutes Use only those tapes having the Mini logo indicating the 6.35 mm digital standard.
8 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 1 2 3 OR 1 Loosen the strap from the Buckle and create a loop. 2 Pull the strap firmly through the Buckle to shorten or lengthen the strap. 1 Adjust the Length Adjust the length of the Hand Strap to the size of your hand as illustrated.
9 Bef ore Use Bef ore Using To operate Camera functions: Set POWER to CAMERA. To operate VCR functions: Set POWER to VCR. You can operate the major functions of your Palmcorder from up to approximately 5 m (16 feet) away (indoors).
10 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com B Replace battery with Panasonic PART NO. VSBW0004 (CR2025) only. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Caution: battery may explode if mistreated.
11 Bef ore Use Quic k Guide Insert the Battery Pack Insert Cassette 1 Insert the Battery Pack and slide it up until it locks with a click. 1 Press LCD-OPEN to unlock the LCD monitor, and swing it fully open. 3 Slide TAPE EJECT to open the Cassette Compartment Cover.
12 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Camera Recording When the LCD monitor is fully open, the Viewfinder automatically turns OFF . 180 ° 90 ° LCD Monitor 2 Adjust the Vision Adjustment Control to your eyesight.
14 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 1 Supplying P ower 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.
15 Bef ore Use 1 Slide the Battery downward while sliding BATT RELEASE to remove the Battery Pack . (p. 14) 2 Insert the DC Cable into the DC IN Terminal. 3 Connect the other end of the DC Cable to the AC Adaptor as shown. 4 Plug in the AC Adaptor. • The POWER Lamp on the AC Adaptor lights up.
16 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com . Setting the Cloc k 1 Press MENU to display the Camera or VCR mode menu screen. (p. 17) 2 Rotate JOG KEY to select DISPLAY SETTING , and then press JOG KEY to display the DISPLAY SETTING menu screen.
17 Bef ore Use 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.
18 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Camera Recor ding Remove the lens cap and clip it to the hand strap. 1 Set POWER to CAMERA. • The POWER Lamp lights red. • Be sure POWER is fully turned to the CAMERA position.
19 Camera 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. • When the LCD monitor is completely closed, it will shut off automatically to save power.
20 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Camera Recor ding 1 Set POWER to CAMERA. 2 Press MENU to display the CAMERA mode menu screen. 3 Rotate JOG KEY to select D.FUNCTION , and press JOG KEY to display the CAMERA FUNCTION menu screen.
21 Camera Zoom You can gradually zoom in for close ups or zoom out for wide angle shots. • The zooming speed ranges from a slow 17 seconds to a fast 1.
22 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Self Recording 180 ° Camera Recor ding 1 Press RECORDING CHECK briefly in the REC/PAUSE mode. The [CHK] indication appears. After checking, the Palmcorder returns to the REC/PAUSE mode.
23 Camera CINEMA Mode 1 Set POWER to CAMERA. 2 Press MENU to display the CAMERA mode menu screen. 3 Rotate JOG KEY to select ADJUST , then press JOG KEY to display the CAMERA ADJUST menu screen. 4 Rotate JOG KEY to select CINEMA , and then press JOG KEY to select ON.
24 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Special Effect Features SPORTS mode • The recorded images will not be so blurred when they are viewed later using slow or still picture playback.
25 Camera Special Effect Features MagicVu allows you to record video in total darkness. You can select the color of image: B/W, green, or blue. (Menu OSD: p. 109) MagicVu ™ IR Filter (0 Lux) (PV-DV402 only) 2 MAGICVU/ 0LUX 1 Set POWER to CAMERA. 2 Slide MAGICVU/0LUX to ON.
26 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Special Effect Features 3, 4 JOG KEY 1 POWER 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.
27 Camera Special Effect Features 1 Set POWER to CAMERA. 2 Press MENU to display the CAMERA menu screen. Then rotate and press JOG KEY to select PHOTO TITLE . 3 Rotate and press JOG KEY to select and set MODE and then TITLE . 1st : Select and set MODE (WIPE or MIX).
28 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Adv anced Settings 1 Set POWER to CAMERA. 2 Hold down AUTO/MANUAL for more than 0.7 seconds so that the “ MNL ” indication appears in the EVF or the LCD monitor.
29 Camera Ad v anced Settings Use Manual Focus (MF) when recording ... • a subject through glass. • a scene where the subject is far from the Palmcorder and there are objects in the foreground. • a subject with distinct horizontal stripes. • a subject not centered in the Viewfinder.
30 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Adv anced Settings High Speed Shutter Auto Shutter Manual Selection 3, 4 JOG KEY To record high speed motion (e.g. tennis stroke) with improved STILL or SLOW MOTION playback when watching the tape on this Palmcorder.
31 Camera Adv anced Settings Adjusting the Iris Manually Normally, the Palmcorder adjusts the exposure automatically. However, when the background is extremely bright, or when the subject is backlit, you can compensate by adjusting the Iris manually. 1 Set POWER to CAMERA.
32 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Playbac k Y our Recordings 1 Set the POWER to VCR. • The POWER lamp lights red. • Be sure POWER is fully turned to the VCR position. 2 Press LCD-OPEN to unlock the LCD monitor and swing open.
33 VCR R 1 Press PLAY for more than 5 seconds in STOP mode. • The Palmcorder will go into Repeat Playback mode when the tape reaches its end. • The letter “ R ” will appear in the EVF and LCD monitor. 2 Turn the Palmcorder OFF to exit the Repeat Playback mode.
34 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Special Effect Features B PLAY A, B FAST FORWARD/ SEARCH A, B REWIND/ SEARCH • Sound is muted during all special effects. A During playback, hold down (FAST FORWARD/SEARCH) or (REWIND/SEARCH).
35 VCR Special Effect Feature Note 1 Forward Slow: Press SLOW/F.ADV during play. Reverse Slow: Press SLOW/F.ADV during play. 2 Press PLAY to release. (During reverse slow motion playback, time code indication may not change regularly.) • Palmcorder will automatically STOP when in slow motion for more than 10 minutes.
36 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Frame by Frame Advance (Remote Control Only) Note 1 Press PAUSE during playback. 2 Press SLOW/F.ADV to do a frame by frame advance. Press SLOW/F.ADV to do a frame by frame reverse.
37 VCR B INDEX SEARCH (rewind) Top Scan If you hold down INDEX SEARCH more than 2 seconds, the Palmcorder will scan for scenes (or PhotoShots) and playback the first few seconds of each. To cancel this function, press PLAY or STOP. B INDEX SEARCH (fast forward) A Place the Palmcorder in the VCR STOP mode.
38 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Strobe Multi Mode 1 Set POWER to VCR. 2 Press MENU to display the menu screen. 3 Rotate and press JOG KEY to select and set MULTI SETTING . 4 Press JOG KEY repeatedly to set desired speed.
39 VCR Back of TV Audio In S-Video In Back of TV Audio In Video In Special Effect Features To S-Video In To Audio In S-VIDEO OUT AV Cable (Supplied) S-Video Cable (Not supplied) To Video In To Audio In A/V OUT For best Chrominance and Luminance, use the S-Video connection if available on your TV.
40 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com CAMERA mode Zoom Out ( “ W ” ) Zoom In ( “ T ” ) 5 POWER ZOOM D.ZOOM • The normal optical zoom functions from 1X to 10X. • As magnification increases, resolution significantly decreases.
41 Digital Features Digital Features VCR mode 1 Set POWER to VCR. 2 Press MENU to display the VCR MENU screen. 3 Rotate JOG KEY to select PLAY FUNCTION , then press JOG KEY to display the VCR PLAY FUNCTION menu screen. 4 Rotate JOG KEY to select D.ZOOM , then press JOG KEY to select ON.
42 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Digital Features EIS ON NORMAL 1 Set POWER to CAMERA. 2 Press EIS to stabilize the picture. • Picture flicker may be observed when taping under fluorescent lighting conditions.
43 Digital Features Digital Features 1 Set POWER to CAMERA or VCR. 2 Press MENU to display the menu screen. 3 Rotate JOG KEY to select D.FUNCTION in the CAMERA mode menu screen or PLAY FUNCTION in the VCR mode menu screen, then press JOG KEY to display the CAMERA FUNCTION or VCR PLAY FUNCTION menu screen.
44 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Editing Features External Microphone with M3 connector (not supplied) External Microphone Jack (PV-DV402 only) The original sound can be replaced with new sound using the built-in Palmcorder microphone or an external microphone (PV-DV402 only).
45 Editing Features Editing Features 4 Press (PAUSE) to start Audio Dubbing. • Connect the Palmcorder to the TV in order to monitor the sound. (p. 39) Only NTSC (National Television Standards Committee) recorded tapes can be audio dubbed. The following screen appears if the tape was not recorded in NTSC format.
46 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Editing Features Video In S-Video In VHF Connecting Cable (not supplied) TV (To View) A/V Cable.
47 Editing Features Editing Features 3, 4 PLAY 3, 4, 5 PAUSE 3, 4 PLAY 6 STOP 4 REC High quality digital-to-digital copying can be accomplished if both Palmcorders incorporate the DV Input/Output (i.LINK) Connector (DV interface cable (i.LINK) is not supplied).
96 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 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.
97 For Y our Inf ormation 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.
98 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com If you have a problem with your Palmcorder, it may be something you can correct yourself. Check the list below for symptoms and corrections. No picture in the EVF or LCD Monitor.
99 For Y our Inf ormation The following warning displays appear in the EVF and the LCD monitor. Indications If the Palmcorder is in CAMERA mode without a cassette inserted, “ ” will flash and “ TAPE NOT INSERTED ” will appear for 5 seconds. Recording will not start.
100 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Indications Condition If you play a tape recorded in a format other than NTSC or you try to copy copy-protected data, “ INCOMPATIBLE DATA ” will appear.
101 For Y our Inf ormation 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 Request f or Service Notice: Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice.
102 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Limited W arranty Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America, One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc.
103 For Y our Inf ormation Servicenter List For Product Information, Operating Assistance, Literature Request, Dealer Locations, and all Customer Service inquiries please contact: 1-800-211-PANA (7262), Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 9 am-7 pm, EST.
104 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía P ara Uso Rápido Este símbolo tiene por finalidad alertar al u.
105 For Y our Inf ormation Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía P ara Uso Rápido Inserte de la bater ía Antes de comenzar • Cargue la batter í a. (P á gina 14.) Insert Cassette 1 Coloque la bater ía y desl í cela hacia arriba hasta que se quede bloqueada con un clic.
106 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Para ver la reproducci ó n en el LCD (pantalla de visualización de cristal líquido) Cuando el monitor LCD se enchuentra totalmente abier to , el visor se DESACTIV A autom á ticamente.
107 For Y our Inf ormation Introducir la Tarjeta de memoria* Antes de comenzar • Cargue la batter í a. (P à gina 14.) *T arjeta de Memori a: T arjeta MultiMedia o T arjeta de Memor ia SD (Pàgina 94.) • Aseg ú rese de introducir la T arjeta de memor ia antes de utilizar la tarjeta PhotoShot.
108 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com PROG. AE (p. 24) To select one of the 5 Program AE modes.
109 For Y our Inf ormation REMOTE (p. 10) ly VCR1: To receive signals from the Remote Control, set to VCR1. VCR2: To receive signals from the Remote Control, set to VCR2. OFF: To prevent reception of signals from the Remote Control. BEEP Set to ON to hear beep when starting and stopping camera recording or when unusual conditions occur.
110 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 10 REC-SPEED (p. 7) SP: Normal recording speed mode. LP: Recording time is 1.5 times as long as in the SP mode. For example, 120 minutes of recording is possible on an 80 minute tape.
111 For Y our Inf ormation DISPLAY (p. 113) To select the desired type of display and counter indication displayed on the LCD Monitor or in the viewfinder. C.RESET (p. 113) Setting to ON resets the counter to zero. DATE/TIME (p. 112) The date and time can be set and displayed on the screen.
112 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 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.
113 For Y our Inf ormation Electr onic Vie wfinder/LCD Monitor Indications k CAMERA/VCR Mode l m WARNING Indication (pp. 99, 100) The warning displays appear in the EVF and the LCD monitor. Display ON/OFF and Counter/Time Code The indication switches as shown below when the desired “DISPLAY” mode is selected from the menu.
114 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Electr onic Vie wfinder/LCD Monitor Indications CAMERA/VCR Mode Zoom Magnification Level (p. 40) Digital EIS Indications (p. 42) This display appears when EIS is pressed.
115 For Y our Inf ormation Electr onic Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications Image Page Remaining Indication (p. 48) • Image pages left in selected mode. “ 000 ” flashes when memory is full. • Memory capacity provided all pictures are taken in the same mode: “NORMAL” mode Approx.
116 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com JOG KEY pp. 16, 17. M.FOCUS DIAL p. 29. Lens Front View MAGICVU/0LUX (PV-DV402 only) p. 25. POWER (VCR • OFF • CAMERA•M-CARD) pp. 11, 12, 13.
117 For Y our Inf ormation Inde x of Controls POWER ZOOM pp. 21, 40. VOLUME p. 33. Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) p. 12. Rear View PHOTOSHOT pp. 20, 48, 49. Lens Cap p. 8. Top View LIGHT p. 9. FADE p. 25. REC p. 47. REW pp. 12, 32. RECORDING CHECK p. 22.
118 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com CAUTION: VCR DC Output Connector p. 15. CHARGE Lamp p. 14. POWER Lamp pp. 14, 15. AC Power Cord pp. 14, 15. This unit will operate on 110/120/ 220/240 V AC.
119 For Y our Inf ormation Index A AC Adaptor ... 6, 14, 15, 92 Accessories (Optional) . 92 Accessories (Supplied) ... 6 A/V Cab le ........... 6, 39, 81 Audio Adaptor ........... 6, 81 Audio Dub bing ........ 44, 45 Audio/Video F ade In/Out .........
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