Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product PV-DV53 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 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 T able of Contents Camera VCR For Y our Inf ormation Special Features Things Y ou Should Kno w ................................................................................................ 2 Important Safeguards ......................
6 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com record tab AY-DVM30EJ AY-DVM60EJ Cassette type 60 minutes 45 minutes SP LP 90 minutes 30 minutes Record Speed/ Playback time AY-DVM80EJ 80 minutes 120 minutes Use only those tapes having the Mini logo indicating the 6.
7 Bef ore Use 1 2 3 Before Using Easy Cassette Eject/Insertion • If the P almcorder is connected to a power source, the cassette can be inserted and ejected without turning the Palmcorder on. • T o remo ve the cassette ... Slide T APE EJECT to open the Cassette Compartment Cover and pull the cassette tape straight out.
8 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com [ EVF or LCD Monitor ] Before you begin • Connect the Palmcorder to a power source. (pp. 11, 12) 1 Set POWER to CAMERA. 2 Press MENU to display the CAMERA FUNCTIONS menu screen.
9 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. Before you begin • Charge the Battery. (p. 11) 1 2 These Palmcorders are equipped with the Easy Cassette Eject System so it is easy to inser t or remove tapes , ev en when on a tr ipod.
10 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Quic k Guide Camera Recording When the LCD monitor is fully open, the Viewfinder automatically tur ns OFF . 180 ° 90 ° LCD Monitor 2 Adjust the Vision Adjustment Control to your eyesight.
11 Bef ore Use Supplying 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 to charge. • CHARGE Lamp lights up.
12 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 1 Slide the Battery downward while sliding the BATT RELEASE to remove the Battery Pack . (p. 11) 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.
13 Bef ore Use 1 Press MENU to display the Camera or VCR mode menu screen. (p. 14) 2 Rotate JOG KEY to select OTHER FUNCTIONS , and then press JOG KEY to display the OTHER FUNCTIONS menu screen. 3 Rotate JOG KEY to select CLOCK SET , and then press JOG KEY to set to ON.
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 Camera 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. 2 With the Viewfinder Eye Cup held up against your eye, adjust the Vision Adjustment Control to your eyesight.
16 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 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.
17 Camera Camera Recor ding 1 Set POWER to CAMERA. 2 Press MENU to display the CAMERA FUNCTIONS menu screen. 3 Rotate JOG KEY to select CAMERA SETUP , and press JOG KEY to display the CAMERA SETUP menu screen. 4 Rotate JOG KEY to select PROGRESSIVE , and press JOG KEY to select ON.
18 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 1 Press RECORDING CHECK briefly in the REC/PAUSE mode. The [CHK] indication appears. After checking, the Palmcorder returns to the REC/PAUSE mode.
19 Camera Self Recording 180 ° Camera Recor ding 1, 2 STILL You can record still pictures of any desired duration together with sound. Recording Still Pictures 1 While in RECORD mode, press STILL and hold for 2 seconds to capture a still picture. The captured still picture will be recorded together with sound.
20 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com CINEMA Mode 1 Set POWER to CAMERA. 2 Press MENU to display the CAMERA FUNCTIONS menu screen. 3 Rotate JOG KEY to select CAMERA SETUP , then press JOG KEY to display the CAMERA SETUP menu screen.
21 Camera Special Effect 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.
22 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Special Effect Features 1, 3, A FADE Audio/Video Fade In/Out 2, B REC/ PAUSE Fade In Starting the first scene with “ fade in ” is very effective.
23 Camera Ad vanced Settings 1 Set POWER to CAMERA. 2 Hold down AUTO/MANUAL for more than 0.7 second so that the “ MNL ” indication appears in the EVF or the LCD monitor. 3 Press JOG KEY repeatedly until “ AWB ” appears in the EVF or LCD monitor.
24 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Adv 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.
25 Camera 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.
26 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 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.
27 VCR Pla ybac k Y our Recor dings 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. 3 Press (REWIND/SEARCH) to rewind the tape. 4 Press (PLAY) to start playback.
28 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 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.
29 VCR 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). The search will continue for as long as the button is held down.
30 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Special Effect Features 1 Press (PLAY) to start playback . 2 Press JOG KEY for about 1 second. 3 Rotate JOG KEY to adjust the playback speed. • Rotate JOG KEY clockwise for forward playback.
31 VCR Strobe Multi Mode 1 Set POWER to VCR. 2 Press MENU to display the VCR FUNCTIONS menu screen. 3 Rotate JOG KEY to select PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS , then press JOG KEY to display the PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS menu screen. 4 Rotate JOG KEY to select PLAYBACK MULTI SPEED in the PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS menu screen.
32 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Back of TV Audio In Video In Special Effect Features To Video In To Audio In A/V OUT A/V Cable (Supplied) 1 Set POWER to CAMERA or VCR. To view what the Palmcorder is recording or to playback a tape on your TV.
33 Digital Features 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. • Because the image is enlarged digitally, the picture may become distorted when higher magnification levels are used.
34 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Digital Features VCR mode 1 Set POWER to VCR. 2 Press MENU to display the VCR FUNCTIONS menu screen. 3 Rotate JOG KEY to select DIGITAL EFFECT , then press JOG KEY to display the DIGITAL EFFECT menu screen.
35 Digital Features 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. • The EIS indicator flashes when the light level is inadequate.
36 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Digital Features 1 Set POWER to CAMERA or VCR. 2 Press MENU to display the menu screen. 3 Rotate JOG KEY to select DIGITAL EFFECT in the CAMERA or VCR mode menu screen, then press JOG KEY to display the DIGITAL EFFECT menu screen.
37 Digital Features Digital 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. Note 1 Set POWER to CAMERA. 2 Press MENU to display the CAMERA FUNCTIONS menu screen.
38 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Editing Features The original sound can be replaced with new sound using the built-in Palmcorder microphone. Audio Dubbing using the Built-in Microphone 1 Set POWER to VCR.
39 Editing Features Editing Features 6 Press (PAUSE) to start Audio Dubbing. “ A.DUB ” indication appears. • Connect the Palmcorder to the TV in order to monitor the sound. (p. 32) Only NTSC (National Television Standards Committee) recorded tapes can be audio dubbed.
40 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Editing Features Video In VHF Connecting Cable (not supplied) TV (To View) A/V Cable (Supplied) To Audio In To Video In Recording: VCR (Rear) • For technical reasons, dubbing a tape may reduce its quality.
41 Editing Features Editing Features 3, 4, 5 PAUSE 3, 4 PLAY 6 STOP 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). 1 Insert a pre-recorded tape into the source (playing) Palmcorder, and set POWER to VCR.
42 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com PC Connection DV Interface Cable (i.LINK) (6-to-4 pin) (not supplied) PC Connector DV Input/Output (i.LINK) Connector • During Palmcorder playback, do not disconnect the DV Interface Cable (i.
43 PC Connection PC Connection 2 4 To PC Connector PHOTOVU LINK Driver (Optional) System Requirements for PHOTOVU LINK Driver (Optional) • IBM PC/AT or compatible • Intel ® Pentium ® Processor .
44 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Running the Software PHOTOVU LINK: You can transfer images from your Palmcorder tape to your PC. 1 Turn your PC (Personal Computer) on and start up Windows.
45 PC Connection Using Tape Image Data Pictures captured with the Palmcorder can be transferred to your PC. 1 Repeat steps 1 and 2 on page 44 to run the Software. 2 “ Preview Window ” screen appears. 3 Search and Select a still scene you want to transfer to your PC using VCR Operation Buttons on the “ Preview window ” screen.
46 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com P almcor der Accessor y System Accessory # PV-DAC11A CGR-D08A/1B CGR-D16A/1B CGP-D28A/1B CGR-D5.
47 For Y our Inf ormation P almcor der Accessor y Order Form TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR PALMCORDER ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER OR CALL PANASONIC ’ S ACCE.
48 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 1 Insert a rigid wire, such as an extended paper clip into point (A) and lift cover up. 2 Using Tweezers or needle-nose pliers, carefully remove bulb.
49 For Y our Inf ormation Notes On Operations Approximate Brightness Values Your Palmcorder has been designed for normal scene illumination of 150 footcandles (1500 lx). However, the Palmcorder may be used at F1:1.8, if illumination is more than 0.5 footcandles (5 lx).
50 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.
51 For Y our Inf ormation Bef ore Requesting Ser vice (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.
52 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to: Panasonic Services Company 1705 N.
53 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.
54 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 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.
55 For Y our Inf ormation Customer Ser vices Directory 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.
56 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Spanish Quick Use Guide/Gu í a P ara Uso R á pido Este s í mbolo tiene por finalidad alertar.
57 For Y our Inf ormation Spanish Quick Use Guide/Gu í a P ara Uso R á pido Antes de comenzar • Cargue la batter í a. (P á gina 11.) Inserte el Cassette 1 Presione LCD-OPEN y abra completamente el monitor LCD. 3 Deslice el interruptor de expulsi ó n de cinta (TAPE EJECT) para abrir la tapa del compartimento del cassette.
58 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Spanish Quic k Use Guide/Gu í a P ara Uso R á pido Para ver la reproducci ó n en el LCD (pantalla de visualizaci ó n de cristal l í quido) Cuando el monitor LCD se enchuentra totalmente abier to, el visor se DESA CTIV A autom á ticamente.
59 For Y our Inf ormation PROG. AE (p. 21) To select one of the 5 Program AE modes. Setting to OFF cancels the previously selected Program AE mode. PROGRESSIVE (p. 17) When set to ON, still pictures taken with PhotoShot are recorded with a higher resolution than with normal PhotoShot.
60 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com DATE/TIME (p. 64) The date and time can be set and displayed on the screen. C. DISPLAY (p. 63) To select the desired type of counter indication displayed on the LCD Monitor or in the viewfinder.
61 For Y our Inf ormation BLANK SEARCH (p. 28) Select ON to go directly to a blank portion of the tape. 12bit AUDIO (p. 39) To select the desired audio playback mode after performing audio dubbing in the 12 bit mode (SP mode only). ST1 : The original sound alone is played back.
62 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com REC SPEED (p. 6) 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.
63 For Y our Inf ormation 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. Counter/Time Code The indication switches as shown below when the desired “ C.
64 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Electr onic Vie wfinder/LCD Monitor Indications Date and Time Indication (Menu OSD: pp. 60, 62) As shown below, the date and time indication changes each time DATE/TIME is selected from the Palmcorder ’ s MENU (Menu OSD: pp.
65 For Y our Inf ormation Index of Contr ols JOG KEY pp. 13, 14. M.FOCUS DIAL p. 24. Lens Front View POWER (VCR • OFF • CAMERA) pp. 9, 10. LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Monitor pp. 9, 10, 16, 27. LCD-OPEN pp. 9, 10, 16, 27. Built-in Speaker p. 28. PC Connector p.
66 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Inde x of Controls POWER ZOOM pp. 18, 33. VOLUME p. 28. Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) p. 10. Rear View PHOTOSHOT p. 17. Top View LIGHT p. 8. FADE p.
67 For Y our Inf ormation CAUTION: VCR DC Output Connector p. 12. CHARGE Lamp p. 11. POWER Lamp pp. 11, 12. AC Power Cord pp. 11, 12. This unit will operate on 110/120/220/ 240 V AC.
68 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Index A AC Adaptor ... 6, 11, 12, 46 Accessories (Optional) . 46 Accessories (Supplied) ... 6 Adjusting the V olume .... 28 A/V Cable ............
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