R Digital Video Camcorder Operating Instructions Model No. PV-DV103 Mini 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. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com LSQT0652B DV103.p 1-4.
Things You Should Know Thank you for choosing Panasonic! You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information below. The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your Palmcorder. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient Palmcorder information source. Date of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No.
Important Safeguards 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. The 2-wire polarized plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug.
Important Safeguards 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. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal. 16. Overloading — Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 17.
Table of Contents Before Use Things You Should Know ............................................................................................... 2 Important Safeguards ..................................................................................................... 3 Precautions ..................................................................................................................... 4 Before Using ...........................................................................................
Before Using Unpack your Palmcorder 1 pc. AC Adaptor (PV-DAC11) with AC Cable and DC Cable 1 pc. Battery Pack (CGR-D08/CGR-D08R) 1 pc. A/V Cable (LSJA0280) 1 pc. Shoulder Strap (LSFC0016) 1 pc. Lens Cap (LSYF0535) with Lens Cap Strap (LSGQ0066) 1 pc. CR2025 Clock Battery (installed in Palmcorder) Microsoft® and Windows® are registered trademarks of Microsoft in the United States and other countries. Intel® Pentium® is a registered trademark. i.LINK is a trademark.
Before Using Easy Cassette Eject/Insertion 1TAPE EJECT 3PUSH CLOSE Cassette Compartment Cover Note • When inserting the cassette, make sure it is facing the right direction and then push it in completely. • If Hand Strap is tight it may prevent Cassette Holder from fully opening for Cassette insert or eject. Loosen Hand Strap if necessary. Attaching the Shoulder Strap 1 2 Undo the two strap ends from their buckles. • Connect the Palmcorder to a power source. (pp.
Before Using Using EfficiBright™ LED Light To brighten the natural colors in a scene. GAIN UP works together with the LED Light to enhance the light’s brightness. Before you begin • Connect the Palmcorder to a power source. (pp. 14, 15) • Set POWER to CAMERA. Note • Use LED Light for recording subjects 1.5 m (4.9 feet) away or closer. 1 1 LED Light ON GAIN UP ON Press LIGHT. (Mode 1 ) • LED Light and GAIN UP turn ON.
Before Using Remote Control (Optional) Before Use You can operate the major functions of your Palmcorder from up to approximately 5 m (16 feet) away (indoors). Aim the IR Remote Control toward the front of the Palmcorder and press the desired buttons (Remote Sensor is located under the lens). To operate Camera functions: Set POWER to CAMERA. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ To operate VCR functions: Remote Sensor Set POWER to VCR. Controlled Functions • Rec/Pause (p. 18) • Tele (Zoom) (p.
Before Using Remote Controlling Two Palmcorders You can control any two Panasonic Palmcorders with one Remote control (Optional). In order for the remote to distinguish between the two units, it is necessary to set one of the Palmcorders to VCR 2. On the remote, press VCR 1 or VCR 2 to control the desired Palmcorder. 3, 4 JOG KEY 1 2 3 2MENU 1POWER 4 Optional 5 Set POWER to VCR or CAMERA. • The POWER Lamp lights red. • Be sure POWER is fully turned to VCR or CAMERA position.
Before Using Self Demo Mode Before you begin • Connect the Palmcorder to a power source. (pp. 14, 15) 1 2 [ EVF or LCD Monitor ] 3 4 3, 4 JOG KEY 2MENU Before Use If no operation takes place for approx. 10 minutes after the AC Adaptor was connected to the Palmcorder and the POWER Switch was turned to CAMERA without inserting a Cassette, the Palmcorder is automatically set to Self Demo mode for introducing its function. To turn it off, follow steps 1~4 below. Set POWER to CAMERA.
Quick Guide Before you begin Insert the Battery Pack • Charge the Battery. (p. 14) 2 1 1 Insert the Battery Pack and slide it up until it locks with a click. Insert Cassette These Palmcorders are equipped with the Easy Cassette Eject System so it is easy to insert or remove tapes, even when on a tripod. (p. 7) 2 1 Slide TAPE EJECT to open the Cassette Compartment Cover. 3 4 12 Set POWER to VCR or CAMERA. Insert a cassette record tab up, window side facing out.
Quick Guide Camera Recording 1 2 Set POWER to CAMERA. Adjust the Vision Adjustment Control to your eyesight. Viewfinder 180° 90° LCD Monitor 4 Press REC/PAUSE to start recording. Press REC/PAUSE again to pause recording. To Watch Playback in the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) When the LCD monitor is fully open, the Viewfinder automatically turns OFF. 3 Use OPEN tab on underside of the LCD monitor to unlock. Swing it fully open and adjust the angle. Before you begin • Charge the Battery. (p.
Supplying Power Charge the Battery Pack on the AC Adaptor 1 2 POWER Lamp 3 CHARGE Lamp Note About the Flashing of the CHARGE Lamp Connect and plug in the Power Cord as shown. • POWER Lamp will light. • Remove the DC Cable, if attached, from the adaptor. Attach the Battery as shown to charge. • CHARGE Lamp lights up. It goes out when charging is complete (approx. 1 hour). Expect approx. 2 hours of operation (EVF usage) when fully charged. Remove the Battery. Slide the Battery out and then lift up.
Supplying Power Battery Care To avoid damage to the Battery: • Charge only with specified charger. • Charge the Battery within an ambient temperature range of 10 °C (50 °F) and 30 °C (86 °F). • The Battery may be warm after charging or just after use. This is normal. • Do not use an insufficiently charged or worn out Battery. • If charging is done in extreme low or high temperatures, Battery charge time increases. • Do not drop or jar the Battery. • Use the Battery with specified models only.
Setting the Clock Set the Date and Time The date and time is calculated, including leap year, up to DEC 31 2089. 2, 3, 4 Before you begin • Connect the Palmcorder to a power source. (pp. 14, 15) • Set POWER to CAMERA or VCR. 1 JOG KEY 1MENU Press MENU to display the Camera or VCR mode menu screen. (p.
Using the Palmcorder Menu Before you begin • Connect the Palmcorder to a power source. (pp. 14, 15) • Set POWER to CAMERA or VCR. 2, A, B, C Displaying the MENU 1 2 Press MENU to display the CAMERA or VCR menu (according to the POWER setting). Rotate JOG KEY to select a menu item. Setting the MENU Items (EX. VCR Mode menu) A B JOG KEY Press JOG KEY to set your selection. Rotate JOG KEY to select a menu item. 1, D MENU C D CAMERA Main menu 1 : CAMERA SETUP To select PROG. AE, PROGRESSIVE, D.
Camera Recording Simple Recording Before you begin Remove the lens cap and clip it to the hand strap. • Connect the Palmcorder to a power source. (pp. 14, 15) • Insert a cassette with the record tab closed. (p. 6) 1 2 Clip here EVF REC/PAUSE mode 3 POWER Lamp 4 1, 5 POWER 5 2Vision Adjustment Control Set POWER to CAMERA. • The POWER Lamp lights red. • Be sure POWER is fully turned to the CAMERA position.
Camera Recording Using the LCD Monitor The LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) monitor can be used while recording. 1 2 180° 90° 1OPEN 3 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. • Adjust the LCD Brightness and/or color of the LCD monitor if necessary. Please refer to “To adjust the LCD/ EVF BRIGHTNESS or COLOR” below. Start recording.
Camera Recording Digital PhotoShot™ Mode Use this feature to record a seven second (approx.) still image from the current camera picture. Audio is also recorded for on-thespot narration. Or, you can add narration later with the Audio Dubbing feature to make an interesting slide show, etc. (p. 43) 1 2 Set POWER to CAMERA. Press PHOTOSHOT in Record/Pause mode. “PHOTO” will appear in the EVF or the LCD monitor.
Camera Recording Zoom You can gradually zoom in for close ups or zoom out for wide angle shots. 2POWER 1 2 ZOOM 1POWER Set POWER to CAMERA. Zoom slowly: by lightly pressing the “T” (Telephoto) or the “W” (Wide Angle) side of the POWER ZOOM. Zoom quickly: by applying more pressure. 3 Start recording. Note • The zooming speed ranges from a slow 17 seconds to a fast 1.8 seconds according to the amount of pressure applied to the POWER ZOOM.
Camera Recording Recording Check To playback the final few seconds of the last recorded scene in the REC/PAUSE mode. 1 Press RECORDING CHECK briefly in the REC/PAUSE mode. The [CHK] indication appears. After checking, the Palmcorder returns to the REC/PAUSE mode. • For Recording Check, the Palmcorder must be in the same mode (SP or LP) as was used for recording, otherwise the playback picture is distorted.
Special Effect Features CINEMA Mode You can record a picture compatible with a wide-screen TV equipped with S-Video picture terminal and Zoom/Wide features. 3, 4 1 2 3 JOG KEY 1POWER 2MENU 5 Press MENU to display the CAMERA FUNCTIONS menu screen. Rotate JOG KEY to select CAMERA SETUP , then press JOG KEY to display the CAMERA SETUP menu screen. Rotate JOG KEY to select CINEMA , and then press JOG KEY to select ON. • A black strip will appear at the top and bottom of the picture. • Press MENU to exit.
Special Effect Features Program AE The Auto Exposure feature can be used to make quality recordings in a variety of scene situations. 4, 5 JOG KEY 3MENU 1POWER 1 2 3 4 5 2AUTO /MANUAL 6 Set POWER to CAMERA. Press AUTO/MANUAL so that the “MNL” indication appears in the EVF or the LCD monitor. Press MENU to display the CAMERA FUNCTIONS menu screen. Rotate JOG KEY to select CAMERA SETUP , and then press JOG KEY to display the CAMERA SETUP menu screen. Rotate JOG KEY to select PROG.
Special Effect Features Audio/Video Fade In/Out You can make smoother scene transitions for a more professional look. 1, 3, AFADE Fade In Starting the first scene with “fade in” is very effective. In REC/PAUSE mode, hold down FADE until the picture fades out. Press REC/PAUSE to start recording. Release FADE and the picture will gradually fade in. Fade Out Use to create a soft ending or (together with fade in) for a soft transition from one scene to the next.
Advanced Settings White Balance Auto White Balance (“AWB”) automatically maintains optimum color balance in most lighting conditions. However, when using Digital Functions, etc., you may get better results by using the manual adjustment. 1 2 3, 4, A, B 3 JOG KEY 1POWER 4 Set POWER to CAMERA. Press AUTO/MANUAL so that the “MNL” indication appears in the EVF or the LCD monitor. Press JOG KEY repeatedly until “AWB” appears in the EVF or LCD monitor. Rotate JOG KEY to select other modes.
Advanced Settings Auto Focus The Palmcorder automatically adjusts the focus over the entire zoom range. Manual Focus 1 2 4, 6 5 POWER ZOOM 3 4 5M.FOCUS DIAL 6 1POWER 3FOCUS Set POWER to CAMERA. Press AUTO/MANUAL so that the “MNL indication appears in the EVF or the LCD monitor. Press FOCUS so that the “MF” (Manual Focus) indication appears in the EVF or the LCD monitor. Press and hold POWER ZOOM, “T” side (Telephoto), until the lens is at maximum zoom in. Turn M.
Advanced Settings High Speed Shutter To record high speed motion (e.g. tennis stroke) with improved STILL or SLOW MOTION playback when watching the tape on this Palmcorder. Auto Shutter In the AUTO mode (no indication in the EVF and LCD monitor), the Palmcorder will automatically adjust the shutter speed (up to 1/350). • AUTO mode is automatically selected whenever the POWER Switch is set to CAMERA. Manual Selection 1 2 3, 4 JOG KEY 1POWER 3 4 Set POWER to CAMERA.
Advanced 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. 3, 4 JOG KEY Set POWER to CAMERA. Press AUTO/MANUAL so that the “MNL” indication appears in the EVF or the LCD monitor. Press JOG KEY repeatedly so that Iris setting indication appears in the EVF or the LCD monitor.
Playback Your Recordings Playback using the LCD Monitor Before you begin You can also use the LCD monitor to playback your recording. • Connect the Palmcorder to a power source. (pp. 14, 15) • Insert a recorded cassette. 1 1POWER 2 3 4 5 180° 90° 90° 2OPEN 3REWIND 4PLAY SEARCH 5STOP Set the POWER to VCR. • The POWER lamp lights red. • Be sure POWER is fully turned to the VCR position. Use OPEN tab on underside of the LCD monitor to unlock and swing open. Press (REWIND/SEARCH) to rewind the tape.
Playback Your Recordings Repeat Playback 1 1PLAY EVF/LCD R Adjusting the Volume 2 1 1, 2 2 Turn the Palmcorder OFF to exit the Repeat Playback mode. Slide VOLUME to adjust the volume of the built-in speaker in PLAY mode. • The volume setting screen appears. Press “T” to increase the volume. Press “W” to decrease the volume. EVF/LCD Blank Search You can go directly to a blank portion of tape and start recording exactly where you left off.
Special Effect Features Note • Sound is muted during all special effects. Rapid Visual Search A, B BPLAY REWIND/ SEARCH A During playback, hold down (FAST FORWARD/SEARCH) or B A, BFAST FORWARD/ Note SEARCH • When executing a rapid visual search, the picture may become bluish for an instant or mosaic. This is normal during this mode. EVF/LCD STILL Picture 1 2 2PLAY (REWIND/SEARCH). The search will continue for as long as the button is held down.
Special Effect Features Note • Sound is muted during all special effects. Slow Motion Playback (Optional Remote Control Only) 1 Forward Slow: Press SLOW/F.ADV during play. Reverse Slow: SLOW/F.ADV during play. Press Optional 2 Press PLAY to release. (During reverse slow motion playback, time 2PLAY 1 1 code indication may not change regularly.) Note SLOW/ F.ADV SLOW/ F.ADV Variable Speed Search 2, 3 JOG KEY 1PLAY 1 2 3 Press (PLAY) to start playback. Press JOG KEY for about 1 second.
Special Effect Features Note • Sound is muted during all special effects. Frame by Frame Advance When using Optional Remote Control 1 2 Optional 3PLAY 2 Press SLOW/F.ADV to do a frame by frame advance. Press SLOW/F.ADV to do a frame by frame reverse. 1PAUSE 2 Press PAUSE during playback. 3 SLOW/ F.ADV Press PLAY to release. Note • If you hold down SLOW/F.ADV, you can see a continuous series of still images at a slower speed than normal slow mode.
Special Effect Features Note • Sound is muted during all special effects. Index Search (Photo/Scene) (Optional Remote Control Only) Search for a particular scene by using the electronic index marks placed at the beginning of each recording. 1 2 3 2, 3 JOG KEY 1MENU Press MENU to display the VCR FUNCTIONS menu screen. Rotate JOG KEY to select PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS , then press JOG KEY to display the PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS menu screen.
Special Effect Features Strobe Multi Mode In Strobe Multi Mode, you can select the rate at which a succession of still screens are captured from the playback picture. 3, 4, 5 JOG KEY 2MENU 1POWER 1 2 3 4 6MULTI 5 Set POWER to VCR. Press MENU to display the VCR FUNCTIONS menu screen. Rotate JOG KEY to select PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS , then press JOG KEY to display the PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS menu screen. Rotate JOG KEY to select MULTI SPEED in the PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS menu screen. (Menu OSD: p.
Special Effect Features View Recording/Playback on your TV [ TV with AUDIO/VIDEO IN Jacks ] 1 2 A/V OUT 3 Set POWER to CAMERA or VCR. To view what the Palmcorder is recording or to playback a tape on your TV. Turn your TV ON and set it to LINE INPUT. Check your TV operating instructions for further information. Start playback or begin a recording.
Digital Features Digital Zoom CAMERA mode This feature is useful when you want to record close-up shots of subjects located beyond a normal zoom range of 1X to 10X magnification. With the digital zooming feature, you can select a magnification of 25X or even to 700X. Note • Other Digital Functions are turned off automatically when the EIS and Digital Zoom are selected. 1 2 3 4 EVF/LCD Zoom In (“T”) D.ZOOM Zoom Out (“W”) 5POWER 5 ZOOM 3, 4 JOG KEY 1POWER 6 Set POWER to CAMERA.
Digital Features Digital Zoom (Continued) 3, 4 VCR mode 1 2 3 JOG KEY 2MENU 1POWER 5PLAY 4 5 6 Set POWER to VCR. Press MENU to display the VCR FUNCTIONS menu screen. Rotate JOG KEY to select DIGITAL EFFECT , then press JOG KEY to display the DIGITAL EFFECT menu screen. Rotate JOG KEY to select D. ZOOM , then press JOG KEY to select ON. • Press MENU to exit. Press (PLAY) to start playback. • The center portion of the image doubles in size. Repeat steps 2~4 to select OFF to cancel this feature.
Digital Features Dual Digital Electronic Image Stabilization System (D.E.I.S.) This feature helps compensate for any unintentional hand or body movement. It can be used in both the Recording and Playback (VCR) modes. CAMERA mode 1 2 Set POWER to CAMERA. 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. • Turn D.E.I.S. OFF during recording when using a tripod.
Digital Features Other Digital Functions Use the following features to add interest and professionalism to your recordings or playback. Select from twelve special effects. 3, 4, 5 JOG KEY 2MENU 1POWER 1 2 3 4 Types of Digital Functions 5 Press MENU to display the menu screen. 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.
Digital Features Picture in Picture (PinP) You can display a PinP (still image) screen on the Main Picture. Note • PinP position is fixed at the bottom right of the screen. 1 2 3 Main Picture Picture in Picture (PinP still image) 4 PHOTOSHOT Set POWER to CAMERA. Press MENU to display the CAMERA FUNCTIONS menu screen. Rotate JOG KEY repeatedly to select DIGITAL EFFECT , then press JOG KEY to display the DIGITAL EFFECT menu screen. Press JOG KEY to select P-IN-P . • Press MENU to exit this menu.
Editing Features Audio Dubbing using the Built-in Microphone The original sound can be replaced with new sound using the built-in Palmcorder microphone. Before you begin • Turn on the Palmcorder. • Insert a pre-recorded tape to be dubbed. 12 bit 16 bit Built-in Microphone The original sound is recorded on ST (Stereo) 1, and the new sound will be recorded on ST (Stereo) 2. The original sound is replaced with the new sound.
Editing Features 4 4, 5PAUSE To listen to the desired audio sound, set the 12bit AUDIO setting of the VCR mode MENU (Menu OSD: p. 67) as follows: 12bit AUDIO:The following selections are available for 12 bit AUDIO dubbed recordings only (sound recorded in SP mode only). Set this position to listen to the ST 1 original sound. Set this position to listen to the ST 2 audio dubbed sound. Set this position to listen to both MIX the original sound and the audio dubbed sound.
Editing Features Copying your Tapes to VHS Cassette Source (Playing) Palmcorder Before you begin • Connect both Palmcorder and VCR to their power sources. • Connect the Palmcorder to a VCR as illustrated left. • Turn ON both units. • Set the recording VCR’s Input Signal Selector to LINE. • Set the Palmcorder POWER to VCR. 1 A/V OUT TV (To View) A/V Cable (Supplied) VHF Connecting Cable (not supplied) Audio In Video In 3 4 5 Press (PLAY) on the Palmcorder.
Editing Features Copying from Digital Equipment (dubbing) Before you begin 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). Source (Playing) Palmcorder • Connect both Palmcorders to their power sources. • Connect the two Palmcorders using the DV Interface cable (i.LINK) (4-pin to 4-pin). • Turn both Palmcorders ON. 1 DV Input/Output (i.
PC Connection PC Connection with DV Interface Cable (i.LINK) A video clip can be transferred directly to your PC (Personal Computer) via a DV Interface Cable (i.LINK) (not supplied) using products and software from a number of video editing software companies. Using products from video editing software companies allows you to capture and edit video clips using the DV Interface (i.LINK).
PC Connection PHOTOVU LINK Driver (Optional) An image recorded on the DV Tape can be transferred to your PC (Personal Computer). System Requirements for PHOTOVU LINK Driver (Optional) • IBM PC/AT or compatible • Intel® Pentium® Processor • Microsoft Windows 98/98SE/ME/2000/XP • RAM: 16 MB or more • 2 MB minimum available hard disk space • 256 color monitor (full color recommended) • 3.5 inch 1.
PHOTOVU LINK (Optional) 1 2 3 4 5 PHOTOVU LINK: You can transfer images from your Palmcorder tape to your PC. Insert PHOTOVU LINK DRIVER Disk (Optional) into a floppy disk drive. …” Click on Start, then “Run… Type in “a:\setup.exe” and click OK. • If your 3.5 inch floppy disk drive is not “A”, use the appropriate letter. Follow the instructions as they appear on the PC screen until the installation is complete. • Setup window will disappear when the installation is complete.
PHOTOVU LINK (Optional) Using Tape Image Data Pictures captured with the Palmcorder can be transferred to your PC. Before you begin • Insert a recorded tape. (p. 12) • Make Palmcorder-PC connections. (p. 48) • Turn your PC on. • Set Palmcorder POWER to VCR. 1 2 3 Transfer Button Repeat steps 1 and 2 on page 49 to run the Software. “Preview Window” screen appears. Search and Select a still scene you want to transfer to your PC using VCR Operation Buttons on the “Preview window” screen.
Palmcorder Accessory System Accessory # Figure Description Price AC Adaptor with AC Cable and DC Cable $119.95 CGR-D08A/1B 800mAh / 1 h 30 min, Battery Pack $69.95 CGR-D16A/1B 1600mAh / 3 h, Battery Pack $99.95 CGP-D28A/1B 2800mAh / 5 h, Battery Pack $129.95 CGR-D53A/1K 5300mAh / 9 h, Battery Pack $229.95 PV-DDC9 DV Interface Cable (i.LINK) (4-pin to 4-pin) $55.00 PV-DRC9 IR Remote Control $29.
Palmcorder Accessory Order Form Please photocopy this form when placing an order. 1. Palmcorder Model # 2. Items Ordered Accessory # Description Price Each Quantity Total Price Subtotal Your State & Local Sales Tax Shipping & Handling 6.95 Total Enclosed 3. Method of payment (check one) Check of Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS) VISA Credit Card # MasterCard Expiration Date Discover Customer Signature Make Check or Money Order to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES (Please do not send cash) 4.
Notes On Operations Replacing Clock Battery The clock battery is pre-installed. Follow the steps below if replacement becomes necessary. WARNING Replace battery with Panasonic or Newsun type CR2025 only. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Caution: battery may explode if mistreated. Dispose of used battery properly. Keep away from children. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in a fire.
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). The table below shows the color temperature for reference.
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 7.2 V Power Consumption: Palmcorder : 7.2 V/7.8 V DC 5.5 W AC Adaptor : 18 W 1 W (when not in use.) Digital Interface i.LINK (IEEE1394) Video Signal: EIA Standard (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSC color signal Video Recording System: 2 rotary heads.
Before Requesting Service Cleaning Care for Video Heads Clogged Video Head (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. If “NEED HEAD CLEANING” appears for 5 seconds in the EVF or LCD monitor, the heads may require cleaning. (b) Cleaning the Heads: It is recommended that head cleaning be performed by a qualified service technician.
Before 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. Symptom Correction No picture in the EVF or LCD Monitor... • Make sure the Power Source is connected. (pp. 14, 15) • Make sure the POWER switch is set to VCR or CAMERA. (pp. 18, 30) • Check the Dew Indicator. (p. 58) • Make sure the Battery is fully charged. (p. 14) • Make sure all necessary cables are connected correctly and firmly. (p.
On-Screen Displays (OSD) The following warning displays appear in the EVF and the LCD monitor. Indications Condition 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. If the Palmcorder is in CAMERA mode or Audio dub mode with the cassette sliding record tab opened, “ ” will flash and “CHECK REC TAB” will appear for 5 seconds. Recording will not start.
Request for Service Notice Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice. Request for Service Notice: In the unlikely event this product needs service. • 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 is 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.
Limited Warranty 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., AVE. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.
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Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Para Uso Rápido Precauciones para su seguridad ADVERTENCIA: PARA EVITAR INCENDIOS Y DESCARGAS ELÉCTRICAS, NO EXPONGA ESTE EQUIPO A LA LLUVIA NI A LA HUMEDAD. Su Mini Palmcorder está diseñada para grabar y reproducir en el modo de Reproducción Estándar (SP) y modo Largo (LP). Se recomienda el uso sólo de cintas de cassette que hayan sido probadas e inspeccionadas para su uso en aparatos VCR con la marca Mini .
Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Para Uso Rápido Antes de comenzar Inserte de la batería • Cargue la battería. (Página 14.) 2 1 1 Coloque la batería y deslícela hacia arriba hasta que se quede bloqueada con un clic. Inserte el Cassette Esta videocámara contiene un sistema de ejecución fácil del cassette. Por eso, es fácil de introducir o sacar el cassette aunque esté montado sobre un trípode. (Página 7.
Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Para Uso Rápido Grabación con la cámara Cuando el monitor LCD se enchuentra totalmente abjerto, el visor se DESACTIVA automàticamente. 1 2 Ajuste el interruptor de alimentación (POWER) a la posición CAMERA. Ajuste el control lde ajuste de visión según lo desee. Visor 180° 90° Monitor LCD 4 Presione el botón de grabación/pausa (REC/PAUSE) para iniciar la grabación. Vuelva a pulsar el botón de grabación/ pausa (REC/PAUSE) para hacer una pausa en la grabación.
MENU OSD Camera Mode Menu Screen D. ZOOM (p. 38) To select 25X (from 10X to 25X) or 700X (from 10X to 700X). Setting to OFF cancels the previously selected digital zoom. 4 CINEMA (p. 23) When set to ON, you can record a picture compatible with a wide-screen TV equipped with an S2 picture terminal. 5 EFFECT (p. 41) To select one of the 10 digital functions. Setting to OFF cancels the previously selected digital function. 6 REC SPEED (pp. 6, 18) SP: Normal recording speed mode. LP: Recording time is 1.
MENU OSD 14 DISPLAY (p. 70) To select the desired type of display changes to all function display, Partial display, and Minimum display. 15 LCD/EVF SETUP (p. 19) Setting to ON displays the menu for adjusting the LCD brightness, color level, and the EVF brightness. 16 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.
MENU OSD VCR Mode Menu Screen 1 BLANK SEARCH (p. 31) Select ON to go directly to a blank portion of the tape. 2 SEARCH (p. 35) To select the desired Index Search function. PHOTO: To search for Photo shot pictures. SCENE: To search for scenes marked with Index signal. 3 12bit AUDIO (p. 44) 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. ST2 : The dubbed sound alone is played back.
MENU OSD 8 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. 9 AUDIO DUB (p. 43) Set to AUDIO DUB “ON” in the Menu OSD to use the Audio Dub feature. 8 9 10 DATE/TIME (p. 69) The date and time can be set and displayed on the screen. 11 C. DISPLAY (p. 70) To select the desired type of counter indication displayed on the LCD Monitor or in the viewfinder. 12 C.RESET (p.
Electronic Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications 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. CAMERA/VCR Mode i h a b c d e f g a g Battery Remaining FULL EMPTY b Tape Remaining (AY-DVM30EJ) Date and Time Indication (Menu OSD: pp. 66, 68) As shown below, the date and time indication changes each time DATE/TIME is selected from the Palmcorder’s MENU (Menu OSD: pp.
Electronic Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications CAMERA/VCR Mode j l k m j WARNING Indication (p. 58) The warning displays appear in the EVF and the LCD monitor. k Counter/Time Code The indication switches as shown below when the desired “C. DISPLAY” mode is selected from the menu. (Menu OSD: pp. 66, 68) IMPORTANT NOTE: • Display must be set to ALL for MF, AE, W.BALANCE or BACK LIGHT indications to be displayed on the EVF or LCD Panel when selected. • C.RESET does not work when C. DISPLAY is set to T.
Electronic Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications CAMERA/VCR Mode n o p q s t r u v w x y n Zoom Magnification Level (p. 38) v o Digital EIS Indications (p. 40) This display appears when EIS is pressed. Z.MIC Indication (Menu OSD: p. 65) This display appears when ZOOM MIC is set to ON. w Backlight Indication (p. 23) This display appears when BACK LIGHT is pressed. Light Indication (p. 8) This display appears when LIGHT is set to ON. x WIND CUT Indication (Menu OSD: p.
Index of Controls Front View Lens EfficiBright™ LED Light p. 8. Remote Sensor p. 9. Built-in Twin Capsule 2-Way Microphone System Rear View POWER ZOOM pp. 21, 38. VOLUME p. 31. TAPE EJECT pp. 7, 12. PHOTOSHOT p. 20. JOG KEY pp. 16, 17. M.FOCUS DIAL p. 31. Cassette Compartment Cover p. 7. Lens Cap p. 7. Hand Strap p. 7. MENU pp. 16, 17. REC/PAUSE pp. 13, 18. POWER (VCR•OFF• CAMERA) pp. 12, 13. Side View Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) p. 13. LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Monitor pp. 12, 13, 19, 30. OPEN pp.
Index of Controls Rear View PC Connector p. 48. Clock Battery Tray p. 53. DV Input/Output (i.LINK) Connector pp. 46, 47. DC IN Terminal p. 15. A/V Output Connector pp. 37, 45. PHONE p. 30. Side View BACK LIGHT p. 23. MAGIC PIX p. 39. LIGHT p. 8. FADE p. 25. PLAY pp. 13, 30. MULTI p. 36. REW pp. 13, 30. RECORDING CHECK p. 22. REC p. 46. FOCUS p. 27. FF p. 32. PAUSE (STILL) pp. 32, 44, 46. P-IN-P p. 42. STOP pp. 13, 30. AUTO/MANUAL pp. 26~29. EIS p. 40.
Index of Controls AC Adaptor AC Power Cord pp. 14, 15. POWER Lamp pp. 14, 15. CHARGE Lamp p. 14. VCR DC Output Connector p. 15. CAUTION: This unit will operate on 110/120/220/ 240 V AC. An AC plug adaptor may be required for voltages other than 120V AC. Please contact either a local or foreign electrical parts distributor for assistance in selecting an alternate AC plug. We recommend using the accessory power plug adaptor (VJSS0070/ KZDB4ZE00001) in an area which has special AC outlets.
Index F Fast Forward/Rewind Check ...................................... 32 Focus ............................ 27 Frame by Frame Advance ...................................... 34 H Hand Strap ...................... 7 High Speed Shutter ...... 28 How to remove the Sensor tag ................................. 6 I Important Safeguards ..... 3 Index of Controls ..... 72~74 Index Search ................. 35 Iris ................................. 29 L LCD/EVF Setting ........... 19 Lens Cap ..............
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