Panasonic PV-DV53 Operating Instruction

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Digital Video Camcorder

Operating Instructions

Model No. PV-DV53

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 : [e-mail]

LSQT0650B

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

Date of Purchase
Dealer Purchased From
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone No.
Model No.
Serial No.

source.

Safety Precautions

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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Your
and Long (LP) mode.
It is recommended that only cassette tapes that have been tested and inspected for use in
VCR machines with the

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when operated in a residential environment.
If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, use the equipment in another location
and/or utilize an electrical outlet different from that used by the receiver.
If necessary, consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. You may
find the booklet, ‘Something About Interference’ available from FCC local regional offices
helpful.

FCC Warning: To assure continued FCC compliance, use only the specifed shielded

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Palmcorder is designed to record and play back in Standard Play (SP) mode

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mark be used.

This symbol warns the user that uninsulated

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL

voltage within the unit may have sufficient
magnitude to cause electric shock.
Therefore, it is dangerous to make any kind
of contact with any inside part of this unit.

This symbol alerts the user that important
literature concerning the operation and
maintenance of this unit has been included.
Therefore, it should be read carefully in order
to avoid any problems.

The above markings are located on the appliance bottom cover.

Model Number : PV-DV53
Trade Name : Panasonic
Responsibility Party : Matsushita Electric Corporation of America
Address : One Panasonic Way Secaucus New Jersey 07094
Telephone Number : 1-800-211-PANA(7262)

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.

interface cable when connecting digital video camcorder to computer in
accordance with instruction herein. Also, any unauthorized changes or
modifications to this equipment would void the user’s authority to operate.

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Declaration of Conformity

Important Safeguards

1. Read Instructions — All the safety and operating
instructions should be read before the unit is
operated.

2. Retain Instructions — The safety and operating
instructions should be retained for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings — All warnings on the unit and in the
operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions — All operating and maintenance
instructions should be followed.

5. Cleaning — Unplug this video unit from the wall outlet
before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol
cleaners. Use a dry cloth for cleaning.

6. Attachments — Do not use attachments not
recommended by the video product manufacturer as
they may be hazardous.

7. Water and Moisture — Do not use this video unit near
water — for example near a bath tub, wash bowl,
kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or
near a swimming pool, and the like.

8. Accessories — Do not place this video unit on an
unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The
video unit may fall, causing serious injury to a child or
adult, and serious damage to the unit. Use only with
a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended
by the manufacturer, or sold with the video unit. Any
mounting of the unit should follow the manufacturer’s
instructions and should use a
mounting accessory
recommended by the
manufacturer. An appliance and
cart combination should be moved
with care. Quick stops, excessive
force, and uneven surfaces may
cause the appliance and cart
combination to overturn.

9. Ventilation — Slots and openings in the cabinet are
provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable
operation of the video unit and to protect it from
overheating. These openings must not be blocked or
covered. Never place the video unit on a bed, sofa,
rug, or other similar surface, or near or over a radiator
or heat register. This video unit should not be placed
in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack
unless proper ventilation is provided or the
manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

10. Power Sources — This video unit should be operated
only from the type of power source indicated on the
marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power
supply to your home, consult your appliance dealer
or local power company. For video units intended to
be operated from battery power, or other sources,
refer to the operating instructions.

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. If the plug still fails to fit, contact
your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do
not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

The 3-wire grounding type plug will fit into a
grounding type power outlet. This is a safety feature.
If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet,
contact your electrician to replace your obsolete
outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
grounding type plug.

12. Power-Cord Protection — Power-supply cords
should be routed so that they are not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them, paying particular attention to cords of
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the unit.

13. Outdoor Antenna Grounding — If an outside
antenna or cable system is connected to the video
unit, be sure the antenna or cable system is
grounded so as to provide some protection against
voltage surges and built-up static charges. Part 1 of
the Canadian Electrical Code, in USA Section 810
of the National Electrical Code, provides information
with respect to proper grounding of the mast and
supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to
an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding
conductors, location of antenna discharge unit,
connection to grounding electrodes, and
requirements for the grounding electrode.

ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE

GROUND
CLAMP

ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT

ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT

-

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

NEC

(NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)

14. Lightning — For added protection of this video unit
receiver during a lightning storm, or when it is left
unattended and unused for long periods of time,
unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the
antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage
to the video unit due to lightning and power-line
surges.

Before Use

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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. Objects and Liquids — Never push objects of any
kind into this video unit through openings as they
may touch dangerous voltage points or short out
parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind onto the video unit.

18. Servicing — Do not attempt to service this video unit
yourself as opening or removing covers may expose
you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all
servicing to qualified service personnel.

19. Damage Requiring Service — Unplug this video unit
from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified
service personnel under the following conditions:

a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.

b. If any liquid has been spilled into, or objects have

fallen onto, the video unit.
c. If the video unit has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the video unit does not operate normally by

following the operating instructions. Adjust only

those controls that are covered by the operating

instructions, as an improper adjustment of other

controls may result in damage and will often

require extensive work by a qualified technician to

restore the video unit to its normal operation.
e. If the video unit has been dropped or the cabinet

has been damaged.
f. When the video unit exhibits a distinct change in

performance — this indicates a need for service.

20. Replacement Parts — When replacement parts are
required, be sure the service technician has used
replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or
have the same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric
shock or other hazards.

21. Safety Check— Upon completion of any service or
repairs to this video unit, ask the service technician to
perform safety checks to determine that the video
unit is in safe operating order.

Precautions

USE & LOCATION

• TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your Palmcorder and power supply should not be exposed to rain or moisture. Do

not connect the power supply or operate your Palmcorder if it gets wet. Your Palmcorder has been designed for
outdoor use, however it is not designed to sustain direct exposure to water, rain, sleet, snow, sand, dust, or direct
splashing from a pool or even a cup of coffee. This action could permanently damage the internal parts of your
Palmcorder. Do not attempt to disassemble this unit. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Unplug your
Palmcorder from the power supply before cleaning.

• DO NOT AIM YOUR PALMCORDER AT THE SUN OR OTHER BRIGHT OBJECTS

• DO NOT LEAVE THE PALMCORDER WITH THE EVF AIMED DIRECTLY AT THE SUN AS THIS MAY CAUSE

DAMAGE TO THE INTERNAL PARTS OF THE EVF

• DO NOT EXPOSE YOUR PALMCORDER TO EXTENDED HIGH TEMPERATURE ... Such as, direct sunlight,

inside a closed car, next to a heater, etc... This action could permanently damage the internal parts of your
Palmcorder.

• AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN TEMPERATURE ... If the unit is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm

place, moisture may form on the tape and inside the unit.

• DO NOT LEAVE YOUR PALMCORDER OR THE POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN NOT IN USE.

• STORAGE OF YOUR PALMCORDER ... Store and handle your Palmcorder in a manner that will not subject it to

unnecessary movement (avoid shaking and striking). Your Palmcorder contains a sensitive pick-up device which
could be damaged by improper handling or storage.

CARE

• TO CLEAN YOUR PALMCORDER ... Do not use strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning your Palmcorder

body.

• TO PROTECT THE LENS ... Do not touch the surface of the lens with your hand. Use a commercial Palmcorder

lens solution and lens paper when cleaning the lens. Improper cleaning can scratch the lens coating.

• TO PROTECT THE FINISH OF YOUR PALMCORDER ... Before handling your Palmcorder, make sure your hands

and face are free from any chemical products, such as suntan lotion, as it may damage the finish.

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Table of Contents

Things You Should Know ................................................................................................ 2

Important Safeguards ..................................................................................................... 3

Precautions .....................................................................................................................4

Before Using ....................................................................................................................6

• Easy Cassette Eject/Insertion ................................................................................... 7

• Self Demo Mode .......................................................................................................... 8

Quick Guide .....................................................................................................................9

Supplying Power ........................................................................................................... 11

Setting the Clock ...........................................................................................................13

Using the Palmcorder Menu......................................................................................... 14

Before Use

Camera Recording ........................................................................................................ 15

• Simple Recording .................................................................................................. 15

• Digital PhotoShot™ Mode ..................................................................................... 17

• Zoom ..................................................................................................................... 18

Special Effect Features................................................................................................. 20

Advanced Settings ........................................................................................................ 23

Playback Your Recordings ........................................................................................... 27

Special Effect Features................................................................................................. 29

Digital Features ............................................................................................................. 33

Editing Features ............................................................................................................ 38

PC Connection .............................................................................................................. 42

PHOTOVU LINK (Optional) ............................................................................................ 44

Palmcorder Accessory System ...................................................................................46

Palmcorder Accessory Order Form ............................................................................ 47

Notes On Operations .................................................................................................... 48

Specifications ................................................................................................................ 50

Before Requesting Service .......................................................................................... 51

Request for Service Notice .......................................................................................... 52

On-Screen Displays (OSD) ........................................................................................... 53

Limited Warranty ........................................................................................................... 54

Customer Services Directory ...................................................................................... 55

Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Para Uso Rápido ......................................................56

MENU OSD ..................................................................................................................... 59

Electronic Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications ..........................................................63

Index of Controls ...........................................................................................................65

Index ............................................................................................................... Back Cover

Camera VCR

Special Features

For Your Information

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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
(LSJA0452)

1 pc. Lens Cap (LSYF0521)
with Lens Cap Strap
(LSGQ0066)

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1 pc. Shoulder Strap
(LSFC0012)

How to remove the Sensor tag

Open the Hand Strap as illustrated

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at left.

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Hand Strap

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Record Speed/Playback Time

Use only those tapes having the
logo indicating the 6.35 mm digital
standard.

Record Speed/

Cassette type

AY-DVM30EJ
AY-DVM60EJ
AY-DVM80EJ 80 minutes 120 minutes

Playback time

SP

30 minutes
60 minutes

LP

45 minutes
90 minutes

Remove the Sensor tag.

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Then, replace the Hand Strap.

Erase Protection

Cassettes have a sliding record tab to
ensure recordings are not accidentally
erased.

1 To prevent accidental erasure:

Slide the tab to the left (open).

record tab

2 To record again:

Slide the tab to the right (close).

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Before Using

Easy Cassette Eject/Insertion

• If the Palmcorder is connected to a power
source, the cassette can be inserted and
ejected without turning the Palmcorder
on.

1LCD-OPEN

4PUSH

CLOSE

Cassette Compartment
Cover

2TAPE EJECT

Attaching the Shoulder Strap

1 Undo the two strap ends

from their buckles.

2 Thread the strap ends

through the Strap
Attachment Rings.

Before you begin

• Connect the Palmcorder to a power
source. (pp. 11, 12)

1 Press LCD-OPEN to unlock the LCD

monitor, and swing it fully open.

2 Slide TAPE EJECT to open the

Cassette Compartment Cover.

3 Insert a cassette record tab up,

window side facing out.

4 Press PUSH CLOSE to close the

Cassette Compartment Cover.

• To remove the cassette...

Slide TAPE EJECT to open the Cassette
Compartment Cover and pull the cassette
tape straight out.

Note

• When inserting the cassette, make sure it
is facing the right direction and then push
it in completely.

Hand Strap

Adjust the length of the Hand Strap to the
size of your hand as illustrated.

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1

Hand Strap

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Before Use

3 Reinsert the strap ends through their

buckles.

• Make sure the straps
are not twisted.

Adjust the Length

2

3

1

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

OR

Lens Cap

Attaching the Lens Cap Strap:

Thread the Lens Cap Strap through the
Strap Attachment Ring as shown.

Attaching the Lens Cap Strap to the
Hand Strap:

Remove the Hand Strap from the front
clasp and thread the Strap through the loop
in the Lens Cap Strap.
Reattach the Hand Strap.

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Before Using

Using the Built-in Light

To brighten the natural colors in a scene.

Built-in Light

Note

• Using Light reduces battery time.

• Provide adequate ventilation if using

Light in a hot environment for a long time.

• Set LIGHT to OFF when not in use.

• When replacing the bulb, see page 48.

Self Demo Mode

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.

[ EVF or LCD Monitor ]

3, 4

JOG KEY

2MENU
1POWER

Before you begin

• Connect the Palmcorder to a power
source. (pp. 11, 12)

• Set POWER to CAMERA.

1 Hold down LIGHT for more than

0.7 second to turn ON or OFF.

•“

” will appear on the screen.

1LIGHT

Caution

This light becomes hot during operation.
Make sure nothing covers the light during
operation.

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.

3 Rotate JOG KEY to select OTHER

FUNCTIONS , and press JOG KEY to

display the OTHER FUNCTIONS menu
screen.

4 Rotate JOG KEY to select DEMO

MODE , and press JOG KEY to select

OFF.

• Press MENU to exit.

Note

• If any button is pressed or operated
(except PLAY/MULTI, ZOOM and LIGHT),
the Self Demo mode is canceled.

• The Self Demo mode can be started by
setting DEMO MODE to ON and by
exiting the menu.

To turn Self Demo back on:

• Set to DEMO MODE : ON in MENU
screen.

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Quick Guide

Insert the Battery Pack

Before you begin

• Charge the Battery. (p. 11)

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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)

Before Use

1 Press LCD-OPEN to unlock the LCD

monitor, and swing it fully open.

5 Press PUSH CLOSE mark to

close the Cassette
Compartment Cover.

2Set POWER to VCR or

CAMERA.

3 Slide TAPE EJECT to open

the Cassette Compartment
Cover.

4 Insert a cassette record tab

up, window side facing out.

• Make sure the record tab
is closed. (p. 6)

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Quick Guide

Camera Recording

When the LCD monitor is fully open, the
Viewfinder automatically turns OFF.

1 Set POWER to CAMERA.

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.

180°

90°

2 Adjust the Vision Adjustment

Control to your eyesight.

Viewfinder

180°

90°

LCD Monitor

3 Press LCD-OPEN to unlock

the LCD monitor. Swing it fully

open and adjust the angle.

Before you begin

• Charge the Battery. (p. 11)

1Set POWER to VCR.

2 Press LCD-OPEN to unlock the LCD

monitor. Swing it fully open and
adjust the angle.

3 Press (REW)

to rewind the tape.

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4Press (PLAY) to start

playback.

5 Press (STOP) to stop

playback.

Supplying Power

Charge the Battery Pack on
the AC Adaptor

1Connect and plug in the Power Cord

as shown.

• POWER Lamp will light.

• Remove the DC Cable, if attached,

from the adaptor.

2Attach the Battery as shown to

POWER Lamp

charge.

• CHARGE Lamp lights up. It goes out
when charging is complete (approx.
1 hour). Expect approx. 1 hour
50 minutes of operation (using EVF)
when fully charged.

3Remove the Battery.

CHARGE Lamp

Note

About the Flashing of the CHARGE Lamp

• Charge the Battery within an ambient temperature range of 10 °C (50 °F) and
30 °C (86 °F).

• If charging is done in extreme low or high temperatures, Battery charge time increases.

CHARGE Lamp flashes when...

• The Battery is being charged, but charging is taking longer than normal.

• Charging is not possible. Remove the Battery once, wait a short time, then re-attach it

for charging.

Slide the Battery out and then lift up.

Before Use

Insert the Battery Pack

2

1

1 Insert the Battery Pack and slide it up

until it locks with a click.

Remove the Battery Pack

1

3

2

BATT RELEASE

1 Tilt Viewfinder upward.
2 Remove the Battery Pack and slide

the Battery downward while sliding the

BATT RELEASE.

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Supplying Power

Battery Care

Caution:

• 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.

Safety precautions:

• Do not place the Battery near, or dispose of in fire.

• Do not directly connect (short circuit) the positive
(+) and negative (–) terminals.

• Never attempt to disassemble or reassemble the

Battery.

U.S.A. CONSUMERS: ATTENTION:

A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product
you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information
on how to recycle this battery.

Use AC Adaptor

To avoid damage to the Battery:

• Do not drop or jar the Battery.

• Use the Battery with specified models only.

• If the Battery is used in extremely high

temperatures, a safety device will automatically
prevent operation.

To insure longer battery life:

• While not in use, remove Battery from the
Palmcorder and AC Adaptor and store in a
cool, dark, dry place. If you leave the Battery in

the Palmcorder or on the AC Adaptor, the Battery
will no longer be rechargeable.

• Keep the Battery terminals clean.

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3

1

2

BATT RELEASE

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.

1 Slide the Battery downward while

DC IN Terminal

1

POWER

DC Cable
(Supplied)

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Lamp

2

DC Output Connector

4 Plug in the AC Adaptor.

• The POWER Lamp on the AC
Adaptor lights up.

3

Note

• When not in use, unplug the AC Adaptor
from the AC outlet. (AC Adaptor consumes
1 W of electric power when plugged into
an AC outlet even when not in use.)

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

JOG KEY

1MENU

EXAMPLE:

YEAR

MONTH

: 2003

PUSH

: JAN

PUSH

Push

Rotate

Before you begin

• Connect the Palmcorder to a power

source. (pp. 11, 12)

• Set POWER to CAMERA or VCR.

1 Press MENU to display the Camera or

VCR mode menu screen.
(p. 14)

CAMERA

FUNCTIONS

VCR

FUNCTIONS

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. (Menu OSD: pp. 60, 62)

• The CLOCK SET menu screen is
displayed.

Before Use

MONTH

Note

• To make corrections,
Press JOG KEY repeatedly to move back
to an item and correct.

• A built-in Battery maintains clock
operation. If the Palmcorder is not
connected to a power source for a few
months, the built-in battery may discharge
and “CLOCK BATTERY” indication
appears. (p. 53)

: FEB

4 Rotate JOG KEY to select YEAR, then

press JOG KEY to fix and move to the

next item. Likewise, set the month,
day, hour, and minute.

When CLOCK SET setting is
completed, press MENU twice to start
the clock and exit.

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Using the Palmcorder Menu

The Palmcorder features two menu
displays: one for CAMERA mode
(recording) and the other for VCR mode
(Playback). (pp. 59~62)

• While the Menu screen is displayed, you
cannot record on or play a tape.

• While recording, the Menu screen cannot
be displayed.

• During playback, the Menu screen can be
displayed.

Before you begin

• Connect the Palmcorder to a power

source. (pp. 11, 12)

• Set POWER to CAMERA or VCR.

2, A, B, C

JOG KEY

1, D

MENU

Displaying the MENU

1Press MENU to display the CAMERA

or VCR menu (according to the
POWER setting).

2Rotate JOG KEY to select a menu

item.

Setting the MENU Items
(EX. VCR Mode menu)

APress JOG KEY to set your selection.
BRotate JOG KEY to select a menu

item.

CPress JOG KEY to set your selection.

• The “ ” mark indicates selection.

DPress MENU to exit the menu.

CAMERA Main menu

1 : CAMERA SETUP

To select PROG. AE, PROGRESSIVE,
D. ZOOM, or CINEMA.

2 : DIGITAL EFFECT

To select EFFECT.

3 : RECORDING SETUP

To select REC SPEED, AUDIO REC, or
SCENEINDEX.

4 : DISPLAY SETUP

To select DATE/TIME, C. DISPLAY,
C. RESET, or DISPLAY.

5 : LCD/EVF SETUP

To select LCD BRIGHTNESS, LCD
COLOR, or EVF BRIGHTNESS.

6 : OTHER FUNCTIONS

To select BEEP SOUND, SHTR
EFFECT, CLOCK SET, SELF REC, or
DEMO MODE.

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VCR Main menu

1 : PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS

To select BLANK SEARCH, 12 bit
AUDIO, or MULTI SPEED.

2 : DIGITAL EFFECT

To select EFFECT1, EFFECT2, or
D. ZOOM.

3 : RECORDING SETUP

To select REC SPEED or AUDIO DUB.

4 : DISPLAY SETUP

To select DATE/TIME, C. DISPLAY,
C. RESET, or DISPLAY.

5 : LCD/EVF SETUP

To select LCD BRIGHTNESS, LCD
COLOR, or EVF BRIGHTNESS.

6 : OTHER FUNCTIONS

To select CLOCK SET.

Camera Recording

Simple Recording

Remove the lens cap and clip it to the hand
strap.

Clip here

EVF

REC/PAUSE mode

POWER Lamp

1, 5

POWER

Before you begin

• Connect the Palmcorder to a power
source. (pp. 11, 12)

• Insert a cassette with the record tab
closed. (p. 6)

1 Set POWER to CAMERA.

• The POWER Lamp lights red.

• Be sure POWER is fully turned to the

CAMERA position.

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2 With the Viewfinder Eye Cup held up

against your eye, adjust the Vision
Adjustment Control to your eyesight.

• Adjust the EVF Brightness of the
Viewfinder if necessary.
Please refer to “To adjust the LCD/
EVF BRIGHTNESS or COLOR” on
page 16.

3 Set to REC SPEED “SP” or “LP” in

the RECORDING SETUP menu
screen.
(Menu OSD: p. 59)

4 Press REC/PAUSE to start recording.

•“REC” is displayed on the screen.

Press REC/PAUSE again to pause
recording.

2Vision

Adjustment
Control

3MENU

4REC/PAUSE

WARNING:

• Do not leave the Palmcorder with the
EVF aimed directly at the sun as this
may cause damage to the internal parts
of the EVF.

• Do not lift, or carry, the Palmcorder
by the EVF or the LCD Monitor.

5 Set POWER to OFF when finished.

• To remove the cassette, slide TAPE
EJECT.

• When the Palmcorder is aimed at
excessively bright objects, or bright lights,
a vertical bar may appear in the picture.
This is a normal characteristic of the CCD
pick-up device. Try to avoid this whenever
possible.

To conserve power

After 5 minutes, the Record/Pause mode
will automatically change to Standby
mode.
To resume recording, set POWER to
OFF and then ON again.

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Camera Recording

Using the LCD Monitor

The LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) monitor
can be used while recording.

1LCD-OPEN

180°

1Press 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.

• 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.

90°

90°

To adjust the LCD/EVF
BRIGHTNESS or COLOR

1, 5

MENU

2, 3, 4

JOG KEY

EVF/LCD

3 Start recording.

Note

• Using the LCD monitor will reduce battery
operating time.

• Close the LCD monitor completely when
not in use.

1Press MENU to display the main menu

screen.

2 Rotate JOG KEY to select LCD/EVF

SETUP from the main menu screen.

(Menu OSD: pp. 60, 62)

3 Press JOG KEY to display the LCD/

EVF SETUP screen.

4 Press JOG KEY to select LCD

BRIGHTNESS, LCD COLOR, or
EVF BRIGHTNESS, then rotate JOG

KEY to adjust.

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5 Press MENU twice to exit this mode.

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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. 38)

Camera Recording

1 Set POWER to CAMERA.
2 Press PHOTOSHOT in Record/Pause

mode. “PHOTO” will appear in the
EVF or the LCD monitor.

EVF/LCD

1POWER

2PHOTOSHOT

Progressive PhotoShot™
Mode

With the progressive PhotoShot Function,
you can record still pictures with higher
resolution than with the normal PhotoShot
Function.

5

PHOTOSHOT

3, 4

JOG KEY

1POWER

2MENU

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Note

• If SHTR EFFECT on the OTHER
FUNCTIONS menu screen is set to ON, a
sound effect similar to the shutter of a film
camera will be heard when PHOTOSHOT
is pressed.

• When PHOTOSHOT is pressed, the
playback image takes approx. 7 seconds
to process. After that, the Camera mode
screen will be displayed.

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.

• Press MENU to exit.

•“ P ” will appear in the EVF or the

LCD monitor.

5 Press PHOTOSHOT in Record/Pause

mode.

EVF/LCD

Note

• This Function may not work with some
function settings.

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Camera Recording

Zoom

You can gradually zoom in for close ups or
zoom out for wide angle shots.

1 Set POWER to CAMERA.

2POWER

ZOOM

1POWER

3REC/PAUSE

Recording Check

To playback the final few seconds of the
last recorded scene in the REC/PAUSE
mode.

2 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 1.5 seconds
according to the amount of pressure
applied to the POWER ZOOM.

1Press RECORDING CHECK

briefly in the REC/PAUSE mode.
The [CHK] indication appears.

After checking, the Palmcorder returns
to the REC/PAUSE mode.

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• For Recording Check, the Palmcorder
must be in the same mode (SP or LP) as
was used for recording, otherwise the

1RECORDING CHECK

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playback picture is distorted.

Recording Still Pictures

You can record still pictures of any desired
duration together with sound.

1, 2STILL

Self Recording

Rotate the LCD monitor 180 degrees so it
faces the same direction as the lens to
record yourself.

Camera Recording

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.

2 Press STILL once again to release

the still picture. The camera will
resume recording real-time pictures.

1 Set POWER to CAMERA.

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3, 4

JOG KEY

2MENU
5REC/

PAUSE

1POWER

180°

2 Press MENU to display the CAMERA

FUNCTIONS menu screen.

3 Rotate JOG KEY to select OTHER

FUNCTIONS , then press JOG KEY

to display the OTHER FUNCTIONS
menu screen.

4 Rotate JOG KEY to select SELF

REC , and then press JOG KEY to

select MIRROR. (Menu OSD: p. 60)

• Press MENU to exit.

• The picture in the LCD monitor will

appear reversed.

5 Start recording.

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Special Effect Features

CINEMA Mode

You can record a picture compatible with a
wide-screen TV equipped with an S-Video
picture terminal and Zoom/Wide features.

1Set POWER to CAMERA.
2Press MENU to display the CAMERA

FUNCTIONS menu screen.

3, 4

JOG KEY

1POWER

3Rotate JOG KEY to select CAMERA

SETUP , then press JOG KEY to

display the CAMERA SETUP menu
screen.

4Rotate JOG KEY to select CINEMA ,

and then press JOG KEY to select

2MENU
5REC/PAUSE

ON.

• A black strip will appear at the top
and bottom of the picture.

• Press MENU to exit.

•“CINEMA” will appear on the screen.

5Start recording.

Backlight

Use when recording a subject that is darker
than the surrounding scene, is in a
shadowed area, or when the light source is
in back of your subject.

1 Set POWER to CAMERA.
2 Press BACK LIGHT to activate the

Backlight feature.

• The Indicator “
EVF or LCD monitor.

EVF/LCD

” will appear in the

1POWER

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2, 3BACK LIGHT

3 Press BACK LIGHT again to cancel

the Backlight feature.

EVF/LCD

Note

• The Indicator “
EVF or LCD monitor when OFF is
selected in the DISPLAY menu.

” will not appear in the

Special Effect Features

Program AE

The Auto Exposure feature can be used to
make quality recordings in a variety of
scene situations.

2AUTO/MANUAL

4, 5

JOG KEY

3MENU
1POWER

(No display)

SPORTS

PORTRAIT

LOW-LIGHT

SPOT-LIGHT

SURF&SNOW

Note

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. These types of lights will affect
the color and brightness of the images.

• A vertical band of light might appear when
recording objects that are brightly
illuminated or highly reflective.

• If the amount of light is insufficient, the
SPORTS “
EVF or the LCD monitor.

• The image may flicker if this mode is
used indoors.

” indicator will flash in the

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 MENU to display the CAMERA

FUNCTIONS menu screen.

4 Rotate JOG KEY to select CAMERA

SETUP , and then press JOG KEY to

display the CAMERA SETUP menu
screen.

5 Rotate JOG KEY to select

PROG. AE , then press JOG KEY

repeatedly to select one of the five

modes shown below.

• Press MENU to exit.

6 Repeat steps 2~5 to select OFF to

cancel this feature.

Mode

For recording fast action scenes.
For recording only subjects in the

foreground, while ignoring
subjects in the background.

For recording in extreme low light
conditions.

Recording in situations where
subjects are under a spotlight(s).

For recording in locations with a
high degree of “Dazzle,” such as
snow slopes and the seashore.

PORTRAIT mode

• The image may flicker if this mode is
used indoors.

LOW-LIGHT mode

• Scenes recorded in extremely low light
levels may not come out properly.

SPOT-LIGHT mode

• If the recorded subject is extremely bright,
the picture may appear whitish.

SURF&SNOW mode

• If the recorded subject is extremely bright,
the picture may appear whitish.

• It is not possible to select the SPORTS
mode or PORTRAIT mode or Low-Light
mode together with the MAGICPIX mode
in the DIGITAL EFFECT camera menu.

Indication

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