Panasonic PV-DV953 Owner’s Manual

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Operating Instructions

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Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions thoroughly.

Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. Guia para rapida consulta en espaSol esta incluida.

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Things You Should Know

rDate of Purchase

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 on the right. 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.

Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. Model No. PV-DV953 Serial No.

Safety Precautions

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Your M,,,,|_,Palmcorder is designed to record and play back in Standard Play (SP) mode and Long Play (LP) mode. It is recommended that only cassette tapes that have been tested and inspected for use in Palmcorder with the

.....l_" mark be used.

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/_,j\ voltage within the unit may have sufficient |

/ D1 \ magnitude to cause electric shock. |

DO NOT OPEN / _" \ Therefore, it is dangerous to make any kind |

of contact with any inside part of this unit. |

CAUTION:TO REDUCETHERISKOFELECTRICSHOCK, /_ This symbol alerts the user that important |

DO NOTREMOVECOVER(ORBACK) /l\ literature concerning the operation and |

NO USER-SERVICEABLEPARTSINSIDE / | \ maintenance of this unit has been included |

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The above markings are located on the appliance bottom cover,

FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface

cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer or peripheral devices. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

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Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic

Model No.: PV-DV953 Responsible party: Matsushita Electric Corporation of America

One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094

Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company

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.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. CAUTION: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR

• Since this product gets hot during use, operate it in well ventilated place; do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a bookcase or similar unit.

ACCESSORIES ONLY.

EQUIVALENT TYPE.

ImportantSafeguards

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 WIRE

GROUND CLAMP

DISCHARE

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NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC ART 250, PARTH)

= _ t POWER SERVICE GROUNDING

(NEC SECTION 810 - 20)

(NEC SECTION 810 - 21)

ELECTRODE SYSTEM

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.

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.

ImportantSafeguards

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

oTO 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 a 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.

oDO NOT AIM YOUR PALMCORDER AT THE SUN OR

OTHER BRIGHT OBJECTS

oDO NOT LEAVE THE PALMCORDER WITH THE EVF

AIMED DIRECTLY AT THE SUN AS THIS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE INTERNAL PARTS OF THE EVF

oDO NOT EXPOSE YOUR PALMCORDER TO

EXTENDED HIGH TEMPERATURE ... Such as, in direct

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

Palmcorder.

oAVOID 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.

oDO NOT LEAVE YOUR PALMCORDER OR THE POWER

SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN NOT IN USE.

oSTORAGE 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

eTO CLEAN YOUR PALMCORDER ... Do not use strong or

abrasive detergents when cleaning your Palmcorder body.

oTO 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.

oTO 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.

This class B digital apparatus complies with CANADIAN ICES-003.

This Product has fluorescent lamp that contains a small amount of mercury. It also contains lead in some components. Disposal of these materials may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities, or the Electronics Industries Alliance: <http://www.eiae.org.>

,- U.S.A./CANADA CONSUMERS: ATTENTION:__

A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product |

_. _._ you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information |

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End User License Agreement (for USB Driver and DV STUDIO)

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Article 1 License Licensee is granted the right to use the software, including the information recorded or described on the CD-ROM, instruction

manuals, and any other media provided to Licensee (collectively "Software"), but all applicable rights to patents, copyrights, trademarks and trade secrets in the Software are not transferred to Licensee.

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the Software.

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G. 726 Audio Decoder End User License Agreement

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Contents

Before Using

Standard Accessories ......................................................... 8

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

To View the Playback Picture .............................................. 9

Controls and Components ................................................. 10

Remote Controller ............................................................. 12

Power Supply .................................................................... 14

Charging Time and Available Recording Time .................. 14

Lens Cap and Easy-Grip Strap ......................................... 15

Attaching the Shoulder Strap ............................................ 16

Inserting a Cassette .......................................................... 16

Turning on/off the Palmcorder and Selecting Modes ........ 17

Using the Viewfinder ......................................................... 17

Using the LCD Monitor ...................................................... 17

Using the Menu Screen ..................................................... 18

List of Menus ..................................................................... 19

Setting Date and Time ....................................................... 23

Internal Lithium Battery Recharge ..................................... 23

LP Mode ............................................................................ 23

Audio Recording Mode ...................................................... 23

CAMERA Mode

Recording .......................................................................... 24

PhotoShot Recording on the DV Cassette ........................ 25

Zoom In/Out Functions ...................................................... 26

Digital Zoom Function ....................................................... 26

Optical Image Stabilizer Function ...................................... 27

Fade In/Out Functions ....................................................... 27

Cinema Function and Wide Function ................................ 28

Backlight Compensation Function ..................................... 28

MagicPix Function ............................................................. 28

Wind Noise Reduction Function ........................................ 29

Recording in Special Situations (Program AE) .................. 29

Recording with a Fixed Brightness

(AE Lock Function) ........................................................ 29

Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment .................................... 30

Manual Iris Adjustment (F Number) .................................. 30

Manual Focus Adjustment ................................................. 30

Recording in Natural Colors (White Balance) .................... 31

Adjusting White Balance Manually .................................... 31

Advanced Functions .......................................................... 32

Using the Auto Pop-up Flash ............................................ 33

Digital Effect Functions ...................................................... 34

VCR Mode

Playing Back ...................................................................... 36

Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back ........................... 36

Slow Motion Playback ....................................................... 37

Still PlaybacWStill Advance Playback ................................ 37

Finding the End of a Recording

(Blank Search Function) ................................................ 37

Index Search Functions ..................................................... 38

Playback Zoom Function ................................................... 39

Playback Digital Effect Functions ...................................... 39

Playing Back on Your TV .................................................. 41

Audio Dubbing ................................................................... 41

Special Features

Using a Memory Card ........................................................ 42

Recording on the Memory Card ......................................... 42

Playing Back Files from the Memory Card ........................ 45

Copying Pictures from a Memory Card to a Cassette ....... 46

Slide Show ......................................................................... 47

Creating a Title .................................................................. 48

Inserting a Title .................................................................. 48

Protecting the Files on a Memory Card from Accidental

Erasure (File Lock) ......................................................... 49

Deleting the Files Recorded on a Memory Card ................ 49

Formatting a Memory Card ................................................ 50

DPOF Setting ..................................................................... 50

Copying your DV Cassette to an S-VHS or VHS Cassette

(Dubbing) ....................................................................... 51

Copying an S-VHS or VHS Cassette to your

DV Cassette ................................................................... 51

Using your Palmcorder with Digital Video Equipment

(Dubbing) ....................................................................... 52

Using the Software with a Computer ................................. 53

Using USB Driver ............................................................... 53

Installing USB Driver .......................................................... 54

Connecting Computer and Palmcorder ............................. 55

Using as a Web Camera .................................................... 56

Using the DV STUDIO 3.1E-SE ......................................... 58

Using the G.726 Audio Decoder ........................................ 59

Using the ArcSoft Software ................................................ 60

To disconnect USB cable safely ......................................... 62

If you no longer need software or driver (Uninstall) ........... 62

Notes ................................................................................. 63

Others

Indications .......................................................................... 64

Warning/Alarm Indications ................................................. 66

Notes & Precautions .......................................................... 67

Cautions for Use ................................................................ 73

Explanation of Terms ......................................................... 76

Specifications ..................................................................... 77

Palmcorder Accessory System .......................................... 78

Palmcorder Accessory Order Form

(For USA Customers) .................................................... 79

Before Requesting Service (Problems and Solutions) ....... 80

Request for Service Notice ................................................ 82

Limited Warranty (For USA Customers) ............................ 83

Customer Services Directory ............................................. 84

Warranty (For Canadian Customers) ................................. 85

Index .................................................................................. 86

Spanish Quick Use Guide/

Guia espafiola para el uso r_pido .................................. 87

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Standard Accessories

Illustrated on the left are accessories packaged with the Palmcorder.

1) AC Adaptor, DC Cable and AC Cable (4 14)

• Supplies power to the Palmcorder.

CAUTION:

This unit will operate on 110/120/220/240 V AC. An AC plug adaptor

may be required for voltages other than 120 V 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) in an area which has special AC

outlets.

2) Battery Pack(-) 14)

• Supplies power to the Palmcorder.

3) Remote Controller and Button-Type Battery (4 12, 13)

4) MagicWire Remote Control

5) Lens Cap (4 15)

6) A/V Cable (4 41)

7) Shoulder Strap (4 16)

8) SD Memory Card (4 63)

9) CD-ROM: USB Driver for Panasonic DVC (4 54) DV STUDIO 3.1E-SE (4 58) G.726 Audio Decoder (4 59)

ArcSoft Software (4 60)

• Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. 2001. ArcSoft, the ArcSoft logo, ArcSoft Photolmpression 4.0, ArcSoft PhotoBase 4.0, ArcSoft Panorama Maker 3.0 and PhotoPrinter 4.0 are trademarks of

ArcSoft, Inc.

• Microsoft ® Windows ®, NetMeeting ® and DirectX ®, are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation U.S.A.

• Intel ®, Pentium ®, and Celeron ® are the registered trademarks or trademarks of the Intel Corporation.

• All other names, company names, product names, etc. in these instructions are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective

corporations.

• The names of the products you are using may differ from the names given in the text. Depending on the operating environment and other factors, the

contents of the screens used in these instructions may not necessarily match what you will see on your screen.

• Although the screens in these Operating Instructions are shown in English for the sake of example, other languages are supported as well.

• In this Manual, the Panasonic make digital video camera with USB Terminal is referred to as Palmcorder.

• These instructions do not cover the basic operations of the personal computer or define any terms. For this information, refer to the Operating

Instructions which accompany your personal computer.

10) USB Cable (4 53)

Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD Monitor

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screen featuring a total of approximately 200,000 pixels. The result is more

than 99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of the pixels inactive or

always lit. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture.

Quick Guide

Charge the Battery. (--) 14) eConnect the AC Cable to the AC Adaptor and plug it into the AC Wall

Outlet.

eAttach the Battery to the AC Adaptor. (This will start the charging

process.)

eThe [POWER] Lamp and [CHARGE] Lamp light up, and charging starts.

When the [CHARGE] Lamp goes off, charging is completed.

oSince the Battery will not be charged when the DC Cable is connected

to the AC Adaptor, disconnect it.

2 Attach the Charged Battery to the Palmcorder. (--)14)

Insert the Cassette. (4 16)

• Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] 0 Lever toward the front and pull down to open the Cassette Compartment.

• Insert the Cassette.

• Press [PUSH CLOSE] 0 to load the Cassette.

• Close the outside compartment Cover.

Start recording. (4 24)

• Turn the Palmcorder on. (4 17)

• Rotate the Switch _)to [ON]. (The [CAMERA] Lamp lights up.)

• Press the _ Button. (Recording starts.)

• Press the _ Button again to pause the recording.

To View the Playback Picture

Switch to the VCR Mode, rewind the tape, and play the tape back. (--) 36)

• Set the _ Switch to VCR mode. (The [VCR] Lamp lights up.)

• Press the _ Button. (Rewind the tape.)

• Press the O Button. (Playback starts.)

• Press the _ Button. (Playback stops.)

6 Turn the Palmcorder off. (.4 17)

• Set the _) Switch to [OFF].

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Controls and Components

1) LCD Monitor(-> 17, 75)

• Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some

tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD Monitor screen. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture.

2) LCD Monitor Open Tab [PUSH OPEN] (4 17)

3) Accessory Shoe

oAccessories, such as a stereo microphone (not supplied), are attached

here.

4) Rewind/Review Button [<1<1](4 36) Reverse Search Button [SEARCH-] (4 24) Recording Check Button