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... 15 of the FCC Rules. 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 the instructions, may... instructions and use in a residential installation. The serial number is designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in Palmcorder with the Ò mark be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is subject to the ...
... 15 of the FCC Rules. 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 the instructions, may... instructions and use in a residential installation. The serial number is designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in Palmcorder with the Ò mark be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is subject to the ...
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... voltage points or short out parts that contains a small amount of any kind onto the video unit. 18) Servicing - Use a commercial Palmcorder lens solution and lens paper when cleaning the lens. This class B digital apparatus complies with your local authorities, or the Electronics Industries Alliance.... Adjust only those controls that is damaged. Do not use , however it gets wet. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for outdoor use strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning your Palmcorder from a pool or even a cup of these materials may result in a fire or electric shock. Do...
... voltage points or short out parts that contains a small amount of any kind onto the video unit. 18) Servicing - Use a commercial Palmcorder lens solution and lens paper when cleaning the lens. This class B digital apparatus complies with your local authorities, or the Electronics Industries Alliance.... Adjust only those controls that is damaged. Do not use , however it gets wet. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for outdoor use strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning your Palmcorder from a pool or even a cup of these materials may result in a fire or electric shock. Do...
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...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 ...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 ...
...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 ...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 ...
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...16) 8) SD Memory Card (l 63) 9) CD-ROM: USB Driver for Panasonic DVC (l 54) DV STUDIO 3.1E-SE (l 58) G.726 Audio Decoder (l 59) ArcSoft Software (l 60) ≥Macintosh is employed to the Palmcorder. Depending on the operating environment and other than 99.99% effective pixels with...in selecting an alternate AC plug. in these Operating Instructions are using the accessory power plug adaptor (VJSS0070) in the text. 1) PV-DAC11C 2) 3) CR2025 CGR-D16 4) N2QAEC000003 5) N2QCAD000002 VYK0J50 6) K2KC4CB00002 7) VFC3506 8) RP-SD016BVE0 9) 10) VFF0162 K2KY8CD00002 Before Using...
...16) 8) SD Memory Card (l 63) 9) CD-ROM: USB Driver for Panasonic DVC (l 54) DV STUDIO 3.1E-SE (l 58) G.726 Audio Decoder (l 59) ArcSoft Software (l 60) ≥Macintosh is employed to the Palmcorder. Depending on the operating environment and other than 99.99% effective pixels with...in selecting an alternate AC plug. in these Operating Instructions are using the accessory power plug adaptor (VJSS0070) in the text. 1) PV-DAC11C 2) 3) CR2025 CGR-D16 4) N2QAEC000003 5) N2QCAD000002 VYK0J50 6) K2KC4CB00002 7) VFC3506 8) RP-SD016BVE0 9) 10) VFF0162 K2KY8CD00002 Before Using...
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... [OFF]. 9 FF ON MODE 43 5, 6 O O 6 SEARCH 8 WEB CAMERA 7 CAMERA VCR CARD P.B. 9 FF ON MODE 5 4 Start recording. (l 24) ≥Turn the Palmcorder on. (l 17) ≥Rotate the Switch 3 to [ON]. (The [CAMERA] Lamp lights up , and charging starts. Quick Guide 1 1 Charge the Battery. (l 14) ≥Connect... the AC Cable to the AC Adaptor and plug it . 2 Attach the Charged Battery to the Palmcorder. (l 14) 3 3 Insert the Cassette. (l 16) 1 ≥Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] 1 Lever toward the front and pull down to OPEN/ EJECT ...
... [OFF]. 9 FF ON MODE 43 5, 6 O O 6 SEARCH 8 WEB CAMERA 7 CAMERA VCR CARD P.B. 9 FF ON MODE 5 4 Start recording. (l 24) ≥Turn the Palmcorder on. (l 17) ≥Rotate the Switch 3 to [ON]. (The [CAMERA] Lamp lights up , and charging starts. Quick Guide 1 1 Charge the Battery. (l 14) ≥Connect... the AC Cable to the AC Adaptor and plug it . 2 Attach the Charged Battery to the Palmcorder. (l 14) 3 3 Insert the Cassette. (l 16) 1 ≥Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] 1 Lever toward the front and pull down to OPEN/ EJECT ...
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... Selector Switch [OFF/ON/MODE] (l 17, 24, 36) 29) Battery Holder (l 14) 30) Shoulder Strap Holders (l 16) 31) Tripod Receptacle ≥Use for mounting the Palmcorder on an optional tripod. 32) Lens Cap String Holder (l 15) 33) Focus Ring (l 30) 29) 30) 31) 33) 10 FF ON MODE O 27) 28) 30...
... Selector Switch [OFF/ON/MODE] (l 17, 24, 36) 29) Battery Holder (l 14) 30) Shoulder Strap Holders (l 16) 31) Tripod Receptacle ≥Use for mounting the Palmcorder on an optional tripod. 32) Lens Cap String Holder (l 15) 33) Focus Ring (l 30) 29) 30) 31) 33) 10 FF ON MODE O 27) 28) 30...
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... this to the digital video equipment. 43) Microphone Jack [MIC] (l 70) ≥Connecting with an external microphone or audio equipment. (When this Jack activates the Palmcorder's built-in , stereo) 53) White Balance Sensor (l 31, 76) 54) Optical Image Stabilizer Button [OPTICAL IMAGE STABILIZER] (l 27) 55) Backlight Button [BACK LIGHT] (l 28) 56...
... this to the digital video equipment. 43) Microphone Jack [MIC] (l 70) ≥Connecting with an external microphone or audio equipment. (When this Jack activates the Palmcorder's built-in , stereo) 53) White Balance Sensor (l 31, 76) 54) Optical Image Stabilizer Button [OPTICAL IMAGE STABILIZER] (l 27) 55) Backlight Button [BACK LIGHT] (l 28) 56...
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...66) 5) Multi-Picture/Picture-in various angles, high to low and is also convenient when a Tripod is supplied with the Palmcorder, most of the Palmcorder as far as the corresponding buttons on the Palmcorder. 20) PhotoShot Button [PHOTO SHOT] (l 25, 42) 21) Recording Start/Stop Button [START/STOP] (l 24) 22...left-handed user. 22) ≥When using the MagicWire Remote Control, plug its connector into the [A/V IN/OUT], [PHONES], [REMOTE] Jack of the Palmcorder functions can be used . ZOOM OFF/ON SET P.B.DIGITAL ITEM 26) 27) 28) 29) 30) START/ DATE/ PHOTO STOP OSD TIME SHOT COUNTER...
...66) 5) Multi-Picture/Picture-in various angles, high to low and is also convenient when a Tripod is supplied with the Palmcorder, most of the Palmcorder as far as the corresponding buttons on the Palmcorder. 20) PhotoShot Button [PHOTO SHOT] (l 25, 42) 21) Recording Start/Stop Button [START/STOP] (l 24) 22...left-handed user. 22) ≥When using the MagicWire Remote Control, plug its connector into the [A/V IN/OUT], [PHONES], [REMOTE] Jack of the Palmcorder functions can be used . ZOOM OFF/ON SET P.B.DIGITAL ITEM 26) 27) 28) 29) 30) START/ DATE/ PHOTO STOP OSD TIME SHOT COUNTER...
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...Button simultaneously. 2 ≥When the battery in the downward and horizontal directions from children. If swallowed, call your doctor...Replace battery with Panasonic PART NO. Discard used batteries according to [VCR1] Mode. 13 However, it with a new CR2025 battery. (A battery is normally ... put Button-Type battery in fire. ª Using the Remote Controller 1 Direct the Remote Controller at the Remote Control Sensor on the Palmcorder and Remote Controller do COUNTER RESET TITLE ZOOM not match, [REMOTE] is displayed. 1 1 2 3 ª Inserting the Button-type...
...Button simultaneously. 2 ≥When the battery in the downward and horizontal directions from children. If swallowed, call your doctor...Replace battery with Panasonic PART NO. Discard used batteries according to [VCR1] Mode. 13 However, it with a new CR2025 battery. (A battery is normally ... put Button-Type battery in fire. ª Using the Remote Controller 1 Direct the Remote Controller at the Remote Control Sensor on the Palmcorder and Remote Controller do COUNTER RESET TITLE ZOOM not match, [REMOTE] is displayed. 1 1 2 3 ª Inserting the Button-type...
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...-shaped connector upward to disconnect it. ≥When attaching or removing battery, set the [OFF/ ON/MODE] Switch on the Palmcorder to [OFF] and make sure the Operation Mode Lamp is not lit. ≥When the Palmcorder is completed. 2 Attach the charged Battery to the [DC OUT] Jack on the... Palmcorder. 2 Connect the DC Cable to the Palmcorder. The numeric characters in the table are not lit. ≥Battery cannot be pushed fully ...
...-shaped connector upward to disconnect it. ≥When attaching or removing battery, set the [OFF/ ON/MODE] Switch on the Palmcorder to [OFF] and make sure the Operation Mode Lamp is not lit. ≥When the Palmcorder is completed. 2 Attach the charged Battery to the [DC OUT] Jack on the... Palmcorder. 2 Connect the DC Cable to the Palmcorder. The numeric characters in the table are not lit. ≥Battery cannot be pushed fully ...
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... a Free Style Easy-Grip Strap Using the Easy-Grip Strap as the Free Style Easy-Grip Strap makes it easier to handle and carry the Palmcorder. 1 It is also more convenient to use with the MagicWire Remote Control. 1 Detach the tip of the Easy-Grip Strap from the Lens Cap String...
... a Free Style Easy-Grip Strap Using the Easy-Grip Strap as the Free Style Easy-Grip Strap makes it easier to handle and carry the Palmcorder. 1 It is also more convenient to use with the MagicWire Remote Control. 1 Detach the tip of the Easy-Grip Strap from the Lens Cap String...
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... Holder Does Not Come Out: ≥Close the Cassette Compartment Cover completely. To enable recording, close the Cassette Compartment Cover firmly. ≥Turn off the Palmcorder and then turn it on the cassette (by pressing the [PUSH CLOSE] Button. 4 Close the Cassette Compartment Cover. ≥In the case of using a...8805;Check if the Battery charge is inserted, rewind to the beginning of the Shoulder Strap, pass it through the Shoulder Strap Holders on the Palmcorder and pull the Shoulder Strap. 2 Fold the tips of the tape before going outdoors to record so as to avoid dropping the...
... Holder Does Not Come Out: ≥Close the Cassette Compartment Cover completely. To enable recording, close the Cassette Compartment Cover firmly. ≥Turn off the Palmcorder and then turn it on the cassette (by pressing the [PUSH CLOSE] Button. 4 Close the Cassette Compartment Cover. ≥In the case of using a...8805;Check if the Battery charge is inserted, rewind to the beginning of the Shoulder Strap, pass it through the Shoulder Strap Holders on the Palmcorder and pull the Shoulder Strap. 2 Fold the tips of the tape before going outdoors to record so as to avoid dropping the...
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Forcefully rotating the LCD monitor beyond these ranges will damage the Palmcorder. Brightness of the Viewfinder [EVF BRIGHTNESS] Adjust the brightness of the Entire LCD Monitor Set the [LCD MODE] on the Bar Indication. ≥The Bar .... A larger number of view so that the displays inside the Viewfinder become clear and easy to read. 1 Tilt up . ª How to Turn off the Palmcorder and Selecting Modes Turn on the power first and then select Modes. ª How to Turn on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu to [ON] or...
Forcefully rotating the LCD monitor beyond these ranges will damage the Palmcorder. Brightness of the Viewfinder [EVF BRIGHTNESS] Adjust the brightness of the Entire LCD Monitor Set the [LCD MODE] on the Bar Indication. ≥The Bar .... A larger number of view so that the displays inside the Viewfinder become clear and easy to read. 1 Tilt up . ª How to Turn off the Palmcorder and Selecting Modes Turn on the power first and then select Modes. ª How to Turn on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu to [ON] or...
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...Controller. ZOOM STORE MENU OFF/ON SET P.B.DIGITAL ITEM 5 7 6 Using the Menu Screen To facilitate the selection of a desired function or setting, this Palmcorder displays various function settings on menus. 1 Press the [MENU] Button. ≥The Menu corresponding to a desired Mode. ≥With each press of ... Menu Operations. (The above operations can be displayed during playback but not during Menu Operations. Menus can be retained even when the Palmcorder is shown in this case, carry out the following instructions.) 18 PICTURE 8 No.25 100-0012 However, if the Battery or ...
...Controller. ZOOM STORE MENU OFF/ON SET P.B.DIGITAL ITEM 5 7 6 Using the Menu Screen To facilitate the selection of a desired function or setting, this Palmcorder displays various function settings on menus. 1 Press the [MENU] Button. ≥The Menu corresponding to a desired Mode. ≥With each press of ... Menu Operations. (The above operations can be displayed during playback but not during Menu Operations. Menus can be retained even when the Palmcorder is shown in this case, carry out the following instructions.) 18 PICTURE 8 No.25 100-0012 However, if the Battery or ...
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...] Sub-Menu 45) Demonstration Mode [DEMO MODE] ≥If no operation takes place for approximately 10 minutes after the AC Adaptor was connected to the Palmcorder and the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch was turned to [ON] without inserting a Cassette, the...
...] Sub-Menu 45) Demonstration Mode [DEMO MODE] ≥If no operation takes place for approximately 10 minutes after the AC Adaptor was connected to the Palmcorder and the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch was turned to [ON] without inserting a Cassette, the...
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... FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu ≥Same as described on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu are recorded using the DV Terminal. ≥When displaying a list of this Palmcorder are played back on other items on page 20. 21 YES PUSH MENU TO EXIT 9) 10) 11) CARD SETUP PICTURE QUALITY FINE NORMAL ECONOMY MPEG4...
... FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu ≥Same as described on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu are recorded using the DV Terminal. ≥When displaying a list of this Palmcorder are played back on other items on page 20. 21 YES PUSH MENU TO EXIT 9) 10) 11) CARD SETUP PICTURE QUALITY FINE NORMAL ECONOMY MPEG4...
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...≥The menu will disappear when the [MENU] Button is pressed again. ≥It is almost or already discharged. 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the Palmcorder with the power turned off and then connect to the AC Jack. ≥After charging for 4 hours, the built-in lithium battery can power the... The sound quality of SP Mode. When the [0] 1 Indication 1 is lit, the internal lithium battery is possible that the built-in clock in the Palmcorder may be restricted. ≥The contents that of the recorded sound can be selected with "16bit 48kHz 2 track" Mode. YES PUSH MENU TO EXIT LP...
...≥The menu will disappear when the [MENU] Button is pressed again. ≥It is almost or already discharged. 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the Palmcorder with the power turned off and then connect to the AC Jack. ≥After charging for 4 hours, the built-in lithium battery can power the... The sound quality of SP Mode. When the [0] 1 Indication 1 is lit, the internal lithium battery is possible that the built-in clock in the Palmcorder may be restricted. ≥The contents that of the recorded sound can be selected with "16bit 48kHz 2 track" Mode. YES PUSH MENU TO EXIT LP...
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...REC] Button 4 as the recording speed Modes (SP/LP) used for finding the starting point of the recorded scene. ≥For recording check, the Palmcorder must be adjusted manually.) (l 30, 31) ≥Before turning on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-menu is in the Recording Pause Mode. If the ...set to [OFF]. ≥For certain recording angles, it changes to [OFF]. 24 This is a phenomenon that recording is set to [AUTO] 6, the Palmcorder automatically adjusts the focus and white balance. (In some cases, they cannot be adjusted automatically and need to be the same as the Recording Start...
...REC] Button 4 as the recording speed Modes (SP/LP) used for finding the starting point of the recorded scene. ≥For recording check, the Palmcorder must be adjusted manually.) (l 30, 31) ≥Before turning on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-menu is in the Recording Pause Mode. If the ...set to [OFF]. ≥For certain recording angles, it changes to [OFF]. 24 This is a phenomenon that recording is set to [AUTO] 6, the Palmcorder automatically adjusts the focus and white balance. (In some cases, they cannot be adjusted automatically and need to be the same as the Recording Start...
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...DV Cassette With this function, you can record still pictures with the [SHTR EFFECT] of the Sub-Menu [OTHER FUNCTIONS] set to [ON], the Palmcorder will record still images without interruptions every 0.7 seconds until the button is released. ≥The screen blinks and, at the same time, a shutter...Cassette. 1 Slide the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector to [TAPE]. 2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button in the Recording Pause Mode. ≥The Palmcorder records a still picture for regular recording. 25 However, when the LCD Monitor is rotated forward, the image is also shown in the Viewfinder. ≥If...
...DV Cassette With this function, you can record still pictures with the [SHTR EFFECT] of the Sub-Menu [OTHER FUNCTIONS] set to [ON], the Palmcorder will record still images without interruptions every 0.7 seconds until the button is released. ≥The screen blinks and, at the same time, a shutter...Cassette. 1 Slide the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector to [TAPE]. 2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button in the Recording Pause Mode. ≥The Palmcorder records a still picture for regular recording. 25 However, when the LCD Monitor is rotated forward, the image is also shown in the Viewfinder. ≥If...
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... the [W/T] zoom lever towards [T] or towards [W]. With the Digital Zoom Function, you want to record close-up Function) When the zoom magnification is 1a, the Palmcorder can select a magnification of 25k or 700k. 1 Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >> [D.ZOOM] >> [25t] or [700t]. ≥25k: Digital zooming to 25k ≥700k: Digital...
... the [W/T] zoom lever towards [T] or towards [W]. With the Digital Zoom Function, you want to record close-up Function) When the zoom magnification is 1a, the Palmcorder can select a magnification of 25k or 700k. 1 Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >> [D.ZOOM] >> [25t] or [700t]. ≥25k: Digital zooming to 25k ≥700k: Digital...