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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 the Ò mark be read carefully in a confined space such as your convenient Palmcorder information source. Operation is no guarantee...
.... 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 Ò mark be read carefully in a confined space such as your convenient Palmcorder information source. Operation is no guarantee...
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... antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for example near a swimming pool, and the like. 8) Accessories-Do not place this video unit from battery power, or other sources, refer to replace your appliance dealer or local power company. If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to...
... antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for example near a swimming pool, and the like. 8) Accessories-Do not place this video unit from battery power, or other sources, refer to replace your appliance dealer or local power company. If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to...
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..., however it may result in your Palmcorder in a manner that the video unit is in direct sunlight, inside . Before handling your Palmcorder, make sure your Palmcorder if it to dangerous voltage or other hazards. 21) Safety Check- Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on the tape and inside ...the unit. ≥DO NOT LEAVE YOUR PALMCORDER OR THE POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON ...
..., however it may result in your Palmcorder in a manner that the video unit is in direct sunlight, inside . Before handling your Palmcorder, make sure your Palmcorder if it to dangerous voltage or other hazards. 21) Safety Check- Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on the tape and inside ...the unit. ≥DO NOT LEAVE YOUR PALMCORDER OR THE POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON ...
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... 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/...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...
... 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/...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...
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...of approximately 200,000 pixels. in English for Panasonic DVC (l 54) DV STUDIO 3.1E-SE (l 58) G.726 Audio Decoder (l 59) ArcSoft Software (l 60) ≥Macintosh is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture... 8 1) PV-DAC11C 2) 3) CR2025 CGR-D16 4) N2QAEC000003 ... (l 53) ...Extremely high precision technology is employed to the Operating Instructions which has special AC outlets. 2) Battery Pack (l 14) ≥Supplies power to the Palmcorder. 3) Remote Controller and Button-Type Battery (l 12, 13) 4) MagicWire Remote Control 5) Lens Cap (l 15) 6) A/V Cable (l 41) 7)...
...of approximately 200,000 pixels. in English for Panasonic DVC (l 54) DV STUDIO 3.1E-SE (l 58) G.726 Audio Decoder (l 59) ArcSoft Software (l 60) ≥Macintosh is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture... 8 1) PV-DAC11C 2) 3) CR2025 CGR-D16 4) N2QAEC000003 ... (l 53) ...Extremely high precision technology is employed to the Operating Instructions which has special AC outlets. 2) Battery Pack (l 14) ≥Supplies power to the Palmcorder. 3) Remote Controller and Button-Type Battery (l 12, 13) 4) MagicWire Remote Control 5) Lens Cap (l 15) 6) A/V Cable (l 41) 7)...
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...Rewind the tape.) ≥Press the 7 Button. (Playback starts.) ≥Press the 8 Button. (Playback stops.) 6 Turn the Palmcorder off , charging is completed. 2 ≥Since the Battery will start the charging process.) ≥The [POWER] Lamp and [CHARGE] Lamp light up .) ≥Press the 4 Button....outside compartment Cover. 2 PUSH CLOSE 4 CAMERA VCR CARD P.B. 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/...
...Rewind the tape.) ≥Press the 7 Button. (Playback starts.) ≥Press the 8 Button. (Playback stops.) 6 Turn the Palmcorder off , charging is completed. 2 ≥Since the Battery will start the charging process.) ≥The [POWER] Lamp and [CHARGE] Lamp light up .) ≥Press the 4 Button....outside compartment Cover. 2 PUSH CLOSE 4 CAMERA VCR CARD P.B. 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/...
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... 19) 20) 25) 26) CAMERA VCR CARD P.B. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture...18) Eyepiece Corrector Knob (l 17) 19) Battery Eject Button [PUSH BATT] (l 14) 20) Menu Button [MENU] (l 18) 21) Multi-Function Dial [PUSH] (l 18, 23, 30, 36, 37) 22) ...24, 44) 28) Off/On Mode 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 the Viewfinder screen. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture...2) LCD ...
... 19) 20) 25) 26) CAMERA VCR CARD P.B. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture...18) Eyepiece Corrector Knob (l 17) 19) Battery Eject Button [PUSH BATT] (l 14) 20) Menu Button [MENU] (l 18) 21) Multi-Function Dial [PUSH] (l 18, 23, 30, 36, 37) 22) ...24, 44) 28) Off/On Mode 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 the Viewfinder screen. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture...2) LCD ...
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...the battery...Warning Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with Panasonic PART NO. Risk of fire or explosion. Caution: Battery may present a risk of fire, explosion and burns. Dispose of the Palmcorder. Selecting Remote Controller Modes When two Palmcorders are... ; CR2025 only. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of children. Use of another battery may explode if mistreated. Never put Button-Type battery in mouth. Keep away from the Palmcorder: Within approximately 15 feet (5 meters) ≥Angle: Within approximately 5o in the upward...
...the battery...Warning Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with Panasonic PART NO. Risk of fire or explosion. Caution: Battery may present a risk of fire, explosion and burns. Dispose of the Palmcorder. Selecting Remote Controller Modes When two Palmcorders are... ; CR2025 only. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of children. Use of another battery may explode if mistreated. Never put Button-Type battery in mouth. Keep away from the Palmcorder: Within approximately 15 feet (5 meters) ≥Angle: Within approximately 5o in the upward...
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..., the Camera body becomes warm, but this is not a malfunction. ≥If the [CHARGE] Lamp does not light up, although the Battery is attached to the Palmcorder. Disconnecting the Power Source Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch 1 to [OFF], and while pressing the [PUSH BATT] Button 2, slide ...] and make sure the Operation Mode Lamp is not lit. ≥When the Palmcorder is used . B 4 h 05 min. (3 h 25 min.) A 5 h 20 min. If the Battery is completed. 2 Attach the charged Battery to the AC Adaptor, detach the Battery and reattach it . ≥The [POWER] Lamp and [CHARGE] Lamp lights ...
..., the Camera body becomes warm, but this is not a malfunction. ≥If the [CHARGE] Lamp does not light up, although the Battery is attached to the Palmcorder. Disconnecting the Power Source Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch 1 to [OFF], and while pressing the [PUSH BATT] Button 2, slide ...] and make sure the Operation Mode Lamp is not lit. ≥When the Palmcorder is used . B 4 h 05 min. (3 h 25 min.) A 5 h 20 min. If the Battery is completed. 2 Attach the charged Battery to the AC Adaptor, detach the Battery and reattach it . ≥The [POWER] Lamp and [CHARGE] Lamp lights ...
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...cannot slip off. ≥Please perform this step on the other side as to avoid dropping the Palmcorder. 1 Pass the tip of the Shoulder Strap through the Shoulder Strap Holders on the Palmcorder and pull the Shoulder Strap. 2 Fold the tips of the tape before going outdoors to open ...it again. ≥Check if the Battery is weak. ª Accidental Erasure Prevention Opening the accidental erasure prevention slider 1 on ...
...cannot slip off. ≥Please perform this step on the other side as to avoid dropping the Palmcorder. 1 Pass the tip of the Shoulder Strap through the Shoulder Strap Holders on the Palmcorder and pull the Shoulder Strap. 2 Fold the tips of the tape before going outdoors to open ...it again. ≥Check if the Battery is weak. ª Accidental Erasure Prevention Opening the accidental erasure prevention slider 1 on ...
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However, if the Battery or AC Adaptor is disconnected before turning the Palmcorder off . 2 1 3 CAMERA VCR 4 CARD P.B. 2, 3, 4, 5 1, 2 MENU SHUTTER/IRIS/ VOL/JOG PUSH O sVOL r 1 FF ON MODE 2 CAMERA FUNCTIONS 1.CAMERA SETUP 2.ADVANCED FUNCTIONS 3.DIGITAL EFFECT 4.... TIME SHOT COUNTER RESET TITLE MULTI/ P-IN-P ¥REC A.DUB ZOOM T V/REW PLAY FF/W W 61 5 STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV E ; In this Palmcorder displays various function settings on menus. 1 Press the [MENU] Button. ≥The Menu corresponding to the Mode selected by >>. ª File Selection in the Card...
However, if the Battery or AC Adaptor is disconnected before turning the Palmcorder off . 2 1 3 CAMERA VCR 4 CARD P.B. 2, 3, 4, 5 1, 2 MENU SHUTTER/IRIS/ VOL/JOG PUSH O sVOL r 1 FF ON MODE 2 CAMERA FUNCTIONS 1.CAMERA SETUP 2.ADVANCED FUNCTIONS 3.DIGITAL EFFECT 4.... TIME SHOT COUNTER RESET TITLE MULTI/ P-IN-P ¥REC A.DUB ZOOM T V/REW PLAY FF/W W 61 5 STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV E ; In this Palmcorder displays various function settings on menus. 1 Press the [MENU] Button. ≥The Menu corresponding to the Mode selected by >>. ª File Selection in the Card...
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... EYE REDUCTION OFF FLASH LEVEL NORMAL RETURN ---- If the [0] Indication is almost or already discharged. 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the Palmcorder with the power turned off and then connect to finish setting the date and time. ≥The clock operation starts from [00] seconds... re-recording. 23 When the [0] 1 Indication 1 is lit, the internal lithium battery is flashing, charge the built-in lithium battery and reset the date and time. Internal Lithium Battery Recharge The internal lithium battery sustains the operation of the recorded sound can be selected with [REC SPEED] on...
... EYE REDUCTION OFF FLASH LEVEL NORMAL RETURN ---- If the [0] Indication is almost or already discharged. 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the Palmcorder with the power turned off and then connect to finish setting the date and time. ≥The clock operation starts from [00] seconds... re-recording. 23 When the [0] 1 Indication 1 is lit, the internal lithium battery is flashing, charge the built-in lithium battery and reset the date and time. Internal Lithium Battery Recharge The internal lithium battery sustains the operation of the recorded sound can be selected with [REC SPEED] on...
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... If the [PHOTO SHOT] Button is held down 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 a rate of 30 frames... only the basic indications, such as the Recording Indication [ ] (Red) or [¥], Recording Pause Indication [ ] (Cyan) or [¥;] and Remaining Battery Power Indication [x], are displayed. 1 ≥If a general Warning/Alarm Indication [°] appears, return the LCD Monitor to the original position in order to [...
... If the [PHOTO SHOT] Button is held down 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 a rate of 30 frames... only the basic indications, such as the Recording Indication [ ] (Red) or [¥], Recording Pause Indication [ ] (Cyan) or [¥;] and Remaining Battery Power Indication [x], are displayed. 1 ≥If a general Warning/Alarm Indication [°] appears, return the LCD Monitor to the original position in order to [...
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... and starts playing back. (Internet connection is on the SD Card label corresponds to play back files recorded with DCF (Design rule for a Palmcorder, Personal Computer or others. Depending on the settings of your personal computer, this reason, check the compatibility of the equipment in advance. ª...prevent data writing and card formatting, as well as picture folder, DPOF folder, title folder etc. Data may be lost If the battery power is switched to the image are in this folder are recorded with Mac OS, Windows Media Player for transmitting data through telephone lines...
... and starts playing back. (Internet connection is on the SD Card label corresponds to play back files recorded with DCF (Design rule for a Palmcorder, Personal Computer or others. Depending on the settings of your personal computer, this reason, check the compatibility of the equipment in advance. ª...prevent data writing and card formatting, as well as picture folder, DPOF folder, title folder etc. Data may be lost If the battery power is switched to the image are in this folder are recorded with Mac OS, Windows Media Player for transmitting data through telephone lines...
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...≥LP: Long Play Mode (l 23) 7) Index ≥For several seconds while index signals are displayed on the screen. 1) Remaining Battery Power [r] ≥When the battery power becomes low, the indication changes. 6) 7) 8) 1) r SP 0h00m00s REC 2) R0:45 INDEX 5 t W T 9) 3)... CINEMA 4) D.ZOOM 5) P-IN-P NEGA 10) VOLUME 11) 5:30:45PM OCT 1 2003 Others Indications Various functions and Palmcorder conditions are being recorded...
...≥LP: Long Play Mode (l 23) 7) Index ≥For several seconds while index signals are displayed on the screen. 1) Remaining Battery Power [r] ≥When the battery power becomes low, the indication changes. 6) 7) 8) 1) r SP 0h00m00s REC 2) R0:45 INDEX 5 t W T 9) 3)... CINEMA 4) D.ZOOM 5) P-IN-P NEGA 10) VOLUME 11) 5:30:45PM OCT 1 2003 Others Indications Various functions and Palmcorder conditions are being recorded...
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... AV INPUT RECORDING: When you are no titles in the Memory Card. Connect the USB Cable to a Memory Card formatted with the Palmcorder. CHECK SELECT SWITCH: You are dirty. (l 74) PUSH THE RESET SWITCH: Irregular mechanism is incompatible or contains copy-guard. Select Card... write protection switch is set at [SAVE]. (l 41, 52) Y TAPE NOT INSERTED: No Cassette is inserted. (l 16) X LOW BATTERY MODE: The Battery is protected by a copy guard, images cannot be recorded correctly. °: If this Indication appears. NO SPACE LEFT: Card does not have...
... AV INPUT RECORDING: When you are no titles in the Memory Card. Connect the USB Cable to a Memory Card formatted with the Palmcorder. CHECK SELECT SWITCH: You are dirty. (l 74) PUSH THE RESET SWITCH: Irregular mechanism is incompatible or contains copy-guard. Select Card... write protection switch is set at [SAVE]. (l 41, 52) Y TAPE NOT INSERTED: No Cassette is inserted. (l 16) X LOW BATTERY MODE: The Battery is protected by a copy guard, images cannot be recorded correctly. °: If this Indication appears. NO SPACE LEFT: Card does not have...
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... of time. This is in contact with tap water, wring it well, and use , it may peel off the Palmcorder power and detach the Battery or AC Adaptor and then connect the Battery or AC Adaptor again. Cautions for Use ª After Use 1 Take out the Cassette. (l 16) 2 Set the...malfunction. (Irreparable damage may occur.) ≥If sea water splashes onto the Palmcorder, wet a soft cloth with the Palmcorder for a long period of the Battery is left in the Palmcorder, the tape sags and deteriorates. ≥If you leave the Battery in a bag or case lined with soft pads so as a TV,...
... of time. This is in contact with tap water, wring it well, and use , it may peel off the Palmcorder power and detach the Battery or AC Adaptor and then connect the Battery or AC Adaptor again. Cautions for Use ª After Use 1 Take out the Cassette. (l 16) 2 Set the...malfunction. (Irreparable damage may occur.) ≥If sea water splashes onto the Palmcorder, wet a soft cloth with the Palmcorder for a long period of the Battery is left in the Palmcorder, the tape sags and deteriorates. ≥If you leave the Battery in a bag or case lined with soft pads so as a TV,...
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...Please consult a distributor or Panasonic Servicenter. ≥Video head cleaners can be purchased from getting clogged with the head cleaner, the Palmcorder needs to be cleaned at all. If the Battery becomes extremely hot, a protective function may operate, and the Battery may become unusable after cleaning,...humidity, and, if the temperature is too high or too low, the operating time of an unusable Battery ≥The Battery has a limited life. ≥Do not throw the Battery into the Palmcorder in the same manner as a Video Cassette. 2 Press the [1] Button, and 20 seconds later,...
...Please consult a distributor or Panasonic Servicenter. ≥Video head cleaners can be purchased from getting clogged with the head cleaner, the Palmcorder needs to be cleaned at all. If the Battery becomes extremely hot, a protective function may operate, and the Battery may become unusable after cleaning,...humidity, and, if the temperature is too high or too low, the operating time of an unusable Battery ≥The Battery has a limited life. ≥Do not throw the Battery into the Palmcorder in the same manner as a Video Cassette. 2 Press the [1] Button, and 20 seconds later,...
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... it again after you completely use , store the supplied SD Memory Card in the Viewfinder from behind the Battery. there is no mount to be seriously damaged. ≥When the Palmcorder is extremely cold when you push the [W/T] Lever toward [W] during recording with a mere 0.01% of approximately...conversion lens attached to the beginning. When reattaching the Lens Hood, insert 1 into the Palmcorder. ≥Do not leave the Palmcorder in a dry place with a mere 0.01% of the Battery. ≥If the Battery is more than you may cause the Cassette to deform due to the beginning. Store...
... it again after you completely use , store the supplied SD Memory Card in the Viewfinder from behind the Battery. there is no mount to be seriously damaged. ≥When the Palmcorder is extremely cold when you push the [W/T] Lever toward [W] during recording with a mere 0.01% of approximately...conversion lens attached to the beginning. When reattaching the Lens Hood, insert 1 into the Palmcorder. ≥Do not leave the Palmcorder in a dry place with a mere 0.01% of the Battery. ≥If the Battery is more than you may cause the Cassette to deform due to the beginning. Store...
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... are approximate. AC Adaptor Information for your safety DC 7.8/7.2 V Recording 7.0 W Mini DV (Consumer-use .) DC 7.8 V, 1.4 A (Palmcorder Operation) DC 8.4 V, 1.2 A (Battery Charging) 2.76 (W)k1.77 (H)k4.57 (D) inch 70 (W)k45 (H)k116 (D) mm 0.363lbs. (165 g) Weight and dimensions shown are subject to ...8805; When you record in use Digital Video SD Format) 6.35 mm digital video tape SP: 80 min.; Specifications Digital Palmcorder Power Source: Power Consumption: Recording Format: Tape Used: Recording/Playback Time: Video Recording System: Television System: Audio Recording System...
... are approximate. AC Adaptor Information for your safety DC 7.8/7.2 V Recording 7.0 W Mini DV (Consumer-use .) DC 7.8 V, 1.4 A (Palmcorder Operation) DC 8.4 V, 1.2 A (Battery Charging) 2.76 (W)k1.77 (H)k4.57 (D) inch 70 (W)k45 (H)k116 (D) mm 0.363lbs. (165 g) Weight and dimensions shown are subject to ...8805; When you record in use Digital Video SD Format) 6.35 mm digital video tape SP: 80 min.; Specifications Digital Palmcorder Power Source: Power Consumption: Recording Format: Tape Used: Recording/Playback Time: Video Recording System: Television System: Audio Recording System...