Panasonic PV-DV103 manual

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. LSQT0652B Model No. PV -D V103 Digital Video Camcorder Operating Instructions Mini R For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail t[...]

2 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Things Y ou Should Kno w Date of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. Model No. Serial No. Thank you for choosing Panasonic! You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Use[...]

3 Before Use 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 [...]

4 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 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 syst[...]

5 Before Use T able of Contents Camera VCR For Y our Information Special Features Things Y ou Should Know ............................................................................................... 2 Important Safeguards ..................................................................................................... 3 Precautions .........[...]

6 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com record tab AY-DVM30EJ AY-DVM60EJ Cassette type 60 minutes 45 minutes SP LP 90 minutes 30 minutes Record Speed/ Playback time AY-DVM80EJ 80 minutes 120 minutes Use only those tapes having the Mini logo indicating the 6.35 mm digital standard. Reco[...]

7 Before Use Bef ore Using 1 Slide TAPE EJECT to open the Cassette Compartment Cover. 2 Insert a cassette record tab up, window side facing out. 3 Press PUSH CLOSE to close the Cassette Compartment Cover. Easy Cassette Eject/Insertion • If the P almcorder is connected to a power source, the cassette can be inserted and ejected without turning the[...]

8 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Bef ore Using 1 Press LIGHT . (Mode ) • LED Light and GAIN UP turn ON. • GAIN UP ON will be brighter than when only LED Light is ON, however, ghost images will appear. 2 Press LIGHT . (Mode ) • GAIN UP turns OFF. • To eliminate ghost imag[...]

9 Before Use Replace battery with Panasonic PART NO. VSBW0004 (CR2025) only. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Caution: battery may explode if mistreated. Dispose of used battery properly. Keep away from children. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in a fire. + Replace the Battery A Bef ore Using To operate Cam[...]

10 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com You can control any two Panasonic Palmcorders with one Remote control (Optional). In order for the remote to distinguish between the two units, it is necessary to set one of the Palmcorders to VCR 2. On the remote, press VCR 1 or VCR 2 to contro[...]

11 Before Use [ EVF or LCD Monitor ] 1 POWER 2 MENU 3, 4 JOG KEY Bef ore Using If no operation takes place for appro x. 10 minutes after the AC Adaptor w as connected to the Palmcorder and the POWER Switch was turned to CAMERA without inser ting a Cassette, the Palmcorder is automatically set to Self Demo mode for introducing its function. T o tur [...]

12 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Quick Guide[...]

13 Before Use[...]

14 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Supplying P ower Charge the Battery Pack on the AC Adaptor 1 Connect and plug in the Power Cord as shown. • POWER Lamp will light. • Remove the DC Cable, if attached, from the adaptor. 2 Attach the Battery as shown to charge. • CHARGE Lamp[...]

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16 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 1 Press MENU to display the Camera or VCR mode menu screen. (p. 17) 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 [...]

17 Before Use[...]

18 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com[...]

19 Camera The LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) monitor can be used while recording. 1 Use OPEN tab on underside of the LCD monitor to unlock. 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. • Ad[...]

20 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Camera Recording 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 p[...]

21 Camera[...]

22 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Self Recording 180 ° Camera Recording 1 Press RECORDING CHECK briefly in the REC/PAUSE mode. The [CHK] indication appears. After checking, the Palmcorder returns to the REC/PAUSE mode. • For Recording Check, the Palmcorder must be in the same[...]

23 Camera CINEMA Mode 1 Set POWER to CAMERA. 2 Press MENU to display the CAMERA FUNCTIONS menu screen. 3 Rotate JOG KEY to select CAMERA SETUP , then press JOG KEY to display the CAMERA SETUP menu screen. 4 Rotate JOG KEY to select CINEMA , and then press JOG KEY to select ON. • A black strip will appear at the top and bottom of the picture. • [...]

24 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com[...]

25 Camera Special Effect Features 1, 3, A FADE Audio/Video Fade In/Out 2, B REC/ PAUSE Fade In Starting the first scene with “ fade in ” is very effective. 1 In REC/PAUSE mode, hold down FADE until the picture fades out. 2 Press REC/PAUSE to start recording. 3 Release FADE and the picture will gradually fade in. Fade Out Use to create a soft en[...]

26 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Adv anced Settings 1 Set POWER to CAMERA. 2 Press AUTO/MANUAL so that the “ MNL ” indication appears in the EVF or the LCD monitor. 3 Press JOG KEY repeatedly until “ AWB ” appears in the EVF or LCD monitor. 4 Rotate JOG KEY to select ot[...]

27 Camera[...]

28 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com[...]

29 Camera[...]

30 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Playbac k Y our Recordings 1 Set the POWER to VCR. • The POWER lamp lights red. • Be sure POWER is fully turned to the VCR position. 2 Use OPEN tab on underside of the LCD monitor to unlock and swing open. 3 Press (REWIND/SEARCH) to rewind t[...]

31 VCR R 1 Press PLAY for more than 5 seconds in STOP mode. • The Palmcorder will go into Repeat Playback mode when the tape reaches its end. • The letter “ R ” will appear in the EVF and LCD monitor. 2 Turn the Palmcorder OFF to exit the Repeat Playback mode. 1 PLAY EVF/LCD Playbac k Y our Recor dings 1, 2 VOLUME 1 Set POWER to VCR. 2 Pres[...]

32 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com[...]

33 VCR Special Effect Features Note 1 Forward Slow: Press SLOW/F.ADV during play. Reverse Slow: Press SLOW/F.ADV during play. 2 Press PLAY to release. (During reverse slow motion playback, time code indication may not change regularly.) • Palmcorder will automatically STOP when in slow motion for more than 10 minutes. • During slow motion playb[...]

34 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 1 During Still mode, rotate JOG KEY to advance or reverse the picture one frame at a time. 1 JOG KEY Frame by Frame Advance Note 1 Press PAUSE during playback. 2 Press SLOW/F.ADV to do a frame by frame advance. Press SLOW/F.ADV to do a frame by [...]

35 VCR[...]

36 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Strobe Multi Mode 1 Set POWER to VCR. 2 Press MENU to display the VCR FUNCTIONS menu screen. 3 Rotate JOG KEY to select PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS , then press JOG KEY to display the PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS menu screen. 4 Rotate JOG KEY to select MULTI SPEED[...]

37 VCR Back of TV Audio In Video In Special Effect Features To Video In To Audio In A/V OUT A/V Cable (Supplied) 1 Set POWER to CAMERA or VCR. To view what the Palmcorder is recording or to playback a tape on your TV. 2 Turn your TV ON and set it to LINE INPUT. Check your TV operating instructions for further information. 3 Start playback or begin [...]

38 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com[...]

39 Digital Features Digital Features VCR mode 1 Set POWER to VCR. 2 Press MENU to display the VCR FUNCTIONS menu screen. 3 Rotate JOG KEY to select DIGITAL EFFECT , then press JOG KEY to display the DIGITAL EFFECT menu screen. 4 Rotate JOG KEY to select D. ZOOM , then press JOG KEY to select ON. • Press MENU to exit. 5 Press (PLAY) to start playb[...]

40 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com[...]

41 Digital Features[...]

42 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com[...]

43 Editing Features[...]

44 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Editing Features 4 Press (PAUSE) to start Audio Dubbing. “ A.DUB ” indication appears. • Connect the Palmcorder to the TV in order to monitor the sound. (p. 37) Only NTSC (National Television Standards Committee) recorded tapes can be audi[...]

45 Editing Features Editing Features Video In VHF Connecting Cable (not supplied) TV (To View) A/V Cable (Supplied) To Audio In To Video In Recording: VCR (Rear) • For technical reasons, dubbing a tape may reduce its quality. • Press DISPLAY ON TV on the Palmcorder Remote Control (optional) to eliminate EVF/LCD Monitor indications. • If the T[...]

46 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Editing Features[...]

47 PC Connection PC Connection DV Interface Cable (i.LINK) (6-to-4 pin) (not supplied) PC Connector DV Input/Output (i.LINK) Connector • During Palmcorder playback, do not disconnect the DV Interface Cable (i.LINK) or turn the Palmcorder off as this may cause a PC hang-up error. Note PC Connection with DV Interface Cable (i.LINK) A video clip can[...]

48 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com PC Connection 2 4 To PC Connector PHOTOVU LINK Driver (Optional) System Requirements for PHOTOVU LINK Driver (Optional) • IBM PC/AT or compatible • Intel ® Pentium ® Processor • Microsoft Windows 98/98SE/ME/2000/XP • RAM: 16 MB or more[...]

49 PC Connection Running the Software PHOTOVU LINK: You can transfer images from your Palmcorder tape to your PC. 1 Turn your PC (Personal Computer) on and start up Windows. 2 Insert PHOTOVU LINK DRIVER Disk (Optional) into a floppy disk drive. 3 Click on Start, then “ Run … … … … … ” 4 Type in “ a:setup.exe ” and click OK. • I[...]

50 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Using Tape Image Data Pictures captured with the Palmcorder can be transferred to your PC. 1 Repeat steps 1 and 2 on page 49 to run the Software. 2 “ Preview Window ” screen appears. 3 Search and Select a still scene you want to transfer to [...]

51 For Y our Information P almcor der Accessor y System Accessory # PV-DAC11A CGR-D08A/1B CGR-D16A/1B CGP-D28A/1B CGR-D53A/1K PV-DDC9 PV-DRC9 PV-DRS2A Description AC Adaptor with AC Cable and DC Cable 800mAh / 1 h 30 min, Battery Pack 1600mAh / 3 h, Battery Pack 2800mAh / 5 h, Battery Pack 5300mAh / 9 h, Battery Pack DV Interface Cable (i.LINK) (4-[...]

52 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com P almcor der Accessor y Or der Form TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR PALMCORDER ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER OR CALL PANASONIC ’ S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-5 PM M-F, 6 AM-10:30 AM SAT, [...]

53 For Y our Information Notes On Operations Replacing Clock Battery The clock battery is pre-installed. Follow the steps below if replacement becomes necessary. Replace battery with Panasonic or Newsun type CR2025 only. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Caution: battery may explode if mistreated. Dispose of used batte[...]

54 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Notes On Operations Approximate Brightness Values Your Palmcorder has been designed for normal scene illumination of 150 footcandles (1500 lx). However, the Palmcorder may be used at F1:1.8, if illumination is more than 0.5 footcandles (5 lx). T[...]

55 For Y our Information Specifications Power Source: Palmcorder: 7.2 V DC (Battery) 7.8 V DC (AC Adaptor) AC Adaptor: 110/120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Battery: Lithium-Ion Type DC 7.2 V Power Consumption: Palmcorder : 7.2 V/7.8 V DC 5.5 W AC Adaptor : 18 W 1 W (when not in use.) Digital Interface i.LINK (IEEE1394) Video Signal: EIA Standard (525 lin[...]

56 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Bef ore Requesting Ser vice • When you go from function to function (PLAY, FF, REW etc.), please note that the unit will not accept a new function operation until the previous operation is complete. • The POWER Button and all function button[...]

57 For Y our Information If you have a problem with your Palmcorder, it may be something you can correct yourself. Check the list below for symptoms and corrections. No picture in the EVF or LCD Monitor... Video cassette cannot be inserted... Video cassette cannot be removed... No operation starts when operation buttons are pressed... Recording can[...]

58 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com On-Screen Displays (OSD) The following warning displays appear in the EVF and the LCD monitor. Indications If the Palmcorder is in CAMERA mode without a cassette inserted, “ ” will flash and “ TAPE NOT INSERTED ” will appear for 5 second[...]

59 For Y our Information Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to: Panasonic Services Company 1705 N. Randall Road Elgin, IL. 60123-7847 Attn: Camcorder Repair Request f or Ser vice Notice: Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice. In the unlikely event this product needs service. • Pl[...]

60 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Limited W arranty PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY, DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC CORPORATION OF AMERICA One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 PANASONIC SALES COMPANY, DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC OF PUERTO RICO, INC., AVE. 65 [...]

61 For Y our Information Customer Ser vices Directory For Product Information, Operating Assistance, Literature Request, Dealer Locations, and all Customer Service inquiries please contact: 1-800-211-PANA (7262), Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 9 am-7 pm, EST. or send e-mail : consumerproducts@panasonic.com For hearing or speech impaired T[...]

62 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Spanish Quick Use Guide/Gu í a P ara Uso R á pido Este s í mbolo tiene por finalidad alertar al usuario acerca de la presencia de tensi ó n sin aislaci ó n en el interior del producto, que puede tener la intensidad suficiente como para caus[...]

63 For Y our Information Spanish Quick Use Guide/Gu í a P ara Uso R á pido Inserte de la bater í a Antes de comenzar • Cargue la batter í a. (P á gina 14.) Inserte el Cassette Esta videoc á mara contiene un sistema de ejecuci ó n f á cil del cassette. Por eso, es f á cil de introducir o sacar el cassette aunque est é montado sobre un tr[...]

64 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Para ver la reproducci ó n en el LCD (pantalla de visualizaci ó n de cristal l í quido) Cuando el monitor LCD se enchuentra totalmente abier to, el visor se DESA CTIV A autom á ticamente . Antes de comenzar • Cargue la batter í a. (P à g[...]

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66 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 MENU OSD 20 21 DISPLAY (p. 70) To select the desired type of display changes to all function display, Partial display, and Minimum display. LCD/EVF SETUP (p. 19) Setting to ON displays the menu for adjusting the LCD brightne[...]

67 For Y our Information VCR Mode Menu Screen 1 2 6 MENU OSD 5 4 3 BLANK SEARCH (p. 31) Select ON to go directly to a blank portion of the tape. SEARCH (p. 35) To select the desired Index Search function. PHOTO: To search for Photo shot pictures. SCENE: To search for scenes marked with Index signal. 12bit AUDIO (p. 44) To select the desired audio p[...]

68 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 11 12 13 14 15 MENU OSD 10 9 8 REC SPEED (p. 6) SP: Normal recording speed mode. LP: Recording time is 1.5 times as long as in the SP mode. For example, 120 minutes of recording is possible on an 80 minute tape. AUDIO DUB (p. 43) Set to AUDIO DU[...]

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70 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Electr onic Vie wfinder/LCD Monitor Indications[...]

71 For Y our Information Z.MIC Indication (Menu OSD: p. 65) This display appears when ZOOM MIC is set to ON. Light Indication (p. 8) This display appears when LIGHT is set to ON. WIND CUT Indication (Menu OSD: p. 65) This display appears when WIND CUT is set to ON. Progressive Indication (Menu OSD: p. 65) This display appears when PROGRESSIVE is se[...]

72 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com[...]

73 For Y our Information Index of Contr ols Rear View Side View[...]

74 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com CAUTION: VCR DC Output Connector p. 15. CHARGE Lamp p. 14. POWER Lamp pp. 14, 15. AC Power Cord pp. 14, 15. This unit will operate on 110/120/220/ 240 V AC. An AC plug adaptor may be required for voltages other than 120V AC. Please contact eithe[...]

75 For Y our Information Index A A C Adaptor .... 6, 14, 15, 51 Accessories (Optional) .. 51 Accessor ies (Supplied) ... 6 A/V Cable ........... 6, 37, 45 Approximate Brightness V alues ......................... 54 Audio Dubbing ........ 43, 44 Audio/Video F ade In/Out ...................................... 25 B Backlight ....................... 23[...]

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