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PV-DV52 / PV-DV52-S / PV-DV102 / PV-DV202 / PV-DV402
3 OPERATION GUIDE
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Digital Video Camcorder
Operating Instructions
Models No. PV-DV202
PV-DV402
[ PV-DV402 shown ]
Mini
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 : consumerproducts@panasonic.com
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PV-DV52 / PV-DV52-S / PV-DV102 / PV-DV202 / PV-DV402 Things You Should Know Thank you for choosing Panasonic! Date of Purchase You have purchased one of the most Dealer Purchased From sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it Dealer Address will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the Dealer Phone No. information below. The serial number is on Model No. the tag located on the underside of your Palmcorder. Be sure t
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Before Use PV-DV52 / PV-DV52-S / PV-DV102 / PV-DV202 / PV-DV402 Important Safeguards 1. Read Instructions — All the safety and operating 11. Grounding or Polarization — This video unit may be instructions should be read before the unit is equipped with either a polarized 2-wire AC operated. (Alternating Current) line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other) or 3-wire grounding type 2. Retain Instructions — The safety and operating plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. instructi
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PV-DV52 / PV-DV52-S / PV-DV102 / PV-DV202 / PV-DV402 Important Safeguards 15. Power Lines — An outside antenna system should b. If any liquid has been spilled into, or objects have not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines fallen onto, the video unit. or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can c. If the video unit has been exposed to rain or water. fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing d. If the video unit does not operate normally by an outside ant
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Before Use Camera VCR Special Features For Your Information PV-DV52 / PV-DV52-S / PV-DV102 / PV-DV202 / PV-DV402 Table of Contents Things You Should Know ................................................................................................ 2 Important Safeguards ..................................................................................................... 3 Precautions ..............................................................................................................
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PV-DV52 / PV-DV52-S / PV-DV102 / PV-DV202 / PV-DV402 Before Using This Operating Instructions book is designed for use with models PV-DV202 and PV-DV402. The PV-DV402 is the model used for illustrative purposes. Features may vary, so please read carefully. Differences between models Model Number PV-DV202 PV-DV402 63.5 mm (2.5 inch) Liquid 88.9 mm (3.5 inch) Liquid LCD Monitor Crystal Display Crystal Display MagicVu™ IR NO YES Filter (0Lux) MIC IN NO YES EXTERNAL Unpack your Palmcorder 1 pc. AC A
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Before Use PV-DV52 / PV-DV52-S / PV-DV102 / PV-DV202 / PV-DV402 Before Using Record Speed/Playback Time Erase Protection Mini Use only those tapes having the Cassettes have a sliding record tab to logo indicating the 6.35 mm digital ensure recordings are not accidentally erased. standard. Record Speed/ 1 To prevent accidental erasure: Playback time Cassette type Slide the tab to the left (open). SP LP record tab AY-DVM30EA 30 minutes 45 minutes AY-DVM60EA 60 minutes 90 minutes 2 To record again
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PV-DV52 / PV-DV52-S / PV-DV102 / PV-DV202 / PV-DV402 Before Using Attaching the Shoulder Strap Adjust the Length 1 Undo the two strap ends from their 1 Loosen the strap from the Buckle and buckles. create a loop. 2 Pull the strap firmly through the Buckle to shorten or lengthen the 2 Thread the strap ends through the strap. 1 Strap Attachment Rings. 3 Reinsert the strap ends through their buckles. Make sure the straps are not twisted. 2 3 1 Lens Cap Hand Strap Adjust the length of the Hand Str
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Before Use PV-DV52 / PV-DV52-S / PV-DV102 / PV-DV202 / PV-DV402 Before Using Before you begin Using the Built-in Light Connect the Palmcorder to a power To brighten the natural colors in a scene. source. (pp. 14, 15) Set POWER to CAMERA or M-CARD. 1 Hold down LIGHT for more than 0.7 seconds to turn ON or OFF. “ ” will appear on the screen. Built-in Light Note Using Light reduces battery time. 1LIGHT Provide adequate ventilation if using Light in a hot environment for a long time. Cautio
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PV-DV52 / PV-DV52-S / PV-DV102 / PV-DV202 / PV-DV402 Before Using Replace the Battery B 1While pressing the tab in the direction of the arrow (A) with your fingernail, pull out the Battery Tray (B). A + 2Insert the battery into the Battery Tray with the + mark facing up. Do not reverse the polarity. 3Insert the Battery Tray. 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.
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Before Use PV-DV52 / PV-DV52-S / PV-DV102 / PV-DV202 / PV-DV402 Quick Guide Before you begin Insert the Battery Pack Charge the Battery. (p. 14) Protection Film Note 2 1 Remove the Protection Film before use. 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) 1 Press LCD-OPEN to unlock the LCD 2 Set POWER to VCR or monit
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PV-DV52 / PV-DV52-S / PV-DV102 / PV-DV202 / PV-DV402 Quick Guide Camera Recording When the LCD monitor is fully open, the Viewfinder automatically turns OFF. 2 Adjust the Vision Adjustment 1 Set POWER to Control to your eyesight. CAMERA. Viewfinder 180° 90° LCD Monitor 4 Press REC/PAUSE to start recording. 3 Press LCD-OPEN to unlock Press REC/PAUSE again to pause the LCD monitor. Swing it fully recording. open and adjust the angle. To Watch Playback in the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Before you
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PV-DV52 / PV-DV52-S / PV-DV102 / PV-DV202 / PV-DV402 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 charge. POWER Lamp CHARGE Lamp lights up. It goes out when charging is complete (approx. 1 hour). Expect approx. 1 hour 30 minutes of operation (EVF usage) when fully charged. 3Remove the Battery. Slide the Battery out and then li
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Before Use PV-DV52 / PV-DV52-S / PV-DV102 / PV-DV202 / PV-DV402 Supplying Power Battery Care Caution: To avoid damage to the Battery: Charge only with specified charger. Do not drop or jar the Battery. Charge the Battery within an ambient Use the Battery with specified models only. temperature range of 10 °C (50 °F) and If the Battery is used in extremely high 30 °C (86 °F). temperatures, a safety device will automatically The Battery may be warm after charging or just prevent operat
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PV-DV52 / PV-DV52-S / PV-DV102 / PV-DV202 / PV-DV402 Setting the Clock Before you begin Set the Date and Time Connect the Palmcorder to a power The date and time is calculated, including source. (pp. 14, 15) leap year, up to DEC 31 2089. Set POWER to CAMERA or VCR. 1 Press MENU to display the Camera or VCR mode menu screen. 2, 3, 4 (p. 17) JOG KEY [ VCR MENU ] [ CAMERA MENU ] . 1MENU 2 Rotate JOG KEY to select DISPLAY SETTING , and then press JOG KEY to display the DISPLAY SETTING EXAMPLE:
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Before Use PV-DV52 / PV-DV52-S / PV-DV102 / PV-DV202 / PV-DV402 Using the Palmcorder Menu The Palmcorder features three menu Displaying the MENU displays: one for CAMERA mode (recording), one for M-CARD (Memory Card Photo Mode) and one for VCR mode 1Press MENU to display the CAMERA (Playback). (pp. 108~111) or VCR menu (according to the While the Menu screen is displayed, you POWER setting). cannot record on or play a tape. 2Rotate JOG KEY to select a menu While recording, the Menu screen ca
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PV-DV52 / PV-DV52-S / PV-DV102 / PV-DV202 / PV-DV402 Camera Recording Simple Recording Before you begin Remove the lens cap and clip it to the hand Connect the Palmcorder to a power strap. source. (pp. 14, 15) Insert a cassette with the record tab closed. (p. 7) 1 Set POWER to CAMERA. The POWER Lamp lights red. Be sure POWER is fully turned to the CAMERA position. 2 With the Viewfinder Eye Cup held up against your eye, adjust the Vision Clip here Adjustment Control to your eyesight. Ad
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Camera PV-DV52 / PV-DV52-S / PV-DV102 / PV-DV202 / PV-DV402 Camera Recording Using the LCD Monitor 1Press LCD-OPEN to unlock the LCD The LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) monitor monitor. can be used while recording. 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. 1LCD-OPEN Adjust the LCD Brightness and/or color of the LCD monitor if necessary.
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PV-DV52 / PV-DV52-S / PV-DV102 / PV-DV202 / PV-DV402 Camera Recording Digital PhotoShot™ Mode Use this feature to record a seven second 1 Set POWER to CAMERA. (approx.) still image from the current camera picture. Audio is also recorded for on-the- spot narration. Or, you can add narration 2 Press PHOTOSHOT in Record/Pause later with the Audio Dubbing feature to make mode. “PHOTO” will appear in the EVF or the LCD monitor. an interesting slide show, etc. (p. 44) EVF/LCD 1POWER Note If SHUTTER
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Camera PV-DV52 / PV-DV52-S / PV-DV102 / PV-DV202 / PV-DV402 Camera Recording Zoom You can gradually zoom in for close ups or zoom out for wide angle shots. 1 Set POWER to CAMERA. 2 Zoom slowly: 2POWER by lightly pressing the “T” (Telephoto) ZOOM or the “W” (Wide Angle) side of the POWER ZOOM. 1POWER 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 3REC/PAUSE according to the amount of pressure applied to
