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R
Digital Video Camcorder
Operating Instructions
Model No. PV-DV203
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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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 to retain this manual Serial No. as your convenient Pa
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Before Use 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. instructions should be retained for future reference. The 2-wi
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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 antenna system, extreme care should be following the ope
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Before Use Special Features For Y our Information Camera VCR Table of Contents Things You Should Know ............................................................................................... 2 Important Safeguards ..................................................................................................... 3 Precautions .....................................................................................................................4 Before Using ...............................
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Before Using Unpack your Palmcorder 1 pc. AC Adaptor (PV-DAC11) 1 pc. 8 MB Memory Card 1 pc. Battery Pack with AC Cable and DC Cable (RP-SD008BMK0) (CGR-D08/CGR-D08R) 1 pc. A/V Cable (LSJA0280) 1 pc. Lens Cap (LSYF0535) 1 pc. Shoulder Strap with Lens Cap Strap (LSFC0016) (LSGQ0066) 1 pc. USB Cable 1 pc. CR2025 Clock Battery (K1HA05CD0001) (installed in Palmcorder) 1 pc. CD-ROM of Driver Software for Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP and Macintosh; USB Device Driver for Windows 98SE/Me/2000/ XP; PHOTOVU/MP
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Before Use Before Using Before you begin Easy Cassette Eject/Insertion Connect the Palmcorder to a power If the Palmcorder is connected to a power source. (pp. 15, 16) source, the cassette can be inserted and ejected without turning the Palmcorder on. 3PUSH 1TAPE EJECT 1 Slide TAPE EJECT to open the CLOSE Cassette Compartment Cover. 2 Insert a cassette record tab up, Cassette window side facing out. Compartment Cover 3 Press PUSH CLOSE to close the Cassette Compartment Cover. Note When
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Before Using Before you begin Using EfficiBright™ LED Light Connect the Palmcorder to a power To brighten the natural colors in a scene. source. (pp. 15, 16) GAIN UP works together with the LED Light Set POWER to CAMERA or M-CARD. to enhance the light’s brightness. Note Use LED Light for recording subjects 1.5 m (4.9 feet) away or closer. In the M-CARD mode, the GAIN UP mode cannot be set. 1 1 Press LIGHT. (Mode ) 1 LED Light ON LED Light and GAIN UP turn ON. GAIN UP ON GAIN U
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Before Use Before Using Remote Control (Optional) You can operate the major functions of your Palmcorder from up to approximately 5 m (16 feet) away (indoors). Aim the IR Remote Control toward the front of the Palmcorder and press the desired buttons (Remote Sensor is located under the lens). To operate Camera functions: Set POWER to CAMERA. a a To operate VCR functions: Set POWER to VCR. Remote Sensor Controlled Functions Rec/Pause (p. 19) FF/Search (p. 34) Tele (Zoom) (p. 22) REW/Searc
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Before Using Remote Controlling Two Palmcorders You can control any two Panasonic Palmcorders with one Remote Control 1 Set POWER to VCR or CAMERA. (Optional). In order for the remote to The POWER Lamp lights red. distinguish between the two units, it is Be sure POWER is fully turned to necessary to set one of the Palmcorders to VCR or CAMERA position. VCR 2. On the remote, press VCR 1 or VCR 2 to control the desired Palmcorder. 2 Press MENU to display the VCR or CAMERA mode menu screen. 3,
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Before Use Before Using Self Demo Mode Before you begin If no operation takes place for approx. Connect the Palmcorder to a power 10 minutes after the AC Adaptor was source. (pp. 15, 16) connected to the Palmcorder and the POWER Switch was turned to CAMERA 1 Set POWER to CAMERA. without inserting a Cassette, the Palmcorder is automatically set to Self Demo mode for introducing its function. To turn it off, follow steps 1~4 below. 2 Press MENU to display the CAMERA FUNCTIONS menu screen. [ EVF
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Quick Guide Before you begin Insert the Battery Pack Charge the Battery. (p. 15) 2 1 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 the Palmcorder is on a tripod. (p. 7) 1 Set POWER to VCR or CAMERA. 2 Slide TAPE EJECT to open the Cassette 3 Insert a cassette record tab Compartment Cover. up, window side facing out. Make sure the record
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Before Use Quick Guide Camera Recording When the LCD monitor is fully open, the Viewfinder automatically turns OFF. 1 Set POWER to 2 Adjust the Vision Adjustment CAMERA. Control to your eyesight. Viewfinder 180° 90° LCD Monitor 4 Press REC/PAUSE to start recording. 3 Use OPEN tab on underside of the Press REC/PAUSE again to pause LCD monitor to unlock. Swing it fully recording. open and adjust the angle. To Watch Playback in the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Before you begin Charge the Battery.
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Quick Guide Before you begin Insert Memory Card* Charge the Battery. (p. 15) *Memory Card: MultiMediaCard or SD Memory Card (p. 94) Be sure to insert the Memory Card before using Card PhotoShot. (p. 49) Below is a list of memory cards which can be used in this Palmcorder. Memory Card Capacity SD Memory Card (RP-SD008BMK0) (supplied) 8 MB MultiMediaCard (SanDisk brand) 8 MB, 16 MB SD Memory Card (optional) (p. 92) 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB SD Memory Card write protection switch A write protection s
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Before Use Supplying Power 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. POWER Lamp 2 Attach the Battery as shown to charge. CHARGE Lamp lights up. It goes out when charging is complete (approx. 1 hour). Expect approx. 1 hour 50 minutes of operation (using EVF ) when fully charged. CHARGE Lamp 3 Remove the Battery. Slide the Battery out and then lift up. Note About the Flas
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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 operation. after use. This is normal. To ensure longer battery life:
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Before Use 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. 15, 16) leap years, up to DEC 31 2089. Set POWER to CAMERA or VCR. 1 Press MENU to display the Camera or 2, 3, 4 VCR mode menu screen. JOG KEY (p. 18) CAMERA VCR 1MENU FUNCTIONS FUNCTIONS 2 Rotate JOG KEY to select OTHER FUNCTIONS , and then press JOG EXAMPLE: KEY to display the OTHER FUNCTIONS menu screen. YEAR : 2003 PUSH 3 Rotate JO
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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 1 Press MENU to display the CAMERA (Playback). (pp. 108~112) or VCR menu (according to the While the Menu screen is displayed, you POWER setting). cannot record on or play a tape. 2 Rotate JOG KEY to select a menu While recording, the Menu screen cannot be displayed. item. During playback, the Menu screen ca
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Camera 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. 15, 16) 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. Clip here 2 With the Viewfinder Eye Cup held up against your eye, adjust the Vision Adjustment Control to your EVF eyesight. Adjust the EVF Brightness of the Viewfinder
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Camera Recording Using the LCD Monitor The LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) monitor 1 Use OPEN tab on underside of the can be used while recording. LCD monitor to unlock. 2 Swing the LCD monitor fully open and adjust the viewing angle. The LCD monitor will automatically 180° turn on. When the LCD monitor is completely 90° closed, it will shut off automatically to save power. Adjust the LCD Brightness and/or color of the LCD monitor if necessary. 90° Please refer to “To adjust the LCD/ EVF BR
