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R
Digital Video Camcorder
Operating Instructions
Model No. PV-DV73
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
LSQT0654A
DV73.p 1-4.p65 1 2003/06/30, 17:00
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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 Your 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 1 pc. 8 MB Memory 1 pc. Battery Pack 1 pc. A/V Cable (PV-DAC11) with Card (CGR-D08/ (LSJA0280) AC Cable and DC (RP-SD008BMK0) CGR-D08R) Cable 1 pc. IR Remote 1 pc. Lens Cap 1 pc. USB Cable 1 pc. Shoulder Control (LSSQ0294) (LSYF0521) with (K1HA05CD0001) Strap (LSFC0016) with Battery (CR2025) Lens Cap Strap (LSGQ0066) 1 pc. Audio Adaptor 1 pc. CD-ROM of Driver Software for Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP (LSJP0831) and Macintosh; USB Device Driver for
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Before Use 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-DVM30EJ 30 minutes 45 minutes AY-DVM60EJ 60 minutes 90 minutes 2 To record again: AY-DVM80EJ 80 minutes 120 minutes Slide the tab to
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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 Hand Strap Lens Cap Adjust the length of the Hand Strap to the Attaching the Lens Cap Strap: size of your
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Before Use Before Using Using the Built-in Light Before you begin 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 second 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. Caution Set LIGHT to OFF when not in use. This light becom
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Before Using Replace the Battery B 1 While pressing the tab in the direction of the arrow (A) with your fingernail, pull out the Battery Tray (B). A + 2 Insert the battery into the Battery Tray with the + mark facing up. Do not reverse the polarity. 3 Insert 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. Dispose of used battery properly. Keep away from
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Before Use Quick Guide Before you begin Insert the Battery Pack Charge the Battery. (p. 14) 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 Press LCD-OPEN to unlock the LCD 2 Set POWER to VCR or monitor, and swing it fully open. CAMERA. 3 Slide TAPE EJECT to open the Cassette Compartment Cover. 4
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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 begin Charge the Battery. (p. 14) When the LCD mon
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Before Use Quick Guide Before you begin Insert Memory Card* Charge the Battery. (p. 14) *Memory Card: MultiMediaCard or SD Memory Card (p. 93) Be sure to insert the Memory Card before using Card PhotoShot. (p. 48) 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. 91) 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB SD Memory Card write protection switch A write p
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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. 2 Attach 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 20 minutes of operation (using EVF ) when fully charged. 3 Remove the Battery. Slide the Battery out and then lift up. CHARGE Lamp Note About the Flashing of the
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Before Use 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 batt
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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 years, 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 CAMERA VCR FUNCTIONS FUNCTIONS 1MENU 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 JOG KEY to se
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Before Use 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. 106~110) 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 Men
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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. Adjust the EVF Brightness of the Viewfinder if necessar
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Camera Camera Recording Using the LCD Monitor The LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) monitor 1 Press LCD-OPEN to unlock the LCD can be used while recording. monitor. 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 1LCD-OPEN save power. Adjust the LCD Brightness and/or color of the LCD monitor if necessary. Please refer to “To adjust the LCD/ EVF BRIGHTNESS o
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Camera Recording Digital PhotoShot™ Mode Use this feature to record a seven second 1 Set POWER to CAMERA. (approx.) still image on the tape from the current camera picture. Audio is also 2 Press PHOTOSHOT in Record/Pause recorded for on-the-spot narration. Or, you can add narration later with the Audio mode. “PHOTO” will appear in the EVF or the LCD monitor. Dubbing feature to make an interesting slide show, etc. (p. 44) EVF/LCD 1POWER Note If SHTR EFFECT on the OTHER 2PHOTOSHOT FUNCTIONS menu
