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R
Digital Video Camcorder
Operating Instructions
Model No. PV-DV103
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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Special Features For Y our Information Before Use 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. Battery Pack 1 pc. A/V Cable (PV-DAC11) with AC Cable (CGR-D08/CGR-D08R) (LSJA0280) and DC Cable 1 pc. Shoulder Strap 1 pc. Lens Cap (LSYF0535) 1 pc. CR2025 Clock Battery (LSFC0016) with Lens Cap Strap (installed in Palmcorder) (LSGQ0066) ® ® Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft in the United States and other countries. ® ® Intel Pentium is a registered trademark. i.LINK is a trademark. IBM is a registered tradema
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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. 14, 15) GAIN UP works together with the LED Light Set POWER to CAMERA. to enhance the light’s brightness. Note Use LED Light for recording subjects 1.5 m (4.9 feet) away or closer. 1 1 Press LIGHT. (Mode ) 1 LED Light and GAIN UP turn ON. LED Light ON GAIN UP ON will be brighter than GAIN UP ON when only LED Light is ON, however, g
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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. To operate VCR functions: a a a Set POWER to VCR. Remote Sensor Controlled Functions Rec/Pause (p. 18) FF/Search (p. 32) Tele (Zoom) (p. 21) REW/Sea
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Before Using Remote Controlling Two Palmcorders You can control any two Panasonic 1Set POWER to VCR or CAMERA. Palmcorders with one Remote control The POWER Lamp lights red. (Optional). In order for the remote to Be sure POWER is fully turned to distinguish between the two units, it is VCR or CAMERA position. necessary to set one of the Palmcorders to 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, 4
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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 source. (pp. 14, 15) 10 minutes after the AC Adaptor was connected to the Palmcorder and the POWER Switch was turned to CAMERA without inserting a Cassette, the 1 Set POWER to CAMERA. 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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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 POWER Lamp charge. CHARGE Lamp lights up. It goes out when charging is complete (approx. 1 hour). Expect approx. 2 hours of operation (EVF usage) when fully charged. 3 Remove the Battery. CHARGE Lamp Slide the Battery out and then lift up. Note About the Flashing of the CHARGE Lam
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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 year, up to DEC 31 2089. Set POWER to CAMERA or VCR. 2, 3, 4 1 Press MENU to display the Camera or JOG KEY VCR mode menu screen. (p. 17) 1MENU CAMERA VCR 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 Push 3 Rotate JOG KEY t
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Camera Camera Recording Using the LCD Monitor The LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) monitor can be used while recording. 1Use 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 180° turn on. 90° When the LCD monitor is completely closed, it will shut off automatically to save power. Adjust the LCD Brightness and/or 90° color of the LCD monitor if necessary. Please refer to “To adjust the LCD/ 1
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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 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. 43) EVF/LCD 2PHOTOSHOT Note If SHTR EFFECT on the OTHER 1POWER FUNCTIONS menu screen is
