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Panasonic Digital Palmcorder PV-DV101 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 2 You may find the booklet, 'Something About Interference' available from FCC local regional offices helpful, FCC Warning: To assure continued FCC compliance, interface cable when connecling accordance modifications Panasonic! Date of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. Model No.
  • Page 3 operated. Retain thstmctk:'_s -- The safety and operating in,Jr_.,'Kxionsshould be _'etai_ed for future refereece. Heed Wamings _ Atl wamir_:Js en the unit and i_ the operatinoj instructions should be adhered 40, Fofiowthstruotiens--Alloperattngandmaintenance instructions shou)d be followed, Cleaning -- Unptug this video unif kern the wall outlet before cleaning.
  • Page 4 t 5. Power Lines -- An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electdo light or power circuits, or where it can fa]t into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power _ines or...
  • Page 5 Things You Should Know ... Important Sateguards ... Precautions Before Using ... Quick Guide ... Supplying Power ... Setting the Clock ... Using the Palmcorder Menu ... MENU OSD ... E_ectron/c Viewf}ndedLCD Basic Operation Camera Recording ... Remote Control (Optional) ... Playback Your Recordings ...
  • Page 6 1 pc+ AC Adaptor (PV-DAC 11) with AC Cableand DC Cable 1 pc+ Lens Cap 1 pc+ PC Connection Cable for Windows (LSYF0478) (LSJA0276) Microsoft _ and Windows ® are registered other countries. Intel ® Pentium ® is a registered trademark. i.LINK and _, are trademarks.
  • Page 7 • if the Palmcorder is connected to a power source, the cassette can be inserted and ejected without turning the Palmcorder TAPE EJECT 3PUSH CLOSE mark_:..._-_--_ Cassette Compartment Hint to locate recording position when inserting cassette • When you insert a partially recorded cassette, use the Edit Search Function (see page 24) to visually confirm the point at which you want to start a new recording.
  • Page 8 Undo the two strap ends from their buckles. Remove the buckle from one end of the strap. Thread the strap (with no buckle) through the Light Holder so that it faces outward. Then, reinsert the buckle. Loosen the strap from the Buckle and create a loop.
  • Page 9 • Ii_ ll_k-_ _(:.]I Set POWER Switch to VCR or CAMERA. PUSHTO mark iBefore you begin Charge the Battery, (See page 11 ,)_ Tilt Viewfinder upward. Insert the Battery Pack and slide it down until it locks with a click, Slide TAPE EJECT Switch to open the Cassette Compartment...
  • Page 10 When the LCD monitor is fully open, the Viewfinder automatically turns OFE 180 ° LCD Monitor Press LCD-OPEN Button to unlock the LCD monitor. Swing it fully open and adjust the angle. When the LCD monitor is fully open, the Viewfinder automatically turns OFF.
  • Page 11 POWER Lamp CHARG_ About the Flashing of the CHARGE • Charge the Battery within an ambient temperature range of 10 _C and 30 °C. • If charging is done in extreme low or high temperatures, CHARGE Lamp flashes when... : The Battery is being charged, but charging is taking longer than normal. Charging is not possible.
  • Page 12 Caution: Charge only with specified charger. Charge the Battery within an ambient temperature range of 32 ° F (0 ° C) and 104 ° F (40 ° C). • The Battery may be warm after charging or just after use. This is normal. •...
  • Page 13 • The date and time is calculated, leap year, up to DEC 31 2089. 2, 3, 4JOG Button EXAMPLE: _=r.__ :2001 :JAN -QtII_o :FEB • To make corrections, Press JOG KEY repeatedly to move back to an item and correct. •...
  • Page 14 The Palmcorder features two menu displays: one for CAMERA mode (recording) and the other for VCR mode (Playback). (See pages 15~18.) • While the Menu screen is displayed, you cannot record on or play a tape. • While recording, the Menu screen cannot be displayed.
  • Page 15 eOFF STROBE SLIM STRETCH GAIN-UP WIPE Pinp • SET : PUSH 'EXIT :PUSH twR- NcE eAUXO H. S.S. .SELECT:ROTATE -SET : PUSH _'EXIT :PUSH AUDI_REC e12btt INDEX IlOAY SHUTTER SELF-REC NORMALe WIND-CUT eOFF • SELECT:ROTATE • SET :PUSH -EXIT :PUSH DIGITAL FUNCTION (See page 37.) functions.
  • Page 16 _BEEP eOFF eVCRI • SELECT: ROTATE • SET : PUSH • EXIT :PUSH ,L_,l,--.-._ MEMORY C. RESET eOFF _iJ_ DATE/TIME eDfT _CLOCK-SET .OFF • SET : PUSH L'SELECT: ROTATE ,'EXIT :PUSH LCD BRIGHTNESS LOW I I I t --- LCD COLOR LOW Iitl --- EVF BRIGHTNESS I ] J I ---...
  • Page 17 • OFF MIRRO STROBE MOSAIC| TRAIL STRETCH - D, EFFECT OOFF SEPIA MONO *SELECT: ROTATE KEY l "SET : PUSH KEY l "EXIT :PUSH MENU KEY,,/ *SET : PUSH KEY / ,EXIT :PUSH MENU KEY.J "rt_i_l_e ePHOTO SCENE _ AUDIO eSTt REMOTE eOFF...
  • Page 18 -SPEED FAST eNORM SLOW • SET :PUSH • EX|T :PUSH _ r_-:_zr_ MEMORY r_ c, RESET IOFF DATE/TIME f CLOCK-SET IOFF • SELECT:ROTATE • SET :PUSH _,,,,:EXIT : PUSH :PUSH )SPEED (See page 35.) In Strobe Multi mode, used to select the interval at which a succession still screens are captured from lhe playback picture.
  • Page 19 Here are some of the basic indications which will appear on the Palmcorder Monitor. Only DATE/TIME indications will be recorded onto the tape. ,,,..Battery Remaining FULL E.p_ - ,_.- Tape Remaining (AY-DVM30EA) (AY-DVM60EA) R0:30 RI:00 :.;:od- :.d:od- ", •...
  • Page 20 Volume Display (See page 27.) The volume bar appears when the volume of the bui_t-in speaker is being adjusted. Date and Time Indication (See pages 16, l&) As shown below, the date and time indication changes each time DATEFFIME is selected from the Palmcorder's (see pages 16, 18) or DATE/TIME is pressed on the remote (optional).
  • Page 21 The following warning displays appear in the EVF and the LCD monitor. If the Palmcorder is in CAMERA mode without a cassette inserted -,[_. _1._' will flash and "TAPE NOT INSERTED" will appear for 5 TAPE NOT INSERTED seconds. Recording will nol start. If the Palmcorder is in CAMERA mode with the cassette sliding record tab opened, "_L_j _ will flash and "CHECK REC TAB"...
  • Page 22 • Remove the lens cap and clip it to the hook. Clip here POWER ZOOM Switch Adjustment Centre1 POWER Lamp 3RI_C/PAUSE Button WARNING: • Do not leave the Palmcorder with the EVF aimed directly at the sun as this may cause damage to the internal parts of the EVF, * Do not lift or carry the Palmcorder by the EMF or the LCD Monitor.
  • Page 23 The LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) monitor can be used while recording. To adjust the LCD BRIGHTNESS or LCD COLOR A Press MENU to display the main menu screen. Rotate JOG KEY to select I!_ [L'_r_r_lfrom the main menu screen. (See pages 16, 18.) C Press JOG KEY to display the LCD/ EVF SETTING screen.
  • Page 24 Toplayback thefinal f ewseconds ofthe lastrecorded scene intheRECiPAUSE mode. EDIT SEARCH You can visuafly search for scenes in CAMERA mode to maintain proper continuity when taping. POWER Switch REC/PAUSE 2EDIT 2EDIT SEARCH _ SEARCH Press EDIT SEARCH _ the RECiPAUSE The [CHK] indication appears.
  • Page 25 You cangodirectly t oa blank portion o f tape andstart r ecording exactly w here you lefloff. 3, 4, 5JOG Bu_on POWER l; [q .[.] (:.II{_]i] _ I I(11_t[,] =m q i__[."._' {:]..B, YOU can operate the major functions of your Palmcorder from up to approximately (5 m) away (indoors).
  • Page 26 You can control any two Panasonic Palmcorders with one Remote control (Optional, page 49). 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 control the desired Palmcorder.
  • Page 27 You can also use the LCD monitor to playback your recording. VOLUME KEY LCD-OPEN Button 2REWIND/ 4STOP SEARCH 3PLAY Button Button Button 180 ° You can place the Palmcorder on a table, etc. for viewing. Rotate the LCD Monitor 180° and swing it up against the Palmcorder body as shown.
  • Page 28 • Sound is muted during all special effects. PLAY Button PAUSE Button BFAST BREWIND/ SEARCH Button _PLAY REWIND/_ ,_,,_'-_FAST SEARCH re I._'_" FORWARD/ Button _'f_. _- 7"_--/II SEARCH -,11 SLOW/ _-';_!1_ F.ADV Button @, Jll PAUSE Button I Fast Forward/RewindCheck Monitor normal picture playback during fast forward or rewind.
  • Page 29 • Sound i s muted d uring a}lspecia} PLAY Button PAUSE Button 3JOG KEY _11SLOW/--- F.ADV Button J Variable Speed Search Press PLA',/to start playback. effects. Press PLAY again, Rotate JOG KEY to adjust the playback speed. • Rotate JOG KEY downward for forward playback.
  • Page 30 • Sound is muted during all special effects. 4JOG Bulon POWER BINDEX SEARCH (rewind) Button Top Scan If you hold down INDEX SEARCH more than 2 seconds, the Palmcorder will scan for scenes (or PhotoShots) and playback the first few seconds of each. To cancel this function, press PLAY or STOP.
  • Page 31 [ TV with AUDIO/VIDEO Cable (Supplied) To Audio In [ TV with S-VIDEO IN Jacks ] For best Chrominance and Luminance, use the S-Video connection if available on your (Not supplied) To Audio In AN Cabte (Supplied) IN Jacks ] To view what the Palmcorder is A/V OUT Turn your TV ON and set it to LINE...
  • Page 32 This feature helps compensate unitentional hand or body movement. be used in both the Recording and Playback (VCR) modes. INORMALJ 1, APOWER 3RI_C/PAUSE Button 2, 4, C, D BPLAY B utton EIS Button • Other Digital Functions are turned off automatically when the EIS and Digital Zoom are selected.
  • Page 33 3POWER ZOOM Switch 3RECtPAUSE 2, 4, C, D BPLAY B utton D. ZOOM Button Zoom In ("T") Zoom Out ("W") • Other Digital Functions are turned off automatically when the EIS and Digital Zoom are selected. [ CAMERA * The POWER lamp lights red. )WER Switch Button...
  • Page 34 Use this feature to record a seven second (approx.) still image from the current camera picture. Audio is also recorded for on-the-spot narration, Or, you can add narration later with the Audio Dubbing feature to make an interesting s_ide show, etc, (See page 41 .) DJOG KEY 2PHOTOSHOT BMENU...
  • Page 35 Auto White Balance automaticaUy maintains optimum c olor b alance i nmost lighting c onditions. However, when using Digital Functions, etc., y oumay getbetter results u sing themanual adjustment. 4, C, DJOG KEY MENU Button In Strobe Multi Mode, you can select the rate at which a succession are captured from the playback picture.
  • Page 36 The Auto Exposure feature can be used to make quality recordings in a variety of scene situations. 4JOG KEY 2MENt Button POWER Switch (No display) SPORTS PORTRAtT LOW-LIGHT SPOT-LIGHT SURF&SNOW ____._J I Rt_- SPORTS mode • The recorded images will not be so blurred when they are viewed later using slow or still picture playback.
  • Page 37 Use the following features to add interest and professionalism to your recordings or playback. Select from twelve special effects. 3, 4, 5JOG KEY Button 1 P()WER Types of Digital Functions • MIRROR Symmetrical image from the current camera picture. • STROBE The recording appears as a sequence of still frames.
  • Page 38 You can display a PInP (still image) screen on the Main Picture. • PinP position is fixed at the bottom right of the screen, (PinP still image) 4JOG 2MEN_ Button 1 POWER Switch 5,6,7 CAMERA STILL Button You can record still pictures of any desired duration together with sound.
  • Page 39 The Palmcorder automatically Use Manual Focus (MF) when recording ... , asubjectthrough glass. • a scene wherethe subject isfarfrom the Palmcerder a nd thereare objects in theforeground. • a subjectwithdistinct horizontal stripes. • a subjectnot centered inthe Viewfinder, • subjects withshiny surfaces. •...
  • Page 40 To record high speed motion (e.g. tennis stroke) for improved STILL or SLOW MOTION playback when watching the tape on this Camcorder. I Auto Shutter] In the AUTO mode (no indication in the EVF and LCD monitor), the Palmcorder will automatically adjust the shutter speed (up to 1/350).
  • Page 41 The original sound can be replaced with new sound using the built-in Palmcorder microphone. 3ADUB Button 2PAUSE 2PLAY Button Turn on the Palmcorder. • Insert a pre-recorded Before you begin dubbed. The AUDIO-RIEC setting in CAMERA MENU mode should be as fo]lows: 12 bit 16 bit Microphone...
  • Page 42 5PAUSE Button To listen to the desired audio sound, set the AUDIO setting of the VCR mode MENU (see page 17) as follows: AUDIO'The following selections are available for 12 bit AUD!O dubbed recordings only (sound recorded in SP mode only). Set this position to listen to the ST 1 original sound.
  • Page 43 Source (Playing) Palmcorder (Supplied) Cable (not CabLe supplied) (not supplied) Audio To Audio In To Video In To S-Video In (If there is S-Video In) !Lvt[.], 1i(.'rA,,_ it ,IML.],!I | • Turn the TV ON and select its VCR channel (either CH3 or CH4). •...
  • Page 44 High quality digital4o-digital be accomplished if both Palmcorders incorporate the DV Input!Output Connector (DV interface cable (LLINK) is not supplied). Source (Playing) Palmcorder DV Input/Output .LINK) Connector DV Interface Cable (i.LINK) (O t onal) 6STOP 3, 4 Butt_ 3,4,5 PAUSE Button -Before •...
  • Page 45 _,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,, A live imago can be transferred directly to your PC (Personal Computer) via a DV Interface Cable (i.L/NK) (not supplied) using products and software from a number of editing sottware companies including Digital Origin, Canopus, and Pinnacle. Using Products form these companies allows you to capture and edit live images onto ,our PC using the DV interface (i.LINK).
  • Page 46 I',,i-"[O]ll[OltllJ i_m,q IDTLLVL'_L An image recorded on the DV Tape can be transferred to your PC (Personal Computer). • IBM PC/AT or compatible • Intel ® Pentium ® Processor • Microsoft Windows ® 95/98/Me/2000 • RAM: 16 MB or more •...
  • Page 47 Insert the Tape. (See page 9.) • Make Palmcorder-PC connections. (See page 46.) Turn your PC on, Set Patmcorder POWER to VCR, Click on Start, "Programs," +'Panasonic," "Palmcorder," "PHOTOVU LINK." "PHOTOVU LINK" is opened. • COM Port and Baudrate are automatically selected.
  • Page 48 Pictures captured with the Palmcorder can be transferred to your PC. Transfer Operation Button i_r;_ • If, while transferring the image to your PC, the displayed picture appears abnormal, close PHOTOVU LINK and turn Camcorder POWER off. Run PHOTOVU LINK again and turn Palmcorder Power back on, Now transfer again.
  • Page 49 PV-DACl CGR-D08A/1B (Replaces CGR- D120A/1 B) CGR-D16A/1B (Replaces CGR- D220A/I B) CGP-D28N1B CGR-D53A/1K (Replaces CGR- D815A!1 B) PV-DDC9 PV-DLT9 PV-DRC9 AC Adaptor with AC Cable and DC Cable 800mAH/1 h 30 min, Battery Pack 1600mAH / 3 h Battery Pack 2800mAH / 5h Battery Pack 5300mAH / 9 h...
  • Page 50 20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA, 98032 form when placing an order. Price Each Your State & Local Sales Tax Shipping & Handling Total Enclosed Date Make Check or Money Order to: PANASONIC Lasl State ACCESSORIES FOLLOWING: ACCESSORY QRDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 SERVICES COMPANY Quantity...
  • Page 51 Your Palmcorder has been designed for normal scene illumination of 150 footcandles (1500 Ix). However, the Palmcorder may be used at F1:1.6, if illumination is more than 0,5 footcandles (5 Ix). The table be_ow shows the color temperature PALMCOFIOER NATURAL SETTINGS CONDITIONS --"_A,(AmberF#te...
  • Page 52 Power Source: Power Consumption: Video Signal: Video Recording System: Audio: Pick-Up System and Device: Lens: Viewfinder: LCD Monitor: Minimum Illumination Required: Digital interface Operating Temperature: Operating Humidity: Weight: Dimensions: Weight and dimensions shown are approximate. Designs and specifications Palmcorder : 7.2 V DC (Battery) 7.8 V DC (AC Adaptor) AC Adaptor: 110/120/220/240 Battery: Lithium-Ion Type DC 7.2 V...
  • Page 53 (b) Cleaning the Heads: It is recommended be performed by a qualified service technician. Please contact your nearest Panasonic Servicenter. An alternate solution is to obtain a head cleaning cassette. Please use Panasonic cleaning cassette (AY-DVMCL). instructions carefufly. Excessive use of the head cleaning cassette could shorten video head life.
  • Page 54 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...
  • Page 55 • Please include your proof of purchase. (Failure to due so will delay your repair.) • To further speed your repair, please provide an explanation and any symptom it is exhibiting. Panasonic Services Company 1705 N. Randall Road Elgin, IL. 60123-7847 Attn: Camcorder Repair...
  • Page 56 i,v__j D.ZOOM See page 33. EIS Button See page 32. Lens Remote See page 25. Lens See pages 8, 22. PHOTOSHOT Button_,_ See page 34. TAPE EJECT_ Switch _" Cassette Compartment Cover See page 7. _E'_ Hand Strap See page 8. ----_ t_ ! °...
  • Page 57 Viewfinder (EVF) See pages 10, 22. Menu BL See pages 13,14. Bakery Button See pages 11,12, POWER Lamp. See page 22. REC/PAUSE Button See pages 10, 22. Shoulder Stra Attachment Ring See page 8. LCD (Liql Crystal Display) Monitor See pages t0, 23, 27. LCD-C Button See pages 10,...
  • Page 58 See pages 10, 27. REW BuHon See pages 10, 27. (_)EDIT SEARCH Buttor See page 24. POWER Lamp See pages 11, 12. CHARGE Lamp See page 11. DC Output Connector See page 12. PLAY Bu_on See pages 10, 27. _Tripod AC Power Cable See pages 11, 12.
  • Page 59 LIGHT RELEASE Buffon See page 7. DATE/TIME Bu_on_ See pages 20, 25. DISPLAY ON TV Bu_on--_ See pages 25, 31. A,DUB Button See pages 25, 41. COUNTER/TC Bu_on-----_ See pages t9, 25, RESET Button See pages 25,42. REWIND/SEARCH_-_-_ Button See pages 25, 28. MENU Button ...
  • Page 60 Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 PANASONIC Video Products Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (collectively referred to as "the Warrantor") will repair this product with new or refurbished pai'ts, lree of charge, in the USA or Puedo Rico, in...
  • Page 61 1-800-332-5368 (Customer Orders Only) Panasonic Services Company (6 am to 5 pm Monday - Friday; 6 am to 10:30 am Saturday; PST) (Visa, Master Card, Discover Card, American Express, Check) Centralized MAIL TO " Please carefully pack and ship, Servicenter.
  • Page 62 Ajuste el interruptor de alimentacibn (POWER) a la posicldn CAMERA o VCR. Marca PUSH TO C (EMPUJAR PARA CERRAR) iAntes de comenzar _ Cargue la batteria. (P&gina 11.) Incline el visor hacia arriba. Coloque la bateria y deslicela hacia abajo hasta que quede bloqueada con un clic.
  • Page 63 Cuando el monitor LCD se enchuentra totalmente abierto, el visor se DESACTIVA autom_ticamente. 180 ° Monitor LCD Presione el bot6n de apertura del LCD (LCD-OPEN) para des bloquear el monitor LCD, Balanc_e abridndolo completamente y ajuste el dngulo. Cuando el monitor LCD se enchuentra totalmente abierto, el visor se DESACTIVA automaticamente, Presione el bot6nde...
  • Page 64 EVF/LCD Monitor Indications Fade In/Out Hand Strap High Speed Shutter Jog Search Panasonic ConsumerElectronics Company, Division of Matsushtts Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 6, tl, Lens Cap Limited Warranty 6, 31, Macro Focus Manual Focus...