Panasonic Pv Dv103 Operating Instructions Manual

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For Your  Information
Palmcorder Accessory System
Accessory #
PV-DAC11A
CGR-D08A/1B
CGR-D16A/1B
CGP-D28A/1B
CGR-D53A/1K
PV-DDC9
PV-DRC9
PV-DRS2A
Description
AC Adaptor with AC Cable
and DC Cable
800mAh / 1 h 30 min, Battery
Pack
1600mAh / 3 h, Battery Pack
2800mAh / 5 h, Battery Pack
5300mAh / 9 h, Battery Pack
DV Interface Cable (i.LINK)
(4-pin to 4-pin)
IR Remote Control
PC Connection Unit
Price
$119.95
$69.95
$99.95
$129.95
$229.95
$55.00
$29.95
Call for
Pricing
Figure
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Palmcorder Accessory Order Form
TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR PALMCORDER ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE
FOLLOWING:
VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER
OR
CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368
[6 AM-5 PM M-F, 6 AM-10:30 AM SAT, PACIFIC TIME]
OR
MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICES COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE
20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032
Ship To:
Mr.
Mrs.
Ms.
First Last
Street Address
City State Zip
Phone #:
Day       (         )
Night     (         )
4. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address)
Please photocopy this form when placing an order.
3. Method of payment (check one)
Check of Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS)
VISA Credit Card #
MasterCard Expiration Date
Discover Customer Signature
Make Check or Money Order to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES
(Please do not send cash) 2. Items Ordered
Quantity Accessory # Price EachDescription
Total Price
6.95 Subtotal
Your State & Local Sales Tax
Shipping & Handling
Total Enclosed 1. Palmcorder Model #
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For Your  Information
Notes On Operations
Replacing Clock Battery
The clock battery is pre-installed. Follow the steps below if replacement becomes
necessary.
Replace battery with Panasonic or Newsun type 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 children. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in a fire.
WARNING
Clock Battery
1While pinching the 2 tabs, pull
Battery Tray out.
2Bend middle tab out and remove
Battery.
3Snap new Battery ( + mark down)
into Battery Tray.
Do not reverse the polarity.
4Insert Battery Tray so the triangle
marks meet.
Note
Keep Battery out of children’s reach.
Swallowing it may be harmful.
Improper installation, discharge, or
missing battery causes “CLOCK
BATTERY” to appear.
Battery life is approximately 5 years.
Set POWER to OFF or disconnect the
Palmcorder from a power source when
replacing the clock battery.
1
4
Before you begin
Set POWER to OFF or disconnect the
Palmcorder from a power source.
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Notes On Operations
Approximate Brightness Values
Your Palmcorder has been designed for normal scene illumination of 150 footcandles
(1500 lx). However, the Palmcorder may be used at F1:1.8, if illumination is more than
0.5 footcandles (5 lx).
The table below shows the color temperature for reference.
COLOR TINT
MIXTUREPALMCORDER
SETTINGS
(Blue Filter
Range)Bluish
Whitish
Yellowish
Reddish ARTIFICIAL LIGHT SOURCE NATURAL LIGHT
CONDITIONS
“OUTDOOR”
“INDOOR”
- - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - -
Color television
Fluorescent lamp (Daylight)
Camera flash bulb
Blue lamp for photography
Fluorescent lamp (White)
Normal flash bulb
Fluorescent lamp (Off-white)
Tungsten lamp for
photography
Halogen lamp
Iodine lamp
Tungsten lamp
Acetylene lamp
Kerosene lamp
Candlelight
KELVIN COLOR
TEMPERATURE
Fair weather, blue sky
Slightly cloudy sky
Cloudy or rainy sky
Sunlight in clear weather at
midday
Average sunlight in clear weather
Sunlight 2 hours after sunrise
and before sunset
Sunlight 40 min. after sunrise
   and before sunset
Sunlight 30 min. after sunrise
   and before sunset
Sunlight 20 min. after sunrise
   and before sunset (Amber Filter
Range)— 10,000
— 8,000
— 7,000
— 6,500
— 6,000
— 5,500
— 5,000
— 4,500
— 4,000
— 3,500
— 3,200
— 2,800
— 2,000 “AUTO”
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For Your  Information
Specifications
Power Source:Palmcorder: 7.2 V DC (Battery)
7.8 V DC (AC Adaptor)
AC Adaptor: 110/120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Battery: Lithium-Ion Type DC 7.2 V
Power Consumption:Palmcorder : 7.2 V/7.8 V DC 5.5 W
AC Adaptor : 18 W
1 W (when not in use.)
Digital Interfacei.LINK (IEEE1394)
Video Signal:EIA Standard (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSC color signal
Video Recording System:2 rotary heads. helical scanning system
Audio:12 bit (32 kHz) 4 tracks
16 bit (48 kHz) 2 tracks
Pick-Up System and Device:One integral color filter Charge Coupled Device (CCD)
1/6 inch
Lens:10:1 zoom lens, F1:1.8 with auto iris control
Focal length: 2.3 mm - 23 mm
Power zoom function
Lens filter diameter: 27 mm
Viewfinder:8.4 mm (0.33 inch) Liquid Crystal Electronic Viewfinder
LCD Monitor:63.5 mm (2.5 inch) Liquid Crystal Display
Minimum Illumination Required:10 lx (F1:1.8) 1 footcandle
Operating Temperature:32 °F~104 °F (0 °C~40 °C)
Operating Humidity:10 %~75 %
Weight:Palmcorder : 0.46 kg
1.01 Ibs.
AC Adaptor : 0.16 kg
0.35 Ibs.
Dimensions:Palmcorder : 66 (W) x 87 (H) x 123 (D) mm
2-5/8 (W) x 3-3/8 (H) x 4-7/8 (D) inch
AC Adaptor : 70 (W) x 45 (H) x 115 (D) mm
2-3/4 (W) x 1-3/4 (H) x 4-1/2 (D) inch
Weight and dimensions shown are approximate.
Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.
This product has a fluorescent lamp that contains a small amount of mercury. It also
contains lead in some components. Disposal of these materials may be regulated in
your community due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling
information please contact your local authorities, or the Electronics Industries Alliance:

Notice
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Before Requesting Service
When you go from function to function (PLAY, FF, REW etc.), please note that the unit
will not accept a new function operation until the previous operation is complete.
The POWER Button and all function buttons, (PLAY, FF, REW, etc.) are only operational
after the tape has been completely loaded.
When the following accessories are attached and the zoom is set to maximum wide angle,
the four corners of the sceen may appear darker:
Wide or Telephoto conversion lens (optional).
A filter (optional), etc. and then the lens hood.
Two filters (optional).
Lens Hood Area Operation Caution Tape Operations Caution Cleaning Care for Video Heads
(a) Video Head Cleaning: Normally, your Palmcorder will not
require head cleaning. However, it is possible that the heads
may become clogged due to dust in the air, playing damaged
tapes, long term use, etc. If “NEED HEAD CLEANING” appears
for 5 seconds in the EVF or LCD monitor, the heads may require
cleaning.
(b) Cleaning the Heads: It is recommended that head cleaning
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-DVMCLA). Be sure to follow the cleaning
instructions carefully. Excessive use of the head cleaning
cassette could shorten video head life.
Use this cassette only when a head clogging symptoms occur.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
Clogged Video Head
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For Your  Information
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...
Recording cannot be done...
Auto Focus does not operate...
Sound from microphone cannot be
monitored...
Sound cannot be heard...
Symptom
Make sure the Power Source is connected.
(pp. 14, 15)
Make sure the POWER switch is set to VCR
or CAMERA. (pp. 18, 30)
Check the Dew Indicator. (p. 58)
Make sure the Battery is fully charged.
(p. 14)
Make sure all necessary cables are
connected correctly and firmly. (p. 15)
Make sure the Lens Cap is removed. (p. 18)
Make sure the Power Source is connected.
(pp. 14, 15)
Insert the cassette record tab up, window
side facing out. (p. 12)
Make sure the Power source is connected.
(pp. 14, 15)
Check the Dew Indicator. (p. 58)
Make sure the record tab is closed. (p. 6)
Check the Battery Indication. (p. 69)
Make sure FOCUS is set to AUTO. (p. 27)
Make sure the unit is ON and set to
CAMERA mode. (p. 18)
Make sure the unit is set to REC or REC/
PAUSE mode. (p. 18)
Make sure the Audio on the VCR MENU is
set to ST1. (pp. 43, 67)
Correction
Before Requesting Service
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On-Screen Displays (OSD)
The following warning displays appear in the EVF and the LCD monitor.
Indications
If the Palmcorder is in CAMERA mode without a cassette inserted,
“
” will flash and “TAPE NOT INSERTED” will appear for
5 seconds. Recording will not start.
If the Palmcorder is in CAMERA mode or Audio dub mode with the
cassette sliding record tab opened, “
” will flash and “CHECK
REC TAB” will appear for 5 seconds. Recording will not start.
When Audio dub is performed and the recording in other than
NTSC format, “
” will flash and “CANNOT REC” will appear for
5 seconds.
When the tape is about to end in REC mode, “ END” will
flash and “TAPE END” will appear for 5 seconds.
When an incompatible tape is detected, “INCOMPATIBLE
TAPE” will appear for 5 seconds.
If the video heads require cleaning, “NEED HEAD CLEANING”
will appear for 5 seconds.
When the Palmcorder and remote are not set to the same mode
(VCR1 or VCR2), “CHECK REMOTE MODE (REMOTE)” appears
for 5 seconds. It also appears when the Palmcorder is first turned
on.
Condition
When an AUDIO DUB is attempted on a pre-recorded LP tape,
“CANNOT REC LP-MODE” will appear for 5 seconds.
If excessive moisture condenses in the unit, “WARNING” will
flash, “DEW DETECTED” will appear, and the Palmcorder will
automatically turn OFF in 15 seconds.
In this case, wait until the indicator no longer flashes when your
Palmcorder is turned ON again.
When a battery recharge is necessary, “WARNING” will
flash, “LOW BATTERY” will appear, and the Palmcorder will
automatically turn OFF in 15 seconds. (p. 69)
When the Clock Battery is discharged, “CLOCK BATTERY” will
appear. To replace the Clock Battery, set POWER to OFF or
disconnect the Palmcorder from a power source.
If you play a tape recorded in a format other than NTSC or you try
to copy copy-protected data, “INCOMPATIBLE DATA” will appear.
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For Your  Information
Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to:
Panasonic Services Company
1705 N. Randall Road
Elgin, IL. 60123-7847
Attn: Camcorder Repair
Request for Service Notice:
Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice.
In the unlikely event this product needs
service.
Please include your proof of purchase.
(Failure to due so will delay your repair.)
To further speed your repair, please provide
an explanation of what is wrong with the unit
and any symptom it is exhibiting.
Request for Service Notice
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Limited Warranty
PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY,
DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC
CORPORATION OF AMERICA
One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094PANASONIC SALES COMPANY, DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA
ELECTRIC OF PUERTO RICO, INC.,
AVE. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park,
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Panasonic/Quasar Video Products
Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty CoverageIf your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or
Panasonic Sales Company (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below,
which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished
parts, or (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished product. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.
Product
Camcorder
DVD/VCR Deck,
A/V Mixer
TV/VCR, TV/DVD,
TV/DVD/VCR
Combination
TV/HDR
Combination
Rechargeable
Batteries
(in exchange for
defective item)
Tape
(in exchange for
defective item)
Memory Cards (in
exchange for
defective item)
LaborNinety (90) Days
Ninety (90) Days
Ninety (90) Days
Ninety (90) Days
Ninety (90) Days
Ninety (90) Days
Ninety (90) Days
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Not ApplicablePartsOne (1) Year (except CCD
Image Sensor)
CCD Image Sensor - 6 (Six) Months
One (1) Year
One (1) Year (except CRT)
CRT - Two (2) Years
One (1) Year (except CRT)
CRT - Two (2) Years
Ten (10) Days
Five (5) Days
Ninety (90) Days
Contact Number
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
1-888-843-9788
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Service
Carry-In or Mail-In
Carry-In or Mail-In
Carry-In: 21” CRT and SmallerIn-Home or Carry-In: 22”
CRT and Larger
In-Home or Carry-In
Carry-In or Mail-In
Carry-In or Mail-In
Carry-In or Mail-In
During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts” warranty period, there will be no charge for
parts. You must carry-in or mail-in your product or arrange for in-home service, as applicable, during the warranty period. If non-
rechargeable batteries are included, they are not warranted. This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the
United States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold “as is”.
A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required for warranty service.
Carry-In, Mail-in or In-Home Service
For Carry-In, Mail-In or In-Home Service (as applicable) in the United States call toll free contact number listed above or visit
Panasonic Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com
For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Sales Company (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910.
In-Home service, if applicable, requires clear, complete and easy access to the product by the authorized servicer and does not
include removal or re-installation of an installed product. It is possible that certain in-home repairs will not be completed in-home,
but will require that the product, or parts of the product, be removed for shop diagnosis and/or repair and then returned.
Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions
This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and
tear or cosmetic damage, nor does it cover markings or retained images on the picture tube resulting from viewing fixed images
(including, among other things, letterbox pictures on standard 4:3 screen TV’s, or non-expanded standard 4:3 pictures on wide
screen TV’s, or onscreen data in a stationary and fixed location). The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which
occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from
accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment
of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use (such as in a
hotel, office, restaurant, or other business), rental use of the product, service by anyone other than a Factory Servicenter or other
Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”.  THE
WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS
PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. (As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, cost
of having someone remove or re-install an installed unit if applicable, or travel to and from the servicer, loss of media or images, data
or  other memory or recorded content. The items listed are not exclusive, but are for illustration only.)
ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO
THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied
warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. If a problem with
this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Servicenter. If the problem is not
handled to your satisfaction, then write to the warrantor’s Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor.
PARTS AND SERVICE (INCLUDING COST OF AN IN-HOME SERVICE CALL, WHERE APPLICABLE) WHICH ARE NOT
COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
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