Panasonic Pv Dv202 Operating Instructions Manual

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Before Use
Quick Guide
Insert the Battery Pack
Insert Cassette
1Insert the Battery Pack and slide
it up until it locks with a click.
1Press LCD-OPEN to unlock the LCD
monitor, and swing it fully open.
3Slide TAPE EJECT to open
the Cassette Compartment
Cover. Protection Film
NoteRemove the
Protection Film before use.
Before you begin
Charge the Battery. (p. 14)
2Set POWER to VCR or
CAMERA.
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These Palmcorders are equipped with the Easy Cassette Eject System so
it is easy to inser t or remove tapes, even when on a tripod. (p. 7)
4Insert a cassette record tab
up, window side facing out.
 Make sure the record tab
is closed. (p. 7)
5Press PUSH TO CLOSE mark
to close the Cassette
Compartment Cover.
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Camera Recording
When the LCD monitor is fully open, the
Viewfinder automatically tur ns OFF.
180°
90°
LCD Monitor
2Adjust the Vision Adjustment
Control to your eyesight.
4Press REC/PAUSE to start recording.
Press REC/PAUSE again to pause
recording.
Viewfinder
1Set POWER to
CAMERA.
3Press LCD-OPEN to unlock
the LCD monitor. Swing it fully
open and adjust the angle.
To Watch Playback in the LCD
(Liquid Crystal Display)
When the LCD monitor is fully open, the
Viewfinder automatically tur ns OFF.
2Press LCD-OPEN to unlock the LCD
monitor. Swing it fully open and
adjust the angle.
3Press  (REW)
to rewind the tape.4Press  (PLAY) to start
playback.
5Press  (STOP) to stop
playback.
Before you begin
Charge the Battery. (p. 14)
180°
90°1Set POWER to VCR.
Quick Guide
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Before UseInsert Memory Card*
3Insert the Memory Card and hold
in place until you hear a click.
4Close the M-CARD Door.
2Slide DOOR OPEN to open
M-CARD door.1Set POWER to OFF.
Quick Guide
Before you beginCharge the Battery. (p. 14)
*Memory Card: MultiMediaCard or SD Memory Card (p. 94)
Be sure to insert the Memory Card before using the Card PhotoShot. (p. 48)
Below is a list of memory cards which can be used in this Palmcorder.
Memory Card
SD Memory Card (RP-SD008BMKO) (supplied)
MultiMediaCard (SanDisk brand)
SD Memory Card (optional) (p. 92)Capacity
8 MB
8 MB, 16 MB
16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB
SD Memory Card write protection switch
A write protection switch is located on the SD Memory Card. Sliding the
switch to the “LOCK” position prevents writing on or formatting the card.
Write protection Switch
To remove the Memory Card...
Press here to eject the card.
About the M-CARD Lock
Switch
Note
By sliding M-CARD Lock to LOCK, you
can prevent POWER from accidentally
entering the M-CARD position when
changing POWER to CAMERA.
M-CARD LockPOWERcropped cornerNote
When inserting the Memory Card, inser t
with the cropped corner down as shown in
the illustration above.
When inserting the Memory
Card
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Supplying Power
Charge the Battery Pack on
the AC Adaptor
1Connect and plug in the Power Cord
as shown.
POWER Lamp will light.
Remove the DC Cable, if attached,
from the adaptor.
2Attach the Battery as shown to
charge.
CHARGE Lamp lights up. It goes out
when charging is complete (approx.
1 hour). Expect approx. 1 hour
30 minutes of operation (EVF usage)
when fully charged.
3Remove the Battery.
Slide the Battery out and then lift up. POWER LampCHARGE Lamp
About the Flashing of the CHARGE LampCharge the Battery within an ambient temperature range of 10 °C (50 °F) and
30 °C (86 °F).
If charging is done in extreme low or high temperatures, Battery charge time increases.
CHARGE Lamp flashes when...
The Batter y is being charged, but charging is taking longer than normal.
Charging is not possible. Remove the Batter y once, wait a shor t time, then re-attach it
for charging.
Note
1Insert the Battery Pack and slide it up
until it locks with a click.
Remove the Battery Pack
1Tilt Viewfinder upward.
2Remove the Battery Pack and slide
the Battery downward while sliding the
BATT RELEASE.
2
3
BATT RELEASE
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Insert the Battery Pack
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Before Use
1Slide the Battery downward while
sliding BATT RELEASE to remove the
Battery Pack. (p. 14)
2Insert the DC Cable into the DC IN
Terminal.
3Connect the other end of the DC
Cable to the AC Adaptor as shown.
4Plug in the AC Adaptor.
The POWER Lamp on the AC
Adaptor lights up.
When not in use, unplug the AC Adaptor
from the AC outlet. (AC Adaptor consumes
1 W of electric power when plugged into
an AC outlet even when not in use.)
DC Cable
(Supplied)DC IN Terminal
Note
1
2
3
POWER
Lamp
Supplying Power
Caution:Charge only with specified charger.
Charge the Battery within an ambient
temperature range of 10 °C (50 °F) and
30 °C (86 °F).
The Battery may be warm after charging or just
after use. This is normal.
Do not use an insufficiently charged or worn out
Battery.
If charging is done in extreme low or high
temperatures, Battery charge time increases.
Safety precautions:Do not place the Battery near, or dispose of in fire.
Do not directly connect (short circuit) the positive
(+) and negative (–) terminals.
Never attempt to disassemble or reassemble the
Battery.
To avoid damage to the Battery:Do not drop or jar the Battery.
Use the Battery with specified models only.
If the Battery is used in extremely high
temperatures, a safety device will automatically
prevent operation.
To insure longer battery life:While not in use, remove Battery from the
Palmcorder and AC Adaptor and store in a
cool, dark, dry place. If you leave the Battery in
the Palmcorder or on the AC Adaptor, the Battery
will no longer be rechargeable.
Keep the Battery terminals clean.
Battery Care
DC Output Connector
2
3
Use AC Adaptor
BATT RELEASE
A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product
you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information
on how to recycle this batter y.
U.S.A. CONSUMERS: ATTENTION:
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Setting the Clock
1Press MENU to display the Camera or
VCR mode menu screen.
(p. 17)
2Rotate JOG KEY to select DISPLAY
 SETTING , and then press JOG KEY
to display the DISPLAY SETTING
menu screen.
3Rotate JOG KEY to select CLOCK-
 SET , and then press JOG KEY to set
to ON. (Menu OSD: pp. 109, 111)
The DATE/TIME SETTING menu
is displayed.
4Rotate JOG KEY to select YEAR, then
press JOG KEY to fix and move to the
next item. Likewise, set the month,
day, hour, and minutes.
To make corrections,
Press JOG KEY repeatedly to move back
to an item and correct.
A built-in Battery maintains clock
operation. If the Palmcorder is not
connected to a power source for a few
months, the built-in battery may discharge
and “CLOCK BATTERY” indication
appears. (p. 99)
EXAMPLE:
When DATE/TIME setting is
completed, press MENU three times to
start the clock and exit.
: 2002YEAR
PushPUSH
RotatePUSH
: JAN
: FEB
MONTH
MONTH
1MENU
2, 3, 4JOG KEY
The date and time is calculated, including
leap year, up to DEC 31 2089.
Note
[ CAMERA MENU ][ VCR MENU ]
Set the Date and TimeBefore you beginConnect the Palmcorder to a power
source. (pp. 14, 15)
Set POWER to CAMERA or VCR.
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Before Use
APress JOG KEY to set your selection.
BRotate JOG KEY to select a menu
item.
CPress JOG KEY to set your selection.
The “
” mark indicates selection.
DPress MENU twice to exit the menu.
The Palmcorder features three menu
displays: one for CAMERA mode
(recording), one for M-CARD (Memory Card
Photo Mode) and one for VCR mode
(Playback). (pp. 108~111)
Using the Palmcorder Menu
While the Menu screen is displayed, you
cannot record on or play a tape.
While recording, the Menu screen cannot
be displayed.
During playback, the Menu screen can be
displayed.
1Press MENU to display the CAMERA
or VCR menu (according to the
POWER setting).
2Rotate JOG KEY to select a menu
item.
1, DMENU
2, A, B, CJOG KEY
Displaying the MENU
Before you beginConnect the Palmcorder to a power
source. (pp. 14, 15)
Set POWER to CAMERA or VCR.
1 : D. FUNCTION
CAMERA FUNCTION menu is
displayed. To select D.FUNCTION,
D.ZOOM, or PROGRESSIVE.
2 : ADJUST
CAMERA ADJUST menu is displayed.
To select PROG. AE or CINEMA.
3 : REC MODE
CAMERA REC-MODE menu is
displayed. To select REC-SPEED,
AUDIO-REC, INDEX, SHUTTER,
SELF-REC, WIND-CUT, or ZOOM-MIC.
4 : SET-UP
CAMERA SET-UP menu is displayed.
To select REMOTE, BEEP, or
MAGICVU (PV-DV402 only).
5 : DISPLAY SETTING
DISPLAY SETTING menu is displayed.
To select DISPLAY, C.RESET, DATE/
TIME, or CLOCK-SET.
6 : LCD/EVF SETTING
LCD/EVF SETTING menu is displayed.
To select LCD BRIGHTNESS, LCD
COLOR or EVF BRIGHTNESS.
7 : PHOTO TITLE
PHOTO TITLE menu is displayed. To
select TITLE or MODE.
1 : PLAY FUNCTION
VCR PLAY FUNCTION menu is
displayed. To select D. FUNCTION,
D.EFFECT, or D.ZOOM.
2 : REC MODE
VCR REC MODE menu is displayed.
To select REC-SPEED or AUDIO-DUB.
3 : PLAY MODE
VCR PLAY MODE menu is displayed.
To select INDEX, AUDIO, REMOTE, or
B.SEARCH.
4 : MULTI SETTING
MULTI SETTING menu is displayed.
To select SPEED.
5 : DISPLAY SETTING
DISPLAY SETTING menu is displayed.
To select DISPLAY, C.RESET, DATE/
TIME, or CLOCK-SET.
6 : LCD/EVF SETTING
LCD/EVF SETTING menu is displayed.
To select LCD BRIGHTNESS, LCD
COLOR or EVF BRIGHTNESS.
CAMERA Main menu
VCR Main menuSetting the MENU Items
(EX. VCR Mode menu)
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Camera Recording
Remove the lens cap and clip it to the hand
strap.
1Set POWER to CAMERA.
The POWER Lamp lights red.
Be sure POWER is fully turned to the
CAMERA position.
2With the Viewfinder Eye Cup held up
against your eye, adjust the Vision
Adjustment Control to your eyesight.
Adjust the EVF Brightness of the
Viewfinder if necessary.
Please refer to “To adjust the LCD/
EVF BRIGHTNESS or COLOR” on
page 19.
3Set to REC-SPEED “SP” or “LP” in
the CAMERA Mode Menu.
(Menu OSD: p. 108)
4Press REC/PAUSE to start recording.
“REC” is displayed on the screen.
Press REC/PAUSE again to pause
recording.
5Set POWER to OFF when finished.
To remove the cassette, slide TAPE
EJECT. EVF
   To conserve powerAfter 5 minutes, the Record/Pause mode
will automatically change to Standby
mode.
To resume recording, set POWER to
OFF and then ON again. When the Palmcorder is aimed at
excessively bright objects, or bright lights,
a vertical bar may appear in the picture.
This is a normal characteristic of the CCD
pick-up device. Try to avoid this whenever
possible.
Simple RecordingBefore you beginConnect the Palmcorder to a power
source. (pp. 14, 15)
Insert a cassette with the record tab
closed. (p. 7)
REC/PAUSE mode
1, 5POWER
4REC/PAUSE
2Vision
   Adjustment
   Control
POWER Lamp
Clip here
3MENU
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 EVF or the LCD Monitor.
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Camera
The LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) monitor
can be used while recording.1Press LCD-OPEN to unlock the LCD
monitor.
2Swing 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
save power.
Adjust the LCD Brightness and/or
color of the LCD monitor if necessary.
Please refer to “To adjust the LCD/
EVF BRIGHTNESS or COLOR”
below.
3Start recording.
Using the LCD monitor will reduce battery
operating time.
Close the LCD monitor completely when
not in use.
Using the LCD Monitor
1LCD-OPEN
Note
180°
90°
90°
Camera Recording
To adjust the LCD/EVF
BRIGHTNESS or COLOR
1Press MENU to display the main menu
screen.
2Rotate JOG KEY to select LCD/EVF
 SETTING from the main menu screen.
(Menu OSD: pp. 109, 111)
3Press JOG KEY to display the LCD/
EVF SETTING screen.
4Press JOG KEY to select LCD
BRIGHTNESS, LCD COLOR, or
EVF BRIGHTNESS, then rotate JOG
KEY to adjust.
5Press MENU twice to exit this mode.
1, 5MENU
2, 3, 4JOG KEY
EVF/LCD
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Camera Recording
1Set POWER to CAMERA.
2Press MENU to display the CAMERA
mode menu screen.
3Rotate JOG KEY to select
 D.FUNCTION , and press JOG KEY
to display the CAMERA FUNCTION
menu screen.
4Rotate JOG KEY to select
 PROGRESSIVE , and press JOG
KEY to select ON or OFF.
Press MENU twice to exit.
“P” will appear in the EVF or the
LCD monitor.
5Press PHOTOSHOT in Record/Pause
mode. 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 slide show, etc. (p. 44)
1Set POWER to CAMERA.
2Press PHOTOSHOT in Record/Pause
mode. “PHOTO” will appear in the
EVF or the LCD monitor.
If SHUTTER on the menu screen is set to
ON, a sound effect similar to the shutter
of a film camera will be heard when
PHOTOSHOT is   pressed.
When PHOTOSHOT is pressed, the
playback image takes approx. 7 seconds
to process. After that, the  Camera mode
screen will be displayed.
Digital PhotoShot™ Mode
With the progressive PhotoShot Function,
you can record still pictures with higher
resolution than with the normal PhotoShot
Function.
Progressive PhotoShot™
Mode
This Function may not work with some
function settings.Note
Note
1POWER
1POWER
2MENU
3, 4JOG KEY
5PHOTOSHOTEVF/LCD
EVF/LCD
2PHOTOSHOT
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