Panasonic Pv Dv203 Operating Instructions Manual

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PC Connection
Transferring Your  Images  (Macintosh)
Using Built-in SD Drive
1Set the Palmcorder POWER to
M-CARD.
2Connect the Palmcorder to your
Macintosh using the USB Cable
(supplied). (p. 90)
“PLEASE WAIT”, “CONNECT WITH
PC”, and “STORAGE” is displayed on
the LCD monitor.
3Double click the “Untitled” icon.
You can view images stored on the
Memory Card and also save them to
your hard disk.
4Follow the instructions as they appear
on your Macintosh section screen.
Note
Please do not change file or folder  names
on the computer. The images on the
Memory Card may not be able to be
viewed on the Palmcorder.
When “ACCESS” is displayed in the
EVF or LCD monitor, please do not
remove the Memory Card or USB Cable,
or turn off the power as data may be
damaged.
Before you begin
Set POWER to OFF before inserting a
recorded Memory Card. (pp. 49, 50)
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Palmcorder Accessory System
Accessory #
PV-DAC11A
CGR-D08A/1B
CGR-D16A/1B
CGP-D28A/1B
CGR-D53A/1K
PV-DDC9
PV-DRC9
PV-H150
RP-SD064BPPA
RP-SD032BPPA
RP-SD016BPPA
BN-SDCAPE/1B
BN-SDABPE/1B
Description
AC Adaptor with AC Cable
and DC Cable
800mAh / 1 h 30 min, Battery
Pack
1 600mAh / 3 h, Battery Pack
2 800mAh/ 5 h, Battery Pack
5 300mAh / 9 h, Battery Pack
DV Interface Cable (i.LINK)
(4-pin to 4-pin)
IR Remote Control
Carrying Case
64 MB SD Memory Card
32 MB SD Memory Card
16 MB SD Memory Card
SD USB Reader/Writer
(compatible with
MultiMediaCard)
SD PCMCIA Adaptor
(compatible with
MultiMediaCard)
Price
$119.95
$69.95
$99.95
$129.95
$229.95
$55.00
$29.95
$49.95
Call For
Pricing
$79.95
$79.95
Figure
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For Your  Information
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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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
Notes On Operations
 About the Memory Card
 (MultiMediaCard or SD Memory Card)
Model PV-DV203 can be used with either a MultiMediaCard or a SD Memory Card.
Both of these exterior Memory Cards (MultiMediaCard and SD Memory Card) are
lightweight and removable.
Both Memory Cards (MultiMediaCard and SD Memory Card) are offered in a variety of
memory sizes, so you can purchase a higher capacity Memory Card if desired.
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For Your  Information
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.
Notes On Operations
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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 InterfaceUSB/i.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
Memory (Still image)MultiMediaCard/SD Memory Card
640 x 480 pixels (NORMAL mode)
1280 x 960 pixels (FINE mode)
Image Storage (suppliedApprox. 70 images (NORMAL mode)
8 MB Memory Card)Approx. 30 images (FINE mode)
Image FormatJPEG (Design Rule for Camera File System)
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.
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Before Requesting Service
(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
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).
If any of the following numbers appear on-screen, the camcorder may need service. Do
not remove the battery (if attached) and write down the displayed number on page 101.
Then, take the camcorder to a servicenter for repair.
Self Diagnostic SystemLens Hood Area Operation Caution Tape Operations Caution Cleaning Care for Video Heads
Error No.
U11
U12
U14
U15
U16
U30Description
Card Error
Card Error
Card/Camcorder Dialogue Error
Card Access Error
Card Access Error
Error other than above
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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. 15, 16)
Make sure the POWER switch is set to VCR
or CAMERA. (pp. 19, 32)
Check the Dew Indicator. (p. 100)
Make sure the Battery is fully charged.
(p. 15)
Make sure all necessary cables are
connected correctly and firmly. (p. 16)
Make sure the Lens Cap is removed. (p. 19)
Make sure the Power Source is connected.
(pp. 15, 16)
Insert the cassette record tab up, window
side facing out. (p. 12)
Make sure the Power source is connected.
(pp. 15, 16)
Check the Dew Indicator. (p. 100)
Make sure the record tab is closed. (p. 6)
Check the Battery Indication. (p. 113)
Make sure FOCUS is set to AUTO. (p. 29)
Make sure the unit is ON and set to
CAMERA mode. (p. 19)
Make sure the unit is set to REC or REC/
PAUSE mode. (p. 19)
Make sure the Audio on the VCR MENU is
set to ST1. (pp. 46, 110)
Correction
Before Requesting Service
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If you play a tape recorded in a format other than NTSC or you try
to copy copy-protected data, “INCOMPATIBLE DATA” will appear.
When a still image is transferred from a tape to an already full
Memory Card, or when setting is DPOF, “NO SPACE LEFT”
appears.
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 is 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. 113)
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.
On-Screen Displays (OSD)
Card is not inserted.
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