Panasonic Pv Dv203 Operating Instructions Manual

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For Your  Information
IndicationsCondition
If the Palmcorder is in Photo Title (CAMERA mode) and the DV
Interface Cable (i.LINK) is connected, “DISCONNECT DV CABLE”
appears. In this case, remove the DV Interface Cable (i.LINK)
from the Palmcorder.
In M-CARD mode, this display appears if the SD Memory Card
Lock Switch is in the Lock position.
On-Screen Displays (OSD)
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.
Please write the displayed Self Diagnostic number here.
(p. 98)
Request for Service Notice
If you are attempting to record from a Cassette by pressing
PHOTO SHOT, when the USB Cable is connected,
“DISCONNECT USB CABLE” appears. In this case, remove the
USB Cable from the Palmcorder.
When making DV connection at the time of M-CARD mode. (Blink
during 3 seconds.)
When making DV connection at the time of Web Camera mode.
(Blink during 3 seconds.)
When making DV connection at the time of USB Device Driver/SD
Drive mode. (Blink during 3 seconds.)
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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.
Limited Warranty
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For Your  Information
Customer Services Directory
For Product Information, Operating Assistance, Literature Request, Dealer Locations,
and all Customer Service inquiries please contact:
1-800-211-PANA (7262), Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 9 am-7 pm, EST.
or send e-mail : [email protected]
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855
Service in Puerto Rico
Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Panasonic Sales Company/ Factory Servicenter:
Ave. 65 de Infanteria. Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Phone (787) 750-4300   Fax (787) 768-2910
Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com
You can purchase parts, accessories or locate your
nearest servicenter by visiting our Web Site.
Accessory Purchases:
1-800-332-5368 (Customer Orders Only )
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-866-605-1277
Panasonic Services Company 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
(Monday-Friday 6 am-5 pm; Saturday 6 am-10:30 am, PST)
(Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, Check)
As of August 2002
MAIL TO  :
Panasonic Services Company
1705 N. Randall Road,
Elgin, IL 60123-7847
Attention: Camcorder Repair
Please carefully pack and ship, prepaid and insured, to the Elgin Centralized Factory Servicenter.
Customer’s in Puerto Rico, please ship or carry in to location below (“Service in Puerto Rico”).
Product RepairsCentralized Factory Servicenter
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Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Para Uso Rápido
Este símbolo tiene por finalidad alertar al
usuario acerca de la presencia de tensión
sin aislación en el interior del producto, que
puede tener la intensidad suficiente como
para causar descargas eléctricas. Por lo
tanto, hacer contacto con cualquier pieza
en el interior de la unidad es peligroso.
Este símbolo tiene por finalidad alertar al
usuario de la presencia de importantes
instrucciones de operación y
mantenimiento en la literatura incluida con
la unidad. Por lo tanto, lea detenidamente
la literatura incluida para evitar problemas.PRECAUCIÓNRIESGO DE DESCARGA ELÉCTRICANO ABRIR
PRECAUCIÓN: PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE
DESCARGA ELÉCTRICA, NO QUITE LA
CUBIERTA (O PARTE POSTERIOR).
EL APARATO NO TIENE EN SU INTERIOR PIEZAS
QUE PUEDAN SER REPARADAS POR EL USUARIO.
SOLICITE TODA REPARACIÓN A PERSONAL DE
SERVICIO CUALIFICADO.
La etiqueta de régimen está pegada en la base de la cubierta del cargador. Su 
Mini Palmcorder está diseñada para grabar y reproducir en el modo de Reproducción
Estándar (SP) y modo Largo (LP).
Se recomienda el uso sólo de cintas de cassette que hayan sido probadas e
inspeccionadas para su uso en aparatos VCR con la marca 
Mini.
ADVERTENCIA: PARA EVITAR INCENDIOS Y DESCARGAS
ELÉCTRICAS, NO EXPONGA ESTE EQUIPO A LA LLUVIA NI A
LA HUMEDAD.
Este dispositivo cumple con la parte 15 de las Reglas del FCC. El funcionamiento está
sujeto a las dos siguientes condiciones: (1) Este dispositivo puede no causar
interferencias perjudiciales, y (2) este dispositivo debe aceptar cualquier interferencia
recibida, incluyendo interferencias que pueden causar un funcionamiento no deseado.
Nota:Este equipo ha sido puesto a prueba y se encontró que cumple con la Parte 15
de las reglas del FCC. Estos limites están diseñados para proveer una
protección razonable contra interferencias cuando se opera en un ambiente
residencial.
Si este equipo causa interferencias en la recepción de radio o televisión, lo cual
se puede comprobar al apagar y encender el equipo, utilice el equipo en otra
ubicación y/o utilice un tomacorriente diferente al que está utilizando el receptor.
Si es necesario, consulte con el distribuidor o un técnico experto de radio/TV
para solicitar ayuda. Puede encontrar útil el folleto ‘Información sobre las
interferencias’ disponible en las oficinas regionales del FCC local.
Advertencia del FCC:
Para asegurar la conformidad  continua del FCC, utilice solamente el cable de
interfaz blindado cuando conecte una cámara de video digital a una
computadora de acuerdo con las instrucciones incluidas aquí. También,
cualquier cambio sin autorización o modificaciones a este equipo anularían la
autoridad del usuario para operarlo.
Precauciones para su seguridad
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For Your  Information
Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Para Uso Rápido
Inserte de la bateríaAntes de comenzar
Cargue la battería. (Página 15.)
Inserte el Cassette
Esta videocámara contiene un sistema de ejecución fácil del cassette. Por eso,
es fácil de introducir o sacar el cassette aunque esté montado sobre un
trípode. (Página 7.)
1Coloque la batería y deslícela hacia arriba
hasta que se quede bloqueada con un clic.
2Deslice el interruptor
de expulsión de cinta
(TAPE EJECT) para
abrir la tapa del
compartimento del
cassette.
1Ajuste el interruptor de
alimentación (POWER) a la
posición VCR o CAMERA.
12
3Introduzca un cassette con
la parte de la ventana hacia
arriba.
Asegúrese de que la
lengüeta de grabación esté
cerrada. (Página 6.)
4Presione la marca PUSH
CLOSE (EMPUJAR PARA
CERRAR) para cerrar la
tapa del compartimiento del
cassette.
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Para ver la reproducción en el LCD
(pantalla de visualización de cristal líquido)
Cuando el monitor LCD se enchuentra totalmente
abier to, el visor se DESACTIVA automáticamente.Antes de comenzar Cargue la battería. (Pàgina 15.)
Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Para Uso Rápido
Grabación con la cámara
Cuando el monitor LCD se enchuentra totalmente
abjer to, el visor se DESACTIVA automàticamente.
180°
90°
Monitor LCD
2Ajuste el control lde ajuste de
visión según lo desee.
4Presione el botón de grabación/
pausa (REC/PAUSE) para iniciar la
grabación.
Vuelva a pulsar el botón de
grabación/pausa (REC/PAUSE) para
hacer una pausa en la grabación.
Visor
3Utilice la lengüeta OPEN para
desbloquear el monitor LCD. Balancée
abriéndolo completamente y ajuste
el àngulo.
2Utilice la lengüeta OPEN para
desbloquear el monitor LCD. Balancée
abriéndolo completamente y ajuste
el ángulo.
3Presione el botón
de rebobinado
 (REW) para
rebobinar la cinta.
4Presione el botón de
reproducción 
 (PLAY)
para reproducir la cinta.
5Presione el botón de
parada  (STOP) para
detener la reproducción. 180°
90°
1Ajuste el interruptor
de alimentación
(POWER) a la
posición VCR.
1Ajuste el interruptor de
alimentación (POWER)
a la posición CAMERA.
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For Your  Information
Introducir la Tarjeta de memoria*Antes de comenzar Cargue la battería. (Pàgina 15.)
*Tarjeta de Memoria: Tarjeta MultiMedia o Tarjeta de Memoria SD (Pàgina 94.)
Asegúrese de introducir la Tarjeta de memoria antes de utilizar la tarjeta PhotoShot.
(Página 49.)
A continuación se indican una lista de Tarjetas de Memoria sopor tadas por esta unidad.
Memory Card
Tarjeta de memoria SD (RP-SD008BMK0)
Tarjeta MultiMedia (Marca de fábrica SanDisk)
Tarjeta de Memoria SD (opcional) (Página 92.)Capacity
8 MB
8 MB, 16 MB
16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB
Botón para la protección de copia de la tarjeta de memoria SD
La tarjeta de memoria SD tiene un botón para la protección de copia. Deslice
el botón hacia la dirección de LOCK para prevenir una copia o cambio de la
estructura de la tarjeta.
Botón para la protección de copia
Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Para Uso Rápido
esquina recortada
Nota
Al insertar la tarjeta de memoria, insertela
con la esquina recortada hacia abajo tal
como se indica en la figura anterior.
Al insertar la tarjeta de memoria
3Introduzca la tarjeta de
memoria hasta que se
coloque en su sitio con
un clic.
4Cierre la puerta de la
ranura de la tarjeta.
2Abra la puerta de la
ranura de la tarjeta.1Ajuste el interruptor
de alimentación
(POWER) a la
posición OFF.
Para quitar la tarjeta de memoria...
Presione aquí para guitar
la tarjeta.
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MENU OSD
Camera Mode Menu Screen
6
7
8
9
10
1
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
2
D. ZOOM (p. 40)
To select 25X (from 10X to 25X) or
700X (from 10X to 700X).
Setting to OFF cancels the previously
selected digital zoom.
CINEMA (p. 24)
When set to ON, you can record a
picture compatible with a wide-screen
TV equipped with an S2 picture
terminal.
EFFECT (p. 43)
To select one of the 10 digital
functions.
Setting to OFF cancels the previously
selected digital function.
REC SPEED (pp. 6, 19)
SP:Normal recording speed mode.
LP:Recording time is 1.5 times as
long as in the SP mode. For
example, 120 minutes of
recording is possible on a
80 minute tape.
AUDIO REC (p. 45)
12 bit:The sound is recorded in the
12 bit/32 kHz mode.
16 bit:The sound is recorded in the
16 bit/48 kHz high-quality
mode.
SCENEINDEX
DAY:An index signal is recorded
when recording is restarted
after the date has changed
since the last recording.
2 HOUR:An index signal is recorded
when recording is restarted
after a lapse of more than
2 hours.
WIND CUT (p. 31)
To reduce sound distortion caused by
wind hitting the microphone.
ZOOM MIC (p. 22)
When set to ON, the microphone’s
directional angle and sensitivity vary
according to the zoom operation. PROG. AE (p. 25)
To select one of the 5 Program AE
modes. Setting to OFF cancels the
previously selected Program AE
mode.
PROGRESSIVE (p. 21)
When set to ON, still pictures taken
with PhotoShot are recorded with a
higher resolution than with normal
PhotoShot.
1
3
4
2
5
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For Your  Information
MENU OSD
14
15
16
17
18
19
22
20
21
15
23
DISPLAY (p. 114)
To select the desired type of display
changes to all function display, Partial
display, and Minimum display.
LCD/EVF SETUP (p. 20)
Setting to ON displays the menu for
adjusting the LCD brightness, color
level, and the EVF brightness.
REMOTE (p. 10)
VCR1: To receive signals from the
Remote Control, set to VCR1.
VCR2: To receive signals from the
Remote Control, set to VCR2.
OFF: To prevent reception of signals
from the Remote Control.
BEEP SOUND
Set to ON to hear beep when starting
and stopping camera recording or when
unusual conditions occur. To cancel
the beep, set to OFF.
Palmcorder will beep:
Once when you start recording
Twice when you stop recording
Repeatedly when warning of unusual
conditions. (pp. 100, 101)
SHTR EFFECT (pp. 21, 49)
When set to ON, still pictures taken in
the PhotoShot mode are recorded with
a visual shutter effect and click sound.
CLOCK SET (p. 17)
When set to ON, the date and time
can be set on the screen.
SELF REC (p. 23)
NORMAL:During self-recording, the
picture on the LCD Monitor is the
same as it will be recorded.
MIRROR:During self-recording, the
picture on the LCD Monitor is
horizontally reversed.
DEMO MODE (p. 11)
When set to ON, Self Demo starts.
TITLE (p. 27)
Photo Title is recorded.
MODE (p. 27)
To select one of the 2 Photo Title
modes. DATE/TIME (p. 113)
The date and time can be set and
displayed on the screen.
C. DISPLAY (p. 114)
To select the desired type of counter
indication displayed on the LCD
Monitor or in the viewfinder.
C. RESET (p. 114)
Setting to ON resets the counter to
zero.
11
1222
20
16
17
18
19
23
13
14
11
12
21
13
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VCR Mode Menu Screen1
2
7
6
9
MENU OSD
5
4
8
3
1
2
4
3
6
7
5
8
9
BLANK SEARCH (p. 33)
Select ON to go directly to a blank
portion of the tape.
SEARCH (p. 37)
To select the desired Index Search
function.
PHOTO:To search for Photo shot
pictures.
SCENE:To search for scenes marked
with Index signal.
12bit AUDIO (p. 46)
To select the desired audio playback
mode after performing audio dubbing
in the 12 bit mode (SP mode only).
ST1 :The original sound alone is
played back.
ST2 :The dubbed sound alone is
played back.
MIX :The original sound and the dubbed
sound are played back together.
MULTI SPEED (p. 38)
In Strobe Multi mode, used to select the
interval at which a succession of still
screens are captured from the playback
picture.
FAST :Every 0.3 seconds
NORMAL :Every 0.6 seconds
SLOW :Every 1.0 seconds
EFFECT1 (p. 43)
To select one of the 6 digital functions.
Setting to OFF cancels the previously
selected digital function.
EFFECT2 (p. 43)
To select one of the 2 digital picture
effects for playback. Setting to OFF
cancels the previously selected digital
effect.
D. ZOOM (p. 41)
Set to ON to double the size of a playback
image. Setting to OFF cancels the
previously selected digital zoom.
REC SPEED (p. 6)
SP:Normal recording speed mode.
LP:Recording time is 1.5 times as long
as in the SP mode. For example,
120 minutes of recording is possible
on an 80 minute tape.
AUDIO DUB (p. 45)
Set to AUDIO DUB “ON” in the Menu
OSD to use the Audio Dub feature.
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