Panasonic Pv Dv203 Operating Instructions Manual

							11
Before Use
Before Using
If no operation takes place for approx.
10 minutes after the AC Adaptor was
connected to the Palmcorder and the
POWER Switch was turned to CAMERA
without inser ting a Cassette, the
Palmcorder is automatically set to Self
Demo mode for introducing its function.
To turn it off, follow steps 1~4 below.
[ EVF or LCD Monitor ]
Before you begin
Connect the Palmcorder to a power
source. (pp. 15, 16)
1Set POWER to CAMERA.
2Press MENU to display the CAMERA
FUNCTIONS menu screen.
3Rotate JOG KEY to select OTHER
 FUNCTIONS , and press JOG KEY to
display the OTHER FUNCTIONS menu
screen.
4Rotate JOG KEY to select DEMO
 MODE , and press JOG KEY to select
OFF.
Press MENU to exit.
If any button is pressed or operated
(except PLAY/MULTI and ZOOM), the
Self Demo mode is canceled.
The Self Demo mode can be started by
setting DEMO MODE to ON and by
exiting the menu.
To turn Self Demo back on:
Set to DEMO MODE : ON in MENU
screen.
Note1POWER
2MENU
3, 4
JOG KEY
Self Demo Mode
DV203.p  5-11.p6503/01/20, 14:54 11 
						

							12For assistance,  please call :  1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [email protected]
Quick Guide
Insert the Battery Pack
Insert Cassette
1Insert the Battery Pack and slide
it up until it locks with a click.
2Slide TAPE EJECT to
open the Cassette
Compartment Cover.
Before you begin
Charge the Battery. (p. 15)
1Set POWER to VCR or
CAMERA.
12
These Palmcorders are equipped with the Easy Cassette Eject System so it is easy to
inser t or remove tapes, even when the Palmcorder is on a tripod. (p. 7)
3Insert a cassette record tab
up, window side facing out.
 Make sure the record tab
is closed. (p. 6)
4Press PUSH CLOSE mark
to close the Cassette
Compartment Cover.
DV203.p 12-15.p6503/01/20, 14:54 12 
						

							13
Before UseCamera 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.
3Use OPEN tab on underside of the
LCD monitor to unlock. 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.
2Use OPEN tab on underside of the
LCD monitor to unlock. 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. 15)
180°
90°
1Set POWER to VCR.
Quick Guide
DV203.p 12-15.p6503/01/20, 14:54 13 
						

							14For assistance,  please call :  1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [email protected]
Insert Memory Card*
3Insert the Memory Card
and gently push in until
you hear a click.
4Close the Card Slot door.
2Open the Card Slot
door.1Set POWER to OFF.
Quick Guide
Before you begin
Charge the Battery. (p. 15)
*Memory Card: MultiMediaCard or SD Memory Card (p. 94)
Be sure to insert the Memory Card before using Card PhotoShot. (p. 49)
Below is a list of memory cards which can be used in this Palmcorder.
Memory Card
SD Memory Card (RP-SD008BMK0) (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 Memor y Card. Sliding the switch
to the “LOCK” position prevents wr iting on or formatting the card.
Write protection Switch
To remove the Memory Card...
Press here to eject the card.
cropped corner
Note
When inserting the Memor y Card, inser t
with the cropped corner down as shown in
the illustration above.
When inserting the Memory Card
DV203.p 12-15.p6503/01/20, 14:54 14 
						

							15
Before Use
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
50 minutes of operation (using EVF )
when fully charged.
3Remove the Battery.
Slide the Battery out and then lift up. POWER LampCHARGE Lamp
About the Flashing of the CHARGE Lamp
Charge 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 Battery 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
12
Insert the Battery Pack
1
2
BATTERY
RELEASE
1While sliding the BATTERY RELEASE,
slide the Battery downward and
remove.
DV203.p 12-15.p6503/01/20, 14:55 15 
						

							16For assistance,  please call :  1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [email protected]
1Slide the Battery downward while
sliding BATTERY RELEASE to
remove the Battery Pack. (p. 15)
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 ensure 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
Use AC Adaptor
BATTERY
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 battery.
U.S.A. CONSUMERS: ATTENTION:
1
DV203.p 16-18.p6503/01/20, 14:55 16 
						

							17
Before Use
Setting the Clock
To make corrections,
Press JOG KEY repeatedly to move back
to an item and correct.
If “CLOCK BATTERY” indication appears,
please refer to “Replacing Clock Battery”
on page 95.
EXAMPLE:
When CLOCK SET setting is
completed, press MENU twice to start
the clock and exit.
: 2003YEAR
PushPUSH
RotatePUSH
: JAN
: FEB
MONTH
MONTH
1MENU
2, 3, 4
JOG KEY
The date and time is calculated, including
leap years, up to DEC 31 2089.
Note
Set the Date and TimeBefore you begin
Connect the Palmcorder to a power
source. (pp. 15, 16)
Set POWER to CAMERA or VCR.
1Press MENU to display the Camera or
VCR mode menu screen.
(p. 18)
2Rotate JOG KEY to select OTHER
 FUNCTIONS , and then press JOG
KEY to display the OTHER
FUNCTIONS menu screen.
3Rotate JOG KEY to select CLOCK
 SET , and then press JOG KEY to set
to ON. (Menu OSD: pp. 109, 111.)
The CLOCK SET menu screen
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 minute.
CAMERA
FUNCTIONSVCR
FUNCTIONS
DV203.p 16-18.p6503/01/20, 14:55 17 
						

							18For assistance,  please call :  1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [email protected]
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 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. 108~112)
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, C
JOG KEY
Displaying the MENU
Before you beginConnect the Palmcorder to a power
source. (pp. 15, 16)
Set POWER to CAMERA or VCR.
Setting the MENU Items
(EX. VCR Mode menu)
1 : CAMERA SETUP
To select PROG. AE, PROGRESSIVE,
D. ZOOM, or CINEMA.
2 : DIGITAL EFFECT
To select EFFECT.
3 : RECORDING SETUP
To select REC SPEED, AUDIO REC,
SCENEINDEX, WIND CUT, or ZOOM
MIC.
4 : DISPLAY SETUP
To select DATE/TIME, C. DISPLAY,
C. RESET, or DISPLAY.
5 : LCD/EVF SETUP
To select LCD BRIGHTNESS, LCD
COLOR, or EVF BRIGHTNESS.
6 : OTHER FUNCTIONS
To select REMOTE, BEEP SOUND,
SHTR EFFECT, CLOCK SET, SELF
REC, or DEMO MODE.
7 : PHOTO TITLE
To select TITLE or MODE.1 : PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS
To select BLANK SEARCH, SEARCH,
12 bit AUDIO, or MULTI SPEED.
2 : DIGITAL EFFECT
To select EFFECT1, EFFECT2, or
D. ZOOM.
3 : RECORDING SETUP
To select REC SPEED or AUDIO DUB.
4 : DISPLAY SETUP
To select DATE/TIME, C. DISPLAY,
C. RESET, or DISPLAY.
5 : LCD/EVF SETUP
To select LCD BRIGHTNESS, LCD
COLOR, or EVF BRIGHTNESS.
6 : OTHER FUNCTIONS
To select REMOTE or CLOCK SET.
CAMERA Main menu
VCR Main menu
DV203.p 16-18.p6503/01/20, 14:55 18 
						

							19
Camera
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 20.
3Set to REC SPEED “SP” or “LP” in
the RECORDING SETUP menu
screen. (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 power
After 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 begin
Connect the Palmcorder to a power
source. (pp. 15, 16)
Insert a cassette with the record tab
closed. (p. 7)
REC/PAUSE mode
1, 5
POWER
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.
Do not pull hard on the EVF Eye Cup.
DV203.p 19-23.p6503/01/20, 14:55 19 
						

							20For assistance,  please call :  1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [email protected]
The LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) monitor
can be used while recording.1Use OPEN tab on underside of the
LCD monitor to unlock.
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
1OPEN
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
 SETUP from the main menu screen.
(Menu OSD: pp. 109, 111)
3Press JOG KEY to display the LCD/
EVF SETUP 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, 5
MENU
2, 3, 4
JOG KEY
EVF/LCD
DV203.p 19-23.p6503/01/20, 14:55 20