Panasonic Pv Dv53 Operating Instructions Manual

Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these
instructions thoroughly.
Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.
Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.
   LSQT0650B
        Model No. PV-DV53
Digital Video Camcorder
Operating Instructions
Mini
R
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Things You Should Know
Date of Purchase
Dealer Purchased From
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone No.
Model No.
Serial No.
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Before Use11. Grounding or Polarization — This video unit may be
equipped with either a polarized 2-wire AC
(Alternating Current) line plug (a plug having one
blade wider than the other) or 3-wire grounding type
plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin.
The 2-wire polarized plug will fit into the power outlet
only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are
unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try
reversing the plug. If the plug still fails to fit, contact
your electrician to replace...

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15. Power Lines — An outside antenna system should
not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines
or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can
fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing
an outside antenna system, extreme care should be
taken to keep from touching such power lines or
circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
16. Overloading — Do not overload wall...

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Before Use
Table of Contents
Camera
VCR
For Your  Information
Special Features
Things You Should Know ................................................................................................ 2
Important Safeguards ..................................................................................................... 3
Precautions .....................................................................................................................4
Before Using...

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record tab
AY-DVM30EJ
AY-DVM60EJ Cassette type
60 minutes
45 minutes SPLP
90 minutes 30 minutesRecord Speed/
Playback time
AY-DVM80EJ 80 minutes 120 minutes Use only those tapes having the 
Mini
logo indicating the 6.35 mm digital
standard.
Record Speed/Playback TimeCassettes have a sliding record tab to
ensure recordings are not accidentally
erased.
Erase Protection
Before Using
1 pc. AC Adaptor...

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Before Use
12
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Before Using
Easy Cassette Eject/Insertion
If the Palmcorder is connected to a power
source, the cassette can be inserted and
ejected without turning the Palmcorder
on.
To remove the cassette...Slide TAPE EJECT to open the Cassette
Compartment Cover and pull the cassette
tape straight out.
Before you begin
Connect the Palmcorder to a power
source. (pp. 11, 12)
1LCD-OPEN
Cassette Compartment
Cover
2TAPE EJECT4PUSH
   CLOSE
1Press LCD-OPEN to unlock the LCD
monitor, and swing it fully...

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[ EVF or LCD Monitor ]
Before you begin
Connect the Palmcorder to a power
source. (pp. 11, 12)
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.
Before Using
1Hold down LIGHT...

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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.
Before you begin
Charge the Battery. (p. 11)
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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)
1Press LCD-OPEN to unlock the LCD
monitor, and swing it fully open.
3Slide TAPE EJECT to open
the Cassette Compartment
Cover.
2Set POWER to VCR or
CAMERA.
4Insert a cassette record tab...

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Quick Guide
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...