Panasonic Pv Dv53 Operating Instructions Manual

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For Your  Information
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).
Lens Hood Area Operation Caution Tape Operations Caution Cleaning Care for Video Heads
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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.
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. 11, 12)
Make sure the POWER switch is set to VCR or
CAMERA. (pp. 15, 27)
Check the Dew Indicator. (p. 53)
Make sure the Battery is fully charged. (p. 11)
Make sure all necessary cables are connected
correctly and firmly. (p. 12)
Make sure the Lens Cap is removed. (p. 15)
Make sure the Power Source is connected.
(pp. 11, 12)
Insert the cassette record tab up, window side
facing out. (p. 9)
Make sure the Power source is connected.
(pp. 11, 12)
Check the Dew Indicator. (p. 53)
Make sure the record tab is closed. (p. 6)
Check the Battery Indication. (p. 63)
Make sure FOCUS is set to AUTO. (p. 24)
Make sure the unit is ON and set to CAMERA
mode. (p. 15)
Make sure the unit is set to REC or REC/
PAUSE mode. (p. 15)
Make sure the Audio on the VCR MENU is set to
ST1. (pp. 38, 61)
Correction
Before Requesting Service
Request for Service Notice
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For Your  Information
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 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.
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. 63)
When the built-in lithium clock battery is discharged, “CLOCK
BATTERY” will appear. To re-charge the lithium clock battery,
connect the AC Adaptor to the Palmcorder. Recharging takes
approx. 4 hours. Reset the clock after charging.
On-Screen Displays (OSD)
If you play a tape recorded in a format other than NTSC or you try
to copy copy-protected data, “INCOMPATIBLE DATA” will appear.
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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
Antes de comenzar
Cargue la battería. (Página 11.)
Inserte el Cassette
1Presione LCD-OPEN y abra
completamente el monitor LCD.
3Deslice el interruptor de
expulsión de cinta (TAPE
EJECT) para abrir la tapa del
compartimento del cassette.
2Ajuste el interruptor
de alimentación
(POWER) a la posición
VCR o CAMERA.
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.)
4Introduzca un cassette con
la par te de la ventana hacia
arriba.
Asegúrese de que la
lengüeta de grabación
esté cerrada. (Página 6.)
5Presione la marca PUSH CLOSE
(EMPUJAR PARA CERRAR) para
cerrar la tapa del compartimiento del
cassette.
Inserte de la batería
1Coloque la batería y deslícela
hacia arriba hasta que se quede
bloqueada con un clic.
12
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Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Para Uso Rápido
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 11.)
2Presione el botón de apertura del LCD (LCD-OPEN)
para des bloquear 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.
1Ajuste el interruptor
de alimentación
(POWER) a la
posición VCR.180°
90°
Grabación con la cámara
Cuando el monitor LCD se enchuentra totalmente
abjer to, el visor se DESACTIVA automàticamente.
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
1Ajuste el interruptor de
alimentación (POWER) a la
posición CAMERA.
3Presione el botón de apertura del
LCD (LCD-OPEN) para des bloquear
el monitor LCD. Balancée abriéndolo
completamente y ajuste el àngulo.
180°
90°
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For Your  Information
PROG. AE (p. 21)
To select one of the 5 Program AE
modes. Setting to OFF cancels the
previously selected Program AE
mode.
PROGRESSIVE (p. 17)
When set to ON, still pictures taken
with PhotoShot are recorded with a
higher resolution than with normal
PhotoShot.
D. ZOOM (p. 33)
To select 25X (from 10X to 25X) or
700X (from 10X to 700X).
Setting to OFF cancels the previously
selected digital zoom.
CINEMA (p. 20)
When set to ON, you can record a
picture compatible with a wide-screen
TV equipped with an S2 picture
terminal.
EFFECT (pp. 34, 36)
To select one of the 10 digital
functions.
Setting to OFF cancels the previously
selected digital function.
REC SPEED (pp. 6, 15)
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. 38)
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 (REC Only)
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.
MENU OSD
Camera Mode Menu Screen1
2
3
4
5
6
1
3
4
2
5
6
7
8
7
8
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DATE/TIME (p. 64)
The date and time can be set and
displayed on the screen.
C. DISPLAY (p. 63)
To select the desired type of counter
indication displayed on the LCD
Monitor or in the viewfinder.
C. RESET (p. 63)
Setting to ON resets the counter to
zero.
DISPLAY (p. 63)
To select the desired type of display
changes to all function display,
Partial display, and Minimum display.
LCD/EVF SETUP (p. 16)
Setting to ON displays the menu for
adjusting the LCD brightness, color
level, and the EVF brightness.
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. (p. 53)
SHTR EFFECT (p. 17)
When set to ON, still pictures taken in
the PhotoShot mode are recorded
with a visual shutter effect and click
sound.
CLOCK SET (p. 13)
When set to ON, the date and time
can be set on the screen.
SELF REC (p. 19)
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. 8)
When set to ON, Self Demo starts.9
10
13
14
15
16
13
MENU OSD
9
10
11
12
14
15
16
17
18
11
12
17
18
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