Panasonic Pv Dv53 Operating Instructions Manual

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For Your  Information
BLANK SEARCH (p. 28)
Select ON to go directly to a blank
portion of the tape.
12bit AUDIO (p. 39)
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. 31)
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. 36)
To select one of the 6 digital functions.
Setting to OFF cancels the previously
selected digital function.
EFFECT2 (p. 36)
To select one of the 2 digital picture
effects for playback. Setting to OFF
cancels the previously selected digital
effect.
D. ZOOM (p. 34)
Set to ON to double the size of a
playback image. Setting to OFF
cancels the previously selected digital
zoom.VCR Mode Menu Screen
4
3
6
MENU OSD
2
1
5
4
5
6
1
2
3
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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. 38)
Set to AUDIO DUB “ON” in the Menu
OSD to use the Audio Dub feature.
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.
CLOCK SET (p. 13)
When set to ON, the date and time can
be set on the screen.7
8
9
10
11
MENU OSD
14
12
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
13
14
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For Your  Information
Here are some of the basic indications which will appear on the Palmcorder EVF and LCD
Monitor. Only Date and Time indications will be recorded onto the tape.
Counter/Time Code
The indication switches as shown
below when the desired “C. DISPLAY”
mode is selected from the menu.
(Menu OSD: pp. 60, 62) Battery Remaining
Tape Remaining
It will take several seconds for the tape
remaining indicator to operate after the
tape starts moving.
CINEMA Indication
(Menu OSD: p. 59)
Digital Zoom and other Digital
Functions (Menu OSD: p. 59)
This display appears when the digital
zoom function has been activated.
Playback Effect (Menu OSD: p. 61)
This display appears when SEPIA or
B/W is selected in VCR menu.
Volume Display (p. 28)
The volume bar appears when the
volume of the built-in speaker is being
adjusted.
Tape Speed Indication
(Menu OSD: p. 59)
Indicates the tape speed  (SP or LP).
(AY-DVM30EJ)(AY-DVM60EJ)
Memory Counter M 0:00.00
The Palmcorder will stop whenever it
reaches the point where the counter was
previously set to M 0:00.00 during audio
dub, fast forward, or rewind.
Time Code 0h00m00s00f
The Palmcorder calculates and displays
exactly where you are on any tape in terms
of hours, minutes, seconds, and frames
(30 frames = 1 second).
This display cannot be reset.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Display must be set to ALL for MF, AE,
W.BALANCE or BACK LIGHT indications
to be displayed on the EVF or LCD Panel
when selected.
C.RESET does not work when
C. DISPLAY is set to T.CODE.
Linear Time  Counter
Memory Counter
Time Code
FULL
EMPTY
R0:30
R0:00
R1:00
R0:00
a
b
c
d
e
h
Electronic Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications
CAMERA/VCR Mode
a
b
c
d
e
f
f
g
gh
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Electronic Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications
Date and Time Indication
(Menu OSD: pp. 60, 62)
As shown below, the date and time
indication changes each time DATE/TIME
is selected from the Palmcorder’s MENU
(Menu OSD: pp. 60, 62).Tape Mode Indications
RECRecording.
PHOTOPhotoShot recording.
PAUSEPaused during recording.
Playback.Still.Slow (forward).Slow (reverse).Frame Advance (forward).Frame Advance (reverse).
R Repeat Playback.
CHKRecording Check.
FFFast forward.
REWRewind.
FF Search.
REW Search.
BLANKBlank Search.
SEARCHIndex Search.
Zoom Magnification Level (p. 33)
Digital EIS Indications (p. 35)
Backlight Indication (p. 20)
PROGRAM-AE Indication (p. 21)
Manual Focus Indication (p. 24)
White Balance Indication (p. 23)
Shutter Mode Indication (p. 25)
Iris Indication (p. 26)
D/T
(DATE/TIME)
DATE OFF
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CAMERA/VCR Mode
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Light Indication (p. 8)
This display appears when LIGHT is
set to ON.
Progressive Indication
(Menu OSD: p. 59)
This display appears when
PROGRESSIVE is set to ON.
WARNING Indication (p. 53)
The warning displays appear in the
EVF and the LCD monitor.
MNL Indication (pp. 23~26)
This display appears when AUTO/
MANUAL is pressed to MANUAL.
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For Your  Information
Index of Controls
JOG KEY
pp. 13, 14.
M.FOCUS DIAL
p. 24.
Lens
Front View
POWER
(VCROFFCAMERA)
pp. 9, 10.
LCD (Liquid
Crystal Display)
Monitor
pp. 9, 10, 16, 27.
LCD-OPEN
pp. 9, 10, 16, 27.Built-in Speaker
p. 28.
PC Connector
p. 43. DC IN Terminal
p. 12.Shoulder Strap
Attachment Ring
p. 7.
Hand Strap
p. 7.
Side View
Rear View
Cassette
Compartment
Cover
p. 7.
DV Input/Output
(i.LINK) Connector
pp. 41, 42.TAPE EJECT
pp. 7, 9.BATT RELEASE
pp. 11, 12.
Built-in
Microphone
Shoulder Strap
Attachment Ring
p. 7.
Built-in Light
pp. 8, 48.
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Index of Controls
POWER ZOOM
pp. 18, 33.
VOLUME
p. 28. Electronic
Viewfinder (EVF)
p. 10.
Rear ViewPHOTOSHOT
p. 17.
Top View
LIGHT
p. 8. FADE
p. 22.
REC
p. 41.
REW
pp. 10, 27.
RECORDING CHECK
p. 18.STOP
pp. 10, 27. PLAY
pp. 10, 27.
MULTI
p. 31.
FF
p. 29.
BACK LIGHT
p. 20. PAUSE
pp. 29, 39, 41.
CAMERA STILL
p. 37.
Back View
Vision
Adjustment
Control
pp. 10, 15.
REC/PAUSE
pp. 10, 15. POWER Lamp
p. 15.MENU
pp. 13, 14.
A/V Output
Connector
p. 32.
PHONE Jack
p. 27.
FOCUS
p. 24.
AUTO/MANUAL
pp. 23~26.
EIS
p. 35.
Lens Cap
p. 7.
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For Your  Information
CAUTION:
VCR DC Output
Connector
p. 12. CHARGE Lamp
p. 11. POWER Lamp
pp. 11, 12.
AC Power Cord
pp. 11, 12.
This unit will operate on 110/120/220/
240 V AC. An AC plug adaptor may
be required for voltages other than
120V AC. Please contact either a
local or foreign electrical parts
distributor for assistance in selecting
an alternate AC plug.
We recommend using the accessory
power plug adaptor (VJSS0070/
KZDB4ZE00001) in an area which
has special AC outlets.
Index of Controls
AC Adaptor
Tripod
ReceptacleUnderside View
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Index
A
AC Adaptor ... 6, 11, 12, 46
Accessories (Optional) .46
Accessories (Supplied) ... 6
Adjusting the Volume .... 28
A/V Cable ................. 6, 32
Approximate Brightness
  Values ......................... 49
Audio Dubbing ........ 38, 39
Audio/Video Fade In/Out
...................................... 22
B
Backlight....................... 20
Battery  Pack ... 6, 9, 11, 46
Battery Remaining
  Indication .................... 63
Battery Warning ............ 53
Before Requesting Service
................................ 51, 52
Blank Search ................ 28
Built-in Light .................... 8
C
CINEMA Mode .............. 20
Cleaning Care for
  Video Heads ............... 51
Clock Battery ................ 53
Clock Set ...................... 13
Connecting Earphone ... 27
Copying from Digital
Equipment ..................... 41
Copying your Tapes ...... 40
Customer Services
  Directory ..................... 55
D
Date and Time Indication
...................................... 64
DC Power Cable . 6, 12, 46
DEW Indication ............. 53
Digital E.I.S. .................. 35
Digital Functions ........... 36
Digital PhotoShot™ Mode
...................................... 17
Digital Video  Cassette Tape
........................................ 6
Digital Zoom ............ 33, 34
DV Interface Cable (i.LINK)
.......................... 41, 42, 46E
Easy Cassette Eject ....... 7
Erase Protection Tab ....... 6
EVF/LCD Monitor Indications
................................63~64
F
Fast Forward/Rewind Check ..29
Focus ............................ 24
H
Hand Strap ...................... 7
High Speed Shutter ...... 25
How to remove the Sensor
  tag ................................. 6
I
Important Safeguards ..... 3
Index of Controls.....65~67
Iris ................................. 26
J
Jog Search .................... 30
L
LCD/EVF Setting .......... 16
Lens Cap .............. 6, 7, 15
Lens Cap Strap ........... 6, 7
Limited Warranty ........... 54
M
MagicPix™ Images ....... 34
Memory Counter ........... 63
MENU OSD .............59~62
O
On-Screen Displays (OSD)
...................................... 53
P
Palmcorder Accessory
  Order For m .................. 47
PC Connection ........ 42, 43
PHOTOVU LINK ...... 44, 45
Picture in Picture (PinP)
...................................... 37
Playback using the LCD
  Monitor ........................ 27
Precautions ..................... 4
Program AE .................. 21
Progressive PhotoShot™
  Mode ........................... 17Q
Quick Guide .............. 9, 10
R
Rapid Visual Search ..... 29
Recording Check .......... 18
Recording Still Pictures ... 19
Repeat Playback ........... 28
Replacing the Bulb ....... 48
Request for Service Notice
...................................... 52
S
Safety Precautions .......... 2
Self Demo Mode ............. 8
Self Recording .............. 19
Set the Date and Time .. 13
Shoulder Strap ............ 6, 7
Simple Recording ......... 15
Spanish Quick Use Guide
................................56~58
Specifications............... 50
STILL Picture ................ 29
Strobe Multi Mode ......... 31
Supplying Power ..... 11, 12
T
Table of Contents ............ 5
Tape Remaining Indications
...................................... 63
Tape Speed ..................... 6
Tape Warning ................ 53
U
Using the Palmcorder Menu
...................................... 14
V
Variable Speed Search . 30
VHF Connecting Cable
...................................... 40
Volume Display ....... 28, 63
W
White Balance .............. 23
Z
Zoom In/Out .................. 18
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