Panasonic Pv Dv952 Operating Instructions Manual

Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.     
Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.       
   
  
Digital Video Camcorder
Operating Instructions
Model No. PV-DV952
Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions thoroughly. 
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Things You Should Know
Thank you for choosing Panasonic! 
You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable 
products on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will 
bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to 
fill in the information on the right.
The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your 
Palmcorder. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient 
Palmcorder information source.
Safety Precautions
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK...

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Important Safeguards
1) Read Instructions—All the safety and operating 
instructions should be read before the unit is operated.
2) Retain Instructions—The safety and operating 
instructions should be retained for future reference.
3) Heed Warnings—All warnings on the unit and in the 
operating instructions should be adhered to.
4) Follow Instructions—All operating and maintenance 
instructions should be followed.
5) Cleaning—Unplug this video unit from the wall outlet 
before cleaning. Do not use...

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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.
AT TENTION:
Important Safeguards
17) Objects and Liquids — Never push objects of any kind 
into this video unit through openings as they may touch 
dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could 
result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any 
kind onto the video unit.
18) Servicing — Do not attempt to service this...

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Contents
Before Using
Standard Accessories ......................................................... 6
Quick Guide......................................................................... 7
To watch the Playback Picture ............................................ 7
Controls and Components................................................... 8
Remote Controller ............................................................. 10
Power Supply...

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Before Using
Standard Accessories
Illustrated on the left are accessories packaged with the Palmcorder.
1) AC Adaptor, DC Cable and AC Cable (l12)
≥Supplies power to the Palmcorder.
CAUTION:
This unit will operate on 110/120/220/240V 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...

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CAMERA
VCR
CARD P.B.
MODE
ON
OFF5, 6
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CAMERA
VCR
CARD P.B.
MODE
ON
OFF
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POWER
POWER
CAMERA
VCR
CARD P.B.
MODE
ON
OFF
POWER
OPEN/EJECT
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PUSHTO CLOSE3
Quick Guide
1Charge the Battery. (l12)
≥Connect the AC Cable to the AC Adaptor and AC wall outlet.
≥Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor. (This will start the charging 
process.)
≥When the Charge Lamp [CHARGE] goes off, the Battery is fully 
charged.
≥Since the Battery will not be charged when the DC Cable is connected 
to the AC...

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2)
FOCUS W.B. MENU
PUSHFADE TITLE
MULTI/P-IN-P
BACKLIGHTSTILL
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OPTICAL IMAGESTABILIZER
PUSH
SHUTTER/IRIS/VOL/JOG
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SEARCH
AUTOMANUAL
AE LOCK
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Controls and Components
1) LCD Monitor (l 14, 67)
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A/V IN/OUT
PHONES
D.STILL PICTURE
TO PCS-VIDEO IN/OUT
MIC
STILLVOICE MPEG4
CARD MODE
TAPE
CARD
26) Viewfinder (l 14, 67)
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≥Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some 
tiny bright or dark spots on the Viewfinder screen. However, this is...

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ZOOM
INDEX INDEX
SELECT
STORESTOP
KL∫
OSD
COUNTER
V/REW
STILL ADV
OFF/ON
P.B.DIGITAL
DATE/
TIME
RESET
TITLE T
W
sVOLr¥RECMULTI/
P-IN-PPHOTO
SHOTSTART/
STOP
A.DUB
PLAY
PAUSE
FF/W
STILL ADV
MENU
ITEMSET
61 5
;ED
VAR.
SEARCHP.B.
ZOOM
ZOOM
INDEX INDEX
SELECT
STORESTOP
KL∫
OSD
COUNTER
V/REW
STILL ADV
OFF/ON
P.B.DIGITAL
DATE/
TIME
RESET
TITLE
T
W
sVOLr¥RECMULTI/
P-IN-PPHOTO
SHOTSTART/
STOP
A.DUB
PLAY
PAUSE
FF/W
STILL ADV
MENU
ITEMSET
61 5
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VAR.
SEARCHP.B.
ZOOM
ZOOM
INDEX INDEX
SELECT
STORESTOP
KL∫
OSD...