Panasonic Pv Dv953 Operating Instructions Manual

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Digital Video Camcorder
Operating Instructions
Model No. PV-DV953
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.
Date of Purchase 
Dealer Purchased From 
Dealer Address...

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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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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 video unit 
yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you 
to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all 
servicing to qualified service personnel.
19) Damage Requiring...

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Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following.
End User License Agreement (for USB Driver and DV STUDIO)
You (“Licensee”) are granted a license for the Software defined in this End User Software Agreement (“Agreement”) on condition 
that you agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. If Licensee does not agree to the terms and conditions of this 
Agreement, promptly return the Software to Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (“Matsushita”), its distributors or dealers from...

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Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following.
G.726 Audio Decoder End User License Agreement
YOU SHOULD CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS. THIS IS A LEGAL DOCUMENT WHICH 
CONSTITUTES YOUR AGREEMENT AS END USER FOR THE USE OF THE SOFTWARE IN THAT PACKAGE. BY 
INSTALLING THIS SOFTWARE, YOU INDICATE YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THIS LIMITED USE SOFTWARE LICENSE.
IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, PROMPTLY RETURN THE DISK PACKAGE AND THE 
ACCOMPANYING ITEMS WITH YOUR...

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Contents
Before Using
Standard Accessories ......................................................... 8
Quick Guide......................................................................... 9
To View the Playback Picture.............................................. 9
Controls and Components................................................. 10
Remote Controller ............................................................. 12
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 (l 14)
≥Supplies power to the Palmcorder.
CAUTION:
This unit will operate on 110/120/220/240 V AC. An AC plug adaptor 
may be required for voltages other than 120 V AC. Please contact 
either a local or foreign electrical...

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Quick Guide
1Charge the Battery. (
l  14)
≥ Connect the AC Cable to the AC Adaptor and plug it into the AC Wall 
Outlet.
≥ Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor. (This will start the charging 
process.)
≥ The [POWER] Lamp and [CHARGE] Lamp light up, and charging starts. 
When the [CHARGE] Lamp goes off, charging is completed.
≥ Since the Battery will not be charged when the DC...

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Controls and Components
1) LCD Monitor (l 17, 75)
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≥Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some 
tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD Monitor screen. However, this is 
not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture....