Panasonic Pv Dv953 Operating Instructions Manual

11
34) Reset Button [RESET] (l 80)
35) Speaker
36) Cassette Compartment Cover (l 16)
37) Cassette Holder (l 16)
38) Cassette Holder Close Button [PUSH CLOSE] (l 16)
39) Sub Recording Start/Stop Button [REC] (l 24)
40) S-Video Input/Output Jack [S-VIDEO IN/OUT] (l 41)
41) Digital Still Picture Terminal [DIGITAL STILL PICTURE]
42) DV Input/Output Terminal [DV] (l 52)
≥Connect this to the digital video equipment.
43) Microphone Jack [MIC] (l70)
≥Connecting with an external microphone or audio equipment....

12
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-P PHOTO
SHOT START/
STOP
A.DUB
PLAY
PAUSE
FF/W
STILL ADV
MENU
ITEM SET
61 5
;ED
VAR.
SEARCHP.B.
ZOOM
ZOOM
INDEX INDEX
SELECT
STORE STOP
KL∫
OSD
COUNTER
V/REW
STILL ADV
OFF/ON
P.B.DIGITAL
DATE/
TIME
RESET
TITLE
T
W
sVOLr¥RECMULTI/ P-IN-P PHOTO
SHOT START/
STOP
A.DUB
PLAY
PAUSE
FF/W
STILL ADV
MENU
ITEM SET
61 5
;ED
VAR.
SEARCHP.B.
ZOOM
ZOOM
INDEX INDEX
SELECT
STORE STOP...

13
1
3 2
1
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
PA U S E
FF/W
STILL ADV
MENU
ITEMSET
61 5
;ED
VA R .
SEARCHP.B.
ZOOM
1
15˚
15˚
15˚ 5˚
21
ªInserting the Button-type Battery
Before using the remote controller, insert the supplied button-type battery.
1While pressing the Stopper 1, pull out the Battery Holder.
2Insert the button-type battery with the imprint (i) facing 
upward....

14
CGR-
CGP-
CGR-
1
3
2
1
A
B
A
A
B B
2 h.
3 h 15 min. 2 h 20 min. 
(2 h.)
4 h 05 min. 
(3 h 25 min.)
5 h 20 min.
7 h 40 min. 
(6 h 25 min.)CGR-D16
CGP-D28
CGR-D53
Power Supply
ªUsing the AC Adaptor
1
Insert the battery-shaped connector of the DC Cable into the 
Battery Holder on the Palmcorder.
2Connect the DC Cable to the [DC OUT] Jack on the AC 
Adaptor.
3Connect the AC Adaptor and AC Cable.
≥The AC Cable’s outlet plug cannot be pushed fully into the AC Adaptor 
Jack. A gap will remain as shown 
1....

15
1
2
1
1
2
1
2
1
Lens Cap and Easy-Grip Strap
ªAttach the Lens Cap
To protect the Lens surface, attach the Lens Cap.
1Pass the end of the Lens Cap String through the Lens Cap 
String holder.
2Pass the other end of the String through the loop made by 
the String itself and pull it toward the direction indicated by 
an arrow.
≥The removed Lens Cap can be hooked onto the Easy-Grip Strap 1. (When 
you are not recording, be sure to keep the Lens Cap attached to the Lens 
for protection.)
ªAdjust the...

16
Attaching the Shoulder Strap
We recommend that you attach the Shoulder Strap before going outdoors to 
record so as to avoid dropping the Palmcorder.
1Pass the tip of the Shoulder Strap through the Shoulder 
Strap Holders on the Palmcorder and pull the Shoulder 
Strap.
2Fold the tips of the Shoulder Strap, pass it through the 
Shoulder Strap Length Adjuster, and pull it.
≥Pull it out more than 1 inch (2 cm) 1 from the Shoulder Strap Length 
Adjuster so that it cannot slip off.
≥Please perform this...

17
343 2180x90x
LCD/EVF SET
PUSH MENU TO RETURNLCD BRIGHTNESS
    LOW||||----HIGH
LCD COLOR LEVEL
    LOW||||----HIGH
EVF BRIGHTNESS
    LOW||||----HIGH
12
1
1
2
OFFONMODE
Turning on/off the Palmcorder and Selecting 
Modes
Turn on the power first and then select Modes.
ªHow to Turn on the Power
1
Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [ON] while pressing the 
Button 
1.
≥The [CAMERA] Lamp lights up.
ªHow to Switch Modes
2
Rotate the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch.
≥With each rotate, the Mode switches in the order of...

18
Using the Menu Screen
To facilitate the selection of a desired function or setting, this Palmcorder 
displays various function settings on menus.
1Press the [MENU] Button.
≥The Menu corresponding to the Mode selected by using the [OFF/ON/
MODE] Switch 1 is displayed.
≥When the [CAMERA] Lamp is on, the Camera Function Menu is 
displayed. 
2≥When the [VCR] Lamp is on, the VCR Function Menu is displayed. 3
≥When the [CARD P.B.] Lamp is on, the Card Function Menu is 
displayed. 4
2
Rotate the [PUSH] Dial...

19
PROG.AE   OFF 5        7
    4  Ω   º
PROGRESSIVE AUTO ON OFF
D.ZOOM      OFF 25k 700k
REC MODE    NORMAL FRAME CINEMA      OFF     ONASPECT      4:3     16:9 RETURN          ---- YES
CAMERA SETUP
PUSH MENU TO EXIT
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
7)
12)
13)
6)
19)
20)
21)
22)SCAN MODE  STROBE MANUAL
SPEED   FAST NORMAL SLOW
RETURN          ---- YES
SWING   OFF     ONP-IN-P  1   2   3   4
MULTI-PICTURES
PUSH MENU TO EXIT
        WIPE MIX  STROBE
        GAIN UP   TRAIL
        MOSAIC    MIRROR
  EFFECT1 OFF MULTI...

20
ZOOM MIC   OFF     ON
DATE/TIME OFF D/T DATE
C.DISPLAY COUNTER MEMORY 
          TIMECODE
RETURN          ---- YES
C.RESET    ---- YESDISPLAY  ALL PARTIAL OFFLCD AI    ON      OFF
LCD/EVF SET   ---- YESLCD MODE  NORMAL  BRIGHT
DISPLAY SETUP
PUSH MENU TO EXIT
31)
32)
33)
34)
35)
36)
37)
REC SPEED  SP      LP
AUDIO REC  12bit     16bit 
RETURN          ---- YESSCENEINDEX 2HOUR   DAYWIND CUT   OFF     ON
RECORDING SETUP
PUSH MENU TO EXIT
23)
24)
25)
26)
FLASH      ON AUTO OFFRED EYE REDUCTION OFF ON 28)...