Panasonic Pv Vm202 Operating Instructions Manual

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Digital Video Camcorder
Operating Instructions
Model No. PV-VM202
Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions thoroughly. 
Mini

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This symbol warns the user that uninsulated 
voltage within the unit may have sufficient 
magnitude to cause electric shock. 
Therefore, it is dangerous to make any kind 
of contact with any inside part of this unit.
This symbol alerts the user that important 
literature concerning the operation and 
maintenance of this unit has been included. 
Therefore, it should be read carefully in order 
to avoid any problems.
CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 
DO NOT OPEN     
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC...

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S3125A
IMPORTANT SAFETY 
INSTRUCTIONS
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that 
produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the...

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Precautions
USE & LOCATION
≥TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your Palmcorder and 
power supply should not be exposed to rain or moisture. 
Do not connect the power supply or operate your 
Palmcorder if it gets wet. Your Palmcorder has been 
designed for outdoor use, however, it is not designed to 
sustain direct exposure to water, rain, sleet, snow, sand, 
dust, or a direct splashing from a pool or even a cup of 
coffee. This action could permanently damage the internal 
parts of your Palmcorder. Do not...

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Contents
Before Using
Standard Accessories ......................................................... 6
Quick Guide......................................................................... 7
To View 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 (l 12)
≥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 parts...

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CAMERA
CARD P. B.VCROFF ONMODE
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CAMERA
CARD P. B.VCR
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QUICK100%
CHARGEPOWER
OFF ONMODE
3OPEN/EJECT
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4
CAMERA
CARD P. B.VCROFF ONMODE
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BACKLIGHT
CAMERA
STILL
POWER
POWER
POWER
Quick Guide
1Charge the Battery. (l 12)
≥Connect the AC Cable to the AC Adaptor and plug it into Wall Outlet.
≥Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor. (This will start the charging 
process.)
≥After the [POWER] Lamp has lit up, the [CHARGE] Lamp flashes. 
When the [100%] Lamp 
1 on the AC Adaptor is lit,...

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Controls and Components
Palmcorder (DV Camera Style)
1) Menu Button [MENU] (l 15)
2) Title Button [TITLE] (l 42)
3) Multi-Picture Button [MULTI] (l 27, 32, 40, 42)
Picture-in-Picture Button [P-IN-P] (l 27)
4) Backlight Button [BACKLIGHT] (l 23)
Play Button [1] (l 28, 39, 41)
5) Still Button [CAMERA STILL] (l 21)
Camera Still Button [;] (l 29, 39)
6) Fade Button [FADE] (l 22)
Stop Button [∫] (l 28, 39, 41)
7) Forward Search Button [SEARCHi] (l 20)
Fast Forward/Cue Button [5]
 (l 28)
8) Reverse Search...

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ACCESS CAMERA
CARD P. B.
VCR
CAMERA RELEASE
CARD EJECT
TO PC
AUTO MANUAL
FOCUS STILL
RESETMPEG4 VOICE
CARD
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31)OFF ONMODE
POWER
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D.STILL
PICTURE
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S-VIDEO
IN/OUT
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26) Reset Button [RESET] (l 72)
27) Operation Mode Lamps [CAMERA/VCR/CARD P.B.] (l 14, 20, 28, 39)
28) Card Access Lamp [ACCESS] (l 35)
29) Card Mode Selector [STILL/MPEG4/VOICE] (l36,  38, ,39)
30) Power Off/On Mode...

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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
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;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
;ED
VAR.
SEARCHP.B.
ZOOM
ZOOM
INDEX INDEX
SELECT
STORESTOP
KL∫
OSD...