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Panasonic Digital Palmcoder PalmSight PV-DV900 Operating Instructions Manual

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Digital PalmcoPdcP®
Digital Video Camcorder
PalmSight _
Operating
Instructions
Mini_
PV-DV900
For assistance, call 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions thoroughly.
Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.
Guia para rdpida consulta en espaSol estd incluida,
LAQT0148

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  • Page 1 nasonlc Digital PalmcoPdcP® PalmSight _ Digital Video Camcorder Operating Instructions Mini_ PV-DV900 For assistance, call 1-800-211-PANA(7262) Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions thoroughly. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. Guia para rdpida consulta en espaSol estd incluida, LAQT0148...
  • Page 2 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 below•...
  • Page 3 WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Your ._._][_rPalmcorder is designed to record and play back in Standard Play (SP) mode only. This Palmcorder is equipped with the HQ System to provide excellent video pictures. It is recommended that only cassette tapes that have been tested and inspected for use in VCR machines with the M_n_[_T mark be used.
  • Page 4 1. Read Instructions -- All the safety and operating 11. Grounding or Polarization -- This video unit may be instructions should be read before the unit is equipped with either a polarized 2-wire AC operated. (AlternatingCurrent) line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other) or 3-wire groundingtype 2.
  • Page 5 15. Power Lines -- An outside antenna system should b. If any liquid has been spilled onto, or objects have fallen into the video unit. not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can c.
  • Page 6 Things You Should Know ....................Important Safeguards ......................Precautions .......................... Self Demo Mode ........................Quick Guide ................, ........... Supplying Power ........................ Cassette Information ......................Setting the Clock ....................... Using the Palmcorder Menu ..................... MENU OSD ........................Electronic Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications ..............
  • Page 7 Self Demo mode is on when screen at right appears. Do the steps below to EVF Screen turn off. Panasonic witch OWER Set the POWER Switch to Camera. Press the LCD-OPEN Button to unlock the LCD monitor and swing it open.
  • Page 8 Before you begin... |1_[,:, I i i [:-] IP:. | _|_o] i[i h_l[Onn • Charge the Battery (see page 10). Insert the Battery and slide it down until it locks with a click. Note: • The EVF is a fixed type and cannot be extended or retracted.
  • Page 9 Press RECORD/PAUSE Button start recording. Press RECORD/PAUSE Button again t_ recording. RECORD/ PAUSE Button Set the POWER Switch to VCR. Note: • The EVF is a fixed type and cannot be extended or retracted. DO NOT apply force. • Do not lift or carry the Palmcorder by the EVF or by the LCD Monitor.
  • Page 10 Connect and plug in the Cable as shown. • POWER Lamp will light. • Disconnect DC Cable if it is connected to AC Adaptor. Attach the battery as shown to POWER charge. Lamp • Charge lamps on the AC Adaptor will flash and then turn solid green to indicate...
  • Page 11 Insert the Battery and slide it down until it locks with a click. Note: • The EVF is a fixed type and cannot be extended or retracted. DO NOT apply force. • Do not lift or carry the Palmcorder by the EVF or by the LCD Monitor.
  • Page 12 Insert the Jack Box and slide it down until it locks with a click. Note: • The EVF is a fixed type and cannot extended or retracted. DO NOT apply force. • Do not lift or carry the Palmcorder by the EVF or by the LCD Monitor.
  • Page 13 Connect the Palmcorder to a power source. Slide the TAPE EJECT Switch to open the Cassette Compartment. • The Cassette Holder slides out. insert a cassette with its window side facing up. Press on the PUSH mark to close the upper Cassette Compartment Cover,...
  • Page 14 Use only those tapes having the ,i°,|}_,, logo indicating the 6.35mm digital standard. Cassette type Record Speed/Playback time AY-DVM30EA 30 minutes 45 minutes AY-DVM60EA 60 minutes 90 minutes AY-DVM80EA 80 minutes 120 minutes mm al P.l.-,[_ll :il'_ (_ i [o| inmm Cassettes have a sliding record tab to ensure recordings are not accidentally erased.
  • Page 15 Before you begin... • Connect the Pslmcorder to a power source. The date and time is calculated, including • Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. leap year, up to DEC 31 2089. Press MENU to display the Camera MENU Button Mode menu screen (see page 17).
  • Page 16 The Palmcorder features two menu Displaying the MENU displays: one for camera mode (recording) Before you begin... and the other for VCR mode (Playback). • Connect the Palmcorder to a power source. • Set the POWER Switch to CAMERA. 1 Press the MENU Button to display the •...
  • Page 17 (1 FUNCTION •_, DIGITAL FUNCTION (pages 38, 43) a. D. FUNCTION •OFF EIS/D.ZOOM To select one of the 8 digital functions. D.ZOOM Setting to OFF cancels the previously WIPE selected digital function. STROBE GAINUP D. ZOOM (page 39) TRAIL To select the desired zoom range.
  • Page 18 WIND-CUT (page 27) Setting to ON, resets the counter zero. To reduce sound distortion caused wind hitting the microphone. However, q. DATE/TIME (page 21) this slightly deteriorates the sound To display the date and time can be set reproduction in the bass range. on the screen.
  • Page 19 (1 VCR SETTING •¢ u. B.SEARCH (Book Mark Search) u.B.SEARCH OOFF (page 30) v. INDEX QPHOTO SCENE Select ON to go directly to a blank w. AUDIO OST1 portion of the tape. REMOTE OFF OVCR1 VCR2 INDEX (page 35) REC-SPEED To select the desired Index Search function.
  • Page 20 Here are some of the basic indications which appear in the Palmcorder EVF and LCD Monitor. These indications except the Date and Time will not be recorded on the tape. 10h12m34s21f I-P-A-US_ _ '_ b -- IWARNINGI -" rVOLUME [-]llll [+]J 12 : 00 : 00AM 1999...
  • Page 21 IWA-R-_R_ _--I, m, n, o "-IVOLUME [-]1111 [+]1 112 : O0 : 00AM ] 19991 INDEX (page 35) Volume Display (page 32) The volume bar appears when the This display appears when an index signal is being recorded. volume of the built-in speaker is being adjusted.
  • Page 22 The following warning displays appear in the EVF and the LCD monitor. • 3[_,- If the Palmcorder is in CAMERA mode without TAPE NOT cassette inserted, "[_' will flash and "TAPE NOT INSERTED INSERTED" will appear for 5 seconds. Recording will not start.
  • Page 23 When an AUDIO DUB is attempted on a pre-recorded LP tape, "CANNOT REC LP-MODE" will appear for 5 CANNOT REC seconds. LP-MODE When the DV connection is not securely connected, "CHECK DV-INPUT" will appear for 5 seconds. CHECK Check the connections, DV-INPUT If excessive moisture...
  • Page 24 To brighten the natural colors in a scene (Optional, page 53). Slide Light into the Built-in Light Mount. Be sure it locks into place. Press LIGHT Button ON. Press LIGHT Button again to OFF. LIGHT RELEASE LIGHT Button Button To remove the Light: Press LIGHT RELEASE...
  • Page 25 Undo the two strap ends from their buckles. Remove the buckle from one end of the strap. Thread the strap (with no buckle) through the Light Holder (included with optional color enhacement lignt) so that it faces outward. Then reinsert the buckle.
  • Page 26 Adjust the length of the Hand Strap to the size of your hand as illustrated. Hand Strap Attaching the Lens Cap Cord to the Hand Strap Remove the Hand Strap from the front clasp and run the Strap through the Lens Cable Loop.
  • Page 27 I_"]l iiTo] _ ;(=.l'(o] i[a IIi[_ I Before you begin... Remove the lens cap and clip it to the hook. • Connect the Palmcorder to a power source. • Insert a cassette with record tab closed (see page 14). Tally LED Built-In Twin Capsule 2-Way...
  • Page 28 ll_'_ Ii[i I i n'T:.l I(I,] I1 ITK,] i1 i (,] i Before you begin... The LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) monitor • Connect the Palmcorder to a p can be used while recording. • Insert a cassette with record ta (see page 14).
  • Page 29 To play back the final few seconds of the last recorded scene in the Recording Pause Mode. Press the EDIT SEARCH Button briefly in the recording Pause Mode. The [CHK] indication appears. After checking, the Movie Camera returns to the Recording Pause Mode. •...
  • Page 30 You can go directly to a blank portion of tape and start recording exactly where you left off. MENU Button Set the POWER Switch to VCR. _ SELECT SET WHEEL Press MENU Button to display the menu screen. Then rotate the SELECT SET WHEEL to select B.SEARCH (see...
  • Page 31 Control Battery, the remote will default to VCR 1. Insert a slender, pointed '-Replace battery with Panasonic PART NO. object, such as the tip of a ball-point pen into the slot so VSBW0004 (CR2025) only. Use of another battery may...
  • Page 32 i "__ _qlw [,,._ liToiqi[_i K_ D] lYA _ ite] n You can also use the LCD monitor to Before you begin... playback your recording. • Connect the Palmcorder to a power source. • Insert a recorded cassette. LCD-OPEN • Set the Power Switch to VCR. Button Press the LCD-OPEN Button to unlock...
  • Page 33 Rapid Visual Search During playback, hold down FAST FORWARD/SEARCH or REWIND/ (Sound is muted during all special effects) SEARCH Buttons. The search will continue for as long as the button is held down. Press FAST FORWARD/SEARCH REWIND/SEARCH Buttons once for a continuous rapid visual search.
  • Page 34 (Sound is Muted during all special effects) Variable Speed Search . Press the PLAY Button. • Playback starts. Press the PLAY Button again. Rotate the SELECT SET WHEEL adjust the playback speed. • Rotate the SELECT SET WHEEL PLAY downward for forward playback.
  • Page 35 Frame by Frame Advance I1.._ i [,] _P. ] i; {:],l[,l (:;lift;t11 i't;l leJ11Fil o,_,_ [:l,lci I Press PAUSE during playback. (Sound is Muted during all special effects) Press I_" SLOW/F.ADV to do a frame by frame advance. Press <11SLOW/F.ADV to do a frame by frame reverse.
  • Page 36 Before you begin... • Connect the Palmcorder to your TV as illustrated on next page. Your Palmcorder may be connected to a TV to play back tapes or to view what you IMPORTANT: are recording by connecting to the Jack Box.
  • Page 37 with AUDIO/VIDEO IN Jacks._ Set the POWER Switch to CAMERA, You can now view what the Palmcorder is recording on your TV. Or, to playback a tape, set the POWER Switch to VCR. You can now playback a recorded tape on your TV.
  • Page 38 Before you begin... • Set the POWER Switch to CAMERA. This feature helps stabilize the picture in situations such as walking or shooting from a moving vehicle. Press MENU Button to display the menu screen. Rotate and press the SELECT WHEEL to select EIS from D.FUNCTION...
  • Page 39 _'_.)-.] You can gradually zoom in for close ups or zoom out for wide angle shots. The zooming speed ranges from a slow 22 seconds to a fast 2 seconds according Zoom slowly by lightly moving the power the amount of pressure applied to the zoom...
  • Page 40 Before you begin... • Set the POWER Switch to CAMERA. Use this feature to record a seven second (approx.) still image from the current camera picture. Audio is also recorded on the spot narration. Or, you can add narration later with the Audio Dubbing feature to make an interesting slide show,...
  • Page 41 Before you begin... • Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. Auto White Balance automatically maintains optimum color balance in most lighting conditions. However, when using Digital Functions, etc., you may get better results using the manual adjustment. Press MENU Buffon to display the menu screen.
  • Page 42 The Auto Exposure feature can be used to make quality recordings in a variety of scene situations. Press MENU to display the menu screen and rotate the SELECT WHEEL to select one of the five modes shown below. Press MENU to display the menu screen and rotate the SELECT...
  • Page 43 II . Tii II a,ui[. i[.1 Use the following features to add interest and professionalism to your recordings. Select from nine special effects. In Camera mode, press MENU to display the menu screen. Rotate the SELECT SET WHEEL select D.FUNCTION or D.EFFECT.
  • Page 44 The Palmcorder automatically adjusts the focus over the entire zoom range. (MF) Use Manual Focus when recording • a subject through glass. • a bright, flat subject such as a white wall. • a scene where the subject is far from the •...
  • Page 45 This feature allows you to make smoother scene transitions for a more professional look. Fade In: Starting the first scene with "fade in" is very effective. FADE Button In Record/Pause mode, hold down FADE until the picture and sound fade out. Then, press RECORD/PAUSE to start recording.
  • Page 46 To record high speed motion (e.g.a.tennis stroke) for improved STILL or SLOW MOTION playback, when watching the tape on this Camcorder. Before you begin... • Connect the Camcorder to a power source. • Set the POWER Switch to CAMERA. • Insert a cassette with record tab (see page 14).
  • Page 47 Before you begin... The original sound can be replaced with new sound using the built-in Palmcorder • Connect the external Microphone (if used). microphone or an external microphone. • Turn On the Palmcorder. • Insert a pre-recorded tape to be dubbed. The AUDIO-REC setting in CAMERA...
  • Page 48 Press PAUSE to start Audio Dubbing. Connect Palmcorder to TV in order to monitor the sound. (see page 37) A-DUB Only NTSC (National Television Standards PAUSE Committee) recorded tapes can be audio dubbed. The following screen appears the tape was not recorded in NTSC format.
  • Page 49 Before you begin... • Connect the Palmcorder and the Jack Box (see page 36). • Connect both Palmcorder and VCR to their Insert a pre-recorded tape power sources. into the source (playing) Palmcorder • Connect the Palmcorder to a VCR as and a blank tape with record tab in place illustrated below.
  • Page 50 High quality digital-to-digital copying can be accomplished if both Palmcorders incorporate the digital in/out IEEE1394 interface (DV interface cable is not supplied). Before you begin... • Connect both Palmcorders to their power sources. Insert a pre-recorded tape into the • Connect the two digital Palmcorders using...
  • Page 51 A live image can be transferred directly to your PC (Personal Computer) via a DV Interface Cable (not supplied) using products from Adaptec or Digital Origin (formerly Radius). Using these products allows you to capture live images onto your PC, edit the captured image, etc.
  • Page 52 II i_ li[, n qi[:.! ,]'_'i_ m II "] oT_ _J _--ii ,i(:] i Images can be selected for print out on a digital photo printer (sold separately). Before you begin... • Connect both Palrncorder and Digital Photo Printer to their power sources. •...
  • Page 53 For ordering instructions, see the Accessory Order Form page. Price Figure Description Accessory# i!:_ i-' AC Adaptor with AC $140.00 PV-DAC9 Cable, DC Cable and Jack Box CGR-D120A/1B 800mAH/1 h 15 min $60.00 (Same Ba_eryPack PV-DBP8) 1600mAH/2 h 50 min $100.00 CGR-D220N1 Ba_eryPack...
  • Page 54 VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER CALL PANASONIC'S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-5 PM M-F, 6 AM-10:30 AM SAT, PACIFIC TIME] MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICES COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032 For assistance, call 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
  • Page 55 When you remove the Lens Hood, pinch the Lens Hood and turn it counterclockwise. Then attach an optional filter or lens. • Be careful not to touch the lens itself. • Replace the Lens Hood after removing the accessory. I[_ [_.] =H =[_ m_vJ;1111 =1 F4 i_.pi F, ivi [=_vJ i l=[,_1_ -- Remove the EVF Eyepiece 2 Screw...
  • Page 56 • :[,]! [, i I I [:-],."!*] i i [t,.}."_."! ilif_J_"l • "-Jl _ I"11 Your Palmcorder has been designed for normal scene illumination of 150 footcandles (1500 Ix). However, the Palmcorder may be used at F1:1.6, if illumination is more than 0.5 footcandles (5 Ix).
  • Page 57 Power Source: Digital Video Camera: 7.2V DC (Battery) 7.8V DC (AC Adaptor) AC Adaptor: 110/120/220/240V AC, 50/60 Hz Battery: Lithium-Ion Type DC 7.2V Power Consumption: Digital Video Camera: 7.2V DC 7W (Max. 10W) AC Adaptor: 18W lW (when not in use.) Video Signal: EIA Standard (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSC color signal Video Recording System:...
  • Page 58 It is recommended that head cleaning be performed by a qualified service technician. Please contact your nearest Panasonic Service Center. An alternate solution is to obtain a head cleaning cassette. Please use Panasonic cleaning cassette (AY-DVMCL). Be sure to follow the cleaning instructions carefully.
  • Page 59 If you have a problem with your Palmcorder, it may be something you can correct yourself. Check the list below for symptoms and corrections. Correction Symptom • Make sure the Power Source is connected. No picture in the EVF or LCD Monitor ._ (pp.
  • Page 60 Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to: Panasonic Services Company 1705 N. Randall Road Elgin, IL. 60123-7847 Attn: Camcorder...
  • Page 61 V_FJl_ 1_61TR FADE Button See page 45. Lens Built-ln Twln Capsule 2-Way BACK LIGHT Microphone Button System See page 45. Tally-LED See pages 18, 27. DV Input/Output (i.LINK" _,") Connector Remote Sensor See pages 50, 51, 53. See page 30. •...
  • Page 62 Vision Adjustment PHOTO SHOT POWER ZOOM Control Button See pages 8, 27. See page 40. See pages 39, 44. SELECT SET WHEEL Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) See pages 15, 16, 28, See pages 8, 20, 21,22, 23. 30,34, 35,38,39,40, 41,42,43,46. VOLUME WHEEL See page 32.
  • Page 63 LCD (Liquid Crystal Built-In Speaker Display) Monitor See page 32. See pages 7, 9, 20, 21, 22, 23, 28, 32. OWER Switch See pages 7, 8, 9, 27, 29, 30, 37, 47, 49, 50. LCD-OPEN Button RECORD/PAUSE Button See pages 7, 9, 28, 32.
  • Page 64 [,,,"]FF'J kvJt"_PTJ PLAY Button See pages 9, 32, 33, 34, 35, 47, 49, 50. REWIND/EDIT SEARCH 41< Button FORWARD/ See pages 7, 9, /_//_iii EDIT SEARCH 29, 32, 33, 34. Button _r_" See pages 7, 29, 33, STOP Button PAUSE Button See pages 7, 9, 32, See pages 33, 35, 47,...
  • Page 65 S-VIDEO Output Connector See pages 37, 49, 52. DO Input Audio/Video Output Connector Connector See pages 37, 49, 52. See page 12. (This connector for use with supplied Audiofideo cable only.) Battery Charging POWER Lamp Compartment See page 10. See page 10. Cord See page 10.
  • Page 66 DATE/TIME Button SHOT Button See pages 21,30. See pages 30, 40. JSE Bu_on DISPLAY ON TV Button See pages 30, 37. See pages 27, 30. A.DUB Button POWER ZOOM Switch See pages 30, 47._ See pages 30, 39. SPKR VOL +/- COUNTER/TC Button See pages 30, 32.
  • Page 67 - New video cassette tape in exchange for a defective video cassette tape for five In-home, carry-in or mail-in service, as applicable, in the USA can be obtained during the warranty period by. sontactin_ a Panasonic Services Company (PASC) Factory Service Center listed in the Service uirectory, ur call toll free 1-800-211-PANA(7262), to locate an authorized PASC Service Center.
  • Page 68 F:WF4_L'T_! "J TR'4=" _ _L'q 1-800-332-5368 (Customer Orders Only) Panasonic Service Company 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032 (6 am to 5 pm Monday - Friday; 6 am to 10:30 am Saturday; PST) (Visa, Master Card, Discover Card, American...
  • Page 69 Digital Zoom Dubbing over REC Indicator 20, 21 AC Adaptor 2, 10, 12, 53, 65 Audio(Microphone) 47, 48 Accessories (Optional) Recording Still Pictures DV Interface Cable 50, 51, 53 Remote Control 2, 30, 31, 66 Accessories (Supplied) Audio/Video Cable 2, 37, 49 Request for Service Notice Audio/Video Fade In/Out Edit Search...
  • Page 70 Division of Matsushita Electric of Company, Division of Matsushita Puerto Rico, Inc. ("PSC") Electric Corporation of America Ave. 65 de Infanteda,Km. 9.5 One Panasonic Way Secaucus, San GabrielIndustrial Park New Jersey 07094 Carolina, PuertoRico 00985 Printed in Japan LSQT0148 1999...