Panasonic Digital Palmcorder PalmSight PV-DV910 Operating Instructions Manual

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Page 1 nasonlc Digital PalmcoPdcP'° PalmSigllt ,o Digital Video Camcorder Operating Instructions DIGITAL 6 For assistance, call 1-800-211-PANA(7262) Beforeattempting toconnect,operateoradjustthis product, p lease readtheseinstructions t horoughly. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. Guia para r_pida consulta en espa6ol est_ incluida. VQTWO734C...
Page 2 Thank you for choosing Panasonic! You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the markel 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. The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your Palmcorder.
Page 3 WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Your _'nl_"r Palrocorderis designedto recordand play back in StandardPlay (SP) mode only. This Palmcorderis equippedwiththe HQ System to provideexcellentvideo pictures.It is recommended that onlycassettetapes that have been testedand inspectedfor use in VCR machineswiththe u_o,|_,,r 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. (Alternating Current) line plug (a plug having one 2.
Page 5 15. PowerLines-- An outside antenna system should b, If any liquid has been spilled onto, or objects have not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines fallen into the video unit. 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 ..............Color Enhancement Light ....................
Page 7 Self Demo mode is on when screen at right appears. Do the steps below to EVF Screen turn off. Panasonic Set the POWER Switch to Camera. Press the LCD-OPEN Button to unlock the LCD monitor and swing it open. Hold down the STOP Button for more than 5 seconds.
Page 8 Before you begin... • Charge the Battery (see page 10). Slide the Viewfinder backward to its fully expanded position and then tilt it upward. Insert the Battery and slide it down un it locks with a click. Slide the TAPE EJECT Switch to ope the Cassette Compartment Cover.
Page 9 0 Press RECORD/PAUSE Button to sta_ recording. Press RECORD/PAUSE Button again to pause recording. RECORD/ PAUSE Button Set the POWER Switch to VCR. POWER Switch Press the LCD-OPEN Button to unlock the LCD monitor and swing it open, LCD-OPEN Button Press REW to rewind the tape, Press PLAY to stad playback.
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 current charge level.
Page 11 Slide the Viewfinder backward to its fully extended position and then tilt it upward. Insert the Battery and slide it down until it locks with a click. To remove the Battery: Slide the Battery upward whilesliding the BATTERY RELEASE Button. BATIERY RELEASE Button Caution:...
Page 12 Slide the Viewfinder backward to its fully extended position and then tilt it upward. Insert the Jack Box and slide it down until it locks with a click. Insert the DC Cable into the Jack Box. Connect the other end of the DC Cable to the AC Adaptor as shown.
Page 13: Tape Eject
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 (supplied) with its window side facing up. Press on the PUSH mark to close the TAPE EJECT Cassette upper Cassette Compartment...
Page 14 Use only those tapes having the _'i"[_"rlogo 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 Cassettes have a sliding record tab to ensure recordings are not accidentally erased. To prevent accidental erasure Slide the tab to the left (open).
Page 15 Before you begin,.. • connect the Palmcorderto 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), Rotate the SELECT SET WHEEL to select CLOCK-SET.
Page 16: Displaying The Menu
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 , While the Menu screen is displayed, CAMERA menu.
Page 17 (1 FUNCTION •,1, 't' ) DIGITAL FUNCTION (page 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, b.
Page 18 WIND-CUT (page 27) DATE/TIME (page 21) q° To reduce sound distortion caused by To display the date and time can be set on the screen. wind hitting the microphone. However, this slightly deteriorates the sound CLOCK-SET (page 15) reproduction in the bass range. When set to ON, the date and time can be set on the screen.
Page 19 (1 VCR SETTING • _1, _ ) u. B.SEARCH (Book Mark Search) u.B.SEARCH eOFF (page 30) v. INDEX OPHOTO SCENE Select ON to go directly to a blank w. AUDIO OST1 portion of the tape. REMOTE OFF OVCR1 VCR2 v. INDEX (page 35) REC-SPEED ¢SP To select the desired Index Search...
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. r0h12m34s21fl [WARNING_ "'" IVOLUME [-]11 II ..[+]l 12 : 00 : 00AM 29 1999 a.
Page 21 --_VOLUME [ - ] t t t t ..[ * ]1 12 : 00 : 00AM 1 1999J Volume Display (see page 32) INDEX (see page 35) The volume bar appears when the This display appears when an index volumeof the built-inspeaker is being signal is being recorded.
Page 22 The following warning displays appear in the EVF and the LCD monitor. If the Palmcorder is in CAMERA mode without a 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 condenses in the unit, "WARNING"...
Page 24 To brighten the natural colors in a scene. 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 Button and slide the Light out of the mount.
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 so that it faces outward. Then reinsert the buckle. Thread the strap ends through the Strap Attachment Rings.
Page 26 Insert the Light into the Light Holder for Storage. Press LIGHT RELEASE Button and slide Light out from the holder when removing the Light. LIGHT RELEASE// Button Adjust the length of the Hand Strap to the size of your hand as illustrated. Attaching the Lens Cap Cord to the Han( Strap Remove the Hand Strap from the front...
Page 27 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 Lamp Flashes during Remote Control operation (see page 30). Set POWER Switch to CAMERA.
Page 28 Before you begin... The LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) monitor • Connect the Palmcorder to a power source. can be used while recording. • Insert a cassette with record tab closed (see page 14). Press the LCD-OPEN Button to unlock the LCD monitor. Swing the LCD monitor fully open and adjust the angle.
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 • t,[oIo]_ LVJ _ ,_,-"_ _,l i[,,]t• 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. Press MENU Button to display the menu screen. Then rotate the SELECT SET WHEEL to select &SEARCH (see page 19).
Page 31 • After replacing the Remote Control Battery, the remote will default to VCR 1. Insert a slender, pointed rReplace battery with Panasonic PART NO. object, such as the tip of a VSBW0004 (CR2025) only. ball-point pen into the slot so...
Page 32 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 the LCD monitor and swing open.
Page 33: Rapid Visual Search
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: Variable Speed Search
(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 to adjust the playback speed. • Rotate the SELECT SET WHEEL PLAY downward for forward playback. •...
Page 35: Frame By Frame Advance
Frame by Frame Advance (Remote Control only) Press PAUSE during playback. (Sound is Muted during all special effects) Press I_ SLOW/F.ADV to do a frame by frame advance. Press ,Ill SLOW/F.ADV to do a frame by frame reverse. Press PLAY to release. Note: •...
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 SET WHEEL to select EIS from D.FUNCTION (see page 17).
Page 39: Digital Zoom
_e]iil 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 to Zoom slowly by lightly moving the power the amount of pressure applied to the zoom zoom switch toward the "T"...
Page 40: Photo Shot
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 for on the spot narration. Or, you can add narration later with the Audio Dubbing feature to make an interesting slide show, etc.
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 Button to display the menu screen.
Page 42 The Auto Exposure feature can be used to make quality recordings in a variety of scene situations. 1 Press MENU to display the menu screen and rotate the SELECT SET WHEEL to select one of the five modes shown below. Press MENU to display the menu screen and rotate the SELECT SET WHEEL to select no display to cancel...
Page 43 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 to select D.FUNCTION. Then, press down on the SELECT SET WHEEL repeatedly to select one of the Digital Functions listed below.
Page 44 IL,11161 The Palmcorder automatically adjusts the focus over the entire zoom range. Use Manual Focus (MF) when recording ... • a subject throughglass. • 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). In the AUTO mode (no indication in the EVF), the Camcorder will automatically adjust the shutter speed (1/100).
Page 47 The original sound can be replaced with new Before you begin... sound using the built-in Palmcorder micro- • Connect the external Microphone (if used). phone or an external microphone. • Turn On the Palmcorder. • Insert a pre-recorded tape to be dubbed. The AUDIO-REC setting in CAMERA MENU mode should be as follows:...
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 if the tape was nol recorded in NTSC format. To listen to the desired audio sound, set the AUDIO setting of the VCR mode MENU (see page 19) as follows:...
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. • Connect the two digital Patmcorders using Insert a pre-recorded tape into the the DV interface cable (not supplied).
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 Radius. Using these products allows you to capture tive images onto your PC, edit the captured image, etc.
Page 52 IIIg4 li[, !1 d iT, l l _ II ".h_T_j ril...r'Jm _ m Images can be selected for print out on a digital photo printer (sold separately). Before you begin... • Connect both Palmcorder and Digital Photo Printer to their power sources. •...
Page 53 For ordering instructions, see the Accessory Order Form page. Accessory Figure Description Price AC Adaptor with AC PV-DAC9 $140.00 Cable, DC Cable and Jack Box CGR-D120A/1B 800mAH / 1 h 15 min (Same as $60.00 Battery Pack PV-DBP8) 1600mAH / 2 h 50 min CGR-D220A/1 B $100.00 Battery Pack...
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 Your Palmcorder has been designed for normal scene illumination of 150 footcandles (1500 Ix). However, the Pa{mcorder may be used at F1:1.6, if illumination is more than 0.5 footcandles (5 Ix). The table below shows the color temperature for reference. NATURAL LIGHT KEL_COLOR ARTIFICIAL LIGHT SOURCE COLOfl nNT...
Page 56 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 57 (b) Cleaning the Heads: 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).
Page 58 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 59 Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to: Panasonic Services Company 1705 N. Randall Road Elgin, tL. 60123-7847 Attn: Camcorder Repair Please write the displayed Self Diagnostic number here.
Page 60 FADE Button See page 45. Lens Built-In Twin BACK LIGHT Capsule 2-Way Button Microphone System See page 45. _-LED See pages 18, 27. Remote Sensor =put/Output (i.LINK "j, ") Connector See page 30. See pages 50, 51, 53. • "i.LINK" is the name of the connector in accordance with the International Standard IEEE1394-1995.
Page 61 LIGHT Terminal See page 24. Cassette \ Window Microphone Jack See page 47. Jack See page 36. Hand Strap Lens Cap See page 26. See pages 26, 27. For assistance, call 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Page 62 PHOTO SHOT POWER ZOOM Electronic Viewfinder(EVF) Button See pages 8, 11, 12, 20, 21, 22,23,36. See pages 39, 44. See page 40. SELECT SET WHEEL See pages 15, 16, 28, 30,34,35,38,39,40, 41,42,43,46. Vision Adjustment VOLUME WHEEL Control See page 32. See pages 8, 27.
Page 63 LCD (Liquid Crystal Built-In Speaker Display) Monitor See page 32. See pages 7, 9, 20, 21, 22, 23, 28, 32. POWER Lamp page 27. REC Lamp See page 27, LCD-OPEN Button See pages 7, 9, 28, 32. For assistance, call 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Page 64 PLAY Button See pages 9, 32, 33, 34, 35, 47, 49, 50. REWIND/EDIT SEARCH <4 FAST FORWARD/ Button EDIT SEARCH HI_ See pages 7, 9, Button 29, 32, 33, 34. See pages 7, 29, 33, PAUSE Button STOP Button See pages 33, 35, 47, See pages 7, 9, 32, 48,49,50.
Page 65 11'1_ [.] i :rili_l i1_[_ i1[_1ii i Ir_ i] i S-VIDEO Output Connector See pages 37, 49, 52. ,2o n .E EASE See page 24. DC Input Audio/Video Output IGHT Button Connector Connector See page 12. See pages 37, 49, 52. See page 24.
Page 66 DATEITIME Button ,PHOTO SHOT Button See pages 21, 30. See pages 30, 40. REC/PAUSE Button DISPLAY ON TV Button See pages 30, 37. See pages 27, 30. A.DUB Button ZOOM Switch See pages 30, 47._ See pages 30, 39. SPKR VOL +/- COUNTER/TO See pages 30, 32.
Page 67: Limited Warranty
In-home, carry-in or mail-in service, as applicable, in the USA can be obtained during the warranty period bycontacting a Panasonic Services Company (PASC) Factory Service Center listed in the Service Directory. Or call toll free 1-800-211-PANA 7262, to locate an authorized PASC Service Center.
Page 68 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 Express, Check) Centralized Factory Service Center...
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 Interlace Cable 50, 51, 53 Remote Control 2, 30, 31, 66 Accessories (Supplied) Audio/Video Cable 2, 37, 49 Request for Service Notice 59 Audio/Video Fade In/Out Edit Search...
Page 70 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushita Electric of Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America Puerto Rico, Inc. ("PSC") Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km, 9.5 One PanasonicWay Secaucus, San Gabriel Industrial Park New Jersey 07094 Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985...

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