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Operating Instructions

PV-DV100-K
Model No.
Mini
Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these
instructions thoroughly.
For assistance, please call 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca
LSQT0228B
100-K. 1-9.p65
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00/06/14, 11:53

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Digital Video Camcorder Operating Instructions PV-DV100-K Model No. Mini Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions thoroughly. For assistance, please call 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca LSQT0228B 100-K. 1-9.p65 00/06/14, 11:53...

  • Page 2: Things You Should Know

    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 below. The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your Palmcorder.

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    Things You Should Know Safety Precautions WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Your Palmcorder is designed to record and play back in Standard Play (SP) mode Mini and Long (LP) mode. It is recommended that only cassette tapes that have been tested and inspected for use in VCR machines with the mark be used.

  • Page 4: Important Safeguards

    Important Safeguards 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 blade wider than the other) or 3-wire grounding type 2.

  • Page 5: Precautions

    Important Safeguards 15. Power Lines — An outside antenna system should b. If any liquid has been spilled into, or objects have not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines fallen onto, the video unit. or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can c.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started Things You Should Know ....................2 Important Safeguards ....................... 4 Precautions ........................5 Quick Guide ........................7 Supplying Power ....................... 9 Cassette Information ....................... 12 Colour Enhancement Light (Optional) ................14 Attaching the Shoulder Strap ..................15 Setting the Clock ......................

  • Page 7: Quick Guide

    Quick Guide Insert the Battery Before you begin... • Charge the Battery (page 9). Tilt Viewfinder upward. Protection Film Note • Remove the Protection Film before use. Insert the Battery and slide it down until it locks with a click. Insert Cassette Set POWER Switch to VCR or CAMERA.
  • Page 8 Quick Guide Camera Recording Adjust the Vision Adjustment When the LCD monitor is fully open, the Control to your eyesight. Viewfinder automatically turns OFF. Viewfinder Set POWER Switch 180° to CAMERA. 90° LCD Monitor OFF CAMERA Press LCD-OPEN Button to unlock Press RECORD/PAUSE Button the LCD monitor.

  • Page 9: Supplying Power

    Supplying Power Charge the Battery Pack on the AC Adaptor Connect, and plug in, the Cable as shown. • POWER Lamp will light. Attach the battery, as shown, to charge. • Charge lamps on the AC Adaptor will flash and then turn solid red to indicate current charge level.

  • Page 10: Battery Care

    Supplying Power Insert/Remove the Battery Pack Tilt Viewfinder upward. Insert the Battery and slide it down until it locks with a click. To remove the Battery: Slide the Battery upward while sliding the BATTERY RELEASE Switch. BATTERY RELEASE Switch Battery Care Caution: To avoid damage to the Battery: •...
  • Page 11 Supplying Power AC Adaptor Slide the Battery upward while sliding the BATTERY RELEASE to remove the Battery (page 10). BATTERY RELEASE Switch Insert the DC Cable into the DC IN Terminal. Connect the other end of the DC Cable to the AC Adaptor as shown. Plug in the AC Adaptor.

  • Page 12: Cassette Information

    Cassette Information Before you begin... Cassette Insertion Connect the Palmcorder to a power • source (pages 10, 11). Slide TAPE EJECT to open the TAPE Cassette Compartment Cover. EJECT Switch PUSH TO Insert a cassette with its window side CLOSE facing up.

  • Page 13: Erase Protection

    Cassette Information Record Speed/Playback Time Use only those tapes having the Mini 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 Erase Protection Cassettes have a sliding record tab to ensure recordings are not accidentally erased.

  • Page 14: Colour Enhancement Light (Optional)

    Colour Enhancement Light (Optional) Before you begin... Using the Light • Connect the Palmcorder to a power source To brighten the natural colours in a scene. (pages 10, 11). • Set POWER to CAMERA. Built-in Light Mount Slide Light into the Built-in Light Mount.

  • Page 15: Attaching The Shoulder Strap

    Attaching the Shoulder Strap Undo the two strap ends from their buckles. Remove the buckles 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 16: Hand Strap

    Attaching the Shoulder Strap Attach the Light (Optional) Insert the Light into the Light Holder for Storage. To remove the Light, press LIGHT LIGHT RELEASE RELEASE and slide Light out from the Button holder. Light Holder Hand Strap Adjust the length of the Hand Strap to the size of your hand as illustrated.

  • Page 17: Setting The Clock

    Setting the Clock Before you begin... Set the Date and Time • Connect the Palmcorder to a power source The date and time is calculated, including (pages 10, 11). leap year, up to DEC 31 2089. • Set POWER to CAMERA or VCR. Press MENU to display the Camera or JOG KEY VCR mode menu screen (page 19).

  • Page 18: Using The Palmcorder Menu

    Using the Palmcorder Menu The Palmcorder features two menu Displaying the MENU displays: one for CAMERA mode Before you begin... (recording) and the other for VCR mode • Connect the Palmcorder to a power source (Playback) (pages 19~23). (pages 10, 11). •...

  • Page 19: Menu Osd

    MENU OSD Camera and VCR main menu VCR MENU CAMERA MENU 1 : PLAY FUNCTION 1 : D. FUNCTION 2 : REC MODE 2 : ADJUST 3 : PLAY MODE 3 : REC MODE 4 : DISPLAY SETTING 4 : SET-UP 5 : LCD SETTING 5 : DISPLAY SETTING 6 : LCD SETTING...
  • Page 20 MENU OSD Camera Mode Menu Screen Camera Mode Menu Screen CAMERA FUNCTION CAMERA FUNCTION D. FUNCTION MIRROR • DIGITAL FUNCTION (page 44) STROBE MOSAIC To select one of the 9 digital functions. SLIM TRAIL Setting to OFF cancels the previously STRETCH GAIN - UP selected digital function.
  • Page 21 MENU OSD • SHUTTER (page 41) • DATE/TIME (page 25) The date and time can be set, and When set to ON, still pictures taken in displayed, on the screen. the PhotoShot mode are recorded with a visual shutter effect and click sound. •...
  • Page 22 MENU OSD VCR Mode Menu Screen VCR Mode Menu Screen VCR PLAY FUNCTION VCR PLAY FUNCTION • DIGITAL FUNCTION (page 44) D. FUNCTION MIRROR To select one of the 6 digital functions. STROBE MOSAIC Setting to OFF cancels the previously SLIM TRAIL selected digital function.
  • Page 23 MENU OSD • REMOTE (page 32)ly VCR1:To receive signals from the Remote Control set to VCR1. VCR2:To receive signals from the Remote Control set to VCR2. OFF: To prevent reception of signals from the Remote Control. • B.SEARCH (Blank Search) (page 31)ly Select ON to go directly to a blank portion of the tape.

  • Page 24: Electronic Viewfinder/Lcd Monitor Indications

    Electronic Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications Here are some of the basic indications which will appear on the Palmcorder EVF and LCD Monitor. All indications except, the Date and Time, will NOT be recorded onto the tape. P A U S E 0 h 0 0 m 0 0 s 0 0 f E I S 3 0 0 x R 0 : 1 2...
  • Page 25 Electronic Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications P A U S E 0 h 0 0 m 0 0 s 0 0 f k, l E I S 3 0 0 x R 0 : 1 2 m, n, o, p W A R N I N G D .

  • Page 26: Warning Indications

    Electronic Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications The following warning displays appear in the EVF and the LCD monitor. Warning Indications 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 27 Electronic Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications When an AUDIO DUB is attempted on a pre-recorded LP tape, “CANNOT REC LP-MODE” will appear for 5 CANNOT REC LP-MODE seconds. If excessive moisture condenses in the unit, WARNING “WARNING” will flash, “DEW DETECTED” will appear, and the Palmcorder will automatically turn DEW DETECTED OFF in 15 seconds.

  • Page 28: Camera Recording

    Camera Recording Simple Recording Before you begin... • Connect the Palmcorder to a power source (pages 10, 11). • Insert a cassette with record tab closed (page 13). Remove the lens cap and clip it to the hook. TALLY LED Lights during recording.

  • Page 29: Using The Lcd Monitor

    Camera Recording Using the LCD Monitor Before you begin... • Connect the Palmcorder to a power source The LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) monitor (pages 10, 11). can be used while recording. • Insert a cassette with record tab closed (page 13). Press LCD-OPEN to unlock the LCD monitor.

  • Page 30: Recording Check

    Camera Recording Recording Check To playback the final few seconds of the Press EDIT SEARCH briefly in the last recorded scene in the Recording recording Pause Mode. Pause Mode. The [CHK] indication appears. EDIT After checking, the Movie Camera returns SEARCH to the Recording Pause Mode.

  • Page 31: Blank Search

    Camera Recording / Remote Control Blank Search Set the POWER to VCR. • The POWER lamp lights red. You can go directly to a blank portion of • Be sure POWER is fully turned to tape and start recording exactly where you VCR position.

  • Page 32: Remote Control (Optional)

    Set the POWER to VCR or CAMERA. Palmcorders • The POWER lamp lights red. • Be sure POWER is fully turned to You can control any two Panasonic Digital VCR or CAMERA position. Video Camcorders with one Remote control (Optional, page 57). In order for the...

  • Page 33: Playback Your Recordings

    Playback your Recordings Playback using the LCD Monitor Before you begin... You can also use the LCD monitor to playback your recording. • Connect the Palmcorder to a power source (pages 10, 11). VOLUME KEY • Insert a recorded cassette. •...

  • Page 34: Still Picture

    Playback Your Recordings Special Effect Features Rapid Visual Search During Playback During playback, hold down FAST (Sound is muted during all special effects) FORWARD/SEARCH or REWIND/ SEARCH. The search will continue for as long as the button is held down. PAUSE PLAY Button...

  • Page 35: Variable Speed Search

    Playback Your Recordings Special Effect Features During Playback Continued (Sound is Muted during all special effects) Variable Speed Search PLAY Button Press PLAY to start playback. Press PLAY again. Rotate the JOG KEY to adjust the playback speed. • Rotate JOG KEY downward for forward playback.

  • Page 36: Frame By Frame Advance

    Playback Your Recordings Frame by Frame Advance Special Effect Features During Playback Continued Optional Remote Control Only (page 57) (Sound is Muted during all special effects) Press PAUSE during playback. PAUSE PLAY Press SLOW/F.ADV to do a frame by Button Button frame advance.
  • Page 37 Playback Your Recordings Index Forward/Reverse Search JOG KEY Optional Remote Control Only (page 57) Search for a particular scene by using the electronic index marks placed at the MENU beginning of each recording. Button Set the POWER to VCR. • The POWER lamp lights red. •...
  • Page 38 Playback Your Recordings Connections TV with AUDIO/VIDEO IN Jacks. Set POWER to CAMERA. You can now view what the Palmcorder is recording on your TV. Or, to playback a tape, set POWER to A/V OUT VCR. You can now playback a recorded tape on your TV.

  • Page 39: Special Features

    Special Features Dual Digital Electronic Image Camera mode Stabilization System (D.E.I.S.) Set POWER to CAMERA. This feature helps to compensate for any • The POWER lamp lights red. unintentional hand or body movement. It • Be sure POWER is fully turned to can be used in both the Recording and CAMERA position.

  • Page 40: Zoom

    Special Features Zoom Digital Zoom You can gradually zoom in for close ups or Camera mode zoom out for wide angle shots. Zoom slowly : By lightly pressing the “T” Set POWER to CAMERA. (Telephoto) or the “W” • The POWER lamp lights red. (Wide Angle) side of the •...

  • Page 41: Digital Photoshot

    Special Features Before you begin... Digital PhotoShot • Set POWER 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 Press PHOTOSHOT in Record/Pause narration later with the Audio Dubbing mode.

  • Page 42: White Balance

    Special Features White Balance Set POWER to CAMERA. Auto White Balance automatically • The POWER lamp lights red. maintains optimum colour balance in most • Be sure POWER is fully turned to lighting conditions. However, when using CAMERA position. Digital Functions, etc., you may get better Press MENU to display the menu results using the manual adjustment.

  • Page 43: Program Ae

    Special Features Program AE Set POWER to CAMERA. • The POWER lamp lights red. The Auto Exposure feature can be used to • Be sure POWER is fully turned to make quality recordings in a variety of CAMERA position. scene situations. JOG KEY Press MENU to display the menu screen.

  • Page 44: Other Digital Functions

    Special Features Special Features Other Digital Functions Set POWER to CAMERA or VCR. • The POWER lamp lights red. Use the following features to add interest • Be sure POWER is fully turned to and professionalism to your recordings or CAMERA or VCR position.

  • Page 45: Focus

    Special Features Auto Focus The Palmcorder automatically adjusts the focus over the entire zoom range. Manual Focus Use Manual Focus (MF) 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 46: Audio/Video Fade In/Out

    Special Features Audio/Video Fade In/Out This feature allows you to make smoother scene transitions for a more professional look. FADE Button Fade In: Starting the first scene with “ fade in” is very effective. In Record/Pause mode, hold down FADE until the picture fades out.

  • Page 47: High Speed Shutter

    Special Features Before you begin... High Speed Shutter • Connect the Camcorder to a power source To record high speed motion (e.g. tennis (pages 10, 11). stroke) for improved STILL or SLOW • Set POWER Switch to CAMERA. MOTION playback, when watching the •...

  • Page 48: Audio Dubbing Using The External Or Built-In Microphone

    Special Features Before you begin... Audio Dubbing using the • Connect the external Microphone (if used). External or Built-in Microphone • Turn on the Palmcorder. • Insert a pre-recorded tape to be dubbed. The original sound can be replaced with new sound using the built-in Palmcorder microphone or an external microphone.

  • Page 49: Memory-Stop Editing

    Special Features PAUSE Button Press PAUSE to start Audio Dubbing. • Connect the Palmcorder to the TV in order to monitor the sound (page 38). A-DUB To listen to the desired audio sound, set Only NTSC (National Television Standards the AUDIO setting of the VCR mode MENU Committee) recorded tapes can be audio (page 22) as follows: dubbed.

  • Page 50: Copying Your Tapes To S-Vhs Or Vhs Cassette

    Special Features Before you begin... Copying your Tapes to • Connect both Palmcorder and VCR to their S-VHS or VHS Cassette power sources. • Connect the Palmcorder to a VCR as illustrated below. Source • Turn ON both units. (Playing) •...

  • Page 51: Copying From Digital Equipment (Dubbing)

    Special Features Before you begin... Copying from Digital • Connect both Palmcorders to their power Equipment (dubbing) sources. High quality digital-to-digital copying can • Connect the two Palmcorders using the DV be accomplished if both Palmcorders interface cable (4-pin to 4-pin). incorporate the digital in/out IEEE 1394 •...

  • Page 52: Pc Connection With Dv Interface Cable (Ieee 1394)

    Special Features PC Connection with DV Interface Cable (IEEE 1394) A live image can be transferred directly to your PC (Personal Computer) via a DV Interface Cable (not supplied) using products and software from Digital Origin (formerly Radius) or Canopus. Using these products allows you to capture live images onto your PC, edit the captured image, etc.

  • Page 53: Pc Connection

    PC Connection PHOTOVU Link Driver An image stored in the DV Tape can be transferred to your PC (Personal Computer). System Requirements for PHOTOVU LINK Driver • IBM PC/AT or compatible. • 3.5 inch 1.44 MB floppy disk drive ® ®...

  • Page 54: Software Installation (Windows 95/98)

    Software Installation (Windows 95/98) Before you begin... • Your PC is in the power on mode. Turn your PC (Personal computer) on and start up Windows. Insert PHOTOVU LINK DRIVER Disk (Windows 95/98) into a floppy disk drive. Click on Start, then “Run… … … … … ” Type in “a:\setup.exe”...

  • Page 55: Photovu Link

    (Windows 95/98) • Make Camcorder-PC connections (page 53). • Turn your PC on. • Set Camcorder POWER to VCR. Click on Start, “Programs”, “panasonic”, then “PHOTOVU LINK”. “PHOTOVU LINK” is opened. Note • COM Port and Baud rate are automatically selected.

  • Page 56: Before You Begin

    PHOTOVU LINK Before you begin... Using Tape Image Data • Insert the Tape (page 7). Pictures captured with Camcorder can • Make Camcorder-PC connections (page 53). be transferred to your PC. • Turn your PC on. • Set Camcorder POWER to VCR. Repeat steps 1 and 2 on page 55 to run the Software.

  • Page 57: Palmcorder Accessory System

    Palmcorder Accessory System Figure Description Accessory # AC Adaptor with AC Cable PV-DAC10-K and DC Cable CGR-D120C/1B 800mAh / 1 h 15 min Battery (Same as Pack PV-DBP8-K/DBP8A-K) CGR-D220C/1B 1600mAh / 2 h 50 min (Same as PV-DBP9-K/ Battery Pack DBP9A-K) 5300mAh / 9 h Battery Pack CGR-D815A/1B...

  • Page 58: Notes On Operations

    Notes On Operations Cleaning EVF (Electronic Viewfinder) Turn the Eyepiece counterclockwise 1/8 of a turn. Pull the Eyepiece free. Remove any lint or dust particles with a soft clean cloth being careful not to scratch the glass surfaces. To re-install the Eyepiece Line up the marks on the Eyepiece with the grooves inside the EVF shaft and attach.

  • Page 59: Specifications

    Specifications Power Source: Digital Video Camera: 7.2 V DC (Battery) 7.8 V DC (AC Adaptor) AC Adaptor: 110/120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Battery: Lithium-Ion Type DC 7.2 V Power Consumption: Digital Video Camera: 7.2 V DC 6.5 W (Max. 9.5 W) AC Adaptor: 18 W 1 W (when not in use.) Video Signal:...

  • Page 60: Before Requesting Service

    Please contact your nearest Panasonic Servicentre. An alternate solution is to obtain a head cleaning cassette. Please use a Panasonic cleaning cassette (AY-DVMCL). Be sure to follow the cleaning instructions carefully. Excessive use of the head cleaning cassette could shorten video head life.
  • Page 61 Before Requesting Service If you have a problem with your Palmcorder, it may be something you can correct yourself. Check the list below for symptoms and corrections. Symptom Correction No picture in the EVF or LCD Monitor ... • Make sure the Power Source is connected. (pp.

  • Page 62: Index Of Controls

    Index of Controls Front View BACK LIGHT Button D.ZOOM Button page 46 page 40 EIS Button page 39 FADE Button Lens page 46 A.DUB Button page 48 Built-in Twin Capsule 2-Way Microphone System Lens Cap TALLY LED pages 16, 28 page 28 Remote Sensor page 31...

  • Page 63: Rear View

    Index of Controls Rear View Electronic Viewfinder JOG KEY POWER ZOOM (EVF) pages 17, 18 Button pages 7, 8, 24, 25, 26, 27 VOLUME KEY pages 40, 45 page 33 Menu Button pages 17, 18 Battery Release Button POWER Lamp pages 10, 11 page 28 Shoulder Strap...

  • Page 64: Underside View

    Index of Controls PAUSE Button Side View pages 49, 50, 51 PLAY Button STOP Button pages 8, 33 pages 8, 33 REC Button pages 50, 51 REW Button FF Button pages 8, 33 page 34 Underside View Tripod Receptacle Manual Focus Control Wheel page 45 AC Adaptor...
  • Page 65 Index of Controls Colour Enhancement Light (Optional) LIGHT Button LIGHT RELEASE page 14 Button page 14 Remote Control (Optional) DATE/TIME Button PHOTOSHOT Button pages 25, 31 pages 31, 41 REC/PAUSE Button DISPLAY ON TV Button pages 28, 31 pages 31, 38 A.DUB Button POWER ZOOM Switch pages 31, 48...

  • Page 66: Warranty

    5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.

  • Page 67: Index

    Index AC Adaptor 2, 9, 11, 57, 64 Jog Search Accessories (Optional) Accessories (Supplied) Audio/Video Cable 2, 38, 50 Lens Cap 2, 16, 28 Audio/Video Fade In/Out Auto Focus Macro Focus Manual Focus Backlight Memory Counter Battery Charging Confirmation Marker MENU OSD 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 Battery Pack...
  • Page 68 Montréal: 3075 Louis A. Amos, Lachine, Québec H8T 1C4 (514) 633-8684 Panasonic Canada Inc. Toronto: 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 (905) 238-2181 5770 Ambler Drive, Calgary: 6835 8th Street N.E., Calgary, Alberta T2E 7H7 (403) 295-3922 Mississauga, Ontario...

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