Panasonic Digital palmcorder palmsight pv-dv600 User manual

Digital

Palmcorder®

Panasoni

C

PalmSight”

Digital

Video

Camcorder

Operating

Instructions

Model

No.

PV-DV600

Before

attempting

to

connect,

operate

or

adjust

this

product,

please

read

these

instructions

thoroughly.

Spanish

Quick

Use

Guide

Is

included.

Guía

para

rápida

consulta

en

espanol

está

incluida.

For

assistance,

call

1-800-211-PANA(7262)

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Things

You

Should

Know

E

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.

Be

sure

to

retain

this

manual

as

your

convenient

Palmcorder

information

source.

Date

of

Purchase

Dealer

Purchased

From

Dealer

Address

Dealer

Phone

No.

Model

No.

Serial

No.

Unpack

your

Camcorder

1

pc.

AC

Adaptor

(PV-DAC10)

1

pc.

Battery

Pack

1

pc.

A/V

Cable

with

AC

Cable

and

DC

Cable

(PV-DBP8

or

PV-

(LSJA0280)

DBP8A)

1

pc.

Lens

Cap

1

pc.

Color

1

pc.

PC

1

pc.

CD-ROM

of

(LSYFO395)

Enhancement

Light

Connection

Cable

Driver

for

Adobe

(VYKW3130)

with

for

Windows

PhotoDeluxe

Light

Holder

(LSJA0276)

(VFTWO014)

-

89

1

pc.

PHOTOVU

1

pc.

MultiMediaCard

1

pc.

Shoulder

LINK

DRIVER

&

(LSFT0198)

Strap

(LSFC0013)

CARD

LINK

DRIVER

(LSFTO196)

Q

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and

Windows

are

registered

trademarks

of

Microsoft

in

the

United

States

and

other

countries.

Adobe,

the

Adobe

logo

&

PhotoDeluxe

are

trademarks

of

Adobe

Systems

Inc.

2

For

assistance,

call

1-800-211-PANA(7262)

Things

You

Should

Know

WARNING:

TO

PREVENT

FIRE

OR

SHOCK

HAZARD,

DO

NOT

EXPOSE

THIS

EQUIPMENT

TO

RAIN

OR

MOISTURE.

Your

“fy”

Palmcorder

is

designed

to

record

and

play

back

in

Standard

Play

(SP)

mode

and

Long

(LP)

mode.

It

is

recommended

that

only

cassette

tapes

that

have

been

tested

and

inspected

for

use

in

VCR

machines

with

the

yaik:

mark

be

used.

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(©

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ste

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©

o

This

symbol

warns

the

user

that

uninsulated

CAUTION

voltage

within

the

unit

may

have

sufficient

RISK

OF

ELECTR

SHOCK

ELECTRIC

SHOCK

magnitude

to

cause

electric

shock.

ar

NOT

OPEN

Therefore,

it

is

dangerous

to

make

any

kind

of

contact

with

any

inside

part

of

this

unit.

CAUTION:

TO

REDUCE

THE

RISK

OF

ELECTRIC

SHOCK,

This

symbol

alerts

the

user

that

important

DO

NOT

REMOVE

COVER

(OA

BACK)

literature

conceming

the

operation

and

NO

USER-SERVICEABLE

PARTS

INSIDE

maintenance

of

this unit

has

been

included.

REFER

SERVICING

TO

QUALIFIED

SERVICE

PERSONNEL

Therefore,

it

should

be

read

carefully

in

orde

to

avoid

any

problems.

The

above

markings

are

located

on

the

appliance

bottom

cover.

This

device

complies

with

Part

15

of

the

FCC

Rules.

Operation

is

subject

to

the

following

two

conditions:

(1)

This

device

may

not

cause

harmful

interference,

and

(2)

this

device

must

accept

any

interference

received,

including

interference

that

may

cause

undesired

operation.

Note:

This

equipment

has

been

tested

and

found

to

comply

with

Part

15

of

the

FCC

Rules.

These

limits

are

designed

to

provide

reasonable

protection

against

harmful

interference

when

operated

in

a

residential

environment.

If

this

equipment

does

cause

interference

to

radio

or

television

reception,

which

can

be

determined

by

turning

the

equipment

off

and

on,

use

the

equipment

in

another

location

and/or

utilize

an

electrical

outlet

different

from

that

used

by

the

receiver.

If

necessary,

consult

the

dealer

or

an

experienced

radio/TV

technician

for

help.

You

may

find

the

booklet,

‘Something

About

Interference’

available

from

FCC

local

regional

offices

helpful.

FCC

Warning:

To

assure

continued

FCC

compliance,

use

only

the

provided

shielded

interface

cable

when

connecting

digital

video

camera

to

computer

in

accordance

with

instruction

herein.

Also,

any

unauthorized

changes

or

modifications

to

this

equipment

could

void

the

user's

authority

to

operate.

Important

Safeguards

10.

Read

Instructions

—

All

the

safety

and

operating

instructions

should

be

read

before

the

unit

is

operatad.

Retain

Instructions

—

The

safety

and

operating

instructions

should

be

retained

for

future

reference.

Heed

Wamings

—

All

wamings

on

the

unit

and

in

the

operating

instructions

should

be

adhered

to,

Follow

Instructions

—

All

operating

and

maintenance

instructions

should

be

followed.

Cleaning

—

Unplug

this

video

unit

from

the

wall

outlet

before

cleaning.

Do

not

use

liquid

or

aerosol

cleaners.

Use

a

dry

cloth

for

cleaning.

Attachments

—

Do

not

use

attachments

not

recommended

by

the

video

product

manufacturer

as

they

may

be

hazardous.

Water

and

Moisture

—

Do

not

use

this

video

unit

near

water

—

for

example

near

a

bath

tub,

wash

bowl,

kitchen

sink,

or

laundry

tub,

in

a

wet

basement,

or

near

a

swimming

pool,

and

the

like.

Accessories

—

Do

not

place

this

video

unit

on an

unstable

cart,

stand,

tripod,

bracket,

or

table.

The

video

unit

may

fall,

causing

serious

injury

to

a

child

or

adult,

and

serious

damage

to

the

unit.

Use

only

with

a

cart,

stand,

tripod,

bracket,

or

table

recommended

by

the

manufacturer,

or

sold

with

the

video

unit,

Any

mounting

of

the

unit

should

follow

the

manufacturer's

instructions

and

should

use

a

mounting

accessory

recommended

by

the

manufacturer.

An

appliance

and

cart

combination

should

be

moved

with

care.

Quick

stops,

excessive

force,

and

uneven

surfaces

may

cause

the

appliance

and

cart

combination

to

overtum.

.

Ventilation

—

Slots

and

openings

in

the

cabinet

are

provided

for

ventilation

and

to

ensure

reliable

operation

of

the

video

unit

and

to

protect

it

from

overheating.

These

openings

must

not

be

blocked

or

covered.

Never

place

the

video

unit

on

a

bed,

sofa,

rug,

or

other

similar

surface,

or

near

or

over

a

radiator

or

heat

register.

This

video

unit

should

not

be

placed

in

a

built-in

installation

such

as

a

bookcase

or

rack

unless proper

ventilation

is

providad

or

the

manufacturer's

instructions

have

been

adhered

to.

Power

Sources

—

This

video

unit

should

be

operated

only

from

the

type

of

power

source

indicated

on

the

marking

label.

If

you

are

not

sure

of

the

type

of

power

supply

to

your

home,

consult

your

appliance

dealer

or

loca!

power

company.

For

video

units

intended

to

be

operated

from

battery

power,

or

other

sources,

refer

to

the

operating

instructions.

11.

12.

13.

14.

Grounding

or

Polarization

—

This

video

unit

may

be

equipped

with

either

a

polarized

2-wire

AC

(Alternating

Current)

line

plug

(a

plug

having

one

blade wider

than

the

other)

or

3-wire

grounding

type

plug,

a

plug

having

a

third

(grounding)

pin.

The

2-wire

polarized

plug

will

fit

into

the

power

outlet

only

one

way.

This

is

a

safety

feature.

If

you

are

unable

to

insert

the

plug

fully

into

the

outlet,

try

reversing

the

plug.

if

the

plug

still

fails

to

fit,

contact

your

electrician

to

replace

your

obsolete

outlet.

Do

not

defeat

the

safety

purpose

of

the

polarized

plug.

The

3-wire

grounding

type

plug

will

fit

into

a

grounding

type

power

outlet.

This

is

a

safety

feature.

if

you

are

unable

to

insert

the

plug

into

the

outlet,

contact

your

electrician

to

replace

your

obsolete

outlet.

Do

not

defeat

the

safety

purpose

of

the

grounding

type

plug.

Power-Cord

Protection

—

Power-supply

cords

should

be

routed

so

that

they

are

not

likely

to

be

walked

on

or

pinched

by

items

placed

upon

or

against

them,

paying

particular

attention

to

cords

of

plugs,

convenience

receptacles,

and

the

point

where

they

exit

from

the

unit.

Outdoor

Antenna

Grounding

—

If

an

outside

antenna

or

cable

system

is

connected

to

the

video

unit,

be

sure

the

antenna

or

cabla

system

is

grounded

so

as

to

provide

some

protection

against

voltage

surges

and

built-up

static

charges.

Part

1

of

the

Canadian

Electrical

Code,

in

USA

Section

810

of

the

National

Electrical

Code,

provides

information

with

respect

to

proper

grounding

of

the

mast

and

supporting

structure,

grounding

of

the

lead-in

wire

to

an

antenna

discharge

unit,

size

of

grounding

conductors,

location

of

antenna

discharge

unit,

connection

to

grounding

electrodes,

and

requirements

for

the

grounding

electrode.

POWER

SERVICE

GROUNDING

*—

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ELECTROOE

SYSTEM

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ELECTRICAL

COOE

250,

PART

H)

Lightning

—

For

added

protection

of

this

video

unit

receiver

during

a

lightning

storm,

or

when

it

is

left

unattended

and

unused

for

long

periods

of

time,

unplug

it

from

the

wall

outlet

and

disconnect

the

antenna

or

cable

system.

This

will

prevent

damage

to

the

video

unit

due

to

lightning

and

power-line

surges.

For

assistance,

call

1-800-211-PANA(7262)

Important

Safeguards

15.

Power

Lines

—

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.

If

the

video

unit

has

been

exposed

to

rain

or

water.

fall

into

such

power

lines or

circuits.

When

installing

d.

If

the

video

unit

does

not

operate

normally

by

an

outside

antenna

system,

extreme

care

should

be

following

the

operating

instructions.

Adjust

only

taken

19

keep

from

acning

Susi

power

Hnes

OF

those

controls

that

are

covered

by

the

operating

circuits

as

contact

with

them

might

be

fatal.

instructions,

as

an

improper

adjustment

of

other

16.

Overloading

—

Do

not

overload

walt

outlets

and

controls

may

result

in

damage

and

will

often

extension

cords

as

this

can

result

in

a

risk

of

fire

or

require

extensive

work

by

a

qualified

technician

to

electric

shock.

restore

the

video

unit

to

its

normal

operation.

17.

Objects

and

Liquids

—

Never

push

objects

of

any

e.

If

the

video

unit

has

been

dropped

or

the

cabinet

kind

into

this

video

unit

through

openings

as

they

has

been

damaged.

may

touch

dangerous

voltage

points

or

short

out

f.

When

the

video

unit

exhibits

a

distinct

change

in

parts

that

could

result

in

a

fire

or

electric

shock.

performance

—

this

indicates

a

need

for

service.

Never

spill

liquid

of

any

kind

onto

the

video

unit.

20.

Replacement

Parts

—

When

replacement

parts

are

18.

Servicing

—

Do

not

attempt

to

service

this

video

unit

P B

E

required,

be

sure

the

service

technician

has

used

yourself

as

opening

or

removing

covers

may

expose

replacement

parts

specified

by

the

manufacturer

or

you

iw

dangerous

voltage

or

other

hazards.

Refer

all

have

the

same

characteristics

as

the

original

part.

servicing

to

qualified

service

personnel.

Unauthorized

substitutions

may

result

in

fire,

electric

19.

Damage

Requiring

Service

—

Unplug

this

video

unit

shock

or

other

hazards.

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(DB

wall

nri

and

kaa:

eir

to

qualified

21.

Safety

Check—

Upon

completion

of

any

service

or

service

personnel

under

the

following

conditions:

repairs

to

this

video

unit,

ask

the

service

technician

to

a.

When

the

power-supply

cord

or

plug

is

damaged.

perform

safety

checks

to

determine

that

the

video

unit

is

in

safe

operating

order.

Precautions

USE

&

LOCATION

*

TO

AVOID

SHOCK

HAZARD

...

Your

Camcorder

and

power

supply

should

not

be

exposed

to

rain

or

moisture.

Do

not

connect

the

power

supply

or

operate

your

Camcorder

if

it

gets

wet.

Your

Camcorder

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

Camcorder.

Do

not

attempt

to

disassemble

this

unit,

There

are

no

user

serviceable

parts

inside.

Unplug

your

Camcorder

from

the

power

supply

before

cleaning.

*

DO

NOT

AIM

YOUR

CAMCORDER

AT

THE

SUN

OR

OTHER

BRIGHT

OBJECTS

*

DO

NOT

LEAVE

THE

PALMCORDER

WITH

THE

EVF

AIMED

DIRECTLY

AT

THE

SUN

AS

THIS

MAY

CAUSE

DAMAGE

TO

THE

INTERNAL

PARTS

OF

THE

EVF

*

DO

NOT

EXPOSE

YOUR

CAMCORDER

TO

EXTENDED

HIGH

TEMPERATURE

...

Such

as,

in

direct

sunlight,

inside

a

closed

car,

a

heater,

etc...

This

action

could

permanently

damage

the

internal

parts

of

your

Camcorder.

*

AVOID

SUDDEN

CHANGES

IN

TEMPERATURE

...

If

the

unit

is

suddenly

moved

from

a

cold

place

to

a

warm

place,

moisture

may

form

on

the

tape

and

inside

the

unit.

*

DO

NOT

LEAVE

YOUR

CAMCORDER

OR

THE

POWER

SUPPLY

TURNED

ON

WHEN

NOT

IN

USE.

*

STORAGE

OF

YOUR

CAMCORDER

...

Store

and

handle

your

Camcorder

in

a

manner

that

will

not

subject

it

to

unnecessary

movernent

(avoid

shaking

and

striking).

Your

Camcorder

contains

a

sensitive

pick-up

device

which

could

be

damaged

by

improper

handling

or

storage.

CARE

*

TO

CLEAN

YOUR

CAMCORDER

...

Do

not

use

strong

or

abrasive

detergents

when

cleaning

your

Camcorder

body.

*

TO

PROTECT

THE

LENS

...

Do

not

touch

the

surface

of

the

lens

with

your

hand.

Use

a

commercial

camcorder

lens

solution

and

lens

paper

when

cleaning

the

lens.

Improper

cleaning

can

scratch

the

lens

coating.

*

TO

PROTECT

THE

FINISH

OF

YOUR

CAMCORDER

...

Before

handling

your

Camcorder,

make

sure

your

hands

and

face

are

free

from

any

chemical

products,

such

as

suntan

lotion,

as

it

may

damage

the

finish.

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of

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Playback

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to

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window

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facing

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sure

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record

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15).

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assistance,

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2

When

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LCD

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fully

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LCD

Monitor

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Press

LCD-OPEN

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to

unlock

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LCD

monitor.

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it

fully

open

and

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adjust

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angle.

Press

RECORD/PAUSE

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to

start

recording.

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RECORD/PAUSE

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MultiMediaCard

again

lo

pause

recording.

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sure

to

insert

the

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before

using

the

Card

PhotoShot

(page

41).

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Press

LCD-OPEN

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to

unlock

the

LCD

monitor.

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it

fully

open

and

adjust

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angle.

2

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CARD

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to

open

M-CARD

door.

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the

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monitor

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fully

open,

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to

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LCD

monitor.

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it

fully

open

and

adjust

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angle.

3

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REW

Button

to

4

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PLAY

Button

to

rewind

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tape.

start

playback.

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Press

STOP

Button

to

stop

playback.

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