Panasonic Pv Dv202 Operating Instructions Manual

3 OPERATION GUIDE
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 español está incluida.
   LSQT0563A
        Models No. PV-DV202
PV-DV402
Digital Video Camcorder
Operating Instructions
Mini
R
[ PV-DV402 shown ]
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PV-DV52 / PV-DV52-S / PV-DV102 / PV-DV202 / PV-DV402
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Things You Should Know
Date of Purchase
Dealer Purchased From
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone No.
Model No.
Serial No.
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Before Use11. 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...

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15. Power Lines — An outside antenna system should
not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines
or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can
fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing
an outside antenna system, extreme care should be
taken to keep from touching such power lines or
circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
16. Overloading — Do not overload wall...

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Before UseThings You Should Know ................................................................................................ 2
Important Safeguards ..................................................................................................... 3
Precautions .....................................................................................................................4
Before Using...

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Before Using
This Operating Instructions book is designed for use with models PV-DV202 and
PV-DV402. The PV-DV402 is the model used for illustrative purposes.
Features may vary, so please read carefully.
Differences between models
Model Number
LCD Monitor
MagicVu™ IR
Filter (0Lux)
MIC IN
EXTERNAL
PV-DV202
63.5 mm (2.5 inch) Liquid
Crystal Display
NO
NO
PV-DV402
88.9 mm (3.5 inch) Liquid
Crystal...

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Before Use
record tab
Before Using
AY-DVM30EA
AY-DVM60EA Cassette type
60 minutes
45 minutes SPLP
90 minutes 30 minutesRecord Speed/
Playback time
AY-DVM80EA 80 minutes 120 minutes Use only those tapes having the 
Mini
logo indicating the 6.35 mm digital
standard.
Record Speed/Playback Time
Cassettes have a sliding record tab to
ensure recordings are not accidentally
erased.
Erase Protection
1Press LCD-OPEN to unlock the LCD
monitor, and swing it fully open.
2Slide TAPE EJECT to open the
Cassette...

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OR
1Loosen the strap from the Buckle and
create a loop.
2Pull the strap firmly through the
Buckle to shorten or lengthen the
strap.
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Adjust the Length
Adjust the length of the Hand Strap to the
size of your hand as illustrated.
Attaching the Lens Cap Cord to the Hand
Strap:
Remove the Hand Strap from the front
clasp and thread the Strap through the loop
in the Lens Cap Cord.
Reattach the Hand...

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Before Use
Before Using
To operate Camera functions:Set POWER to CAMERA.
To operate VCR functions:Set POWER to VCR. You can operate the major functions of your Palmcorder from up to approximately 5 m
(16 feet) away (indoors). Aim the IR Remote Control toward the front of the Palmcorder
and press the desired buttons (Remote Sensor is located under the lens).
Remote Control
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Remote Sensor
Controlled Functions
Rec/Pause (p. 18)
Tele (Zoom) (p. 21)
Wide (Zoom) (p. 21)
Date/Time (p. 112)
Reset (p....

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Replace battery with Panasonic PART NO. VSBW0004 (CR2025) only. Use of another battery may
present a risk of fire or explosion.
Caution: battery may explode if mistreated. Dispose of used battery properly. Keep away from
children. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in a fire.
1While pressing the tab in the direction of the arrow (A) with
your fingernail, pull out the Battery Tray (B)....