Panasonic PV-D300 Camcorder User Manual


 
Security Mode
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Before you begin...
Connect Camcorder to power source.
Use AC Adaptor for longer recordings.
Insert cassette with record tab (page 13).
Set POWER to CAMERA.
Securely position and aim Camcorder.
Press MENU for _ P,GE_ "1
MENU mode. |o,s_ :o, /
Press UP or I IV,OEOEFFECTS;FADE )
DOWN to select| B_CK |
-- SELEGT : PUSH VIA KEY
Press DISPLAY select ON.
Motion Security may mistakenly start
when:
background is plain, like a white wall, or
has distinct vertical, horizontal, or slanted
stripes, like a venetian blind.
brightness suddenly changes.
Motion Security may not start when:
motion is very slow or fast.
moving object is very small.
motion occurs only in 1 corner of viewing
area.
in poor lighting (in this case, MOTION
SECURITY flashes).
background is plain, like a white wall, or
has distinct horizontal or vertical stripes.
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Press MENU_ for Motion Security
stand-by mode. (if cassette is not
inserted, "r_;l" will flash.)
MOTION
SECURITY
STAND-BY
If REC
MOTION
SECURITY
Recording will start about 3 seconds
after motion is detected.
Date and time are recorded if
displayed in EVF (page 19).
Recording stops about 30 seconds
after motion ceases.
To cancel Security Mode, set POWER to
OFF.
Note:
Security recording starts if Camcorder is
bumped or repositioned.
This feature is not available during normal
recording.
While in Security stand-by, the
following functions are not available:
Record/Pause, Stand-by mode, Digital
E.I.S., Video Effects (Auto/Digital Fade).
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