Brand: Panasonic
Category: Camcorder
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Available Languages: EN , ES
Manual for PV-DV700
Uploaded: Aug. 10, 2025, 12:41 a.m.
Warranty Information
This product has a one-year warranty on the camcorder and a ninety-day warranty on parts and labor.
Camera Recording
- Set POWER to ON. The CAMERA lamp lights red.
- With the Viewfinder Eye Cup up to your eye, adjust the Vision Adjustment Control to your eyesight.
- Press RECORD/PAUSE to start recording. Press RECORD/PAUSE again to pause recording.
Playback in the EVF
- Set the POWER switch to ON. The VCR lamp lights green.
- Press CAMERA/VCR.
- Slide the Viewfinder to its fully extended position.
- Press REW to rewind the tape.
- Press PLAY to start playback.
- Press STOP to stop playback.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Symptom | Correction |
|---|---|
| No picture in the EVF ... | • Make sure the Power Source is connected. (pp. 6, 10) • Make sure the POWER switch is set to ON. (pp. 21, 25) • Check the Dew Indicator. (p. 19) • Make sure the battery is fully charged. (p. 8) • Make sure all necessary cables are connected correctly and firmly. (p. 10) • Make sure the Lens Cap is removed. (p. 21) |
| Video cassette can't be inserted ... | • Make sure the Power Source is connected. (pp. 6, 10) • Insert the cassette with the window side facing out. (p. 11) |
| Video cassette can't be removed ... | • Make sure the Power Source is connected. (pp. 6, 10) • Check the Dew Indicator. (p. 19) |
| No operation starts when operation buttons are pressed ... | • Make sure the record tab is closed. (p. 11) • Check the Battery Indicator. (p. 16) • Check the Dew Indicator. (p. 19) |
| Recording cannot be done ... | • Make sure the FOCUS is set to AUTO. (p. 35) • Make sure the unit is ON with CAMERA mode. (p. 21) |
| Auto Focus does not operate ... | • Make sure the unit is set to REC or Record/Pause mode. • Make sure the Audio on the VCR MENU is set to ST1, (p. 15) |
| Sound from microphone can't be monitored ... | • Make sure the unit is set to REC or Record/Pause mode. • Make sure the Audio on the VCR MENU is set to ST1, (p. 15) |
| Sound can't be heard ... | • Make sure the unit is set to REC or Record/Pause mode. • Make sure the Audio on the VCR MENU is set to ST1, (p. 15) |