Brand: Panasonic
Category: Camcorder
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Available Languages: EN , ES
Manual for PV-DV800
Uploaded: Aug. 10, 2025, 12:43 a.m.
Warranty Information
Panasonic offers a one-year limited warranty on parts and a ninety-day warranty on labor for this camcorder.
Getting Started
- Insert the Battery: Slide the viewfinder back, insert the battery until it clicks.
- Insert Cassette: Set power to VCR, slide tape eject switch, insert cassette with window up, close compartment. Set TAPE/M-CARD switch to TAPE.
- Camera Recording: Set power to CAMERA. Open LCD monitor, adjust angle. Press RECORD/PAUSE to start/pause.
- Insert MultiMediaCard: Open LCD monitor, slide card eject switch, insert card, close door. Set TAPE/M-CARD switch to M-CARD.
- Watch Playback: Set power to VCR. Open LCD monitor. Rewind tape, press PLAY to start, STOP to end.
- Supplying Power: Charge battery on AC adapter. Connect DC cable to camcorder and AC adapter. Plug in AC adapter.
- Cassette Information: Insert/eject cassettes. Understand record speed and erase protection.
- Color Enhancement Light: Slide light into mount, press LIGHT ON to use, press LIGHT again to OFF.
- Attaching Shoulder Strap: Thread strap through light holder and attachment rings. Adjust length.
- Set Date and Time: Press MENU, navigate to DISPLAY SETTING, then CLOCK-SET. Adjust values using JOG KEY.
- Using the Palmcorder Menu: Press MENU to display menus. Use JOG KEY to navigate and select items.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Symptom | Correction |
|---|---|
| No picture in the EVF or LCD Monitor | • Make sure the Power Source is connected. • Make sure the POWER switch is set to ON. • Check the Dew Indicator. • Make sure the battery is fully charged. • Make sure all necessary cables are connected correctly and firmly. • Make sure the Lens Cap is removed. |
| Video cassette can't be inserted | • Make sure the Power Source is connected. • Insert the cassette with the window side facing up. |
| Video cassette can't be removed | • Make sure the Power Source is connected. • Check the Dew Indicator. |
| No operation starts when operation buttons are pressed | • Make sure the record tab is closed. • Check the Battery Indicator. |
| Recording cannot be done | • Make sure the FOCUS is set to AUTO. • Make sure the unit is ON with CAMERA mode. |
| Auto Focus does not operate | • Make sure the unit is set to REC or Record/Pause mode. |
| Sound from microphone can't be monitored | • Make sure the Audio on the VCR MENU is set to ST1. |
| Sound can't be heard |