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1. uonewojuj ANOA 104 A AC Adaptor 10 Accessories Optional 35 Accessories Supplied 2 Audio Video Cable 21 22 Audio Video Out 21 22 Auto Daylight Saving Time 15 BCR aned 2232 Eir 23 Battery Pack 9 10 BATTERY RELEASE Button 9 Before Requesting Service 38 BLIGHT BURON sarras 23 BRIGHT ADJUSTMENT 17 20 Built in Microphone 17 C Camera Recording 17 19 Car Battery Cord 0 10 Cassette Information 11 Charging Battery 9 Cleaning EVE oo Clock Bater 34 Clock Bet 14 15 Copying your Tapes 22 D DG TIN sneer 10 DC Power Cable 10 Re TH E 29 Digital ZOOM saconcesesscssstasescnee 28 DISPLAY Button 13 20 31 Display off Mode sss sese 31 D ZOOM Button sese 28 E EIS Button sss see 29 F Fade erosia 26 27 FADE BUTO 26 27 FAST FORWARD SEARCH BUNOT soe 20 FOCUS sererai 24 H Hand Stap escscsceoon 12 High Speed Shutter 25 L LCD Monitor 17 20 LCD OPEN Button 17 20 Lens Cap sdanaassiindeacervnelerersuens 12 Ta 16 LIGHT Switch sees 16 Limited Warranty 40 M MENU Button sees xxe 13 MENU Mode sss sese 13 M FOCUS Button sss sese 24 MotionSensot esse sese ee eee 30 P PLAY Button sese 20 Playback sse eee 20 21 PlayP aK Gee ee ae a een 21 Power Supply 000 9 10
2. Insert cassette page 11 Press here to 2 Insert Battery CHARGE Lamp Protection Film close door flashes then stays lit when Note charging is complete e Remove the Protection Film before use Camera Recording When the LCD monitor is open the EVF automatically turns OFF page 17 1 Press LCD OPEN to unlock the LCD monitor Swing it fully open and adjust the angle 0000200090 ZER 0020099090090 2090000009090 0098090070000 2 Set POWER to CAMERA 3 Press RECORD PAUSE to start recording Press RECORD PAUSE row again to pause recording When the LCD monitor is open the EVF automatically turns OFF page 20 1 Press LCD OPEN to unlock the LCD monitor Swing it fully open and adjust the angle see above 3 Press REWIND SEARCH to rewind tape 2 Set POWER lt to VCR EE Sa os ie Press PLAY to start playback 5 Press STOP to stop playback 8 For assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or send e mail to consumerproducts panasonic com Supplying Power Charging the Battery Pack 1 c Plug in AC Adaptor Charge Battery Pack fully before use POWER ma E D 9 3 Insert Battery G Align left side of Battery with left edge of KS i AC Adaptor dp Press Battery down and slide in direction Br of arrow POWER 1 The CHARGE Lamp flashes then stays lit iy Lamp when charging is complete O 3 Remove Battery S Slide Battery
3. This unit will operate on 110 120 220 240 V AC 50 60 Hz An AC plug adaptor may be required for voltages other than 120 V AC Please contact either a local or foreign electrical parts distributor for assistance in selecting an alternate AC plug We recommend using the accessory power plug adaptor VJSS0070 in an area which has special AC outlets Car Battery Cord Optional Cigarette Lighter Socket 12 V DC IN ewe Wie et r Connector bod 4 A 1 me __ Om T Car Battery Cord optional Cigarette Lighter Plug 1 0 For assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or send e mail to consumerproducts panasonic com 1 Connect PV C16 Car Battery Cord optional to Camcorder DC IN A Start engine first B Plug Car Battery Cord into Cigarette lighter socket e If Car Battery cord fuse needs replacing use exact current rating in amps Note e This cord only works in vehicles equipped with DC 12 V negative ground battery Check with your car truck dealer Use only specified car battery cord e To avoid blowing the car battery cord fuse do step 2 in the proper order e Running vehicles must be well ventilated e When not in use disconnect cigarette lighter plug e For personal safety the driver of the vehicle should not attempt to operate the camcorder while driving Cassette Information Cassette Insertion Removal 1 Turn Tape Wheel in direction of arrow until there is no slack
4. 2 Attach Battery page 9 powers bulyje5 3 Slide TAPE EJECT to open door 4 Insert cassette as shown 5 Press here to close door e To remove the cassette slide the TAPE EJECT switch Record Playback Time Use tapes with the MHS mark in this unit Tape Speed Cassette type Selector Position TC 20 TC 30 TC 40 SP SLP 1 hour Super Long Play 30 minutes e SLP playback may contain more picture noise Erase Protection Tab Protects tapes from being accidentally erased 1 To prevent accidental erasing break off tab with screwdriver K K amp S Or slide tab open L D IZ 2 To record again A cover hole with adhesive tape Slide tab type Or slide tab closed 11 Before Using Attaching Shoulder Strap Adjust the Length of the Remove Battery Pack before completing Shoulder Strap the following steps 1 Undo strap ends from buckles 2 Thread strap ends through Strap Pull a loop of strap from buckle then pull Rings on Camcorder strap tight to shorten or lengthen Hand Strap 3 Re insert the strap G t2 ends into buckles AN mal ZIK LMU l eg a Adjust Hand Strap length to fit your hand as min 25 4 mm 1 inch shown Attaching the Lens Cap Strap 4 Thread the Strap through the Lens Cap attachment ring as illustrated at left Attaching the Lens Cap Cord to the Hand Strap Remove the Hand Strap from the front clasp and thread the Strap th
5. Adjust LCD monitor brightness VOLUME During playback adjust volume of speaker Press T Volume up Press W Volume down VOLUME I 11 1 UP FAR FOCUS NEAR DOWN pispray MENU Note e Using LCD monitor reduces battery operating time Return LCD monitor to locked position when not in use Special Effects Quick Visual Search Search Speed e SP Standard Play 3 times normal e SLP Super Long Play 9 times normal During playback press e FF fast forward search e REW rewind search Press again or press PLAY for normal play z Press STILL to freeze picture Auto Tracking Press again for normal play Continuously analyzes each recording for This feature works best in SLP mode page 11 optimum picture quality Note Manual Tracking x rene oo ional noise bars will appear Some recordings require manual e To protect video heads and tape operating adjustment to reduce noise modes will revert as follows after 5 minutes Still gt Stand by Press UP or DOWN until Playback picture Stand by Power off when Battery Pack is clears up used Press DISPLAY to return to Auto Tracking Tape auto rewinds if played or fast forwarded to end 0 For assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or send e mail to consumerproducts panasonic com Playing Back Recordings Before you begin e Connect Cam
6. PUSH MENU KEY SET PUSH DISPLAY KEY J BLU T1 CYN 4 Press DISPLAY for DIGITAL FADE menu 1 iat Press DOWN to select XK BLK Press DISPLAY for COLOR menu Press UP or DOWN to select from 8 colors se e A preview of each color is displayed as it is selected DIGITAL FADE DIGITAL FADE COLOR B For more effects stop fade in or fade B gt Cita BLUE out at any time except RANDOM oe STEEN Gua mode by pressing FADE SELECT PUSH UP DOWN KEY SET PUSH DISPLAY KEY SELECT PUSH UP DOWN KEY Then press FADE to resume fade END PUSH MENU KEY SET PUSH DISPLAY KEY 5 Press DISPLAY to confirm entry Press MENU twice to exit Note e Audio is not affected by fade 6 e To cancel Digital Fade do steps 1 2 Press FADE for about 2 seconds to fade and 5 In step 2 select AUTO FADE out during recording selected fade type flashes Press FADE again to fade in 27 Digital Zoom Power Zoom magnification is digitally Before you begin increased e Connect Camcorder to power source e Set POWER to CAMERA 1 Press D ZOOM once D ZOOM 1 150x maximum twice D ZOOM 2 780x maximum The Higher digital magnification levels may cause picture distortion 2 Hold down T on POWER ZOOM Digital Zoom starts when normal zoom reaches maximum 26x e Zoom level appears in EVF or LCD monitor e POWER ZOOM switch controls digital zoom level e Normal zoom resumes when level falls to 26x 3 Pr
7. 1 1000 3 Press MENU to exit V TI D r Note e Shutter speed cannot be set to 1 60 if Digital E I S feature is set to ON e Provide additional halogen or tungsten light for use indoors or in poor light Fluorescent light degrades picture e Auto Focus may not function properly if high speed shutter is used in inadequate light e Setting reverts to AUTO each tine POWER is set to CAMERA 25 Auto Fade An interesting way to open and close scenes AKA n 0 LO MENU RECORD PAUSE A Fade In FADE FADE WHITE WHITE Fade Out BLACK 26 For assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or send e mail to consumerproducts panasonic com Before you begin e Connect Camcorder to power source e Set POWER to CAMERA 1 Press MENU for MENU mode Press UP or DOWN to select SELECT PUSH UP DOWN KEY VIDEO EFFECTS I SET PUSH DISPLAY KEY END PUSH MENU KEY 2 Press DISPLAY for VIDEO EFFECTS menu Press UP or DOWN to select SELECT PUSH UP DOWN KEY S SET PUSH DISPLAY KEY END PUSH MENU KEY PAGE 2 2 SELF DEMO OFF MOTIONSENSOR _ OFF MPA FADE BLACK VIDEO EFFECTS AUTO FADE DIGITAL FADE 3 Press DISPLAY for AUTO FADE COLOR menu Press UP or DOWN to select BLACK or WHITE AUTO FADE COLOR BLACK WHITE SELECT PUSH UP DOWN KEY SET PUSH DISPLAY K
8. 211 PANA 7262 CCD IMAGE SENSOR CCD IMAGE SENSOR NINETY 90 DAYS SIX 6 MONTHS DVD VCR DECK ONE 1 YEAR NINETY 90 DAYS Carry In or Mail In 1 800 211 PANA 7262 DIGITAL STILL Gop H YEAR FXOEPTININETY 90 DAYS Carry In or Mail In 1 800 272 7033 CCD IMAGE SENSOR SIX 6 MONTHS NINETY 90 DAYS A V MIXER ONE 1 YEAR NINETY 90 DAYS Carry In or Mail In 4 800 211 PANA 7262 TV VCR TV DVD ONE 1 YEAR NINETY 90 DAYS Carry In 21 CRT 4 800 211 PANA 7262 EXCEPT CRT CRT NINETY 90 DAYS and Smaller CRT TWO 2 YEARS In Home or Carry In sida 22 CRT and Larger TV HDR ONE 1 YEAR NINETY 90 DAYS In Home or Carry In 1 888 843 9788 COMBINATION EXCEPT CRT CRT NINETY 90 DAYS CRT TWO 2 YEARS Batteries if included New rechargeable batteries in exchange for defective rechargeable batteries for ten 10 days Non rechargeable batteries are not warranted Tape if included New video cassette tape in exchange for a defective video cassette tape for five 5 days Memory cards if included Exchange defective item for new one for ninety 90 days In home carry in or mail in service as applicable in the USA can be obtained during the Naan eee by contacting a Panasonic Services Company PASC Factory Servicenter listed in the Servicenter Directory Or call toll free contact number listed above to locate an authorized PASC Servicenter Carry in or mail in service in Puerto Ri
9. Hydride Battery Call For Pricing AC Adaptor with DC Power Cable Charging of the Nickel Cadmium Battery or Nickel Metal Hydride Battery Call For Pricing HHR V60A 1B Up to 6 hr Battery Pack Rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride Battery 119 95 HHR V40A 1B Up to 4 hr Battery Pack Rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride Battery HHR V20A 1B Up to 2 hr Battery Pack Rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride Battery AA Battery Case Car Battery Cord VHS PlayPak Note e Prices subject to change without notice Soft Sided 35 Tl O n J Z L 9 _ O lann 2 Q O Palmcorder Accessory Order Form Please photocopy this form when placing an order 1 Palmcorder Model 2 Items Ordered Accessory Description Price Each Quantity Total Price Subtotal Your State amp Local Sales Tax Shipping amp Handling 6 95 Total Enclosed 3 Method of payment check one Check or Money Order enclosed NO C 0 D SHIPMENTS L VISA Credit Card MasterCard Expiration Date Discover Customer Signature Make Check or Money Order to PANASONIC ACCESSORIES Please do not send cash 4 Shipping information UPS delivery requires complete street address Ship To Mr Mrs Ms First Last Phone Day Street Address Night City State Zip T
10. POWER Switch 7 17 20 POWER ZOOM Button E 23 24 28 Programmed Recording 19 Q Quick Operation Guide 8 R RECORD PAUSE Button 17 Record Playback Time 11 Replacing Clock Battery 34 Request for Service Notice 39 REWIND SEARCH Button 20 S Safety Precautions 3 Self Demo Mode 05 7 Servicenter List 000 41 Shoulder Strap sese eee e 12 Speaker eee 20 Special Effects eee 20 Specifications see 37 STIRE rT 20 Stll S Teol 20 STOP BUOM oceni aaraa bata 20 T WO aces E A PEETA 11 TAPE EJECT Switch 11 17 TAPE SPEED Button 17 Tracking Control 20 Tripod Mounting Hole 34 U UP FAR DOWN NEAR Button cecene 13 20 24 V VHF Connecting Cable 22 Video Cassettes tapes 11 Video Head Cleaning 38 Viewfinder LCD Monitor Indications 000 Ale Viewing TV VCR sse 21 VISION ADJUSTMENT 17 VOLUME seissen 20 Z ZOO 23 28 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way Secaucus New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Sales Company PSC Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico Inc Ave 65 de Infanteria Km 9 5 San Gabriel Industrial Park Carolina Puerto Rico 00985 P Printed in Indonesia LSQT0557A S1201 0
11. equipment operating between 0 45 30 MHz Important Safeguards 11 10 Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference Heed Warnings All warnings 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
12. making a request for service notice In the unlikely event this product needs service e Please include your proof of purchase Request for Service Notice Failure to due so will delay your repair e To further speed your repair please provide an explanation of what is wrong with the unit and any symptom it is exhibiting Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to Panasonic Services Company 1705 N Randall Road Elgin IL 60123 7847 Attn Camcorder Repair TI O Z lann 2 h O Q O 39 Limited Warranty Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company Panasonic Sales Company Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico Inc of America One Panasonic Way AVE 65 de Infanteria Km 9 5 San Gabriel Secaucus New Jersey 07094 Industrial Park Carolina Puerto Rico 00985 PANASONIC QUASAR Video Products Limited Warranty Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company collectively referred to as the Warrantor will repair or replace this product with new or refurbished parts or equivalent product free of charge in the USA or Puerto Rico in the event of a defect in materials or workmanship as follows all time periods commence from the date of the original purchase PRODUCT PARTS LABOR SERVICE CONTACT NUMBER CAMCORDER ONE 1 YEAR EXCEPT NINETY 90 DAYS Carry In or Mail In 1 800
13. page 34 1 pc Lens Cap LSYK0817 with Lens Cap Strap LSGQ0049 page 12 Ld lt SS 2 For assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or send e mail to consumerproducts panasonic com Things You Should Know Safety Precautions WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE Your Compact VHS Camcorder is designed to record and play back in Standard Play SP and Super Long Play SLP modes You can also play a Compact VHS Camcorder recording on your VHS VCR using the supplied VHS PlayPak This Camcorder is equipped with the HQ System to provide excellent video pictures and is compatible with standard VHS equipment It is recommended that only cassette tapes that have been tested and inspected for use in VCR machines with the and or mark be used p ues bulyje5 This symbol warns the user that CAUTION uninsulated voltage within the unit may FISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK SELECT Ee enocr have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock Therefore it is Pe oe NOT OPEN A 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 DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK important literature concerning the NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE operation and maintenance of
14. parts accessories or locate your nearest servicenter by visiting our Web Site Accessory Purchases 1 800 332 5368 Customer Orders Only Panasonic Services Company 20421 84th Avenue South Kent WA 98032 6 am to 5 pm Monday Friday 6 am to 10 30 am Saturday PST Visa MasterCard Discover Card American Express Check Factory Servicenters Locations CALIFORNIA 6550 Katella Avenue Cypress CA 90630 800 Dubuque Avenue S San Francisco CA 94080 3878 Ruffin Road Suite A San Diego CA 92123 GEORGIA 8655 Roswell Road Suite 100 Atlanta GA 30350 ILLINOIS 1709 North Randall Road Elgin IL 60123 MASSACHUSETTS 60 Glacier Drive FLORIDA Suite G 3700 North 29th Avenue Westwood MA 02090 Suite 102 Hollywood FL 33020 MINNESOTA 7850 12th Avenue South Airport Business Center Bloomington MN 55425 OHIO 2236 Waycross Road Civic Center Plaza Forest Park OH 45240 PENNSYLVANIA 2221 Cabot Blvd West Suite B Langhorne PA 19047 Service in Puerto Rico Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico Inc Panasonic Sales Company Factory Servicenter Ave 65 de Infanter a Km 9 5 San Gabriel Industrial Park Carolina Puerto Rico 00985 Phone 787 750 4300 Fax 787 768 2910 TEXAS 13615 Welch Road Suite 101 Farmers Branch TX 75244 WASHINGTON 20425 84th Avenue South Kent WA 98032 HAWAII 99 859 Iwaiwa Street Aiea Hawaii 96701 Phone 808 488 1996 Fax 808 486 4369 As of Sep 2001 41
15. this unit REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL has been included Therefore it should be read carefully in order to avoid any problems The above markings are located on the appliance s bottom cover FCC Warning Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user s authority to operate 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 and part 18 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 This product may cause interference to radio equipment and should not be installed near maritime safety communications equipment or other critical navigation or communication
16. to CAMERA TI D R esk faze Press B LIGHT while recording to select ar the level of backlight compensation te S HF K_Y L i oP In normal lighting press B LIGHT T ee repeatedly until no indicator is displayed EVF or LCD Monitor To No Indication fe First press Low L O Second press Medium Third press High Fourth press Press B LIGHT 23 Before you begin e Connect Camcorder to power source e Set POWER to CAMERA Camcorder automatically focuses on subject even during zooming Auto Focus is on when MF is not displayed in EVF or LCD monitor Press M FOCUS to remove MF in EVF or LCD monitor if necessary Use Manual Focus MF when e recording through glass e lighting is poor e subject is far away with objects in foreground EVF or LCD Monitor e subject has distinct horizontal lines e subject is not centered in EVF or LCD monitor ME e subject has a shiny surface e subject is slanted e subject is bright and flat like a white wall e subject has fast motion like a golf swing 1 Press M FOCUS so MF Manual Focus appears in EVF or LCD monitor 2 Hold down T telephoto on POWER ZOOM to maximum zoom in 3 Press UP FAR or DOWN NEAR until subject is in focus e Back away from subject if necessary 4 Hold down W wide angle on POWER ZOOM as desired 3 e Refocus as needed when aiming at new scenes Macro Focus clos
17. to the left and lift off Note e Charging takes about 1 and 1 2 hours e While the DC Power Cable supplied is connected to the AC Adaptor the Battery cannot be charged e After charging 5 times use Battery Refresh feature as explained below K e Battery life gradually decreases after repeated use and recharging If operation time becomes very Top View short even after a sufficient charge discard Battery properly page 10 Using the Battery Pack A fully charged Battery provides a maximum of about 2 hours of continuous use LCD monitor off or about 1 5 hours LCD monitor on Actual time may vary due to operating conditions Using the Built in Light decreases operating time CHARGE Lamp BATTERY PACK IO E O A Attach Battery OC ofS Insert top of Battery into top of mounting pe surface l PERN Press and snap into place PACK B Remove Battery C Slide BATTERY RELEASE and remove 7 Battery To use battery refresh insert Battery on AC Battery Refresh Adaptor see steps 1 2 above then press This feature completely discharges BATTERY REFRESH Battery before recharging begins The REFRESH Lamp lights then goes out when Use after every 5 charges for optimum discharge is complete Battery charging will then Battery performance Start automatically If BATTERY REFRESH is pressed by mistake REFRESH remove Battery from AC Adaptor and reinsert it Lamp for normal charging Note e Charg
18. 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 cable 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 DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 ELECTRIC SERVICE GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 GROUND CLAM
19. ARD 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 DAMAGE TO THE INTERNAL PARTS OF THE EVF DO NOT AIM YOUR CAMCORDER AT THE SUN OR OTHER BRIGHT OBJECTS DO NOT LEAVE THE CAMCORDER WITH THE EVF AIMED DIRECTLY AT THE SUN AS THIS MAY CAUSE DO NOT EXPOSE YOUR CAMCORDER TO EXTENDED HIGH TEMPERATURE Such as in direct sunlight inside a closed car next to 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 movement avoid shaking and striking Your Camcorder contains a sensitive pick up device which could be damaged by improper handling or
20. EY 4 Press DISPLAY to confirm entry Press MENU to exit In RECORD PAUSE mode press FADE so FADE flashes in EVF or LCD monitor Press RECORD PAUSE Recording starts as picture and sound gradually fade in While recording press FADE so FADE flashes in EVF or LCD monitor Press RECORD PAUSE Picture and sound gradually fade out and recording is paused If FADE is pressed accidentally press again so FADE disappears in EVF or LCD monitor Color Digital Fade Choose from 7 fade effects in 8 Before you begin different colors e Connect Camcorder to power source e Set POWER to CAMERA A SELF DEMO MOT I ONSENSOR 1 Press MENU for MENU 1 Z mode Press UP or DOWN to SEPT Fut R S select S 3 S55 ZES END PUSH MENU KEY VIDEO EFFECTS 2 Press DISPLAY for VIDEO EFFECTS menu Press DOWN to select SELECT PUSH UP DOWN KEY DIGITAL FADE S SET PUSH DISPLAY KEY END PUSH MENU KEY Ln oO Ol Case oe 3 Press DISPLAY for DIGITAL FADE menu Press UP or DOWN to select WMA Press DISPLAY for TYPE menu Press UP or DOWN to select from 7 different types of fades e A preview of each fade type is displayed as it is selected DIGITAL FADE DIGITAL FADE TYPE WHT 0 K3 SOFT SHARP KO YEL l KQSHARP STRIPE COLOR WHITE KA MOSAIC 7 RANDOM RED E SOFT C3 MAG SET PUSH DISPLAY KEY SELECT PUSH UP DOWN KEY B sx END
21. H DISPLAY KEY END PUSH MENU KEY END CAMERA MODE SELECT PUSH UP DOWN KEY SET PUSH DISPLAY KEY PUSH MENU KEY VCR MODE Tl O n J Z 5 N _ O lann 2 2 Q O 12 00 00AM JAN 1 2002 31 Viewfinder LCD Monitor Indications 12 00 00AM JAN 1 2002 1 Zoom Magnification level pages 23 28 6 Digital E I S page 29 2 Battery Remaining co page 31 7 Digital Zoom page 28 WARNING LOW BATTERY appears 8 VCR MODE and Camcorder shuts off after 15 VCR MODE appears for 1 minute seconds when POWER is set to VCR or if 3 Tape Remaining page 31 RECORD PAUSE is pressed in VCR ee flashes and TAPE END mode appears for 5 seconds when 9 DEW End of tape is reached If moisture condensation occurs in ies flashes for 1 minute and CHECK unit WARNING DEW DETECTED TAPE appears for 5 seconds when appears and Camcorder will shut off in RECORD PAUSE is pressed with no 15 seconds Wait until WARNING no cassette or cassette has no record tab longer indicates when Camcorder is in Camera RECORD mode turned on to use PLAY FF or REW is pressed withno 10 MotionSensor page 30 cassette inserted in VCR mode 11 Date and Time pages 14 15 4 10 Second Reminder 12 Operating Mode Each time a recording is started a 10 e REC record PAUSE second incremental display up to 59 50 e FF fast forward PLAY lets you monitor how long one scene is e REW rewin
22. ING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THE WARRANTY ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period you may contact your dealer or Servicenter lf the problem Is not handled to your satisfaction then write to the Consumer Affairs Department at the Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company address above SERVICE CALLS WHICH DO NOT INVOLVE DEFECTIVE MATERIALS OR WORKMANSHIP AS DETERMINED BY THE WARRANTOR IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION ARE NOT COVERED vere 5 ee CALLS ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PURCHASER warvi 40 For assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or send e mail to consumerproducts panasonic com Servicenter List For Product Information Operating Assistance Literature Request Dealer Locations and all Customer Service inquiries please contact 1 800 211 PANA 7262 Monday Friday 9 am 9 pm Saturday Sunday 9 am 7 pm EST or send e mail to consumerproducts panasonic com Web Site http www panasonic com You can purchase
23. JUSTMENT CAUTION Rotating partially open LCD monitor may block cassette door and damage Camcorder body VISION ADJUSTMENT N Built in 9 Microphone WARNING Do not leave the camcorder with the EVF aimed directly at the sun This may cause damage to the internal parts of the EVF Note e When Camcorder is aimed at excessively bright objects or bright lights a vertical bar may appear in the picture This is normal for the CCD pick up Try to avoid this when possible e Using LCD monitor reduces battery operation time Return LCD monitor to locked position when not in use Before you begin e Connect Camcorder to power source e Insert cassette with record tab page 11 1 Press LCD OPEN to unlock the LCD monitor Swing LCD monitor fully open and adjust viewing angle e If you want to record using EVF close and lock LCD monitor PAUSE Set POWER to CAMERA e Be sure POWER is fully turned to CAMERA position e EVF or LCD monitor turns on off by the POWER switch e EVF shuts off when LCD monitor is opened and turns back on when LCD is closed e Both EVF and LCD monitor turn on when LCD is at 180 see above left This allows both you and the subject to view the recording EVF or LCD Monitor Record Pause mode UU D L T O D 9 O 5 3 LCD Press BRIGHT ADJUSTMENT to adjust LCD monitor LoD BRIGHT Iv 111 1 al brightness level Look int
24. KEY PUSH DISPLAY KEY UP FAR CUS V DOWN d d DATE TIME SETTING PES JAN 2002 The Camcorder is preset to DST A119 If DST is not observed in your area set to LS 22 by doing the following DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME Press UP or DOWN to select OFF or AUTO Press DISPLAY to confirm entry AUTO OFF a PUSH UP DOWN KEY SET PUSH DISPLAY KEY Note e Auto DST does not function if time zone is set to Hawaii or Samoa see Setting the Time Zone above DATE TIME cane 12 200 00AM JAN 1 2002 ae PUSH UP DOWN KEY SET PUSH DISPLAY KEY Press or hold down UP or DOWN to select hour then press DISPLAY to fix Repeat for minute month day and year Clock starts when year is entered and DISPLAY is pressed 00PM PUSH UP DOWN KEY PUSH DISPLAY KEY 15 Built in Auto Light Using the Light Before you begin e Connect Camcorder to power source For recording in dim lighting e Set POWER to CAMERA 1 PROGRAMMED REG Press MENU for SHUTTER AU MENU mode Press UP or DOWN to SHUTTER AUTO STAND BY RELEASE OFF O CLOCK SET H kejn ime OFF ON AA select Meia oa ser pusd pispe KEY END PUSH MENU KEY MENU Press DISPLAY to set OFF ON or 1 P 3 O LJ OFF ON AUTO Press MENU to exit Press LIGHT repeatedly for Light ON CAUTION OFF or AUTO oom a Hosts i e In AUTO light turns itself on off ever cover L
25. O OBTAIN ANY OF OUR PALMCORDER ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER OR CALL PANASONIC S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1 800 332 5368 6 AM 5 PM M F 6 AM 10 30 AM SAT PACIFIC TIME OR MAIL THIS ORDER TO PANASONIC SERVICES COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 20421 84th Avenue South Kent WA 98032 36 For assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or send e mail to consumerproducts panasonic com Specifications Power Source Compact VHS Camcorder DC 6 V AC Adaptor 110 120 220 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Battery Nickel Cadmium Type DC 6 V Power Consumption Compact VHS Camcorder 6V DC 8 5 W Max 11 5 W AC Adaptor 19 W 1 2 W when not in use Video Signal EIA Standard 525 lines 60 fields NTSC color signal Video Recording System 2 rotary heads plus flying erase head Helical scanning system Audio 1 track Pick Up System Sequential color difference field reverse system Pick Up Device One integral color filter Charge Coupled Device CCD Lens 26 1 zoom lens F1 1 6 with auto iris control Focal length 3 8 mm 98 8 mm 4 speed power zoom function Viewfinder 14 mm 0 55 inch Liquid Crystal Color Electronic Viewfinder LCD Monitor 101 6 mm 4 0 inch Liquid Crystal Display Minimum Illumination Required 0 8 Ix F1 1 6 0 08 footcandles 7 Ix F1 1 6 0 7 footcandles EIA Standard Operating Temperature 0 C 40 C 32 F 104 F Operating Humidity 10 75 Weight Co
26. PS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 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 please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or send e mail to consumerproducts panasonic com Important Safeguards 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 outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock 17 Objects and Liquids Never push objects of any kind into this video unit through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind onto the video unit 18 Servicing Do not attempt to service this video unit yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service
27. Palmcorder Camcorder Panasonic VHSi amp l Camcorder Operating Instructions Modeno PV L552 uoieisdo oiseg f paues Buya Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to operate this product Please save this manual uonewojuj ANOA 104 TSH ET L For assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or send e mail to consumerproducts panasonic com LSQT0557A Things You Should Know Thank you for choosing Panasonic You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the Dealer Purchased From market today Used properly it will bring you years of enjoyment Please take time to fill in the information to the right Dealer Phone No The serial number is on the tag located on Model No the rear side of your Camcorder Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient Serial No Camcorder information source Unpack your Camcorder These accessories are provided in order to set up or use your Camcorder Date of Purchase Dealer Address 1 pc AC Adaptor 1 pc Audio Video Cable 1 pc Battery Pack PV A19 PV A20 with DC LSJA0390 pages 21 22 PV BP18 pages 9 10 Power Cable page 10 1 pc Shoulder Strap 1 pc CR2025 Clock 1 pc VHS PlayPak LSFC0012 page 12 Battery VSBW0004 PV P1 VYMW0009 and n E installed in Camcorder one AA battery page 21 aa
28. Quick stops excessive force and uneven A surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination BR to overturn lt 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 provided 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 local power company For video units intended to be operated from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions ws 12 13 NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 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
29. Sensor may not start when e motion is very slow or fast e moving object is very small e motion occurs only in 1 corner of viewing area e in poor lighting in this case MOTIONSENSOR flashes e background is plain like a white wall or has distinct horizontal or vertical stripes 30 For assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or send e mail to consumerproducts panasonic com Before you begin e Connect Camcorder to power source Use AC Adaptor for longer recordings e Insert cassette with record tab page 11 e Set POWER to CAMERA e Securely position and aim Camcorder PAGE 2 2 F 1 Press MENU for BEE DENG OF MENU mode Press __ VIDEO EFFECTS FADE UP or DOWN to select MOTIONSENSOR SELECT PUSH UP DOWN KEY SET PUSH DISPLAY KEY END PUSH MENU KEY 2 Press DISPLAY to select ON 3 Press MENU for MotionSensor stand by mode If cassette is not inserted ieg will flash MOTION MOTION SENSOR SENSOR STAND BY e Recording will start about 3 seconds after motion is detected e Date and time are recorded if displayed in EVF or LCD monitor page 15 e Recording stops about 30 seconds after motion ceases To cancel MotionSensor Mode set POWER to OFF Note MotionSensor recording starts if Camcorder is bumped or repositioned e This feature is not available during normal recording e While in MotionSensor stand by the following functions are not availabl
30. UP DOWN KEY Select to set clock END PUSH MENU KEY 6 LIGHT MODE page 16 ON OFF Light can be set ON or OFF ON OFF AUTO Light can be set ON OFF or AUTO 7 SELF DEMO page 7 ON SELF DEMO screen is displayed 8 MOTIONSENSOR page 30 ON Enables MotionSensor recording 9 VIDEO EFFECTS pages 26 27 SELECT PUSH UP DOWN KEY AUTO FADE BLACK or WHITE PUSH MENU KEY DIGITAL FADE TYPE 7 types COLOR 8 colors 13 Setting the Clock Set the following items in order Time Before you begin Zone Daylight Saving Time Date e Connect Camcorder to power source and Time e Set POWER to CAMERA or VCR 1 Press MENU for MENU mode Press UP or DOWN io select Hke es a5 MENU PAGE 1 2 MENU PROGRAMMED REC DISPLAY ON CLOCK SET SHUTTER AUTO DISPLAY ON S RELEASE OFF CLOCK SET ea MODE OFF ON SELECT PUSH S KEY ae PUSH UP DOWN KEY SET PUSH DISPLAY KEY SET PUSH DISPLAY KEY END PUSH MENU KEY END PUSH MENU KEY CAMERA MODE VCR MODE FOCUS NEAR DOWN 2 MENU Press DISPLAY for agree SET S CLOCK SET menu ai AUTO Press UP or DOWN to DATE IME 12 00 oa select TIME ZONE DST SELECT PUSH UP DOWN KEY 1234 or DATE TIME SD Retest 3 Press DISPLAY for menu of item selected in step 2 To change the setting N gt Go to step 3a on page 15 gt Go to step 3b on page 15 gt Go to step 3c on page 15 4 Press MENU twice to exit 1 4 For assistanc
31. ark e Set HIGH SPEED SHUTTER to AUTO p 25 No playback picture or the playback picture Press UP DOWN button during playback is noisy or contains streaks Tracking Control p 20 Panasonic ITS TAPES CAN PLAY IN YOUR Set POWER to CAMERA then set SELF DEMO VCR appears in EVF or LCD Monitor OFF in MENU screen to cancel Demo mode p 7 Top of playback picture waves back and forth A playback signal is not as stable as an off the air excessively TV signal so the top of your TV screen may appear bent or unstable during playback This is called Horizontal AFC time constant change To correct slowly turn the TV horizontal hold control If your TV does not have this control or adjusting it does not help contact your TV service center Some nominal service charges may be required Video Head Cleaning While head cleaning is normally not needed playing old or damaged tapes may clog the heads When playback picture resembles example at the left head cleaning is required Ideally head cleaning should be performed by a qualified service technician When this is not possible purchase a Clogged Video Head head cleaning cassette Be sure to follow cleaning cassette instructions exactly and only use when symptoms occur 38 For assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or send e mail to consumerproducts panasonic com Request for Service Notice Please photocopy this form when
32. co can be obtained during the warranty period by calling the Panasonic Sales Company telephone number listed in the Servicenter Directory This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser A purchase receipt or other proof of the date of the original purchase is requires before warranty service is rendered This warranty only covers failures due to defects in materials and workmanship which occur during normal use and does not cover normal maintenance including but not limited to video and audio head cleaning The warranty does not cover damage which occurs in shipment or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor or failures which result from accident misuse abuse neglect mishandling misapplication alteration modification faulty installation set up adjustments improper antenna inadequate signal pickup maladjustment of consumer controls improper operation power line surge improper voltage supply lightning damage commercial use such as hotel office restaurant or other business or rental use of the product or service by anyone other than a PASC Factory Servicenter or a PASC authorized Servicenter or damage that is attributable to acts of God LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS There are no express warranties except as listed above THE WARRANTOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGE TO RECORDING MEDIA RESULTING FROM THE USE F THIS PRODUCTS OR ARIS
33. corder to power source Connect Camcorder toa TV to view e Make all TV Camcorder connections playback or recordings in progress Connections 1 Set POWER to VCR view playback CAMERA gt view picture as it is recorded 2 Turn TV ON and set to LINE INPUT See TV owner s manual Audio 3 Begin playback or recording Video Out gin play g Audio Video Cable Supplied VCR Playback using PlayPak Remove Battery lid and insert AA battery e Do not reverse polarity e Replace battery when tape loading unloading takes longer than usual Insert VHSI Cassette in PlayPak 1 Turn VHS H cassette Tape Wheel in direction of arrow to take up any slack Slide RELEASE to open cassette lid Insert the VHSI cassette with the window up and on the left then snap lid shut e Do not obstruct cassette reel while loading G Allow PlayPak Load 6 Detector to fully retract a before using in VHS VCR Load Detector Remove VHSis Cassette 1 2 1 Slide RELEASE and wait for lid to open O 2 Push cassette out through hole in bottom of PlayPak with your finger 21 UU D L T O D 9 O 5 Copying your Tapes dubbing Connections Source Playing Recording VCR Monitor with your TV e Turn TV on and tune to VCR channel CH3 or CH4 e Set TV VCR Selector on VCR to VCR 22 For assi
34. d recorded 13 Backlight page 23 0 00 0 10 0 20 59 50 14 Manual Focus page 24 return to 0 00 and continue 15 Light ON OFF AUTO page 16 5 TAPE SPEED pages 11 17 16 High Speed Shutter page 25 SP standard play 17 Fade page 26 SLP super long play 18 Color Digital Fade page 27 32 For assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or send e mail to consumerproducts panasonic com Operation Notes Cleaning EVF Electronic Viewer Finder To Remove 1 O Remove the screw with a Phillips screwdriver Turn counterclockwise A the EVF Eyepiece Pull the EVF Eyepiece 2 Remove any lint or dust particles with a soft clean cloth being careful not to scratch the glass surfaces 3 Replace the EVF Eyepiece and the screw This product has a fluorescent lamp that contains a small amount of mercury It also contains lead in some components Disposal of these materials may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance lt http www eiae org gt ATTENTION A nickel cadmium battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased At the end of its useful life under various state and local laws it is illegal to dispose of this battery into your municipal waste stream Please call 1 800 8 BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery uone
35. ding sss sees 17 19 Playing Back Recordings Basic Playback Visual Search Still Picture Tracking TV VCR Playback sssssssseeeee 20 21 Copying your Tapes dubbing cccccsssseeeeeeeeessseeeeeeeeeneneeeeeeeoeneneesseeoonnes 22 Four Speed Power ZOOM cccccsssseseeeeeceensneeeeeecensneeeeeecensseeeseeeoenseeeeseaoenes 23 BA NN CHE 23 FOCUS Auto Manual FOCUS wccscciescacece de nona aaa aaa na AEE OKOA AAAA 24 High Speed Shutter Auto Manual Shutter es sese s sse sese essen 25 PUTO A HHT 26 Ore fe al Digital Fad ae eeeee eee Emme nnomen enner rae tr rnrman nn sanemr mer reac ai Sern nner aaa 27 BILIA eH 28 Digital Electronic Image Stabilization E 1 S ccccsssssseeeeseeseeeseeseeeseeees 29 MotionSensor ss sss svec ss sss cce s ese sees e enen ennenen ennenen 30 Viewfinder LCD Monitor Indications ssssssssssss sss sss sssss sss eses esse seene 31 32 Operation Notes Cleaning EVF css ssssss cesses cce esec essen ennenen ennenen 33 I TTT 33 Replacing Clock Battery sss ssssssssssssesssss essen ennenen ennenen eee 34 Palmcorder Accessory System ccccccseeseeeeeeeeeneneeeeeeecensneeeeeeeenseeeesseooenes 35 Palmcorder Accessory Order FOr ss sssssssssssssssssssessss seene eee neee 36 OPS NA ON Stee elects esse ss sese eenn ennenen eenn 37 Before Requesting Service Video Head Cleaning ssscsssssseccsssssseeseessesseeseeesenees 38 Request for Service Notice ccseeecsss
36. e Record Pause Stand by mode Digital E I S Video Effects Auto Digital Fade Viewfinder LCD Monitor Indications Tape remaining and battery charge level can be displayed Before you begin e Connect Camcorder to power source UP FAR 1 FOCUS NEAR DOWN pispLay MENU Battery Remaining Tape Remaining Bal No tape FULL KA d FuLL Fen Fen oe a empty C J Rd CJ empty Recording the Date and Time a Do steps 1 and 2 above to select time date date only or no display Start a recording page 17 e Only the Date and or Time are recorded Display Off Mode A Set POWER to CAMERA or VCR E Press MENU for MENU mode Press UP or DOWN to select 1i 4 EYA Press DISPLAY to select OFF Press MENU to exit Press DISPLAY repeatedly to remove time date Indications are restored the next time Camcorder is turned on 2 Press DISPLAY repeatedly to select the following displays Fourth press 1X BS eo SP PROGRAMMED REC DISPLAY O 1 Set POWER to CAMERA Initial screen Fifth press 12 00 00AM JAN 12002 First press J 12 00AM JAN 12002 JAN 12002 Third press e Tape remaining indicator operates a few seconds after tape starts moving 12 00 00AM JAN 1 2002 JAN 1 2002 MENU PAGE 1 2 MENU HUTTER AUTO ec DISPLAY oN STAND BY RELEASE OFF CLOCK SET LIGHT MODE OFF ON v SELECT PUSH UP DOWN KEY SET PUS
37. e please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or send e mail to consumerproducts panasonic com Setting the Clock 3a Setting the Time Zone The Camcorder is preset to Eastern time Time Zone cnar Ne 7 STANT Cc lt o e 8 00 9 00 10 00 11 00 12 00 1 00 2 00 3 b Auto Daylight Saving Time G Press UP or DOWN to SELECT TIME ZONE D select local time zone TES Press DISPLAY to aed SAMOA 23 confirm entry cc SELECT PUSH UP DOWN KEY dp SET PUSH DISPLAY KEY pate e When traveling repeat this operation and select one of the 8 listed time zones to D set the clock to local time O Note e Clock may lose or gain up to 2 minutes per month e When traveling outside the listed time zones set clock to local time manually e To adjust or set clock see Setting Date and Time bottom of page Clock will auto adjust to daylight saving time DST DST AUTO Spring First Sunday in April ahead one hour 1 00AM 2 00AM Daylight Saving Time 3 00AM 4 00AM Autumn Last Sunday in October back one hour Time Normal Time i i 1 00AM_ 2 00AM 3C Setting Date and Time Date and time including leap year are calculated up to DEC 31 2099 EXAMPLE me DATE TIME SETTING J 2 00 0SAM JAN 1 2002 DISPLAY DATE TIME SETTING sliz los 1 00 06PM JAN 1 2002 eae PUSH UP DOWN KEY oe PUSH DISPLAY KEY P PUSH UP DOWN
38. e ups Auto Focus functions up to 12 7 mm 1 2 inch from subject Hold down W on POWER ZOOM to maximum wide angle Bring Camcorder up close to the subject 24 For assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or send e mail to consumerproducts panasonic com High Speed Shutter Improves Still or Slow Motion playback picture of high speed subjects e g a tennis stroke when viewed on Camcorder or 3 or 4 head VCR Before you begin e Connect Camcorder to power source e Insert cassette with record tab page 11 e Set POWER to CAMERA In AUTO mode no indication in EVF or LCD Monitor shutter soeed is auto adjusted from 1 60 to 1 350 according to subject brightness e AUTO mode is selected each time POWER is set to CAMERA Manual Selection The faster the shutter speed the more light is needed for proper picture and color quality High Speed Shutter indication flashes if light is inadequate Provide additional light Av I FOCUS VU NEAR DOWN MENU Fe EEN DISPLAY 123 1 Press MENU for MENU mode Press UP or DOWN to select Js IEI 33i 2 Press DISPLAY repeatedly to select shutter speed MENU PAGE 1 2 PROGRAMMED REC DISPLAY E SHUTTER UTO STAND aa RELEASE OFF CLOCK SET LIGHT MODE OFF ON y SELECT PUSH UP DOWN KEY SET PUSH DISPLAY KEY END PUSH MENU KEY E 1 60 gt 1 100 gt 1 250 gt 1 500 1 10000 lt 1 4000 lt 1 2000 lt
39. ess D ZOOM to turn off Digital Zoom so no indication appears 28 For assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or send e mail to consumerproducts panasonic com Digital Electronic Image Stabilization E I S Helps stabilize picture when recording in Before you begin unstable situations e Connect Camcorder to power source e Set POWER to CAMERA 1 Press EIS to display EIS in the EVF or LCD monitor e Image becomes slightly enlarged and shutter speed auto adjusts from 1 80 to 1 350 according to brightness e Use High Speed Shutter page 25 if needed Shutter speed setting remains after EIS is canceled 2 Press EIS again to cancel when not in use E 1 S may not function during e extreme Camcorder movement e recording of subjects with distinct horizontal or vertical stripes e low light situations EIS indicator flashes e intense fluorescent lighting situations e recording of very fast motion NORMAL Digital EIS ON V TI D r H D 29 MotionSensor Recording starts automatically if motion is detected 10 ago gt ago gt o JON S FAR FOCUS G MENU DISPLAY 123 MotionSensor may mistakenly start when e background is plain like a white wall or has distinct vertical horizontal or slanted stripes like a venetian blind e brightness suddenly changes Motion
40. esseeeeeccensseeeeeeeeenseeeeeeeeesseeeeseeoenees 39 Limited VV A cT THH 40 T Reh d EUS EB sinnir annan eina a aai aa a asiani 41 Ts 5 E EEE AA AA E antes ee E EA E A E E E T 42 6 For assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or send e mail to consumerproducts panasonic com Self Demo Mode Self Demo mode is on when the screen below appears To turn it off follow steps 1 4 below EVF or LCD Monitor Panasonic ITS TAPES CAN PLAY IN YOUR VCR YES IT S VHS 26x LENS 780x D ZOOM DIGITAL STABILIZATION FULL SIZE HEAD SYSTEM UP FAR 1 FOCUS V bon DOWN MENU DISPLAY Before you begin e Connect Camcorder to power source powers Buma 1 Set POWER to CAMERA 2 Press MENU for E BLA Sn Se Press UP or DOWN to select SELECT PUSH UP DOWN KEY SELF DEMO END PUSH MENU KEY PAGE 2 2 F 3 Press DISPLAY to select OFF 4 Press MENU io exit Note e Self Demo stops automatically if battery is attached page 9 and cassette tape is inserted page 11 e Inserting a tape alone or attaching a partially charged battery only temporarily stops Self Demo e Self Demo stops for 30 seconds when the Light is pressed To turn Self Demo back on e Set to SELF DEMO ON in MENU screen Quick Operation Guide 1 Aitach fully Charge Battery Pack fully before charged Battery operation page 9 1 Plug in AC Adaptor EJECT to open door
41. hen taping from For a smooth transition between scenes if Stop mode or after attaching a new recording is stopped and then started within Battery 24 hours A Set POWER to VCR a Press RECORD PAUSE to stop B recording Press REWIND SEARCH to rewind Set POWER to OFF and leave cassette a few seconds of tape G Press PLAY to review recording in Camcorder Press STILL where you want to C To resume recording set POWER to continue recording CAMERA C Press RECORD PAUSE to resume Set POWER to CAMERA recording D Press RECORD PAUSE to resume Note e Use Manual Easy Edit left if more than 24 recording 4 g hours before recording is resumed 1 8 For assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or send e mail to consumerproducts panasonic com Camera Recording NTT Eea Before you begin e Connect Camcorder to power source Set a recording start and stop time Or Use AC Adaptor for longer recordings set a 5 or 10 second interval recording Insert cassette with record tab page 11 to be done each minute e Set POWER to CAMERA 1 2 3 1 MENU PAGE 1 2 in Press MENU for MENU Sessa mode Press UP or STAND BY RELEASE OFF uE DOWN to select LIGHT MODE OFF ON FAR Y SELECT PUS DO FOCUS dailei rA Aie SELECT PUSH UP DOWN KEY Ka PUSH MENU KEY MENU DISPLAY 2 Press DISPLAY Current time is 10 20PM displayed REC TIME 10MIN Each additional press ger PUSH DISPLAY Ke
42. ight while on according to lighting conditions Note a EVF or LCD Monitor e Using Light reduces battery operating time e Provide proper ventilation when using Light extensively in a hot environment e Using Light when the Camcorder is powered by a car battery may shorten bulb life 12 00 00AM e Set Light to OFF when not in use as i Before you begin Replacing the Bulb e Order Part No VLLW0015 for replacement a bulb e Set POWER to OFF SD Light is on A ZD Light mode is auto 1 Slightly raise portion of lens cover to unhook and slide portion forward to remove 2 Using Tweezers or needle nose pliers carefully remove bulb e Take unit to service center if you need assistance 3 Replace bulb using a clean cloth or tissue Do not touch with fingers 4 Replace lens cover Note e Handle bulb gently Excessive force may cause bulb to crack DANGER Use only replacement bulb PART NO VLLW0015 supplied by Panasonic to reduce risk of fire Handle new bulb with cloth or tissue as skin oils will decrease bulb life Remove lens cover and allow bulb to cool before replacing to avoid possible burn hazard 1 6 For assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or send e mail to consumerproducts panasonic com Camera Recording Recording via EVF or LCD Monitor View recording scene on EVF Electronic Viewer Finder or LCD Liquid Crystal Display monitor BRIGHT AD
43. ing takes about 7 and 1 2 hours when Battery Refresh is used BATTERY e Battery will not operate in extremely high REFRESH temperatures Supplying Power Battery Care Caution e Charge only with specified charger e Battery can be charged within a temperature range of 10 C 50 F and 35 C 95 F e Battery is normally warm after charging or just after use e Do not use an insufficiently charged or worn out Battery To avoid Battery damage e Do not drop or jar Battery e Use Battery with specified units only e If Battery is used in extremely high temperatures a safety device will automatically prevent operation Safety precautions e Do not get Battery near or dispose of in fire e Do not directly connect short circuit the positive and negative terminals e Never attempt to disassemble or reassemble Battery AC Adaptor DC Power Cable Connector DC OUT Connector CAUTION To prolong Battery life e While not in use remove Battery from the Camcorder and AC Adaptor and store in a cool dark dry place e Keep Battery terminals clean 1 Connect AC Adaptor DC OUT to Camcorder DC IN with supplied DC Power Cable Plug in AC Adaptor POWER Lamp lights Note e While the DC Power Cable supplied is connected to the AC Adaptor the Battery cannot be charged e When not in use unplug AC Adaptor from AC outlet Adaptor uses 1 2 W of electricity while plugged in
44. mpact VHS Camcorder 1 00 kg 2 20 Ibs AC Adaptor 0 3 kg 0 66 Ibs Dimensions Compact VHS Camcorder 109 5 W x 122 5 H x 190 5 4 5 16 W x 4 13 16 H x 7 1 2 AC Adaptor 68 W x 41 H gt 140 2 11 16 W x 1 5 8 H x 5 1 2 Weight and dimensions shown are approximate Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice D mm D inch D mm D inch ee TI O lann 2 Z dla O Q O 37 Before Requesting Service lf a problem arises you may be able to correct it yourself See Symptom and Correction list below Symptom Correction No picture in EVF or LCD monitor e Connect Power Source pp 9 10 e Set POWER to VCR or CAMERA pp 17 20 e Check for Dew Indication p 32 e Use fully charged Battery p 9 e Firmly connect all needed cables p 10 Video cassette cannot be inserted e Connect Power Source pp 9 10 e Insert cassette window side facing out p 11 Video cassette cannot be removed e Connect Power Source pp 9 10 Operation buttons do not work e Check for Dew Indication p 32 Recording cannot be done e Make sure record tab is intact p 11 e Check Battery Indicator p 31 e Check for Dew Indication p 32 Auto Focus does not operate e Set FOCUS to AUTO p 24 e Set POWER to CAMERA p 17 Sound from microphone can t be monitored Set unit to REC or Record Pause mode Camera picture is too d
45. o EVF and adjust VISION ADJUSTMENT to your eyesight EVF 4 Hold down TAPE SPEED for about 1 second to change tape speed to SP SLP page 11 Tape speed D Press RECORD i PAUSE to start or RECORD pause recording 6 Set POWER to EVF or LCD Monitor OFF when finished Record mode e To remove the cassette slide the TAPE EJECT switch page 11 17 Camera Recording Before you begin Stand by Quick Release e Connect Camcorder to power source Insert cassette with record tab page 11 If left in RECORD PAUSE mode for 5 minutes Camcorder switches to Stand by mode to conserve battery When set to ON 2 LLAN Stand by Quick Release lets you resume P T recording by pressing RECORD PAUSE two i tO ay times Stand by Quick Release is set to OFF wwe Q UP FES s A at the factory FOCUS XS Hs NEAR DOWN 1 Set POWER to MENU PAGE 1 2 MENU PROGRAMMED REC DISPLAY ON Oo CAMERA DISPLAY ON OFF CLOCK SET LIGHT MODE OFF ON 2 Press MENU for SELECT PUSH UP DOWN KEY MENU mode END PUSH MENU KEY Press UP or DOWN to select BUA 28 ha sie 2 12129 3 Press DISPLAY to select ON OFF ON From Stand by mode press RECORD PAUSE two times to resume recording OFF From Stand by mode set POWER to OFF then to CAMERA Press RECORD PAUSE to record 4 Press MENU to exit Manual Easy Editing Easy Edit Stand by For proper continuity w
46. personnel 19 Damage Requiring Service Unplug this video unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged 20 21 b If any liquid has been spilled into or objects have fallen onto the video unit c If the video unit has been exposed to rain or water d If the video unit does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the video unit to its normal operation e If the video unit has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged f When the video unit exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this video unit ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the video unit is in safe operating order p ues Buma Precautions USE amp LOCATION e TO AVOID SHOCK HAZ
47. rough the loop in the Lens Cap Cord Reattach the Hand Strap 1 2 For assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or send e mail to consumerproducts panasonic com Using MENU Mode Before you begin e Connect Camcorder to power source e Set POWER to CAMERA or VCR 1 Press MENU for MENU mode The CAMERA or VCR MENU screen see below left appears when Menu mode is entered Press UP or DOWN to highlight the desired menu item G D gt Q 0 emia 9 D Q Press DISPLAY to set selection 4 Press MENU to exit Note e The Menu mode is canceled if UP DOWN DISPLAY or MENU are not pressed within 5 minutes when Self Demo mode is off e The Menu mode is canceled if UP DOWN DISPLAY or MENU are not pressed within 30 seconds when Self Demo mode is on m C O Q D O gt m JJ cs U O D D d we PROGRAMMED REC page 19 Camcorder starts and stops recording at a preset time 2 DISPLAY page 31 ON On screen Display OSD screens are displayed SHUTTER page 25 Select desired shutter speed MENU PAGE 1 2 PROGRAMMED REC SPLAY O TO OFF ET LIGHT MODE OFF ON Gn 0 GNM Y SELECT PUSH UP DOWN KEY SET PUSH DISPLAY KEY 3 END PUSH MENU KEY 7 see ue 4 STAND BY RELEASE page 18 8 MOTIONSENSOR_ ON Enables quick resumption of recording 9 VIDEO EFFECTS from Stand by mode 5 CLOCK SET pages 14 15 SELECT PUSH
48. stance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or send e mail to consumerproducts panasonic com Before you begin e Make Camcorder VCR connections see left e Turn both units on e Set VCR input signal to LINE Please see VCR owner s manual v Set Camcorder POWER to VCR 1 Insert a pre recorded tape into Camcorder and a blank tape with record tab into VCR 2 Press PLAY on Camcorder then press STILL at starting point 3 Press REC then STILL PAUSE on VCR 4 Press STILL on Camcorder and STILL PAUSE on VCR to start copying Press STOP on both units to stop copying Note e Camcorder will only playback tapes recorded in SP or SLP mode e Dubbing may reduce picture quality CAUTION Unauthorized exchanging and or copying of copyrighted recordings may be copyright infringement Four Speed Power Zoom Zoom in close up and out wide angle in Before you begin one of four speeds ranging from slow 16 e Connect Camcorder to power source seconds to fast 2 seconds e Set POWER to CAMERA Zoom In T Zoom Out W e Zoom slowly Lightly press T telephoto or W wide angle POWER ZOOM button e Zoom quickly Apply more pressure to the button Backlight U k Use when subject is darker than Before you begin O surroundings in shadowed area or in front Connect Camcorder to power source A of the light source e Set POWER
49. storage CARE e TO CLEAN YOUR CAMCORDER Do not use strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning your Camcorder body e 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 e 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 5 Table of Contents uoneisdo oiseg f paues TTT uonewojuj ANOA 104 THT E Things You Should KNOW sss sss sssss sese seene eenn eee 2 3 Important SafeguardS s sss sssssssss sss esse ssssse ennenen eee nnn 4 5 PC el Te 5 Self Demo Mode aces sence sawncidenactacaueecust ou saeasedus wiescacsancessacusaxsemseasens nenen 7 Quick Operation Guide sss 8 Supplying Power Battery Charge Use Refresh Care AC Adaptor Car Battery Cord 9 10 Cassette Information csss sss sssssscecss cce s cesse esen enen nenen 11 Before Using Using the Shoulder and Hand Straps Lens Cap ccccccccscccscsetscsesetetecseesees 12 Using MENU MOGE lt rsacoanrprenzrty sani anaa aaaea 13 Setting the Clock Time Zone Auto Daylight Saving Time ss ssnnsnnnsnnnennnnnnnnnrennnrnnne 14 15 Built in Auto Light Using the Light Replacing the Bulb sss sss s sss esse esse ee sees 16 Camera Recording Basic Stand by Programmed Recor
50. wojuj ANOA 104 33 Replacing Clock Battery The clock battery is pre installed Follow the steps below if replacement becomes necessary WARNING 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 promptly Keep away from children Do not recharge disassemble or dispose of in fire Clock Battery Tripod Mounting Hole 1 1 While pinching the 2 tabs pull Battery Tray out 2 Bend middle tab out and remove Battery 3 Snap new Battery mark down into Battery Tray e Do not reverse the polarity 4 Insert Battery Tray so the triangle P marks meet Note e Keep Battery out of children s reach 3 E Swallowing it may be harmful i e Improper installation discharge or missing battery causes CLOCK BATTERY to appear when DISPLAY is pressed e Battery life is approximately 5 years 34 For assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or send e mail to consumerproducts panasonic com Palmcorder Accessory System To order instructions see the Accessory Order Form page e The listed standard battery use times are based on continuous recording using this Palmcorder Accessory Description Price PV A19 AC Adaptor with DC Power Cable Charging of the Nickel Cadmium Battery or Nickel Metal
51. y of DISPLAY increases CANCEL PUSH MERU KEY Start time by 30 minutes 10 20 00PM 3 Press DOWN to select UU D L T O D H 9 O 5 REC TIME TOWN Press DISPLAY SELECT PUSH UP DOWN KEY SET PUSH DISPLAY KEY repeatedly to select one starr PUSH RECORD KEY CANCEL PUSH MENU KEY of the options shown at oer left To cancel the setup press MENU twice 4 Press RECORD PAUSE STAND BY to place Camcorder in REC TIME 10MIN Stand by mode REC TIME 10MIN gt 20MIN 30MIN Pa INTERVAL TO TAPE 10SEC MIN 5SEC MIN END 10 20 00PM JUN 1 2002 Recording will be done as scheduled 1 Record 5 seconds each minute 2 Record 10 seconds each minute Note e Start time may not be set over 24 hours from current time e Camcorder shuts off at tape end or 12 hours after Interval Recording starts e To cancel set POWER to OFF 19 Playing Back Recordings eaa e Connect Camcorder to power source e Insert recorded tape 1 Press LCD OPEN and swing LCD monitor fully open e If you want to playback on EVF close and lock LCD monitor Set POWER to VCR e If tape has no record tab auto playback begins e EVF or LCD monitor turns on off by the POWER switch e EVF shuts off when LCD monitor is opened and turns back on when LCD is closed Playback function buttons REW Rewind tape PLAY _ Play tape STOP _ Stop tape BRIGHT

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