PANASONIC 8mm Camcorder Manual 97100143

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Camcorder

Operating Instructions

PV-53 [v.sl_

Consists of PV-53D/PV-A16

Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions completely.

Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. Gufa para rapida consulta en espa5ol esta_incluida.

VQTW0456

Thank you for choosing Panasonic!

You have purchased one of the most

sophisticated and reliable products on the market

today. Used properly, we're sure it will bring you

and your family years of enjoyment. Please take

time to fill in the information at right. The serial

number is on the tag located on the underside of

your Palmcorder. Be sure to retain this manual as

your convenient Palmcorder information source.

_Date of Purchase

Dealer Purchased From

Dealer Address

Dealer Phone No.

Model No. PV-53D/PV-A16

Serial No.

Make sure the accessories shown below are packed

with your Palmcorder. They are provided to help you

use or set up the Palmcorder.

1 pc. AC Adaptor

(PV-A16)

with DC _

Cable

1 pc. Battery Pack

(PV-BP17)

1pc. VHS PlayPak

(PV-P1) and one

"AA" battery

(VYMS006_

1 pc. 8-Function

Remote (VSQS1200)

1 pc. Colo_

Enhancement Light

(VUAW0481)

2 pc. CR2025 Battery

(VSBW0004)

]p_;.Audio/Video

Cable (VJAW0017 or

VJPS0216)

1 pc. Shoulder Strap

(VYCW0028)

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMEN[ IO

RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Your Compact VHS Palmcorder is designed to

record and play back in Standard Play (SP) and

Super Long Play (SLP) modes. You can also play

a Compact VHS Palmcorder recording on your

VHS VCR using the VHS PlayPak supplied.

This Palmcorder 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 V_l"d and/or _ mark be

used.

itude to cause electric shock.

erous to make any kind of contact with

Therefore, it should be read carefully in order to

avoid any problems.

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. Quick stops, excessive force,

and uneven surfaces may cause the

appliance and cart combination to

overturn.

11.

12.

13.

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 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.

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.

10. 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.

, ANTENNA

,_LEAD IN

WIRE

OROONO,#, ,,

1/ _GROUNDING CONDUCTORS

J,_/ (NEC SECTION 810-21)

_ _-- G ROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING

ELECTRODE SYSTEM

NEC -- NATIONAL ELECTRICAL COD= (NEC ART 250, PART H)

14. 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.

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 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.

b. If any liquid has been spilled onto, or objects have

fallen into 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.

20. 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.

21. 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.

USE & LOCATION

• TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... 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, or a direct

splashing from a pool or even a cup of coffee. Do not attempt to disassemble this unit. There are no user

serviceable parts inside. Unplug your Camcorder from the power supply before cleaning.

• DO NOT AIM YOUR CAMCORDER AT THE SUN OR OTHER BRIGHT OBJECTS

•DO NOT EXPOSE YOUR CAMCORDER TO EXTENDED HIGH TEMPERATURE ... Such as, in direct

sunlight, inside a closed car, next to 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 storage.

CARE

•TO CLEAN YOUR CAMCORDER ... Do not use strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning your Camcorder

body.

•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.

•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.

Getting Started

Things You Should Know ........................................................................................................ 2

Important Safeguards and Precautions .............................................................................. 3

Palmcorder Accessory System ............................................................................................. 6

Attaching the shoulder strap .................................................................................................. 7

Cassette Information ................................................................................................................. 8

Supplying Power ......................................................................................................................... 9

Battery Care ................................................................................................................................ 10

Auto Lock Mode ........................................................................................................................ 12

Setting the Date/Time .............................................................................................................. 13

Electronic Viewfinder Indications ......................................................................... 15

Color Enhancement Light ..................................................................................... 16

Basic Operation

Camera Recording ................................................................................................ 17

8-Function Remote Control .................................................................................. 19

Playback your Recordings .................................................................................................... 20

Special Features

Tape Counter/Counter Memory/Lap Time Counter/Tape Remaining Functions ............................. 23

Variable Speed Power Zoom/High Speed Shutter ......................................................................... 24

Focusing ........................................................................................................................................ 25

White Balance/Backlight Button ..................................................................................................... 26

VHS Index Search System/Book Mark Search .............................................................................. 27

Digital Color Fade .......................................................................................................................... 28

Digital Zoom .................................................................................................................................. 29

Electronic Image Stabilization System (E.I.S.) ............................................................................... 30

Still/StrobeNVide ............................................................................................................................ 31

Copying your Tapes (dubbing) ............................................................................. 32

Dubbing over Recordings

Dubbing over Audio ....................................................................................................................... 34

Dubbing over Video ....................................................................................................................... 35

Dubbing over Audio/Video ............................................................................................................. 36

For Your Information

Notes on Operations ............................................................................................. 37

Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guia Para Uso Rdpido ............................................... 39

Index of Controls ....................................................................................................................... 41

Index .............................................................................................................................................. 45

Specifications ............................................................................................................................. 46

Before Requesting Service .................................................................................................... 47

For more information and ordering instructions see the separate Selection Guide and Accessory Order

Form.

Power Supplies

AC Adaptor

(supplied, optional:

PV-A16)

Battery Pack

(supplied, optional:

PV-BP17)

Car Battery Cord

(optional: PV-C16)

Battery Pack

(optional: PV-BP15)

Connection

Audio/Video Cable

(supplied:

VJAW0017 or

VJPS0216)

RF Adaptor

(optional: PV-RF15)

To Record and Playback

Compact Video Cassette

Tape (optional:

NV-TC20P,

NV-TC30P)

VHS PlayPak

(supplied, optional:

PV-P1)

To Transport

System Carrying Case

(optional: PV-H18)

Shoulder Strap

(supplied: VYCW0028)

For Special Effects

Video Corrector

(optional: PV-CC50)

To Enhance your Recording

5W Color Enhancement

Light

(supplied: VUAW0481)

(optional: PV-L5)

Wide Angle Lens

(optional: PV-LW491Q)

Filter Kit

(optional: PV-F49)

Telephoto Lens

(optional: PV-LT49)

Note:

Use only Panasonic PV-LW491Q wide conversion lens;

use of other wide conversion lenses may distort the

picture.

To Copy your Tapes and for Dubbing Over the Audio and/or Fwleo

Audio/Video Cable Super Directional Synchro Edit Cord VCR (not supplied)

(supplied: Microphone (optional: PV-EC1)

VJAW0017 or (not supplied)

VJPS0216) (M3 connector)

Pinch the tabs together on either side of

the clasp and open the buckle.

Unhook the strap from the Buckle Catch.

Thread the strap ends through the Strap

Attachment Rings. Then re-hook them onto

the Buckle Catch.

Snap the clasp shut to lock the strap in

place.

Pull a loop of the strap loose from the

buckle, then pull the strap firmly through the

buckle to adjust the length.

Use tapes with the _[_ mark in this unit.

Tape Speed Selector Cassette type

Position T-20 T-30 T-40

SP (Standard Play) 20 Minutes 30 Minutes 40 Minutes

SLP (Super Long Play) One Hour One Hour Two Hours

30 Minutes

The Palmcorder may be ON or OFF when

you insert or remove a cassette.

Turn the Tape Wheel in the direction of the

arrow until there is no slack.

,.., EJECT

Slide the EJECT switch to open the door.

Hold the cassette vertically with the

window facing away from the Palmcorder

body.

Press the Door Close Area to close the

door.

Cassettes have a record tab to ensure that

recordings are not accidentally erased.

To prevent accidental erasure

Break off the tab with a screwdriver

(Some tapes have a slide type tab.)

To record again

Cover the hole with cellophane tape

Indicator

(A)

Plug in the AC Adaptor. _EH_

REFRESH

POWER CHARGE

2Power Indicator lights up.

Insert the Battery

Slide the top of the Battery forward then

press down and release.

•The Battery Pack should charge in about

2 hours. BATTERY

REFRESH

POWER CHARGE

Charge Indicator lights up.

Remove the Battery

(A) Slide Battery forward.

(B)Liftup and out. BATTERY

REFRESH

POWER CHARGE

C o 0

Charge Indicator goes out when

charging is done. (About two hours.)

Note:

After recharging the Battery Pack about 5

times, use the BATTERY REFRESH button

on the AC Adaptor as explained on page 10.

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To Attach the Battery

Align the battery with the top of the _=ountll_y

surface and press it firmly into place.

To Remove the Battery

While sliding the BATTERY RELEASE

button, pull the Battery out and off the

mounting surface.

• With a fully charged Battery Pack, you will

have about 1.5 hours of continuous use.

Caution:

• Charge only with specified charger.

• The battery pack can be charged within a

temperature range of 32° F (0° C) and 104°

F (40° C).

• The battery pack may be warm after

charging or just after use. This is normal.

• To preserve the life of your battery, remove

the battery pack from the Palmcorder and the

AC Adaptor while not in use.

• Do not use an insufficiently charged or worn

out Battery Pack.

Safety precautions:

• Do not dispose of in fire. Keep the battery

away from fire.

• Do not directly connect (short circuit) the

positive (+) and negative (-) terminals.

• Never attempt to disassemble or reassemble

the battery pack.

This feature allows you to completely

discharge the power from the Battery Pack

before recharging. It is recommended to use

this feature after about every 5 charges to

keep your Battery in top operating condition.

Place the Battery into the AC Adaptor.

BATTERY

REFRESH

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Press the BATTERY REFRESH button.

The Charging indicator will flash and

discharging will begin. When discharging is

complete, the indicator will stop flashing.

• Should you accidentally press the

BATTERY REFRESH button, remove the

Battery Pack then re-insert it to begin

charging.

• It takes about 10 hours when both Battery

Refresh and charging are performed.

To avoid damage to the

battery pack:

•Do not drop the battery pack or subject it

to a strong mechanical shock.

•Use the battery pack only with specified

units.

• If the battery pack is used in an extremely

high temperature, a safety device will

automatically prevent operation of the

battery pack.

Toobtain longer ba#ery life:

•While the battery pack is not in use

remove it from the Palmcorder and AC

Adaptor and store it in a cool, dark and dry

place.

• Keep the battery pack terminals clean.

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Connect the DC Output on the AC

Adaptor to the DC Input on the

Palmcorder with the DC Power Cable

(supplied).

Plug in the AC Adaptor.

• The Power indicator will light up.

hter Socket

]

Connect a PV-C16 Car Battery Cord to

the DO Input of the Palmcorder.

Start your car engine and then insert the

Car Battery Cord plug into your cigarette

lighter socket.

•There is a fuse located in the lighter plug end

of the cord.

Should fuse replacement be necessary use the

exact current rating (in amps).

Note:

This cord can only be used in vehicles equipped

with DO 12V (negative ground) batteries.

Use only the specified car battery cord.

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AUTO LOCK --_

NORMAL

TIME

LIGHT

When the AUTO LOCK switch is set to the

AUTO LOCK position, the white balance and

focus are automatically adjusted while the

more advanced features listed below are

locked.

Auto Lock is especially helpful for the first

time Palmcorder user and ensures "point

and shoot" operation under most conditions.

FEATURES

FOCUS

AUTO WHITE BALANCE

HIGH SPEED SHUTTER

BACKLIGHT (LOCK)

FADE

EDIT SEARCH

CLOCK SET

DIGITAL COLOR FADE

STILL/STROBE/WIDE

DIGITAL ZOOM

BOOK MARK SEARCH

DATE/TIME

REC REVIEW

FEATURE PREVIEW

ELECTRONIC IMAGE

STABILIZATION SYSTEM

AUTO LOCK MODE

AUTO

NON FUNCTIONAL

NON 'FUNCTIONAL

NON FUNCTIONAL

FUNCTIONAL

(only DATE/TIME)

FUNCTIONAL

The three functions used most often during

recording are the DATE/TIME, FADE and

BACK LIGHT. When you softly touch one of

these buttons, the function indicator will flash

in the EVF. This means you won't have to

look down from the EVF to locate a particular

button.

Touch buttons softly

to display the function preview.

Push buttons

to operate the function.

Thedateandtimeiscalculated,includingleap

year,uptoDec.31,2089.Thisfunction

operatesona miniaturebattery(supplied)even

whenthePalmcorderisOFF.

While pinching the stopper tabs together,

pull the tray out of the Battery

Compartment.

Insert the battery (supplied) into the

Battery tray with the @mark facing down.

•Do not reverse the polarity.

.... Replace the Battery tray so that the small

triangle marks meet.

REPLACE BA-I-FERY 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.

Note:

• Make sure your Palmcorder is off when

replacing the battery.

• Keep the Battery out of the reach of

children since swallowing it may be

harmful.

• When the Battery is installed improperly, is

discharged, or is missing, the words

"CLOCK BATTERY" appears on the EVF.

• Battery life is approximately 5 years.

2&6

SEL CLOCK

4,6

SET

POWER

VCR OFF CAMERA

Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

AUTO LOCK -_

Set the AUTO LOCK switch to "NORMAL."

Press DATE/TIME in /

Record/Pause mode to I AM12:00

displaythe date and time.\ aA" 1 1993

SEL

P_ressSEL(ect) to start IA

the first portion flashing.

SET M_I'_..00

5_ \aA..11993

Press SET repeatedly (or hold down)

to enter the desired numbers.

Then press SEL(ect) to fix that portion and

move to the next.

I Repeat until the hour, minute, month, I

day and year have been entered. I

SEL

Press SEL(ect) again to lock in all the

settings and start the clock.

Press DATE/TIME twice to remove display

from EVF.

DATE/TIME

Note:

Whenever"AM12:00JAN. 1 1993"appears,it

indicatesthatthe clockneedsadjustment.

'ress'AT'"°ncel

in Record mode to

display and record the

date/time.

AM12:00

Press twice to remove. _AN. 11993

Press DATE/TIME

twice in Record mode to Ij 1

disp ay and record the

time only.

Press once more to

remove. AN. 1 1993

Here are some of the basic indications which

appear in the Palmcorder EVF.

They will not be recorded on the tape.

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REC REC (record)

FF (fast forward)

PLAY

REW (rewind)

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E-- F -BATTERY '-

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"E - - - F" appears when the Battery Pack is

fully charged.

As the battery charge is consumed, the

indicator changes: "E - - F", "E - F".

"BATTERY" will flash for several minutes

and then "E F" and "BATTERY" will flash

for several seconds prior to automatic power

shut off.

A battery recharge is now necessary.

END

This indicator llashes when the tape is about

to end in REC mode.

TAPE

If the record tab is missing, this indicator will

flash and recording will not start.

DEW

If excessive moisture condenses in the unit,

it will not operate. This indicator will flash for

several seconds and the Palmcorder will

automatically turn OFF. In this case, wait

until the indicator no longer flashes when

your Palmcorder is turned on again.

RELEASE]

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Use to brighten the natural colors in a scene.

Slide Light into built-in Light Mount.

Be sure the Lightlocks into place.

2LIGHT

Press Light button ON.

To remove the Light:

RELEASE

Press the LIGHT RELEASE button

and slide the Light off.

CAUTION:

This light becomes hot during operation.

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)anger:

•When replacing the bulb, use only lamp bulbs

__PARTNO. VLLWO003) supplied by

Panasonic to reduce the risk of fire.

Use a cloth or tissue when handling the bulb

as finger oils will decrease the bulb life. To

prevent possible burn hazard, disconnect the

Color Enhancement Light Unit and allow the

lamp to cool before replacing.

Do not connect any light other than the

standard light included. Use of a different light,

modification to the light connector or light jack

may cause severe battery drain and fire

_hazard. 1

Turn screw counterclockwise

on the underside of the reflector casing

and remove.

Turn reflector casing counter-

clockwise only as far as shown in the

diagram and pull it off the bulb housing.

Pull the old bulb off the base.

Using a clean cloth or tissue, replace it.

Replace the reflector casing

on the bulb housing turning it clockwise.

Replace the screw.

Note:

• If using the Enhancement Light for an

extended period of time, take note of the

surrounding temperature and be sure to

provide ventilation when using in a hot

environment.

• Using the Enhancement Light when the

Palmcorder is powered by a car battery

may shorten bulb life.

• Do not attempt to lift or carry the

Palmcorder by holding the Enhancement

Light.

Before you begin...

• Connect the Palmcorder to a power source

(Battery Pack, AC Adaptor or Car Battery Cord.)

• Insert a cassette with Record Tab (see page 8).

MHI 3

scenes Set the AUTO LOCK switch to ::

"NORMAL" and hold down the PLAY,

FF/SEARCH or REWIND/SEARCH butto_ in

Rec/Pause mode. ....

POWER

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VCR OFF CAMERA

Set the POWER switch

to CAMERA.

EVF

Palmcorder goes

Underside View intoRecord/

2_ ._r_----_=_ Pause mode"

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[ [---_ 'I'L_ /I Adjustment

=====_=_ Knob

(A) Fully extend

viewfinder.

(B) Adjust the Vision

Adjustment Knob to

you r eyesight.

SPEED

SP SLP

Slide TAPE SPEED

Selector for (SP or SLP).

Press RECORD/PAUSE

to start recording.The

Tally Light is lit during

recording.

•If covered, slide the

Record Button Cover

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Press RECORD/PAUSE

again to pause recording.

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REC

Helpful Notes:

•To remove the cassette

In Record/Pause mode, slide the EJECT

switch.

•To conserve power

After 5 minutes Record/Pause will

automatically go into Standby mode. To

resume recording, set the POWER switch

to OFF and then CAMERA to continue

recording. 17

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If you stop recording but plan to resume

within 24 hours, you can use the Edit

Standby feature to make a smooth transition

between scenes.

Set the POWER switch to OFF and leave

the cassette in the Palmcorder.

Press RECORD/PAUSE (within 24 hours)

to continue recording.

Note:

If it is longer than 24 hours before you

resume recording, use the manual Easy Edit

feature described below.

Use this feature to prevent gaps on

unwanted overlaps in your recording after

the tape has been removed, then re-inserted,

or has been in the Easy Edit Standby Mode

for more than 24 hours.

POWER

VCR OFF CAMERA

Set the POWER switch to VCR.

Press REWIND to go back a

few seconds on the tape.

PLAY

Then press PLAY to review

the picture on the Viewfinder.

STILL NOWpress STILL at the

(_ location you wish to continue

your recording.

POWER

VCR OFF CAMERA

Set the POWER switch to "CAMERA."

Your Palmcorder will go into the Record/

Pause mode. _

Press RECORD/PAUSE to continue

recording.

REW

Press REWIND while in Record/Pause

mode to review the last few seconds of your

recording.

OperatethemajorfunctionsofyourPalmcorder

fromadistanceofupto 16feet(approx.)with

thisconvenientremotecontrol.

REPLACE BATTERY

WITH PANASONIC PART

NO. VSBW0004 (CR2025)

ONLY. USE OF

ANOTHER BA'I-I-ERY

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.

_While pinching the stopper

tab, ®pull the Battery Tray out.

Insert the battery (supplied) into the

Battery tray with the (_ mark facing up.

Do not reverse the polarity.

Replace the Battery tray.

• For Battery replacement, set the

Remote Power switch to OFF.

Select the REMOTE ON position on the

Remote.

Controlled Functions

REC/PAUSE

T(telephoto) Zoom

W(wide angle) Zoom

PLAY

FF/SEARCH

REW/SEARCH

STOP

STI LL

VCR

MODE

CAMERA

MODE

After 5 minutes, in the Rec/Pause mode, the

Palmcorder will go into Standby mode (power

off), to conserve battery power.

If within 24 hours REC/PAUSE is held down for

about one second, the Palmcorder will turn

back on and go into the Record mode.

• Select the Remote OFF position on the Remote

when not in use.

To store, insert the Remote

into the slot.

HL.MU I L.

To remove, slide the Remote EJECT

Eject switch to eject the _-_

Remote Control.

Before you begin...

• Connect the Palmcorder to a power source.

• Insert a cassette.

• Fully extend the Viewfinder.

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Search Spee

Standard Play (SP) Search is ;;;;;;;

;about3 times the normal speed:

;Super Long Play (SLP) Search is

_;about 9 times the normal speed.

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VCR OFF CAMERA

Set the POWER switch to VCR.

REW

Press REW/SEARCH to rewind the tape.

Press PLAY to start playback.

STOP

Press STOP to stop playback.

(Sound is Muted)

Rapidly Locate a Segment

Press PLAY to start playback, then press

FAST FORWARD or REWIND to start a

rapid visual search.

Press again or press PLAY to resume

normal speed playback.

View a Still Picture

Press STILL to view a freeze frame picture.

Press STILL or PLAY to resume normal

playback.

Auto Tracking continuously analyzes the

signal to adjust for optimum picture quality

for each recording.

Manual Tracking: reduce playback

noise

Manual Tracking adjustment is intended for

use during playback to minimize noise in the

picture.

Press PLAY, then press SET or SEL(ect)

until the picture becomes clear and stable.

Press SET and SELECT together to return

to Auto Tracking.

Still Tracking: reduce still noise

Press SET or SEL(ect) in Still mode until

the picture becomes clear and stable.

Press SET and SELECT together to exit.

V-Lock Control: reduce still jitter

Press DATE/TIME and SET or SEL(ect).

Press DATE/TIME, SET and SELECT

together to exit.

Remove the Battery Compartment

lid and insert an AA size battery.

• Make sure polarities are aligned properly.

• When tape loading and unloading time

becomes longer than normal, battery

replacement is necessary.

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_oad Detector_

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Turn the Tape Wheel on the J_vHsr-',;J

cassette in the direction of the arrow to

take up any slack before placing the cassette

in the PlayPak.

Slide the RELEASE button to open the

PlayPak door.

Insert the V_Y_g-S[i]cassette with the window

facing up and to the left.

Gently close the PlayPak door.

• Let the Load Detector fully retract before

using the PlayPak in your standard VHS

VCR.

• Be sure the cassette reel area under the

PlayPak is free to turn while loading.

Slide RELEASE button and waitforlidto

open.

Hold the PlayPak securely in one hand.

Then push the cassette out through the

hole in the bottom of the PlayPak with your

finger and remove.

Your Palmcorder may be connected to a TV to play

back tapes or to monitor what you are recording.

Back of TV[_

To AudioNideo In

Video

Cable

(suplied)

To Audio/Video Out

vcRrrv

Selector

VHF Connecting

Cable

(not supplied)

300 ohm-75 ohm

transformer

(not supplied)

or F Connector

UHF Antenna

145

Connect your Palmcorder to a power

source (Battery Pack, AC Adaptor, or Car

Battery cord).

POWER

2VCR OFF CAMERA

Set the POWER switch to VCR to playback

atape.

Or set to CAMERA to monitor what your

Palmcorder is recording.

Turn the TV ON and set it to LINE INPUT.

Check your TV operating instructions for

further information.

Note:

If your TV has no VIDEO or AUDIO IN Jacks,

select CH 3 or 4 on your TV to match the RF

Adaptor CH 3/4 switch and set the VCR/TV

selector on the RF Adaptor to VCR.

Start playback or begin a recording.

If you have connected the Palmcorder to

your TV using an RF Adaptor:

Set the POWER switch to "OFF" on the

Palmcorder.

Then, set the VCR/TV Selector on the RF

Adaptor to "TV."

Now, turn the TV ON and select a

channel.

ITop View_ '"

OA,DU8 OV,OUB COUNTER

(KD

REW PLAY FF STOP STILL /

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The Tape and l-irne Counter displays can be

selected to track your current position, or find

a desired tape location.

Press the DISPLAY button repeatedly to

select the desired display.

Tape

Counter: A reading is displayed for

any position on the tape.

Press the RESET button

to reset display to "0000".

Fifth %First

press _press

DISPLAY

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Memory

Counter: The Palmcorder will stop

during Rewind, Fast

Forward, Video Dubbing,

Audio Dubbing and AN

Dubbing whenever it

reaches the point where

the Tape Counter was

previously set to "M0000".

Lap Time

Counter: The elapsed time during a

recording is displayed.

Press the RESET button

to reset the display to

0:00:00.

Tape

Remaining: Shows the time remaining

on the tape in 1 minute

segments, during playback

or recording.

• Make sure the TAPE REMAINING switch is

set to the proper position (T-20, T-30 or

T-40 see page 8.) so that the tape

remaining time will function properly.

Zoom Out ("W")

You can control the zoom speed for close

ups or wide angle shots.

The zooming speed ranges from a gradual

speed of 15 seconds to a fast 3 seconds

according to the pressure applied to the

zoom buttons.

Zoom slowly by lightly pressing the 'q-"

(Telephoto) or the '_V" (Wide Angle) side of

the POWER ZOOM switch.

Zoom quickly by applying more pressure.

EVF Indications

AUTO-H.S.S.

1/60 (Normal)

11250

_" " 1/500

111000

t '1/2000

114000

1/10000

_Note:

The High Speed Shutter indicatorflashes

when the light level is inadequate.

See page 37 for more information.

Digital Auto Shutter

In AUTO H.S.S. mode (displayed in EVF),

the Palmcorder automatically adjusts the

shutter speed from 1/60 to 1/250 according

to the brightness of the subject.

•The speed does not appear in the EVF.

• AUTO H.S.S. is automatically selected

when the AUTO LOCK switch is set to

"AUTO LOCK."

__ NORMAL iAUTO

AUTO LOCK --_

Manual Selection

Manual selection should be used when

recording high speed action such as

sporting events

H.S.SHUTTER

Press HIGH SPEED SHUTFER

to release the AUTO mode. The normal

speed of 1/60 will appear in the EVF.

H.S.SHUTTER

Continue to press this button to select one

of the shutter speeds shown at left.

;Use Manual ..,

asubject through glass ....

a subject with a nearby foreground and

Viewfinder.

The Palmcorder will automatically bring the

subject into focus even during zooming.

Press the FOCUS button so that the letters

"MF" do not appear in the EVF.

1AUTO LOCK--_

Set the AUTO LOCi( switch to

"NORMAL."

FOCUS

AiM

Press FOCUS so that

"MF" (Manual Focus)

appears in the EVF.

Press and hold the "T" side of the

POWER ZOOM switch until the subject to

be recorded is at maximum zoom-in.

Turn the oo(FAR)/NEAR ring until the

picture is in focus.

•It may be necessary to back away from

the subject to focus the image properly.

Press the "W" side of the POWER ZOOM

switch to frame the picture as desired.

in low light situations. ;

a scene with fast motions, like agolf swingl

Re-focusing may be required .........

when your Palmcorder is aimed at a _w

scene.

Auto Focus will function down to 3/4" in front

of the lens.

Press the "W" side of the POWER ZOOM

switch to the wide angle position.

Bring the Palmcorder as close to the

subject as necessary.

No EVF '_

IndicationJ

,rmal (no display)

Use for continuous color balance in both

indoor and outdoor lighting situations. When

the AUTO LOCK switch is to "AUTO LOCK,"

or when there is no EVF indication, AUTO

White Balance is selected.

Use under the conditions described below.

AUTO LOCK_

Set the AUTO LOCK switch to "NORMAL."

Press WHITE BALANCE

repeatedly to select one

of the following settings. EVF Indication

Select" -_O._"OUTDOOR

when recording outdoor

scenes from indoors, or

outdoors with an amber

filter.

Select "_C_" INDOOR

when recording indoor

scenes from outside, or

indoorswith a blue filter.

• White Balance is affected by Color

Temperature. Seethe chart on page 38.

Use when recording a subject that is darker

than the surrounding scene, in a shadowed

area or when the light source is in back of

your subject. Make sure the AUTO LOCK

switch is set to "NORMAL."

BACK LIGHT

1c,

Press BACKLIGHT to obtain the desired

position while recording.

BACK LIGHT

(, ,)

Press until there is no display in the EVF

when lightingconditions return to normal.

EVFIndication

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An invisible index mark is automatically

placed on the tape at the beginning of each

recording (the Index indicator will flash).

Then, you can enjoy automatic review and

playback of indexed tapes using Panasonic

VCR models which feature the VHS Index

Search System.

• No mark is placed where a recording

resumes after the Palmcorder has been

put into Pause.

You can go directly to a blank portion of tape

just where the recording you have done so

far ends.

f_ NORMAL

AUTO LOCK ''-_

Set the AUTO LOCK switch to

"NORMAL."

-s_,Rc..-

Press the REW and FF

buttons at the same time

inthe "CAMERA" mode.

• The Palmcorder will advance or rewind

and then stop at the begining of a blank

section of tape.

PLAY

Press PLAY to cancel this function.

•Atape, once recorded, is not considered

"blank" even if it has been erased.

If the Book Mark Search feature is used

directly after an Edit Search (see page 17)

was performed, the Palmcorder will stop

approximately where the Edit Search was

begun, regardless of whether it begins a

blank portion of tape or not.

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(no indication) black

WHITE (white)

L'I SFT (soft)

=1 SHR

r_ MSC (mosaic)

SFT (soft)

r-_ SHR (sharp)

STR (stripe)

"-"..':-RDM (random)

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COLOR

-WriT (white)

YEL (yellow)

RED (red)

MAG (magenta)

BLU (blue)

CYN (cyan)

GRN (green)

BLK (black)

(__NORMAL

LocK--_

AUTO

Set the AUTO LOCK switch to

"NORMAL."

- HOLD--_

2MODE SEL

Press HOLD/MODE SEL repeatedly

to select the desired fade effect.

•Other than "BLACK", the mode selected

will appear in the EVF.

Press COLOR repeatedly

to select the desired Color for Digital Fade

effects other than Black and White.

FADE

4( )

Hold the FADE button down

while recording untilthe picture fades out.

Release to fade back in.

• To create even more special effects,

(Other than the BLACK, WHITE and

RANDOM modes), you may also partially

fade the picture and, by pressing the

MODE SEL/HOLD button, freeze the fade

function.

Press FADE again to resume, or press

MODE SEL/HOLD to cancel.

Note:

Other than BLACK and WHITE modes, the

audio is not affected by the fade control.

Before you begin...

•Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

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STILL/

STROBE

D.ZOOM

]

This feature allows you to increase the

magnification of the Power Zoom.

Set the AUTO LOCK switch to "NORMAL."

2_D'ZOOM

Press DIGITAL ZOOM

once to select D.ZOOM 1 for partial increase

(20X max.) or twice to select D.ZOOM 2

(100X max.) for even greater increase.

Because the image is enlarged digitally, the

picture may become distorted when the

higher magnification levels are used.

Press and hold the "T" side of the

POWER ZOOM switch.

Digital Zoom engages when the Power Zoom

reaches its maximum positionof xl0.

•The zoom level is displayed in the EVF.

• Press the 'q-" or "W" side of the POWER

ZOOM switch to control the digital zoom

level.

•When the level falls below xl0, the normal

zooming function will resume.

4_D'ZOOM

Press DIGITAL ZOOM

until no indicationappears inthe EVF to turn

the Digital Zoom feature off.

(Refer to page 24.)

Before you begin...

•Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

This feature helps stabilize the picture in

situations such as walking or shooting from a

moving vehicle.

EIS

)

1,2

Press EIS to activate the E.I.S. function.

("EIS" will appear in the EVF.)

•The image in the EVF will be enlarged

slightly and the shutter speed will be

automatically adjusted from 1/100 to 1/250

according to the brightness of the subject.

EIS

Press EIS again to cancel.

• You may also use the High Speed Shutter

function (from 1/100 to 1/10000). The shutter

speed you select, remains active even after

you cancel the E.I.S. function.

• Be sure that the E.I.S. is turned off when

not needed..

E.I.S. may not function when ...

•Palmcorder movement is too extreme.

•recording a subject with distinct horizontal

or vertical stripes.

•recording in low lightsituations.

•EIS indicatorflashes when the light level is

inadequate.

•recording a subject under a great amount

of fluorescent light.

•recordinga scenewithveryfastmotions.

STROBE

D.ZOOM

•The AUTO LOCK switch is in the

"NORMAL."

AUTO LOCK --'_

Still

Use this feature to record a still image

from the current camera picture.

Press STILL/STROBE once.

Press twice more to return to normal

recording.

Strobe

Use this feature to record a strobing

progression of still images, (in 1/6 of a

second intervals).

Press STILL/STROBE twice.

Press once more to return to normal

recording.

Wide Screen

Use this feature to fill the entire screen of

your Wide Screen TV.

Hold down STILL!STROBE more than

3 seconds while in Strobe mode.

Press once again to return to the normal

sized picture recording.

Note: Playback must occur on a wide

screen (16X9 aspect ratio) television

or the picture will appear distorted.

First

Press

NORMAL

Third Press

Hold down more

Second than 3 seconds

Press

STILL _STROBE ---.I_--WlDE-----

Third ] ," i

Press

Fourth

Press

Before you begin...

• Turn ON both units.

• Set the recording VCR's Input Signal Selector

to LINE.

• Set the POWER switch on the Palmcorder to

VCR.

• Set up and connect the units as illustrated.

Connect the AC Adaptor to an AC Outlet.

VCR or

Audio/Video Cable

(supplied)

DC Power

Insert a pre-recorded tape

intothe source (Playing) Palmcorder al_d a

blank tape with record tab into the editing

(recording) unit.

Press PLAY on the (Playing) Palmcorder.

STILL

Press STILL when the tape reaches the

point you want to start dubbing.

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Press PLAY and REC together then

immediately press STILL on the editing

(recording) unit.

STILL

Press STILL on the source Palmcorder and

PAUSE/STILL on the editing (recording) unit

to begin copying your tape.

STOP

Press STOP on both units when dubbing

is complete.

•TurntheTVONandselectits VCR

channel(eitherCH3or CH4).

• Set the VCR/TV Selector on the recording

VCR to VCR.

-- CAUTION:

Unauthorized exchanging and/or copying of1

copyrighted recordings may be copyright /

infringement.

Before you begin...

•Connect the Synchro Edit Cord (optional) as

shown below. If the recording unit has no

synchro edit jack, use operations on page 32.

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Cable (not supplied) :i:_

Audioln

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Audio/Video Cable

(supplied)

To AC

DO Output .........ii: Outlet

Connector

DC Input Cord (optional)

Connector

DC Power

Cable

._ource(Pla

Palmcorder

Remote Jack

The Synchro Edit feature simultaneously

releases the Pause mode on both units, so

copying is fast and easy.

]

Follow steps 1 to 4 on page 32.

Press PAUSE on the recording unit

to release the Pause mode on both units

and start copying the tape:

Press PAUSE again when copying is

complete to put both units in Play/Pause

mode.

STOP

Press STOP on both units.

• For more informationabout monitoring the

copying process, see page 32.

Before you begin...

• Connect the external Microphone (if used).

• Turn On the Palmcorder.

• Insert a cassette (with tab) to be recorded.

• When using the RF Adaptor to monitor, turn

the TV ON and select CH 3 or 4 (see page

22).

or RF Adaptor (optional) TV

To Audio/Video

DC Output

Connector

DC Power Cable

External

Microphone

with M3 connector

(not supplied)

DO Input

Connector /

Outlet []

External

Microphone

Jack

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Your own sound track may be substituted

onto a tape using an external microphone or

the built-in microphone on your Palmcorder.

POWER

VCR OFF CAMERA

Set the POWER switch to VCR.

PLAY STILL

Press PLAY.

Then press STILL where you want dubbing

to begin.

0A.DUB

Press AUDIO DUB to put the Palmcorder in

the Audio Dub Pause mode.

Press STILL to start Audio Dubbing.

Press STOP to stop Audio Dubbing.

• Refer to page 35 for Memory-Stop Editing.

• If the microphone used for dubbing, gets

too near the speaker of your TV, a howling

noise (feedback) may occur.

Before you begin...

• Turn ON the Palmcorder.

• Insert a cassette (with tab) to be dubbed.

• To monitor the dubbing, see connections on

page 36.

Your Palmcorder uses advanced Flying

Erase Head technology to produce

exceptionally clean edits.

You can replace existing video segments

with new ones such as a title etc. while

keeping the original audio.

POWER

VCR OFF CAMERA

Set the POWER switch to VCR.

PLAY STILL

Press PLAY to locate the starting point for

dubbing.

Then press STILL where dubbing is to

begin.

• To preset the stopping point of your

replacement segment, see the Memory-

Stop Editing section below.

o V.DUB

Press VIDEO DUB to put the Palmcorder

in Video Dub Pause mode.

STILL

Press RECORD/PAUSE or STILL to start

taping a replacement video segment.

Press STOP to stop dubbing.

You can set an automatic Edit stopping

point.

In step 2, locate the point at which you

want the dubbing to stop.

Press DISPLAY twice.

Then press RESET to reset the Counter

Memory to M0000.

Now rewind to the editing start point,

and continue with steps 2-4. The tape will

now stop automatically at "M0000".

Before you begin...

• Turn On the Palmcorder.

• Insert a cassete (with tab) to be dubbed.

• When using the RF Adaptor to monitor, turn

the TV ON and select CH3 or 4 (see page 22).

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Connecti0n

or RF Adaptor (optional)

DC Power Cable []

DC Input

Connector

Out

Top View !

0_COUNTER

RESET DISPLAY

REW PLAY FF STOP

_SEARCH --_' 4

STILL

Use this feature to replace existing audio and

video segments with exceptionally clean and

precise edits using Flying Erase Head

technology.

Follow steps 1 and 2 on page 35.

oA.DUB oV.DUB

2(oo)

Press AUDIO DUB and VIDEO DUB

together to put the Palmcorder in the Audio/

Video Dub Pause mode.

STILL

Press RECORD/PAUSE or STILL to start

taping an AUDIONIDEO replacement

segment.

STOP

Press STOP when dubbing is complete.

Note:

Tapes to be dubbed may be prerecorded in

sP or SLP mode. When Audio/Video

dubbing, make sure the Palmcorder tape

speed is the same as the prerecorded tape

speed.

Car Battery Cord (P. 11)

•Be sure to start the car engine before inserting the

cigarette lighter plug of the Car Battery Cord into the

cigarette lighter socket; otherwise, the cigarette

lighter plug fuse may burn out when you start the

engine.

•The car engine should be running while your

Palmcorder is in operation. Make sure your car is

located in an open, well ventilated area.

•Disconnect the cigarette lighter plug when your

Palmcorder is not being used.

Note:

This cord can only be used in vehicles equipped with

DC 12V (negative ground) batteries.

Charging the Battery Pack (P. 9)

•The useful operation time of the Battery will gradually

decrease after repeated use and recharging. The

Battery is no longer serviceable if the operation time

is too short even after a sufficient charge.

Special Effects Playback (P. 20)

•During search playback, horizontal noise bars will

appear and there will be no audio.

*To protect the tape and Video Heads, your

Palmcorder's operating modes will automatically

revert as follows:

STILL v STANDBY after 5 minutes.

STANDBY _ POWER OFF after 5 minutes

when using a Battery Pack.

• When the tape reaches its end during playback, or

fast forward, the tape will rewind automatically.

High Speed Shutter (P. 24)

•For proper color reproduction, it is recommended that

you use this feature outdoors. For indoor High Speed

Shutter recording, the Supplied COLOR

ENHANCEMENT LIGHT, or additional halogen or

tungsten light should be provided. Fluorescent light

will degrade the picture quality.

•This feature requires ample light. More lightis

required for the fastest shutter speeds.

=The Auto Focus system may not operate properly

under insufficient lightwhen you are using the High

Speed Shutter.

Copying your Tapes (P. 32)

• Source tapes recorded on other VCRs must be

recorded in SP or SLP mode for Palmcorder

playback.

• For technical reasons, dubbing a tape may reduce its

quality.

CCD Warning

When your Palmcorder is aimed at a scene which

contains an excessively bright object such as the sun

or other bright lighting, a vertical bar may appear in the

picture. This is a characteristic of the CCD pick-up

device and is normal when using your Palmcorder. Try

to avoid aiming the camera directly at extremely bright

objects.

CATV System Installer

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system

installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC in

USA (and to the Canadian Electrical Code in Canada)

that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in

particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be

connected to the grounding system of the building, as

close to the point of cable entry as practical.

While sliding the EYEPIECE REMOVE button, remove

the Eyepiece.

Remove any lint or dust particles with a commercially

available blower. Then, replace the eyepiece.

To Remove

EYEPIECE REMOVE button

Your Palmcorder has been designed for normal scene illumination of 150 footcandles (1500 lux). However, the

Palmcorder may be used at F1.4, if illumination is more than 0.1 footcandles (1 lux).

The table below shows the color temperature for reference.

PALMCORDER

SETrlNGS

k(Amber Filter •

Range)

---"OUTDOOR" •

"AUTO" •

-"INDOOR"

NATURAL LIGHT ARTIFICIAL LIGHT SOURCE C0LOR11NET

CONDITIONS MIXTURE

Fair weather, blue sky • Color television Bluish

Slightly cloudy sky

Cloudy or rainy sky

Sunlight in clear weather at

midday

Average sunlight in clear

weather

Sunlight 2 hours after sunrise

and before sunset

• Sunlight 40 min. after sunrise

and before sunset

KELVINCOLOR

TEMPERATURE

-- 10,000

-- 8,000

-- 7,000

6,500 •

-- 6,000 •

-- 5,500

-- 5,000 °

-- 4,500 •

-- 4,000 •

-- 3,500 •

-- 3,200

i•

_V •

................. •Sunlight 30 min. after sunrise -- 2,800

(Blue Filter and before sunset •

Range) • Sunlight 20 min. after sunrise •

and before sunset •

'I r -- 2,000 •

Fluorescent lamp (Daylight)

Camera flash bulb

Blue lamp for photography

Fluorescent lamp (White)

Normal flash bulb

Fluorescent lamp (Off-white)

Tungsten lamp for

photography

Halogen lamp

Iodine lamp

Tungsten lamp

Acetylene lamp

Kerosene lamp

Candlelight

Whitish

Yellowish

Reddish

• Be careful not to touch the lens itself.

Note: Use only Panasonic PV-LW491Q wide conversion lens; use of other wide conversion lenses may distort the

picture.

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.

Strap Attachment

Rings

See page 7.

DC Input Connector

See page 11,32, 33,

34, 36.

RECORD/PAUSE

Button

See page 17, 18, 35, 36.

Record Button Cover

See page 17.

Hand Strap

This strap can be

adjusted to the size

of your hand.

BA'I-I'ERY

RELEASE

See page 9.

Audio Output

Connector

See page 22, Synchro Edit/

32, 33, 34, 36. Remote Jack

See page 33.

ideo Output

Connector

See page 22, 32,

33, 34, 36.

DO Output Connector

for the RF Adaptor

See page 22.

Lens Cap

See page 47.

Tripod Mounting Hole

Vision Adjustment

Knob

See page 17.

External Microphone

Jack

See page34.

Built-In Twin Capsule

2-Way Microphone System

oo(FAR) and

NEAR Ring

See page 25.

Tally Light

See page 17.

Lens Hood

See page 38.

Remote

Receiving Sensor

See page 19.

AUTO LO( tch

See page 12.

FADE BuHon

See page 28.

EIS Button

See page 30.

COLOR Button

See page 28.

Cassette

Compadment

See page 19.

HOLD/MODE

SEL Button

See page 28.

DATE/TIME Bu_on

See page 14.

BACKLIGHT

Button

See page 26.

SET Button/

(Tracking Control)

See page 14,20.

SELECT Button/

(Tracking Control)

See page 14, 20.

,HIGH SPEED

Button

See page 24.

Remote Eject Switch

See page 19.

WHITE BALANCE

Button

See page 26.

Tray

See page 13.

REMAINING

Switch

See page 23.

lOBE

Button

See page 31.

rAPE SPEED

Selector

See page 8, 17.

ZOOM

Button

See page 29.

Close Area

See page 8.

FOCUS Button

See page 25.

VIDEO DUB Button

and Indicator

See page 35, 36.

AUDIO DUB Button

and Indicator

See page 34, 36.

Light Mount

See page 16.

POWER ZOOM

Switch

See page 25, 29.

RESET Button

See page 23, 35.

DISPLAY Button

See page 20, 23, 35.

,EJECT Switch

page 8, 17.

Color Electronic

Viewfinder (EVF)

See page 17, 37.

REWIND/SEARCH

Bu_on

See page 18,20, 27.

PLAY Buffon

See page 18,20, 27,

32,34,35.

FAST FORWARD/

SEARCH Button

See page 20, 27.

STOP Button

See page 20, 32, 33,

34, 35, 36.

•POWER Switch

See page 17,18,

20,22,34,35.

POWER Indicator

STILL Button

See page 18,20, 32,

34,35.

_EYEPIECE REMOVE bu_on

See page 37.

Bright Control

Adjust the brightness of

the picture.

*Tint )1

Adjusts the tint for natural fleshtones.

*Color Control

Adjusts the color intensity.

*Note: These controls have been set at the

factory. It is not necessary to adjust these

controls under normal circumstances. But, should

it become necessary, be careful to make the

adjustment with a small, slender screwdriver so

as not to damage the miniature control. 43

POWER ZOOM ,_..._

Switch \\

See page 19. "__

REWIND/SEARCH _

Button

See page 19.

PLAY Button ----__

See page 19.

STOP

See page 19.

REMOTE SIGNAL

OFF

EC/

sEk_

REW/SEARCH FFJSEARCH

POWER Switch

/See page 19.

..--- RECORD/PAUSE

_/ Button

See page 19.

FAST FORWARD/

SEARCH Button

See page 19.

STILL Button

See page 19.

Power Indicator

Lamp

See page 9, 11.

Charging Indicator

Lamp

See e 9.

Battery Charging

Compartment

See page 9.

Clamp

See page 9.

DC Output

Connector

See page 11, 32,

33, 34, 36.

BATTERY REFRESH

Button

Seepage9,10.

AC Power Cord

See page 9.

--CAUTION:

This unit will operate on 110/120/220/240V AC.

An AC plug adaptor may be required for voltages

other than 120V 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.

Accessories (Optional/

Supplied) .................... 2, 6

Audio Dubbing .................. 34

Audiofideo Cable ................

2, 6, 22, 32, 33, 34, 36

Auto Focus ....................... 25

Auto Lock Mode ............... 12

Auto White Balance .......... 26

Automatic Easy Edit

Standby ......................... 18

Battery Pack ........ 2, 6, 9, 10

Battery Remaining

Indication ....................... 15

Camera Recording ........... 17

Car Battery Cord .... 6, 11,37

CH 3/4 Switch .................. 22

Charging Battery ......... 9, 37

Cleaning Care for

Video Heads .................. 47

Copying your Tapes ..............

32, 33, 37

DC Power Cable ....................

2, 11, 32, 33, 34, 36

Dew Indication ................... 15

Digital Auto Shutter ........... 24

Digital Color Fade .............. 28

E.I.S ................................. 30

Erase Protection ................. 8

EVF Indications ................ 15

High Speed Shutter ... 24, 37

High Speed Shutter

Indicator ........................ 24

Index Indicator ................. 27

Indoor" "C- ". ................. 26

Macro Focus .................... 25

Manual Focus ................... 25

Monitor ............................. 22

Outdoor" -'.O.'-"•................ 26

Play Indicator ................... 15

Playback .......................... 20

Power Supply ........ 9, 10, 11

Rec Indicator .................... 15

Record Review ................. 18

RF Adaptor ................... 6, 22

Safety Precautions ............. 2

Search Speed .................. 20

Shoulder Strap ........... 2, 6, 7

Special Effect

Playback .................. 20, 37

Specifications ................... 46

Still Picture ....................... 20

Still/Strobe/Wide ............... 31

Symptom .......................... 47

Tab .................................... 8

Tape Warning ................... 15

Tracking Control .............. 20

Values of Brightness ....... 38

VHF Connecting

Cable ................ 22, 32, 33

Video Cassettes (tapes) 6, 8

Video Dubbing ................. 35

Zoom In/Out ..................... 24

Power Source:

Power Consumption:

Video Signal:

Video Recording System:

Audio Track:

Pick-Up System:

Pick-Up Device:

Lens:

Viewfinder:

Minimum Illumination Required:

External Microphone Input Level:

Operating Temperature:

Operating Humidity:

Weight:

Dimensions:

Compact VHS Patmcorder: DC 6V

AC Adaptor: 110/120/220/240V AC, 50/60 Hz

Battery: Nickel-Cadmium Type DC 6V

Compact VHS Palmcorder: 6V DC 1lW (Max. 16W)

AC Adaptor: 24W

EIA Standard (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSC color signal

4 rotary heads, helical scanning system

1 track

Sequential color difference field reverse system

One integral color filter Charge Coupled Device (CCD)

10:1 zoom lens, f1.4 with auto iris control

Focal length: 5.8mm - 58mm

Power zoom function

Lens filter diameter: 49mm

0.7 inch Liquid Crystal Color Electronic Viewfinder

1 Lux (F1.4) 0.1 footcandles

-70dB, 4.7K ohms unbalanced, M3 connector

32°F-104OF (0°C-40°C)

10%-75%

Compact VHS Palmcorder: 2.0 Ibs.

AC Adaptor: 0.77 Ibs.

Compact VHS

Palmcorder: 4-1/16" (W) x 4-13/16" (H) x 9-7/8" (D)

103 (W) x 122 (H) x251 (D) mm

AC Adaptor: 2-3/4" (W) x 1-5/8" (H)x 6-1/4" (D)

70 (W) x 41 (H) x 158 (D) mm

Weight and dimensions shown are approximate.

Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.

If you have a p_oblem with your Palmcorder, it may be a minor one that you can correct yourself. Use the chart

below in case your problem is listed, and then follow the recommendations.

Symptom

No power ...

Correction

•Make sure the Power Source is connected. (pp. 9, 11)

• Make sure the POWER switch is set to "VCR" or "CAMERA".

(pp. 17, 20)

• Check the Dew Indicator. (p. 15)

•Make sure the battery is fully charged. (p. 9)

• Make sure all necessary cables are connected correctly and

firmly.(p. 22)

• Make sure the Lens Cap is OFF. (p. 41)

Video cassette can't be inserted ... • Make sure the Power Source is connected. (pp. 9, 11)

• Insert the cassette with the window side facing out and the record

tab facing right. (p. 8)

Video cassette can't be removed ... • Make sure the Power Source is connected. (pp. 9, 11)

No operation starts when operation • Check the Dew Indicator. (p. 15)

buttons are pressed ...

Recording does not operate ... • Make sure the record tab is still intact. (p. 8)

• Check the Battery Indicator. (p. 15)

• Check the Dew Indicator. (p. 15)

Auto Focus does not operate ... • Make sure the FOCUS button is set to "AUTO". (p. 25)

• Make sure the unit is ON, with the POWER switch set to

"CAMERA" (p. 17).

The sound from microphone can't be • Make sure the unit is set to REC or Record/Pause mode.

monitored ...

Camera picture is too dark ... • Make sure the HIGH SPEED SHUTTER button is OFF (p. 24).

No playback picture, or the playback • Press the SET or SELECT button (Tracking Control) (p. 20).

picture is noisy or contains streaks ...

During playback, the picture indicates • Portions of the still picture where the normal speed motion was

motion or blurred action ... particularly rapid may produce this effect. This is normal.

If the top of your playback picture waves

back and forth excessively ...

• Because the playback signal is not as stable as an off the air TV

signal, the top of your TV screen may be bent or unstable when the

tape is played back. This symptom is more noticeable when a pre-

recorded tape, recorded on another VCR, is played back. To solve

this problem, locate the horizontal hold control on your TV. Turn it

slowly to correct the wavy picture. If your TV does not have the

horizontal hold control or adjusting the control does not help, some

modifications may have to be made to the TV set. Technically this

is called "Horizontal AFC time constant change." If such a problem

is noticed, please contact your local TV service center. (Some

nominal service charges are required.)

Clogged Video Head

(a) Video Head Cleaning: Your Palmcorder will not normally require head cleaning;

however, it is possible that the heads may become clogged when playing an old or

damaged tape. If the image on your screen resembles the photograph on the left while

playing back a tape, the heads may require cleaning.

(b) Cleaning the Heads: It is recommended that head cleaning be performed by a

qualified service technician. Please contact your nearest Panasonic Service Center. An

alternate solution is to obtain a head cleaning cassette. There are many types of cleaning

cassettes, so be sure to follow the cleaning instructions carefully. Excessive use of the

cleaning cassette could shorten head life. Use this cassette only when a head cloggina

symptom occurs.

Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

Panasonico

Panasonlc Company

Division of Matsushlta Electric

Corporation of America

One Panasonic Way, Secaucus,

New Jersey 07094

Panssonlc Company (West) of America,

Division of Matsushita Electric

Corporation of America

6550 Kateila Ave.

Cypress, CA 90630

Printed in Japan

VQTW0456

Panasonic Sales Company,

Division of Matsushita Electric

of Puerto Rico, Inc.

San Gabriel Industrial Park

65th tnfantr_ Avenue KM 9.5

Carolina, Puerto Rico 00630

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