PANASONIC Compact VHS C Camcorder Manual 97100145

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Panason/c

Palrncol_dEP ®

Camcorder

Operating Instructions

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PV-54

PV-S64

(PV-S64 shown)

Consists of PV-54D/PV-A16

Consists of PV-S64D/PV-A16

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

Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. Gufa para rapida consulta en espa5ol est& incluida.

VQTW0466

Thank you for choosing PanasonicY

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.

_DDate of Purchase

Dealer Purchased From

Dealer Address

Dealer Phone No.

Model No.

k. Serial No.

These accessories are provided in older to set up u_ us_ yuur Palrnco_der.

1 pc. AC Adaptor

(PV-A16)

with DC Po_

Cable

1 pc. VHS PlayPak

(PV-P1) and one "AA"

battery

1 pc. Battery Pack

(PV-BP17)

1 pc. 8-Function Remote

(VSQS1200) with one

CR2025 Battery

5W Color Enhanceme_ _t

Light (VUAW0481)

(PV-L5) _

1 pc. CR2025 Clock

Battery (VSBW0004)

Remotehas been loaded withbattery and

comes stored in Palmcorder. See page 19.

1 pc.RF Adaptor 1 pc.FF Cable 1 pc. S-Video Cable

(with PV-S64) (with PV-S64) (with PV-S64)

(PV-RFI_ (VJAS0089)_ (VJAW0023)

1 pc. Audio/Video

Cable (VJPS0272)

1 pc. Shoulder Strap

(VYCW0038)

1 pc. Compact Video

Cassette Tape

(with PV-S64) _

(NV-STC20ZXZ)

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO 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.

PV-54

This Palmcorder isequipped with theHQ System to

provideexcellentvideopictures,and iscompatiblewith

standardVHS equipment.

It is recommendedthatonlycassette tapesthat have

beentestedand inspectedfor use inVCR machines

withthe _and/or_markbe used.

PV-S64

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 _ and/or ,_] mark be used.

This S-VHS Palmcorder is equipped with recording

functions for both conventional _ and SL_

stems to enable users to select either mode. An

_ cassette recorded in the SV_ mode

cannot be played back with _ VCRs.

This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage

within the unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause

electric shock. Therefore, it is dangerous to make any

kind of contact with any inside part of this unit.

This symbol alerts the user that important literature

concerning the operation and maintenance of this unit

has been included. 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

accessoryrecommendedby the

manufacturer.An applianceandcart

combinationshouldbe movedwith

care. Quickstops,excessiveforce,

and unevensurfacesmaycause the

applianceand cartcombinationto

overturn.

11.

12.

13.

(3rounding ol 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-CordProtection-- Power-supply cords should be

routedsothatthey are notlikelyto be walkedonor

pinchedby itemsplaceduponoragainstthem, paying

particularattentiontocordsof plugs,convenience

receptacles,and thepointwheretheyexit from theunit.

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.

9. 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 abuilt-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

---JLI

JGROUND f/l_O_l_

I LC

I .......... _ 1 / / _GROUNDING CONDUCTORS

N _JJ (NEC SECTION 810-21)

I! _=_-GROUND CLAMPS

_,...-_ POWER SERVICE GROUNDING

ELECTRODE SYSTEM

NEC -- NATIONALELECTRICALCODE (NEO ART250, PARTH)

14. Lightning -- I-or 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, 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.

•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 cornrnerciatcamcorder

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

Supplying Power ......................................................................................................................... 8

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

Cassette Information ............................................................................................................... 11

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

Super VHS System (S-VHS) (PV-S64) ................................................................... 2o

VHS Hi-Fi Stereo Sound System .......................................................................... 21

Playback your Recordings .................................................................................................... 22

Special Features

Tape Counter/Counter Memory/Lap Time Counter/Tape Remaining Functions ............................. 25

Four Speed Power Zoom/High Speed Shutter ............................................................................... 26

Focusing ........................................................................................................................................ 27

White Balance/Backlight Button ..................................................................................................... 28

VHS Index Search System/Book Mark Search .............................................................................. 29

Digital Color Fade .......................................................................................................................... 30

Digital Zoom .................................................................................................................................. 31

Digital Electronic Image Stabilization System (D.E.I.S.) ................................................................. 32

Still/Strobe/Wide ............................................................................................................................ 33

Digital Wipe/Mix (PV-S64) ............................................................................................................. 34

Copying your Tapes (dubbing) ............................................................................. 35

Dubbing over Recordings

Dubbing over Audio ....................................................................................................................... 37

Dubbing over Video ....................................................................................................................... 38

Dubbing over Audio/Video ............................................................................................................. 39

For Your Information

Notes on Operations ............................................................................................. 40

Spanish Quick Use Guide/Gu{a Para Uso Rdpido ............................................... 42

Index of Controls .......................................................................................................................44

Index ..............................................................................................................................................48

Specifications .............................................................................................................................49

Before Requesting Service .................................................................................................... 50

3"h_soperating instruction book is designed for use with models PV-54 and PV-S64.

Illustrations in this manual show the PV-S64. Features may vary, so please read carefully.

For intol_llation and ordering instructions, see the separate Selection Guide and Accessory Order Form.

Power Supplies

Supplied Accessories

AC Adaptor

(PV-A16) 2.4Ah Battery Pack

(PV-BP17)

Optional Accessories

1.2Ah Battery Pack

(PV-BP15) Car Battery Cord

(PV-C16)

To Transport

Supplied Accessories

Shoulder Strap

(VYCW0038)

Optional Accessories

System Carrying Case

(PV-H18)

For Special Effects

Optional Accessories

Video Corrector

(PV-CC50)

To Copy your Tapes

(with _rwleo/Audio)

Supplied Accessories

Audio/Video Cable

(VJPS0272) VCR (not supplied)

Optional Accessories

Synchro Edit Cord

(PV-EC1)

Connection

Supplied Accessories

Audio/Video Cable

(VJPS0272) S-Video Cable

(with PV-S64)

(not supplied with PV-54)

(VJAW0023)

RF Adaptor

(with PV-S64)

(not supplied with PV-54)

(PV-RF15)

FF Cable

(with PV-S64)

(not supplied

with PV-54)

(VJAS0089)

To Record and Playback

Supplied Accessories

VHS PlayPak

(PV-P1) Compact Video Cassette

Tape

(with PV-S64)

(not supplied with PV-54)

Optional Accessories (NV-STC20ZXZ)

Compact Video

Cassette Tape

(NV-TC20P,

NV-TC30P)

To Enhance your Recording

Supplied Accessories Optional Accessories

G ©

5W Color Enhancement Telephoto Lens

Light (PV-LT49)

(PV-L5)

Make sure the Battery Pack is not"attached.

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 ot the strap loose from the

buckle, then pull the strap firmly through

the buckle to adjust the length.

Adjust the length to the size ut yuut tland

using the illustration at left as a guide.

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Charge the Battery Pack fully before operation

Plug in the AC Adaptor. SA_ER¥

REFRESH

POWER CHARGE

lights up.

Power Indicator

Insert the Battery

Slide the top of the Battery forward then

3ress down until it locks with a click.

•Battery Pack charges in about 2 hours.

BATTERY

REFRESH

POWER CHARGE

Charge Indicator lights up.

Remove the Battery

(A) Slide Battery forward.

(B) Lift up and out. BATTERY

REFRESH

POWER CHARGE

Charge Indicator goes out when

charging is done. (About two hours.i

• With a fully charged Battery Pack, you will

have about 1.5 hours of continuous use.

Use the Battery completely before

recharging.

Note:

After recharging the Battery Pack about 5

times, use the BATTERY REFRESH

feature as explained on page 10.

*Use this marker as a reminder to yourself

when the battery is fully charged or in need

of a charge. This marker performs no

function and is for your reference only.

]

To Attach the Battery

Align the battery with the top of the

mounting surface and press it firmly into

place until it locks with a click.

To Remove the Battery

While sliding the BATTERY RELEASE

button, remove the Battery from the

mounting surface.

fD _. Power Indicator

C Power Lam

_,_able _ P

_Dc Outpu

_€onnectorj) []

Connect the DC Output orl 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.

BA'n'ERY

REFRESH

POWER CHARGE

Note:

AC Adaptor does not function while

charging the Battery.

/_C input "_

_onnectorj) _1

Car Battery

Cord (optional)

Cigarette Lighter_

ocket (12V) j/

Cigarette _'_

ighter Plugj)

Connect a PV-C16 Car Battery Cord to

the DC 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.

Ni-Cd

A'I-rENTION:

The product that you have purchased is

battery is recyclable. At the end of its useful

life, under various state and local taws, it

may be illegal to dispose of this battery into

the municipal waste stream. Check with your

local solid waste officials for details in your

area for recycling options or proper disposal.

This feature completely discharges the

Battery before recharging begins.

To keep your Battery in top condition,

use Refresh after about every 5 charges.

Place the Battery into the AC Adaptor.

BATTERY

REFRESH

Press the BA'VI'ERY REFRESH button.

The Charging indicator will flash when

discharging begins and stop flashing when

complete.

•Should you accidentally press the

BA-I-rERY REFRESH button, remove the

battery pack and then re-insert it to begin

charging.

• It takes about 10 hours when both Battery

Refresh and charging are performed.

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.

• Do not use an insufficiently charged or worn

out battery pack.

Safety precautions:

•Do not get the battery near, or dispose of in,

fire.

•Do not directly connect (short circuit) the

positive (+) and negative (-) terminals.

• Never attempt to disassemble or reassemble

the battery pack.

To avoid damage to the

Battery Pack:

•Do not drop or jar the battery pack.

• Use the battery pack with specified units

only.

• If the battery pack is used in extremely

high temperatures, a safety device will

automatically prevent operation.

To insure longer battery life:

• While not in use, remove battery pack from

the Paimcorder and AC Adaptor and store

in a cool, dark, dry place.

•Keep the battery pack terminals clean.

Use tapes with the _ or SIvltSI-'4

(only PV-S64) mark in this unit.

Tape Speed Selector

Position

SP (Standard Play)

SLP (Super Long Play)

T-20 T-40

20 Minutes 40 Minutes

One Hour Two Hours

Cassette type

T-30

30 Minutes

One Hour

30 Minutes

Connect the Palmcorder to a power source.

Turn the Tape Wheel in the direction of the

arrow until there is no slack.

TAPE EJECT

Slide the TAPE EJECT switch to open the

door.

Insert the cassette vertically with the

window facing away from the Palmcorder

body.

ooogoo

Press PUSH TO CLOSE to close the door.

sliding ta_

Cassettes have a record tab to erasure that

recordings are not accidentally erased.

ATo prevent accidental erasure

Break off the tab with a screwdriver.

(Some tapes have a sliding tab.)

BTo record again

Cover the hole with cellophane tape.

Whel_ the AU! 0 LOCK switcl_ is _et 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.

NORMAL

FEATURES AUTO LOCK MODE

FOCUS AUTO

AUTO WHITE BALANCE AUTO

HIGH SPEED SHUTTER AUTO

BACKLIGHT (LOCK) NON FUNCTIONAL

FADE NON FUNCTIONAL

EDIT SEARCH NON FUNCTIONAL

CLOCK SET NON FUNCTIONAL

DIGITAL COLOR FADE NON FUNCTIONAL

DIGITAL WIPE/MIX NON FUNCTIONAL

STILL/STROBE/WIDE NON FUNCTIONAL

DIGITAL ZOOM NON FUNCTIONAL

BOOK MARK SEARCH NON FUNCTIONAL

DATE/TIME FUNCTIONAL

REC REVIEW FUNCTIONAL

DIGITALELECTRONICIMAGE FUNCTIONAL

STABILIZATIONSYSTEM

The date and time is calculated, including leap

year, up to Dec. 31,2089. This function

operates on a miniature battery (supplied) even

when the Palmcorder is OFF.

i How to remove the Battery.

*_ _ Bend the lock tab outward.

Remove the battery.

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.

While pinching the stopper tabs, 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.

Note:

• Makesure 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.

SE'L CLOCK SET

4,6 5

POWER

VCR OFF CAMERA

Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

NORMAL

Set the AUTO LOCK switch to NORMAL

DATE/

TIME

Press DATE/TIME in

Record/Pause mode to

display the date and time.

SEL

Press SEL(ect) to start

the first portionflashing. ,_._.,_

Press SET repeatedly (or hold down)

to enter the desired numbers.

Then press SEL(ect) to fix that portion

and move to the next.

IRepeat until the hour, minute, month, I

day and year have been entered. ,

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"12:00AMJAN. 1 1994"appears,it

indicatesthat the clock needs adjustment.

PressOAT M °ncel1

in Record mode to

display and record the

date/time.

Press twice to remove. _ ,=,

Press DATE/TIME in

twice in Record mode to

displayand recordthe

time only.

Press once more to _,=,

remove.

Here are some of the basic indications which

appear in the Palmcorder EVF.

They will not be recorded on the tape.

/I \

F(record)

(fast forward)

(rewind)

F_= _ ,, ,, I / /

IF -[ A71f'AAV -

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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" and Power Indicator will flash

for several minutes and then "E F" and

"BATTERY" will flash prior to automatic

power shut off.

A battery recharge is now necessary.

This indicator flashes when the tape is

about to end in REC mode.

If the record tab is missing or no tape is

inserted, this indicator wil/flash for one

minute and recording will not start.

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.

An elapsed time indicator appears for one

second every 10 seconds that recording

continues.

This is a reminder of how long you have

been shooting a particular scene and can

help keep your recordings fresh and

interesting.

0:00 0:10 0:20 ..... 59:50

t I

(return to 0:00 and continue)

• 10-Second Reminder will be reset

wheneveryoupressRecordlPause.

]

\ I /

buttonLIGHTRELEAS_

To brighten the natural colors in a scene.

Slide Light into built-in Light Mount.

Be sure it locks into place.

2LIGHT

Press LIGHT button ON.

To remove the Light:

RELEASE

Press Light RELEASE button

(_) and slide the Light out of the mount.

CAUTION:

This light becomes hot during operation.

ULB

CASING

irDanger:

•When replacingthe bulb, use only lamp bulbs

(_PARTNO. VLLW0003) 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

revent possible burn hazard, disconnect the

olor Enhancement Light Un t 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, j

Turn screw counterclockwise

on the underside of the reflector casing

and remove.

Turn reflector casing counter-

clockwise only as far as shown inthe

diagram and pull it off the bulb housing.

Using a clean cloth or tissue, replace

the bulb.

Replace the reflector casing

turning it clockwise. Replace the screw.

Note:

•If using the Enhancement Light for an

extended period of time, 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 acassette with record tab (see page 11).

Edit Search:

Besides recording, you can view or search

scenes. Set the AUTO LOCK switchto

NORMAL and hold down the PLAY,

FF/SEARCH or REWIND/SEARCH button in

Rec/Pause mode.

Remove the lens cap and clip it to the

hand strap.

POWER EVF

V_MERA

Set the POWER switch

to CAMERA. Record/Pause "

Underside View mode.

(A) _

_[ /_ision Adjustment_

Fw_W f d_CeC:ntrOI j/

(;) in

( ) " e Eye Cup against your eye,

adjust the Vision Adjustment Control

to your eyesight. _,

SPEED l _.._. =P

SP SLP _P_u_

• e the TAPE SPEED Selector

for (SP or SLP). (Refer to page 11.)

®to start recording.

The Tally Light and Recording Indicator

are lit during recording.

Press RECORD/PAUSE again to Dause

recording.

Helpful Notes:

•To remove the cassette

In Record/Pause mode, slide the TAPE

EJECT switch.

To conserve power

fter 5 minutes Record/Pause will

utomatically go into Standby mode.

o resume recording, set the POWER

witch to OFF and then CAMERA.

_OWER Switch_

If you stop recording but plan to resume

within 24 hours, use the Edit Standby

feature to make a smooth transition

between scenes.

Set the POWER switch to OFF while in

Record/Pause mode and leave the

cassette inthe Palmcorder.

Set the POWER switch to CAMERA and

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.

For proper continuity when taping from the

Stop mode, or after charging the Battery

Pack. POWER

VCR OFF CAMERA

the POWER switch to VCR,

Press REWIND to go back a

few seconds on the tape.

Then, press PLAY to review

the picture on the Viewfinder.

STILL

switch to CAMERA.

will go into the Record/

mode. _

Press RECORD/PAUSE to continue

recording.

Now, press STILL at the

location you wish to continue

your recording.

POWER

REW

Press REWIND while in Record/Pause

mode to review the last few seconds of

your recording.

Operate tiqe major lunctiulls ot your Palmcorder

from up to 16 feet (5 m) (approx.) away.

"Remote Control_

•j

Signal

]

Remote Control

REPLACE BATTERY

WITH PANASONIC PART

NO. VSBW0004 (CR2025)

ONLY. USE OF

ANOTHER BAT'rER¥

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.

To remove, slide the Remote Control

switch to eject the Remote Control.

To store, insert the Remote

into the slot until it locks into place.

Select the REMOTE ON position on the

Remote.

Aim at the Remote Sensor and press the

desired buttons.

VCR CAMERA

Controlled Functions MODE MODE

REC/PAUSE - o

iT(telephoto) Zoom - o

W(wide angle) Zoom - o

PLAY o -

FF/SEARCH o -

REW/SEARCH o -

STOP o -

STILL o -

• After 5 minutes in the Rec/Pause mode,

the Palmcorder will go into the Standby

mode (power will shut off) to conserve

battery life.

In this case, press REC/PAUSE down

for about one second, the Palmcorder

comes back on and goes into the

Record mode.

• Select the Remote OFF position on the

Remote when not in use.

]_While pinching the stopper tab,

®pull the Battery Tray out.

Insert the battery (supplied) into the

,BatteryTray with the(_ mark facing

up,

Do not reverse the polarity.

3Replace the Battery Tray.

• For Battery replacement, set the

Remote Power switch to OFF.

For S-VHS Monitoring or Playback

_S-VIDEO

S-Video Cable

(supplied)

Audio Out

Audio In

For S-VHS Re-Recording

S-VHS

VCR

Audio In

S-VIDEO In

This advanced system produces dramati-

cally sharper recordings. Your Palmcorder

can record in either the S-VHS or conven-

tional VHS format.

Select AUTO ON

when making a recording to be played back

on your S-VHS Palmcorder or an S-VHS

type VCR.

• Only tapes with the S_ mark will

record in S-VHS format.

Select OFF

when making a recording to be played back

on aconventional type VCR.

•Standard _ tapes will record in VHS

format in either the AUTO ON or OFF

position.

• It is not necessary to use this selector

switch when playing back tapes.

• Tapes recorded in S-VHS will not play

back in a conventional VCR.

Note:

It is necessary to use the AudioNideo

Output Cable for the audio connection.

[] lThis indicator appears under the toilowing

conditions:

1.S-VHS Selector is set to "AUTO ON" and

the power is turned ON.

2.S-VHS Selector is set to "AUTO ON" and

an S-VHS recording is in progress using

an S-VHS type tape.

Both Hi-Fi and normal audio sound are

automatically recorded. To enjoy Hi-Fi Audio

Stereo Sound playback, connect your

Palmcorder to a stereo amp, or stereo TV.

(_UDIO OUT SELECTOR_

Hi-Fi MIX NORMAL

[_ UDIOOUT

Hi-Fi MIX NORMAL

[_ UDIOOUT

Hi-Fi MIX NORMAL

[[ '°

With this switch you can chuuse the typu of

audio track when playing back a tape.

•When non-Hi-Fi tapes are played back,

the sound will be normal (mono) regard-

less of the AUDIO OUT SELECTOR

position. When stereo sound is recorded

and then played back on a conventional

(non Hi-Fi) VHS VCR using the VHS

PlayPak (provided), the playback sound

will be monaural from the normal (linear)

sound track.

• Only tapes recorded in VHS Hi-Fi stereo

will play back in stereo.

Standard (linear) stereo tapes will play

back in monaural sound.

Hi-Fi (L/R) Position

Set to this position for normal use. Also

when you want to listen to the Hi-Fi track

only of an audio dubbed recording.

MIX Position

Set to this positionto listen to both the

original (Hi-Fi) track and the dubbed

(NORMAL) track of an audio dubbed

recording.

NORMAL (Mono) Position

Set to this positionto listen to the normal

track only of an audio dubbed recording.

Before you begin...

•Connect the Palmcorder to a power source.

• Insert a cassette.

ITop View I "

2 3 4

STtLL

AST

ORWARDJ

Helpful Note

Search Speed

Standard Play (SP) Search is

about 3 times the normal speed,

and Super Long Play (SLP) Search

is about 9 times the normal speed.

POWER

VCR OFF CAMERA

Set the POWER switch to VCR.

Press REW/SEARCH to rewind the tape.

Press PLAY to start playback.

Press STOP to stop playback.

(Sound is Muted)

Rapidly Locate a Scene

Press FF or REW for a rapid visual search.

Press again, or press PLAY to resume

normal speed.

View a Still Picture

Press STILL to freeze the playback picture.

Press again to resume normal playback.

PLAY Mode

Auto Tracking

Continuously analyzes the sigr_l ot each

recording for optimum picture quality.

Manual Tracking

To minimize the noise in some recordings,

manual tracking may be necessary.

For Noise in Playback mode:

Press SET or SEL(ect) until picture clears.

Press DATE/TIME to return to Auto

Tracking.

STILL Mode

For Noise in Still mode:

Press SET or SEL(ect) until picture clears.

V-Lock Control

Reduces jitter in Still mode.

Press DATE/TIME and SET or SEL(ect)

until picture is stable.

Remove the Battery Compartment lid

and insert the AA size battery (supplied).

• Make sure polarities are aligned properly.

• When tape loading and unloading time

becomes longer than normal, battery

replacement is necessary.

Turn the Tape Wheel on the _or

S V_YVSI"d(only PV-S64) 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[V-gS-_i]or S[Y!_;[_] (only

PV-S64) cassette with the window facing

up and to the left.

Then, snap the lid shut.

•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.

{ lNIlll/ J

Slide the RELEASE button and wait for

lid to 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.

_TV with AUDIO/VIDEO IN Jacks.

Audio/Video

Cable

(Supplied)

_o Audio/Video Out_

_TV without AUDIO/VIDEO IN Jacks)

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 a tape.

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.

_To Audio/Video Out_

FRF Adaptor _'_

(supplied: PV-S64) I __HF Antenna_

k,_optionah PV-54) j/

CH 3/4 Switch (_L_JJ300ohm-75ohm

(_, LJ transformer

(not supplied)

or F Connector

FF Cable

(supplied: PV-S64)

o VHF

erminal

UHF Antenna

Back of TVQ

This feature allows you to remove all

Electronic Viewfinder Indications.

Before inserting a tape, press DISPLAY

and STOP together for more than one

second to remove the indications except

time and date*.

To display the Electronic Viewfinder

Indications again, turn the Palmcorder

Power off and then again on.

* To remove the time and date, refer to

page 14.

If you have connected the Palmcorder to

your TV using an RF Adaptor:

POWER

VCR OFF CAMERA

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.

Top ViewS-- -.

RESET DISPLAY

_APE REMAINING_

EVF Indications

Fifth

press

First

I_]_ press

DISPLAY

_2:_ /_2:_

Fourth t I SecOnd

press press

The rape and Time 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

"OOO0".

Memory

Counter: The Palmcorder will stop

during Rewind, Fast

Forward, Video Dubbing,

Audio Dubbing and A/V

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

O:OOiO0.

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 11.) so that the tape

remaining time will function properly.

Zoom In ("T")

__POWER ZOOM3

Zoom Out ("W")

AUTO-H.S.S.

1/60 (Normal)

EVF Indications

If------I 11/100

1/250

1/500

111000

112000

114O00

1110000

Note: I

The High Speed Shutter indicatorflashes

when the light level is inadequate.

See page 40 for more information.

You can gradually zoom in ]'or

close ups or zoom out for wide

angle shots.

The zooming speed ranges from a slow

speed of 15 seconds to a fast 3 seconds

according to the pressure applied to the

zoom buttons.

Zoom slowly by lightly pressing the "T"

(Telephoto) or the 'V¢' (Wide Angle) side of

the POWER ZOOM switch.

Zoom quickly by applying more pressure.

• The magnification level is displayed in

the EVF.

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. _ _.

Y,, NORMAL

Manual Selection

Manual selection should be used

when recording high speed

action such as sporting events.

NORMAL

Set the AUTO LOCK switch to NORMAL.

H.S.SHUTTER

Press HIGH SPEED SHUTTER

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 Focus when recording ...

•a subject through glass.

• a scene where the subject is far from the

Palmcorder and there are objects in the

foreground.

•a subject with distincthorizontal stripes.

•asubject not centered in the Viewfinder.

•subjects with shiny surfaces.

• an obliquely angled subject.

•a bright, flat subject such as a white wall.

•in low lightsituations.

• a scene with fast motions, like agolf swing.

• Re-focusing may be required

when your Palmcorder is aimed at a new

scene.

The Palmcorder will automatically bring the

subject into focus even during zooming.

Press FOCUS A/M if necessary, so that

the letters "MF" do not appear inthe EVF.

!_. NORMAL

Set the AUTO LOCK switch to NORMAL

FOCUS

A/M

2 6

Press FOCUS so that _

"MF" (Manual Focus)

appears inthe 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 dial 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 pictureas desired.

Auto Focus will function down

to 1/2 inch (12.7mm) in front of

the lens.

Press the "W" side of the POWER

ZOOM switch to the wide angle position.

Then, bring the Palmcorder as close to

the subject as necessary.

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.

1 2

LIGHT_

Use under the conditions described below.

"/- NORMAL

Set the AUTO LOCK switch to NORMAL.

Press WHITE BALANCE

repeatedly to select one

of the following settings.

Select" -_0_-" OUTDOOR

when recording outdoor

scenes from indoors, or

outdoors with an amber

filter.

Select "_C>" INDOOR

when recording indoor

scenes from outside, or

indoors with a blue filter.

__EVFIndicationS)

I "

• White Balance is affected by Color

Temperature. See the chart on page 41.

EVF Indications

.-_ normal (no display)

i_ First press

(low)

i_ Second press

_r (medium)

Third press

(,high)

Fourth press

Select one of these positions so that the subject

can be seen clearly.

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

Press BACKLIGHT to obtain the desired

position while recording.

BACK LIGHT

Press until there is no display in the EVF

when lighting conditions return to normal.

EVF Indication

,_ls, 1

-.,_,=F..-

Top View J -,

fRESET DISPLAY

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.

_NORMAL

II__°

Set the AUTO LOCK switch to NORMAL.

Press the REW and FF

buttons at the same time

in the "CAMERA" mode.

._ It.

• The Palmcorder will advance or rewind

and then stop at the begining of a blank

section of tape.

PLAY

3c5

Press PLAY to cancel this function.

•A tape, 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 Pa/rncorder will

stop approximately where the Edit

Search was begun, regardless of

whether it begins a blank portion of tape

or not.

EVF Indications

FADE EFFECT

'no indication) black

_I_[]DIfE (white)

I-_ 8Fir (soft)

8IH]I_ (sharp)

_ (mosaic)

r-_ 8FT (soft)

r--_ 8M[_ (sharp)

8"[]'R (stripe)

-'.----_F_I_M (random)

COLOR

- _ (white)

_L (yellow)

_# (red)

IM]_@(magenta)

I_ILI_ (blue)

¢'_ (cyan)

@1]_ (green)

I_IL_ (black)

i'__ NOHMAL

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.

COLOR

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 until the 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 FADI_againto reaume,or pre33

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 CAMEHA.

2 3,5

This feature allows you to

increase the magnification of

the Power Zoom.

_NORMAL

1_ _-_o

Set the AUTO LOCK switch to NORMAL.

DIGITAL

SELECT _---

(PV-S64)

Slide the DIGITAL SELECT switch up.

D.ZOOM

Press DIGITAL ZOOM

once to select D.ZOOM 1 for partial

increase (20X max.) or twice to select

D.ZOOM 2 (120X max.) for even greater

increase.

Because the image is enlarged digitally, the

3icture 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 position of x12.

• The zoom level is displayed in the EVF.

• Press the "r" or "W" side of the POWER

ZOOM switch to control the digital zoom

level.

• When the level fallsbelow x12, the normal

zooming function will resume

D.ZOOM

Press DIGITAL ZOOM

until no indication appears in the EVF to

turn the Digital Zoom feature off.

(Refer to page 26.)

Before you begin...

•Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

CNORMA D

C,,so.h !

This feature helps stabilize the

picture in situations such as

walking or shooting from a

moving vehicle.

DIGITAL

SELECT I

(PV-S64) --£z--_

Slide the DIGITAL SELECT switch up.

EIS

Press EIS to activate the D.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 1/80 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 D.E.I.S.

function.

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

not needed..

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

• Palmcorder movement is too extreme.

• recording a subject with distinct horizontal

or vertical stripes.

• recording in low light situations.

• EtS indicator flashes when the light level is

inadequate.

• recording a subject under a great amount

of fluorescent light.

• recording a scene with very fast motions.

LWide Screen")

IQI IQI

_AUTO LOCK_

___DIGITALSELECT_

•The AUTO LOCK switch is in the

NORMAL position. _ ,O,MAL

,j. p.o"_°

•Slide the DIGITAL SELECT switch up.

(PV-S64) o,GrrAL

SELECT r--

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 o

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.

Third Press

Hold down more

First Second than 3 seconds

Press Press

INORMALI--- --- IsTROBEI

Fourth

Press

2 3 4

Press MODE Button

Wipe 1 _ Wipe 2 _ Wipe 3 _ Mix

This feature makes it possible to

replace acurrent recording

scene by a memorized scene.

NORMAL

1y _o

Set the AUTO LOCK switch to NORMAL.

DiGiTAL

SELECT _--

12 Re;

L_____

Slide the DIGITAL SELECT switch down.

3( )

MEMORY

Press MEMORY in Record/Pause mode

to memorize the desired scene.

•The memorized scene is displayed in the

EVF for one second and "MEM." is

displayed while scene is memorized.

• MEMORY button does not function while

recording or when a scene from memory

is being displayed.

4c3

MODE

Press MODE repeatedly to select the

desired effect for Wipe or Mix.

5CD

START

Press START to start the effect.

The memorized scene gradually replaces

the current recording. If START is pressed

one more time, current recording will

gradually replace the memorized scene.

•While WIPE or MIX is in progress, you can

hold the WIPE or MIX by pressing the

START.

Press START again to continue WIPE or

MIX.

Note:

•The memorized scene will be cleared

when Palmcorder is turned off.

Before you begin...

•Turn ON both units.

• Set the recording VCR's Input Signal

Selector to LINE.

• Set the Palmcorder POWER switch to VCR.

• Please refer to page 20 for S-VHS connection.

Connection

TV VHF Connecting Cable

(To m°nit°r)_ll (not supplied)

Recording:

VCR

i ITop View I _.

Audio/Video Cabletlc_v_ _ _ _ _1

__lmcorder 4.

,0eoou,

'DO Input

Connector

DC Power

Cable

DC 0

Connector To AC Outlet

Insert a pre-recorded tape

into the source (playing) Paimcorder al=d a

blank tape with record tab into the editing

(recording) unit.

Press PLAY on the (playing) Palmcorder.

Press STILL when the tape reaches the

point you want to start dubbing.

Press PLAY and REC together then

immediately press STILL on the

recording unit.

STILL

5 +m

Press STILL on the playing Palmcorder

and PAUSE/STILL on the recording unit to

begin copying your tape.

STOP

Press STOP on both units when dubbing

is complete.

• Turn the TV ON and select its VCR

channel (either CH3 or CH4).

• Set the VCR/TV Selector on the

recording VCR to VCR.

-CAUTION:.

Unauthorized exchanging and/or copying of/

copyrighted recordings may be copyright 1

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 35.

Connection

VHF Connecting

Cable (not supplied)

Recording:

VCR or

Camcorder

Audio/Video Cable

(supplied) Synchro Edit

Cord (optional)

_udio

The Synchro Edit feature simultaneously

releases the Pause mode on both units, so

copying is fast and easy.

Follow steps 1to 4 on page 35.

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 information about monitoring

the copying process, see page 35.

DC Input Synchro Edit/

Connector Remote Jack

DC Power

Cable

DC Output

Connector

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

24).

Connection

.111Audio/Video Cable (supplied)

_111t or RF Adaptor (supplied: PV-S64)

..11| (optional: PV-54)

m°niz°qll __

•To Audio/Video In

DC Output

Connector

DC Power Cable

[]

DC Input

Connector

Top View I

r32

o A.DUB o V.DU_,.,_ COUNTER

/RES E'T',_DISPL AY

('- REW PLA_ FF STO]_,_ STILL

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

inthe Audio Dub Pause mode.

Press STILL to start Audio Dubbing.

Connect Palmcorder to TV in order to

monitor sound. (Audio Out Selector must

be set to MIX or NORMAL).

Press STOP to stop Audio Dubbing.

Refer to page 38 for Memory-Stop

Editing.

If the microphone used for dubbing, gets

too near the speaker of your TV,

a howling noise (feedback) may occur.

The new audio portion is recorded on

the Normal (mono) track. When you

playback the recording, you may fisten to

the original Hi-Fi sound, the audio

dubbed Normal sound or both by using

the AUDIO OUT SELECTOR switch.

(See page 21.)

Before you begin...

• Turn ON the Palmcorder.

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

• To monitor the dubbing, see connections on

page 39.

Top View I

o A.DUB o V.DUB

\54

Your Palmcorder uses advanced Flyir=g

Erase Head technology to produce

exceptionally clean edits. You can r6place

existing video segments with new ones such

as a title etc. The original Hi-Fi sound is

erased while the Normal (mono) sound

remains unchanged.

POWER

1VCR 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.

0V.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 dubbea.

•When using the RF Adaptor to monitor,turn

the TV ON and select CH3 or 4 (see page 24).

Connection

III1_ _1111Audio/Video Cable (supplied)

IlJll III or RF Adaptor (supplied: PV-S64)

IF III (optional:PV-54)

i Tomon.o,)I\

L' '!l_To Audio/Video In

DC Output

Connector

Outlet

DC Input

Connector

Top View ]

o A.Dt_V.DUB

((0 _))

rREW PLAY FF

COUNTER

c( ) ( ))

RESET DISPLAY

STOP STILL

4 3 I

Use this feature to replace existing audio

and video segments with exceptionally

clean and precise edits using Flying Erase

Head technology.

Follow steps I and 2 on page 38.

o A.DUB o V.DUB

Press AUDIO DUB and VIDEO DUB

together to put the Palmcorder in the

Audiofideo 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. 9)

•Be sure to start your car engine before inserting the

cigarette lighter plug of the Car Battery Cord into the

lighter socket; otherwise, the cigarette lighter plug

fuse may burn out.

•Because the car is running while your Palmcorder is

in operation, make sure you're in a ventilated area.

•Disconnect the cigarette lighter plug when your

Palmcorder is not being used.

Note:

The Car Battery Cord can only be used in vehicles

equipped with DC 12V (negative ground) batteries.

Charging the Battery Pack (P. 8)

•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 very short, even after a sufficient charge.

Special Effects Playback (P. 22)

•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 revert as follows:

STILL ,-- 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, it will rewind automatically.

High Speed Shutter (P. 26)

•For proper color reproduction, it is recommended that

you use this feature outdoors. For indoor High Speed

Shutter recording, 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 in

insufficient light when using the High Speed Shutter.

Copying your Tapes (P. 35)

• Tapes recorded on other VCRs for use with the

Palmcorder must be recorded in SP or SLP mode.

•For technical reasons, dubbing a tape may reduce its

quality.

CCD Warning

When your Palmcorder is aimed at excessively bright

objects, such as the sun or other bright lighting, a

vertical bar may appear in the picture. This is a normal

characteristic of the CCD pick-up device. Try to avoid

aiming the camera 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.

Auto-Reset

The Palmcorder, provided no tape is inserted, will reset

the Backlight, High Speed Shutter and Focus to their

AUTO or OFF modes if, after activation, none of these

buttons are pressed within 5 minutes.

While sliding the EYEPIECE REMOVE but[of_, re_r=ove

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 Ix). However, the

Palmcorder may be used at F1:1.6, if illumination is more than 0.1 footcandles (1 Ix) (PV-54),

0.2 footcandles (2 Ix) (PV-S64).

The table below shows the color temperature for reference.

PALMCORDER

SETTINGS

,4k (Amber Filter *

Range)

_1;,...............

---"OUTDOOR" •

"AUTO" •

-. -"INDOOR"

(Blue Filter

Range)

'It

NATURAL LIGHT

CONDITIONS

Fair weather, blue sky

Slightly cloudy sky

Cloudy or rainy sky

KELVINCOLOR

TEMPERATURE

--10,000

--8,000

--7,000

--6,500

ARTIFICIAL LIGHT SOURCE C_OR_

MIXTURE

• Color television Bluish

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

• Sunlight 30 min after sunrise

and before sunset

•Sunlight 20 rain after sunrise

and before sunset

-- 6,000

-- 5,500

-- 5,000

-- 4,500

-- 4,000

-- 3,500

-- 3,200

-- 2,800

-- 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

Whitish

•Tungsten lamp Yellowish

•Acetylene lamp

• Kerosene lamp

• Candlelight Reddish

• Be careful I=utto touch the lens itselt.

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.

External Microphone

Jack

See page 37.

Built-In Twin Capsule

2-Way Microphone System

Cassette

Compartment

HOLD/MOUI-

SEL Button

See page 30.

COLOR

See page 30.

(FAR)

NEAR Ring

See page 27.

Tally Light

See page 17.

Lens Hood

See page 41.

Remote

Receiving Sensor

See page 19.

AUTO LOC_ itch

See page 12.

FADE Button

See page 30.

DIGITAL SELECT

Switch

See page 31, 32,

33, 34.

EIS Button*

See page 32.

SET Button/

(Tracking Control)

See pages 14, 22.

STILL/STROBE

Button* SELECT Button/

See page 33. (Tracking Control)

DIGITAL ZOOM See pages 14, 22.

Button*

See page 31.

FOCUS BuHon

See page 27.

*Dualfeature buttonsfor PV-S64 only.

See page 34.

HIGH SPEED

Buttol_

See page 26.

Remote Control Switch

See page 19.

BALANCE

Button

See page 28.

Clock Battery

See page 13.

REMAINING

Switch

See page 25.

DATE/TIME Button

See page 14.

_PESPEED

Selector

See pages 11, 17.

BACKLIGHT

Button

See page 28.

PUSH TO CLOSE

Seepage11.

Strap Attachment

Rings

See page 7.

I_C Input Uol=nuctor

See pages 9, 35, 36,

37, 39. RECORD/PAUSE ButtolJ

AUDIO OUT See pages 17, 18, 38, 39.

SELECTOR

See pag_ 21. Record Button Cover

page 17.

Hand Strap

See page 7.

BATTERY

RELEASE Button

See page 8.

Audio Output

Connector

See pages 24,

35, 36, 37, 39.

Synchro Edit/

Remote Jack

See page 36.

utput

Connector

See pages 24, 35,

36, 37, 39.

DC Output Connector

for the RF Adaptor

See page 24.

tS Selector

Switch (PV-S64)

See page 20.

S-VIDEO Output

Connector (PV-S64)

See page 20.

Lens Cap

See pages 17, 50.

Tripod Mounting Hole

Vision Adjustment

Knob

See page 17.

III

VIDEO DUB Button

and Indicator

See pages 38, 39.

AUDIO DUB Buttor

and Indicator

See pages 37, 39.

Light Mount

See page 16.

POWER ZOOM

Switch

See pages __6,27, 31.

COUNTER

RESET Button

See pages 25, 38.

COUNTER DISPLAY Button

See pages 22, 25, 38.

,TAPE EJECT Switch

pages 11,17.

Color Electronic

Viewfinder (EVF)

See pages 17, 40.

REWIND/SEARCH

Button

See pages 18, 22, 29.

PLAY Bu_on

See pages 18,22,29,

35,37,38.

FAST FORWARD/

SEARCH Button

See pages 22, 29.

STOP Button

See pages 22, 35,

36,37,38,39.

POWER Switch

See pages 17,18,

22,24,37,38.

POWER Indicator

Lights when the Power

Switch is set to VCR or

CAMERA.

See page 15.

STILL Buffon

See pages 18,22,

35,37,38.

_EYEPIECE REMOVE button

See page 40.

ht Control

Adjust the brightness of

the picture.

*Tint Control

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.

POWERZOOM,_,,_

Switch _

See page 19. __

REWIND/SEARCH

Button

See page 19.

PLAY Button

See page 19.

STOP Button_

See page 19.

REW/SEARCH FFJSEARCH

POWER Switch

_See page 19.

.--- RECORD/PAUSE

I F Button

See page 19.

------------- FAST FORWARD/

SEARCH Button

See page 19.

• _STILL Button

See page 19.

Power Indicator

Lamp

See pages 8, 9.

Charging Indicator

Lamp

See page 8.

Battery Charging

Compartment

See page 8.

Clamp

See page 8.

DC Output

Connector

See page 9,

35, 36,37,39.

BATTERY REFRESH

Button

See pages 8, 10.

AC Power Cord

See pages 8,9.

--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.

10-Secul _dHell_inder ....... i5

Accessories (Optional/

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

Audio Dubbing .................. 37

AudioNideo Cable

....... 2, 6, 24, 35, 36, 37, 39

Auto Focus ....................... 27

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

Auto White Balance .......... 28

Automatic Easy Edit

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

Auto-Reset ....................... 40

Battery Pack ........ 2, 6, 8, 10

Battery Remaining

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

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

Car Battery Cord ...... 6, 9, 40

OH 3/4 Switch .................. 24

Charging Battery ......... 8, 40

Cleaning Care for

Video Heads .................. 51

Clock Battery ................ 2, 13

Color Enhancement

Light .............................. 16

Copyln 9 yuul

Tapes ................. bb, be, 40

DC Power

Cable ... 2, 9, 35, 36, 37, 39

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

Digital Auto Shutter ........... 26

Digital Color Fade .............. 30

Digital Zoom ..................... 31

Display off Mode ............... 24

Edit Search ....................... 17

E.I.S ................................. 32

Erase Protection ............... 11

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

High Speed Shutter ... 26, 40

High Speed Shutter

Indicator ........................ 26

Index Indicator ................. 29

Indoor" "O3 ". ................. 28

Macro Focus .................... 27

Manual Focus ................... 27

Monitor ............................. 24

Outdoor" "0.'-" •................ 28

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

Playback .......................... 22

Playpak ............................ 23

Power Supply .......... 8, 9, 10

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

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

RF Adaptor ................... 6, 24

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

Search Speed .................. 22

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

Special Effect

Playback .................. 22, 40

Specifications ................... 49

Still Picture ....................... 22

Still/Strobe/Wide ............... 33

Symptom .......................... 50

Tab .................................. 11

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

Tracking Control .............. 22

Values of Brightness ....... 41

VHF Connecting

Cable ................ 24, 35, 36

Video Cassettes

(tapes) ...................... 6, 11

Video Dubbing ................. 38

Zoom In/Out ..................... 26

Power _oul L.u:

Power Consumption:

Video Signal:

Video Recording System:

Audio:

Pick-Up System:

Pick-Up Device:

Lens:

Viewfinder:

Minimum Illumination Required:

External Microphone input Level:

S-VIDEO Input/Output Level

(PV-S64 only):

Operating Temperature:

Operating Humidity:

Weight:

Dimensions:

Compact VHS Palmcurder: DC 6V (PV-54)

Compact S-VHS Palmcorder: DC 6V (PV-S64)

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

Battery: Nickel-Cadmium Type DC 6V

Compact VHS Palmcorder: 6V DC 1lW (Max. 16W) (PV-54)

Compact S-VHS Palmcorder: 6V DC 1lW (Max. 16W) (PV-S64)

AC Adaptor: 24W

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

4 rotary heads, helical scanning system

1 track (NORMAL)

2 channels (Hi-Fi AUDIO SOUND)

Sequential color difference field reverse system

One integral color filter Charge Coupled Device (CCD)

12:1 zoom lens, F1:1.6 with auto iris control

Focal length: 5.4ram - 64.8mm

Power zoom function

Lens filter diameter: 49mm

0.7 inch (17.8mm) Liquid Crystal Color Electronic Viewfinder

1 Ix (F1:1.6) 0.1 footcandles (PV-54)

2 Ix (F1:1.6) 0.2 footcandles (PV-S64)

--70dB, 4.7K ohms unbalanced, M3 connector

S-VIDEOConnector: Y Connector 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm unbalanced

(SeparatedYC Connector):C Connector 0.286Vp-p,75 ohm unbalanced

32OF-104OF (0oc~40°C)

10%-75%

Compact VHS Palmcorder: 2.1 Ibs.

0.98kg (PV-54)

Compact S-VHS Palmcorder: 2.1 Ibs.

0.99kg (PV-S64)

AC Adaptor: 0.77 Ibs.

0.35kg

Compact VHS (PV-54)

Compact S-VHS (PV-S64)

Palmcorder: 4 (W) x 4-3/4 (H) x 9-3/8 (D) inch

103 (W) x 122 (H) x239 (D) mm

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

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

Weight and dimensions shown are approximate.

Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.

It you have a problem with your Palmcotder, it may be something you cal_ cotiect yourself.

Check the list below for symptoms and corrections.

Symptom Correction

No picture inthe EVF ... eMake sure the Power Source is connected. (pp. 8, 91

Video cassette can't be inserted ...

Video cassette can't be removed ...

No operation starts when operation

buttons are pressed ...

Recording cannot be done ...

Auto Focus does not operate ...

Sound from microphone can't be

monitored ...

Camera picture is too dark ...

No playback picture, or the playback

picture is noisy or contains streaks ...

During playback, the picture shows

motion or blurred action ...

"Panasonic Palmcorder IT'S VHS SO

ITS TAPES PLAY IN YOUR VCR"

appears in the EVF and Monitor ...

If the top of your playback picture waves

back and forth excessively ...

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

(pp. 17, 22)

• Check the Dew Indicator. (p. 15)

•Make sure the battery is fully charged. (p. 8)

•Make sure all necessary cables are connected correctly and

firmly.(p. 24)

• Make sure the Lens Cap is OFF. (p. 45)

• Make sure the Power Source is connected. (pp. 8, 9)

• Insert the cassette with the window side facing out. (p. 11)

• Make sure the Power Source is connected. (pp. 8, 9)

• Check the Dew Indicator. (p. 15)

• Make sure the record tab is still intact. (p. 11)

°Check the Battery Indicator. (p. 15)

• Check the Dew Indicator. (p. 15)

*Make sure the FOCUS button is set to AUTO. (p. 27)

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

(p. 17).

• Make sure the unit is set to REC or Record/Pause mode.

*Make sure the HIGH SPEED SHUTTER button is OFF (p. 26).

• Press the SET or SELECT button (Tracking Control) (p. 22).

• Portions of the still picture where the normal speed motion was

particularly rapid may produce this effect. This is normal.

• Set the POWER switch to OFF and then CAMERA.

• 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 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 a 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 exists, please contact your

local TV service center. (Some nominal service charges are

required.)

Clogged Video Head

(a) Video Head Cleaning: Your Palmcolder will not nom_ally 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 clogging

symptom occurs.

Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

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Division of Matsushlta Electric

Corporation of Amedca

One Panason_c Way. Secaucus,

New Jersey 07094

Panasonlc Company (West) of Amedca,

Division of Matsushlta Electric

Corporation of America

6550 Kataila Ave,

Cypress, CA 90630

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Division of Mstsushita Electric

of Puerto Rico, Inc.

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