PANASONIC Compact VHS C Camcorder Manual 97100147

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Panasonic

PalmcoPdcp IQ _

Camcorder

Operating Instructions

PV-IQ225fPV-IQ325

PV-IQ425/PV-IQ525

Beforeattemptingto connect,operateor adjustthisproduct,pleasereadthesetnstrudlor_§_horoughl_.

Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.

Guia para r&pida consulta en espafiol est& incluida. VQTW0553 _)

Thank you for choosing Panasouic!

You have purchased one of the most

sophisticated and reliable productson the

market today. Used properly, we're sure it

willbring you and your family years of

enjoyment. Please take time to fill inthe

informationat right. The serial number is on

the tag located onthe 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.

Serial No.

These accessories are provided =norder to set up or use your Palmcorder.

1 pc. AC Adaptor

(PV-A16) 1 pc. Battery Pack

(PV-BP18) 1 pc. AudioNideo

Cable (VJAW0026) 1pc. Shoulder Strap

(VYCW0071 )

1 pc. VHS PlayPak

(PV-PINYMW0009)

and one "AA" battery

1pc. 8-Function Remote (VSQW0009)

with one CR2025 Battery

(with PV-IQ325/PV-IQ425/PV-IQ525)

Remote has been loaded with battery and

comes stored in Palmcorder. See page 21.

1 pc. CR2025 Clock

Battery (VSBW0004)

(installed in Palmcorder)

WARNING: TO PREVENT FiRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT E_XPOS_ 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 aCompact VHS

Pa_mcor_er reP-,ord\ng on ",]o_r V_S k/CP, usln 9the

VHS PlayPak supplied

CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL

This Palmcorder is equipped with the HQ System to

provide excellent video pictures, and =scompahble

with standard VHS equipment.

|t is recommended that only cassette tapes that have

been tested and inspected for use in VCF_ mach_r_es

with the _ and/or _ mark be used.

Th_s symbol warns the user that

umnsulated voltage within the unit may

have suffic=ent magnitude to cause electric

shock Therefore, it is dangerous to make

any kind of contact with any inside part of

this unit.

Thissymbolalertstheuserthatimportant

literature concerning the operation and

maintenance of this unit has been included

Therefore, it should be read carefully tn

order to avoid any problems.

1. Read Instructions -- All the salety and operating

instructions should be read before the umt _s

operated.

2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operahng

instructions should be retained for future reference

3. Heed Warnings -- All warnings on the unit and in

the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions -- All operating and

maintenance instructions should be followed.

5. Cleaning -- Unplug this video unit from the wall

outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol

cleaners. Use e dry cloth for cleaning.

6. Attachments -- Do not use attachments not

recommended by the video product manufacturer

as they may be hazardous.

7. 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.

8. 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 ca,"*

combination to overturn.

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.

| i Gruund=ng of Polartzat_on -- Th=svideo unit may

be equipped with either a polanzed 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 athird (grounding) pin.

The 2-wire polarized plug wUl fit into the power

outlet only one way. This is asafety 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 electr=cian 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.

12. 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 attenhon to cords of

plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point

where they exit from the unit.

13. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an oufsld'e

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 Electncal Code, provides

information with respect to proper grounding of the

mast and supporting structure, grounding of the

lead-in wire to an antenna d=scharge unit, size of

grounding conductors, location of antenna

discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes,

and requirements for the grounding electrode.

ANTENNA

m"'_ LEAD IN

WIRE

ER SERVICE GI_OUNOING

ELECTRODE SYSTEM

NEC- NATIONAL EUECTRICALCODE (NECART250 PART H)

14. Lightning -- For added protection of this video unit

receiver during a hghtning 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-hne

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 fetel.

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

perts 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 ell servicing to qualified service personnel.

19. Damage Requiring Service -- Unplug this video

unit from the wall outlet end 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 fellen 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 e quelified technicien

to restore the video unit to its normel operetion.

e. If the video unit has been dropped or the cabinet

has been damaged.

f. When the video unit exhibits edistinct change in

performance -- this indicates aneed for service.

20. Replacement Perts -- When replacement parts are

required, be sure the service technician has used

replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or

have the same characteristics es 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 eul_y 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 aclosed car, next to a heater, etc... This action could permanently damage the internal parts of your

Camcorder.

•_/O_.ID SUt)OEN Ct'IAI_IIGES tt4 "TEMPERA'T_RE ... tf the unit _s suddent'# moved from eL cold _la.(_ to e, w_.rm

place, moisture rna.y IOrtTt On the tape a.nd inside the urt_t.

•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 amanner thatwillnotsubjectitto

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 acommercial 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 Cemcorder, make sure your

hands and face are free from any chemical products, such as suntan lotion, as it may damage the finish.

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

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

Quick Guide ...................................................................................................... _............ 6

Supplying Power ............................................................................................... _............ 7

Cassette Information ........................................................................................ L........... 10

Setting the Clock ......................................................................................................... 11

Electronic Viewflnder Indications .............................................................................. 15

Built-in Light (PV-IQ325/PV-IQ425/PV-IQ525) ........................................................... 17

Attaching the Shoulder Strap ........................................................................ 18

............................................................ _,,...... _................................. 19

8-Function Remote Control (PV-IQ325/PV-IQ425/PV-IQ525) .................................. 21

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

Four Speed Power Zoom ......................................................................................... 25

One-Touch Auto Fade .............................................................................................. 25

Focusing .................................................................................................................... 26

High Speed Shutter .................................................................................................. 27

Backlight .................................................................................................................... 28

Digital Zoom (PV-IQ425/PV-IQ525) ......................................................................... 29

Digital Electronic Image Stabilization System (D.E.I.S,) (PV-IQ425/PV-IQ525). 30

Negative/Positive Transposer (PV-IQ425/PV-IQ525) ............................................ 30

Copying your Tapes (dubbing) .................................................................................. 31

i_*Ti'|i]l I i _{*] d111_-| ( [.] i

Palmcorder Accessory System .................................................................................. 32

Notes Regarding Operations ...................................................................................... 33

Specifications .............................................................................................................. 35

Before Requesting Service ......................................................................................... 35

Index of Controls ......................................................................................................... 37

Index .............................................................................................................................. 42

Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guia Para Uso R6pido ................................................... 43

Thisoperatinginstructionbookis designedforusewithmodelsPV-IQ225andPV-IQ325andPV-IQ425andPV-IQ525.

IllustrationsinthismanualshowthePV-IQ525.Featuresmayvary,sopleasereadcarefully.

t)ifferences between models

Model Number _/iewfinder

PV-IQ225 Black and White

PV-IQ325 Color

PV-IQ425 Black and White

PV-IQ525 Color

B-Function I_emote Control Buitt-irt L_ght

Supplied O

Model Number

PV-IQ225

PV-IQ325

PV-IQ425

PV-IQ525

Backlight D.E.I.S IDigital Zoom

1 Step _ _

1 Step _

3 Steps O O

Negative/Positive Transposer

Oi,i

Charge the Battery (see page 7).

_Attach the Battery

(see page 7).

Slide the TAPE EJECTswltch

to open the door.

Z_lnsert a cassette

(see page 10).

Press PUSH TO CLOSE

the door. Set the POWER switch to cAMI_RA.

Built-In Lens Cover opens and Power

indicator lights.

Slide the TAPE SPEED

Selector for (SP or SLP

see page 10).

POWER

•ator

Press RECORD/PAUSE to start recording.

Press RECORD/PAUSE again

recording.

With the Eye Cup

against your eye,

adjust the Vision

Adjustment Control•

Set the POWER switch

to VCR. Press REWIND/

SEARCH to

rewind the tape.

Press PLAY

to start playback.

Press STOP

to stop playback.

Charge the Battery Pack fully before operation.

?/__ (_) ('-.J[ Plug in the AC Adaptor.

Power __ ] Power Indicator lights uP•

Charge _I-_

Indicat°r _ L (__ 2 Insert the Battery

(_9 Slide the top of the Battery forward.

(_ Press down until it locks with a click.

Charge Indicator lights up, and goes out

when charging is done

(about one and a half hours).

Remove the Battery

_) Slide Battery forward.

_) Lift up and out.

Note:

Afterrechargingthe BatteryPack about5 times,

usethe BA'I-FERYREFRESH feature as

explainedon page 8.

With a fully charged Battery Pack, you will have about one and a half hours of

continuous use. (If the Built-in Light is used, battery operating time decreases.)

'1 Attach the Battery

(_ /k\%_n the Battery with the 'rOD, Of the

n'%OU n%.%ng _,urt_.ce,

(_) Press it _nto ptace until it locks w_tha

click.

2Remove the Battery _.....

While sliding the BATTERYRELEASE

button, remove the Battery.

This _eature completely discharges the Battery before recharging begins.

To keep your Battery in top condition, use Refresh after about every 5 charges.

1Plug in AC Adaptor.

•'2 Place the Battery into __

• the AC Adaptor.

Charge Indicator

Press the BATTERY REFRESH

button.

The Charge indicator will flash when

discharging begins and stop flashing

when fully discharged. Charge indicator

will stay lit when fully charged.

•Should you accidentally press the BA'I-['ERY

REFRESH button, remove Battery and then

re-insert it to begin charging.

• It takes about seven and a half hours when

both Battery Refresh and charging are

performed.

I_._ ATTENTION: "_

The product that you have purchased is powered by a rechargeable battery. The battery|

is recyclable. At the end of its useful life, under various state and local laws, 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. .J

Caution:

•Charge only with specified charger.

•The Battery can be charged within a tempera-

ture range of 32 ° F (0°C) and 104 ° F (40 °C).

• The Battery may be warm after charging or

just after use. This is normal•

•Do not use an insufficiently charged or worn

out Battery.

Safety precautions:

•OO not get the Battery near, or dispose ot in,

fire.

•Do not directly connect (short circuit) the

positive (+) and negative (-) terminals.

•Never attempt to disassemble or reassemble

the Battery.

To avoid damage to the Battery:

• Do not drop or jar the Battery.

•Use the Battery with specified units only.

•If the Battery is used in extremely high

temperatures, a safety device will automati-

cally prevent operation,

To insure longer battery life:

•While not in use, remove Battery from the

Palmcorder and AC Adaptor and store In a

cool, dark, dry place.

•Keep the Battery terminals clean.

DC Input

Connector

1Connect the DC Output on the AC Adaptor

to the DC Input on the Palmcorder with the

DC Power DC Power Cable (supplied):

Cable --A

Power

Indicator

the AC Adaptor.

•The Powerindicatorwilllightup,

Note: :

AC Adaptord_es notfunctionwhilechargingthe Battery.

DC Input

Connec__

Cigarette Lighter

Socket (12V)

Connect a PV-C16 Car Battery Cord

(optional) to the DC Input of the

Palmcorder.

Start your car engine and then Insert

the Car Battery Cord plug into your

of the cord.

Shouldfuse replacementbe necessaryuse

the exactcurrent rating(in amps).

Car Battery Cord Cigarette

(optional) Lighter Plug

Note:

This cord canonly be used in vehiclesequipped

withDC 12V (negative ground) batteries.

Use onlythe specifiedcar battery cord.

Connect the Palmcorder to a power source to open the door.

_ 1Turn the Tape Wheel in the direction

of the arrow until there is no slack.

TAPE EJECT switch

to open the door.

Insert the cassette vertically

with its window side facing out.

Press PUSH TO CLOSE

•To remove the cassette, slide the TAPE EJECT switch, the door.

Use tapes with the _ mark in this unit.

Tape Speed Selector Cassette type

Position T-20

SP (Standard Play) 20 Minutes

SLP (Super LongPlay) 1 Hour

TAPE SPEED

T-30 T-40

30 Minutes' 40 Minutes

1 Hour 2 Hours

30 Minutes

SP provides the best picture, but the shortest recording time.

• SLP provides three times the recording time as SP. SLP has slightly more picture noise in

playback.

_1To prevent accid__SlentaI erasure iding

Break off the tab with a screwdriver.

(Some tapes have a sliding tab.)

- I m

Cassettes have a record tab to ensure that recordings are not accidentally erased.

tab _

To record again

Cover the hole with adhesive tape.

Date and time are preset as Eastern

Standard time beforehand. If you live in

other time zones, just select the

appropriate time zone from menu screen.

Then the date/time are automatically

adjusted to the standard time of your time

zone.

Press CLOCK SET UP • to display

the CLOCK SET menu.

Before you begin .... l

•Connect the Palmcorder to _ p_wer source.

• Set the POWER switch to VCR or CAMERA.

Note: i

The Palmcorderwillexit the CLOCK SET menu

if, after activation,noneof the CLOCK SET

A,V or DISPLAY buttonsare pressedwithin30

seconds.

The Palmcorderrs clockmay _oseor geln u_ to

two minutes per month. Please adjustas

necessary (refer to page 13).

_ME -- •CLOCK 8Er--- 1

13.DATEKIME SETrlNG /

JSELECT: PUSH VIA KEY /

_r :PUSHDISPLAYKEY)

Press •or •repeatedly to select

lil_'t=l!=[_='llLVJl=lr_[0]fl=llfrom the

CLOCK SET menu.

ILP Press DISPLAY to display the

SELECT TIME ZONE menu.

f---SELECT TIME ZONE---_

..... J |__._ PACIFIC /

/l_3_fi_ ALASKA /

/CEN'rRAL HAWAII /

ISELECT: PUSH VIA KEY /

Press •or •repeatedly to select

one of the eight time zones of the

location where you are using the

Palmcorder.

_,_ Press DISPLAY to fix the Time Zone. Time Zone chart

The CLOCK SET menu appears.

"I"o exit from the CLOCK SIF_'r

menu, Select _ and press

DISPLAY.

iNote: I

When you travel outside the eight time ,.'_'"""_pwM':.-,_

zones right, please set the clock _P_....i

manually (see page 13). ! e:®i 7:oo 9:00 10:00_ 11:00 _12:00_ 1:00 :" 2:00

The clock will automatically adjust to

daylight saving time so you do not have to

_ do it manually.

ZPress CLOCK SET UP • to display

the CLOCK SET menu.

-- 3Press DISPLAY to display the

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME menu.

tJ Press DISPLAY to fix the

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME setting.

The OLOOK ClOT menu appe._r¢.

To exit from the CLOCK SET

menu, Select _ and press

DISPLAY.

Before you begin...

• Connect the Palmcorder to a power source.

• Set the POWER switch to VCR or CAMERA.

Note:

The Palmcorder will exit the CLOCK SET

menu if, after activation, none of the CLOCK

SET A,V or DISPLAY buttons are pressed

within 30 seconds.

If Hawaii or Samoa Time Zone is selected, the

clock will not automatically adjust to daylight

saving time.

Press •or • repeatedly to select

D_, • .' L _ from the

CLOCK SET menu.

If ---CLOCK SET--- "_

Press •

.DAYI._HT_NG TIME

OFF /

ISELI_C'r:PUSHVI&I_=Y l

_ET : PUSH DISPLAY KE'Y_

or •to select AUTO or OFF.

Spring:

First Sunday in April (DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME:

AUTO) Automatically adds one hour and adjusts

the clock. 1:00 a m2:00 a.rn.

INORMAL TIME i1 _ " ' :

DAYLIGHT l

SAVING TIME _" -- I_

3:00 aim. 4:00 a.m.

Autumn:

Last Sunday in October (DAYLIGHT SAVING

TIME: AUTO) Automatically turns back one hour

and adjusts the clock.

DAYLIGHT _0 a.m.

AVING TIME

_, --

'_0RMAL TIMEJ -- - I_

1:00 a.m, 2:00 a.m.

The date and time is calculated, including

leap year, up to DEC 31 2093.

Press CLOCK SET UP Ato display

the CLOCK SET menu.

Before you begin...

•Connect the Pa/mcorderto a powersodrce.

•Set the POWER switch to VCR or CAMERA.

- Note:

The Palmcorderwillexitthe CLOCK SET

menuif, after activation, noneof theCLOCK

SET A,V or DISPLAY buttons are pressed

within30 seconds.

_e._ Press DISPLAY to display the \

DATEi'[tME SETTING menu.

Press & or •repeatedly (or hold

down) to enter the desired numbers,

then, press DISPLAY to fix that

portion and move to the next. [_lp ,&:2OPM _uL_, FSE'B--!; 1 995

EF-FEB- 1_995=b 0 "2_P_

When you finish setting the year, the

clock starts operatir_g, and the CLOCK

SET menu appears.

To exit from the CLOCK SET menu,

Select _ and press DISPLAY.

E_.._E___Bb _ _:_oP_....FEB 12-1995-

Elbow.FE_1_-_97,,_=_

The date and time function operates on a

preinstalled miniature battery.

IWhile pinching the stopper

tabs, pull the tray out of the

Battery Compartment.

Underside View

Replace the battery into the Battery

tray with the (_ mark facing down until it

snaps into place.

• Do not reverse the polarity.

Replace the Battery tray so that

the small triangle marks meet.

i How to remove the Battery.

(_ Bend the lock tab outward.

(_ (_ Remove the battery.

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 missing, the words =CLOCK

BATTERY" appears on the EVF.

•Battery life is approximately 5 years,

EPLACE BATTERY WITH PANASONIC

ART NO. VSBW0004 (CR2025) ONLY. USE

F ANOTHER BATTERY MAY PRESENT A

ISK OF FIRE OR EXPLOSION.

AUTION-BATTERY MAY EXPLODE IF

I_'I"P.__.a.T__D_ DI_PO._E O1= U.Q,I_D

_FTEF:_y L_=_ROMIC:_TLY. KEEP AWAy FROM

I,_A_SF--t'4_BLE OP_ _l,_PO,_. OF: IN F_P,F_..

Set the POWER

switch to CAMERA•

The tape remaining and battery charge level can be displayed during recording.

Press DISPLAY repeatedly

to select the desired display.

EVF Indications

Battery Charge Tape

Remaining: Remaining:

-Jl_- (No tape)

FULL _ _ FULL

-_1 -I_II'l EMPTY

•It will take several seconds for the tape

remaining indicator to operate after the tape

starts moving.

First press

xl AUTO-H.S.S, 1 AUTO-H.S.S. RE

12.'OOAM

Fourth / I SecOnd

press press

Third

rlmI RSEP1

xl AUTO-H,S.S.

press

Set the POWER /r

switch to CAMERA.

When placed in

Record mode, the time AM

and date will be LJAN_ 1_

recorded on the tape.

_p_ Press DISPLAY once

R1 to change the display

to date only. Press

once or twice more to

remove the date/time

display.

Note:

nly the Date and Time are recorded on the Tape. i

IJAN1 1995 R_I

Here are some of the basic indications which appear in the Palmcorder EVF.

They will not be recorded on the tape.

IREC / _ REC (record)

|PAUSE

|FF (fast forward)

|PLAY

/REW (rewind)

I\I/1

-,,=!,-

!If the record tab is missing, this indicator will flash and

recording will not start.

This indicator flashes when the tape is about to end in

REC mode.

". _ ,'__lf excessive moisture condenses in the unit, it will not

-pEW-[ operate. This indicator will flash for several seconds

i J and the Palmcorder will automatically turn OFF.

|In this case, wait until the indicator no longer flashes

J when your Palmcorder is turned on again.

0:50 !

VCR-MODE

..I ,*s.

-.'.,,l:_:_, ..- and Power Indicator will flash for afew

minutes prior to automatic power shut off. When this

happens, a battery recharge is necessary (see page 7).

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

{_._._-_. ,,_<::1, :.._-,.'t._'_.._'_._,_"_,_.

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

1" I

(return to 0:00 and continue)

• lO-Second Reminder will be reset whenever you press

Record/Pause.

"VCR-MODE" will appear for one minute if the POWER

switch is set to VCR or the RECORD/PAUSE button is

pushed in VCR Mode.

/U_'t4"q.'-_lf_/_"_,t_dtt_r_'_RtW_rVl7_" Before you begin...

Your can enjoy both indoor and outdoor • Connect the Palmcorder to apower source.

recording using the ready-to-use light. •Set the POWER switch to CAMERA,

Press LIGHT button ON.

Pressagain to turn off.

Caution:

This light becomes hot during

operation. Make sure nothing

covers the Light during operation.

Turn screw counter-

clockwise and

Before you begin...

• Set the POWER switchto OFF.

Remove the Built-in Light unit

from the Palmcorder.

Turn the Bulb Housing counterclockwise 1/4 of a

turn and pull free from the Built-in Light unit.

Built-in Bulb Housing

Light Unit

Danger:

When replacing the bulb, use only lamp bulbs

(PART NO. VLLWO007) 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 Built-in Light and allow the lamp to cool

before replacing. ._

ng a clean cloth or _, _L-_(-.-_ J

tissue, replace the bulb.

Replace the Bulb Housing turning it

clockwise, then replace the Built-in

Light Unit. Finally, replace the screw.

Note:

•If usingthe Built-in Lightfor an extended

periodof time, be sure to provideventilation

when inahot environment.

•UsingtheBuilt-inLightwhen the Palmcorderis

powered bya car bafferymay shortenbulb life.

Make sure the Battery Pack is not attached.

](_) Pinch the tabs together on either side

of the clasps (_) and open the buckles.

Buckle Catch

_2Unhook the strap from the Buckle Catch.

Thread the strap ends through the Strap

Attachment Rings. Then re-hook them onto

the Buckle Catch.

Snap both clasps shut to lock the strap in

place.

Pull a loop of the strap loose 1_

from the buckle. _! __

L l e_

_o 2Pull the strap firmly throughthe buckle

B'f,,_q_.'/_Jr,_em to adjust the length.

•Irt_

Adjust the length to the size of your hand

using the illustration at left as a guide.

Tally Light

With the Eye Cup against your eye, adjust the

Vision Adjustment Control to your eyesight.

Underside View

(PV-IQ325)

(PV-IQ425)

Vision Adjustment

Control

Before you begin...

•Connect the Palmcorder to apower source.

•Insert acassette with record tab (see page 10).

Iset the POWER switch to CAMERA.

Built-In Lens Cover opens. EVF

I "

PAUSE

Record/Pause

mode.

Slide the TAPE SPEW Selector

to SP or SLP (refer to page 10).

TAPE EJECT

Helpful Notes:

YO conserve power

fter 5 minutes the Record/Pause mode will

utomatically change to Standby mode.

{ To resume recording, set the POWER switch

Ito OFF and then CAMERA.

4(_ Press RECORD/PAUSE to start recording.

The Tally Light and RECORD/PAUSE are tit

record_n9.

•To remove the cassette

InRecord/Pausemode,slidethe TAPE

EJECTswitch(referto pageI0).

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 and leave

the cassette in the Palmcorder.

Set the POWER switch to CAMERA and

press RECORD/PAUSE (within 24

hours) to continue recording,

POWER Switch

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 changing the Battery

Pack.

Set the POWER switch to VCR.

®Press REWIND/SEARCH to go

back a few seconds on the tape.

®Press PLAY to review the picture

on the Viewfinder.

(_ Press STILL at the location you

w_sh to continue your recording.

To prepare for recording, set the

POWER switch to CAMERA.

Press RECORD/PAUSE to continue

recording.

OperatethemajorfunctionsofyourPalmcorderfromupto16feet(5m)(approx.)away.

AimtheRemoteControlattheRemote

SensorofthePalmcorderandpressthe

desiredbuttons.

Remote

Sensor

To remove,

pressinon the Remote itselfand release.

The Remoteejects for removal.

To store,

insert into the slot, as shown by the arrow,

until it locks into place.

VCR CAMERA

Controlled Functions MODE MODE

REC/PAUSE - o

T{telephoto /Zoom - o

W/wide angte ) Zoom -o

PLAY o-

FF/SEARCH o -

REW/SEARCH o -

STOP o -

STILL o -

Important Note:

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

Palmcorder will shut off to conserve battery

life.

If within 30 minutes, press REC/PAUSE down

for about one second, the Palmcorder comes

back on and goes into the Record mode.

If it is longer than 30 minutes before you

resume recording, set the POWER switch to

OFF and then CAMERA.

oonotreversetheoolarJfv,

Reverse _ _ -

/_} 3Replace the Battery Tray.

_IEPLACE BATTERY WITH "

PANASONIC PART NO.

VSBV40004 (_I:12025) ONLY.

_E OF A,NO_HEP,

BATTERY MAY PRESENT A

RISK OF FIRE OR

EXPLOSION.

CAUTION-BATTERY IVtA_

EXPLODE IF MISTREATED.

DISPOSE OF USED

BATTERY PROMPTLY. I

KEEP AWAY FROM

CHILDREN.

DO NOT RECHARGE,

DISASSEMBLE OR

DISPOSE OF IN FIRE.

Before you begin...

•Connect the Palmcorder to a power source,

•Insert arecorded cassette.

'Set the POWER switch to VCR.

2_Press REWINDrSEARCH to rewind the

FAST tape.

D_Press PLAY to start playback.

©Press STOP to stop playback.

CLOCKi- I

DOWN• _ I|1 _ /-

Helpful Note:

Search Speed

Standard Play (SP) Search is about3 times the

normal speed,and SuperLong Play (SLP)

Search is about9 times the normalspeed.

(Sound is Muted)

Rapidly Locate aScene

Press FF or REW for arapid 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.

Auto Tracking

Continuously analyzes the signal of 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 CLOCK SET UP •or DOWN •

until picture clears.

Press DISPLAY to return to Auto Tracking.

l_or Noise in _till mode-

until picture clears.

V-Lock Control

Reduces jitter in Still mode.

Press DISPLAY and CLOCK SET UP •

or DOWN •until picture is stable.

Remove the Battery Coml_a_tment lid

and insert the AA size battery.

•Make sure polarities are aligned properly.

•When tape loading and unloading time

becomes longer than normal, battery replace-

ment is necessary.

'Turn the Tape Wheel on the _cassette in the

direction of the arrow to take upany slack.

Load Detector

Slide the RELEASE button in the direction of the

arrow to open the PlayPak door.

Insert the _]_] 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.

Slide the RELEASE button and wait for

the lid to open.

Hold the PlayPak securely in one hand.

Using your finger, reach through the hole in

the bottom of the PlayPak and push the

tape out the top.

Your Palmcorder may be connected to a

TV to play back tapes or to view what you

are recording.

CTV with AUDIO/VIDEO IN Jacks.

Audio In

;To Audio

Audio/Video

Cable

(Supplied)

To Audio/Video Out

Before you begin...

•Connect the Palmcorderto a power source.

Set the POWER switch to VCR to

playbacka tape.

Or, set to CAMERA to view what your

Palmcorderis recording.

Turn the TV ON and set It to LINE

Video In_ INPUT

,1 ._,'_ )_ Check your TV operating instructions

_(_._j___.J_, )) for further information.

To Video In I_-__ Note:

I I ]Ifyour TV has no VIDEO orAUDIO IN

I 1% Jacks, select CH 3 or 4 on your TV to match

_/ _ the RF AdaptorCH 3/4 switchand set the

VCR/TV selectoron the RF Adaptorto VCR.

Start playback or begin a recording.

TV without AUDIO/VIDEO IN Jacks.

((_0 Audio/Video Out_

I RF Adaptor

I(oP tional) T VHFAntenna

I t_l_"l 300 ohm-75 ohm

| CH 3/4 Switch J]_H transformer

k _ _ (not supplied)

"_q_'_ or F Connector

/- _ UHFAntenna

vc v -

VHF Connecting _

cab,e II

(not supplied) I"__ _

To VHF Antenna J_vO_.____

24 Terminal

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 15.

Ifyou have connected the Palmcorderto

yourTV 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 "I'V ON and select a

channel.

The zooming speed ranges from a slow

speed of 15 seconds to a fast 3.5 seconds

according to the pressure applied to the

zoom buttons.

You can gradually zoom in for close ups or zuorn out for wide angle shots.

Zoom In ("T")

Zoom Out ("W")

Zoom slowly by lightly pressing the "1"

(Telephoto) or the "W" (Wide Angle) side

of the POWER ZOOM switch.

Zoom quickly by applying more pressure.

•The magnification level is displayed in the

EVF.

This feature allows you to make smoother scene transitions for a professional look.

FADE Fade In:

Starting the first scene with the fade in is

very effective.

Press FADE so that "FADE" flashes in

the EVF.

Press RECORD/PALISE to start

recording. The picture and sound fade

out, and then will gradually fade in.

Fade Out:

Use to create a soft ending or (together

with fade in) for a sort transitior_ trorn one

scene to the next.

]Pressi'F_DE SOthat "FADE" flashes in

the EVF while recording.

Press RECORD/PAUSE to pause

recording. The picture and sound

gradually fade out.

Should you accidentally press the FADE

button, press FADE again so that "FADE"

disappears in the EVF. 25

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 in the EVF.

_ttl"ttqT_B _ftt'_'_,

Use Manual Focus (MF) when recording ...

• a subjectthroughglass.

•ascenewherethe subject is far fromthe

Palmcorderandthere areobjectsin the

foreground.

•a subjectwithdistincthorizontalstripes.

•a subjectnotcenteredin theViewfinder.

• subjectswithshinysudaces.

• an obliquely angled subject.

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

• in low light situations,

•a scene with fast motions, like a golf swing,

•Re-focusing may be required

when your Palmcorder is aimed at a new

scene.

Press FOCUS so that "MF" (Manual

Focus) appears in the EVF. _ 7_____JJ,_:::;;;_l

2Press and hold the "T' _-- (_J_°._ ""_'='_ I

side of the POWER ZOOM _ 6"_

switch until the tens is e,_ =urn the FAR/NEAR dial

zoomed in all the way until the picture is in focus.

(subject at maximum size). • Itmay be necessaryto back

away from the subjectto

_#p focus the imageproperly.

ress the "W" side of the

POWER ZOOM switch to

frame the picture as

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.

To record high speed motion (i.e. a ter,ms stroke) for improved replay in STILL or SLOW

mode, when watching the tape on a VHS VCR (3 or 4 head VCR).

Auto Shutter

In the AUTO mode ("AUTO-H.S.S." is displayed in the EVF), the Palmcorder will auto-

matically adjust 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 mode is automatically selected when the POWER switch is set to CAMERA.

Manual Selection

The High Speed Shutter indicator flashes when the light level is inadequate. More

light should be provided to achieve better picture quality and color (see page 33).

EVF Indications

AUTO-H.S.S.

1/60

1/100

1/250

11500

1/100o

1/2000

114000

111000o

Press HIGH _P_ED" _I-IOI*I"ER w!_ile

recording.

Press repeatedly to obtain one of the

eight higher shutter speeds shown at left.

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.

BAOKLIGHT while

recording.

When lighting conditions return

to normal, press BAOKLIGHT

again to disengage.

indication appears

in the EVF.

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.

indication appears

in the EVF.

EVF Indications

Normal (no display)

First press

(low)

_econd press

(medium)

(_) Third press

(high)

.__J Fourth press

Press BACKLIGHT to obtain the desired

position while recording.

Press until there is no display in the

EVF when lighting conditions return to

normal.

Select one of these posi-

tions so that the subject can

be seen clearly.

This feature allows you to increase the magnification of the Power Zoo..

Before you begin...

•Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

Press DIGITAL ZOOM

to select D.ZOOM for partial increase

(20X max.).

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 position of

x14.

•The zoom level is displayed in the EVF.

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

ZOOM switch to control the digital zoom

level.

• When the level falls below x14, the

normal zooming function will resume.

Press DIGITAL ZOOM

until no indication appears in the

EVF to turn the Digital Zoom feature

off (refer to page 25).

This |eature helps stabilize the picture in situations

such as walking or shooting from a moving vehicle.

Before you begin...

• Set the POWER switchto CAMERA.

_NORMAL_

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

("EIS" will appear in the EVF.)

• The image in the EVF will be enlarged IE _ 1

slightly and the shutter speed will be IS

automatically adjusted from 1/80 to 1/250

according to the brightness of the subject.

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 DoE.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.

• EIS 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.

This special effect feature allows you to change the picture

from a positive to a negative image.

Before you begin ....

• Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

Press NEG/POS.

You may now view or record the image.

Before you begin...

• Connect the Palmcorder to a power source.

•Turn ON both units.

• Set the recording VCR's Input Signal

Selector to LINE.

• Set the Palmcorder POWER switch to VCR.

Press PLAY on the (playing)

Palmcorder. When the tape reaches

the point you want to start dubbing,

press STILL.

Insert a pre-t'edorded tape

into the source (playing)

Palmcorder and a blank tape with

record tab into the recording unit.

Press PLAY and REC together

then immediately press STILL on

the recording unit.

nl==U

VCR Buttons

(Playing)

Palmcorder

_VHF Connecting Cable

(not supplied)

To Audio In

Press STILL on the playing

Palmcorder and PAUSE/STILL

on the recording unit to begin

copying your tape.

Press STOP on both units

when dubbing is complete.

--Audio In -,_

_o_o I Rec°rding: 1_1

VCR J '_

Video In

114)=-0)i(t(0)= (_1nil,,z0) __Jllv==

• Turn the TV ON and select its VCR

channel (,either CH3 or CH4).

• Set the VCP, i'TV Selector on the

recording VCR to VCR.

IcUCAUTION: _,

nauthorized exchangingand/or copyingof|

opyrlghted recordings may be copyright

ntringement. )

For information and ordering instructions, see the separate Selection Guide and

Accessory Order Form.

Supplied Accessory Supplied Accessory

AC Adaptor 1.8Ah Battery Pack

(PV-A16) (PV-BP18)

Supplied Accessory

Audio/Video Cable

(VJAW0026)

Optional Accessory

RF Adaptor

(PV-RF16)

Optional Accessory Optional Accessory

2.4Ah Battery Pack 1.2Ah Battery Pack

(PV-BP17) (PV-BP15)

Optional Accessory

Car Battery Cord

(PV-C16)

Supplied Accessory Optional Accessory

VHS PlayPak Compact Video

(PV-P1) Cassette Tape

(NV-TC20P,

NV-TC30P,

NV-TC40P)

Supplied Accessory

Shoulder Strap

(VYCW0071)

Optional Accessory

System Carrying Case

(PV-H18)

Optional Accessory

Video Corrector

(PV-CC50)

Supplied Accessory

Audio/Video Cable

(VJAW0026) VCR (not supplied)

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 well 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.

Charge the Battery Pack (P. 7)

• The usefuloperationtime of the Batterywill

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. 27)

•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

light is required _or 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. 31)

•Tapes recorded on other VCRs and used

for playback in 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 lights, 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.

Remove the Lens Hood by turning it counterclockwise.

Then attach an optical filter or lens.

• Be careful not to touch the lens itself.

• Replace the Lens Hood after removing the accessory.

PV-IQ225/PV-IQ425 PV-IQ325/PV-IQ525

To Remove To Remove

Turn the EVF Eyepiece

counterclockwise 1/8 of a

_x"¥J'_41"== 2Pull free.

Pull free.

Remove any lint or dust particles with a

soft clean cloth being careful not to scratch

the glass surfaces.

To re-install EVF

Line up the marks on the Eyepiece with

the grooves inside the EVF shaft and

attach. Turn the EVF clockwise 1/8 of a

turn to lock in place.

Slide and hold the EYEPIECE

RELEASE button. _

Remove the eyepiece. (Do not twist.)

Remove any lint or dust particles with a

blower, available at photography stores.

Do not touch lenses with fingers.

Now, replace the eyepiece.

void the user's authority to operate, i .J

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two condi-

tions: ('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 limitsare designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference

when operated in a residentiatenvironment.

|t this equ'_pment does cause interference to radio or te|evision reception,whichcanbe _etermined

by turning the equipment off and on, use the equipment in another location and/or utilize an electri-

cal 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.

Power Source:

Power Consump_,_on:

Video Signal:

Video Recording System:

Audio:

Pick-Up System:

Pick-Up Device:

Lens:

Viewfinder:

Minimum Illumination Required:

Operating Temperature:

Operating Humidity:

Weight:

Dimensions:

Compact VHG P'almcorder: DC 6V

AC Adaptor: 1101120/220/240V AC, 50/60 Hz

Battery: Nickel-Cadmium Type DC 6V

6V DC 7.6W (Max. 10.6W) (PV-_C!4'_5_

6V DC 7.8W ('Max. 10.8W) (PV-IQ325_

6V DC 7.3W (PV-IQ225)

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)

14:1 zoom lens, F1:1.6 with auto iris control

Focal length: 5.3mm - 74.2mm

Power zoom function

Lens filter diameter: 55ram

0.5 inch (12.7mm) Liquid Crystal Color Electronic Viewfinder

(PV-IQ325/PV-IQ525)

0.5 inch (12.7mm) Electronic Viewfinder

(PV-IQ225/PV-IQ425)

1Ix (F1:1.6) 0.1 footcandles

32OF~104OF (0°C-40°C)

10%~75%

Compact VHS Palmcorder: 1.9 Ibs.

0.89kg (PV-IQ225)

1.9 Ibs.

0.90kg (PV-IQ325/PV-IQ425/

PV-IQ525)

AC Adaptor: 0.77 Ibs.

0.35kg

Compact VHS Palmcorder:

4-1/8 (W) × 4-5/8 (H) x 6-7/8 (D) inch

106 (W) x 116 (H) x 176 (D) mm

AC Adaptor: 2-3/4 (W) × 1-5/8 (H) x6-1/4 (D) inch

70 (W) x41 (H) x158 (D) mm

Weight and dimensions shown are approximate.

Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice,

(a) Video Head Cleaning: Your Palmt;orde= will J,ut noJl_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 atape,

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

Clogged Video Head 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 cleanir_g instructions carefully. Excessive use

of the cleaning cassette could shorten head life. Use this cassette On|y

when a head clogging svmotom occurs,.

Refer servicing to qualified service personnel

If you have a problem with your Patmcorder, it may be something you can correct yourself.

Check the list below for symptoms and corrections.

Symptom Correction

No picture in the EVF ... •Make sure the Power Source is connected. (pp. 7, 9)

• Make sure the POWER switch is set to VCR or

Video cassette can't be inserted ...

Video cassette can't be removed ...

No operationstarts when operation buttons are

pressed ...

Recording cannot be done ...

Auto Focus does not operate ...

Sound from microphone can't be monitored ...

Camera picture is toodark ...

No playback picture, or the playback

picture is noisy or contains streaks ...

During playback, the picture shows motion or

blurred action ...

"Panasonic Palmcorder IQ 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 ...

CAMERA. (pp. 19, 22)

• Check the Dew Indicator. (p. 16)

• Make sure the battery is fully charged. (p. 7)

• Make sure all necessary cables are connected correctly

and firmly. (p. 24)

• Make sure the Power Source is connected. (pp. 7, 9)

• Insert the cassette with the window side facing out.

(p. 10)

• Make sure the Power Source is connected. (pp. 7, 9)

• Check the Dew Indicator. (p. 16)

• Make sure the record tab is still intact. (p. 10)

• Check the Battery Indicator. (p. 15)

•Check the Dew Indicator. (p. 16)

Make sure the FOCUS button is set to AUTO. (p. 26)

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

to CAMERA (p. 19).

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

mode.

Make sure the HIGH SPEED SHUTTER button is OFF

(p. 27).

• Press the Clock Set Up A/Down • button during

playback (Tracking Control) (p. 22).

• Portions of the still picture where the normal speed

motionwas 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 ben1

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 slowlyto

correct the wavy picture, if yourTV 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

constantchange." If such a problem exists, please

contactyour _ocalTV servicecenter. (Some nominat

service charges may be required.)

Built-In Twin Capsule

2-Way Microphone System

Tally Light

See page 19.

Lens Hood

See page 34.

PUSH TO CLOSE

Button

Remote Sensor See pages 6, 10.

(PM-IQ325/PV-IQ425/PM-IQ525) Built-in Light

See page 21. (PV-IQ325/PV-IQ425/PV-IQ525)

See page 17.

Built-In Lens Cover

Opens automatically when

the Power Switch is set to

CAMERA.

FOCUS Button, FAR

and NEAR Dial

See page 26.

POWER Switch

See pages 6,15,

17,19,20,22,

POWER Indicator

Lights when the Power Switch

is set to VCR or CAMERA.

See pages 6, 16.

CLOCK SET UP •Button

See pages 11, 12, 13.

(Tracking Control) _

See page 22.

Strap Attachment

Rings

See page 18.

REWIND/SEARCH Button

See pages 6,20,22.

PLAY Button

See pages 6, 20, 22, 31.

STILL Button

See pages 20, 22, 31.

FAST FORWARD/

SEARCH Button

See page 22.

STOP Button

See pages 6, 22, 24, 31.

DC Input

Connector

See page 9.

BATTERY RELEASE

Button

See page 7. Audio/Video Output Connector

See pages 24, 31.

(This connector for use with

supplied AudioNideo cable only.)

TAPE SPEED

Selector

See pages 6, 10, 19.

Hand Strap

See page 18.

RECORD/PAUSE Button

with REC Indicator

See pages 6, 16, 19, 20, 25.

DOWN •Button

See pages 11, 12, 13.

(Tracking Control)

See page 22.

POWER ZOOM

Switch

See pages 25, 26, 29.

Button *

See pages 15, 16, 34.

(PV-IQ425/PV-IQ525)

See page 29. HIGH SPEED

SHUTTER Button

See page 27.

LIGHT Button

(PV-tQ325/PV-IQ425/

PV-IQ525)

See page 17.

BACKLIGHT Button

See page 28.

EIS Button

(PV-IQ425/PV-IQ525)

See page 30.

FADE Button

See page 25.

DISPLAY Button

pages 11, 12, 13,

15, 24.

(Auto Tracking)

See page 22.

-"EJECT Switch

See pages 6, 10, 19.

NEG/POS Button

(PV-IQ425/PV-IQ525)

See page 30.

Tripod Mounting Hole

iClock Battery Tray

See page 14.

(PV-IQ325/PV-IQ525)

See pages 6, 19.

Vision Adjustment Control

(PV-IQ225/PV-IQ425)

See pages 6, 19.

PV-IQ325/PV-IQ525

*Bright Control

Adjust the brightness of

the picture.

EYEPIECE RELEASE button

See page 34.

PV-IQ225/PV-IQ425

*Focus Control *Bright Control

Adjust the focus of the Adjust the brightness

picture on the EVF. of the picture.

*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

POWER ZOOM Switch

See page 21. _"

REWIND/SEARCH

Button

See page 21.

PLAY Button

See page 21.

STOP Button /

See page 21.

REC(_

REW _SEARCH _FF

"Q&®

!RECORD/PAUSE

Button

See page 21.

FAST FORWARD/

SEARCH Button

See page 21.

STILL Button

See page 21.

Power Indicator

Lamp

See pages 7, 9.

Charging Indicator

Lamp

See pages 7, 8.

Battery Charging

Compartment

See page 7.

Spring Clamp

DC Output

Connector

See page 9.

BATrERY REFRESH

Button

See page 8.

AC Power Cord

See pages 7, 8, g.

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. J

10-Second Reminder ..... 16

Accessories (Optional/

Supplied) ............... 2, 32

Audiofideo

Cable ......... 2, 24, 31,32

Auto Focus .................... 26

Automatic Easy Edit

Standby ...................... 20

Auto-Reset ..................... 33

Backlight ........................ 28

Battery Pack .... 2, 7, 8, 32

Battery Remaining

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

Battery Warning ............. 16

Built-in Light ................... 17

Camera Recording ....... 19

Car Battery

Cord ................ 9,32,3'3

CH 3/4 Switch ............... 24

Charging Battery ...... 7, 33

Cleaning Care for

Video Heads .............. 35

Clock Battery ............. 2, 14

Copying your Tapes .. 31, 33

DC Power Cable ......... 2, 9

Dew Indication ............... 16

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

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

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

Erase Protection ........... 10

EVF Indications ...... 15, 16

High Speed Shutter 27, 33

High Speed Shutter

Indicator ..................... 27

Macro Focus ................. 26

Manual Focus ............... 26

Negative/Positive

Transposer ................. _30

One-Touch Auto Fade .. 25

Play Indicator ................ 16

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

PlayPak .......................... 23

Power Supply ......... 7, 8, 9

Rec Indicator ................. 16

RF Adaptor ............. 24, 32

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

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

Shoulder Strap .... 2, 18, 32

Special Effects

Playback .............. 22, 33

Specifications ................ 35

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

Symptom/Correction ..... 36

Tab ............................... 10

Tape Warning ............... 16

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

VCR-MODE Indication ... 16

VHF Connecting

Cable ................... 24, 31

Video Cassettes

(tapes) ................. 10,32

Viewing ......................... 24

Zoom In/Out .................. 25

PREPARATIVOS

•Conectar la videocdmara a una fuente de alimentaciSn (baterfa, adapl_ad'orde CA o

cable para baterfa de coche).

•Encender el aparato.

• Introducir el casete en el compartimiento de casetes.

Fije el interruptor a la posiciOn de

CAMERA.

Cierre la puerta

presionando el bot6n PUSH

TO CLOSE.

slice el bot6n EJECT

para abrir la puerta.

f--" 3lntroduzca la

Seleccionar la velocidad _ 6Oprimir el botSn de

de grabact0n, grabaciSn/pausa

(RECORD/PAUSE)

para comenzar a

filmar.

Volver a oprlmir el

botOn de grabaci6n/

pausa (RECORD/

PAUSE) cuando se

desea hacer una

pausa en la

grabaci6n.

i"REC

PAUSE

• Conectar la videoca.mara a una tuente de ahmentac16n (bateria, adaptador de CA o

cable _ara bateda de coche_.

- _E_,_,,_..,_,_,,_,_-,,_.\%._%&%.\%.

•)ntroducir el casete en el compartirniento de casetes.

FIJe el _nterruptor a la

posicidn de VCR.

_En el visor_

(" _.i Rebobinar la cinta con

,_ _, el bot6n de rebobinado

|(REWIND) (si fuera

_ necesario).

'-_!_1_=__\ I _J Oprimir el botbn de

/"._r-'_II'_F//I reproduccibn (PLAY) para

I _ II II _ IIIque aparezcan las irn_.genes

_"_'J /Ien la pantalla.

_._ 40primir el botbn de parada

(STOP) cuando se desea

parar la reproduccidn.

_n la TV_

PARA LOCALIZAR RAPIDAMENTE UNA ESCENA ESPECIF)CA

•Oprimir el bot(Sn de Iocaliza.ci(Sn (SEARCH).

PARA CONGELAR UNA IMAGEN

•Oprimir el bot6n de pausa/imagen fija (PAUSE/STILL).

•Opfirnir nuevamente et botbn cuando se desea contir_uar reproduc_er_l}O.

Matsushita Consumer Electronics

Company, Division of Matsushita

Electric Corporation of America

One PanasonicWay Secaucus,

New Jersey 07094

Printed in Japan

VQTW0553® 1995

Panasonic Sales Company,

Division of Matsushita Electric of

Puerto Rico, Inc. ("PSC")

Ave. 65 de Infanterla, Km 9.5

San Gabriel Industnat Park

Carolina, Puerto R_co00985

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