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ORDER No.MKW9703M310
B15 (U.S.A.)
B4 (CANADA, PUERTO RICO)

ServiceManual
Compact VHS Camcorder

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I PV-L557
Consists of PV-L557D / PV-A17

VML457
Consists of VML457 / PV-A17

Models : PV-L557D
VML457

Model: PV-A17

ITEM

SPECIFICATION

Power

MODEL
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Source : Compact VHS Camcorder : DC 6V
Consumption : Compact VHS Camcorder : 6V DC 10W (Max. 13W)
6V DC lOW

VkJeo Recording
System

Head : 2 rotary heads plus flying erase head. helical scanning system
Signal - to - Noise Ratio : SP : more than 43dR, SLP : More than 41dB
Horizontal Resolution (Color / Monochrome) Recording : more than 300 lines,
Playback : more than 230 lines

Audio

Head : Normal Mono : 1 stationary head

Video Signal

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MIC Input Level (M3 type) - 70dB
Frequency Responce : Normal Mono : SP : 100Hz - 8kHz, SLP : 100Hz - 5kHz
Signal - to - Noise Ratio : SP : more than 42dB, SLP : more than 40dB

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

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SP : 1 - 5 / 16 i.p.s. (33.35mm / sec), SLP : 7 / 16 i.p.s. (11.125mm / sec)

Tape Speed
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Tape Format

Record / Playback Time : SP : Max. 40min, SLP : Max. 120min, with TC-40 Tape
FF Time : Less than 8min. 14sec. (TC-40 Tape)
REW Time : Less than 8min. 19sec. (TC-40 Tape)

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Tape width 0.5inch (12.7mm) high density tape

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1. PV-L557D (CompactVHS Camcorder)
2. VML457 (CompactVHS Camcorder)

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Designs and Specifications are subject to change without notice.
(Please see reverse side.)

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All rights reserved. Unauthodzed copying and distribution
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Before you begin...
• Connect the Palmcorder to • power aoun:e.
• Insert a cassette with record tab.
Tally

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The LCD (LiquidCrystal Display) monitor
can be used while recording.

• Connect the Palmcorder to a power source.

the LCD monitor.

The built-in Lens Cover opens.
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With the Vlewflnder

Eye Cup

against your eye, adjust the Vision
Ad|ustment Control to your eyeeight.
Slide the TAPE SPEED Selector
to SP or SLP.

Press RECORD/PAUSE to start
recording,
The Tally Lamp and REC Indicator are
lit during recording.

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Press the RECORD/PAUSE

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again to

the recording.
Set the Power switch to OFF after
Note:
• When your Patmcorder is aimed at excessively
bdghtobjects, or bdght lights,a verticalbar
may appear in the picture. This is a normal
charactedstic of the CCD pick-up device. Try
to avoid this when possible.

recording is finished.
• To remove the cassette
In Record/Pause mode, slide the TAPE EJECT
switch.

• Rotating the LCD monitor while It is
onlyadjust
partially
may block the
and
theopen
angle.
cassette door and cause damage to

• Set the LCD-POWER switch to
AUTO ON. The LCD monitor will then
tum on/off according to the
Palmcorcler's POWER switch setting.
• When the LCD monitor is turned ON,
the Viewflnder automatically tums

OFF

RECORD

the LCD monitor fully open

the Palmcorderbody.
LCD AUTO ON

Record/Pause
mode.

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Press the LCD-OPEN button to unlock

Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

PHONE (earphone)

min.

• OFF.
If the LCD monitor is rotated 180 ° to
face the same direction as the lens/
subject, the Viewfinder turns back on
allowing both you and the subject to
monitor the recording.
LCD POWER OFF
• Set the LCD-POWER switch to OFF
to have Viewfinder on only.

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• When the LCD monitor is completely
closed, it will shut off automatically to
save power even if the LCD-POWER
switch is left on.
• When the LCD monitor turns off, the
Viewfinder turns on automatically.

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Start recording,

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Note:
• Usingthe LCD monitor reducesbattery
operatingtime.
• While the LCD monitor is on usingthe AC
Adaptor,the Built.inlightcannot be turned on,
• You cannot monitorthe sound kom the speaker
dudng recording.Connect the earphone (M3
type, not supplied) to PHONE (earphone) jack
and adjust the volume of the earphone using
the VOLUME control.
• Close the LCD monitorcompletelywhen not in
use.

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Whenever the Pslmcorder Is left In RECORD/PAUSE mode for 5 minutes, It will automatlcally switch to Stand-by mode to conserve energy. Actlvatlng the Stand-by Quick
Release feature allows you to release the Stand-by mode and resume recording by
slmply pressing the RECORD/PAUSE button. If this feature is not activated, it Is necassary to turn the Palmcorder OFF and back on to CAMERA to start recording again. The
default setting from the factory Is set to the_mode.

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If you stop recording but plan to resume within 24 hours, use the Edit Standby feature to
make a smooth transition between scenes,

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RECORD/PAUSE while

recording.
Set the POWER switch to OFF and
leave the cassette In the Palmcordsr.

Before you begin...

When ready to resume recording, set
the POWER switch to CAMERA and
press RECORD/PAUSE.

• Connect the Palm€order to a power source.
• Insert • cassette with record tab.

Note:
• If it is goingto be longerthen24 hoursbefore
youresumerecording,youwill needto use the
manualEasyEditfeaturedescribedbelow.

POWER Switch
Continue holding down the UP •
button before and after turning the
POWER switch to CAMERA until the
STAND-BY RELEASE menu screen is
displayed.
Prses UP • or DOWN • to select
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For proper continuity when taping from the Stop mode, or after changing the Battery
Pack.
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Set the POWER ewltch to VCR.

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PUSH VI& KEY
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You can resume recording from Standby mode by pressing the RECORD/
PAUSE button.
RECORD/PAUSE

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
wish to continue your recording.

You must set the POWER switch to
OFF, and then to CAMERA to release
the Stand-by mode.
Press DISPLAY to set your selection
and exit this screen.

Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

Prsee RECORD/PAUSE to continue
recording.

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Before you begin...

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• Connect the Palmcorder to a power source.
• Insert s recorded cassette.

You can also use the LCD monitor to
playback your recording.

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• Connectthe Pslmcorderto • powersource.
• Insert I _o_
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• Set the POWERs_
to VCR,
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Set the POWER switch to VCR.

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FAST
FORWARD

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UP •
DOWN
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To rapidly locate a scene
Press FAST FORWARD/SEARCH or
REWIND/SEARCH for rapid visual search.
Press again, or press PLAY to resume
normal speed.
View • Still Picture
Press STILL to freeze the picture.
Press again to resume normal playback.
This feature works best in SLP mode.
Note:
• During search playback, horizontal noise bars
will appear and there will be no audio.
• To protect the tape and the video heads, your
Palmcorder's operating modes will revert as
follows:
STILL _
STAND-BY after 5 minutes,
STANDBY -P" 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.

the LCD-OPEN button to unlock

the LCD monitor and swing open.

Press the REWIND/SEARCH

button to rewind the tape.
(E) Press PLAY to start playback.
(D Press STOP to stop playback.
Auto Play
When the POWER switch is set to VCR,
playback will automatically begin if the
record tab has been removed on the
cassette.

Sot the LCD-POWER switch to AUTO
AUTO ON

ON. The LCD monitor will then turn on/
off according to the Palmcorder's
POWER switch setting.
• When the LCD monitor is turned ON,
the Vlewfinder automatically turns
OFR
• When not in use, close the LCD
monitor. (Faces inward)

Search Speed
StandardPlay(SP) Searchis about3 timesthe
normalspeed,and Super LongPlay(SLP)
Searchisabout 9 times the normalspeed.

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180 °
Set the LCD-POWER switch to OFF to

Auto Tracklng
Continuously analyzes the signal of each
recording for optimum picture quality.
Manual Tracklng
To minimize the noise in some recordings,
manual tracking may be necessary.
In Playback mode:
Press UP • or DOWN • until picture
clears.
Press DISPLAY to return to Auto Tracking.

Playheck the tape.
• Adjust the volume of the speaker or
earphone (if connected) using the
VOLUME control.

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PHONE (earphone)
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VOLUME

have Viewfinder on only when viewing is
finished.
• When the LCD monitor is completely
closed, it will shut off automatically to
save power even if the LCD-POWER
switch is left on.
• When the LCD monitor turns off, the
Viewfinder turns on automatically.

Note:
• Using the LCD monitor reduces battery
operating time.
• If you connect the earphone (M3 type, not
supplied) to PHONE (earphone) jack, the sound
from the speaker wilf be muted.

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Your Palmcorder may be connected to a
TV to play backtapes or to view what you
are recording.

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with AUDIONIDEO

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Before you begin...
* Connect the Palmcorder to a power source.

Remove the Battery Compartment
and insert the AA size battery.

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• Make sure polaritieeare aligned properly.
• When tape loading and unloadingtime
becomes longer than normal, battery replacement is necessary.

Set the POWER switch to VCR for
tape playback.
Or, set to CAMERA to view what your
Palmcorder is recording.

IN Jacks.

Turn the TV ON and set it to LINE

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INPUT.
Check your TV operating Instructions.
Note:
If your TV has no VIDEO or AUDIO IN jacks,
select CH 3 or 4 on your TV to match the
CH 3/4 switchsetting on the OPTIONAL
PV-RF16 RF Adaptor. Set the VCR/TV
selector on the RF Adaptor to VCR for

To Audio In

Cable
(Supplied)

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Start playback
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without

AUDIONIDEO

Insert the _

If you have connected the
Palmcorder to your TV using the
PV-RF16 RF Adaptor and want to
watch TV only:

RF Adaptor
(optional)

300 ohm-T5 ohm
transformer
(not supplied)
or F Connector

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UHF Antenna

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Terminal

Load Detector

Set the POWER switch to OFF on the
Palmcorder.
Then, set the VCR/'rv Selector on the RF
Adaptor to TV.
Now, turn the TV ON and select a
channel.

VHF Antenna

CH 3/4 Switch

Selector

or begin a recording.

IN Jacks.

To Audio/
Video Out

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button

direction of the arrow to open the
PlayPak door.

playback.
To Audio/Video

cassette
the Wheel
direction
of the
Turn the in
Tape
on the
arrow to take up any slack.

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This reminder is provided to call the CATV
system installer'sattention to Article 820-4C
of the NEC in USA (and to the Canadian
Electrical Code in Canada) that provides
guidelinesfor proper groundingend, in
particular,specifies that the cable ground
shall be connected to the groundingsystem
of the building, as close to the point of cable
_ntry as practical.

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cassette

with the

window facing up and to the left.
Then, snap the lid shut.
* Be sure the cassette reel area under the
PlayPak is free to turn while loading.
• Allow the Load Detector to fully retract
before usingthe PlayPak in your standard
VHS VCR.

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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
Adaptor and push the tape out the top.

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POWER Lamp
Lights when the Power Switch
is set to VCR or CAMERA.

Built-in Twin Capsule
2-Way Microphone System

REWIND/SEARCH

Button

PLAY Button
STILL Button

CLOCK SET UP • Button
(Tracking Control)

Built-in Auto
Light

FAST FORWARD/
SEARCH Button

Strap Attachment
Rings

Hand Strap
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Built-In Lens Cover
Opens automaticallywhen
the Power Switch is set to

RECORD/PAUSE Button
with REC Lamp

DC IN
Connector
Tally Lamp
BATrERY
Button

CAMERA.

RELEASE

TAPE SPEED
Sek_'tor

Audio/video Output Connector
(This connectorfor use with
suppliedAudio/Videocable only.)

POWER
MANUALFOCUS
Wheel

Switch

DOWN • Button
(Tracking Control)

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LCD-OPEN

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TITLE Button

button
ZOOM Switch

HIGH SPEED
SHUTrER Button

Volume Control

Electronic Vlewflnder
(EVF)

LIGHT Switch
Earphone Jack (Monaural)
Connect the earphone (M3 type, not
supplied) to the earphone jack for
monitoring the sound during playback or
recording.

POWER

DISPLAY Button
(Auto Tracking)

Built-In Speaker
LCD-POWER Switch

LCD (Uquld Crystal
Display) Monitor

BACKLIGHT
Bu_on
PUSH TO CLOSE
BuRon

Tripod

Mounting

Hole

*Focus Control
Adjust the focus of the
picture on the EVF.

Vision Adjustment
Control

TAPE EJECT Switch

FADE Button

*Bright Control
Adjust the brightness of
the picture.

*Note: These controlshave been set at the
factory. It is not necessary to adjustthese
controlsunder normalcircumstances.But,
should it become necessary, be careful to
make the adjustmentwith a small, slender
screwdriverso as not to damage the
miniature control.

Clock Battery Tray

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CHARGE Lamp
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TINT

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*Tint Control
Adjusts the tint for natural
fleshtones.

*Color Control
Adjuststhe color intensity.

AC Power Cord

BRIGHT

POWER Lamp
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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

Bright Control
Adjusts the brightness
of the picture.

*Note: These controlshave been set at
the factory. It is not necessaryto adjust
these controlsundernormal
circumstances.But,should it become
necessary, be carefulto make the
adjustmentwith a small, slender
screwdriverso as notto damage the
miniature control.

VCR DC OUT
Connector

Battery Charging
Compartment

BATTERY REFRESH
Button

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.

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