PANASONIC Compact VHS C Camcorder Manual 97100282

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B15 (U.S.A.)

B4 (CANADA, PUERTO RICO)

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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 MODEL

1 2

Power Source : Compact VHS Camcorder : DC 6V O(_

Consumption :Compact VHS Camcorder : 6V DC 10W (Max. 13W) O --

6V DC lOW -- (_

Head : 2 rotary heads plus flying erase head. helical scanning system

VkJeo Recording Signal - to - Noise Ratio : SP : more than 43dR, SLP : More than 41dB

System Horizontal Resolution (Color /Monochrome) Recording : more than 300 lines, O O

Playback : more than 230 lines

Audio Head : Normal Mono : 1stationary head

MIC Input Level (M3 type) - 70dB (_) O

Frequency Responce : Normal Mono : SP : 100Hz -8kHz, SLP : 100Hz -5kHz

Signal -to -Noise Ratio : SP : more than 42dB, SLP : more than 40dB

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

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

Record /Playback Time : SP :Max. 40min, SLP : Max. 120min, with TC-40 Tape (_) O

FF Time : Less than 8min. 14sec. (TC-40 Tape)

REW Time : Less than 8min. 19sec. (TC-40 Tape)

Tape width 0.5inch (12.7mm) high density tape !O

Designs and Specifications are subject to change without notice.

(Please see reverse side.)

VideoSignal

Tape Speed

Tape Format

1. PV-L557D (CompactVHS Camcorder)

2. VML457 (CompactVHS Camcorder)

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Tally

TAPE

EJECT

Before you begin...

• Connect the Palmcorder to • power aoun:e.

• Insert acassette with record tab.

Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

The built-in Lens Cover opens.

EVF

PAUSE1

Record/Pause

mode.

With the Vlewflnder Eye Cup

against your eye, adjust the Vision

Ad|ustment Control to your eye-

eight.

Slide the TAPE SPEED Selector

to SP or SLP.

Press RECORD/PAUSE to start

recording,

The Tally Lamp and REC Indicator are

litduringrecording.

RECORD 1

Press the RECORD/PAUSE again to

the recording.

Note:

•When yourPatmcorder is aimed at excessively

bdghtobjects, or bdght lights,a verticalbar

may appear inthe picture. This is a normal

charactedsticof the CCD pick-up device. Try

to avoid this when possible.

Set the Power switch to OFF after

recording is finished.

• To remove the cassette

In Record/Pause mode, slide the TAPE EJECT

switch.

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The LCD (LiquidCrystalDisplay) monitor

can be used whilerecording.

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max.

VOI

PHONE (earphone)

min.

Before you begin...

• Connect the Palmcorder to a power source.

Press the LCD-OPEN button to unlock

the LCD monitor.

,_Swing the LCD monitor fully open

Iandadjust the angle.

• Rotating the LCD monitor while It is

only partially open may block the

cassette door and cause damage to

the Palmcorderbody.

LCD AUTO ON >

Note:

•Usingthe LCD monitorreducesbattery

operatingtime.

• While the LCD monitoris on usingthe AC

Adaptor,the Built.inlightcannot be turned on,

• Youcannot monitorthe soundkom the speaker

dudng recording.Connectthe earphone (M3

type, notsupplied)to PHONE (earphone)jack

and adjust the volume of the earphone using

the VOLUME control.

•Close the LCD monitorcompletelywhen not in

use.

• Set the LCD-POWER switch to

AUTO ON. The LCD monitor will then r_

tum on/off according to the Or)

Palmcorcler's POWER switch setting.

•When the LCD monitor is turned ON,

the Viewflnder automatically tums

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. (")

•When the LCD monitor is completely O

closed, itwill shut off automatically to Z

save power even if the LCD-POWER -'1

switch is left on.

•When the LCD monitor turns off, the

Viewfinder turns on automatically. 0

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Whenever the Pslmcorder Is left In RECORD/PAUSE mode for 5 minutes, Itwill automatl-

cally 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 necas-

sary 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.

Before you begin...

• Connect the Palm€order to a power source.

• Insert • cassette with record tab.

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RECORD/PAUSE

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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PUSH VI& KEY

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You can resume recording from Stand-

by mode by pressing the RECORD/

PAUSE button.

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.

If you stop recording but plan to resume within 24 hours, use the Edit Standby feature to

make a smooth transition between scenes, Proel RECORD/PAUSE while

recording.

Set the POWER switch to OFF and

leave the cassette In the Palmcordsr.

When ready to resume recording, set

the POWER switch to CAMERA and

press RECORD/PAUSE.

Note:

• If it is goingto be longerthen24 hoursbefore

youresumerecording,youwillneedto usethe

POWER Switch manualEasyEditfeaturedescribedbelow.

For proper continuity when taping from the Stop mode, or after changing the Battery

Pack.

"-- ISet the POWER ewltch to VCR.

2_) 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.

Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

Prsee RECORD/PAUSE to continue

recording.

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FAST

FORWARD

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 aBattery Pack.

• When the tape reaches its end during playback,

or fast forward, it will rewind automatically.

Before you begin...

• Connect the Palmcorder to apower source.

•Insert s recorded cassette.

Set the POWER switch to VCR.

2(_ 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.

Search Speed

StandardPlay(SP) Searchis about3 timesthe

normalspeed,and Super LongPlay(SLP)

Searchisabout9 timesthe normalspeed.

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.

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You can also use the LCD monitor to Before you .,,,:,.k,--In...

playback your recording. • Connectthe Pslmcorderto • powersource.

•InsertI _o_ cal_.

• Set the POWERs_ to VCR,

Pren the LCD-OPEN button to unlock

the LCD monitor and swing open.

AUTO ON

PHONE (earphone)

lack

,Speaker

180 °

inn.

VOLUME

Sot the LCD-POWER switch to AUTO

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)

Playheck the tape.

• Adjust the volume of the speaker or

earphone (if connected) using the

VOLUME control.

Set the LCD-POWER switch to OFF to

have Viewfinder on only when viewing is

finished.

•When the LCD monitoris completely

closed, it willshut offautomatically to

save power even if the LCD-POWER

switch is left on.

•When the LCD monitorturns 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 Palmcordermay be connectedto a

TV to play backtapes orto view what you

are recording.

(_TV with AUDIONIDEO IN Jacks.

To Audio In

Cable

(Supplied)

To Audio/Video Out

(_TV without AUDIONIDEO IN Jacks.

To Audio/

Video Out

RF Adaptor

(optional) VHF Antenna

300 ohm-T5 ohm

CH 3/4 Switch transformer

(not supplied)

or F Connector

• UHF Antenna

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Terminal

Before you begin...

* Connect the Palmcorder to apower source.

l Set the POWER switch to VCR for

tape playback.

Or, set to CAMERA to view what your

Palmcorder is recording.

Turn the TV ON and set it to LINE

INPUT.

Check your TV operating Instructions.

Note:

Ifyour TV has no VIDEO or AUDIO IN jacks,

select CH 3 or4 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

playback.

Start playback or begin arecording.

If you have connected the

Palmcorder to your TV using the

PV-RF16 RF Adaptor and want to

watch TV only:

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

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'CATV System Installer

This reminder is provided to call the CATV

system installer'sattention to Article 820-4C

of the NEC in USA (and to the Canadian

ElectricalCode in Canada) that provides

guidelinesfor proper groundingend, in

particular,specifies that the cable ground

shallbe connected to the groundingsystem

of the building,as close to the pointof cable

_ntry as practical. ,J

Load Detector

Remove the Battery Compartment lid

and insert the AA size battery.

• Make sure polaritieeare aligned properly.

•When tape loading and unloadingtime

becomes longer than normal, battery replace-

ment is necessary.

--'1 Turn the Tape Wheel on the

cassette in the direction of the

arrow to take up any slack.

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.

* 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 inyour standard

VHS VCR.

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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Built-in Twin Capsule

2-Way Microphone System

Built-in Auto

Light

POWER Lamp

Lights when the Power Switch

is set to VCR or CAMERA.

CLOCK SET UP • Button

(Tracking Control)

REWIND/SEARCH Button

PLAY Button

STILL Button

FAST FORWARD/

SEARCH Button

Strap Attachment

Rings

Built-In Lens Cover

Opensautomaticallywhen

the PowerSwitch is set to

CAMERA.

Tally Lamp

DC IN

Connector

BATrERY RELEASE

Button

TAPE SPEED

Sek_'tor

Audio/video Output Connector

(This connectorfor use with

suppliedAudio/Videocable only.)

Hand Strap

RECORD/PAUSE Button

with REC Lamp

DOWN •Button

(Tracking Control)

MANUALFOCUS

Wheel

POWER Switch

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LCD-POWER Switch Built-In Speaker

LCD-OPEN button

Volume Control

Earphone Jack (Monaural)

Connect the earphone (M3 type, not

supplied) to the earphone jack for

monitoring the sound during playback or

recording.

TITLE Button

ZOOM Switch

LIGHT Switch

POWER

HIGH SPEED

SHUTrER Button

Electronic Vlewflnder

(EVF)

DISPLAY Button

(Auto Tracking)

LCD (Uquld Crystal

Display) Monitor

Vision Adjustment

Control

Clock Battery Tray

PUSH TO CLOSE

BuRon

Tripod Mounting Hole

BACKLIGHT FADE Button

Bu_on

*Focus Control

Adjust the focus of the

picture on the EVF. *Bright Control

Adjust the brightness of

the picture.

TAPE EJECT Switch

*Note: These controlshave been set at the

factory. It is not necessaryto adjustthese

controlsunder normalcircumstances.But,

should itbecome necessary, be careful to

make the adjustmentwith a small,slender

screwdriverso as not to damage the

miniaturecontrol.

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COLOR TINT

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*Tint Control

Adjusts the tint for natural

fleshtones.

*Color Control

Adjuststhe color intensity.

BRIGHT

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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 itbecome

necessary, be carefulto make the

adjustmentwith a small, slender

screwdriverso as notto damage the

miniaturecontrol.

CHARGE Lamp

POWER Lamp

VCR DC OUT Battery Charging

Connector Compartment

BATTERY REFRESH

Button

AC Power Cord

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.

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