PANASONIC Compact VHS C Camcorder Manual 98070477

User Manual: PANASONIC PANASONIC Compact VHS C Camcorder Manual PANASONIC Compact VHS C Camcorder Owner's Manual, PANASONIC Compact VHS C Camcorder installation guides

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Camcorder

Operating Instructions

PV-L858

Pleasereadtheseinstructionscarefullybeforeattemptingto operatethisproduct.Pleasesavethismanual.

Sp_oQuick Use Guide is included.

Guia para rdpida consulta en espa_ol est:_ incluida. VQTW0688(A)

Thank you for choosing Panasonic!

You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market

today. Used propedy, it will bring you years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the

information below. The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your

Camcorder. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient Camcorder information

source.

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Date of Purchase

Dealer Purchased From

Dealer Address

Dealer Phone No.

Model No.

Serial No.

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Theseaccessoriesare providedinordertoset uporuseyourCamcorder.

1 pc.AC Adaptor 1pc. BatteryPack

(PV-A17) (PV-BP18)

withDC PowerCable (see pages9, 10)

(see page 11)

1pc. Audio/Video

Cable (VJAW0039)

(see pages 31, 51)

1pc. VHS PlayPak

(PV-P1NYMW0009)

and one =AA" battery

(sea page 32)

1pc. Shoulder Strap 1 pc. Remote Control

(VYCW0149) Holder (VGQ6893)

(see page 21) (see pages 21,28)

1 pc. CR2025 Clock

Battery (VSBW0004)

(installed in

Camcorder)

(see page 17)

1pc. PC Connection 1 pcs. Driver

cable (RS232C-3P) Software Floppy Disk

(LSJA0185/LS_I_,0190) for Windows 95

(see page 59) (VFTW0006)

(seepage 60_

1pc. 8,Function Remote

(VSQW0038) with one

CR2025 Battery

Remote has been loaded with

battery. (see page 28)

1pc. Wiping Cloth

(VFCW000t)

_?Z

Usethiswipingclothto clean

the displayscreenoffinger

printsand othersmudges.

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

EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

"Your Compact VHS Camcorder is designed to record and play back in Standard Play

(SP) and Super Long Play (SLP) modes. You can also play a Compact VHS

Camcorder recording on your VHS VCR using the VHS PlayPak supplied.

This Camcorder 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.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

REFER SERVICING TO QUAUFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL

/_ This symbol warns the user that

uninsulated voltage within the unit may

have sufficient magnitude to cause electrk

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 an_/problems, i

The above markings are located on the appliance bottom cover.

rFCC Warning: To assure continued FCC compliance, the user must use only

provided shielded interfacing cable with ferrite cores when connecting I

to computer. Also, any unauthorized changes or modifications to this |

_. equipment would void the users authority to operate. .)

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

ditions: (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 the'limits for a Cla.ss B digital de-

vice end a RF Lighting device, pursuant to part 15 and Part 18 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed-to pr_de reasonable protection against harmful interference in a resi-

dential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if

not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular in-

stallation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which

can be determined by turning the equipment off end on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the following measures:

-- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

-- Increase the separation between the equipment end receiver.

-- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

-- Cefllmtt the;dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

1. Read Instructions mAll the safety and operating

instructions should be read before the unit is

operated.

2. Retain Instructions -- The safety and operating

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 well

outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol

cleaners. Use a 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 beth tub, wash

bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet

basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

8. Accessodes -- Do not place this video unit on an

unstable cart, stand, tdpod, bracket, or table. The

video unit may fall, causing serious injury to a child

or adult, and safious 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

torce, and uneven surfaces may

cause the appliance and cart

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 a built-in installation such as a

bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is

provided or the manufacture_'.s_'nstmctions 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 baltery

power, or other sources, refer to the operating

instructions.

11. Grounding or Polarization -- This video unit may

be equipped with either a poladzed 2-wire AC

(Alternating Current) line plug (a plug having one

blade wider then the other) or 3-wira grounding

type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin.

The 2-wire poladzed plug will 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 electdcisn to replace your obsolete outlet. Do

not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

The 3-wire grounding type plug will tit 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 attention to cords of

plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point

where they exit from the unit.

13. 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 I of

the Canadian Electrical Code, in USA Section 810

of the National Electdcal Code, provides

information with respect to proper grounding of the

mast and supporting structure, grounding of the

Isad-ln 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.

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

receiver dudng a lightning storm, or when it is left

unattended and unused for long periods of time,

unplug it from the well 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 dsk of fire or

electric shuck.

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 afire or elactdc 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 wed( 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 ports are

required, be sure the service technician has used

replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or

have the same characfadstics 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, send, dust, or

a direct splashing from a pool or even a cup of coffee. This action could permanently damage the intemal 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 LEAVE THE CAMCORDER WITH THE EVF AIMED DIRECTLY AT THE SUN AS THIS MAY CAUSE

DAMAGE TO THE INTERNAL PARTS OF THE EVF ....

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

inside a closed car, next to a 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 stalking). Your Camcorder contains a sensitive pick-up device which

could be damaged by improper handling or storage.

CARE

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

body.

•TO PROTECT THE LENS ... Do not touch the surface of the lens with your hand. Use a commercial camcordar

lens solution and lens paper when cleaning the lens. Improper cleaning can scratch the lens coating.

•TO_ECT.,I'HE 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.

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

Important Safeguards ....................................................................................................... 4

Precautions ....................................................................................................................... 5

Serf Demo Mode ............................................................................................................... 7

Quick Operation Guide ..................................................................................................... 8

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

Cassette Information ....................................................................................................... 12

MENU Mode .................................................................................................................... 13

Setting the Clock ............................................................................................................. 14

Electronic Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications ............................................................... 18

Attaching the Shoulder Strap and Remote Control Holder ............................................ 21

Built-in Auto Light ............................................................................................................ 22

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Camera Recording .......................................................................................................... 23

8-Function Remote Control ............................................................................................. 28

Playing Back your Recordings ........................................................................................ 29

Four-Speed Power Zoom ................................................................................................ 33

Backlight .......................................................................................................................... 33

Focus .............................................................................................................................. 34

High Speed Shutter ......................................................................................................... 35

Fade ................................................................................................................................ 36

Color Digital Filter............................................................................................................ 38

Digital Zoom .................................................................................................................... 39

Digital Electronic Image Stabilization System ................................................................. 40

Still /Strobe /Wide ......................................................................................................... 41

Digital+Wipe ..................................................................................................................... 42

Security Mode ................................................................................................................. 43

Audio Sensitivity.............................................................................................................. 44

"13meLapse ..................................................................................................................... 45

Tally Lamp ....................................................................................................................... 46

Intelligent "Idler ................................................................................................................ 47

Message Mode ............................................................................................................... 50

Copying your Tapes+(dubbing) ....................................................................................... 51

Using the Digital Still Camera ......................................................................................... 52

PC Connection ..................................................................... :................... ................... 59

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Palmcorder Accessory System ....................................................................................... 61

Palmcorder Accessory Order Form ................................................................................. 62

Notes Regarding Operations .......................................................................................... 63

Specifications .................................................................................................................. 64

Before Requesting Service ............................................................................................. 65

Request for Service Notice ............................................................................................. 66

Index of Controls ............................................................................................................. 67

Index ............................................................................................................................... 72

Warranty .......................................................................................................................... 73

Spa'h'_Qult_ +UseGuide/Guia Para Uso R=4pido.......................................................... 75

If the screen at right appears inthe

EVF/LCD Monitor, the Self Demo mode

is on. To turn it off, please follow the

steps below.

EVF Screen

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SO ITS TAPES PLAY

IN YOUR VCR

23x HI-DEFINITION LENS

300x 50x DIGITAL ZOOM

DIGITAL STABILIZATION

DEDICATED 5-HEAD

DIGITAL PHOTOSHOT j

Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

Hold down the STOP button formore

than 5 seconds.

Note:

• The Self Demo mode will automatically

turn itself off if a battery is attached

(see page 9) and a cassette tape is

inserted (see page 12).

•Inserting a tape alone (or attaching a

partially chaTged battery ) Willonly

temporarily tum the Self Demo mode off.

•The Self Demo mode will temporarily stop

for 30 seconds when a function key other

than Power, Tape Speed Selector, Light,

Message, and Digital Select is pressed.

To turn the Self Demo mode on, follow

the steps below.

•With the DISPLAY button held down, slide

the POWER switch to CAMERA and wait

for the Self Demo screen to appear in the

EVF/LCD Monitor.

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Charge the Battery Pack fully'before operation (see page g).

Attach a fully charged Battery

(see page 9).

Slide the TAPE EJECT switch to open

door.

Insert cassette (see page 12).

Press here to close door.

Set POWER switch to CAMERA.

Built-In Lens Cover opens and POWER

Lamp lights.

Slide TAPE SPEED Selector to SP or

SLP (see page 12).

POWER

Lamp 7While looking into the Viewfinder,

adjust the Vision Adjustment Control

to your eyesight.

Press RECORD/PAUSE to start

recording.

Press RECORD/PAUSE again to

recording (see page 23).

P1Set the POWER switch to VCR.

Press the REWINDISEARCH to rewind

tape.

"" 3Press PLAY to start playback.

Press STOP to stop playback.

Charge the Battery Pack fully

before operation.

POWER

Lamp

CHARGE

Lamp

Note:

After recharging the Battery Pack about 5 times,

use the BATTERY REFRESH feature as

explained on page 10.

Plug in the AC Adaptor.

POWER Lamp lights.

Insert the Battery

(_ Align the right side of the Battery with

the line on the AC Adaptor.

_) Press the Battery down and slide it in

the direction of the arrow.

CHARGE Lamp lights. When charging is

done (about one and a half hours) the

lamp goes out.

Remove the Battery

Slide the Battery out and lift up.

• 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.

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With a fully charged B.attery Pack, you will have a maximum_of about 1.8 hours of

continuous use (LCD monitor is off) or about 1 hour of continuous use (LCD monitor is

on). (The actual operating time may vary due to operation conditions. If the Built-in Light

is used, battery operatTng ti_e decreases.)

Attach the Battery

_) Align the Battery with the top of the

mounting surface.

_) Press it into place until it locks with a

click.

F 2 Remove the Battery

While sliding the BATTERY RELEASE

button, remove the Battery. 9

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This feature completely discharges the Battery before recharging begins.

To maintain your Battery's operating capacity, use the refresh feature after about every five charges.

CHARGE Lamp

Plug in the AC Adaptor.

•The POWER Lamp remains lit as long as the

AC Adaptor is plugged in.

Place the Battery into

the AC Adaptor.

Press the BATTERY REFRESH

button.

The CHARGE Lamp flashes until

discharge is complete and then stays lit

until the Battery is fully charged.

Remove the Battery.

• Should you accidentally press the BATTERY

REFRESH button, remove the Battery and

then re-insert it to begin charging.

• It takes about 7 and a half hours when both

Battery Refresh and recharging are

performed.

Caution:

•Charge only with specified charger.

• Battery can be charged within a temperature

range of 50 ° F (10°C) and 95 °F (35 °C).

•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:

• 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.

To avoid damage to the Battery:

• Do not droporjar Battery.

•Use Batterywithspecifiedunitsonly.

•IfBattery is usedin extremelyhigh

temperatures,a safety devicewill

automaticallypreventoperation.

To prolong battery life:

• While not in use, remove Battery from the

Camcorder and AC Adaptor and store in a

cool, dark, dry place.

• Keep Battery terminals clean.

U.S.A. CONSUMERS:

ATTENTION: 1

._,_--_ The product you have purchased is powered by a nickel cadmium battery which is

_y/___ recyclable. At the end of its useful life, under various state and local laws, it is illegal to

<llepose of this battbry into your municipal waste stream. Please call 1-800-8-BA'I-rERY

• "_-= for information on how to recycle this battery.

DC Power Cable

DC IN Jr. connect VCR DC OUT on the

POWER Lamp _,_ Connector AC Adaptor to DC IN on the

Camcorder with the DC Power

Cable (supplied).

VC___----'°_'-----_ 2Plug in the AC Adaptor.

• The POWER Lamp will light.

Notes:

• AC Adaptorcannotbe usedto powerthe Camcorderwhilechargingthe Battery.

•While notin use,unplugtheAC Adaptorfromthe AC outlet.(When pluggedintoan AC outlet,the

AC Adaptorconsumes1.2W of electricpowerwhen not in use.)

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DC IN

Connector

.... Cigarette Lighter

Socket (12V)

Car Battery Cord Cigarette

(optional) Lighter Plug

Connect a PV-C16 Car Battery Cord

(optional) to DC IN on the Camcorder.

First, start your car engine, and then

insert the Car Battery Cord plug into

your cigarette lighter socket.

•A fuse is located in the lighter plug end of

the cord.

Should fuse replacement be necessary

use the exact current rating (in amps).

Notes:

•This cord can only be used in vehicles

equipped with DC 12V (negative ground)

batteries. Use only the specified car battery

cord. If you are not sure, check with your local

car/truck dealer.

•To avoid blowing the fuse, be sure to start your

car engine before inserting the cigarette lighter

plug of the Car Battery Cord into the lighter

socket.

•Because the car is running while your

Camcorder is in operation, make sure

you're in a well ventilated area.

•Disconnect the cigarette lighter plug when

your Camcorder is not being used.

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F1 Wheel in the direction

Turn the Tape

of the arrow until there is no slack.

Attach the Battery (see page 9).

Slide the TAPE EJECT switch to open

the door.

".,f.'lnsert the cassette vertically with its

window side facing out.

Press here to close the door.

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

TAPE SPEED Selector

Use tapes with the _mark in this unit.

Tape Speed Selector

Position

SP (StandardPlay)

SLP(SuperLongPlay)

Cassette type

T-20 T-30 T-40

20 minutes 30 minutes 40 minutes

1hour 1 hour 2 hours

30 minutes

• SLP may have slightly more picture noise during playback.

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

(1To prevent accidental erasure,

_'_ =."p_j,,,_ Jbreak off the tab with a screwddver.

r2,o recordagain,

I__ _cover the hole with adhesive tape.

_Slide tab type _(If slide type, slide tab closed.)

DISPLAY

Before you begin...

• Connect the Camcorder to a power source.

•Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

Press the MENU button to display

the MENU mode.

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Press UP •or DOWN • repeatedly

to select a menu item.

Press the DISPLAY button to set your

selection.

Press the MENU button to exit the

Menu mode.

Note:

•The Camcorder will exit the Menu mode if,

after activation, none of the UP/DOWN(AIJV),

DISPLAY, or MENU buttons are pressed

within 5 minutes.

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f--- MENU --- PAGE 1/2"_

"PROGRAMMEDREC

-TITLE ; AUTO/MANUAL

-TALLY LAMP ; ON

,STAND-BY RELEASE ; OFF

•CLOCKSET

SELECT: PUSH Y/A KEY

SET : PUSH DISPLAY KEY

END : PUSH MENU KEY j

--- MENU --- PAGE 2/2"

'TIME LAPSE ; OFF

SELECT: PUSH v/•

SET :PUSH DISPLAY KEY

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(_ PROGRAMMED REC (see page 27).

You can program the Camcorder to

start and stop recording at a preset

time.

(_ TITLE (see pages 47-49).

AUTO/MANUAL : 16 items

PHRASE : 10 items

(_) TALLY LAMP (see page 46).

The Tally Lamp comes on during

recording when set to ON.

(_ STAND-BY RELEASE (see page 25).

To resume recording from Stand-by

mode, when set to ON.

(_ CLOCK SET (see pages 14-16).

To set the clock, select CLOCK SET.

(_ TIME LAPSE (see page 45).

To set the TIME LAPSE, when

set to ON.

Setting the clock is divided into four sections: Time Zone, Daylight Saving Time, Date

and Time, and Clock Battery. Follow instructions in the order presented.

Before you begin...

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The Camcorderis set to Eastemtime

zone at the factory.If you live, or are

traveling,in a differenttime zone, follow

the stepsto selectthe appropriatetime

zone from the menuscreen.

• Connect the Camcorder to a power source.

• Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

Note:

•When the POWER switch is set to VCR, the

CLOCK SET menu will be displayed.

•The Camcorder's clock may lose or gain up

to two minutes per month. Please adjust as

necessary (refer to page 16).

DISPLAY

Time Zone chart

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When you traveloutsidethe eighttime zone

chart.a_we. I:d#aseset the clockmanually

(see page 16).

Press the MENU button to display

the MENU mode. Press UP •or

_eatedly to select

I STANO-ByRELEASE ;OFF /

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Press the DISPLAY button to display

the CLOCK SET menu. Press UP •or

at_lly to select

IO.S.T. ; AUTO /

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Press the DISPLAY button to display

the SELECT TIME ZONE menu. Press

UP •or DQWN •repeatedly to

select desired time zone.

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Press the DISPLAY button to fix the

Time Zone. The CLOCK SET menu

appears. Press the MENU button to

display the MENU.

To exit from the MENU mode, press

the MENU button.

Theclockwillautomaticallyadjusttodaylightsavingtime.

Before you begin...

•Connectthe Camcorderto a power source,

•Set the POWERswitch to CAMERA.

r- Note:

Io When the POWER switchis setto VCR, the

lCLOCK SET menu willbe displayed.

_oDaylightsavingtime feature willnot function

Iif timezone is set to Hawaiior Samoa.

DISPLAY

Spring (First Sunday in April):

In DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME: AUTO mode,

the clock is automatical!y.,moved ahead one

hour. 1:00 a.m. 2:00 a.m.

iINormal Time

iDaylight Saving J •--

Time I 3:00 a.m. 4:00 a.m.

Autumn (Last Sunday in October):

In DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME: AUTO mode,

the clock is automatically turned back one

hour.

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

IDaylight Saving _:

JTime

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

Press the MENU button to display the

MENU mode. Press UP •or DOWN •

repeatedly to selectS.

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Press the DISPLAY button to display

the CLOCK SET menu. Press UP •or

DOWN •repeatedly to sel_-.lr_I_mL

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Press the DISPLAY button to display

the DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME menu.

Press UP •or DOWN •to select

AUTO or OFF.

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Press the DISPLAY button to fix the

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME setting.

The CLOCK SET menu appears.

Press the MENU button to display the

MENU.

To exit from the MENU mode, press

the MENU button.

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The date and time are calculated, including

leap year, up to DEC 31 2096.

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6-:00-00PM

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Before you begin...

• Connect the Camcorder to a power source.

• Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

Note: j

•When the POWER switch is set to VCR, the

CLOCK SET menu will be displayed.

Press the MENU button to display

the MENU mode. Press UP •or

eatedly to select

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Press the DISPLAY button to display

the CLOCK SET menu. Press UP •

or DOWN •repeatedly to select

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the DATE/TIME SETTING menu.

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Press UP •or DOWN •repeatedly

(or hold down) to enter the desired

numbers, then press the DISPLAY

button to fix that portion and move on.

Adjust the flashing digits for the hour,

minute, month, day, and year.

When you finish setting the year, the

clock starts operating, and the CLOCK

SET menu appears.

Press the MENU button to display the

MENU.

To exit from the MENU mode, press

the MENU button.

The date and time operates on a miniature

battery preinstalled in the underside of your

Camcorder.

1hile pinching the stopper tabs,

pull the Battery Tray out of the

Battery Compartment.

Underside View Remove the Battery by bending

the locking tab outward.

Place the new Battery into the

Battery tray with the (3 mark facing

down. Press down until it snaps into

place.

•Do not reverse the polarity.

Insert the Battery Tray until both

triangle marks meet.

_-. WARNING:

Replace battery with Panasonic PART NO. 1

VSBWO004 (CR2025) only. Use of another |

battery may present a risk of fire or explosion, l

Caution-battery may explode if mistreated. |

Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep away l

from children. Do not recharge, disassemble or|

dispose of in fire. )

Note:

•Make sure your Camcorder is off when

replacing the Battery.

•Keep the Battery out of the reach of

children as swallowing it may be harmful.

•Improperly installed, discharged, or

missing battery-will cause "CLOCK

BATTERY" to appear when the DISPLAY

button is pressed.

•Battery life is approximately 5 years.

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

Set the POWER

switch to CAMERA.

Battery Charge

Remaining:

FULL 1

Press DISPLAY repeatedly

to selectthe desireddisplay.

EVF/LCD Monitor Indications

Tape

Remaining:

(No tape) I Ix

-]1_- FULL L

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(Initial screen) 1

press t

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•It willtake severalsecondsforthe tape

remainingindicatorto operateafter the

tape startsmoving.

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Set the POWER

switch to CAMERA. 1 Ix---,gm

When placed in L

Record mode, the

time and date will be

recorded on the lzo_.0o=

tape. - '" _ _'_

I econ

press

Press DISPLAY

twice to change

the display to date

only. Press once

or twice more to

remove the date/

time displ_[y-

the Date and/()rTime'_ndications are recorded on the Tape. I

This feature allows you to remove all Electronic Viewfinder/LCD

Monitor Indications except Intelligent Titler (see pages 47-49).

Before Inserting a tape, press DISPLAY end STOP together

for more than one second to remove the indications except

time and date*.

To display the Indications again, turn the Camcorder Power

off and then on again.

*To =_meve the time and date, press the DISPLAY button

repeatedly.

• ® @

IVCR-MODEI

•Battery Remaining Indication -_- (see page 18)

When a battery recharge is necessary, =WARNING LOW BATTERY" will

appear in the EVF. The extemal Power Lamp will start to flash and the

Carncorder will automatically tu_ OFF in 15 seconds.

(_) Tape Remaining Indication

•If the Camcorder is in the camera mode (RECORD), with no cassette tape

inserted, or the record tab is missing, -l_'ol" will flash for one minute and

"CHECK TAPE" will appear for 5 seconds.

•As the tape reaches the end during recording, "1_'-.1"will flash and "TAPE

END" will appear for 5 seconds as a waming.

(_) 10-Second Reminder

An elapsed time indicator appears one second for 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

I* The 10-SecondReminderwill resetto 0:00

(return to 0:00 and continue) wheneveryoupressthe RECORD/PAUSE

button.

®TAPE SPEED Indication (see pages 12, 45) -"

Indicates the tape speed (SP or SLP or T.LAPSE).

(_) Operating Mode IndicatOrs

REC (record)

(Appears in large then small characters.)

PAUSE

(Appears in large then small characters.)

FF (fast fonNard)

PLAY

REW (rewind)

Zoom Magnification level (see page 33).

(_ Digital E.I.S. Indication (see page 40).

Digital Wipe Indication (see page 42).

Digital Zoom Indication (see page 39).

_) Negative/Positive Indication (see page 38),

OStill/Strobe Indication (see page 41).

@ VCR-MODE Indication

Appears for one minute if the POWER switch is set to VCR or the RECORD/PAUSE

button is pushed in VCR MODE.

(_ DEW Indication

If excessive moisture condenses in the unit, "WARNING DEW DETECTED" will

appear, Power Lamp will flash, and the Camcorder will automatically tum OFF in 15

seconds.

Wait until the indicator no longer flashes when your Camcorder is tumed on before

use.

Time Lapse Indication (see page 45).

Security Mode Indication (see page 43) .....

Message Mode Indication (see page 50).

Wide Screen Indicatio_see page 41).

ODate and Time Indication (see page 16).

OBacklight Indication (see page 33).

Manual Focus Indication (see page 34).

_) Ught ON/OFF Indication (see page 22).

High Speed Shutter Indication (see page 35).

OFade Indication (see page 36).

Color Digital Fade Indication (see page 37),

_) CQ_Digi_l Filter Indication (see page 38).

Make surethe BatteryPack is notattached.

Undo the two strap ends from their

buckles.

Remove the buckle from one end of

the strap.

34_ Thread the strap (with no buckle)

through the Control Holder so that

it faces outward.

_)Then reinsert the buckle.

Thread the strap ends through the

Strap Attachment Rings.

min. 1 inch (25.4mm)

Reinsert the strap ends through their

buckles.

• Make sure the straps are not twisted.

Insert the Remote into the Remote

Control Holder for storage.

Pull a loop of the strap loose

from the buckle.

Pull the strap firmly through the

buckle to shorten or lengthen

the strap.

Hand Strap

Adjust the length of the Hand Strap to the

size of your hand as illustrated.

Ili_m_.,_i,,_h-_il-_,_mv_mw_.n- Before you begin...

To improve recording indoors or outdoors in

dim lighting conditions.

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"DANGER:

When replacing the bulb, use only lamp bulb6

(PART NO. VLLWO015) 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 bum hazard, remove the

lens-eql_ and_low the lamp tocool before

_replacing. •

• Connect the Camcorder to • power source.

• Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

Set the LIGHT switch to AUTO.

The built-in light automatically tums on and

off depending on lighting conditions.

Or set LIGHT to ON/OFF to tum the light

on and off manually.

-_1_will appear inthe EVF whilethe lightis

tumed on.

Caution:

This light becomes hot during operation.

Make sure nothing covers the Light during

operation.

Before you begin...

• Set the POWERswitchto OFF.

•When ordering replacementbulbs, usePART

No. VULS0001

Push in on the both sides of the lens

cover to unlock and pull it straight

out from the Camcorder.

Using Tweezers or Needle-nose

pliers, carefully remove the bulb from

the Camcorder.

• If you have trouble replacing the bulb,

please take the unit to your nearest

service center for assistance.

Using a clean cloth or tissue, replace

the bulb.

Push the lens cover straight back

into place.

Note:

•Using the light reduces battery operating time.

•If using the Built-in Light in a hot environment

for an extended period of time, be sure to

provide ventilation.

•Using the Built-in Light when the Carncorder is

•Be sure LIGHT switch is set to OFF when not

in use or before placing Camcorder into an

optional carrying case.

•Be very gentle when handling the bulb.

Excessive force may cause the bulb to crack.

TAPE

EJECT

Before you begin...

• Connect the Camcorder to a power source.

• Insert a cassette with record tab (see page 12).

'Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

The built-inLens Coveropens.

EVF

• Make surethe

POWER switchis

fully rotatedto

the CAMERA

position.

Record/Pause

mode.

With the Viewflnder Eye Cup

against your eye, adjust the Vision

Adjustment Control to your eye-

sight.

Slide the TAPE SPEED Selector to

SP or SLP (referto page 12).

Press RECORD/PAUSE to start

recording.

The Tally Lampand REC Indicatorare

litduringrecording.

RECORD

Notei

• When your Camcorderis aimed at excessively

brightobjects,or brightlights,a verticalbar

mayappear in the picture.This is a normal

characteristicof the CCD pick-updevice.Try

to avoidthiswhen possible.

Press the RECORD/PAUSE againto

the recording.

Set the Power switch to OFF after

recording is finished.

•To remove the cassette

In Record/Pausemode,slidethe TAPE

EJECT switch(referto page 12).

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The LCD'(Uquid CrystalDisplay)monitor

can be usedwhile recording

Before you begin...

• Connect the Camcorder to a power source,

__ 1. Press the LCD-OPEN button to unlock

the LCD monitor.

Swing the LCD monitor fully open

and adjust the angle.

Caution:

Rotating the LCD monitor while it is only

partially open may block the cassette

door and cause damage to the

Camcorder body.

PHONE (earphone)

jack VOLUME BRIGHT

rain. Dark

'_ max. Bright

,r'j

_.D Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

J • The LCD monitor tums on and off

according to the POWER switch

setting

•When the LCD monitor is fully open,

the Viewfinder automatically turns

OFF

• When the LCD monitor is completely

closed, the Viewfinder turns on

automatically

• By rotating the LCD monitor 180 °, so

that itfaces the same direction as the

lens, the Viewfinder tums back on

allowing you and the subject to

monitor the recording

Rotate the BRIGHT control to adjust

the brightness of the L(_D monitor.

_5Start recording (see page 23)

Note:

•UsingtheLCD monitorreducesbattery

operatingtime.

•Youcannotmonitorthesoundfromthe speaker

duringrecording.Connectthe earphone(M3

type, notsupplied)to PHONE (earphone)jack

and adjustthe volumeoftheearphoneusing

the VOLUMEcontrol.

•ClosetheLCD monitorcompletelywhen notin

use.

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Whenever the Camcorder is left in RECORD/PAUSE mode for 5 minutes, it will

automatically switch to Stand-by mode to conserve energy. Activating the Stand-by

Quick Release feature allows you to release the Stand-by mode and resume recording

by simply pressing the RECORD/PAUSE button. If this feature is not activated, it is

necessary to turn the Camcorder OFF, and then back to CAMERA to start recording

again. The default setting from the factory is OFF mode.

Before you begin...

• Connectthe Camcorderto a power source.

• Inserta cassettewith recordtab

(seepage12).

Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

DISPLAY

Press the MENU button to display

the MENU mode. Press UP •or

DOWN •repeatedly to select

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Press the DISPLAY button to set ON

or OFF.

ON:

You can resume recording from Stand-

by mode by pressing the RECORD/

PAUSE button.

OFF:

You must set the POWER switch to

OFF, and then to CAMERA to release

the Stand-by mode.

Press the MENU button to set your

selection and exit the Menu mode.

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

make a smooth transition between scenes. Press RECORD/PAUSE while

recording.

Set the POWER switch to OFF and

leave the cassette in the Camcorder.

When ready to resume recording, set

POWER the POWER switch to CAMERA and

Switch press RECORD/PAUSE.

Note:

RECORD/ • Ifitis goingto be longerthan 24 hoursbefore

PAUSE youresumerecording,youwill need to use the

manualEasy Edit featuredescribedbelow.

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

Pack.

Set the POWER switch 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.

Press RECORD/PAUSE to continue

recording.

Youcan programthe Camcorderto start

andstop recordingat a presettime. You

can also doan IntervalRecordingwhich

allowsyouto record5 or 10 second

intervalsperminute.

DISPLAY

RECORD/

PAUSE

- 10MIN. _20MIN. -- 30MIN.--TO TAPE END "--1

INTERVAL * 2 INTERVAL * 1J

10 SEC/MIN. 5 SEC/MIN.

Interval 5 SEC/MIN:

A5 second recording is performed

each minute. _

Interval 10 SEC/MIN: p

A 10 second recordihg i_"performed

each minute.

Note:

• The start time cannot be set for over 24

hours in advance from the current time.

•The Camcorder will automatically shut

itself off when the tape reaches its end or

12 hours after an Interval recording is

started.

•Set .ffi_OWER switch to OFF to cancel

the Programmed Recording feature.

Before you begin...

•Connectthe Camcorderto a powersource.

For extendedperiodsof recording,it is

recommendedto usethe AC Adaptorfor a

power source.

• Inserta cassettewith recordtab(see page 12).

• Set the POWERswitchto CAMERA.

Press the MENU button to display

the MENU mode. Press UP •or

DOWN •repeatedly to select

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Press the DISPLAY button to display

the current time in the EVF.

To change the start time, press the

DISPLAY button repeatedly. Each

press increases f 1

the time by 30 p=cla_;l_

minutes, tse._r :PUSHVl,_=Y /

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Press DOWN •to select _.

Press the DISPLAY button repeatedly

to select one of the recording lengths

shown at left.

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If you want to cancel the setup, press

the MENU button twice.

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After setting the START and REC

TIME, press the REClPAUSE button

to place the [

Camcorder in

stand-by mode. STAND-BY

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The Camcorder will automatically start

recording at the preset time and tum

itself off when the recording is finished.

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This holder (supplied) can be attached to

the shoulder strap (see page 21).

When the Remote is not in use, slide it into

the holder as shown.

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Operate the major functions of your

Camcorder from up to 16 feet (5 m)

(approx.) away. Aim the Remote Control at

the Remote Sensor of the Camcorder and

press the desired buttons.

Remote

Sensor

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PanasonicPART NO.

VSBW0004 (CR2025)-(ir_ly.

Use of anotherbattery may

presenta riskof fireor

explosion.

Caution-batterymay

explodeif mistreated.

Disposeof used battery

promptly.Keep away from

children.

Do not recharge,

disassembleor disposeof

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Controlled Functions

Rec/Pause (see page 23)

T (telephoto) Zoom

W (wide angle) Zoom

Play (see page 29)

Fast Forward/Search (see page 30)

Rewind/Search (see page 29)

Stop (see page 29)

Still (see page 30)

Important Note:

• After5 minutesinthe Rec/Pause mode,the

Camcorderwillshutoffto conservebatterylife.

If Camcorderis neededwithin30 minutes,

pressthe REC/PAUSE buttondownforabout

onesecond.This willresumepowerinthe

Recordmode.

If morethan 30 minuteshave elapsed,set the

POWER switchto OFF andthen backto

CAMERAbefore recordingagain.

]-_)While pressing the

stopper tab,

(_)pull the Battery Tray out.

battery into the

Battery Tray with the (_ mark

facing down.

Do not reverse the _)ladty.

Replace the Battery Tray.

Before you begin...

• Connect the Camcorder to a power source.

• Insert a recorded cassette.

"_ 1Press the LCD-OPEN button to unlock

the LCD monitor and swing itopen.

Set the POWER switch to VCR.

•The LCD monitor turns on and off

BRIGHT

Bright

Dark

VOLUME

max. PHONE

_- o_ (earphone)

_'jack

min.

according to the POWER switch

setting.

• When the LCD monitor is fully open,

the Viewfinder automatically tums

OFF.

• When the LCD monitor is in the closed

position, you can view your recording

through the EVF.

• When not in use, close the LCD

monitor so that it faces inward.

Start Tape Playback.

(_ Press the REWIND/SEARCH

button to rewind the tape.

(H) Press PLAY to start playback.

(_ Press STOP to stop playback.

•Adjust the volume of the speaker or

earphone (if connected) using the

VOLUME control.

•Adjust the bdghtness of the LCD

monitor using the BRIGHT control.

Auto Play

When the POWER switch is set to VCR,

playback will automatically begin if the

record tab hasbeen removed on the

cassette.

When you are finished viewing, close

the LCD monitor completely. (The EVF

will tum on.)

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 will be muted.

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FORWARD

Before you begin...

• Connect the Palmcorder to a power source.

• Insert a recorded cassette.

•Set the POWER switch to VCR.

To rapidly locate a scene

Press PLAY then press FAST

FORWARD/SEARCH or REWIND/

SEARCH forrapidvisualsearch.

Pressagain,or pressPLAY to resume

normalspeed.

View a Still Picture

Press STILL to freeze the picture.

Press again to resumenormalplayback.

UP •Search Speed

DOWN • Standard Play (SP) Search is about 3

times the normal speed, and Super Long

Play (SLP) Search is about 9 times the

normal speed.

Note:

•Duringsearch playback,horizontalnoisebars willappear andthere willbe no audio.

•To protectthetape andthe videoheads, your Palmcorder'soperatingmodeswill revertas

follows:

STILL _STAND-BY after 5 minutes.

STANDBY "-_ POWER OFF after 5 minuteswhen usinga BatteryPack.

• When the tape reachesitsend duringplayback,orfast forward, it willrewindautomatically.

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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 UP •or DOWN •until picture

clears up.

Press DISPLAY to return to Auto Tracking.

For Noise in Still mode:

Press UP •or DOWN •until picture

clears up.

V-Lock Control (Reduces jitter in Still

mode.)

Press DISPLAY and UP •or DOWN •

until picture is stable.

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Your Camcorder may be connected t'o a

TV to play back tapes or to view what you

are recording.

_TV with AUDIO/VIDEO IN Jacks.

To Audio In

Cable

(Supplied)

To Audio/Video Out

_TV without AUDIO/VIDEO IN Jacks. j_

Before you begin...

• Connect the Camcorder to a power source.

Set the POWER switch to VCR for

tape playback.

Or, set to CAMERA to view what your

Camcorder is recording.

Turn the TV ON and set it to UNE

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 switch setting on the OPTIONAL

PV-RF16 RF Adaptor. Set the VCR/TV

selector on the RF Adaptor to VCR for

playback.

Start playback or begin a recording.

To Audio/

Video Out

RF Adaptor

(optional)

CH 3/4 Switch

VHF Antenna

300. ohm-75 ohm

transformer

(not supplied)

or F Connector

VCR/TV .UHF Antenna

Selector ) BackofTV_

v. con..=,n0

Cable _I III

(no,.u..,,..)I ll

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Terminal

If you have connected the

Camcorder to your TV using the

PV-RF16 RF Adaptor and want to

watch TV only:

Set the POWER switch to OFF on the

Camcorder.

Then, set the VCR/TV Selec_tor on the RF

Adaptor to TV.

Now, turn the TV ON and select a

channel.

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This reminderis providedto callthe CATV

system installer'sattentionto Article820-4C

of the NECin USA (and to the Canadian

ElectricalCodein Canada) that provides

guidelinesfor propergroundingand, in

particular,specifiesthat the cable ground

shall be connectedto thegroundingsystem

of the building,as closeto the pointofcable

entry as practical. •

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Remove the Battery Compartment lid

and insert the AA size battery.

• Make surepolaritiesare alignedproperly.

• Whentape loadingand unloadingtime

becomeslongerthannormal,batteryreplace-

mentIs necessary.

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Load Detector

'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 surethe cassettereel area under the

PlayPak Is free to tum while loading.

•Allowthe Load Detectorto fully retract

before usingthe PlayPakin yourstandard

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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Youcan graduallyzoom inforcloseups

or zoom outfor wide angleshots.

The zoomingspeed rangesfrom a slow

"speedof 16 secondsto a fast 2 seconds

accordingto the pressureappliedto the

zoom buttons.

Before you begin...

• Connect the Camcorder to a power source.

•Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

Zoom In ("T")

Zoom Out ("W")

Zoom slowly by lightly pressing the

(Telephoto) or the =W* (Wide Angle) side

of the POWER ZOOM switch.

Zoom quickly by applying more pressure.

•The magnificationlevel is displayedinthe

EVF.

Use when recording a subject that is

darker than the surrounding scene, in a

shadowed area or when the light source is

in the back of your subject.

Select a levelthat makes the subject

app.ea_arly;inthe EVF. _

Before you begin...

•Connectthe Camcorderto a power source.

•Set the POWERswitch to CAMERA.

There are three levelsof backlight

compensation.Press the BACKUGHT

button to obtainthe desiredlevelwhile

recording.

When lighting conditions are normal,

press the BACKLIGHT button until the

indicator disappears in the EVF.

EVF Indications

-I_ Normal (no display)

0 First press

(low)

O econd press

(medium)

---.J Fourth press

Before you begin...

The Camcorderwillautomaticallyfocuson

the subjecteven duringzooming.

• Connect the Camcorder to a power source.

• Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

If necessary,press MANUAL FOCUS so

that =MF"does notappear inthe EVF.

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Use Manual Focus (MF) when recording:

• a subject through glass.

• a subject that is far from the Camcorder with

objects in the foreground.

•a subject with distinct horizontal stdpes.

• a subject not centered in the Viewfinder.

•asubject with ashiny surface.

• 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.

IPress MANUAL FOCUS so that

=MF"(ManualFocus)appears inthe

EVF. EVF Indication

Press end hold the "T" side of the

POWER ZOOM switch until the lens

is zoomed in all the way (subject at

maximum size).

Turn the MANUAL FOCUS control

until the picture is in focus.

• It may be necessaryto back away from

the subjectto focusthe image properly.

Press the "W" side of the POWER

ZOOM switch to frame the picture

as desired.

• Re-focusing may be required

when yourCamcorderis aimedat a new

scene.

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AutoFocuswillfunction as clqseas 1/2 inch(12.7mm) fromthe subject.

Press'l_'_/'_cle of the POWER ZOOM switch to the wide angle position.

Then, bring the Camcorder as close to the subject as desired.

To record high speed motion (e.g. a tennis stroke) for improved STILL or SLOW MOTION

playback, when watching the tape on this Camcorder or a VHS 3 or 4 head VCR.

Before you begin...

• Connect the Camcorder to a power source.

• Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

• Insert a cassette with record tab (see page 12).

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In the AUTO mode (no indication in the EVF), the Camcorder will automatically adjust the

shutter speed from 1/60 to 1/350 according to the brightness of the subject.

•AUTO mode is automatically selected whenever the POWER switch is set to CAMERA.

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

More light should be provided to achieve better picture quality and color.

Press HIGH SPEED SHUTTER while

recording.

Press repeatedly to obtain one of the

eight higher shutter speeds shown

below.

EVF Indications

No Indication

1/60

_- 1/100

1/250

1/500

111000

1/2000

1/4000

1110000

Note:

• 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 for the fastest shutter speeds.

•The Auto Focus system may not operate

proparly in insufficient light when using the High

Speed Shutter.

Make smoothscene transitionsfor a more

professionallook.

FADE MODE SEL

WHITE

Fadq In

BLACK

BLACK Fade Out

Before you begin...

• Connect the Camcorder to a power source,

• Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

Fade In:

Startingthe firstscene with=fadein"can

be very effective.

Press the MODE SEL button repeatedly

toselectBLACKorWHITEfade.

During the RECORD/PAUSE mode,

press the FADE button to make

=FADE-" flash in the EVF.

Press the RECORD/PAUSE button.

The screen will turn black and the

recording will start as picture and

sound gradually fade in.

Fade Out:

Use to create a soft ending or, when used

together with fade in, a soft transition from

one scene to the next.

Press the MODE SEL button

repeatedly to select BLACK or WHITE

fade.

Press the FADE button to make

=FADE" flash in the EVF while

recording,

Press the RECORD/PAUSE button.

The picture and sound will gradually

fade out and the recording will PAUSE.

If FADE is accidentally pressed, simply

press it again so that "FADE" disappears

in the EVF,

This feature offers 7 fade variations in your

. choice of eight colors for a wide variety of

fade effects.

Before you begin...

• Connect the Camcorder to a power source.

• Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

1Press the MODE SEL button

repeatedly to select the desired fade

effect other than BLACK and WHITE.

•Excluding BLACK, the mode selected

will appear in the EVF.

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WHITE (whee)

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SHR (sharp)

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Press the COLOR button to select the

desired color other than BLACK or

WHITE.

Hold the FADE button down while

recording until the picture fades out.

Release to fade back in.

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YEL (ye.ow)

RED (red)

MAG (magenta)

BLU _ue)

CYN (cyan)

GRN (green)

-- BLK (Uack)

IITo create more effects: You can stop the

fade at any time by pressing the MODE

SEL button (other than BLACK, WHITE,

and RANDOM modes). Pressing the

FADE button will continue the fade.

Note:

•Other than BLACK and WHITE modes, the

audio is not affected by the fade operation.

This feature adds any of the six colors to the whole screen just like a color filter.

The addition of color will give your recordings special nuance.

Before you begin...

• Connectthe Camcorderto s power source.

•Set the POWERswitchto CAMERA.

•Inserta cassettewith recordtab(see page 12).

Hold down the D. FILTER, NEG/POS

button for 2 seconds (approx.) to view

or record a negative image.

•The NEG. filter changes the picture

from a positive to a negative image.

Press the D. FILTER, NEG/POS

button repeatedly until the desired

color filter appears.

Press the D. FILTER, NEG/POS

button repeatedly until the normal

image appears.

Note:

° During Digital Wipe or Digital Still/Strobe/Wide,

the Color Digital Filter will not activate.

•Colored images will revert back to a normal

image when viewed in still mode.

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

Before you begin...

• Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

Slide the DIGITAL SELECT switch

to D.ZOOM mode.

Press the DIGITAL ZOOM button

once to select D.ZOOM 1 for partial

increase (50x max.), or twice to select

D.ZOOM 2 (300x max.) for an even

greater increase.

Because the image is enlarged

digitally, the picture may become

distorted when higher magnification

levels are used.

Press and hold the "T" side of the

POWER ZOOM switch.

Digital ZOom engages when the Optical

Power Zoom reaches its maximum of

23x.

•Zoom level is displayed in the EVF.

•Press the ='1"or =W" side of the

POWER ZOOM switch to control the

digital zoom level.

•When the level falls below 23x, the

optical zooming function will resume.

Press DIGITAL ZOOM

untilno indicationappearsin the EVF

to tum the DigitalZoom feature off.

(The zoom ratiowilladjustto 23x.)

(referto page 33 for normalzoom

operation.)

This feature helpsstabilizethe picturein

-situationssuchas walkingor shootingfrom

a movingvehicle.

Before you begin...

• Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

Slide the DIGITAL SELECT switch

to EIS.

(_NORMAL)

Press the EIS button to activate the

Digital E.I.S. function. (=EIS" will appear

in the EVF.)

• The image in the EVF will be enlarged

slightly and the shutter speed will

automatically adjust from 1/80 to

1/350 according to the brightness of

the subject.

Press the EIS button 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 Digital E.I.S. function.

• Be sure that the Digital E.I.S. is

tumed off when not in use.

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

•Camcorder 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 intense

fluorescent light.

•recording a scene with very fast

motions.

Slide the DIGITAL SELECT switch to

STILL/STROBE.

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Before you begin...

• Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

STILL/STROBE/WIDE Selection order

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Use thisfeatureto recorda stillimagefrom

the currentcamera picture.

Press the STILL/STROBE button once.

Press two more times to returnto normal

recording.

STROBE

Use thisfeature to recorda strobing

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

second intervals).

Press the STILL/STROBE button twice.

Press once to retum to normal recording.

WIDE SCREEN

Use this feature to fill the entire screen of

your Wide Screen TV.

Hold down the STILL/STROBE button for

more than 3 seconds while in Strobe

mode (see above).

Press once again to retum to a normal

sized picture recording.

Note:

• Wide screen recordings must be played back

using a wide screen (16x9 aspect ratio) TV or

the picture will appear distorted.

•If you add titles (see pages 47-49) while

recording in the Wide mode, they will appear

distorted when played back on a wide screen

(16x9 aspect ratio) TV.

Thisfeaturemakesit possibleto replacethecurrentrecordedscenewitha memorizedscene.

Before you begin...

Slide the DIGITAL SELECT switch to •Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

DIGITAL WIPE.

Press the MEMORY button while in

the Record/Pause mode to memorize

the desired scene.

• The picturefadesout and thenfades in.

The memorizedscene is displayedin the

EVF forone secondand "MEM."is

displayedwhile the scene is memorized.

• The MEMORY buttondoes notfunction

when recordingorwhen a scene from

memoryis beingdisplayed.

, •

Press the MODE button repeatedly to

select the desired Wipe effect.

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(Current Recording)

Press the START button to startthe effect.

The memorized scene gradually replaces

the current recording.

If START is pressed once more, the current

recordingwill gradually replace the

memorized scene.

•You canfreeze the wipe inprogressby

_ng_II'(e-START button.

Press START again to continuethe wipe.

Note:

•The memorized scene will be cleared when the

Camcorder is turned off.

Great for amateur surveillance applications.

You can select Motion, Audio, or Motion*

Audio Security mode.

Before you begin...

• Connect the Camcorder to a power source.

For extended Camcorder use, the AC Adaptor

is recommended as the power source.

• Insert a cassette with record tab (see page 12).

•Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

• Aim the Camcorder at the desired area.

Motion Security recording may start,

regardless of subject motion, when...

• the background is plain, such as a white

wall.

• the Camcorder is pointed at something

with distinct horizontal, vertical or oblique

stripes, such as a window shade.

• the bdghtness suddenly changes.

Motion Security recording may not

start when...

• motion is very slow or very fast.

•moving object Lsvery small.

• motion is in 1 corner of the viewing area.

•Jnlow light situations (MOTION SECU-

RITY will flash if th_e!ightJ_el is

inadequate.)

•the background has distinct horizontal or

vertical stripes.

• the background is plain,.such as a white

wall.

Audio Security recording may start

when...

•The micpicksup wind noise(even a

breeze).

Au_cur_y recording may not start

when:..

•The soundis tooabrupt.

1In Record/Pause mode, hold down the

SECURITY MODE button for about 2

seconds to place the Camcorder in

Motion Security stand-by mode.

Press the SECURITY MODE button

once for Audio Security stand-by mode.

Or, press twice for Motion.Audio

Security stand-by mode. (If no cassette

tape is inserted, "_" will flash.)

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MOTION-AUDIO

•The Camcorder will start recording

approximately 3 seconds after motion

and/or audio is detected.

•The date and time are also recorded if

displayed (see page 16).

•Recording will stop 30 seconds after the

motion and/or audio ceases.

Press the SECURITY MODE button

once, twi_e, or three times, depending

on the current mode, to cancel the

Motion Security feature.

Note:

•Make sure the Camcorder is firmly secure

before activating Motion Secudty feature. If the

Carncorder is moved, Motion Security recording

will starL

•While normal recording is being performed, the

Camcorder cannot be placed in Motion, Audio,

or MotionoAudio Security stand-by mode.

•While Camcorder is in Motion, Audio, or

Motion•Audio Secudty stand-by mode, Record

/Pause, Stand-by mode, Digital E.I.S., Color

Digital Fade, One-Touch Auto Fade, Negative/

Positive Transposer and Time Lapse mode can

not be activated. 43

You can chooseHIGH or LOW AudiosensitivityduringAudioor Motion.AudioSecurity

recording.The Camcorderis set tollt'_'_at the factory.

Before you begin...

• Connect the Camcorder to a power source.

• Insert s cassette with record tab (see page 12).

During Audio Security or Motion.Audio

Security stand-by mode (see page 43),

press UP •or DOWN •to select

or ITr_'_.

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MOTION.AUDIO

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Camcorder is sensitive to sound

(normal conversation etc.) up to

approx. 32.8 feet (10m).

Camcorder is sensitive to sound

(normal conversation etc.) up to

approx. 3.28 feet (lm).

• The AudioSensitivitysettingscreenwill

revertto AudioorMotion.AudioSecurity

stand-bymodeafter five seconds.

•The AudioSensitivitysettingwillrevertto

Ilr_when Palmcorderis turnedoff.

Note:

•Becausethe AudioSecurityfeature may be

activatedby surroundingnatural noises,the

Camcordershouldbe placed inas quieta

placeas possible.

•When settingthe Audio sensitivitylevel,the

recordinglocationshouldbetaken into

consideration.

•The performancelevelmay varydependingon

the spaciousnessof the area usedas well as

differencesin noise reflectionand resonance.

•A testshouldbe done to confirmthat perfor-

manceis satisfactory.

You can use this feature for security purposes by recording over a long period of time

(up to 6 hours with a %40 tape).

DISPLAY

Before you begin...

• Connect the Camcorder to a power source.

For extended Camcorder use, the AC Adaptor

is recommended as the power source.

•Insert a cassette with record tab (see page 12).

• Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

• Slide the TAPE SPEED Selector to SLP.

RECORD/

PAUSE

Note (in Time Lapse mode) :

•Sounds can not be recorded.

•Picture quality is lower than SLP mode.

•The tape is recorded at 1/3 the speed of SLP.

•The tape is played back at normal SLP speed

(3 times faster than it was originally recorded).

•Video noise may occur during playback.

• SP/SLP indications will not be displayed.

•Titles will not be displayed.

• Interval REC cannot be activated.

• Vertical jitter may occur depending on monitor

used.

• 10-Second Reminder (see page 19) will not

display during _me Lapse recording.

_,CAUTION:

•Because recording system for the

"13meLapse feature is not part of VHS

standard, it is recommended to

playback tapes recorded in "13me

Lapse mode on this Camcorder.

•Tapes not recorded in "rime Lapse

mode may be played back on other

type camcorders or _type

• VCRs. •

Press the MENU button to display

the MENU mode. Press UP • or

atedly to select

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•STAND-BY RELEASE

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Press the DISPLAY button to set ON

or OFF.

ON:You can create an extended recording

(up to 6 hours). This recording can then

be played back at x3 speed.

OFF:

An extended recording (up to 6 hours)

will not be possible.

Press the MENU button to set your

selection and exit this screen.

Press RECORD/PAUSE button for

recording START and STOP.

To cancel Time Lapse mode: Select

i'_; OFF from the menu

screen.

You can choose to have the Tally lamp come on or stay off during recording.

The default setting from the factory is ON mode.

Before you begin...

•Connectthe Camcorderto a power source.

•Set the POWERswitchto CAMERA.

•Inserta cassettewith recordtab (seepage 12).

DISPLAY

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Press the MENU button to display

the MENU mode. Press UP •or

atedly to select

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Press the DISPLAY button to set ON

or OFF.

ON:

Tally Lamp comes on during recording.

OFF:

Tally Lamp and REC Lamp stay off

during recording.

Press the MENU button to set your

selection and exit the Menu mode.

Before you begin...

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On selected holidays, such as New Year's

Day, the Camcorder will automatically

display the appropriate title when the

power is first turned on.

DISPLAY

RECORD/

PAUSE

• Connect the Camcorder to a power source.

• Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

•Insert a cassette with record tab (see page 12).

Press the MENU button to display

the MENU mode. Press UP •or

DOWN • repeatedly to selecti]B_.

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Press the DISPLAY button to select

AUTO/MANUAL.

Press the MENU button to set your

selection and exit the Menu mode.

To record the automatically displayed

title, press the RECORD/PAUSE

button. (refer to page 48 for

Manual Title Display List.)

To remove the title while recording,

press the TITLE button.

Note:

•To remove the title before recording, press the

TITLE button repeatedly until the On Screen

Display disappears.

•You can display HAPPY ANNIVERSARY,

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, VACATION, WEDDING

DAY, or A SPECIAL DAY by pressing the

TITLE button repeatedly in Pause (Record

mode).

•The Camcorder will not automatically display a

title once it has been removed. To redisplay

the title, press TITLE in Pause (Record mode).

Automatic/Manual Title Display List

Dec. 31-Jan. 1

Feb. 14

2nd Sunday in May

Last Monday in May

3rd Sunday in Jun.

Jul. 4

1st Monday in Sep.

Oct. 31

4th Thursday in Nov.

Dec. 24-25

These Titles must be

displayed manually.

HAPPY NEW YEAR! /CHEERS!

VALENTINE'S DAY /BE MY VALENTINE

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY /WE LOVE YOU!

MEMORIAL DAY

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY /WE LOVE YOU!

INDEPENDENCE DAY

LABOR DAY

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

MERRY CHRISTMAS /HO! HO! HO!

HAPPY EASTER

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

VACATION

WEDDING DAY

A SPECIAL DAY

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DISPLAY

RECORD/

PAUSE

Before you begin...

• Connectthe Camcorderto a powersource.

• Set the POWERswitchto CAMERA.

• Inserta cassettewithrecordtab (seepage

12).

Make sure that TITLE, in the Menu

mode, is set to AUTO/MANUAL.

(see steps 1-3 on page 47.)

2In Pause (Record mode), press the

TITLE button repeatedly to display

the desired.titlefromthe-listshown

above.

Press the RECORDIPAUSE button to

record the displayed title.

Press the TITLE button while

recording to remove the title.

Note:

• To redisplay the title, press TITLE in Pause

(Record mode).

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RECOR_

PAUSE

EVF Indications

BEAUTIFUL -_

BRAVOI

CHEERSI

CONGRATULATIONS

GiMME A BREAKI

GOOD LUCK

I LOVE YOU

OOPS!

OUR MI"rLE ANGEL

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Before you begin...

• Connect the Camcorder to a power source.

• Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

•Insert a cassette with record tab (see page 12).

Press the MENU button to display

the MENU mode. Press UP •or

DOWN • repeatedly to select rA"_l-:l.

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Press the DISPLAY button to select

PHRASE.

Press the MENU button to set your

selection and exit the Menu mode.

In Pause (Record mode), press the

TITLE button repeatedly to display

the desired title from the list shown

below.

Press the RECORD/PAUSE button to

record the displayed title.

Press the TITLE button while

recording to remove the title.

Note: _..

• To redisplay the title, press TITLE in Pause

(Record mode).

You can leave audio/videomessagesfor

familyor friends. Before you begin...

• Connect the Camcorder to a power source.

For extended Carncorder use, it is recom-

mended to use the AC Adaptor as a power

source.

• Insert a cassette with record tab (see page 12).

•Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

MESSAGE

Tally Lamp

POWER

switch

®Flip the LCD so that it faces

toward the lens.

(_ Press the MESSAGE button to

start recording your message.

• The LCD monitor must face forwards

to activate Message mode.

MESSAGE 1

Press the MESSAGE button again to

end message recording.

• The Camcorder automatically rewinds

the tape to the message starting point,

and then goes into Stand-by mode.

•The Tally Lamp flashes during

Stand-by mode.

IMESSAGE

PRESS PLAy BUTTON

Press the PLAY button to playback

the message.

•The LCD_may be in any position for

message playback.

• To cancel the MESSAGE mode:

Set the POWER switch to OFF.

Note:

•Only one message can be recorded.

• If the tape is ejected or the battery (when used) becomes depleted while in Stand-by

mode, the Message mode will be cancelled. To playback the message (tape is inserted

and/or new power source is attached), Set the POWER switch to VCR and press the

PLAY button.

• The MENU, TITLE and SECURITY MODE buttons are not activate during Message

mode.

•Title display cannot be displayed during Message mode.

• The,qlessage button is not <active> when in Time Lapse mode and Programmed Rec

stand-by.

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•Turn the TV ON and select its VCR

channel (CH3 or CH4).

•Set the VCR/TV Selector on the

recording VCR to VCR.

Before you begin...

• Connect the Camcorder to VCR as shown

at left.

• Turn ON both units.

• Set the recording VCR's Input Signal

Selector to LINE.

•Set the Camcorder POWER

switch to VCR.

1Insert a pre-recorded tape

into the Camcorder and ablank tape

with a recording tab into your VCR.

Press PLAY on the Camcorder and

when you find the starting point, press

STILL.

Press REC on your VCR and then

immediately press STILL/PAUSE.

VCR Buttons

Press STILL on the Camcorder and

press STILL/PAUSE on the VCR to

simultaneously start both units.

Press STOP on both units when

dubbing is complete.

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Note:

•Tapes recorded on other VCRs and

used for playback in the Camcorder

must be recorded in SP or SLP mode.

•For technical reasons, dubbing a tape

may reduce its quality.

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nauthorized exchanging and/or

opying of copydghted recordings may

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I PROCESSING I ®

OImage Page Remaining Indication (see page 54)

• The number of the image pages left in the selected mode.

When no memory remains, 00 will flash.

•Approx 30 images can be stored in "NORMAL" mode, Approx 15 images can be

stored in "FINE" mode.

(The number of pictures given for each mode applies when all the pictures are

taken in the same mode.)

(_) REC MODE Indication

• The current REC MODE (NORMAL or FINE).

•Image Size is 640 X 480 pixels.

(_) Recording Mode Indication

•The POWER switch is set to PHOTO.

(_) Image Status Indication

When an image is captured, the image status is displayed.

PROCESSING :

Displayed while camera processes a captured image. --

•Sliding the POWER switch to CAMERA while "PROCESSING" is displayed may

cause the image to apkk_=ardistorted. Also, do not change the recording mode

while "PROCESSING" _displayed.

COMPLETED :

Displayed after image has been completely processed.

•You can capture'another image as soon as "COMPLETED" disappears.

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(_) Image Status Indication (continued)

PLEASE WAIT:

Displayed during image selection from the Multi Image Playback screen. Also

displayed during image deletion.

•Sliding the POWER switch to CAMERA while "PLEASE WAIT" is displayed may

cause the image to appear distorted. Also, do not change the recording mode while

"PLEASE WAIT" is displayed

NO PICTURE:

Displayed when no image is captured, or when all the images are deleted from

memory.

_) The Currently selected image is underlined in red.

(_) The current Multi Image Playback page number.

Before you begin...

• Connect the Camcorder to a power source.

Press the LCD-OPEN button to unlock

the LCD monitor. Swing it fully open

and adjust the angle.

DISPLAY

RECORD

Note:

The following Features are not active during

PHOTO mode.

•Fade • Color Digital Filter

•Digital Zoom °Digital E.I.S.

•Still/Strobe /Wide • Digital Wipe

•Secudty Mode • Audio Sensitivity

•Time Lapse • Intelligent TiBer

•Message Mode

With'_un_o'n, you can not-record sound.

F------ 2Set the POWER switch to PHOTO.

The built-in Lens Cover opens and

POWER Lamp lights.

*Make sure the POWER switch is fully

rotated to the PHOTO position.

Slide the PHOTO MODE Selector to

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REC. so.o_._..-="'.

RECMODE:PUSH MENU KEY_

Press the MENU button to display

the REC MODE screen. Press UP •

or DOWN •to

select the desired

mode (refer to

page 52) and then

press the

DISPLAY button

to set.

="ZL /

:_DISPLAYKEY_

Press the RECORD button to capture

the image.

• When you press the RECORD button,

the two image status screens shown

below will.be displayed as the image

is processed.

You may capture another image as

soon as "COMPLETED" disappears.

°Set the electronic shutter to ahigher

speed when shooting in bright

surroundings such as outdoors.

This helps eliminate blurring of the still

image.

Before you begin...

• Connect the Camcorder to a power source.

•Set the POWER switch to PHOTO.

Press the LCD-OPEN button to

unlock the LCD monitor. Swing it fully

open and adjust the angle.

• It is recommended that the LCD

DISPLAY

monitor be used for PHOTO PLAY

mode because the red underline

indicating the selected image (step 3)

will be more visible in color.

Slide the PHOTO MODE Selector to

The first page of a

Multi Image [_ [_ I----]

Playback screen l_._! _ _,J

appears.

(Each page

contains 6 images.)

Press + (FF) for Next, or - (REW) for

Previous until the image you want is

underlined in red. (See below.)

•The image REC MODE (NORMAL or

FINE) will not be displayed.

F--IF--ll(+)-,rF---IF---IF--llr-IF---IF-11

DDD

Press PLAY to display the selected

screen appears _oTo

followed by the W_T

displayed image.

I SlL_CT : PU_ _,./.KEY

_MUL11 :_s'roP KEY

• Press the DISPLAY button, OSD will

disappear. Press the DISPLAY button

again, OSD will appear.

•Pressing + (FF) will display the image

on the next page.

Pressing -(REW) will display the

image on the previous page.

•Press STOP to retum to the Multi

Image playback screen. 55

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You can delete unwanted images and increase the remaining image memory.

Warning : Once deleted, images cannot be restored.

Before you begin...

• Connect the Camcorder to a power source.

• Set the POWER switch to PHOTO and slide

the PHOTO MODE selector to PLAY.

Jr. Press DEL(STILL) to display the

DELETE menu. (['-"_ [_ [-:=--]1•To exit this menu,

pro. STOP. I[_ ___._._] 1•

ISET ; PUSM_n_-m KEYi

L=.==;,=. =_ _ j

Press + (FF_ or- (RE_ to select

r_, and then press DEL(STILL)

[_C°nxtilt_ies"menu,OF--1I_ 1=,,._1

press STOP. l_e.__ _]_ _[_i=

Press + (FF) or - (REW) to select the

image page to be deleted.

• To exit this menu,.

press STOP.

I SlE-CT: R_H _'Y '_/

I I)B.E_: Pt_l DO._E KL_'I

_CANCa: PU61t STOP KEY J

Press DEL(STILL) to delete the

selected image page.

_" I _ PLEASE WAIT

• "PLEASE WAIT" is displayed

on-screen while the image page is

deleted.

•Image page numbers are adjusted

automatically as image pages are

delezted.

•To delete other specific image pages,

repeat steps 1 -4.

You can delete all images from memory with one easy operation.

Warning : Once deleted, images cannot be restored.

Before you begin...

• Connect the Camcorder to a power source.

•Set the POWER switch to PHOTO and slide

the PHOTO MODE selector to PLAY.

Note:

While "PLEASE WAIT" is displayed, do not

turn off the Camcorder or unplug the AC

Adapter.

Otherwise, the Camcorder will not work for

about 30 seconds when tumed back on or

when the AC Adapter is plugged back in

because the image d_letion must be

performed.

1Press DEL(STILL) to display the

DELETE menu end selectl_!!l.

• To exit this menu, ,- -,

pre=STOP

i SB.SCT: _JSH,h'-KEY /

ISLET : PUSH DB.ETE KEYI

_: PUSH STOP KEY J

Press DEL(STILL). The following

message will appear.

• To exit this menu, (-_ _ _-_

press STOP. /l__ll II I/

IYES : PUSH DB.ErE KEYI

_C/_l¢la.: PUGH STOP KEY J

Press DEL(STILL) to delete all image

pages from memory.

• "PLEASE WAIT" is displayed

on-screen while all image pages are

deleted.

IPLEASE WAIT

•After deletion is completed.

"NO PICTURE" will be displayed.

•['When it becomes impossible to record, playback, or delete image pages

while in PHOTO mode, please delete all memorized image pages by doing

the following.

While holding down NEG/POG, STILL and BACKLIGHT at the same time,

slide the POWER switch from OFF to PHOTO.

All image page deletion will be completed in about 30 seconds. Slide the

POWER switch to OFF, and then to PHOTO. You can now record, playback,

or delete image pages normally.

You can use the still image, captured in PHOTO Mode, as a WIPE screen for title

memory. (See page 54.) Before you begin...

• Connect the Camcorder to a power source.

• Set the POWER switch to PHOTO and slide

the PHOTO MODE selector to PLAY.

Set the DIGITAL SELECT Switch to

DIGITAL WIPE. (Refer to page 42.)

WIPE START

Select the image from the Multi

Image screen that you want to use

as a WIPE image.

Slide the POWER switch to

CAMERA.

• The memorized scene is displayed in

the EVF for one second and =MEM."

is displayed while the scene is

memorized.

Ji •

Select the.WIPE MODE button (see

page 42), and then press the START

button to start the WIPE effect.

The memorized image gradually

replaces the current recording.

Note :

The selected scene will be cleared when

the Camcorder is turned off.

Mj_t irl mUil'tlm_'l m1_aK_h t _o _

A live imageorstoredstillimageinthe

Camcorder'smemorycan be transferred

directlyto yourPC (PersonalComputer).

Likewise, the PC'smemorycan be

transferreddirectlyto Camcordervia an

RS-232C connection.

You can alsodownloadtitle imagesfrom

Panasonic'sweb site on the Intemet

(www.panasonic.corrdphotoshot).

System Requirements:

• IBM PC/AT or compatible.

•Windows 95.

•486 CPU or higher. (Pentium ®recom-

mended.)

•RAM: 8MB

•2MB minimum available hard disk space.

• 256 color monitor (full color recom-

mended).

•3.5 inch 1.44MB floppy disk drive (for

installation).

•RS-232C serial port (D-Sub 9-pin). An

adaptor (D-Sub 9-pin male to a D-Sub

female) is required for a D-Sub 25-pin.

•Mouse or other pointing device.

•Microsoft, Windows, and Windows 95 are

registered trademarks of Microsoft in the

United States and other countries.

•All product/brand names are trademarks

or registered trademarks of the respective

holders.

RS-232C

Serial Port

(D-Sub 9-pin)

K::_o[I

connect.)

PC Connction mNote:

Cable

(supplied)

Connect the supplied PC connecting

cable to the PC connection Jack on the

Camcorder and a serial port on the PC

(Personal Computer).

(Please refer to the PC's instruction book

to clarify what port should be used to

•Before connectingthe Camcorderto the

PC, make surethe PC power is offto

insurethat imagesare transferred

properly.

•Whilethe camcorderis connectedto a

PC and the softwareis opened,youtape

recordingis notpossible.

Turnon the PC (PersonalComputer)

and start upWindows.

Insert the Digital PhotoShot disk

(Windows 95) intoa floppy diskdrive.

Select "Run..." from the Windows95

start menu.

From the Windows 95 Start Menu,

select Programs/Digital PhotoShot.

Type in A:Lsetup.exe and click OK.

• It is assumed that your 3.5 inch floppy

disk drive is assigned as =A"drive.

If not, replace "A" with the appropriate

letter.

Please read the Help information to

operate the application.

Follow the instmct!ons ee they appear

-on your PC screen.

When the installation has been

completed, "Setup has finished

installing the application on your

computer. You may launch the

application by selecting the icons

installed." appears. Click the Finish

button to complete Setup.

For ordedng instructions, see the Accessory Order Form page.

Figure Price

Accessory #

PV-A17

P-V215

PV-BP171

P-V214

PV-BP18/

P-V611

PV-BP151

P-V213

PV-AA6

PV-Cl 6

PV-RF16

PV-P1

PV-H18

Description

AC Adaptor with

DC Power Cable

3.0Ah Battery Pack

2.4Ah Battery Pack

1.8Ah Battery Pack

1.2Ah Battery Pack

"AA" Battery Case

Car Battery Cord

RF Adaptor

VHS PlayPak

Soft Sided

Carrying Case

$130.00

$60.00

$50.00

$45.00

$20.00

$70.00

$40.00

$35.00

$49.00

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TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR OMNIMOVIE/PALMCORDER ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF

THE FOLLOWING:

VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER

CALL PANASONIC'S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-211-7262

[9 AM-9 PM M-F, 9 AM-7 AM SAT-SUN, EST]

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Be careful not to touch the lens itself when attaching optical filters and lenses.

I-

To Remove

Tum the EVF Eyepiece

counterclockwise 1/8 of a tum.

S2Pull free.Remove any lint or dust particles with

a softcleanclothbeingcareful notto

scratchthe glasssurfaces.

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.

Power Source:

Power Consumption:

Video Signal:

Video Recording System:

Audio:

Pick-Up System:

Pick-Up Device:

Lens:

Viewflnder:

LCO Monitor:

Memory:

Image Size:

Image Storage:

Image Format:

Minimum Illumination Required:

Earphone Jack:

External Microphone Jack:

Operating Temperature:

Operating Humidity:

Weight:

Dimensions:

Weight and dimensions shown are approximate.

Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Compact VHS Camcorder: DC 6V

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

Battery: Nickel-Cadmium Type DC 6V

Compact VHS Camcorder: 6V DC 8.5 W (Max. 11.5 W)

AC Adaptor:. 24W

1,2W (when not in use.)

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

4 rotary heads plus flying erase head. Helical scanning

system

1 track

Sequential color difference field reverse system

One integral color filter Charge Coupled Device (CCD)

23:1 zoom lens, F1:t .6 with auto iris control

Focal length: 3.8mm - 87.4mm

Power zoom function

Lens filter diameter: 52mm

0.5 inch (12.7mm) Electronic Viewfinder

3.2 inch (81.2mm) Liquid Crystal Display

Built-in 1MB Memory

640 x 480 pixels

FINE: Approx. 15 images

Normal: Approx. 30 images

JPEG

1.2 Ix (F1:1.6) 0.12 footcandles

7 Ix (F1:1.6) 0.7 footcandles (EIA Standard)

M3 Type

32OF- 104OF (0oc-40oc)

10%-75%

Compact VHS Camcorder: 2.4 Ibs.

1.10 kg

AC Adaptor: 0.77 Ibs.

0.35 kg

Compact VHS Camcorder:

4-3/8 (W) x 4-5/8 (H) x 7(D) inch

110 (W) x 116 (H) x 177 (O) mm

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

70(W) x 41(H) x 145(D) mm

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

,heck the list below for symptoms and corrections.

Symptom Correction

No picturein the EVF ... •Make sure a Power Source is connected. (pp. 9, 11)

•Make sure the POWER switch is sat to VCR or

Video cassettecannot be inserted...

Video cassette cannot be removed ...

No operationstartswhen operationbuttonsare

pressed ...

Recordingcannot be done ...

Auto Focus does notoperate ...

The Message mode cannot be used ...

Sound from microphonecan't be monitored...

Camera pictureis too dark ...

No playback picture,or the playback

pictureis noisyor containsstreaks...

Dudng playback, the pictureshows motionor

blurredaction ...

The playback pictureis fast and there is no

sound...

"PanasonicIT'S VHS! SO ITS TAPES PLAY IN

YOUR VCR ..." appeai's'_hthe EVF and Monitor

If the top of your playbackpi_ waves back

and forth excessively...

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CAMERA. (pp. 23, 29)

•Check the Dew Indicator.(p. 20)

•Make sure the battery is fullycharged. (p. 9)

•Make sure all necessarycables are connected correctly

and firmly.(p. 31)

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

•Insertthe cassette withthe window side facing out.

(p. 12)

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

•Checkfor the Dew Indicator.(p. 20)

•Make sure the record tab is still intact. (p. 12)

•Checkthe Battery Indicator.(p. 18)

•Checkthe Dew Indicator.(p. 20)

•Make sure the FOCUS buttonis set to AUTO. (p. 34)

•Make sure the unit is ON, with the POWER switchset

to CAMERA (p. 23).

•Make sure acassette is insertedand that the LCD

monitor is facingthe same directionas the lens(p. 50).

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

mode.

•Make sure the HIGH SPEED SHUTTER buttonis OFF

(p. 35).

•PressUP AJDOWN • button duringplayback(Trackin(.

Control)(p. 30).

•Portionsofthe stillpicturewhere the normalspeed

motion was particularlyrapid may producethis effect.

This is normal.

•Make sure the TIME LAPSE feature is set to OFF in the

Menu mode (p. 45).

•Setthe POWER sw!.tchto CAMERA, and then hold

down STOP for 5 seconds (approx.)to exit the Demo

mode (p. 7).

•Because the playbacksignalis not as stableas an off

the air TV signal,the topof your TV screen may be

bent or unstablewhen the tape is playedback. This

symptom is morenoticeablewhen a tape recorded on

anotherVCR is played back. To solve this problem,

locatethe horizontalhold control on your TV. Turn it

slowlyto correctthe wavy picture. Ifyour TV does not

have a horizontalholdcontrol or adjustingthe control

does nothelp, some modifications may haveto

be madeto the TV seL Technicallythis is called

=Horizontal AFC time constant change." If sucha

problemexists, please contact your localTV service

center. (Some nominalservice charges may be

required.)

Clogged Video Head

(a) Video Head Cleaning: Your Camcorder will not normally

require head cleaning; however, it is possible that the heads

may become clogged when playing an old or damaged tape. If

the image on your screen resembles the photograph on the

left while playing back a tape, the heads may require cleaning.

(b) Cleaning the Heads: It is recommended that head

cleaning be performed by a qualified service technician.

Please contact your nearest Panasonic Service Center. An

altemate 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 cloagin9 symptom occurs.

Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice.

RequestforServiceNotice:

In the unlikely event this product needs service.

•Please include your proof of purchase.

(Failure to due so will delay your repair.)

•To further speed your repair please provide

an explanation of what is wrong with the unit

and any symptom it is exhibiting.

Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to:

Panasonic Services Company

1705 N. Randall Road

Elgin, IL. 60123-7847

Attn: Camcorder Repair

Rl_eJllA |_qa

Built-In Twin Capsule

2-Way Microphone System

Built-in Auto Light

See page 22.

Built-in Lens Cover

Opens automatically when

the Power Switch is set to

CAMERA.

See pages 8, 23, 54.

Tally Lamp

See pages 23,

46, 50.

Remote Sensor

See page 28.

MANUAL FOCUS Wheel

See page 34.

ft_ l_eJ'/1

External MIC IN

Connect the extemal Microphone (using

an M3 connector if necessary).

The built-in microphone is automatically

disconnected when an external

microphone is plugged in. External Microphone

(not supplied)

D.FILTER

NEG/POS Button

See page 38.

PC Connector

See pages 59.

BuRon

See page 43.

Audio/Video Output Connector

See pages 31, 51.

(This connector for use with

supplied Audio/Video cable only.)

/|U

POWER Lamp

Lights when the Power Switch is set

to VCR or CAMERA or PHOTO.

See pages 8, 19, 54.

UP •Button

See pages 13, 14, 15, 16,

25, 27, 30, 44, 45, 46, 47,

48, 49, 54.

(Tracking Control)

See page 30.

TAPE SPEED Selector

See pages 8, 12, 23. \

Strap Attachment

Rings

See page 21.

DC IN Connector

See page 11.

BATTERY

RELEASE Butt0r1'

See page 9. PH(_E£OMODE

Selector

See pages 54, 55.

REWIND/SEARCH Button

See pages 8, 26, 29, 30.

(- Button)

See pages 55, 56. PLAY Button

pages 8, 26, 29, 30,

50, 51, 55.

Button

See pages 26, 30, 51.

(DEL Button)

See pages 56, 57.

FAST FORWARD/

•SEARCH Button

See page 30.

(+ Button)

See pages 55, 56.

Button

See pages 7, 8, 18,

29, 51, 55, 56, 57.

Hand Strap

See page 21.

POWER Switch

See pages 7, 8, 18, 23, 24,

25, 26, 29, 31, 50, 54, 58.

RECORD/PAUSE Button with

REC Lamp

See pages 8,..23, 25, 26, 27, 36,

45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 54.

DOWN •Button

See pages 13, 14, 15, 16, 25, 27, 30,

44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 54.

(Tracking Control)

See page 30.

Bright Control

Adjusts the brightness of the picture.

See pages 24, 29.

LCD-OPEN button

See pages 24, 29, 54, 55.

Volume Control

See pages 24, 29.

Earphone Jack (Monaural)

Connect the earphone (M3 type, not

supplied) to the earphone jack for monitor-

ing the sound during playback or recording.

See pages 24, 29.

Built-In Speaker

LCD (Liquid Crystal

Display) Monitor

See pages 24, 29.

Tripod.Mounting Hole

PUSH TO CLOSE

Area

Clock Battery Tray

See page 17.

Vision Adjustment Control

See pages 8, 23.

HIGH SPEED SHUTTER

Button

See page 35.

MODE SEL Button

See pages 36, 37.

POWER ZOOM Switch

See pages 33, 34.

MESSAGE Button

See page 50.

TITLE Button

See pages 47, 48, 49.

MENU Button

See pages 13, 14, 15, 16, 25,

27, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 54.

Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)

See pages 18, 19, 20, 63.

LIGHT Switch

See page 22.

BACKLIGHT Button

See page 33.

FADE Button

See pages 36, 37.

COLOR Buttor

Seepage 37.

EIS Button

See page 40.

DIGITAL WIPE

MEMORY Button

See page 42.

DISPLAY Button

Seepages 13,14,15,

16,18,25,27,30,45,

46,47,48,49,54,55.

(Auto Tracking)

See page 30.

EJECT Switch

See pages 8,12, 23.

DIGITAL SELECT Switch

Seepages 39, 40, 41, 42, 58.

STILL/STROBE Button

See page 41.

DIGITAL WIPE START

Button

See pages 42, 58.

DIGITAL ZOOM Button

See page 39.

DIGITAL WIPE MODE Button

See pages 42, 58.

*Focus Control

Adjust the focus of the

picture on the EVF.

*Bright Control

Adjust the brightness 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.

_,'B_taHumtul_hu.tezl_.

POWER ZOOM Button

See page 28.

REWlNDISEARCH

Button

See page 28.

PLAY Button

See page 28.

STOP Button

See page 28.

RECORD/PAUSE

Button

See page 28.

FAST FORWARD/

SEARCH Button

See page 28.

STILL Button

See page28.

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;OeWpEaResLa_,P11. / _,

CHARGE Lamp

See pages 9, 10.

.-.. AC Power Cord

See pages 9, 10, 11.

VCR DC OUT '

Connector Battery Charging

See page 11. .. _L_mpartment

See page 9.

BATTERY REFRESH

Button

See page 10o

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.

A F

AC Adaptor 2, 11, 61 Fade 36, 37

Accessodes (Optional) 61

Accessories (Supplied) 2H

Audio Sensitivity 44

Audio/Video Cable High Speed Shutter 35

2, 31, 51 High Speed Shutter

Auto Daylight Saving Indicator 20, 35

Time 15 L

Auto Focus 34

B Light 22

Backlight 33

Battery Pack 2, 9, 10, 61 Macro Focus 34

Battery Remaining Manual Focus 34

Indication 18, 19 MENU Mode 13

Battery Warning 19 Message Mode 50

C O

Camera Recording

23, 24, 25, 26,

Car Battery Cord 11,

CH 3/4 Switch

Charging Battery

-Cleaning Care for Video

Heads

Clock Battery 2,

Clock Set 14, 15, 16,

Color Digital Fade

Color Digital Filter

Copying your Tapes

DC Power Cable 2, 11, 61

DEW Indication 20

Digital E.LS. _ " 40

Digital Still Camera

52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57,5"-8

Digital Wipe 42

Digital Zoom 39

Display-off Mode " 18

Easy Edit Stand-by 26

Erase Protection Tab 12

EVF/LCD Monitor

Indications 18, 19, 20

F-_I .l_ophone jack 67

One-TouchAuto Fade

Stand-byQuickRelease 25

,Still/Strobe/Wide 41

StillPicture 30

Symptom/Correction 65

lO-SecondReminder 19

Tab 12

TallyLamp 46

Tape Speed 12

TapeWaming 19

Time Lapse 45

T_ler 47, 48, 49

TrackingControl 30

31 PC Connection 59, 60 Warranty

9 PHONE (earphone) jack

24, 29 Z

66 PLAY Indicator 19

17 Playback 29, 30, 31, 32 Zoom In/Out

17 PlayPak 2, 32, 61

37 Power Supply 9, 10, 11

38 Programmed Recording 27

51 R

VCR-MODE Indication 20

VHF Connecting Cable

31, 51

Video Cassettes (tapes) 12

Viewing 31

73, 74

REC Indicator 19

Remote Control 2, 28, 71

Remote Control Holder -..

2, 21, 28

Request for Service

Notice 66

RF Adaptor 31, 61

Safety Precautions 3

Seamh Speed 30

SecurityMode 43

Self Demo Mode 7

Shoulder Strap 2, 21

Special Effects Playback 30

Specifications 64

Panasonic Consumer Electronics

Company, Division of Matsushita

Electric Corporation of America

One PanasonicWay Secaucus,

New Jersey07094

Panasonic Sales Company, Division of

Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc.

Ave. 65 de Infantada. Km. 9.5

San Gabdel Indusffiai Park, Carolina, Puerto

Rico 00985

PANASONIC/QUASAR Video Products

Limited Warranty

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (collec.tively referred to

as =the Warrantor'). will repair.this,product With new or refu.rbishecl' parts, free ol cnarge, in the USA

or P'uerto Hico, in me event ova Defect in matada]s or worKmansnip as follows (all time periods

commence from the date of the odginai purchase):

PRODUCT PARTS LABOR

CAMCORDER ONE (1) YEAR, EXCEPT CCD iMAGE SENSOR NINETY I._)l DAYS

CCD IMAGF RE:NSOR -_IX f6_ MONTHS NINI=TY DAYS

VCR t')NF (1 _YFAR " "NINFTY Lqt31DAYS

A/V MIXFR ON[: tl_ YFAR NINFTY I.qoi DAYS

MONITOR-VCR ONE (1) YEAR, EXCEPT CRT NINETY (90) DAYS

CRT -TWO (2) YEARS CRT- NINETY (90) DAYS

CUSTOMER PAYS ALL

LABOR CHARGES

AFTER 90 DAYS

Monitor-VCR In-home or carry-in Service: 22" (diagonal) CRT /LCD and Larger

Monitor-VCR Carry-in Service: 21" (diagonal) CRT /LCD and smaller

(if included) -New rechargeable batteries in exchange for defective rechargeable

batteries for ten (10) days. Non-rechargeable batteries are not warranted.

f_v_e5)(ifincluded) -New video cassette tape in exchange for a defective video cassette tape for

days.

In-home, carry-in or mail-in service, as applicable, in the USA can be obtained during the warranty

geriod bycontacting a Panasonic Services Company (PASC) Factory Servicenter listed in the

Service Directory. Or call toll free 1-800-211-PANA(7262), to locate an authorized PASC

_ervicenter. Carry-in or mail-in service in Puerto Rico can be obtained during the warranty period

by calling the Panasonic Sales Company telephone number listed in the Servicenter Directory.

This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser. A purchase receipt or other proof of the

te of the original purchase msrequiredbefore warranty service is rendered.

This warranty only covers failures due.to defects in materials and workmanship which occur dun.'ng

norma= use and oDes not cover normaJ maintenance, including, but not limited to, viaeo and audio

head cleaning. The warranty does not cover damage which occurs in shipment, or failures which

are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accident,

misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, modification, faulty installation, set-

up adjustments, improper antenna inadequate signal pickup maladjustment of consumer controls,

improperoperat!on, power line surge, improper voltage supply, lightning d.amage, commercial use

isucn as notel, omce, restaurant, or other business or rental use of the product, or service oy

anyone other than a PASC Factory Servicenter or a PASC authorized Servicenter, or damage that

s attributable to acts of God. "

LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS

There are no express warrantkm.except as listed above. THE WARRANTOR SHALL NOT BE

LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR-CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES(INCLUDING, WITHOUT

LIMITATION, DAMAGE TO TAPES) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCTS, OR

=ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THE WARRANTY. ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED

WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR

PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET

FORTH ABOVE. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential

damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusions or

limitations may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from

state to state.

a problem with _is product develops during or after the warranty pedod, you may contact your

a=e_.e.ror _er_center. If the problem isnot handled to your satisfabflon, then write to the Customer

_ausfaction uentar at the e'anasonic uonsumer Electronics uompany address above.

SERVLG.LECALLS WHICH DO NOT INVOLVE DEFECTIVE MATERIALS OR WORKMANSHIP AS

DE'FEI=I_NEI_Y THE WARRANTOR, IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION ARE NOT COVERED

COSTS OF SUCH SERVICE CALLS ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PURCHASER."

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1-800-332-5368 (Customer Orders Only )

Panasonic Services Company 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032

(6 am to 5 pm Monday -Friday; 8 am to 10:30 am Saturday; PST)

(Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, Check)

I,_/.r_,r_|;f_H_.ll Centralized Factory Seryice_;er

Panasonic Services Company

MAIL TO : 170sN.RandallRoad,

Elgin, IL 60123-7847

Attention: Camcorder Repair

Please carefully pack and ship prepaid and insured, to the Elgin centralized repair Factory

Servicenter. While there will be added handling delays, you may bring your unit to one of the

following locations who will then forward the unit to Elgin for repair.

Customer's in Puerto Rico, please ship or carry in to location below ("Service in Puerto Rico").

CAUFORNIA

6550 Katella Avenue

Cypress, CA 90630

800 Dubuque Avenue

S. San Francisco

CA 94080

20201 Sherman Way

Suite 102

Canoga Park, CA 91306

3878 Huffin Road

Suite A

San Diego, CA 92123 ....

COLORADO

1640 South Abilene

Street Suite D

Aurora, CO 80012

FLORIDA

3700 North 29th Avenue

Suite 102

Hollywood, FL 33020

GEORGIA

8655 Roswell Road

Suite 100

Atlanta, GA 30350

ILLINOIS

9060 Golf Road

Niles, IL 60714

1703 North Randall Road

Elgin, IL 60123

(Pick-up/drop-off only)

MARYLAND

63.Mountain Road

GI_T Bumie, MD 21061

MASSACHUSETTS

60 GlacierDrive

SuiteG

Westwood,MA 02090

MICHIGAN

37048 Van Dyke Avenue

Sterling Heights,

M148312

MINNESOTA

7850-12th Avenue South

Airport Business Center

Bloomington, MN 55425

OHIO

2238 Waycross..R.oad

Civic Center Plaza

ForestPark, OH 45240

PENNSYLVANIA

2221 Cabot Blvd. West

Suite B

Langhorne, PA 19047

Chartiers Valley

Shopping Center

1025 Washington Pike

Bddgeville, PA 15017

TENNESSEE

3800 Ezell Road

Suite 806

Nashville, TN 37211

TEXAS

7482 Hanvin Drive

Houston, TX 77036

13615 Welch Road

Suite 101

Farmers Branch, TX

75244

WASHINGTON

20425-84th Avenue

South

Kent, WA 98032

HAWAII

99-859 Iwaiwa Street

Aiea, Hawaii 96701

Phone (808) 488-1996

Fax (808) 486-4369

74 As of April '98

PREPARATIVOS

•Conectar la videocdmara a una fuente de alimentaci6n (bater[a, adaptador de CA o

cable para baterfa de coche).

•Encender el aparato.

-- Introducir el casete en el compartimiento de casetes.

Fije el interruptor a I

la posici6n de

CAMERA.

,_Deslice el bot6n EJECT

para abrir la puerta.

f'_--'- 3Introduzca la cinta. I

PAUSE

PAUSE 1

Cierre la puerta

presionando el bot6n PUSH

TO CLOSE.

Seleccionar la velocidad

de grabaci6n.

"--" lPOprimir el bot6n de

grabaci6n/pausa I

(RECORD/PAUSE)

para comenzar a

filmar.

Volver a oprimir el

bot6n de grabaci6n/

pausa (RECORD/

PAUSE) cuando se

desea hacer una

pausa en la

grabaci6n.

i •

PAUSE

•Conectar la videocdmara a una fuente de alimentaci6n (baterfa, adaptador de CA o

cable para bateda de coche).

•Encender el aparato.

•Introducir el casete en el compartimiento de casetes.

•(#MMt{#JJ_Ke_SEel&W,YeJMYAIM

Fije el interruptor a la

posici6n de VCR.

_-En el visor_

Rebobinar la cinta con

el botbn de rebobinado

(REWIND) (si fuera

necesario).

e._Oprimir el bot6n de

reproducci6n (PLAY) para

que aparezcan las imdgenes

en la pantalla.

3primir el bot6n de parada

(STOP) cuando se desea

parar la reproducci6n.

(_n la TV_

PARA LOCALIZAR RAP-IDAMENTE UNA ESCENA ESPECIFICA

•Oprimir el bot6n de Iocalizaci6n (SEARCH).

PARA CONGELAR UNA IMAGEN

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

• Oprimir nuevamente el botbn cuando se desea continuar reproduciendo.

Panasonic Consumer Electronics

Company, Division of Matsushita

Electric Corporation of America

On_'_'ason_-'Way Secaucus, "

New Jersey07094

Pdnled in Japan

VQTW0688(A) 1998

Panasonic Sales Company,

Division of Matsushita Electric of

Puerto Rico, inc. ("PSC")

Ave. 65 de Infanteda,Km.9.5

San GabrielIndustrialPark

Carolina,PuertoRico00985

PANASONIC Compact VHS C Camcorder Manual 98070477

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