PANASONIC Compact VHS C Camcorder Manual 99040048
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Things You Should Know
Thank
you
for choosing
Panasonic!
You have purchased one of the most sophisticated
and reliable products on the market
today. Used properly, 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.
Date of Purchase
Dealer Purchased From
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone No.
Model No.
Serial No.
These accessories
are provided
in order to set up or use your Camcorder.
1 pc. AC Adaptor (PV-A17)
with DC Power Cable
(page 12)
1 pc. Battery Pack
(PV-BP18) (pages 10, 11)
1 pc. AudioNideo Cable
(VJAW0027NJAW0032J
V JAW0039) (pages 28, 30)
1 pc. VHS PlayPak
(PV-P1/VYMW0009)
and
one "AA" battery (page 29)
1 pc. Shoulder Strap
(VYCW0225) (page 14)
1 pc. CR2025 Clock Battery
(VSBW0004)
(installed in Camcorder)
(page 48)
2
Things You Should Know
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WARNING:
TO PREVENT
EXPOSE
THIS EQUIPMENT
FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD,
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
DO NOT
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.
This
symb°
warns
the
use
th
have sufficient magnitude to cause electric
uninsulated
voltage within the unit may
shock.Therefore,it
is dangerousto make
anykindof contactwithany insidepart of
thisunit.
I RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK I
DONOTOPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DONOTREMOVE
COVER
(onBACK)
NOUSER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS
INSIDE
REFER
SERVICING
TOQUALIFIED
SERVICE
PERSONNEl
•
.
The above markings
FCC Warning:
Thissymbolalertsthe userthat important
literature concerning the operation and
maintenanceofthis unithasbeen included.
Therefore, itshouldbe read carefullyin
order toavoidany problems,
#
are located on the appliance
bottom
cover.
Any unauthorized
changesto operate.
or modifications to this equipment
void
the user's authority
would "_
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 and part 18 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
when operated in a residential environment.
If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, use the equipment in another location and/or
utilize an electrical outlet different from that used by the receiver.
If necessary, consult the dealer or an experienced radioFrV technician for help. You may find the
booklet, 'Something About Interference' available from FCC local regional offices helpful.
3
Important Safeguards
1. Read Instructions-- All 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 wall
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 bath tub, wash
bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet
basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.
8. Accessories-- Do not place this video unit on an
unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The
video unit may fall, causing serious injury to a child
or adult, and serious damage to the unit. Use only
with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the
video unit. Any mounting of the unit should follow
the manufacturer's instructions and should use a
mounting accessory recommended by
the manufacturer. An appliance and
,_
cart combination should be moved
with care. Quick stops, excessive
force, and uneven surfaces may
cause the appliance and 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 manufacturer's instructions have
been adhered to.
10. Power Sources -- This video unit should be
operated only from the type of power source
indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure
of the type of power supply to your home, consult
your appliance dealer or local power company. For
video units intended to be operated from battery
power, or other sources, refer to the operating
instructions.
4
11. Grounding or Polarization -- This video unit may
be equipped with either a polarized 2-wire AC
(Alternating Current) line plug (a plug having one
blade wider than the other) or 3-wire grounding
type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin.
The 2-wire polarized plug will fit into the power
outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you
are unable to insert the p;ug ful;y into the outlet, try
reversing the plug. If the plug still fails to fit, contact
your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do
not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug,
The 3-wire grounding type plug will fit into a
grounding type power outlet. This is a safety
feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the
outlet, contact your electrician to replace your
obsolete outlet, Do not defeat the safety purpose of
the grounding type plug.
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 1 of
the Canadian Electrical Code, in USA Section 810
of the National Electrical Code, provides
information with respect to proper grounding of the
mast and supporting structure, grounding of the
lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of
grounding conductors, rotation of antenna
discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes,
and requirements for the grounding electrode.
L.ANTENNA
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IN
WIRE
GROUND
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UNIT
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14. Lightning -- For added protection of this video unit
receiver during a lightning storm, or when it is left
unattended and unused for tong periods of time,
unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the
antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage
to the video unit due to lightning and power-line
surges.
Important Safeguards
15. Power Lines -- An outside antenna system should
not be located in the vicinity of overhead power
lines or other electric light or power circuits, or
where it can fall into such power lines or circuits.
When installing an outside antenna system,
extreme care should be taken to keep from
touching such power lines or circuits as contact
with them might be fatal.
16. Overloading -- Do not overload wall outlets and
extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or
electric shock.
17. Objects and Liquids -- Never push objects of any
kind into this video unit through openings as they
may touch dangerous voltage points or short out
parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind onto the video unit.
18. Servicing -- Do not attempt to service this video
unit yourself as opening or removing covers may
expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
19. Damage Requiring Service -- Unplug this video
unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the following
conditions:
a. When the power-supply cord or plug is
damaged.
b. It any liquid has been spilled onto, or objects
have fallen into the video unit.
c. If the video
water.
unit has been exposed
to rain or
d. If the video unit does not operate normally by
following the operating instructions. Adjust only
those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions, as an improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and will often
require extensive work by a qualified technician
to restore the video unit to its normal operation.
e. If the video unit has been dropped or the cabinet
has been damaged.
f. When the video unit exhibits a distinct change in
performance -- this indicates a need for service.
20. Replacement Parts -- When replacement parts are
required, be sure the service technician has used
replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or
have the same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,
electric shock or other hazards.
21. Safety Check-- Upon completion of any service or
repairs to this video unit, ask the service technician
to perform safety checks to determine that the
video unit is in safe operating order.
Precautions
USE & LOCATION
• TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your Camcorder and power supply should not be exposed to rain or moisture.
Do not connect the power supply or operate your Camcorder if it gets wet. Your Camcorder has been designed
for outdoor use, however it is not designed to sustain direct exposure to water, rain, sleet, snow, sand, dust, or
a direct splashing from a pool or even a cup of coffee. This action could permanently damage the internal parts
of your Camcorder. Do not attempt to disassemble this unit. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Unplug
your Camcorder from the power supply before cleaning.
• DO NOT AIM YOUR CAMCORDER AT THE SUN OR OTHER BRIGHT OBJECTS.
• DO NOT 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 ._ _fthe 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 1_ndhand_syour Camcorder in a manner that will not subject it to
unnecessary movement (avoid shaking and striking). Your Camcorder contains a sensitive pick-up device which
could be damaged by improper handling or storage,
CARE
• TO CLEAN YOUR CAMCORDER ... Do not use strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning your Camcorder
body.
• TO PROTECT THE LENS ... Do not touch the surface of the lena with your hand. Use a commercial camcerder
lens solution and lens paper when cleaning the lens. Improper cleaning can scratch the lens coating.
• TO PROTECT THE FINISH OF YOUR CAMCORDER .., Before handling your Camcerder, make sure your
hands and face are free from any chemical products, such as suntan lotion, as Jtmay damage the finish.
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Table of Contents
Things You Should Know ..................................................................................................
Important Safeguards
.......................................................................................................
Precautions .......................................................................................................................
Self Demo Mode ...............................................................................................................
Quick Operation Guide .....................................................................................................
Supplying Power .............................................................................................................
Cassette Information .......................................................................................................
Attaching Shoulder Strap ................................................................................................
MENU Mode ....................................................................................................................
Setting the Clock .............................................................................................................
Built-in Auto Light ............................................................................................................
2
4
5
7
8
10
13
14
15
16
19
Camera Recording ..........................................................................................................
Playing Back Recordings ................................................................................................
Copying your Tapes (dubbing) ........................................................................................
20
25
30
Four-Speed Power Zoom ................................................................................................
Backlight ..........................................................................................................................
Focus ..............................................................................................................................
High Speed Shutter .........................................................................................................
Tally Lamp .......................................................................................................................
Auto Fade .......................................................................................................................
Color Digital Fade ...........................................................................................................
Digital Zoom ....................................................................................................................
Digital Electronic Image Stabilization (E.I.S.) ..................................................................
Security Mode .................................................................................................................
Time Lapse .....................................................................................................................
Intelligent TiUer ................................................................................................................
31
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
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Viewfinder/LCD
Monitor Indications ................................................................................
Operation Notes ..............................................................................................................
Replacing Clock Battery ..................................................................................................
Palmcorder Accessory System .......................................................................................
Palmcorder Accessory Order Form .................................................................................
Specifications
..................................................................................................................
Before Requesting Service .............................................................................................
Index ...............................................................................................................................
Warranty ..........................................................................................................................
Spanish Quick Use Guide/Gufa
Para Uso Rapido ..........................................................
6
44
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
Serf Demo Mode
Self Demo mode is on when the
Before you begin,.,
screen at the right appears. Follow
the steps below to turn it off.
• Connect Camcorder to power source.
EVF Screen
Panasonic
ITS TAPES PLAY
IN YOUR VCR
YES, IT'S VHS!
26x LENS / 150>:D. ZOOM
DIGITAL STABILIZATION
DEDICATED 5-HEAD
AUTO/PHRASE TITLER
2
Set POWER to_AMERA.
Hold down _TOP
1
over 5 seconds.
Note:
• Self Demo stops automatically
if
battery is attached (page 10) and
cassette tape is inserted (page 13),
• Inserting a tape alone (or attaching a
partially charged battery) only temporarily
stops Self Demo.
• Self Demo stops for 30 seconds when a
function key other than Power, Tape
Speed Selector, and Light is pressed.
To turn Self Demo back on.
• With DISPLAY held down, slide POWER
to CAMERA and wait for Self Demo to
begin.
7
Quick Operation Guide
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Charge Battery
2
Pack fully before operation
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(page 10).
Plug in AC Adaptor.
Insert Batter_
CHARGE Lamp
lights and then goes
out when charging is
done.
Slide TAPE EJECT to open door.
Attach fully charged
(page 10).
Insert _
(page 13).
Press here to close door.
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When the LCD monitor
is fully open, the Viewfinder
automatically
turns OFF (page 21).
2
Press LCD-OPEN
to unlock the
LCD monitor. Swing it fully open
and adjust the angle.
8
3
Set POWER
CAMERA.
Press RECORD/PAUSE
recording.
Press RECORD/PAUSE
ap3g_ recording.
to
to start
again to
Quick Operation Guide
Before you begin...
• Charge Battery Pack fully before operation
(page 10).
When the LCD monitor is fully open, the
Viewfinder automatically turns OFF (page 25).
1
Press LCD-OPEN to
unlock the LCD monitor.
Swing it fully open and
adjust the angle.
2
3
Press REWIND/SEARCH
Press PLAY to
start playback.
Press STOP to
stop playback.
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Supplying Power
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Charge
Battery
Pack fully before
:l
use.
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BATTERY
Lamp/_
Plug in AC Adaotor.
CHARGE
POWER
1
Lamp
Lamp lights.
Align right side of Battery with line
on AC Adaptor.
(_) Press Battery down and slide in
direction of
direction
of arrow.
CHARGE
out
out
when
when
_) Press
1 and 1/2
Lam[ lights and then goes
Lamp
charging
charg
is done (approx.
Battel
hours).
Remove
Slide Battery out and off.
Note:
After recharging 5 times, use BATTERY
REFRESH feature as explained on page 11.
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• Battery life gradually decreases after
repeated use and recharging.
If operation
time becomes very short even after a
sufficient charge, discard Battery properly
(page 11).
A fully charged Battery provides a maximum of about 2 hours of continuous
use (LCD
monitor off) or about 1.5 hours (LCD monitor on). Actual time may vary due to operating
conditions.
Using the Built-in Light decreases operating time.
1
f
Align Battery
surface.
O
_)
BATTERY
10
2
1
with top of mounting
Press and snap into place.
Remove
Battery
While
sliding BATTERY
AttachBa__a___
remove Battery.
RELEASE,
Supplying Power
This feature completely discharges Battery before recharging begins.
Use after about every 5 charges for optimum Battery performance.
1
CHARGELamp
[]
1
3
2
3
BATTERY
REFRESH
4
Plug in AC Adaotor,
• POWER Lamp stays on as long as
Adaptor is plugged in.
Place _
into Adaptor.
Press BATTERY
REFRESH.
The CHARGE Lamp flashes during
discharge then stays lit until charging
is complete,
If BATTERY REFRESH is pressed
by mistake, remove Battery from
Adaptor and reinsert it for normal
charging.
Remove
Battery.
• Charging takes about 7 and 1/2 hours
when Battery Refresh is used.
• Battery will not operate in extremely high
temperatures.
Caution:
To avoid Battery
• Charge only with specified charger.
• Battery can be charged within a temperature
range of 50 ° F (10 ° C) and 95 ° F (35 ° C).
• Battery is normally warm after charging or just
after use.
• Do not use an insufficiently charged or wornout Battery.
• Do not drop or jar Battery.
• Use Battery with specified units only.
• If Battery is used in extremely high
temperatures, a safety device will
automatically prevent operation.
Safety precautions:
• While not in use, remove Battery from the
Camcorder and AC Adaptor and store in a
cool, dark, dry place.
• Keep Battery terminals clean.
• Do not get Battery near, or dispose of in fire.
• Do not directly connect (short circuit) the
positive (+) and negative (-) terminals.
• Never attempt to disassemble or reassemble
Battery.
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To prolong
damage:
Battery
life:
U.S.A. CONSUMERS:
The product you have purchased is powered by a nickel cadmium battery which is
recyclable. At the end of its useful life, under various state and local laws, it is illegal to
dispose of this battery into your municipal waste stream. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY
for
information on how to recycle this battery.
ATTENTION:
!
1
Supplying Power
- DC Power Cable
POWER
_
DC IN
Connector
Lamp
[]
VCR DC OUT Connector
_.--
1
2
Connect AC Adaptor VCR DC OUT
to Camcorder
DC IN with supplied
DC Power Cable.
Plug in AC Adaptor.
POWER Lamp lights.
Notes:
• AC Adaptor cannot power Camcorder while
charging Battery.
• When not in use, unplug AC Adaptor from AC
outlet. (Adaptor uses 1.2 W of electricity while
plugged in.)
CAUTION:
This unit will operate on 110/120/220/240V
AC. An AC plug adaptor may be
required for voltages other than 120V AC. Please contact either a local or foreign
electrical parts distributor for assistance in selecting an alternate AC plug.
We recommend using the accessory power plug adaptor (VJSS0070) in an area
which has special AC outlets.
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2
DC IN
Connector
Cigarette
Lighter
Socket (12V)
Car Battery Cord
(optional)
12
Cigarette
Lighter Plug
Connect PV-C16 C_r Battery Cord
(optional) to Camcorder DC IN.
A Start engine first.
B Plug Car Battery Cord into
Cigarette lighter socket.
• If Car Battery cord fuse needs
replacing, use exact current rating
(in amps).
Notes:
• This cord only works in vehicles equipped
with DC 12V (negative ground) battery.
Check with your car/truck dealer. Use
only specified car battery cord.
• To avoid blowing the car battery cord
fuse, do step 2 in the proper order.
• Running vehicles must be well ventilated.
• When not in use, disconnect cigarette
lighter plug.
Cassette Information
Turn Tape Wheel in direction
arrow until there is no slack.
3
2
2
3
4
5
Attach
Battery
(page 10).
Slide TAPE EJECT to open door.
Insert
cassette
as shown.
Press here to close door.
• To remove the cassette,
TAPE EJECT switch.
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Use tapes with the _
Tape Speed
Selector Position
TAPE SPEED
mark in this unit.
Cassette
Selector
type
TC-20
TC-30
TC-40
20 minutes
30 minutes
40 minutes
1 hour
1 hour
30 minutes
2 hours
SP
(Standard Play)
SLP
(Super Long Play)
• SLP playback may contain more picture noise.
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A record tab ensures
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recordings
are not accidentally
erased.
To prevent erasure,
break off tab with screwdriver.
(Or, slide tab open.)
_ide
tab type
_
2
2
To record again,
cover hole with adhesive
(Or, slide tab closed.)
tape.
13
Attaching Shoulder Strap
Remove
Battery
Pack before
doing steps.
Undo strap ends from buckles.
Thread strap ends through Strap
Rings on Camcorder.
Re-insert
the strap ends into
buckles.
min. 1 inch (25.4mm)
1
Pull a loop of strap from buckle.
Pull strap tight to shorten or
lengthen.
Adjust Hand Strap length to fit your
hand as shown.
14
MENU Mode
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you begin...
• Connect Camcorder to power source.
• Set POWER to CAMERA.
Press
MENU for MENU mode,
1
--* MENU --PAGE 1/2_
PROGRAMM£D REC
Tn]_E
; AUTO/MANUAL
TALLY LAMP
; ON
3
_ELEASE
2
3
; OFF
SET
: PUSH D_SPLAY KEY
ELECT
VIA KEY
ND
:: PUSH
PUSH MENU
KEY y_
Press
UP • or DOWN
highlight
•
to
menu item.
Press DISPLAY
to set selection.
Press MENU to exit.
Note:
• The Menu mode is canceled if UP/
DOWN(A/V),
DISPLAY, or MENU are
not pressed within 5 minutes.
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2_
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MENU ---
PAGE
1/2_
PROGRAMMED REC
TITLE
; AUTO/MANUAL
TALLY LAMP
; ON
STAND-BY RELEASE ; OFF
CLOCK SET
•
2 TITLE (pages 41-43).
AUTO/MANUAL
PHRASE
3
SELECT : PUSH •/• KEY
SET
: PUSH DISPLAY KEY
END
: PUSH MENU KEY j
PROGRAMMED
REC (page 24).
Camcorder starts and stops
recording at a preset time.
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t
: 16 items
: 10 items
TALLY LAMP (page 34).
ON: lamp lights during recording.
STAND-BY RELEASE (page 22).
ON: enables quick resumption of
recording from Stand-by mode.
6_
•
PAGE 2/2_
TIME
LAPSE
;
OFF
7"---.
5
8--
6 TIME LAPSE (page 40).
SECURITY
; OFF
VIDEO EFFECTS ; FADE
BLACK
SELECT : PUSH •/• KEY
SET
: PUSH DISPLAY KE'V
END
: PUSH MENU KEY ,j
CLOCK SET (pages
Select to set clock.
16~18).
ON: setup TIME LAPSE recording.
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SECURITY
MOTION:
8
(page 39).
setup Motion Security
recording.
VIDEO EFFECTS (pages 35, 36).
AUTO FADE : BLACK/WHITE
DIGITAL FADE : TYPE
COLOR
_ 7 types
_ 8 colors
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Setting the Clock
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Set the following
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items in order: Time Zone, Daylight
Saving
Time,
Date and Time.
Before you begin...
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The Camcorder is preset to Eastern time.
To change time zone, do steps at right.
• connect Camcorder to power source.
• Set POWER to CAMERA.
• Setting POWER to VCR also displays
CLOCK SET menu.
•
i Clock
ote: may lose or gain up to 2 minutes per
month. To adjust, see page 18.
,2,3, 4
O o
1
Press MENU for MENU mode.
Press UP& or DOWN_V_V
to select
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--- MENU *-PAGE
PROGRAMMED REC
1/2_
TALLY LAMp
; ON
ELEASE
; OFF
T/TLI_
; AUT_AL
I_SESELECT
: PUSH _F/A KEY
vl
SleET
: PUSH D_EPLAY KEY
D
: PUSH MENU KEY
Press
_
_.sH
for CLOCK SET
menu. Press UP&
select
or DOWN •
to
- - - CLOCK SET - - _m
; EASTERN
DATE/TIME
; 12:00:00A5
JAN 1 1999
SELECT: PUSH VIA KEY
. $,T. : PUSH
; AUTO
SET
DISPLAY KEY
NO
Press
DISPLAY
: PUSH
for SELECT
MENU KEY
•
TIME
ZONE menu. Press UP_.__A
or
DOWN • to select local time zone.
Time
Zone
chart
.+.
A'_CSELECTTIMEPACIFIC
--ZONE "'1
w
. ,...."
PJ_rPxttR
ALASKA
MOUNTAIN
SAMOA
SB.ECT : PUSH ,I,
l C_n'RN"
El*
: PUSH
Press DISPLAY
to confirm
KEY
KAWA"KEY/
DISPLAY
entry.
Press MENU twice to exit.
_A'_
] 6:00 i
q_
i
.
7:00
i 6:00 i
• When traveling, repeat these steps
and select one of the 8 listed time
zones to set the clock to local time.
.
9:00 _10:00_ 11:00
1:00
Note:
I set
When
clock
traveling
to local
outside
time manually
the listed
(page
time 18).
zones,
16
Setting the Clock
Before
Clock will auto-adjust
to daylight-saving
time (DST).
you begin...
• Connect Camcorder to power source,
• Set POWER to CAMERA.
- Note:
When POWER is set to VCR, CLOCK SET
menu appears.
Auto DST does not function if time zone is
set to Hawaii or Samoa (page 16).
1
,2,3,4
Press _
for MENU
Press UP • or _
LqK_JI_ [.-.]=ill
mode.
to select
--- MENU --PAGE
PROGRAMMED REC
1Q_
TALLYLAMp
; ON
ELEASE ; OFF
2
SET
: PUSH DISPLAY KEY
ELEOT:: PUSH
PUSH V/A
NO
MENUKEY
KEY _
Press
DISPLAY
for CLOCK
menu. Press _
SET
or DOWN
• to
setect I_l_iil.
- - - CLOCK SET - o TIME ZONE
I_ME-_
/
EASTERN
;; AUTO
SELECT : PUSH VIA KEY
li SET
ATE/TIME
: PUSH
; 12:00:OOAM
DISPtAy KEY
1
3
NO
Press _
SAVING TIME
DOWN•
: PUSH MENU KEY
for DAYLIGHT
menu. Press UPA
to select
or
OFF or AUTO.
Spring (First Sunday in April):
DST: AUTO = ahead one hour,
Normal Time
11:00a.m. 2:00 a.m.
=
I :
I _r_i/- DAYLIGHT
SELECT : PUSH
LsSET
Daylight Saving I
Time
I
=
-,_
3:00 a.m. 4:00 a.m,
SAVING TIME - -
4
: PUSH
V/,
KEY
DISPLAY
KLsYJ
Press DISPLA_YY to confirm entry.
Press MENU twice to exit•
Autumn (Last Sunday in October):
DST: AUTO = back one hour.
Daylight Saving
Time
Norma{ Time
:
:
1:00 a.rn. 2:00 a.m.
i
1:00 a.m. 2:00 a.m.
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Setting the Clock
Before you begin...
Date and time including leap year are
calculated up to DEC 31,2097.
• Connect Camcorder to power source.
• Set POWER to CAMERA.
I" Note:
| When POWER is set to VCR, CLOCK SET
| menu appears.
Press
MENU for MENU mode.
Press
UP •
or DOWN
•
to select
--* MENU --PAGE 1P2"1
PROGRAMMED REC
TALLY LAMP
; ON
_; AUTO/MANUAL
;OFF
2
1
SET
: PUSH DISPLAY KEY
_ELEUT
,/, KEY
NO
:: PUSH
PUSH MENU
KEY yJ
Press _
for CLOCK SET
menu. Press UP • or DOWN • to
selectS.
---
CLOCK SET ---
TIME ZONE ; EASTERN
D, S, T.
; AUTO
3
SET
ND
Press DISPLAY
menu.
: PUSH DISPLAY K_
: FU_IHMENU KEY j
for DATE/TIME
_- * DATE/tiME SE'i-rlNG- - "t
12._00:0eAM
I_J_A"N
4
•EXAMPLE
\1/
\
I
/
Press or hold down
DOWN•
DISPLAY
UP •
1 1"9991
or
to select hour, then press
to fix.
Repeat for minute, month, day, and
year. Clock starts when year is
entered.
\1/
\
DISPLAY
!
..
t
/
6-00-00PM
JAn'
"1 1999
18
I
/
Press MENU
twice to exit.
Built-in Auto Light
Before you begin...
For recording
• Connect Camcorder to power source.
• Set POWER to CAMERA.
in dim lighting.
Set LIGHT to AUTO.
Light turns on/off automatically
according
to lighting conditions.
Or, set LIGHT to ON/OFF manually.
_B) appears
in EVF when Light is on.
Caution:
Light becomes hot. Never cover Light while
on.
12:00:00AM
_JAN 1 1999
Before you begin...
• Order Part No. VULS0001 (VLLW0015 and
cushions) for replacement bulb unit.
• Set POWER to OFF.
Press in on both sides of lens
_
J
cover and pull straight
/
2
Using
pliers,
• Take
need
out and off.
Tweezers or needle-nose
carefully remove bulb.
unit to service center if you
assistance.
Replace
bulb using a clean cloth or
tissue.
Replace
lens cover.
Note:
I
Use only replacement bulb (PART NO.
VLLW0015) supplied by Panasonic to
reduce risk of fire,
Handle new bulb with cloth or tissue as
skin oils will decrease bulb life.
Remove lens cover and allow bulb to
cool before replacing to avoid possible
ANGER:
• Using Light reduces battery operating time.
• Provide proper ventilation when using Light
extensively in hot environment.
• Using Light when the Camcorder is powered
by a car battery may shorten bulb life,
• Set Light to OFF when not in use,
• Handle bulb gently. Excessive force may
cause bulb to crack.
burn hazard.
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Camera Recording
Before
you begin...
• Connect Camcorder to power source,
• Insert cassette with record tab (page 13),
1
Set POWER to CAMERA.
Lens Cover opens.
EVF
• Be sure POWER
is fully turned to
CAMERA
PAUSEl
position.
ecord/Pause
mode.
2
1
4
5
3
3
Built-in Twin Capsule
2-Way Microphone
System
Look into Viewfinder
and adjust
Vision Adjustment
control to your
eyesight,
Slide TAPE SPEED to SP or SLP
(page 13).
Press RECORD/PAUSE
to start or
pause recording.
REC lamp lights during recording.
Tally lamp also lights if set to ON
(page 34).
RECORD
5
Set Power to OFF when finished.
• TO remove cassette,
slide TAPE EJECT in Record/
Pause mode. (page 13).
Tally Lamp
Note:
• When Camcorder is aimed at excessively
bright objects, or bright lights, a vertical bar
may appear in the picture. This is normal for
the CCD pick-up. Try to avoid this when
possible.
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View recording scene on the LCD (Liquid
Crystal Display).
Before
you begin...
• Connect Camcorder to power source.
• Insert cassette with record tab (page 13).
4
Press LCD-0PEN
Swing
to unlock LCD.
LCD fully open and adjust
viewing
Caution:
angle.
Rotating partially open LCD monitor
may block cassette door and damage
Camcorder body.
2
3
1
4
5
Set POWER to CAMERA.
• LCD monitor turns off/on by the
POWER switch.
• Viewfinder shuts off when LCD is
fully opened and turns back on
when LCD is closed completely.
• Both Viewfinder and LCD monitor
turn on when LCD is at 180 ° (see
below left).
This allows both you and the subject
to view the recording.
Turn BRIGHT control
brightness level.
Press RECORD/PAUSE
recording
PHONE (earphone)
jack
to adjust LCD
to start
(page 20).
Note:
• Using LCD reduces battery operation time.
• To hear sound while recording, connect
earphone (M3 type: not supplied) to
PHONE jack. Earphone volume cannot be
changed while in CAMERA mode.
• Lock LCD closed when not in use.
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Camera Recording
I
Ifleftin RECORDIPAUSE
conserve batten/.When
pressing RECORDIPAUSE
IIII
mode for5 minutes, Camcorder switches to Stand-by mode to
set to ON, Stand-by Quick Release letsyou resume recordingby
two times.New camcorders willdefaultto OFF.
Before
you begin...
• Connect Camcorder to power source.
• Insert cassette with record tab (page 13).
Set POWER
Press
to CAMERA.
MENU for MENU
mode,
Press P_LLP_A
or DOWN • to select
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RECORD/
PAUSE
PROGRAMMED REC
TITLE
; AUTO/MANUAL
7tALLer LAMP
; O_l
llIr.'VllI_li=llI_L%_ll
; ON1/2 t
-- MENU --PAGE
OG_srr
3
4
ELECI"
PUSH MENU
V/A KEY
ND
:: PUSH
_
Press _PLAY
ON: From Stand-by
to select ON/OFF.
mode,
press RECORD/PAUSE
to resume recording.
OFF: From Stand-by
_
two times
mode,
set POWER to OFF, then to
CAMERA.
Press RECORD/PAUSE
to record.
Press _to
22
exit.
Camera Recording
Before you begin...
For a smooth
transition between
recording is stopped,
within 24 hours.
scenes
if
and then started
• Connect Camcorder to power source.
• Insert cassette with record tab (page 13).
Press
RECORD/PAUSE
to stop
recording.
Set POWER
cassette
3
4
to OFF and leave
in Camcorder,
To resume recording,
to CAMERA,
set POWER
Press RECORD/PAUSE
recording.
to resume
Note:
2
3
• Use Manual Easy Edit (below) if more than
24 hours before recording is resumed,
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For proper continuity
when taping
from Stop mode or after attaching
a new Battery.
Before you begin...
• Connect Camcorder to power source.
• Insert cassette with record tab (page 13).
Set POWER
2
2
toVCR.
O
Press REWIND/SEARCH
to
rewind a few seconds of tape.
_)
Press PLAY to review recording.
(_
Press STILL where you want to
continue recording.
3
1
3
Set POWER
Press
to CAMERA.
RECORD/PAUSE
to resume
recording.
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Camera Recording
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Before
Set a recording start and stop time. Or, set
a 5 or 10 second interval recording to be
done each minute.
• Connect Camcorder to power source.
Use AC Adaptor for longer recordings.
• Insert cassette with record tab (page 13),
• Set POWER to CAMERA.
1
you begin...
Press MENU for MENU
Press UPA or DOWN•
.,..._=_lg_l_l
mode,
to select
l.,=;_
,,,:._,;;;.
,._E,_
TALLY LAMp
STN_BY
2
Press _J_PLAY.
displayed.)
Each additional
increases start
time by 30
; ON
RELEASE ; OFF
(Current
time is
press of DISPLAY
l
minutes.
im_a;l_,M
SELECT:
PUSH
V/&KEY
SET
: PUSH
DISPLAY
K_EY
START : PUSH RECORD KEY
CANCEL:
4
f
3
-'10MIN. "-"20MIN. "-- 30MIN. _TO TAPE END "_1
INTERVAL*2
10 SEC/MtH.
_-
RECTIME ; 10MIN.
10:20:00PM
START
: PUEH RL_ORD
KEY
CANCEL: FUSH MENU KEY
lO:_:_J
To cancel the setup, press MENU
twice.
4
Press RECORD/PAUSE
to place
Camcorder in stand-by mode.
Note:
• Start time may not be set ever 24 hours
from current time.
24
t
Ir_Ts_lEE3gm;
10MIN,
"1 Interval 5 SEC/MIN:
Record 5 second each minute.
• Camcorder
shuts off at tape end, or 12
hours after Interval Recording starts.
• To cancel, set POWER to OFF.
MENU KEY
Press DOWN • to select
r_._SPLAY
repeatedly to
select one of the options shown at
the left.
INTERVAL*I_J
5 SEC/M|N.
*2 Interval 10 SEC/MIN:
Record 10 second each minute.
PUSH
10:20:00PM
_-C TIME ; IOMIN.
Recording
will be done as scheduled.
Playing Back Recordings
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Before you begin...
• Connect Camcorder to power source.
• Insert recorded tape.
Press
Speaker
2
f
3
m
:>
I
LCD-OPEN
and swing LCD
monitor fully open.
• If you want to playback on EVF,
close and lock LCD completely.
Set POWER
to VCR.
• If tape has no record tab, auto
playback begins.
• LCD monitor turns on/off by the
POWER switch,
• Viewfinder shuts off when LCD is
fully opened and turns back on when
LCD is locked closed.
• Return LCD monitor to locked
position when not in use.
Playback
O _
function buttons.
: rewind tape.
(_ S_
PLAY
:: stop
play tape.
tape.
_) BRIGHT
: adjust LCD
brightness.
: Adjust volume of
speaker, or earphone
if connected.
_) VOLUME
Press "T"
Press "W"
: Volume
: Volume
up(+).
down(-).
VOLUME [=1 I t I I ....
[+] 1
Note:
• Using LCD reduces battery
operating time.
• When earphone (M3 type: not
supplied) is connected to PHONE
jack, speaker is muted.
PHONE
(earphone)
jack
2
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Playing Back Recordings
Before
Playback on the EVF or LCD Monitor
one half of normal speed.
12
is
you begin...
• Connect Palmcorder to power source.
• Insert tape recorded in SP mode.
• Set POWER to VCR.
1
During playback, press PLAY for
1/2 Slow Play mode. Audio is muted.
• Picture noise will occur in 1/2 slow
play.
• If the recorded speed changes from
SP to SLP, normal speed playback
is resumed.
_t2 SLOW
AUDIO IS MUTED
Press
normal
In 1/2 Slow
PLAY again to resume
speed playback.
Play
mode...
• Available only with SP recordings made
on this Palmcorder.
• Vertical jitter may occur during playback.
• Skew may occur at top of picture.
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Playing Back Recordings
I_ ,[._.]_ I :Eit'T"_,[-.Iu
Before
you begin...
• Connect Palmcorder to power source.
• Insert recorded tape.
• Set POWER to VCR.
Quick
Visual
Search
Search
Speed
SP (Standard Play)
: 3 times normal.
SLP (Super Long Play) : 9 times normal.
During playback, press:
F___EF: fast forward search
REW : rewind search
Press again or PLAY for normal
Still
play.
Picture
Press STILL to freeze picture.
Press again for normal play.
Note:
• During search, horizontal noise bars will appear. Audio is muted.
• To protect video heads and tape, operating modes will revert as follows after 5 minutes:
Still -_-D_Stand-by
Stand-by --_Power off (when Battery Pack is used).
• Tape auto-rewinds if played or fast forwarded to end.
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Auto Tracking
Continuously analyzes each recording for
optimum picture quality.
Manual
Tracking
Some recordings require manual
adjustment
to reduce noise.
Press UP • or DOWNY
until Playback or
Still picture clears up.
Press DISPLAY to return to Auto Tracking.
V-Lock
Control
Reduces jitter in Still mode.
Press DISPLAY and UP • or DOWN
until picture
•
is stable.
27
Playing Back Recordings
Before
Connect
Camcorder
playback
or recordings
(_TV
• Connect Camcorder to power source.
• Make all TV-Camcorder connections.
to a TV to view
in progress.
with AUDIO/VIDEO
IN Jacks.
you begin...
71
I!ITV
Set POWER
VCR
CAMERA
2
to:
-_ view playback.
--* view picture as it is
recorded.
Turn TV ON and set to LINE
INPUT.
See TV owner's manual.
To Audio
Begin playback
or recording.
Audio/Video
Cable
(Supplied)
To Audio/video
_TV
without AUDIO/VIDEO
Out
IN Jacks.
To Audio/
Video Out
If TV has no VIDEO/AUDIO
IN jacks,
connect PV-RF16 RF Adaptor
(optional).
Tune TV to CH 3 or 4 to
match RF Adaptor 3/4 switch. Set
Adaptor's TV/VCR switch to VCR for
playback.
To watch TV only,
turn TV on without AUDIO/VIDEO
IN Jacks
connected
(left).
a Set Camcorder
POWER to OFF.
RF Adaptor
VHF Antenna
CH 314 Switch
b Set RF Adaptor VCRiTV Selector
c Turn TV ON and select channel.
300 ohm-75 ohm
transformer
or F Connector
CATV System
Installer
This reminder is provided to call the
CATV system installer's attention to
Article 820-40 of the NEC in USA (and
to the Canadian Electrical Code in
Canada) that provides guidelines for
proper grounding and, in particular,
specifies that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system of
the building, as close to the point of
cable entry as practical.
UHF Antenna
VCR/TV
Selector
VHF Connecting
Cable
To VHF Antenna
Terminal
28
to TV.
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Playing Back Recordings
in a VCR
m,_._._,
l--_ im,,- i;i-.Jm t_.l
Remove
Battery
lid and insert
AA
battery.
• Do not reverse polarity.
• Replace battery when tape loading/
unloading takes longer than usual.
1
2
Turn _
in direction
slack.
Slide
cassette Tape Wheel
of arrow to take up any
RLE.R__L.EAS_
to open cassette
Insert the I_
c_
lid.
with the
window up and on the left, then snap
lid shut.
• Do not obstruct cassette reel while
loading.
• Allow PlayPak Load Detector to fully
retract before using in VHS VCR.
Load Detector
open.
Push cassette
1
out through
hole in
bottom of PlayPak with your finger.
Slide_and
wait for lid to
29
Copying your Tapes (dubbing)
[_
Before you begin...
• Make Camcorder-VCR connections
(see left).
• Turn both units on.
• Set VCR input signal to LINE.
Please see VCR owner's manual.
• Set Camcorder POWER to VCR.
Source (Playing)
Camcorder
1
2
Press PLAY on Camcorder,
then
press STILL at starting point.
3
out
TV
Audio/Video
rHF Connecting
•
r
J
Recording:
VCR
,%
Audio_-To
Video
'°
Audio/Video
5
on Camcorder
on
and
on VCR again to start
Press STOP on both units to stop
copying.
Note:
i/
To
Press STILL
STILL/PAUSE
copying.
q
Cable (not supplied)
,,/"
Press REC, then STILL/PAUSE
VCR.
4
1I
Insert a pre-recorded
tape
into Camcorder and a blank tape with
record tab into VCR.
• Camcorder will only playback tapes
recorded in SP or SLP mode.
• Dubbing may reduce picture quality.
Cable
(supplied)
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• Turn TV on and tune to VCR
channel (CH3 or CH4).
• Set VCR/-rv
3O
Selector on VCR to VCR.
, CAUTION:
Unauthorized
exchanging
and/or
copying of copyrighted recordings may
be copyright infringement.
/
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Power Zoom / Backlight
Before you begin...
Zoom in (close up) and out (wide angle)
in one of four speeds ranging from slow
(16 sec.) to fast (2 sec.).
• Connect Camcorder to power source.
• Set POWER to CAMERA.
Zoom In ("T")
Zoom Out ("W")
Zoom slowly:
Lightly press "r" _teleohoto) or
POWER ZOOM button.
Zoom quickly:
Apply more pressure
to the button.
Before you begin...
Use when subject is darker than
surroundings,
in shadowed area, or in front
of the light source.
• Connect Camcorder to power source.
• Set POWER to CAMERA.
Press BACKLIGHT
while recording to
select the level of backlight compensation.
In normal lighting, press BACKLIGHT
repeatedly until no indicator displayed.
BACKLIGHT
EVF Indications
-I_ Normal (no display)
0
First press
(low)
O
Second press
(medium)
(,_
Third press
(high)
----]
Fourth press
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Focus
Before you begin...
• Connect Camcorder to power source.
• Set POWER to CAMERA.
Camcorder
subject
automatically
focuses
on
even during zooming.
Auto Focus is on when "MF" is not
MANUAL
FOCUS
displayed
in EVF. Push MANUAL
to remove
"MF" in EVF if necessary.
Use Manual Focus (MF) when :
• recording through glass.
• lighting is poor.
• subject is far away with objects in foreground.
• subject has distinct horizontal lines.
•
•
•
•
•
subject
subject
subject
subject
subject
1
FOCUS
is not centered in Viewfinder.
has shiny surface.
is slanted.
is bright and flat, like a white wall.
has fast motion, like a golf swing.
Push MANUAL
(Manual Focus)
FOCUS
appears
so "MF"
in EVF.
EMF Indication
2
,3
4
2
3
4
Hold down "T"
POWER ZOOM
in.
Turn MANUAL FOCUS
subject is in focus.
Hold down "W" (wide angle)
POWER ZOOM as desired.
as needed
when aiming
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up to 1/2 inch (12.7mm)
Hold down "W" on POWER ZOOM to maximum
Bring Camcorder
up close to the subject.
32
until
• Back away from subject if necessary,
• Refocus
Auto Focus functions
(teleohoto)
on
to maximum zoom
from subject.
wide angle.
at new scenes.
on
High Speed Shutter
Improves Still or Slow Motion playback picture of high speed subjects
stroke), when viewed on Camcorder or 3 or 4 head VCR.
(e.g. a tennis
Before you begin...
• Connect Camcorder to power source.
• Set POWER to CAMERA.
• Insert cassette with record tab (page 13),
In AUTO mode (no indication in EVF), shutter
according to subject brightness.
• AUTO
mode is selected
each time POWER
speed
is auto-adjusted
from 1/60 to 1/350
is set to CAMERA.
The faster the shutter speed, the more light is needed for proper picture and color quality.
High Speed Shutter indication flashes if light is inadequate.
Provide additional light.
1
Press HIGH SPEED
SHUTTER
while recording.
2
Press repeatedly
speed.
(See below, left.)
to change
shutter
HIGH SPEED
SHUTTER
t
No Indication
EVF Indications
1/60
1/100
1/250
1/500
111000
Note:
• Provide additional halogen or tungsten
light for use indoors or in poor light.
Fluorescent light degrades picture.
• Auto Focus may not function properly if
high speed shutter is used in inadequate
light.
• Setting reverts to AUTO each time
POWER is set to CAMERA.
112000
114000
1/10000
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Tally Lamp
The tally lamp can be set to come on or
stay off during recording.
New camcorder's
default
setting
is ON.
Before you begin...
• Connect Camcorder to power source.
• Set POWER to CAMERA.
• Insert cassette with record tab (page 13).
Press MENU for MENU
Press U_p_• or DOWN
llf,__l_'lI.,1_l'J
mode.
• to select
--MENU --PAGE 1/2_
PROGRAMMED
REC
; AUTO/_UAL
;ON
2
C_SET
EFFECT : PUSH V/& KEY
SET
: PUSH DISPLAY KEY
ND
: PUSH MENU KEY
Press
ON
p_L__PLAY to select:
_ lamp lights during recording.
OFF--*
3
Lamp
34
LI
lamp stays
off.
Press MENU to exit.
Fade In/Out
Before you begin...
An interesting
• Connect Camcorder to power source.
• Set POWER to CAMERA.
way to open and close
scenes.
Press_
1,2,3,4-
MENU
)
for
mode.
Press_
I
•
PA_s_
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or I_;
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DOWN______V_V
to seleCtlsE_cT
I_
"_ND
Press _
EFFECTS
Press _
DOWNY
3
FADE
Press
4
PUSH
V/,_K_ |
::PUSH
o,_,Y_1
MENU KEY J
: PUSH
for VIDEO
menu.
_ .-- vloEo_scTs ''1
or
|
_
|
to select |
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DISPLAY
COLOR menu.
Press UP& or
DOWN • to
select BLACK or
WHITE.
RECORD/
PAUSE
|
for AUTO FADE ;
_-_.AUTOFAOE=COLO,
---_
_,c_
n
SELECT : PUSH
V/•
_,SlET
_SPLAY
: PUSH
Press DISPLAY to confirm
Press _
to exit.
KEY
K_
entry.
Fade In:
Fade
In
In RECORD/PAUSE
mode, press
FADE so "FADE" flashes in EVF.
Press RECORD/PAUSE.
Recording starts as picture and
sound gradually fade in.
Fade Out:
While recording,
press FADE so
"FADE" flashes in EVF.
Press RECORD/PAUSE.
Picture and sound gradually fade out,
and recording is paused.
If FADE is pressed
Fa
Out
again so "FADE"
accidentally,
disappears
press
in EVF.
35
Fade
Before
Choose
colors.
from 7 fade effects
in 8 different
you begin...
• connect Camcorder to power source.
• Set POWER to CAMERA.
Press MENU
for
-MENU mode.
("
•
PAaE
_3
T,.E_SE; OF_
I.sEcu.r_ OFF
|
; FADE
Press UP A or
jl
BUICKJ
DOWNY
to select ISELEC'rPUSH
V.,KEY /
1 2,3,4,
SET
_._ESND
i PUSH DISPLAY KEY
: PUSH MENU KEY _J
2
3
for VIDEO
EFFECTS
menu.
Press
_DISPLAY
I
Press D___OWN
•
to select
_p .o
V,DEO
EFFECTS
"1
.__Ecr:PusHv/*
:: PUSH
PUSH MENU
DISPlAy KEYKEY J
Press _
for DIGITAL FADE
menu. Press UPA or DOWN • to
selectr_FJ'-J.
Press DISPLAY for
6
TYPE menu. Press _
DOWN •
or
to select from 7 types.
Indications
El SFT
IDI SHR
El
r--_SHR
r--1STR
"-.'-'.'-':;
RDM
L_
"'-DIGWAL
1-
; I_ISOFT
FADE "'"
YEL
RED
MSC
SFT
I
WHT
i
IDI SHF
I'"
SET
1_
DIGITAL
FADE
=SHARP
;TYPE
_1 SHARP
_
STRIP|
-÷
KSYI
MAG
BLU
CYN
Press DISPLAY
for DIGITAL
FADE
menu. Press DOWN • to select
r_'_lr#J_. Press DISPLAY for
GRN
BLK
COLOR menu. Press UP • or
DOWN • to select from 8 colors.
f
SELECT: PUSH VIA KL=Y
SET
: PUSH DISPLAY KEY
NO
: PUSH MENU KEY
• For more effects, stop fade in or fade out
at any time (except RANDOM mode) by
pressing FADE. Then, press FADE to
resume fade.
Press DISPLAY
.I-- --c*"L°"
Lo'-'-J
SELECT : PUSH VI& KEY
: PUSH ID_,_=_.AY
to confirm entry.
Press MENU_ twice to exit.
Note:
• Audio is not affected by fade.
• To cancel Digital Fade, do steps 1, 2,
and 5. In step 2, select AUTO FADE.
36
6
Press FADE to fade out during
recording (selected fade type
flashes). Press FADE again to fade
in.
Digital Zoom
Power Zoom magnification
is digitally
increased.
Before you
begin...
• Connect Camcorder to power source.
• Set POWER to CAMERA,
2
1
Press
DIGITAL
D.ZOOM
ZOOM.
mode (150x maximum).
Higher digital magnification
levels
may cause picture distortion.
2
1,3
Hold down "T" on POWER ZOOM.
Digital Zoom starts when normal
zoom reaches maximum (26x).
• Zoom level appears in EVF.
• POWER ZOOM switch controls
digital zoom level.
• Normal zoom resumes when level
falls to 26x.
Press
DIGITAL
ZOOM to turn off
Digital Zoom so no indication
appears.
37
Digital E.LS.
Before
you begin...
• connect Camcorder to power source.
• Set POWER to CAMERA,
Helps stabilize picture when recording
unstable situations.
in
1
Press EIS to display "EIS" in the
EVF.
• Image becomes slightly enlarged
and shutter speed auto-adjusts
from
1/80 to 1/350 according to
brightness.
• Use High Speed Shutter (page 33)
if needed. Shutter speed setting
remains after EIS is canceled.
2
1,2
E.I.S. may not function during...
• extreme Camcorder
movement.
• recording of subject with distinct
horizontal or vertical stripes.
• low light situations (EIS indicator
flashes).
• intense fluorescent
lighting situations.
• recording of very fast motion.
!
] _Digital
38
Press EIS again to cancel when not
in use.
EIS ON_
Security Mode
Before you begin...
• Connect Camcorder to power source.
Use AC Adaptor for longer recordings.
• Insert cassette with record tab (page 13),
• Set POWER to CAMERA.
• Securely position and aim Camcorder,
123
1
Press MENU for MENU mode.
Press _
or DOWN • to select
TIME
LAPSE
; OFF
;OFF
VIDEO
EFFECTS
; _&._K
SELECT: PUSH VIA K_Y
SET
ND
2
Press _
menu. Press _
Motion Security may not start when:
• motion is very slow or fast.
• moving object is very small.
• motion occurs only in 1 corner of viewing
area.
• in poor lighting (in this case, MOTION
SECURITY flashes).
• background is plain, like a white wall, or
has distinct horizontal or vertical stripes.
Note:
• Security recording starts if Camcorder is
bumped or repositioned.
• This feature is not available during normal
recording.
• While in Security stand-by, the
following functions are not available:
Record/Pause, Stand-by mode, Digital
E.I.S., Time Lapse, Auto Fade, Digital
Fade.
DISPLAY KEY
MENU KEY
for SECURITY
to select
II_P_"_!I.
Press _
confirm entry.
Motion Security may mistakenly
start
when:
• background is plain, like a white wall, or
has distinct vertical, horizontal, or slanted
stripes, like a venetian blind.
• brightness suddenly changes.
: PUSH
: PUSH
to
---
SECURITY
MODE
---
SELECT : PUSH VIA KEY
_,_ET
: _
DtSPLA _," KE
3
Press MENU for Motion Security
stand-by mode. (If cassette
is not inserted, "t_"_" will flash.)
MOTION
SECURITY
<-_
MOTION
SECURITY
STAND-BY
• Recording will start about 3 seconds
after motion is detected.
• Date and time are recorded if
displayed in EVF (page 18).
• Recording stops 30 seconds
motion ceases.
To cancel Security
OFF.
after
Mode, set POWER
to
39
Time Lapse
This feature reduces
with TC-40 tape).
tape speed to 1/3 SLP for long term period
recording
(up to 6 hours
Before you begin...
• Connect Camcorder to power source.
1,2 3
use AC Adaptor for longer recordings.
• Insert cassette with record tab (page 13),
• Set POWER to CAMERA.
• Slide TAPE SPEED to SLP.
0
°
Press MENU for MENU mode.
Press UP •
iihV_l_ _-_'_
or DOWN____V_V
to select
foo-o j
SELECT : PUSH
V/A KEY
% __ _'_"
4
Press DISPLAY
TIME LAPSE;
to select ON.
ON
Records at 1/3 SLP speed (up to 6
hours). Playback will be normal SLP
speed. Sound is muted.
Press MENU to exit.
In Time Lapse mode...
• Picture quality is degraded.
• Video noise may occur during playback.
• SP/SLP, titles, and 10-Second Reminder
will not be displayed.
• Interval REC is not available.
• During playback, vertical jitter may occur
depending on monitor used.
, IMPORTANT:
• Time Lapse recording system is not
part of VHS standard. Therefore, time
lapse recordings should be played
back on Camcorder only.
• Recordings other than time_e
may
be played back on any
camcorder or [_
VCR.
i
4O
4
Start recording
(page 20).
TIME LAPSE
kUDIO WILL NOT RECORD/
To cancel Time Lapse, select OFF in
step 2 above.
• If Time Lapse mode is selected, the
following functions are not available:
Security.
Note:
Intelligent Titler
W
Before you begin...
Camcorder auto-displays
title greeting
selected holidays when power is first
turned on. See title list on page 42.
on
• connect Camcorder to power source.
• Set POWER to CAMERA.
• Insert cassette with record tab (page 13).
1
Press _
Press
UP •
for MENU
or DOWN_
mode.
to select
PROGRAMMED REC
; AUTO/MANUAL
TALLY LAMp
; ON
_rAND*BY RELEASE ; OFF
SELECT : PUSH V/& KEY
SET
: PUSH DISPLAY KEY
NO
: PUSH MENU KEY
2
Press _
MANUAL.
to select AUTO/
Press M_to
exit.
To record
the title, press C_
R
PAUSE.
Press TITLE to remove title during
recording.
Note:
• Once removed, title will not be
auto-displayed.
To redisplay, or select
from other titles use Manual Title
(page 42).
41
Intelligent Titler
Automatic/Manual
Title Display
Dec. 31-Jan.
1
HAPPY
Feb. 14
2nd Sunday in May
Last Monday in May
3rd Sunday in Jun.
Jul. 4
1st Monday
Oct. 31
in Sep.
4th Thursday in Nov.
Dec. 24-25
These Titles must be
displayed
List
manually.
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
_/igr_
Before you begin...
• Connect Camcorder to power source.
• Set POWER to CAMERA.
• Insert cassette with record tab (page 13).
2,4
Confirm that TITLE:
AUTO/MANUAL
is set in Menu mode (ste
s_,
apage_).
In Pause (Record
TITLE repeatedly
from list above.
mode),
press
to display
titles
To record the title, Press RECORD!
PAUSE.
Press TITLE
remove title.
3
while recording
to
Note:
• To redisplay title, press TITLE in
Pause (Record mode).
42
Intelligent Titler
Before
you begin...
• Connect Camcorder to power source.
• Set POWER to CAMERA.
• Insert cassette with record tab (page 13),
1
Press M_
Press
UP •
for MENU
or _
mode.
to select
r_.
pROGRAMMED
REC
; PHRASE
TALLY LAMP
STAND-BY RELEASE
; ON
; OFF
CL_2;_ S_
SELECT : PUSH
SET
ND
2
3
4
6
5
Press _
Press _
V/& KEY
: PUSH DISFI_Y KEY
: PUSH
to select
MENU KEY
PHRASE.
to exit.
In Pause (Record mode), press
TITLF= repeatedly to display phrases
from list below, left.
To record the phrases,
RECORD/PAUSE.
Press
5
Press TITLE while recording
to
remove phrase.
|
(noindication)
i
BEAUTIFUL
Note:
• To redisplay phrase, press TITLE in
Pause (Record mode).
l
BRAVOI
CHEERS!
i
CONGRATULATIONS
l
GIMME
A BREAKI
GOOD
LUCK
i
I LOVE YOU
OOPS!
OUR LITTLE ANGEL
WAY "ro GO
I
43
Viewfinder/L CD Monitor Indications
Tape remaining
and battery
charge
level can be displayed.
1
2
Set POWER
to CAMERA.
Press DISPLAY
repeatedly
select the following
displays.
Fifth
pr_
to
First
_J_.112:°°:°G_
(Initial screen)
I "1 press
lX
R
\
1
REC
12:00AU
JAN 1 1999
Fou.h
It
e Sec°ndpress
press
Battery
Tape
Remaining:
Remaining:
FULL
I
_
(No tape)
_
_
,xm:==mm
i ;(;_.]
._Third
_ ,x=D=_=
!
i1_i__,=-_
EMPTY
• Tape remaining indicator operates a few
seconds after tape starts moving.
l,q I n[,_n i _'FJIm__(:!: t.[, el / i ih[:-ai
Do steps 1 and 2 above to select
time/date, date only, or no display.
Start a recording (page 20).
• Only the Date and/or Time are
recorded.
I ,.===E
12:00:OOAM
JAN 11999
"_;1
JAN
119G0
i B]_-_,]P.u=e]|nLv,
_t; [_i
No Indication,
displayed.
except
Press DISPLAY
Intelligent
Titler (pages 41-43),
and STOP together
will be
over I second.
Press DISPLAY repeatedly to remove time/date.
Indications are restored when Camcorder is turned off, and then
on again.
44
.ESc.
1
FULL
_'__
EMPTY/_.
1
2
j_
12:CO:(X)AM
JAN
11999
Viewfinder/L CD Monitor Indications
1
2
3
10:201SLP_
--4
--5
I_DIMFIOI
IVCR-MODEI
12:00:00AML_
JAN
1 19991
Battery Remaining
-_'(page 44)
"WARNING LOW BATTERY" appears
and External Power Lamp starts flashing
15 seconds before Camcorder shutoff.
2
Tape Remaining
• If cassette is not inserted
or has no
4 TAPE SPEED (pages 13, 20, 40)
(SP=standard
play, SLP=super
play, T.LAPSE=time lapse).
5
long
Operating Mode
REC (record)
PAUSE
record tab in Camera (RECORD)
mode, "1"_";1"flashes 1 minute and
FF
(fast forward)
PLAY
"CHECK TAPE" appears 5 seconds
before Camcorder shutoff.
REW (rewind)
• As end of tape is reached, "1_%'1"
flashes and "TAPE END" appears 5
seconds before Camcorder shutoff.
3
10-Second
Reminder
Each time a recording is started, a 10
second incremental display (up to 59:50)
lets you monitor how long one scene is
recorded.
0:00
0:10
0:20
.....
59:50
I
(return to 0:00 and continue)
45
Viewfinder/L CD Monitor Indications
1[*'7-'ILV_l
=1-"r'.TAvLH
_,mi,[,I, [_am
1
2_
j9
3
|i DiM, FiOI
IVCR.MO'-DE I
4,5,6,7
10
11
12
[FADE]m
_tl 2:00:00AML,
JAN
1 19991
1
Zoom Magnification
2
Digital E.I.S. (page 38).
10
Manual
3
Digital Zoom
11
Light ON/OFF
4
VCR-MODE
12
13
High Speed Shutter
14
Color
level (page 31).
(page 37).
Appears 1 minute when POWER
set to VCR or if RECORD/PAUSE
is
is
pressed in VCR mode.
5
DEW
If moisture condensation occurs in
unit, "WARNING DEW DETECTED"
appears, Power Lamp flashes, and
Camcorder will shutoff in 15 seconds.
Wait until lamp no longer flashes when
Camcorder is turned on to use.
6
Time Lapse (page 40).
7
Security
8
Date andTime
46
Mode (page 39).
(page 18).
9
Backlight
(page 31).
Focus (page 32).
(page 19).
(page 33).
Fade (page 35).
Digital Fade (page 36).
Operation Notes
|.+_ i EMi] Ii[, eiP.d_] [,], _11 ]I11(:-]1--!_.1
i[, I m(;]tp_ti
Remove
the Lens Hood
by turning it counterclockwise.
Then attach an optional filter or lens.
• Be careful not to touch the lens itself,
• Replace
A
the Lens Hood after removing the accessory.
[]_:+i I-1: [,>I, 1:1 _?. |OJ
With a Wide or Telephoto
screen may darken
!I:+] I_.t | [o] i lO_.l ! i 4[o] i In
conversion
lens (optional)
when zoom is set to maximum
attached,
the four corners
of the
wide angle.
When attaching the lens hood, a Wide or Telephoto conversion lens (optional), etc. after
a filter (optional) has been attached, the four corners of the screen may darken when
zoom is set to maximum wide angle.
With two filters (optional) attached,
is set to maximum wide angle.
the four corners
III,] [?.1i It i[i I :_vj _1'1:l F_t'_t i[,] i ! _v|
of the screen may darken
when zoom
[:_,,,i i11'_ ['_'/i i
To Remove
1
2
Turn the EVF Eyepiece
counterclockwise
1/8 of a turn.
Pull free.
Remove any lint or dust particles
with a soft clean cloth being careful
not to scratch the glass surfaces.
3
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.
47
Replacing Clock Battery
The clock battery
necessary.
are pre-installed.
la WARNING:
Replace battery with Panasonic
Follow the steps below if replacement
PART NO. VSBW0004
(CR2025)
becomes
only. Use of another _
J
battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.
Caution: Battery may explode if mistreated.
way from children. Do not recharge,
Tripod
Mounting
Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep
disassemble
or dispose of in fire.
Hole
While pinching
Tray out.
2 tabs, pull Battery
Bend 1 tab to remove
Underside
®
4
2 _'_1_
Battery.
Snap new Battery (_ mark down)
into Battery Tray.
• Do not reverse the polarity.
View
,4
=I'
marks meet.
Insert Battery Tray so the triangle
Note:
• Keep Battery
out of children's
reach.
Swallowing
it may be harmful.
• Improperly installed, discharged,
or
missing battery causes "CLOCK
BATTERY" to appear when DISPLAY
pressed.
• Battery
48
life is approximately
5 years.
is
Palmcorder Accessory
__'_
'
For ordering instructions,
see the Accessory Order Form page.
• The listed standard battery use times are based on continuous
Palmcorder.
Accessory
#
System
IIII
Figure
recording
using this
Price
Description
AC Adaptor with
DC Power Cable
$130,00
HHR-V214
6.0Ah / 6 hr Battery Pack
with Universal Battery
Charger
$200.00
P-V215
3.0Ah / 3 hr Battery
$60.00
PV-BP17/
P-V214
2.4Ah ! 2 hr 30 min
Battery Pack
$50.00
PV-BP18/
P-V611
1.8Ah ! 2 hr
$45.00
PV-BP15/
P-V213
1.2Ah / 1 hr 10 min
PV-AA6
"AA"
PV-C16
Car Battery
PV-RF16
RF Adaptor
$40.00
PV-P1
VHS PlayPak
$35.00
PV-H18
Soft Sided
$49.00
PV-A17
__
Battery
Battery
Pack
$45.00
Pack
Battery
Carrying
Pack
Case
Cord
$20.00
$70.00
Case
49
Palmcorder Accessory
Please
photocopy
1. Palmcorder
this
form
when
placing
Order Form
an
order.
Model #
2. Items Ordered
Accessory
#
Description
Price Each
Quantity
Total Price
Subtotal
Your State & Local Sales Tax
Shipping
& Handling
5.00
Total Enclosed
3. Method of payment
(check one)
[]
Check or Money Order enclosed
(NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS)
[]
VISA
Credit Card #
[]
MasterCard
Expiration
Date
[]
Discover
Customer
Signature
Make Check or Money Order to: MATSUSHITA
(Please
ACCESSORIES
do not send cash)
4. Shipping
information
Ship To:
Mr.
Mrs.
Ms.
First
(UPS delivery
requires
complete
Last
street address)
Phone #:
Day
(
)
Night
(
)
Street Address
City
State
Zip
TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR OMNIMOVIE/PALMCORDER ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF
THE FOLLOWING:
VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER
OR
CALL PANASONIC'S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368
[6 AM-5 PM M-F, 6 AM-10:30 AM SAT, PACIFIC TIME]
OR
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ORDER OFFICE
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5O
Specifications
Power Source:
Compact VHS Camcorder: DC 6V
AC Adaptor: 110/120/220/240V AC, 50/60 Hz
Battery: Nickel-Cadmium Type DC 6V
Power Consumption:
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
Video Signal:
Video Recording System:
Audio:
Pick-Up System:
Pick-Up Device:
Lens:
Sequential color difference field reverse system
One integral color filter Charge Coupled Device (CCD)
26:1 zoom lens, F1:1.6 with auto iris control
Focal length: 3.8mm - 98.8mm
4 speed power zoom function
Lens filter diameter: 49mm
Viewfinder:
0.5 inch (12.7mm) Electronic Viewfinder
3.0 inch (76.2mm) Liquid Crystal Display
0.8 Ix (F1:1.6) 0.08 footcandles
LCD Monitor:
Minimum Illumination Required:
Earphone Jack:
Operating Temperature:
Operating Humidity:
Weight:
7 Ix (F1:1.6) 0.7 footcandles (EIA Standard)
M3 Type
32°F-104OF (0oC~40oc)
10%-75%
Compact VHS Camcorder:
AC Adaptor:
Dimensions:
2.3 Ibs.
1.O5 kg
0.77 Ibs.
0.35 kg
Compact VHS Camcorder:
4-1/4 (W) x 4-5/8 (H) x 7-1/8 (D) inch
107(W)x
118(H)x
180(D) 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
Weight and dimensions shown are approximate.
Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.
51
Before Requesting
If a problem arises, you may be able to correct
See Symptom and Correction
list below.
Service
it yourself.
Symptom
Correction
No picturein EVF ...
•
•
•
•
•
Connect Power Source. (pp. 10, 12)
Set POWER to VCR or CAMERA. (pp. 20, 25)
Check for Dew Indication. (p. 46)
Use fully charged Battery. (p. 10)
Firmly connect all needed cables. (p. 28)
Video cassette cannot be inserted ...
• Connect Power Source. (pp. 10, 12)
• Insert cassette, window side facing out. (p. 13)
Video cassette cannot be removed ....
Connect Power Source. (pp. 10, 12)
Operation buttons do not work ....
Check for Dew Indication. (p. 46)
Recording cannot be done ...
• Make sure record tab is intact. (p. 13)
• Check Battery Indicator. (p. 44)
• Check for Dew Indication. (p. 46)
AutoFocus does not operate ...
Sound from mLcrophonecan't be monitored ...
• Set FOCUS to AUTO. (p. 32)
• Set POWER to CAMERA. (p. 20)
• Set unit to REC or Record/Pause mode.
Camera picture is too dark ...
• Turn HIGH SPEED SHUTTER off. (p. 33)
No playback picture, or the playback
picture is noisy or contains streaks ...
• Press UP A/DOWN • button during playback (Tracking
Control). (p.27)
Playback picture is fast, and there is no
sound ...
• Set TIME LAPSE to OFF in Menu mode. (p. 40)
"Panasonic ITS TAPES PLAY IN YOUR VCR ..." • Set POWER to CAMERA, then hold down STOP over
appears in EVF and LCD Monitor ...
5 seconds to exit Demo mode. (p. 7)
Top of playback picture waves back and forth
excessively ...
Ikv
t,
[ t,lli[;
• A playback signal is not as stable as an off the air TV
signal, so the top of your TV screen may appear bent
or unstable during playback. This is called, "Horizontal
AFC time constant change." To correct, slowly turn the
TV horizontal hold control. If you TV does not have this
control, or adjusting it does not help, contact your TV
service center. (Some nominal service charges may be
required.)
m
While head cleaning is normally not needed, playing old or
damaged tapes may clog the heads. When playback picture
resembles example at the left, head cleaning is required.
Clogged
52
Video
Head
Ideally, head cleaning should be performed by a qualified
service technician. When this is not possible, purchase a
head cleaning cassette. Be sure to follow cleaning cassette
instructions exactly and only use when symptoms occur.
Index
H
A
AC Adaptor
12
Accessories (Optional)
49
Accessories (Supplied)
2
AudioNideo
Cable
28, 30
Audio/Video Out
28, 30
Auto Daylight
Saving Time
17
Hand Strap
High Speed Shutter
HIGH SPEED SHUTTER
Button
C
Camera
Recording
20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Car Battery Cord
12
Charging Battery
10
Clock Battery
48
CIockSet
16, 17, 18
Copying your Tapes
30
D
DC IN
DC Power Cable
Digital E.I.S.
DIGITAL ZOOM Button
DISPLAY Button
12
12
38
37
15, 16, 17, 18, 22, 24,
27, 34, 35, 36, 39, 40,
41, 43, 44
Display-off Mode
44
E
EIS Button
Electronic Viewfinder
38
47
25
51
27
27
7, 9, 25
T
LCD Monitor
LCD-OPEN Button
Lens Cover
Light
LIGHT Switch
21, 25
8, 9, 21, 25
20
19
19
M
MANUAL FOCUS Wheel 32
MENU Button
15, 16, 17, 18, 22, 24, 34,
35, 36, 39, 40, 41, 43
15
MENU Mode
Tab
Tally Lamp
TAPE EJECT
13
34
Switch
8, 13
TAPE SPEED
Selector
13, 20
Time Lapse
40
TITLE Button
41, 42, 43
Titler
41, 42, 43
Tracking Control
27
Tripod Mounting Hole
48
U
UP A/DOWNVButton
P
PHONE
Speaker
Specifications
STILL Button
Still Picture
STOP Button
15, 27
(earphone)
jack
21, 25
9, 25, 26
PLAY Button
Playback
25, 26, 27, 28, 29
PlayPak
29
Power Lamp
45
Power Supply
10, 11, 12
POWER Switch
7, 8, 9, 20, 25
ZOOM Switch
31, 32
Programmed
Recording
24
POWER
R
RECORD/PAUSE
Button
Replacing Battery
REWIND/SEARCH
Button
RF Adaptor
V
VHF Connecting
Cable
28,
Video Cassettes (tapes)
Video Head Cleaning
Viewfinder/LCD
Monitor
Indications
44, 45,
Viewing
Vision Adjustment
Control
VOLUME Control
46
28
20
25
W
Warranty
8, 20
48
30
13
52
54
Z
Zoom
31, 37
9, 25, 27
28
S
F
Fade
FADE Button
FAST FORWARD/
SEARCH Button
Focus
33
L
B
Backlight
31
BACKLIGHT
Button
31
Battery Pack
8, 10, 11
BATTERY RELEASE
Button
10
BRIGHT Control
21, 25
Built-in Twin Capsule
2-Way Microphone
System
20
14
33
35, 36
35, 36
27
32
Safety Precautions
Security Mode
Self Demo Mode
3
39
7
Shoulder Strap
Slow Play (1/2)
14
26
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Warranty
Panasonic Consumer Electronics
Company, Division of Matsushita
Electric Corporation
of America
One Panasonic Way Secaucus,
New Jersey 07094
PANASONIC/QUASAR
Panasonic Sales Company, Division of
Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc.
Ave. 65 de Infanteda. Kin. 9.5
San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto
Rico 00985
Video Products
Limited Warranty
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (co ect ve y referred to as
"the Warrantor" will repair this product with new or refurbished parts free of charge, in the USA or
Puerto R co, n the event of a defect in mater a s or workmanship as follows (all time periods commence
from the date of the original purchase):
PRODUCT
PARTS
LABOR
CAMCORDER
ONE (1) YEAR, EXCEPT CCD IMAGE SENSOR
NINETY (90) DAYS
CCD IMAGE SENSOR - SIX (6) MONTHS
NINETY (9Q) DAYS
VCR
ONE (1) YEAR
NINETY (90) DAyS
A/V MIXER
ONE (1) YEAR
NINETY (90) 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
Batteries (if included)- New rechargeabie batteries in exchange for defective rechargeable batteries for
_days.
Non-rechargeable batteries are not warranted.
_a_ape
(if included) - New video cassette tape in exchange for a defective video cassette tape for five (5)
ays.
In-home, carry-in or mail-in service as applicable in the USA can be obta ned dur ng the warranty
period by contacting a Panasonic Services Company (PASC) Factory Serv center listed in the Service
Directory. Or call toll free 1-800-211-PANA(7262) to locate an authorized PASC Serv center Carry- n
or mail-in service in Puerto Rico can be obtained during the warranty period by ca ng the Panason c
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 date of
the original purchase is required before warranty service is rendered.
This warranty only covers failures due to defects in materials and workmansh p wh ch occur during
normal use and does not cover normal maintenance, including, but not m ted to, v dec and audio head
cleaning. The warranty does not cover damage which occurs _n shipment, or failures which are caused
by products not supphed by the warrantor or failures which result from accident, m suse, abuse,
neglect, mishandling misapplication, alteration modification, fau ty nsta ation, set-up adjustments,
improper antenna, inadequate signal pickup maladjustment of consumer contro s, mproper operat on,
power line surge, improper voltage supply, lightning damage, commercial use such as hotel, office,
restaurant, or other business or rental use of the product, or service by anyone other than a PASC
Factory Servicenter or a PASC authorized Servicenter, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.
LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS
There are no express warranties 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 exc us ons 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.
If a problem with this productdevelops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dea er
or Servicenter. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the Customer Satisfaction
Center at the Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company address above.
SERVICE CALLS WHICH DO NOT INVOLVE DEFECTIVE MATERIALS OR WORKMANSHIP AS
DETERMINED BY THE WARRANTOR, IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION, ARE NOT COVERED. COSTS OF
SUCH SERVICE CALLS ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PURCHASER.
warvid 10/20/97
Thank you for your purchase.
For service of this Panasonic product please contact your local Sears Service Center.
To locate the c osest Sears Service Center, 1-800-488-1222.
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