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

VJAW0039) (pages 28, 30)

1 pc. VHS PlayPak

(PV-P1/VYMW0009) and

one "AA" battery (page 29)

1pc. Shoulder Strap

(VYCW0225) (page 14)

1 pc. CR2025 Clock Battery

(VSBW0004)

(installed in Camcorder)

(page 48)

Things You Should Know

• - • = • |

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.

Thissymb°warnstheuseth

•_ I I uninsulated voltage within the unit may

have sufficient magnitudeto cause electric

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DONOTOPEN shock.Therefore,it is dangerousto make

anykindof contactwithany insidepartof

thisunit.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DONOTREMOVECOVER(onBACK) Thissymbolalertsthe userthat important

NOUSER-SERVICEABLEPARTSINSIDE literature concerning the operation and

REFERSERVICINGTOQUALIFIEDSERVICEPERSONNEl maintenanceofthisunithasbeenincluded.

•Therefore, itshouldbe read carefullyin

.order toavoidany problems, #

The above markings are located on the appliance bottom cover.

FCC Warning: Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would "_

void the user's authority to operate.

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.

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 instructionsand 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.

11. Grounding or Polarization -- This video unit may

be equipped with either apolarized 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 stillfails 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.

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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 unit has been exposed to rain or

water.

d. If the video unit does not operate normally by

following the operating instructions. Adjust only

those controls that are covered by the operating

instructions, as an improper adjustment of other

controls may result in damage and will often

require extensive work by 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 directsplashing 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 aclosed 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 acold place to awarm

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 strongor 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 solutionand 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.

Table of Contents

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

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

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

Self Demo Mode ............................................................................................................... 7

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

Supplying Power ............................................................................................................. 10

Cassette Information ....................................................................................................... 13

Attaching Shoulder Strap ................................................................................................ 14

MENU Mode .................................................................................................................... 15

Setting the Clock ............................................................................................................. 16

Built-in Auto Light ............................................................................................................ 19

Camera Recording .......................................................................................................... 20

Playing Back Recordings ................................................................................................ 25

Copying your Tapes (dubbing) ........................................................................................ 30

Four-Speed Power Zoom ................................................................................................ 31

Backlight .......................................................................................................................... 31

Focus .............................................................................................................................. 32

High Speed Shutter ......................................................................................................... 33

Tally Lamp ....................................................................................................................... 34

Auto Fade ....................................................................................................................... 35

Color Digital Fade ........................................................................................................... 36

Digital Zoom .................................................................................................................... 37

Digital Electronic Image Stabilization (E.I.S.) .................................................................. 38

Security Mode ................................................................................................................. 39

Time Lapse ..................................................................................................................... 40

Intelligent TiUer ................................................................................................................ 41

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Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications ................................................................................ 44

Operation Notes .............................................................................................................. 47

Replacing Clock Battery .................................................................................................. 48

Palmcorder Accessory System ....................................................................................... 49

Palmcorder Accessory Order Form ................................................................................. 50

Specifications .................................................................................................................. 51

Before Requesting Service ............................................................................................. 52

Index ............................................................................................................................... 53

Warranty .......................................................................................................................... 54

Spanish Quick Use Guide/Gufa Para Uso Rapido .......................................................... 55

Self Demo mode is on when the

screen at the right appears. Follow

the steps below to turn it off.

Serf Demo Mode

Before you begin,.,

•Connect Camcorder to power source.

EVF Screen

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IN YOUR VCR

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DIGITAL STABILIZATION

DEDICATED 5-HEAD

AUTO/PHRASE TITLER

Set POWER to_AMERA.

Hold down _TOP over 5 seconds.

Note:

•Self Demo stops automatically if

battery is attached (page 10) and

cassette tape is inserted (page 13),

•Inserting atape 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.

Quick Operation Guide ,lllll ¸ i II ' S

Charge Battery Pack fully before operation (page 10).

2Insert Batter_

CHARGE Lamp

lights and then goes

out when charging is

done.

Plug in AC Adaptor.

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).

Press LCD-OPEN to unlock the 3

LCD monitor. Swing it fully open

and adjust the angle.

2Set POWER to

CAMERA.

Press RECORD/PAUSE to start

recording.

Press RECORD/PAUSE again to

ap3g_ recording.

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).

1Press LCD-OPEN to

unlock the LCD monitor.

Swing it fully open and

adjust the angle.

23Press REWIND/SEARCH

Press PLAY to

start playback.

Press STOP to

stop playback.

Supplying Power

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Charge Battery Pack fully before use. J,.

BATTERY

Lamp/_

CHARGE

Lamp 1

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direction of

CHARGE Lam[

out when charg

1 and 1/2 hours).

Remove

Plug in AC Adaotor.

POWER Lamp lights.

Align right side of Battery with line

on AC Adaptor.

(_) Press Battery down and slide in

direction of arrow.

CHARGE Lamp lights and then goes

out when charging is done (approx.

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 amaximum 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.

1AttachBa__a___

Align Battery with top of mounting

O surface.

_) Press and snap into place.

2Remove Battery

BATTERY While sliding BATTERY RELEASE,

remove Battery.

Supplying Power

This feature completely discharges Battery before recharging begins.

Use after about every 5 charges for optimum Battery performance.

CHARGELamp

3BATTERY

REFRESH

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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:

• 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 worn-

out Battery.

Safety precautions:

•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.

To avoid Battery damage:

•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.

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: !

The product you have purchased is powered by anickel 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 municipalwaste stream. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY

for information on how to recycle this battery.

Supplying Power

- DC Power Cable _

POWER Lamp

VCR DC OUT Connector

DC IN

Connector

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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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DC IN

Connector

Cigarette Lighter

Socket (12V)

Car Battery Cord

(optional)

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

3 2

Turn Tape Wheel in direction of

arrow until there is no slack.

Attach Battery (page 10).

Slide TAPE EJECT to open door.

Insert cassette as shown.

Press here to close door.

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Use tapes with the _ mark in this unit.

•To remove the cassette, slide the

TAPE EJECT switch.

TAPE SPEED Selector

Tape Speed

Selector Position

Cassette type

TC-20 TC-30 TC-40

SP 20 minutes 30 minutes 40 minutes

(Standard Play)

SLP 1 hour 1 hour 2 hours

(Super Long Play) 30 minutes

• SLP playback may contain more picture noise.

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A record tab ensures recordings are not accidentally erased.

_ide tab type _ 22

To prevent erasure,

break off tab with screwdriver.

(Or, slide tab open.)

To record again,

cover hole with adhesive tape.

(Or, slide tab closed.)

Attaching Shoulder Strap

Remove Battery Pack before doing steps.

Undo strap ends from buckles.

Thread strap ends through Strap

Rings on Camcorder.

min. 1 inch (25.4mm)

Re-insert the strap ends into

buckles.

1Pull a loop of strap from buckle.

Pull strap tight to shorten or

lengthen.

Adjust Hand Strap length to fit your

hand as shown.

MENU Mode

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Before you begin...

•Connect Camcorder to power source.

•Set POWER to CAMERA.

Press MENU for MENU mode,

--* MENU --- PAGE 1/2_

PROGRAMM£D REC 1

Tn]_E ; AUTO/MANUAL

TALLY LAMP ; ON

_ELEASE ; OFF

ELECT : PUSH VIA KEY y_

SET : PUSH D_SPLAY KEY

ND : PUSH MENU KEY

Press UP •or DOWN •to

highlight 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.

1_ _ ... MENU --- PAGE 1/2_

2_PROGRAMMED REC 2

TITLE ; AUTO/MANUAL

3-- TALLY LAMP ; ON

4JSTAND-BY RELEASE ; OFF

CLOCK SET

5j • 3

SELECT : PUSH •/• KEY

SET : PUSH DISPLAY KEY

END : PUSH MENU KEY j4

6_ • PAGE 2/2_5

7"---.

PROGRAMMED REC (page 24).

Camcorder starts and stops

recording at a preset time.

TIME LAPSE ; OFF

SECURITY ; OFF

8-- VIDEO EFFECTS ; FADE

BLACK

SELECT : PUSH •/• KEY

SET : PUSH DISPLAY KE'V

END : PUSH MENU KEY ,j

TITLE (pages 41-43).

AUTO/MANUAL : 16 items

PHRASE : 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.

CLOCK SET (pages 16~18).

Select to set clock.

6TIME LAPSE (page 40).

ON: setup TIME LAPSE recording.

7SECURITY (page 39).

MOTION: setup Motion Security

recording.

8VIDEO EFFECTS (pages 35, 36).

AUTO FADE : BLACK/WHITE

DIGITAL FADE :TYPE _7types

COLOR _ 8 colors 15

Setting the Clock

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The Camcorder is preset to Eastern time.

To change time zone, do steps at right.

Set the following items in order: Time Zone, Daylight Saving Time, Date and Time.

Before you begin...

• connect Camcorder to power source.

•Set POWER to CAMERA.

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• Setting POWER to VCR also displays

CLOCK SET menu.

• Clock may lose or gain up to 2 minutes per

month. To adjust, see page 18.

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Time Zone chart

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Note:

IWhen traveling outside the listed time zones,set clock to local time manually (page 18).

1Press MENU for MENU mode.

Press UP& or DOWN_V_Vto select

[_JKoTo,]_u --- MENU *-- PAGE 1/2_

PROGRAMMED REC

T/TLI_ ; AUT_AL

TALLYLAMp ; ON

ELEASE ; OFF

I_SESELECT: PUSH _F/A KEY vl

SleET : PUSH D_EPLAY KEY

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D : PUSH MENU KEY

Press _for CLOCK SET

menu. Press UP& or DOWN • to

select - - - CLOCK SET - - -

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DATE/TIME ; 12:00:00A5

JAN 1 1999

SELECT: PUSH VIA KEY

SET : PUSH DISPLAY KEY

NO : PUSH MENU KEY •

Press DISPLAY for SELECT TIME

ZONE menu. Press UP_.__Aor

DOWN •to select local time zone.

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SB.ECT : PUSH ,I, KEY

El* : PUSH DISPLAY

Press DISPLAY to confirm entry.

Press MENU twice to exit.

•When traveling, repeat these steps

and select one of the 8 listed time

zones to set the clock to local time.

Setting the Clock

Clock will auto-adjust to daylight-saving

time (DST).

Before 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).

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Spring (First Sunday in April):

DST: AUTO = ahead one hour,

11:00a.m. 2:00 a.m.

Normal Time : =

Daylight Saving I =-- ,_

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

Autumn (Last Sunday in October):

DST: AUTO = back one hour.

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

Daylight Saving : :

Time

Norma{ Time i1:00 a.m. 2:00 a.m.

Press _for MENU mode.

Press UP •or _to select

--- MENU --- PAGE 1Q_

PROGRAMMED REC

TALLYLAMp ; ON

ELEASE ; OFF

ELEOT:PUSH V/A KEY _

SET : PUSH DISPLAY KEY

NO : PUSH MENU KEY

Press DISPLAY for CLOCK SET

menu. Press _or DOWN • to

setect I_l_iil.

- - - CLOCK SET -o - /

TIME ZONE ; EASTERN

I_ME-_ ; AUTO

li ATE/TIME ; 12:00:OOAM 1

SELECT : PUSH VIA KEY

SET : PUSH DISPtAy KEY

NO :PUSH MENU KEY

Press _ for DAYLIGHT

SAVING TIME menu. Press UPA or

DOWN• to select OFF or AUTO.

I _r_i/-- DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME - -

SELECT : PUSH V/, KEY

LsSET : PUSH DISPLAY KLsYJ

Press DISPLA_YYto confirm entry.

Press MENU twice to exit•

Setting the Clock

Date and time including leap year are

calculated up to DEC 31,2097.

•EXAMPLE

\1/ \ I /

\1/ \ I/

DISPLAY !

.. t/

6-00-00PM

JAn' "1 1999

Before you begin...

•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 1

; AUTO/MANUAL

TALLY LAMP ; ON

_;OFF

_ELEUT : PUSH ,/, KEY yJ

SET :PUSH DISPLAYKEY

NO : PUSH MENU KEY

Press _ for CLOCK SET

menu. Press UP •or DOWN •to

selectS.

--- CLOCKSET ---

TIME ZONE ; EASTERN

D, S, T. ;AUTO

SET :PUSH DISPLAYK_

ND : FU_IHMENU KEY j

Press DISPLAY for DATE/TIME

menu.

_- *DATE/tiME SE'i-rlNG-- "t

12._00:0eAM

I_J_A"N 1 1"9991

Press or hold down UP •or

DOWN• to select hour, then press

DISPLAY to fix.

Repeat for minute, month, day, and

year. Clock starts when year is

entered.

Press MENU twice to exit.

Built-in Auto Light

For recording in dim lighting.

12:00:00AM

_JAN 11999

_J /

IANGER:

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

burn hazard.

Before you begin...

•Connect Camcorder to power source.

• Set POWER to CAMERA.

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.

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

cover and pull straight out and off.

2Using Tweezers or needle-nose

pliers, carefully remove bulb.

•Take unit to service center if you

need assistance.

Replace bulb using a clean cloth or

tissue.

Replace lens cover.

Note:

•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.

Camera Recording

Before you begin...

• Connect Camcorder to power source,

•Insert cassette with record tab (page 13),

Built-in Twin Capsule

2-Way Microphone

System

Set POWER to CAMERA.

Lens Cover opens. EVF

•Be sure POWER

is fully turned to

CAMERA

position. PAUSEl

ecord/Pause

mode.

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

Tally Lamp

5Set Power to OFF when finished.

• TO remove cassette,

slide TAPE EJECT in Record/

Pause mode. (page 13).

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.

Camera Recording

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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).

PHONE (earphone)

jack

Press LCD-0PEN to unlock LCD.

Swing LCD fully open and adjust

viewing angle.

Caution:

Rotating partially open LCD monitor

may block cassette door and damage

Camcorder body.

3Set 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 to adjust LCD

brightness level.

Press RECORD/PAUSE to start

recording (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.

Camera Recording I IIII

Ifleftin RECORDIPAUSE mode for5 minutes, Camcorder switches to Stand-by mode to

conserve batten/.When set to ON, Stand-by Quick Release letsyou resume recordingby

pressing RECORDIPAUSE two times.New camcorders willdefaultto OFF.

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RECORD/

PAUSE

Before you begin...

•Connect Camcorder to power source.

•Insert cassette with record tab (page 13).

Set POWER to CAMERA.

Press MENU for MENU mode,

Press P_LLP_Aor DOWN •to select

-- MENU --- PAGE 1/2 t

PROGRAMMED REC

TITLE ; AUTO/MANUAL

7tALLer LAMP ; O_l

llIr.'VllI_li=llI_L%_ll ; ON

OG_srr

ELECI":PUSH V/A KEY _

ND : PUSH MENU _

Press _PLAY to select ON/OFF.

ON: From Stand-by mode,

press RECORD/PAUSE two times

to resume recording.

OFF: From Stand-by mode,

set POWER to OFF, then to

CAMERA.

Press RECORD/PAUSE to record.

Press _to exit.

Camera Recording

For a smooth transition between scenes if

recording is stopped, and then started

within 24 hours.

Before you begin...

• Connect Camcorder to power source.

•Insert cassette with record tab (page 13).

Press RECORD/PAUSE to stop

recording.

Set POWER to OFF and leave

cassette in Camcorder,

To resume recording, set POWER

to CAMERA,

Press RECORD/PAUSE to resume

recording.

Note:

•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 toVCR.

OPress REWIND/SEARCH to

rewind a few seconds of tape.

_) Press PLAY to review recording.

(_ Press STILL where you want to

continue recording.

Set POWER to CAMERA.

3Press RECORD/PAUSE to resume

recording.

Camera Recording

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Set a recording start and stop time. Or, set

a 5 or 10 second interval recording to be

done each minute.

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.

-'10MIN. "-"20MIN. "--30MIN. _TO TAPE END "_1

INTERVAL*2 _- INTERVAL*I_J

10 SEC/MtH. 5 SEC/M|N.

"1 Interval 5 SEC/MIN:

Record 5 second each minute.

*2 Interval 10 SEC/MIN:

Record 10 second each minute.

Note:

• Start time may not be set ever 24 hours

from current time.

•Camcorder shuts off at tape end, or 12

hours after Interval Recording starts.

•To cancel, set POWER to OFF.

Press MENU for MENU mode,

Press UPA or DOWN• to select

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TALLY LAMp ; ON

STN_BY RELEASE ; OFF

Press _J_PLAY. (Current time is

displayed.)

Each additional press of DISPLAY

increases start

time by 30 l im_a;l_,M

fRECTIME ; 10MIN. t

minutes. SELECT:PUSHV/&KEY

SET : PUSH DISPLAY K_EY

START :PUSH RECORD KEY

CANCEL: PUSH MENU KEY

10:20:00PM

Press DOWN •to select

r_._SPLAY repeatedly to

select one of the options shown at

the left.

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START : PUEH RL_ORD KEY

CANCEL: FUSH MENU KEY

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To cancel the setup, press MENU

twice.

Press RECORD/PAUSE to place

Camcorder in stand-by mode.

_-C TIME; IOMIN.

10:20:00PM

Recording will be done as scheduled.

Playing Back Recordings

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Speaker

PHONE

(earphone)

jack

Before you begin...

•Connect Camcorder to power source.

•Insert recorded tape.

Press 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 function buttons.

O _ : rewind tape.

(_ PLAY : play tape.

S_ : stop tape.

_) BRIGHT : adjust LCD

brightness.

_) VOLUME : Adjust volume of

speaker, or earphone

if connected.

Press "T" : Volume up(+).

Press "W" : Volume down(-).

VOLUME [=1 I tI I .... [+] 1

Note:

• Using LCD reduces battery

operating time.

• When earphone (M3 type: not

supplied) is connected to PHONE

jack, speaker is muted.

Playing Back Recordings

Playback on the EVF or LCD Monitor is

one half of normal speed.

Before you begin...

•Connect Palmcorder to power source.

•Insert tape recorded in SP mode.

•Set POWER to VCR.

12 1During 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 PLAY again to resume

normal speed playback.

In 1/2 Slow Play mode...

•Available only with SP recordings made

on this Palmcorder.

• Vertical jitter may occur during playback.

• Skew may occur at top of picture.

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 play.

Still 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.

I n_[,,] _ ill, nLO,STi'iI"L_m 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.

Playing Back Recordings

Connect Camcorder to a TV to view

playback or recordings in progress.

(_TV with AUDIO/VIDEO IN Jacks.

I!ITV

Before you begin...

• Connect Camcorder to power source.

• Make all TV-Camcorder connections.

Set POWER to:

VCR -_ view playback.

CAMERA --* view picture as it is

recorded.

Turn TV ON and set to LINE

INPUT.

See TV owner's manual.

To Audio

Audio/Video

Cable

(Supplied)

Begin playback or recording.

To Audio/video Out

_TV without AUDIO/VIDEO IN Jacks.

To Audio/

Video Out

RF Adaptor

CH 314 Switch

VHF Antenna

300 ohm-75 ohm

transformer

or F Connector

VCR/TV

Selector

VHF Connecting

Cable

UHF Antenna

To VHF Antenna

Terminal

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).

aSet Camcorder POWER to OFF.

bSet RF Adaptor VCRiTV Selector to TV.

cTurn TV ON and select channel.

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.

Playing Back Recordings in a VCR

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Remove Battery lid and insert AA

battery.

•Do not reverse polarity.

•Replace battery when tape loading/

unloading takes longer than usual.

Load Detector

Turn _cassette Tape Wheel

in direction of arrow to take up any

slack.

Slide RLE.R__L.EAS_to open cassette lid.

Insert the I_ c_ with the

window up and on the left, then snap

lid shut.

•Do not obstruct cassette reel while

• Allow PlayPak Load Detector to fully

retract before using in VHS VCR.

1Slide_and wait for lid to

open.

Push cassette out through hole in

bottom of PlayPak with your finger.

Copying your Tapes (dubbing)

Source (Playing)

Camcorder

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.

Audio/Video 1I

out TV

rHF Connecting • q

Cable (not supplied) J

rRecording:

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To Audio_-To Video

'°

Audio/Video Cable

(supplied)

Insert a pre-recorded tape

into Camcorder and ablank tape with

record tab into VCR.

Press PLAY on Camcorder, then

press STILL at starting point.

Press REC, then STILL/PAUSE on

VCR.

Press STILL on Camcorder and

STILL/PAUSE on VCR again to start

copying.

Press STOP on both units to stop

copying.

Note:

•Camcorder will only playback tapes

recorded in SP or SLP mode.

•Dubbing may reduce picture quality.

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•Turn TV on and tune to VCR

channel (CH3 or CH4).

•Set VCR/-rv Selector on VCR to VCR.

, CAUTION:

Unauthorized exchanging and/or /

copying of copyrighted recordings may J

be copyright infringement.

Power Zoom / Backlight

Zoom in (close up) and out (wide angle)

in one of four speeds ranging from slow

(16 sec.) to fast (2 sec.).

Before you begin...

• 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.

Use when subject is darker than

surroundings, in shadowed area, or in front

of the light source.

Before you begin...

• 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)

0First press

(low)

O Second press

(medium)

(,_ Third press

(high)

----] Fourth press

Focus

MANUAL

FOCUS

Before you begin...

•Connect Camcorder to power source.

•Set POWER to CAMERA.

Camcorder automatically focuses on

subject even during zooming.

Auto Focus is on when "MF" is not

displayed in EVF. Push MANUAL FOCUS

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 is not centered in Viewfinder.

•subject has shiny surface.

•subject is slanted.

•subject is bright and flat, like awhite wall.

•subject has fast motion, like a golf swing.

Push MANUAL FOCUS so "MF"

(Manual Focus) appears in EVF.

EMF Indication

Hold down "T" (teleohoto) on

POWER ZOOM to maximum zoom

in.

Turn MANUAL FOCUS until

subject is in focus.

•Back away from subject if necessary,

Hold down "W" (wide angle) on

POWER ZOOM as desired.

•Refocus as needed

when aiming at new scenes.

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Auto Focus functions up to 1/2 inch (12.7mm) from subject.

Hold down "W" on POWER ZOOM to maximum wide angle.

Bring Camcorder up close to the subject.

High Speed Shutter

Improves Still or Slow Motion playback picture of high speed subjects (e.g. a tennis

stroke), when viewed on Camcorder or 3 or 4 head VCR.

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 speed is auto-adjusted from 1/60 to 1/350

according to subject brightness.

•AUTO mode is selected each time POWER 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.

Press HIGH SPEED SHUTTER

while recording.

Press repeatedly to change shutter

speed.

(See below, left.)

HIGH SPEED

SHUTTER

EVF Indications

No Indication

1/60

1/100

1/250

1/500

111000

112000

114000

1/10000

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.

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).

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Lamp

Press MENU for MENU mode.

Press U_p_• or DOWN •to select

--- MENU --- PAGE 1/2_

PROGRAMMED REC LI

; AUTO/_UAL

;ON

C_SET

EFFECT :PUSH V/& KEY

SET : PUSH DISPLAY KEY

ND : PUSH MENU KEY

Press p_L__PLAY to select:

ON _ lamp lights during recording.

OFF--* lamp stays off.

Press MENU to exit.

Fade In/Out

An interesting way to open and close

scenes.

1,2,3,4- )

FADE 3

RECORD/

PAUSE

Before you begin...

•Connect Camcorder to power source.

•Set POWER to CAMERA.

Press_ for I • PA_s_

MENU mode. I _'_EUn,_SE! OOF_ |

Press_ or I_; _ |

DOWN______V_Vto seleCtlsE_cT PUSHV/,_K_ |

I_ ::PUSHo,_,Y_1

"_ND : PUSH MENU KEY J

Press _ for VIDEO

EFFECTS menu. _ .-- vloEo_scTs ''1

Press _or | _ |

DOWNY to select |/

Press DISPLAY for AUTO FADE ;

COLOR menu. _-_.AUTOFAOE=COLO,---_

Press UP& or _,c_

DOWN •to n

select BLACK or

WHITE. SELECT : PUSH V/• KEY

_,SlET : PUSH _SPLAY K_

Press DISPLAY to confirm entry.

Press _to exit.

Fade In:

In RECORD/PAUSE mode, press

Fade In 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 accidentally, press

Fa Out again so "FADE" disappears in EVF.

Fade

Choose from 7 fade effects in 8 different

colors.

Before you begin...

•connect Camcorder to power source.

•Set POWER to CAMERA.

1 2,3,4,

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RED

MAG

BLU

CYN

GRN

BLK

•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 MENU for (" •PAaE_3

-- T,.E_SE; OF_

MENU mode. I.sEcu.r_ OFF |

; FADE

Press UP Aor jl BUICKJ

DOWNY to select ISELEC'r-PUSHV.,KEY /

SET iPUSH DISPLAY KEY

_._ESND : PUSH MENU KEY _J

Press _DISPLAY IV,DEOEFFECTS"1

for VIDEO

EFFECTS menu.

Press D___OWN•.__Ecr:PusHv/*

_p : PUSH DISPlAy KEYJto select .o : PUSH MENU KEY

Press _ for DIGITAL FADE

menu. Press UPA or DOWN • to

selectr_FJ'-J. Press DISPLAY for

TYPE menu. Press _or

DOWN •to select from 7 types.

I"'-DIGWAL FADE "'"1- ; I_ISOFT I'" DIGITAL FADE ;TYPE -÷1_ =SHARP

SET _1 SHARP _STRIP| KSYI

Press DISPLAY for DIGITAL FADE

menu. Press DOWN •to select

r_'_lr#J_. Press DISPLAY for

COLOR menu. Press UP •or

DOWN •to select from 8 colors.

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SELECT: PUSH VIA KL=Y

SET : PUSH DISPLAY KEY SELECT : PUSH VI& KEY

NO : PUSH MENU KEY : PUSH ID_,_=_.AY

Press DISPLAY to confirm entry.

Press MENU_ twice to exit.

Note: 6

•Audio is not affected by fade.

•To cancel Digital Fade, do steps 1, 2,

and 5. In step 2, select AUTO FADE.

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,

1,3

Press DIGITAL ZOOM.

D.ZOOM mode (150x maximum).

Higher digital magnification levels

may cause picture distortion.

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.

Digital E.LS.

Helps stabilize picture when recording in

unstable situations.

Before you begin...

•connect Camcorder to power source.

•Set POWER to CAMERA,

1,2

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.

Press EIS again to cancel when not

in use.

]_Digital EIS ON_

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.

Security Mode

123

Motion Security may mistakenly start

when:

•background is plain, like a white wall, or

has distinct vertical, horizontal, or slanted

stripes, like avenetian blind.

•brightness suddenly changes.

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.

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,

Press MENU for MENU mode.

Press _or DOWN •to select

TIME LAPSE ; OFF

;OFF

VIDEO EFFECTS ; _&._K

SELECT: PUSH VIA K_Y

SET : PUSH DISPLAY KEY

ND : PUSH MENU KEY

Press _ for SECURITY

menu. Press _to select

II_P_"_!I. Press _to

confirm entry. --- SECURITY MODE ---

SELECT : PUSH VIA KEY

_,_ET :_DtSPLA _," KE

Press MENU for Motion Security

stand-by mode. (If cassette

is not inserted, "t_"_" will flash.)

MOTION MOTION

SECURITY <-_ 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 after

motion ceases.

To cancel Security Mode, set POWER to

OFF.

Time Lapse

This feature reduces tape speed to 1/3 SLP for long term period recording (up to 6 hours

with TC-40 tape). 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 °

iihV_l_ _-_'_

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.

Press MENU for MENU mode.

Press UP •or DOWN____V_Vto select

foo-o j

SELECT : PUSH V/A KEY

% __ _'_"

Press DISPLAY to select ON.

TIME LAPSE; ON

Records at 1/3 SLP speed (up to 6

hours). Playback will be normal SLP

speed. Sound is muted.

Press MENU to exit.

4Start recording (page 20).

TIME LAPSE

kUDIO WILL NOT RECORD/

, 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.

To cancel Time Lapse, select OFF in

step 2 above.

Note:

•If Time Lapse mode is selected, the

following functions are not available:

Security.

Camcorder auto-displays title greeting on

selected holidays when power is first

turned on. See title list on page 42.

Intelligent Titler

Before you begin...

•connect Camcorder to power source.

•Set POWER to CAMERA.

•Insert cassette with record tab (page 13).

Press _for MENU mode.

Press UP •or DOWN_ 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

Press _to select AUTO/

MANUAL.

Press M_to exit.

To record the title, press RC_

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).

Intelligent Titler

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

_/igr_

2,4

Before you begin...

•Connect Camcorder to power source.

•Set POWER to CAMERA.

•Insert cassette with record tab (page 13).

Confirm that TITLE: AUTO/MANUAL

is set in Menu mode (stes_,

apage_).

In Pause (Record mode), press

TITLE repeatedly to display titles

from list above.

To record the title, Press RECORD!

PAUSE.

Press TITLE while recording to

remove title.

Note:

• To redisplay title, press TITLE in

Pause (Record mode).

Intelligent Titler

Before you begin...

•Connect Camcorder to power source.

•Set POWER to CAMERA.

•Insert cassette with record tab (page 13),

6 3

(noindication)

BEAUTIFUL

BRAVOI

CHEERS!

CONGRATULATIONS

GIMME A BREAKI

GOOD LUCK

I LOVE YOU

OOPS!

OUR LITTLE ANGEL

WAY "ro GO

Press M_ for MENU mode.

Press UP •or _to select

r_.

pROGRAMMED REC

;PHRASE

TALLY LAMP ; ON

STAND-BY RELEASE ; OFF

CL_2;_ S_

SELECT : PUSH V/& KEY

SET : PUSH DISFI_Y KEY

ND : PUSH MENU KEY

Press _to select PHRASE.

Press _to exit.

In Pause (Record mode), press

TITLF= repeatedly to display phrases

from list below, left.

To record the phrases, Press

RECORD/PAUSE.

Press TITLE while recording to

remove phrase.

Note:

•To redisplay phrase, press TITLE in

Pause (Record mode).

Viewfinder/L CD Monitor Indications

Tape remaining and battery charge level can be displayed.

21Set POWER to CAMERA.

Press DISPLAY repeatedly to

select the following displays.

Fifth First

pr_ _J_.112:°°:°G_ Ipress

(Initial screen) "1

R REC

12:00AU

JAN 11999

Fou.hIt e Sec°ndpress

press

,xm:==mm ._Third _ ,x=D=_= .ESc.1

Battery Tape

Remaining: Remaining:

j_ (No tape)

FULL _ _ _ FULL

I_'__ !

EMPTY/_. i1_i__,=-_ EMPTY •Tape remaining indicator operates afew

seconds after tape starts moving.

i ;(;_.] 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 "_;1

12:00:OOAM

JAN 11999

iB]_-_,]P.u=e]|nLv,_t; [_i

No Indication, except Intelligent Titler (pages 41-43), will be

displayed.

Press DISPLAY and STOP together over I second.

Press DISPLAY repeatedly to remove time/date.

Indications are restored when Camcorder is turned off, and then

on again.

JAN 119G0

12:CO:(X)AM

JAN 11999

Viewfinder/L CD Monitor Indications

1 2 3

10:201SLP_

I_DIMFIOI

IVCR-MODEI

12:00:00AML_

JAN 1 19991

--4

--5

Battery Remaining -_'- (page 44)

"WARNING LOW BATTERY" appears

and External Power Lamp starts flashing

15 seconds before Camcorder shutoff.

Tape Remaining

• If cassette is not inserted or has no

record tab in Camera (RECORD)

mode, "1"_";1"flashes 1 minute and

"CHECK TAPE" appears 5 seconds

before Camcorder shutoff.

•As end of tape is reached, "1_%'1"

flashes and "TAPE END" appears 5

seconds before Camcorder shutoff.

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

(return to 0:00 and continue)

TAPE SPEED (pages 13, 20, 40)

(SP=standard play, SLP=super long

play, T.LAPSE=time lapse).

Operating Mode

REC (record)

PAUSE

FF (fast forward)

PLAY

REW (rewind)

Viewfinder/L CD Monitor Indications

1[*'7-'ILV_l=1-"r'.TAvLH_,mi,[,I, [_am

4,5,6,7

|i DiM, FiOI

IVCR.MO'-DE I

_tl 2:00:00AML,

JAN 1 19991

[FADE]-

1Zoom Magnification level (page 31).

2Digital E.I.S. (page 38).

3Digital Zoom (page 37).

4 VCR-MODE

Appears 1 minute when POWER is

set to VCR or if RECORD/PAUSE 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.

6Time Lapse (page 40).

7Security Mode (page 39).

8 Date andTime (page 18).

9Backlight (page 31).

10 Manual Focus (page 32).

11 Light ON/OFF (page 19).

12 High Speed Shutter (page 33).

13 Fade (page 35).

14 Color Digital Fade (page 36).

Operation Notes

|.+_iEMi] Ii[, eiP.d_] [,], _11 ]I11(:-]1--!_.1i[, 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 the Lens Hood after removing the accessory. A

[]_:+iI-1: [,>I, 1:1 _?.|OJ !I:+] I_.t | [o] i lO_.l ! i 4[o] i In

With a Wide or Telephoto conversion lens (optional) attached, the four corners of the

screen may darken when zoom is set to maximum 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, the four corners of the screen may darken when zoom

is set to maximum wide angle.

III,] [?.1i It i[i I :_vj _1'1:l F_t'_t i[,] i! _v| [:_,,,i i11'_['_'/i i

To Remove

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.

3To 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.

Replacing Clock Battery

The clock battery are pre-installed. Follow the steps below if replacement becomes

necessary.

la WARNING:

Replace battery with Panasonic PART NO. VSBW0004 (CR2025) only. Use of another _

battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. J

Caution: Battery may explode if mistreated. Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep

way from children. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.

Tripod Mounting Hole

Underside View

While pinching 2 tabs, pull Battery

Tray out.

Bend 1 tab to remove Battery.

Snap new Battery (_ mark down)

into Battery Tray.

•Do not reverse the polarity.

_'_1_ =I' Insert Battery Tray so the triangle

4 2 marks meet.

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 is

pressed.

• Battery life is approximately 5 years.

Palmcorder Accessory System

__'_ ' IIII

For ordering instructions, see the Accessory Order Form page.

• The listed standard battery use times are based on continuous recording using this

Palmcorder.

Accessory #Figure

PV-A17 __

HHR-V214

P-V215

PV-BP17/

P-V214

PV-BP18/

P-V611

PV-BP15/

P-V213

PV-AA6

PV-C16

PV-RF16

PV-P1

PV-H18

Description

AC Adaptor with

DC Power Cable

6.0Ah /6 hr Battery Pack

with Universal Battery

Charger

3.0Ah /3 hr Battery Pack

2.4Ah !2 hr 30 min

Battery Pack

1.8Ah !2 hr

Battery Pack

1.2Ah /1 hr 10 min

Battery Pack

"AA" Battery Case

Car Battery Cord

RF Adaptor

VHS PlayPak

Soft Sided

Carrying Case

Price

$130,00

$200.00

$60.00

$50.00

$45.00

$20.00

$70.00

$40.00

$35.00

$49.00

Palmcorder Accessory Order Form

Please photocopy this form when placing an order.

1. Palmcorder 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 ACCESSORIES

(Please do not send cash)

4. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address)

Ship To:

Mr.

Mrs.

Ms. First

Street Address

City

Last

State Zip

Phone #:

Day (

Night (

)

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 1-800-332-5368

[6 AM-5 PM M-F, 6 AM-10:30 AM SAT, PACIFIC TIME]

MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICES COMPANY ACCESSORY

ORDER OFFICE

20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032

Specifications

Power Source:

Power Consumption:

Video Signal:

Video Recording System:

Audio:

Pick-Up System:

Pick-Up Device:

Lens:

Viewfinder:

LCD Monitor:

Minimum Illumination Required:

Earphone Jack:

Operating Temperature:

Operating Humidity:

Weight:

Dimensions:

Compact VHS Camcorder: DC 6V

AC Adaptor: 110/120/220/240V 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

4rotary heads plus flying erase head. Helical scanning

system

1 track

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

4speed power zoom function

Lens filter diameter: 49mm

0.5 inch (12.7mm) Electronic Viewfinder

3.0 inch (76.2mm) Liquid Crystal Display

0.8 Ix (F1:1.6) 0.08 footcandles

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

M3 Type

32°F-104OF (0oC~40oc)

10%-75%

Compact VHS Camcorder: 2.3 Ibs.

1.O5 kg

AC Adaptor: 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.

Before Requesting Service

If a problem arises, you may be able to correct it yourself.

See Symptom and Correction list below.

Symptom Correction

No picturein EVF ... •Connect Power Source. (pp. 10, 12)

• Set POWERto 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)

AutoFocus does notoperate ...

Sound from mLcrophonecan't be monitored ...

Camera picture is too dark ...

No playback picture, or the playback

picture is noisy or contains streaks ...

Playback picture is fast, and there is no

sound ...

"Panasonic ITS TAPES PLAY IN YOUR VCR ..."

appears in EVF and LCD Monitor ...

Top of playback picture waves back and forth

excessively ...

• Check Battery Indicator. (p. 44)

• Check for Dew Indication. (p. 46)

• Set FOCUS to AUTO. (p. 32)

• Set POWERto CAMERA. (p. 20)

• Set unit to REC or Record/Pause mode.

•Turn HIGH SPEED SHUTTER off. (p. 33)

• Press UP A/DOWN • button during playback (Tracking

Control). (p.27)

• Set TIME LAPSEto OFF in Menu mode. (p. 40)

• Set POWERto CAMERA, then hold down STOP over

5 seconds to exit Demo mode. (p. 7)

• 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.)

Ikv t, [ t,lli[; m

Clogged Video Head

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.

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

AC Adaptor 12

Accessories (Optional) 49

Accessories (Supplied) 2

AudioNideo Cable 28, 30

Audio/Video Out 28, 30

Auto Daylight

Saving Time 17

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

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

DC IN 12

DC Power Cable 12

Digital E.I.S. 38

DIGITAL ZOOM Button 37

DISPLAY Button

15, 16, 17, 18, 22, 24,

27, 34, 35, 36, 39, 40,

41, 43, 44

Display-off Mode 44

EIS Button 38

Electronic Viewfinder 47

Fade 35, 36

FADE Button 35, 36

FAST FORWARD/

SEARCH Button 27

Focus 32

Hand Strap

High Speed Shutter

HIGH SPEED SHUTTER

Button

Speaker 25

14 Specifications 51

33 STILL Button 27

Still Picture 27

33 STOP Button 7, 9, 25

LCD Monitor 21, 25

LCD-OPEN Button

8, 9, 21, 25

Lens Cover 20

Light 19

LIGHT Switch 19

MANUAL FOCUS Wheel 32

MENU Button

15, 16, 17, 18, 22, 24, 34,

35, 36, 39, 40, 41, 43

Tab 13

Tally Lamp 34

TAPE EJECT 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

MENU Mode 15 U

PHONE (earphone) jack

21, 25

PLAY Button 9, 25, 26

Playback

25, 26, 27, 28, 29

PlayPak 29

Power Lamp 45

Power Supply 10, 11, 12

POWER Switch

7, 8, 9, 20, 25

POWER ZOOM Switch

31, 32

Programmed Recording 24

RECORD/PAUSE

Button 8, 20

Replacing Battery 48

REWIND/SEARCH

Button 9, 25, 27

RF Adaptor 28

UP A/DOWNVButton

15, 27

VHF Connecting Cable

28, 30

Video Cassettes (tapes) 13

Video Head Cleaning 52

Viewfinder/LCD Monitor

Indications 44, 45, 46

Viewing 28

Vision Adjustment

Control 20

VOLUME Control 25

Warranty 54

Zoom 31, 37

Safety Precautions 3

Security Mode 39

Self Demo Mode 7

Shoulder Strap 14

Slow Play (1/2) 26

Warranty

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Panasonic Sales Company, Division of

Company, Division of Matsushita Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc.

Electric Corporation of America Ave. 65 de Infanteda. Kin. 9.5

One Panasonic Way Secaucus, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto

New Jersey 07094 Rico 00985

PANASONIC/QUASAR Video Products

Limited Warranty

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (co ect ve yreferred 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

CAMCORDER ONE (1) YEAR, EXCEPT CCD IMAGE SENSOR

CCD IMAGE SENSOR -SIX (6) MONTHS

VCR ONE (1) YEAR

A/V MIXER ONE (1) YEAR

MONITOR-VCR ONE (1) YEAR, EXCEPT CRT

CRT - TWO (2) YEARS

LABOR

NINETY (90) DAYS

NINETY (9Q) DAYS

NINETY (90) DAyS

NINETY (90) DAYS

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 inthe 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 _nshipment, 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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