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Thank

you for choosing

Panasonic!

You have purchased one of the most
sophisticated and reliable products on the
market today. Used properly, we're sure it
will bring you and your family 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
Palmcorder. Be sure to retain this manual
as your convenient Palmcorder information
source.

Date of Purchase
Dealer Purchased

From

Dealer Address
Dealer Phone No.
Model No.
Serial No.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Your '_'l]k" Palmcorder is designed to record and play back in Standard Play (SP) mode
and Los-g (LP) mode.
II is recommended that only cassette tapes that have been tested and inspected for use in
VCR machines with the u"'l]5" mark be used.
This symbol warns the user that uninsulatec
voltage wffhin the unit may have sufficient
magnitude to cause etectdc shock.
Therefore, it is dangerous to make any kind
of contact with any inside part of this unit,

DO NOT

REMOVE

COVER

NO USER-SERVICEABLE
REFER

SERVICING

TO OUALIFtE[

fOR BACK)
PARTS

INSIDE

This symbol alerts the user that important
literature concerning the operation and
maintenance of this unit has been included.
Therefore, it should be read carefull,
to avoid any problems.

The above markings are located on the appliance

bottom cover,

This device complies wilh 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 Parl 15 of the FCC
Rules. These timits 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 utiJize an electrical outlet different from that used by the
receiver.
If necessary, consult the dealer or an experienced radio/'T'V technician for help.
You may find the booklet, 'Something About Interference' available from FCC
local regional offices helpful,
FCC Warning: To assure continued FCC compliance, use only the provided shielded
interface cable when connecling digital video camera to computer in
accordance with instruction herein. Also, any unauthorized changes or
modifications to this equipment could void the user's authority to operate.

operated.
2.

Retain thstmctk:'_s -- The safety and operating
in,Jr_.,'Kxionsshould be _'etai_ed for future refereece.

Heed Wamings _ Atl wamir_:Js en the unit and i_ the
operatinoj instructions should be adhered 40,

Fofiowthstruotiens--Alloperattngandmaintenance
instructions shou)d be followed,

Cleaning -- Unptug this video unif kern the wall outlet
before cleaning. Do not use liquid Or aerosol
c!eaners, Use a dry cloth tot c)eaeing.
6. Attaahments-- Do not use attachments rmt
recommended by the video proward.
Insert the Battery Pack and slide it
down until it locks with a click.

To remove the Battery Pack:
Slide the Battery upward while sliding the
BATTERY RELEASE Switch.

Caution:
Charge only with specified charger.
Charge the Battery within an ambient
temperature range of 32 ° F (0 ° C) and
104 ° F (40 ° C).
• The Battery may be warm after charging
or just after use. This is normal.
• Do not use an insufficiently charged or
worn out Battery.
• If charging is done in extreme low or high
temperatures, Battery charge time
increases.
Safety precautions:
• Do not get the Battery near, or dispose of
in fire.
• Do not directly connect (shod circuit) the
positive (+) and negative (-) terminals.
• Never attempt to disassemble or
reassemble the Battery.

LI_-.,.] r-Tefl'._T;
p.],_(,]
BATTERY
Switch

To avoid damage to the Battery:
• Do not drop or jar the Battery.
• Use the Battery with specified models
only.
* If the Battery is used in extremely high
temperatures, a safety device will
automatically prevent operation.
To insure longer battery life:
° While not in use, remove Battery from
the Palmcorder and AC Adaptor and
store in a cool, dark, dry place. If you
leave the Battery in the Palmcorder or on
the AC Adaptor, the Battery wi_| no longer
be rechargeable.
, Keep the Battery terminals clean.

RELEASE

2
4

DC IN Terminal

Slide the Battery upward while sliding
the BATTERY RELEASE Switch to
remove the Battery Pack,
(See page 11o)
lnsed the DC Cable into the DC IN
Terminal.
Connect the other end of the DC
Cable to the AC Adaptor as shown.
Plug in the AC Adaptor.
• The POWER Lamp on the AC
Adaptor lights up.

• When not in use, unplug the AC Adaptor
from the AC outtet. (AC Adaptor
consumes 1W of electric power when
plugged into an AC outlet even when not
in use.)

DC IN Terminal
DC Cable
(Supplied)

POWER

_-DC

Output Connector

-Before
T,

•

.......

The date and time is calculated,
leap year, up to DEC 31 2089.

including

you begin

•Connect the Palmcorder to a power
source. (See pages 11, 12.)
• Set POWER to CAMERA or VCR.

]

Press MENU to display the Camera or
VCR mode menu screen.
(See page 14+)

2, 3, 4JOGKEY

[CAMERAMENU]

[VCRMENU]

1
Button

Rotate JOG KEY to select_
_,
and then press JOG KEY
to display the DISPLAY SETTING
menu screen.

EXAMPLE:

_=r.__
_!_

:2001
_

Rotate JOG KEY to select[_
_J_k'l, and then press JOG KEY to set
to ON. (See pages 16, 18_)
• The DATEflIME SETTING menu
is displayed.

Push

:JAN
(!'

-QtII_o

Rotate

:FEB

Rotate JOG KEY to select the YEAR,
then press JOG KEY to fix and move
to the next item. Likewise, set the
month, day, hour, and minute.
:200t

• To make corrections,
Press JOG KEY repeatedly to move back
to an item and correct.
• A built-in Battery mainlains clock
operation. If the Palmcorder is not
connected to a power source for a few
months, the built-in battery may discharge
and "CLOCK BATTERY" indication
appears. (See page 21 .)

DAY
HOUR
MINUTE:i0

:iS
)SPM

*SELECT:PUSH
JOG
li "SET
MONTH
;ROTATE:OCT JOG
EXiT
:PUSH
MENU

KEY
l
KEY
KEY

When Date/Time setting iS completed,
press MENU three times to start the
clock and exit.

The Palmcorder features two menu
displays: one for CAMERA mode
(recording) and the other for VCR mode
(Playback). (See pages 15~18.)
• While the Menu screen is displayed, you
cannot record on or play a tape.
• While recording, the Menu screen cannot
be displayed.
o During playback, the Menu screen can
be displayed.

Press MENU to display the CAMERA
or VCR menu (according to the
POWER Switch setting).
Rotate JOG KEY to select a menu
item.

-Before

you begin
"_
• Connect the Palmcorder to a power |

] Setting the MENU items
(EX. VCR Mode menu)

(See to
pages
! 1, 12.)
• source.
Set POWER
CAMERA
or VCR.

A
_

1, D
II,Tzl
1

Press JOG KEY to set your selection.

BR°iateJOGKEYi°highlightamen
_Hitem.
,. to set .your
. selection.
. ,.
Press _JOG .KEY
The • mark indicates selection,
I.J Press MENU twice to exit the menu.

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1 : D. FUNCTION
CAMERA FUNCTION menu is
displayed. To select one of the 10
digital functions (MIRROR, STROBE,
MOSAIC, SLIM, TRAIL, STRETCH,
GAIN-UP, WIPE, MIX, or PinP).
2 : ADJUST
CAMERA ADJUST menu is displayed.
To select PROG. AE, W. BALANCE, or
H.S.S. (High Speed Shutter).
3 : REC MODE
CAMERA REC-MODE menu is
displayed. To select REC-SPEED,
AUDIO-REC, INDEX, SHUTTER,
SELF-REC, or WIND-CUT.
4 : SET-UP
CAMERA SET-UP menu is displayed.
To select REMOTE or BEEP.
5 : DISPLAY SETTING
DISPLAY SETTING menu is displayed.
To select DISPLAY, C.RESET, DATE/
TIME, or CLOCK-SET.
6 : LCDIEVF SETTING
LCD/EVFSETTING
menu is displayed.
To select LCD BRIGHTNESS, LCD
COLOR or EVF BRIGHTNESS.

1 : PLAY FUNCTION
VCR PLAY FUNCTION menu is
displayed. To select D. FUNCTION or
D.EFFECT.
2 : REC MODE
VCR REC MODE menu is displayed.
To select REC-SPEED.
3 : PLAY MODE
VCR PLAY MODE menu is displayed.
To select INDEX, AUDIO, REMOTE, or
B.SEARCH.
4 : MULTI SETTING
MULTI SETTING menu is displayed.
To select SPEED.
5 : DISPLAY SETTING
DISPLAY SETTING menu is displayed.
To select DISPLAY, C.RESET, DATE/
TIME, or CLOCK-SET.
6 :LCDIEVF SETTING
LCD/EVFSETTING menu is displayed.
To select LCD BRIGHTNESS, LCD
COLOR or EVF BRIGHTNESS.

eOFF
STROBE
MOSAtC
SLIM
TRAIL
STRETCH
GAIN-UP I
WIPE
MIX
Pinp
MIX

: PUSH

'EXIT

:PUSH

JOG

KEY

I
I
)

!,,

e(AUTO)

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eAUXO
_

_1
I

• SET

I
I

H. S.S.

SET

| .SELECT:ROTATE
| -SET
: PUSH
_'EXIT
:PUSH

JOG
JOG
MENU

KEY I
KEY /
KEY,,J

_
AUDI_REC
INDEX
SHUTTER
SELF-REC
WIND-CUT

eSP
LP
e12btt
16bit
I
IlOAY
2HOUR
OFF
eON
NORMALe MIRROR I
eOFF
ON
/

/
/

• SELECT:ROTATE
• SET
:PUSH
-EXIT

:PUSH

JOG
JOG
MENU

KEY I
KEY/
KEYJ

DIGITAL FUNCTION (See page 37.)
select one of the 10 digital
functions. Setting to OFF cancers the
previously selected digital function•
PROG. AE (See page 36.)
[o select one of the 5 Program AE
modes, Setting to OFF cancels the
previously selected Program AE
mode.
W.BALANCE (See page 35.)
To select one of the 3 White Balance
modes.
H. S. S. (High Speed Shutter)
(See page 40,)
To select a desired shutter speed.
REC-SPEED (See page 6.)
._P: Normal recording speed mode.
LP: Recording time is 1.5 times as
long as in the SP mode. For
example, 120 minutes of
recording is possible on an
80 minute tape.
AUDIO-REC (See page 41 .)
12 bit: The sound is recorded in the
12 bit/32 kHz mode.
16 bit: The sound is recorded in the
16 bit/48 kHz high-quality
mode.
INDEX (See page 30.)
DAY:
An index sfgnal is recorded
when recording is restarted
after the date has changed
since the last recording.
2 HOUR: An index signal is recorded
when recording is restarted
after a lapse of more than
2 hours.
SHUTTER (See page 34•)
When set to ON, still pictures taken in
the PhotoShot mode are recorded with
a visual shutter effect and click sound.
SELF-REC (See page 23.)
NORMAL: During self-recording, the
picture on the LCD Monitor
is the same as it will be
recorded.
MIRROR: During self-recording, the
picture on the LCD Monitor
•is horizontally reversed.
_i_WlND-CUT
(See page 22.)
To reduce sound distortion caused by
wind hitting the microphone. However,
this slightly deteriorates the sound
reproduction in the bass range.

_BEEP

eOFF

eVCRI
• SELECT:
• SET
• EXIT

ROTATE
: PUSH
:PUSH

VCR2
JOG
JOG
MENU

OFF
,L_,l,--.-._
_iJ_

I
_

C. RESET
DATE/TIME

_CLOCK-SET

• SET
L'SELECT:
,'EXIT

6 LIN EAR"_

MEMORY
eOFF
OFF
eDfT

T. CODE
ON

.OFF

: PUSH
ROTATE
:PUSH

JOG
JOG
MENU

I
t

DATE
/

KEY
KEY
KEY, J

LCD BRIGHTNESS

LOW I I I t ---

HIGH 1

LCD COLOR

LOWIitl ---

HIGH

EVF BRIGHTNESS
LOW I ] J I --"SET
:ROTATE
SELECT:PUSH
•• EXIT
:PUSH

KEY /
KEY|
KEY.,,/

HIGH
JOG
JOG
MENU

1
|
l
|

REMOTE (See page 26.)
VCRI: To receive signals from the
Remote Control, set to VCRI.
VCR2: To receive signals from the
Remote Control, set to VCR2,
OFF: To prevent reception of signals
from the Remote Control.
BEEP
Set to ON to hear beep when starting
and stopping camera recording or
when unusual conditions occur, To
cancel the beep, set to OFF,
Palmcorder will beep:
• Once when you start recording
• Twice when you stop recording
• Repeatedly when warning of
unusual conditions
(See page 21.)
DISPLAY (See page 19.)
select the desired type of display
and counter indication displayed on
the LCD Monitor or in the viewfinder.
_i_C.RESET
(See page 19.)
Setting to ON resets the counter to
zero.
_

KEY
KEYJ
KEY

lli_

ATE/TIME (See page 20.)
The date and time can be set and
displayed on the screen.
CLOCK-SET (See page 13.)
When set to ON, the date and time
can be set on the screen.
CD/EVF SETTING (See page 23.)
Setting to ON displays the menu for
adjusting the LCD bdghlness, LCD
color level, and EVF brightness.

- D, EFFECT
*SELECT:
"SET
"EXIT

• OFF

MIRRO

STROBE
SUM
STRETCH
OOFF

MOSAIC|
TRAIL j
l
SEPIA l

MONO
ROTATE
JOG
: PUSH
JOG
:PUSH
MENU

OSP

*SET
,EXIT

"rt_i_l_e
_ AUDIO
REMOTE
• B, SEARCH

: PUSH
:PUSH

*SET
,.EXIT

:PUSH
:PUSH

REC-SPEED (See page 6.)
SP:Normal recording speed mode.
LP: Recording time is 1.5 times as
long as in the SP mode. For
example, 120 minutes of
recording is possible on an
80 minute tape.
ilNDEX (See page 30.)
To select the desired Index Search
function.
PHOTO: To search for PhotoShot
pictures.
SCENE: To search for scenes marked
with Index signal.
AUDIO (See page 42.)
To select the desired audio playback
mode after performing audio dubbing
in the 12 bit mode (SP mode only).
ST1 : The original sound alone is
played back.
ST2: The dubbed sound alone is
played back.
MIX: The original sound and the
dubbed sound are played back
together.
REMOTE (See page 26.)
_'CRI: To receive signals from the
Remote Control, set to VCR1.
MCR2: To receive signals from the
Remote Control, set to VCR2.
OFF: To prevent reception of signals
from the Remote Control.

JOG
MENU

ePHOTO
eSTt
MIX
eOFF
VCR1
eOFF

.SELECT;ROTATE

l
KEY l
KEY l
KEY,,/

eh FTo
DIGITAL
37.)
select FUNCTION
one of the 6(See
digitalpage
functions.
Setting to OFF cancels the previously
selected digital function.
O
D. EFFECT (See page 37.)
To select one of the 2 digital picture
effects for playback. Setting to OFF
cancels the previously selected digital
effect.

KEY /
KEY.J

SCENE
ST2

VCR2
ON

JOG

KEY/

JOG
MENU

KEYJ
K E Y,,,J

.SEARGH (Blank Search)
(See page 25.)
Select ON to go directly to a blank
portion of the tape.

-SPEED

• SET

:PUSH

JOG

• EX|T

:PUSH

_ r_-:_zr_
l
r_ c, RESET
DATE/TIME

)SPEED (See page 35.)
In Strobe Multi mode, used to select
the interval at which a succession of
still screens are captured from lhe
playback picture.
FAST : Every 0.3 seconds
NORM : Every 0.6 seconds
SLOW : Every 1.0 seconds

FAST
eNORM
SLOW

KEY
REYJ

DISPLAY (See page 19.)
To select the desired type of display
and counter indication displayed on the
LCD Monitor or in 1he viewtinder.

OFF
• LINEA
MEMORY
T, CODE_
IOFF
ON
/
OFF
|

=_T

f CLOCK-SET
IOFF
• SELECT:ROTATE
• SET
:PUSH
_,,,,:EXIT
: PUSH

C.RESET (See page 19.)
Setting to ON resets the counter to
zero.

DATE/

JOG
JOG
MENU

ON
|
KEY|
KEY|

DATE/TIME (See page 20.)
The date and time can be set and
displayed on the screen.
CLOCK-SET (See page 13.)
When set to ON, the date and time can
be set on the screen.

KEY../

:PUSH

KEY

LCD/EMF SETTING (See page 23.)
Setting to ON displays the menu for
adjusting the LCD brightness, LCD
color level, and EVF brightness.

Here are some of the basic indications which will appear on the Palmcorder
Monitor. Only DATE/TIME indications will be recorded onto the tape.

IVOLU"E
8 X'i' 'l I

12:34:5
JAN

2001

-L_

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Battery Remaining

EVF and LCD

,.,#

DisplayON/OFF
and Counter/Time
The
indication switches
as shownCode
below when the desired "DISPLAY"
mode is selected from the menu,
(See pages 16, 18.)
* When OFF is selected, all displays
are turned off.
LinearTime Counter Memory Counter

FULL

E.p_ - ,_.Tape Remaining
(AY-DVM30EA)

(AY-DVM60EA)

R0:30

:.;:odr

RI:00

:.d:odi

• It will take several seconds for the tape
remaining indicator to operate after the
tape starts moving.
Digital Zoom and other Digital
Lmctions (See page 33.)
This display appears when the digital
zoom function has been activated.
Playback Effect (See page 37.)
[his display appears when SEPIA or
MONO is selected in VCR menu.
OiTape
Speed Indication (See page 15.)
Indicates the tape speed (SP or LP).

Time Code
Memory Counter M 0:00:00
The Palmcorder will stop whenever it
reaches the point where the counter was
previously set to M 0:00:00 during audio
dub, fast forward, or rewind.
Time Code 0h00m0Os00f
The Palmcorder calculates and displays
exactly where you are on any tape in terms
of hours, minutes, seconds, and frames
(30 frames = 1 second).
• This display can not be reset.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
° Display must be set to ON for MF, AE,
W.BALANCE or BACK LIGHT indications
to be displayed on the EVF or LCD Panel
when selected.
• C.RESET does not work when DISPLAY
is set to OFF and T.CODE.

Illl----2:

2001

Volume Display (See page 27.)
The volume bar appears when the
volume of the bui_t-in speaker is being
adjusted.
Date and Time Indication
(See pages 16, l&)
As shown below, the date and time
indication changes each time DATEFFIME
is selected from the Palmcorder's MENU
(see pages 16, 18) or DATE/TIME is
pressed on the remote (optional).

12:34:56AM

[+1t

JAt_ 2 2001

DAT t.E N

l Tape Mode Indications
REC
Recording.
PHOTO
PhotoShot recording.
PAUSE
Paused during recording.
PLAY
Playback.
R D
Repeat Playback.
CHK
Recording Check.
FF
Fast forward,
REW
Rewind.
I>[>
FF Search.
<3<3
REW Search.
BLANK
Blank Search.
SEARCH Index Search.
Digital EIS Indications
(See page 32.)
Zoom Magnification Level
(See page 33.)
Manual Focus Indication
See page 39,)
White Balance Indication
(See page 35.)

WIND-CUT
indication
(See page 15.)
WARNING indication
(See page 21 .)
The warning displays appear in the
EVF and the LCD monitor.

PROGRAM-AE Indication
(See page 36.)
Backlight Indication
(See page 40.)
Shutter Mode indication
(See page 40.)

The following warning displays appear in the EVF and the LCD monitor.

If the Palmcorder is in CAMERA mode without a cassette

-,[_.

If the Palmcorder is in CAMERA mode with the cassette sliding
record tab opened, "_L_j_ will flash and "CHECK REC TAB" will
appear for 5 seconds. Recording will not start.

CHECK

REC TAB

CANNOT

When Audio dub is performed and the sliding record tab is open,
or a bIank portion of tape is detected, '_k" will flash and
"CANNOT REC" will appear for 5 seconds,

REC

-[_ E,D-

I:A e'E.O
NEED HEAD
CLEANING

REC

LP-MODE

DEW DETECTED

-- WARNING

/11,%

LOW eATERY

CLOCK

BATTERY

INCOMPATIBLE
DATA

END" will

If the video heads require cleaning, "NEED HEAD CLEANING"
will appear for 5 seconds.
When the Palmcorder and remote are not set to the same mode
(VCRt or VCR2), "CHECK REMOTE MODE" appears for 5
seconds. Also appears when the Palmcorder is first turned on.

REMOTE

-- WARNING

When the tape is about to end in REC mode, '@
flash and "TAPE END" witl appear for 5 seconds,

When an incompatible tape is detected, "INCOMPATIBLE
TAPE" will appear for 5 seconds.

INCOMPATIBLE
TAPE

CANNOT

inserted

_1._' will flash and "TAPE NOT INSERTED" will appear for 5
seconds. Recording will nol start.

TAPE NOT
INSERTED

When an AUDIO DUB is attempted on a pre-recorded LP tape,
"CANNOT REC LP-MODE" will appear for 5 seconds.
If excessive moisture condenses in the unit, "WARNING" will
flash, "DEW DETECTED" will appear, and the Pal_n'corder will
automatically turn OFF in 15 seconds.
In this case, wait until the indicator no longer flashes when your
Palmcorder is turned ON again.
When a battery recharge is necessary, "WARNING" will
flash, "LOW BATTERY" will appear, and the Palmcorder will
automatically turn OFF in 15 seconds. (See page 19.)
When the built-in lithium clock battery is discharged, "CLOCK
BATTERY" will appear. To re-charge the lithium clock battery,
connect the AC Adaptor to the Palmcorder. Recharging takes
approx. 4 hours. Reset the clock after charging.
If you play a tape recorded in a format other than NTSC or you try
to copy a copy-protected data, "INCOMPATIBLE DATA" will
appear.

• Remove the lens cap and clip it to the hook.

Before
you begin
Connect the Palmcorder to a power
source. (See pages 11, 12,)
• Insert a cassette with record lab closed.
(See page 6.)

1
t
Clip

here

POWER ZOOM Switch

Adjustment
Centre1

Set POWER to CAMERA.
• The POWER Lamp lights red.
• Be sure POWER is fully turned to
CAMERA position.
EVF

Switch

POWER
Lamp

3
3RI_C/PAUSE
Button

WARNING:
• Do not leave the Palmcorder with the
EVF aimed directly at the sun as this
may cause damage to the internal parts
of the EVF,
* Do not lift or carry the Palmcorder by the
EMF or the LCD Monitor.
_(_
_.
\\

REC/PAUSE

mode

With the Viewfinder Eye Cup up to
your eye, adjust the Vision
Adjustment Control to your eyesight.
(See page 10,)
Press REC/PAUSE to start recording.
• "REC" is displayed on the screen.
Press REClPAUSE again to pause
recording.
• To reduce microphone wind noise,
set the WIND-CUT to ON. (See
WIND-CUT on page 15.)

• When the Palmcorder is aimed at
excessively bright objects, or bright lights,
a vertical bar may appear in the picture,
This is a normal characteristic of the CCD
pick-up device. Try to avoid this whenever
possible.
To conserve
power
Iter 5 minutes, the Record/Pause mode
ill automatically change to Standby mode.
o resume recording, set POWER to OFF
nd then ON again.

You can gradually zoom in tor close ups or zoom out for wide angle shots.
Zoom slowly : by Iightly pressing the "T" (Telephoto) or the "W" (Wide Angle) side of the
POWER ZOOM Switch.
Zoom quickly : by app_yirtg more pressure.
• The zooming speed ranges from a slow 22 seconds to a fast 2 seconds according
to the amount of pressure applied to the POWER ZOOM Switch.

-Before

you begin

• Connect the Palmcorder 1o a power
source. (See pages 11, 12.)
• Insert a cassette with record tab closed.

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

(See page 6.)

1
2

1LCD-OPEN
Button

Press LCD-OPEN
monitor.

to unlock the LCD

Swing the LCD monitor fully open
and adjust the viewing angle.
° The LCD monitor will automatically
turn on.
• When the LCD monitor is completely
dosed, it will shut off automatically to
save power.
• Adjust LCD Brightness and/or color of
the LCD monitor if necessary.
• Please refer to "To adjust the LCD
BRIGHTNESS or COLOR".

I 1
LC_ BRIGHTNESS
LGW

[

To adjust the LCD BRIGHTNESS
or LCD COLOR

A Press MENU to display the main menu
screen.

Rotate JOG KEY to select I!_
[L'_r_r_lfrom
the main menu screen.
(See pages 16, 18.)
C Press JOG KEY to display the LCD/
EVF SETTING screen.
O Press JOG KEY to select
LCD BRIGHTNESS or LCD COLOR,
then rotate JOG KEY to adjust.
EPress MENU twice to exit this mode.

LOW

3 Start

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recording.

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HIGH

PUSH
JOG KEY
:FIOTATE _OG KEY
:PUSH
MI_NU KE'q

(See page 22.)

• Using the LCD monitor will reduce battery
operating time.
• Close the LCD monitor completely when
not in use.

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Rotate the LCD monitor 180 degrees so it
faces the same direction as the lens to
record yourself (CAMERA mode).
The picture in the LCD monitor will appear
reversed.
Set_to
MIRROR (see page 15)
in the Camera mode menu screen to see
the picture as it is actually being recorded,

Toplayback
thefinalfewseconds
ofthe
lastrecorded
sceneintheRECiPAUSE
mode.

1EDIT

Press EDIT SEARCH _
the RECiPAUSE mode.

briefly in

The [CHK] indication appears.
After checking, the Palmcorder
returns to the REC/PAUSE mode.
• For Recording Check, the Palmcorder
must be in the same mode (SP or LP) as
was used for recording, otherwise the
playback picture is dislorted.

You can visuafly search for scenes in
CAMERA mode to maintain proper
continuity when taping.

1POWER

Set POWER to CAMERA.
• The POWER Lamp tights red.
• Be sure POWER is fully turned to
CAMERA position.

Switch

In REC/PAUSE

mode, hold down

EDIT SEARCH _
to perform a
forward visual search or
EDIT SEARCH _
to perform
a reverse visual search. Releasing the
button stops the search.
Press RECIPAUSE

REC/PAUSE

Button

to continue

recording.
I_ t;'JFJI

2EDIT
SEARCH _

2EDIT
SEARCH

• During Edit Search, the picture will
become mosaic in both 4_1 and IN_
search, the sound will be muted in
reverse visual search.
° Make sure the SP/LP tape speed setting
is the same as the recording to eliminate
distortion during edit search.

Youcangodirectly
toa blankportion
of
tapeandstartrecording
exactly
whereyou
lefloff.

Set the POWER to VCR.
• The POWER Lamp lights red,
• Be sure POWER is fully turned to
VCR position.
Press MENU to display the VCR
mode menu screen.

3, 4, 5JOG
KEY

Rotate JOG KEY to selectF_
I'_"_-#J_, then press JOG KEY to
displz_ythe VCR PLAY MODE menu
screen_

Bu_on

Rotate JOG KEY to selecl
in the VCR PLAY MODE menu.
(See page 17,)

1POWER

Press JOG KEY to select ON.
Switch

• "BLANK _ will appear on the screen.
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YOU can operate the major functions of your Palmcorder from up to approximately 16 feet
(5 m) away (indoors). Aim the IR Remote Control toward the front of the Palmcorder and
press the desired buttons (Remote Sensor is located under the lens).

To operate Camera functions:
Set POWER to CAMERA.
To operate VCR functions:
Set POWER to VCR.

Remote Sensor

Controlled
Functions
Rec/Pause (See page 22.)
Tele (Zoom) (See page 22.)
Wide (Zoom) (See page 22.)
Date/Time (See page 20.)
Reset (See page 42.)
PhotoShot (See page 34.)
Display On TV (See page 31 .)
Counter/Time Code (See pages 19.)
Audio Dubbing (See page 41 .)
Record (See page 44.)
Menu (See page 14.)
Play (See page 27.)
FF/Search (See page 28.)
REW/Search (See page 28.)
Pause!Select (See pages 14, 28.)
Stop/Set (See pages 14, 27.)
Slow/Frame Advance (Forward) (See pages 28, 29.)
Slow/Frame Advance (Backward) (See pages 28, 29.1
Index Search (Forward) (See page 30.)
Index Search (Backward) (See page 30.)
Speaker Volume (See page 27.)

Set the POWER to VCR or CAMERA.
o The POWER Lamp lights red.
• Be sure POWER is fully turned to
VCR or CAMERA position.

You can control any two Panasonic
Palmcorders with one Remote control
(Optional, page 49). In order for the remote
to distinguish between the two units, it is
necessary to set one of the Palmcorders to
VCR 2. On the remote, press VCR 1 or
VCR 2 to control the desired Palmcorder.

Press MENU to display the VCR or
CAMERA mode menu screen.
Rotate JOG KEY to select
k'-P4"-tl]_in the CAMERA mode menu
screen or_
in lhe
VCR mode menu screen, then press
JOG KEY to display the CAMERA
SET-UP or VCR PLAY MODE menu
screen.

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g

LoL__J

For VCR 1:
"Press these "11" Rotate JOG KEY to selectS,
buttons at the
and then press JOG KEY to select
same time.
VCR 2. (See pages 16_ 17.) Leave the
other Palmcorder set to VCR1.

For VCR 2: _=:
Press these
buttons at the
same time.

• When the Palmcorder and remote are
not set to the same mode (VCR1 or
VCR2), "CHECK REMOTE MODE
(REMOTE)" will appear.

REMOTE

Set the Remote Control (Optional,
page 49) to VCR 1 or VCR 2 to
correspond with the Palmcorder you
wish to control. (See above left.)

• After replacing the Remote Control
Battery, the remote wilf default to VCR 1.

Insert a slender pointed object, such as the tip of a ballpoint pen into the slot so that it fits into the hole (as shown
A). Then, while sliding to the right, pull the Battery Tray out
with your fingernail.
Insert the battery into the Battery Tray with the (_ mark
facing down.
Do not reverse the polarity.
Insert the Battery Tray.
i

Replacebattery withPanasonic PART NO.VSBW0004 (CR2025) !
only. Use of another battery may present a risk ol tire or explosion. |
Caution: battery may explode ilmistreated. Dispose of usedbattery |
properly, Keep away from children. Donot recharge, disassemble |
or dispose of in fire.
J

_-Before

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

|
source. (See pages 11, 12.)
|
insert a recorded cassette.
L* Set POWER to VCR.

VOLUME KEY

1LCD-OPEN
Button

you begin

Connect the Palmcorder to a power

Press LCD-OPEN

monitor and swing open.
Press REWIND/SEARCH
the tape.

to unlock the LCD
to rewind

Press PLAY to start playback.

To adjust the volume:
2REWIND/
4STOP
SEARCH
Button
Button

3PLAY Button

180 °
-Bui_t-in
Speaker

Hold down VOLUME KEY until the
volume setting screen appears.
(See page 20).
B Rotate VOLUME KEY to adjust the
volume of the built-in speaker. To
remove the volume setting screen, hold
down VOLUME KEY again.
• Adjust the picture on the LCD monitor if
needed. (See page 23.)
Press STOP to stop playback.
• When the tape reaches its beginning
during rewind or rewind search, it will
stop automatically.
• If you press PLAY for more than 5
seconds, the Patmcorder will go into
Repeat Playback mode when the
tape reaches its end. The letter "R 1>"
will appear in the EVF and LCD
monitor.
To exit the Repeat Playback mode,
turn the Palmcorder OFF.

You can place the Palmcorder on a table,
etc. for viewing. Rotate the LCD Monitor
180° and swing it up against the
Palmcorder body as shown.

Jack

• When a lape recorded in LP mode on
another digital video camera is played
back on this unit, the picture may appear
mosaic.
• Using the LCD monitor reduces battery
operating time.
* You can connect earphones (not
supplied) to the PHONE Jack.

t Rapid Visual Search ]
A

• Sound is muted during all special effects.
PLAY Button

PAUSE Button
g

BREWIND/

BFAST FORWARD/

_PLAY

-,11SLOW/
F.ADV Button

• When execuling a rapid visual search, the
picture may become bluish for an instant
or mosaic. This is
d"_
c] J.c_"l
normal during this
D]_'__
mode.

SEARCH Button

REWIND/_
SEARCH
Button

During playback, hold down FAST
FORWARDISEARCH
or REWIND/
SEARCH.
The search will continue for as long
as the button is held down.
OR
Press FAST FORWARD/SEARCH
or REWIND/SEARCH once for a
continuous rapid visual search,
Press PLAY to release.

Bu_onl STIL__..__LL
Pictu

,_,,_'-_FAST
'_
re I._'_" FORWARD/
_'f_. _- 7"_--/II SEARCH
I_
Button
I

_-';_!1_

@,Jll

SLOWI

F.ADV
Button

]

Press PAUSE during playback.
Press PLAY or PAUSE to release,
• To protect the tape and video heads, your
Palmcorder's operating modes will revert
as
STILL_
STOP (after 3 minutes.)

follows:

PAUSE Button

I Fast Forward/RewindCheck
Monitor normal picture playback during fast
forward or rewind.
• Hold down FAST FORWARD/SEARCH
during fast forward.
• Hold down REWIND/SEARCH
during
rewind,
° The picture will appear for as long as the
button is held down.

l ] Slow Motion Playback

Optional Remote Control Only
(See page 49)
Forward Slow = Press I1_ SLOW/F.ADV
play.
ADV
Reverse Slow = during
Press 41SLOW/F.
during play.
Press PLAY to release. (During reverse
slow motion playback, time code indication
may not change regularly.)
• Palmcorder will automatically STOP when
in slow motion for more than 10 minutes.
° During slow motion playback, picture may
move up and down. This is normal.
- When you start or stop slow motion
playback, the picture may become bluish
for an instant,

J Variable

• Soundis muted
duringa}lspecia}
effects.
PLAY Button

PAUSE Button

3JOG KEY

Speed Search

Press PLA',/to

start playback.

Press PLAY again,
Rotate JOG KEY to adjust the playback
speed.
• Rotate JOG KEY downward for
forward playback.
• Rotate JOG KEY upward for reverse
playback.
To return to normal
playback:
Press PLAY. Playback will continue at
speed.
- The Variable Speed Search function offers
a choice of six playback speeds (1/5X, 1X,I
2X, 5×, 1OX, 20X) both in forward and
reverse directions.
- The review playback at the t× speed is
playback in reverse direction.
• During the Variable Speed Search (at a
speed other than 1X), mosaicqike patterns
w_l_appear in the picture.
• During the Variable Speed Search, sound
is muted.

} Jog Frame by Frame Search

]

(Palmcorder only)
During Still mode, rotate JOG KEY to
advance or reverse the picture one frame
at a time. •

J Frame by Frame Advance
Optional Remote Control
(See page 49)
_11SLOW/--F.ADV Button

]

Only

-II_ SLOW/
Press PAUSE during playback.
F.ADV Button Press liD"SLOW/F.ADV to do a frame by
frame advance.
Press 41!1SLOW/F.ADV to do a frame by
frame reverse.
Press PLAY to release.
I_FTt_
. If you hold down SLOW/F.ADV, you can
see a continuous series of still images at
a slower speed than norma( slow mode.
• During frame by frame advance, a few
frames may move automatically, and the
picture may become bluish for an instant,

Ilndex Forward/Reverse

Optional Remote Control Only
(See page 49)
• Sound is muted during all special effects.

4JOG

KEY

Search for a particular scene by using the
electronic index marks placed at the
beginning of each recording.
Set the POWER to VCR.
• The POWER lamp lights red.
• Be sure POWER is fully turned to
VCR position.

Bulon

Press MENU to display the VCR
mode menu screen.

1POWER

Rotate JOG KEY to selectlFJl_l
Switch

_,
then press JOG KEY to
display the VCR PLAY MODE menu
screen.
Rotate JOG KEY to selecl_,
and then press JOG KEY to select
PHOTO or SCENE. (See page t7.)

Place the Palmcorder in the VCR
STOP mode.
B Press INDEX SEARCH fast forward or
rewind the number of recordings
(indexes) forward or back you want to
view. The Palmcorder will advance or
rewind to the desired recording and
automatically start playback.
• The number of times you pressed the
button is displayed in the EVF and the
LCD monitor if you set INDEX on the VCR
menu to SCENE. (See page 17.)
(Ex., if you press the button three times,
"$3" will appear.)
• If the interval between scenes is less than
1 minute, index search may not operate
properly.
• Response time from pressing the button
and change in the scene number is quite
slow. Do not press INDEX SEARCH
rapidly and continuously.
• During Reverse Index Search mode,
playback will not begin when a tape
rewinds all the way to the beginning.

B,NDEX
SEARCH
...............
, _ --

Button
(fast forward)

BINDEX
SEARCH
(rewind) Button
Top Scan
If you hold down INDEX SEARCH more
than 2 seconds, the Palmcorder will scan
for scenes (or PhotoShots) and playback
the first few seconds of each.
To cancel this function, press PLAY or
STOP.

I_,t;Yt'_
• Search will not work if there is a
succession of PhotoShots.

[ TV with AUDIO/VIDEO

IN Jacks ]

Set POWER to CAMERA or VCR,
To view what the Palmcorder is
recording or to playback a tape on your
TV,

A/V OUT

Turn your TV ON and set it to LINE
INPUT or S-VIDEO.
Check your TV operating instructions

Start playback or begin a recording.
-AN Cable
(Supplied)
To Audio In

• Make sure the Paimcorder and TV are
turned off while connecting.
• Please
connect
the AN cable securely.
for further
information.
To Video In

[ TV with S-VIDEO IN Jacks ]
For best Chrominance and Luminance, use
the S-Video connection if available on your
TV.
OUT

Optional Remote Control Only
(See page 49)
You can display the various EVF and LCD
indications on your TV by pressing
DISPLAY ON TV on remote control, Press
again to remove the indications.
i[,_]
DISPLAY -ON TV

_.__.'_]

oottoo
(Not supplied)

To Audio In

AN Cabte
(Supplied)

To S-Video In

CATV System Installer
Thisreminder is providedto callthe CATV
systeminstaller'sattention toArticle820-40 of
the NEC in USA (and tothe Canadian
Electricalcodein Canada) that provides
guidelinesfor proper groundingand,in
particular, specifies that the cable ground shall
be connected to the grounding system of the
building, as close to the poinl of cable entry as
practical

[ CAMERA
This feature helps compensate for any
unitentional hand or body movement. It can
be used in both the Recording and
Playback (VCR) modes.

1, APOWER
Switch

3RI_C/PAUSE Button

2, 4, C, D BPLAY
Button

Set POWER to CAMERA.

[EISON]

INORMALJ

mode

3
4

• The POWER lamp lights red.
• Be sure POWER is fully turned to
CAMERA position.
Press EIS to stabilize the picture.
• Picture flicker may be observed
when taping under fluorescent
lighting condilions.
• The EIS indicator flashes when the
light lever is inadequate.
• Turn D.E.I.S. OFF during recording
when using a tripod.
Press REC/PAUSE

to start recording.

Press EIS again to cancel.
• Be sure that D.E.t.S. is turned off
when not needed.

D.E.I.S. may' not function
when...
• Palmcorder movement is too
extreme.
• Recording a subject with distinct
horizontal or vertical stripes.
• Recording in low light situations.
• Recording a subject under a great
amount of fluorescent light.
• Recording a scene with very fast
motions.

EIS Button

! VCR mode
A

]

set POWER to VCR.
• The POWER lamp lights red.
• Be sure POWER is fully turned to
VCR position.
ess PLAY to start playback.

• Other Digital Functions are turned off
automatically when the EIS and Digital
Zoom are selected.

Press EIS to stabilize the picture.

Press EIS again to cancel
• Be sure that D.E.I.S. is turned off
when not needed.

° When using D.E.I.S in VCR mode, the
image size is slightly larger.

[ CAMERA

mode ]

Set POWER to CAMERA.

3POWER
ZOOM Switch

1,A
)WER
Switch

* The POWER lamp lights red.
° Be sure POWER is fully turned to
CAMERA position.
Press D. ZOOM to select DZOOM1
or D.ZOOM2.
once : D.ZOOM1 (from 20X to 40X)
twice : D.ZOOM2 (from 20X to 300X)
three times : Turn off D.ZOOM

3
3RECtPAUSE

Button

2, 4, C, D BPLAY
Button
D. ZOOM Button

Press REC/PAUSE to start
recording and press POWER ZOOM
to zoom in or zoom out.
• The magnification level is always
displayed in the EVF or the LCD
monitor when DISPLAY is set to ON.
(See pages 16, 18.)
Press D.ZOOM to turn off Digital
Zoom so that no indication appears.

• The normal optical zoom functions from
lX to 20X.
• Because the image is enlarged digitally,
the picture may become distorted when
higher magnification levels are used.
• When the level falls below 20X, the
normal zooming function will resume.
• Focus distance becomes 4 feet (1.2 m) if
the lens is in full telephoto.

Zoom In ("T")

[ VCR mode ]
A

set POWER to VCR.
. The POWER lamp lights red.
° Be sure POWER is fully turned to
VCR position.

Zoom Out ("W")

a
C

Press PLAY to start playback.
Press

D.ZOOM

° The center portion of the image
doubles in size.
• Other Digital Functions are turned off
automatically when the EIS and Digital
Zoom are selected.

Press D.ZOOM again for normal
image size,

Use this feature to record a seven second
(approx.) still image from the current
camera picture. Audio is also recorded for
on-the-spot narration, Or, you can add
narration later with the Audio Dubbing
feature to make an interesting s_ide show,
etc, (See page 41 .)

Set POWER to CAMERA.
The POWER lamp fights red.
Be sure POWER is fully turned to
CAMERA position.

#'t

Press PHOTOSHOT in RecordlPause
mode. "PHOTO" will appear in the
EVF or the LCD monitor,

DJOG KEY 2PHOTOSHOT
Button
• I1 SHUTTER on the menu screen is
set to ON, a sound effect similar to
the shutter of a film camera will be
heard when PHOTOSHOT is
pressed.
• When PHOTOSHOT is pressed, the
playback image takes approx.
7 seconds to process. After that, the
Camera mode screen will be
displayed.

BMENU
Button

1,A
POWER Switch

Optional Remote Control Only
(See page 49)

#
o
EINDEX SEARCH- _

Aset

21
re
_, J

EINDEX SEARCH
(fast forward Button)

Press MENU to display the VCR
mode menu screen.
Rotate JOG KEY to selectl_[]_
_,
and press JOG KEY to
display the VCR PLAY MODE menu
screen.

(rewind Button)

• The picture quality will deteriorate slightly.
• The tape remaining indicator wilt not
appear while the PHOTOSHOT feature is
used.
• In the Photo/Scene Index Search mode,
the shutter sound effect may not be able
to be heard even when SHUTTER is set
to ON.
• Photo Index Search may fail to delect a
recorded PhotoShot image if lhe image is
3 seconds or less.

POWER to VCR.
• The POWER lamp lights red.
- Be sure POWER is fufiy turned to
VCR position.

Rotate JOG KEY to select _,
and press JOG KEY to select
PHOTO or SCENE.
• Press MENU twice to exit.
E

Press INDEX SEARCH fast forward
or rewind on the remote control
(Optional, see page 49) to advance
or rewind the tape to playback a
PhotoShot scene. To view the next
PhotoShot, iNDEX SEARCH must be
pressed again.

1
AutoWhiteBalance
automaticaUy
maintains
optimum
colorbalance
inmost
lighting
conditions.
However,
whenusing
DigitalFunctions,
etc.,youmaygetbetter
results
usingthemanual
adjustment.

Set POWER to CAMERA,
• The POWER lamp lights red.
• Be sure POWER is fully turned to
CAMERA position.
Press MENU to display the menu
screen.
Rotate JOG KEY to select_Ir'_,
and then press JOG KEY to display
the CAMERA ADJUST menu screen.

4, C, DJOG
KEY

Rotate JOG KEY to select
_,
and then press JOG
KEY repeatedly to select AUTO,
Indoor halogen lamp "-.5_', or Outdoors

MENU
Button

Switch

In Strobe Multi Mode, you can select the
rate at which a succession of still screens
are captured from the playback picture.

EP YBu.o
EMULT'
B,,ttoo

.,6,.- : When the source illumination is a
halogen lamp.
-_o',- : When shooting outdoors on a
sunny day.
AUTO : Automatically maintains optimum
color balance in most lighting
conditions.
A
Set POWER to VCR.
• The POWER lamp lights red.
• Be sure POWER is fully turned to
VCR position.
Press MENU to display the menu
screen.

Rotate and press JOG KEY to select
and set _.

Strobe Speeds

FAST

Every 0.3 seconds

I NORM
IsLow

Every 0.6 seconds
Every 1.0 seconds

Press JOG KEY to selectS,
then press repeatedly to set desired
speed.
• Press MENU twice to exit.
Press PLAY to start playback. Press
MULTI at the point you want to start
capturing.
• A succession of 9 screens will be
captured, and playback will stop.

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• A Multi Image Playback screen cannot be
output from the DV terminal or Digital Still
Image terminal.
• A Multi screen will have slightly lower
image quality.

• Press
STILL
Press
Press

MULTI to return to the normal
screen.
PLAY to start playback.
STOP to stop playback.

The Auto Exposure feature can be used to
make quality recordings in a variety of
scene situations.

4JOG KEY

2MENt
Button

Set POWER to CAMERA.
• The POWER lamp lights red.
° Be sure POWER is fully turned to
CAMERA position.

2
3

Press MENU to display the menu
screen.
Rotate JOG KEY to selectS,
and then press JOG KEY to display
the CAMERA ADJUST menu screen.
Rotate JOG KEY to select

1POWER

_L_"_I,
then press JOG KEY
repeatedly to select one of the live
modes shown below.

Switch

Repeat steps 2-4 to select OFF to
cancel this feature.

(No display)

SPORTS

For recording fast action scenes.
PORTRAtT

_1_
o

LOW-LIGHT

o
I
SPOT-LIGHT

[_
SURF&SNOW

8"_'_

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8 s'_

I Rt_SPORTS mode
• The recorded images will not be so blurred
when they are viewed later using slow or
still picture playback.
• When playing back a sports mode
recording, the movement may appear
slightly jerky.
• Do not use this mode when recording
under fluorescent, mercury, or sodium
lighting. These types of lights will affect
the color and brightness of the images.
• A vertical band of light might appear when
recording objects that are brightly
illuminated or which are highly reflective.
• If the amount of light is insufficient, the
SPORTS "_,." indicator will flash in the
EVF or the LCD monitor.
• The image may flicker if this mode is
used indoors.
I

For recording only subjects in the
foreground, while ignoring
subjects in the background.
For recording in extreme low light
conditions,
Recording in situations where
subjects are under a spotlight(s).
For recording in locations with a
high degree of "Dazzle," such as
snow slopes and the seashore.

PORTRAIT mode
• The image may flicker if this mode is
used indoors.
LOW-LtGHT mode
• Scenes recorded in extremely low tight
levels may not come out properly.
SPOT-LIGHT mode
• If the recorded subject is extremely bright,
the picture may appear whitish.
SURF&SNOW mode
o If the recorded subject is extremely bright,
the picture may appear whitish.
• It is not possible to select the SPORTS
mode or PORTRAIT mode together with
the GAIN UP in the Digital function
camera menu,
:a,

II=l

Use the following features to add interest
and professionalism to your recordings or
playback. Select from twelve special
effects.

3, 4, 5JOGKEY

Set POWER to CAMERA or VCR.
° The POWER lamp lights red.
, Be sure POWER is fully turned to
CAMERA or VCR position.
Press MENU to display the menu
screen.
Rotate JOG KEY to select
_in
the CAMERA mode
menu screen or _in
the VCR mode menu screen, then
press JOG KEY to display the
CAMERA FUNCTION or VCR PLAY

Button

1 P()WER

Types

of Digital

Switch

Functions

• MIRROR
Symmetrical image from the current
camera picture.
• STROBE
The recording appears as a sequence of
still frames.
• MOSAIC
The picture appears in a mosaic pattern.
° SLIM
The picture is expanded vertically.
• TRAIL
The subject being recorded creates a trail
when in motion.
• STRETCH
The picture is expanded horizontally.
• GAIN UP (Not available during playback)
Picture sensitivity is increased.
• Only Manual Focus is available,
• WIPE
Successive scenes are separated in a
way which simulates the drawing of a
curtain,
*MIX
The current scene is mixed in with the
following scene during scene changes.
• PinP
PinP _Still image) is displayed on the
Main Picture.
• SEPIA (Only available during playback)
The picture is played back in sepia, a
brownish color, gMng it an antique look,
• MONO (Monotone) (Only available during
p_ayback)
The picture is played back in black-andwhite.

FUNCTION
screen.
Rotate JOG menu
KEY to
select
_,
and then press JOG
KEY repeatedly to select one of the
Digital
Functions
listed
on the left.
To
cancer
the Digital
Function,
press
JOG KEY repeatedly to select OFF.
• The EIS and Digital Zoom features are
turned off automatically
when one of the
Digital Functions listed at left is
selected.

[ To use the WIPE function
j
a.ln Camera mode, set the "D.FUNCTtON"
item in the main menu screen to "WIPE".
(See page 15.)
b, Press REC/PAUSE to start recording.
c.Press REC/PAUSE to pause recording.
The last scene will be
memorized.
d, Press REC/PAUSE Io start recording
again. The new scene will take the place
of the memorized scene.
[ To use the MIX function
I
a.ln Camera mode, set the "D.FUNCTION"
item in the main menu screen to "MIX".
(See page 15.) Then, perform steps b-d
above.
The memorized scene and the new
scene will appear mixed as the scene
changes from one to the other.

f Before you begin

Conneol the Palmcorder to a power
source. (See pages 11, 12.)

You can display a PInP (still image) screen
on the Main Picture.

• PinP position is fixed at the bottom right of
the screen,

Set POWER

4JOG

Press MENU to display the menu

KEY

screen,
Rotate JOG KEY to select
_,
then press JOG KEY to
display the CAMERA FUNCTION menu
screen.
Press JOG KEY repeatedly to select
r_.
• Press MENU twice to exit this menu.

-PHOTOSHOT
Button

2MEN_
Button

to CAMERA.

• The POWER lamp lights red.
° Be sure POWER is fully turned to
CAMERA position.

Picture

Picture
(PinP still image)

AJm at the scene you wish to place as
PinP, then press CAMERA STILL to
freeze the image.
Press CAMERA STILL again to p{ace
the frozen image as PinP.

1 POWER Switch

5,6,7
CAMERA STILL Button

You can record still pictures of any desired
duration together with sound.

Press REClPAUSE to record a scene
with PinP image,
• Press PHOTOSHOT to record a
scene with PinP image in PhotoShot
mode.
• Press CAMERA STILL again to
remove PinP image.

While in RECORD mode, press STILL
and hold for 2 seconds to capture a
still picture, The captured still picture
will be recorded together with sound,
Press STILL once again to release
the still picture. The camera will
resume recording real-time pictures.

The Palmcorder

automatically

adjusts the focus over lhe entire zoom range.
.,all

]
Set POWER to CAMERA.
Use Manual Focus (MF) when recording ...
• The POWER lamp lights red.
, asubjectthroughglass.
,, Be sure POWER is fully turned to
•a
scene
wherethe
subject
isfarfrom
the
il_
CAMERA position.
Palmcerderand thereare objects in theforeground.
• a subjectwithdistinct horizontal stripes.
_ Press M.FOCUS DIAL so that "M F"
• a subjectnot centered inthe Viewfinder,
(Manual Focus) appears in the EVF
• subjects withshiny surfaces.
or the LCD monitor,
• an obliquely angled subject.
Press and hold POWER ZOOM "T"
• a bright,flat subject such as a white wall.
• inlow light situations,
side (Telephoto) until the tens is at
• a scene with fast motions, like a golf swing.
AI maximum zoom in.
Re-focusingmay berequired
Turn M.FOCUS DIAL until the picture
• whenyour Palmcorder is aimed at a new scene.
is in focus.
• It may be necessary to back away
from the subject to focus the image
ZOOM Switch
properly.
Press POWER ZOOM to "W" or "T"
as desired.
• The subject will remain in focus over
the entire zooming range.
• It may be necessary to back away
2, B-from the subject to focus the image
REC/PAUSE
propedy,
Button

2, 4M.FOCUS
tAL 3, 5POWER

1POWER

i'_flP" [_] (eliIe[HI
="
.......

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=
.,,

Switch
[i][':'['¢l

• DISPLAY must be set to ON for MF, AE,
I _T"==
t,_ili
.

Press the "W" side of POWER ZOOM
Auto Focus wJfl function with the subject

W.BALANCE, or BACK LIGHT to be displayed
on the LCD or EVF.

to the maximum
wide angle
as close as 1 inch (25 mm)

You can make smoother scene transitions
for a more professional look,

position.
in front of the lens.

[ Fade In ]
Starting the first scene with" fade in" is
very effective.

1, AFADE
Button

In REC/PAUSE

mode, hold down

FADE until the picture fades out.
Press REClPAUSE to start
recording.
Release FADE and the picture will
gradually fade in.

[ Fade Out ]
Use to create a soft ending or (together with
fade in) for a soft transition from one scene
to the next.
A

During recording, hold down FADE
until the picture fades out.

Press REC/PAUSE
recording.

to pause the

_-Before
To record high speed motion (e.g. tennis
stroke) for improved STILL or SLOW
MOTION playback when watching the tape
on this Camcorder.

you begin

° Connect the Palmcorder to a power
source. (See pages 11, 12.)
• Set POWER Switch to CAMERA.
• Insert a cassette with record lab.
(See page 6.)

I Auto Shutter]
In the AUTO mode (no indication in the EVF and LCD monitor), the Palmcorder will
automatically adjust the shutter speed (up to 1/350).
• AUTO mode is automatically selected whenever the POWER Switch is set to CAMERA.

I Manual Selection

3, 4JoGKEY

Press MENU to display the Camera
mode menu in the EVF or the LCD
monitor.
Rotate and press JOG KEY to select

Button

_,
then rotate and press
JOG KEY to seleclll]][3]_Jl.
Press JOG KEY to selectS.
• SHUTTER SPEED menu is displayed.

• For proper color reproduction, it is
recommended that you use this feature
outdoors. For indoor High Speed Shutter
recording, additional halogen or tungsten
light should be provided. Fluorescent light
will degrade the picture quality.
° This feature requires ample light. More
light is required for the fastest shutter
speeds.
• The Auto Focus system may not operate
properly in insufficient light when using
the High Speed Shutter.
• When PROG.AE is ON, you cannot
manually select the shutler speed.

E-1
SHIITTER

iCd _O

_SELEgT:ROTAVE

KEY

EXlT
aPU_"
Rotate JOG KEY to choose
one _ of _ythe
following shutter speeds.

1/100 _

1/60,!--_AUTO,_--I-I!8000

<---_ 1/4000

1_1250_,.._11500<,.-._1/1000<--.1_1/2000<_

• Press MENU three times to exit.

Use when recording a subiect that is darker than the surrounding scene, in a shadowed
area, or when the light source is in back of your subject.
BAC_"" 'LIL_NI
'^"-- -I_UUO_
""

Press BACK LIGHT in Record mode to
activate the Backlight feature.
The Indicator "O" will appear in the EVF or
LCD monitor.
Press BACK LIGHT again to cancel
the Backlight feature.
* The Indicator 'O" will not appear in the
EVF or LCD monitor when OFF is
selected in the DISPLAY menu.

EVF or LCD monitor indication

The original sound can be replaced with
new sound using the built-in Palmcorder

Turn on the Palmcorder.
•Before
Insert a pre-recorded
you begin tape to be
dubbed.
The AUDIO-RIEC setting in CAMERA
MENU mode should be as fo]lows:
12 bit

microphone.
Microphone
- Built-in

16 bit

The original sound is recorded
on ST (Stereo) 1, and the new
sound will be recorded on ST
(Stereo.) 2.
The original sound is replaced
with the new sound.

• Select 12 bit if you do not want the
original sound to be completely replaced
during an audio dub.
• If you dub over a tape which has both
12 bit and 16 bit audio recordings on it,
keep in mind that the original 16 bit audio
portion will be completely replaced.
Switch

3ADUB Button 2PAUSE

Button

2
2PLAY Button

Set POWER to VCR.
• The POWER lamp lights red.
• Be sure POWER is fully turned to
VCR position.
• If you have the Optional Remote
Control, you can set the Palmcorder
to stop automatically at a specified
point on the tape. See "Memory-Stop
Editing" on page 42.
Press PLAY.
Then press PAUSE where you want
dubbing to begin.

Press A.DUB on this unit (for three
seconds) or on the remote control
(optional, see page 49) to put the
Palmcorder in the Audio Dub mode.
• "ADUB" flashes in the EVF or the
LCD monitor.

EVFILCD

Indication

4, 5PAUSE

Button

Press PAUSE to start Audio Dubbing.
• Connect the Palmcorder to the TV in
order to monitor the sound.

(See page 31 .)

A.ouh

To listen to the desired audio sound, set
the AUDIO setting of the VCR mode MENU
(see page 17) as follows:
AUDIO'The following selections are
available for 12 bit AUD!O dubbed
recordings only (sound recorded in SP
mode only).
ST 1
ST 2
MIX

Only NTSC (National Television Standards
Committee) recorded tapes can be audio
dubbed. The following screen appears if
the tape was not recorded in NTSC format,

Set this position to listen to the
original sound.
Set this position to listen to the
audio dubbed sound.
Set this position to listen to both
the originat sound and the audio
dubbed sound.

INCOMPATIBLE
TAPE

Press PAUSE to stop Audio Dubbing.

I I_r_JL'_l
• 16 bit dubbed sound completely erases
the original 16 bit recorded sound.
• If you dubbed using 12 bit AUDIO
recording and then selected AUDIO-MIX
in the menu for playback, the sound will
be stereo regardless of the AUDIO-OUT
setting.
• If you recorded in LP mode, you cannot
use the A.DUB feature.

You can set an automatic
point.

Dubbing stop

• If the microphone used for dubbing gets
too near the speaker of your TV,
a howling noise (feedback) may occur.
* if the tape position is in or was started in
a blank section, you cannot use the
A.DUB feature.

Press MENU to display the VCR menu

creen. JOG KEY to select_
Rotate
_J-_,
and then press JOG KEY
to display the DISPLAY SETTING

menu.
Rotate JOG KEY to select r_,
and then press JOG KEY to set to

DRESET i
Button

o.2

]AI
O

AM_:NU Button

EMORY.
Press
MENU two times to exit MENU
mode. Then, press RESET on the
remote control to reset the Counter
Memory to M 0:00:00.
Now, rewind to the editing start point, and
continue with steps 2-5. The tape will now
slop automatically at "M 0:00:00".

,-Before

Source(Playing)
Palmcorder

TV
(Supplied)

Cable (not
supplied)

you begin

• Connect both Palmcorder and VCR to
their power sources.
• Connect the Palmcorder to a VCR as
illustrated left.
• Turn ON both units.
• Set the recording VCR's Input Signal
Selector to LINE,
• Set the Palmcorder POWER Switch to
VCR.

(To View)

Video

Press PLAY on the Palmcorder. When
the tape reaches the point you want to
start dubbing, press PAUSE.
Place the VCR into RECIPAUSE
mode. (See VCR manual)

Connecting
CabLe
(not supplied)
Audio

Insert a pre-recorded tape
into the source (playing) Palmcorder
and a blank tape, with record tab in
place, into the target VCR (Recorder).

Simultaneously, press PAUSE on
both units to begin copying.

To Audio In
R_cording5

Press STOP on both units when
copying is completed.
•

:R (Rear)
I_FIF4
S-Video In
To Video In

To S-Video In
(If there is S-Video In)

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• Turn the TV ON and select its VCR
channel (either CH3 or CH4).
• Set the VCR/TV Selector on the
recording VCR to VCR.

• For technical reasons, dubbing a tape may
reduce its quality.
• Press DISPLAY ON TV on the Palmcorder
remote control (optional, page 49) to
eliminate EVF!LCD Monitor indications.
• If the Time Code is displayed in the EVF
or LCD monitor, it cannot be reset.
• Only the DATEFrtME, when displayed, wil
be recorded on the tape.
_bU_ CAUTION:
...............
!
authorized exchanging and/or
|
pying of copyrighted recordings may
copyright infringement.

-Before

High quality digital4o-digital copying can
be accomplished if both Palmcorders
incorporate the DV Input!Output (i.LINK)
Connector (DV interface cable (LLINK) is
not supplied).
Source (Playing)
Palmcorder
DV Input/Output

1
2

.LINK) Connector

4
I

(O t onal)
6STOP 3, 4
Butt_

3, 4, 5
PAUSE

_ 4REC

Button

3,4,5
PAUSE
Button

-3, 4
PLAY Button

Insert a blank tape with the record
tab closed into the target (recording)
Palmcorder and set POWER to VCR.

Hold down REC and press PLAY on
the target (recording) Palmcorder or on
the remote control (optional, see
page 49).
Press PAUSE to pause the tape at the
starting point of the dub.
Simultaneously, press PAUSE on
both units to begin dubbing.
Press STOP on the recording
unit, and then press STOP on the
playing unit to end dubbing.

tt°n

4 RECSutton

Insert a pre-recorded tape into the
source (playing) Palmcorder, and set
POWER to VCR.

Press PLAY on the source
Palmcorder. When the tape reaches
the point you want to starl dubbing,
press PAUSE.

Recording
Palmcorder

DV Interface Cable (i.LINK)

you begin

• Connect both Paimcorders to their
|
power sources.
• Connect the two Palmcorders using th
DV interlace cable (LLINK)
(4-pin to 4-pin).
• Turn both Palmcorders ON.

• When two Palmcorders are used for
dubbing, it is recommended thal the
remote control VCR1 or VCR2 setting be
used to avoid improver operation.
• When two Palmcorders are connected
using the DV interface cable (i.LINK) (not
supplied), a Video Editing Controller
cannot be used.
• Do not connect both an S-Video Cable or
A/V Cable and a DV Interface Cable
(i.LINK).
r

CAUTION:
nauthorized exchanging andtor
opying of copyrighted recordings
e copyright infringement,
,,m

,,,H

...........
m
I
may I
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r

_,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
........

..........

A live imago can be transferred directly to your PC (Personal Computer) via a DV
Interface Cable (i.L/NK) (not supplied) using products and software from a number of
editing sottware companies including Digital Origin, Canopus, and Pinnacle.
Using Products form these companies allows you to capture and edit live images onto
,our PC using the DV interface (i.LINK).

Note:
For more detailed information regarding editing software products
from these companies, please visit their websites at:
www.digitalorigin,com
www.justedit.com
www.pinnaclesys,com

Connector

)ut/Output
(i.LINK "[')
Connector

DV Interface Cable (i.LINK}
(640-4 pin) (not supplied)

• During Palmcorder playback, do not disconnect the DV Interface Cable (i.LINK) or turn
the Pc{recorder off as this may cause PC hang-up error to occur.

I',,i-"[O]ll[OltllJ i_m,q IDTLLVL'_L
i

An image recorded on the DV Tape can be transferred

•
•
•
•
•

IBM PC/AT or compatible
Intel ® Pentium ® Processor
Microsoft Windows ® 95/98/Me/2000
RAM: 16 MB or more
2 MB minimum available hard disk
space
• 256 color monitor (full color
recommended)

• 3.5 inch 1.44 MB floppy disk drive
(for installation)
• RS-232C serial port (D-Sub 9-pin)
An adaptor (D-Sub 9-pin male to a
D-Sub female) is required for a
D-Sub 25-pin
• Mouse or other pointing device

PC Connector

1
2

to your PC (Personal Computer).

(D-Sub 9-pin)
(Default is COM1.)
-PC Connecting
Cable for Windows
(supplied)

Turn off your PC.
Connect the Palmcorder to your PC (Windows) using the RS-232C
PC connecting cable (supplied).
• Before connecting the Patmcorder to the PC, make sure the PC
power is off to insure that images are transferred properly.
Turn on your PC.
Set the Palmcorder POWER to VCR.

• For extended periods of use, it is recommended to use the AC Adaptor
as a power source.
• Refer to PC or Windows manual to identify which COM port is to be
used for connection.

Turn your PC (Personal Computer)
and start up Windows.
Insert PHOTOVU

LINK DRIVER Disk

into a floppy disk drive.

Click on Start, then "Run..."

Type in "a:_etup.exe"
and click OK.
• If your 3.5 inch floppy disk drive is not
"A", use the appropriate letter.
Follow the instructions as they appear
on the PC screen until the installation
is complete.
• Setup window will disappear when
the installation is complete.

l;tllalllll[,ii
PHOTOVU

t'r+,'r_
1I_1

LINK:

You can transfer images from your
Palmcorder tape to your PC.

Before you begin

Insert the Tape. (See page 9.)
• Make Palmcorder-PC connections.
(See page 46.)
Turn your PC on,
Set Patmcorder POWER to VCR,
Click on Start, "Programs,"
+'Panasonic," "Palmcorder,"
"PHOTOVU LINK."

"PHOTOVU

then

LINK" is opened.

• COM Port and Baudrate are automatically
selected.
Refer to Help for information
about
application operations and other Error
messages.

_-Before
Pictures captured with the Palmcorder
can be transferred to your PC.

1
2

Transfer

Operation
Button

Button

you begin

• insert a recorded tape. (See page 9.) |
• Make Palmcorder-PC connections.
|
(See page 46.)
|
• Turn your PC on.
|
• Set Palmcerder POWER to VCR.
J

Repeat steps 1 and 2 on page 47 to
run the Software.
"Preview

Window" screen appears.

Search and Select video footage or a
Still scene you want to transfer to your
PC using VCR Operation Buttons on
the "Preview window" screen. Then
click on "Transfer"
to transfer
selected image from camcorder to
"Preview Window" in PLAY or STILL
mode,

Click on "File"
i_r;_
• If, while transferring the image to your PC,
the displayed picture appears abnormal,
close PHOTOVU LINK and turn
Camcorder POWER off. Run PHOTOVU
LINK again and turn Palmcorder Power
back on, Now transfer again.
• Photo Search may fail to detect a
recorded PhotoShot image if the image is
3 seconds or less.

then "Save As".

Save transferred

image to PC.

PV-DACl

AC Adaptor with AC
Cable and DC Cable

CGR-D08A/1B
(Replaces CGRD120A/1 B)

$120.00

800mAH/1
h 30 min,
Battery Pack

$69.95

CGR-D16A/1B

1600mAH / 3 h Battery

(Replaces CGRD220A/I B)

Pack

$99.95

CGP-D28N1B

2800mAH / 5h
Battery Pack

$129.95

5300mAH / 9 h
Battery Pack

$229.95

(i.LINK)
DV
Interface
(4-pin
to 4-pin)Cable

$55.00

CGR-D53A/1K
(Replaces CGRD815A!1 B)

PV-DDC9
_

PV-DLT9

PV-DRC9

Color Enhancement

IR Remote Control

Light

$39.95

$29.95

Please

photocopy

1, Palmcorder

this

form

when

placing

an order.

Model #

2, Items Ordered
Accessory #

Description

Price Each

Quantity

Total Price

Subtotal
Your State & Local Sales Tax
Shipping & Handling

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Total Enclosed
3. Method of payment (check one)
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(UPS delivery requires complete street address

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Turn the Eyepiece
counterclockwise
1/8 of a turn.

Pull the Eyepiece free.
Remove any lint or dust particles
with a soft, clean cloth being careful
not to scratch the glass surfaces.
To re-install the Eyepiece
Line up the marks on the Eyepiece
with the grooves inside the EVF
shaft and attach. Turn it
clockwise 1/8 of a turn to lock in
place.

Your Palmcorder has been designed for normal scene illumination of 150 footcandles
(1500 Ix). However, the Palmcorder may be used at F1:1.6, if illumination is more than
0,5 footcandles (5 Ix).
The table be_ow shows the color temperature for reference.
PALMCOFIOER
SETTINGS

--"_A,(AmberF#te

NATURAL LIGHT
CONDITIONS

• Fair weather,

KELVll,
I C01.0R ARTIFICIAL
I'_PB_TURE

blue sky

-- 10+000

LIGHT SOURCE

• Color television

Flange)

-i ii+illi,,"
, Slightly

cloudy sky

-- 6,000

* Cloudy

or rainy sky

-- 7,000
-- 6,500

• Sunlight

in clear weather

midday

"AUTO"

-- 5,500
-- 5,000

• Sunlight 2 hours after sunrise
and before sunset

-- 4,500

• Fluorescent

-- 4,000

• Normal flash bLgb

-- 3,500

• Fluorescent

• Blue tamp forphotography

• Tungsten

40 rain. after sunrise

and before sunset

-- 3,200

-"INDOOR"

lamp (White)

lamp (Off-white)
lamp for

photography
• Halogen tamp

* Sunlight

30 rain+ alter sunrise

and before sunset
(Blue Filter
Range)

• Fluorescent lamp (Oaytight)
• Camera flash bulb

• Average sunlight in clear weather

• Sunlight

-- 6,000

* Sunlight

-- 2+800

20 rain. after sunrise

• Iodine lamp
• Tungsten lamp

and before sunset

I"Acetylene
lamp
• Kerosene
-- 2,000

lamp

t • Candlelight

Power Source:

Palmcorder

Power Consumption:

Palmcorder: 7.2 V DC 6.5 W (Max. 9.5 W)
AC Adaptor: 18 W
1 W (when not in use.)

Video Signal:

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

Video Recording System:
Audio:

2 rotary heads, helical scanning system

Pick-Up System and Device:
Lens:

One integral color filter Charge Coupled Device (CCD)

Viewfinder:

0.4 inch (t0.2 mm) Electronic Viewfinder

: 7.2 V DC (Battery)
7.8 V DC (AC Adaptor)
AC Adaptor: 110/120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Battery: Lithium-Ion Type DC 7.2 V

LCD Monitor:
Minimum Illumination

12 bit (32 kHz) 4 tracks
16 bit (48 kHz) 2 tracks
20:1 zoom lens, F1:1.6 with auto iris control
Focal length: 3.6 mm - 72 mm
Power zoom function
Lens filter diameter: 43 mm

2.5 inch (63.5 mm) Liquid Crystal Display
Required:

5 Ix (F1:1.6) 0.5 footcandles

Digital interface

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

Operating Temperature:
Operating Humidity:

32 °F~ 104 °F (0°C-40°C)
10 %~75 %

Weight:

Palmcorder:
AC Adaptor:

1.47 Ibs.
0.67 kg
0.35 lbs.

o.16 k_
Dimensions:

Pa_mco_der:
3-3/8 (W) x 4-1/4 (H) x 7-1/2 (D) inch
85 (W) x 107.5 (H) x 191 (D) mm
AC Adaptor:
2-3/4 (W) x 1-3/4 (H) x 4-1/2 (D) inch
70 (W) x 45 (H) x 115 (D) mm

Weight and dimensions shown are approximate.
Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice,

Clogged Video Head

(a) Video Head Cleaning: Normally, your Paimcorder will not
require head cleaning. However, it is possible that the heads
may become clogged due to dust in the air, playing damaged
tapes, long term use, etc. If "NEED HEAD CLEANING"
appears for 5 seconds in the EVF or LCD monitor, the heads
may require cleaning.
(b) Cleaning the Heads: It is recommended that head cleaning
be performed by a qualified service technician. Please contact
your nearest Panasonic Servicenter. An alternate solution is to
obtain a head cleaning cassette. Please use Panasonic
cleaning cassette (AY-DVMCL). Be sure to follow the cleaning
instructions carefufly. Excessive use of the head cleaning
cassette could shorten video head life.
Use this cassette only when a head clogging symptoms occur.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

• When you go from function to function (PLAY, FF, REW etc.), please note that the unit
will not accept a new function operation until the previous operation is complete.
• The POWER Button and all function buttons, (PLAY, FF, REW, etc.) are only operational
alter the tape has been completely loaded.

When the following accessories are attached and the zoom is set to maximum wide
angle, the four corners of the sceen may appear darker:
• Wide or Telephoto conversion lens (optional).
• A filter (optional), etc. and then the lens hood.
• Two filters (optional).

If any of the following numbers appear on-screen, the Palmcorder may need service.
• F0t oF02 ,F03
-F04 •F05
,F31 ,F51
oF52 oU10 °Ull
Do not remove the battery (if attached) and write down the displayed number on page 55.
Then, take the Patmcorder to a servicenter for repair.

If you have a problem with your Palmcorder, it may be something
yourself.
Check the list below for symptoms and corrections,

you can correct

No picture in the EVF or LCD Monitor...

o Make sure the Power Source is connected.
(pp. 11, 12)
• Make sure the POWER switch is set to VCR
or CAMERA. (pp. 22, 27)
• Check the Dew Indicator. (p. 21)
• Make sure the Battery is fully charged.
(p, 11)
• Make sure al) necessary cables are
connected correctly and firmly. (p. 12)
• Make sure the Lens Cap is removed. (p. 22)

Video cassette cannot be inserted...

• Make sure the Power Source is connected.
(pp. 11, 12)
• Insert the cassette record tab up, window
side lacing out, (p, 9)

Video cassette cannot be removed...

• Make sure the Power source is connected.
(pp. 11, 12)

No operation starts when operation
buttons are pressed...

• Check the Dew Indicator.

Recording cannot be done ....

Make sure lhe record tab is closed. (p. 6)
• Check the Battery Indication. (p. 19)

Auto Focus does not operate...

• Make sure FOCUS is set to AUTO.
(p.39)
• Make sure the unit is ON and set to
CAMERA mode. (p. 22)

Sound from microphone
monitored.,.

• Make sure the unit is set to REC or REC/
PAUSE mode.

Sound cannot be heard...

cannot be

(p. 21)

• Make sure the Audio in the VCR MENU is
set to ST1. (pp. 17, 42)

Please

photocopy

this

form

when

making

a request

for service

notice.

In the unlikely event this product needs
service.
• Please include your proof of purchase.
(Failure to due so will delay your repair.)

,rv ce
Notice:
Requestfor

• To further speed your repair, please provide
an explanation of what is wrong with the unit
and any symptom it is exhibiting.

Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to:
Panasonic Services Company
1705 N. Randall Road
Elgin, IL. 60123-7847
Attn: Camcorder Repair

Please write the displayed
here. (See page 53.)

Self Diagnostic

number

i,v__j

D.ZOOM
See page 33.
EIS Button
See page 32.

'E BuHon
Seepage 39.
A.DUB BuHon
See page 41.

Lens

Remote
See page 25.

Lens Cap
See pages

;HT
Button
See page 40.
MULTI Button
See page 35.

8, 22.

Built-in Twin
Capsule 2-Way
Microphone
System

PHOTOSHOT Button_,_
See page 34.
\\
TAPE EJECT_
Switch

\
\

Cassette ...........
Compartment
Cover
See page 7.

Hand Strap
See page 8.

FBuilt-in
_Mount
_See
/_

l_l
I_
_}_
_
_E'_

I
I

----_ t_

! ° '._1

t_
_

[2 _J_
J (_
f _ ,_lt[I]'''''_rV
_{_YI

_ ,_
_

Light
page 7.
N " "

(i.LINK "_")

Connector
See pages 44, 45.
Output
Connector

_-----S-VIDEO Output
Connector
See page 43.

JOG KEY
pages 13, 14.
VOLUME KEY
See page 27.
M.FOCUS DIAL
See page 39.

Viewfinder (EVF)
See pages 10, 22.

Bu_on
See page 22.

Menu BL
See pages 13,14.

Strap
Attachment
Ring
See page 8.

Bakery
Button
See pages 11,12,

Switch
See pages 9, 10.

POWER Lamp.
See page 22.
REC/PAUSE
Button
See pages 10, 22.
Shoulder Stra
Attachment
Ring
See page 8.

Vision Adjustment
Control
See
10.

LCD (Liql
Crystal Display)
Monitor
See pages t0, 23, 27.

DC IN Terminal
See page t2.
LCD-C
Button
See pages 10,
23,27.

PC Connectol
See page 46.
Built-in Speaker
See page 27.

PLAY Bu_on
See pages 10, 27.
PAUSE Button
pages 41, 42, 43.
CAMERA STILL
Button
See page 38.

STC
See pages 10, 27.

REC Button
See pages 50, 51.

REW BuHon
See pages 10, 27.
(_)EDIT SEARCH Buttor
See page 24.

FF Button
See page 28.
EDIT SEARCH
Button
See page 24.
_Tripod
Receptacle

POWER Lamp
See pages 11, 12.

AC Power Cable
See pages 11, 12.
•----

CHARGE Lamp
See page 11.

DC Output Connector
See page 12.

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.
iiiiiii

LIGHT RELEASE
Buffon
See page 7.

DATE/TIME Bu_on_

_LIGHT

Button
See page 7.

See pages 20, 25.

PHOTOSHOT Button
See pages 25, 34.

DISPLAY ON TV Bu_on--_
See pages 25, 31.
\

See pages 22, 25.

A,DUB Button
See pages 25, 41.

POWER ZOOM Switch
See pages22,25.
SPKR VOL +/See pages 25, 27.

COUNTER/TC Bu_on-----_
See pages t9, 25,
RESET Button
See pages 25,42.
REWIND/SEARCH_-_-_
Button
See pages 25, 28.
MENU Button ............
See pages 13, 14, 42.
REVERSE SLOW/
F. ADV 6utton
See pages 25, 28, 29.
REVERSE INDEX_
SEARCH Button
See pages 25, 30, 34.
STOP Button
See pages 25, 27.
SET Button

\"_

VIDEO REC Buffon
See pages 25,44.

FAST FORWARD/
SEARCH Button
See pages 25, 28.
PLAY Bu_on
See pages 25,27,44.
FORWARD SLOW/
F.ADV Button
See pages 25, 28, 29.
FORWARD INDEX
SEARCH Button
See pages 25, 30, 34.
PAUSE Bu_on
See pages 25,28, 44.
SEL Button
See pages 13,14, 25.

See pages 13, 14, 25.

Panasonic
Division of
of America,
Secaucus,

Consumer Electronics Company,
Matsushita Electric Corporation
One Panasonic Way
New Jersey 07094

Panasonic Sales Company,
Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc.
AVE. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel
Industrial Park Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

PANASONIC Video Products
Limited Warranty
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (collectively referred to as "the
Warrantor") will repair this product with new or refurbished pai'ts, lree of charge, in the USA or Puedo Rico, in
the event of a defect in materials or workmanship as follows (all time periods commence from the date of the
original purchase
PRODUCT
PARTS
LABOR
ICC)NTACTNUMBER
SERVICE,
,,,,,,,,,,

CAMCORDER

VCR
AN MIXER
MONITORVCR
Combination

ONE (1) YEAR, EXCEPT
CCD IMAGE SENSOR
CCD IMAGE SENSOR
-SIX (6) MONTHS

NINETY (90) DAYS

ONE (1) YEAR

NINETY (90) DAYS

ONE

(1) YEAR

ONE (1)YEAR, EXCEPT
CRT-TWO (2) YEARS

Carry-to or Mail In 1-830-211-PANA(7262)

klINETY (90] DAYS
Carry-In or Mail In

Carry-In or Mail In 1-800-211-PANA(7262
NINETY (90) DAYS,
NINETY (90) DAYS
Carry-In: 21" CRT 1-800-211.PANA(7262)
CRT- NINETY (90)DAYS andSmaller
In-homeorcany-in:
_"CRTandLarger

(if included) - New rechargeable batte des in exchange for defective rechargeable
(10) days. Non-rechargeable batteries are not warranted.

batteries for ten

(if included) - New video cassette tape in exchange for a defective video cassette tape for five (5) days.
In-home carry-in or mail-in service, as applicable, in the USA can be obtained during the warranty period by
contacting a Panasonic Services Company (PASC) Factory Servicenter listed in the Service Directory.
Or
call toll free contact number [isled above, to locate an authorized PASC Servicenter. Carry-in or maiFm
service in Puerto Rico can be obtained dudng the warranty period by calling the Panasomc Sales Company
telephone number listed in the Servlcenter D_rectory.
This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser. A purchase receipt or other proof of the date of the
original purchase is requires before warranty service is rendered.
This warranty only covers failures due to defects in materials and workmanship which occur during normal
use and does not cover normal maintenance, including, but not limited to, video and audio head cleaning,
The warranty does not cover damage which occurs in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not
supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accident misuse, abuse, neglect mishandling
misapplication, alteration, modification, faulty installation, set-up adjustments improper antenna, inadequate
signalpickup, matadjustmentofconsumercontrots
improperoperation
powerlinesurge
impropervoltage
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.
LIMIT_ AND EXCLUSION_S
There are no express warranties except as listed above.
THE WARRANTOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES
_)NCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGE TO RECORDING MEDIA) RESULTING FROM THE USE
F THIS PRODUCTS, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THE WARRANTY. ALL EXPRESS AND
IMPLIED
WARRANTIES, iNCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
AND FITNESS FOR
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH
ABOVE,
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusions or
limitations may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to
state.
If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may eontactyour dealer or
Servicenter. If thej3roblem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the Consumer Affairs Department
at the Panasonic L;onsumer 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 8/8/2000

1-800-332-5368 (Customer Orders Only)
Panasonic Services Company 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
(6 am to 5 pm Monday - Friday; 6 am to 10:30 am Saturday; PST)
(Visa, Master Card, Discover Card, American Express, Check)

Centralized

Factory

Panasonic

MAIL TO

Services

Servicenter
Company

170SN.
Randallnoad,
Elgin, tL 60123-7B47
Attention:

Please carefully
Servicenter.
followir_g
Customer's

pack and ship,

While

locations

there

prepaid

will be added

Digital

Camera

and insured,
handling

Repair

to the Elgin centralized

delays,

repair

Facto_

you may bring your unit to one of the

who will then foDNard the unit to Elgin for repair.

in Puerto

Rico,

please

ship or carry

in to location

betow ("Service

in Puerto

Rico").

CALIFORNIA

GEORGIA

MINNESOTA

TEXAS

6550 Kate_la Avenue
Cypress, CA 90630

8655 Roswell Road
Suite 100
Atlar_ta, GA 30350

7650-12th Avenue South
Airport Business Center
Bloomington, MN 55425

13616 Welch Road
Suite t01
Farmers Branch.
TX 75244

ILUNOIS

OHIO

9060 Golf Road
NiIee, IL 60714

2236 Waycrosa Road
Civic Center Plaza
Forest Park, OH 45240

800 Dubuque Avenue
S, San Francisco,
CA 94080
3878 Ruffin Read
Suite A
San Diego, CA 92123
COLORADO
t640 South Abilene
Street Suite D
Aurora, CO 80012

1703 North Randall Road
Elgin, fL 80123
(Pick-up [ Drop-offon_)
MARYLAND
62 Mountain Road
Glen Bumie MD 21061

WASHINGTON
20425-84th Avenue
Seuth
Kent, WA 98032

PENNSYLVANIA
2221 Cabot Btvd. West
Suite B
Langhome, PA 19047

FLORIDA
3700 North 29th Avenue
Suite 102
Hol)ywood, FL 33020

MASSACHUSETTS

HAWAII

60GlacierOrive,
SuiteG
Wes_o_,MA02_0

99-859 Iwaiwa Street
Aiea, Hawaii 96701
Phone (808} 488-1996
Fax (8Q8) 486-4369

As el JanuaP_ 2001

iAntes

de comenzar

_ Cargue la batteria. (P&gina 11.)

Incline el visor hacia
arriba.

Coloque la bateria y deslicela
hacia abajo hasta que quede
bloqueada con un clic.

Ajuste el interruptor de alimentacibn
(POWER) a la posicldn CAMERA o
VCR.

Deslice el interruptor de
expulsibn de cinta (TAPE
EJECT) para abrir la tapa
del compartimento del
cassette.
Introduzca un cassette
con la parte de la
ventana hacia arriba.
° Asegt_rese de que la
len_L_eta de grabaci6n
este cerrada. (P&gina 6.)

Marca PUSH TO C
(EMPUJAR PARA
CERRAR)

_
protecci6n
• Retire la pelicula
protectora antes de
utilizarlo.

Presione la marca PUSH TO CLOSE
(EMPUJAR PARA CERRAR) para cerrar
ta tapa del compartimiento del cassette.

Cuando

el monitor

LCD se enchuentra

totalmente abierto, el visor se DESACTIVA
autom_ticamente.

Ajuste el control de ajuste de
vision segt_n Io desee.

Ajuste el interruptor
de alimentacidn
(POWER) a la

180 °

Monitor LCD

Presione el bot6n de apertura del
LCD (LCD-OPEN) para des bloquear
el monitor LCD, Balanc_e abridndolo
completamente y ajuste el dngulo.

Cuando el monitor LCD se enchuentra
totalmente abierto, el visor se DESACTIVA
automaticamente,

Presione el bot6n de grabacibn/
pausa (REC/PAUSE) para iniciar la
gvrabaci6n.
uelva a pulsar el bot6n de
grabaci6rdpausa (REC/PAUSE) para
hacer una pausa en la grabaci6n.

iAntes

de comenzar

Cargue la batteria. (Pagina 11 .)

Ajusteel interruptor
de alimentacion
(POWER) a la
posici6n VCR.

Presione el bot6nde apertura del LCD (LCD-OPEN)
para des bloquear el monitor LCD. Balancde
abri_ndolo completamente y ajuste el dngulo.

Presione el botbn de
parada (STOP) para
detener la reproducci6n.

Presione el bot6n de
rebobinado (REW) para
rebobinar la cinta,

Presione el boton de
reproducci6n (PLAY)
para reproducir la cinta,

A
ACAdaptor
Accessories (Optional)
Accessories (Supplied)
A/V Cable
Audio/Video Fade In/Out
Auto Focus

6, tl,

t2, 49
496

Lens Cap
Limited Warranty

6,8, 22
60

6, 31, 43
39
39

M
Macro Focus
Manual Focus
Memory Counter
MENU OSD

39
39
19

B
Backtight
Battery Pack
Battery Remaining
Battery Warning
Before Requesting
Blank Search

Indication
Service

40
6, 9, 11, 49
19
21
53, 54
25

C
Camera Recording
22, 23, 24, 25
53
Cleaning Care for Video Heads
Clock Battery
21
Clock Set
13
Color Enhancement Light (Optional)
7
Copying from Digital Equipment
44
Copying your Tapes
43
D
Date and Time Indication
20
DC Power Cable
6, 12, 49
DEW indication
21
Digital E.I.S.
32
Digital Functions
37
Digital PholoShot
34
Digital Video Cassette Tape
6
Digital Zoom
33
Dubbing over Audio (Microphone)
41, 42
DV Interface Cable (i.LINK)
44, 45, 49
E
Edit Search
Erase Protection Tab
EVF/LCD Monitor Indications
F
Fade In/Out

24
6
19, 20, 21
39

H
Hand Strap
High Speed Shutter
J

8
40

Jog Search

Panasonic ConsumerElectronics
Company, Division of Matsushtts
Electric Corporation of America
One Panasonic Way Secaucus,
New Jersey 07094

14, 15, 16, 17, 18
P
PC Connection
46
PC Connection Cable
6, 46
Picture in Picture (PinP)
38
PLAY Indicator
19
Playback
27, 28, 29, 30, 31
Power Supply
11, 12
Program AE
36
R
REC Indicator
Recording Still Pictures
Remote Control
Request for Service Notice
S
Safety Precautions
Servicenter List
Set the Date and Time
Shoulder Strap
Special Effects Playback
Specifications
STILL Picture
Strobe Multi Mode
T

20
38
25, 26, 49
55
2
61
13
6, 8
28, 29, 30
52
28
35

Tape Remaining Indications
Tape Speed
Tape Warning
V

t9
6
21

VHF Connecting Cable
Volume Display
W
White Balance
Z

43
27

Zoom In/Out

Panasonic Sales Company("PSC"),
Division of Matsushita Electric of
Puerto Rico, Inc.
Ave. 65 de Infanteda, Kin. 9.5
San Gebnel Industrial Park
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

Printed in Japan
LSQT0363B
$1200A1011

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