Panasonic of North America 927126L User Manual

Panasonic Corporation of North America

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45For Your InformationOperation NotesAttaching Optional Filters and LensesLens Hood Area Operation CautionWith a Wide or Telephoto conversion lens (optional) attached, the four corners of thescreen may darken when zoom is set to maximum wide angle.When attaching the lens hood, a Wide or Telephoto conversion lens (optional), etc. aftera filter (optional) has been attached, the four corners of the screen may darken whenzoom is set to maximum wide angle.With two filters (optional) attached, the four corners of the screen may darken when zoomis set to maximum wide angle.When you remove the Lens Hood, pinch the Lens Hoodand turn it counterclockwise as illustrated at right.Then attach an optional filter or lens.• Be careful not to touch the lens itself.• Replace the Lens Hood after removing the accessory.Cleaning EVF (Electronic Viewfinder)1Turn the EVF Eyepiececounterclockwise 1/8 of a turn.3To re-install EVFLine up the marks on the Eyepiecewith the grooves inside the EVFshaft and attach. Turn the EVFclockwise 1/8 of a turn to lock inplace.To Remove2Pull free.Remove any lint or dust particleswith a soft clean cloth being carefulnot to scratch the glass surfaces.ABL650 p45-56 99.9.8, 6:53 PM45
46 For assistance, call 1-800-211-PANA(7262)Replacing Clock BatteryThe clock battery is pre-installed. Follow the steps below if replacement becomesnecessary.Clock BatterySTOPUnderside View1While pinching 2 tabs, pull BatteryTray out.2Bend 1 tab to remove Battery.3Snap new Battery (⊕ mark down)into Battery Tray.• Do not reverse the polarity.4Insert Battery Tray so the trianglemarks meet.Note:•Keep Battery out of children’s reach.Swallowing it may be harmful.•Improperly installed, discharged, ormissing battery causes “CLOCKBATTERY” to appear when DISPLAY ispressed.•Battery life is approximately 5 years.211234 WARNING:Replace battery with Panasonic PART NO. VSBW0004 (CR2025) only. Use of anotherbattery may present a risk of fire or explosion.Caution: Battery may explode if mistreated. Dispose of used battery promptly. Keepaway from children. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.Tripod Mounting HoleL650 p45-56 99.9.8, 6:53 PM46
47For Your InformationPalmcorder Accessory SystemAccessory # Figure Description PricePV-A17 AC Adaptor with $130.00DC Power CableHHR-V214A/K 6.0Ah / 6 hr Battery Pack $200.00with Universal BatteryChargerP-V215 3.0Ah / 3 hr Battery Pack $60.00PV-BP17/ 2.4Ah / 2 hr 30 min $50.00V214 Battery PackPV-BP18/ 1.8Ah / 2 hr $45.00V611 Battery PackPV-BP15/ 1.2Ah / 1 hr 10 min $45.00V213 Battery PackPV-AA6 "AA" Battery Case $20.00PV-C16 Car Battery Cord $70.00PV-RF16 RF Adaptor $40.00PV-P1 VHS PlayPak $35.00PV-H18 Soft Sided $49.00Carrying CaseFor ordering instructions, see the Accessory Order Form page.•The listed standard battery use times are based on continuous recording using thisPalmcorder.L650 p45-56 99.9.8, 6:53 PM47
48 For assistance, call 1-800-211-PANA(7262)Palmcorder Accessory Order FormShip To:Mr.Mrs.Ms. First LastStreet AddressCity State ZipPhone #:Day ( )Night ( )4. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address)Please photocopy this form when placing an order.3. Method of payment (check one)Check or Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS)VISA Credit Card #MasterCard Expiration DateDiscover Customer SignatureMake Check or Money Order to: MATSUSHITA ACCESSORIES(Please do not send cash)2. Items OrderedQuantityAccessory # Price EachDescription Total Price5.00SubtotalYour State & Local Sales TaxShipping & HandlingTotal Enclosed1. Palmcorder Model #TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR OMNIMOVIE/PALMCORDER ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OFTHE FOLLOWING:VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALERORCALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368[6 AM-5 PM M-F, 6 AM-10:30 AM SAT, PACIFIC TIME]ORMAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICES COMPANY ACCESSORYORDER OFFICE20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032L650 p45-56 99.9.8, 6:53 PM48
49For Your InformationSpecificationsPower Source: Compact VHS Camcorder: DC 6VAC Adaptor: 110/120/220/240V AC, 50/60 HzBattery: Nickel-Cadmium Type DC 6VPower Consumption: Compact VHS Camcorder: 6V DC 8.5 W (Max. 11.5 W)AC Adaptor: 24W1.2W (when not in use.)Video Signal: EIA Standard (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSC color signalVideo Recording System: 2 rotary heads plus flying erase head. Helical scanningsystemAudio: 1 trackPick-Up System: Sequential color difference field reverse systemPick-Up Device: One integral color filter Charge Coupled Device (CCD)Lens: 26:1 zoom lens, F1:1.6 with auto iris controlFocal length: 3.8mm - 98.8mm4 speed power zoom functionLens filter diameter: 49mmViewfinder: 0.5 inch (12.7mm) Electronic ViewfinderLCD Monitor: 4.0 inch (101.6mm) Liquid Crystal DisplayMinimum Illumination Required: 0.8 lx (F1:1.6) 0.08 footcandles7 lx (F1:1.6) 0.7 footcandles (EIA Standard)External Microphone Jack: M3 TypeOperating Temperature: 32°F~104°F (0°C~40°C)Operating Humidity: 10%~75%Weight: Compact VHS Camcorder: Ibs.kgAC Adaptor: Ibs.kgDimensions: Compact VHS Camcorder:(W) ×(H) ×(D) inch107 (W) ×118 (H) ×180 (D) mmAC Adaptor: (W) ×(H) ×(D) inch(W) ×(H) ×(D) mmWeight and dimensions shown are approximate.Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to:Panasonic Services Company1705 N. Randall RoadElgin, IL. 60123-7847Attn: Camcorder RepairRequest for Service Notice: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.)•To further speed your repair please providean explanation of what is wrong with the unitand any symptom it is exhibiting.Request for Service NoticeL650 p45-56 99.9.8, 6:53 PM49
50 For assistance, call 1-800-211-PANA(7262)SymptomIf a problem arises, you may be able to correct it yourself.See Symptom and Correction list below.No picture in EVF ...Correction•Connect Power Source. (pp. 10, 12)•Set POWER to VCR or CAMERA. (pp. 20, 25)•Check for Dew Indication. (p. 44)•Use fully charged Battery. (p. 10)•Firmly connect all needed cables. (p. 27)Before Requesting ServiceVideo 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)•Check for Dew Indication. (p. 44)Recording cannot be done ... •Make sure record tab is intact. (p. 13)•Check Battery Indicator. (p. 42)•Check for Dew Indication. (p. 44)Auto Focus does not operate ...Sound from microphone can’t be monitored ... •Set unit to REC or Record/Pause mode.Camera picture is too dark ... •Turn HIGH SPEED SHUTTER off. (p. 32)No playback picture, or the playbackpicture is noisy or contains streaks ... •Press UP ▲/DOWN ▼ button during playback (TrackingControl). (p.26)•Set FOCUS to AUTO. (p. 31)•Set POWER to CAMERA. (p. 20)“Panasonic ITS TAPES PLAY IN YOUR VCR ...”appears in EVF and LCD Monitor ... •Set POWER to CAMERA, then hold down STOP over5 seconds to exit Demo mode. (p. 7)•A playback signal is not as stable as an off the air TVsignal, so the top of your TV screen may appear bent orunstable during playback. This is called, “HorizontalAFC time constant change.” To correct, slowly turn theTV horizontal hold control. If you TV does not have thiscontrol, or adjusting it does not help, contact your TVservice center. (Some nominal service charges may berequired.)Top of playback picture waves back and forthexcessively ...Operation buttons do not work ...Video Head CleaningWhile head cleaning is normally not needed, playing old ordamaged tapes may clog the heads. When playback pictureresembles example at the left, head cleaning is required.Ideally, head cleaning should be performed by a qualifiedservice technician. When this is not possible, purchase ahead cleaning cassette. Be sure to follow cleaning cassetteinstructions exactly and only use when symptoms occur.Clogged Video HeadL650 p45-56 99.9.8, 6:53 PM50
51For Your InformationWarrantyPanasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (collectively referred toas “the Warrantor”) will repair this product with new or refurbished parts, free of charge, in the USAor Puerto Rico, in the event of a defect in materials or workmanship as follows (all time periodscommence from the date of the original purchase):PRODUCT PARTS LABORCAMCORDER ONE (1) YEAR, EXCEPT CCD IMAGE SENSOR NINETY (90) DAYSCCD IMAGE SENSOR - SIX (6) MONTHS NINETY (90) DAYSVCR ONE (1) YEAR NINETY (90) DAYSA/V MIXER ONE (1) YEAR NINETY (90) DAYSMONITOR-VCR ONE (1) YEAR, EXCEPT CRT NINETY (90) DAYSCRT - TWO (2) YEARS CRT- NINETY (90) DAYSCUSTOMER PAYS ALLLABOR CHARGESAFTER 90 DAYSMonitor-VCR In-home or carry-in Service: 22” (diagonal) CRT / LCD and LargerMonitor-VCR Carry-in Service: 21” (diagonal) CRT / LCD and smallerBatteries (if included) - New rechargeable batteries in exchange for defective rechargeablebatteries for ten (10) days. Non-rechargeable batteries are not warranted.Tape (if included) - New video cassette tape in exchange for a defective video cassette tape forfive (5) days.In-home, carry-in or mail-in service, as applicable, in the USA can be obtained during the warrantyperiod by contacting a Panasonic Services Company (PASC) Factory Servicenter listed in theService Directory. Or call toll free 1-800-211-PANA(7262), to locate an authorized PASCServicenter. Carry-in or mail-in service in Puerto Rico can be obtained during the warranty periodby calling the Panasonic Sales Company telephone number listed in the Servicenter Directory.This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser. A purchase receipt or other proof of thedate of the original purchase is required before warranty service is rendered.This warranty only covers failures due to defects in materials and workmanship which occur duringnormal use and does not cover normal maintenance, including, but not limited to, video and audiohead cleaning. The warranty does not cover damage which occurs in shipment, or failures whichare caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accident,misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, modification, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, improper antenna, inadequate signal pickup, maladjustment of consumer controls,improper operation, power line surge, improper voltage supply, lightning damage, commercial usesuch as hotel, office, restaurant, or other business or rental use of the product, or service byanyone other than a PASC Factory Servicenter or a PASC authorized Servicenter, or damage thatis attributable to acts of God.LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONSThere are no express warranties except as listed above. THE WARRANTOR SHALL NOT BELIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, WITHOUTLIMITATION, DAMAGE TO TAPES) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCTS, ORARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THE WARRANTY. ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIEDWARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FORPARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SETFORTH ABOVE. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequentialdamages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusions orlimitations may not apply to you.This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary fromstate to state.If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact yourdealer or Servicenter. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the CustomerSatisfaction Center at the Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company address above.SERVICE CALLS WHICH DO NOT INVOLVE DEFECTIVE MATERIALS OR WORKMANSHIP ASDETERMINED BY THE WARRANTOR, IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION, ARE NOT COVERED.COSTS OF SUCH SERVICE CALLS ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PURCHASER.warvid 10/20/97PANASONIC/QUASAR Video ProductsLimited WarrantyPanasonic Sales Company, Division ofMatsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc.Ave. 65 de Infantería. Km. 9.5San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, PuertoRico 00985Panasonic Consumer ElectronicsCompany, Division of MatsushitaElectric Corporation of AmericaOne Panasonic Way Secaucus,New Jersey 07094L650 p45-56 99.9.8, 6:53 PM51
52 For assistance, call 1-800-211-PANA(7262)WarrantyFor Product Information, Operating Assistance, Literature Request, Dealer Locations, andall Customer Service inquiries please contact:1-800-211-PANA(7262), Monday-Friday 9am-9pm Saturday-Sunday 9am-7am, EST.Service in Puerto RicoMatsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Panasonic Sales Company/ Factory Servicenter:Ave. 65 de Infantería. Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985Phone (787) 750-4300 Fax (787) 768-2910MAIL TO :Factory Servicenters LocationsCALIFORNIA6550 Katella AvenueCypress, CA 90630800 Dubuque AvenueS. San FranciscoCA 9408020201 Sherman WaySuite 102Canoga Park, CA 913063878 Ruffin RoadSuite ASan Diego, CA 92123COLORADO1640 South AbileneStreet Suite DAurora, CO 80012FLORIDA3700 North 29th AvenueSuite 102Hollywood, FL 33020GEORGIA8655 Roswell RoadSuite 100Atlanta, GA 30350ILLINOIS9060 Golf RoadNiles, IL 607141703 North Randall RoadElgin, IL 60123(Pick-up/drop-off only)MARYLAND62 Mountain RoadGlen Burnie, MD 21061MASSACHUSETTS60 Glacier DriveSuite GWestwood, MA 02090MICHIGAN37048 Van Dyke AvenueSterling Heights,MI 48312MINNESOTA7850-12th Avenue SouthAirport Business CenterBloomington, MN 55425OHIO2236 Waycross RoadCivic Center PlazaForestPark, OH 45240PENNSYLVANIA2221 Cabot Blvd. WestSuite BLanghorne, PA 19047Chartiers ValleyShopping Center1025 Washington PikeBridgeville, PA 15017TENNESSEE3800 Ezell RoadSuite 806Nashville, TN 37211TEXAS7482 Harwin DriveHouston, TX 7703613615 Welch RoadSuite 101Farmers Branch, TX75244WASHINGTON20425-84th AvenueSouthKent, WA 98032Panasonic Services Company1705 N. Randall Road,Elgin, IL 60123-7847Attention: Camcorder RepairPlease carefully pack and ship, prepaid and insured, to the Elgin centralized repair FactoryServicenter. While there will be added handling delays, you may bring your unit to one of thefollowing locations who will then forward the unit to Elgin for repair.Customer’s in Puerto Rico, please ship or carry in to location below (“Service in Puerto Rico”).Product Repairs Centralized Factory ServicenterHAWAII99-859 Iwaiwa StreetAiea, Hawaii 96701Phone (808) 488-1996Fax (808) 486-4369Web Site: http://www.panasonic.comYou can purchase parts, accessories or locate yournearest servicenter by visiting our Web Site.Accessory Purchases: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, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, Check)L650 p45-56 99.9.8, 6:53 PM52
53For Your InformationIndexAAC Adaptor 12Accessories (Optional) 47Accessories (Supplied) 2Audio/Video Cable 27, 29Audio/Video Out 27, 29Auto Daylight Saving Time 17BBacklight 30BACKLIGHT Button 30Battery Pack 8, 10, 11BATTERY RELEASE Button 10BRIGHT Control 21, 25Built-in Twin Capsule 2-Way Microphone System 20CCamera Recording 20, 21, 22, 23, 24Car Battery Cord 12Charging Battery 10Clock Battery 46Clock Set 16, 17, 18Copying your Tapes 29DDC IN 12DC Power Cable 12Digital E.I.S. 37DIGITAL ZOOM Button 36DISPLAY Button15, 16, 17, 18, 22, 24, 26, 33, 34, 35,38, 39, 41, 42Display-off Mode 42EEIS Button 37Electronic Viewfinder 45FFade 34, 35FADE Button 34, 35FAST FORWARD/SEARCH Button 26Focus 31HHand Strap 14High Speed Shutter 32HIGH SPEED SHUTTER Button 32LLCD Monitor 21, 25LCD-OPEN Button 8, 9, 21, 25Lens Cover 20Light 19LIGHT Switch 19MMANUAL FOCUS Wheel 31MENU Button15, 16, 17, 18, 22, 24, 33, 34, 35, 38,39, 41MENU Mode 15PPLAY Button 9, 25Playback 25, 26, 27, 28PlayPak 28Power Lamp 43Power Supply 10, 11, 12POWER Switch 7, 8, 9, 20, 25POWER ZOOM Switch 30, 31Programmed Recording 24L650 p45-56 99.9.8, 6:53 PM53
54 For assistance, call 1-800-211-PANA(7262)IndexRRECORD/PAUSE Buttun 8, 20Replacing Battery 46Request for Service Notice 49REWIND/SEARCH Button 9, 25, 26RF Adaptor 27SSafety Precautions 3Security Mode 38Self Demo Mode 7Shoulder Strap 14Speaker 25Specifications 49STILL Button 26Still Picture 26STOP Button 7, 9, 25TTab 13Tally Lamp 33TAPE EJECT Switch 8, 13TAPE SPEED Selector 13, 20TITLE Button 39, 40, 41Titler 39, 40, 41Tracking Control 28Tripod Mounting Hole 50UUP ▲/DOWN ▼ Button 15, 26VVHF Connecting Cable 27, 29Video Cassettes (tapes) 13Video Head Cleaning 50Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications42, 43, 44Viewing 27Visioin Adjustment Control 20VOLUME Control 25WWarranty 51, 52ZZoom 30, 36L650 p45-56 99.9.8, 6:53 PM54
55For Your InformationSpanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Para Uso RápidoInserte el casete1Coloque la batería cargada.2Deslice TAPE EJECT para abrir lacompuerta.90°180°1Presione LCD-OPEN para abrirel monitor LCD. Abralocompletamente y ajuste elángulo.CAMERACAMERAOFFOFFVCRVCRPOWER REC2Ajuste POWERa CAMERA.3Presione RECORD/PAUSE paracomenzar la grabación.Presione RECORD/PAUSE otravez para hacer una pausa en lagrabación.Grabación con la videocámara4Presione aquí para cerrar la compuerta.Cargue la bateríaBATTERY PACK1Enchufe el adaptadorde CA.2Inserte la batería.La lámpara CHARGE seenciende y se apaga alterminar de cargar.Desmonte la batería.3Inserte el casete.Antes de comenzar...•Inserte un casete con lengüeta para prevención del grabado.Cargue completamente la batería antes de usarla.Cuando el monitor LCD está completamente abierto, el visor se desconectaautomáticamente.L650 p45-56 99.9.8, 6:53 PM55
56 For assistance, call 1-800-211-PANA(7262)Panasonic Consumer ElectronicsCompany, Division of MatsushitaElectric Corporation of AmericaOne Panasonic Way Secaucus,New Jersey 07094Panasonic Sales Company,Division of Matsushita Electric ofPuerto Rico, Inc. (“PSC”)Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5San Gabriel Industrial ParkCarolina, Puerto Rico 00985 PPrinted in JapanVQTW0741B 1999Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Para Uso RápidoReproduccion con efectos especialesPara localizar rapidamente una escena especifica•Oprimir el botón de localización (SEARCH).Para congelar una imagen•Oprimir el botón de pausa/imagen fija (PAUSE/STILL).•Oprimir nuevamente el botón cuando se desea continuar reproduciendo.Antes de comenzar...•Conecte la fuente de alimentación de la videocámara (batería o adaptador de CA)•Inserte un casete con lengüeta para prevención del grabado.Reproduzca usando el monitor LCDCuando el monitor LCD está completamente abierto, el visor se desconectaautomáticamente.90°180°STOP▲STILLPLAYREW FF▲▲CAMERACAMERAOFFOFFVCRVCRPOWER REC2Ajuste POWER a VCR. 3Presione REWIND/SEARCH pararebobinar la cinta.4Presione PLAYpara comenzar lareproducción.1Presione LCD-OPENpara abrir el monitorLCD. Abralocompletamente yajuste el ángulo.5Presione STOPpara finalizar lareproducción.L650 p45-56 99.9.8, 6:53 PM56

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