Panasonic PV-L780 Camcorder User manual
The Panasonic PV-L780 is a powerful and versatile camcorder that offers a wide range of features to help you capture your memories in stunning detail. With its high-quality lens, powerful image stabilizer, and advanced recording capabilities, the PV-L780 is perfect for capturing everything from family gatherings to sporting events. And with its easy-to-use controls and intuitive menu system, the PV-L780 is a breeze to operate, even for first-time users. So whether you're a seasoned videographer or just starting out, the Panasonic PV-L780 is the perfect camcorder for you.
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Palmcorder” Panasonic’ Palmsight Camcorder Operating Instructions Model No, PV- L780 4 0)” B| ST COLOR LCD EIS MONITOR STAR FA Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to operate this product, Flease save this manual. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. For assistance, call 1-800-211-PANA(7262) LSOTOZ25A Things You Should Know Thank you for choosing Panasonic! You have purchased one of the most Date of Purchase ) sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, it will bring | Dealer Purchased From you years of enjoyment. Please take time | Dealer Address to fil! in the information at the right. The serial number is on the tag located on the Dealer Phone No. rearside of your Camcorder. Be sure to Model No. retain this manual as your convenient Camcorder information source. Ser No. у Unpack your Camcorder These accessories are provided in order to set up or use your Camcorder. em ® 1 pc. AC Adaptor (PV-A17) 1 pc. Battery Pack (PV-BP18) "1 pc."Audio/VideoCable with DC Power Cable (pages 12, 13) (LSJA0283/VJAWO0032/ (page 14) VJAWO039) (pages 31, 33) 1 pc. VHS PlayPak 1 pc. Shoulder Strap 1 pc. CR2025 Clock Battery (PV-P1/VYMW0009) and (VYCW0225) (page 16) (VSBW0004) one “AA” battery (page 32) (installed in Camcorder) (page 74) > 1 pc. Digital PhotoShot Disk 1 pc. CompactFlash Card 1 pc. PC Connection cable for Windows 95/98 [8MB] (LSFA0009B) (RS232C-2.5P) (LSFTO193) (page 61) (page 49) (LSJA0276) (page 60) LT Ci + e * E] = CompactFlash Card is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft in the United States and other countries. All product/brand names are trademarks € or registered trademarks of the respective holders. 2 For assistance, call 1-800-211-PANA(7262) Biv r "+ Things You Should Know Safety Precautions WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Your Compact VHS Camcorder is designed to record and play back in Standard Play (SP) and Super Long Play (SLP) modes. You can also play a Compact VHS Camcorder recording on your VHS VCR using the VHS PlayPak supplied. This Camcorder is equipped with the HQ System to provide excellent video pictures, and is compatible with standard VHS equipment. It is recommended that only cassette tapes that have been tested and inspected for use in VCR machines with the NHSI® and/or VHS] mark be used. This symbol warns the user that в pr uninsulated voltage within the unit may SK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK | have sufficient magnitude to cause electric nek DO NOT OPEN ос . shock. Therefore, it is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this unit. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) This symbol alerts the user that important NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE literature concerning the operation and REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL maintenance of this unit has been included. Therefore, it should be read carefully. in order to avoid any problems. A The above markings are located on the appliance bottom cover. FCC Warning: To assure continued FCC compliance, the user must use only provided shielded interfacing cable when connecting to computer. Also, any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the users authority to operate. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two 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 the limits for a Class B digital device and a RF Lighting device, pursuant to part 15 and Part 18 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmtul interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: -- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. -- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. -- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. -- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 1. Read Instructions — All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated. 2. Retain Instructions — The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings — All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. Follow instructions — All operating and ~~ maintenance instructions should be followed. 5. Cleaning — Unplug this video unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a dry cloth for cleaning. 6. Attachments — Do not use attachments not recommended by the video product manufacturer as they may be hazardous. 7. Water and Moisture — Do not use this video unit near water — for example near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like. 8. Accessories — Do not place this video unit on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The video unit may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the unit. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the video unit. Any mounting of the unit should follow the manufacturers instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufaciurer. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care, Quick stops, excessive force, and-uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn, 9. Ventilation — Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventitation and to ensure reliable operation of the video unit and to protect it from overheating. Thase openings must not be blocked or covered. Never place the video unit on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface, or near or over a radiator or heat register. This video unit should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to. 10. Power Sources — This video unit should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company. For video units intended io be operated from battery power, or ather sources, refer to the operating instructions. Important Safeguards 11, Grounding or Polarization — This video unit may be equipped with either a polarized 2-wire AC (Alternating Current) line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other) or 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. The 2-wire polarized plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. The 3-wire grounding type plug will fit into a grounding type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug. , - . Power-Cord Protection — Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them. Paying particular attention to cords of plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit. 13. Outdoor Antenna Grounding — If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the video unit, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Part 1 of the Canadian Electrical Code, in USA Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. 1 no AGE LIT (NEC SECTION 610-20) ELECTAIC SERVICE GROUNCING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION A10-21) Ea GACUND CLAMES POWER SEAVICE GROUNDING = +" ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE Y (NEC ART 256, PART H) 14. Lightning — For added protection of this video unit receiver during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the video unit due to lightning and power-line surges. For assistance, call 1-800-211-PANA(7262) Safeguards 15. Power Lines — An outside antenna system should b. If any liquid has been spilled onto, or objects not be located in the vicinity of overhead power have fallen into the video unit. lines or other electric light or power circuits, or _ ¢. W the video unit has been exposed to rain or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. water. When installing an outside antenna system, а. If the video unit does not operate normally by extreme care should be taken to keep from following the operating instructions. Adjust only touching such power lines or circuits as contact those controls that are covered by the operating with them might be fatal. instructions, as an improper adjustment of other 16. Overloading — Do not overload wall outlets and controls may result in damage and will often extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or require extensive work by a qualified technician electric shock. to restore the video unit to its normal operation. 17. Objects and Liquids — Never push objects of any 8, If the video unit has been dropped or the cabinet kind into this video unit through openings as they has been damaged. may touch dangerous voltage points or short out f. When the video unit exhibits a distinct change in parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. performance — this indicates a need for service. Never spill liquid of any kind onto the video unit. 20. Replacement Parts — When replacement parts are 18. Servicing — Do not attempt to service this video required, be sure the service technician has used unit yourself as opening or. removing covers may replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. have the same characteristics as the original part. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, 19. Damage Requiring Service — Unplug this video electric shock or other hazards. unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to 21. Safety Check— Upon completion of any service or qualified service personnel under the following repairs to this video unit, ask the service technician conditions: to perform safety checks to determine that the a. When the power-supply cord or plug is video unit is in safe operating order. damaged. | Precautions USE 8: LOCATION * TO AYOID SHOCK HAZARD... Your Camcorder and power supply should not be exposed 10 rain or moisture. Do not connect the power supply or operate your Camcorder ¡fit gets wet. Your Camcorder has been designed for outdoor use, however it is not designed to sustain direct exposure to water, rain, sleet, snow, sand, dust, or a direct splashing from a pool or even a cup of coffee. This action could permanently damage the internal parts of your Camcorder. Do not attempt to disassemble this unit. There are no user serviceable pans inside. Unplug your Camcorder from the power supply before cleaning. * DO NOT AIM YOUR CAMCORDER AT THE SUN OR OTHER BRIGHT OBJECTS. * DO NOT LEAVE THE CAMCORDER WITH THE EVF AIMED DIRECTLY AT THE SUN AS THIS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE INTERNAL PARTS OF THE EVF. » DO NOT EXPOSE YOUR CAMCORDER TO EXTENDED HIGH TEMPERATURE ... Such as, in direct sunlight, inside a closed car, next to a heater, etc... This action could permanently damage the internal parts of your Camcorder. + AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN TEMPERATURE ... if the unit is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may form on the tape and inside the unit. * DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAMCORDER OR THE POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN NOT IN USE. + STORAGE OF YOUR CAMCORDER ... Store and handle your Camcorder in a manner that will not subject it to unnecessary movement (avoid shaking and striking). Your Camcorder contains a sensitive pick-up device which could be damaged by improper handling or storage. CARE » TO CLEAN YOUR CAMCORDER ... Do not use strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning your Camcorder body. » TO PROTECT THE LENS ... Do not touch the surface of the lens with your hand. Use a commercial camcorder lens solution and lens paper when cleaning the lens. Improper cleaning can scratch the lens coating. * TO PROTECT THE FINISH OF YOUR CAMCORDER ... Before handling your Camcorder, make sure your hands and face are free from any chemical products, such as suntan lotion, as it may damage the finish. Getting Started. Things You Should Know ....................... eee... 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RR O OÍ TI OD IDeG RR R e ee ee. 77 SpecificatiONS esse eee teeta eee eres 78 Before Requesting Service ..............................meeeeeeiieeerrr e eeerererecece carece 79 Request for Service Notice …….…............……...cccesrrererenerassarancrrrrrrenrerrnarrer nanas aasasa san aaaa nanas 81 ET re secsanaasassssa ss arréennere ren nreressa nan sea une neue 82 ÍNdex ...............emirereeeeeerrecererceoe aaa aeaea rana acarron aaa recen rarerreeer o erreerOOErrererANErocecarerevcaceremaa 84 Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Para Uso Rápido............................e=eeeeieeciecccccccccccceces 86 Demo Mode Self Demo mode is on when the screen at the right appears. Follow the steps below to turn it off. DISPLAY A O ur DOWN Oy MENU For assistance, call 1-800-211-PANA(7262) Before you begin... + Connect Camcorder to power source. EVF or LCD monitor f Panasonic ITS TAPES PLAY IN YOUR VCR YES, IT'S VHS! 26x LENS / 300x D.ZOOM DIGITAL STABILIZATION FULL-SIZE HEAD SYSTEM AUTO/PHRASE TITLER = Set POWER to CAMERA. 2 Press MENU for MENU mode. Press UP 4 or DOWN Y to select SELF DEMO —— A DISPLAY — : ON ; ON SECURITY _ : OFF VIDEO EFFECTS ; FADE BLACK SELECT: PUSH ¥/& KEY SEY т РОЗН DISPLAY KEY END —: PUSH MENU KEY 3 Press DISPLAY to select OFF. 4 Press MENU to exit. Note: * Self Demo stops automatically if battery is attached (page 12) and cassette tape is inserted (page 15). * Inserting a tape alone (or attaching a partially charged battery) only temporarily stops Self Demo. e Self Demo stops for 30 seconds when a function key other than Record/Pause, Tape Speed Selector, Light, Play, Rewind search, Fast forward search, Stop, and Still is pressed. To turn Self Demo back on. e Set to SELF DEMO : ON in MENU screen. Quick Operation Guide Charging the Battery Pack: Charge Battery Pack fully before operation (page 12). 2 Insert Battery. CHARGE Lamp lights and then goes out when charging is done. Insert the CompactFlash Card When the CompactFlash Card is not inserted in CAMERA or PHOTO mode, “NO CF CARD” appears on-screen. Be sure to insert the CompactFlash Card before using the Built-in Digital Still Camera (page 49). CAMERA recording is possible even when the CompactFlash Card is not inserted. 2 Slide TAPE EJECT to open door. 1 Attach fuliy charged Battery (page 12). „Insert Cassette. 1227 Press here to close door. Camera Recording When the LCD monitor is open, the EVF automatically turns OFF (page 24). 2 Set POWER to CAMERA. 7 | РНОТО 1 Press LCD-OPEN to unlock the E AA LCD monitor. Swing it fully open and adjust the angle. Press RECORD/PAUSE to start recording. Press RECORD/PAUSE again to pause recording. 10 For assistance, call 1-800-211-PANA(7262) Quick Operation Guide 0) Playback using the LCD Before you begin... Monitor * Charge Battery Pack fully before operation 12). When the LCD monitor is open, the EVF (page 12) automatically turns OFF (page 28). 1 Press LCD-OPEN to unlock the LCD monitor. Swing it fully open and adjust the angle. 2 Set POWER to VCR. . PLAY > JE) vim (] 4) N ( STOP € 3 Press REWIND/SEARCH to rewind tape. Press PLAY to start playback. Press STOP to stop playback. 11 | CEES BURED | Supplying Power "Charging the Battery za Charge Battery Pack fully before use. BATTERY PACK 1 Plug in AC Adaptor. CHARGE POWER Lamp lights. Lamp 2 Insert Battery. O) Align right side of Battery with line on AC Adaptor. @ Press Battery down and slide in direction of arrow. CHARGE Lamp lights and then goes out when charging is done {approx. 1 and 1/2 hours). 3 Remove Battery Slide Battery out and off. Note: « Battery life gradually decreases after After recharging 5 times, use BATTERY repeated use and recharging. If operation REFRESH feature as explained on page 13. time becomes very short, even after a sufficient charge, discard Battery properly (page 13). Using the Battery Pack A fully charged Battery provides a maximum of about 2 hours of continuous use (LCD monitor off) or about 1.5 hours (LCD monitor on). Actual time may vary due to operating conditions. Using the Built-in Light decreases operating time. <= Attach Battery (O Align Battery with top of mounting BATTERY PACK ие S surface. | | E (® Press and snap into place. NN | O, 2 Remove Battery ЧТО While sliding BATTERY RELEASE, Ой 5 remove Battery. 12 This feature © completely discharges Battery before recharging begins. Use after about every 5 charges for optimum Battery performance. CHARGE Lamp 3 BATTERY REFRESH “Battery Care Caution: « Charge only with specified charger. » Battery can be charged within a temperature range of 10 °C (50 °F) and 35 °C (95 °F). * Battery is normally warm after charging or just after use. * Do not use an insufficiently charged or worn- out Battery. Safety precautions: + Do not get Battery near, or dispose of in fire. * Do not directly connect (short circuit) the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals. * Never attempt to disassemble or reassemble Battery. U.S.A. CONSUMERS: | Suppl ying Ро wer 1 Plug in AC Adaptor. « POWER Lamp stays on as long as Adaptor is plugged in, 2 Place Battery into Adaptor. 3 Press BATTERY REFRESH. The CHARGE Lamp flashes during discharge then stays lit until charging is complete. If BATTERY REFRESH is pressed by mistake, remove Battery from Adaptor and reinsert it for normal charging. 4 Remove B Battery. * Charging takes about 7 and 1/2 hours when Battery Refresh is used. Battery will not operate in extremely high temperatures. To avoid Battery damage: * Do not drop or jar Battery. * Use Battery with specified units only. * |f Battery is used in extremely high temperatures, a safety device will automatically prevent operation. To prolong Battery life: » While not in use, remove Battery from the Camcorder and AC Adaptor and store ina cool, dark, dry place. + Keep Battery terminals clean. ATTENTION: The product you have purchased is powered by a nickel cadmium battery which is recyclable. At the end of its useful life, under various state and local laws, it is illegal to dispose of this battery into your municipal waste stream. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY Nee for information on how to recycle this battery. 13 Supplying Power f — DC Power Cable DC IN Connect AC Adaptor VCR DC OUT POWER Lamp to Camcorder DC IN with supplied Connector DC Power Cable. Plug in AC Adaptor. 2 POWER Lamp lights. Notes: VCR DC OUT Connector « AC Adaptor cannot power Camcorder while charging Battery. * When not in use, unplug AC Adaptor from AC outlet. (Adaptor uses 1.2 W of electricity while plugged in.) pr CAUTION: This unit will operate on 110/120/220/240 V AC. An AC plug adaptor may be required for voltages other than 120 V 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. : Car Battery Cord (Optional) 1 Connect PV-C16 Car Battery Cord {optional, page 76) to Camcorder DC IN. | 2 A Start engine first. DC IN 1 DD | B Plug Car Battery Cord into Connector N a A. A Cigarette lighter socket. * |f Car Battery cord fuse needs replacing, use exact current rating , (in amps). Cigarette Lighter Notes: Socket (12 V) * This cord only works in vehicles equipped with DC 12 V (negative ground) battery. Check with your car/truck dealer. Use only specified car battery cord. To avoid blowing the car battery cord fuse, do step 2 in the proper order. * Running vehicles must be well ventilated. Car Battery Cord - Cigarette : « When not in use, disconnect cigarette (optional) Lighter Plug lighter plug. 9 14 DEZE. a Cassette Information Cassette Insertion/Removal Turn Tape Wheel in direction of arrow until there is no slack. Attach Battery (page 12). Slide TAPE EJECT to open door. Insert cassette as shown. 5 Press here to close door. * To remove the cassette, slide the TAPE EJECT switch. TAPE SPEED Selector Record/Playback Time - Use tapes with the [VHSI® mark in this unit. Tape Speed ; Cassette type Selector Position | TC-20 TC-30 TC-40 SP 20 minutes | 30 minutes | 40 minutes (Standard Play) SLP 1 hour 1 hour 2 hours (Super Long Play) 30 minutes * SLP playback may contain more picture noise. Erase Protection Tab 1 To prevent erasure, break off tab with screwdriver. (Or, slide tab open.) 2 To record again, cover hole with adhesive tape. (Or, slide tab closed.) 15 Attaching Shoulde Remove Battery Pack before doing steps. 7 2 Thread strap ends through Strap Rings on Camcorder. © 2 o rem A TT Re-insert the strap ends into buckles. min. 25.4mm (1 inch) -Adjusting the Length. Pull a loop of strap from buckle. Pull strap tight to shorten or lengthen. Adjust Hand Strap length to fit your hand as shown. 16 For assistance, call 1-800-211-PANA(7262) = Using MENU Mode * Connect Camcorder to power source, * Set POWER to CAMERA or VCR. 1 Press MENU for MENU mode. --- MENU --- PAGE 12 PROGRAMMED REC TITLE : AUTOMANUAL TALLY LAMP Н STAND-BY RELEASE : OFF CLOCK SET SELECT: PUSH Tià KEY SET - PUSH DXSPLAY KEY END: PUSH MENU KEY MENU Mode Before you begin... CAMERA MODE 2 Press UP A or DOWN ¥ to highlight a menu item. Select a desired item. 3 Press DISPLAY to set selection. 4 Press MENU to exit. Note: * The Menu mode is canceled if UP/ DOWN(A/Y), DISPLAY, or MENU are not pressed within 5 minutes when Self Demo mode is off. * The Menu mode is canceled if UP/ DOWN(A/Y), DISPLAY, or MENU are not pressed within 30 seconds when Self Demo mode is on. 17 MENU Mode MENU Mode Screen (CAMERA MODE ( > --- MENU --- PAGE 1/2 I— PROGRAMMED REC TITLE : AUTO/MANUAL 1 TALLY LAMP : ON 3— LSTAND-BY RELEASE ; OFF 4 Da) CLOCK SET 5 SELECT: PUSH V/A KEY SET : PUSH DISPLAY KEY (END : PUSH MENU KEY | 6 f PAGE 2/2 ) ^^ A 7 DISPLAY . ON > SELF DEMO : OFF 8 —- SECURITY __; OFF L VIDEO EFFECTS ; FADE 9” BLACK SELECT: PUSH V/A KEY SET : PUSH DISPLAY KEY END : PUSH MENU KEY MENU Mode Screen (VCR MODE) IN CLOCK SET 6 — DISPLAY : ON 18 \. > \ ( --- MENU --- SELECT : PUSH V/A KEY SET - PUSH DISPLAY KEY |- END : PUSH MENU: KEY + N a > Thr For assistance, call 1-800-211-PANA(7262) PROGRAMMED REC (page 27). Camcorder starts and stops recording at a preset time. TITLE (pages 46-48). AUTO/MANUAL : 16 items PHRASE : 10 items TALLY LAMP (page 37). ON: lamp lights during recording. STAND-BY RELEASE (page 25). ON: enables quick resumption of recording from Stand-by mode. CLOCK SET (pages 19-21). Select to set clack. DISPLAY (page 68) ON: On-screen Display (OSD) screens are displayed. SELF DEMO (page 8) ON: SELF DEMO screen is displayed. SECURITY (pages 45). ON: enables Motion Security recording. VIDEO EFFECTS (pages 38-41). AUTO FADE : BLACK or WHITE DIGITAL FADE : TYPE — 7 types COLOR — 8 colors DIGITAL FILTER: COLOR — 5 colors Setting the Clock Set the following items in order: Time Zone, Daylight Saving Time, Date and Time. Setting the Time Zone The Camcorder is preset to Eastern time. To change time zone, do steps at right. A Our DOWN С т DISPLAY MENU т таб) : x}. CENTRAL vr, Og nh : wt = + ; Ay 7 "НАМИ 3 W В УМ 5; 70 PACIFIC N ATLANTIC > i DC ; : 6:00: 7:00 1 8007 9:00 ! 10:00: 11:00:12:00 1:00 12:00 Before you begin... * Connect Camcorder to power source, + Set POWER to CAMERA or VCR. Note: * Clock may lose or gain up to 2 minutes per month. To adjust, see page 21. Note: When traveling outside the listed time zones, set clock to loca! time manually (page 21). 1 Press MENU for MENU mode. Press UP 4 or DOWN Y to select CLOCK SETH --- MENU --- PAGE 1/2 =. MENU ++ DISPLAY ; ON PROGRAMMED REC TITLE ; , UAL TALLY LAMP ; ON STAND-BY RELEASE ; OFF bul SELECT: PUSH Wik KEY SELECT : FUSH F/A KEY SET : PUSH DISPLAY KEY SET : PUSH DISPLAY KEY END : PUSH MENU KEY END —: PUSH MENU KEY CAMERA MODE VCR MODE 2 Press DISPLAY for CLOCK SET menu. Press UP 4 or DOWN Y to select TIME ZONE} TIME ZONE DU" 5. 8. т : AUTO DATE/TIME : 12:00 : DOAM JAN 1 2000 3 Press DISPLAY for SELECT TIME ZONE menu. Press UP A or DOWN Y to select local time zone. - + « BELECT TIME ZONE --- ATLANTIC PACIFIC ALASKA CENTRAL HAWAI MOUNTAIN SAMOA SELECT: PUSH F/A KEY SET : PUSH DISPLAY KEY 4 Press DISPLAY to confirm entry. Press MENU twice to exit. * When traveling, repeat these steps and select one of the 6 listed time zones to set the clock to local time. 19 Clock will auto-adjust to daylight-saving time (DST). The Camcorder is preset to DST: LU Ae). If DST is not observed in your area, 5е{ 10 [1 Бу doing the following steps. A O) ur DOWN DS DISPLAY MENU TO Daylight Saving Time | Before you begin... * Connect Camcorder to power source. * Set POWER to CAMERA or VCR. Note: Auto DST does not function if time zone is set to Hawaii or Samoa (page 19). Spring (First Sunday in April): DST: AUTO = ahead one hour. 1:00 a.m. 2:00 a.m. [Normal Time Daylight Saving Autumn (Last Sunday in October): DST: AUTO = back one hour. 1:00 a.m. 2:00 a.m. —— Daylight Saving Time [Normal Time | | m Time 3:00 a.m. 4:00 a.m. lll. 1:00 a.m. 2:00 a.m. 20 For assistance, call 1-800-211-PANA(7262) Press MENU for MENU mode. Press UP A or DOWN Y to select CLOCK SET § -- MENU --- PAGE 1/2 --- MENU --- PROGRAMMED REC TITLE ; AUTOMANUAL DISPLAY ; ON TALLY LAMP ; * ON STAND-BY RELEASE | OFF pL SELECT: PUSH F/A KEY SET - PUSH DISPLAY KEY END : PUSH MENU KEY CAMERA MODE SELECT: PUSH Vía KEY SET : VCR MODE Press DISPLAY for CLOCK SET menu. Press UP A or DOWN Y to select PA. TIME ZON ; EASTERN CS T. : AUT DATE/TIME ; 12: 00: DOAM JAN 1 2000 Press DISPLAY for DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME menu. Press UP A or DOWN Y to select OFF or AUTO. -- DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME - + AUTO OFF SELECT : PUSH FA KEY SET : PUSH OISPLAY KEY Press DISPLAY to confirm entry. Press MENU twice to exit. Setting the Clock ISettingIDatelandkiL:imeB Date and time including leap year are calculated up to DEC 31, 2098. A Cup DOWN OY DISPLAY MENU 1; lo, -5:00:00P M- JAN 1 20600 A >> | so, x I -6:-00:00PM- JA 1 2000 3 Y 6:00-00PM JAN' Y 2000 Before you begin... * Connect Camcorder to power source. * Set POWER to CAMERA or VCR. 1 Press MENU for MENU mode. Press UP A or DOWN Y to select CLOCK SET} PAGE 192 --- MENU +.. DISPLAY ¡ON sa— MENU --- PAOGRAMMED REC TITLE 3 AUTOMANUAL TALLY LAMP ; ON STAND-BY RELEASE ; OFF el SELECT: PUSH F/à KEY : PUSH DISPLAY KEY : PUSH MENU KEY CAMERA MODE SELECT: PUSH Tra KEY SET : PUSH DISPLAY KEY END : PUSH MENU KEY VCR MODE 2 Press DISPLAY for CLOCK SET menu. Press UP A or DOWN Y to iles DATE/TIMER TIME ZON ; EASTERN 8. T. ; AUTO CAEN | 12:00: 004M JAN 1 2000 : PUSH DISPLAY KEY : PUSH MENU KEY 3 Press DISPLAY for DATE/TIME menu. += - DATETIME SETTING - - - 12-00:08AM> JAN 1 2000 SELECT: PUSH Wa KEY SET : PUSH DISPLAY KEY 4 Press or hold down UP 4 or DOWN Y to select hour, then press DISPLAY to fix. Repeat for minute, month, day, and year. Clock starts when year is entered and DISPLAY is pressed. Press MENU twice to exit. 21 Using the Light For recording in dim lighting. N "DANGER: a Use only replacement bulb (PART NO. VLLWO0015) supplied by Panasonic to reduce risk ot fire. Handle new bulb with cloth or tissue as, skin oils will decrease bulb life! ‘ Remove lens cover and allow bulb to cool before replacing to avoid possible Built-in Auto Light « burn hazard. y 22 + 4 - or - Before you begin... - * Connect Camcorder to power source. * Set POWER to CAMERA. Set LIGHT to AUTO. Light turns on/off automatically according to lighting conditions. Or, set LIGHT to ON/OFF manually. =D appears in EVF or LCD monitor when Light is on. Caution: Light becomes hot. Never cover Light while on. Before you begin... < Order Part No. VULS0O001 (VLLW0015 and cushions) for replacement bulb unit. * Set POWER to OFF. 1 Press in on both sides of lens cover and pull straight out and off. 2 Using Tweezers or needle-nose pliers, carefully remove bulb. * Take unit to service center if you need assistance. 3 Replace bulb using a clean cloth or tissue. 4 Replace lens cover. Note: * Using Light reduces battery operating time. * Provide proper ventilation when using Light extensively in a hot environment, » Using Light when the Camcorder is powered by a car battery may shorten bulb life. * Set Light to OFF when not in use. » Handle bulb gently. Excessive force may cause bulb to crack. JN For assistance, call 1-800-211-PANA(7262) | ~~ Camera Recording Before you begin... * Connect Camcorder to power source. * Insert cassette with record tab (page 15). 1 Set POWER to CAMERA. Lens Cover opens. Power lamp lights. EVFor LCD « Be sure POWER _ monitor is fully turned to CAMERA PAUSE position. Record/Pause mode. 2 Look into EVF and adjust VISION ADJUSTMENT to your eyesight. EAE | 3 Slide TAPE SPEED to SP or SLP (page 15). 4 Press RECORD/PAUSE to start or pause recording. Tally lamp lights if set to ON (page 37). | 3 RECORD Built-in Twin Capsule - 2-Way Microphone 5 Set POWER to OFF when finished. * To remove cassette, slide TAPE EJECT in Record/ Pause mode. (page 15). Note: » When Camcorder is aimed at excessively bright objects, or bright lights, a vertical bar may appear in the picture. This is normal for the CCD pick-up. Try to avoid this when possible. 23 Camera Recording Before you begin... View recording scene on the LCD (Ciquie * Connect Camcorder to power source. Crystal Display) monitor. * Insert cassette with record tab (page 15). 1 Press LCD-OPEN to unlock LCD monitor. 2 Swing LCD monitor fully open and adjust viewing angle. Caution: Rotating partially open LCD monitor may block cassette door and damage Camcorder body. 3 Set POWER to CAMERA. * EVF or LCD monitor turns on/off by the POWER switch. « EVF shuts off when LCD monitor is opened and turns back on when LCD is closed . * Both EVF and LCD monitor turn on when LCD is at 180° (see above left). This allows both you and the subject to view the recording. 4 Turn BRIGHT control to adjust LCD monitor brightness level. 5 Press RECORD/PAUSE to start recording {page 23). Note: » Using LCD monitor reduces battery operation time. * Retun LCD monitor to locked position when not in use. * To hear sound while recording, connect earphone (M3 type: not supplied) to PHONE jack. Earphone volume cannot be changed while in CAMERA mode. PHONE (earphone) jack 24 For assistance, call 1-800-211-PANA(7262) It left in RECORD/PAUSE mode for 5 minutes, Camcorder switches to Stand-by mode to conserve battery. When set to ON, Stand-by Quick Release lets you resume recording by pressing RECORD/PAUSE two times. New camcorders will default to OFF. Before you begin... * Connect Camcorder to power source. * Insert cassette with record tab (page 15). NEE) 1 Set POWER to CAMERA. 2 Press MENU for MENU mode. Press UP 4 or DOWN Y to select STAND-BY RELEASER EC и] VCR ep CAMERA [we RECORD/ PAUSE TITLE : TALLY : ON | OFF CLOCK SET SELECT: PUSH ¥/a KEY SET ¡ PUSH DISPLAY KEY END | PUSH MENU KEY 3 Press DISPLAY to select ON/OFF. 2 3 4 ON: From Stand-by mode, press RECORD/PAUSE two times to resume recording. A Ou DOWN y DISPLAY MENU OFF: From Stand-by mode, set POWER to OFE, then to CAMERA. Press RECORD/PAUSE to record. 4 Press MENU to exit. 25 Camera Recording PTT TC AT EM ME TREE EEE FET PO POE RO TA EE TES For a smooth transition between scenes if * Connect Camcorder to power source. recording is stopped, and then started Insert cassette with record tab (page 15). within 24 hours. 1 Press RECORD/PAUSE to stop recording. 2 Set POWER to OFF and leave cassette in Camcorder. 3 To resume recording, set POWER to CAMERA. 4 Press RECORD/PAUSE to resume recording. Note: * Use Manual Easy Edit (below) if more than 24 hours before recording is resumed. Before you begin... For proper continuity when taping from Stop * Connect Camcorder to power source. mode or after attaching a new Battery. * Insert cassette with record tab (page 15). 1 Set POWER to VCR. 2 () Press REWIND/SEARCH to rewind a few seconds of tape. O Press PLAY to review recording. (9 Press STILL where you want to continue recording. 3 Set POWER to CAMERA. 4 Press RECORD/PAUSE to resume recording. 26 E For assistance, call 1-800-211-PANA(7262) Set a recording start and stop time. Or, set a 5 or 10 second interval recording to be done each minute. A ©) ur DOWN С v DISPLAY MENU 1.23 _ Camera Recording 10MIN. — 20MIN. — 30MIN.- TO TAPE END INTERVAL * 2 INTERVAL * + | 10 SEC/MIN. 5 SEC/MIN. *{ Interval 5 SEC/MIN: Record 5 seconds each minute. *2 Interval 10 SEC/MIN: Record 10 seconds each minute. Note: e Start time may not be set over 24 hours from current time. * Camcorder shuts off at tape end, or 12 hours after Interval Recording starts. * To cancel, set POWER to OFF. Before you begin... * Connect Camcorder to power source. Use AC Adaptor for longer recordings. * Insert cassette with record tab (page 15). * Set POWER to CAMERA. 1 Press MENU for MENU mode. Press UP A or DOWN Y to select ВЕС. --- MENU --- PAGE 172 eE. TITLE : AUTOMANUAL TALLY LAMP : ON STAND-BY RELEASE | OFF K SET . SELECT: PUSH Y/a KEY : PUSH DISPLAY KEY : PUSH MENU KEY 2 Press DISPLAY. (Current time is displayed.) Each additional press of DISPLAY increases stant time by 30 Sr : 10. minutes. Ro М 1 D KEY CANCEL: PUSH MENU KEY 1C-20-D0PM 3 Press DOWN Y to select EXIT. Press DISPLAY repeatediy to select one of the options shown at the left. START ; 10: LABELS: 1OMIN. SET : PUSH DISPLAY KEY STAHT : PUSH RECORD KEY CANCEL: PUSH MENU KEY 1C-20:-00PW To cancel the setup, press MENU twice. 4 Press RECORD/PAUSE to place Camcorder in stand-by mode. STAND-BY START; 10:20PM HEC TIME ; 10MIN. 19:20-00РМ JUN 1 2000 Recording will be done as scheduled. 27 Playing Back Recordings LANA Before you begin... + Connect Camcorder to power source, * Insert recorded tape. 1 Press LCD-OPEN and swing LCD monitor fully open. * |f you want to playback on EVF, close and lock LCD monitor. с > 2 Set POWER to VCR. Power tamp lights. e If tape has no record tab, auto playback begins. « EVF or LCD monitor turns on/off by the POWER switch. / N » EVF shuts off when LCD monitor is opened and turns back on when LCD is closed. Speaker Playback function buttons. CC) REW(ind) : Rewind tape. G) PLAY : Play tape. (9 STOP : Stop tape. @ BRIGHT : Adjust LCD monitor brightness. (3 VOLUME : Adjust volume of - speaker, or earphone if connected. Press “T” : Volume up(+). Press “W” : Volume down(-). WwW - VOLUME + T Ww VOLUME [-] H111---- [+] Note: * Using LCD monitor reduces battery operating time. * Return LCD monitor to locked position PHONE when not in use. (earphone) * When earphone (M3 type: not supplied) is jack connected to PHONE jack, speaker is muted. 28 For assistance, call 1-800-211-PANA(7262) laying Back Recordings —— Before you begin... * Connect Palmcorder to power source. * Insert tape recorded in SP mode. + Set POWER to VCR. 12 4 SAS NE] Available only with SP recordings made on this Palmcorder. During playback, press PLAY for 1/2 Slow Play mode. Audio is muted. * Picture noise will occur in 1/2 slow play. * If the recorded speed changes from SP to SLP, normal speed playback IS resumed. SL 2 SLOW AUDIO 1S MUTED 2 Press PLAY again to resume normal speed playback. Note: « Vertical jitter may occur during 1/2 slow play. » Skew may occur at top of picture. 29 Playing Back Recordings ура Before you begin... * Connect Palmcorder to power source. DEL * Insert recorded tape. + Set POWER to VCR. Quick Visual Search Search Speed : SP (Standard Play) : 3 times normal. SLP (Super Long Play) : 8 times normal. A C) ur DOWN Oy DISPLAY MENU During playback, press: FF : fast forward search REW : rewind search Press again or press PLAY for normal play. Still Picture Press STILL to freeze picture. Press again for normal play. Note: * During search, horizontal noise bars will appear. Audio-is muted. +» To protect video heads and tape, operating modes will revert as follows after 5 minutes: Still —» Stand-by Stand-by —» Power off (when Battery Pack is used). * Tape auto-rewinds if played or fast forwarded to end. Tracking Control. Auto Tracking Continuously analyzes each recording for optimum picture quality. Manual Tracking Some recordings require manual adjustment to reduce noise. In Playback mode: Press UP 4 or DOWN Y until Playback picture clears up. Press DISPLAY to return to Auto Tracking. In Still mode: Press UP 4 or DOWN Y until Still picture clears up. Press DISPLAY to return to Auto Tracking. V-Lock Control Reduces jitter in Still mode. Hold down DISPLAY and UP 4 or y DOWN Y until picture is stable. 30 For assistance, call 1-800-211-PANA(7262) lm — Playing Back Recordings TV Playback or Viewing Connect Camcorder to a TV to view playback or recordings in progress. ( TV with AUDIONVIDEO IN Jacks. > TV To Audio In Audio/Video Cable (Supplied) Da To Audio/Video Out (_ TV without AUDIO/VIDEO IN Jacks. ) To Audio/ Video Out RF Adaptor VHF Antenna 300 ohm-75 ohm transformer or F Connector UHF Antenna rb TV/VCR Selector Back of TV VHF Connecting Cable To VHF Antenna Terminal Before you begin... * Connect Camcorder to power source. * Make all TV-Camcorder connections. 1 Set POWER to: VCR — view playback. CAMERA — view picture as it is recorded. 2 Turn TV ON and set to LINE INPUT. See TY owners manual. 3 Begin playback or recording. | VOFEELIO If TY has no VIDEO/AUDIO IN jacks, connect PV-RF16 RF Adaptor (optional, page 76). Tune TV to CH 3 or 4 to match RF Adaptor CH 3/4 Selector. Set Adaptor's TV/VCR Selector to VCR for playback. To watch TV only, a Set Camcorder POWER to OFF. b Set RF Adaptor TV/VCR Selector to TV. ¢ Turn TV ON and select channel. [CATV System Installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC in USA (and to the Canadian Electrical Code in Canada) that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical. Na 31 Playing Back Recordings in a VCR tLoadiBatterylintRlayRakg Remove Battery lid and insert AA battery. * De not reverse polarity. * Replace battery when tape loading/ unloading takes longer than usual. Turn VHS[#] cassette Tape Wheel in direction of arrow to take up any slack. ; Slide RELEASE to open cassette lid. Insert the VHSIM cassette with the window up and on the left, then snap lid shut. * Do not obstruct cassette reel while loading. * Allow PlayPak Load Detector to fully retract before using in VHS VCR. Load Detector Slide RELEASE and wait for lid to open. Push cassette out through hole in bottom of PlayPak with your finger. 32 For assistance, call 1-800-211-PANA(7262) Source (Playing) Camcorder your Tapes (dubbing) EAU A i it CT ERE pT Audio/Video Out TV VHF Connecting Cable (not supplied) Recording: — ver | | To Audio To Video In In Audio/Video Cable (supplied) Monitor withiyour:TV. . * Turn TY on and tune to VCR channel (CH3 or CH4). * Set TV/VCR Selector on VCR to VCR. wife UE TC i Before you begin... * Make Camcorder-VCR connections (see left). * Turn both units on. * Set VCR input signal to LINE. Please see VCR owner's manual. * Set Camcorder POWER to YCR. 1 Insert a pre-recorded tape into Camcorder and a blank tape with record tab into VCR. Press PLAY on Camcorder, then press STILL at starting point. Press REC, then STILL/PAUSE on VCR. Press STILL on Camcorder and STILL/PAUSE on VCR again to start copying. © > &% N Press STOP on both units to stop copying. Note: * Camcorder will only playback tapes recorded in SP or SLP mode. * Dubbing may reduce picture quality. CAUTION: Unauthorized exchanging and/or copying of copyrighted recordings may be copyright infringement. 33 Power Zoom / Backlight Before you begin... * Connect Camcorder to power source, Four-Speed Power zoom Zoom in (close up) and out (wide angle) + Set POWER to CAMERA. in one of four speeds ranging from slow (16 seconds) to fast (2 seconds). Zoom In (“T”) Zoom Qut (“W”) Zoom slowly: Lightly press “T” (telephoto) or “W” (wide angle) POWER ZOOM button. Zoom quickly: Apply more pressure to the button. Before you begin... * Connect Camcorder to power source. Use when subject is darker than « Set POWER to CAMERA. surroundings, in shadowed area, or in front of the light source. Press BACKLIGHT while recording to select the level of backlight compensation. In normal lighting, press BACKLIGHT repeatedly until no indicator displayed. EVF or LCD monitor Normal (no display) BACKLIGHT First press (low) Second press (medium) Third press O (high) Fourth press For assistance, call 1-800-211-PANA(7262) . Focus Before you begin... * Connect Camcorder to power source, * Set POWER to CAMERA. Camcorder automatically focuses on subject even during zooming. Auto Focus is on when “MF” is not displayed in EVF or LCD monitor. Push MANUAL FOCUS to remove “MF” in EVF or LCD monitor if necessary. Use Manual Focus (MF) when : * subject is not centered in EVF or LCD monitor. * recording through glass. * subject has shiny surface. * lighting is poor. * Subject is slanted. * subject is far away with objects in foreground. — + subjectis bright and flat, like a white wail. * subject has distinct horizontal lines. * subject has fast motion, like a golf swing. 1 Push MANUAL FOCUS so “MP” (Manual Focus) appears in EVF or LCD monitor. EVF or LCD monitor MF a) Hold down “T” (telephoto) on POWER ZOOM to maximum zoom in. 3 Turn MANUAL FOCUS until subject is in focus. * Back away from subject if necessary. 4 Hold down “W” (wide angle) on POWER ZOOM as desired. * Refocus as needed when aiming at new scenes. Macro Focus (close-ups) Auto Focus functions up to 12.7 mm (1/2 inch) from subject. Hold down “W” on POWER ZOOM to maximum wide angle. Bring Camcorder up close to the subject. 35 Speed Shutter PETE NE TE Lr Teer re ТН ле = == ad Improves Still or Slow Motion playback Before you begin... picture of high speed subjects (e.g. a tennis | connect Camcorder to power source. stroke), when viewed on Camcorder or 3 + Set POWER to CAMERA. or 4 head VCR. * Insert cassette with record tab (page 15). “Auto Shutter. In AUTO mode (no indication in EVF or LCD monitor), shutter speed is auto-adjusted from 1/60 to 1/350 according to subject brightness. * AUTO mode is selected each time POWER is set to CAMERA. ‘Manual Selection; The faster the shutter speed, the more light is needed for proper picture and color quality. High Speed Shutter indication flashes if light is inadequate. Provide additional light. 1 Press HIGH SPEED SHUTTER while recording. 2 Press repeatedly to change shutter speed. (See below, left.) HIGH SPEED SHUTTER Note: No Indication * Provide additional halogen or tungsten . light for use indoors or in poor light. EVF or LCD monitor 1/60 Fluorescent light degrades picture. 1/100 * Auto Focus may not function properly if 1 1250 ta shutter is used in inadequate 1/500 * Setting reverts to AUTO each time POWER is set to CAMERA. 1/1 poo 1/2000 1/4000 1/10000 36 For assistance, call 1-800-211-PANA(7262) Tally Lamp Est pm Lie np nL A pd se WRF AR FL ie JF Te art et ie EIA DMT TEATRE „Tally Lamp: : RE) ROUE Before you begin... The tally lamp can be set to come on or , , * Connect Camcorder to power source. stay off during recording. о + Set POWER to CAMERA. New camcorder's default setting is ON. * Insert cassette with record tab (page 15). 1 Press MENU for MENU mode. Press UP A or DOWN Y to select A Cup DOWN DISPLAY MENU --- MENU --- PAGE 1/2 PROGRAMMED AEC TITLE * AUTOIMANLUAL ; ON STAND-BY RELEASE ; OFF CLOCK SET SELECT: PUSH Wa KEY SET : PUSH DISPLAY KEY END : PUSH MENU KEY 2 Press DISPLAY to select: ON — Lamp lights during recording. OFF — Lamp stays off. Tally Lamp 3 Press MENU to exit. 37 Color Digital Filter Digital Filter adds one of 5 colors to entire Before you begin... picture, like a color filter. * Connect Camcorder to power source. * Set POWER to CAMERA, A Cup DOWN Oy DISPLAY MENU 1 Slide DIGITAL SELECT to FADE. 2 Press MENU for MENU mode. Press UP 4 or PAGE 2/2 DOWN Y to select |. i oN VIDEO EFFECTS] RENTER: FADE SELECT: PUSH ra KEY SET : PUSH DISPLAY KEY END : PUSH MENU KEY 3 Press DISPLAY for VIDEO EFFECTS menu. -. VIDEO EFFECTS --- 1 Press DOWN Y AUTO FADE to select CONE DIGITAL FILTER | SELECT: PUSH WA KEY 4 Press DISPLAY for DIGITAL FILTER menu, Press UP A or DOWN Y to select from 5 colors. * A preview of each color is displayed as it is selected. - DIGITAL ALTER ; COLOR - - BLUE YELLOW GREEN RED SELECT: PUSH F/A KEY : PUSH SET DISPLAY KEY Press MENU to exit. — SEPIA | 6 Start recording (page 23). 4 D.FILTER - RE YEL * To cancel Digital Filter, set POWER to RED OFF. BLU Lern * Note: * Color Digital Filter will not function during aL ha: = к Digital Wipe mode, Picture in Picture yoo Wipe Title or Still/Strobe/Wide. * Picture returns to normal in Still mode. 38 For assistance, call 1-800-211-PANA(7262) a Fade In/Out Auto Fade An interesting way to open and close scenes. 2345 A (D up DOWN OS DISPLAY MENU E CE ТСР || RECORD! | PAUSE Fade In FADE BLACK Fade Out Before you begin... * Connect Camcorder to power source. * Set POWER to CAMERA. 1 Slide DIGITAL SELECT to FADE. 2 Press MENU for MENU mode. Press UP A or DOWN Y to select | or. pus via kev VIDEO EFFECTS NE A : PUSH MENU KEY Press DISPLAY for VIDEO EFFECTS menu. Press UP 4 or DOWN Y to select AUTO FADE) PAGE 212 DISPLAY ; ON SELF DEMO ; OFF SECURITY — |; OFF : FADE BLACK 3 --- VIDEO EFFECTS --- AUTO FADE DAQITAL FADE DIGITAL FILTER SELECT: PUSH Y/á KEY SET : PUSH DISPLAY KEY ENO —: PUSH MENU KEY Press DISPLAY for AUTO FADE ; 4 COLOR menu. -.- AUTO FADE ; COLOA --- Press UP 4 or BLACK DOWN Y to select BLACK or WHITE. SET: PUSH DISPLAY KEY 5 Press DISPLAY to confirm entry. Press MENU to exit. Fade In: In RECORD/PAUSE mode, press FADE so “FADE flashes in EVF or LCD monitor. Press RECORD/PAUSE. Recording starts as picture and sound gradually fade in. Fade Out: While recording, press FADE so “FADE” flashes in EVF or LCD monitor. Press RECORD/PAUSE. Picture and sound gradually fade out, and recording is paused. If FADE is pressed accidentally, press again so “FADE” disappears in EVF or LCD monitor, Note: * Auto Fade will not function during Digital Wipe mode or Picture in Picture Wipe Title. 39 Fade 1 Е - sia oe т “Color Digital Fade” Choose from 7 fade effects in 8 different colors. 1 2 A O) ur DOWN Oy DISPLAY MENU 3 += — T я pe mu. CA hal oo el pra es ани a "a alicia il Before you begin... * Connect Camcorder to power source. * Set POWER to CAMERA, Slide DIGITAL SELECT to FADE. Press MENU for A PAGE 272 MENU mode. . — (0, | SECURITY : OFF Press UP 4 or VIDED EFFECTSE FADE DOWN Y to select SELECT: PUSH Ya KEY VIDEO EFFECTS Rare Pose DISPLAY „++ VIDEO EFFECTS --- or EFFECTS menu. ITT: Press DOWN Y DIGITAL FILTER to select SET: PSH DISPLAY KEY Te, 2 UT Press DISPLAY for DIGITAL FADE menu. Press UP 4 or DOWN Y to select. Press DISPLAY tor TYPE menu. Press UP 4 or DOWN Y to select from 7 types. * A preview of each fade type is displayed as it is selected. , --- DIGITAL FADE --- -- DIGITAL FADE : TYPE -- EVF or LCD monitor ис AM EEE ; SOFT = E32 SFT - — WHT COLOR + WHITE | = ETT ME =, a , ES HOSAIG HE RANDOM ° EJ SHR YEL De 27 са БОРТ "e ser BUSH DISPLAY KEY SELECT: PUSH vía KEY E2 MSC Nac END —: PUSH MENU KEY SET + PUSH DISPLAY KEY SFT £3 SHR MA L RE BLU 5 CYN Press DISPLAY for DIGITAL FADE GRN menu. Press DOWN Y to select — BLK wWelKe|*#. Press DISPLAY for COLOR menu. Press UP À or DOWN ¥ to select from 8 colors. * A preview of each color is displayed as it is selected. ++ DIGITAL FADE ; COLOR -- „М [WHITE BLUE YELLOW | CYAN >. * RED GREEN * ' MAGENTA — BLACK ,” SELECT: PUSH Y/A KEY SET : PUSH DISPLAY KEY 40 For assistance, call 1-800-211-PANA(7262) A Cup DOWN Oy DISPLAY MENU CTO AA Note: | * Audio is not affected by fade. * To cancel Digital Fade, do steps 1, 2, 3, and 6. In step 3, select AUTO FADE. * Color Digital Fade wilt not function during Digital Wipe mode or Picture in Picture Wipe Title. 6 Press DISPLAY to confirm entry. Press MENU twice to exit. 7 Press FADE for about 2 seconds to fade out during recording (selected fade type flashes). Press FADE again to fade in. E For more effects, stop fade in or fade out at any time (except RANDOM mode) by pressing FADE. Then, press FADE to resume fade. 41 Digital Zoom Power Zoom magnification is digitally increased. Before you begin... » Connect Camcorder to power source, * Set POWER to CAMERA, 1 2 4 Slide DIGITAL SELECT to D.Z2OOM. Press D. ZOOM. once — D.ZOOM 1 (150x maximum) twice — D.ZOOM 2 (300x maximum) Higher digital magnification levels may cause picture distortion. Hold down “T” on POWER ZOOM. Digital Zoom starts when normal zoom reaches maximum (26x). * Zoom level appears in EVF or LCD monitor. * POWER ZOOM switch controls digital zoom level. * Normal zoom resumes when level falls to 26x. Press D. ZOOM to turn off Digital Zoom so no indication appears. Note: * If “NOW IN DIGITAL WIPE" is displayed when D. ZOOM is pressed, DIGITAL SELECT is currently in DIGITAL WIPE mode and the DIGITAL ZOOM feature is not available. 42 For assistance, call 1-800-211-PANA(7262) Digital E.1.S. Digital Electronic Image Before you begin... Stabilization (E.L.S. * Connect Camcorder to power source. * Set POWER to CAMERA. Helps stabilize picture when recording in unstable situations. 1 Slide DIGITAL SELECT to EIS. Press EIS to display “EIS” in the EVF or LCD monitor. * Image becomes slightly enlarged and shutter speed auto-adjusts from 1/80 to 1/350 according to brightness. * Use High Speed Shutter (page 36) if needed. Shutter speed setting remains after ElS is canceled. 3 Press EIS again to cancel when not —— in use. E.I.S. may not function during... * extreme Camcorder movement. * recording of subject with distinct 2 horizontal or vertical stripes. * low light situations (EIS indicator flashes). EIS * intense fluorescent lighting situations. * recording of very fast motion. ( Digital EIS ON) NN Note: * If “NOW IN DIGITAL WIPE" is displayed when EIS is pressed, DIGITAL SELECT is currently in DIGITAL WIPE mode and the Digital E.I.S. feature is not available. 43 Fr TE rE EE A Before you begin... * Connect Camcorder to power source. Set POWER to CAMERA. 1 Slide DIGITAL SELECT to STILL/ STROBE. 2 Press STILL/STROBE repeatedly for desired function as described below. Selection order Third Press Hold down for more First Second than 3 seconds 1 2 Press P ress + | „ NORMAL] — [STILL] > STR» fue! 4 “KON jE Press EVF or LCD monitor Fourth Press —— STILL Records a still image from the current picture. STROBE Records a progression of still images in 1/6 of a sec. intervals, WIDE SCREEN Records a picture that will fill entire screen of a wide screen. (16x9 aspect ratio) TV. * Picture appears distorted in EVF or LCD monitor. Note: « If “NOW IN DIGITAL WIPE" is displayed when STILL/STROBE is pressed, DIGITAL SELECT is currently in DIGITAL WIPE mode and the STILL/STROBE/ WIDE feature is not available. * Wide screen recordings must be played back on a wide screen TV (16x9 aspect ratio) or picture will be distorted. * If title is added (pages 46-48) during Normal mp Wide : Wide mode, it will be distorted when ОЙ О played back on a wide screen TV. 44 For assistance, call 1-800-211-PANA(7262) A C3 up DOWN CD т DISPLAY MENU Motion Security may mistakenly start when: * background is plain, like a white wall, or has distinct vertical, horizontal or slanted stripes, like a venetian blind. + brightness suddenly changes. Motion Security may not start when: * motion is very slow or fast. * moving object is very smail. * motion occurs only in 1 corner of viewing area. * in poor lighting (in this case, MOTION SECURITY flashes). * background is plain, like a white wall, or has distinct horizontal or vertical stripes. Note: . * Security recording starts if Camcorder is bumped or repositioned. * This feature is not available during normal recording. | * While in Motion Security stand-by, the following functions are not available: Record/Pause, Stand-by mode, Digital E.1.S., Video Effects (Auto/Digital Fade, Digital Filter). Security Mode Before you begin... » Connect Camcorder to power source. Use AC Adaptor for longer recordings. * Insert cassette with record tab (page 15). * Set POWER to CAMERA. » Securely position and aim Camcorder. 1 Slide DIGITAL SELECT to EIS. 2 Press MENU for MENU mode. Press UP A or PAGE 272 DOWN Y to select Display ON SECURITYÉ a: Or SELF DE : OFF VIDEO EFFECTS ; FADE BLACK SELECT : PUSH Vía KEY SET : PUSH DISPLAY KEY Press DISPLAY to select ON. Press MENU for Motion Security stand-by mode. (If cassette is not inserted, “[gg]” will flash.) MOTION SECURITY MOTION SECURITY STAND-BY * Recording will start about 3 seconds after motion is detected. * Date and time are recorded if displayed in EVF or LCD monitor (page 21). » Recording stops 30 seconds after motion ceases. To cancel Security Mode, set POWER to OFF. 45 Intelligent Titler Automatic Title Camcorder auto-displays title greeting on selected holidays when power is first turned on. See title list on page 47. A Our DOWN С y DISPLAY MENU 123 EN «a \, Before you begin... * Connect Camcorder to power source. * Set POWER to CAMERA. * Insert cassette with record tab (page 15). 1 Press MENU for MENU mode. Press UP A or DOWN Y to select TITLE} --- MENU --- PAGE 1/2 PROGRAMMED REC : ALTO/MANUAL TALLY LAMP : CN STAND-BY RELEASE ; OFF CLOCK SET SELECT : PUSH ¥/& KEY SET : PUSH DISPLAY KEY END —: PUSH MENU KEY Press DISPLAY to select AUTO/ MANUAL, Press MENU to exit. PAUSE. 2 3 4 To record the title, press RECORD/ o Press TITLE while recording to remove title, * Once removed, title will not be auto-displayed. To redisplay, or select from other titles use Manual Title (page 47). 46 For assistance, call 1-800-211-PANA(7262) Intelligent Titler Automatic/Manual Title Display List Dec. 31-Jan. 1 HAPPY NEW YEAR! / CHEERS! Feb. 14 VALENTINE'S DAY / BE MY VALENTINE 2nd Sunday in May HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY / WE LOVE YOU! Last Monday in May MEMORIAL DAY 3rd Sunday in Jun. HAPPY FATHER'S DAY / WE LOVE YOU! Jul. 4 INDEPENDENCE DAY 1st Monday in Sep. LABOR DAY Oct. 31 HAPPY HALLOWEEN 4th Thursday in Nov. HAPPY THANKSGIVING Dec. 24-25 MERRY CHRISTMAS / HO! HO! HO! These Titles must be displayed manually. HAPPY EASTER HAPPY ANNIVERSARY HAPPY BIRTHDAY VACATION WEDDING DAY A SPECIAL DAY Manual Title Before you begin... * Connect Camcorder to power source. * Set POWER to CAMERA. * Insert cassette with record tab (page 15). 1 Confirm that TITLE: AUTO/MANUAL is set in Menu mode (steps 1-3, page 46). In Pause (Record mode), press TITLE repeatediy to display titles from list above. To record the title, Press RECORD/ PAUSE. Press TITLE while recording to remove title. Note: * To redisplay title, press TITLE in Pause (Record mode). 47 Phrase Title 123 A O) ur DOWN D, DISPLAY MENU (no indication) BEAUTIFUL BRAVO! CHEERS! CONGRATULATIONS GIMME A BREAK! GOOD LUCK | LOVE YOU OUR LITTLE ANGEL o WAY TO GO | + A". 48 Before you begin... * Connect Camcorder to power source. * Set POWER to CAMERA. * Insert cassette with record tab (page 15). 4 O Ol => WN Press MENU for MENU mode. Press UP 4 or DOWN Y to select LIN --- MENU --- PAGE 1/2 PROGRAMMED REC ¢ PHRASE TALLY LAMP i ON STAND-BY RELEASE | OFF Lock SET SELECT: PUSH ra KEY SET : PUSH DISPLAY KEY END —: PUSH MENU KEY Press DISPLAY to select PHRASE. Press MENU to exit. in Pause (Record mode), press TITLE repeatedly to display phrases from list below, left. To record the phrases, Press RECORD/PAUSE. Press TITLE while recording to remove phrase. Note: * TO redisplay phrase, press TITLE in Pause (Record mode). For assistance, call 1-800-211-PANA(7262) Digital tal Still Camera The captured images will be stored on this CompactFlash Card. Be sure to insert the CompactFlash Card before using the Built-in Digital Still Camera. A 1 № ГП Ш Concerning the CompactFlash Card * Except tor some special features, this card is compatible with other Panasonic brand products, like Digital Camera (PV-DC1080, PV-DC1580, PY-DC2090, PY-DC2590), LCD Projector (PT-L556U). * Panasonic only guarantees compatibility with Panasonic brand cards and those bearing the SanDisk logo. * This Camcorder can capture a maximum of 699 still images because of camera memory capacity. A larger CF card (optional) is reguired to capture 699 images. In order to capture 699 images, a CF Card memory with approx. 62 MB is needed for FINE mode and approx. 21 MB is needed for Normal mode. 2 “Before you begin... * Connect Camcorder to power source. * Set POWER to OFF. 1 Slide TAPE EJECT to open door. Insert the CompactFlash Card into the CompactFlash Card Slot in the direction of the arrow. The side of the card with the arrow faces the back (battery side) of the camcorder (see the picture at the left). 3 Push the card fully into the Slot. 4 Slide CARD EJECT, to release the card. Note: * If CompactFlash Card is not inserted, “NO CF CARD" appears on-screen. * Do not insert card in wrong direction. = If card does not eject after sliding CARD EJECT, push card fully back into slot, then firmly slide the CARD EJECT again. « To avoid dropping the card, do not slide CARD EJECT when the card slot is facing downward. e |F “CF CARD ERROR” appears on-screen, see page 80. ~~ CAUTION: \ * Do not bend, drop, apply high pressure or subject the card to strong shocks. * DO not store it in places with high temperature, high humidity, alot of dust, or places exposed to direct sunlight, or static electricity and strong electromagnetic waves. * Keep the card's contacts free from dust, water or other foreign substances. Do not touch them with your fingers, etc. * Do not disassemble or deform the card. * Be sure to make a backup copy of important data. * Do not affix other labels to the CompactFlash Card face or back as Card insertion/removal may become Impossible. J 49 Digital Still Camera Before you begin... * Connect Camcorder to power source. * Insert the CompactFlash Card (page 49). Press LCD-OPEN and swing LCD monitor fully open. Adjust viewing angle. Set POWER to PHOTO. Built-in Lens Cover opens and Power lamp lights. * Be sure POWER is fully rotated to PHOTO position. PLAY REC PHOTO 3 4 3 Slide PHOTO MODE to REC. “ DISPLAY MENU 080 FINE [IE PHOTO REC MODE : PUSH MEM KEY 4 Press MENU for REC Mode. Press UP A or DOWN Y to select NORMAL or FINE (page 71). Then, 2 press DISPLAY to set. --- REC MODE --- NORMAL SELECT : PUSH ¥/a KEY SET : PUSH DISPLAY KEY Note: Please note that the included 8 MB CompactFlash Card already contains 12 pre-recorded titles for your use. Please see page 59 for further details. 50 For assistance, call 1-800-211-PANA(7262) — Digital Still Camera 5 Press RECORD/PAUSE to capture image. * As the image is processed, the status screens below appear. The next image may be captured 5 after “COMPLETED” disappears. * Depending on the image taken, the image page remaining indication may not change, or it may be decreased by 2 images. PROCESSING COMPLETED => E VCR OFF CAMERA 060 FINE IR? PHOTO 059 FINE IRD PHOTO * For sharper images, set electronic shutter to higher speed when shooting in bright conditions, such as outdoors. Note: * If CompactFlash Card is not inserted, “NO CF CARD” appears on-screen. Set POWER to OFF, then insert the CompactFlash Card. * |F “CF CARD ERROR" appears on-screen, see page 80. * Sound will not be recorded. | * The features below are not available while in PHOTO mode. * Auto Fade * Digital Fade * Color Digital Filter * Digital Zoom * Digital E.l.S. « Still/Strobe/Wide * Security Mode = «Intelligent Titler Digital Wipe Mode Picture in Picture Wipe Title — WARNING: \ Do not, under any circumstances, remove the card immediately after pressing the RECORD/PAUSE (during recording of an image) or while deleting. This could damage the format of the | card and make it unusable. 51 Digital Still Camera Using the Light: For capture of still images in dim lighting. D RECORD/ 050 FINE EEE) PHOTO =P Before you begin... * Connect Camcorder to power source. * Insert the CompactFlash Card (page 49). * Set POWER to PHOTO. Set LIGHT to AUTO. When RECORD/PAUSE is pressed to capture an image in dim lighting, the Light comes on for about 2 seconds, the image is captured, then goes out. Or, set LIGHT to ON/OFF manually. =D appears in EVF or LCD monitor when Light is on. Caution: Light becomes hot. Never cover Light while on. Note: * Using Light reduces battery operating time. * Provide proper ventilation when using Light extensively in a hot environment. * Using Light when the Camcorder is powered by a car battery may shorten bulb life. * Set Light to OFF when not in use. 52 For assistance, call 1-800-211-PANA(7262) “Pläyback:" STILL DEL UnA Note: * |f CompactFlash Card is not inserted, “NO CF CARD” appears on-screen. Set Power to OFF, then insert the CompactFlash Card. * Pictures captured with other brand products cannot be used with this Camcorder. e if "INCOMPATIBLE IMAGE” appears on-screen, the size of the captured image cannot be played back on this Camcorder. * Do not change POWER setting to CAMERA or change recording mode while “PLEASE WAIT" is displayed. _ +f “CF CARD ERROR" appears on-screen, see page 80. Digital Still Camera PRR PL ELT PE el EE A ey Te Er Ll A at NE TVE NY ed EE IER TE Le Rall oe WTR a Ty Before you begin... * Connect Camcorder to power source. * Insert the CompactFlash Card (page 49). * Set POWER to PHOTO. 1 2 4 Press LCD-OPEN and swing LCD monitor fully open. Adjust viewing angle. Slide PHOTO MODE to PLAY. The Multi Image Playback screen appears. The last captured image anderined. (OO JE SELECT : PUSH ++ KEY SET : PUSH PLAY KEY DELETE : PUSH DEL KEY * |F there are no recordings on the card, “NO PICTURE" appears on-screen. * In NORMAL or FINE mode, the color of the Multi Image page number is as follows: NORMAL mode — green FINE mode — white Press + (FF) — next. Press - (REW) — previous. * The selected image will be underlined in green. * Continue pressing + (FF) or - (REW) for next or previous page. Press PLAY to display image. This screen appears followed by image. 002 FINE PHOTO PLEASE WAIT SELECT ; PUSH ++ KEY MULTI : PUSH STOP KEY * Press DISPLAY to remove or redisplay this screen. * Press STOP to redisplay Multi Image playback screen. 53 Digital Still Camera Displayed Directory/lmage Number Before you begin... * Connect Camcorder to power source. * Insert the CompactFlash Card (page 49). * Set POWER to PHOTO. 1 Repeat step 1and 2 on page 53 to display Multi Image Playback screen. Select any image and press PLAY. «финн PLAY REC PHOTO (OO DON DISPLAY MENU 1 2 2 Press MENU for DCF NUMBER y DISPLAY menu. Press UPA or DOWNY to select ON or OFF. Then, press DISPLAY to set. -- DCF NUMBER DISPLAY -- FM OFF SELECT: PUSH Y/á KEY SET : PUSH DISPLAY KEY ON — Directory/lmage Number is displayed. OFF— Directory/lmage Number is not displayed. , 060 FINE PHOTO Directory/Image — 900-0000 Number SELECT: PUSH ++ KEY MULTI : PUSH STOP KEY Note: * Directory/lmage Number “xxx-xxxx” (x indicates the number) is assigned automatically. « Even it ON is set, if the Directory/Image Number dose not correspond with DCF it is not displayed. * The Directory/lmage Number becomes the folder and file name when viewed with card reader. -+ 54 For assistance, call 1-800-211-PANA(7262) м = Digital Still Camera Before you begin... * Connect Camcorder to power source. Delete older images to make room for new insert the CompactFlash Card (page 49). . * Set POWER to PHOTO. Important : Slide PHOTO MODE to PLAY. Once deleted, images cannot be restored. Note: * Pictures captured with other brand products cannot be used with this Camcorder. + If “CF CARD ERROR” appears on-screen, see page 80. Do not, under any circumstances, remove the card immediately after pressing the RECORD/PAUSE (during This could damage the format of the | card and make it unusable. ~~ WARNING: `` recording of an image) or while deleting. 1 Press DEL(STILL) for DELETE menu. Press UP A or DOWN Y to SE PAGE] --- DELETE --- s To exit menu at any time, press os STOP. SELECT ; PUSH Y/á KEY SET : PUSH DEL KEY CANCEL: PUSH STOP KEY Press DEL(STILL) for Multi Image screen. Press + (FF) or - (REW) to select image page. Press PLAY once to set. Or, press twice to undo. * Press + (FF) or - (REW) and PLAY repeatedly to select several pages at one time. * The selected image will be underlined in green. * You can delete images underlined in red. D IO o i | | f | o DELETE AE] | << 7 OPERATION KEYS] — TT [OPERATION KEYS), SELECT : 4+ SET : PLAY SELECT: ++ UNDO : PLA EXIT : STOP 3 Press DEL(STILL). This message appears. = а DELETE PAGES ARE YOU SURE? YES : PUSH DEL KEY CANCEL: PUSH STOP KEY 4 Press DEL(STILL) to delete the page. * As image pages are deleted, page numbers adjust automatically. 55 peu Still | Camera Ола ee Ey Tagen ik EN ye a pe RE Tt Ee en RE PUR ar BU A RES Before you begin... * Connect Camcorder to power source, * Insert the CompactFlash Card (page 49). AN image pages are deleted from r memory. Important: — + Set POWER to PHOTO. Once deleted, images cannot be Slide PHOTO MODE to PLAY. restored. 1 Press DEL(STILL) for DELETE menu. Press UP A or DOWN Y to 1 select FAA, — Due PLAY REC x .. DELETE --- PHOTO * TO exit menu at any time, press PAGE STOP. a 2 Press DEL(STILL). This message appears. DELETE ALL ARE YOU You SURE 7 : PUSH DEL KEY CANCEL: PUSH STOP KEY 3 Press DEL(STILL) to delete all pages. * “МО PICTURE” appears on-screen after deletion. Note: * Pictures captured with other brand products cannot be used with this Camcorder. * |f "CF CARD ERROR” appears on-screen, see page 80. ~ WARNING: x Do not, under any circumstances, remove the card immediately after pressing the RECORD/PAUSE (during recording of an image) or while deleting. This could damage the format of the card and make it unusable: ET Ч _ A 56 | For assistance, call 1-800-211-PANA(7262) Los СВР Ea Tp 1 có Fara EE ar оо A Ad AA in- FAT Wine. STE Captured still images (pages 50, 51) can be recorded along with the current picture. X 4 = 1 MODE Still image 7 SP P-P Moving. | | Picture 5 EA P20 q / Multi image playback náge number STILL DEL Er VCA OFF CAMERA Digital Still Camera Before you begin... * Connect Camcorder to power source, * Insert the CompactFlash Card (page 49). * Set POWER to CAMERA. ( P - P = Picture in Picture ) Set DIGITAL SELECT to DIGITAL WIPE. « A still image captured on the CF card and the Multi image playback page number is displayed on the right side of the screen. « If there are no recordings on the card, “NO PICTURE” appears on-screen. 2 Press + (FF) or - (REW) to select still image to be used. 3 Start recording (page 23). * When recording starts, Multi image playback number disappears. Then the capture still images can be recorded along with the current picture. * TO exit from the Picture in Picture Wipe title mode, press MODE (page 58). Note: * | CompactFlash Card is not inserted, “NO CF CARD” appears on-screen. Set Power to OFF, then insert the CompactFlash Card. * Pictures captured with other brand products cannot be used with this Camcorder. + If “INCOMPATIBLE IMAGE” appears on-screen, the size of the captured image cannot be played back on this Camcorder, + If “CF CARD ERROR” appears on-screen, see page 80. » If Picture in Picture Wipe Title selected, the following functions are not available: Security mode, Auto Fade, Digital Fade, Digital Filter, Digital Zoom, Digital E.I.S., Still/Strobe/Wide. 57 Digital Still Camera Insert a Captured still image into the current recording, or vice versa, in one of three wipe effects. Before you begin... » Connect Camcorder to power source. * Insert the CompactFlash Card (page 49). « Set POWER to CAMERA. 1 Repeat step 1 and 2 on page 57 to set Picture in Picture Wipe title. 2 Press MODE repeatedly for Wipe effect 1, 2, or 3 (See left). * WIPE 1 will flash for a while to store the image for the wipe. 3 Press START: once = inserts captured image. twice — inserts current recording picture. * You can freeze the wipe in progress : by pressing START. Press START E again to resume wipe. | START (first press) WIPE 1 т Note: } * |f CompactFlash Card is not inserted, | | “NO CF CARD” appears on-screen. Set Power to OFF, then insert the CompactFlash Card. {Captured image) » Pictures captured with other brand products cannot be used with this —] < (Captured image) Camcorder. START J li “INCOMPATIBLE IMAGE” appears (second press) Y on-screen, the size of the captured | el | image cannot be played back on this WIPE 1 WIPE 2 Y WIPE 3 Camcorder. * If “CF CARD ERROR” appears on-screen, see page 80. * |f Digital Wipe mode is selected, the following functions are not available: Security mode, Auto Fade, Digital Fade, Digital Filter, Digital Zoom, Digital E.I.S., Still/Strobe/Wide. | E + — 58 BE For assistance, call 1-800-211-PANA(7262) Digital Still Camera Before you begin... The included 8 MB CompactFlash Card * Connect Camcorder to power source. already contains 12 pre-recorded titles. * Insert the CompactFlash Card (page 49). You can insert any one of the 12 included — * Set POWER to CAMERA. pre-recorded titles into your current video recording by following the steps outlined below. Set DIGITAL SELECT to DIGITAL WIPE. CAUTION: 2 If you delete the following pre-recorded titles, they will not be restored. 3 Press + (FF) or - (REW) to select still image to be used. Please see page 57 for further details. Start recording (page 23). mm E * _ Bon Voyage — DE” | Pa +. CE - A J T Our Wedding KA Surprise! The Wedding Vacation! PC Connection “DigitäliRhotoShot Softwarer acc Si Anal сонная A live or captured image can be transferred to your PC (Personal Computer). * IBM PC/AT or compatible. * Intel? Pentium® Processor » Microsoft® Windows®95 or Windows®98. * RAM: 16 MB or more * 2 MB of available hard-disk space. * 256 color monitor (full color recommended). * 3.5 inch 1.44 MB floppy disk drive (for installation). * R5-232C 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. Before you begin... LENA EE РН Connect Camcorder PC jack to the serial * Turn your PC off. =" port on your PC (Personal Computer) * Set Camcorder POWER to OFF. using the supplied PC connector cable. Note: Refer to PC or Windows manual to identify * Be sure to turn PC off before connection which COM port to be used for connection. for properly image transfer. * After Camcorder and PC are connected by starting up the software included, video recording is not possible. RS-232C Serial Port : (Default is COM1) = (D-Sub 9-pin) T7 PC Connector cable (supplied) 60 For assistance, call 1-800-211-PANA(7262) PC Connection Software Installation Before you begin... (Windows: SLL * Your PC is in the power on mode. ЗВ Up Update 1 Turn on PC (Personal Computer) and Programs a start up Windows. 7 Favontes » 2 CA Documents » В Settings + 3 insert Digital PhotoShot disk (Windows 95/98) into a floppy disk drive. Click on Start, then “Run...” Find @ Help Type in a:\setup.exe and click OK. * |f your 3.5 inch floppy disk drive is not “A”, use appropriate letter. Ol Follow instructions as they appear on * PC screen until the installation is complete. * Setup window will disappear when Вип . the installation ıs complete. = Type the name of a program, folder, document, or Internet resource, and Windows will open it for you. Open: fay \setup.ese A [ox 7 - e Browse... [ Browse... | Note: * Please look for Windows NT version of driver software on our website at http://www. panasonic.com/video. 61 PC Connection In "Running t the Software | :(Windows.95/98.): (FS Accessories Ex Adobe [FA Adobe Acrobat Em Internet Explores (= Orne Services {23 Startp ETE e RES MS-DOS Promp › a Windows Explorer T_T wv ww Before y you begin... * Insert the CompactFlash Card (page 49). * Make Camcorder-PC connections (page 60). * Turn your PC on. » Set Camcorder POWER to PHOTO. 1 Click on Start, then “Programs,” then “Digital PhotoShot.” 2 “Digital PhotoShot” is opened. Note: * COM Port and Baudrate are automatically selected. Refer to Help for information about application operation and other Error messages. 62 For assistance, call 1-800-211-PANA(7262) | You can capture the current Camcorder picture to your PC. 2. Digital PhotoShot ~~ | Fie Help Close Image 1 Live image Window | I v 2 Preview Window E. Digital PhotoShol Communication... | Print. | Exit Before you begin... PC Connection + Insert the CompactFlash Card (page 49). * Make Camcorder-PC connections (page 60). * Turn your PC on. » Set Camcorder POWER to PHOTO. 1 2 Repeat step 1 and 2 on page 62 to run the Software. Click on “Window,” then select “1 Live image Window.” Click on “Preview,” then Click on “Capture.” * Repeat this step to decide on an image. + Captured image is transferred to your PC when “Capture” is clicked on. Click on “Window,” then select “Live photo Zoom In.” Click on “File,” then select “Save As.” « Captured image is stored to your PC. Note: * If, while transferring the image to your PC, the displayed picture appears abnormal, restart the PC application and turn Camcorder POWER off, and then back on. 63 PC Connection | SÍ ET Image Data: Before y you 1 begin... * insert the CompactFlash Card (page 49). Pictures captured with Camcorder can be « Make Comcorder-PC oh Card (pag (page 60). transterred to your PC, * Turn your PC on. * Set Camcorder POWER to PHOTO. 1 Repeat step 1 and 2 on page 62 to run the Software. 2 “Preview Window” screen appears. Window Option Help Te EDO 3 Select the image data you want to transfer to your PC. * The selected image will be underlined in green. 4 Click on: Transfer * The picture image is transferred to your PC and displayed. Delete * The picture image is deleted. Save... * The picture image is transferred Note: to your PC and displayed. * If, while transferring the image to your Save window appears. PC, the displayed picture appears abnormal, restart the PC application and turn Camcorder:POWER off, and then | back on. 64 For assistance, call 1-800-211-PANA(7262) PC Connection Before you begin... Y an use JP = r Bitmap files from * Insert the CompactFlash Card (page 49). ur co TE * Make Camcorder-PC connections (page 60). your PC for Picture in Picture Wipe Titie « Turn your PC on. and Digital Wipe by transferring them to + Set Camcorder POWER to PHOTO. the Camcorder using the Digital PhotoShot Software. 1 Repeat step 1 and 2 on page 62 to run the Software. Close Image Liz photo Zbomlia Live image Window | 2 Click on “Window,” then select 1 И Pre review Window “ 2 Preview Window.” UE AA = я a “tay Tg = PAC ENS 3 Click on “File,” then Click on Window Option E “Open.” re an i * At your PC, please select and mi open the data you want to transfer | Sera. to the Camcorder. Brte a frem cemere Note: = Bribie; Boge, * When transferring image data larger than Delete All VGA size (640x480) from the PC to the - Camcorder, the perimeter of the image is Communication... cropped to VGA size. Exit 4 Click on “File,” then select “Data out to camera,” then select Fine or Normal mode. * Your PC image data is transferred to the Camcorder. Fine mode Normal mode Communication... | Print... Exit 65 PC Connection 0 "Driver er Reference 1 2 3 4 File Image Window Help 1 File * Open... To open an existing image (Bitmap or JPEG). * Save As To save the active image file under a new file name while preserving the original file. * Data in from CAMERA To display a dialog box listing all images in the CF Card memory along with Preview, Transfer, Delete, etc. commands. * Delete Page To delete the selected image from the CF Card memory. * Delete All To delete all images from the CF Card memory. * Communication TO specify the port to which the Camcorder is connected. * Print... To print the currently active image. » Exit To quit the “Digital PhotoShot” application. 66 4. - a. т = +. Image * Image Adjustment To modify the captured image as desired. * Copy to Clipboad To copy a view image to clipboad. 3 window * Close Image Select “Close image” to close all view windows. * Live Photo Zoom In To open a view window. 4 Help * Hetp To display the Help screen. * About To display software version information. 5 Option * Reload To load the picture from the Camcorder to your PC again when Camcorder CF Card was changed. For assistance, call 1-800-211-PANA(7262) Using a PCMCIA Adaptor (optional) If your PC has a PCMCIA type ll slot, you can insert the CompactFlash Card into a PCMCIA adaptor (optional, page 76) to transfer images, captured with this Camcorder only, to your PC. Inserting a CompactFlash Card Before you begin... * Turn your PC on. « Set Camcorder POWER to OFF. 1 2 D (Personal Computer). Remove the CompactFlash Card from the Camcorder (page 49). Hold the CompactFlash Card so that the arrow side faces up and points toward the PCMCIA Adaptor. Securely insert the card into the PCMCIA Adaptor slot as far as it will go. Hold the PCMCIA Adaptor so that the arrow side points toward the PCMCIA type li slot of your PC (Personal Computer). Securely insert the PCMCIA Adaptor as far as it will go. * Depending on the PC, it may be necessary to turn the PCMCIA Adaptor upside down in order to insert the card. To remove, push the eject button on your PC (may vary by machine) and pull the PCMCIA Adaptor out until it is no longer inserted in the PC Pull the CompactFlash Card out of the PCMCIA Adaptor. Note: . * Do not remove the PCMCIA Adaptor from the PC while the PC is working or while image data is being transferred between the ‘CompactFlash Card and the PC (including operation such as opening and storing images), this will cause irreversible damage to the memory. + If you change file name or folder in the CF card, the images will be displayed properly on PHOTO mode. 67 Viewfinder/L CD Monitor Indications Tape remaining and battery charge level can be displayed. 1 Set POWER to CAMERA. 2 Press DISPLAY repeatedly to select the following displays. Fifth First press press (Initial screen) 1X SP REC Battery Tape Fourth : Second Remaining: Remaining: press press -БД- (№ tape) mo eo E | Third gr ress FULL —— 6 == FULL pa <p bd [ms [= de — * Tape remaining indicator operates a few seconds after tape starts moving. 1 Do steps 1 and 2 above to select time/ date, date only, or no display. 2 Start a recording (page 23). * Only the Date and/or Time are recorded. EDisplay-OffiMode: Before you begin... * Connect Camcorder to power source. No Indication, except Intelligent Titler « Set POWER to CAMERA or VCR. (pages 46-48), will be displayed. =. - MEM} --- : ES 1 Press MENU for MENU mode. . secure STE, > Press UP A or DOWN Y to select [n]=1-407:0'4 SELECT: PUSH vía KEY 2 END .: PUSH END: PUSH MENU KEY. Press DISPLAY to select OFF. CAMERA MODE VCR MODE Press MENU to exit. 3 Press DISPLAY repeatedly to remove time/date. Indications are restored when Camcorder is turned off, and then on again. roues 68 For assistance, call 1-800-211-PANA(7262) Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications 3 IM} GE [0:20] [D. SON | Tee SBMF1S [CHECK TAPE] P Olof on R WIDE] FADE 12:00:00AM ESSHR JAN 1 2000 RED] No J 1 Battery Remaining 3: (page 68) 4 TAPE SPEED (pages 15, 23) . "WARNING LOW BATTERY” appears (SP=standard play, SLP=super long and Power Lamp starts flashing 15 play). seconds before Camcorder shutoff. 5 Operating Mode 2 Tape Remaining REC (record) * |f RECORD/PAUSE is pressed with no PAUSE cassette, or cassette has no record tab FF (fast forward) in Camera (RECORD) mode, “(3)” PLAY flashes 1 minute and “CHECK TAPE” REW (rewind) appears 5 seconds. * |f PLAY, FF or BEW is pressed with no cassette inserted in VCR mode; “(22)” flashes 1 minute and “CHECK TAPE” appears 5 seconds. * As end of tape is reached, “E a)” flashes and “TAPE END” appears 5 seconds. 3 10-Second Reminder Each time a recording is started, a 10 second incremental display (up to 59:50) lets you monitor how long one scene is recorded. 0:00 0:10 0:20 ..... 59:50 (return to 0:00 and continue) 69 Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications CAMERA/VCR mode 1 ( \ 2 300] [EF] (0:20IS LP! TELS] E RECI |. 11 3,4 —-—DZ00M 1] EDIMFTO 5 E 12 6, 7,8 —+———VCR-MODE] — 13 14 9 WIDE (FADE 15 12: 00:00AM 10 AN 1 2000 ESA 46, 17 \ J 1 Zoom Magnification level (page 34). 11 Backlight (page 34). 2 Digital E.L.S. {page 43). 12 Manual Focus (page 35). | 3 Digital Zoom (page 42). 13 Light ON/OFF (pages 22, 52). 4 Digital Wipe (pages 57, 58). 14 High Speed Shutter (page 36). 5 Stil/Strobe (page 44). 15 Fade (page 39). 6 VCR-MODE 16 Color Digital Fade (pages 40, 41). Appears 1 minute when POWER is 17 Color Digital Filter (page 38). set to VCR or if RECORD/PAUSE is pressed in VCR mode. 7 DEW If moisture condensation occurs in unit, “WARNING DEW DETECTED” appears, Power Lamp flashes, and Camcorder will shutoff in 15 seconds. Wait until lamp no longer flashes when Camcorder is turned on to use. 8 Security Mode (pages 45). 9 Wide Screen (page 44). 10 Date and Time (page 21). . 70 For assistance, call 1-800-211-PANA(7262 Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications PHOTO mode 3 (7 ÓN 1 — | (240) NORMAL] IS IPHOIO —— 4 2 -— (000-0009) [PROCESSING] 5 No J 1 image Page Remaining Indication (pages 50, 51) * Image pages left in selected mode. “000” flashes when memory is full. * Memory capacity provided all pictures are taken in the same mode: “NORMAL” mode — Approx 240 images (Supplied 8 MB CompactFlash Card) “FINE” mode — Approx 60 images (Supplied 8 MB CompactFlash Card) 2 Directory/lmage Number (page 54) 3 REC MODE + NORMAL or FINE mode. * Image Size : “NORMAL” mode — 320 x 240 pixels. “FINE” mode — 640 x 480 pixels. 4 Recording Mode * POWER is set to PHOTO. 5 Image Status Indication image status is displayed when captured. PROCESSING: Image is being processed. Note: Do not change setting to CAMERA or change recording mode while “PROCESSING” is displayed. COMPLETED: Image processing is completed. The next image may be captured when “COMPLETED” disappears. PLEASE WAIT: Displayed when image is selected from Multi Image Playback screen. Note: Do not change POWER setting to CAMERA or change recording mode while “PLEASE WAIT” is displayed. 71 "PHOTO mode 1 2 3 4 EEE Г > INO PIOTORE}— NO CF CARD SELECT: PUSH -/+ KEY SET : PUSH PLAY KEY DELETE : PUSH DEL KEY J « J 1 Currently selected image is 4 CF CARD Indication underlined in green or red. When the CompactFlash Card is not . inserted in CAMERA or PHOTO mode, 2 Multi Image Playback page number, "NO CF CARD” appears. NORMAL" mode — green If the CompactFlash Card is defective, FINE” mode — white “CF CARD ERROR” appears. — 3 Image Status Indication NO PICTURE: No image is captured, all images are deleted from card. 72 For assistance, call 1-800-211-PANA(7262) Opera tion Notes ETA ETT TS ANTONIA TAS A ENTE Ae EL TE gare Hr Attaching Optional Filters.and-L ¥ Juin Jen Spe np LE RE When you remove the Lens Hood, pinch the Lens Hood and 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. With a Wide or Telephoto conversion lens (optional) attached, the four corners of the screen may darken when zoom is set to maximum wide angle. When attaching the lens hood, a Wide or Telephoto conversion lens (optional), etc. after a filter (optional) has been attached, the four corners of the screen may darken when zoom is set to maximum wide angle. With two filters (optional) attached, the four corners of the screen may darken when zoom is set to maximum wide angle. “Cleaning:EVF (Electronic Viewfinder) - To Remove 1 (Y Remove the screw with a Phillips screwdriver. Turn counterclockwise. (® Turn the EVF Eyepiece. @ Pull the EVF Eyepiece. 2 Remove any lint or dust particles with a soft clean cloth being careful not to scratch the glass surfaces. 3 Replace the EVF Eyepiece and the Screw. 73 Replacing Clock Battery The clock battery is pre-installed. Follow the steps below if replacement becomes necessary. WARNING: Replace battery with Panasonic PART NO. VSBW0004 (CR2025) only. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Caution: Battery may explode if mistreated. Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep away from children. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire. Clock Battery. While pinching 2 tabs, pull Battery Tripod Mounting Hole | Tray out. Bend 1 tab to remove Battery. Snap new Battery (® mark down) into Battery Tray. * Do not reverse the polarity. Underside View = с) № = Insert Battery Tray so the triangle marks meet. 4 @ | (D 2 x Note: * Keep Battery out of children’s reach. Swallowing it may be harmful. 3 © « Improperly installed, discharged, or missing battery causes “CLOCK { BATTERY" to appear when DISPLAY is pressed. : « Battery life is approximately 5 years. For assistance, call 1-800-211-PANA(7262) 74 Palmcorder Accessory System For ordering instructions, see the Accessory Order Form page. * The listed standard battery use times are based on continuous recording using this Palmcorder. MIO | Accessory 4 Figure Description . Price PV-A17 AC Adaptor with $130.00 DC Power Cable HHR-V214A/K 6.0Ah / 6 hr Battery Pack | $200.00 with Universal Battery Charger P-V215A/1B CZ 3.0Ah / 3 hr Battery Pack | $60.00 PV-BP17, 2.4Ah / 2 hr 30 min $50.00 P-V214A/1B AZ Battery Pack PV-8P18, 1.8Ah/2 hr $45.00 P-V61 1A/18 Battery Pack =p PV-BP15, 1.2Ah / 1 hr 10 min $45.00 P-V213A/1B | CZ Battery Pack РУ-ААб = "AA" Battery Case $20.00 75 Palmcorder Accessory System ETL TE TL TE PFI ACENTOS TIRE ls en fr EA AAA TT ES AAN AL ACA Mg For ordering instructions, see the Accessory Order Form page. Accessory 4 Figure Description Price PV-C16 Car Battery Cord $70.00 PV-RF16 RF Adaptor $40.00 PV-P1 VHS PlayPak $35.00 PV-H18A Soft Sided $49.00 Carrying Case KXL-D55 PCMCIA Adaptor $39.00 76 For assistance, call 1-800-211-PANA(7262) Palmcorder Accessory Order Form Please photocopy this form when placing an order. 1. Palmcorder Model # 2. Items Ordered Accessory # Description Price Each Quantity Total Price Subtotal Your State & Local Sales Tax Shipping & Handling 5.00 Total Enclosed 3. Method of payment (check one) [} Check or Money Order enclosed (NO C.0.D.SHIPMENTS) J VISA Credit Card # (1 MasterCard Expiration Date [] Discover Customer Signature — Make Check or Money Order to: MATSUSHITA ACCESSORIES (Please do not send cash) 4. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address) Ship To: - Mr. Mrs. Ms. First Last Phone #: Day ( ) Street Address Night - { ) City State Zip TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR OMNIMOVIE/PALMCORDER ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER OR CALL PANASONIC'S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-5 PM M-F, 6 AM-10:30 AM SAT, PACIFIC TIME] OR MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICES COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032 77 | Specifications - Power Source: Power Consumption: Video Signal: Video Recording System: Audio: Pick-Up System: Pick-Up Device: Lens: Viewfinder: LCD Monitor: Memory: Image Size: Image Storage: Image Format: Minimum Illumination Required: Earphone Jack: Operating Temperature: Operating Humidity: Weight: Dimensions: Weight and dimensions shown are approximate. Compact VHS Camcorder: DC 6 V AC Adaptor: 110/120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Battery: Nickel-Cadmium Type DC 6 V Compact VHS Camcorder: 6 V DC 8.5 W (Max. 11.5 W) AC Adaptor: 24 W 1.2 W (when not in use.) ElA Standard (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSC color signal 4 rotary heads plus flying erase head. Helical scanning system 1 track Sequential color difference field reverse system One integral color filter Charge Coupled Device (CCD) 26:1 zoom lens, F1:1.6 with auto iris control Focal length: 3.8 mm - 98.8 mm 4 speed power zoom function Lens filter diameter: 49 mm 10.2 mm (0.4 inch) Electronic Viewfinder 101.6 mm (4.0 inch) Liquid Crystal Display 8 MB CompactFlash Card FINE: 640 x 480 pixels Normal: 320 x 240 pixels FINE: Approx. 60 images Normal: Approx. 240 images JPEG 0.8 Ix (F1:1.6) 0.08 footcandles 7 Ix (F1:1.6) 0.7 footcandles (EIA Standard) M3 Type 0 °C~40 °C (32 °F~104 °F) 10 %-75 % Compact VHS Camcorder: 1.09 kg 2.4 lbs. AC Adaptor: 0.35 kg 0.77 lbs. Compact VHS Camcorder: 107 (W)x 118 (H)x 180 (D) mm -1/4 (W) x 4-5/8 (H) x 7-1/8 (D) inch AC Adaptor: 70 Wix 41(H)x 145 (D)mm 2-3/4 (W) x 1-5/8 (H) x 5-3/4 (D) inch Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice. 78 For assistance, call 1-800-211-PANA(7262) Before Requesting Service If a problem arises, you may be able to correct it yourself. See Symptom and Correction list below. Symptom Correction No picture in EVF or LCD monitor ... * Connect Power Source. (pp. 12, 14) * Set POWER to VCR or CAMERA. (pp. 23, 29) * Check for Dew Indication. (p. 70) * Use fully charged Battery. (p. 12) * Firmly connect all needed cables, (p. 31) The right side of the screen appears grayish... |* Be sure to slide Digital Select to Dgital Wipe. (p. 58) Video cassette cannot be inserted … * Connect Power Source. (pp. 12, 14) * Insert cassette, window side facing out. (p. 15) Video cassette cannot be removed ... * Connect Power Source. (pp. 12, 14) Operation buttons do not work … * Check for Dew Indication. (p. 70) Recording cannot be done … + Make sure record tab is intact. (p. 15) * Check Battery Indicator. (p. 68) * Check for Dew Indication. (p. 70) Auto Focus does not operate ... * Set FOCUS to AUTO. (p. 35) * Set POWER to CAMERA. (p. 23) 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. 36) No playback picture, or the playback * Press UP A/DOWN Y button during playback (Tracking picture is noisy or contains streaks ... Control). (p.30) “Panasonic ITS TAPES PLAY IN YOUR VCR …" |* Set POWER to CAMERA, then set SELF DEMO : OFF appears in EVF or LCD Monitor ... in MENU screen to cance! Demo mode. (p. 8) "NO CF CARD" appears in EVF or LCD * Make sure CompactFlash Card is inserted. (p. 49) Monitor … Cannot capture the image ... * Set POWER to PHOTO. (p. 50) * No memory remaining. Delete some images before capturing more images. Cannot playback Still image ... * Set POWER to PHOTO. (p. 53) » Make sure CompactFlash Card is inserted. (p. 49) “NO PICTURE" appears in EVF or LCD * There are no images in memory. Monitor ... Top of playback picture waves back and forth — |* A playback signal is not as stable as an off the air TV excessively ... signal, so the top of your TY screen may appear bent or unstable during playback. This is called, “Horizontal AFC time constant change.” To correct, slowly turn the TV horizontal hold control. If you TV does not have this control, or adjusting it does not help, contact your TV service center. (Some nominal service charges may be required.) MIOS | 79 While head cleaning is normally not needed, playing old or damaged tapes may clog the heads. When playback picture resembles example at the left, head cleaning is required. Ideally, head cleaning should be performed by a qualified service technician. When this is not possible, purchase a head cleaning cassette. Be sure to follow cleaning cassette instructions exactly and only use when symptoms occur. If any of the following numbers appear on-screen, the camcorder may have a problem. Do not remove the battery (if attached) and write down the displayed number on page 81. Then, take the camcorder to a service center for repair. Error No. Description Uti CF Card Error U12 CF Card Error U13 CF Card Error U14 CF Card/Camcorder Dialogue Error U15 No CF Card Memory U16 Captured image limit exceeded U17 Captured image limit exceeded U30 Error other than above 80 For assistance, call 1-800-211-PANA(7262) Request for Service Notice Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice In the unlikely event this product needs service Request for Service Notice: ‘(rire de vo si soe vor var (Failure to due so will delay your repair.) * TO further speed your repair please provide an explanation of what is wrong with the unit and any symptom it is exhibiting. Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to: Panasonic Services Company 1705 N. Randall Road Elgin, IL. 60123-7847 Attn: Camcorder Repair Please write the displayed Self Diagnostic number here. (See page 80) 81 Warranty TT PAT TO В Panasonic Consumer Electronics Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Company, Division of Matsushita Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Electric Corporation of America Ave. 65 de Infanteria. Km. 9.5 One Panasonic Way Secaucus, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto New Jersey 07094 Rico 00985 PANASONIC/QUASAR Video Products Limited Warranty Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (collectively referred to as “the Warrantor”) will repair this product with new or refurbished parts, free of charge, in the USA or Puerto 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 CAMCORDER ONE (1} YEAR, EXCEPT CCD IMAGE SENSOR NINETY (90) DAYS (1) YEAR NINETY (90) DAYS | A/V MIXER ONE (1) YEAR MONITOR-VCR ONE (1) YEAR, EXCEPT CRT NINETY (90) DAYS CRT - TWO (2) YEARS CRT- NINETY (90) DAYS CUSTOMER PAYS ALL LABOR CHARGES AFTER 90 DAYS Monitor-VCR In-home or carry-in Service: 22” (diagonal) CRT / LCD and Larger Monitor-VCR Carry-in Service: 21” (diagonal) CRT / LCD and smaller Batteries (if included) - New rechargeable batteries in exchange for defective rechargeable batteries for ten (10) days. Non-rechargeable batteries are not warranted. ER need - New video cassette tape in exchange for a defective video cassette tape for ive ays. In-home, carry-in or mail-in service, as applicable, in the USA can be obtained during the warranty geriod by contacting a Panasonic Services Com any (PASC) Factory Servicenter listed in the ervice Directory. Or call toll free 1-800-211-PANA(7262), to locate an authorized PASC Servicenter. Carry-in or mail-in service in Puerto Rico can be obtained during the warranty period by calling the Panasonic Sales Company telephone number listed in the Servicenter Directory. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser. A purchase receipt or other proof of the date 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 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 signal pickup, maladjustment of consumer controls, improper operation, power line surge, improper voltage supply, lightning damage, commercial use such as hotel, office, restaurant, or other business or rental use of the product, or service by anyone other than a PASC Factory Servicenter or a PASC authorized Servicenter, or damage that is attributable to acts of God. LIMITS AND EX IONS There are no express warranties except as listed above. THE WARRANTOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGE TO TAPES) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCTS, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THE WARRANTY. ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above 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 contact your dealer or Servicenter. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the Customer Satisfaction Center at the Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company address above. SERVICE CALLS WHICH DO NOT INVOLVE-DEFECTIVE MATERIALS OR WORKMANSHIP AS DETERMINED BY. THE WARRANTOR, IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION, ARE NOT COVERED. COSTS OF SUCH SERVICE CALLS ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PURCHASER. warvid 10/20/97 - ' . 82 For assistance, call 1-800-211-PANA(7262) , "e Tow ow x, % hg Fri fa a Warranty For Product Information, Operating Assistance, Literature Request, Dealer Locations, and all Customer Service inquiries please contact: 1-800-211-PANA(7262), Monday-Friday 9am-9pm Saturday-Sunday 9am-7am, EST. Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com You can purchase parts, accessories or locate your nearest 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) Product Repairs MAIL TO : Centralized Factory Servicenter Panasonic Services Company 1705 N. Randall Road, Elgin, IL 60123-7847 Attention: Camcorder Repair Suite 102 Canoga Park, CA 91306 Factory Servicenters Locations Igin for repair. Please carefully pack and ship, prepaid and insured, to the Elgin centralized repair Factory Servicenter. While there will be added handling delays, you may bring your unit to one of the following locations who will then forward the unit to Customer's in Puerto Rico, please ship or carry in to location below (“Service in Puerto Rico”). 1703 North Randall Road Bloomington, MN 55425 CALIFORNIA GEORGIA MICHIGAN TENNESSEE 6550 Katelta Avenue 8655 Hoswell Road 37048 Van Dyke Avenue 3800 Ezell Road Cypress, CA 90630 Suite 100 Sterling Heights, Suite 806 800 Dubuque Avenue Atlanta, GA 30350 MI 48312 Nashville, TN 37211 A 4001500 ILLINOIS MINNESOTA TEXAS 9060 Golf Road 7850-12th Avenue South | 7482 Harwin Drive 20201 Sherman Way Niles, IL 60714 Airport Business Center Houston, TX 77036 13615 Welch Road Suite 101 3878 Ruffin Road Elgin, IL 60123 OHIO Farmers Branch. TX Suite A (Pick-up/drop-off only) 2236 Waycross Road 75244 — San Diego, CA 92123 MARYLAND Civic Center Plaza Sn ForesiPark, OH 45240 WASHINGTON (©) COLORADO 62 Mountain Road 20425-84th A = 1640 South Abilene Glen Burnie, MD 21061 | PENNSYLVANIA South venue a Street Suite. D 2221 Cabot Blvd. West Kent. WA 98032 (©) Aurora, СО 80012 MASSACHUSETTS Suite B 2 — 9 = 60 Glacier Drive Langhorne, PA 19047 —J FLORIDA Suite G Chartiers Valley HAWAI = Westwood, MA 02090 . > 99-859 Iwaiwa Street > 2700 1 29th Avenue Shopping Center Aiea, Hawaii 96701 = 1025 Washington Pike Phone (808) 488-1996 prot Hollywood, FL 33020 Bridgeville, PA 15017 Fax {808) 486-4369 =) | Service in Puerto Rico © Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, inc. Panasonic Sales Company/ Factory Servicenter: =) Ave. 65 de Infanteria. Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 BL. - Phone (787) 750-4300 Fax (787) 768-2910 + (FF) Button - (REW) Button A AC Adaptor Accessories (Optional) Accessories (Supplied) Audio/Video Cable Audio/Video Out Auto Daylight Saving Time Backlight BACKLIGHT Button Battery Pack BATTERY RELEASE Button BRIGHT Control Built-In Twin Capsule 2-Way Microphone System C Camera Recording Car Battery Cord CARD EJECT Switch Charging Battery Cleaning EVF Clock Battery Clock Set Color Digital Filter CompactFlash Card Copying your Tapes D D.ZOOM Button DC IN DC Power Cable DEL(STILL) Button Digital E.I.S. 84 DIGITAL SELECT Switch 53, 55, 57,59 53, 55, 57,59 14 75, 76 31, 33 31,33 20 34 34 9, 12, 13 12 24, 28 23 23-27 14 49 12 73 74 19-21 38 9, 49, 67 33 42 14 14 55, 56 43 38-40, 42-45, 57, 59 Digital Still Camera 49-59 Digital Wipe Mode 58 DISPLAY Button 8, 17, 19-21, 25, 27, 30, 37-41, 45, 46, 48, 50, 54, 68 Display-off Mode 68 E EIS Button 43 Electronic Viewfinder 73 F Fade 39-41 FADE Button 39, 41 FAST FORWARD/SEARCH Button 30 Focus 35 H Hand Strap 16 High Speed Shutter 36 HIGH SPEED SHUTTER Button 36 L LCD Monitor 24, 28, 50, 53 LCD-OPEN Button 10, 11, 24, 28, 50, 53 Lens Cover 23, 50 Lens Hood 73 Light 22, 52 LIGHT Switch 22,52 M MANUAL FOCUS Wheel 35 MENU Button 8, 17, 19-21, 25, 27, 37-41, 45, 46, 48, 50, 54, 68 MENU Mode 17,18 MODE Button 57, 58 For assistance, call 1-800-211-PANA(7262) Index Р PC Connection 60-66 PC Connector 60 PCMCIA Adaptor 67 PHONE (earphone) jack 24, 28 PHOTO MODE Selector 50, 53 PhotoShot Title Library 59 Picture in Picture Wipe Title 57 PLAY Button 11, 28, 29, 53, 55 Playback 28~32 PlayPak 32 Power Lamp 23, 28, 50, 69 Power Supply 12-14 POWER Switch 8, 10, 11, 23, 28, 50 POWER ZOOM Switch 34, 35, 42 Programmed Recording 27 R RECORD/PAUSE Button 10, 23, 51 Replacing Battery 74 Request for Service Notice 81 REWIND/SEARCH Button 11, 28, 30 RF Adaptor 31 $ Safety Precautions 3 Security Mode 45 Self Demo Mode 8 Self Diagnostic System 80 Shoulder Strap 16 Slow Play (1/2) 29 Speaker 28 Specifications 78 START Button 58 Still / Strobe / Wide 44 STILL Button 30 Still Picture 30 STILL/STROBE Button 44 STOP Button 11, 28 T Tab 15 Tally Lamp 23, 37 TAPE EJECT Switch 9, 15, 49 TAPE SPEED Selector 15, 23 TITLE Button 46-48 Titler 45-48 Tracking Control 30 Tripod Mounting Hole 74 U UP A/DOWN Y Button 8, 17, 19-21, 25, 27, 30, 37-40, 45, 46, 48, 50, 54, 55, 56, 68 V VHF Connecting Cable 31, 33 Video Cassettes (tapes) 15 Video Head Cleaning 80 Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications 68-72 Viewing 31 Vision Adjustment Control 23 VOLUME Control 28 W . Warranty 82, 83 Z Zoom 34, 42 85 Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guia Para Uso Rapido Antes de comenazar... * Inserte un casete con lengueta para prevención del grabado. Cargue la batería Cargue completamente la batería antes de usarla. 2 Inserte la batería. La lámpara CHARGE se enciende y se apaga al terminar de cargar. Desmonte la batería. Insercióin de la Tarjeta CompactFlash Cuando no se haya insertado la Tarjeta CompactFlash en el modo CAMERA o PHOTO, en la pantalla aparecerá “NO CF CARD”. Asegúrese de insertar la Tarjeta CompactFlash antes de utilizar la Cámara Fija Digital Incorporada. . La grabación CAMERA es posible incluso cuando no se ha insertado la Tarjeta CompactFlash. 2 Deslice TAPE EJECT para abrir la compuerta. 1 Coloque la batería cargada. 3 Insercióin de la Tarjeta > CompactFlash 86 .For assistance, call 1-800-211-PANA(7262) Spanish Quick: Use Guide/Guia Para-Uso Rapido Presione aquí para cerrar la compuerta. Grabación con la videocámara | Cuando el monitor LCD está completamente abierto, el visor se desconecta automáticamente. | NE e UN Ajuste POWER — a CAMERA. С) 5 Xe) o “a |= TN PHOTO any VCR gp CAMERA — 3 = 1 Presione LCD-OPEN para abrir Presione RECORD/PAUSE para © el monitor LCD. Abralo ; “Comenzar a grabación. = completamente y ajuste el Presione RECORD/PAUSE otra x ánguio. vez para hacer una pausa en la — grabación. (a) =) 87 Spanish Quick Use.Guide/Guía Para Uso Rápido EE mm" " — _ _ _ __"—"""—"""""" " """———_E = Antes de comenzar... * Conecte la fuente de alimentación de la videocámara (batería o adaptador de CA) * Inserte un casete con lengieta para prevención del grabado. Reproduzca usando el monitor LCD Cuando el monitor LCD está completamente abierto, el visor se desconecta automáticamente. 1 Presione LCD-OPEN para abrir el monitor LCD. Abralo completamente y ajuste el ánguio. 2 Ajuste POWER a VCR: 3 Presione REWIND/SEARCH para rebobinar la cinta. , STILL ) DEL ` 4 Presione PLAY para comenzar la reproducción. 5 Presione STOP para finalizar la Reproduccion con efectos especiales reproducción. Para localizar rapidamente una escena específica * 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. Panasonic Consumer Electronics Panasonic Sales Company, Company, Division of Matsushita Division of Matsushita Electric of Electric Corporation of America Puerto Rico, Inc. (“PSC”) pP One Panasonic Way Secaucus, Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5 New Jersey 07094 San Gabriel Industrial Park Printed in Japan Carolina, Puerto Rico 00965 LSOTO226A 50100-0
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Key Features
- High-quality lens for sharp, detailed images
- Powerful image stabilizer to reduce camera shake
- Advanced recording capabilities for capturing stunning video
- Easy-to-use controls and intuitive menu system
- Compact and lightweight design for easy portability
- Long battery life for extended recording sessions
- Built-in microphone for clear audio recording
- External microphone input for enhanced audio quality
- Versatile connectivity options for easy sharing of your videos
- Compatible with a wide range of accessories for expanded functionality
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Table of contents
- 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS
- 2 GETTING STARTED
- 2 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW
- 4 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
- 5 PRECAUTIONS
- 8 SELF DEMO MODE
- 9 QUICK OPERATION GUIDE
- 12 SUPPLYING POWER
- 15 CASSETTE INFORMATION
- 16 ATTACHING SHOULDER STRAP
- 17 MENU MODE
- 19 SETTING THE CLOCK
- 22 BUILT-IN AUTO LIGHT
- 23 BASIC OPERATION
- 23 CAMERA RECORDING
- 28 PLAYING BACK RECORDINGS
- 33 COPYING YOUR TAPES (DUBBING)
- 34 SPECIAL FEATURES
- 34 FOUR-SPEED POWER ZOOM
- 34 BACKLIGHT
- 35 FOCUS
- 36 HIGH SPEED SHUTTER
- 37 TALLY LAMP
- 38 COLOR DIGITAL FILTER
- 39 AUTO FADE
- 40 COLOR DIGITAL FADE
- 42 DIGITAL ZOOM
- 43 DIGITAL ELECTRONIC IMAGE STABILIZATION (E.I.S.)
- 44 STILL/STROBE/WIDE
- 45 SECURITY MODE
- 46 INTELLIGENT TITLER
- 49 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
- 49 COMPACTFLASH CARD INSERTION/REMOVAL
- 50 RECORDING
- 52 USING THE LIGHT
- 53 PLAYBACK
- 54 DISPLAYED DIRECTRY/IMAGE NUMBER
- 55 DELETING SPECIFIC IMAGE PAGES
- 56 DELETING ALL IMAGE PAGES
- 57 PICTURE IN PICTURE WIPE TITLE
- 58 DIGITAL WIPE MODE
- 59 PHOTOSHOT TITLE LIBRARY
- 60 PC CONNECTION
- 67 USING A PCMCIA ADAPTOR (OPTIONAL)
- 67 FOR YOUR INFORMATION
- 68 VIEWFINDER/LCD MONITOR INDICATIONS
- 73 OPERATION NOTES
- 74 REPLACING CLOCK BATTERY
- 75 PALMCORDER ACESSORY SYSTEM
- 77 PALMCORDER ACESSORY ORDER FORM
- 78 SPECIFICATIONS
- 79 BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE
- 81 REQUEST FOR SERVICE NOTICE
- 82 WARRANTY
- 84 INDEX
- 86 SPANISH QUICK USER GUIDE/GUIA PARA USO RAPIDO