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Panasonic PV-DV900 Manual

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2. END PUSH MENU KEY When time setting is completed press the MENU Button to start the clock 15 peuejs Guia Using the Palmcorder Menu The Palmcorder features two menu displays one for camera mode recording and the other for VCR mode Playback e While the Menu screen is displayed you cannot record or play the tape While recording the Menu screen will not be displayed While in playback the Menu screen can be displayed SELECT SET WHEEL Displaying the MENU Before you begin Connect the Palmcorder to a power source Set the POWER Switch to CAMERA 1 Press the MENU Button to display the CAMERA menu 2 Set the POWER Switch to VCR to change to the VCR menu if desired Setting the MENU Items 1 Rotate the SELECT SET WHEEL to select a menu item The character of your selection will be inversely displayed MENU 1 FUNCTION sd n D FUNCTI N ozo MIX DALE DIOD TRAL DOGS ss a D EFFECT OFF MEGA SEPIA MONO SOLARI 2 CAMERA ADJUBT en END PUSH MENU KEY 42 CAMERA ADJUST Vet END PUSH MENU KEY 2 Press down on the SELECT SET WHEEL to set your selection The 9 mark will indicate your selection 3 Press MENU Button to exit from the display Note Rotate the SELECT SET WHEEL to display additional lines If you select ALL at COLLAPSE then return to main menu MENU COLLAPSE 1 FUNCTION 2 CAMERA ADJUST 3 REC MOOE
3. page 30 Select ON to go directly to a blank portion of the tape To select the desired Index Search function PHOTO To search for Photoshot pictures SCENE To search for scenes marked with Index signal AUDIO pages 47 48 To select the desired audio playback mode after performing audio dubbing in the 12 bit mode ST1 The original sound alone is played back ST2 The dubbed sound alone is played back MIX The original sound and the dubbed sound are played back together 19 6 T Z 3 Q 0 y D o Electronic Viewfinder LCD Monitor Indications Here are some of the basic indications which appear in the Palmcorder EVF and LCD Monitor These indications except the Date and Time will not be recorded on the tape a Battery gei FULL a Bo KR EMPTY T When you are using the AC Adaptor the Battery Remaining indication may not show FULL This is normal b Tape Remaining AY DVM30EA AY DVM amp DEA RO 30 R1 00 U R0 00 RO 00 1 1 N It will take several seconds for the tape remaining indicator to operate after the tape starts moving c Digital Zoom page 39 This display appears when the digital zoom function has been activated d Tape Speed Indication page 17 Indicates the tape speed SP or LP e Display On Off and Counter Time Code The indication switches as shown below when the desired DISPLAY mode is selected from the menu
4. Do not lift or carry the Palmcorder by the EVF or by the LCD Monitor 2 Slide the TAPE EJECT Switch to open the Cassette Compartment Cover The Cassette Holder slides out TAPE EJECT Cassette Switch Compartment Cover 3 Insert a cassette with its window side facing up Make sure the record tab is closed see page 14 4 Press on the PUSH mark to close the upper Cassette Compartment Cover e The Cassette Holder with the cassette slides back inside 5 Close the Cassette Compartment Cover 6 Set the POWER Switch to CAMERA 7 Adjust the Vision Adjustment Contro POWER Switch to your eyesight Continued on next page 8 For assistance call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 Vision Adjustment Control Quick Guide 8 Press RECORD PAUSE Button to Start recording Press RECORD PAUSE Button again to pause recording Paves bunjeo RECORD PAUSE Button 1 Set the POWER Switch to VCR Note The EVF is a fixed type and cannot be extended or retracted DO NOT apply force Do not lift or carry the Palmcorder by the EVF or by the LCD Monitor 2 Press the LCD OPEN Button to untock the LCD monitor and swing it open LCD OPEN 3 Press REW to rewind the tape 4 Press PLAY to start playback REW STOP PLAY Button Button Button 5 Press STOP to stop playback For assistance call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 9 Supplying Power 1 Connect and plug in the Cable as L shown POWER Lamp will tight
5. 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 ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT gt GROUNDING CONDUC is NEC SECTION 610 21 T 67 7 GROUND CLAMPS 4 POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 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 tine surges For assistance call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 Important Safeguards D 15 Power Lines An outside antenna system should b If any liquid has been spilled onto or objects have Miis not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines fallen into the video unit L or other el
6. n BEEP Set to ON to beep when starting and stopping camera recording or when unusual conditions occur To cancel the beep set to OFF Palmcorder will beep Once when you start recording e Twice when you stop recording Repeatedly when warning of unusual conditions pages 22 23 o DISPLAY page 20 To select the desired type of display and counter indication displayed on the LCD Monitor or in the viewfinder p C RESET page 20 Setting to ON resets the counter to zero DATE TIME page 21 To display the date and time can be set on the screen CLOCK SET page 15 When set to ON the date and time can be set on the screen SELF REC page 28 NORMAL During self recording the picture on the LCD Monitor is the same as it will be recorded MIRROR During self recording the picture on the LCD Monitor is horizontally reversed LCD SET page 28 Setting to ON displays the menu for adjusting the LCD brightness and color level 18 For assistance call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 MENU OSD VCR Mode Menu Screen 1 c VCR SETTING ev 7 BSEARCH OFF ON INDEX PHOTO SCENE AUDIO ST1 ST2 MIX REMOTE OFF VCR1 VCR2 REC SPEED SP LP DISPLAY SETTING 94 DISPLAY OFF OLINEAR MEMORY T CODE C RESET OFF ON DATE TIME OFF6D T DATE CLOCK SET OFF ON LCD SETTING ev LCD SET OFF ON COLLAPSE ALL For assistance call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 B SEARCH Book Mark Search INDEX page 35
7. 4 DISPLAY BETTING 3 LCO EVF SETTING Yet If you select desired item from the main menu detailed items will show up on the screen 16 For assistance call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 MENU OSD Camera Mode Menu Screen 1 FUNCTION ey a D FUNCTION OFF EIS D ZOOM EIS D ZOOM WIPE MIX STROBE GAINUP TRAIL b D ZOOM D ZOOM1 D ZOOM2 c D EFFECT OFF NEGA SEPIA MONO SOLARI 2 CAMERA ADJUST ev d PROG AE OFF X D i 8 e W BALANCE amp aK gu AUTO f SHUTTER SET AUTO 3 REC MODE ey 7 g REC SPEED SP LP h AUDIO REC 6012 bit 16 bit i SHUTTER OFF ON L WIND CUT OFF ON k REMOTE OFF OVCR1 VCR2 I INDEX eDAY 2HOUR m TALLY LED OFF ON n BEEP OFF ON 4 DISPLAY SETTING ev o DISPLAY OFF OLINEAR MEMORY T CODE p C RESET OFF ON q DATE TIME OFF D T DATE r CLOCK SET OFF ON 5 LCD SETTING ey s SELF REC NORMAL MIRROR t LCD SET OFF ON COLLAPSE ALL For assistance call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 b D ZOOM page 39 d h DIGITAL FUNCTION pages 38 43 To select one of the 8 digital functions Setting to OFF cancels the previously selected digital function G 5 To D S 3 D Q To select the desired zoom range D ZOOM Digital zoom from 18x to 36x D ZOOM 2 Digital zoom from 18x to 300x D EFFECT page 43 To select one of the 4 digital picture effects for recording Setting to OFF cancels the previously select digital effect PROG
8. AE page 42 To select one of the 5 Program AE modes Setting to OFF cancels the previously selected Program AE mode W BALANCE page 41 To select one of the 3 White Balance modes SHUTTER page 46 To select a desired shutter speed REC SPEED page 14 SP Normal recording speed mode LP Recording time is 1 5 times as long as in the SP mode For example 90 minutes recording is possible on a 60 minutes tape AUDIO REC page 47 12 bit The sound is recorded in the 12 bit 32 kHz mode 16 bit The sound is recorded in the 16 bi 48 kHz high quality mode SHUTTER page 40 When set to ON still pictures taken in the PhotoShot mode are recorded with a visual shutter effect and click sound 17 MENU OSD j WIND CUT page 27 To reduce sound distortion caused by wind hitting the microphone However this slightly deteriorates the sound reproduction in the bass range k REMOTE page 31 Optional Remote Control Only VCR1 To receive signals from the Remote Control set to VCR1 VCR2 To receive signals from the Remote Control set to VCR2 OFF To prevent reception of signals from the Remote Control L INDEX page 35 DAY An index signal is recorded when recording is restarted after the date has changed since the last recording 2 HOUR An index signal is recorded when recording is restarted after a lapse of more than 2 hours m TALLY LED page 27 Tally LED lights during recording when set to ON
9. Confirmation Marker 10 Fade In Out 45 33 34 35 Battery Pack 2 8 10 11 53 H Specifications 56 Battery Remaining Still Picture 33 Indication 20 Hand Strap 26 Symptom Correction 58 Battery Warning 23 High Speed Shutter 46 Book Mark Search 30 J T C Tab 14 Jog Search 35 Tape Remaining Indications 20 Camera Recording L Tape Speed 14 27 28 29 30 Tape Warning 22 Cleaning Care for Video Lens Cap 2 26 27 61 Heads 57 M Clock Battery 2 23 M VHF Connecting Cable 49 Clock Set 15 Macro Focus 44 Video Cassettes tapes 14 Color Enhancement Light Manual Focus 44 Volume Display 21 d 2 24 26 65 Memory Counter 20 w ME mM so MENU OSD 17 18 19 quipment a Warranty 67 68 Copying your Tapes nee Ab White Balance 41 D PC Connection 51 lt PLAY Indicator 20 21 Date and Time Indication 21 Playback Zoom In Out 39 DC Power Cable 2 12 53 32 33 34 35 36 37 Aca ton 3 Power Supply 10 11 12 Digital E I S 38 Program AE 42 Digital Functions 43 Digital Photo Shot 40 Digital Video Cassette Tape 2 14 n O m 7 S c m 7 1 Q 3 t5 c o For assistance call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 71 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way Secaucus New Jersey 07094 Printed in Japan LSQTO148 1999 Panasonic Sales Company Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico Inc PSC Ave 65 de Infanter a Km 9 5 San Gabriel Industrial P
10. Presionar para cerrae Control de adjuste de visi n Interruptor de alimentaci n POWER For assistance call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 Antes de comenzar Cargue la batter a consulte la p gina 10 1 Inserte la bater a y desl cela hacia abajo hasta que quede trabada en posici n se escuchar un clic Nota El visor esta fijado y no se puede extender o extraer No aplique fuerza No recoja o lleve la Palmcorder por el visor o el monitor LCD 2 Deslice el interruptor de expulsi n de cinta TAPE EJECT para abrir el compartimiento dei cassette El portacassette se deslizar hacia fuera 3 Inserte un cassette con el lado de la ventanilla de cara hacia arriba Aseg rese de que la leng eta de grabaci n est cerrada consulte la p gina 14 4 Presione en la parte marcada PUSH presionar para cerrar para cerrar la tapa superior del compartimiento del cassette El portacassette con el cassette se deslizar de vuelta a su posici n original 5 Cierre la tapa inferior del compartimiento del cassette 6 Ajuste el interruptor de alimentaci n POWER a la posici n CAMERA 7 Ajuste el control de ajuste de visi n seg n lo desee Tl O Z Le m Q as 1 3 pe rms o Contin a en la siguiente p gina 69 Spanish Quick Use Guide Guia Para Uso R pido 8 Pulse el bot n de grabaci n pausa RECORD PAUSE para iniciar la grabaci n Vuelva a pulsar e
11. To operate Camera functions Controlled Functions Set the POWER Switch to CAMERA Rec Pause page 27 To operate VCR functions Tele Zoom page 39 Set the POWER Switch to VCR Wide Zoom page 39 Date Time page 21 Reset page 48 Photo Shot page 40 Display On TV page 37 Counter Time Code pages 20 48 Audio Dubbing page 47 Record page 50 Menu page 16 Play page 32 FF Search page 33 REW Search page 33 Pause Select pages 16 33 Stop Set pages 16 32 Slow Frame Advance Forward pages 33 35 Slow Frame Advance Backward pages 33 35 Index Search Forward page 35 Index Search Backward page 35 Speaker Volume page 32 30 For assistance call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 Remote Control Optional You can control any two PV DV900 s with one Remote control Optional page 1 53 In order for the remote to Display the menu and select REMOTE distinguish between the two units it is VCR 2 on one Palmcorder page 18 necessary to set one of the Palmcorders Leave the other Palmcorder set to to VCR 2 On the remote press VCR 1 VCR1 or VCR 2 to control the desired 2 Palmcorder Set the Remote Contro Optional page 53 to VCR 1 or VCR 2 to correspond with the Palmcorder you c wish to control See illustration at left MES Note o When the Palmcorder and remote are O not set to the same mode VCR1 or VCR2 CHECK REMOTE MODE will PS appear 9 D For VCR 2 For V
12. call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 Supplying Power Insert Remove the Battery Pack BATTERY RELEASE Button Battery Care Caution Charge only with specified charger e The Battery can be charged within a temperature range of 32 F 0 C and 104 F 40 C The Battery may be warm after charging or just after use This is normal Do not use an insufficiently charged or worn out Battery In extreme cold surroundings Battery charging time will increase Safety precautions Do not get the Battery near or dispose of in fire Do not directly connect short circuit the positive and negative terminals Never attempt to disassemble or reassemble the Battery For assistance call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 Insert the Battery and slide it down until it locks with a click Note The EVF is a fixed type and cannot be extended or retracted DO NOT apply force Do not lift or carry the Palmcorder by the EVF or by the LCD Monitor payeys Buma To remove the Battery Slide the Battery upward while sliding the BATTERY RELEASE Button To avoid damage to the Battery Do not drop or jar the Battery Use the Battery with specified models only If the Battery is used in extremely high temperatures a safety device will automatically prevent operation To insure longer battery life While not in use remove Battery from the Palmcorder and AC Adaptor and store in a cool dark dry plac
13. e Disconnect DC Cable if it is connected to AC Adaptor 2 Attach the battery as shown to charge Charge lamps on the AC Adaptor will flash and then turn solid green to indicate current charge level When all 3 lamps are constantly on the battery is fully charged approx 1 hour Expect approx 1 hour 15 minutes of operation when fully charged EVF usage 3 Remove the Battery Slide the Battery out and then lift up About the Charge Lamps The three Charge Lamps 50 80 and 100 flash and then remain lit one after another to indicate how much the Battery has been charged When all three lamps are lit charging is finished The Charge Lamps give a good approximate indication of the charging condition under normal ambient temperature However when charging at high or low temperature the charge lamps may differ considerably from the actual charging condition When you charge two batteries charging starts from Battery 1 At this time the Charging Lamps for Battery 2 show the remaining charge of Battery 2 If the remaining charge is less than 5096 no Charge Lamp is lit Battery Charging Confirmation Marker Use this marker as a reminder to yourself when the battery is fully charged or in need of a charge This marker performs no function and is for your reference only The Battery is no longer serviceable if the operation time is very short even after a sufficient charge 10 For assistance
14. page 18 Even if display off is selected the Tape Mode and Date and Time indication can be displayed t M Wi i u Memory Counter M 0 00 00 The Palmcorder will stop whenever it reaches the point where the counter was previously set to M 0 00 00 during audio dub fast forward or rewind Time Code Oh00m00sO00f The Palmcorder calculates and displays exactly where you are on any tape in terms of hours minutes seconds and frames 30 frames 1 second e This display can not be reset IMPORTANT NOTE Display must be set to ON for MF AE W BALANCE or BACK LIGHT indications to be displayed on the EVF or LCD Panel when selected 20 For assistance call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 Electronic Viewfinder LCD Monitor Indications VOLUME 12 00 00AM JAN 29 1999 f Volume Display page 32 The volume bar appears when the volume of the built in speaker is being adjusted g Date and Time Indication page 18 As shown below the date and time indication changes each time the DATE TIME is selected from the Palmcorder s MENU page 18 or the DATE TIME Button is pressed on the remote optional 3 00PM JAN 29 1999 A N JAN 29 1999 For assistance call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 O D Lan 3 O Qo et D D Q INDEX page 35 This display appears when an index signal is being recorded Tape Mode Indications REC Recording PHOTO Photo Shot Recording PAUSE Paused d
15. Erase Protection Cassettes have a sliding record tab to ensure recordings are not accidentally erased 1 To prevent accidental erasure Slide the tab to the left open 2 To record again Slide the tab to the right close 14 For assistance call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 Setting the Clock Set the Date and Time The date and time is calculated including leap year up to DEC 31 2089 MENU Button SELECT SET WHEEL EXAMPLE 1998 mim Rotate 1999 v PUSH UIT MONTH JAN Note if you should pass the current year continue pressing down on the SELECT SET WHEEL until the year appears again A built in battery maintains clock operation If the Palmcorder is not connected to a power source for a few months the built in battery may discharge and CLOCK BATTERY indication appears see page 23 For assistance call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 Before you begin Connect the Palmcorder to a power source Set the POWER switch to CAMERA 1 Press MENU to display the Camera Mode menu screen see page 17 2 Rotate the SELECT SET WHEEL to select CLOCK SET 3 Press SELECT SET WHEEL down to select CLOCK SET ON The DATE TIME SETTING menu appears 4 Rotate the SELECT SET WHEEL to select the desired numbers then press SELECT SET WHEEL down to fix that portion and move to the next Adjust the shaded items for the Year month day hour and minute DATE TIME SETTING MINUTE
16. 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 tha 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 For assistance call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 5 Table of Contents Getting Started Things You Should KNOW oed aeri rotas eh 3S eoe avis xvin dada aaia 2 Important Safeguards a sd PIBCBUHORS orn Ga a EG OS a Ud e RA POR Sa DER HY SER Bp ERE DEU
17. Set this position to listen to both the original sound and the audio dubbed sound Note 16bit dubbed sound completely erases the original 16bit recorded sound f you select 12bit AUDIO recording and dubbed the sound with the AUDIO MIX on the sound will be stereo regardless of the AUDIO OUT setting if you recorded in LP mode you can not use the A DUB feature d PAUSE to start Audio Dubbing Connect Palmcorder to TV in order to monitor the sound see page 37 A DUB Only NTSC Nationa Television Standards Committee recorded tapes can be audio dubbed The following screen appears if the tape was not recorded in NTSC format INCOMPATIBLE TAPE 5 Press PAUSE to stop Audio Dubbing f the microphone used for dubbing gets too near the speaker of your TV a howling noise feedback may occur f the tape position lies or starts in a blank section you can not use the A DUB fea ture Memory Stop Editing Optional Remote Control Only You can set an automatic Edit stopping point Before step 2 locate the point at which you 48 want the dubbing to stop Press MENU and set DISPLAY to MEMORY page 18 Then press RESET on the remote control to reset the Counter Memory to M 0 00 00 Now rewind to the editing start point and continue with steps 2 5 The tape will now stop automatically at M 0 00 00 For assistance call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 Special Features Copying your Tapes t
18. a turn 3 Pull the Eyepiece free A M B Remove any lint or dust particles with a soft clean cloth being careful A not to scratch the glass surfaces 4 To re install the Eyepiece tine up the marks on the Eyepiece with the grooves inside the EVF ip B shaft and attach Turn it clockwise 1 8 of a turn to lock in place 5 Replace the EVF Eyepiece screws and tighten with a screwdriver f you lose EVF Eyepiece screw order Part No XQN2 BJ4FXK for replacement Note The EVF is a fixed type and cannot be extended or retracted DO NOT apply force Adjust the focus with the Vision Adjustment Control before use Tl o Z c 5 O kaa 4 3 D Q For assistance call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 55 Notes On Operations Your Palmcorder has been designed for normal scene illumination of 150 footcandles 1500 Ix However the Palmcorder may be used at F1 1 6 if illumination is more than 0 5 footcandles 5 Ix The table below shows the color temperature for reference PALMCORDER SETTINGS Blue Filter Range 56 NATURAL LIGHT CONDITIONS Fair weather blue sky Slightly cloudy sky Cloudy or rainy sky Sunlight in clear weather at midday Average sunlight in clear weather Sunlight 2 hours after sunrise and before sunset Sunlight 40 min after sunrise and before sunset Sunlight 30 min after sunrise and before sunset e Sunlight 20 min after sunrise and before sunset K
19. picture may become bluish for an instant or mosaic This is normal during this mode STILL Picture Press PAUSE during playback Press PLAY or PAUSE to release Note To protect the tape and video heads your Palmcorder s operating modes will revert as follows STILL STANDBY after 5 minutes Slow Motion Playback Optional Remote Control Only page 53 Forward Slow Press SLOW F ADV during play Reverse Slow Press SLOW F ADV during play Press PLAY to release During reverse slow motion playback time code indication may not change regularly Note Palmcorder will automatically STOP when in slow motion for more than 10 minutes During slow motion playback picture may move up and down This is normal When you start or stop slow motion playback the picture may become bluish for an instant For assistance call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 33 QJ to 2 O O G D to Q Playback Your Recordings Special Effect Features During Playback Continued Sound is Muted during all special effects Variable Speed Search 1 Press the PLAY Button Playback starts 2 Press the PLAY Button again 3 Rotate the SELECT SET WHEEL to adjust the playback speed Rotate the SELECT SET WHEEL downward for forward playback Rotate the SELECT SET WHEEL upward for reverse playback To return the normal playback Press the PLAY button Playback continues at normal speed Not
20. the focus over the entire zoom range Manual Focus Use Manual Focus MF when recording a subject through glass a scene where the subject is far from the Palmcorder and there are objects in the foreground a subject with distinct horizontal stripes a subject not centered in the Viewfinder subjects with shiny surfaces an obliquely angled subject POWER ZOOM Switch Macro Focus for close ups a bright flat subject such as a white wall in low light situations a scene with fast motions like a golf swing Re focusing may be required when your Palmcorder is aimed at a new scene 1 Press MANUAL FOCUS so that MF Manual Focus appears in the EVF or the LCD monitor EVF LCD Monitor 2 Press and hold the POWER ZOOM Switch to the T side Full Telephoto until the lens is zoomed in all the way subject at maximum size 3 Turn the MANUAL FOCUS control until the picture is in focus It may be necessary to back away from the subject to focus the image properly 4 Press the POWER ZOOM switch to W or T as desired The subject will remain in focus over the entire zooming range lt may be necessary to back away from the subject to focus the image properly Press the W side of the POWER ZOOM Switch to the wide angle position Auto Focus will function with the subject as close as 1 inch 25mm in front of the lens 44 For assistance call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 Sp
21. CR 1 Press these Press these i buttons at buttons at E Oo same time same time After replacing the Remote Control Battery the remote will default to VCR 1 Replace the Battery y 1 Insert a slender pointed Replace battery with object such as the tip of a Panasonic PART NO bali point pen into the slot so VSBW0004 CR2025 only a that it fits into the hole as Use of another battery may shown a Then while sliding present a risk of fire or to the right pull the battery explosion holder out with your fingernail Caution battery may explode if mistreated Dispose of used battery b e dis the battery into the promptly Keep away from 4 Battery Tray with the mark children Do not recharge facing up disassemble or dispose of Do not reverse the polarity in fire 3 Replace the Battery Tray For assistance call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 31 Playback your Recordings Playback using the LCD Monitor You can also the LCD monitor t S al woe TS Before you begin playback your recording Connect the Palmcorder to a power source Insert a recorded cassette LCD OPEN Set the Power Switch to VCR Button 1 Press the LCD OPEN Button to unlock the LCD monitor and swing open 2 Press REWIND SEARCH to rewind the tape suis PLAY to start playback To adjust the volume Hold down the VOLUME WHEEL until the volume setting screen appears Then rotate the wheel to adjust the volu
22. E Panasonic Digital Palmcorder Digital Video Camcorder PDalmSight Operating Instructions Mini IN 2 5 COLOR LCD MONITOR PV DV900 For assistance call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 Before attempting to connect operate or adjust this product please read these instructions thoroughly Spanish Quick Use Guide is included Guia para r pida consulta en espa ol est incluida LACITOM 45 Things You Should Know Thank you for choosing Panasonic You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today Used properly we re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment Please take time to fill in the information below The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your Palmcorder Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient Palmcorder information source Date of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No Model No Serial No Unpack your Camcorder 1 pc AC Adaptor 1 pc Battery Pack 1 pc A V Cable PV DAC9 PV DBP8 VJAWO043 with AC Cable DC Cable and Jack Box 1 pc Lens Cap 1 pc Shoulder Strap LSYFO358 VYCW0225 2 For assistance call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 Things You Should Know Safety Precautions WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE Your kad V Palmcorder is designed to record and play back in Standard Play SP mode only This Palmcorder i
23. ELVIN COLOR TEMPERATURE 10 000 8 000 7 000 6 500 6 000 5 500 5 000 4 500 4 000 3 500 3 200 ARTIFICIAL LIGHT SOURCE COLORTINT Color television Fluorescent lamp Daylight Camera flash bulb Blue lamp for photography Fluorescent lamp White Normal flash bulb Fluorescent lamp Off white Tungsten lamp for photography Halogen lamp lodine lamp Tungsten lamp Yellowish Acetylene lamp Kerosene lamp s Candlelight For assistance call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 Specifications Power Source Digital Video Camera 7 2V DC Battery 7 8V DC AC Adaptor AC Adaptor 110 120 220 240V AC 50 60 Hz Battery Lithium Ion Type DC 7 2V Power Consumption Digital Video Camera 7 2V DC 7W Max 10W AC Adaptor 18W 1W when not in use Video Signal EIA Standard 525 lines 60 fields NTSC color signal Video Recording System 2 rotary heads helical scanning system Audio 12bit 32kHz 4 tracks 16bit 48kHz 2 tracks Pick Up System and Device One integral color filter Charge Coupled Device CCD Lens 18 1 zoom lens F1 1 6 with auto iris control Focal length 3 9mm 70 2mm Power zoom function Lens filter diameter 43mm Viewfinder 0 5 inch 12 7mm Electronic Viewfinder LCD Monitor 2 5 inch 63 5mm Liquid Crystal Display Minimum Illumination Required 5 Ix F1 1 6 0 5 footcandles Operating Temperature 32 F 104 F 0 C 40 C Operating Humidity 1096 7596 Weight Digital Vi
24. F Note The EIS and Digital Zoom features must be turned off in order to use Digital MENU Button SELECT SET WHEEL Types of Digital Effects Functions WIPE Successive scenes are separated in a way which simulates the drawing of a curtain To use the WIPE o MIX a in Camera mode set the D FUNCTION g The current scene is mixed in with the item in the menu screen to WIPE page Mr following scene during scene changes 17 m b Press the RECORD PAUSE to start iue f recording di cdd S anana braid c Press the RECORD PAUSE to pause the PY still frames A recording The last scene will be c GAIN UP mA memorized c Picture sensitivity is increased d Press the RECORD PAUSE to start in Only Manual Focus is available recording again The new scene will take TRAIL the place of the memorized scene The subject being recorded creates a trail when in motion To use the MIX NEGA Neg Pos Perform steps a d above The memorized The recorded picture is inverted to appear Scene and the new scene will appear mixed as a film negative as the scene changes from one to the SEPIA other The picture is recorded in sepia brownish color giving it an antique look MONO Monotone The picture is recorded in black and white SOLARI Solarization The scene takes on a appearance similar to an oil painting For assistance call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 43 Special Features The Palmcorder automatically adjusts
25. M TR A Ce aoaaa EGER 5 SOTMIOMO MODA P 7 QUICK QUITO casa 8 SupBlying POWER 10 ee iio Ld 13 eils Ree d Toc ts L Using the Palmcordefr MGI ora rire onn cuadra nora pay d ran Pup queo ral na 16 MENU OSD CI NE 17 Electronic Viewfinder LCD Monitor Indications 000 000 0000 esec e eee eee eee 20 Color Enhancement Light cuasi orbe 24 Attaching the Shoulder Strap ii ei rre eenn nenen 25 Basic Operation Gamera Hacotrdilig ara RS 27 Remote Conta 30 Playback Your Recordings nia its 32 Special Features Digital Electronic Image Stabilization ins Or E l dad acc 38 Zoom he T 2 Recording Still Pictures HE ZR 39 Digital Photo SHOU or Ki daN EAEn 40 White Balante a aa 41 AA adds 42 Digital PUNCIONS rita 43 FOCUS O og ea A vua A pes EUCH v ax ERE ee 44 Audio Video Fade WOU asses dert eret Fera near edo din 45 Backlight fee Da 45 High Speed AAA aE e aerer ei esanai sierota oasia a i dadaa iiS 46 Audio Dubbing using the External or Built in Microphone sss sss sees eee eee e e 47 MGINDEY StOD Sy lE 48 Copying your Tapes to S VHS or VHS Cassette sees eree ee ennenen 49 Copying from Digital Equipment dubbing 2 0 0 0 esse eee sese 50 PC COMMBCHOM MEET 51 Using the Digital Photo Printer sss redierat prar reenn 52 For Your Information Palmcorder Accessory System sae alia i
26. NU Button SELECT SET Be sure that the D E I S is turned off WHEEL when not needed D E I S may not function when Palmcorder movement is too extreme Recording a subject with distinct horizontal or vertical stripes Recording in low light situations Recording a subject under a great amount of fluorescent light e Recording a scene with very fast motions 38 For assistance call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 Special Features Zoom You can gradually zoom in for close ups or zoom out for wide angle shots The zooming speed ranges from a slow 22 seconds to a fast 2 seconds according to the amount of pressure applied to the zoom buttons Zoom slowly by lightly moving the power zoom switch toward the T Telephoto or the W Wide Angle Zoom quickly by applying more pressure aske c omae ns al ZOOM Switch Display the CAMERA mode menu see page 17 Rotate the SELECT SET Wheel to select D FUNCTION and press down on the SELECT SET WHEEL to select EIS D ZOOM or D ZOOM Then rotate the SELECT SET WHEEL to MENU Button SELECT SET WHEEL select D ZOOM Press down on the SELECT SET WHEEL to select 36x D ZOOM1 or 300x D 200M2 Zoom In T The normal optical zoom functions from 1x to 18x D ZOOM functions from 18x to 36x D ZOOM2 functions from 18x to 300x The magnification level is displayed in the EVF or the LCD monitor while pressing Zoom Out Ww he POWER ZOOM Switch Be
27. Optional Remote Control Only page 53 TV with S VIDEO IN Jacks You can display the various EVF indications on your TV by pressing For best Chrominance and Luminance itis DISPLAY ON TV on remote control Press suggested to use the S Video connection if again to remove the indications DISPLAY ON TV aa CATV System Installer This reminder is provided to call the Audio In S Video In CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC in USA and to AV Cable the Canadian Electrical code in Canada Supplied that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building To S Video In as close to the point of cable entry as Not supplied practical For assistance call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 37 To Audio In S Video Cable uoneJedo oiseg Special Features Digital Electronic Image Before you begin Stabilization System D E l S Set the POWER Switch to CAMERA This feature helps stabilize the picture in situations such as walking or shooting from a moving vehicle 1 Press MENU Button to display the menu screen 2 Rotate and press the SELECT SET WHEEL to select EIS from D FUNCTION page 17 Picture flicker may be observed when taping under fluorescent lighting conditions Turn D E I S OFF during recording when using a tripod 3 Set EIS OFF to cancel ME
28. PAUSE Button See pages 30 33 SEL Button See page 30 66 For assistance call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 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 Infanter a 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 alec referred to as the Warrantor will repair this pedun 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 CAMCORDER ONE 1 YEAR EXC EPT CCD I NINETY 90 DAYS NINETY 90 DAYS CRT NINETY 90 DAYS CUSTOMER PAYS ALL LABOR CHARGES AFTER 90 DAYS Monitor VCR In home or carry in Service 22 diagonal CRT LCD and Larger Monitor VCR Carry in Service 21 diagonal CRT LCD and smaller Batteries if included New rechargeable batteries in exchange for defective rechargeable batteries for ten 10 days Non rechargeable batteries are not warranted Ir if included New video cassette tape in exchange for a defective video cassette tape for five 5 days In home carry in or mail in service as app
29. aning NEED HEAD NEED HEAD CLEANING wiil appear for 5 seconds CLEANING When the Palmcorder and remote are not set to the anaie same mode VCR1 or VCR2 CHECK REMOTE MODE will also appear for 5 seconds when the Palmcorder is first turned on 22 For assistance call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 Electronic Viewfinder LCD Monitor Indications CANNOT REC LP MODE CHECK DV INPUT NM WARNING DEW DETECTED PUN Oy 1 ty WARNING LOW BATTERY CLOCK BATTERY INCOMPATIBLE DATA When an AUDIO DUB is attempted on a pre recorded LP tape CANNOT REC LP MODE will appear for 5 seconds When the DV connection is not securely connected CHECK DV INPUT will appear for 5 seconds Check the connections If excessive moisture condenses in the unit WARNING will flash DEW DETECTED will appear and the Palmcorder will automatically turn OFF in 15 seconds in this case wait until the indicator no longer flashes when your Palmcorder is turned on again When a battery recharge is necessary WARNING will flash LOW BATTERY will appear and the Palmcorder will automatically turn OFF in 15 seconds page 20 When the built in lithium clock battery is discharged CLOCK BATTERY will appear To re charge the lithium clock battery connect the AC Adaptor to the Palmcorder Recharging takes approx 4 hours Reset the clock after charging When a pre recorded tape ot
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31. assette that is ejected without turning the Palmcorder on partially recorded use the Edit Search Function to search for the position from which you want to record again Especiall 1 Slide the TAPE EJECT Switch to en you want to en E ona 7 open the Cassette Compartment cassette that is already fully recorded be The Cassette Holder slides out sure to first locate the position where you want to add the new recording before Pull the cassette straight out starting to record Notes If the Cassette Holder does not retract If hand strap is tight it may prevent completely take the following measures Cassette Holder from fully opening for Press PUSH mark to securely close the tape insert or eject Loosen hand strap upper Cassette Compartment Cover if necessary Turn the Palmcorder on again with the After the Cassette Holder has been POWER Switch retracted completely close the lower If the Cassette Holder does not slide out Cassette Compartment Cover take the following measures e When inserting the cassette make sure lt Close the Cassette Compartment Cover it faces in the right direction and then completely and then open it again push in completely For assistance call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 13 Cassette Information Record Speed Playback Time Use only those tapes having the logo indicating the 6 35mm digital standard Cassette type Record Speed Playback time AY DVMBOEA 80 minutes 120 minutes
32. cause the image is enlarged digitally the picture may become distorted when higher magnification levels are used When the level falls below 18x the normal zooming function will resume Focus length becomes 4 feet 1 2m if the lens is in full telephoto eiad M c r D o Recording Still Pictures You can record still pictures of any desired duration together with sound 1 While in RECORD mode press STILL Button once to capture still picture The captured still picture will be recorded together with the sound Les STILL Button once again to release the still picture The camera will resume recording real time pictures and sound For assistance call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 39 STILL Button Special Features Digital Photo Shot Use this feature to record a seven second approx still image from the current camera picture Audio is also recorded tor on the spot narration Or you can add narration later with the Audio Dubbing feature to make an interesting slide show etc page 47 PHOTO SHOT Button MENU Button SELECT SET WHEEL EVF Indication 40 INDEX SEARCH Button Before you begin Set the POWER Switch to CAMERA 1 Press PHOTO SHOT Button in Record Pause mode PHOTO will appear in the EVF or the LCD monitor s f SHUTTER on the menu screen is set to ON a sound effect similar to the shutter of a film camera will be heard when the PHOTO SHOT Button is press
33. cessory Order Form Please photocopy this form when placing an order 1 Palmcorder Model 2 ltems Ordered Your State amp Local Sales Tax Shipping amp Handling Total Enclosed 3 Method of payment check one Check of Money Order enclosed NO C O D SHIPMENTS 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 RE PURSNISCE 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 54 For assistance call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 Notes On Operations When you remove the Lens Hood pinch the Lens Hood and turn it counterclockwise Then attach an optional filter or lens Be careful not to touch the lens itself Replace the Lens Hood after removing the accessory Cleaning EVF Electronic Viewfinder Screw Driver 1 Remove the EVF Eyepiece 2 screws with a screwdriver 2 Turn the Eyepice EVF Eyepiece screw counterclockwise 1 8 of
34. continuously It won t playback when the tape reached beginning during Reverse Index Search mode 35 uonelado Attach the Jack Box for TV Viewing Your Palmcorder may be connected to a TV to play back tapes or to view what you are recording by connecting to the Jack Box PHONES Jack 36 Playback Your Recordings Before you begin Connect the Palmcorder to your TV as illustrated on next page IMPORTANT Turn off the Palmcorder before connecting to a power source Insert the Jack Box and slide it down until it locks with a click Note e Use an AC Adaptor PV DAC9 included so that you do not have to worry about depleting the battery e Connect earphones not supplied to the PHONES jack When earphone M3 type not supplied is connected to PHONES jack speaker is muted For assistance call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 Playback Your Recordings TV with AUDIO VIDEO IN Jacks 1 Set the POWER Switch to CAMERA You can now view what the Palmcorder is recording on your TV Or to playback a tape set the POWER Switch to VCR You can now playback a recorded tape on your TV 2 run your TV ON and set it to LINE INPUT or S VIDEO Check your TV operating instructions for further information zo diu playback or begin a recording ctt a Note Please connect the A V cable until it stops Make sure the Palmcorder and TV are turned To To off while connecting Audio In Video In
35. ct no display to cancel this feature Sports mode For recording fast action scenes Portrait mode For recording only subjects in the foreground while ignoring subjects in the background Low light mode For recording in extreme low light conditions Spot light mode Recording in situations where subjects are under a spotlight s Surf amp Snow mode For recording in locations with a high degree of Dazzle such as snow slopes and the seashore PORTRAIT mode The image may flicker if this mode is used indoors LOW LIGHT mode Scenes recorded in extremely low light levels may not come out properly SPOT LIGHT mode If the recorded subject is extremely bright the picture may appear whitish SURF amp SNOW mode f the recorded subject is extremely bright the picture may appear whitish If you selected GAIN UP in the Digital function camera menu SPORTS mode and PORTRAIT mode can not be se lected For assistance call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 Special Features Digital Functions Use the following teatures to add interest and professionalism to your recordings Select from nine special effects 1 in Camera mode press MENU to display the menu screen 2 Rotate the SELECT SET WHEEL to select D FUNCTION or D EFFECT Then press down on the SELECT SET WHEEL repeatedly to select one of the Digital Functions listed below 3 cancel the Digital Function press down on the SELECT SET WHEEL to select OF
36. cturer or you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all have the same characteristics as the original part servicing to qualified service personnel f Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric 19 Damage Requiring Service Unplug this video unit shock or other hazards from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified 21 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or service personnel under the following conditions repairs to this video unit ask the service technician to a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged perform safety checks to determine that the video unit is in safe operating order Precautions USE amp LOCATION TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD Your Camcorder and power supply should not be exposed to rain or moisture Do not connect the power supply or operate your Camcorder if it gets wet Your Camcorder has been designed for outdoor use however it is not designed to sustain direct exposure to water rain sleet snow sand dust or direct splashing from a pool or even a cup of coffee This action could permanently damage the intemal parts of your Camcorder Do not attempt to disassemble this unit There are no user serviceable parts inside Unptug your Camcorder from the power supply before cleaning DO NOT AIM YOUR CAMCORDER AT THE SUN OR OTHER BRIGHT OBJECTS DO NOT LEAVE THE PALMCORDER WITH THE EVF AIMED DIRECTLY AT THE SUN AS THIS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE INTERNAL PARTS OF THE EVF DO
37. dad Palmcorder Accessory Order Form ote 54 Notes On Operations Lia 55 a esp MUERE 57 Before Requesting Service oio extr RE ete neee 58 Request Tor Service Notice ii ii a a annealed 60 A APA O O Tae 61 o A E EAV DEENSE 67 mee Quick Use Guide Guia Para Uso einn ia A MEE 69 Index c p Ed 6 For assistance call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 Self Demo Mode Self Demo mode is on when screen at right appears Do the steps below to turn off EVF Screen Panasonic 1 Set the POWER Switch to Camera 2 Press the LCD OPEN Button to uniock the LCD monitor and swing it open 3 Hold down the STOP Button for more than 5 seconds Note Self Demo mode is cancelled if a OPE cassette with rec tab closed is inserted an R see pages 13 14 Self Demo mode stops for 3 minutes if a function key is pressed REW STOP FF To turn Self Demo mode on do the Button Button Button following e Set the POWER Switch to CAMERA Hold down FF and REW Button together for more than 5 seconds Then the Self Demo screen will appear on the screen For assistance call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 7 p es Buap Quick Guide Camera Recording Before you begin Charge the Battery see page 10 1 insert the Battery and slide it down until it locks with a click Note The EVF is a fixed type and cannot be extended or retracted DO NOT apply force
38. deo Camera 1 5 Ibs 0 68 kg AC Adaptor 0 53 Ibs 0 24 kg Dimensions Digital Video Camera 2 15 16 W x 4 1 4 H x 5 11 16 D inch 73 5 W x 107 5 H x 145 D mm AC Adaptor 4 1 16 W x 2 H x 3 1 8 D inch 103 W x 50 H x 79 D mm Weight and dimensions shown are approximate Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice Tl o e zi c 5 O 3 pat Ls Q For assistance call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 57 Before Requesting Service Cleaning Care for Video Heads a Video Head Cleaning Normally your Palmcorder will not require head cleaning However it is possible that the heads may become clogged due to dust in the air damaged tape long term use etc If NEED HEAD CLEANING appears for 5 seconds in the EVF or LCD monitor the heads may require cleaning Clogged Video Head b Cleaning the Heads It is recommended that head cleaning be performed by a qualified service technician Please contact your nearest Panasonic Service Center An alternate solution is to obtain a head cleaning cassette Please use Panasonic cleaning cassette AY DVMCL Be sure to follow the cleaning instructions carefully Excessive use of the cleaning cassette could shorten head life Use this cassette only when a head clogging symptom occurs Refer servicing to qualified service personnel Caution for Tape Operations When you go from function to function PLAY FF REW etc please note
39. der to a power source Set the POWER Switch to CAMERA nsert a cassette with record tab see page 14 In the AUTO mode no indication in the EVF the Camcorder will automatically adjust the shutter speed 1 100 AUTO mode is automatically selected whenever the POWER Switch is set to CAMERA Manual Selection 1 Press MENU to display the camera mode menu in the EVF or the LCD monitor 2 Rotate the SELECT SET WHEEL to select SHUTTER and then press down on the SELECT SET WHEEL to SET 1 SHUTTER 1 100 AUTO MENU Button SELECT SET WHEEL END PUSH MENU KEY 3 Rotate the SELECT SET WHEEL to obtain one of the following shutter speeds Note 1 60 1 8000 s For proper color reproduction it is recommended that you use this feature Ce T outdoors For indoor High Speed Shutter 500 recording additional halogen or tungsten s light should be provided Fluorescent light ne Ber will degrade the picture quality This feature requires ample light More E mend light is required for the fastest shutter i t speeds 1 350 1 1000 e The Auto Focus system may not operate i t properly in insufficient light when using VERDE Are the High Speed Shutter 46 For assistance call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 Special Features Audio Dubbing using the External or Built in Microphone Optional Remote Control Only The original sound can be replaced with Before you begin new sound using the built in Palmcorder Connect th
40. e If you leave the Battery in the Palmcorder or on AC Adaptor the Battery will no longer be rechargeable Keep the Battery terminals clean 11 Supplying Power AC Adaptor 1 Insert the Jack Box and slide it down until it locks with a click Note The EVF is a fixed type and cannot be extended or retracted DO NOT apply force Do not lift or carry the Palmcorder by the EVF or by the LCD Monitor 2 Insert the DC Cable into the Jack Box 3 Connect the other end of the DC Cable to the AC Adaptor as shown d Plug in the AC Adaptor e The POWER Lamp lights up DC Cable NA Supplied df Note When not in use unplug the AC Adaptor from the AC outlet AC Adaptor consumes 1W of electric power when plugged into an AC outlet even when not in use 12 For assistance call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 Cassette Information Cassette Insertion Connect the Palmcorder to a power source 1 Slide the TAPE EJECT Switch to open the Cassette Compartment The Cassette Holder slides out 2 Insert a cassette with its window side facing up peuejs Bunjes 3 Press on the PUSH mark to close the upper Cassette Compartment Cover The Cassette Holder with the cassette slides back inside 4 Close the lower Cassette Compartment Cover PUSH mark Cassette Ejection If the Palmcorder is connected to a power Hint for inserting the cassette source the cassette can be inserted and When you insert a c
41. e by frame advance Press SLOW F ADV to do a frame by frame reverse Press PLAY to release Note If you hold down SLOW F ADV you can see a continuous series of still images at a slower speed than normal slow mode During frame by frame advance a few frames may move automatically and the picture may become bluish for an instant Jog Frame by Frame Search Palmcorder only During Still mode rotate the SELECT SET WHEEL to advance or reverse the picture one frame at a time Index Forward Reverse Search Optional Remote Control Only page 53 Search for a particular scene by using the electronic index marks placed at the beginning of each recording See page 18 for details on the two different kinds of index marks 1 Place the Palmcorder in the VCR STOP mode 2 Press the INDEX SEARCH fast forward or rewind Buttons the number of recordings indexes forward or back you want to view The Palmcorder will advance or rewind to the desired record ing and automatically PLAY The number of times you press the button is displayed in the EVF and the LCD monitor if you set INDEX on the VCR menu to SCENE see page 19 Ex if you press the button three times S3 will appear If the interval between scenes is less than 1 minute index search may not operate properly Response time between pressing the button and change in the scene number is quite slow Do not press the INDEX SEARCH Button rapidly and
42. e external Microphone if used microphone or an external microphone s Turn On the Palmcorder Insert a pre recorded tape to be dubbed The AUDIO REC setting in CAMERA MENU mode should be as follows 12bit The original sound is recorded on ST Stereo 1 and the new sound will be recorded on ST Stereo 2 16bit The original sound is replaced with the new sound External Microphone Jack External Microphone with M3 connector not supplied e Select 12bit if you do not want the original sound to be completely replaced during an audio dub f you dub over a tape which has both 12bit and 16bit audio recordings on it keep in mind that the original 16bit audio portion will be completely replaced 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR 2 Press PLAY Then press PAUSE where you want dubbing to begin PLAY PAUSE 3 Press A DUB on the remote control Optional page 53 to put the Palmcorder in the Audio Dub mode Optional dei EVF Indication xl A DUB 2i Continued on next page For assistance call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 47 o Oo O O TI D Y c m 7 Special Features To listen to the desired audio sound set the AUDIO setting of the VCR mode MENU page 19 as follows AUDIO The following selections are available 12bit AUDIO dubbed recording only ST Set this position to listen to the original sound ST2 Set this position to listen to the audio dubbed sound MIX
43. ecial Features Audio Video Fade In Out This feature allows you to make smoother scene transitions for a more professional look Fade in Starting the first scene with fade in is very effective in Record Pause mode hold down FADE until the picture and sound fade out Then press RECORD PAUSE to start recording Release FADE and the picture and sound will gradually fade in Fade Out Use to create a soft ending or together with fade in for a soft transition from one scene to the next During recording hold down FADE until the picture and sound fade out Then press RECORD PAUSE to pause the recording Use when recording a subject that is darker than the surrounding scene in a shadowed area or when the light source is in the back of your subject Press the BACK LIGHT Button to activate the Backlight feature The Indicator will appear in the EVF or LCD monitor o Re O o RU O e or C um D 0 Press the BACK LIGHT Button again to cancel the Backlight feature BACK LIGHT Button NI A EVF or LCD Note monitor indication The Indicator will not appear in the EVF or LCD monitor when OFF is selected in the DISPLAY menu For assistance call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 45 Special Features To record high speed motion e g a tennis stroke for improved STILL or SLOW MOTION playback when watching the tape on this Camcorder Before you begin Connect the Camcor
44. ectric light or power circuits or where it can c If the video unit has been exposed to rain or water fall into such power lines or circuits When installing d If the video unit does not operate normally by Q an outside antenna system extreme care should be following the operating instructions Adjust only 99 fakes 19 kaap from touching SURI Dower ines or those controls that are covered by the operating D circuits RS contact 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 to D electric shock restore the video unit to its normal operation 17 Objects and Liquids Never push objects of any e 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 ip ds 20 Replacement Parts When reptacement parts are 18 Servicing Do not attempt to service this video unit required be sure the service technician has used yourself as opening or removing covers may expose replacement parts specified by the manufa
45. ed Optional Remote Control Only page 53 2 Set the POWER Switch to VCR 3 Press MENU to display the VCR mode menu screen in the EVF or the LCD monitor 4 Rotate the SELECT SET WHEEL to select INDEX and press down to select PHOTO 5 Press one of the INDEX SEARCH Buttons on the remote control Optional page 53 to advance or rewind the tape to playback a photo shot scene To view the next photo shot the INDEX SEARCH Button must be pressed again Note The picture quality will deteriorate slightly e The tape remaining indicator will not appear while PHOTO SHOT feature is used s When the AUDIO REC mode is changed the shutter sound effect may not be able to be heard even when SHUTTER is set to on For assistance call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 White Balance Auto White Balance automatically maintains optimum color balance in most lighting conditions However when using Digital Functions etc you may get better results using the manual adjustment MENU Button SELECT SET WHEEL Special Features Before you begin Set the POWER switch to CAMERA 1 Press MENU Button to display the menu screen 2 Rotate the SELECT SET WHEEL to select W BALANCE and then press down on the SELECT SET WHEEL repeatedly to select either AUTO Indoor halogen lamp 5 Outdoors xe or Indoor fluorescent lamp px HN O 0 AUTO 4 207 no display Q When the source illumination is a haloge
46. ee page 11 30 38 39 40 41 42 ani POWER Lamp See page 27 Shoulder Strap REC Lamp Attachment Ring See page 27 See page 25 62 For assistance call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 Index of Controls LCD Liquid Crystal Built In Speaker Display Monitor See page 32 See pages 7 9 20 21 22 23 28 32 POWER Switch See pages 7 8 9 27 29 30 37 47 49 50 LCD OPEN Button RECORD PAUSE See pages 7 9 28 32 Button See pages 9 27 29 TI O Z CC lan 4 5 Q lan 7 3 to O For assistance call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 63 Index of Controls PLAY Button See pages 9 32 33 34 35 47 49 50 REWIND EDIT SEARCH 4d Button FAST FORWARD See pages 7 9 EDIT SEARCH b 29 32 33 34 Button See pages 7 29 33 34 STOP Button PAUSE Button See pages 7 9 32 See pages 33 35 47 49 50 48 49 50 STILL Button See page 39 Underside View Tripod Receptacle d Iw ERA A Manual Focus Ring See page 44 Cassette Compartment TAPE EJECT Switch Cover See pages 8 13 See pages 8 13 64 For assistance call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 Index of Controls S VIDEO Output Connector See pages 37 49 52 DC Input Audio Video Output Connector Connector See pages 37 49 52 See page 12 This connector for use with supplied Audio Video cable only AC Adaptor Battery Charging Compartment See page 10 POWER Lamp See
47. es s The Variable Speed Search function offers a choice of six playback speeds 1 5x 1x 2x 5x 10x 20x both in forward and SET SELECT WHEEL reverse directions The review playback at the 1x speed is playback in reverse direction During the Variable Speed Search at a speed other than 1x mosaic like patterns will appear in the picture During the Variable Speed Search sound is muted Fast Forward Rewind Check Monitor normal picture playback during fast forward or rewind Hold down the FAST FORWARD SEARCH during fast forward e Hold down the REWIND SEARCH during rewind The picture will appear for as long as the button is held down REWIND FAST FORWARD SEARCH SEARCH 34 For assistance call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 Special Effect Features During Playback Continued Sound is Muted during all special effects PLAY PAUSE SELECT SET WHEEL REVERSE SLOW FRAME ADVANCE FORWARD SLOW FRAME ADVANCE INDEX INDEX SEARCH SEARCH rewind fast forward Top Scan If you hold down the INDEX SEARCH button more than 2 seconds the Palmcorder will scan for scenes or photo shots and playback the first few seconds of each To cancel this function press PLAY or STOP For assistance call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 Playback Your Recordings Frame by Frame Advance Optional Remote Control Only page 53 Press PAUSE during playback Press SLOW F ADV to do a fram
48. ess STOP Button on playing unit to end dubbing Note When two Palmcorders are used for dubbing it is recommend that the remote control VCR1 or VCR2 setting be used to avoid mis operation When two Palmcorders are connected using the DV interface cable not supplied a Video Editing Controller cannot be used CAUTION Unauthorized exchanging and or copying of copyrighted recordings may be copyright infringement 50 For assistance call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 Special Features A live image can be transferred directly to your PC Personal Computer via a DV Interface Cable not supplied using products from Adaptec or Digital Origin formerly Radius Using these products allows you to capture live images onto your PC edit the captured image etc Note For more detailed information please see the Adaptec and Digial Origin formerly Radius brochures in this box or visit their web site at http www adaptec com 1394 or http www digitalorigin com DVP For assistance on Adaptec products call 1 800 442 7274 For assistance on Digital Origin formerly Radius products call 1 800 572 3487 o Le SN o O T D K PC 0 Connector G lan 4 D o TD DV Interface Cable 6 to 4 pin not supplied 51 Special Features Using the Digital Photo Printer Images can be selected for print out on a digital photo printer sold separately Before you begin Connect bo
49. f power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your appliance dealer or local power company For video units intended to be operated from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions mn ss M 12 13 14 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 Outdoor Antenna Grounding
50. he video product manufacturer as they may be hazardous Water and Moisture Do not use this video unit near water ior example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like Accessories Do not place this video unit on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The video unit may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the unit Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the video unit Any mounting of the unit should follow the manufacturer s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overtum Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided far ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the video unit and to protect it from overheating These openings must not be blocked or covered Never place the video unit on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface or near or over a radiator or heat register This video unit should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to Power Sources This video unit should ba operated only from the type o
51. her than NTSC format is inserted for play or you attempt to copy a protected copy guarded tape INCOMPATIBLE DATA will appear for 5 seconds When the LCD monitor is rotated 180 so that it faces the same direction as the lens the mark indicates that a warning message exists during Mirror feature To view the warning return the LCD monitor to the original position For assistance call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 23 peueijs Due Color Enhancement Light Optional Using the Light To brighten the natural colors in a scene Optional page 53 1 Slide Light into the Built in Light Mount Be sure it locks into place 2 Press LIGHT Button ON 3 Press LIGHT Button again to OFF LIGHT RELEASE LIGHT Button Button To remove the Light Press LIGHT RELEASE Button and slide the Light out of the mount Caution This light becomes hot during operation Make sure nothing covers the Light during operation Note Using the light will reduce battery operating time If using the enhancement Light for an extended period of time be sure to provide ventilation when using it in a hot environment Be sure LIGHT Button is set to OFF when not in use Do not attempt to lift or carry the Palmcorder by holding the Enhancement Light e If light bulb needs to be replaced take Light to your nearest service center 24 For assistance call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 Attaching the Shoulder Strap 1 Undo the two strap ends fr
52. in proper Set POWER Switch to CAMERA continuity when taping 2 In RECORD PAUSE mode hold down EDIT SEARCH ip to perform a forward visual search or EDIT SEARCH el to perform a reverse visual search Releasing the button stops the search 3 Press RECORD PAUSE to continue recording Record Review RECORD PAUSE POWER Switch Press EDIT SEARCH 4 4 once while in Button Record Pause mode to review the last few seconds of your recording EDIT EDIT SEARCH 4 SEARCH P Note l During Edit Search the picture will become mosaic in both search the sound will be muted in reverse visual search Make sure the SP LP tape speed setting is the same as the recording to eliminate distortion during edit search 29 Camera Recording Remote Control Book Mark Search You can go directly to a blank portion of tape and start recording exactly where you left off MENU Button 1 Set the POWER Switch to VCR SELECT men WHERE 2 Press MENU Button to display the menu screen Then rotate the SELECT SET WHEEL to select B SEARCH see page 19 3 Press the SELECT SET WHEEL to select ON The Palmcorder will start a POWER Switch forward Book Mark Search Remote Control Optional You can operate the major functions of your Palmcorder from up to approximately 16 feet b m away indoors Aim the IR Remote Control toward the front of the Palmcorder and press the desired buttons sensor is located under the lens
53. l bot n de grabaci n pausa RECORD PAUSE para hacer una pausa en la grabaci n Bot n de grabaci n pausa RECORD PAUSE Para ver la reproducci n en el LCD pantalla de visualizaci n de cristal l quido 1 Ajuste el interruptor de alimentaci n POWER a la posici n VCR Nota El visor est fijado y no se puede extender o extraer No aplique fuerza No recoja o lleve la Palmcorder por el visor o el monitor LCD 2 Pulse el bot n de apertura del LCD LCD OPEN para destrabar el monitor LCD y abrirlo Bot n de apertura del LCD LCD OPEN 3 Pulse el bot n de rebobinado REW para rebobinar la cinta 4 Pulse el bot n de reproducci n PLAY para iniciar la reproducci n ne irai eei 5 Pulse el bot n de parada STOP REWIND STOP PLAY para detener la reproducci n 70 For assistance call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 A Digital Zoom 39 R Dubbing over AC Adaptor 2 10 12 53 65 4 REC Indicator 20 21 Accessories Optional 53 AUTO ds cl o ME A9 Recording Still Pictures 39 l DV Interface Cable 50 51 53 g Accessories Supplied 2 Remote Contro 2 30 31 66 Audio Video Cable 2 37 49 E Request for Service Notice 59 Audio Video Fade In Out 45 Edit Search o S Auto Focus 44 f AV Jack Box 2 12 36 53 65 EUER MUS 4 satety Precautions 3 B mati Self Demo Mode 7 Indications 20 21 22 23 Set the Date and Time 15 Backlight 45 F Shoulder Strap 2 25 Battery Charging Special Effects Playback
54. licable in the USA can be obtained during the warranty genod 4 leod a Panasonic Services Com any PASC Factory Service Center listed in the ervice Directory Or call toll free 1 800 211 PANA 7262 to locate an authorized PASC Service Center Carry in or mail in service in Puerto Rico can be obtained during the warranty Lac by calling the Panasonic Sales Company telephone number listed in the Service Center Directory This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser A purchase receipt or other proof of the date of the origina purchase is requires before warranty service is rendered This warranty only covers failures due to defects in materials and workmanship which occur during normal use and does not cover norma 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 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 Service Center or a PASC authorized Service Center or damage that is att
55. me of the built in speaker e Adjust the picture on the LCD monitor if needed see page 28 VOLUME WHEEL Built in Speaker 4 STOP to stop playback When the tape reaches its beginning during rewind or rewind search it will stop automatically lf you press PLAY for more than 5 seconds the Palmcorder will start the Repeat Playback mode when the tape reaches its end The letter R will appear in the EVF REWIND STOP PLAY To exit the Repeat SEARCH Button Button mode turn the Button Palmcorder OFF You can place the Palmcorder on a table etc for viewing Rotate the LCD Monitor 180 and swing it up against the Palmcorder body as shown Note When a tape recorded in LP mode on another digital video camera is played back on this unit the picture may appear mosaic Using the LCD monitor reduces battery operating time 32 For assistance call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 Playback Your Recordings Special Effect Features During Playback Sound is muted during all special effects REWIND ADVANCE PAUSE FORWARD FORWARD SLOW FRAME ADVANCE Rapid Visual Search During playback hold down FAST FORWARD SEARCH or REWIND SEARCH Buttons The search will continue for as long as the button is heid down OR Press FAST FORWARD SEARCH or REWIND SEARCH Buttons once for a continuous rapid visual search Press PLAY to release Note When executing a rapid visual search the
56. n lamp 30 When shooting outdoors on a sunny day mw When the source of illumination is a fluorescent lamp AUTO Automatically maintains optimum color balance in most lighting conditions For assistance call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 41 eiad D eo mal c it o Special Features Program AE The Auto Exposure feature can be used to make quality recordings in a variety of scene situations MENU Button SELECT SET WHEEL No display SPORTS A i PORTRAIT d L LOW LIGHT d v SPOT LIGHT amp SURF amp SNOW 37 Note SPORTS mode The recorded images will not be so blurred when they are viewed later using slow or still picture playback When playing back a sports mode recording the movement may appear slightly jerky Do not use this mode when recording under fluorescent mercury or sodium lighting These types of lights will affect the color and brightness of the images A vertical band of light might appear when recording objects that are brightly illuminated or which are highly reflective If the amount of light is insufficient the SPORTS A indicator will flash in the EVF or the LCD monitor The image may flicker if this mode is used indoors 42 1 Press MENU to display the menu screen and rotate the SELECT SET WHEEL to select one of the five modes shown below 2 Press MENU to display the menu screen and rotate the SELECT SET WHEEL to sele
57. n 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 58 60 For assistance call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 Index of Controls FADE Button See page 45 Lens Built In Twin Capsule 2 Way Microphone poa System Bet Dens Ms Talty LED See pages 18 27 DV Input Output i LINK 5 Connector aiaa See ades 50 51 53 pag s LLINK is the name of the connector in accordance with the International Standard IEEE1394 1995 s K is the logo marked on products conforming with the i LINK specifications LIGHT Terminal See page 24 Cassette Window External Microphone Jack See page 47 PHONES Jack See page 36 Hand Strap See page 26 Lens Cap See pages 26 27 Tl O kaas 1 Z c 5 O ium 1 3 o Q For assistance call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 61 Index of Controls Vision Adjustment PHOTO SHOT Control Button See pages 8 27 See page 40 POWER ZOOM Switch See pages 39 44 SELECT SET WHEEL See pages 15 16 28 30 34 35 38 39 40 41 42 43 46 VOLUME WHEEL See page 32 Electronic Viewfinder EVF See pages 8 20 21 22 23 BATTERY RELEASE Menu Button Button See pages 15 16 28 S
58. o In Unauthorized exchanging and or copying of Set the VCR TV Selector on the copyrighted recordings may be copyright recording VCR to VCR infringement For assistance call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 49 o o D o TI e e pute c o Special Features Copying from Digital Equipment dubbing Optional Remote Control Only High quality digital to digital copying can be accomplished if both Palmcorders incorporate the digital in out IEEE 1394 interface DV interface cable is not supplied Before you begin Connect both Palmcorders to their power 1 SOUICesS Insert a pre recorded tape into the Connect the two digital Palmcorders using source playing Palmcorder turn on the DV interface cable not supplied and set the POWER Switch to VCR Turn both Palmcorders ON 2 Insert a blank tape with the record tab in place into the target recording Palmcorder turn on and set the POWER Switch to VCR S presa PLAY on the source Palmcorder When the tape reaches the point you want to start dubbing press PAUSE DV Input Output Connector Ao the remote control Optional page 53 hold down the REC button and press PLAY Editing Press PAUSE to pause the tape at the Recording starting point of the dub 3 Palmcorder naaa press the PAUSE DV Interface Cable Buttons on both units to begin the not supplied dubbing O nass the STOP Button on recording unit and then pr
59. o S VHS or VHS Cassette Before you begin Connect the Palmcorder and the Jack Box see page 36 l Connect both Palmcorder and VCR to their 1 Insert a pre recorded tape power bici brc into the source playing Palmcorder abo Eaa to a VCR as and a blank tape with record tab in place Wustrated below into the target VCR Recorder Turn ON both units Set the recording VCR s Input Signal 2 Selector to LINE Press PLAY on the Palmcorder When Set the Palmcorder POWER Switch to VCR the tape reaches the point you want to start dubbing press PAUSE Source V Playing 3 Palmcorder Press REC or simultaneously REC and PLAY depends on VCR and then pause the recorder PAUSE STILL STOP REW PLAY FF REC VCR Buttons press PAUSE on Supplied both units to begin the copying To View D BOS VHF Connecting Cable B ess STOP on both units when not supplied copying is complete Audio In Video In To Audio In Recording VCR Rear Notes For technical reasons dubbing a tape may reduce its quality S Video In Press DISPLAY on the Palmcorder remote To S Video In control to eliminate EVF LCD Monitor indications If there is S Video In to be recorded on the tape Eliminate all OSD functions on the VCR as well Monitor with vour TV elf the Time Code is displayed in the EVF or LCD Turn the TV ON and select its VCR AO n GANOL DS TES channel either CH3 or CH4 To Vide
60. om their buckles 2 Remove the buckle from one end of the strap G D a 5 e o r t D o 3 Thread the strap with no buckle through the Light Holder included with optional color enhacement lignt so that it faces outward Then reinsert the buckle 4 Thread the strap ends through the Strap Attachment Rings f ent 5 Reinsert the strap ends through CTT TIT RAN TITAN their buckles Make sure the straps are not twisted 1 Loosen the strap trom the Buckle and create a loop 2 Pull the strap firmly through the Buckle to shorten or lengthen the strap For assistance call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 25 Attaching the Shoulder Strap Adjust the length of the Hand Strap to the size of your hand as illustrated Hand Strap Attaching the Lens Cap Cord to the Hand Strap Remove the Hand Strap from the front clasp and run the Strap through the Lens Cable Loop Reattach the Hand Strap 26 For assistance call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 Camera Recording Simple Recording Before you begin Remove the lens cap and clip it to the hook Connect the Palmcorder to a power source s insert a cassette with record tab closed ZEN see page 14 Built In Twin 1 Capsule 2 Way PM Set POWER Switch to CAMERA Microphone N The POWER lamp lights red QU 5 Y O a Lo o ty A O Record Pause mode With the Viewfinder Eye Cup up to your eye adjust the Vision Adj
61. p 10 Make sure all necessary cables are connected correctly and firmly p 12 Make sure the Lens Cap is removed p 27 Make sure the Power Source is connected pp 11 12 Insert the cassette with the window side facing up p 13 Video cassette can t be removed Make sure the Power Source is connected pp 11 12 No operation starts when operation buttons Check the Dew Indicator p 23 are pressed Recording cannot be done Make sure the record tab is closed p 14 Check the Battery Indicator p 20 Check the Dew Indicator p 23 Auto Focus does not operate Make sure the FOCUS is set to AUTO p 44 Make sure the unit is ON with CAMERA mode p 27 Sound from microphone can t be monitored Make sure the unit is set to REC or Record Pause mode Sound can t be heard Make sure the Audio on the VCR MENU is set to ST1 pp 19 48 No picture in the EVF or LCD Monitor Video cassette can t be inserted For assistance call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 59 m o m Z 53 Q 3 D oO MM Request for Service Notice Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice in the unlikely event this product needs service Please include your proof of purchase Request for Sery ice Notice Failure to due so will delay your repair To further speed your repair please provide an explanatio
62. page 10 AC Power Cord See page 10 CAUTION This unit will operate on 110 120 220 240V AC An AC plug adaptor may be required for voltages other than 120V AC Please contact either a local or foreign electrical parts distributor for assistance in selecting an alternate AC plug We recommend using the accessory power plug adaptor VJSS0070 in an area which has special AC outlets VCR DC Output CHARGE Lamps Connector See page 10 See page 12 t O an 4 Z 5 O 3 w O For assistance call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 65 Index of Controls Remote Control Optional amp DATE TIME Button See pages 21 30 PHOTO SHOT Button See pages 30 40 REC PAUSE Button See pages 27 30 DISPLAY ON TV Button See pages 30 37 A DUB Button See pages 30 47 POWER ZOOM Switch See pages 30 39 SPKR VOL COUNTER TC Button See pages 30 32 See pages 20 30 RESET Button See pages 30 48 REWIND SEARCH Button See pages 30 33 VIDEO REC Button See pages 30 50 FAST FORWARD SEARCH Button See pages 30 33 MENU Button See pages 16 30 PLAY Button See pages 30 33 50 FORWARD SLOW F ADV Button See pages 30 31 33 35 REVERSE SLOW F ADV Button See pages 30 31 33 35 FORWARD INDEX SEARCH Button See pages 30 35 40 REVERSE INDEX STOP Button SEARCH Button See pages 30 31 See pages 30 35 40 SET Button See page 30
63. rating Assistance Literature Request Dealer Locations and all Customer Service inquires 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 service center by visiting our Web Site Accessory Purchases 1 800 332 5368 Customer Orders Only Panasonic Service Company 20421 84th Avenue South Kent WA 98032 6 am to 5 pm Monday Friday 6 am to 10 30 am Saturday PST Visa Master Card Discover Card American Express Check Product Repairs Centralized Factory Service Center Panasonic Services Company MAIL TO 1705 N Randall Road Elgin IL 60123 7847 Attention Digital Camera Repair Please carefully pack and ship prepaid and insured to the Elgin centralized repair Factory Service Center 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 Elgin for repair Customer s in Puerto Rico please ship or carry in to location below Service in Puerto Rico Factory Service Center Locations CALIFORNIA GEORGIA MICHIGAN TENNESSEE 550 Katella Avenue 8655 Roswell Road 37048 Van Dyke Avenue 3800 Ezel Road Cypress CA 90630 Suite 100 Sterling Heights MI Suite 806 Atlanta GA 30350 48312 Nashville TN 37211 800 Dubuque Avenue S San Francisco
64. ributable to acts of God LIMI ND EXCL N 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 paron you may contact your dealer or Service Center If the p em 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 For assistance call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 67 CRT TWO 2 YEARS uoneul0ju ANOA 104 For Product Information ope
65. s equipped with the HQ System to provide excellent video pictures It is recommended that only cassette tapes that have been tested and inspected for use in VCR machines with the q mark be used peuejs buon This symbol warns the user that uninsulated CAUTION voltage within the unit may have sufficient RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK magnitude to cause electric shock luii agi NOT OPEN 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 This symbol alerts the user that important DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK literature concerning the operation and NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE maintenance of this unit has been included REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL Therefore it should be read carefully in orde to avoid any problems The above markings are located on the appliance bottom cover This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 and part 18 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when operated in a residential environment If this equipment does cau
66. se interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on use the equipment in another location and or utilize an electrical outlet different from that used by the receiver If necessary consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help You may find the booklet Something About Interference available from FCC local regional offices helpful FCC Warning To assure continued FCC compliance use only the shielded interface cable with ferrite cores provided with Adaptec products use only the shielded interface cable with Radius products when connecting digital video camera and computer Also any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user s authority to operate For assistance call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 E 10 Important Safeguards 11 Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference Heed Warnings All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to Follow Instructions All operating and maintenance instructions should be followed Cleaning Unplug this video unit from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid or aerosol Cleaners Use a dry cloth for cleaning Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by t
67. th Palmcorder and Digital Photo Printer to their power sources Connect the Palmcorder and Digital Photo Printer using a A V cable supplied or S Video Cable not supplied Connect the Oigital Photo Printer and your TV using a Video cable not supplied and turn the TV on If different video sources are connected simultaneously to the S VIDEO IN Socket and the VIDEO IN Socket the video for S VIDEO IN Socket takes precedence To listen to sound from the Palmcorder connect the audio output from the Palmcorder directly to the television AUDIO IN socket Please refer to the printer s operating instructions for detail on printing To S Video S Video Cable Not Supplied Supplied 52 For assistance call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 Palmcorder Accessory System For ordering instructions see the Accessory Order Form page 140 00 AC Adaptor with AC Cable DC Cable and 60 00 100 00 Jack Box 200 00 45 00 39 95 29 95 PV DAC9 CGR D120A 1B Same as PV DBP8 CGR D220A 1B PV H200 49 95 Carrying Case PV H210 99 95 For assistance call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 53 800mAH 1 h 15 min Battery Pack 1600mAH 2 h 50 min Battery Pack 5300mAH 9 h Battery Pack DV Interface Cable Color Enhancement Light Remote Control Tl O an 2 Z E a 3 bec h le im 3 G O Palmcorder Ac
68. that the unit will not accept a new function operation until the previous operation is complete The POWER Button and all function buttons PLAY FF REW etc are only operational after the tape has been completely loaded Lens Hood Area Operation Caution 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 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 Self Diagnostic System 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 60 Then take the camcorder to a service center for repair FO1 F02 FO3 F04 F05 F31 EB F52 U10 U11 58 For assistance call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 Before Requesting Service If you have a problem with your Palmcorder it may be something you can correct yourself Check the list below for symptoms and corrections Make sure the Power Source is connected pp 11 12 Make sure the POWER switch is set to ON pp 27 32 Check the Dew indicator p 23 Make sure the battery is fully charged
69. uring recording PLAY Playback RC Repeat Playback CHK Recording Check FF Fast forward REW Rewind DU FF Search ki REW Search BLANK Book Mark Search SEARCH Edit Search 0 Mirror feature recording ul Paused during Mirror feature recording Digital EIS indications page 38 Zoom Magnification Level page 39 Manual Focus Indication page 44 White Balance Indication page 41 PROGRAM AE Indication page 42 Backlight Indication page 45 21 Electronic Viewfinder LCD Monitor Indications The following warning displays appear in the EVF and the LCD monitor Warning Indications If the Palmcorder is in CAMERA mode without a cassette inserted Tool will flash and TAPE NOT INSERTED will appear for 5 seconds Recording will not start an 1 7 TAPE NOT INSERTED Spay If the Palmcorder is in CAMERA mode with the cassette CHECK sliding record tab opened 62T will flash and CHECK REC TAB REC TAB will appear for 5 seconds Recording will not start When Audio dub is performed and the sliding record tab is open or a blank portion of tape is detected ao will flash and CANNOT REC will appear for 5 seconds ET When the tape is about to end in REC mode o oJEND will flash and TAPE END will appear for 5 seconds TAPE END When a incompatible tape is detected SOM ang INCOMPATIBLE TAPE will appear for 5 seconds If the video heads require cle
70. ustment Control to your eyesight page 8 Press RECORD PAUSE Button to start recording The Tally LED and REC Lamp will be on To turn the Tally LED off see TALLY WARNING LED on page 18 Do not lift or carry the Palmcorder by the Press RECORD PAUSE Button again EVF or by the LCD Monitor to pause recording s To reduce microphone wind noise set the WIND CUT to ON see WIND CUT on page 18 When the Palmcorder is aimed at excessively bright objects or bright lights a vertical bar may appear in the picture This is a normal characteristic of the CCD pick up device Try to avoid this whenever possible To conserve power After 5 minutes the Record Pause mode will automatically change to Standby mode To resume recording set POWER to OFF and then ON again For assistance call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 27 Camera Recording Using the LCD Monitor The LCD Liquid Crystal Display monitor 1 Press the MENU Button to display the menu screen 2 Rotate the SELECT SET WHEEL to select LCD SET from the menu screen page 18 3 Press the SELECT SET WHEEL to display the LCD monitor adjustment screen 4 Press the SELECT SET WHEEL to select BRIGHT or COLOR then rotate the SELECT SET WHEEL to adjust them 5 Press the MENU Button to exit this mode Before you begin Connect the Palmcorder to a power source Insert a cassette with record tab closed see page 14 1 Press the LCD OPEN B
71. utton to unlock the LCD monitor 2 Swing the LCD monitor fully open and adjust the angle e The LCD monitor will automatically turn on e When the LCD monitor is completely closed it will shut off automatically to save power s Adjust the LCD monitor if necessary 3 Start recording page 27 Note Using the LCD monitor will reduce battery operating time Close the LCD monitor completely when not in use LCD SETTING LCD BRIGHT LOW II HIGH LCD COL OR PALE 11 1 VIVID ENO PUSH MENU KEY Rotate the LCD monitor 180 degrees so that it faces in the same direction as the lens while in the CAMERA mode to record yourself The picture in the LCD Viewfinder will appear reversed Select SELF REC MIRROR page 18 in the Camera mode screen to see the picture as it is actually being recorded For assistance call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 Camera Recording Recording Check To play back the final few seconds of the last recorded scene in the Recording Pause Mode Press the EDIT SEARCH Button lt q briefly in the recording Pause Mode The CHK indication appears After checking the Movie Camera returns to the Recording Pause Mode For Recording Check the Movie Camera must be in the same mode SP or LP as used for recording otherwise the playback picture is distorted SEARCH lt lt e Y D t Q You can visually search for scenes in 1 CAMERA mode to mainta

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