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Panasonic PVD406 camcorder Manual

1. Motion Detection MotionSensor 32 intelligent TNT s sioe oe eco adicta 33 Copying your Tapes dubbing esset eerttcteereneeeess O4 For Your Information Palmcorder Accessory System oeste eset SD Notes Regarding Operations 5 nee Yt roga w a0 senetesaiervaddreceoocses cov 36 Specifications aasuuserebeve ieuunurvrvevetetetetebonyuteonnnananumaenuanuauananecaacennuunmnangurvarruevewveseutttt eobvvvtseeenaesasceeceesenens mh vwuvuseumshaenhashdduevvrrruuaenascs rvevievevandantascatuvevevvonumsnacnuaam Before Requesting dida 37 38 Index of Controls ice reciente ene im deve PL do hee ver inated nie er eto 39 40 41 42 o AAA CERE se age PODER LEE EPOD Mdh 42 Spanish Quick Use Guide Gu a Para Uso 43 Back Cover eee eee eer rr Cs al 5 ue UA gt Q D o Quick Operation Guide Camera Recording Charge the Battery Pack fully before operation see page 7 pe Em EA n 1 ae ira 77 AAA gt 2 Slide the TAPE EJECT switch to open the door Attach the Battery see page 7 Make sure Battery is charged before use see page 7 3 Insert a cassette see page 10 Apress here to close the door 5 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA Built In Lens Cover opens and POWER Lamp lights Slide the TAPE SPEED S
2. Macro Focus for close ups Auto Focus will function down to 1 2 inch 12 7mm in front of the lens Press the W side of the POWER ZOOM switch to the wide angle position Then bring the Palmcorder as close to the subject as necessary 27 Special Features Backlight Use when recording a subject that is darker than the surrounding scene in a shadowed area or when the light source is in back of your subject EVE Indications Press BACKLIGHT to obtain the desired Normal no display POSition while recording Press until there is no display in the EVF First press when lighting conditions return to normal low Second press medium Third press high Fourth press Indication appears Select one of these posi in the EVF tions so that the subject can be seen clearly One Touch Auto Fade BLACK or WHITE only This feature allows you to make smoother scene transitions for a professional look MODE SEL Fade In Starting the first scene with fade in is very effective 1 Press MODE SEL repeatedly to select BLACK or WHITE fade Press FADE in Record Pause mode so that FADE flashes in the EVF Press RECORD PAUSE to start recording The picture and sound fade out and then will gradually fade in Fade Out Use to create a soft ending or when used together with fade in a soft transition from one scene to the next 1 Press MODE SEL repeatedly to select BLACK or WHITE fade 2
3. 84 8mm Power zoom function Lens filter diameter 58mm 0 5 inch 12 7mm Liquid Crystal Color Electronic Viewfinder 1 ix F1 1 6 0 1 footcandles Operating Temperature 32 F 104 F 0 C 40 C Operating Humidity 10965 7595 Weight Compact VHS Palmcorder 2 0 Ibs 0 93 kg AC Adaptor 0 77 Ibs 0 35 kg Dimensions Compact VHS Palmcorder 4 1 4 W x 4 5 8 H x 7 D inch 109 W x 116 H x 177 D mm AC Adaptor 2 3 4 W x 1 5 8 H x 5 3 4 D inch 70 W x 41 H x 145 D mm Weight and dimensions shown are approximate Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice Before Requesting Service Cleaning Care for Video Heads ars a Video Head Cleaning Your Palmcorder will not normally X mo ZA require head cleaning however it is possible that the heads may E eg become clogged when playing an old or damaged tape If the Gem y image on your screen resembles the photograph on the left while playing back a tape the heads may require cleaning d b Cleaning the Heads It is recommended that head cleaning be E performed by a qualified service technician Please contact your Clogged Video Head nearest Panasonic Service Center An alternate solution is to obtain a head cleaning cassette There are many types of cleaning cassettes so be sure to follow the cleaning instructions carefully Excessive use of the cleaning cassette could shorten head life i ly wh i r Refer servicing to qualified service pers
4. So ooo Backlight Indication see page 28 Manual Focus Indication see page 27 amp High Speed Shutter Indication see page 26 Fade Indication see page 28 Color Digital Fade indication see page 29 Y Zoom Magnification leve see page 26 3 Digital E 1 S Indication see page 31 3 Digital Zoom Indication see page 30 Negative Positive Transposer tndication see page 31 6 VCR MODE Indication VCR MODE will appear for one minute if the POWER switch is set to VCR or the RECORD PAUSE button is pushed in VCR MODE 9 DEW Indication If excessive moisture condenses in the unit WARNING and Power Lamp 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 before using your Palmcorder again Motion Detection MotionSensor Indication see page 32 8 Date and Time Indication see page 13 17 C D zi 5 o ma Built in Auto Light To improve recording indoors or outdoors in dim lighting conditions Replacing the Bulb Built in Light Unit Bulb Housing DANGER When replacing the bulb use only lamp bulbs PART NO VLLW0007 supplied by Panasonic to reduce the risk of fire Use a cloth or tissue when handling the bulb as finger oils will decrease the bulb life To prevent possible burn hazard d
5. Search is about 3 times the r normal speed and Super Long Play SLP Search is about 9 times the normal speed Tracking Control gJ t 2 O D t9 o CLOCK SET UP A DOWN Auto Tracking Special Effects Playback Continuously analyzes the signal of each Sound is Muted recording for optimum picture quality Rapidly Locate a Scene Manual Tracking Press FAST FORWARD SEARCH or To minimize the noise in some recordings REWIND SEARCH for rapid visual search manual tracking may be necessary Press again or press PLAY to resume For Noise in Playback mode normal Speed Press CLOCK SET UP A or DOWN Y View a Still Picture until picture clears Press STILL to freeze the playback picture Press DISPLAY to return to Auto Tracking Press again to resume normal playback DES For Noise in Still mode Note Press CLOCK SET UP A or DOWN Y During search playback horizontal noise bars Until picture clears will appear and there will be no audio To protect the tape and video heads your V Lock Control Reduces jitter in Still mode Palmcorder s operating modes will revert as Press DISPLAY and CLOCK SET UP A follows or DOWN Y until picture is stable STILL STANDBY after 5 minutes STANDBY POWER OFF after 5 minutes when using a Battery Pack When the tape reaches its end during playback or fast forward it will rewind automatically Playback your Recordings Playback using the PlayP
6. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA This feature allows you to increase the magnification of the Power Zoom 1 Press DIGITAL ZOOM to select D ZOOM for partial increase 22x max Because the image is enlarged digitally the picture may become distorted when higher magnification levels are used 2 Press and hold the T side of the POWER ZOOM switch Digitat Zoom engages when the Power Zoom reaches its maximum of x16 Zoom level is displayed in the EVF Press the T or W side of the POWER ZOOM switch to control the digital zoom level When the level falls below x16 the normal zooming function will resume f the Digital E I S feature is activated see page 31 the maximum Digital Zoom ratio will be 20x 3 Press DIGITAL ZOOM until no indication appears in the EVF to turn the Digita Zoom feature off The zoom ratio will adjust to 16x refer to page 26 for normal zoom operation 30 Special Features Digital Electronic Image Before you begin Stabilizafi n System 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 EIS to activate the Digital E 1 S function EIS will appear in the EVF The image in the EVF will be enlarged slightly and the shutter speed will automatically adjust from 1 80 to 1 250 according to the brightness of the subject 2 Press EIS again to cancel You ma
7. ture 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 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 8 To avoid damage to the Battery Do not drop or jar the Battery Use the Battery with specified units only If the Battery is used in extremely high temperatures a safety device will automati cally prevent operation To insure longer battery life While not in use remove Battery from the Palmcorder and AC Adaptor and store in a cool dark dry place Keep the Battery terminals clean Supplying Power AC Adaptor DC Power Cable papeys DC IN 1 Connect the VCR OUT on Connector the AC Adaptor to the DC IN on the Palmcorder with the DC Power Cable supplied POWER Lamp DC OUT Connector as 1 The POWER Lamp will light up Note AC Adaptor can not be used to power the Palmcorder while charging the Battery While not in use unplug the AC Adaptor from the AC outlet AC Adaptor consumes 1 2W of electric power if it is plugged into an AC outlet even when not in use Car Battery Cord Optional Connect a PV C16 Car Battery Cord optional to the DC IN of the Palmco
8. Attach the Battery Align the Battery with the top of the mounting surface Press it into place until it locks with a click BATTERY PACK 2 Remove the Battery While sliding the BATTERY RELEASE button remove the Battery 7 Supplying Power Battery Refresh Feature This feature completely discharges the Battery before recharging begins To maintain your battery s operating capacity use the refresh feature after about every five charges CHARGE Lamp ONLY FOR U S A ATTENTION 1 Plug in AC Adaptor 2 Place the Battery into the AC Adaptor S ides the BATTERY REFRESH button The CHARGE Lamp will flash when discharging begins and stop flashing when fully discharged POWER Lamp will stay lit when fully charged Remove the Battery Should you accidentally press the BATTERY REFRESH button remove Battery and then re insert it to begin charging it takes about seven and a half hours when both Battery Refresh and charging are performed The product that you have purchased is powered by a rechargeable battery The battery is recyclable At the end of its useful life under various state and local laws it may be illega to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste stream Check with your local solid waste officials for details in your area for recycling options or proper disposal Battery Care Caution Charge only with specified charger The Battery can be charged within a tempera
9. CION CON EFECTOS ESPECIALES PARA LOCALIZAR RAPIDAMENTE UNA ESCENA ESPECIFICA Oprimir el bot n de localizaci n SEARCH PARA CONGELAR UNA IMAGEN Oprimir el bot n de pausa imagen fija PAUSE STILL Oprimir nuevamente el bot n cuando se desea continuar reproduciendo Matsushita Consumer Electronics Company Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way Secaucus New Jersey 07094 Printed in Japan voTwosst 1996 Panasonic Sales Company Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico Inc PSC Ave 65 de Infanter a Km 9 5 San Gabriel Industrial Park Carolina Puerto Rico 00985
10. DETECT Button See page 30 See page 32 HIGH SPEED MODE SEL Button TITLE Button SHUTTER Button See pages 28 29 See page 33 See page 26 POWER ZOOM Switch See pages 26 27 Electronic Viewfinder EVF See pages 15 16 17 36 DISPLAY Button See pages 11 12 13 15 21 Auto Tracking See page 23 TAPE EJECT Switch See pages 6 10 20 NEG POS Button See page 31 LIGHT Switch See page 18 BACKLIGHT Button See page 28 FADE Button COLOR Button EIS Button See pages See page 29 See page 31 28 29 AAN CHAT SA Bright Contro Adjust the brightness of the picture Note These controls have been set at the factory It is not necessary to adjust these controls under normal circumstances But should it become necessary be careful to make the adjustment with a small slender screwdriver so as not to damage the miniature control EYEPIECE RELEASE button See page 36 Tl lt c um 5 mad 3 y ct 41 Index of Controls RA CHARGE Lamp See pages 7 8 POWER Lamp See pages 7 9 VCR DC OUT Connector See page 9 BATTERY REFRESH Button See page 8 Battery Charging Compartment See page 7 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 assis
11. O NOT EXPOSE YOUR CAMCORDER TO EXTENDED HIGH TEMPERATURE Such as in direct sunlight inside a closed car next to a heater etc This action could permanently damage the internal parts of your Camcorder AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN TEMPERATURE If the unit is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm place moisture may form on the tape and inside the unit DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAMCORDER OR THE POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN NOT IN USE STORAGE OF YOUR CAMCORDER Store and handle your Camcorder in a manner that will not subject it to unnecessary movement avoid shaking and striking Your Camcorder contains a sensitive pick up device which could be damaged by improper handling or storage CARE TO CLEAN YOUR CAMCORDER Do not use strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning your Camcorder body TO PROTECT THE LENS Do not touch the surface of the lens with your hand Use a commercial camcorder lens solution and lens paper when cleaning the lens Improper cleaning can scratch the iens coating TO PROTECT THE FINISH OF YOUR CAMCORDER Before handling your Camcorder make sure your hands face are free from any chemical products such as suntan lotion as it may damage the finish 4 Table of Contents Getting Started Things Yo Should KNOW xcci 2 Important Safeguards TCU 3 4 Precautions 4 Quick Operation Guide v ra v Si e e di
12. P and Super Long provide excellent video pictures and is compatible Play SLP modes You can also play a Compact VHS with standard VHS equipment Paimeorder recording on your VHS VCR using the it is recommended that only cassette tapes that have VHS PlayPak supplied been tested and inspected for use in VCR machines with the and or WHS mark be used This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may CAUTION have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock Therefore it is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this unit CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK This symbol alerts the user that important NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE literature concerning the operation and REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL maintenance of this unit has been included Therefore it should be read carefully in order to avoid any problems The above markings are located on the appliance bottom cover Important Safeguards 10 Read Instructions Ali 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 Foliow Instructions Al operating and maintenance instructions should be followed Cleaning Unpiu
13. Panasonic Palmcorder IQ Camcorder Operating instructions VHSTe PV D406 Dyare la coral oparata or acusada predal plenae rod These thordughly Spanish Quick Use Guide ts included Gu a para rapida consulta cn espanol esta incluida ENTE Things You Should Know Thank you for choosing Panasonic You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the Dealer Purchased From market today Used properly we re sure it will bring you and your family years of Dealer Address enjoyment Please take time to fill in the information at right The serial number is on Dealer Phone No the tag located on the underside of your Palmcorder Be sure to retain this manual Model No as your convenient Paimcorder information source Serial No Unpack your Palmcorder These accessories are provided in order to set up or use your Palmcorder Date of Purchase 1 pe AC Adaptor 1 pe Battery Pack 1 pc Audio Video 1 pc Shoulder Strap PV A17 PV BP18 Cable VJAW0032 VYCW0108 with DC Power Cable 1 pc VHS PlayPak 1 pc CR2025 Clock PV P1 VYMWO009 Battery VSBW0004 and one AA battery installed in Palmcorder Safety Precautions WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE Your Compact VHS Palmcorder is designed to record This Palmcorder is equipped with the HQ System to and play back in Standard Play S
14. Press FADE so that FADE flashes in the EVF while recording Press RECORD PAUSE to pause recording The picture and sound lf FADE is accidentally pressed press again gradually fade out so that FADE disappears in the EVF 28 Special Features Color Digital Fade other than BLACK and WHITE This feature offers 7 fade variations in your choice of eight colors for flexibility in the transition from one scene to the next 1 Press MODE SEL repeatedly to select the desired fade effect other than BLACK and WHITE Other than BLACK the mode selected will appear in the EVF 2 Press COLOR repeatedly to select the desired Color for Digital Fade effects other than Black and White 3 Hold the FADE button down while recording until the picture fades out Release to fade back in o no indication black E O WHITE white WHT white L3 EASFT YEL yellow SHR sharp RED red d EXMSC mosaic MAG magenta o CYN cyan SHR sharp ES GRN green o Misi ed BLK tack RDM random To create even more special effects Note other than BLACK WHITE and Other than BLACK and WHITE modes the RANDOM modes you may also partially audio is not affected by the fade control fade the picture and by pressing the MODE SEL button freeze the fade function Press FADE again to resume or press MODE SEL to cancel Special Features Digital Zoom Before you begin
15. RY appears in the EVF Battery life is approximately 5 years Electronic Viewfinder Indications Tape Battery Remaining The tape remaining and battery charge level can be displayed during recording 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA G 3 o e gt ms Q 2 Press DISPLAY repeatedly to select the desired display EVF Indications Battery Charge Tape Initial screen First Remaining Remaining Xm Gm sp press Ed No tape FULL MOM Go FULL me Ll m 1 Fourth y I press J press EMPTY TIE Bd mac z 1 It will take several seconds for the tape remaining indicator to operate after the tape starts moving hir ir Record the Date and Time Set the POWER PLE switch to once to change the CAMERA When display to date placed in Record only Press once mode the time and or twice more to date will be remove the date recorded on the time display tape Note Only tha Date and or Time are recorded on the Tape Display Off Mode This feature allows you to remove all Electronic Viewfinder Indications Before inserting a tape press DISPLAY and STOP together for more than one second to remove the indications except time and date To display the Electronic Viewfinder Indications again LR 1 1005 turn the Palmcorder Power off and then on again To remove the time and date see Record the Date and Time above 15 Electronic Viewf
16. WN or DISPLAY buttons are not pressed within 30 seconds This feature will not function if Hawaii or Samoa Time Zone is selected 1 Press CLOCK SET UP to display the CLOCK SET menu Press UP A or DOWN repeatedly to select from the CLOCK SET menu SELECT PUSH V A KEY BET PUSH DISPLAY 3 Press DISPLAY to display the DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME menu 4 press UP A or DOWN Y to select AUTO or OFF 5 Press DISPLAY to fix the DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME setting The CLOCK SET menu appears To exit from the CLOCK SET menu select and press DISPLAY Setting the Clock Set the Date and Time Before you begin t ce The date and time is calculated including ER A leap year up to DEC 31 2094 Set the Eno Note CLOCK SET menu disappears if after activation CLOCK SET UP A DOWN or DISPLAY buttons are not pressed within 30 seconds payeys Dunes 1 Press CLOCK SET UP A to display the CLOCK SET menu Press UP A or DOWN Y repeatedly to select from the CLO menu DATE TIME SETTING menu 7 sis UP A or DOWN Y repeatedly or hold down to enter the desired numbers then press DISPLAY to fix a 5 00 00PM gd pow JAW T 1995 that portion and move to the next Adjust the flashing digits for the hour minute month day and year El on com JAN 1 1995 gt O O JAN i T995 DATE TIME SETTING Eh r
17. ak Remove the Battery Compartment lid and insert the AA size battery Make sure polarities are aligned properly When tape loading and unloading time becomes longer than normal battery replace ment is necessary 1 Turn the Tape Wheel on the IVHS amp cassette in the direction of the arrow to reduce any slack 2 Slide the RELEASE button in the direction of the arrow to open the PiayPak door 3 Insert the VHSIH cassette with the window facing up and to the left Then snap the lid shut Let the Load Detector fully retract before using the PlayPak in your standard VHS VCR Be sure the cassette reel area under the PlayPak is free to turn while loading Load Detector Remove Cassette 1 Slide the RELEASE button and wait for the lid to open 2 Hold the PlayPak securely in one hand Put your finger through the hole in the bottom of the PlayPak and push the cassette out 24 Playback your Recordings Playback or View on a TV Playback or View on a TV Your Palmcorder may be connected to a Before you begin TV to play back tapes or to view what you Connect the Palmcorder to a power source are recording 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR to C TV with AUDIO VIDEO IN Jacks AUDIO VIDEO IN Jacks playback a tape is set to CAMERA to view what your pa of Palmcorder is recording To Audio In the TV ON and set it to LINE INPUT Check your TV operating instr
18. ar 12 00 00 AM 5 20 00PM TS JAN 11995 ppc tee O SELECT PUSH Via KEY PUSH DISPLAY KEY Ch EBON me Ey Ud 12 1895 When you finish setting the year the clock starts operating and the CLOCK g m SET menu appears 1 tr FEB 1239968 C To exit from the CLOCK SET menu select EXA and press DISPLAY 13 Setting the Clock Replace the Battery The date and time operates on a miniature battery preinstalled in the underside of your Palmcorder _ A E Underside View m Replace battery with Panasonic PART NO VSBW0004 CR2025 only Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion Caution battery may explode if mistreated Dispose of used battery promptly Keep away from children Do not recharge disassemble or dispose of in fire 14 1 While pinching the stopper tabs pull the tray out of the Battery Compartment 2 Remove the Battery by bending the locking tab outward 3 Place the new Battery into the Battery tray with the mark facing down until it snaps into place Do not reverse the polarity A the Battery tray so that the small triangle marks meet Note Make sure your Palmcorder is off when replacing the Battery Keep the Battery out of the reach of children since swallowing it may be harmful When the Battery is installed improperly is discharged or missing CLOCK BATTE
19. area e in low light situations MOTION DETECTION will flash if the light level is inadequate the background has distinct horizontal or vertical stripes the background is plain such as a white wall Before you begin Connect the Palmcorder to a power source For extended periods of recording it is recommended to use the AC Adaptor for a power source Insert a cassette with record tab see page 10 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA 1 In Record Pause mode hold down MOTION DETECT for 2 seconds approx to set the Palmcorder in Motion Detection stand by mode If no cassette tape is inserted g will flash MOTION DETECTION STAND AIY Palmcorder will start recording approximately 3 seconds after it perceives motion MOTION DETECTION When motion ceases recording will stop 30 seconds later MOTION DETECTION STAND 2 Press MOTION DETECT again to cancel the Motion Detection feature Note Make sure the Palmcorder is firmly secure If the Palmcorder is moved the Motion Detection feature will start regardless of the subject being recorded While recording Palmcorder wili not be set in Motion Detection stand by mode While Palmcorder is in motion detection stand by mode Record Pause Stand by mode Digital E 1 S Color Digital Fade One Touch Auto Fade and Negative Positive Transposer can not be activated Special Features Intelligent Titler Before you begin On
20. ation 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 be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your appliance dealer or local power company For video units intended to be operated from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions 11 12 13 14 Grounding or Polarization This video unit may be equipped with either a polarized 2 wire AC Altemating 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 1f 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 o
21. begin Connect the Palmcorder as shown below Connect the Palmcorder to VCR 1 oe Se cana Turn ON both units e Palmcorder and a blank t Set the recording VCR s Input Signal record tab into the condi bd Selector to LINE Set the Palmcorder POWER switch to VCR 2 Press PLAY on the playing Palmcorder Press STILL when the tape reaches the point you want to start dubbing 3 Press PLAY and REC together then immediately press STILL on the recording unit Source Playing Palmcorder PAUSE STILL STOP REW PLAY VCR Buttons FF REC Zu STILL on the playing Palmcorder and PAUSE STILL on the recording unit to begin Audio Video Out TV copying your tape Audio Video Cable T View supplied VHF Connecting Cable 5 Press STOP on both units not supplied when dubbing is complete O Recording T io In 2 ooo a O40 o VCR Note chr Tapes recorded on other VCRs and E gt used for playback in the Palmcorder To Video In must be recorded in SP or SLP mode TV For technical reasons dubbing a tape Monitor with y may reduce its quality Turn the TV and select its VCR channel either CH3 or CHA duse TET E excnangin Set the VCR TV Selector on the dopants gng pying copyrighted recordings may be copyright 34 Palmcorder Accessory System For information and ordering instructions see the separate Selection Guide and Accesso
22. c light or power circuits or If the video unit has been exposed to rain or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits water When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal d tf the video unit does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other 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 shock to 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 CSDQSIGUS NORGQE DONIS ar SHORT f When the video unit exhibits a distinct change in parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind onto the video unit 18 Servicing Do not attempt to service this video unit yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel performance this indicates a need for service 20 Replacement Parts When replacement parts a
23. cation 17 VHF Connecting Cable 25 34 Video Cassettes tapes 10 35 Viewing 25 2 Zoom In Out 26 Spanish Quick Use Guide Guia Para Uso Rapido PREPARATIVOS Conectar la videoc mara a una fuente de alimentaci n bater a adaptador de CA o cable para bater a de coche Encender el aparato Introducir el casete en el compartimiento de casetes GRABACION 1 Fije el interruptor la posici n de CAMERA 2 Deslice el bot n EJECT para abrir la puerta 3 Introduzca la cinta 4 Cierre la puerta presionando el bot n PUSH TO CLOSE 5 Seleccionar la velocidad de grabaci n o m el bot n de lt lt grabaci n pausa je RECORD PAUSE para comenzar a filmar be o a oprimir el 3 bot n de grabaci n pausa RECORD PAUSE cuando se desea hacer una 5 pausa en la grabaci n 43 Spanish Quick Use Guide Guia Para Uso Rapido Conectar la videoc mara a una fuente de alimentaci n bater a adaptador de CA o cable para bater a de coche Encender el aparato Introducir el casete en el compartimiento de casetes REPRODUCCION NORMAL En el visor 2 Rebobinar la cinta con el bot n de rebobinado REWIND si fuera necesario 3 Oprimir el bot n de reproducci n PLAY para que aparezcan las im genes en la pantalla A q Oprimir el bot n de parada STOP cuando se desea parar la reproducci n REPRODUC
24. ch refer to page 10 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 when possible 20 Camera Recording Stand by Mode Whenever the Palmcorder has been in Record Pause mode for 5 minutes it will auto matically go into Stand by mode to conserve power To resume recording it is necessary to turn the Palmcorder POWER switch to OFF and then to CAMERA Or you may use the following feature to avoid having to turn the Palmcorder off and on again Stand by Release Before you begin E Connect the Palmcorder to a power source feature allows you to record Insert a cassette with record tab see page 10 ing from Stand by mode by simply pressing the RECORD PAUSE button 00 c o O 1 9 o y a pressing the UP A button set the POWER switch to CAMERA 2 Press UP 4 more than 2 seconds to display the STAND BY RELEASE selection screen STAND BY RELEASE BY RECORD PAUSE KEY ACTIVE NON ACTIVE SELECT PUSH V A KEY SET PUSH DISPLAY KEY Press UP or DOWN Y as necessary to select EANA A press DISPLAY to set your selection and exit this screen You may now turn the Palmcorder back on after it has gone into Stand RECORD PAUSE by mode by pressing the RECORD PAUSE button Note If was selected in step 3 above you must set the POWER switch t
25. d 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 and part 18 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when operated in a residential environment If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on use the equipment in another location and or utilize an electri cal 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 regiona offices helpful 36 Specifications Power Source Power Consumption Video Signal Video Recording System Audio Pick Up System Pick Up Device Lens Viewfinder Minimum Illumination Required Compact VHS Palmcorder DC 6V AC Adaptor 110 120 220 240V AC 50 60 Hz Battery Nickel Cadmium Type DC 6V Compact VHS Palmcorder 6V DC 8 1W Max 11 1W AC Adaptor 24W 1 2W when not in use EIA Standard 525 lines 60 fields NTSC color signal 4 rotary heads helical scanning system 1 track Sequential color difference field reverse system One integral color filter Charge Coupled Device CCD 16 1 zoom lens F1 1 6 with auto iris control Focal length 5 3mm
26. da ca 6 Supplying Power Charge the Battery 7 Se Ma DAME POCKET Battery Refresh Feature ri in a O Batty a A Ad 8 AC Adaptor Gar Battery Cord Optional adi A A 10 Setting the Clock Set the Time Zone ii 11 Set the Daylight Saving Time oooonccccccncccconorannancaronccnrnano ra eene 12 Set the Date and TIMO nati ey lo oriol 13 Replace the Battery dee MI d m C Electronic Viewfinder Indications cessere 15 16 17 Built in Auto Light d RD Attaching the Shoulder Strap a ass 19 Basic Operation Camera Recording Simple Recording Re D MO c Stand A A A 21 Stand by Hael a3s8 2 rr in 21 SS A A A Manual Easy Editing coc ecu pases Desc vult ie Dee aues o D2 Playback your Recordings Playback using the EVE ETT RT T T E 23 Playback using the PlayPak Playback or View p iS 25 Special Features Folr Spesd POWSF ZOOM i1 ia 26 High Speed Shutter Focus BACKHODE a ia 28 One Touch Auto Fade BLACK or WHITE im e ow O OO 28 Color Digital Fade other than BLACK and WAITE 29 A RCNH HERPES 30 Digital Electronic Image Stabilization System sess 31 Negative Positive Transposer
27. e ld si cen TE from the CLOCK SET menu SELECT PUSH F A KEY SET PUSH DISPLAY KEY 3 Press DISPLAY to display the SELECT TIME ZONE menu C PACIFIC HAWAN MOUNTAIN SAMOA SELECT PUSH F A KEY SET PUSH DISPLAY KEY 4 press UP A or DOWN Y repeatedly to select one of the eight time zones of the location where you are using the Palmcorder 5 Press DISPLAY to fix the Time Zone The CLOCK SET menu appears To exit from the CLOCK SET menu select EXIT and press DISPLAY Note When you travel outside the eight time zones right please set the clock manually see page 13 11 Setting the Clock TEUPRITUIEUEUESETTTENTTg Before you begin The clock will automatically adjust to daylight saving time EEE cl AUTOR If you do not want the clock to automatically adjust to daylight saving time please select OFF by following steps 1 5 below First Sunday in April DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME AUTO Automatically adds one hour and adjusts the clock 1 00 a m 2 00 a m Daylight Saving Time Autumn Last Sunday in October DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME AUTO Automatically turns back one hour and adjusts the clock Daylight Saving 1 00 a m 2 00 a m Time e 3 00 a m 4 00 a m o _ e _ gt 1 00 a m 2 00 a m Connect the Palmcorder to a power source Set the POWER switch to VCR or CAMERA Note CLOCK SET menu disappears if after activation CLOCK SET UP A DO
28. e picture quality This feature requires ample light More light is required for the fastest shutter speeds The Auto Focus system may not operate properly in insufficient light when using the High Speed Shutter 26 Special Features The Palmcorder wil automatically bring the subject into focus even during zooming For Auto Focus mode it may be necessary to press MANUAL FOCUS so that MF does not appear in the EVF Use Manual Focus MF when recording an obliquely angled subject a subject through glass bright flat subject such as a white wall scene where the subject is far from the in low light situations Palmcorder and there are objects in the a scene with fast motions like a golf swing foreground Re focusing may be required subject with distinct horizontal stripes when your Palmcorder is aimed at a new a subject not centered in the Viewfinder Scene Subjects with shiny surfaces 1 Press MANUAL FOCUS so that MF Manual Focus appears in the EVF EVF Indication 2 Press and hold the T side of the POWER ZOOM switch until the lens is Zoomed in all the way subject at maximum size ez D o on c mp 3 Rotate MANUAL FOCUS untit the picture is in focus It may be necessary to back away from the subject to focus the image properly Press the W side of the POWER ZOOM switch to frame the picture as desired
29. elector for SP or SLP see page 10 d wii the Eye Cup up to your eye adjust the Vision Adjustment Control to your eyesight B press RECORD PAUSE to start recording Press RECORD PAUSE again to pause recording see page 20 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR 2 Press REWIND SEARCH to rewind the tape 3 Press PLAY to start playback 4 Press STOP to stop playback Supplying Power Charge the Battery Pack Y Charge the Battery Pack fully ct before operation BATTERY tQ PACK Uu enun D 5 POWER 1 Plug in the AC Adaptor POWER Lamp lights up Insert the Battery Align the right side of the Battery with the line on the AC Adaptor B Press down on the Battery and then slide it in the direction of the arrow CHARGE Lamp lights up lt goes out when charging is done about one and a half hours Remove the Battery Slide the Battery out and then lift up CHARGE Lamp Note After recharging the Battery Pack about 5 times use the BATTERY REFRESH feature as explained on page 8 Use the Battery Pack With a fully charged Battery Pack you will have a maximum of about one and a half hours of continuous use If the Built in Light is used battery operating time decreases The useful operation time of the Battery will gradually decrease after repeated use and recharging The Battery is no longer serviceable if the operation time is very short even after a sufficient charge
30. g 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 the video product manufacturer as they may be hazardous Water and Moisture Do not use this video unit near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming poot 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 aduit 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 overturn Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the video unit and to protect it from overheating These openings must not be blocked or covered Never place the video unit on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface or near or over a radiator or heat register This video unit should not be placed in a built in install
31. inder Indications 0 12 00 00AM JAN 1 1995 Battery Remaining Indication see page 15 1 When a battery recharge is necessary WARNING will begin to flash in the EVF and LOW BATTERY will appear as the Power Lamp will also flash The Palmcorder will automatically turn OFF in 15 seconds 2 Tape Remaining Indication f the Palmcorder is in camera mode with no cassette tape inserted or the record tab is missing Es will flash for one minute and CHECK will appear for 5 seconds and recording will not start While recording as the tape reaches to the end TAPE END will appear for 5 seconds as a warning 10 Second Reminder An elapsed time indicator appears for one second every 10 seconds that recording continues This is a reminder of how long you have been shooting a particular scene and can help keep your recordings fresh and interesting 0 00 0 10 0 20 59 50 return to 0 00 and continue The 10 Second Reminder will be reset whenever you press Record Pause TAPE SPEED Indication see page 10 Indicates the tape speed SP or SLP Operating Mode Indications REC record RECORD will first appear in large characters for one second and then small characters PAUSE PAUSE will first appear in large characters for one second and then small characters FF fast forward PLAY REW rewind 16 Electronic Viewfinder Indications a esse 12 00 00AM JAN
32. isconnect the Built in Light and allow the lamp to coo before replacing 18 ATT NITO Before you begin Connect the Palmcorder to a power source Set the POWER switch to CAMERA Set LIGHT to AUTO The Palmcorder s built in Light automati cally turns on in dim lighting conditions When lighting conditions reach over 2000 ix the light turns off Please be sure LIGHT is OFF when not in use or before placing Palmcorder into an optional carrying case Set LIGHT to ON OFF to turn the light on and off manually Caution This light becomes hot during operation Make sure nothing covers the Light during operation Before you begin Set the POWER switch to OFF 1 Turn screw counterciockwise and remove 2 amp Slide the Built in Light unit to right to unlock B and remove it from the Palmcorder Turn the Bulb Housing counterclock wise 1 4 of a turn and pulli free from the Built in Light unit Adis a clean cloth or tissue replace the bulb 5 amp Replace the Bulb Housing turning it clockwise B Then replace the Built in Light Unit and slide it to left to lock Finally replace the screw Note Using the light reduces battery operating time If using the Built in Light in a hot environment for an extended period of time be sure to provide ventilation Using the Built in Light when the Palmcorder is powered by a car battery may shorten bulb life Attaching the Shou
33. lder Strap Make sure the Battery Pack is not attached 1 Unthread the strap from the buckle paye s 2 Thread the strap ends through the Strap Attachment Rings 3 Then thread the ends of the strap through the buckle Make sure the strap is not twisted Ed d EBEN min 1 inch Adjust the Length 1 Pull a toop of the strap loose from the buckle O d SES 2 Pull the strap firmly through the buckle Hand Strap to adjust the length a Adjust the length of the strap to the size of your hand as illustrated at left 19 Camera Recording Simple Recording Before you begin Connect the Palmcorder to a power source Insert a cassette with record tab see page 10 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA Built In Lens Cover opens EVF Record Pause mode 2 With the Viewfinder Eye Cup up to your eye adjust the Vision Adjust ment Control to your eyesight 3 Slide the TAPE SPEED Selector to SP or SLP refer to page 10 4 RECORD PAUSE to start recording The Tally Lamp and RECORD PAUSE are lit during recording Note Do not leave the Palmcorder with the EVF aimed directly at the sun as this may cause RECORD damage to the internal parts of the EVF Vl Press RECORD PAUSE again to pause recording Set the Power switch to OFF after recording is finished To remove the cassette In Record Pause mode slide the TAPE EJECT swit
34. n or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords of plugs convenience and the point where they exit from the unit Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the video unit be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Part 1 of the Canadian Electrical Code in USA Section 810 of the National Electrica 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 Le q POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ART 250 PART H Lightning For added protection of this video unit receiver during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the video unit due to lightning and power line surges Important Safeguards 15 Power Lines An outside antenna system should b If any liquid has been spilled onto or objects not be located in the vicinity of overhead power have fallen into the video unit lines or other electri
35. n this unit Tape Speed Selector SLP Super Long Play 1 hour 1 hour 2 hours 30 minutes SP provides the best picture SLP has slightly more picture noise during playback Erase Protection Tab Cassettes have a record tab to ensure that recordings are not accidentally erased 1 To prevent accidental erasure Break off the tab with a screwdriver Or slide tab open 2 To record again Cover the hole with adhesive tape Or slide tab closed Setting the Clock Setting the clock is divided into three sections Set the Time Zone Set the Daylight Saving Time and Set the Date and Time Please follow instructions in the order Q PIENE Before you begin Set the Time Zone Connect the Palmcorder to a power source The Palmcorder is set to the Fastern Set the POWER switch to VCR or CAMERA Uu Standard time zone at the factory If you Note D live in a different time zone follow the CLOCK SET menu disappears if after steps below to change it Then when activation CLOCK SET UP A DOWN or O traveling rather than resetting the clock to DISPLAY buttons are not pressed within 30 o the local time you can simply set the seconds appropriate time zone The Palmcorder s clock may lose or gain up to two minutes per month Please adjust as necessary refer to page 13 1 Press CLOCK SET UP to display the CLOCK SET menu Press UP A or DOWN Y repeatedly to select ki HB
36. o OFF and then to CAMERA to resume recording from Stand by mode 21 Camera Recording Easy Edit Stand by If you stop recording but plan to resume within 24 hours use the Edit Standby feature to make a smooth transition between scenes Set the POWER switch to OFF and leave the cassette in the Palmcorder Set the POWER switch to CAMERA and press RECORD PAUSE within 24 hours to continue recording Note if it is going to be longer than 24 hours before you resume recording use the manual Easy POWER Switch Edit feature described below Manual Easy Editing For proper continuity when taping from the Stop mode or after changing the Battery 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR 2 amp Press REWIND SEARCH to go back a few seconds on the tape B Press PLAY to review the picture on the Viewfinder Press STILL at the location you wish to continue your recording the POWER switch CAMERA A press RECORD PAUSE to continue recording i Playback your Recordings AAA ee Ae Before you begin Connect the Palmcorder to a power source Insert a recorded cassette 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR 22 Press REWIND SEARCH to rewind the tape Press PLAY to start playback Press STOP to stop playback Auto Play When the POWER switch is set to VCR the cassette will automatically begin playback if the record tab has been removed Helpful Note Search Speed Standard Play SP
37. of Controls Built In Twin Capsute 2 Way Microphone System Built in Auto Light See page 18 PUSH TO CLOSE Button See pages 6 10 Built in Lens Cover Opens automatically when the Power Switch is set to CAMERA See page 20 Tally Lamp See page 20 o lt o 3 h m 3 t9 e o N ALAN POWER Switch N WW See pages 6 15 1 18 20 21 22 23 MANUAL FOCUS Wheel See page 27 39 Index of Controls POWER Lamp REWIND SEARCH Button Lights when the Power Switch See pages 6 22 23 is set to VCR or CAMERA See pages 6 16 PLAY Button See pages 6 22 23 34 CLOCK SET UP A Button See pages 11 12 13 21 Tracking Control STILL Button See pages 22 23 34 See page 23 FAST FORWARD SEARCH Button Strap Attachment See page 23 Rings See page 19 STOP Button See pages 6 15 23 34 Hand Strap See page 19 RECORD PAUSE Button with REC Lamp DC IN See pages 6 20 21 22 28 Connector 33 See page 9 TAPE SPEED Selector DOWN Y Button See pages 6 10 20 BATTERY RELEASE See pages 11 12 13 21 Button Tracking Control See page 7 Audio Video Output Connector See page 23 See pages 25 34 This connector for use with supplied Audio Video cable only Underside View Tripod Mounting Hole Clock Battery Tray See page 14 Vision Adjustment Control See pages 6 20 Index of Controls DIGITAL ZOOM MOTION Button
38. onnel Auto Reset The Palmcorder provided no tape is inserted will reset the Backlight High Speed Shutter and Focus to their AUTO or OFF modes if after activation none of these buttons are pressed within 5 minutes ANOA 104 37 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 No picture in the EVF Make sure a Power Source is connected pp 7 9 Make sure the POWER switch is set to VCR or CAMERA pp 20 23 Check the Dew indicator p 17 Make sure the battery is fully charged p 7 Make sure all necessary cables are connected correctly and firmly p 25 Video cassette can t be inserted Make sure a Power Source is connected pp 7 9 poor cassette with the window side facing out p 10 Video cassette can t be removed Make sure a Power Source is connected pp 7 9 No operation starts when operation buttons Check the Dew Indicator p 17 are pressed Recording cannot be done Make sure the record tab is still intact p 10 Check the Battery Indicator p 15 Check the Dew Indicator p 17 Auto Focus does not operate Make sure the FOCUS button is set to AUTO p 27 Make sure the unit is ON with the POWER switch set to CAMERA p 20 Sound from microphone can t be monitored Make sure the
39. rder DC IN Start your car engine and then insert Connector B D the Car Battery Cord plug into your cigarette lighter socket There is a fuse located in the lighter plug end of the cord Cigarette Lighter enu E Socket 12V Note e the exact cur g in amps This cord can only be used in vehicles equipped with DC 12V negative ground batteries Use only the specified car battery cord If you are not sure check with your local car truck dealer as to what type of DC battery Car Battery Cord ground you have in your vehicle e ye Cigarette Be sure to start your car engine before optional Lighter Plug inserting the cigarette lighter plug of the Car Battery Cord into the lighter socket otherwise the cigarette lighter plug fuse may burn out Because the car is running while your Palmcorder is in operation make sure ou re in a well ventilated area Disconnect the cigarette lighter plug when your Palmcorder is not being used 9 Cassette Information Cassette Insertion Removal 1 Turn the Tape Wheel in the direction A of the arrow until there is no slack LA 2 Attach the Battery see page 7 ETGEN lt 3 Slide the TAPE EJECT switch to open the door 2 on the cassette vertically with its window side facing out 5 Press here to close the door To remove the cassette slide the TAPE EJECT switch Record Playback Time TAPE SPEED Selector Use tapes with the IVHS amp mark i
40. re required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire 18 Damage Requiring Service Unplug this video electric shock or other hazards unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to 21 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or qualified service personne under the following repairs to this video unit ask the service technician conditons to perform safety checks to determine that the a When the power supply cord or plug is video unit is in safe operating order damaged Precautions USE 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 a direct splashing from a pool or even a cup of coffee This action could permanently damage the internal parts of your Camcorder Do not attempt to disassemble this unit There are no user serviceable parts inside Unplug your Camcorder from the power supply before cleaning DO NOT AIM YOUR CAMCORDER AT THE SUN OR OTHER BRIGHT OBJECTS DO NOT LEAVE THE PALMCORDER WITH THE EVF AIMED DIRECTLY AT THE SUN AS THIS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE INTERNAL PARTS OF THE EVF D
41. ry Order Form Power Supplies Connection Audio Video Cable RF Adaptor AC Adaptor with 1 8Ah Battery Pack Supplied VJAW0032 Optional PV RF16 DC Power Cable Supplied PV BP18 Supplied PV A17 Optional PV BP18 Optionat PV A17 2 4Ah Battery Pack 1 2Ah Battery Pack Optional PV BP17 Optional PV BP15 To Record and Playback L N VHS PlayPak Compact Video Supplied PV P1 Cassette Tape NYMWOO09 Optional Car Battery Cord Optional PY P1 NV TC20P Optional PV C16 NV TC 40P To Transport For Special Effects a Shoulder Strap System Carrying Case Supplied VYCWO0108 Optional PV H18 Video Corrector Optional PV CC50 Audio Video Cable VCR not supplied Ri o lt lt 5 3 D Supplied VJAW0032 35 Notes Regarding Operations Attaching Optical Filters and Lenses Attach an optical filter or lens Be careful not to touch the lens itself Cleaning the EVF Electronic View Finder To Remove Side view 2 F 1 Slide and hold the EYEPIECE RELEASE button 2 Remove the eyepiece Do not twist 3 Remove any lint or dust particles with a blower available at photography stores Do not touch lenses with fingers Now replace the eyepiece This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two con ditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference an
42. seconds according to the pressure applied to the zoom buttons 1 1 b e a D EAT 75553 Zoom Out W Zoom slowly by lightly pressing the T Telephoto or the W Wide Angle side of the POWER ZOOM switch Zoom quickly by applying more pressure The magnification level is displayed in the EVF High Speed Shutter To record high speed motion i e a tennis stroke for improved STILL or SLOW mode playback when watching the tape on this Palmcorder or a VHS VCR 3 or 4 head VCR Auto Shutter In the AUTO mode no indication in the EVF the Palmcorder will automatically adjust the shutter speed from 1 60 to 1 250 according to the brightness of the subject The speed does not appear in the EVF AUTO mode is automatically selected whenever the POWER switch is set to CAMERA Manual Selection The High Speed Shutter indicator flashes when the light level is inadequate More light should be provided to achieve better picture quality and color Press HIGH SPEED SHUTTER while No Indication recording Press repeatedly to obtain one of the EVF Indications 1 60 eight higher shutter speeds shown at right 1 100 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 1 4000 1 10000 Note For proper color reproduction it is recommended that you use this feature outdoors For indoor High Speed Shutter recording additional halogen or tungsten light should be provided Fluorescent tight will degrade th
43. specific holidays such as New Years Connect the Palmcorder to a power source Day the Palmcorder will automatically Insert a cassette with record tab see page 10 display the appropriate title except HAPPY EASTER and PRESIDENT S DAY from the pre programmed titles when the Palmcorder is turned on in the Camera mode on that day Automatic Title Display Press RECORD PAUSE to record the displayed title Press TITLE in Record Pause mode to erase or redisplay the title Note bo 0 If you erase the title and then turn the 7 Palmcorder off the title will not be auto 2 matically displayed when the power is turned back on Dec 31 Jan 1 HAPPY NEW YEAR CHEERS Feb 14 VALENTINE S DAY BE MY VALENTINE 2nd Sunday in May APPY MOTHER S DAY WE LOVE YOU Last Monday in May MEMORIAL DAY CUL ye E HAPPY FATHER S DAY INDEPENDENCE DAY LABOR DAY HAPPY HALLOWEEN HAPPY THANKSGIVING MERRY CHRISTMAS HO HO HO These Titles must be HAPPY EASTER displayed manually PRESIDENT S DAY Manual Title Display o a C N In Record Pause mode Press TITLE repeatedly to display the desired title from the list show above Press RECORD PAUSE to record the displayed title Press RECORD PAUSE again to pause the recording TITLE repeatedly until no title appears on screen 33 Copying your Tapes dubbing Before you
44. tance in selecting an alternate AC plug We recommend using the accessory power plug adaptor VJSS0070 in an area which has special AC outlets AC Power Cord See pages 7 8 9 A Accessories ers Supplied 2 35 AC Adaptor 9 Audio Video Cable 2 25 34 35 Auto Daylight Saving Time 12 Auto Focus 27 Auto Reset 37 B Backlight 28 Battery Pack 2 7 8 35 Battery Remainin Indication 15 16 Battery Warning 16 C Camera Recording 20 Car Battery Cord 9 35 CH 3 4 Switch 25 Charging Battery 7 Cleaning Care for Video Heads 3 Clock Battery 2 14 Color Digital Fade 29 Clock Set 11 12 13 14 Copying your Tapes 34 D DC Power Cable 2 9 35 Dew Indication 17 42 Digital E S 31 Digital Zoom 30 Display off Mode 15 E Easy Edit Stand by 22 Erase Protection Tab 10 EVF Indications 15 16 17 H High Speed Shutter 26 High Speed Shutter Indicator 17 26 L Light 18 M Macro Focus 27 Manual Focus 27 Motion Detection MotionSensor 32 N Negative positive Transposer 31 One Touch Auto Fade 28 P Play Indicator 16 Playback 23 PlayPak 24 PowerSupply 7 8 9 R Rec Indicator 16 RF Adaptor 25 35 S Safety Precautions 2 Search Speed 23 Shoulder Strap 2 19 35 Special Effects Play back 23 Specifications 37 Stand by Release 21 Still Picture 23 Symptom Correction 38 T Tape Speed 10 Tape Warning 16 10 Second Reminder 16 Titler 33 Tracking Control 23 V VCR MODE Indi
45. uctions for further information Note If your TV has no VIDEO or AUDIO IN Jacks select CH 3 or 4 on your TV to match the RF Adaptor CH 3 4 switch and set the VCR TV selector on the RF Adaptor to VCR Audio Video Cable Supplied uonejodo 21529 y To Audio Video Out Start playback or begin a recording TV without AUDIO VIDEO IN Jacks To Audio To watch TV only Video Out If you have connected the Palmcorder to your TV using an RF Adaptor Set the POWER switch to OFF on the Paimcorder Then set the VCR TV Selector on the RF Adaptor to TV VHF Antenna Now turn the TV ON and select a 300 ohm 75 ohm channel transformer CATV System Installer not supplied or F Connector This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC in USA and to the Canadian Electr cal code in Canada that provides guidelines for RF Adaptor optional UHF Antenna VCR TV Selector proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical VHF Connecting Cable not supplied To VHF Antenna Terminal Special Features Four Speed Power Zoom Zoom In T You can gradually zoom in for close ups or zoom out for wide angle shots The zooming speed ranges from a slow speed of 16 seconds to a fast 2
46. unit is set to REC or Record Pause mode Camera picture is too dark Make sure the HIGH SPEED SHUTTER button is OFF p 26 No playback picture or the playback Press the Clock Set UP A DOWN button picture is noisy or contains streaks during playback Tracking Control p 23 During playback the picture shows motion Portions of the still picture where the normal or blurred action speed motion was particularly rapid may produce this effect This is normal Panasonic Palmcorder ITS VHS SO Set the POWER switch to OFF and then CAMERA ITS TAPES PLAY IN YOUR VCR appears in the EVF and Monitor If the top of your playback picture waves back and forth excessively Because the playback signal is not as stable as an off the air TV signal the top of your TV screen may be bent or unstable when the tape is played back This symptom is more noticeable when a tape recorded on another VCR is played back To solve this problem locate the horizontal hold control on your TV Turn it slowly to correct the wavy picture If your TV does not have a horizontal hold control or adjusting the control does not help some modifications may have to be made to the TV set Technically this is called Horizontal AFC time constant change If such a problem exists please contact your local TV service center Some nominal service charges may be required 38 Index
47. y also use the High Speed Shutter function from 1 100 to 1 10000 The shutter speed you select remains active even after you cancel the Digital E I S function Be sure that the Digital E 1 S is turned off when not in use Digital E 1 S may not function when Palmcorder movement is too extreme recording a subject with distinct horizontal or vertical stripes recording in low light situations EIS indicator flashes when the light level is inadequate recording a subject under intense fluorescent light recording a scene with very fast motions LT MA 4 Before you begin Set the P i This special effect feature allows you to change SEMI SONG CAME BA the picture from a positive to a negative image pS ams AS 0 D to im D o Press NEG POS to view or record a negative image Press again for normal recording 31 Special Features Motion Detection MotionSensor Great for amateur surveillance applications Motion Detection may function regardless of the subject s motion when e the background is plain such as a white wall recording a subject with distinct horizontal vertical or oblique stripes such as a window shade the brightness suddenly changes Motion Detection may not function when motion is very slow or very fast moving object is very small motion is in 1 corner of the viewing

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