Panasonic Palmcoder PV-A16 Operating Instructions Manual
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- Page 1 nason/c Palrnco dc Camcorder Operating Instructions PV-53 [v.sl_ Consists of PV-53D/PV-A16 Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions completely. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. Gufa para rapida consulta en espa5ol esta_incluida. VQTW0456...
- Page 2 Thank you for choosing Panasonic! _Date of Purchase You have purchased one of the most Dealer Purchased From sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we're sure it will bring you Dealer Address and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information at right.
- Page 3 Grounding or Polarization -- This video unit may be Read Instructions -- All the safety and operating equipped with either a polarized 2-wire AC (Alternating instructions should be read before the unit is operated. Current) line plug (a plug having one blade wider than Retain Instructions -- The safety and operating the other) or 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a instructions should be retained for future reference.
- Page 4 14. Lightning -- For added protection of this video unit 19. Damage Requiring Service -- Unplug this video unit from receiver during a lightning storm, or when it is left the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it personnel under the following conditions: from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable When the power-supply...
- Page 5 Getting Started Things You Should Know ......................2 Important Safeguards and Precautions ................3 Palmcorder Accessory System ..................... 6 Attaching the shoulder strap ....................7 Cassette Information ......................... 8 Supplying Power ......................... 9 Battery Care ..........................10 Auto Lock Mode ........................12 Setting the Date/Time ......................
- Page 6 Wide Angle Lens (optional: PV-LT49) (optional: PV-LW491Q) Video Corrector Note: (optional: PV-CC50) Use only Panasonic PV-LW491Q wide conversion lens; use of other wide conversion lenses may distort the picture. To Copy your Tapes and for Dubbing Over the Audio and/or Fwleo...
- Page 7 Pinch the tabs together on either side of the clasp and open the buckle. Unhook the strap from the Buckle Catch. Thread the strap ends through the Strap Attachment Rings. Then re-hook them onto the Buckle Catch. Snap the clasp shut to lock the strap in place.
- Page 8 Use tapes with the _[_ mark in this unit. Tape Speed Selector Cassette type Position T-20 T-30 T-40 SP (Standard Play) 20 Minutes 30 Minutes 40 Minutes SLP (Super Long Play) One Hour One Hour Two Hours 30 Minutes The Palmcorder may be ON or OFF when you insert or remove a cassette.
- Page 9 Plug in the AC Adaptor. _EH_ REFRESH POWER CHARGE Power Indicator lights up. Insert the Battery Slide the top of the Battery forward then press down and release. • The Battery Pack should charge in about 2 hours. BATTERY Indicator REFRESH POWER CHARGE...
- Page 10 This feature allows you to completely discharge the power from the Battery Pack before recharging. It is recommended to use this feature after about every 5 charges to keep your Battery in top operating condition. Place the Battery into the AC Adaptor. BATTERY REFRESH J, c zm...
- Page 11 Connect the DC Output on the AC Adaptor to the DC Input on the Palmcorder with the DC Power Cable (supplied). Plug in the AC Adaptor. • The Power indicator will light up. Connect a PV-C16 Car Battery Cord to the DO Input of the Palmcorder.
- Page 12 When the AUTO LOCK switch is set to the i_iiii_i! _ i _ _/ _, il¸ !_! i_ii_ _i_ii!_ii ¸_!i_:i_i AUTO LOCK position, the white balance and focus are automatically adjusted while the more advanced features listed below are locked. Auto Lock is especially helpful for the first time Palmcorder user and ensures "point and shoot"...
- Page 13 • Make sure your Palmcorder is off when replacing the battery. REPLACE BA-I-FERY WITH PANASONIC PART • Keep the Battery out of the reach of NO. VSBW0004 (CR2025) ONLY. USE OF children since swallowing it may be ANOTHER BATTERY MAY PRESENT A RISK harmful.
- Page 14 POWER CAMERA Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. AUTO LOCK Set the AUTO LOCK switch to "NORMAL." Press DATE/TIME in Record/Pause mode to I AM12:00 display the date and time.\ aA" 1 1993 &6 the first portion flashing. P_ressSEL(ect) to start M_I'_..00 \aA..11993 Press SET repeatedly (or hold down)
- Page 15 Here are some of the basic indications which appear in the Palmcorder EVF. They will not be recorded on the tape. REC (record) !iiiiiiiiii!iiiiii!!il ¸_i:iiiiii _¸_¸¸"¸ iii¸?_i iiiiiiii:_i_iiiiilill _?! i i _!! i ii !ii,_ii¸ FF (fast forward) PLAY REW (rewind) ,, ,, I .- .- F -BATTERY...
- Page 16 • When replacing the bulb, use only lamp bulbs Note: __PARTNO. VLLWO003) supplied by Panasonic to reduce the risk of fire. • If using the Enhancement Light for an Use a cloth or tissue when handling the bulb extended period of time, take note of the as finger oils will decrease the bulb life.
- Page 17 Before you begin... • Connect the Palmcorder to a power source (Battery Pack, AC Adaptor or Car Battery Cord.) POWER • Insert a cassette with Record Tab (see page 8). 1 ((Io CAMERA Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. Palmcorder goes Underside View intoRecord/ ._r_----_=_...
- Page 18 If you stop recording but plan to resume within 24 hours, you can 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. Press RECORD/PAUSE (within 24 hours) to continue recording.
- Page 19 Operate themajor f unctions o fyourPalmcorder froma distance ofupto 16feet(approx.) with thisconvenient remote control. REPLACE BATTERY WITH PANASONIC PART _While pinching the stopper NO. VSBW0004 (CR2025) tab, ® pull the Battery Tray out. ONLY. USE OF ANOTHER BA'I-I-ERY MAY PRESENT A RISK Insert the battery (supplied) into the OF FIRE OR EXPLOSION.
- Page 20 Before you begin... • Connect the Palmcorder to a power source. • Insert a cassette. • Fully extend the Viewfinder. CAMERA Set the POWER switch to VCR. Press REW/SEARCH to rewind the tape. ORWAR_J A.DUB V.DUB COUNTER Press PLAY to start playback. STOP "_ _i_iiii ;...
- Page 21 Remove the Battery Compartment lid and insert an AA size battery. • Make sure polarities are aligned properly. • When tape loading and unloading time becomes longer than normal, battery replacement is necessary. Turn the Tape Wheel on the J_vHsr-',;J cassette in the direction of the arrow to take up any slack before placing the cassette in the PlayPak.
- Page 22 Your Palmcorder may be connected to a TV to play back tapes or to monitor what you are recording. Back of TV[_ Connect your Palmcorder to a power To AudioNideo In source (Battery Pack, AC Adaptor, or Car Battery cord). POWER CAMERA Video...
- Page 23 I Top View_ ' " A,DU8 V,OUB COUNTER The Tape and l-irne Counter displays can be selected to track your current position, or find PLAY STOP STILL a desired tape location. _1 t.._.____ SEARCH --J Press the DISPLAY button repeatedly to select the desired display.
- Page 24 You can control the zoom speed for close ups or wide angle shots. The zooming speed ranges from a gradual speed of 15 seconds to a fast 3 seconds according to the pressure applied to the zoom buttons. Zoom slowly by lightly pressing the 'q-" (Telephoto) or the '_V"...
- Page 25 The Palmcorder will automatically bring the subject into focus even during zooming. Press the FOCUS button so that the letters "MF" do not appear in the EVF. AUTO LOCK--_ Set the AUTO LOCi( switch to "NORMAL." FOCUS Press FOCUS so that "MF"...
- Page 26 No EVF '_ Use for continuous color balance in both indoor and outdoor lighting situations. When the AUTO LOCK switch is to "AUTO LOCK," IndicationJ or when there is no EVF indication, AUTO White Balance is selected. Use under the conditions described below. AUTO LOCK _ Set the AUTO LOCK switch to "NORMAL."...
- Page 27 (the Index indicator will flash). - INDEX - Then, you can enjoy automatic review and _/l\ playback of indexed tapes using Panasonic VCR models which feature the VHS Index _\1/4 Search System. • No mark is placed where a recording resumes after the Palmcorder has been put into Pause.
- Page 28 (__NORMAL LocK--_ AUTO Set the AUTO LOCK switch to "NORMAL." - HOLD--_ MODE SEL Press HOLD/MODE SEL repeatedly to select the desired fade effect. • Other than "BLACK", the mode selected (no indication) black will appear in the EVF. WHITE (white) L'I SFT (soft) =1 SHR...
- Page 29 Before you begin... • Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. This feature allows you to increase the magnification of the Power Zoom. Set the AUTO LOCK switch to "NORMAL." _D'ZOOM Press DIGITAL ZOOM once to select D.ZOOM 1 for partial increase (20X max.) or twice to select D.ZOOM 2 (100X max.) for even greater increase.
- Page 30 Before you begin... • Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. This feature helps stabilize the picture in situations such as walking or shooting from a moving vehicle. Press EIS to activate the E.I.S. function. ("EIS" will appear in the EVF.) •...
- Page 31 • The AUTO LOCK switch is in the "NORMAL." AUTO LOCK --'_ Still Use this feature to record a still image from the current camera picture. Press STILL/STROBE once. Press twice more to return to normal recording. Strobe Use this feature to record a strobing progression of still images, (in 1/6 of a second intervals).
- Page 32 Before you begin... • Turn ON both units. • Set the recording VCR's Input Signal Selector to LINE. • Set the POWER switch on the Palmcorder to VCR. • Set up and connect the units as illustrated. Connect the AC Adaptor to an AC Outlet. Insert a pre-recorded tape intothe source (Playing) Palmcorder al_d a blank tape with record tab into the editing...
- Page 33 Before you begin... • Connect the Synchro Edit Cord (optional) as shown below. If the recording unit has no synchro edit jack, use operations on page 32. The Synchro Edit feature simultaneously _i!_!!_!i_!_!!!_ii!_i_i_ili!! _iiiiii ¸!_iii_i_!_i!_iiii!_!iiiii!i i_ii!iii!iiii releases the Pause mode on both units, so copying is fast and easy.
- Page 34 Before you begin... • Connect the external Microphone (if used). • Turn On the Palmcorder. • Insert a cassette (with tab) to be recorded. • When using the RF Adaptor to monitor, turn the TV ON and select CH 3 or 4 (see page 22).
- Page 35 Before you begin... • Turn ON the Palmcorder. • Insert a cassette (with tab) to be dubbed. Your Palmcorder uses advanced Flying • To monitor the dubbing, see connections on Erase Head technology to produce page 36. exceptionally clean edits. You can replace existing video segments with new ones such as a title etc.
- Page 36 Before you begin... • Turn On the Palmcorder. • Insert a cassete (with tab) to be dubbed. • When using the RF Adaptor to monitor, turn the TV ON and select CH3 or 4 (see page 22). _iii _.... Connecti0n Use this feature to replace existing audio and video segments with exceptionally clean and precise edits using Flying Erase Head...
- Page 37 Copying your Tapes (P. 32) Car Battery Cord (P. 11) • Source tapes recorded on other VCRs must be • Be sure to start the car engine before inserting the recorded in SP or SLP mode for Palmcorder cigarette lighter plug of the Car Battery Cord into the playback.
- Page 38 • • Be careful not to touch the lens itself. Note: Use only Panasonic PV-LW491Q wide conversion lens; use of other wide conversion lenses may distort the picture. FCC Warning: Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user's authority to operate.
- Page 39 RECORD/PAUSE Button DC Input Connector See page 17, 18, 35, 36. See page 11,32, 33, Strap Attachment 34, 36. Rings Record Button Cover See page 7. See page 17. Hand Strap This strap can be adjusted to the size of your hand. BA'I-I'ERY RELEASE ideo Output...
- Page 40 DATE/TIME Bu_on ,HIGH SPEED See page 14. Cassette Button External Microphone Compadment Jack See page 24. See page 19. See page34. BACKLIGHT Button Remote Eject Switch Built-In Twin Capsule See page 26. See page 19. 2-Way Microphone System WHITE BALANCE Button See page 26.
- Page 41 POWER ZOOM RESET Button Switch See page 23, 35. See page 25, 29. VIDEO DUB Button DISPLAY Button and Indicator See page 20, 23, 35. See page 35, 36. ,EJECT Switch AUDIO DUB Button page 8, 17. and Indicator See page 34, 36. Color Electronic Light Mount Viewfinder (EVF)
- Page 42 REMOTE SIGNAL POWER ZOOM ,_..._ POWER Switch Switch /See page 19. See page 19. "__ ..--- RECORD/PAUSE Button Button See page 19. See page 19. sEk_ REWIND/SEARCH REW/SEARCH FFJSEARCH PLAY Button ----__ FAST FORWARD/ See page 19. SEARCH Button See page 19. STOP See page 19.
- Page 43 Accessories (Optional/ DC Power Cable ....Record Review ....18 Supplied) ....2, 6 2, 11, 32, 33, 34, 36 RF Adaptor ....6, 22 Audio Dubbing ....34 Dew Indication ....15 Safety Precautions ..... 2 Audiofideo Cable ....Digital Auto Shutter ...
- Page 44 Power Source: Compact VHS Patmcorder: DC 6V AC Adaptor: 110/120/220/240V AC, 50/60 Hz Battery: Nickel-Cadmium Type DC 6V Power Consumption: Compact VHS Palmcorder: 6V DC 1 lW (Max. 16W) AC Adaptor: 24W Video Signal: EIA Standard (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSC color signal Video Recording System: 4 rotary heads, helical scanning system Audio Track:...
- Page 45 (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. There are many types of cleaning cassettes, so be sure to follow the cleaning instructions carefully.
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