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- Page 1 O_att_g _Structleas...
- Page 2 Thank you for choosing Panasonic! rDate of Purchase You have purchased one of the most Dealer Purchased From sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, it will bring Dealer Address you years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information at right.
- Page 3 1. Read Instructions-- All the safety and operating 1 t. Grounding or Polarization -- This video unit may instructions should be read before the unit is be equipped with either a polarized 2-wire AC operated, (Alternating Current) line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other) or 3-wire grounding 2_ Retain Instructions -- The safety and operating...
- Page 4 b, If any liquid has been spilled onto, or objects t 5. Power Lines -- An outside antenna system should have fatten into the video unit. not be located in the vicinity of overhead power c. if the video unit has been exposed to rain or tines or other electric light or power circuits, or water,...
- Page 5 Things You Should Know ....................Important Safeguards ....................... Precautions ........................Quick Operation Guide ..................... Supplying Power ....................... Cassette information ....................... Setting the Clock ......................Electronic Viewfinder tndications ..................Attaching the Shoulder Strap ..................Built-in Auto Light ......................Camera Recording ......................Ptay Back your Recordings .....................
- Page 6 Charge the Battery Pack fully before operation (see page 7). ._ Attach a fully charged Battery (see page 7). Slide the TAPE EJECT switch to open door. Insert cassette (see page 10). Press here to close door. Set POWER switch to CAMERA. Built-In Lens Cover opens and POWER Lamp lights.
- Page 7 Charge the Battery Pack fully before operation. /'_!_ POWER Plug in the AC Adaptor. CHARGELamp POWER Lamp lights. ,i_f Insert the Battery Align the right side of the Battery with the line on the AC Adaptor. (_) Press the Battery down and slide it in the direction of the arrow.
- Page 8 IS_tt_4r_ _w t_ql*r=_'ltm=r,.,r, aa _ _K== 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 Plug in the AC Adaptor. • The POWER Lamp remains lit as long as the AC Adaptor is plugged in.
- Page 9 POWER Lamp DC IN Connect VCR DC OUT on the ector ACmAcdapto _ totDC 'eNDOcntheer Cable (supplied). ;cou' noecto, 2P,u ,n the , C ,Oapt=. * The POWER Lamp will tight. Notes: • AC Adaptor cannot be used to power the Pa_mcorder while charging the Battery. •...
- Page 10 Tape .L Turn the Wheel in the direction of the arrow until there is no slack. Attach the Battery (see page 7).. Slide the TAPE EJECT switch to open the door. 4Insert the cassette vertically with its window side facing out.
- Page 11 Setting the clock is divided into four sections: Time Zone, Daylight Saving Time, Time. and Clock Battery. Fellow instructions in the order presented. Before you begin... • Connect the Pelmcorder to a power source. • Set the POWERswitch to VCR or CAMERA. The Palmcorder is set to Eastern time zone from-the factory.
- Page 12 I_.N'_t.,_,_it_ll]_flTJ,'tiFbN_,_._m Before you begin... - Connect the Palmcorder to a power source. The clock will automatically adjust to • Set the POWER switch to VCR or CAMERA, daylight saving time. • Note: The Palmcorder will exit the CLOCK SET menu if, after activation, none of the CLOCK SET UP/DOWN, (,&IV) or DISPLAY...
- Page 13 Before you begin... • Connect the Palmcorder to a power source. The date and time is calculated, including • Set the POWERswitch to VCR or CAMERA, leap year, up to DEC 31 2095. The Palmcorder will exit the CLOCK SET menu if, after activation,none of the CLOCK SET UP/DOWN, (,A, I V) or DISPLAY buttons Note:...
- Page 14 WARNING: Note: lace battery with Panasonic PART NO, * Make sure your Palmcorder is off when WOO04 (CR2025) only. Use ol another replacing the Battery, ery may present a risk of fire or explosion. / •...
- Page 15 The tape remaining and battery charge level can be displayed during recording. Set the POWER switch to CAM ERA. Press DISPLAY repeatedly to select the desired display. EVF Indications Fifth First press i ,=_,= _reSs LP" ' '=" _41_, Battery Charge Tape (Initial screen) Remaining:...
- Page 16 ® ® ® lY,,,,CR-M OD El 2:oo:0oAML, 1 19961 O Battery Remaining Indication (see page 15) When a battery recharge is necessary, =WARNING, LOW BATTERY" wil! appear in the EVF. The external Power Lamp will start to flash and the Palmcorder will automatically turn OFF in 15 seconds.
- Page 17 ® ® ® ® ® Zoom Magnification level (see page 26). O Digital E.I.S. Indication (see page 31). (_ Digital Zoom Indication (see page 30). Negative/Positive Indication (see page 31 ). _) VCR-MODE Indication Appears for one minute if the POWER switch is set to VCR or the RECORD/PAUSE button is pushed in VCR MODE.
- Page 18 Make sure the Battery Pack is not attached. Undo the two strap ends from their buckles, Thread the strap ends through the Strap Attachment Rings. Reinsert the strap ends through their buckles. • Make sure the straps are not twisted, min.
- Page 19 • If using the Built-in Light in a hot environment (PART NO. VLLWO007) supplied by for an extended period of time, be sure to Panasonic to reduce the risk of fire, provide ventilation, Use a cloth or tissue when handling the bulb •...
- Page 20 Before you begin... • Connect the Palmcorder to a power source, • Insert a cassette with record lab (see page 10). Tally Lamp Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. The built-in Lens Cover opens. Record/Pause mode. With the Viewfinder Eye Cup TAPE against your...
- Page 21 Whenever the Palmcorder is left in RECORD/PAUSE mode for 5 minutes, it wilt automati- cally switch to Stand-by mode to conserve energy. Activating the Stand-by Quick Release feature allows you to release the Stand-by mode and resume recording simply pressing the RECORD/PAUSE button.
- Page 22 If you stop recording but plan to resume within 24 hours, use the Edit Standby feature to make a smooth transition between scenes. Press RECORD/PAUSE while ..If,. recording. Set the POWER switch to OFF and leave the cassette in the Palmcorder. When ready to resume recording, set the POWER switch to CAMERA and press RECORD/PAUSE.
- Page 23 II_vazt_w_l_va_ipla/_;_lY.'-- Before you begin... Connect the Palmcorderto a power source. • Insert a recordedcassette. Set the POWER switch to VCR. 2(_) Press the REWINDISEARCH button to rewind the tape. FAST _) Press PLAY to start playback. _) Press STOP to stop playback. Auto Play When the POWER switch is set to VCR, playback will automatically begin if the...
- Page 24 Before you begin... Your Palmcorder may be connected to a TV to play back tapes or to view what you • Connect the Palmcorder to a power source. are recording. Set the POWER switch to VCR for tape playback, withAUDIOiVIDEO IN Jacks. Or, set to CAMERA to view what your Palmccrder is recording.
- Page 25 Remove the Battery Compartment and insert the AA size battery, • Make sure polarities are aligned properly. o When tape loading and unloading time becomes longer than normal, battery replace- ment is necessary, Turn the Tape Wheel on the j"--" cassette in the direction of the arrow to take up any slack.
- Page 26 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 seconds according to the pressure applied to the zoom buttons Zoom slowly by lightly pressing the "T"...
- Page 27 The Pafmcorder will automatically focus on the subject even during zooming, If necessary, press MANUAL FOCUS so that "MF" does not appear in the EVF. Use Manual Focus (MF)when recording: • a subject with a shiny surface, • a subjectthroughglass •...
- Page 28 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. EVF Indications There are three levels of backlight compensation. Press the BACKLIGHT button -I_ Normal (no display) to obtain the desired level while recording.
- Page 29 This feature offers 7 fade variations in your choice of eight colors for a wide variety of fade effects. Press the MODE SEL button repeatedly to select the desired fade effect other than BLACK and WHITE. • Excluding BLACK, the mode selected will appear in the EVF.
- Page 30 I_eTore you begin.,. LI,_t'_+I P',4rTt'iT_. • Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, This feature allows you to increase the magnification of the Power Zoom. Press the DIGITAL ZOOM button on top of the Palmcorder to select D ZOOM mode. Because the image is enlarged digitally, the picture may become distorted when higher magnification levels are used.
- Page 31 Before you begin... • Set the POWER switchto CAMERA. This feature helps stabilize the picture in situations such as walking or shooting from a moving vehicle. Press the EIS button to activate the Digital E.I.S. function, ("EIS" will appear in the EVF.) •...
- Page 32 Before you begin... I,__/_Ta7 _JrbT=,'_lm H e &_ • Connect the Palmcorder to a power source. Great for amateur surveillance applications. For extended Palmcorder use, it is recom- mended to use the AC Adaptor as a power source. • Insert a cassette with record tab (see page 10). •...
- Page 33 You can choose to have the Tally lamp come on or stay off during Motion Security recording. The Palmcorder is set to _[__from the factory. Before you begin..Connect the Patmcorderto a power source. * Insert a cassette with record tab (see page 10), Continue holding down the SECURITY MODE button before and...
- Page 34 Before you begin... • Connect the Palmcorder to a power source. On selected holidays, such as New Year's • Insert a cassette with record tab (see page 10). Day, the Palmcorder will automatically display the appropriate title when the To record the automatically displayed power is first turned on.
- Page 35 Before you begin... • Connect the Palmcorder to VCR as shown Insert a pre-recorded tape below, into the Palmcorder and a blank • Turn ON both units. tape with a recording tab into your • Set the recording VCR's Input Signal VCR.
- Page 36 For ordering instructions, see the Accessory Order Form page, Price Accessory Figure Description PV-A17 AC Adaptor with $130.00 DC Power Cable PV-BP17 $50.00 2.4Ah Battery Pack PV- B P18 $45.00 1.8Ah Battery Pack PV-BP15 1.2Ah Battery Pack $45.00 PV-C16 Car Battery Cord $70.00 PV-RF16 $40.00...
- Page 37 VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER LOCATE YOUR AUTHORIZED ACCESSORY STOCKING DISTRIBUTOR AT 1-800-545-2672 CALLPANASON[C'S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-6 PM M-F, 6-10:30 SAT PACIFIC TIME] MAILTHIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICES COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 20421 84thAvenue SouthKent, WA. 98032...
- Page 38 Be careful not to touch the lens itself when attachingopticalfilters and lenses. To Remove (Side view) Slide and hold the EYEPIECE RELEASE button. Slide the eyepiece in the direction of the arrow. (DO NOT TWIST) Remove any lint or dust particles with a blower, available at photography stores.
- Page 39 Power Source: Compact VHS Palmcorder: 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 7.5 W (Max. 10.5 W) AC Adaptor: 24W 1.2W (when not in use.) Video Signal: EIA Standard (525 lines.
- Page 40 ... speed motion was particularly rapid may produce thiseffect. This is normal. "Panasonic IT'S VHS] SO ITS TAPES • Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, and then hold PLAY tN YOUR VCR .," appears in the down STOP for 5 seconds (approx).
- Page 41 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.
- Page 42 Please photocopy this form when making a request service notice. In the unlikely event this product needs service. • Please include your proof of purchase, Request for S ervice Notice: (Failure to due so will delay your repair.) • To further speed your repair please provide an explanation of what is wrong with the unit and any symptom it is exhibiting.
- Page 43 Built-In Twin Capsule 2-Way Microphone System Built-in Auto Light See page 19. PUSH TO CLOSE Button Seepages6,10. Built-In Lens Cover Tally Lamp Opens automatically when See page 20. the Power Switch is set to CAMERA. See page 20. POWER Switch MANUAL FOCUS See pages 6, 15, 19, Wheel...
- Page 44 REWINDISEARCH Button POWER Lamp See pages 6, 22, 23. Lights when the Power Switch is set to VCR or CAMERA, PLAY Button See pages 6, t 6. See pages 6, 22, 23, 35. CLOCK SET UP ,& Button STILL Button See pages 22, 23, 35.
- Page 45 DIGITAL ZOOM SECURITY MODE Button Button See page 30. See page 32, 33. MODE SEL Button TITLE Button HIGH SPEED See pages 28, 29. See page 34, SHUTTER Button POWER ZOOM See page 26. Switch See pages 26, 27, 30. Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) See pages 15, 16, 17, 38.
- Page 46 Tripod Mounting Hole Clock Battery Tray See page 14. Vision Adjustment Control See pages 6, 20. *Note: This control has been set at the factory. It is not necessary to adjust this control under normal circumstances. But, *Bright Control should it become necessary, be careful Adjust the brightness of to make the adjustment with a small, the picture.
- Page 47 CHARGE Lamp See pages 7, 8. POWER Lamp See pages 7, 9. AC Power Cord See pages 7, 8, 9. VCR DC OUT Connector Battery Charging See page 9. Compartment BA'I-rERY REFRESH See page 7. Button See page 8, CAUTION: This unit will operate on 110/120/220/ •...
- Page 48 ACAdaptor Easy Edit Stand-by REC Indicator Accessories (Optional) Erase Protection Tab Request for Service Accessories (Supplied) EVF Indications Notice Audio/VideoCable 15, 16, 17 RFAdaptor 24, 36 2, 24, 35 Auto Dayfight Saving Time Fade Safety Precautions Auto Focus Search Speed Auto-Reset Shoulder Strap 2, 18...
- Page 49 If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your d=ealeror Servicenler. ff the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the Customer Satisfaction Center at the Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company' address above. SERVICE CALLS WHICH DO NOT INVOLVE DEFECTIVE MATERIALS...
- Page 50 Customer Service Center 2F-3, One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 (Headquarters) 201-348-9090 (9:00am-8:00pm Monday-Friday, EST) IV_, r _ o/ _l.V_.'f B1;i "E -.d El; [a,] ; h _ d_'i 1-800-332-5368 (Consumer Orders Only) Panasonic Services Company 20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA 98032 (6 am to 6 pm Monday-Friday;...
- Page 51 PREPARATIVOS • Conectar la videoc&mara a una fuente de atimentacibn (bateria, adaptador de CA o cable para bateria de coche). • Encender el aparato. • Introduclr el ¢asete en el compartimiento de casetes. Fije el interruptor a ta posici6n de CAMERA.
- Page 52 Division of Matsushita Electric of Company, Division of Matsushita Puerto Rico, Inc. ("PSC") Electric Corporation of America Ave, 65 de In_anteda. Kin. 9,5 One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 San Gabriel Industria_ Park Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Pdnted in Japan VQTW0629...