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Panasonic Palmcorder IQ PV-L606 Operating Instructions Manual

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PalmcoPdcP _[Q ®DisplayMatc.,
Camcorder
Operating Instructions
PV-L606
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 espafiol est_ incluida,
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  • Page 1 ® Z:anaSOn/'C PalmcoPdcP _[Q ®DisplayMatc., Camcorder Operating Instructions PV-L606 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 espafiol est_ incluida, vQ'rwosog®...

  • Page 2: Ac Adaptor

    Thank 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 Dealer Address will bring you and your family years of enjoyment.
  • Page 3 11. Grounding or Polarization- •Thisvideo unit may 1. Read Instructions m All the safety and operating be equipped with either a polarized 2-wire AC instructions should be read before the unit is (AlternatingCurrent) line plug (a plug having one operated. blade wider than the other) or 3-wire grounding Retain Instructions m The safety and operating type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin.
  • Page 4 b. If any liquid has been spilled onto, or objects 15• Power Lines -- An outside antenna system should have fallen into the video unit. not be located in the vicinityof overhead power c. If the video unit has been exposed to rain or lines or other electric light or power cimuits, or water.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Things You Should Know ..:..................Important Safeguards ....................3, 4 Precautions ........................Quick Operation Guide ......, ............... 6, 7 Supplying Power Charge the Battery Pack ............... ;......... Use the Battery Pack ............... ,........Battery Refresh Feature .._ ....... : ............
  • Page 6 Charge the Battery Pack fully before operation page 8). (see Attach the Battery (see page 8). Make sure Battery is charged before use (see page 8). Slide the LCD-OPEN button downward to unlock the LCD monitor and then swing the LCD monitor open.
  • Page 7 Slide the TAPE SPEED Selector for SP or SLP (see page 12). With the Eye Cup up to your eye, adjust the Vision Adjustment • Control to your eyesight. Press RECORD/PAUSE to start recording. Press RECORD/PAUSE again to recording (see page 22). POWER Lamp Set the POWER switch to VCR.
  • Page 8 Charge the Battery Pack fully before operation. ® POWER Lamp Plug in the AC Adaptor. CHARGE POWER Lamp lights up. Lamp Insert the Battery (_ Align the right side of the Battery with the line on the AC Adaptor. (_) Press down on the Battery and then slide it in the direction of the arrow.
  • Page 9 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 AC Adaptor. _ Piace the Battery into the AC Adaptor. Press the BATTERY REFRESH button.

  • Page 10: Car Battery Cord (Optional)

    - DC Power Cable DC IN Connect the VCR DC OUT on ct°r the AC Adaptor to the DC IN on the Palmcorder with the DC Power Cable (supplied), Plug in the AC Adaptor. VCR DC OUT Connector • The POWER Lamp will light up. Note: •...
  • Page 11 Note: Do not attemptto insert or remove a cassette unless the LCD monitoris open. Turn the Tape Wheel in the direction of the arrowuntil there is no slack. Attach the Battery (see page 8). Slide the LCD-OPEN button to unlock the LCD monitor and then swing the LCD monitor open.
  • Page 12 Use tapes with the _ mark in this unit. Cassette type Tape Speed Selector Position T-20 T-30 T-40 (Standard Play) 20 minutes 30 minutes 40 minutes SLP (Super Long Play) 1 hour 1 hour 2 hours 30 minutes • SP provides the best picture.

  • Page 13: Set The Daylight Saving Time

    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 Before you begin... presented. • Connect the Palmcorder to a power source. •...
  • Page 14 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: activation, CLOCK SET UP A, DOWN • or DISPLAY buttons are not pressed within 30 seconds.
  • Page 15 Before you begin... • Connect the Palmcorder to a power source. The date and time is calculated, including • Set the POWER switch to VCR or CAMERA. leap year, up to DEC 31 2094. Note: CLOCK SET menu disappears if, after activation, CLOCK SET UP A, DOWN •...

  • Page 16: Replace The Battery

    • Do not reverse the polarity. Replace the Battery tray so that the small triangle marks meet. Note: _Replace battery with Panasonic PART NO. • Make sure your Palmcorder is off when VSBW0004 (CR2025) only. Use of another replacing the Battery.
  • Page 17 The tape remaining and battery charge level can be displayed during recording. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. Press DISPLAY repeatedly to select the desired display. EVF Indications First Second press °l-I ix mE'zillD • It will take several seconds for the tape _ _x remaining indicator to operate after the tape starts moving.
  • Page 18 ® ® IMFIOI IVCR-MODEI 12:00 :OOAM L 1 1 9951 _) Battery Remaining Indication (see page 17) ._.__ -_.-When a battery recharge is necessary, _/ARNING" will begin to flash in the EVF/LCD monitor and "LOW BATTERY" will appear as the Power Lamp will also flash.
  • Page 19 ODEI ®,@,® ® _ 2:00"00AML, 1 9951 ® Backlight Indication (see page 32). Manual Focus Indication (see page 31). ® High Speed Shutter Indication (see page 30). ® Fade Indication (see page 32). @ Color Digital Fade Indication (see page 33). @ Zoom Magnification level (see page 30).
  • Page 20 Adaptor, the Built-in light cannot be turned on. (PART NO. VLLW0007) supplied by Panasonic to reduce the risk of fire. • Using the light reduces battery operating time. Use a cloth or tissue when handling the bulb • If using the Built-in Light in a hot environment as finger oils will decrease the bulb life.
  • Page 21 Make sure the Battery Pack is not attached. Unthread the strap from the buckle. Thread the strap ends through Strap Attachment Rings. Then thread the ends of the strap through the buckle. • Make sure the strap is not twisted. min.
  • Page 22 Before you begin... • Connect the Palmcorder to a power source. • Insert a cassette with record tab (see page 12). Tally Lamp Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. Built-In Lens Cover opens. PAUSEI Record/Pause mode. With the Viewfinder Eye Cup up to TAPE your eye, adjust the Vision Adjust- EJECT...
  • Page 23 Before you begin... The LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) monitor • Connect the Palmcorder to a power source. can be used while recording. Slide the LCD-OPEN button downward to unlock the LCD monitor. ,_Swing the LCD monitor fully open and adjust the angle. •...
  • Page 24 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.
  • Page 25 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 RECORDIPAUSE (within 24 hours) to continue recording.
  • Page 26 Before you begin ..• Connect the Palmcorder to a power source. • Insert a recorded cassette. Set the POWER switch to VCR. ® Press REWIND/SEARCH rewind the tape. FAST Press PLAY to start playback. FORWARD _) Press STOP to stop playback. Auto Play When the POWER switch is set to VCR, the cassette will automatically begin...
  • Page 27 can also use the LCD monitor to Before you begin... playback your recording. • Connect the Palmcorder to a power source. • Insert a recorded cassette. Slide the LCD-OPEN button downward to unlock the LCD monitor. j_--" 2Swing the LCD monitor open.
  • Page 28 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 to playback a tape. with AUDIO/VIDEO IN Jacks.
  • Page 29 Remove the Battery Compartment 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. " Turn the Tape Wheel on the cassette in the direction of the...
  • Page 30 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.
  • Page 31 The Palmcorder will automatically bring the subject into focus even during zooming. For Auto Focus mode, it may be necessary to press MANUAL FOCUS, so that =MP does not appear in the EVF. Use Manual Focus (MF) when recording ... • an obliquely angled subject. •...
  • Page 32 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. Press BACKLIGHT to obtain the desired EVF Indications position while recording. -I_ Normal (no display) Press until there is no display in the EVF when lighting conditions return to normal.
  • Page 33 This feature offers 7 fade variations in your choice of eight colors for flexibility in the transition from one scene to the next. 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.
  • Page 34 Before you begin... • Set the POWER switchto CAMERA. This feature allows you to increase magnification of the Power Zoom. 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.
  • Page 35 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 Digital E.I.S. function. (=EIS" will appear in the EVF.) _NORMAL) •...
  • Page 36 Before you begin... • Connect the Palmcorder to a power source. For extended periods of recording, it is Great for amateur surveillance applications. recommended to use the AC Adaptor for a power source. • Insert a cassette with record tab (see page 12). •...
  • Page 37 Before you begin... • Connect the Palmcorder to a power source. On specific holidays, such as New Year's • Insert a cassette with record tab (see page 12). Day, the Palmcorder will automatically display the appropriate title (except HAPPY EASTER and PRESIDENT'S DAY)from the pre-programmed...
  • Page 38 Before you begin... • Connect the Palmcorder as shown below. Insert a pre-recorded tape • Connect the Palmcorder to VCR. into the source (playing) • Turn ON both units. Palmcorder and a blank tape with • Set the recording VOWs Input Signal record tab into the recording unit.
  • Page 39 For information and ordering instructions, see the separate Selection Guide and Accessory Order Form. Audio/Video Cable RF Adaptor Supplied (VJAW0032) Optional (PV-RF16) AC Adaptor with 1.8Ah Battery Pack DC Power Cable Supplied (PV-BP18) Optional (PV-BP18) Supplied (PV-A17) 1.2Ah Battery Pack 2.4Ah Battery Pack Optional...
  • Page 40 Attach an optical filter or lens. • Be careful not to touch the lens itself. To Remove Turn the EVF Eyepiece counterclockwise 1/8 of a turn. Pull free. Remove any lint or dust particles with a soft clean cloth being careful not to scratch •...
  • 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 ... speed motion was particularly rapid may produce • this effect. This isnormal. "Panasonic Palmcorder IT'S VHS! SO • Set the POWER switch to OFF and then CAMERA. ITS TAPES PLAY IN YOUR VCR" appears in the EVF and Monitor ...

  • Page 43: Built-In Auto Light

    Built-In Lens Cover Built-In Twin Capsule Opens automatically when Tally Lamp the Power Switch is set to 2-Way Microphone System See page 22. CAMERA. See page 22. Built-in Auto Light See page 20. POWER Switch MANUAL FOCUS Wheel See pages 6, 7, 17, See page 31.
  • Page 44 PUSH TO CLOSE Button See pages 6, 11. LCD-OPEN button See pages 6, 11,23, 27. Volume Control See pages 23, 27. Earphone Jack (Monaural) Connect the earphone (M3 type, not supplied) to the earphone jack for monitoring the sound during playback or recording.
  • Page 45 MOTION DETECT Button DIGITAL ZOOM Button See page 36. See page 34. TITLE Button MODE SEL Button HIGH SPEED See page 37. SHUTTER Button See pages 32, 33. POWER ZOOM See page 30. Switch See pages 30, 31. Elect Viewfinder (EVF) ges 17, 18, 19, 40.

  • Page 46: Easy Edit Stand-By

    CHARGE Lamp See pages 8, 9. POWER Lamp See pages 8, 10. AC Power Cord -See pages 8, 9, 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 Battery Charging VCR DC OUT...
  • Page 47 PREPARATIVOS • Conectar la videocamara a una fuente de alimentaciSn (bateria, adaptador de CA o cable para bateria de coche). • Encender el aparato. • Introducir el casete en el compartimiento de casetes. Fije el interruptor a PAUSE1 CAMERA. la posicibn luego abra la pantalla del monitor LCD.
  • Page 48 Division of Matsushita Electric of Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America Puerto Rico, Inc. ("PSC") One Panasonic Way Secaucus, Ave. 65 de Infanteria,Km. 9.5 New Jersey 07094 San Gabriel Industrial Park CaroLina, Puerto Rico 00985 Printed in Japan VQTW0609 1996...

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