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Pall'ncor'dcP _
Panasonic o
PalmSiqht
TM
Models
No.
Camcorder
Operating Instructions
PV-L580/PV-L680
(PV-L680
shown)
ww Bmm
(PV-L580)
(PV-L680)
(PV-L680)
Please
read these instructions
carefully
before
attempting to operate
this product.
Please save this manual.
Gu_a para rapida
consulta
en espa_ol
esta incluida.
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- Page 1 Panasonic o Pall'ncor'dcP _ PalmSiqht Camcorder Operating Instructions PV-L580/PV-L680 Models (PV-L680 shown) ww Bmm (PV-L580) (PV-L680) (PV-L680) Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to operate this product. Please save this manual. Gu_a para rapida consulta en espa_ol esta incluida.
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Page 2: Things You Should Know
Things You Should Know III I IIII Thank for choosing Panasonic! You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, it will bring you years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information below. - Page 3 Things You Should Know IIII WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Your Compact VHS Camcorder is designed to record and play back in Standard Play (SP) and Super Long Play (SLP) modes. You can also play a Compact Camcorder recording...
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Page 4: Important Safeguards
Important Safeguards 1. Read Instructions -- All the safety and operating 11. 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 Retain Instructions -- The safety and operating... -
Page 5: Precautions
Important Safeguards b. if any liquid has been spilled onto, or objects 1,5. Power Lines -- An outside antenna system should have fallen into the video unit. not be located in the vicinity of overhead power c. If the video unit has been exposed to rain or lines or other electric light or power circuits, or water. -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents IIIIII Things You Should Know ....................Important Safeguards ....................... Precautions ........................Self Demo Mode ....................... Quick Operation Guide ..................... Supplying Power ......................Cassette Information ....................... Attaching Shoulder Strap ....................MENU Mode ........................Setting the Clock ......................Built-in Auto Light (PV-L680 only) ................... -
Page 7: Self Demo Mode
Follow • Connect Carncorder to power source. the steps below to turn it off. EVF or LCD Monitor Panasonic ITS TAPES PLAY IN YOUR VCR YES, IT'S VHSt 18X LENS I 15Ox D.ZOOM DIGITAL STABILIZATION FULL-SIZE HEAD SYSTEM... -
Page 8: Quick Operation Guide
Quick Operation Guide Charge Battery Pack fully before operation (page 10), Insert CHARGE Lamp lights and then goes out when charging done. i I a [_"[q il i.1_. _-[_'T::ji(=-]l Slide TAPE EJECT to open door. Attach fully charged Bat_ (pages 10,11). Insert _ (page 13). - Page 9 Quick Operation Guide III I Before you begin... • Charge Battery Pack fully before operation (page 10), When the LCD monitor is open, the EVF automatically turns OFF (page 26). Press LCD-OPEN unlock the LCD monitor. Swing it fully open and (PV-L680 shown) adjust the angle.
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Page 10: Supplying Power
Supplying Power Charge Battery Pack fully before use. Plug in AC Adaotor. POWER Lamp lights. Insert Btt_. O Align right side of Battery with line on AC Adaptor. Press Battery down and slide in direction of arrow, CHARGE Lamp lights and then goes out when charging is done (approx. - Page 11 Supplying Power This feature completely discharges Battery before recharging begins. Use after about every 5 charges for optimum Battery performance. Plug in AC Adaptor. CHARGE Lamp • POWER Lamp stays on as long as Adaptor is plugged in. Place Battery into Adaptor.
- Page 12 Supplying Power IIII (PV-L680 shown) Connect AC Adaptor VCR DC_ OUT to Camcorder DC IN with supplied DC IN DC Power Cable, POWER Lamp Connector Plug in AC Adaptor. POWER Lamp lights. Notes: • AC Adaptor cannot power Camcorder while VCR DC OUT Connector charging Battery.
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Page 13: Cassette Information
Cassette Information IIII IIII • Turn Tape Wheel in direction arrow until there is no slack. Attach Battery (page 10). Slide TAPE EJECT to open door. Insert cassette as shown. Press here to close door. (PV-L680 shown) • To remove the cassette, slide the TAPE EJECT switch. -
Page 14: Attaching Shoulder Strap
Attaching Shoulder Strap Remove Battery Pack before doing steps. Undo strap ends from buckles. Thread strap ends through Strap Rings on Camcorder. ® |® Re-insert the strap ends into buckles. min. 25.4mm (1 inch) Pull a loop of strap from buckle. Pull strap tight to shorten lengthen. -
Page 15: Menu Mode
MENU Mode Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA or VCR. Press _ for MENU mode. [ o,L MENU pAGE OISPLAY ; ON STAI4D-BYRELEASE ; OFF CLOC_S_r MENU SELEffr : PUSH VI,I_ KEY SELECT : PUSH _ pUSH OL_P_Y _E¸... - Page 16 MENU Mode PROGRAMMED REC (page 25). Camcorder starts and stops recording at a preset time• MENU --- PAGE 1_ TITLE (pages 41~43). PROGRAMMED REC AUTO/MANUAL : 16 items - TITLE ; AUTO/MANUAL - TALLY LAMP ; ON PHRASE : 10 items STAND-BY RELEASE ;...
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Page 17: Setting The Clock
Setting the Clock IIIII Set the following items in order: Time Zone, Daylight Saving Time, Date and Time. Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA or VCR, The Camcorder is preset to Eastern time. To change time zone, do steps at right. - Page 18 Setting the Clock Before you begin... |:'_'l'l i[';_lI_"_'_'1 I"[i[_'T:. 'L'J 1i [! I | I Ii [ | • Connect Camcorder to power source. Clock will auto-adjust to daylight-saving • Set POWER to CAMERA or VCR. time (DST). Auto DST does not function if time zone is f Note: set to Hawaii or Samoa (page 17).
- Page 19 Setting the Clock Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. Date and time including leap year are • Set POWER to CAMERA or VCR, calculated up to DEC 31, 2098. Press MENU for MENU mode. Press UP • or DOWN •...
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Page 20: Built-In Auto Light (Pv-L680 Only)
• Using Light reduces battery operating time. Use only replacement bulb (PART NO. • Provide proper ventilation when using Light VLLW0015) supplied by Panasonic extensively in hot environment. reduce risk of fire. • Using Light when the Camcorder is powered Handle new bulb with cloth or tissue as by a car battery may shorten bulb life. -
Page 21: Camera Recording
Camera Recording IIIIIII IIIII IIII Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. insert cassette with record tab • (page 13). Set POWER to CAMERA. VISION ADJUSTMENT Lens Cover opens. EVF or LCD Monitor Power lamp lights. • Be sure POWER is fully turned to CAMERA PAUSE 1... - Page 22 Camera Recording Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. View recording scene on the LCD (Liquid • Insert cassette with record tab (page 13). Crystal Display) monitor. Press LCD-OPEN to unlock LCD monitor. Swing LCD monitor fully open and adjust viewing angle.
- Page 23 Camera Recording If left in RECORD/PAUSE mode for 5 minutes, Camcorder switches to Stand-by mode to conserve battery. When set to ON, Stand-by Quick Release lets you resume recording pressing RECORD/PAUSE two times. New camcorders will default to OFF. Before you begin... •...
- Page 24 Camera Recording Before you begin... • connect Camcorder to power source. For a smooth transition between scenes • Insert cassette with record tab (page 13). recording is stopped, and then started within 24 hours. Press RECORD/PAUSE to stop recording. Set POWER to OFF and leave cassette in Camcorder.
- Page 25 Camera Recording Before you begin... i _ _,I, I_-11ilii[_' N ;(_e] x'llhIoi • Connect Camcorder to power source. Set a recording start and stop time, Or, set Use AC Adaptor for longer recordings. a 5 or 10 second interval recording to be •...
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Page 26: Playing Back Recordings
Playing Back Recordings II'Jl_FA,p.H:q[,]m:_vAa[o]il(d=]lLVj[,-_i(,]i B efore you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Insert recorded tape. Press LCD-OPEN and swing LCD ,)ll I I monitor fully open. • If you want to playback on EVF, close and lock LCD monitor. Set POWER to VCR. - Page 27 Playing Back Recordings IIII Before you begin... Available only with SP recordings made • Connect Palmcorder to power source. on this Palmcorder. • Insert tape recorded in SP mode. • Set POWER to VCR. During playback, press PLAY for 1/2 Slow Play mode. Audio is muted. •...
- Page 28 Playing Back Recordings Before you begin... • Connect Palmcorder to power source. • Insert recorded tape. • Set POWER to VCR. Quick Visual Search Search Speed (Standard Play) : 3 times normal. SLP (Super Long Play) : 9 times normal. During playback, press: : fast forward...
- Page 29 Playing Back Recordings Before you begin... III ILVJl'J _F],_[,_ :_.] avJ [:_,,,j ti[,I Connect Camcorder to a TV to view • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Make all TV-Camcorder connections. playback or recordings in progress. TV with AUDIO/VIDEO IN Jacks. Set POWER --, view playback.
- Page 30 Playing Back Recordings in a VCR Remove Battery lid and insert battery. • Do not reverse polarity. • Replace battery when tape loading/ unloading takes longer than usual. Turn _ cassette Tape Wheel in direction of arrow to take up any slack, Slide to open cassette...
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Page 31: Copying Your Tapes (Dubbing)
Copying your Tapes (dubbing) Before begin... • Make Camcorder-VCR connections (see left). • Turn both units on, • Set VCR input signal to LINE. Please see VCR owner's manual, • Set Camcorder POWER to VCR, Source (Playing) Camcorder Insert a ore-recorded tape into Camcorder and a blank tape with... -
Page 32: Four-Speed Power Zoom
Power Zoom / Backlight Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source, Zoom in (close up) and out (wide angle) • Set POWER to CAMERA. in one of four speeds ranging from slow (16 seconds) to fast (2 seconds). Zoom In ("T") Zoom Out ("W") Zoom slowly:... -
Page 33: Focus
Focus Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. Camcorder automatically focuses subject even during zooming. Auto Focus is on when "MF" is not displayed in EVF or LCD monitor. Push MANUAL FOCUS to remove "MF"... -
Page 34: High Speed Shutter
High Speed Shutter Before you begin... Improves Still or Slow Motion playback picture of high speed subjects (e.g. a tennis • Connect Camcorder to power source, stroke), when viewed on Camcorder or 3 • Set POWER to CAMERA. or 4 head VCR. •... -
Page 35: Tally Lamp
Tally Lamp Before you begin... The tally lamp can be set to come on or • Connect Camcorder to power source. stay off during recording. • Set POWER to CAMERA. New camcorder's default setting is ON. • Insert cassette with record tab (page 13). Press MENU for MENU mode. -
Page 36: Auto Fade
Fade In/Out Before you begin... An interesting way to open and close • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. scenes. Press MENU for PAQE MENU_. |o,s_ Press UP • |SECUR,W SELF DEMO ; OFF ----... : FADE DOWN •... -
Page 37: Color Digital Fade
Fade Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. Choose from 7 fade effects in 8 different • Set POWER to CAMERA. colors. Press MENU _" . P,_E_ 1 OISPL&y ; ON MENU mode. |SELF DEMO ; OFF Press UP •... -
Page 38: Digital Zoom
Digital Zoom Power Zoom magnification is digitally increased. Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. Press D.ZOOM. Digital Zoom mode (150x maximum). Higher digital magnification levels may cause picture distortion. Hold down "T" on POWER ZOOM. -
Page 39: Digital Electronic Image Stabilization (E.i.s.)
Digital E.LS. Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. Helps stabilize picture when recording unstable situations. Press EIS to display "EIS" in the EVF or LCD monitor. • Image becomes slightly enlarged and shutter speed auto-adjusts from 1/80 to 1/350 according... -
Page 40: Security Mode
Security Mode Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. Use AC Adaptor for longer recordings. • Insert cassette with record tab (page 13). • Set POWER to CAMERA. • Securely position and aim Camcorder. Press MENU for MENU mode. -
Page 41: Intelligent Titler
Intelligent Titler Before you begin... • connect Camcorder to power source. Camcorder auto-displays title greeting • Set POWER to CAMERA. selected holidays when power is first • Insert cassette with record tab (page 13). turned on. See title list on page 42. Press MENU for MENU mode. - Page 42 Intelligent Titler Automatic/Manual Title Display List Dec. 31-Jan. HAPPY NEW YEAR! / CHEERS! Feb. 14 VALENTINE'S DAY / BE MY VALENTINE HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY / WE LOVE YOU! 2nd Sunday in May MEMORIAL Last Monday in May HAPPY FATHER'S DAY / WE LOVE YOU! 3rd Sunday in Jun.
- Page 43 Intelligent Titler Before you begin... • connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. • Insert cassette with record tab (page 13). Press MENU for MENU mode. Press UP • or DOWN • to select PROGRAMMED REC MENU --- PAGE 1/2 / m'ilRI : PHRASE...
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Page 44: Viewfinder/Lcd Monitor Indications
Viewfinder/L CD Monitor Indications Tape remaining and battery charge level can be displayed. Set POWER to CAMERA. Press DISPLAY repeatedly to select the following displays. i--,cl 0 shown) Fifth First press | 12:®:0o_ press \J,. 1_ooo J4L, (Initial screen) Battery Tape Fourth Second... - Page 45 Viewfinder/L CD Monitor Indications |_-'_l_V_l =1 ; r'_VAvLH ;,n.[oI,[:_ 10:201SLPI---- ID.ZOOMI TAPEI ICHECK J 2:00:00AML_ 1 20001 TAPE SPEED (pages 13, 21) Battery Remaining -.E:::_,,.- (page 44) (SP=standard play, SLP=super long "WARNING LOW BATTERY" appears play). and Power Lamp starts flashing seconds before Camcorder shutoff.
- Page 46 Viewfinder/L CD Monitor Indications I__&v4 =1 ; P-VAvL_; m,l[,I, [,_ _ID.ZO0"-'_ -IVCR-MOD 4,5,6 IFADE /12:00:00AM 2ooo1 ]JAN Zoom Magnification level (page 32). Backlight (page 32). Digital E.I.S. (page 39). Manual Focus (page 33). Digital Zoom (page 38). Light ON/OFF (PV-L680 only) VCR-MODE (page 20).
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Page 47: Operation Notes
Operation Notes 1:7 i_';J ;-tIiT,ei,._ _ [.] ,_.l I ;;11 |(_](-t.1 iT, I m(_ i )--( _--m When you remove the Lens Hood, pinch the Lens Hood and turn it counterclockwise as illustrated at right. Then attach an optional filter or lens. -
Page 48: Replacing Clock Battery
Replacing Clock Battery The clock battery is pre-installed. Follow the steps below if replacement becomes necessary. la WARNING: 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. -
Page 49: Palmcorder Accessory System
Palmcorder Accessory System For ordering instructions, see the Accessory Order Form page. • The listed standard battery use times are based on continuous recording using this Palmcorder. Price Description Figure Accessory $130.00 PV-A17 AC Adaptor with DC Power Cable HHR-V214A/K 6,0Ah / 6 hr Battery Pack $200.00... -
Page 50: Palmcorder Accessory Order Form
THE FOLLOWING: VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER CALL PANASONIC'S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-5 PM M-F, 6 AM-10:3O AM SAT, PACIFIC TIME] MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICES COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032... -
Page 51: Specifications
Specifications Power Source: Compact VHS Camcorder: DC 6 V AC Adaptor: 110/120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Battery: Nickel-Cadmium Type DC 6 V Power Consumption: Compact VHS Camcorder: 6V DC 8.5 W (PV-L580) Compact VHS Camcorder: 6V DC 8.5 W (Max. 11.5 W) (PV-L680) AC Adaptor: 24 W 1.2 W (when not in use.) -
Page 52: Before Requesting Service
... (Tracking Control). (p.28) "Panasonic ITS TAPES PLAY IN YOUR VCR ..." • Set POWER to CAMERA, then set SELF DEMO : OFF appears in EVF and LCD Monitor ... in MENU screen to cancel Demo mode. (p. 7) Top of playback picture waves back and •... -
Page 53: Warranty
_ervicenter. Carry-in or mail-in service in Puerto Rico can be obtained during the warranty period by calling the Panasonic Sales Company telephone number listed in the Servicenter Directory. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser. A purchase receipt or other proof of the date of the original purchase is required before warranty service is rendered. -
Page 54: Index
Index Safety Precautions Hand Strap AC Adaptor Security Mode High Speed Shutter Accessories (Optional) Self Demo Mode HIGHSPEEDSHUTTERButton 34 Accessories (Supplied) Shoulder Strap Audio/Video Cable 29, 31 Slow Play (1/2) Audio/Video 29, 31 LCD Monitor 22, 26 Speaker Auto Daylight Saving Time LCD-OPEN Button 8, 9, 22, 26 Specifications Lens Cover...