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Panasonic Palmcorder Quasar VM-L152 Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic Palmcorder Quasar VM-L152 Operating Instructions Manual

Camcorder model no. vm-l152
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Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to operate this product.
Please save this manual.
Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.
For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com
01.L152 Getting p01-07

Operating Instructions

Model No.
1
Camcorder
VM-L152
LSQT0598A
02.2.18, 1:38 PM

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to operate this product. Please save this manual. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com LSQT0598A 01.L152 Getting p01-07 02.2.18, 1:38 PM...

  • Page 2: Things You Should Know

    1 pc. Lens Cap (LSYK0818) This marker performs no with Lens Cap Strap function and is for your (LSGQ0049) (page 11) reference only. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 01.L152 Getting p01-07 02.2.18, 1:38 PM...

  • Page 3: Things You Should Know

    Things You Should Know Safety Precautions 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 VHS Camcorder recording on your VHS VCR using the supplied VHS PlayPak.

  • Page 4: Important Safeguards

    This will prevent damage to the video unit due to lightning and power-line surges. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 01.L152 Getting p01-07 02.2.18, 1:38 PM...

  • Page 5: Precautions

    Important Safeguards b. If any liquid has been spilled into, or 15. Power Lines – An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead objects have fallen onto, the video unit. power lines or other electric light or power c.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    (Video Head Cleaning) Limited Warranty ..................... 37 Customer Services Directory ................. 38 Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Para Uso Rápido ........39 Index ......................... 40 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 01.L152 Getting p01-07 02.2.18, 1:38 PM...

  • Page 7: Quick Operation Guide

    Quick Operation Guide Charging the Battery Pack Insert Cassette Attach fully Charge Battery Pack fully before charged Battery operation (page 8). (page 8). Plug in AC Slide TAPE Adaptor. EJECT to open door. Insert cassette (page 10). Press here to Insert Battery.

  • Page 8: Supplying Power (Battery Charge/Use/Refresh/Care, Ac Adaptor, Car Battery Cord)

    • Charging takes about 5 hours when Battery Refresh is used. BATTERY • Battery will not operate in extremely high REFRESH temperatures. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 02.L152 Getting p08-15 02.2.18, 1:38 PM...

  • Page 9: Battery Care

    Supplying Power Battery Care Caution: To avoid Battery damage: • Charge only with specified charger. • Do not drop or jar Battery. • Battery can be charged within a temperature range of • Use Battery with specified units only. 10 °C (50 °F) and 35 °C (95 °F). •...

  • Page 10: Cassette Information

    (Or, slide tab open.) To record again, cover hole with adhesive tape. (Or, slide tab closed.) Slide tab type For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 02.L152 Getting p08-15 02.2.18, 1:38 PM...

  • Page 11: Before Using (Remove The Sensor Tag, Using The Shoulder And Hand Straps, Lens Cap)

    Before Using How to remove the Sensor tag Hand Strap Open the Hand Strap as illustrated at left. Remove the Sensor tag. Then, replace the Hand Strap. Sensor tag Adjust the Length of the Attaching Shoulder Strap Shoulder Strap Remove Battery Pack before completing the following steps: Undo strap ends from buckles.

  • Page 12: Using Menu Mode

    ON : Enables MotionSensor recording. VIDEO EFFECTS (pages 25~26). AUTO FADE : BLACK or WHITE DIGITAL FADE : TYPE 7 types COLOR 8 colors For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 02.L152 Getting p08-15 02.2.18, 1:38 PM...
  • Page 13 Setting the Clock Set the following items in order: Time Before you begin... Zone, Daylight Saving Time, Date, • Connect Camcorder to power source. and Time. • Set POWER to CAMERA or VCR. Press MENU for MENU mode. Press UP or DOWN to select CLOCK SET [ CAMERA MODE ] [ VCR MODE ]...

  • Page 14: Setting The Clock (Time Zone, Auto Daylight Saving Time)

    DOWN to select hour, then press DISPLAY to fix. Repeat for minute, month, day, and year. Clock starts when year is entered and DISPLAY is pressed. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 02.L152 Getting p08-15 02.2.18, 1:38 PM...

  • Page 15: Built-In Auto Light

    • Handle bulb gently. Excessive force may cause bulb to crack. DANGER: Use only replacement bulb (PART NO. VLLW0015) supplied by Panasonic to reduce risk of fire. Handle new bulb with cloth or tissue as skin oils will decrease bulb life.

  • Page 16: Camera Recording (Basic, Stand-By, Programmed Recording)

    • To remove the cassette, slide the operation time. Return LCD monitor to TAPE EJECT switch (page 10). locked position when not in use. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 03.L152 Basic p16-18 02.2.18, 1:38 PM...

  • Page 17: Stand-By Quick Release

    Camera Recording Before you begin... Stand-by Quick Release • Connect Camcorder to power source. If left in RECORD/PAUSE mode for 5 • Insert cassette with record tab (page 10). minutes, Camcorder switches to Stand-by mode to conserve battery. When set to ON, Stand-by Quick Release lets you resume recording by pressing RECORD/PAUSE two times.

  • Page 18: Programmed Recording

    • Camcorder shuts off at tape end, or 12 hours after Interval Recording starts. • To cancel, set POWER to OFF. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 03.L152 Basic p16-18 02.2.18, 1:38 PM...

  • Page 19: Playing Back Recordings

    Playing Back Recordings Before you begin... Playback on EVF or LCD Monitor • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Insert recorded tape. Press LCD-OPEN and swing LCD monitor fully open. • If you want to playback on EVF, close and lock LCD monitor. Set POWER to VCR.
  • Page 20 Remove Cassette Slide RELEASE and wait for lid to open. Push cassette out through hole in bottom of PlayPak with your finger. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 04.L152 Basic p19-21 02.2.18, 1:38 PM...

  • Page 21: Copying Your Tapes (Dubbing)

    Copying your Tapes (dubbing) Before you begin... Connections • 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. STOP PLAY Insert a pre-recorded tape STILL into Camcorder and a blank tape with Source...

  • Page 22: Four-Speed Power Zoom

    Press B.LIGHT while recording to select the level of backlight compensation. In normal lighting, press B.LIGHT repeatedly until no indicator is displayed. B.LIGHT EVF Indications Press B.LIGHT. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 05.L152 Special p22-28 02.2.18, 1:38 PM...

  • Page 23: Focus (Auto/Manual Focus)

    Focus Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. Auto Focus Camcorder automatically focuses on subject even during zooming. Auto Focus is on when “MF” is not displayed in EVF or LCD monitor. Press M.FOCUS to remove “MF” in EVF or LCD monitor if necessary. Manual Focus Use Manual Focus (MF) when : •...

  • Page 24: High Speed Shutter

    • Auto Focus may not function properly if high speed shutter is used in inadequate light. • Setting reverts to AUTO each time POWER is set to CAMERA. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 05.L152 Special p22-28 02.2.18, 1:38 PM...

  • Page 25: Auto Fade

    Auto Fade An interesting way to open and close Before you begin... scenes. • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. Press MENU for MENU mode. Press UP or DOWN to select VIDEO EFFECTS Press DISPLAY for FADE VIDEO EFFECTS menu.

  • Page 26: Color Digital Fade

    • To cancel Digital Fade, do steps 1, 2, out during recording (selected fade type and 5. In step 2, select AUTO FADE. flashes). Press FADE again to fade in. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 05.L152 Special p22-28 02.2.18, 1:38 PM...

  • Page 27: Digital Zoom

    Digital Zoom Power Zoom magnification is digitally Before you begin... increased. • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. Press D. ZOOM. once ©D.ZOOM 1 (150× maximum) twice ©D.ZOOM 2 (700x maximum) The Higher digital magnification levels may cause picture distortion.

  • Page 28: Motionsensor

    • While in MotionSensor stand-by, the following functions are not available: Record/ Pause, Stand-by mode, Digital E.I.S., Video Effects (Auto/Digital Fade). For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 05.L152 Special p22-28 02.2.18, 1:38 PM...

  • Page 29: Viewfinder/Lcd Monitor Indications

    Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications Tape remaining and battery charge level Before you begin... can be displayed. • Connect Camcorder to power source. Set POWER to CAMERA. Press DISPLAY repeatedly to select the following displays. Battery Remaining: Tape Remaining: FULL FULL • Tape remaining indicator operates a few EMPTY EMPTY seconds after tape starts moving.
  • Page 30 High Speed Shutter (page 24). TAPE SPEED (pages 10, 16). Fade (page 25). (SP=standard play, SLP=super long play). Color Digital Fade (page 26). For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 06.L152 Infor p29-34 02.2.18, 1:39 PM...

  • Page 31: Operation Notes (Cleaning Evf)

    Operation Notes Cleaning EVF (Electronic Viewer Finder) To Remove Remove the screw with a Phillips screwdriver. Turn counterclockwise. Turn the EVF Eyepiece. Pull the EVF Eyepiece. Remove any lint or dust particles with a soft clean cloth being careful not to scratch the glass surfaces. Replace the EVF Eyepiece and the screw.

  • Page 32: Replacing Clock Battery

    The clock battery is pre-installed. Follow the steps below if replacement becomes necessary. 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. Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep away from children.

  • Page 33: Palmcorder Accessory System

    Palmcorder Accessory System To order instructions, see the Accessory Order Form page. • The listed standard battery use times are based on continuous recording using this Palmcorder. Accessory # Figure Description Price AC Adaptor with DC Power Cable Call For PV-A19 Pricing (Charging of the Nickel...

  • Page 34: Palmcorder Accessory Order Form

    [6 AM-5 PM M-F, 6 AM-10:30 AM SAT, PACIFIC TIME] MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICES COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 06.L152 Infor p29-34 02.2.18, 1:39 PM...

  • Page 35: Specifications

    Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to: Panasonic Services Company 1705 N. Randall Road Elgin, IL. 60123-7847 Attn: Camcorder Repair 07.L152 Infor p35-40...

  • Page 36: Before Requesting Service

    When this is not possible, purchase a head cleaning cassette. Be sure to follow cleaning cassette Clogged Video Head instructions exactly and only use when symptoms occur. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 07.L152 Infor p35-40 02.2.18, 1:39 PM...

  • Page 37: Limited Warranty

    If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished...

  • Page 38: Customer Services Directory

    Ave. 65 de Infanteria. Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Phone (787) 750-4300 Fax (787) 768-2910 As of February 2002 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 07.L152 Infor p35-40 02.2.18, 1:39 PM...

  • Page 39: Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Para Uso Rápido

    Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Para Uso Rápido Antes de comenzar... • Inserte un casete con lengüeta para prevención del grabado. Cargue la batería Inserte el casete Cargue completamente la batería antes de usarla. Coloque la batería Enchufe el cargada. adaptador de CA. Deslice TAPE EJECT para abrir la compuerta.

  • Page 40: Index

    Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Printed in Indonesia LSQT0598A S0202Y0 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 07.L152 Infor p35-40 02.2.18, 1:39 PM...

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