Panasonic Palmcoder PalmSight PV-L551 Operating Instructions Manual
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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
Operating Instructions
Models No.
(PV-L651 shown)
Camcorder
PV-L501
PV-L551
PV-L601
PV-L651
LSQT0381A
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- Page 1 PV-L601 PV-L651 (PV-L651 shown) 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 LSQT0381A...
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Page 2: Things You Should Know
(0.55 inch) Liqui Crystal Color Crystal Display Electronic Viewfinder 101.6 mm 11 mm (0.45 inch)/14 mm PV-L651 (4.0 inch) Liquid Supplied Supplied PV-BP18 (0.55 inch) Liqui Crystal Color Crystal Display Electronic Viewfinder For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com... - Page 3 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 VHS PlayPak supplied.
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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... -
Page 5: Precautions
Important Safeguards 15. Power Lines – An outside antenna system b. If any liquid has been spilled into, or objects have fallen onto, the video unit. should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power c. -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
(Video Head Cleaning) ..........Request for Service Notice ................40 Limited Warranty ..................... 41 Servicenter List ....................42 Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Para Uso Rápido ........43 Index ......................... 44 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com... -
Page 7: Self Demo Mode
Self Demo Mode Self Demo mode is on when the screen Before you begin... below appears. To turn it off, follow • Connect Camcorder to power source. steps 1-4 below. EVF or LCD Monitor 20× LENS / 150 LENS / 150× D. D.ZOOM ZOOM DIGI... -
Page 8: Quick Operation Guide
Swing it fully open and adjust the angle (see above). Set POWER to VCR. Press REWIND/SEARCH to CAMERA CAMERA rewind tape. Press PLAY to start playback. Press STOP to stop playback. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com... -
Page 9: Supplying Power (Battery Charge/Use/Refresh/Care, Ac Adaptor, Car Battery Cord)
Supplying Power Charging the Battery Pack Plug in AC Adaptor. Charge Battery Pack fully before use. POWER Lamp lights. Insert Battery. Align left side of Battery with left edge of AC Adaptor. Press Battery down and slide in direction of arrow. The CHARGE Lamp flashes, then stays lit POWER when charging is complete. - Page 10 • Running vehicles must be well ventilated. recommend using the accessory power plug adaptor (VJSS0070) in an area which has • When not in use, disconnect cigarette special AC outlets. lighter plug. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com...
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Page 11: Cassette Information
Cassette Information Cassette Insertion/Removal Turn Tape Wheel in direction of arrow until there is no slack. Attach Battery (page 9). Slide TAPE EJECT to open door. Insert cassette as shown. Press here to close door. • To remove the cassette, slide the TAPE EJECT switch. -
Page 12: Using Menu Mode
: PUSH DIGITAL FADE : TYPE 7 types : PUSH : PUSH DI DI SPLAY KEY SPLAY KEY : PUSH MENU KEY : PUSH MENU KEY COLOR 8 colors For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com... -
Page 13: Setting The Clock (Time Zone, Auto Daylight Saving Time)
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... - Page 14 DOWN DOWN to select hour, then NEAR 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...
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Page 15: Built-In Auto Light (Pv-L551/Pv-L601/Pv-L651 Only) (Using The 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)
Return LCD monitor to aimed directly at the sun. This may cause locked position when not in use. damage to the internal parts of the EVF. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com... - Page 17 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 11). minutes, Camcorder switches to Stand- by mode to conserve battery. When set to ON, Stand-by Quick Release lets you resume recording by pressing FOCUS...
- Page 18 • Start time may not be set over 24 hours from current time. • 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...
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Page 19: 8-Function Remote Control (Pv-L651 Only)
8-Function Remote Control (PV-L651 only) Remote Control Operation Operate Camcorder’s main functions up to about 5 m (16 feet) away. Aim remote at sensor on Camcorder. Controlled Functions 1 POWER ZOOM page 23. REC/ 2 REWIND/SEARCH PAUSE page 20. 3 PLAY page 20. -
Page 20: Playing Back Recordings
Stand-by Power off (when Battery Pack is picture clears up. used). Press DISPLAY to return to Auto Tracking. • Tape auto-rewinds if played or fast forwarded to end. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com... - Page 21 Playing Back Recordings Before you begin... TV Playback or Viewing • Connect Camcorder to power source. Connect Camcorder to a TV to view • Make all TV-Camcorder connections. playback or recordings in progress. Connections Set POWER to: view playback. CAMERA view picture as it is recorded.
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Page 22: Copying Your Tapes (Dubbing)
Unauthorized exchanging and/or copying • Turn TV on and tune to VCR channel of copyrighted recordings may be (CH3 or CH4). copyright infringement. • Set TV/VCR Selector on VCR to VCR. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com... -
Page 23: Four-Speed Power Zoom
Four-Speed Power Zoom Zoom in (close up) and out (wide angle) in Before you begin... one of four speeds ranging from slow (16 • Connect Camcorder to power source. seconds) to fast (2 seconds). • Set POWER to CAMERA. Zoom In (“T”) Zoom Out (“W”) •... -
Page 24: Focus (Auto/Manual Focus)
Auto Focus functions up to 12.7 mm (1/2 inch) from subject. Hold down “W” on POWER ZOOM to maximum wide angle. Bring Camcorder up close to the subject. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com... -
Page 25: High Speed Shutter (Auto/Manual 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 or • Insert cassette with record tab (page 11). 4 head VCR. -
Page 26: Auto Fade
Picture and sound gradually fade out, and recording is paused. FADE FADE FADE WHITE If FADE is pressed accidentally, press again so “FADE” disappears in EVF or LCD Fade Out WHITE BLACK monitor. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com... -
Page 27: Color Digital Fade
Color Digital Fade Choose from 7 fade effects in 8 Before you begin... different colors. • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. PAGE 2/2 PAGE Press MENU for MENU SPLAY ; ON DISPLAY ; ON mode. SELF DEMO SELF DEMO ;... -
Page 28: Digital Zoom
• recording of subjects with distinct horizontal or vertical stripes. • low light situations (EIS indicator flashes). • intense fluorescent lighting situations. NORMAL Digital EIS ON • recording of very fast motion. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com... -
Page 29: Security Mode
Security Mode Recording starts automatically if motion is Before you begin... detected. • Connect Camcorder to power source. Use AC Adaptor for longer recordings. • Insert cassette with record tab (page 11). • Set POWER to CAMERA. • Securely position and aim Camcorder. FOCUS Press MENU for PAGE... -
Page 30: Intelligent Titler (Auto/Manual Title, Phrase Title)
Title Display Dec. 24–25 MERRY CHRISTMAS / HO! HO! HO! These Titles must be HAPPY EASTER displayed manually. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY HAPPY BIRTHDAY VACATION WEDDING DAY A SPECIAL DAY For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com... - Page 31 Intelligent Titler Before you begin... Manual Title • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Insert cassette with record tab (page 11). • Set POWER to CAMERA. - - - MENU MENU - - - PAGE PAGE 1/2 Confirm that TITLE: PROGRAMMED REC PROGRAMMED REC T I TLE...
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Page 32: Viewfinder/Lcd Monitor Indications
Press DISPLAY to select OFF. Press MENU to exit. Press DISPLAY repeatedly to remove time/date. Indications are restored the next time Camcorder is 12:00:00 12:00:00AM 1 2001 1 2001 turned on. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com... - Page 33 Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications CAMERA/VCR mode S L P R E C E I S D.ZOOM CHECK TAPE 8, 9, 10 F A D E 1 2 : R E D J A N Zoom Magnification level (pages 23, 28). Digital EIS (page 28). Battery Remaining (page 32).
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Page 34: Operation Notes (Using The Shoulder And Hand Straps, Cleaning Evf)
Remove any lint or dust particles with a soft clean cloth being careful not to scratch the glass surfaces. (PV-L651 shown) Replace the EVF Eyepiece and the screw. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com... -
Page 35: Replacing Clock/Remote Battery
The clock and remote batteries are 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 36: Palmcorder Accessory System
PV-AA6 "AA" Battery Case $20.00 PV-C16 Car Battery Cord $70.00 PV-P1 VHS PlayPak $39.95 PV-H18A Soft Sided $49.95 Carrying Case Note: • Prices subject to change without notice. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com... -
Page 37: Palmcorder Accessory Order Form
Check or Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS) VISA Credit Card # MasterCard Expiration Date Discover Customer Signature Make Check or Money Order to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES (Please do not send cash) 4. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address) Ship To: Mrs. Phone #: First... -
Page 38: Specifications
41 (H) × 140 (D) mm AC Adaptor: 2-11/16 (W) ×1-5/8 (H) × 5-1/2 (D) inch Weight and dimensions shown are approximate. Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com... -
Page 39: Before Requesting Service (Video Head Cleaning)
... • Set POWER to CAMERA, then set SELF DEMO : “Panasonic ITS TAPES PLAY IN YOUR VCR ...” OFF in MENU screen to cancel Demo mode. (p. 7) appears in EVF or LCD Monitor ... -
Page 40: Request For Service Notice
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 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com... -
Page 41: Limited Warranty
Or call toll free contact number listed above, to locate an authorized PASC Servicenter. 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. -
Page 42: Servicenter List
Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Panasonic Sales Company/ Factory Servicenter: Ave. 65 de Infantería. Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Phone (787) 750-4300 Fax (787) 768-2910 As of January 2001 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com... -
Page 43: 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 cargada. Enchufe el adaptador de CA. Deslice TAPE EJECT para abrir la compuerta. -
Page 44: Index
Puerto Rico, Inc. One Panasonic Way Secaucus, Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5 New Jersey 07094 San Gabriel Industrial Park Printed in Indonesia Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 LSQT0381A S1200-0 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com...