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Panasonic PalmSight PV-L780 Service Manual
Panasonic PalmSight PV-L780 Service Manual

Panasonic PalmSight PV-L780 Service Manual

Compact vhs camcorder

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ORDER NO. MKE0001201C1
B15 (U.S.A.), B4 (CANADA, PUERTO RICO)
Compact VHS Camcorder
PV-L750 / PV-L780 / PV-L850
SPECIFICATIONS
2000 Matsushita-Kotobuki Electronics Industries LTD. All rights
reserved. Unauthorized copying and distribution is a violation of
law.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
Critical safety components marked with △ require specific replacement parts. Do not modify design.
SERVICE NOTES
EXTENSION CABLES FOR SERVICE
Lists extension cables required for checking and service procedures.
METHOD FOR LOADING/UNLOADING OF MECHANISM
HOW TO REMOVE A JAMMED TAPE
Step-by-step instructions for safely removing a jammed tape from the camcorder.
EEPROM DATA
HOW TO SAVE THE EEPROM DATA TO YOUR PC
Procedure for saving EEPROM data to a PC before service to prevent data loss.
CABINET SECTION
Disassembly Flowchart
Provides a flowchart outlining the steps for disassembling the camcorder cabinet parts.
LCD PORTION
Cassette Cover Unit
Details the removal and disassembly of the cassette cover unit with the LCD.
SIDE CASE L PORTION
EVF Unit (Color EVF Unit)
Explains the removal and disassembly of the EVF unit and its related parts.
EVF PORTION (Model: A, C, D)
Eye Cap Unit
Details the removal and disassembly of the eye cap unit for EVF models A, C, and D.
LENS PORTION A
CCD C.B.A., Filter Rubber, Optical Filter
Describes the removal and disassembly of the CCD board, filter rubber, and optical filter.
LENS PORTION B
Lens Piece Unit, MF VR Unit
Details the removal and disassembly of the lens piece unit and MF VR unit.
SIDE CASE R PORTION
MIC Case Unit
Details the removal and disassembly of the MIC case unit and its associated components.
MECHANISM SECTION
Disassembly Method
General guidelines and methods for disassembling the camcorder's mechanism components.
ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES
SERVICE FIXTURES & TOOLS
Lists all necessary service fixtures and tools required for performing adjustments on the camcorder.
MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT
CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR THE UPPER CYLINDER UNIT
Instructions for cleaning the video heads of the upper cylinder unit using a cleaning stick.
ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES
TAPE INTERCHANGEABILITY ADJUSTMENT
Procedures for adjusting tape interchangeability, including required connections and service modes.
ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENT
INTRODUCTION
Overview of electrical adjustments and required test equipment for the camcorder.
VR ADJUSTMENT
CAMERA SECTION
Details the frequency adjustment procedure for the camera section to set the chroma subcarrier.
MONOCHROME EVF SECTION
Vertical Size Adjustment
Procedure to adjust the vertical size of the EVF picture to ensure it is correct.
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM & CIRCUIT BOARD LAYOUT NOTE
Notes regarding schematic diagrams, circuit board layouts, and component identification.
EXPLODED VIEWS
VCR MECHANISM SECTION
Provides exploded views of the VCR mechanism parts for identification and replacement.
EVF SECTION (A, C, D)
Eye Cap Unit
Details the removal and disassembly of the eye cap unit for EVF models A, C, and D.
REPLACEMENT PARTS LISTS
REPLACEMENT NOTES
Important notes and guidelines to follow before replacing any parts in the unit.
MECHANICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST
MECHANISM PARTS ON CHASSIS
Lists all mechanical parts on the chassis, including part numbers and remarks for replacement.
ELECTRICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST
PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD ASSEMBLY
Lists all replacement parts for the printed circuit boards, including their references and remarks.
CCD C.B.A. ( A,B,C )
INTEGRATED CIRCUITS
Lists the integrated circuits used in the CCD C.B.A. for models A, B, and C.
LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY C.B.A.
INTEGRATED CIRCUITS
Lists the integrated circuits used in the Liquid Crystal Display C.B.A. for the unit.
REPLACEMENT PARTS LISTS
REPLACEMENT NOTES
Contains critical notes and general guidelines to be followed before proceeding with parts replacement.
TV TUNER C.B.A.
INTEGRATED CIRCUITS
Lists the integrated circuits used in the TV Tuner C.B.A. for proper identification and replacement.
UHF/VHF TUNER/TV DEMODULATOR UNIT
IC7201 (TUNER MICROCONTROLLER)
Pin assignments and signals for the IC7201 TUNER MICROCONTROLLER, crucial for tuner operation.
Quick Operation Guide
Charging the Battery Pack
Instructions on how to charge the camcorder's battery pack before operation.
Camera Recording
Simple Recording
Basic steps for recording video using the camcorder, including setup and operation.
Playing Back Recordings
Playback on EVF or LCD Monitor
Instructions for playing back recorded video using either the EVF or the LCD monitor.
TV Tuner
TV Playback or Viewing
Guide on connecting the camcorder to a TV for viewing playback or recordings.
Digital Still Camera
CompactFlash Card Insertion/ Removal
Steps for inserting and removing the CompactFlash Card, essential for storing digital images.
Digital Still Camera (continued)
Deleting Specific Image Pages
Instructions on how to delete specific image pages from the CompactFlash Card to free up space.
Digital Still Camera (continued)
Picture in Picture Wipe Title
How to record still images with the current video using Picture in Picture Wipe Title effects.
PC Connection (continued)
Software Installation (Windows 95/98)
Step-by-step guide for installing the Digital PhotoShot software on a PC for image transfer.
PC Connection (continued)
Using a PCMCIA Adaptor (optional)
Instructions for using a PCMCIA adaptor to transfer images from the CompactFlash Card to a PC.