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- Page 1 nasonlc Pall'llcoPdEI ,® PalrnSigllt Camcorder Operating Instructions [vus_ PV-L579 Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to operate this product. Please save this manual. Guia para rdpida consulta en espa6ol estd incluida. VQTW0740(A)
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Page 2: Things You Should Know
Things You Should Know 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 • • • 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
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 2. -
Page 5: Precautions
Important Safeguards b. It 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 vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or c. -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents 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 ......................Camera Recording ...................... -
Page 7: Self Demo Mode
Before you begin,., screen at the right appears. Follow • Connect Camcorder to power source. the steps below to turn it off. EVF Screen Panasonic ITS TAPES PLAY IN YOUR VCR YES, IT'S VHS! 26x LENS / 150>:D. ZOOM DIGITAL STABILIZATION... -
Page 8: Quick Operation Guide
Quick Operation Guide ,lllll ¸ II ' Charge Battery Pack fully before operation (page 10). Plug in AC Adaptor. Insert Batter_ CHARGE Lamp lights and then goes out when charging done. Slide TAPE EJECT to open door. Attach fully charged (page 10). - Page 9 Quick Operation Guide Before you begin... • Charge Battery Pack fully before operation (page 10). When the LCD monitor is fully open, the Viewfinder automatically turns OFF (page 25). Press LCD-OPEN unlock the LCD monitor. Swing it fully open and adjust the angle.
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Page 10: Supplying Power
Supplying Power io], _1 _[, [:14 a[:]l ;]_i | (:-] ivl _T_ Charge Battery Pack fully before use. BATTERY Lamp/_ Plug in AC Adaotor. CHARGE POWER Lamp lights. Lamp Align right side of Battery with line on AC Adaptor. (_) Press Battery down and slide in direction direction of arrow. - Page 11 Supplying Power This feature completely discharges Battery before recharging begins. Use after about every 5 charges for optimum Battery performance. CHARGELamp Plug in AC Adaotor, • POWER Lamp stays on as long as Adaptor is plugged in. Place _ into Adaptor. Press BATTERY REFRESH.
- Page 12 Supplying Power - DC Power Cable Connect AC Adaptor VCR DC OUT DC IN POWER Lamp to Camcorder DC IN with supplied Connector DC Power Cable. Plug in AC Adaptor. POWER Lamp lights. Notes: VCR DC OUT Connector • AC Adaptor cannot power Camcorder while charging Battery.
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Page 13: Cassette Information
Cassette Information 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. • 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. 1 inch (25.4mm) Pull a loop of strap from buckle. Pull strap tight to shorten or lengthen. -
Page 15: Menu Mode
MENU Mode Before you begin... lij-_ ii[e i tvjI : i +tll tvj r t_ [,4n • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. Press MENU for MENU mode, MENU PAGE 1/2_ PROGRAMM£D Tn]_E ; AUTO/MANUAL TALLY LAMP ;... -
Page 16: Setting The Clock
Setting the Clock Set the following items in order: Time Zone, Daylight Saving Time, Date and Time. Before you begin... I['-."r_ | _1 iTti I aT-.i II ii[:-.)rA[.] ,[:ll • connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. The Camcorder is preset to Eastern time. - Page 17 Setting the Clock Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source, Clock will auto-adjust to daylight-saving • Set POWER to CAMERA. time (DST). - Note: When POWER is set to VCR, CLOCK SET menu appears. Auto DST does not function if time zone is set to Hawaii or Samoa (page 16).
- Page 18 Setting the Clock Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. Date and time including leap year are • Set POWER to CAMERA. calculated up to DEC 31,2097. I" Note: When POWER is set to VCR, CLOCK SET menu appears. Press MENU for MENU mode.
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Page 19: Built-In Auto Light
Use only replacement bulb (PART NO. • Provide proper ventilation when using Light VLLW0015) supplied by Panasonic to extensively in hot environment. reduce risk of fire, • Using Light when the Camcorder is powered Handle new bulb with cloth or tissue as... -
Page 20: Camera Recording
Camera Recording Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source, • Insert cassette with record tab (page 13), Set POWER to CAMERA. Lens Cover opens. • Be sure POWER is fully turned CAMERA PAUSEl position. ecord/Pause mode. Look into Viewfinder and adjust Vision Adjustment control... - Page 21 Camera Recording [u_'_lTv_.q R_'F_J lm[:o]_] [_A[";1'il['_,]_ Before you begin... View recording scene on the LCD (Liquid • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Insert cassette with record tab (page 13). Crystal Display). Press LCD-0PEN to unlock LCD. Swing LCD fully open and adjust viewing angle.
- Page 22 Camera Recording IIII Ifleft in RECORDIPAUSE mode for5 minutes, Camcorder switches to Stand-by mode to conserve batten/. When set to ON, Stand-by Quick Release letsyou resume recordingby pressing RECORDIPAUSE two times.New camcorders will defaultto OFF. Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. •...
- Page 23 Camera Recording Before you begin... For a smooth transition between scenes • Connect Camcorder to power source. • 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 24 Camera Recording U" Before you begin... n _ h[.p_ i _! .tih [:-[..in. [:.t..[.] _ [, I I_[,mm • 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 25: Playing Back Recordings
Playing Back Recordings Before you begin... II U_,P.t.] :4[,]m ;:kvJ a[.] d'i(e']HI LVJ_._ i{._a • 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 completely. - Page 26 Playing Back Recordings Before you begin... • Connect Palmcorder to power source. Playback on the EVF or LCD Monitor • Insert tape recorded in SP mode. one half of normal speed. • Set POWER to VCR. During playback, press PLAY for 1/2 Slow Play mode.
- Page 27 Playing Back Recordings Before you begin... I_ ,[._.]_ I :Eit'T"_,[-.Iu • 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:...
- Page 28 Playing Back Recordings Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. Connect Camcorder to a TV to view • Make all TV-Camcorder connections. playback or recordings in progress. (_TV with AUDIO/VIDEO IN Jacks. Set POWER I!ITV -_ view playback. CAMERA --* view picture as it is recorded.
- Page 29 Playing Back Recordings in a VCR m,_._._, l--_ im,,- i;i-.Jm t_.l 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.
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Page 30: 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 pre-recorded tape into Camcorder and a blank tape with... -
Page 31: 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 Zoom In ("T") (16 sec.) to fast (2 sec.). Zoom Out ("W") Zoom slowly: Lightly press "r"... -
Page 32: 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. Push MANUAL FOCUS MANUAL to remove "MF" in EVF if necessary. FOCUS Use Manual Focus (MF) when :... -
Page 33: High Speed Shutter
High Speed Shutter Improves Still or Slow Motion playback picture of high speed subjects (e.g. a tennis stroke), when viewed on Camcorder or 3 or 4 head VCR. Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. •... -
Page 34: Tally Lamp
Tally Lamp The tally lamp can be set to come on or Before you begin... stay off during recording. • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. New camcorder's default setting is ON. • Insert cassette with record tab (page 13). Press MENU for MENU mode. -
Page 35: Auto Fade
Fade In/Out Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. An interesting way to open and close • Set POWER to CAMERA. scenes. Press_ • PA_s_ MENU mode. I _'_EUn,_SE ! OOF_ 1,2,3,4- Press _ or I_; DOWN______V_V to seleCtlsE_cT PUSH V /,_K_ | :: P USH o,_,Y_1... -
Page 36: 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 (" • PAaE _3 T,.E _SE; OF_ MENU mode. I.sEcu.r_ ; FADE Press UP A or BUICK J 1 2,3,4, DOWNY... -
Page 37: Digital Zoom
Digital Zoom Power Zoom magnification is digitally increased. Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA, Press DIGITAL ZOOM. D.ZOOM mode (150x maximum). Higher digital magnification levels may cause picture distortion. Hold down "T" on POWER ZOOM. -
Page 38: 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. • Image becomes slightly enlarged and shutter speed auto-adjusts from 1/80 to 1/350 according brightness. -
Page 39: 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 40: Time Lapse
Time Lapse This feature reduces tape speed to 1/3 SLP for long term period recording (up to 6 hours with TC-40 tape). Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. 1,2 3 use AC Adaptor for longer recordings. • Insert cassette with record tab (page 13), •... -
Page 41: Intelligent Tiuer
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 _ 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 M_ for MENU mode. Press UP • or _ to select pROGRAMMED ; PHRASE TALLY LAMP ;...
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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 select the following displays. Fifth First _J_.112:°°:°G_ press (Initial screen) "1 12:00AU JAN 1 1999 Fou.h It e Sec°ndpress press Battery Tape Remaining:... - Page 45 Viewfinder/L CD Monitor Indications 10:201SLP_ I_DIMFIOI IVCR-MODEI 12:00:00AML_ 19991 TAPE SPEED (pages 13, 20, 40) Battery Remaining -_'- (page 44) (SP=standard play, SLP=super long "WARNING LOW BATTERY" appears play, T.LAPSE=time lapse). and External Power Lamp starts flashing 15 seconds before Camcorder shutoff.
- Page 46 Viewfinder/L CD Monitor Indications 1[*'7-'I L V_l =1 -" r'.TAvLH _,m i,[,I, [_am |i DiM, FiOI IVCR.MO'-DE I 4,5,6,7 [FADE]- _tl 2:00:00AML, 19991 Zoom Magnification level (page 31). Backlight (page 31). Digital E.I.S. (page 38). Manual Focus (page 32). Digital Zoom (page 37).
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Page 47: Operation Notes
Operation Notes |.+_ i EMi] Ii[, eiP.d_] [,], _11 ]I11(:-]1--!_.1 i [, I m(;]tp_ti Remove the Lens Hood by turning it counterclockwise. Then attach an optional filter or lens. • Be careful not to touch the lens itself, • Replace the Lens Hood after removing the accessory. -
Page 48: Replacing Clock Battery
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 __'_ IIII For ordering instructions, see the Accessory Order Form page. • The listed standard battery use times are based on continuous recording using this Palmcorder. Accessory Figure Price Description AC Adaptor with $130,00 DC Power Cable PV-A17 HHR-V214 $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-10:30 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 6V AC Adaptor: 110/120/220/240V AC, 50/60 Hz Battery: Nickel-Cadmium Type DC 6V Power Consumption: Compact VHS Camcorder: 6V DC 8.5 W (Max. 11.5 W) AC Adaptor: 24W 1.2W (when not in use.) Video Signal: EIA Standard (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSC color signal Video Recording System: 4 rotary heads plus flying erase head. -
Page 52: Before Requesting Service
Playback picture is fast, and there is no • Set TIME LAPSE to OFF in Menu mode. (p. 40) sound ... "Panasonic ITS TAPES PLAY IN YOUR VCR ..." • Set POWER to CAMERA, then hold down STOP over appears in EVF and LCD Monitor ... -
Page 53: Index
Index Speaker Specifications Hand Strap AC Adaptor STILL Button High Speed Shutter Accessories (Optional) Still Picture HIGH SPEED SHUTTER Accessories (Supplied) Button STOP Button 7, 9, 25 AudioNideo Cable 28, 30 Audio/Video 28, 30 Auto Daylight LCD Monitor 21, 25 Saving Time LCD-OPEN Button... -
Page 54: Warranty
Video Products Limited Warranty Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (co ect ve y referred to as "the Warrantor" will repair this product with new or refurbished parts free of charge, in the USA or Puerto R co, n the event of a defect in mater a s or workmanship as follows (all time periods commence...