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- Page 1 Panasonic PalmcoPdcp IQ _ Camcorder Operating Instructions PV-IQ225fPV-IQ325 PV-IQ425/PV-IQ525 Before attempting to connect, operate o r adjust t his product, p leaseread thesetnstrudlor_§ _horoughl_. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. Guia para r&pida consulta en espafiol est& incluida. VQTW0553...
- Page 2 Thank you for choosing Panasouic! Date of Purchase You have purchased one of the most Dealer Purchased From sophisticated and reliable productson the market today. Used properly, we're sure it Dealer Address will bring you and your family years of enjoyment.
- Page 3 1. Read Instructions -- All the salety and operating | i Gruund=ng of Polartzat_on -- Th=s video unit may instructions should be read before the umt _s be equipped with either a polanzed 2-wire AC operated. (Alternating Current) line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other) or 3-wire grounding 2.
- Page 4 b. If any liquid has been spilled onto, or objects 15. Power Lines -- An outside antenna system should have fellen into the video unit. not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, c.
- Page 5 Things You Should Know ............Important Safeguards and Precautions ............_ .... 3 Quick Guide ...................... _.... 6 Supplying Power ...................._.... 7 Cassette Information ..................L... 10 Setting the Clock ......................Electronic Viewflnder Indications ................Built-in Light (PV-IQ325/PV-IQ425/PV-IQ525) ............Attaching the Shoulder Strap ................
- Page 6 Charge the Battery (see page 7). Slide the TAPE EJECTswltch _Attach the Battery to open the door. (see page 7). Z_lnsert a cassette (see page 10). Press PUSH TO CLOSE Set the POWER switch to cAMI_RA. the door. Built-In Lens Cover opens and Power indicator lights.
- Page 7 Charge the Battery Pack fully before operation. ('-.J[ Plug in the AC Adaptor. Power Power Indicator lights uP• Charge Indicat°r Insert the Battery (_9 Slide the top of the Battery forward. Charge Indicator lights up, and goes out when charging is done (_ Press down until it locks with a click.
- Page 8 This _eature completely discharges the Battery before recharging begins. To keep your Battery in top condition, use Refresh after about every 5 charges. Plug in AC Adaptor. • '2 Place the Battery into __ • the AC Adaptor. Charge Indicator Press the BATTERY REFRESH •...
- Page 9 DC Input Connector Connect the DC Output on the AC Adaptor to the DC Input on the Palmcorder with the DC Power DC Power Cable (supplied): Cable the AC Adaptor. • The Power indicatorwill lightup, Power Indicator Note: AC Adaptord_es notfunctionwhile chargingthe Battery. Connect a PV-C16 Car Battery Cord (optional) to the DC Input of the DC Input...
- Page 10 Connect the Palmcorder to a power source to open the door. of the arrow until there is no slack. 1Turn the Tape Wheel in the direction TAPE EJECT switch to open the door. Insert the cassette vertically with its window side facing out. Press PUSH TO CLOSE •...
- Page 11 Before you begin ..• Connect the Palmcorder to _ p_wer source. Date and time are preset as Eastern • Set the POWER switch to VCR or CAMERA. Standard time beforehand. If you live in Note: other time zones, just select the The Palmcorderwill exit the CLOCK SET menu appropriate time zone from menu screen.
- Page 12 Before you begin... • Connect the Palmcorder to a power source. The clock will automatically adjust • Set the POWER switch to VCR or CAMERA. daylight saving time so you do not have to Note: _ do it manually. The Palmcorder will exit the CLOCK SET menu if, after activation, none of the CLOCK SET A,V or DISPLAY buttons are pressed within 30 seconds.
- Page 13 Before you begin... • Connect the Pa/mcorderto a powersodrce. The date and time is calculated, including • Set the POWER switch to VCR or CAMERA. leap year, up to DEC 31 2093. - Note: The Palmcorderwill exit the CLOCK SET menuif, after activation, none of the CLOCK SET A,V or DISPLAY buttons are pressed within 30 seconds.
- Page 14 (_ (_ Remove the battery. • Battery life is approximately 5 years, ART NO. VSBW0004 (CR2025) ONLY. USE F ANOTHER BATTERY MAY PRESENT A ISK OF FIRE OR EXPLOSION. EPLACE BATTERY WITH PANASONIC AUTION-BATTERY MAY EXPLODE I_'I"P.__.a.T__D_ O1= U.Q,I_D DI_PO._E _FTEF:_y L_=_ROMIC:_TLY.
- Page 15 The tape remaining and battery charge level can be displayed during recording. Press DISPLAY repeatedly to select the desired display. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA• EVF Indications First press Battery Charge Tape AUTO-H.S.S, AUTO-H.S.S. Remaining: Remaining: -Jl_- (No tape) 12.'OOAM FULL FULL...
- Page 16 Here are some of the basic indications which appear in the Palmcorder EVF. They will not be recorded on the tape. REC / _ (record) PAUSE (fast forward) PLAY (rewind) -,,=!,- If the record tab is missing, this indicator will flash and recording will not start.
- Page 17 When replacing the bulb, use only lamp bulbs (PART NO. VLLWO007) supplied by Note: Panasonic to reduce the risk of fire. • If usingthe Built-in Lightfor an extended Use a cloth or tissue when handling the bulb as finger oils will decrease the bulb life.
- Page 18 Make sure the Battery Pack is not attached. ](_) Pinch the tabs together on either side of the clasps (_) and open the buckles. ® Buckle Catch 2Unhook the strap from the Buckle Catch. Thread the strap ends through the Strap Attachment Rings.
- Page 19 Before you begin... • Connect the Palmcorder to a power source. • Insert a cassette with record tab (see page 10). Tally Light set the POWER switch to CAMERA. Built-In Lens Cover opens. I " PAUSE Record/Pause mode. With the Eye Cup against your eye, adjust the Vision Adjustment Control to your eyesight.
- Page 20 If you stop recording but plan to resume within 24 hours, use the Edit Standby feature to make a smooth transition between scenes. Set the POWER switch to OFF and leave the cassette in the Palmcorder. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA and press RECORD/PAUSE (within 24 hours) to continue recording,...
- Page 21 Record mode. If it is longer than 30 minutes before you resume recording, set the POWER switch to OFF and then CAMERA. _IEPLACE BATTERY WITH " PANASONIC PART NO. ONLY. VSBV40004 (_I:12025) A,NO_HEP, BATTERY...
- Page 22 Before you begin... • Connect the Palmcorder to a power source, • Insert a recorded cassette. ' Set the POWER switch to VCR. Press REWINDrSEARCH to rewind the FAST tape. © Press STOP to stop playback. Press PLAY to start playback. Auto Tracking CLOCK i - Continuously...
- Page 23 Remove the Battery Coml_a_tment insert the AA size battery. • Make sure polarities are aligned properly. • When tape loading and unloading time ® becomes longer than normal, battery replace- ment is necessary. ' Turn the Tape Wheel on the _ cassette in the direction of the arrow to take up any slack.
- Page 24 Before you begin... • Connect the Palmcorderto a power source. Your Palmcorder may be connected to a TV to play back tapes or to view what you are recording. Set the POWER switch to VCR to playbacka tape. with AUDIO/VIDEO IN Jacks.
- Page 25 You can gradually zoom in for close ups or zuorn out for wide angle shots. The zooming speed ranges from a slow Zoom In ("T") speed of 15 seconds to a fast 3.5 seconds according to the pressure applied to the zoom buttons.
- Page 26 The Palmcorder will automatically bring the subject into focus even during zooming. Press FOCUS A/M if necessary, so that the letters "MF" do not appear in the EVF. _ttl"ttqT_B _ftt'_'_, Use Manual Focus (MF) when recording ... • a subjectthroughglass. •...
- Page 27 To record high speed motion (i.e. a ter,ms stroke) for improved replay in STILL or SLOW mode, when watching the tape on a VHS VCR (3 or 4 head VCR). Auto Shutter In the AUTO mode ("AUTO-H.S.S." is displayed in the EVF), the Palmcorder will auto- matically adjust the shutter speed from 1/60 to 1/250 according to the brightness of the subject.
- Page 28 Use when recording a subject that is darker than the surrounding scene, in a shadowed area or when the light source is in back of your subject. BAOKLIGHT while recording. When lighting conditions return to normal, press BAOKLIGHT again to disengage. indication appears in the EVF.
- Page 29 This feature allows you to increase the magnification of the Power Zoo.. Before you begin... • Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. Press DIGITAL ZOOM to select D.ZOOM for partial increase (20X max.). Press and hold the "T" side of the POWER ZOOM switch.
- Page 30 Before you begin... • Set the POWER switchto CAMERA. _NORMAL_ This |eature helps stabilize the picture in situations such as walking or shooting from a moving vehicle. Press EIS to activate the D.E.I.S. function. ("EIS" will appear in the EVF.) slightly and the shutter speed will be automatically adjusted from 1/80 to 1/250...
- Page 31 Before you begin... • Connect the Palmcorder to a power source. Insert a pre-t'edorded tape • Turn ON both units. into the source (playing) • Set the recording VCR's Input Signal Palmcorder and a blank tape with Selector to LINE. record tab into the recording unit.
- Page 32 For information and ordering instructions, see the separate Selection Guide and Accessory Order Form. Supplied Accessory Supplied Accessory Supplied Accessory Optional Accessory Audio/Video Cable AC Adaptor 1.8Ah Battery Pack RF Adaptor (PV-RF16) (PV-A16) (PV-BP18) (VJAW0026) Optional Accessory Optional Accessory Supplied Accessory Optional Accessory 2.4Ah Battery Pack 1.2Ah Battery Pack (PV-BP17)
- Page 33 Car Battery Cord (P. 9) Copying your Tapes (P. 31) • Be sure to start your car engine before • Tapes recorded on other VCRs and used inserting the cigarette lighter plug of the for playback in the Palmcorder must be Car Battery Cord into the lighter socket;...
- Page 34 Remove the Lens Hood by turning it counterclockwise. Then attach an optical filter or lens. • Be careful not to touch the lens itself. • Replace the Lens Hood after removing the accessory. PV-IQ225/PV-IQ425 PV-IQ325/PV-IQ525 To Remove To Remove Turn the EVF Eyepiece counterclockwise 1/8 of a Slide and hold the EYEPIECE...
- Page 35 It is recommended that head cleaning performed by a qualified service technician. Please contact your Clogged Video Head nearest Panasonic Service Center. An alternate solution is to obtain head cleaning cassette. There are many types of cleaning cassettes, so be sure...
- Page 36 ... This is normal. "Panasonic Palmcorder IQ IT'S VHS SO ITS • Set the POWER switch to OFF and then CAMERA. TAPES PLAY IN YOUR VCR" appears in the EVF and Monitor ...
- Page 37 Built-In Twin Capsule 2-Way Microphone System Tally Light See page 19. Lens Hood See page 34. PUSH TO CLOSE Button Remote Sensor See pages 6, 10. (PM-IQ325/PV-IQ425/PM-IQ525) Built-in Light See page 21. (PV-IQ325/PV-IQ425/PV-IQ525) See page 17. Built-In Lens Cover Opens automatically when the Power Switch is set to CAMERA.
- Page 38 POWER Indicator REWIND/SEARCH Button Lights when the Power Switch See pages 6,20,22. is set to VCR or CAMERA. PLAY Button See pages 6, 16. See pages 6, 20, 22, 31. CLOCK SET UP • Button STILL Button See pages 11, 12, 13. See pages 20, 22, 31.
- Page 39 Button See pages 15, 16, 34. (PV-IQ425/PV-IQ525) POWER ZOOM See page 29. Switch HIGH SPEED See pages 25, 26, 29. SHUTTER Button See page 27. DISPLAY Button pages 11, 12, 13, 15, 24. (Auto Tracking) See page 22. -"EJECT Switch See pages 6, 10, 19.
- Page 40 Tripod Mounting Hole Clock Battery Tray See page 14. (PV-IQ325/PV-IQ525) See pages 6, 19. Vision Adjustment Control (PV-IQ225/PV-IQ425) See pages 6, 19. PV-IQ325/PV-IQ525 PV-IQ225/PV-IQ425 *Bright Control *Focus Control *Bright Control Adjust the brightness of Adjust the focus of the Adjust the brightness the picture.
- Page 41 POWER ZOOM Switch See page 21. _" RECORD/PAUSE Button See page REWIND/SEARCH REC(_ Button REW _ SEARCH _ See page 21. FAST FORWARD/ "Q&® SEARCH Button PLAY Button See page 21. See page 21. STILL Button STOP Button / See page 21. See page 21.
- Page 42 10-Second Reminder ..16 Clock Battery ..... 2, 14 RF Adaptor ..... 24, 32 Accessories (Optional/ Copying your Tapes .. 31, 33 Safety Precautions ..Supplied) ....2, 32 DC Power Cable ..2, 9 Search Speed ....Audiofideo Dew Indication ....16 Shoulder Strap ..
- Page 43 PREPARATIVOS • Conectar la videocdmara a una fuente de alimentaciSn (baterfa, adapl_ad'orde CA o cable para baterfa de coche). • Encender el aparato. • Introducir el casete en el compartimiento de casetes. Fije el interruptor a la posiciOn de CAMERA. slice el bot6n EJECT para abrir la puerta.
- Page 44 UNA IMAGEN • Oprimir el bot6n de pausa/imagen fija (PAUSE/STILL). • Opfirnir nuevamente et botbn cuando se desea contir_uar reproduc_er_l}O. Panasonic Sales Company, Matsushita Consumer Electronics Division of Matsushita Electric of Company, Division of Matsushita Puerto Rico, Inc. ("PSC") Electric Corporation of America Ave.