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Panasonic o Palmcoi'dct "® PalrnSicjl-_t Camcorder Operating Instructions PV-L780 Model No. Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to operate this product. Please save this manual. Guia para rapida consulta en espahol est;_ incluida. LSQT0226A...
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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 Camcorder recording on your VHS VCR using the VHS PlayPak supplied.
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.
Important Safeguards _[_FI¸Ill b. If 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.
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 ......................
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Table of Contents IIMIIII RIIIIII II_.T,s'£.]Wlill IT[[.] di i]::l i [o]_.1 ViewfindedLCD Monitor Indications ................Operation Notes ......................Replacing Clock Battery ....................Palmcorder Accessory System ..................Palmcorder Accessory Order Form ................. Specifications ........................Before Requesting Service ..................... Request for Service Notice ..................... Warranty ..........................
Before you begin... screen at the right appears. Follow • Connect Camcorder to power source. the steps below to turn it off. EVF or LCD monitor Panasonic ITS TAPES PLAY IN YOUR VCR YES, IT'S VHS! 26x LENS / 300x D,ZOOM DIGITAL...
Quick Operation Guide Charge Battery Pack fully before operation (page 12). doneoutlightsCHARGE,nsert when and charging Batter_ then ,amp goes l_in_A C A['apt or When the CompactFlash Card is not inserted in CAMERA or PHOTO mode, "NO OF CARD" appears on-screen. Be sure to insert the CompactFlash Card before using the Built-in Digital Still Camera (page 49).
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Quick Operation Guide Insert cassette (page 15). Press here to close door. When the LCD monitor is open, the EVF automatically turns OFF (page 24). Set POWER to CAMERA. /" "\ PHOTO LCD-OPEN to unlock the LCD monitor. Swing it fully open and adjust the angle.
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Quick Operation Guide Before you begin... • Charge Battery Pack fully before operation (page 12). When the LCD monitor is open, the EVF automatically turns OFF (page 28). 180 ° Press LCD-OPEN unlock the LCD monitor. Swing it fully open and adjust the angle.
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Supplying Power IIII!111 IIIII I[111!111 r '1111 I'1 Charge Battery Pack fully before use. BATTERY PACK POWER Lamp Plug in AC Adaptor. CHARGE POWER Lamp lights. Lamp Insert Batter_. _) Align right side of Battery with line on AC Adaptor. _) Press Battery down and slide in direction of arrow.
Supplying Power This feature completely discharges Battery before recharging begins. Use after about every 5 charges for optimum Battery performance. CHARGE Lamp Plug in AC Adaptor. • POWER Lamp stays on as long as Place Battery into Adaptor. Adaptor is plugged in. "t Press BATTERY...
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Supplying Power -- DC Power Cable Connect AC Adaptor VCR DC OUT DC IN to Camcorder DC IN with supplied POWER Lamp Connector DC Power Cable. Plug in AC Adaptor, POWER Lamp lights. Notes: VCR DC OUT Connector • AC Adaptor cannot power Camcorder while charging Battery.
Cassette Information Turn Tape Wheel in direction of arrow until there is no slack. Attach Battery (page 12). Slide TAPE EJECT to open door. Insert cassette as shown. Press here to close door. , To remove the cassette, slide the TAPE EJECT switch.
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. 25.4mm (1 inch) Pull a loop of strap from buckle. Pull strap tight to shorten or lengthen.
MENU Mode Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA or VCR. Press MENU for MENU mode. MENU ".. TALLy LAMp ; ON STAND-BY RELEASE ; OFF CLO(;vK SET SELECT: PUSH V/& SELECT : PUSH TITLE ;...
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MENU Mode IIII I Lvj! _ _Ill LVA _ _i-_,] (:(:] =S{_'! kVA I _ -'r:l _Vj [e] m]ql PROGRAMMED REC (page 27). Camcorder starts and stops r_..- MENU --- PAGE 1/2 recording at a preset time. • PROGRAMMED TITLE (pages 46-48).
Setting the Clock Set the following items in order: Time Zone, Daylight Saving Time, Date and Time. Before you begin... • i_-i':---]I iltiPJY,(.]iT._I • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA or VCR. The Camcorder is preset to Eastern time. To change time zone, do steps at right.
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Setting the Clock IIIIIIII IIIII Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. Clock will auto-adjust to daylight-saving • Set POWER to CAMERA or VCR, time (DST). _Note: I" Auto DS d es n function if time zone is set to Hawaii or Samoa (page 19).
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Setting the Clock Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. Date and time including leap year are • Set POWER to CAMERA or VCR. calculated up to DEC 31 2098. Press MENU for MENU mode. Press UP • or DOWN •...
• Using Light reduces battery operating time. Use only replacement bulb (PART NO. • Provide proper ventilation when using Light VLLW0015) supplied by Panasonic extensively in a hot environment. reduce risk of fire. • Using Light when the Camcorder is powered...
Camera Recording Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Insert cassette with record tab (page 15). Set POWER to CAMERA. VISION Lens Cover opens. ADJUSTMENT EVF or LCD Power lamp lights. monitor • Be sure POWER is fully turned to CAMERA position.
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Camera Recording Before you begin... View recording scerle on the LCD (Liquid • Connect Camcorder to power source. Crystal Display) monitor. • Insert cassette with record tab (page 15). Press LCD-OPEN to unlock LCD monitor. Swing LCD monitor fully open and adjust viewing angle.
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Camera Recording i_ ¸ i_i ..If left in RECORD/PAUSE mode for 5 minutes, Camcorder switches to Stand-by mode to conserve battery. When set to ON, Stand-by Quick Release lets you resume recording pressing RECORD/PAUSE two times. New camcorders will default to OFF. Before you begin...
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Camera Recording Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. For a smooth transition between scenes • Insert cassette with record tab (page 15). recording is stopped, and then started within 24 hours, Press RECORD/PAUSE to stop recording. Set POWER to OFF and leave cassette in Camcorder.
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Camera Recording IIIII Before you begin... • 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 • Insert cassette with record tab (page 15), done each minute.
Playing Back Recordings • IIIlll TIIII Ilrl ..Before you begin... • 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.
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Playing Back Recordings Before you begin... Available only with SP recordings made • Connect Palmcorder to power source. on this Palmcorder. • Insert tape recorded in SP mode. • Set POWER to VCR. During playback, press PLAY for 1/2 Slow Play mode. Audio is muted. •...
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Playing Back Recordings Before you begin... ° Connect Patmcorder to power source. • Insert recorded tape. Quick Visual Search Search Speed (Standard Play) : 3 times normal. • Set POWER to VCR. SLP (Super Long Play) : 9 times normal. During playback, press:...
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Playing Back Recordings h/vl -J :q['] 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 to: ---*view playback.
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Playing Back Recordings in a VCR Remove Battery lid and insert battery. • Do not reverse polarity. • Replace battery when tape loading/ unloading takes longer than usual. Turn _S_] cassette Tape Wheel in direction of arrow to take up any slack.
Copying your Tapes (dubbing) Before you begin... • Make Camcorder-VCR connections (see left). Turn both units on. • Set VCR to LINE. • input signal 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 record tab into VCR.
Power Zoom / Backlight II!1 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 seconds) to fast (2 seconds). Zoom Out ("W") Zoom slowly:...
Focus Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. Camcorder automaticatly focuses on subject even during zooming. Auto Focus is on when "MF" is not _MANUAL displayed in EVF or LCD monitor. Push MANUAL FOCUS to remove "MF"...
High Speed Shutter III!III'p!"IIII .._: ..Before you begin... Improves Still or Slow Motion playback picture of high speed subjects (e.g. a tennis o Connect Camcorder to power source. stroke), when viewed on Camcorder or 3 • Set POWER to CAMERA. head VCR.
Tally Lamp ..--,_._ .._ ..Before you begin... The tally lamp can be set to come on or • Connect Camcorder to power source. stay off during recording. • Set POWER to CAMERA. New camcorder's default setting is ON. •...
Color Digital Filter Before you begin... Digital Filter adds one of 5 colors to entire picture, like a color filter. • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. Slide DIGITAL SELECT to FADE. Press MENU for MENU mode. DOWN •...
Fade In/Out Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. An interesting way to open and close • Set POWER to CAMERA. Slide DIGITAL SELECT to FADE. Press MENU for • PAGE 2J2 / MENU mode. DISpLAy SELF DEMO Press UP •...
Fade Before you begin... Choose from 7 fade effects in 8 different • Connect Camcorder to power source, colors. * Set POWER to CAMERA. Slide DIGITAL SELECT to FADE. Press MENU for • PAGE 2/2 / MENU mode. DISPLAY ; ON SELF DEMO ;...
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Fade IIIIIII I Press DISPLAY to confirm entry, Press MENU twice to exit. Press FADE for about 2 seconds fade out during recording (selected fade type flashes). Press FADE again to fade in. • For more effects, stop fade in or fade out at any time (except RANDOM mode) by pressing FADE.
Digital Zoom Power Zoom magnification is digitally increased. Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. Slide DIGITAL SELECT to D.ZOOM. Press D. ZOOM. once ---,D.ZOOM 1 (150x maximum) twice---* D.ZOOM 2 (300x maximum) Higher digital magnification levels may cause picture distortion.
Digital E.LS. Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. Helps stabilize picture when recording unstable situations. Slide DIGITAL SELECT to EIS. Press EIS to display "EIS" in the EVF or LCD monitor. • Image becomes slightly enlarged and shutter speed auto-adjusts from 1/80 to 1/350 according...
Still/Strobe/Wide Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. Slide DIGITAL SELECT to STILL/ STROBE. Press STILL!STROBE repeatedly for desired function as described below. Selection order Third Press Hold down for more First Second than 3 seconds Press Press...
Security Mode I1'1 IIIII Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. Use AC Adaptor for longer recordings. • Insert cassette with record tab (page 15). • Set POWER to CAMERA. • Securely position and aim Camcorder. Slide DIGITAL SELECT to EIS. Press MENU for MENU...
Intelligent Titler ,E31 F tF 5 Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. Camcorder auto-displays title greeting on • Set POWER to CAMERA. selected holidays when power is first • Insert cassette with record tab (page 15). turned on. See title list on page 47. Press MENU for MENU mode.
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Intelligent Titler IIIIIII 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.
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Intelligent Titler Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. • Insert cassette with record tab (page 15). Press MENU for MENU mode. Press UP • or DOWN • to select -• ÷ MENU PAGE 1/2 | PROGRAMMED ;...
PV-DC2590), electromagnetic waves. Projector (PT-L556U). , Keep the card's contacts free from dust, • Panasonic only guarantees compatibility water or other foreign substances. with Panasonic brand cards and those not touch them with your fingers, etc. bearing the SanDisk logo.
Digital Still Camera Before you begin..• • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Insert the CompactFlash Card (page 49). Press LCD-OPEN and swing LCD monitor fully open. Adjust viewing 180 ° angle. Set POWER to PHOTO. Built-in Lens Cover opens and Power lamp lights.
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Digital Still Camera Press RECORD/PAUSE to capture image. • As the image is processed, status screens below appear. The next image may be captured after "COMPLETED" disappears. • Depending on the image taken, the image page remaining indication may not change, or it may be decreased by 2 images.
Digital Still Camera Before you begin... For capture of still images in dim lighting. • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Insert the CompactFlash Card (page 49). • Set POWER to PHOTO. Set LIGHT to AUTO. When RECORD/PAUSE is pressed to capture an image in dim lighting, the Ligt RECORD/ comes on for about 2 seconds,...
Digital Still Camera Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Insert the CompactFlash Card (page 49). • Set POWER to PHOTO. Press LCD-OPEN and swing monitor fully open. Adjust viewing angle. Slide PHOTO MODE to PLAY. The Multi Image Playback screen appears.
Digital Still Camera Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Insert the CompactFlash Card (page 49). • Set POWER to PHOTO. Repeat step land 2 on page 53 to display Multi Image Playback screen. Select any image and press PLAY. Press MENU for DCF NUMBER --1,2 DISPLAY...
Digital Still Camera I"111 IIIIIII IIII IIII Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. Delete older images to make room for new • Insert the CompactFlash Card (page 49). ones. • Set POWER to PHOTO, Important Slide PHOTO MODE to PLAY. Once deleted, images cannot be restored.
Digital Still Camera """"" Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source, All image pages are deleted from memory. • Insert the CompactFlash Card (page 49). Important: • Set POWER to PHOTO, Once deleted, images cannot be Slide PHOTO MODE to PLAY, restored.
Digital Still Camera Before you begin... Captured still images (pages 50, 51 ) can • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Insert the CempactFlash Card (page 49). be recorded along with the current picture. • Set POWER to CAMERA. ( P - P = Picture in Picture ) Set DIGITAL SELECT to DIGITAL WIPE.
Digital Still Camera Insert a Captured still image into the current recording, or vice versa, in one of three wipe Before you begin... effects. • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Insert the CompactFlash Card (page 49). • Set POWER to CAMERA. Repeat step 1 and 2 on page...
If you delete the following / image to be used. pre-recorded titles, they Please see page 57 for further details. will not be restored. Start recording (page 23). Panasonic Anniversary Happy Birthday Graduation Bon Voyage Congratulations It's a Boy! Our Wedding...
PC Connection A live or captured image can be transferred to your PC (Personal Computer). • IBM PC/AT or compatible. • Intel" Pentium"' Processor • Microsoft _> Windows_95 or Windows"'98. • RAM: 16 MB or more • 2 MB of available hard-disk space.
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?'|':' li|'ll resource, and WindOws will open it Io[ you. Type the name of a program, folder, document,or Integral Open: la:ksetop e×e Note: • Please took for Windows NT version of driver software on our website at http:llwww.panasonic.comlvideo.
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PC Connection Before you begin... • Insert the CompactFlash Card (page 49). • Make Camcorder-PC connections (page 60). • Turn your PC on. • Set Camcorder POWER to PHOTO, Click on Start, then "Programs," then "Digital PhotoShot." "Digital PhotoShot" is opened. MS-DOS Prompt V,/indows Explorer Note:...
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PC Connection Before you begin... • Insert the CompactFlash Card (page 49). You can capture the current Camcorder Make Camcorder-PC connections • (page 60). picture to your • Turn your PC on. Set Camcorder POWER to PHOTO. • Repeat step 1 and 2 on page 62 to File Help...
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PC Connection 11111111 Before you begin... • Insert the CompactFlash Card (page 49). Pictures captured with Camcorder can be • Make Camcorder-PC connections (page 60). transferred to your • Turn your PC on. • Set Camcorder POWER to PHOTO. Repeat step 1 and 2 on page 62 to run the Software.
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PC Connection Before you begin... • Insert the CompactFlash Card (page 49). You can use JPEG or Bitmap files from • Make Camcorder-PC connections (page 60). your PC for Picture in Picture Wipe Title • Turn your PC on. and Digital Wipe by transferring them...
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PC Connection File Image _indow Help File ___indow Option Help File 2 Image • Open... • Image Adjustment To open an existing image (Bitmap or To modify the captured image as JPEG). desired. • Save As • Copy to Clipboad To save the active image file under a To copy a view image to clipboad.
Using a PCMCIA Adaptor (optional) If your PC has a PCMCIA type II slot, you can insert the CompactFlash Card into a PCMCIA adaptor (optional, page 76) to transfer images, captured with this Camcorder only, to your PC. Before you begin... _--_J_-__ •...
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. ,x.,=-,_=,.0 Fifth First Pr_l I _-J_2:00:00AMI press (Initial screen) t2:OOAM Battery Tape Fourth Second press press Remaining: Remaining: •...
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Viewfinder/L CD Monitor Indications --[_ORMA_ LPROCESSlNGJ Image Page Remaining Indication 5 Image Status Indication (pages 50, 51) Image status is displayed when • Image pages left in selected mode. captured. "000" flashes when memory is full. PROCESSING: • Memory capacity provided all pictures Image is being processed.
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Viewfinder/L CD Monitor Indications l_o_ NO CF CARD PICTURE SELECT : PUSH -/+ KEY : PUSH PLAY KEY DELETE: PUSH DEL KEY CF CARD Indication Currently selected image is underlined in green or red, When the CompactFlash Card is not inserted in CAMERA or PHOTO mode, Multi Image Playback page number, "NO CF CARD"...
Operation Notes When you remove the Lens Hood, pinch the Lens Hood and turn it counterclockwise as illustrated at right. Then attach an optional filter or lens. • Be careful not to touch the lens itself. • Replace the Lens Hood after removing the accessory.
Replacing Clock Battery The clock battery is pre-installed. Follow the steps below if replacement becomes necessary. 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.
Palmcorder Accessory System For ordering instructions, see the Accessory Order Form page. • The listed standard battery use times are based on continuous recording using this Palmcorder, Price Description Figure Accessory PV-A17 $130.00 AC Adaptor with DC Power Cable HHR-V214A/K 6.0Ah / 6 hr Battery Pack $200.00 with Universal...
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Palmcorder Accessory System IIII i I I'1 II1_1 IP ..III1'I1' For ordering instructions, see the Accessory Order Form page. Price Description Accessory Figure $70.00 Car Battery Cord pvcl0 PV-RF16 RF Adaptor $40.00 PV-P1 VHS PlayPak $35.00 PV-H18A Soft Sided $49.00 Carrying Case KXL-D55...
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Specifications Power Source: Compact VHS Camcorder: DC 6 V AC Adaptor: 110/120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Battery: Nickel-Cadmium Type DC 6 V Power Consumption: Compact VHS Camcorder: 6 V DC 8.5 W (Max. 11.5 W) AC Adaptor: 24 W 1.2 W (when not in use.) Video Signal: EIA Standard (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSC color signal...
._ • Set POWER to CAMERA, then set SELF DEMO : OFF "Panasonic ITS TAPES PLAY IN YOUR VCR ..." in MENU screen to cancel Demo mode. (p. 8) appears in EVF or LCD Monitor ._ •...
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Before Requesting Service ii_1[]11'1111"11 IIIIIIIIII III!11 While head cleaning is normally not needed, playing old or damaged tapes may clog the heads. When playback picture resembles example at the left, head cleaning is required. Ideally, head cleaning should be performed by a qualified service technician.
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...
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(6 am to 5 pm Monday - Friday; 6 am to 10:30 am Saturday; PST) (Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, Check) Centralized Factory Servicenter __1l-_-'_ Panasonic Services Company MAIL TO : 1705 N.Randall Road, Elgin, IL 60123-7847 Repair Attention:...