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Panasonic Palmcorder PalmSight PV-L578 Operating Instructions Manual

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-Panasonic°
Palrl"lCol, dEi,_ PaimSighP
Camcorder
Operating Instructions
PV-L578
Rease readtheseinstructions carefully beforeattempting tooperatethisproduct. P leasesavethismanual.
Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.
Gufa para rdpida consulta en espafiol estd incluida.
VQTW0692(A)

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  • Page 1 -Panasonic° Palrl"lCol, dEi,_ PaimSighP Camcorder Operating Instructions PV-L578 Rease readtheseinstructions carefully beforeattempting tooperatethisproduct. P leasesavethismanual. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. Gufa para rdpida consulta en espafiol estd incluida. VQTW0692(A)
  • Page 2 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. The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your Camcorder.
  • Page 3 WARNING: TOPREVENT FIRE ORSHOCK HAZARD, DONOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TORAIN ORMOISTURE. Your CompactVHS Camcorderis designedto record and play back in StandardPlay (SP) and Super Long Play (SLP) modes. You can also play a CompactVHS •Camcorderrecordingon your VHS VCR using the VHS PlayPak supplied. This Camcorder is equipped with the HQ System to provide excellent video pictures, and is compatible with standard VHS equipment.
  • Page 4 1. Read Instructions m All the safety and operating 11. Grounding or Polarization _ This video unit may instructions should be read before the unit is be equipped with eider 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 b. H 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 c. If the video unit has been exposed to rain or lines or other electric light or power circuits, or water.
  • Page 6 Things You Should Know ....................Important Safeguards ....................... Precautions ....:....................Serf Demo Mode ....................... Quick Operation Guide ..................... Supplying Power ....................... Cassette Information ....................... MENU Mode.: ........................Setting the Clock ......................Electronic Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications ............... Attaching the Shoulder Strap ..................Built-in Auto Light ......................
  • Page 7 If the screen at right appears in the EVF/LCD Monitor, the Self Demo mode EVF Screen is on. To turn it off, please follow the steps below. Panas0nic IT'S VHSI SO ITS TAPES PLAY IN YOUR VCR 23x HI-DERNmON LENS DEDICATED 5-HEAD AUTO/PHRASE TITLER Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
  • Page 8 [dkto.ru WiN huuu_"d Chargethe BatteryPack fully beforeoperation(see page 9). Attach a fully charged Battery (see page 9). Slide the TAPE EJECT switch to open door. Insert cassette (see page 12). Press here to close door. Set POWER switch to CAMERA. Built-In Lens Cover opens and POWER Lamp lights.
  • Page 9 Charge the Battery Pack fully before operation. ® POWER Lamp Plug in the AC Adaptor. CHARGE POWER Lamp lights. Lamp Insert the Battery _) Align the fight side of the Battery with the line on the AC Adaptor. _) Press the Battery down and slide it in the direction of the arrow.

  • Page 10: Precautions

    P_-tnT/fl_Wt_R/Bm'MtTnh This feature completely discharges the Battery before recharging begins. To maintain your Battery's operating capacity, use the refresh feature after about every five charges. CHARGE Lamp • The POWER Lamp remainslit as longas the __'_ Plug in the AC Adaptor. AC Adaptoris pluggedin.
  • Page 11 DC Power Cable DC IN .J[. Connect VCR DC OUT on the P_n_,_ector""'_ ' ---- AC Adaptor to DC IN on the Camcorder with the DC Power Cable (supplied). VC_________a_'I Plug in the AC Adaptor. • The POWER Lamp will light. Notes: •...
  • Page 12 . I[krL_Uil_#nL_UMdUlHihuin[.Htl_ urn the Tape Wheel in the direction of the arrow until there is no slack. Attach the Battery (see page 9). Slide the TAPE EJECT switch to open the door. "1" Insert the cassette vertically with its window side facing out. Press here to close the door.

  • Page 13: Menu Mode

    Before you begin... • Connect the Camcorder to a power source. • Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. Press the MENU button to display the MENU mode. I "rrn.s ; _n'a_x.U_.l MENU TALLY _ ; ON DISPLAY I EE--_r: _ VlAK_ Press UP •...

  • Page 14: Setting The Clock

    • Setting the clock is divided into four sections: Time Zone, Daylight Saving Time, Date and Time, and Clock Battery. Follow instructions in the order presented. Before you begin... • Connect the Camcorder to a power source. The Camcorderis set to Eastern time •...
  • Page 15 The clocl_ w illautomati_lly adjust todaylight saving t ime. Before you begin... Connect the Camcorder to a power source. • Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. E Note: I" When the POWER switch is set to VCR, the | CLOCK SET menu will be displayed. I"...
  • Page 16 Before you begin... I;_4Hll,'-iOl|_OZrit==.Wn_J_ali_ • Connect the Camcorder to a power source. The date and time are calculated,including • Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. leap year, up to DEC 31 2096. • Note: • When the POWER switch is set to VCR, the CLOCK SET menu will he displayed.
  • Page 17 Note: WARNING: • Make sure your Camcorder is off when lace battery with Panasonic PART NO. replacing the Battery. W0004 (CR2025) only. Use of another • Keep the Battery out of the reach of ery may present a risk of fire or explosion.| children as swallowing it may be harmful.

  • Page 18: Electronic Viewfinder/Lcd Monitor Indications

    glktw.ui.'Wlituaw[_ru..aw-_ri_ The tape remaining and battery charge level can be displayed during recording. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. Press DISPLAY repeatedly to select the desired display. EVF/LCD Monitor Indications I ,x-_=-,- Fifth First L,_. ,,m Tape Battery Charge Pr_l _ / _ press (Initial screen) "1 r...
  • Page 19 ® ® i® I_IMFIOI IVCR-MODEI (_ Battery Remaining Indication -'_:.- (see page 18) When a battery recharge is necessary, =WARNING LOW BA]-I'ERY" will appear in the EVF. The external Power Lamp will start to flash and the Camcorder will automatically turn OFF in 15 seconds. Tape Remaining Indication •...
  • Page 20 -[_1"_ 10:201SLPI ® 1=-'12 IMFIOr IVCR-MODE_ ®,®,@ :ooAM 19981 Zoom Magnification level (see page 32). _) High Speed Shutter Indication (see page 34). ® VCR-MODE Indication Appears for one minute if the POWER switch is set to VCR or the RECORD/PAUSE button is pushed in VCR MODE.
  • Page 21 . Make sure the Battery Pack is not attached. Undo the two strap ends from their buckles. Thread the strap ends through the Strap Attachment Rings. Reinsert the strap ends through their buckles. • Make sure the straps are not twisted. min.
  • Page 22 (PART NO. VLLWO015) supplied by • Using the Built-in Light when the Camcorder is Panasonic to reduce the risk of fire. powered by a car battery may sholten bulb life. Use a cloth or tissue when handling the bulb •...
  • Page 23 Before you begin ..• Connectthe Camcorderto a power source. • Insert a cassette with record tab (see page 12). ' Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. The built-in Lens Cover opens. • Make sure the POWER switch is PAUSE fully rotated to the CAMERA position.
  • Page 24 Before you begin... [w_#m_. _Im:,_rKNIMT:mdEeTi The LCD'(LiquidCrystalDisplay)monitor • Connect the Camcorder to a power source. can be used whilerecording. Press the LCD-OPEN button to unlock the LCD monitor. and adjust the angle. Caution: 2Swing the LCD monitor fully open Rotating the LCD monitor while it is only partially open may block the cassette door and cause damage to the Camcorder body.
  • Page 25 Wheneverthe Camcorderis left in RECORD/PAUSE mode for 5 minutes,it will automaticallyswitchto Stand-by modeto conserveenergy.Activatingthe Stand-by Quick Release feature allowsyou to release the Stand-by modeand resume recording by simplypressingthe RECORD/PAUSE button.If thisfeature is not activated,it is necessaryto turn the CamcorderOFF, and then backto CAMERA to start recording •...
  • Page 26 If you stop recordingbut planto resume within24 hours,use the Edit Standbyfeature to make a smoothtransitionbetween scenes..L_Press RECORD/PAUSE while recording. Set the POWER switch to OFF and leave the cassettein the Camcorder. When ready to resume recording, s et POWER the POWER switch to CAMERA and Switch press RECORD/PAUSE.
  • Page 27 Before you begin... Wburm. u..i.ru_Jh=_s.xdlJ_. • Connect the Camcorder to a power source. You can program the Camcorder to start For extended pedode of recording, it is and stop recording at a preset time. You recommended to use the AC Adaptor for a can also do an Interval Recording which power source.
  • Page 28 Before you begin... • Connect the Camcorder to a power source. • Insert a recorded cassette. ress the LCD-OPEN button to unlock the LCD monitor and swing it open. Set the POWER switch to VCR. • The LCD monitor tums on and off according to the POWER switch setting.
  • Page 29 Before you begin,.. • Connect the Palmcorder to a power source. • Insert a recorded cassette. • Set the POWER switch to VCR. FAST FORWARD To rapidly locate a scene Press PLAY then press FAST FORWARD/SEARCH or REWIND/ SEARCH for rapid visual search. Press again, or press PLAY to resume normal speed.
  • Page 30 Before you begin... V_U IMI_lwezttut_ rnmituluwnI_ * Connect the Camcorder to a power source. Your Camcorder may be connected t'o a TV to play back tapes or to view what you are recording. Set the POWER switch to VCR for tape playback.
  • Page 31 •IM_a_ez, u_ti..rwns_Int_M_avM'd'I_ Remove the Battery Compartment and insert the AA size battery. • Make sure polarities are aligned propedy. • When tape loading and unloading time ® becomes longer than normal, battery replace- ment is necessary. Wma_uMd I¥_!_ _dbr,.._ru Tt, rn the Tape Wheel on the cassette in the direction of the arrow to take up any slack.
  • Page 32 r_mmi_'Tpz_J rt_olt _u_'_aImn_ Before you begin... • Connect the Camcorder to a power source. You can graduallyzoom in for close ups • Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. or zoom out for wide angle shots. Zoom In ("T") The zoomingspeed rangesfrom a slow speed of 16 secondsto a fast 2 seconds accordingto the pressureappliedto the zoom buttons.
  • Page 33 V." l r/m_zkrll._ Before you begin... • Connect the Camcorder to a power source. The Camcorder will automatically focus on • Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. the subject even during zooming. If necessary,press MANUAL FOCUS so that =MF"does not appear in the EVF. --41 I]tr*Wllll*lll,'ZeZM!_.'= Use Manual Focus (MF) when recording:...
  • Page 34 To record highspeed motion(e.g. a tennisstroke)for improvedSTILL or SLOW MOTION playback, when watching the tape on this Camcorder or a VHS 3 or 4 head VCR. Before you begin.., • Connectthe Camcorderto a power source. • Setthe POWERswitchto CAMERA. • Insert a cassette with record tab (see page 12). lt'nm_?n/17/'_ In the AUTO mode (no indicationin the EVF), the Camcorderwill automaticallyadjustthe shutterspeed from 1/60 to 1/350 accordingto the brightness of the subject.
  • Page 35 Before you begin... _Ojnp._'_mtu_q'noJ _mc_ • Connect the Camcorder to a power source. Make smoothscene transitionsfor a more • Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. professionallook. Fade In: Startingthe first scenewith =fadein"can be very effective. During the RECORD/PAUSE mode, press the FADE button to make =FADE"flash in the EVF.
  • Page 36 You can use thisfeature for securitypurposesby recordingover a long periodof time (up to 6 hourswith a T-40 tape). Before you begin... • Connect the Camcorder to a power source. For extended Camcorder use, the AC Adaptor is recommended as the power source. MENU •...
  • Page 37 You can choose to have the Tally lamp come on or stay off during recording. The default setting from the factory is ON mode. Before you begin... • Connect the Camcorder to a power source. • Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. •...
  • Page 38 mlfT/_l_i_#mt_mrBl"EArJ Before you begin... • Connect the Camcorder to a power source. On selected holidays, such as New Year's • Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. Day, the Camcorder will automatically • Insert a cassette with record tab (see page 12). display the appropriate title when the power is first turned on.
  • Page 39 Automatic/Manual Title Display List Dec. 31-Jan. HAPPY NEW YEARt / 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 40 FM_lar_.'rl'_[u Before you begin... • Connect the Camcorder to a power source. • Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. • Insert a cassette with record tab (see page 12). MENU DISPLAY Press the MENU button to display the MENU mode. Press UP • or DOWN •...
  • Page 41 i Ji_oni_px=,,=-t g4Armi Before you begin... • Connect the Camcorder to VCR as shown below. -Tum ON both units. • Set the recording VCR's Input Signal Selector to LINE. Source (Playing) • Set the Camcorder POWER ' Camcorder switch to VCR. Insert a pre-recorded tape intothe Camcorderand a blanktape with a recording tab intoyourVCR.
  • Page 42 For orderinginstructions, s ee the AccessoryOrder Form page. Accessory # Descdption Price Figure PV-A17 $130.00 AC Adaptor with DC Power Cable P-V215 3.0Ah Battery Pack $60.00 PV-BP17/ $50.00 2.4Ah Battery Pack P-V214 PV-BP18/ $45.00 1.8Ah Battery Pack P-V611 PV-BP15/ 1.2Ah Battery Pack $45.00 P-V213 PV-AA6...
  • Page 43 TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR OMNIMOVIF__/PALMCORDER ACCESSORIESYOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: VISIT YOUR LOCALPANASONIC DEALER CALL PANASONIC'SACCESSORY ORDER LINEAT 1-800-211-7262 ..[9 AM-9 PM M-F, 9 AM-7 AM SAT-SUN, EST] MAILTHIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICES COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 20421 84th AvenueSouthKent,WA. 98032...
  • Page 44 Be careful not to touch the lens itself when attaching optical filters and lenses. To Remove 'Turn the EVF Eyepiece counterclockwise 118of a tum. Remove any lint or dust particles with ,_-'- Pull free. a soft clean cloth being careful not to scratch the glass surfaces.
  • Page 45 Compact VHS Camcorder: DC 6V Power Source: AC Adaptor:. 110/120/220/240V AC, 50/60 Hz Battery: Nickel-Cadmium Type DC 6V Compact VHS Camcorder: 6V DC 8.5 W (Max. 11.5 W) Power Consumption: AC Adaptor:. 24W 1.2W (when not in use,) EIA Standard (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSC color signal Video Signal: 4 rotary heads plus flying erase head.
  • Page 46 ... Menu mode (p. 36). • Set the POWER switchto CAMERA,.and then hold =Panasonic IT'S VHS! SO ITS TAPES PLAY IN YOUR VCR ..._ appears in the EVF and down STOP for 5 seconds(approx.) to exit the Demo Monitor...
  • Page 47 Clogged Video Head cleaning be performed by a qualified service technician. Please contact your nearest Panasonic Service Center. An altemate solution is to obtain a head cleaning cassette. There are many types of cleaning cassettes, so be sure to follow the cleaning instructions carefully.

  • Page 48: Built-In Auto Light

    ::7 S¸ L_t/m_ Built-In Twin Capsule 2-Way Microphone System Built-in Auto Light See page 22. Built-In Lens Cover Opens automatically when the Power Switch is set to Tally Lamp CAMERA. See pages 23, 37. See pages 8, 23. MANUAL FOCUS Wheel See page 33.
  • Page 49 :i¸ :: POWER Lamp Lightswhen the Power Switch is set to VCR or CAMERA. See pages 8, 19. UP A Button REWINDISEARCH Button See pages 13, 14, 15, 16, 25, See pages 8, 26, 28, 29. 27, 29, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40. .PLAY Button See pages 8, 26, 28, 29, 41.
  • Page 50 Bright Control ";x.: ,,,. Adjusts the brightness of the picture. See pages 24, 28. LCD-OPEN button See pages 24, 28. Volume Control See pages 24, 28. Earphone Jack (Monaural) Connect the earphone (M3 type, not supplied) to the earphone jack for monitor- ing the sound during playback or recording.
  • Page 51 .:i : :¸ Lk, ,i_:_: TITLE Button HIGH SPEED See pages 38, 39, 40. SHUTTER Button MENU Button See page 34. See pages 13, 14, 15, 16, 25, 27, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40. POWER ZOOM Switch See pages 32, 33. Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) See pages 18, 19, 20,44.
  • Page 52 ..i liili ....i ¸ !_!ii!i!!iii_! _i___i_ _i_i!i __'_ i_,,_:_ _ Tripod Mounting Hole Clock Battery Tray See page 17. Vision Adjustment Control See pages8, 23. CHARGE Lamp See pages 9, 10: - POWER Lamp See pages 9, 11.. AC Power Cord See pages 9, 10, 11.

  • Page 53: Camera Recording

    • i::i• 10-Second Reminder ACAdaptor 2, 11, 42 High Speed Shutter Accessories (Optional) High Speed Shutter Accessories (Supplied) Indicator 20, 34 Tally Lamp Audio/VideoCable Tape Speed 2,30,41 Tape Waming Time Lapse AutoDaylightSaving Light Time Titler 38, 39, 40 AutoFocus Tracking Control Macro Focus Manual Focus VCR-MODE...
  • Page 54 Servicenter. Garry-i_,,or mail-in service in Puert.o Rico can be obtained during the warranty period by calling the Panasonic _ales L;ompany telepnone number listed in the Servicenter Directory. This warranty is e.xtended only to the original purchaser. A purchase receipt or other proof of the date of the oHgina=purchase Js requiredbe_ore warranty service is rendered.
  • Page 55 PREPARATIVOS • Conectar la videoc_mara a una fuente de alimentaci6n (bateda, adaptador de CA o cable para baterfa de coche). • Encender el aparato. • Introducir el casete en el compartimiento de casetes. I[flt_.'TtAT#/[P]L_i la posici6n de Fije el interruptor a PAUSEI CAMERA.
  • Page 56 UNA IMAGEN • (_primir el bot6n de pausa/imagen fija (PAUSE/STILL). • Oprimir nuevamente el botbn cuando se desea continuar reproduciendo. Panasonic Consumer Electronics Panasonic Sales Company, Company, Division of Matsushita Division of Matsushita Electric of Electric Corporation of America Puerto Rico, Inc. ('_PSC") One P._nasonic Way Secaucus,...

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