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- Page 1 nasonlc PalIT)COI_dEI _ ® Camcorder Operating Instructions Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to operate this product. Please save this manual, Guia para rdpida consulta en espafiol estd incluida, VQTW07371...
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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. The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your Camcorder. - Page 3 Thin,Is You Should Know ll_'_ {:_T! "Jl[_l_. i I i I Is] I [_'-II 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 2. -
Page 5: Precautions
Important Safeguards 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 c. If the video unit has been exposed to rein or lines or other electric light or power circuits, or water. -
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
Self Demo Mode Self Demo mode is on when the screen Before begin,.. at the right appears. Follow the steps • ConnectCamcorderto powersource. below to turn it off. EVF Screen Panas0nic ITS TAPES PLAY iN YOUR VCR YES, IT'S VHSI 26x LENS / 150x D. -
Page 8: Quick Operation Guide
Quick Operation Guide Charge Battery Pack fully before operation (page 10). Insert _CHARGE Lamp lights and then goes out when charging is done. Plug in AC AdaDtor, Slide TAPE EJECT to open door. Attach fully charged (page 10). Insert cassette (page 13). Press here to close door. - Page 9 Quick Operation Guide Before you begin... | J[_ P.I -"(_e] [i II i[++I • Charge Battery Pack fully before operation (page 10). Press RECORD/PAUSE to start recording. Press _ again to recording. AMGA__EJ!_. II "-]I_[1] ,P.[_ :! ! I..11 i[i i i [p".ll,_J [e] dl :[TJ ] Press PLAYto start playback.
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Page 10: Supplying Power
Supplying Power |liJ i _l i[o.[=-11 i i [;]1 :_'_ | (q ILV| _L_T'o_ ;ll Charge Battery Pack fully before use. POWER Lamp Plug in AC Adaptor. POWER Lamp lights. CHARGE Insert Lamp Align right side of Battery with lineon AC Adaptor. Press Battery down and slide in CHARGE Lamp lights and then goes... - Page 11 Supplying Power i -'_'I i (;.1_r| --r_Ji i[;.,_--], i This feature completely discharges Battery before recharging begins. Use after about every 5 charges for optimum Battery performance. Plug in AC Adaptor. CHARGE Lamp • POWER Lamp stays on as long as Adaptor is plugged in.
- Page 12 Supplying Power DC Power Cable Connect AC Adaptor VCR DC OUT ,.,_- ,L, to P._ with supplied POWER Lamp DC Power Cable. °nnec'°r') ,,,___,,,_ Plugin AC Adaptor. Notes: VCR DC OUT Connector • AC Adaptor cannot power Camcorder while charging Battery. •...
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Page 13: Cassette Information
Cassette Information flIP. 'I,-'[,,."[_| _':'JJll i I.."[=-]hl| [o] iYl ;{=-] i'I [olVP. III Turn Tape Wheel in direction of arrow until there is no slack. Attach Batte__r_(page 10). Insert cassette as shown. Slide TAPE EJECT to open door. Press here to close door. •... -
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... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. Press MENU for MENU mode. ---MENU--- PAGE 1Q_ PROGRAMMBD Tm.E TAI&YI_I ; ON ml,4 L_8_ CT: PUSH "/'_W : PU_4 NB_IU _ Press PU_P__A.or DOWNV highlight menu item. - Page 16 MENU Mode f--- MENU--- PAGE 1/2_ PROGRAMMED REC (page24). • PROGRAMMED REC 2--... Camcorder starts and stops • TITLE ; AUTO/MANUAL recording at a preset time. • TALLY LAMP ; ON • STAND-BY RELEASE ; OFF TITLE (pages 39-41). • CLOCK SET AUTO/MANUAL : 16 items SELECT : PUSH V/A KEY...
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Page 17: Setting The Clock
Setting the Clock Set the following items in order: Time Zone, Daylight Saving Time, Date and Time. Before you begin... I_,_ i i li[+ I iil/rii[14,l • Connect Camcorder to power source, • Set POWER to CAMERA. The Camcorder is preset to Eastern time. To change time zone, do steps at right. - Page 18 Setting the Clock Before you begin... |_'ITi I'11[_,'_-| I i[| • I I i| [,_II • Connect Camcorder to power source. Clock will auto-adjust to daylight-saving • Set POWER to CAMERA. time (DST). E Note: I* When POWER is set to VCR, CLOCK SET / menu appears.
- Page 19 Setting the Clock Before you begin... I-'l'_ | | I iT! n I]_'I (_l_.liT. ill, i[;II • Connect Camcorder to power source. Date and time including leap year are • Set POWER to CAMERA. calculated up to DEC 31,2097. ..=e: When POWER is set to VCR, CLOCK SET menu appears.
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Page 20: Built-In Auto Light
• Using Light reduces battery operating time. Use only replacement bulb (PART NO. • Provide proper ventilation when using Light VLLW0015) supplied by Panasonic extensively in hot environment. reduce risk of fire. • Using Light when the Camcorder is powered Handle... -
Page 21: Camera Recording
Camera Recording Before you begin... • connect Camcorder to power source. Built-in Twin Capsule • Insert cassette with record tab (page 13). 2-Way Microphone System Set POWER to CAMERA. Lens Cover opens. • Be sure POWER is fully turned CAMERA position. - Page 22 Camera Recording 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... •...
- Page 23 Camera Recording Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. For a smooth transition between scenes if • 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 Before you begin,., i :dioI_ I_l ill li[_o ii ;[_,Ie] Iolil[e i • 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... • connect Camcorder to power source. • Insert recorded tape. Set POWER to VCR. • If tape has no record tab, auto playback begins. Playback function buttons. : rewind tape. _) PLAY : play tape. (_ STOP : stop tape. - Page 26 Playing Back Recordings Before you begin... • uITJl -J m _h [a.]:q[o] IfJ [:-lvlv| I i[0 i • Connect Camcorder to power source. Connect Camcorder to a IV to view • Make all TV-Camcorder connections. playback or recordings in progress. with AUDIO/VIDEO IN Jacks.
- Page 27 Playing Back Recordings in a VCR i =[oP..T, i'-m | (=]/vl I-_i tJP_ "._ :i Remove Battery lid and insert AA battery. • Do not reverse polarity. • Replace battery when tape loading/ unloading takes longer than usual. Turn [_ cassette Tape Wheel in direction...
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Page 28: Copying Your Tapes (Dubbing)
Copying your Tapes (dubbing) Before you 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 29: 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 "3"... -
Page 30: Focus
Focus Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. Camcorder automatically focuses on subject even during zooming. Auto Focus is on when "MP is not disptayed in EVF. Push MANUAL to remove "MF" in EVF if necessary. FOCUS * subject is not centered in Viewfinder. -
Page 31: 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 Csmcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. •... -
Page 32: Tally Lamp
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, • Insert cassette with record tab (page 13). Press MENU for MENU mode. -
Page 33: Auto Fade
Fade In/Out Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. An interesting way to open and close • Set POWER to CAMERA. scanes. Press MENU P,_ _ 1,234 .E.U mode. I _=-,- Press UP& ' "LACK | D__J__to selectls_-_r: Pus. -
Page 34: 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_for • P_s_ 11ME I._PSE ; OFF MENU mode. FADE Press DOWNV to select laazcr: _s, ,i._-v Press DISPLAY for VIDEO EFFECTS... -
Page 35: Digital Zoom
Digital Zoom Power Zoom magnification is digitally increased. Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. Press .P_ J_G.LT_ _,_QM. D.ZOOM mode (150x maximum). Higher digital magnification levels may cause picture distortion. Hold down ..n P W Digital Zoom starts when normal zoom reaches maximum (26×). -
Page 36: Digital Electronic Image Stabilization (E.i.s.)
Digital E.L$. 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 to brightness. -
Page 37: 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. 1,2,3 Press MENU for P_ _'_ 11ME ;... -
Page 38: 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. •... -
Page 39: Intelligent Titler
Intelligent Titler I;I[1_ (,], _.l i [_/ii [-.I 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. - Page 40 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 41 Intelligent Titler Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. 1,2,3 • Insert cassette with record tab (page 13). Press MENU for MENU mode. Press UP& or DOWNY to select STANO-SY_ ;OFF SELECT: PUSH VI& KEY : PU,_ ME_IU _ Press...
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Page 42: Electronic Viewfinder Indications
Electronic Viewfinder Indications Tape remaining and battery charge level can be displayed. 1 set Press DISPLAY repeatedly to select the following displays. I ,x_=..= "_l Fifth First _ _111_ Jd_P ress (Initial screen) RE_ 1 j_112:00Nd 1X--imlllliD 1 lliQO Fourth Second press RP"... - Page 43 Electronic Viewfinder Indications lie,]h1 _Vd ::1 -" [,TAvLo,] -"m= [,L;[:._ []_lll--- [D.ZOOM] I_DIMFIOI IVCR-MODE] 12:00:OOAML, 1 9991 Bakery Remaining _E=::_:3._- (page 42) TAPE SPEED (pages 13, 21, 38) pll,_ 'WARNING LOW BATTERY" appears (SP=standard play, SLP=super long and External Power Lamp starts flashing play, T.LAPSE=time lapse).
- Page 44 Electronic Viewfinder Indications I[__'1kvjI =I'__,VAvL_-" i i=[.I, [;]m _ L'--t, 10:201SLPI _D.ZOOM1 I_DI M F I Or 1VC R- i OD-E II 4,5,6,7 --13 ._12:00:OOAML, --14 1 1999J Zoom Magnification level (page 29). Backlight (page 29). Digital E.I.S. (page 36). Manual Focus (page 30).
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Page 45: Operation Notes
Operation Notes 1-I IRT;I ='t u m[, e i_l';'jl[,] 0_11all (=]t.t;.t m [, II =[=] i _.-[:_-lm Remove the Lens Hood by turning it counterclockwise. Then attach an optional filter or lens. • Be careful not to touch the lens itself. •... -
Page 46: Replacing Clock Battery
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. -
Page 47: Palmcorder Accessory System
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. Accessory Figure Description Price PV-A17 .<._ AC Adaptor with $130.00 DC Power Cable HHR-V214 6.0Ah/6 hr Battery... -
Page 48: 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 49: 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 6.0 W (Max. 9.0 W) AC Adaptor: 24W 1,2W (when not in use.) Video Signal: EIA Standard (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSC color signal Video Recording System: 2 rotary heads plus flying erase head. -
Page 50: Before Requesting Service
Playbackpictureis fast, and there is no Set TIME LAPSEto OFF in Menumode. (p. 38) sound... "Panasonic ITS TAPES PLAY IN YOUR VCR..." i• Set POWER to CAMERA, then holddown STOP over 5 secondsto exit Demo mode.(p. 7) appearsin EVF and LCD Monitor... -
Page 51: Request For Service Notice
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... -
Page 52: Warranty
Servicenter. Carry-in or mail-in service in Puerto Rico can be obtained during the warranty period by calling the Panasonic Sales Company telephone number listed in the Servicenter Directory. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser. A purchase receipt or other proof of the date of the original purchase is requiredbefore warranty service is rendered. - Page 53 (Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, Check) Centralized Factory Servicenter Panasonic Services Company MAIL TO : 1705 N.Randall Road, Elgin, IL 60123-7847 Attention: Camcorder Repair Please carefully pack and ship, prepaid and insured, to the Elgin centralized repair Factory Servicenter.
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Page 54: Index
Index AC Adaptor Hand Strap Accessories (Optional) High Speed Shutter Tally Lamp HIGH SPEED Accessories (Supplied) TAPE EJECT Switch Audio/Video Cable 26, 28 SHU'I-rER Button 8, 13 Audio/Video TAPE SPEED Selector 26, 28 Auto Daylight 13, 21 Lens Cover Saving Time Time Lapse Light TITLE...