Page 2 - Things You Should Know; Thank you for choosing Panasonic!; Unpack your Camcorder
2 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [email protected] Things You Should Know Thank you for choosing Panasonic! You have purchased one of the mostsophisticated and reliable products on themarket today. Used properly, it will bringyou years of enjoymen...
Page 3 - Getting Started; Safety Precautions; WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT
3 Getting Started Safety Precautions 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 VH...
Page 4 - Important Safeguards
4 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [email protected] 1. Read Instructions – All the safety andoperating instructions should be read beforethe unit is operated. 2. Retain Instructions – The safety andoperating instructions should be retained forfutur...
Page 6 - Table of Contents; Camera Recording; Basic Operation
6 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [email protected] Table of Contents Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications ....................................................... 29~30Operation Notes (Cleaning EVF) ......................................................
Page 7 - Quick Operation Guide; Charging the Battery Pack
7 Getting Started Quick Operation Guide See page 19. 1 Press LCD-OPEN to unlock the LCD monitor.Swing it fully open and adjust the angle. 2 Set POWER to CAMERA. 3 Press RECORD/PAUSEto start recording.Press RECORD/PAUSEagain to pause recording. See page 16. 1 Attach fullycharged Battery(page 8). 2 Sl...
Page 8 - Supplying Power
8 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [email protected] Supplying Power To use battery refresh, insert Battery on ACAdaptor (see steps 1~2 above), then pressBATTERY REFRESH.The REFRESH Lamp lights, then goes out whendischarge is complete. Battery charg...
Page 10 - Cassette Information; Erase Protection Tab
10 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [email protected] Cassette Information 1 Turn Tape Wheel in direction of arrowuntil there is no slack. 2 Attach Battery (page 8). 3 Slide TAPE EJECT to open door. 4 Insert cassette as shown. 5 Press here to close ...
Page 11 - Before Using; Attaching Shoulder Strap
11 Getting Started Before Using Remove Battery Pack before completingthe following steps: 1 Undo strap endsfrom buckles. Attaching Shoulder Strap Adjust the Length of theShoulder Strap Pull a loop of strap from buckle, then pullstrap tight to shorten or lengthen. Adjust Hand Strap length to fit your...
Page 12 - Using MENU Mode
12 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [email protected] Using MENU Mode Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source.• Set POWER to CAMERA or VCR. 1 Press MENU for MENU mode.The CAMERA or VCR MENU screen (see belowleft) appears when Menu mo...
Page 13 - Setting the Clock
13 Getting Started Setting the Clock Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source.• Set POWER to CAMERA or VCR. Set the following items in order: TimeZone, Daylight Saving Time, Date,and Time.
Page 14 - Setting the Time Zone; Auto Daylight Saving Time
14 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [email protected] Date and time including leap year arecalculated up to DEC 31, 2099. Spring (First Sunday in April) :ahead one hour. Autumn (Last Sunday in October) :back one hour. Clock will auto-adjust to dayli...
Page 15 - Using the Light; Replacing the Bulb
15 Getting Started Note:• Using Light reduces battery operating time.• Provide proper ventilation when using Light extensively in a hot environment. • Using Light when the Camcorder is powered by a car battery may shortenbulb life. • Set Light to OFF when not in use. For recording in dim lighting. U...
Page 17 - Stand-by Quick Release; Manual Easy Editing
17 Basic Operation Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source.• Insert cassette with record tab (page 10). Camera Recording 1 Set POWER toCAMERA. 2 Press MENU forMENU mode.Press UP or DOWNto select STAND-BY RELEASE . 3 Press DISPLAY to select ON/OFF. ON : From Stand-by mode, press RECOR...
Page 19 - Playing Back Recordings; Tracking Control
19 Basic Operation Playing Back Recordings Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source.• Insert recorded tape. Tracking Control
Page 20 - Connections; TV Playback or Viewing
20 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [email protected] Playing Back Recordings Connections 1 Set POWER to:VCR ➞ view playback. CAMERA ➞ view picture as it isrecorded. 2 Turn TV ON and set to LINE INPUT.See TV owner’s manual. 3 Begin playback or recor...
Page 21 - Monitor with your TV
21 Basic Operation 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. 1 Insert a pre-recorded tapeinto Camcorder and a blank tape withrecord tab into VCR. 2 Press PLAY on Ca...
Page 22 - Four-Speed Power Zoom
22 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [email protected] Four-Speed Power Zoom • Zoom slowly: Lightly press “T” (telephoto) or “W” (wideangle) POWER ZOOM button. • Zoom quickly: Apply more pressure to the button. Zoom In (“T”) Zoom Out (“W”) T W Before...
Page 23 - Special Features; Focus; Auto Focus
23 Special Features Focus Use Manual Focus (MF) when :• recording through glass.• lighting is poor.• subject is far away with objects in foreground.• subject has distinct horizontal lines.• subject is not centered in EVF or LCD monitor.• subject has a shiny surface.• subject is slanted.• subject is ...
Page 24 - High Speed Shutter; Manual Selection
24 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [email protected] Note:• Shutter speed cannot be set to 1/60 if Digital E.I.S. feature is set to ON. • Provide additional halogen or tungsten light for use indoors or in poor light. Fluorescentlight degrades pictu...
Page 25 - Auto Fade; Fade Out; Fade In
25 Special Features Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source.• Set POWER to CAMERA. 1 Press MENU forMENU mode.Press UP or DOWNto select VIDEO EFFECTS . 2 Press DISPLAY forVIDEO EFFECTSmenu. Press UP orDOWN to select AUTO FADE . 3 Press DISPLAY forAUTO FADE ;COLOR menu.Press UP or DOWN...
Page 26 - Color Digital Fade
26 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [email protected] ■ For more effects, stop fade in or fade out at any time (except RANDOMmode) by pressing FADE.Then, press FADE to resume fade. Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source.• Set POWER ...
Page 27 - Digital Zoom
27 Special Features 1 Press D. ZOOM.once ➞ D.ZOOM 1 (150 × maximum) twice ➞ D.ZOOM 2 (700x maximum) The Higher digital magnification levelsmay cause picture distortion. 2 Hold down “T” on POWER ZOOM.Digital Zoom starts when normal zoomreaches maximum (20 ×). • Zoom level appears in EVF.• POWER ZOOM ...
Page 28 - MotionSensor
28 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [email protected] MotionSensor may mistakenly startwhen: • background is plain, like a white wall, or has distinct vertical, horizontal, orslanted stripes, like a venetian blind. • brightness suddenly changes. Mot...
Page 29 - Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications; Recording the Date and Time
29 For Y our Information Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications Recording the Date and Time a Do steps 1 and 2 above to select time/date,date only, or no display. b Start a recording (page 16).• Only the Date and/or Time are recorded. 1 Set POWER to CAMERA. 2 Press DISPLAYrepeatedly to selectthe followi...
Page 31 - Operation Notes; Notice
31 For Y our Information Operation Notes Cleaning EVF (Electronic Viewer Finder) 1 A Remove the screw with a Phillipsscrewdriver.Turn counterclockwise. B Turn the EVF Eyepiece. C Pull the EVF Eyepiece. 2 Remove any lint or dust particleswith a soft clean cloth being carefulnot to scratch the glass s...
Page 32 - Replacing Clock Battery; Clock Battery
32 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [email protected] Replacing Clock Battery Clock Battery 1 While pinching the 2 tabs, pullBattery Tray out. 2 Bend middle tab out and removeBattery. 3 Snap new Battery ( ⊕ mark down) into Battery Tray.• Do not reve...
Page 33 - Palmcorder Accessory System
33 For Y our Information Palmcorder Accessory System To order 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 AC Adaptor withDC Power Cable Call For PV-A19 (Charging ...
Page 34 - Palmcorder Accessory Order Form
34 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [email protected] Palmcorder Accessory Order Form Ship To:Mr.Mrs.Ms. First Last Street Address City State Zip Phone #: Day ( ) Night ( ) 4. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address) Plea...
Page 35 - Specifications; Request for Service Notice:; Request for Service Notice
35 For Y our Information Specifications Power Source: Compact VHS Camcorder: DC 6 VAC Adaptor: 110/120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 HzBattery: Nickel-Cadmium Type DC 6 V Power Consumption: Compact VHS Camcorder: 6V DC 8.5 W (Max. 11.5 W)AC Adaptor: 19 W 1.2 W (when not in use.) Video Signal: EIA Standard (52...
Page 36 - Before Requesting Service; Video Head Cleaning
36 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [email protected] Before Requesting Service While head cleaning is normally not needed, playing old ordamaged tapes may clog the heads. When playback pictureresembles example at the left, head cleaning is required...
Page 37 - Limited Warranty; Panasonic/Quasar Video Products
37 For Y our Information Limited Warranty PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY,DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRICCORPORATION OF AMERICAOne Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 PANASONIC SALES COMPANY, DIVISION OF MATSUSHITAELECTRIC OF PUERTO RICO, INC.,AVE. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel I...
Page 38 - Customer Services Directory; Product Repairs
38 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [email protected] Customer Services Directory For Product Information, Operating Assistance, Literature Request, Dealer Locations,and all Customer Service inquiries please contact: 1-800-211-PANA (7262), Monday-Fr...
Page 39 - Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Para Uso Rápido; Cargue la batería; Reproduzca usando el monitor LCD
39 For Y our Information Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Para Uso Rápido Cargue la batería 1 Enchufe eladaptador de CA. Cargue completamente la batería antesde usarla. Inserte el casete 1 Coloque la bateríacargada. 2 Deslice TAPEEJECT para abrir lacompuerta. 3 Inserte el casete. 4 Presione aquí paracer...
Page 40 - Index
40 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [email protected] Index A AC Adaptor ....................... 9Accessories (Optional) ... 33Accessories (Supplied) .... 2Audio/Video Cable ... 20, 21Audio/Video Out ....... 20, 21Auto Daylight Saving Time ............
