Quasar PLAMCORDER VM-L451 User's Manual
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1. 3 Press Battery down and slide in direction of arrow The CHARGE Lamp flashes then stays lit when charging is complete Remove Battery Slide Battery to the left and lift off Note Charging takes about 1 hour While the DC Power Cable supplied is connected to the AC Adaptor the Battery cannot be charged After charging 5 times use Battery Refresh feature as explained below Battery life gradually decreases after repeated use and recharging lf operation time becomes very short even after a sufficient charge discard Battery properly page 9 UBI RUE ET e A fully charged Battery provides a maximum of about 1 hour 10 minutes of continuous use LCD monitor off or about 55 minutes LCD monitor on Actual time may vary due to operating conditions A Attach Battery 6 Insert top of Battery into top of mounting surface prem 9 Press and snap into place PACK Ssh 1 B Remove Battery y Slide BATTERY RELEASE and remove Battery To use battery refresh insert Battery on AC Adaptor see steps 1 2 above then press This feature c BATTERY REFRESH Battery before recharging begins Use The REFRESH Lamp lights then goes out when after every 5 charges for optimum discharge is complete Battery charging will then Battery performance start automatically If BATTERY REFRESH is pressed by mistake remove Battery from AC Adaptor and reinsert it REFRESH Lamp Sy for normal chargi2. Precautions S USE amp LOCATION TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD Your Camcorder and power supply should not be exposed to rain or moisture Do not connect the power supply or operate your Camcorder if it gets wet Your Camcorder has been designed for outdoor use however it is not designed to sustain direct exposure to water rain sleet snow sand dust or a direct splashing from a pool or even a cup of coffee This action could permanently damage the intemal parts of your Camcorder Do not attempt to disassemble this unit There are no user serviceable parts inside Unplug your Camcorder from the power supply before cleaning e DO NOT AIM YOUR CAMCORDER AT THE SUN OR OTHER BRIGHT OBJECTS DO NOT LEAVE THE CAMCORDER WITH THE EVF AIMED DIRECTLY AT THE SUN AS THIS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE INTERNAL PARTS OF THE EVF DO NOT EXPOSE YOUR CAMCORDER TO EXTENDED HIGH TEMPERATURE Such as in direct sunlight inside a closed car next to a heater etc This action could permanently damage the internal parts of your Camcorder AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN TEMPERATURE If the unit is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm place moisture may form on the tape and inside the unit DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAMCORDER OR THE POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN NOT IN USE STORAGE OF YOUR CAMCORDER Store and handle your Camcorder in a manner that will not subject it to unnecessary movement avoid shaking and striking Your Camcorder contains a sensi
3. appears Power Lamp flashes and Camcorder will shut off in 15 seconds Wait until lamp no longer flashes when Camcorder is turned on to use Security Mode page 26 Date and Time pages 12 13 Operating Mode REC record e PAUSE e FF fast forward PLAY REW rewind Backlight page 20 Manual Focus page 21 High Speed Shutter page 22 Fade page 23 Color Digital Fade page 24 Remove Battery Pack before doing st 1 Undo strap ends from buckles SMARTS gt a E H 3 t Puil a loop of strap from buckle then pull strap tight to shorten or lengthen 2 Thread strap ends through Strap Rings on Camcorder 3 Re insert the strap ends into buckles Adjust Hand Strap length to fit your hand as shown min 25 4 mm 1 inch aanaagaanaoaamugagauuauuaoaaagogaaauuaauuuauuugEuoadgouognrziu 1 G Remove the screw with a Phillips screwdriver Turn counterclockwise Turn the EVF Eyepiece Pull the EVF Eyepiece 2 Remove any lint or dust particles with a soft clean cloth being careful not to scratch the glass surfaces Replace the EVF Eyepiece and the screw JEUMOIU UOI 31 dit ri asa A The clock battery is pre installed Follow the steps below if camente becomes necessary WARNING Replace battery with Panasonic PART NO VSBW0004 CR2025 only Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion Caut
4. EIS in the EVF or LCD monitor Image becomes slightly enlarged and shutter speed auto adjusts from 1 80 to 1 350 according to brightness Use High Speed Shutter page 22 if needed Shutter speed setting remains after EIS is canceled 2 Press EIS again to cancel when not in use E l S may not function during e extreme Camcorder movement e recording of subjects with distinct horizontal or vertical stripes low light situations EIS indicator flashes intense fluorescent lighting situations recording of very fast motion 25 Fea SP QS me d Recording starts automatically if motion is Before you begin detected c Connect Camcorder to power source Use AC Adaptor for longer recordings Insert cassette with record tab page 10 Set POWER to CAMERA s Securely position and aim Camcorder 1 Press MENU for PAGE em MENU mode SECURIT lo Press UP A or BLACK DOWN Y to select l sneer Push wa xev 2 Press DISPLAY to select ON 3 Press MENU for Motion Security stand by mode If cassette is not inserted Tes will flash Motion Security may mistakenly start when background is plain like a white wall or SECURITY has distinct vertical horizontal or STAND BY slanted stripes like a venetian blind brightness suddenly changes MOTION SECURITY Recording will start about 3 seconds after motion is detected Date and time are recorded if display
5. If the plug still fails to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug The 3 wire grounding type plug will fit into a unen type power outlet This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug 12 Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them Paying particular attention to cords of plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the unit 13 Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the video unit be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Part 1 of the Canadian Electrical Code in USA Section 810 of the National Electrical Code provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode ANTENNA LEAD IN AN WIRE 2 GROUNDING CONDUCTORS a LU Len NEC SECTION 810 21 i r GROUND CLAMPS ANTENNA DISCHARGE
6. Screen MENU PAGE 1 2 1 PROGRAMMED REC page 16 PROGRAMMED REC Camcorder starts and stops recording at a TITLE AUT preset time 2 TITLE pages 27 28 Y AUTO MANUAL 16 items SU PUSH DISPLAY KEY PHRASE 10 items D gt PUSH MENU 3 SHUTTER page 22 Select desired shutter speed 4 STAND BY RELEASE page 15 ON Enables quick resumption of recording from Stand by mode 5 CLOCK SET pages 12 13 PUSH DISPLAY KEY Select to set clock PUSH MENU KEY 6 DISPLAY page 29 MENU Mode VCR Screen ON On screen Display OSD screens are displayed 7 SECURITY page 26 ON Enables Motion Security recording 8 VIDEO EFFECTS pages 23 24 AUTO FADE BLACK or WHITE DIGITAL FADE TYPE 7 types COLOR 8 colors om GN on Y o SELECT PUSH V A KEY SET PUSH DISPLAY KEY END PUSH MENU KEY 11 Set the following items in order Time Zone Daylight Saving Time Date and Time 1 2 For assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or send e mail to consumerproducts panasonic com Setting the Clock Before you begin Connect Camcorder to power source Set POWER to CAMERA or VCR 1 Press MENU for MENU mode Press UP A or DOWN Y to select oj Role S13 STAND BY RELFASE v SELECT PUSH KEY SET PUSH DISPLAY KEY END PUSH MENU KEY CAMERA MODE VCR MODE SELECT PUSH Y A KEY SET PUSH DISPLAY KEY ENO PUSH MENU K
7. Start time may not be set over 24 hours from current time e Camcorder shuts off at tape end or 12 hours after Interval Recording starts e To cancel set POWER to OFF Before you begin Connect Camcorder to power source Insert recorded tape Auto Tracking Continuously analyzes each recording for optimum picture quality Manual Trackinc Some recordings require manual adjustment to reduce noise Press UP A or DOWN until Playback picture clears up Press DISPLAY to return to Auto Tracking Playing Back Recordings 1 Press LCD OPEN and swing LCD monitor fully open e f you want to playback on EVF close and lock LCD monitor Set POWER to VCR Power Lamp lights lf tape has no record tab auto playback begins e EVF or LCD monitor turns on off by the POWER switch e EVF shuts off when LCD monitor is opened and turns back on when LCD is closed Playback function buttons NREW Rewind tape PLAY _ Play tape STOP Stop tape BRIGHT Adjust LCD monitor brightness 3 VOLUME Adjust volume of speaker Press T Volume up Press W Volume down Note Using LCD monitor reduces battery operating time e Return LCD monitor to locked position when not in use Search Speed SP Standard Play 3 times normal e SLP Super Long Play 9 times normal During playback press s FF fast forward search REW rewind search Press again or press PLA
8. turned on IO LO lt al o y 3 D Viewfinder L CD Monitor Indications ICAMERA NMERIMOJEN 150 MEF ESTI 0 20 S LP EIS D ZOOM CHECK TAPE 12 00 00AM JAN 2 001 Zoom Magnification level pages 20 25 6 Battery Remaining page 29 7 WARNING LOW BATTERY appears 8 and Power Lamp starts flashing 15 seconds before Camcorder shuts off 3 Tape Remaining page 29 itel flashes and TAPE END 9 appears for 5 seconds when e End of tape is reached les flashes 1 minute and CHECK TAPE appears for 5 seconds when e HECORD PAUSE is pressed with no cassette or cassette has no record tab in Camera RECORD mode 10 MM e PLAY FF or REW is pressed with no 11 cassette inserted in VCR mode 12 4 10 Second Reminder Each time a recording is started a 10 second incremental display up to 59 50 lets you monitor how long one scene is 13 recorded 14 0 00 0 10 0 20 59 50 15 return to 0 00 and continue 16 5 TAPE SPEED pages 10 14 17 SPzstandard play SLP super long play 30 For assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or send e mail to consumerproducts panasonic com 17 10000 BEC MFTO E FADE E Digital E 1 S page 25 Digital Zoom page 25 VCR MODE VCR MODE appears 1 minute when POWER is set to VCR or if RECORD PAUSE is pressed in VCR mode DEW If moisture condensation occurs in unit WARNING DEW DETECTED
9. CAMERA position EVF or LCD monitor turns on off by the VISION POWER switch ADJUSTMENT e e EVF shuts off when LCD monitor is sn Built in Twin opened and turns back on when LCD z Capsule 2 Way is closed Microphone e Both EVF and LCD monitor turn on when LCD is at 180 see above left This allows both you and the subject to view the recording Rotating partially open LCD monitor may block cassette door and damage Camcorder body 3 LCD Turn BRIGHT control to monitor adjust LCD monitor brightness level EVF Look into EVF and adjust VISION ADJUSTMENT to your eyesight 4 Hold down TAPE SPEED for about 1 second to change tape speed to SP SLP page 10 Tape speed 5 Press RECORD j PAUSE to start or RECORD pause recording 6 Set POWER to Note LE fatal EVF or LCD Monitor When Camcorder is aimed at excessively OFF whan finished Record mode bright objects or bright lights a vertical To remove the cassette slide the TAPE bar may appear in the picture This is EJECT switch page 10 normal for the CCD pick up Try to avoid ED this when possible WARNING Using LCD monitor reduces battery Do not leave the camcorder with the EVF operation time Return LCD monitor to aimed directly at the sun This may cause locked position when not in use damage to the internal parts of the EVF 14 For assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or send e mail to consumerproducts panasonic
10. HAWAII SAMOA NTHAL MOUNTAIN e When traveling repeat this operation and select one of the 8 listed time zones to set the clock to local time Note e Clock may lose or gain up to 2 minutes per month When traveling outside the listed time zones set clock to local time manually To adjust or set clock see Setting Date and Time bottom of page The Camcorder is preset to DST EY If OST is not observed in your area set tofelddby doing the following Press UP A or DOWN to select OFF or AUTO Press DISPLAY to confirm entry DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME AUTO Note Auto DST does not function if time zone is set to Hawaii or Samoa see Setting the Time Zone above DATE TIME SETTING 212 00 08AM JAN 1 2001 SELECT PUSH v A KEY SET PUSH DISPLAY KEY Press or hold down UP A or DOWN Y to select hour then press DISPLAY to fix Repeat for minute month day and year Clock starts when year is entered and DISPLAY is pressed 13 Camera Recording Before you begin Connect Camcorder to power source Insert cassette with record tab page 10 1 Press LCD OPEN to unlock the LCD monitor Swing LCD monitor fully open and adjust viewing angle f you want to record using EVF close and lock LCD monitor 2 Set POWER to CAMERA Lens Cover opens Power Lamp lights Be sure POWER EyF ort CD Monitor is fully turned tO Record Pause mode
11. No playback picture or the playback Press UP A DOWN Y button during playback picture is noisy or contains streaks Tracking Control p 17 Top of playback picture waves back and forth A playback signal is not as stable as an off the air excessively TV signal so the top of your TV screen may appear bent or unstable during playback This is called Horizontal AFC time constant change To correct slowly turn the TV horizontal hold control If your TV does not have this control or adjusting it does not help contact your TV service center Some nominal service charges may be required Recording cannot be done 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 When this is not possible purchase a head cleaning cassette Be sure to foliow cleaning cassette instructions exactly and only use when symptoms occur 36 For assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or send e mail to consumerproducts panasonic com Warranty Panasonic Consumer Electronics Panasonic Sales Company Division of Company Division of Matsushita Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico Inc Electric Corporation of America Ave 65 de Infanteria Km 9 5 One Panasonic Way Secaucus San Gabriel In
12. THE USE OF THIS PRODUCTS OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THE WARRANTY ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you s This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period you may contact your dealer or Servicenter If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction then write to the Customer Satisfaction Center at the Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company address above SERVICE CALLS WHICH DO NOT INVOLVE DEFECTIVE MATERIALS OR WORKMANSHIP AS DETERMINED BY THE WARRANTOR IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION ARE NOT COVERED COSTS OF SUCH SERVICE CALLS ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PURCHASER warvid 10 20 97 Warran i P AC 7 Pur 1 800 332 5368 Customer Orders Only Panasonic Services Company 20421 84th Avenue South Kent WA 98032 6 am to 5 pm Monday Friday 6 am to 10 30 am Saturday PST Visa MasterCard Discover Card American Express Check MAIL TO CALIFORNIA 6550 Katella Avenue Cypress CA 90630 800 Dubuque Avenue S San Francisco CA 94080 2020
13. as picture and sound gradually fade in While recording press FADE so FADE flashes in EVF or LCD monitor Press RECORD PAUSE Picture and sound gradually fade out and recording is paused If FADE is pressed accidentally press WHITE BLACK Fade Out again so FADE disappears in EVF or LCD monitor 23 Color Digital Fade 7 m a LR ELM Choose from 7 fade effects in 8 Before you begin different colors Connect Camcorder to power source Set POWER to CAMERA 1 Press MENU for MENU x EE IUE mode SECURITY OPE DU02199999 FADE Press UP Aor BLACK DOWN Y to select SELECT PUSH V A KEY VIDEO EFFECTS S BUSH 2 Press DISPLAY for VIDEO EFFECTS menu Press DOWN Y to select DIGITAL FADE Bi SS S e 12345 3 Press DISPLAY for DIGITAL FADE menu 6 Press UP A or DOWN Y to select IEG Press DISPLAY for TYPE menu Press UP A or DOWN to select from 7 different types of fades A preview of each fade type is displayed as it is selected EVF or LCD monitor WHT YEL O SHARP RED EX3SHARP C STRPE MAG BLU CYN GRN 4 Press DISPLAY for DIGITAL FADE menu BLK Press DOWN Y to select sfe Re Press DISPLAY for COLOR menu Press UP A or DOWN Y to select from 8 colors A preview of each color is displayed as it is selected DIGITAL FADE DIGITAL FADE COLOR TYPE E3SOFT BLUE YELLOW CYAN WHITE RED GREEN MAGENTA BLACK E For more effects stop fade in or fade
14. com aail Before you begin e Connect Camcorder to power source insert cassette with record tab page 10 EManualEasyzeditinge gt For proper continuity when taping from Stop mode or after attaching a new Battery A Set POWER to VCR Bo Press REWIND SEARCH to rewind a few seconds of tape O Press PLAY to review recording Press STILL where you want to continue recording C Set POWER to CAMERA D Press RECORD PAUSE to resume recording a d If left in RECORD PAUSE mda for 5 minutes Camcorder switches to Stand by mode to conserve battery When set to ON Stand by Quick Release tets ou resume recording by pressing RECORD PAUSE two times Stand by Quick Release is set to OFF at the factory 1 Set POWEH to CAMERA 2 Press MENU for Prooraeo eta ane S OFF ress or DOWN Y to SET PUSH DISPLAY KEY select END PUSH MENU KEY STAND BY RELEASE 3 Press DISPLAY to select ON OFF ON From Stand by mode press RECORD PAUSE two times to resume recording From Stand by mode set POWER to OFE then to CAMERA Press RECORD PAUSE to record OFF if recording is stopped and then started within 24 hours a Press RECORD PAUSE to stop recording Set POWER to OFF and leave cassette in Camcorder C To resume recording set POWER to CAMERA Press RECORD PAUSE to resume recording Note Use Manual Easy Edit left if more than 24 hours before re
15. of purchase Request for Service Notice Failure to due So will delay your repair To further speed your repair please provide an explanation of what is wrong with the unit and any symptom it is exhibiting 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 Repair Before Requesting Service lf a problem arises you may be able to correct it yourself See Symptom and Correction list below Symptom Correction No picture in EVF or LCD monitor Connect Power Source pp 8 9 Set POWER to VCR or CAMERA pp 14 17 e Check for Dew Indication p 30 Use fully charged Battery p 8 Firmly connect all needed cables p 9 Video cassette cannot be inserted Connect Power Source pp 8 9 Insert cassette window side facing out p 10 Video cassette cannot be removed Connect Power Source pp 8 9 Operation buttons do not work icati Check for Dew Indication p 30 Make sure record tab is intact p 10 Check Battery Indicator p 29 Check for Dew Indication p 30 Auto Focus does not operate s Set FOCUS to AUTO p 21 i s Set POWER to CAMERA p 14 Sound from microphone can t be monitored Set unit to REC or Record Pause mode Camera picture is too dark e Set HIGH SPEED SHUTTER to AUTO p 22
16. to recycle this battery Cigarette Lighter Socket 12 V VCR DC OUT Connector Car Battery Cord Cigarette optional Lighter Plug Connect AC Adaptor VCR DC OUT to Camcorder DC IN with supplied DC Power Cable Plug in AC Adaptor POWER Lamp lights Note s While the DC Power Cable supplied is connected to the AC Adaptor the Battery cannot be charged e When not in use unplug AC Adaptor from n Note AC outlet Adaptor uses 1 2 W of electricity m This cord only works in vehicles while plugged in equipped with DC 12 V negative CAUTION g ground battery Check with your car This unit will operate on 110 120 220 240 V AC fa truck dealer Use only specified car An AC plug adaptor may be required for voltages a battery cord other than 120 V AC Please contact either a a To avoid blowing the car battery cord local or foreign electrical parts distributor for a fuse do step 2 in the proper order assistance in selecting an alternate AC plug We n e Running vehicles must be well ventilated recommend using the accessory power plug O adaptor VJSS0070 in an area which has n lionis Hg use disconnect cigarette special AC outlets nu 1 Connect PV C16 Car Battery Cord optional to Camcorder DC IN Start engine first Plug Car Battery Cord into Cigarette lighter socket If Car Battery cord fuse needs replacing use exact current rating in amps ggnunoguoaocogcnagcau
17. 1 Sherman Way Suite 102 Canoga Park CA 91306 3878 Ruffin Road Suite A San Diego CA 92123 COLORADO 1640 South Abilene Street Suite D Aurora CO 80012 FLORIDA 3700 North 29th Avenue Suite 102 Hollywood FL 33020 38 For assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or send e mail to consumerproducts panasonic com Centralized Factory Servicenter Panasonic Services Company 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 While there will be added handling delays you may bring your unit to one of the following locations who will then forward the unit to Elgin for repair Customer s in Puerto Rico please ship or carry in to location below Service in Puerto Rico GEORGIA 8655 Roswell Road Suite 100 Atlanta GA 30350 ILLINOIS 9060 Golf Road Niles IL 60714 1703 North Randall Road Elgin IL 60123 Pick up drop off only MARYLAND 62 Mountain Road Glen Burnie MD 21061 MASSACHUSETTS 60 Glacier Drive Suite G Westwood MA 02090 MICHIGAN 37048 Van Dyke Avenue Sterling Heights MI 48312 MINNESOTA 7850 12th Avenue South Airport Business Center Bloornington MN 55425 OHIO 2236 Waycross Road Civic Center Plaza ForestPark OH 45240 PENNSYLVANIA 2221 Cabot Blvd West Suite B Langhorne PA 19047 TENNESSEE 3800 Ezell Road Suite 806 Nashvi
18. 1 pc Audio Video Cable 1 pc Battery Pack PV A19 with DC Power LSJA0283 VJAW0032 PV BP15 pages 8 9 Cable page 9 VJAWOO39 pages 18 19 Battery Charging Confirmation 1 pc VHS PlayPak 1 pc Shoulder Strap markar PV P1 VYMWO0009 and LSFCOO12 page 31 one AA batte age 18 ry page 18 Use this marker as a reminder to yourself when the battery is fully charged or in need of a 1 pc CR2025 Clock charge This marker performs Battery VSBW0004 no function and is for your installed in Camcorder reference only page 32 For assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or send e mail to consumerproducts panasonic com Things You Should Know ESatety 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 This Camcorder is equipped with the HQ System to provide excellent video pictures and is compatible with standard VHS equipment It is recommended that only cassette tapes that have been tested and inspected for use in VCR machines with the and or mark be used This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may CAUTION have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock Therefore it is dangerous
19. Battery AA Battery Case Car Battery Cord VHS PlayPak ANY KOs Soft Sided Carrying Case p o La 3 A rt Note e Prices subject to change without notice Palmcorder Accessory C Order Form Please pump this form when placing an rds 1 Palmcorder Model 2 Items Ordered Your State amp Local Sales Tax Shipping amp Handling Total Enclosed 3 Method of payment check one C Check or Money Order enclosed NO C O D SHIPMENTS LU VISA Credit Card MasterCard Expiration Date Discover Customer Signature Make Check or Money Order to MATSUSHITA ACCESSORIES Please do not send cash 4 Shipping information UPS delivery requires complete street address Ship To Mr Mrs Ms IS E PA First Last Phone Day Street Address Night City State Zip TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR OMNIMOVIE PALMCORDER ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER OR 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 OR MAIL FHIS ORDER TO PANASONIC SERVICES COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 20421 84th Avenue South Kent WA 98032 34 For assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or send e mail to consumerproducts panasonic com 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 Compa
20. EY 2 Press DISPLAY for CLOCK SET CLOCK SET menu EASTERN Press UP A or DOWN Y 5 DAT eor to select TIME ZONE SELECT PUSH W A KEY END MENU KEY DST or DATE TIME 3 Press DISPLAY for menu of item selected in step 2 To change the setting MITE TAO gt Go to step 3a on page 13 gt Go to step 3b on page 13 3 Go to step 3c on page 13 4 Press MENU twice to exit Setting the Clock 3a Gauge Tho Time Zane The Camcorder is preset to Eastern time Time Zone chart 8 00 9 00 10 00 11 00 12 00 1 00 2 00 3 D wis Gli Gentis Tas Clock will auto adjust to daylight saving time DST DST AUTO Spring First Sunday in April ahead one hour 1 00 a m 2 00 a m Daylight Saving Time Autumn Last Sunday in October back one hour Daylight Saving Time Norrnal Time 3c Date and time including leap year are calculated up to DEC 31 2099 EXAMPLE o 3 00 a m 4 00 a m 1 00 a m 2 00 a m _ 1 00 a m 2 00 a m DATE TIME SETTING 1 2001 JAN PE i 2001 SELECT PUSH Fla KEY SELECT PUSH V 4 KEY SET PUSH OISPLAY KEY SET PUSH DISPLAY KEY SET x00 00PM JAN 2001 SELECT PUSH V A KEY PUSH DISPLAY KEY SELECT TIME ZONE Press UP 4 or DOWN Y to select local time zone Press DISPLAY to A SELECT PUSH ia KEY confirm entry SET PUSH DISPLAY KEY ATLANTIC PACIFIC KA
21. Palmcorder Quasar PalmSight VHS s Camcorder Operating Instructions Model No VM L 451 Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to operate this product Please save this manual Guia para r pida consulta en espanol est incluida For assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or send e mall to consumerproducts panasonic com LSOTOS62A A X cc D NSS A E TE HH STE TM 75 NE Ab MD eom Wo pe x Ac ENDS A Rb i Ki Ws MESH a AD EDT Hi m sl P ME ae gt Hs E slg a 0 T p L lt x EM r A k L e k D E z T k E b dr beh k x ro e L m h lt m H capa a Auni L 1 E imr pm Laer TTT ere L Lr LBS LOS Cr se orem i AAE n PESTE a TARE Eh ato TTT Lene S r Am Wen cube M x maei E ART A Tr A Sa SHEER as te el es oye eps 5 ee R rati ae abr ge ERI eR ge R RI ARS CAE KTR Pe HE Y TAO gt a ie m 7 AEC e D LLL ELI En B ud IESUS pgs Toate mdr GLS Things You Should Know Thank you for choosing Panasonic You have purchased one of the most Date of Purchase sophisticated and reliable products on the market today Used properly it will bring you years of enjoyment Please take time Dealer Address to fill in the information at the right The serial number ts on the tag located on the rear side of your Camcorder Be sure Model No to retain this manual as your convenient Camcorder information source Dealer Purchased From Dealer Phone No Seria No 1 pc AC Adaptor
22. SEL OT PUSH DISPLAY KEY SELECT PUSH Y A KEY END PUSH MENU KEY SET PUSH DISPLAY KEY out at any time except RANDOM mode by pressing FADE 5 Then press FADE to resume fade Press DISPLAY to confirm entry Press MENU twice to exit Note 6 Audio is not affected by fade Press FADE for about 2 seconds to fade To cancel Digital Fade do steps 1 2 out during recording selected fade type and 5 In step 2 select AUTO FADE flashes Press FADE again to fade in 24 For assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or send e mail to consumerproducts panasonic com Digital Power Zoom magnification is digitally Before you begin increased Connect Camcorder to power source 2 Set POWER to CAMERA 1 Press D ZOOM Digital Zoom mode 150x maximum The Higher digital magnification levels may cause picture distortion 2 Hold down T on POWER ZOOM Digital Zoom starts when normal zoom reaches maximum 20x Zoom level appears in EVF or LCD monitor e POWER ZOOM switch controls digital zoom level s Normal zoom resumes when level falls to 20x 3 Press D ZOOM to turn off Digital Zoom so no indication appears gauB8caauuuaggaagauuoeomgnungcoguuuaonumunmpauuuoagmuuoadutt EXE mis PI IT AR Pp ot 3 Helps stabilize picture when recordingin Before you begin unstable situations Connect Camcorder to power source Set POWER to CAMERA 1 Press EIS to display
23. UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT POWER SEAVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 14 Lightning For added protection of this video unit receiver during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the video unit due to lightning and power line surges For assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or send e mail to consumerproducts panasonic com Important Safeguards 15 Power Lines An outside antenna system b If any liquid has been spilled into or should not be located in the vicinity of overhead objects have fallen onto the video unit power lines or other electric light or power c If the video unit has been exposed to rain circuits or where it can fall into such power or water lines or circuits When installing an outside d If the video unit does not operate normally antenna system extreme care should be taken by following the operating instructions to keep from touching such power lines or Adjust only those controls that are covered circuits as contact with them might be fatal by the operating instructions as an improper 16 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets adjustment of other controls may result in and extension cords as this can result in a damage and wil
24. Y for normal play Press STILL to freeze picture Press again for normal play This feature works best in SLP mode page 10 Note During search horizontal noise bars will appear Audio is muted To protect video heads and tape operating modes will revert as follows after 5 minutes Still Stand by Stand by Power off when Battery Pack is used Tape auto rewinds if played or fast forwarded to end 17 E ud EHE MARS A Sei ee ONES E saan A ci Before you begin Connect Vela to a TV to view Connect Camcorder to power source playback or recordings in progress Make all TV Camcorder connections 1 Set POWER to VCR view playback CAMERA view picture as it is recorded 2 Turn TV ON and set to LINE INPUT See TV owner s manual 3 Begin playback or recording Audio Video Cable Supplied CATV System Installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC in USA and to the Canadian Electrica Code in Canada that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical Remove Men lid and insert AA a Turn cassette battery Tape S in s Do not reverse direction of arrow to polarity take up any slack Replace battery when tape loading unloading
25. ak iine ange 18 Power Lamp 14 17 Power Supply 8 9 POWER Switch 14 17 POWER ZOOM Button TP RN 20 21 25 Programmed Recording 16 R RECORD PAUSE Button 14 Replacing Clock Battery 32 Request for Service Notice ON 35 REWIND SEARCH Button A IN 17 Safety Precautions 3 Security Mode 26 Shoulder Strap 31 Speaker s 17 Specifications 35 STIEL BUON aurons 17 Still Picture uenis 17 STOP Button 17 T Tabu pc as 10 TAPE EJECT Switch 10 14 TAPE SPEED Button 14 TITLE Button 27 28 jiji uta 27 28 Tracking Control 17 Tripod Mounting Hole 32 U UP A FAR DOWN V NEAR Button 11 17 21 V VHF Connecting Cable 19 Video Cassettes tapes 10 Video Head Cleaning 36 Viewfinder LCD Monitor Indications 29 30 Viewing TV VCR 18 VISION ADJUSTMENT 14 VOLUME Control 17 W Warranty esse eee 37 38 Z A na 20 25 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way Secaucus New Jersey 07094 Q Printed in Indonesia LSQTO362A S1100 0
26. center 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 required before warranty service is rendered This warranty only covers failures due to defects in materials and workmanship which occur during normal use and does not cover normal maintenance including but not limited to video and audio head cleaning The warranty does not cover damage which occurs in shipment or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor or failures which result from accident misuse abuse neglect mishandling misapplication alteration modification faulty installation set up adjustments improper antenna Inadequate signal pickup maladjustment of consumer controls improper operation power line surge improper voltage supply lightning damage commercial use such as hotel office restaurant or other business or rental use of the product or service by anyone other than a PASC Factory Servicenter or a PASC authorized Servicenter or damage that is attributable to acts of God LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS There are no express warranties except as listed above THE WARRANTOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGE TO TAPES RESULTING FROM
27. cording is resumed 15 Camer dts PAM Hm PATITO mem Programmed Recording Set a recording start and stop time Or set a 5 or 10 second interval recording to be done each minute TIBERIO IA SU 10MIN gt 20MIN 30MIN pe 4L INTERVAL TO TAPE 10 SEC MIN 5 SEC MIN END 1 Record 5 seconds each minute 2 Record 10 seconds each minute 1 6 For assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or send e mail to consumerproducts panasonic com Dg cordi Before y Connect Camcorder to power source Use AC Adaptor for longer recordings Insert cassette with record tab page 10 Set POWER to CAMERA MENU PAGE t 2 1 Press MENU for MENU TITLE mode Press UP A or DOWN to select PROGRAMMED REC M SHUTTER AUTO STAND BY RELEASE OFF CLOCK SET Y SELECT PUSH V A KEY SET PUSH DISPLAY KEY MENU KEY END 2 Press DISPLAY Current time is SI 10 20PM displayed REC TIME 10MIN Each additional press ser PUSH pisPrar key of DISPLAY increases cAce PUSH MENU KEY 10 20 00PM start time by 30 minutes 3 Press DOWN Y to select GEHA Eh Press DISPLAY PUSH Via KEY repeatedly to select one PUSH RECORD KEY CANCEL PUSH MENU of the options shown at 10 20 00P4 left To cancel the setup press MENU twice 4 Press RECORD PAUSE to place Camcorder in stand by mode STAND BY Recording will be done as scheduled Note
28. ct VHS Camcorder 6V DC 8 5 W AC Adaptor 19 W 1 2 W 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 Helical scanning system Audio 1 track Pick Up System Sequential color difference field reverse system Pick Up Device One integral color filter Charge Coupled Device CCD Lens 20 1 zoom lens F1 1 6 with auto iris control Focal length 3 6 mm 72 mm 4 speed power zoom function Viewfinder 11 mm 0 45 inch 14 mm 0 55 inch Liquid Crystal Color Electronic Viewfinder LCD Monitor 76 2 mm 3 0 inch Liquid Crystal Display Minimum Illumination Required 0 8 Ix F1 1 6 0 08 footcandles 7 Ix F1 1 6 0 7 footcandles EIA Standard Operating Temperature 0 C 40 C 32 F 104 F Operating Humidity 10 75 96 Weight Compact VHS Camcorder 0 98 kg 2 16 Ibs AC Adaptor 0 3 kg 0 66 Ibs Dimensions Compact VHS Camcorder 120 W x 122 H x 186 5 D mm 4 3 4 W x 4 3 4 H x 7 3 8 D inch AC Adaptor 68 W x 41 H x 140 D mm 2 11 16 W x1 5 8 H x 5 1 2 D inch Weight and dimensions shown are approximate Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice paaaognuoanaaguaasoouaaugasmuangauumsuygunoaaasuonuuougunuomnuu Request for Service Notice Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice In the unlikely event this product needs service Please include your proof
29. dustrial Park Carolina Puerto New Jersey 07094 Rico 00985 PANASONIC QUASAR Video Products Limited Warranty Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company collectively referred to as the Warrantor will repair this product with new or refurbished parts tree of charge in the USA or Puerto Rico in the event of a defect in materials or workmanship as follows ail time periods commence from the date of the original purchase PRODUCT PARTS LABOR CAMCORDER ONE 1 YEAR EXCEPT CCD IMAGE SENSOR NINETY 90 DAYS D IMA NSH X OG MON 1H NLN JU U m en AR NIN 90 DA A V MIXER QA AR NID 90 DA MONITOR VCR ONE 1 YEAR EXCEPT CRT NINETY 90 DAYS CRT TWO 2 YEARS CRT NINETY 90 DAYS CUSTOMER PAYS ALL LABOR CHARGES AFTER 90 DAYS Monitor VCR In home or carry in Service 22 diagonal CRT LCD and Larger Monitor VCR Carry in Service 21 diagonal CRT LCD and smaller Batteries if included New rechargeable batteries in ae nange for defective rechargeable batteries for ten 10 days Non rechargeable batteries are not warranted eal pera New video cassette tape in exchange for a defective video cassette tape for ive 5 days In home carry in or mail in service as applicable in the USA can be obtained during the warranty period ja eaZ a Panasonic Services Com any PASC Factory Servicenter listed in the Service Directory Or call toll free 1 800 211 PANA 7262 to locate an authorized PASC Servi
30. eciion The faster the shutter speed the more light is needed for proper picture and color quality High Speed Shutter indication flashes if light is inadequate Provide additional light 1 Press MENU for MENU mode Press UP A or DOWN to select Jal RE i 2 Press DISPLAY repeatedly to select shutter speed AUTO gt 1 60 1 100 1 250 gt 1 500 1 10000 1 4000 1 2000 1 1000 3 Press MENU to exit Note Provide additional halogen or tungsten light for use indoors or in poor light Fluorescent light degrades picture e Auto Focus may not function properly if high speed shutter is used in inadequate light Setting reverts to AUTO each time POWER is set to CAMERA 22 For assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or send e mail to consumerproducts panasonic com Lc Before you begin Connect Camcorder to power source Set POWER to CAMERA 1 Press MENU for PAGE 2 2 MENU mode DISPLAY ON Press UP A or CONTIGS FADE DOWN to select MAA Ser Push GIS Key END PUSH MENU KEY 2 Press DISPLAY for VIDEO EFFECTS VIDEO EFFECTS menu Press UP A or DOWN to select AUTO FADE f 3 Press DISPLAY for AUTO FADE COLOR menu Press UP A or DOWN to select BLACK or WHITE d Press DISPLAY to confirm entry Press MENU to exit Fade In In RECORD PAUSE mode press FADE so FADE flashes in EVF or LCD monitor Press RECORD PAUSE Recording starts
31. ed in EVF or LCD monitor Motion Security may not start when motion is very slow or fast moving object is very small e motion occurs only in 1 corner of viewing area page 14 in poor lighting in this case MOTION Recording stops about 30 seconds SECURITY flashes after motion ceases background is plain like a white wall or has distinct horizontal or vertical stripes nd Security Mode set POWER to Note e Security recording starts if Camcorder is bumped or repositioned This feature is not available during normal recording While in Motion Security stand by the following functions are not available Record Pause Stand by mode Digital E S Video Effects Auto Digital Fade 26 For assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or send e mail to consumerproducts panasonic com Intelligent Titler Before you begin Connect Camcorder to power source Insert cassette with record tab page 10 Set POWER to CAMERA Ace VE Camcorder auto displays title greeting on selected holidays when power is first turned on See title list below 1 Press MENU for MENU mode Press UP 4 or DOWN Y to select uum 2 Press DISPLAY to select AUTO MANUAL 3 Press MENU to exit 4 To record the title press RECORD PAUSE 5 Press TITLE while recording to remove title Note Once removed title will not be auto displayed To redisplay or select from other t
32. ght infringement on both units to stop 19 Zoom in close up and out wide angle in one of four speeds ranging from slow 16 seconds to fast 2 seconds Four Speed Po wer Zoom Before you begin Connect Camcorder to power source Set POWER to CAMERA Zoom In T Zoom Out W Zoom slowly Lightly press T telephoto or W wide angle POWER ZOOM button Zoom quickly Apply more pressure to the button apgaguagauagagamuaguaagagauauauuaagogoagagauuuugaaamogouaomuuuunug Backlight Use when subject is darker than surroundings in shadowed area or in front of the light source gn a Press BACKLIGHT 20 For assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or send e mail to consumerproducts panasonic com Before you begin Connect Camcorder to power source Set POWER to CAMERA Press BACKLIGHT while recording to select the level of backlight compensation In normal lighting press BACKLIGHT repeatedly until no indicator is displayed EVF or LCD Monitor Normal No Indication o First press i Low O Second press Medium O Third press High Fourth press Focus Before you begin Connect Camcorder to power source Set POWER to CAMERA A o Axa Camcorder automatically focuses on subject even during zooming Auto Focus is on when MF is not displayed in EVF or LCD monitor Press MANUAL FOCUS to re
33. gnoguoganguogngnmgnnmounmn 9 1 Turn Tape Wheel in direction of arrow until 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 door To remove the cassette slide the TAPE EJECT switch isa lt K lt 3 s er Dc amati oes fa eme A ae Use tapes with the Selector Position TC 20 TC 30 TC 40 SP Standard Play 20 minutes 30 minutes 40 minutes SLP 1 hour Super Long Play OUT 30 minutes hours SLP playback may contain more picture noise 1 To prevent accidental erasing break off tab with screwdriver Or slide tab open 2 To record again cover hole with adhesive tape Or slide tab closed Slide tab type 1 0 For assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or send e mail to consumerproducts panasonic com 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 below left appears when Menu mode is entered 2 Press UP A or DOWN to highlight the desired menu item 3 Press DISPLAY to set selection 4 Press MENU to exit Note The Menu mode is canceled if UP IDOWN A Y DISPLAY or MENU are not pressed within 5 minutes pooags mnaoaaosgagaaamnBaaaoeaaoanaaagopagagaagaaagaaguognuamnuaamnagaadrnu MENU Mode CAMERA
34. ion Battery may explode if mistreated Dispose of used battery promptly Keep away from children Do not recharge disassemble or dispose of in fire 1 While pinching 2 tabs pull Battery Tray out 2 Bend middle tab out and remove Battery 3 Snap new Battery mark down into Battery Tray Do not reverse the polarity 4 Insert Battery Tray so the triangle marks meet Note 3 Ea Keep Battery out of children s reach Swallowing it may be harmful Improperly installed discharged or missing battery causes CLOCK BATTERY to appear when DISPLAY is pressed Battery life is approximately 5 years 32 For assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or send e mail to consumerproducts panasonic com _Palmcorder Accessory System For ondes instructions see the Accessory Order Form page The listed standard battery use times are based on continuous recording using this Palmcorder GE T AC Adaptor with 139 95 PV A17 Ye Or DC Power Cable Charging of the Nickel er ae Cadmium Battery A AC Adaptor with Call For PV A19 Seen c entre S DC Power Cable Pricing M Charging of the Nickel a ira e Cadmium Battery or Nickel gt a Metal Hydride Battery Up to 6 hr Battery Pack 119 95 HHR V60A 1B Rechargeable Nickel M Metal Hydride Battery Up to 4 hr Battery Pack HHR V404 1B Rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride Battery Up to 2 hr Battery Pack HHR V20A 18 Rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride
35. istance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or send e mail to consumerproducts panasonic com Ea We m x lt e 7 Quick Operation Guide T hy cor mn gE i Chargingithe Battenyipack Charge Battery Pack fully before operation page 8 1 Attach fully charged Battery page 8 Slide TAPE EJECT to open door Plug in AC Adaptor Insert cassette page 10 2 Insert Battery CHARGE Lamp flashes then stays lit Press here to close door dni pe Protection Film when charging is complete Note s Remove the Protection Film before use When the LCD monitor is open the EVF automatically turns OFF page 14 TE adt 1 Press LCD OPEN to unlock the LCD monitor Swing it fully open and adjust the angle 2 Set POWER to CAMERA 3 Press RECOHD PAUSE to start recording Press RECORD PAUSE again to pause recording Protection Film Note EBlaybacicusing the EDI Monite 1 Press LCD OPEN to unlock the LCD monitor Swing it fully open and adjust the angle see above ON 2 set POWER to VCR oe VOR pr CAMERA 3 Press REWIND SEARCH to rewind tape 4 Press PLAY to start playback 5 Press STOP to stop playback 7 Supplying Power Charging the Battery Pack Charge Battery Pack fully before use 1 POWER Lam OE Insert Battery G Align left side of Battery with left edge of AC Adaptor
36. itles use Manual Title see below Automatic Manual Title Display List Dec 31 Jan 1 Feb 14 EVF or LCD Monitor 2nd Sunday in Ma Automatic Manual Title Display Dec 24 25 These Titles must be displayed manually HAPPY NEW YEAH CHEERS VALENTINE S DAY BE MY VALENTINE HAPPY MOTHER S DAY WE LOVE YOU MEMORIAL DAY HAPPY FATHER S DAY WE LOVE YOU INDEPENDENCE DAY LABOR DAY HAPPY HALLOWEEN HAPPY THANKSGIVING MERRY CHRISTMAS HO HO HO HAPPY EASTER HAPPY ANNIVERSARY HAPPY BIRTHDAY VACATION WEDDING DAY A SPECIAL DAY Intelligent Titler Before you begin WEMEL e Connect Camcorder to power source nsert cassette with record tab page 10 ran FOWERIO CAMERA 1 Confirm that TITLE AUTO MANUAL is set in Menu mode steps 1 3 age 27 SET PUSH DISPLAY KEY PUSH MENU KEY 2 In Record Pause mode press TITLE epeatedly to display titles from list on page 27 3 To record the title Press RECORD PAUSE l 4 Press TITLE while recording to remove title Note To redisplay title press TITLE in Record Pause mode anaoagaaguagoauaanuuaaaooamuung A Press MENU for PAGE 1 2 MENU mode ma ese Press UP A or DOWN Y to select TITLE Phrase Title Display B Press DISPLAY to select PHRASE EVF or no indication LCD Monitor C BE rut Press MENU to exit BRAVOI Enel D In Record Pause mode press TITLE CONGRATULATIONS repea
37. l often require extensive risk of fire or electric shock work by a qualified technician to restore the 17 Objects and Liquids Never push objects video unit to its normal operation of any kind into this video unit through e If the video unit has been dropped or the openings as they may touch dangerous cabinet has been damaged voltage points or short out parts that could f When the video unit exhibits a distinct result in a fire or electric shock Never spill change in performance this indicates a liquid of any kind onto the video unit need for service 18 Servicing Do not attempt to service this 20 Replacement Parts When replacement video unit yourself as opening or removing parts are required be sure the service covers may expose you to dangerous voltage technician has used replacement parts or other hazards Refer all servicing to specified by the manufacturer or have the qualified service personnel same characteristics as the original part 19 Damage Requiring Service Unplug this Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire video unit from the wall outlet and refer electric shock or other hazards servicing to qualified service personnel under 54 Safety Check Upon completion of any the following conditions l service or repairs to this video unit ask the a When the power supply cord or plug is service technician to perform safety checks damaged to determine that the video unit is in safe operating order
38. lle TN 37211 TEXAS 13615 Welch Road Suite 101 Farmers Branch TX 75244 WASHINGTON 20425 84th Avenue South Kent WA 98032 HAWAII 99 859 Iwaiwa Street Aiea Hawaii 96701 Phone 808 488 1996 Fax 808 486 4369 Spanish Quick Use Guide Guia Para Uso Rapido TUI sn Pda Cargue completamente la b de usarla 1 Coloque la bater a 1 Enchufe el cargana adaptador de CA Deslice TAPE EJECT para abrir la compuerta 3 Inserte el casete Instale la bateria El indicador de carga CHARGE parpadea luego 4 queda encendido si ha terminado Presione aqu para la carga Desmonte la bater a cerrar la compuerta SR crm egi Tens 9 DF I ee py Lo Cae AA A F tT A p La Mu Cuando el monitor LCD est completamente abierto el visor se desconecta autom ticamente 2 Ajuste POWER a CAMERA 3 Presione RECORD PAUSE para comenzar la grabaci n Presione RECORD PAUSE otra vez para hacer una pausa en la grabaci n sor se desconecta autom ticamente Presione LCD OPEN para abrir el monitor LCD Abralo completamente y ajuste el ngulo vea arriba Ajuste POWER a VCR T 3 Presione REWIND SEARCH para rebobinar la cinta 4 Presione PLAY para comenzar la reproducci n MA JO Presione STOP para finalizar la reproducci n Para localizar rapidamente una escena especifica Oprimir el bot n de localizaci n SEARCH Para congelar una imagen Oprimir el bo
39. mmunications equipment or other critical navigation or communication equipment operating between 0 45 30 MHz Important Safeguards 10 Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference Heed Warnings All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to Follow Instructions All operating and maintenance instructions should be followed Cleaning Unplug this video unit from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners Use a dry cloth for cleaning Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the video product manufacturer as they may be hazardous Water and Moisture Do not use this video unit near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like Accessories Do not place this video unit on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The video unit may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the unit Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the video unit Any mounting of the unit should follow the manufacturer s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer An appliance a
40. move MF in EVF or LCD monitor if necessary Use Manual Focus MF when recording through glass lighting is poor subject is far away with objects in foreground EVF or LCD Monitor subject has distinct horizontal lines subject is not centered in EVF or LCD monitor subject has a shiny surface Subject is slanted subject is bright and flat like a white wall subject has fast motion like a golf swing 1 Press MANUAL FOCUS so MF Manual Focus appears in EVF or LCD monitor 2 Hold down T telephoto on POWER ZOOM to maximum zoom in 3 Press UP A FAR or DOWN Y NEAR until subject is in focus Back away from subject if necessary 4 Hold down W wide angle on POWER ZOOM as desired Refocus as needed when aiming at new scenes up to 12 7 mm 1 2 inch from subject Hold down W on POWER ZOOM to maximum wide angle Bring Camcorder up close to the subject 21 High Speed Shutter improves Still or Stow Motion playback Before you begin picture of high speed subjects e g a tennis e Connect Camcorder to power source stroke when viewed on Camcorder or 3 or e Insert cassette with record tab page 10 4 head VCR Set POWER to CAMERA In AUTO mode no indication in EVF or LCD Monitor shutter speed is auto adjusted from 1 60 to 1 350 according to subject brightness s AUTO mode is selected each time POWER is set to CAMERA MEMET Sal
41. nd cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn AT Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the video unit and to protect it from overheating These openings must not be blocked or covered Never place the video unit on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface or near or over a radiator or heat register This video unit should not be placed in a built in installation Such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to Power Sources This video unit should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your appliance dealer or local power company For video units intended to be operated from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions 11 Grounding or Polarization This video unit may be equipped with either a polarized 2 wire AC Alternating Current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other or 3 wire grounding type plug a plug having a third grounding pin The 2 wire polarized plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug
42. ng IN Note La s Charging takes about 5 hours when Battery Refresh is used BATTERY s Battery will not operate in extremely high REFRESH temperatures 8 For assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or send e mail to consumerproducts panasonic com St hilo Cower EIT me Caution To avoid Battery damage Charge only with specified charger Do not drop or jar Battery Battery can be charged within a temperature range of Use Battery with specified units only 10 C 50 F and 35 C 95 F s If Battery is used in extremely high Battery is normally warm after charging or just after use temperatures a safety device will Do not use an insufficiently charged or worn out Battery automatically prevent operation Safety precautions To prolong Battery life Do not get Battery near or dispose of in fire While not in use remove Battery Do not directly connect short circuit the positive and from the Camcorder and AC Adaptor negative terminals and store in a cool dark dry place Never attempt to disassemble or reassemble Battery Keep Battery terminals clean U S A CONSUMERS ATTENTION The product you have purchased is powered by a nickel cadmium battery which is recyclable At the end of its useful life under various state and local laws it is illegal to dispose of this battery into your municipal waste stream wea Please call 1 800 8 BATTERY for information on how
43. onsconsconscsscsscssscevoesoossoessousenns 20 tip qe ii T A A EE E EEA 20 Focus Auto Manual FOCUS HHH 21 High Speed Shutter Auto Manual Shutter ccccsssessesssssssseennanseeesereceeseseeeeeeees 22 AUtO a M M n 23 Sen Oda 1 T 24 Digital ZOOM ceca eea eene aen nnus nus no onn nana notan us sona pes sena soe ron vane pasa nenas 25 Digital Electronic Image Stabilization E I S 25 Security AA Sac eve a VeL oad axi es DerdUd ua SU UNES REN RNR d NE 26 Intelligent Titler Auto Manual Title Phrase Title eere 27 28 Viewfinder LCD Monitor Indications 2 eese eere 29 30 Operation Notes Using the Shoulder and Hand Straps Cleaning EVF 31 Replacing Clock Battery oomocccccccccononanancanacaronnocononcanananaanenacnno nro a aono 32 Palmcorder Accessory System csece ees sss sees eee ces eeee sees e ees nenn ener enepar nta 33 Palmcorder Accessory Order Form occccornccccncnonaconararonaronoocnanerannaranconariaccanos 34 Specifications ERR X 35 Request for Service Notice eren ntee ener eene enne nter nnne nannten 35 Before Requesting Service Video Head Cleaning eee 36 Warranty 37 38 Spanish Quick Use Guide Gu a Para Uso R pido 39 T aaa A RE AEE DRO 40 6 For ass
44. t n de pausa imagen fija PAUSE STILL Oprimir nuevamente el bot n cuando se desea continuar reproduciendo TENU 39 AC Adaptor i nici teas 9 Accessories Optional 33 Accessories Supplied 2 Audio Video Cable 18 19 Audio Video Out 18 19 Auto Daylight Saving TIG aed eaten nes 13 B Backlightiiise nis 20 BACKLIGHT Button 20 Battery Pack 8 9 BATTERY RELEASE BUON iso 8 BRIGHT Contro 14 17 Built in Twin Capsule 2 Way Microphone System 14 C Camera Recording 14 16 Car Battery Cord 9 Charging Battery 8 Cleaning EVF 31 Clock Battery 32 Clock Set 12 13 Copying your Tapes 19 D B eU Momo 9 DC Power Cable 9 Digital ELS 25 Digital Zoom 25 D ZOOM Button 25 DISPLAY Button 11 17 29 Display off Mode 29 E EIS Button ooo hon 25 PAGS o 23 24 FADE Button 23 24 FAST FORWARD SEARCH Button 17 FOCUS osea bct DN 21 H Hand Strap 31 High Speed Shutter 22 L LCD Monitor 14 17 LCD OPEN Button 14 17 Lens Cover 14 M MANUAL FOCUS Button 21 MENU Button 11 MENU Mode 11 P PLAY Button 17 Playback 17 18 PIaVP
45. takes longer than usual Slide RELEASE to open cassette lid Insert the cassette with the window up and on the left then snap lid shut 3 Remove VHSIH Cassette Q Slide RELEASE and wait for lid to Do not obstruct cassette reel while loading open Allow PlayPak Load Detector to fully retract before b using in VHS VCR Push cassette A out through hole in bottom of PlayPak with Load Detector your finger 18 For assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or send e mail to consumerproducts panasonic com Copying yo Source Playing Camcorder Audio Video Out EM Tu rn TV on and tune to VCR cha CH3 or CH4 e Set TV VCR Selector on VCR to VCR ur Tapes dubbing Before you begin Make Camcorder VCR connections see left Turn both units on l Set VCR input signal to LINE Please see VCR owner s manual Set Camcorder POWER to VCR 1 Insert a pre recorded tape into Camcorder and a blank tape with record tab into VCR g 2 Press PLAY on Camcorder then press STILL at starting point ASS 3 Press REC then STILL PAUSE on VCR MECO 4 Press STILL on Camcorder and STILL PAUSE on VCR to start copying 5 Press STOP copying Note Camcorder will only playback tapes recorded in SP or SLP mode Dubbing may reduce picture quality CAUTION Unauthorized exchanging and or copying of copyrighted recordings may be copyri
46. tedly to display phrases from the GIMME A BREAK list at left H GOOD LUCK E LOVE YOU Do steps 3 4 above to record and o P S remove phrase OUR LITTLE ANGEL Note why TO G To redisplay phrase press TITLE in Record 9 Pause mode 28 For assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or send e mail to consumerproducts panasonic com Viewfinder LCD Monitor indications Tape remaining and battery charge level Before you begin can be displayed Connect Camcorder to power source 1 Set POWER to CAMERA 2 Press DISPLAY Initial screen repeatedly to select the following displays Battery Remaining Tape Hemaining Bal No tape A FULL FULL zl U hd EA E gu Third press ES ha Tape remaining indicator operates a few EMPTY Y 1 4 EMPTY seconds after tape starts moving niexexe ne TGT US LEO Enel IRN 1 Do steps 1 and 2 above to select time date date only or no display 2 Start a recording page 14 Only the Date and or Time are recorded TEJE OMAR No Indication except Intelligent Titler pages 27 28 will be displayed as MENU gt A Set POWER to CAMERA or VCR TT SECURITY OFF VIDEO EFFECTS FADE BLACK B Press MENU for MENU mode Press UP A or DOWN Y to select bil BA Press DISPLAY to select OFF Press MENU to exit CAMERA MODE VCR MODE Press DISPLAY repeatedly to remove time date Indications are restored the next time Camcorder is
47. tive pick up device which could be damaged by improper handling or storage CARE TO CLEAN YOUR CAMCORDER Do not use strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning your Camcorder body s TO PROTECT THE LENS Do not touch the surface of the lens with your hand Use a commercial camcorder lens solution and lens paper when cleaning the lens Improper cleaning can scratch the lens coating TO PROTECT THE FINISH OF YOUR CAMCORDER Before handling your Camcorder make sure your hands and face are free from any chemical products such as suntan lotion as it may damage the finish 5 Table of Contents Things You Should Know ucc MED T EUST IAE 2 3 Important Safeguards cine 4 5 PRECAUTIONS fee p 5 Quick Operation Guide cioe rprr aniio crant io EPI roban cu 2x Sor laca 7 Supplying Power Battery Charge Use Refresh Care AC Adaptor Car Battery Cord 8 9 Cassete Mormann eme 10 Using MENU MOGE A odtsansvacdsvocacousseunacscacs 11 Setting the Clock Time Zone Auto Daylight Saving Time 12 13 Camera Recording Basic Stand by Programmed Recording 14 16 Playing Back Recordings Basic Playback Visual Search Still Picture Tracking TV VCR Playback 17 18 Copying your Tapes dubbing oonccncccnconnannccnnocinonanoniocronononnascanonanaanananianonns 19 Four Speed Power Zon ccrsscsccscssserssersenssens
48. to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this unit DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK important literature concerning the NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE operation and maintenance of this unit REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL has been included Therefore it should be read carefully in order to avoid any problems The above markings are located on the appliance s bottom cover This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation l Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 and part 18 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when operated in a residential environment If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on use the equipment in another location and or utilize an electrical outlet different from that used by the receiver If necessary consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help You may find the booklet Something About Interference available from FCC local regional offices helpful This product may cause interference to radio equipment and should not be installed near maritime safety co
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