Panasonic Palmcorder IQ PV-A396 User manual
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Things
You
Should
Know
Thank
you
for
choosing
Panasonic!
You
have
purchased
one
of
the
most
sophisticated
and
reliable
products
on
the
market
today.
Used
properly,
we're
sure
it
will
bring
you
and
your
family
years
of
enjoyment.
Please
take
time
to
fill
in
the
information
at
right.
The
serial
number
is
on
the
tag
located
on
the
underside
of
your
Palmcorder.
Be
sure
to
retain
this
manual
as
your
convenient
Palmcorder
information
source.
Unpack
your
Palmcorder
Date
of
Purchase
Dealer
Purchased
From
Dealer
Address
Dealer
Phone
No.
Mode!
No.
Serial
No.
These
accessories
are
provided
in
order
to
set
up
or
use
your
Palmcorder.
1
pc.
AC
Adaptor
(PV-A17)
with
DC
Pow
er
^
Cable
1
pc.
Battery
Pack
(PV-BP15)
1
pc.
Audio/Video
1
pc.
Shoulder
Strap
Cable
(VJAW0032)
(VYCW0108)
1
pc.
VHS
PlayPak
(PV-P1/VYMW0009)
and
one
“AA"
battery
1
pc.
9-Function
Remote
(VSQW0031
or
VSQW0033)
with
one
CR2025
Battery
1
pc.
CR2025
Clock
Battery
(VSBW0004)
(installed
in
Palmcorder)
Remote
has
been
loaded
with
battery
and
comes
stored
in
Palmcorder.
See
page
22.
Safety
Precautions
WARNING:
TO
PREVENT
FIRE
OR
SHOCK
HAZARD,
DO
NOT
EXPOSE
THIS
EQUIPMENT
TO
RAIN
OR
MOISTURE.
Your
Compact
VHS
Palmcorder
is
designed
to
record
This
Palmcorder
is
equipped
with
the
HQ
System
to
and
play
back
in
Standard
Play
(SP)
and
Super
Long
provide
excellent
video
pictures,
and
is
compatible
Play
(SLP)
modes.
You
can
also
play
a
Compact
VHS
with
standard
VHS
equipment.
Palmcorder
recording
on
your
VHS
VCR
using
the
It
is
recommended
that
only
cassette
tapes
that
have
VHS
PlayPak
supplied.
been
tes
ted
an
d
inspe
cted
tor
use
in
VCR
machines
with
the
IVHStH
and/or
IV'HSi
mark
be
used.
Important
Safeguards
1.
Read
Instructions
—
All
the
safety
and
operating
instructions
should
be
read
before
the
unit
is
operated.
2.
Retain
Instructions
—
The
safety
and
operating
instructions
should
be
retained
for
future
reference.
3.
Heed
Warnings
—
All
warnings
on
the
unit
and
in
the
operating
instructions
should
be
adhered
to.
4.
Follow
Instructions
—
All
operating
and
maintenance
instructions
should
be
followed.
5.
Cleaning
—
Unplug
this
video
unit
from
the
wall
outlet
before
cleaning.
Do
not
use
liquid
or
aerosol
cleaners.
Use
a
dry
cloth
for
cleaning.
6.
Attachments
—
Do
not
use
attachments
not
recommended
by
the
video
product
manufacturer
as
they
may
be
hazardous.
7.
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.
8.
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
and
cart
combination
should
be
moved
with
care.
Quick
stops,
excessive
force,
and
uneven
surfaces
may
cause
the
appliance
and
cart
combination
to
overturn.
9.
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.
10.
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.
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
grounding
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.
14.
L
ightning
—
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.
3
Getting
Started
Important
Safeguards
15.
Power
Lines
—
An
outside
antenna
system
should
not
be
located
in
the
vicinity
of
overhead
power
lines
or
other
electric
light
or
power
circuits,
or
where
it
can
fall
into
such
power
lines
or
circuits.
When
installing
an
outside
antenna
system,
extreme
care
should
be
taken
to
keep
from
touching
such
power
lines
or
circuits
as
contact
with
them
might
be
fatal.
16.
Overloading
—
Do
not
overload
wail
outlets
and
extension
cords
as
this
can
result
in
a
risk
of
fire
or
electric
shock.
17.
Objects
and
Liquids
—
Never
push
objects
of
any
kind
into
this
video
unit
through
openings
as
they
may
touch
dangerous
voltage
points
or
short
out
parts
that
could
result
in
a
fire
or
electric
shock.
Never
spill
liquid
of
any
kind
onto
the
video
unit.
18.
Servicing
—
Do
not
attempt
to
service
this
video
unit
yourself
as
opening
or
removing
covers
may
expose
you
to
dangerous
voltage
or
other
hazards.
Refer
all
servicing
to
qualified
service
personnel.
19.
Damage
Requiring
Service
—
Unplug
this
video
unit
from
the
wall
outlet
and
refer
servicing
to
qualified
service
personnel
under
the
following
conditions:
a.
W
hen
the
power-supply
cord
or
plug
is
damaged.
b.
If
any
liquid
has
been
spilled
onto,
or
objects
have
fallen
into
the
video
unit.
c.
If
the
video
unit
has
been
exposed
to
rain
or
water.
d.
If
the
video
unit
does
not
operate
normally
by
following
the
operating
instructions.
Adjust
only
those
controls
that
are
covered
by
the
operating
instructions,
as
an
improper
adjustment
of
other
controls
may
result
in
damage
and
will
often
require
extensive
work
by
a
qualified
technician
to
restore
the
video
unit
to
its
normal
operation.
e.
tf
the
video
unit
has
been
dropped
or
the
cabinet
has
been
damaged.
f.
When
the
video
unit
exhibits
a
distinct
change
in
performance
—
this
indicates
a
need
for
service.
20.
Replacement
Parts
—
When
replacement
parts
are
required,
be
sure
the
service
technician
has
used
replacement
parts
specified
by
the
manufacturer
or
have
the
same
characteristics
as
the
original
part.
Unauthorized
substitutions
may
result
in
fire,
electric
shock
or
other
hazards.
21.
Safety
Check—
Upon
completion
of
any
service
or
repairs
to
this
video
unit,
ask
the
service
technician
to
perform
safety
checks
to
determine
that
the
video
unit
Is
in
safe
operating
order.
Precautions
USE
&
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
internal
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.
•
DO
NOT
AIM
YOUR
CAMCORDER
AT
THE
SUN
OR
OTHER
BRIGHT
OBJECTS
•
DO
NOT
LEAVE
THE
PALMCORDER
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
sensitive
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.
•
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.
4
Table
of
Contents
Getting
Started
Things
You
Should
Know.2
Important
Safeguards.3,
4
Precautions.4
Quick
Operation
Guide.6
Supplying
Power
Charge
the
Battery
Pack.7
Use
the
Battery
Pack.7
Battery
Refresh
Feature.8
Battery
Care.8
AC
Adaptor.9
Car
Battery
Cord
(Optional).9
Cassette
Information.10
Setting
the
Clock
Set
the
Time
Zone.11
Set
the
Daylight
Saving
Time.12
Set
the
Date
and
Time.13
Replace
the
Battery.14
Electronic
Viewfinder
Indications.15,
16,
17
Attaching
the
Shoulder
Strap.18
Basic
Operation
Camera
Recording
Simple
Recording.19
Stand-by
Mode.20
Stand-by
Release.20
Easy
Edit
Stand-by.21
Manual
Easy
Editing.21
9-Function
Remote
Control.22
Programmed
Recording.23
Playback
your
Recordings
Playback
using
the
EVF.24
Playback
using
the
PlayPak.25
Playback
or
View
on
a
TV.26
Special
Features
Four-Speed
Power
Zoom.27
One-Touch
Auto
Fade.27
Focus.28
High
Speed
Shutter.29
Backlight.29
Intelligent
Titler.30
Copying
your
Tapes
(dubbing).31
For
Your
Information
Palmcorder
Accessory
System.32
Notes
Regarding
Operations.33
Specifications.34
Before
Requesting
Service.34,
35
Index
of
Controls.36,
37,
38
Index.38
Spanish
Quick
Use
Guide/Guia
Para
Uso
R^pido.39,
Back
Cover
5
Getting
Started
Quick
Operat
ion
Guide
Camera
Recording
Charge
the
Battery
Pack
fully
before
operation
(see
page
7).
?['4
Attach
the
Battery
(see
page
7).
Make
sure
Battery
is
charged
before
^use
(see
page
7).
Slide
the
TAPE
EJECT
switch
to
open
the
door.
insert
a
cassette
(see
page
10).
Press
here
to
close
the
door.
Set
the
POWER
switch
to
CAMERA.
Built-In
Lens
Cover
opens
and
POWER
Lamp
lights.
i
*
Slide
the
TAPE
SPEED
Selector
for
SP
or
SLP
(see
page
10).
r
With
the
Eye
Cup
up
to
your
eye,
adjust
the
Vision
Adjustment
Control
to
your
eyesight.
>
>
Press
RECORD/PAUSE
to
start
recording.
Press
RECORD/PAUSE
again
to
pause
recording
(see
page
19).
POWER
Lamp
To
Watch
Playback
in
the
EVF
(Electronic
Viewfinder)
Set
the
POWER
switch
to
VCR.
Press
REWIND/SEARCH
to
rewind
the
tape.
I
1
Press
PLAY
to
start
playback.
Press
STOP
to
stop
playback.
Supplying
Power
Charge
the
Battery
Park
Charge
the
Battery
Pack
fully
before
operation.
POWER
Lamps.
CHARGE
Lamp
X
Plug
in
the
AC
Adaptor.
POWER
Lamp
lights
up.
2
I
nsert
the
Battery
®
Align
the
right
side
of
the
Battery
with
the
line
on
the
AC
Adaptor.
(8)
Press
down
on
the
Battery
and
then
slide
it
in
the
direction
of
the
arrow.
CHARGE
Lamp
lights
up.
It
goes
out
when
charging
is
done
(about
one
hour).
Remove
the
Battery
Slide
the
Battery
out
and
then
lift
up.
•
The
useful
operation
time
of
the
Battery
will
gradually
decrease
after
repeated
use
and
recharging.
The
Battery
is
no
longer
serviceable
if
the
operation
time
is
very
short,
even
after
a
sufficient
charge.
Note:
After
recharging
the
Battery
Pack
about
5
times,
use
the
BATTERY
REFRESH
feature
as
explained
on
page
8.
Battery
Charging
Confirmation
Marker
Use
this
marker
as
a
reminder
to
yourself
when
the
battery
is
fully
charged
or
in
need
of
a
charge.
This
marker
performs
no
function
and
is
for
your
reference
only.
Use
the
Battery
Pack
With
a
fully
charged
Battery
Pack,
you
will
have
a
maximum
of
about
one
hour
of
continuous
use.
-g
_
(
-Z
Attach
the
Battery
=r
v
/
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Align
the
Battery
with
the
top
of
the
y
L
-
E
tfl
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mounting
surface.
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.
j
tfji
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Press
it
into
place
until
it
locks
with
a
1/
1
click.
'
Remove
the
Battery
While
sliding
the
BATTERY
RELEASE
button,
remove
the
Battery.
Getting
Started
Supplying
Power
Battery
Refresh
Feature
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
ONLY
FOR
U.S.A.
1
Plug
in
AC
Adaptor.
Place
the
Battery
into
the
AC
Adaptor.
3
4
Press
the
BATTERY
REFRESH
button.
The
CHARGE
Lamp
will
flash
when
discharging
begins
and
stop
flashing
when
fully
discharged.
POWER
Lamp
will
stay
lit
when
fully
charged.
Remove
the
Battery
•
Should
you
accidentally
press
the
BATTERY
REFRESH
button,
remove
Battery
and
then
re-insert
it
to
begin
charging.
•
It
takes
about
five
hours
when
both
Battery
Refresh
and
charging
are
performed.
ATTENTION:
The
product
that
you
have
purchased
is
powered
by
a
rechargeable
battery.
The
battery
is
recyclable.
At
the
end
of
its
useful
life,
under
various
state
and
local
laws,
it
may
be
illegal
to
dispose
of
this
battery
into
the
municipal
waste
stream.
Check
with
your
local
solid
waste
officials
for
details
in
your
area
for
recycling
options
or
proper
disposal.
Battery
Care
Caution:
•
Charge
only
with
specified
charger.
•
The
Battery
can
be
charged
within
a
tempera¬
ture
range
of
32°
F
(0°
C)
and
104°
F
(40°
C).
•
The
Battery
may
be
warm
after
charging
or
just
after
use.
This
is
normal.
•
Do
not
use
an
insufficiently
charged
or
worn
out
Battery.
Safety
precautions:
•
Oo
not
get
the
Battery
near,
or
dispose
of
in
fire.
•
Do
not
directly
connect
(short
circuit)
the
positive
(+)
and
negative
(-)
terminals.
•
Never
attempt
to
disassemble
or
reassemble
the
Battery.
8
To
avoid
damage
to
the
Battery:
•
Do
not
drop
or
jar
the
Battery.
•
Use
the
Battery
with
specified
units
only.
•
If
the
Battery
is
used
in
extremely
high
temperatures,
a
safety
device
will
automati¬
cally
prevent
operation.
To
insure
longer
battery
life:
•
While
not
in
use,
remove
Battery
from
the
Palmcorder
and
AC
Adaptor
and
store
in
a
cool,
dark,
dry
place.
•
Keep
the
Battery
terminals
clean.
AC
Adaptor
DC
Power
Cable
POWER
Lamp
Supplying
Power
VCR
DC
OUT
Connector
DC
IN
Connector
Connect
the
VCR
DC
OUT
on
the
AC
Adaptor
to
the
DC
IN
on
the
Palmcorder
with
the
DC
Power
Cable
(supplied).
Plug
in
the
AC
Adaptor.
The
POWER
Lamp
will
light
up.
Note:
•
AC
Adaptor
can
not
be
used
to
power
the
Palmcorder
while
charging
the
Battery.
*
While
not
in
use,
unplug
the
AC
Adaptor
from
the
AC
outlet.
(AC
Adaptor
consumes
1.2W
of
electric
power
if
it
is
plugged
into
an
AC
outlet
even
when
not
in
use.)
Car
Battery
Cord
(Optional)
Car
Battery
Cord
Cigarette
(optional)
Lighter
Plug
1
Connect
a
PV-C16
Car
Battery
Cord
(optional)
to
the
DC
IN
of
the
Palmcorder.
Start
your
car
engine
and
then
insert
the
Car
Battery
Cord
plug
into
your
cigarette
lighter
socket.
•
There
is
a
fuse
located
in
the
lighter
plug
end
of
the
cord.
Should
fuse
replacement
be
necessary
use
the
exact
current
rating
(in
amps).
Note:
•
This
cord
can
only
be
used
in
vehicles
equipped
with
DC
12V
(negative
ground)
batteries.
Use
only
the
specified
car
battery
cord.
If
you
are
not
sure
check
with
your
local
car/truck
dealer
as
to
what
type
of
DC
battery
ground
you
have
in
your
vehicle.
•
Be
sure
to
start
your
car
engine
before
inserting
the
cigarette
tighter
plug
of
the
Car
Battery
Cord
into
the
lighter
socket;
otherwise,
the
cigarette
lighter
plug
fuse
may
burn
out.
•
Because
the
car
is
running
while
your
Palmcorder
is
in
operation,
make
sure
you’re
in
a
well
ventilated
area.
•
Disconnect
the
cigarette
lighter
plug
when
your
Palmcorder
is
not
being
used.
9
Getting
Started
Cassette
Information
Cassette
InsertionlRemoval
Turn
the
Tape
Wheel
in
the
direction
of
the
arrow
until
there
is
no
slack.
Attach
the
Battery
(see
page
7).
Slide
the
TAPE
EJECT
switch
to
open
the
door.
Insert
the
cassette
vertically
with
its
window
side
facing
out.
Press
here
to
close
the
door.
To
remove
the
cassette,
slide
the
TAPE
EJECT
switch.
TAPE
SPEED
Selector
Record/Playback
Time
Use
tapes
with
the
IVHSffl
mark
in
this
unit.
Tape
Speed
Selector
Position
Cassette
type
T-20
T-30
T-40
SP
(Standard
Play)
20
minutes
30
minutes
40
minutes
SLP
(Super
Long
Play)
1
hour
1
hour
30
minutes
2
hours
SP
provides
the
best
picture.
SLP
has
slightly
more
picture
noise
during
playback.
Erase
Protection
Tab
Cassettes
have
a
record
tab
to
ensure
that
recordings
are
not
accidentally
erased.
1
To
prevent
accidental
erasure
Break
off
the
tab
with
a
screwdriver.
(Or,
slide
tab
open.)
To
record
again
Cover
the
hole
with
adhesive
tape.
(Or,
slide
tab
closed.)
Setting
the
Clock
Setting
the
clock
is
divided
into
three
sections;
Set
the
Time
Zone,
Set
the
Daylight
Saving
Time,
and
Set
the
Date
and
Time.
Please
follow
instructions
in
the
order
presented.
wm
i
kanin
Set
the
Time
Zone
The
Palmcorder
is
set
to
the
Eastern
Before
you
begin...
•
Connect
the
Palmcorder
to
a
power
source.
•
Set
the
POWER
switch
to
VCR
or
CAMERA.
Standard
time
zone
at
the
factory.
If
you
live
in
a
different
time
zone,
follow
the
steps
below
to
change
it.
Then,
when
traveling,
rather
than
resetting
the
clock
to
the
local
time,
you
can
simply
set
the
appropriate
time
zone.
Note:-
CLOCK
SET
menu
disappears
if,
after
activation,
CLOCK
SET
UP
A,
DOWN
▼
or
DISPLAY
buttons
are
not
pressed
within
30
seconds.
The
Palmcorder’s
clock
may
lose
or
gain
up
to
two
minutes
per
month.
Please
adjust
as
necessary
(refer
to
page
13).
Press
CLOCK
SET
UP
▲
to
display
the
CLOCK
SET
menu.
>
’
Press
U
P
A
or
DOWN
T
repeate
dly
to
select
1
=
1
from
the
CLOCK
SET
menu.
3.
DATEmME
SETTING
4.
END
SELECT:
PUSH
T/i
KEY
I
SET
:
PUSH
display
key
Press
DISPLAY
to
display
the
SELECT
TIME
ZONE
menu.
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time
zoic...
ATLANTIC
PACIFIC
ALASKA
CENTRAL
HAWAII
MOUNTAIN
SAMOA
SELECT:
PUSH
T/A
KEY
i
SET
:
PUSH
DISPLAY
KEY
Press
UP
A
or
DOWN
T
repeatedly
Time
Zone
chart
to
select
one
of
the
eight
time
zones
of
the
location
where
you
are
using
the
Palmcorder.
Press
DISPLAY
to
fix
the
Time
Zone.
The
CLOCK
SET
menu
appears.
To
exit
from
the
CLO
CK
SET
menu,
select
and
press
DISPLAY.
Note:-
When
you
travel
outside
the
eight
time
zones
right,
please
set
the
clock
manually
(see
page
13).
11
Getting
Started
Setting
the
Clock
Set
the
Daylight
Saving
Time
The
clock
will
automatically
adjust
to
daylight
saving
time.
Daylight
Saving
Time
is
preset
to
ft
WM
.
If
you
do
not
want
the
clock
to
automatically
adju
s
t
to
daylight
saving
time,
please
selectESS
by
following
steps
1-5
below.
Before
you
begin...
•
Connect
the
Palmcorder
to
a
power
source.
•
Set
the
POWER
switch
to
VCR
or
CAMERA.
_
Note:-----
CLOCK
SET
menu
disappears
if,
after
activation,
CLOCK
SET
UP
▲
,
DOWN
T
or
DISPLAY
buttons
are
not
pressed
within
30
seconds.
This
feature
will
not
function
if
Hawaii
or
Samoa
Time
Zone
is
selected.
Spring:
First
Sunday
in
A
TIME:
AUTO)
Au
and
adjusts
the
c
pril
(DAYLIGHT
SAVING
omatically
adds
one
hour
ock.
1:00
a.m.
2:00
a.m.
•
•
|
Normal
Time
Daylight
Saving
Time
3:00
a.m.
4:00
a.m.
Autumn:
Last
Sunday
in
October
(DAYLIGHT
SAVING
TIME:
AUTO)
Automatically
turns
back
one
hour
and
adjusts
the
clock.
Daylight
Saving
Time
i:uua.m.
ztuua.m.
•
•
|
Normal
Time
•
•
P-
1:00
a.m.
2:00
a.m.
1
Press
CLOCK
SET
UP
▲
to
display
the
CLOCK
SET
menu.
Press
UP
▲
or
DOWN
T
repeatedly
to
select
|_
from
the
CLOCK
SET
menu.
2.DAYLIGHT
SAVING
TIME
■
C
LOCK
SET
—
3.
DATE/T5ME
SETTING
4.
END
SELECT:
PUSH
TIA
KEY
SET
:
PUSH
DISPLAY
KPT
Press
DISPLAY
to
display
the
DAYLIGHT
SAVING
TIME
menu.
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SAVING
TTUE--
FHiTTl
OFF
SELECT:
PUSH
T/A
KEY
SET
:
PUSH
DISPLAY
KEY
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Press
AUTO
UP
▲
or
DOWN
▼
to
select
or
OFF.
5
Press
DISPLAY
to
fix
the
DAYLIGHT
SAVING
TIME
setting.
The
CLOCK
SET
menu
appears.
To
exit
from
the
CLO
CK
SET
menu,
select
EW3EM
and
press
DISPLAY.
12
Set
the
Date
and
Time
The
date
and
time
is
calculated,
including
leap
year,
up
to
DEC
31
2094.
Setting
the
Clock
Before
you
begin...
•
Connect
the
Palmcorder
to
a
power
source.
•
Set
the
POWER
switch
to
VCR
or
CAMERA.
Note:-
CLOCK
SET
menu
disappears
if,
after
activation,
CLOCK
SET
UP
▲
,
DOWN
▼
or
DISPLAY
buttons
are
not
pressed
within
30
seconds.
_
1
Press
CLOCK
SET
UP
▲
to
display
the
CLOCK
SET
menu.
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Press
U
P
A
or
DOWN
▼
repeate
dly
to
select
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from
the
CLOCK
SET
menu.
1.8ELECT
TIME
ZONE
SELECT:
PUSH
T/A
KEY
SET
:
PUSH
DISPLAY
KEY]
Press
DISPLAY
to
display
the
DAT&TIME
SETTING
menu.
'Press
UP
▲
or
DOWN
▼
repeatedly
(or
hold
down)
to
enter
the
desired
numbers,
then,
press
DISPLAY
to
fix
that
portion
and
move
to
the
next.
Adjust
the
flashing
digits
for
the
hour,
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.5.:
20:00
P
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1995
O
minute,
month,
day
and
year.
5:20:00PM..
When
you
finish
setting
the
year,
the
FEB
12
-1995-
clock
starts
operating,
and
the
CLOCK
SET
menu
appears.
Hi
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.
,
.
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.
.
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To
exi
t
from
t
he
CLOCK
SET
menu,
FEB
12
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1
9
9
6
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select
and
press
DISPLAY.
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13
Getting
Started
Setting
the
Clock
Replace
the
Battery
The
date
and
time
operates
on
a
miniature
battery
preinstalled
in
the
underside
of
your
1
While
pinching
the
stopper
tabs,
pull
the
tray
out
of
the
Battery
Compartment.
Remove
the
Battery
by
bending
the
locking
tab
outward.
3
Place
the
new
Battery
into
the
Battery
tray
with
the
©
mark
facing
down
until
it
snaps
into
place.
•
Do
not
reverse
the
polarity.
4
Replace
the
Battery
tray
so
that
the
small
triangle
marks
meet.
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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.
Dispose
of
used
battery
promptly.
Keep
away
from
children.
Do
not
recharge,
disassemble
or
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Note:
•
Make
sure
your
Palmcorder
is
off
when
replacing
the
Battery.
•
Keep
the
Battery
out
of
the
reach
of
children
since
swallowing
it
may
be
harmful.
•
When
the
Battery
is
installed
improperly,
is
discharged,
or
missing,
"CLOCK
BATTERY"
appears
in
the
EVF.
•
Battery
life
is
approximately
5
years.
14
Electronic
Viewfinder
Indications
Tape/Battery
Remaining
The
tape
remaining
and
battery
charge
level
can
be
displayed
during
recording.
1
2
Set
the
POWER
switch
to
CAMERA.
Press
DISPLAY
repeatedly
to
select
the
desired
display.
EVF
Indications
Battery
Charge
Remaining:
FULL
empty:
^
Tape
Remaining:
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(No
tape)
FULL
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press
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Fourth
press
Second
press
Eff
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3
EMPTY
It
will
take
several
seconds
for
the
tape
remaining
indicator
to
operate
after
the
tape
starts
moving.
Record
the
Date
and
Time
1
Set
the
POWER
switch
to
CAMERA.
When
placed
in
Record
mode,
the
time
and
date
will
be
recorded
on
the
tape.
n
Note:-
|
Only
the
Date
and/or
Time
are
recorded
on
the
Tape.
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Third
press
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1985
Press
DISPLAY
once
to
change
the
display
to
date
only.
Press
once
or
twice
more
to
remove
the
date/
time
display.
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Display-Off
Mode
This
feature
allows
you
to
remove
all
Electronic
Viewfinder
Indications.
Before
inserting
a
tape,
press
DISPLAY
and
STOP
together
for
more
than
one
second
to
remove
the
indications
except
time
and
date*.
To
display
the
Electronic
Viewfinder
Indications
again,
turn
the
Palmcorder
Power
off
and
then
on
again.
*
To
remove
the
time
and
date,
see
“Record
the
Date
and
Time”
above.
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15
Getting
Started
Electronic
Viewfinder
Indications
©
<D
®
©
©
0
Battery
Remaining
Indication
(see
page
15)
\
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l
^
--£777?'When
a
battery
recharge
is
necessary,
“WARNING"
will
begin
to
flash
in
the
EVF
and
“LOW
BATTERY”
will
appear
as
the
Power
Lamp
will
also
flash.
The
Palmcorder
will
automatically
turn
OFF
in
15
seconds.
0
Tape
Remaining
Indication
•
If
the
Palmcorder
is
in
camera
mode
with
no
cassette
tape
inserted
or
the
record
tab
is
missing,
“(53)”
will
flash
for
one
minute
and
“CHECK
TAPE”
will
appear
for
5
seconds,
and
recording
will
not
start.
•
While
recording,
as
the
tape
reaches
to
the
end,
“TAPE
END"
will
appear
for
5
seconds
as
a
warning.
(3)
10-Second
Reminder
An
elapsed
time
indicator
appears
for
one
second
every
10
seconds
that
recording
continues.
This
is
a
reminder
of
how
long
you
have
been
shooting
a
particular
scene
and
can
help
keep
your
recordings
fresh
and
interesting.
0:00
0:10
0:20
.
59:50
t_I
(return
to
0:00
and
continue)
•
The
10-Second
Reminder
will
be
reset
whenever
you
press
Record/Pause.
(3)
TAPE
SPEED
Indication
(see
page
10)
Indicates
the
tape
speed
(SP
or
SLP).
(D
Operating
Mode
Indications
REC
(record)
(RECORD
will
first
appear
in
large
characters
for
one
second
and
then
small
characters.)
PAUSE
(PAUSE
will
first
appear
in
large
characters
for
one
second
and
then
small
characters.)
FF
(fast
forward)
PLAY
REW
(rewind)
16
Electronic
Viewfinder
Indications
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IF
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DEW
©
Backlight
Indication
(see
page
29).
(D
Manual
Focus
Indication
(see
page
28).
(D
Fade
Indication
(see
page
27).
®
Zoom
Magnification
level
(see
page
27).
©
High
Speed
Shutter
Indication
(see
page
29).
©
VCR-MODE
Indication
“VCR-MODE"
will
appear
for
one
minute
if
the
POWER
switch
is
set
to
VCR
or
the
RECORD/PAUSE
button
is
pushed
in
VCR
MODE.
©
DEW
Indication
If
excessive
moisture
condenses
in
the
unit,
“WARNING”
and
Power
Lamp
will
flash,
“DEW
DETECTED"
will
appear,
and
the
Palmcorder
will
automatically
turn
OFF
in
15
seconds.
In
this
case,
wait
until
the
indicator
no
longer
flashes
when
your
Palmcorder
is
turned
on
before
using
your
Palmcorder
again.
©
Date
and
time
Indication
(see
page
13).
17
Getting
Started
min.
1
inch
3
Then
thread
the
ends
of
the
strap
through
the
buckle.
•
Make
sure
the
strap
is
not
twisted.
to
adjust
the
length.
Adjust
the
length
of
the
strap
to
the
size
of
your
hand
as
illustrated
at
left.
18
Camera
Recording
Simple
Recording
Before
you
begin...
•
Connect
the
Palmcorder
to
a
power
source.
•
Insert
a
cassette
with
record
tab
(see
page
10).
Set
the
POWER
switch
to
CAMERA.
Built-In
Lens
Cover
opens.
EVF
PAUSE
Record/Pause
mode.
With
the
Viewfinder
Eye
Cup
up
to
your
eye,
adjust
the
Vision
Adjust¬
ment
Control
to
your
eyesight.
'
Slide
the
TAPE
SPEED
Selector
to
SP
or
SLP
(refer
to
page
10).
Press
RECORD/PAUSE
to
start
recording.
The
Tally
Lamp
and
RECORD/PAUSE
are
lit
during
recording.
Note:
•
Do
not
leave
the
Palmcorder
with
the
EVF
aimed
directly
at
the
sun
as
this
may
cause
damage
to
the
internal
parts
of
the
EVF.
f
'j
RECORD
l_
Press
RECORD/PAUSE
again
tg
pause
recording.
Set
the
POWER
switch
to
OFF
after
recording
is
finished.
•
To
remove
the
cassette
In
Record/Pause
mode,
slide
the
TAPE
EJECT
switch
(refer
to
page
10).
•
When
your
Palmcorder
is
aimed
at
excessively
bright
objects,
or
bright
lights,
a
vertical
bar
may
appear
in
the
picture.
This
is
a
norma!
characteristic
of
the
CCD
pick-up
device.
Try
to
avoid
this
when
possible.
19
Basic
Operation
Camera
Recording
Whenever
the
Palmcorder
has
been
in
Record/Pause
mode
for
5
minutes,
it
will
auto¬
matically
go
into
Stand-by
mode
to
conserve
power.
To
resume
recording,
it
is
necessary
to
turn
the
Palmcorder
POWER
switch
to
OFF
and
then
to
CAMERA.
Or,
you
may
use
the
following
feature
to
avoid
having
to
turn
the
Palmcorder
off
and
on
again.
Stand-by
Release
This
feature
allows
you
to
resume
record¬
ing
from
Stand-by
mode
by
simply
pressing
the
RECORD/PAUSE
button.
Before
you
begin...
•
Connect
the
Palmcorder
to
a
power
source.
•
Insert
a
cassette
with
record
tab
(see
page
10).
1
While
pressing
the
UP
A
button,
set
the
POWER
switch
to
CAMERA.
Press
UP
A
more
than
2
seconds
to
display
the
STAND-BY
RELEASE
selection
screen.
Press
UP
A
or
DOWN
▼
as
necessary
to
select
Q3IQ1.
Press
DISPLAY
to
set
your
selection
and
exit
this
screen.
•
You
may
now
turn
the
Palmcorder
back
on
after
it
has
gone
into
Stand¬
by
mode
by
pressing
the
RECORD/
PAUSE
button.
Note:
If
izwjHMiWi
was
selected
in
step
3
above,
you
must
set
the
POWER
switch
to
OFF
and
then
to
CAMERA
to
resume
recording
from
Stand-by
mode.
20
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