Panasonic Palmcorder PV-L50 User manual
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Panasonic
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Camcorder
Operating
Instructions
Models
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before
attempting
to
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you
for
choosing
Panasonic!
You
have
purchased
one
of
the
most
sophisticated
and
reliable
products
on
the
market
today.
Used
properly,
it
will
bring
you
years
of
enjoyment.
Please
take
time
to
fill
in
the
information
below.
The
serial
number
is
on
the
tag
located
on
the
rearside
of
your
Camcorder.
Be
sure
to
retain
this
manual
as
your
convenient
Camcorder
information
source.
Unpack
your
Camcorder
These
accessories
are
provided
in
order
to
set
up
or
use
your
Camcorder.
1
pc.
AC
Adaptor
1
pc.
Battery
Pack
(PV-BP15)
i
pc.
Audio/Video
Cable
(PV-A17)
(pages
11,12,13}
(LSJA0283/VJAW0032/
with
DC
Power
Cable
VJAW0039)
(pages
31,
33)
1
pc.
Shoulder
Strap
(LSFC0012)
(page
16)
1
pc.
VHS
PlayPak
(PV-P1/VYMW0009)
and
one
“AA”
battery
(page
32)
1
pc.
CR2025
Clock
Battery
(VSBW0004)
{installed
in
Camcorder)
(page
50)
1
pc.
Remote
Control
Holder
(VGQ6893)
(pages
16,
28)
1
pc.
8-Function
Remote
(VSQW0038)
with
one
CR2025
Battery,
(page
28)
Remote
has
been
loaded
with
battery.(page
50)
1
pc.
Compact
Video
Cassette
Tape
(NV-TC30AH/NV-TC30H)
(pages
15,
32)
(PV-L60
only)
For
assistance,
please
call
:
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
or
send
e-mail
to
:
Things
You
Should
Know
Safety
Precautions
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
SIE0
and/or
IVHS1
mark
be
used.
CAUTION
RISK
OF
ELECTRIC
SHOCK
DO
NOT
OPEN
CAUTION:
TO
REDUCE
THE
RISK
OF
ELECTRIC
SHOCK,
00
NOT
REMOVE
COVER
(OR
BACK).
NO
USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS
INSIDE.
REFER
SERVICING
TO
QUALIFIED
SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
This
symbol
warns
the
user
that
uninsulated
voltage
within
the
unit
may
have
sufficient
magnitude
to
cause
electric
shock.
Therefore,
it
is
dangerous
to
make
any
kind
of
contact
with
any
inside
part
of
this
unit.
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This
symbol
alerts
the
user
that
important
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literature
concerning
the
operation
and
/
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\
maintenance
of
this
unit
has
been
included
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Therefore,
it
should
be
read
carefully
in
^^
order
to
avoid
any
problems.
.
The
above
markings
are
located
on
the
appliance
bottom
cover.
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FCC
Warning:
Any
unauthorized
changes
or
modifications
to
this
equipment
would
l
void
the
user’s
authority
to
operate.
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.
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.
3
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.
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For
assistance,
please
call:
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
or
send
e-mail
to
:
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
wall
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.
If
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
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
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.
Table
of
Contents
„**»**,—
i.
ii
,.u
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■
*»-.
Getting
Started
Things
You
Should
Know.2
Important
Safeguards.4
Precautions.5
Self
Demo
Mode.8
Quick
Operation
Guide.9
Supplying
Power.11
Cassette
Information.15
Attaching
Shoulder
Strap/Remote
Holder.16
MENU
Mode.17
Setting
the
Clock.19
Built-in
Auto
Light.22
Camera
Recording.23
8-Function
Remote
Control.28
Playing
Back
Recordings.29
Copying
your
Tapes
(dubbing).33
Four-Speed
Power
Zoom.34
Backlight.34
Focus.35
High
Speed
Shutter.36
Tally
Lamp.37
Auto
Fade.38
Color
Digital
Fade.
3
9
Digital
Zoom.40
Digital
Electronic
Image
Stabilization
(E.I.S.).41
Security
Mode.42
Intelligent
Titler.43
Viewfinder/LCD
Monitor
Indications.46
Operation
Notes.49
Replacing
Clock/Remote
Battery.
5
0
Palmcorder
Accessory
System
.51
Palmcorder
Accessory
Order
Form.52
Specifications.53
Request
for
Service
Notice.53
Before
Requesting
Service.
v
.
5
4
Warranty.55
Index.57
Spanish
Quick
Use
Guide/Gufa
Para
Uso
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Table
of
Contents
This
operating
instruction
book
is
designed
for
use
with
models
PV-L50
and
PV-L60
Illustrations
in
this
manual
show
the
PV-L60.
Features
may
vary,
so
please
read
carefully.
Differences
between
models
Model
Number
PV-L50
PV-L60
LCD
Monitor
63.5
mm
(2.5
inch)
Liquid
Crystal
Display
101.6
mm
(4.0
inch)
Liquid
Crystal
Display
Compact
Video
Cassette
Tape
Not
included
Included
Self
Demo
Mode
...
...
Self
Demo
mode
is
on
when
the
screen
at
the
right
appears.
Follow
the
steps
below
to
turn
it
off.
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n
Before
you
begin...
•
Connect
Camcorder
to
power
source.
EVF
or
LCD
Monitor
Panasonic
ITS
TAPES
PLAY
IN
YOUR
VCR
YES,
IT'S
VHSI
18x
LENS
/
150x
D.ZOOM
DIGITAL
STABILIZATION
FULL-SIZE
HEAD
SYSTEM
AUTO/PHRASE
TITLER
^___
1
Set
POWER
to
CAMERA.
2
3
4
Note:
•
Self
Demo
stops
automatically
if
battery
is
attached
(page
12)
and
cassette
tape
is
inserted
(page
15).
•
Inserting
a
tape
alone
(or
attaching
a
partially
charged
battery)
only
temporarily
stops
Self
Demo.
•
Self
Demo
stops
for
30
seconds
when
a
function
key
other
than
Record/Pause
Tape
Speed
Selector,
Light,
Play,
Rewind
search,
Fast
forward
search,
Stop,
and
Still
is
pressed.
Press
MENU
for
MENU
mode.
Press
UP
A
or
DOWN
▼
to
select
SELF
DEMO
Press
DISPLAY
Press
MENU
to
exit.
,
OFF
SECURITY
;
OFF
SELECT
:
PUSH
T/A
KEY
SET
:
PUSH
DISPLAY
KEY
END
;
PUSH
MENU
KEY
to
select
OFF.
To
turn
Self
Demo
back
on.
•
Set
to
SELF
DEMO
:
ON
in
MENU
screen.
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Quick
Operation
Guide
Charging
the
Battery
Pack
Quick
Operation
Guide
Playback
using
the
LCD
Monitor
When
the
LCD
monitor
is
open,
the
EVF
automatically
turns
OFF
(page
29).
Before
you
begin...
•
Charge
Battery
Pack
fully
before
operation
(page
11).
2
Set
POWER
to
VCR.
3
Press
REWIND/SEARCH
to
rewind
tape.
4
Press
PLAY
to
start
playback.
5
Press
STOP
to
stop
playback.
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Supplying
Power
Charging
the
Battery
Pack
Insert
Battery.
©
Align
right
side
of
Battery
with
line
on
AC
Adaptor.
©
Press
Battery
down
and
slide
in
direction
of
arrow.
CHARGE
Lamp
lights
and
then
goes
out
when
charging
is
done.
(approx.
1
hour)
3
Remove
Battery
Slide
Battery
out
and
off.
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.
•
Battery
life
gradually
decreases
after
repeated
use
and
recharging.
If
operation
time
becomes
very
short
even
after
a
sufficient
charge,
discard
Battery
properly
(page
12).
Note:
After
recharging
5
times,
use
BATTERY
REFRESH
feature
as
explained
on
page
12.
Supplying
Power
Using
the
Battery
Pack
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.
Using
the
Built-in
Light
decreases
operating
time.
1
2
Attach
Battery
©
Align
Battery
with
top
of
mounting
surface.
0
Press
and
snap
into
place.
Remove
Battery
While
sliding
BATTERY
RELEASE
,
remove
Battery.
Battery
Refresh
This
feature
completely
discharges
Battery
before
recharging
begins.
Use
after
about
every
5
charges
for
optimum
Battery
performance.
1
1
2
3
4
Plug
in
AC
Adaptor
.
•
POWER
Lamp
stays
on
as
long
as
Adaptor
is
plugged
in.
Place
Battery
into
Adaptor.
Press
BATTERY
REFRESH
.
The
CHARGE
Lamp
flashes
during
discharge
then
stays
lit
until
charging
is
complete.
If
BATTERY
REFRESH
is
pressed
by
mistake,
remove
Battery
from
Adaptor
and
reinsert
it
for
normal
charging.
Remove
Battery
.
•
Charging
takes
about
5
hours
when
Battery
Refresh
is
used.
•
Battery
will
not
operate
in
extremely
high
temperatures.
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Caution:
•
Charge
only
with
specified
charger.
•
Battery
can
be
charged
within
a
temperature
range
of
10
°C
(50
°F)
and
35
°C
(95
°F).
•
Battery
is
normally
warm
after
charging
or
just
after
use.
•
Do
not
use
an
insufficiently
charged
or
worn-
out
Battery.
Safety
precautions:
•
Do
not
get
Battery
near,
or
dispose
of
in
fire.
•
Do
not
directly
connect
(short
circuit)
the
positive
(+)
and
negative
(-)
terminals.
•
Never
attempt
to
disassemble
or
reassemble
Battery.
Supplying
Power
To
avoid
Battery
damage:
•
Do
not
drop
or
jar
Battery.
•
Use
Battery
with
specified
units
only.
•
If
Battery
is
used
in
extremely
high
temperatures,
a
safety
device
will
automatically
prevent
operation.
To
prolong
Battery
life:
•
While
not
in
use,
remove
Battery
from
the
Camcorder
and
AC
Adaptor
and
store
in
a
cool,
dark,
dry
place.
•
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.
Please
call
1-800-8-BATTERY
^^^
JN
'~
Cd
for
information
on
how
to
recycle
this
battery._
Supplying
Power
VCR
DC
OUT
Connector
CAUTION:
Connect
AC
Adaptor
VCR
DC
OUT
to
Camcorder
DC
IN
with
supplied
DC
Power
Cable.
Plug
in
AC
Adaptor.
POWER
Lamp
lights.
Note:
•
AC
Adaptor
cannot
power
Camcorder
while
charging
Battery.
•
When
not
in
use,
unplug
AC
Adaptor
from
AC
outlet.
(Adaptor
uses
1.2
W
of
electricity
while
plugged
in.)
This
unit
will
operate
on
110/120/220/240
V
AC.
An
AC
plug
adaptor
may
be
required
for
voltages
other
than
120
V
AC.
Please
contact
either
a
local
or
foreign
electrical
parts
distributor
for
assistance
in
selecting
an
alternate
AC
plug.
We
recommend
using
the
accessory
power
plug
adaptor
(VJSS0070)
in
an
area
which
has
special
AC
outlets.
-
Car
Battery
Cord
(Optional)
DC
IN
Connector
Cigarette
Lighter
Socket
(12
V)
11
m.
ID]
^=r
Car
Battery
Cord
(optional)
Cigarette
Lighter
Plug
1
Connect
PV-C16
Car
Battery
Cord
(optional)
to
Camcorder
DC
IN
.
^
A
Start
engine
first.
B
Plug
Car
Battery
Cord
into
Cigarette
lighter
socket.
•
If
Car
Battery
cord
fuse
needs
replacing,
use
exact
current
rating
(in
amps).
Note:
•
This
cord
only
works
in
vehicles
equipped
with
DC
12
V
(negative
ground)
battery.
Check
with
your
car/truck
dealer.
Use
only
specified
car
battery
cord.
•
To
avoid
blowing
the
car
battery
cord
fuse,
do
step
2
in
the
proper
order.
•
Running
vehicles
must
be
well
ventilated.
•
When
not
in
use,
disconnect
cigarette
lighter
plug.
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Cassette
Information
Cassette
Insertion/Removal
(PV-L60
shown)
Record/Playback
Time
Use
tapes
with
the
n
mark
in
this
unit.
Tape
Speed
SP
(Standard
Play)
SLP
(Super
Long
Play)
•
SLP
playback
may
contain
more
picture
noise.
A
record
tab
ensures
recordings
are
not
accidentally
erased.
Turn
Tape
Wheel
in
direction
of
arrow
until
there
is
no
slack.
Attach
Battery
(page
12).
Slide
TAPE
EJECT
to
open
door.
Insert
cassette
as
shown.
Press
here
to
close
door.
•
To
remove
the
cassette,
slide
the
TAPE
EJECT
switch.
Cassette
type
TC-20
TC-30
20
minutes
30
minutes
40
minutes
1
hour
1
hour
30
minutes
2
hours
TAPE
SPEED
Selector
'
SPEE
P|
Slide
tab
type
To
prevent
erasure,
break
off
tab
with
screwdriver.
(Or,
slide
tab
open.)
To
record
again,
cover
hole
with
adhesive
tape.
(Or,
slide
tab
closed.)
Attaching
Shoulder
Strap/Remote
Holder
Remove
Battery
Pack
before
doing
steps.
1
Undo
strap
ends
from
buckles.
2
Remove
one
buckle.
3
©
Thread
strap
(with
no
buckle)
through
Remote
Holder
so
it
faces
outward.
0
Replace
buckle.
4
Thread
strap
ends
through
Strap
Rings
on
Camcorder.
Re-insert
the
strap
ends
into
buckles.
6
Insert
Remote
into
Holder
when
not
in
use.
1
Pull
a
loop
of
strap
from
buckle.
2
Pull
strap
tight
to
shorten
or
lengthen.
Adjust
Hand
Strap
length
to
fit
your
hand
as
shown.
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assistance,
please
call
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or
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Using
MENU
Mode
MENU
Mode
Before
you
begin...
•
Connect
Camcorder
to
power
source.
•
Set
POWER
to
CAMERA
or
VCR.
1
Press
MENU
for
MENU
mode.
---MENU---
PAGE
\fi
TITLE
;
AU70MANUAL
TALLY
LAMP
;
ON
STAND-BY
RELEASE
;
OFF
CLOCK
SET
▼
SELECT
:
PUSH
▼
/A
KEY
SET
:
PUSH
DISPLAY
KEY
END
:
PUSH
MEND
KEY
CAMERA
MODE
---
MENU
---
DISPLAY
;
ON
SELECT;
PUSH
Y/A
KEY
SET
:
PUSH
DISPLAY
KEY
END
:
PUSH
MENU
KEY
VCR
MODE
2
Press
UP
A
or
DOWN
▼
to
highlight
a
menu
item.
Select
a
desired
item.
3
Press
DISPLAY
to
set
selection.
4
Press
MENU
to
exit.
Note:
•
The
Menu
mode
is
canceled
if
UP/
DOWNfA/TV
DISPLAY
,
or
MENU
are
not
pressed
within
5
minutes
when
Self
Demo
mode
is
off.
•
The
Menu
mode
is
canceled
if
UP/
DOWNfA/YL
DISPLAY
,
or
MENU
are
not
pressed
within
30
seconds
when
Self
Demo
mode
is
on.
17
MENU
Mode
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3
1
2
3
4
5
MENU
PAGE
1/2
PROGRAMMED
REC
TITLE
;
AUTO/MANUAL
-TALLY
LAMP
;
ON
-STAND-BY
RELEASE
;
OFF
CLOCK
SET
SELECT
SET
END
PUSH
T/AKEY
PUSH
DISPLAY
KEY
PUSH
MENU
KEY
t
1
PROGRAMMED
REC
(page
27).
Camcorder
starts
and
stops
recording
at
a
preset
time.
2
TITLE
(pages
43-45).
AUTO/MANUAL
:
16
items
PHRASE
:
10
items
3
TALLY
LAMP
(page
37).
ON:
lamp
lights
during
recording.
4
STAND-BY
RELEASE
(page
25).
ON:
enables
quick
resumption
of
recording
from
Stand-by
mode.
6
7
8
9
PAGE
2/2
▲
DISPLAY
;
ON
SELF
DEMO
;
OFF
SECURITY
;
OFF
VIDEO
EFFECTS
;
FADE
BLACK
SELECT
SET
END
PUSH
T/A
KEY
PUSH
DISPLAY
KEY
PUSH
MENU
KEY
5
CLOCK
SET
(pages
19~21).
Select
to
set
clock.
6
DISPLAY
(page
46)
ON:
On-screen
Display
(OSD)
screens
are
displayed.
7
SELF
DEMO
(page
8)
ON:
SELF
DEMO
screen
is
displayed.
8
SECURITY
(page
42).
ON:
enables
Mption
Security
recording.
9
VIDEO
EFFECTS
(pages
38,
39).
AUTO
FADE
:
BLACK
or
WHITE
DIGITAL
FADE
:
TYPE
-
►
7
types
COLOR
-
►
8
colors
MENU
Mode
Screen
(VCR
MODE
5
6
-
-
-
MENU
-
--
CLOCK
SET
DISPLAY
;
ON
SELECT:
PUSH
T/A
KEY
SET
:
PUSH
DISPLAY
KEY
END
:
PUSH
MENU
KEY
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Setting
the
Clock
Set
the
following
items
in
order:
Time
Zone,
Daylight
Saving
Time,
Date
and
Time.
Before
you
begin...
•
Connect
Camcorder
to
power
source.
Tho
namfurrlor
ic
nroco)
Pactum
fimo
*
Set
POWER
to
CAMERA
Or
VCR.
Setting
the
Time
The
Camcorder
is
preset
to
Eastern
time.
To
change
time
zone,
do
steps
at
right.
Note:-
•
Clock
may
lose
or
gain
up
to
2
minutes
per
month.
To
adjust,
see
page
21.
3,4
Press
MENU
for
MENU
mode.
Press
UP
A
or
DOWN
T
to
select
---
MENU
---
PAGE
t/2
PROGRAMMED
REC
TTTl_E
;
AUTO/MANUAL
TALLY
LAMP
;
ON
STAND-BY
R
ELEASE
;
OFF
SELECT
:
PUSH
T/A
KEY
SET
:
PUSH
DISPLAY
KEY
END
:
PUSH
MENU
KEY
J
CAMERA
MODE
mostly
display
PUSH
T/A
KEY
PUSH
OtSPLAY
KEY
PUSH
MENU
KEY
VCR
MODE
Press
DISPLAY
for
CLOCK
SET
menu.
Press
UP
A
or
DOWN
T
to
select
'
...
CLOCK
SET
UM2a!uO‘
;
EASTERN
ECEESSl
:
EASTERN
D.
S.T.
:
AUTO
DATE/TIME
;
t2
:
00
:
00AM
JAN
1
2000
PUSH
T/A
KEY
PUSH
DISPLAY
KEY
PUSH
MENU
KEY
Time
Zone
chart
|;
6:00
;
7:00
j
6:00
j
frflO
;
10:00;
11:0Q
j
12:00;
1:00
j
2:00
[
Note:
-
When
traveling
outside
the
listed
time
zones,
set
clock
to
local
time
manually
(page
21).
Press
DISPLAY
for
SELECT
TIME
ZONE
menu.
Press
UP
A
or
DOWN
T
to
select
local
time
zone.
f
---SELECT
TIME
ZONE
"j
ATLANTIC
PACIFIC
ALASKA
CENTRAL
HAWAII
MOUNTAIN
SAMOA
SELECT:
PUSH
r/A
key
^SET
:
PUSH
DtSPLAV
KEYj
Press
DISPLAY
to
confirm
entry.
Press
MENU
twice
to
exit.
•
When
traveling,
repeat
these
steps
and
select
one
of
the
8
listed
time
zones
to
set
the
clock
to
local
time.
Setting
the
Clock
Auto
Daylight
Saving
Time
Clock
will
auto-adjust
to
daylight-saving
time
(DST).
The
Camcorder
is
preset
to
DST:
rmn
1
If
DST
is
not
o
bserved
in
your
area,
set
to
OS
by
doing
the
following
steps.
Before
you
begin...
•
Connect
Camcorder
to
power
source.
•
Set
POWER
to
CAMERA
or
VCR.
-Note:
-
•
Auto
DST
does
not
function
if
time
zone
is
set
to
Hawaii
or
Samoa
(page
19).
4
Spring
(First
Sunday
in
April):
DST:
AUTO
=
ahead
one
hour.
1:00
a.m.
2:00
a.m.
>
»
•
■
■
#"
-
-
1
3:00
a.m.
4:00
a.m.
Autumn
(Last
Sunday
in
October):
DST:
AUTO
=
back
one
hour.
1:00
a.m.
2:00
a.m.
•
•
•
—-
♦
-»
1:00
a.m.
2:00
a.m.
Daylight
Saving
Time_
Normal
Time
Normal
Time
Daylight
Saving
Time
Press
MENU
for
MENU
mode.
Press
UP
A
or
DOWN
▼
to
select
...
MENU
■■■
PAGE
1/2
r
A
MENU
---
PROGRAMMED
REC
TITLE
;
AUTOrtUtANUAL
TALLY
LAMP
;
ON
STAND-BY
RELEASE
;
OFF
SELECT:
PUSH
▼
/A
KEY
SET
:
PUSH
DISPLAY
KEY
END
:
PUSH
MENU
KEY
WWiCMd
DISPLAY
;
ON
SELECT:
PUSH
f/A
KEY
SET
:
PUSH
DtSPLAY
KEY
END
:
PUSH
MENU
KEY
CAMERA
MODE
VCR
MODE
2
3
4
Press
DISPLAY
for
CLOCK
SET
menu.
Press
UP
A
or
DOWN
▼
to
select
CLOCK
SET
---
fZON
;
EASTERN
;
AUTO
DATE
/
TIME
;
12:
00
:00AM
JAN
1
2000
SELECT:
PUSH
▼
/*
KEY
SET
:
PUSH
OlSPLAY
KEY
END
:
PUSH
MENU
KEY
Press
DISPLAY
for
DAYLIGHT
SAVING
TIME
menu.
Press
UP
A
or
DOWN
T
to
select
OFF
or
AUTO.
f
-\
--DAYLIGHT
SAVING
TIME--
AUTO
KB3
SELECT
:
PUSH
V/A
KEY
SET
:
PUSH
DISPLAY
KEY
V
Press
DISPLAY
to
confirm
entry.
Press
MENU
twice
to
exit.
20
For
assistance,
please
call:
1-800-211
-PANA(7262)
or
send
e-mail
to
:
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