Panasonic Palmcorder DisplayMate PV-LCD35 User manual

Panasonic’
Palmcorder
DisplayvMate
LCD Monitor
Operating Instructions
PV-LCD35
Before
attempting
to
connect,
operate
or
adjust
this
product,
please
read
these
instructions
thoroughly.
Specifications
Power Source: DC 6V
Power Consumption: 4.6W
LCD
Monitor:
3.2
inch
(81.2mm)
Liquid
Crystal
Display
Audio/Video Input: M3 Connector
Ear Phone Jack: M3 Type
Operating Temperature: 32°F~104°F (0°C~40°C)
Operating Humidity: 10%~75%
Weight: 0.72 Ibs.
0.33kg
Dimensions:
8-1/4
(W)
x
3-3/4
(H)
x
1-3/8
(D)
inch
210.5 (W) x 95 (H) x 35.8 (D) mm
Weight and dimensions shown are approximate.
Designs
and
specifications
are
subject
to
change
without
notice.
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Things You Should Know
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will bring you and your family years of Dealer Address
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information at mght The senal number of Dealer Phone No
this product may be found on the surface | Model No
of the unit Be sure to retain this manual
as your convenient LCD monitor Serial No
information source
Date of Purchase
This symbol warns the user that
CAUTION un:nsulated voltage within the unit may
have sufficient magnitude to cause electric
R
Ha nea shock Therefore it is dangerous to make
any kind of contact with any inside part of
this unit
CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) This symbol alerts the user that important
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE literature concerning the operation and
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SEAVICE PERSONNEL maintenance of this unit has been included
Theretore, it should be read carefully in
order to avoid any problems
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE
This unit ts exclusively for use with the Panasonic Compact VHS Palmcorder models PV-
IQ205, PV-IQ305, PV-IQ405, PV-IQ505, PV-IQ315, PV-lQ225, PV-10325, PV-IQ425, PV-
1Q525, PV-iQ375, PV-lQ375A, PV-IQ475, PV-IQ575, PV-1Q485", PV-IQ295, PV-IQ495 and
PV-D705 and Quasar Compact VHS Palmcorder models VM550 and VM555 currently
produced (*Sound from the Built-in Speaker and Earphone Jack is monaural )
With the supplied RCA—Mini Trans Adaptor, this unit is exclusively for use with the
Panasonic Compact VHS Palmcorder models PV-Q204, PV-IQ304, PV-IQ304A, PV-
1Q404, PV-IQ404A, PV-IQ504, PV-IQ504A, PV-IQ604, PV-lQ244, PV-i1Q394, PV-1Q494,
PV-1Q594, PV-IQ344, PV-IQ384, PV-IQ384A, PV-IQ314, PV-1Q203, PV-IQ303, PV-IQ403,
PV-1Q503, PV-IQ393 and PV-IQ493 and Quasar Compact VHS Palmcorder models
VM110, VM540, VM544, VM545, VM547, VM549, VM100, VM530 VM535, VM538 and
VM539
It cannot be used with other types of portable recorders
These accessories are provided in order to set up or use your Palmcorder DisplayMate
1 pe RCA-Mini Trans Adaptor (VJAW0035) 1 pe Wiping Cloth (VFCW0001)}
os Use this wiping cioth to clean the display
screen Of finger prints and other smudges
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Index of Controls
Earphone Jack (Monaural)
SLIDE RELEASE Switch Connect the earphone (M3 type, not
supplied) to the earphone jack for monitor-
Power Indicator
Power o
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Monitor
Audio/Video
Input Plug
Battery Release Switch
DC Input Connector
Built-in Speaker and Volume Control!
For monitoring the sound'during playback —
or recording. You can adjust the sound by
rotating the volume control down for
maximum or up for minimum.
Note:
Underside If you hear a howling sound (feedback)
while monitoring the recording, turn the
volume down.
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Dark q% Bright
Bright Control
Adjusts the brightness of the picture.
BRIGHT
=
C *Note: These controls have been set at the
factory. it is not necessary to adjust these
controls under normal circumstances. But,
should it become necessary, be careful to
make the adjustment with a small, slender
*Color Control screwdriver so as not to damage the
Adjusts
the
color
intensity.
miniature
control.
-A
*Tint control
Adjusts the tint for natural fleshones.
3
ing the sound during playback or recording.

Using the LCD Monitor
Attach/Remove the LCD Monitor
Attach the LCD monitor
@ Altgn the LCD monitor with the top of
the mounting surface
© Press it into place until it locks with a
click
@ Connect the Audio/Video Input Plug
to the Audio/Video Output Connector
Remove the LCD monitor
Disconnect the Audio/Video Input Plug from
the Audio/Video Output Connector
While sliding the BATTERY RELEASE
button on the Palmcorder, remove the LCD
monitor
©)
When connecting the LCD monitor to
models PV-IQ204, PV-lQ304, PV-IQ304A,
PV-10404, PV-IQ404A, PV-IQ504, PV-
1Q504A, PV-IQ604, PV-IQ244, PV-IQ394,
PV-1Q494, PV-IQ594, PV-10344, PV-IQ384,
PV-IQ384A, PV-1IQ314, VM110, VM540,
VM544, VM545, VM547, VM549, PV-1Q203,
PV-1Q303, PV-IQ403, PV-IQ503, PV-1Q393,
PV-IQ493, VM100, VM530 VM535, VM538
and VM539, use supplied RCA-Min: Trans
Adaptor for connection
RCA-Mini Trans In this case, connect the RCA-Mini Trans
Adaptor
Adaptor
to
Palmcorder
before
attaching
the LCD monitor to Palmcorder
The LCD monitor can be adjusted to a wide
range of horizontal and vertical positions for
shooting or viewing
90°
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Using the LCD Monitor
Turn the LCD Monitor On/Off
To supply power to the Palmcorder and Nole
LCD monitor Using the LCD monitor reduces battery
Attach
the
Battery
Pack
or
connectthe
DC
operating
time
It
ts
recommended
to
use
Power
Cable
to
the
LCD
monitor
1
BAh
Battery
Pack
(PV-BP18)
or
2
4Ah
Battery Pack (PV-BP17) when using the
LCD manilor
Sei the POWER swiich to AUTO ON The
LCD monitor will then turn on/off according
to the Palmcorder’s POWER switch setting
Set Ihe POWER switch to OFF to turn off
the LCD monitor only
Note-
-In some instances, tf you turn on jhe
Palmcorder's light during operation wilh
the AC Adaptor, the LCD monilor may turn
off If this should occur, turn off the light
and the LCD monitor automatically turns
back on
- Do not directly connect (short circuit) the
Positive (+) and negative (-) terminals of
.
the
LCD
monitor
when
Battery
ts
altached
Cassette
Insertion/Removal
Push the SLIDE RELEASE switch on the-
LCD monitor
Slide the LCD monitor to the right with
lhe LCD monitor folded inward as indicated
by the arrow
insert/remove the cassette by opening
the door
When storing the Palmcorder wilh the LCD
monitor attached, swing
Flip the LCD monitor 180 degrees
© Swing the LCD monitor, with the screen
facing inward, up againsl the
Palmcorder

Matsushita Consumer Electronics
Company, Division of Matsushita
Elecinec Corporation of America
Ona Panasonic Way Secaucus,
New Jersey 07094
Panasonic Sales Company,
Division of Matsushita Electric of
Puerto Aica, Inc (“PSC”)
Ave 65 ds Infanteria Km 95
San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina,
Puerto Rico 00985
Tal [phone]
Fax [phone]
PANASONIC Camcorder
Limited Warranty
Matsushila Consumer Electronics Company
or Panasonic Sales Company (collectively
referred lo as “The warrantor’) will repair this
product wilh new or refurbished parts, [ree of
charge, inthe USA or Puerto Aico from the
dale of orginal purchase in the eveni of a
defect in malerials or workmanship as
follows
Parts (Excep! CCD Image Sensor)
New or rebuill parts in exchange tor defeclive
parts for one (1) year from the dats of
original purchase
CCD [mage Sensor (If included)
CCD Image Sensor in exchange tor delechve
CCD Image Sensor for six (6) months Iram
the date of original purchase
Batteries (IF included)
New rechargeable batteries in exchange for
defeclive rechargeable battenes for tan (10)
days fram the date of original purchase Non-
rechargeable balteries are nol warranled
Tape (If included)
New video cassetle tape in exchange [ora
defeclive video cassete tape for five (5) days
from the dale of original purchase
Labor
Carry-in or mail-in service for ninety (80)
days from the date of original purchase Aller
the ninety (90) day labor warranty period ts
over, purchaser pays lor all labor charges
Carry-in or mail-in Service, as applicable, in
the conlinental US A can be oblained
during the warranty period by conlacting a
Malsushita Services Company (MSC)
Factory Servicenter listed in the Servicenier
Dieclory Carry-in or mail-in service in
Puerto Rico can be obtained during Ihe
warranty period by calling the telephone
numbers listed tn the Servicenter Directory
This warranty 1s extended only to the original
purchaser A purchase receipl or olher proof
of dale of original purchase will be required
before warranty service is fendered
This warranty only covers failures due to
defects in malerials or workmanship which
occur during normal use and doss nol cover
normal maintenance, including, bul not
limited to, video and audio head cleaning Il
does not cover damage which occurs during
shipment or failures which are caused by
products not supplied by the warranior or
failures Which result from accident, misuse,
abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplicalion,
alteration, faully installation, set-up
adjusiments, improper antenna, inadequale
signal pick-up, maladjusimenlt of consumer
Controls, line power surge, modification or
Commercial use, such as hotel, ollice,
reslaurant, or other business or rental use of
the product or service by anyones other than
an MSC Factory Servicenter or damage lhal
is altribulable to acts of God
LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS
There ara no express warranties except as
listed above
THE WARRANTOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE
FOR INCIDENTAL OAR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES (INCLUDING, WITHOUT
LIMITATION, DAMAGE TO TAPES)
RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS
PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY
BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY ALL
EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO
THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD
SET FORTH ABOVE Some Slates 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
lO you
This warranty gives you specific legal righls
and you may also have olher right which vary
from state Yo state
If a problam with this product davelops
during or after the warranty pernod, you may
conlacl your dealer or Servicenter I! the
problem ts nol handled to your salisfaction,
then write to the Consumer Affairs Division at
the company address indicated above
SERVICE CALLS WHICH DO NOT
INVOLVE DEFECTIVE MATERIALS OR
WORKMANSHIP ARE NOT COVERED
COSTS OF SUCH SERVICE CALLS ARE
THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE
PURCHASER

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Read Instruclons — All the safely and operaling
InsWuctons should be read before ihe ynilis
opeéraled
Relain Instructions — The safely and operauing
inslruclions Should bs retained for fulura reference
Heed Warnings — All warnings on [he unil and in
[he operaling instructions should bs adherad to
Follow Instructions — All oparaling and
mainlanancs instructions should be followed
Cleaning — Unplug this video unil from Iħa wall
pullel before cleaning Do nol use liquid cleaners
Usa Only the supphead wiping cloth tor cleaning
Allachmenits — Do nol uss altachmentis nol
recommended by tha vidao producl manufaclurer
as Ihey may ba hazardous
Waler and Moisture — Oo nol use this video unil
near waler — lor example naar a balh lub, wash
bowl, kichen sink, of laundry (ub in a wal
basemem of near a swimming pool and tha like
Accassones — Oo nol place Ihis video unil on an
unstable cart sland, lripod brackel, or lable The
video unit may fall causing sgrious injury lo a child
or adul and sartous damaga to (he unit Usa only
with a carn sland, Iripod brackel of lable
recommended by the manutlaciurer or sold wilh the
Vidgo unit Any mounwUng of the uni should Tollow
lhe Manufaclurer s inslruclians and should use a
-moyning acesssory recommanded by p
tha Manufaciurer An appliance and
carn combination should be moved
wilh care QUICK Slops, PMCessive
forca, and unaven surfaces may
cause lhe appliance and can
combination lo ovariurn
Vanitfatian — Stofis and openings in (he cabinal are
provided for vanblalion and Io eMsure raliable
operation of tha video unil and lo prolact il from
overhealing These openings musl nol be blockad
or covered Naver place the video unil on a bed
Sofa, rug or olher similar surfaca, of naar or over a
radialor or hgal register This viđao unit should nol
be placed in a buill-in installation such as a
bookcase or rach unless proper vantilavon is
provided or [ha manufaclures s insiruclions have
been adhered lo
10 Power Sources — This video ynil should be
Operated only from the lype of power source
indicalad on the marking label If you ara nol Sura
of the type of power supply lo your home, consul
your appliance dealer or local power company For
video Unils intended lo ba operaled Irom balleary
power of olher sources refar lo lhe operating
inslruchons
Important Safeguards
11
Grounding of Polarizalon — This video unil may
be equipped with eilher a polanzad 2-wira AC
(Allernaling Curran!) line plug (a plug having one
blads wider Ihan lhe other) of 3-wire grounding
lype plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin
The 2-wirs polarizad plug will fil into Iha powar
Oullel only one way This iS a Safaly fealure Ifyou
ara unable lo inser the plug fully into ihe pullet
iry raversing lhe plug If the plug stl fails lo fil,
Conlact your alacirician to feplaca your obsolale
pulleat Oo nol defeal the safely purpose of lhe
Polarized plug
Tha 3-wirs grounding lype plug will ft mto a
grounding lype power outlal This is a salely
faalure If you ara Unable lo inser Ihe plug inlo tha
outlet, contact your slectrician to saplaca your
Obsolele cual Do nol defeat the safely purpose
of lhe grounding types plug
12 Powaer-Cord Protaclion — Powar-supply cords
13
Should bs rouled so ħal (hey are nol liWely to be
walked on of pinched by ilgms placgd upon or
againsl lhem, paying particular altenlon lo cords
ol plugs convenignce recaplacilas and lhe poinl
where [hey axil from tha unil
Ouldoor Antenna Grounding — If an oulsida
amenna orf cable syslam 1s Connectiad lo he video
Unil, ba sure the anlgnna oF cabla syslam is
grounded so as lo provida Some protection against
Vollaga surges and buill-up Slalic charges Part 1
of tha Canadian Electrical Code in USA Section
810 of the Naliona! Elacirical Code provides
Information wilh raspeci to proper grounding of the
masl and Supporing Slructure, grounding of tha
lgad-in wire lo an anisnna discharge unit, size of
grounding conduclors, localion of anlenna
discharge unit connection lo grounding
alectrodøs, and raquiramanis for the grounding
Blecirade
WSCHARGE LIMIT
INEC SECTION 110-20)
: ROUNDING
INEC SECTION a10-21)
A GROUND Cá MPa
[a POWER SERVICE GROLNIUNG
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
NEC —NaTOnaLELECTAICaLenpe = NEC ART asa PAAT H)
14 Lighining — For added prolaction of (his Video unit
raceiver during a lighining slorm or whan its lell
Unallanded and unused for long pariods of time
Unplug il from ths wall oullel and disconnect the
anlanna or cable syslam This will prevent
damage to [he video uml due lo Irghining and
power-ling surges
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Important
Safeguards
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16
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Power Lines — An outside antanna syslem should
nol bs locatad in tha vicinity of overhead power
fines or olher electric ighl of power circuns, oF
where it can fall into such power lines or crreuils
When installing an outside antenna syslem
axirðme care should be lakan lo keep from
touching Such power lines or cirewils as conlacl
wilh Ihem mighl be talal
Overloading — Do not overload wall oullets and
extension cords as (his can resultin a risk of fire or
efécine shock
Objects and Liquids — Never push objects of any
Kind into this video unit through openings as thay
may louch dangerous vollag® paints or short oul
pans lhal could resull ina lire or glegetrie shock
Never spill liquid ol any Mind onto ihe video unl
Semicng — Do nol atempl to service (his video
unt yoursell as opening or removing covers may
axpose you lo dangerous vollaga or other hazards
Raler all Servicing 1o qualilied services personnel
Damaga Raquiring Sarvics — Unplug this video
unit from the wall oullel and refer servicing io
qualifiad Service personnel undar the following
condwaons
a When lhe power-supply cord or plug 1s
damaged
20
zi
b lf any irquid has been spilled anlo, or objacis
have fallen mto the video unil
c /fihe video unit has been exposed to rain of
waler
d if the video unu does nol aperats normally by
talluwing the operating instrucuans Adjust anly
those controls lhal are cavarad by tha oparalng
instructions as an impraper adjustment af olhar
controls may resull in damage and will ollen
raqguira exlansive Work by a qualihed lachnician
to restore ine video unl lo s normal operation
a Ifthe video unil has besn dropped or the cabrnel
has been damaged
f When the video unil exhibits a dislincl changa in
performance — this indicales a need for service
Raplacament Pans — When replacsmenl| paris ara
raquirad 68 sure lha service lachncian has usad
replacemenil paris specified by tha manuiaclurer or
have ihe same characterisitcs as the original par
Unaulhorrzed subsidutions may reasull in fire,
gifcine shock or olher hazards
Safely Chack— Upon completion of any sarvice or
repairs lo thts video unit, ask Ihe samica technician
lo perform safely checks lo dalarmine that tha
video unil is in safa Oparaling order
FCC
Warning’
Any
unaulhorized
changes
or
modifications
to
this
equipment
would
void the user's authorily to operale
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation ts subject Io the following two condi-
lions (1) This device may nal causes harmlul inlerference, and (2) this device must accept any
inteerence received, including interference thal may cause undesired aperalion
Nole This equipment has been tesled and lound lo comply with Pant 15 and part 18 ol the FCC
Rules These limils are designed lo provide reasonable proteclion againsi harmful inierference
when operated in a residential environment
I this equipment does cause Interference lo radio or television receplion, which can be delermmed
by turning the equipment off and on, use the squipment in another lacation and/or utlize an electri-
cal outlet different from that Used by the receiver
li necésSary, consult the dealer or an ewpenenced radio/TV technician for help You may find the
booklet ‘Something About Interference’ available Irom FCC local regional olfices helptul
Matsushita Consumer Electronics
Company, Division of Matsushila
Elecinc Corporation of America
Ons Panasonic Way Secaucus,
New Jersay 07094
Panasonic Sales Company,
Division of Matsushita Electric of
Puerto Aico, Inc (“PSC”)
Ave 65 dg Infantaria, Km 95
San Gabre! Industrial Park
Caraiina, Pugrio Aico 00585
Ce e i e r e E o. S a o S a.
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