Quasar Palmcorder VM-D100 User manual
Palmcorde"
—Muasar
MUSA
Camcorder
Operating
Instructions
Model
No.
VM-D1
00
Please
read
these
instructions
carefully
before
attempting
to
operate
this
product.
Please
save
this
manual.
Guia
para
rápida
consulta
en
español
está
incluida.
For
assistance,
call
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
LSOTO205A
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,
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.
Date
of
Purchase
Dealer
Purchased
From
Dealer
Address
Dealer
Phone
No.
Model
No.
Serial
No.
Unpack
your
Camcorder
These
accessories
are
provided
in
order
to
set
up
or
use
your
Camcorder.
1
pc.
AC
Adaptor
1
pc.
Battery
Pack
1
pc.
Audio/Video
Cable
(PV-A17)"-
(PV-BP15)
(pages
9,
10)
(LSJA0283/VJAWO0032/
with
DC
Power
Cable
VJAW0039)
(pages
24,
26)
(page
11)
1
pc.
VHS
PlayPak
1
pc.
Shoulder
Strap
1
pc.
CR2025
Clock
Battery
(PV-P1/VYMWO0009)
(LSFC0012)
(page
13)
(VSBWO0004)
and
one
"AA"
battery
(installed
in
Camcorder)
(page
25)
(page
43)
=
2
For
assistance,
call
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Things
You
Should
Know
WARNING:
TO
PREVENT
FIRE
OR
SHOCK
HAZARD,
DO
NOT
EXPOSE
THIS
EQUIPMENT
TO
RAIN
OR
MOISTURE.
Your
Compact
VHS
Camcorder
is
designed
to
record
and
play
back
in
Standard
Play
(SP)
and
Super
Long
Play
(SLP)
modes.
You
can
also
play
a
Compact
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
VHSI&
and/or
mark
be
used.
This
symbol
warns
the
user
that
CAUTION
uninsulated
voltage
within
the
unit
may
RESKOFELECTRIC
SHOCK
have
sufficient
magnitude
to
cause
electric
DO
NOT
OPEN
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
SERVICE
PERSONNEL
maintenance
of
this unit
has
been
included.
Therefore,
it
should
be
read
carefully
in
order
to
avoid
any
problems.
The
above
markings
are
located
on
the
appliance
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.
Note:
This
equipment
has
been
tested
and
found
to
comply
with
Part
15
of
the
FCC
Rules.
These
limits
are
designed
to
provide
reasonable
protection
against
harmful
interference
when
operated
in
a
residential
environment.
lf
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.
Important
S
t.
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
—
Oo
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
thís
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.
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.
Safeguards
TO
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an
S
Et
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
outtet,
contact
your
electrician
to
reptace
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
Electrica!
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
WIRÉ
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE
UNIT
(NEC
SECTION
B10-26)
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
GROUNDING
CONDUCTORS
(NEC
SECTION
810-21)
POWER
SERVICE
GROUNDING
+7
ELECTRODE
SYSTEM
NEC
—
NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL
CODE
(NEC
ART
250.
PART
H}
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,
call
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Important
Safeguards
15.
Power
Lines
—
An
outside
antenna
system
should
b.
If
any
liquid
has
been
spilled
onto,
or
objects
not
be
located
in
the
vicinity
of
overhead
power
have
fallen
into
the
video
unit.
lines
or
other
electric
light
or
power
circuits,
or
c.
lf
the
video
unit
has
been
exposed
to
rain
or
where
it
can
fall
into
such
power
lines
or
circuits.
water.
When
installing
an
outside
antenna
system,
d.
If
the
video
unit
does
not
operate
normally
by
extreme
care
should
be
taken
to
keep
from
following
the
operating
instructions.
Adjust
only
touching
such
power
lines
or
circuits
as
contact
those
controls
that
are
covered
by
the
operating
with
them
might
be
fatal.
instructions,
as
an
improper
adjustment
of
other
16.
Overloading
—
Do
not
overload
wall
outlets
and
controls
may
result
in
damage
and
will
often
extension
cords
as
this
can
result
in
a
risk
of
fire
or
require
extensive
work
by
a
qualified
technician
electric
shock.
to
restore
the
video
unit
to
its
normal
operation.
17.
Objects
and
Liquids
—
Never
push
objects
of
any
e.
If
the
video
unit
has
been
dropped
or
the
cabinet
kind
into
this
video
unit
through
openings
as
they
has
been
damaged.
may
touch
dangerous
voltage
points
or
short
out
f.
When
the
video
unit
exhibits
a
distinct
change
in
parts
that
could
result
in
a
fire
or
electric
shock.
performance
—
this
indicates
a
need
for
service.
Never
spill
liquid
of
any
kind
onto
the
video
unit.
20.
Replacement
Parts
—
When
replacement
parts
are
18,
Servicing
—
Do
not
attempt
to
service
this
video
required,
be
sure
the
service
technician
has
used
unit
yourself
as
opening
or
removing
covers
may
replacement
parts
specified
by
the
manufacturer
or
expose
you
to
dangerous
voltage
or
other
hazards.
have
the
same
characteristics
as
the
original
part.
Refer
all
servicing
to
qualified
service
personnel.
Unauthorized
substitutions
may
result
in
fire,
19.
Damage
Requiring
Service
—
Unplug
this
video
electric
shock
or
other
hazards.
unit
from
the
wall
outlet
and
refer
servicing
to
21.
Safety
Check—
Upon
completion
of
any
service
or
qualified
service
personnel
under
the
foliowing
repairs
to
this
video
unit,
ask
the
service
technician
conditions:
to
perform
safety
checks
to
determine
that
the
a.
When
the
power-supply
cord
or
plug
is
video
unit
is
in
safe
operating
order.
damaged.
_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.
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of
Contents
Things
You
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Safeguards
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turbine
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Cur
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Attaching
Shoulder
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MENU
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ratio
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RENE
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16
Basic
Operation
Camera
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19
Playing
Back
Recordings
.;.
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dig
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AAA
23
Copying
your
Tapes
(dubbing)
2...
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26
Special
Features
Four-
Speed
Power
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Digital
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Electronic
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Replacing
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43
Palmcorder
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Palmcorder
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45
Tele
Tee
T
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Qs
ia
46
Request
for
Service
Notice:
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nasicannisiocds
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46
Before
Requesting
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Spanish
Quick
Use
Guide/Guía
Para
Uso
Rápido
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eee
sees
essere
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51
6
For
assistance,
call
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Quick
Operation
Guide
Charging
the
Battery
Pack
Y
Charge
Battery
Pack
fully
before
operation
(page
9).
=
=
(fo)
p39yt15
2
Insert
Battery.
CHARGE
Lamp
lights
and
then
goes
out
when
charging
is
done.
1
Plug
in
AC
Adaptor.
Insert
Cassette
2
Slide
TAPE
EJECT
to
open
door.
1
Attach
fully
charged
Battery
(page
9).
3
Insert
cassette
(page
12).
Press
here
to
close
door.
Quick
Operation
Guide
Camera
Recording
Before
you
begin...
*
Charge
Battery
Pack
fully
before
operation
(page
9).
1
Set
POWER
to
CAMERA.
2
Press
RECORD/PAUSE
to
start
recording.
Press
RECORD/PAUSE
again
to
pause
recording.
to
rewind
tape.
8
l
For
assistance,
call
1-800-211-PANA(7262
)
2
Press
REWIND/SEARCH
3
Press
PLAY
to
start
playback.
4
Press
STOP
to
stop
playback.
|
Suppl
ying
Power
Charging
the
Battery
Pack
Charge
Battery
Pack
fully
before
use.
1
Plug
in
AC
Adaptor.
y
S
POWER
Lamp
lights.
CHARGE
2
Lamp
Insert
Battery.
Q
Align
right
side
of
Battery
with
line
on
AC
Adaptor.
(3
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
Battery
Charging
Slide
Battery
out
and
off.
Confirmation
Marker
on
ion
M
*
Battery
life
gradually
decreases
after
repeated
use
and
recharging.
If
operation
time
becomes
very
short
even
after
a
Use
this
marker
as
a
reminder
to
yourself
sufficient
charge,
discard
Battery
properly
when
the
battery
is
fully
charged
or
in
need|
.
(Page
10).
of
a
charge.
This
marker
performs
no
Note:
function
and
is
for
your
reference
only.
.
|
After
recharging
5
times,
use
BATTERY
F
REFRESH
feature
as
explained
on
page
10.
Using
the
Battery
Pack
P
pag
A
fully
charged
Battery
provides
a
maximum
of
about
1
hour
10
minutes
of
continuous
use.
Actual
time
may
vary
due
to
operating
conditions.
.
RES
1
Attach
Battery
-
p
A
s
m
$
"
SO
<
G
Align
Battery
with
top
of
mounting
surface.
©
Press
and
snap
into
place.
BATTERY
PACK
à
AN
2
Remove
Battery
While
sliding
BATTERY
RELEASE,
remove
Battery.
Supplying
Power
Battery
Refresh
This
feature
completely
discharges
Battery
before
recharging
begins.
Use
after
about
every
5
charges
for
optimum
Battery
performance.
CHARGE
Lamp
3
BATTERY
REFRESH
Ñ
Battery
Care
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.
U.S.A.
CONSUMERS:
ATTENTION:
The
product
you
have
purchased
is
powered
by
a
nickel
cadmium
battery
which
is
é
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
Nd
for
information
on
how
to
recycle
this
battery.
1
Plug
in
AC
Adaptor.
*
POWER
Lamp
stays
on as
long
as
Adaptor
is
plugged
in.
2
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.
4
Remove
Battery.
e
Charging
takes
about
5
hours
when
Battery
Refresh
is
used.
*
Battery
will
not
operate
in
extremely
high
temperatures.
To
avoid
Battery
damage:
*
Do
not
drop
or
jar
Battery.
*
Use
Battery
with
specified
units
only.
*
|f
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.
10
For
assistance,
call
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Supplying
Power
Connect
AC
Adaptor
VCR
DC
OUT
to
Camcorder
DC
IN
with
supplied
DC
Power
Cable.
Plug
in
AC
Adaptor.
POWER
Lamp
lights.
Notes:
VCR
DC
OUT
Connector
*
AC
Adaptor
cannot
power
Camcorder
while
f
charging
Battery.
*
When
not
in
use,
unplug
AC
Adaptor
from
AC
outlet.
(Adaptor
uses
1.2
W
of
electricity
while
plugged
in.)
CAUTION:
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)
Connect
PV-C16
Car
Battery
Cord
(optional)
to
Camcorder
DC
IN.
A
Start
engine
first.
B
Plug
Car
Battery
Cord
into
Cigarette
lighter
socket.
e
if
Car
Battery
cord fuse
needs
replacing,
use
exact
current
rating
(in
amps).
DC
IN
Connector
Cigarette
Lighter
Notes:
Socket
(12
V)
*
This cord
only
works
in
vehicles
equipped
pem
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
Car
Battery
Cord
Cigarette
(optional)
Lighter
Plug
lighter
plug.
11
Cassette
Information
Cassette
Insertion/Removal
Turn
Tape
Wheel
in
direction
of
arrow
until
there
is
no
slack.
Attach
Battery
(page
9).
Slide
TAPE
EJECT
to
open
door.
Insert
cassette
as
shown.
Press
here
to
close
door.
s
To
remove
the
cassette,
slide
the
TAPE
EJECT
switch.
Record/Playback
Time
Use
tapes
with
the
[VHS[@4
mark
in
this
unit.
TAPE
SPEED
Selector
Tape
Speed
Cassette
type
Selector.
Position
TC-20
TC-30
TC-40
SLP
l
1
hour
1
hour
2
hours
(Super
Long
Play)
30
minutes
*
SLP
playback
may
contain
more
picture
noise.
Erase
Protection
Tab
1
To
prevent
erasure,
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
12
For
assistance,
call
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
-
Attaching
Shoulder
Strap
Remove
Battery
Pack
before
doing
steps.
1
Undo
strap
ends
from
buckles.
2
Thread
strap
ends
through
Strap
Rings
on
Camcorder.
Hes
A.
ee
3
" :
Tt
ANILE
TTT
Re-insert
the
strap
ends
into
Kl
buckles.
min.
25.4
mm
(1
inch)
Adjusting
the
Length
Pull
a
loop
of
strap
from
buckle.
Pull
strap
tight
to
shorten
or
lengthen.
Adjust
Hand
Strap
length
to
fit
your
hand
as
shown.
13
MENU
Mode
Using
MENU
Mode
Before
you
begin...
*
Connect
Camcorder
to
power
source.
*
Set
POWER
to
CAMERA
or
VCR.
1
Press
MENU
for
MENU
mode.
---
MENU
---
PAGE
1/2
TITLE
>
AUTO/MANU
2
opa
DISPLAY
MENU
CAMERA
MODE
VCR
MODE
2
Press
UP
A
or
DOWN
Y
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/
DOWN(A/YV),
DISPLAY,
or
MENU
are
not
pressed
within
5
minutes
when
Self
Demo
mode
is
off.
*
The
Menu
mode
is
canceled
if
UP/
DOWN(A/Y),
DISPLAY,
or
MENU
are
not
pressed
within
30
seconds
when
Self
Demo
mode
is
on.
14
For
assistance,
call
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
MENU
Mode
MENU
Mode
Screen
(CAMERA
MODE
PROGRAMMED
REC
(page
22).
Camcorder
starts
and
stops
recording
at
a
preset
time.
---
MENU
---
PAGE
1/2
PROGRAMMED
REC
TITLE
;
AUTO/MANUAL
TALLY
LAMP
;
ON
STAND-BY
RELEASE
;
OFF
oor
SET
SELECT:
PUSH
V/A
KEY
SET
:
PUSH
DISPLAY
KEY
END
:
PUSH
MENU
KEY
2
TITLE
(pages
36-38).
AUTO/MANUAL
:
16
items
PHRASE
:
10
items
Qn
B
GM
=A
3
TALLY
LAMP
(page
30).
ON:
lamp
lights
during
recording.
t
4
STAND-BY
RELEASE
(page
20).
ON:
enables
quick
resumption
of
recording
from
Stand-by
mode.
PAGE
2/2
A
DISPLAY
;
ON
SECURITY
—
;
OFF
VIDEO
EFFECTS
;
FADE
BLACK
5
CLOCK
SET
(pages
16-18).
Select
to
set
clock.
6
DISPLAY
(page
39)
ON:
On-screen
Display
(OSD)
screens
are
displayed.
SELECT:
PUSH
V/A
KEY
SET
:
PUSH
DISPLAY
KEY
END
:
PUSH
MENU
KEY
7
SECURITY
(page
35).
ON:
enables
Motion
Security
recording.
8
VIDEO
EFFECTS
(pages
31,
32).
AUTO
FADE
:BLACK
or
WHITE
DIGITAL
FADE
:
TYPE
—
—
7
types
COLOR
—
8
colors
MENU
Mode
Screen
(VCR
MODE)
---
MENU
---
SELECT:
PUSH
W/A
KEY
SET
:
PUSH
DISPLAY
KEY
END
:
PUSH
MENU
KEY
15
Setting
the
Clock
Set
the
following
items
in
order:
Time
Zone,
Daylight
Saving
Time,
Date
and
Time.
Setting
the
Time
Zone
Before
you
begin...
The
Camcorder
is
preset
to
Eastern
time.
*
Connect
Camcorder
to
power
source.
To
change
time
zone,
do
steps
at
right.
+
Set
POWER
to
CAMERA
or
VCR.
E
Note:
*
Clock
may
lose
or
gain
up
to
2
minutes
per
month.
To
adjust,
see
page
18.
1
Press
MENU
for
MENU
mode.
COT"
DISPLAY
MENU
1
2
3.
4
Press
UP
A
ae
select
--
MENU
---
PAGE
1/2
PROGRAMMED
REC
TITLE
;
AUTO/MANUAL
TALLY
LAMP
;
ON
STAND-BY
RELEASE
;
OFF
OC
2
Press
DISPLAY
for
CLOCK
SET
menu.
Press
UP_A
or
DOWN
¥
to
select
---
CLOCK
SET
---
TIME
ZONE
N
raim
DATE/TIME
:
12:00:
00AM
JAN
1
2000
SELECT:
PUSH
V/a
KEY
.
|
SET
:
PUSH
ENO
:
PUSH
MENU
KEY
3
Press
DISPLAY
for
SELECT
TIME
ZONE
menu.
Press
UP
A
or
DOWN
¥
to
select
local
time
zone.
---
SELECT
TIME
ZONE
-..
ATLANTIC
PACIFIC
CENTRAL
HAWAIL
SAMOA
MOUNTAIN
SELECT:
PUSH
Y/A
KEY
SET
=:
PUSH
DISPLAY
KEY
4
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.
Note:
When
traveling
outside
the
listed
time
zones,
set
clock
to
local
time
manually
(page
18).
16
For
assistance,
call
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Auto
Daylight
Saving
Time
Clock
will
auto-adjust
to
daylight-saving
time
(DST).
The
Camcorder
is
preset
to
DST:
[AUTO
HIPO
your
area,
set
to
[*JJAby
doing
the
following
steps.
Ds
or
DISPLAY
MENU
Spring
(First
Sunday
in
April):
DST:
AUTO
=
ahead
one
hour.
1:00
a.m.
2:00
a.m.
Daylight
Saving
:
Time
Autumn
(Last
Sunday
in
October):
DST:
AUTO
=
back
one
hour.
Daylight
Saving
1:00
a.m.
2:00
a.m.
Time
;
Normal
Time
3:00
a.m.
4:00
a.m.
——
=
1:00
a.m.
2:00
a.m.
1
Setting
the
Clock
Before
you
begin...
»
Connect
Camcorder
to
power
source.
*
Set
POWER
to
CAMERA
or
VCR.
Note:
s
Auto
DST
does
not
function
if
time
zone
is
.
set
to
Hawaii
or
Samoa
(page
16).
Ð
iid
(AUN
PONEIS
Press
MENU
for
MENU
mode.
Press
UP
A
or
DOWN
Y
to
select
CLOCK
SETI
---
MENU
---
PAGE
1/2
---
MENU
---
CLOCK
SET
PROGRAMMED
REC
TITLE
:
AUT!
DISPLAY
;
ON
i
SH
:
PUSH
MENU
KEY
2
Press
DISPLAY
for
CLOCK
SET
menu.
Press
UP
A
or
DOWN
Y
to
select
NENA.
Y/A
KEY
:
PUSH
DISPLAY
KEY
:
PUSH
MENU
KEY
Press
DISPLAY
for
DAYLIGHT
SAVING
TIME
menu.
Press
UP
A
or
DOWN
¥
to
select
OFF
or
AUTO.
-
-
DAYLIGHT
SAVING
TIME
-
-
AUTO
LOFF
|
SELECT:
PUSH
W/a
KEY
SET
:
PUSH
DISPLAY
KEY
Press
DISPLAY
to
confirm
entry.
Press
MENU
twice
to
exit.
17
Setting
the
Clock
Setting
Date
and
Time
Date
and
time
including
leap
year
are
calculated
up
to
DEC
31,
2098.
Då
or”
DISPLAY
MENU
sx!
xt,
-5:00:00GPM-
JAN
1
2600
DISPLAY
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
CLOCK
EE.
+++
MENU
---
PAGE
1/2
PROGRAMMED
REC
ICLOCK
SET]
Y
+
ON
DISPLA
TALLY
LAMP
:
9l
STANO-BY
RELEASE
;
OFF
Press
DISPLAY
for
CLOCK
SET
menu.
Press
UP
A
or
DOWN
Y
to
select
115120019
.
TIME
ZON
D.S.
T.
;
AUT:
CEUTA
;
12:00:004M
JAN
t
2000
SELECT:
PUSH
Y/A
KEY
SET
:
END
:
PUSH
MENU
KEY
Press
DISPLAY
for
DATE/TIME
menu.
-
-
DATETIME
SETTING
-
-
-
42:00:00AM-
JAN
1
2000
SELECT:
PUSH
¥/a
KEY
SET
:
PUSH
DISPLAY
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.
Press
MENU
twice
to
exit.
18
For
assistance,
call
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Camera
Recording
Simple
Recording
Jl
Y
119,
Built-in
Twin
Capsule
VISION
ADJUSTMENT
2-Way
Microphone
System
Before
you
begin...
*
Connect
Camcorder
to
power
source.
*
Insert
cassette
with
record
tab
(page
12).
1
‘Set
POWER
to
CAMERA.
Lens
Cover
opens.
Eve
Indication
Power
lamp
lights
PAUSE
*
Be
sure
POWER
l
is
fully
turned
to
CAMERA
position.
Record/Pause
mode.
Look
into
EVF
and
adjust
VISION
ADJUSTMENT
to
your
eyesight.
Slide
TAPE
SPEED
to
SP
or
SLP
(page
12).
UOTE
CK)
el
Press
RECORD/PAUSE
to
start
or
pause
recording.
Tally
lamp
lights
if
set
to
ON
(page
30).
RECORD
Set
POWER
to
OFF
when
finished.
e
To
remove
cassette,
slide
TAPE
EJECT
in
Record/
Pause
mode.
(page
12).
Note:
*
When
Camcorder
is
aimed
at
excessively
bright
objects,
or
bright
lights,
a
vertical
bar
may
appear
in
the
picture.
This
is
normal
for
the
CCD
pick-up.
Try
to
avoid
this
when
possible.
19
Camera
Recording
If
left
in
RECORD/PAUSE
mode
for
5
minutes,
Camcorder
switches
to
Stand-by
mode
to
conserve
battery.
When
set
to
ON,
Stand-by
Quick
Release
lets
you
resume
recording
by
pressing
RECORD/PAUSE
twise.
New
camcorders
will
default
to
OFF.
Before
you
begin...
*
Connect
Camcorder
to
power
source.
*
[nsert
cassette
with
record
tab
(page
12).
1
Set
POWER
to
CAMERA.
2
Press
MENU
for
MENU
mode.
Press
UP
A
or
DOWN
Y
to
select
STAND-BY
RELEASE
---
MENU
---
PAGE
1/2
PROGRAMMED
REC
TITLE
;
AUTO/MANUAL
ALL
C
SELECT:
PUSH
Y/A
KEY
SET
:
PUSH
DISPLAY
KEY
MENU
KEY
TALLY
LAMP
`
;
ON
CEU
Na
ene
:
OFF
LOCK
SET
END
:
3
Press
DISPLAY
to
select
ON/OFF.
-
Display
MENU
ON:
From
Stand-by
mode,
press
RECORD/PAUSE
twice
to
resume
recording.
OFF:
From
Stand-by
mode,
set
POWER
to
OFF,
then
to
CAMERA.
Press
RECORD/PAUSE
to
record.
4
Press
MENU
to
exit.
20
For
assistance,
call
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
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