Quasar Palmcorder VM-D52 User manual
Palmcorder”
Camcorder
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Camcorder
Operating
Instructions
model
No.
VM-D52
Please
read
these
instructions
carefully
before
attempting
to
operate
this
product.
Please
save
this
manual
Guia
para
rápida
consulia
en
espanol
está
incluida.
For
assistance,
please
call
-
1-800-211-PAB(7262)
or
send
e-mail
to
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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
Dealer
Purchased
From
market
today.
Used
properly,
it
will
bring
you
years
of
enjoyment.
Please
take
time
Dealer
Address
to
fill
in
the
information
to
the
right.
Dealer
Phone
No.
The
serial
number
is
on
the
tag
located
on
Model
No
the
rear
side
of
your
Camcorder.
Be
sure
:
to
retain
this
manual
as
your
convenient
Serial
No.
Camcorder
information
source.
Date
of
Purchase
Unpack
your
Camcorder
These
accessories
are
provided
in
order
to
set
up
or
use
your
Camcorder.
1
pc.
AC
Adaptor
1
pc.
Audio/Video
Cable
1
pc.
Battery
Pack
(PV-A20)
with
DC
Power
(LSJA0390)
(pages
20,
21)
(PV-BP15)
(pages
8,
9)
Cable
(page
9)
a
Battery
Charging
Confirmation
1
pc.
Shoulder
Strap
1
pc.
CR2025
Clock
(LSFC0012)
(page
11)
Battery
(VSBW0004)
A
(installed
in
Camcorder)
i
(page
32)
Use
this
marker
as
a
reminder
to
yourself
when
S
the
battery
is
fully
charged
or
in
need
of
a
charge.
This
marker
performs
no
function
and
is
for
your
reference
only.
1
pc.
Lens
Cap
(LSYK0818)
with
Lens
Cap
Strap
(LSGQ0049)
(page
11)
Q~-
For
assistance,
please
call
:
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
or
send
e-mail
to
:
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
supplied
VHS
PlayPak.
This
Camcorder
is
equipped
with
the
HQ
System
to
provide
excellent
video
pictures,
and
is
compatible
with
standard
VHS
equipment.
It
is
recommended
that
only
cassette
tapes
that
have
been
tested
and
inspected
for
use
in
VCR
machines
with
the
and/or
WHS)
mark
be
used.
penis
Bumy
This
symbol
warns
the
user
that
CAUTION
uninsulated
voltage
within
the
unit
may
have
sufficient
magnitude
to
cause
a a
iid
electric
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,
This
symbol
alerts
the
user
that
DO
NOT
REMOVE
COVER
(OR
BACK)
important
literature
concerning
the
NO
USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS
INSIDE
operation
and
maintenance
of
this
unit
REFER
SERVICING
TO
QUALIFIED
SERVICE
PERSONNEL
has
been
included.
Therefore,
it
should
be
read
carefully
in
order
to
avoid
any
problems.
The
above
markings
are
located
on
the
appliance's
bottom
cover.
FCC
Warning:
Any
unauthorized
changes
or
modifications
to
this
equipment
would
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
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.
Important
Safeguards
-—
.
10.
Read
Instructions
—
All
the
safety
and
operating
instructions
should
be
read
before
the
unit
is
operated.
Retain
Instructions
—
The
safety
and
operating
instructions
should
be
retained
for
future
reference.
Heed
Warnings
—
All
warnings
on
the
unit
and
in
the
operating
instructions
should
be
adhered
to.
Follow
Instructions
—
All
operating
and
maintenance
instructions
should
be
followed.
Cleaning
—
Unplug
this
video
unit
from
the
wall
outlet
before
cleaning.
Do
not
use
liquid
or
aerosol
cleaners.
Use
a
dry
cloth
for
cleaning.
Attachments
—
Do
not
use
attachments
not
recommended
by
the
video
product
manufacturer
as
they
may
be
hazardous.
Water
and
Moisture
—
Do
not
use
this
video
unit
near
water
—
for
example
near
a
bath
tub,
wash
bowl,
kitchen
sink,
or
laundry
tub,
in
a
wet
basement,
or
near
a
swimming
pool,
and
the
like.
Accessories
—
Do
not
place
this
video
unit
on
an
unstable
cart,
stand,
tripod,
bracket,
or
table.
The
video
unit
may
fall,
causing
serious
injury
to
a
child
or
adult,
and
serious
damage
to
the
unit.
Use
only
with
a
cart,
stand,
tripod,
bracket,
or
table
recommended
by
the
manufacturer,
or
sold
with
the
video
unit.
Any
mounting
of
the
unit
should
follow
the
manufacturer's
instructions
and
should
use
a
mounting
accessory
recommended
by
the
manufacturer.
An
appliance
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
povra
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.
ever
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
ower
company.
For
video
units
intended
to
be
operated
from
battery
power,
or
other
Sources,
refer
to
the
operating
instructions.
For
assistance,
please
call
:
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
or
send
e-mail
to
:
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
ower
outlet
only
one
way.
This
is
a
safety
eature.
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
rounding
type
power
outlet.
This
is
a
safety
eature.
If
you
are
unable
to
insert
the
plug
into
the
outlet,
contact
your
electrician
to
replace
your
obsolete
outlet.
Do
not
defeat
the
safety
purpose
of
the
grounding
type
plug.
12.
Power-Cord
Protection
—
Power-supply
cords
should
be
routed-so
that
they
are
not
likely
to
be
walked
on
or
pinched
by
items
placed
upon
or
against
them.
Paying
particular
attention
to
cords
of
plugs,
convenience
receptacles,
and
the
point
where
they
exit
from
the
unit.
13.
Outdoor
Antenna
Grounding
-
If
an
outside
antenna
or
cable
system
is
connected
to
the
video
unit,
be
sure
the
antenna
or
cable
system
is
grounded
so
as
to
provide
some
protection
against
voltage
surges
and
built-up
static
charges.
Part
1
of
the
Canadian
Electrical
Code,
in
USA
Section
810
of
the
National
Electrical
Code,
provides
information
with
respect
to
proper
grounding
of
the
mast
and
supporting
structure,
grounding
of
the
lead-in
wire
to
an
antenna
discharge
unit,
size
of
grounding
conductors,
location
of
antenna
discharge
unit,
connection
to
grounding
electrodes,
and
requirements
for
the
grounding
electrode.
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE
UNIT
(NEC
SECTION
810-20)
GROUNDING
CONDUCTORS
(NEC
SECTION
610-21)
a-
POWER
SERVICE
GROUNDING
ELECTRODE
SYSTEM
NEC
-
NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL
CODE
(NEC
ART
250,
PART
Hj
14.
Lightning
-
For
added
protection
of
this
video
unit
receiver
during
a
Y
¿Pull
storm,
or
when
it
ís
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.
Important
Safeguards
15.
Power
Lines
—
An
outside
antenna
system
b.
If
any
liquid
has
been
spilled
into,
or
should
not
be
located
in
the
vicinity
of
overhead
objects
have
fallen
onto,
the
video
unit.
G)
power
lines
or
other
electric
light
or
power
c.
If
the
video
unit
has
been
exposed
to
rain
Id
circuits,
or
where
it
can
fall
into
such
power
or
water.
=
antenna
system,
extreme
care
should
be
taken
by
following
the
operating
instructions.
Q
to
keep
from
touching
such
power
lines
or
Adjust
only
those
controls
that
are
covered
circuits
as
contact
with
them
might
be
fatal.
by
the
operating
instructions,
as
an
improper
I4)
16.
Overloading
—
Do
not
overload
wall
outlets
adjustment
of
other
controls
may
result
in
=e
and
extension
cords
as
this
can
result
in
a
damage
and
will
often
require
extensive
D
risk
of
fire
or
electric
shock.
work
by
a
qualified
technician
to
restore
the
EPa.
17.
Objects
and
Liquids
—
Never
push
objects
video
unit
to
its
normal
operation.
MN
of
any
kind
into
this
video
unit
through
e.
If
the
video
unit
has
been
dropped
or
the
[RSs
openings
as
they
may
touch
dangerous
cabinet
has
been
damaged.
voltage
points
or
short
out
parts
that
could
f.
When
the
video
unit
exhibits
a
distinct
result
in
a
fire
or
electric
shock.
Never
spill
change
in
performance
—
this
indicates
a
liquid
of
any
kind
onto
the
video
unit.
need
for
service.
18.
Servicing
—
Do
not
attempt
to
service
this
20.
Replacement
Parts
—
When
replacement
video
unit
yourself
as
opening
or
removing
parts
are
required,
be
sure
the
service
covers
may
expose
you
to
dangerous
voltage
technician
has
used
replacement
parts
or
other
hazards.
Refer
all
servicing
to
specified
by
the
manufacturer
or
have
the
qualified
service
personnel.
same
characteristics
as
the
original
part.
19.
Damage
Requiring
Service
—
Unplug
this
Unauthorized
substitutions
may
result
in
fire,
video
unit
from
the
wall
outlet
and
refer
electric
shock
or
other
hazards.
servicing
to
qualified
service
personnel
under
24.
Safety
Check
—
Upon
completion
of
any
the
following
conditions:
5
service
or
repairs
to
this
video
unit,
ask
the
a.
When
the
power-supply
cord
or
plug
is
.
Service
technician
to
perform
safety
checks
damaged.
to
determine
that
the
video
unit
is
in
safe
operating
order.
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
coutd
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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For
assistance,
please
call
:
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
or
send
e-mail
to
:
Quick
Operation
Guide
Charge
Battery
Pack
fully
before
Attach
fully
operation
(page
8).
SRE
SS
A
A
$
charged
Battery
Slide
TAPE
EJECT
to
open
door.
Insert
cassette
(page
10).
2
Insert
Battery.
CHARGE
Lamp
Press
here
to
flashes,
then
stays
lit
when
close
door.
charging
is
complete.
Camera
Recording
See
page
16.
1
Set
POWER
to
CAMERA,
2
Press
RECORD/PAUSE
to
start
recording.
Press
RECORD/PAUSE
again
to
pause
recording.
Playback
using
the
EVF
See
page
19.
2
Press
REWIND/SEARCH
to
rewind
tape.
3
Press
PLAY
to
start
playback.
4
Press
STOP
to
stop
playback.
G)
D
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=
2
Q
o
[sed
St
=
D
Q.
Supplying
Power
Charging
the
Battery
Pack
Charge
Battery
Pack
fully
before
use.
1
POWER
Lamb
tongs:
Insert
Battery.
Q
Align
left
side
of
Battery
with
left
edge
of
AC
Adaptor.
(3
Press
Battery
down
and
slide
in
direction
of
arrow.
The
CHARGE
Lamp
flashes,
then
stays
lit
when
charging
is
complete.
3
Remove
Battery.
Slide
Battery
to
the
left
and
lift
off.
Note:
*
Charging
takes
about
1
hour.
*
While
the
DC
Power
Cable
(supplied)
is
connected
to
the
AC
Adaptor,
the
Battery
cannot
be
charged.
*
After
charging
5
times,
use
Battery
Refresh
feature
as
explained
below.
]
*
Battery
life
gradually
decreases
after
repeated
use
!
and
recharging.
If
operation
time
becomes
very
(Top
View)
short
even
after
a
sufficient
charge,
discard
Battery
properly
(page
9).
CHARGE
Lamp
Using
the
Battery
Pack
A
fully
charged
Battery
provides
a
maximum
of
about
1
hour
10
minutes
of
continuous
use.
Actual
time
may
vary
due
to
operating
conditions.
Using
the
Built-in
Light
decreases
operating
time.
A
Attach
Battery.
O)
Insert
top
of
Battery
into
top
of
mounting
surface.
(9
Press
and
snap
into
place.
B
Remove
Battery.
Slide
BATTERY
RELEASE
and
remove
Battery.
To
use
battery
refresh,
insert
Battery
on
AC
Battery
Refresh
Adaptor
(see
steps
1-2
above),
then
press
This
feature
completely
discharges
BATTERY
REFRESH.
Battery
before
recharging
begins.
The
REFRESH
Lamp
lights,
then
goes
out
when
Use
after
every
5
charges
for
optimum
discharge
is
complete.
Battery
charging
will
then
Battery
performance.
start
automatically.
If
BATTERY
REFRESH
is
pressed
by
mistake,
REFRESH
remove
Battery
from
AC
Adaptor
and
reinsert
it
Lamp
N
e
for
normal
charging.
Note:
*
Charging
takes
about
5
hours
when
Battery
Refresh
is
used.
BATTERY
*
Battery
will
not
operate
in
extremely
high
REFRESH
temperatures.
8
For
assistance,
please
call
:
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
or
send
e-mail
to
:
Supplying
Power
Battery
Care
O
Caution:
To
avoid
Battery
damage:
D
-
Charge
only
with
specified
charger.
*
Do
not
drop
or
jar
Battery.
=
»
Battery
can
be
charged
within
a
temperature
range
of
*
Use
Battery
with
specified
units
only.
as:
10
°C
(50
°F)
and
35
°C
(95°F).
*
If
Battery
is
used
in
extremely
high
O
+
Battery
is
normally
warm
after
charging
or
just
after
use.
temperatures,
a
safety
device
will
Do
not
use
an
insufficiently
charged
or
worn-out
Battery.
automatically
prevent
operation.
9)
Safety
precautions:
To
prolong
Battery
life:
to
*
Do
not
get
Battery
near,
or
dispose
of
in,
fire.
*
While
not
in
use,
remove
Battery
from
al
*
Do
not directly
connect
(short
circuit)
the
positive
(+)
the
Camcorder
and
AC
Adaptor,
and
If;
and
negative
(—)
terminals.
store
in
a
cool,
dark,
dry
pres:
O
*
Never
attempt
to
disassemble
or
reassemble
Battery.
*
Keep
Battery
terminals
clean.
AC
Adaptor
1
Connect
ACA
Tt
daptor
DC
OUT
to
Camcorder
DC
IN
with
supplied
DC
Power
Cable.
Plug
in
AC
Adaptor.
POWER
Lamp
lights.
DC
Power
Cable
Note:
*
While
the
DC
Power
Cable
(supplied)
is
Connector
connected
to
the
AC
Adaptor,
the
Battery
ride
be
charged.
!
*
When
not
in
use,
unplug
AC
Adaptor
from
DC
OUT
AC
outlet.
(Adaptor
uses
1.2
W
of
electricity
Connector
while
plugged
in.)
CAUTION:
This
unit
will
SM
on
110/120/220/240
V
AC
50/60
Hz.
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)
1
Connect
PV-C16
Car
Battery
Cord
r
(optional)
to
Camcorder
DC
IN.
Start
engine
first.
Piug
Car
Battery
Cord
into
Cigarette
lighter
socket.
Cigarette
*
If
Car
Battery
cord
fuse
needs
replacing,
Lighter
use
exact
current
rating
(in
amps).
Socket
(12
V)
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.
Car
Battery
Cord
Cigarette
*
When
not
in
use,
disconnect
cigarette
(optional)
Lighter
Plug
lighter
plug.
*
For
personal
safety
the
driver
of
the
vehicle
should
not
attempt
to
operate
the
camcorder
while
driving.
9
Cassette
Information
Cassette
Insertion/Removal
1
Turn
Tape
Wheel!
in
direction
of
arrow
until
there
is
no
stack.
2
Attach
Battery
(page
8).
3
Slide
TAPE
EJECT
to
open
door.
4
Insert
cassette
as
shown.
5
Press
here
to
close
door.
*
To
remove
the
cassette,
slide
the
TAPE
EJECT
switch.
Record/Playback
Time
Use
tapes
with
the
mark
in
this
unit.
Tape
Speed
Cassette
type
Selector
Position
|
TC-20
TC-30
TC-40
SP
SLP
1
hour
(Super
Long
Play)
30
minutes
*
SLP
playback
may
contain
more
picture
noise.
Erase
Protection
Tab
Protects
tapes
from
being
accidentally
erased.
1
To
prevent
accidental
erasing,
break
off
tab
with
screwdriver.
<P
S_
(Or,
slide
tab
open.)
3
2
2
To
record
again,
cover
hole
with
adhesive
tape.
Slide
tab
type
(Or,
slide
tab
closed.)
10
For
assistance,
please
call
:
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
or
send
e-mail
to
:
Before
Using
How
to
remove
the
Sensor
tag
Hand
Strap
0
Open
the
Hand
Strap
as
illustrated
at
left.
O
Remove
the
Sensor
tag.
Then,
replace
the
Hand
Strap.
Adjust
the
Length
of
the
Shoulder
Strap
e
t.
rmh
E
J
e
Y
mal
RS
mi
o
o
Sensor
tag
Attaching
Shoulder
Strap
Remove
Battery
Pack
before
completing
the
following
steps:
1
Undo
strap
ends
from
buckles.
2
Thread
strap
ends
through
Strap
Pull
a
loop
of
strap
from
buckle,
then
pull
Rings
on
Camcorder.
strap
tight
to
shorten
or
lengthen.
Hand
Strap
3
Re-Insert
the
strap
@
19
O
ends
into
buckles.
pensi
e
Adjust
Hand
Strap
length
to
fit
your
hand
as
min.
25.4
mm
(1
inch)
shown.
Lens
Cap
Attaching
the
Lens
Cap
Strap:
Thread
the
Strap
through
the
Lens
Cap
attachment
ring
as
illustrated
at
left.
Attaching
the
Lens
Cap
Cord
to
the
Hand
Strap:
Remove
the
Hand
Strap
from
the
front
clasp
and
thread
the
Strap
through
the
loop
in
the
Lens
Cap
Cord.
Reattach
the
Hand
Strap.
Using
MENU
Mode
Before
you
begin...
*
Connect
Camcorder
to
power
source.
*
Set
POWER
to
CAMERA
or
VCR.
1
Press
MENU
for
MENU
mode.
The
CAMERA
or
VCR
MENU
screen
(see
below
E
|
left)
appears
when
Menu
mode
is
entered.
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SAA
AA
Press
UP
or
DOWN
to
highlight
the
a
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desired
menu
item.
Q
ok
a
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3.
|
LD
Press
DISPLAY
to
set
selection.
4
Press
MENU
to
exit.
Note:
*
The
Menu
mode
is
canceled
if
UP/DOWN,
1
2
3
4
DISPLAY,
or
MENU
are
not
pressed
within
,
&,
MJ,
5
minutes
when
Self
Demo
mode
is
off.
*
The
Menu
mode
is
canceled
if
UP/DOWN,
DISPLAY,
or
MENU
are
not
pressed
within
30
seconds
when
Self
Demo
mode
is
on.
MENU
Mode
(CAMERA)
Screen
1
PROGRAMMED
REC
(page
18).
Camcorder
starts
and
stops
recording
at
a
preset
time.
2
DISPLAY
(page
29).
ON
:
On-screen
Display
(OSD)
screens
are
displayed.
:
PUSH
DISPLAY
KEY
EUM
MCN
MET
3
SHUTTER
(page
24).
Select
desired
shutter
speed.
4
STAND-BY
RELEASE
(page
17).
ON
:
Enables
quick
resumption
of
recording
from
Stand-by
mode.
5
CLOCK
SET
(pages
13,
14).
Select
to
set
clock.
6
LIGHT
MODE
(page
15).
MENU
Mode
(VCR)
Screen
ON/OFF
:
Light
can
be
set
ON
or
OFF.
ON/OFF/AUTO
:
Light
can
be
set
ON,
OFF,
or
AUTO.
7
MOTIONSENSOR
(page
28).
ON
:
Enables
MotionSensor
recording.
8
VIDEO
EFFECTS
(pages
25-26).
AUTO
FADE
:BLACK
or
WHITE
DIGITAL
FADE
:
TYPE
—
7
types
COLOR
-
8
colors
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SELECT:
PUSH
UP/DOWN
KEY
ET
:
PUSH
DISPLAY
KEY
END
:
PUSH
MENU
KEY
SELECT:
PUSH
UP/DOWN
KEY
SET
:
PUSH
DISPLAY
KEY
END
:
PUSH
MENU
KEY
12
For
assistance,
please
call
:
1-800-211-PANA(7262}
or
send
e-mail
to
:
Setting
the
Clock
Set
the
following
items
in
order:
Time
Before
you
begin...
Zone,
Daylight
Saving
Time,
Date,
-
Connect
Camcorder
to
power
source.
and
Time.
`
*
Set
POWER
to
CAMERA
or
VCR.
1
Press
MENU
for
MENU
mode.
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payers
Guia
DISPLAY
—
;
ON
[CAMERA
MODE]
[VCR
MODE]
2
Press
DISPLAY
for
***
GLOCK
SET
---
CLOCK
SET
menu.
ae
AN
Press
UP
or
DOWN
to
DATE
/TEIME
;
12:00;
G0AM
select
TIME
ZONE,
DST,
or
DATE/TIME.
3
Press
DISPLAY
for
menu
of
item
selected
in
step
2.
To
change
the
setting:
ONEZ
>
Go
to
step
3a
on
page
14.
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UA
3
Go
to
step
3b
on
page
14.
3
Go
to
step
3c
on
page
14.
4
Press
MENU
twice
to
exit.
(continued
on
next
page)
13
Setting
the
Clock
3a
Setting
the
Time
Zone
The
Camcorder
is
preset
to
Eastern
time.
pee
zone
chart
]
Press
UP
or
DOWN
to
|
7
SEET
mz
ZONE
---
select
local
time
zone.
PADI
FIC
Press
DISPLAY
to
MOUNTAIN
SAMOA’
confirm
entry.
SELECT:
PUSH
UP/OOWN
KEY
BET
:
PUSH
DISPLAY
KEY
*
When
traveling,
repeat
this
operation
and
select
one
of
the
8
listed
time
zones
to
set
the
clock
to
local
time.
Note
:
.
«
Clock
may
lose
or
gain
up
to
2
minutes
er
month.
hen
traveling
outside
the
listed
time
zones,
set
clock
to
local
time
manually.
p.p.
d
PW
;
*
To
adjust
or
set
clock,
see
"Setting
Date
igo:
8:00
510:00:11:00:12:00:
1:00
12:00
and
Time"
bottom
of
page.
3b
Auto
Daylight
Saving
Time
Clock
will
auto-adjust
to
daylight
saving
time
(DST).
DST:
AUTO
Spring
(First
Sunday
in
April)
:
ahead
one
hour.
1:00AM
2:00AM
Daylight
Saving
;
ii
Ime
3:00AM
4:00AM
Autumn
(Last
Sunday
in
October)
:
back
one
hour.
Time
:
The
Camcorder
is
preset
to
DST:
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o].
If
DST
is
not
observed
in
your
area,
set
to
Ola
by
doing
the
following.
Press
UP
or
DOWN
to
|7
0AYUOHT
SAVING
TIME
- -
select
OFF
or
AUTO.
Press
DISPLAY
to
confirm
entry.
Note:
*
Auto
DST
does
not
function
if
time
zone
is
set
to
Hawaii
or
Samoa
(see
"Setting
the
Time
Zone"
above).
e.
1:00AM
2:00AM
3c
Setting
Date
and
Time
e
Date
and
time
including
leap
year
are
Mo
E
m
0
2
calculated
up
to
DEC
31,
2099.
EXAMPLE
:
Press
or
hold
down
UP
or
7
DOWN
to
select
hour,
then
press
DISPLAY
to
fix.
Repeat
for
minute,
month,
day,
-
-
-
DATE/TiME
SETTING
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1
2005
JAN'
2002
| |
and
year.
Clock
starts
when
year
is
SELECT:
PUSH
UP/DOWN
KEY|
|
SELECT:
PUSH
UP/DOWN
KEY|
|
SELECT:
Pus
mow
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entered
and
DISPLAY
is
SET
=:
PUSH
DISPLAY
KEY
SET
—
:
PUSH
DISPLAY
KEY
BET
:
PUSH
DISPLAY
KEY
pressed.
14
For
assistance,
please
call
:
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
or
send
e-mail
to
:
Built-in
Auto
Light
Using
the
Light
Before
you
begin...
»
Connect
Camcorder
to
power
source.
For
recording
in
dim
lighting.
»
Set
POWER
to
CAMERA.
1
Press
MENU
for
MENU
mode.
Press
UP
or
DOWN
to
select
Mela
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ID].
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Press
DISPLAY
to
set
OFF/ON
or
OFF/ON/AUTO.
Press
MENU
to
exit.
Press
LIGHT
repeatedly
for
Light
ON,
CAUTION:
OFF,
or
AUTO.
|
Light
becomes
hot.
|
*
In
AUTO,
light
turns
itself
on/off
Never
cover
Light
while
on.
according
to
lighting
conditions.
Note:
a
Using
Light
reduces
battery
operating
time.
FVF
Indications
*
Provide
proper
ventilation
when
using
Light
extensively
in
a
hot
environment.
*
Using
Light
when
the
Camcorder
is
powered
by
a
car
battery
may
shorten
ulb
life.
*
Set
Light
to
OFF
when
not
in
use.
i
Before
you
begin...
Replacing
the
Bulb
*
Order
Part
No.
VLLW0015
for
replacement
bulb.
-
Set
POWER
to
OFF.
CLOCK
BET
;
OFF/ON
¥
SELECT:
PUSH
UP/DOWN
KEY
peueis
Bunies5
=D
:
Light
is
on.
A
=D:
Light
mode
is
auto.
12:00:00AM
JAN
1
2002
y
1
1
Slightly
raise
portion
Q
of
lens
cover
to
unhook,
and
slide
portion
forward
to
remove.
Using
Tweezers
or
needle-nose
pliers,
carefully
remove
bulb.
»
Take
unit
to
service
center
if
you
need
assistance.
Replace
bulb
using
a
clean
cloth
or
tissue.
(Do
not
touch
with
fingers.)
4
Replace
lens
cover.
Note:
*
Handle
bulb
gently.
Excessive
force
may
cause
bulb
to
crack.
DANGER:
Use
only
replacement
bulb
(PART
NO.
VLLW0015)
supplied
by
Panasonic
to
reduce
risk
of
fire.
Handle
new
bulb
with
cloth
or
tissue
as
skin
oils
will
decrease
bulb
life.
Remove
lens
cover
and
allow
bulb
to
cool
before
replacing
to
avoid
possible
burn
hazard.
15
Camera
Recording
Before
you
begin...
Recording
via
EVF
*
Connect
Camcorder
to
power
source.
View
recording
scene
on
EVF
(Electronic
»
Insert
cassette
with
record
tab
(page
10).
Viewer
Finder).
PAUSE
1
Set
POWER
to
VISION
AMERA.
ADJUSTMENT
*
Be
sure
POWER
is
fully
turned
to
CAMERA
position.
EVF
Indication
+
EVF
turns
on/off
[(Record/Pause
mode)
Built-in
i
Microphone
by
the
POWER
switch.
2
Look
into
EVF
and
adjust
VISION
ADJUSTMENT
to
your
eyesight.
3
Hold
down
TAPE
SPEED
for
about
1
second
to
change
tape
speed
to
SP/SLP
(page
10).
Tape
speed
4
Press
RECORD/
T
PAUSE
to
start
or
RECORD
pause
recording.
5
Set
POWER
EVF
Indication
OFF
when
finished.
(Record
mode)
*
To
remove
the
cassette,
slide
the
TAPE
EJECT
switch
(page
10).
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.
1
6
For
assistance,
please
call
:
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
or
send
e-mail
to
:
Camera
Recording
Before
you
begin...
Stand-by
Quick
Release
*
Connect
Camcorder
to
power
source.
-
Insert
cassette
with
record
tab
(page
10).
if
left
in
RECORD/PAUSE
mode
for
5
minutes,
Camcorder
switches
to
Stand-by
gummi
a=
Lg
mode
to
conserve
battery.
When
set
to
ON,
Stand-by
Quick
Release
lets
you
resume
2
recording
by
pressing
RECORD/PAUSE
two
EL
D
times.
Stand-by
Quick
Release
is
set
to
OFF
|
|
odds
at
the
factory.
=>”
mes
“Ey
1
b
Set
POWER
to
---
MENU
s
PAGE
1/2
CAMERA.
DISPLAY
;
ON
SEL
T
2
LIGHT
MODE
;
OFF/ON
Press
MENU
for
UR
aet
MENU
mode.
END
|
PUSH
MENU
KEY
Press
UP
or
DOWN
to
select
SANA
SUS
STS.
3
Press
DISPLAY
to
select
ON/OFF.
ON
:
From
Stand-by
mode,
press
RECORD/PAUSE
two
times
to
resume
recording.
OFF
:
From
Stand-by
mode,
set
POWER
to
OFF,
then
to
CAMERA.
Press
RECORD/
PAUSE
to
record.
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t
2
o
o)
O
D
=
D
=.
O
5
4
Press
MENU
to
exit.
Manual
Easy
Editing
Easy
Edit
Stand-by
For
proper
continuity
when
taping
from
For
a
smooth
transition
between
scenes
if
Stop
mode
or
after
attaching
a
new
recording
is
stopped,
and
then
started
within
Battery.
24
hours.
A
Set
POWER
to
VCR.
a
Press
RE
RD/PAUSE
to
stop
B
recording.
O
Press
REWIND/SEARCH
to
rewind
IK}
set
POWER
to
OFF
and
leave
cassette
a
few
seconds
of
tape.
in
Camcorder:
O
Press
PLAY
to
review
recording.
C
Q
Press
STILL
where
you
want
to
To
resume
recording,
set
POWER
to
continue
recording.
CAMERA.
RECORD/PAUSE
C
Set
POWER
to
CAMERA.
coring
RD/PAUSE
to
resume
D
Press
RECORD/PAUSE
to
resume
Note:
*
Use
Manual
Easy
Edit
(left)
if
more
than
24
recording.
ss
9
hours
before
recording
is
resumed.
17
amera
Recording
a
Before
you
begin...
S
>
.
*
Connect
Camcorder
to
power
source.
et
a
recording
start
and
Stop
time.
Or,
Use
AC
Adaptor
for
longer
recordings.
set
a
5
or
10
second
interval
recording
-
Insert
cassette
with
record
tab
(page
10).
to
be
done
each
minute.
*
Set
POWER
to
CAMERA.
123
1
Ey
em
Press
MENU
for
MENU
mode.
Press
UP
or
SAND
Ey
RELEASE.
DOWN
to
select
PROGRAMMED
REC!
2
Press
DISPLAY.
(Current
time
is
LEES;
10200
displayed.)
Dd
Each
additional
press
{Ser
Pus
DIS
KEY
|
of
DISPLAY
increases
start
time
by
30
minutes.
3
Press
DOWN
to
select
REC
TIME}
MIN
Press
DISPLAY
SELECT:
PUSH
UP/DOWN
KEY
repeatedly
to
select
one
|
stam
:
PUSH
rere
KEY
of
the
options
shown
at
9o:
oon
left.
To
cancel
the
setup,
press
MENU
twice.
4
Press
RECORD/PAUSE
STAND-BY
to
place
Camcorder
in
mec
TIME
E
MI
stand-by
mode.
REC
TIME
:
10MIN.
—»
20MIN.
—
30MIN.
pessum
INTERVAL"!
TO
TAPE
|
10SEC/MIN.
*
5SEC/MIN.
*
END
10:20:00PM
JUN
1
2002
Recording
will
be
done
as
scheduled.
*1
Record
5
seconds
each
minute.
*2
Record
10
seconds
each
minute.
Note:
»
Start
time
may
not
be
set
over
24
hours
from
current
time,
*
Camcorder
shuts
off
at
tape
end,
or
12
hours
after
Interval
Recording
starts.
*
To
cancel,
set
:
1
8
For
assistance,
please
call
:
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
or
send
e-mail
to
:
Playing
Back
Recordings
Auto
Tracking
Continuously
analyzes
each
recording
for
optimum
picture
quality.
Some
recordings
require
manual
adjustment
to
reduce
noise.
Press
UP
or
DOWN
until
Playback
picture
clears
up.
Press
DISPLAY
to
return
to
Auto
Tracking.
Before
you
begin...
*
Connect
Camcorder
to
power
source.
*
Insert
recorded
tape.
Playback
on
EVF
1
Set
POWER
to
VCR.
*
If
tape
has
no
record
tab,
auto
playback
begins.
*
EVF
turns
on/off
by
the
POWER
wo
switch.
iV
Ya,
2
O
Playback
function
buttons.
O
QREW
:Rewind
tape.
5
(PLAY
:Play
tape.
t]
(STOP
:Stop
tape.
0
mmis
O
-
Special
Effects
Quick
Visual
Search
Search
Speed
*SP
(Standard
Play)
:3
times
normal.
*
SLP
(Super
Long
Play)
:
9
times
normal.
During
playback,
press:
«FF
:
fast
forward
search
*
REW
:
rewind
search
Press
again
or
press
PLAY
for
normal
play.
Press
STILL
to
freeze
picture.
Press
again
for
normal
play.
This
feature
works
best
in
SLP
mode
(page
10).
Note:
*
During
search,
horizontal
noise
bars
will
appear.
Audio
is
muted.
*
To
protect
video
heads
and
tape,
operating
modes
will
revert
as
follows
after
5
minutes:
Still
———>
Stand-by
Stand-by
—
Power
off
(when
Battery
Pack
is
used).
*
Tape
auto-rewinds
if
played
or
fast
forwarded
to
end.
19
Playing
Back
Recordings
Connect
Camcorder
to
a
TV
to
view
playback
or
recordings
in
progress.
Connections
Before
you
begin...
*
Connect
Camcorder
to
power
source.
*
Make
all
TV-Camcorder
connections.
1
Set
POWER
to:
VCR
—
view
playback.
CAMERA
-
view
picture
as
it
is
recorded.
2
Turn
TV
ON
and
set
to
LINE
INPUT.
See
TV
owner's
manual.
Audia/
3
Begin
playback
or
recording.
Video
Out
gin
Play
9
Audio/Video
Cable
(Supptied)
VCR
Playback
using
PlayPak
(Optional)
Remove
Battery
lid
and
insert
AA
battery.
*
Do
not
reverse
polarity.
*
Replace
battery
when
tape
loading/unloading
takes
longer
than
usual.
eg
o
Insert
VHS[4
Cassette
in
PlayPak
Turn
VHSIA
cassette
Tape
Wheel
in
direction
of
arrow
to
take
up
any
slack.
Slide
RELEASE
to
open
cassette
lid.
Xé
2
3
Insert
the
VHS[e]
cassette
with
the
window
up
and
on
the
feft,
then
snap
lid
shut.
*
Do
not
obstruct
cassette
reet
while
loading.
SZ
*
Allow
PlayPak
Load
EY
Detector
to
fully
retract
before
using
in
VHS
VCR.
Load
Detector
Remove
[VHSIA
Cassette
1
Push
cassette
out
through
hole
in
bottom
of
PlayPak
with
your
finger.
20
For
assistance,
please
call
:
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
or
send
e-mail
to
:
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