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... cassette tapes that important literature concerning the operation and maintenance of the FCC Rules. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to record and play a Compact VHS Camcorder recording on your VHS VCR using the supplied VHS PlayPak. If this unit has been included. These limits are located on , use the equipment in Standard Play (SP) and Super Long Play (SLP) modes. You may cause interference to radio or television...
... cassette tapes that important literature concerning the operation and maintenance of the FCC Rules. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to record and play a Compact VHS Camcorder recording on your VHS VCR using the supplied VHS PlayPak. If this unit has been included. These limits are located on , use the equipment in Standard Play (SP) and Super Long Play (SLP) modes. You may cause interference to radio or television...
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... the lead-in installation such as to be followed. 5. All the safety and operating instructions should be sure the antenna or cable system is a safety feature. Attachments - for cleaning. 6. An appliance and cart combination should be placed in a built-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of time, unplug it from battery power, or other similar...
... the lead-in installation such as to be followed. 5. All the safety and operating instructions should be sure the antenna or cable system is a safety feature. Attachments - for cleaning. 6. An appliance and cart combination should be placed in a built-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of time, unplug it from battery power, or other similar...
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... electric shock. 17. Use a commercial camcorder lens solution and lens paper when cleaning the lens. Servicing - When the video unit exhibits a distinct change in safe operating order. Do not touch the surface of any liquid has been spilled into such power lines or circuits. When the power-supply cord or plug is in performance - Adjust only those controls that are no user serviceable parts inside a closed car...
... electric shock. 17. Use a commercial camcorder lens solution and lens paper when cleaning the lens. Servicing - When the video unit exhibits a distinct change in safe operating order. Do not touch the surface of any liquid has been spilled into such power lines or circuits. When the power-supply cord or plug is in performance - Adjust only those controls that are no user serviceable parts inside a closed car...
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... Battery Cord) ...... 8~9 Cassette Information 10 Before Using (Remove the Sensor tag, Using the Shoulder and Hand Straps, Lens Cap) .... 11 Using MENU Mode 12 Setting the Clock (Time Zone, Auto Daylight Saving Time 13~14 Built-in Auto Light (Using the Light, Replacing the Bulb 15 Camera Recording (Basic, Stand-by, Programmed Recording 16~18 Playing Back Recordings (Basic Playback, Visual Search, Still Picture, Tracking, TV/VCR Playback 19~20 Copying your Tapes (dubbing 21 Four-Speed Power Zoom 22 Backlight ...22 Focus (Auto/Manual Focus...
... Battery Cord) ...... 8~9 Cassette Information 10 Before Using (Remove the Sensor tag, Using the Shoulder and Hand Straps, Lens Cap) .... 11 Using MENU Mode 12 Setting the Clock (Time Zone, Auto Daylight Saving Time 13~14 Built-in Auto Light (Using the Light, Replacing the Bulb 15 Camera Recording (Basic, Stand-by, Programmed Recording 16~18 Playing Back Recordings (Basic Playback, Visual Search, Still Picture, Tracking, TV/VCR Playback 19~20 Copying your Tapes (dubbing 21 Four-Speed Power Zoom 22 Backlight ...22 Focus (Auto/Manual Focus...
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... Battery. Camera Recording See page 16. 1 Press LCD-OPEN to unlock the LCD monitor. Playback using the LCD Monitor See page 19. 1 Press LCD-OPEN to unlock the LCD monitor. Press RECORD/PAUSE again to Protection Film close door. Getting Started Quick Operation Guide Charging the Battery Pack Charge Battery Pack fully before use. CHARGE Lamp flashes, then stays lit when charging is complete. 1 Insert Cassette Attach fully charged Battery (page 8). 2Slide TAPE EJECT to open door. 3Insert cassette...
... Battery. Camera Recording See page 16. 1 Press LCD-OPEN to unlock the LCD monitor. Playback using the LCD Monitor See page 19. 1 Press LCD-OPEN to unlock the LCD monitor. Press RECORD/PAUSE again to Protection Film close door. Getting Started Quick Operation Guide Charging the Battery Pack Charge Battery Pack fully before use. CHARGE Lamp flashes, then stays lit when charging is complete. 1 Insert Cassette Attach fully charged Battery (page 8). 2Slide TAPE EJECT to open door. 3Insert cassette...
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... to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Record/Playback Time Use tapes with adhesive tape. (Or, slide tab closed.) 10 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to close door. • To remove the cassette, slide the TAPE EJECT switch. Cassette Information Cassette Insertion/Removal 1 32 5 4 1 Turn Tape Wheel in direction of arrow until there is no slack. 2 Attach Battery (page 8). 3 Slide TAPE EJECT to open .) 2 To record again, cover hole...
... to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Record/Playback Time Use tapes with adhesive tape. (Or, slide tab closed.) 10 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to close door. • To remove the cassette, slide the TAPE EJECT switch. Cassette Information Cassette Insertion/Removal 1 32 5 4 1 Turn Tape Wheel in direction of arrow until there is no slack. 2 Attach Battery (page 8). 3 Slide TAPE EJECT to open .) 2 To record again, cover hole...
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... 24). Using MENU Mode 1, 2, 3, 4 Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to set clock. 6 LIGHT MODE (page 15). Select to CAMERA or VCR. 1 Press MENU for MENU mode. ON : On-screen Display (OSD) screens are not pressed within 5 minutes when Self Demo mode is off. • The Menu mode is on. ON : Enables quick resumption of recording from Stand-by mode. 5 CLOCK SET (pages 13, 14). Camcorder starts and stops recording at a preset time. 2 DISPLAY (page...
... 24). Using MENU Mode 1, 2, 3, 4 Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to set clock. 6 LIGHT MODE (page 15). Select to CAMERA or VCR. 1 Press MENU for MENU mode. ON : On-screen Display (OSD) screens are not pressed within 5 minutes when Self Demo mode is off. • The Menu mode is on. ON : Enables quick resumption of recording from Stand-by mode. 5 CLOCK SET (pages 13, 14). Camcorder starts and stops recording at a preset time. 2 DISPLAY (page...
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... traveling outside the listed time zones, set clock to local time manually. • To adjust or set clock, see "Setting the Time Zone" above). 3c Setting Date and Time Date and time including leap year are calculated up to daylight saving time (DST). The Camcorder is preset to confirm entry. Press DISPLAY to DST: AUTO . Repeat for minute, month, day, and year. Setting the Clock 3a Setting the Time Zone The Camcorder is preset to Eastern time. [ Time Zone chart...
... traveling outside the listed time zones, set clock to local time manually. • To adjust or set clock, see "Setting the Time Zone" above). 3c Setting Date and Time Date and time including leap year are calculated up to daylight saving time (DST). The Camcorder is preset to confirm entry. Press DISPLAY to DST: AUTO . Repeat for minute, month, day, and year. Setting the Clock 3a Setting the Time Zone The Camcorder is preset to Eastern time. [ Time Zone chart...
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... dim lighting. Press MENU to exit. 3 Press LIGHT repeatedly for MENU mode. VLLW0015 for replacement bulb. • Set POWER to OFF. 1 A 2 3 1 Slightly raise portion A of fire. Use only replacement bulb (PART NO. Replacing the Bulb B Before you begin ... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. Handle new bulb with fingers.) 4 Replace lens cover. DANGER: Note: • Handle bulb gently. LIGHT 1, 2, 3 CAUTION: Light becomes hot. Note: • Using Light reduces battery operating time. •...
... dim lighting. Press MENU to exit. 3 Press LIGHT repeatedly for MENU mode. VLLW0015 for replacement bulb. • Set POWER to OFF. 1 A 2 3 1 Slightly raise portion A of fire. Use only replacement bulb (PART NO. Replacing the Bulb B Before you begin ... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. Handle new bulb with fingers.) 4 Replace lens cover. DANGER: Note: • Handle bulb gently. LIGHT 1, 2, 3 CAUTION: Light becomes hot. Note: • Using Light reduces battery operating time. •...
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... Display) monitor. 1 3 BRIGHT ADJUSTMENT 3 VISION ADJUSTMENT CAUTION : Rotating partially open and adjust viewing angle. • If you want to record using EVF, close and lock LCD monitor. 2 Set POWER to CAMERA. • Be sure POWER is at excessively bright objects, or bright lights, a vertical bar may block cassette door and damage Camcorder body. 4 Built-in Microphone Before you and the subject to view the recording. 3 LCD : Press BRIGHT ADJUSTMENT to : consumerproducts@panasonic...
... Display) monitor. 1 3 BRIGHT ADJUSTMENT 3 VISION ADJUSTMENT CAUTION : Rotating partially open and adjust viewing angle. • If you want to record using EVF, close and lock LCD monitor. 2 Set POWER to CAMERA. • Be sure POWER is at excessively bright objects, or bright lights, a vertical bar may block cassette door and damage Camcorder body. 4 Built-in Microphone Before you and the subject to view the recording. 3 LCD : Press BRIGHT ADJUSTMENT to : consumerproducts@panasonic...
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... of tape. b 1 Set POWER to review recording. b Press PLAY to CAMERA. Stand-by Quick Release If left ) if more than 24 hours before recording is stopped, and then started within 24 hours. Press RECORD/ PAUSE to record. 4 Press MENU to VCR. A Set POWER to exit. Note: • Use Manual Easy Edit (left in Camcorder. Basic Operation Camera Recording Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to CAMERA. c To resume recording, set to resume recording. Easy Edit Stand-by mode to...
... of tape. b 1 Set POWER to review recording. b Press PLAY to CAMERA. Stand-by Quick Release If left ) if more than 24 hours before recording is stopped, and then started within 24 hours. Press RECORD/ PAUSE to record. 4 Press MENU to VCR. A Set POWER to exit. Note: • Use Manual Easy Edit (left in Camcorder. Basic Operation Camera Recording Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to CAMERA. c To resume recording, set to resume recording. Easy Edit Stand-by mode to...
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... tape end, or 12 hours after Interval Recording starts. • To cancel, set a 5 or 10 second interval recording to select REC TIME . To cancel the setup, press MENU twice. 4 Press RECORD/PAUSE to place Camcorder in stand-by 30 minutes. 3 Press DOWN to be done as scheduled. Camera Recording Programmed Recording Set a recording start time by mode. *1 Record 5 seconds each minute. *2 Record 10 seconds each minute. Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder...
... tape end, or 12 hours after Interval Recording starts. • To cancel, set a 5 or 10 second interval recording to select REC TIME . To cancel the setup, press MENU twice. 4 Press RECORD/PAUSE to place Camcorder in stand-by 30 minutes. 3 Press DOWN to be done as scheduled. Camera Recording Programmed Recording Set a recording start time by mode. *1 Record 5 seconds each minute. *2 Record 10 seconds each minute. Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder...
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... recordings require manual adjustment to Auto Tracking. Press UP or DOWN until Playback picture clears up (+). Press DISPLAY to return to reduce noise. Press again for normal play . This feature works best in use. 2 Tracking Control Auto Tracking Continuously analyzes each recording for normal play . Note: • During search, horizontal noise bars will revert as follows after 5 minutes: Still Stand-by Stand-by the POWER switch. 3 Playback function buttons. Audio is used). • Tape auto...
... recordings require manual adjustment to Auto Tracking. Press UP or DOWN until Playback picture clears up (+). Press DISPLAY to return to reduce noise. Press again for normal play . This feature works best in use. 2 Tracking Control Auto Tracking Continuously analyzes each recording for normal play . Note: • During search, horizontal noise bars will revert as follows after 5 minutes: Still Stand-by Stand-by the POWER switch. 3 Playback function buttons. Audio is used). • Tape auto...
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...@panasonic.com Connections Audio/ Video Out Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Make all TV-Camcorder connections. 1 Set POWER to LINE INPUT. See TV owner's manual. 3 Begin playback or recording. Insert Remove 1 Cassette in PlayPak 1 Turn cassette Tape Wheel in direction of 1 arrow to take up and on the left, then snap lid shut. 3 • Do not obstruct cassette reel while loading. • Allow PlayPak Load Detector to fully retract before using PlayPak (Optional) Load Battery in progress. Playing Back Recordings...
...@panasonic.com Connections Audio/ Video Out Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Make all TV-Camcorder connections. 1 Set POWER to LINE INPUT. See TV owner's manual. 3 Begin playback or recording. Insert Remove 1 Cassette in PlayPak 1 Turn cassette Tape Wheel in direction of 1 arrow to take up and on the left, then snap lid shut. 3 • Do not obstruct cassette reel while loading. • Allow PlayPak Load Detector to fully retract before using PlayPak (Optional) Load Battery in progress. Playing Back Recordings...
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... Monitor), shutter speed is auto-adjusted from 1/60 to 1/350 according to subject brightness. • AUTO mode is selected each time POWER is set to CAMERA. 24 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to 1/60 if Digital E.I.S. feature is set to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com a tennis stroke), when viewed on Camcorder or 3 or 4 head VCR. Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Insert cassette with record...
... Monitor), shutter speed is auto-adjusted from 1/60 to 1/350 according to subject brightness. • AUTO mode is selected each time POWER is set to CAMERA. 24 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to 1/60 if Digital E.I.S. feature is set to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com a tennis stroke), when viewed on Camcorder or 3 or 4 head VCR. Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Insert cassette with record...
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... MOTIONSENSOR . 2 Press DISPLAY to select ON. 3 Press MENU for MotionSensor stand-by mode, Digital E.I.S., Video Effects (Auto/Digital Fade). 28 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to power source. Use AC Adaptor for MENU mode. To cancel MotionSensor Mode, set POWER to CAMERA. • Securely position and aim Camcorder. 1, 2, 3 1 Press MENU for longer recordings. • Insert cassette with record tab (page 10). • Set POWER to OFF...
... MOTIONSENSOR . 2 Press DISPLAY to select ON. 3 Press MENU for MotionSensor stand-by mode, Digital E.I.S., Video Effects (Auto/Digital Fade). 28 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to power source. Use AC Adaptor for MENU mode. To cancel MotionSensor Mode, set POWER to CAMERA. • Securely position and aim Camcorder. 1, 2, 3 1 Press MENU for longer recordings. • Insert cassette with record tab (page 10). • Set POWER to OFF...
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... form when making a request for Service Notice Please photocopy this product needs service. Specifications Power Source: Compact VHS Camcorder: DC 6 V AC Adaptor: 110/120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Battery: Nickel-Cadmium Type DC 6 V Power Consumption: Compact VHS Camcorder: 6V DC 8.5 W (Max. 11.5 W) AC Adaptor: 19 W 1.2 W (when not in use.) Video Signal: EIA Standard (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSC color signal Video Recording System: 2 rotary heads plus flying erase...
... form when making a request for Service Notice Please photocopy this product needs service. Specifications Power Source: Compact VHS Camcorder: DC 6 V AC Adaptor: 110/120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Battery: Nickel-Cadmium Type DC 6 V Power Consumption: Compact VHS Camcorder: 6V DC 8.5 W (Max. 11.5 W) AC Adaptor: 19 W 1.2 W (when not in use.) Video Signal: EIA Standard (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSC color signal Video Recording System: 2 rotary heads plus flying erase...
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...or Record/Pause mode. To correct, slowly turn the TV horizontal hold control. Ideally, head cleaning should be monitored ... • Set unit to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Before Requesting Service If a problem arises, you may be required.) Video Head Cleaning Clogged Video Head While head cleaning is normally not needed cables. (p. 9) Video cassette cannot be inserted ... • Connect Power Source. (pp. 8, 9) • Insert cassette, window side facing out. (p. 10) Video cassette cannot be removed ... • Connect Power Source. (pp. 8, 9) Operation buttons do not work...
...or Record/Pause mode. To correct, slowly turn the TV horizontal hold control. Ideally, head cleaning should be monitored ... • Set unit to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Before Requesting Service If a problem arises, you may be required.) Video Head Cleaning Clogged Video Head While head cleaning is normally not needed cables. (p. 9) Video cassette cannot be inserted ... • Connect Power Source. (pp. 8, 9) • Insert cassette, window side facing out. (p. 10) Video cassette cannot be removed ... • Connect Power Source. (pp. 8, 9) Operation buttons do not work...
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... Department at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it cover markings or retained images on the picture tube resulting from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use of the product, service by the warrantor, or failures...
... Department at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it cover markings or retained images on the picture tube resulting from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use of the product, service by the warrantor, or failures...
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...Accessories (Supplied) .... 2 Audio/Video Cable ... 20, 21 Audio/Video Out ....... 20, 21 Auto Daylight Saving Time 14 B Backlight 22 Battery Pack 8, 9 BATTERY RELEASE Button 8 Before Requesting Service 36 B.LIGHT Button 22 BRIGHT ADJUSTMENT 16, 19 Built-in Microphone ........ 16 C Camera Recording ... 16~18 Car Battery Cord 9 Cassette Information ...... 10 Charging Battery 8 Cleaning EVF 31 Clock Battery 32 Clock Set 13, 14 Copying your Tapes ....... 21 D DC IN 9 DC Power Cable 9 Digital E.I.S 27 Digital Zoom 27 DISPLAY Button . 12, 19, 29 Display-off Mode 29 D.ZOOM Button...
...Accessories (Supplied) .... 2 Audio/Video Cable ... 20, 21 Audio/Video Out ....... 20, 21 Auto Daylight Saving Time 14 B Backlight 22 Battery Pack 8, 9 BATTERY RELEASE Button 8 Before Requesting Service 36 B.LIGHT Button 22 BRIGHT ADJUSTMENT 16, 19 Built-in Microphone ........ 16 C Camera Recording ... 16~18 Car Battery Cord 9 Cassette Information ...... 10 Charging Battery 8 Cleaning EVF 31 Clock Battery 32 Clock Set 13, 14 Copying your Tapes ....... 21 D DC IN 9 DC Power Cable 9 Digital E.I.S 27 Digital Zoom 27 DISPLAY Button . 12, 19, 29 Display-off Mode 29 D.ZOOM Button...