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- Page 1 Panasonlc Pall'}lcoPdEP _ PalmSight T" Camcorder Operating Instructions VllSl"d PV-L679 Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to operate this product. Please save this manual. Gufa para rdpida consulta en espa6ol estd incluida. VQTW0742A...
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Page 2: Things You Should Know
Things You Should Know Thank 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 underside of your Camcorder. - Page 3 Things You Should Know L"_'i (:_ _i _1i[:Zo.]F:I e I i [o]i T,,.! 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.
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Page 4: Important Safeguards
Important Safeguards 11. Grounding or Polarization -- This video unit may 1. Read instructions -- All the safety and operating be equipped with either a polarized 2-wile AC instructionsshould be road before the unit is (Alternating Current) line plug (a plug having one operated. -
Page 5: Precautions
Important Safeguards b. If any liquid has been spilled onto, or objects 15, Power Lines -- An outside antenna system should have fallen into the video unit. not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or c. -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Things You Should Know ....................Important Safeguards ....................... Precautions ........................Self Demo Mode ....................... Quick Operation Guide ..................... Supplying Power ......................Cassette Information ....................... Attaching Shoulder Strap ....................MENU Mode ........................Setting the Clock ......................Built-in Auto Light ......................Camera Recording ...................... -
Page 7: Self Demo Mode
Before you begin... screen at the right appears. Follow • Connect Camcorder to power source. the steps below to turn it off. EVF Screen Panasonic ITS TAPES PLAY IN YOUR VCR YES, IT'S VHSI 26x LENS / 150x D. ZOOM... -
Page 8: Quick Operation Guide
Quick Operation Guide il,] ip,.i Kw [=.]m i i'FJJl :]_i | (=1 kvl _Rt'_ tl Charge Battery Pack fully before operation (page 10). Plug in AC Adaptor. Insert CHARGE Lamp lights and then goes out when charging is done. • lib.'f=] ailKl_-_.'f_'(_4 |(:-m Slide TAPE EJECT to open door. - Page 9 Quick Operation Guide Before you begin... • Charge Battery Pack fully before operation (page 10). When the LCD monitor is fully open, the Viewfinder automatically turns OFF (page 25). Press LCD-OPEN unlock the LCD monitor. Swing it fully open and adjust the angle.
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Page 10: Supplying Power
Supplying Power Charge Battery Pack fully before use. POWER Lamp Plug in A_.__dap_!_o_ CHARGE POWER Lamp lights. Lamp InsertB__te__.W=. rr _z3 Align right side of Battery with line Press Battery down and slide in direction of arrow. CHARGE Lamp lights and then goes out when charging is done (approx. - Page 11 Supplying Power II €]_iii (:.]ivi _,1"_ i *r=t.-fi This feature completely discharges Battery before recharging begins. Use after about every 5 charges for optimum Battery performance. CHARGE Lamp Plug in A__C__. • POWER Lamp stays on as long as Adaptor is plugged in. Place _ into Adaptor.
- Page 12 Supplying Power Power Cable to Camcorder DC IN with supplied Lamp "C _ rPOWER Connect AC AdaDtor VCR DC OUT Plug in AC Adaptor. POWER Lamp lights. VCR DC OUT Connector • AC Adaptor cannot power Camcorder while charging Battery. •...
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Page 13: Cassette Information
Cassette Information Ill'f:. k'f,.'-[_i _ I *k"[:-]i | [o] iM -'f_ iiT*lVr.,| II Turn TaDe Wheel in direction of arrow until there is no slack. Attach _ (page 10). Slide _ to open door. Insert cassette as shown. Press here to close door. •... -
Page 14: Attaching Shoulder Strap
Attaching Shoulder Strap Remove Battery Pack before doing steps. Undostrap endsfrom buckles. Thread strap ends through Strap Rings on Camcorder. Re-Insert the strap ends into buckles. rain. 1 inch (25.4mm) Pull a loop of strap from buckle. Pull strap tight to shorten or lengthen, Adjust Hand Strap length to fit your hand as shown. -
Page 15: Menu Mode
MENU Mode Before you begin... !il.-+ i ilo i Lr+l _i+ LlltVAr_ [:.n • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. Press MENU .--.E.u-.- P_1: for MENU : ,u_tw_ TALLY LAMP ; ON PRO_qM/IMED R_C t#_,,,° : PUItH lllltPIJIY I_EY : p.J,_H MEltU I<!_f Press _U.P___Lor _ highlight... -
Page 16: Setting The Clock
Setting the Clock Set the following items in order: Time Zone, Daylight Saving Time, Date and Time. Before you begin... I$."f:JJ lil I •[, n i i-_-.-llJ i. [_lrA[*] il=a • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. The Camcorder is preset to Eastern time. - Page 17 Setting the Clock Before you begin... W_T!'I _!1 I_'?'_ I"ill'-"_ i'J I I [_ I II I i I [ =-IH • Connect Camcorder to power source. Clock will auto-adjust to daylight-saving • Set POWER to CAMERA. time (DST). i Note: When POWER is set to VCR, CLOCK SET menu appears.
- Page 18 Setting the Clock l,.'f_ i | I l[i I IJEI (:-!';.I i [! IIl I ii [-..11 • Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. Date and time including leap year are • Set POWER to CAMERA. calculated up to DEC 31,2097. •...
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Page 19: Built-In Auto Light
• Using Light reduces battery operating time. Use only replacement bulb (PART • Provide proper ventilation when using Light VLLW0015) supplied by Panasonic extensively in hot environment. reduce risk of fire. • Using Light when the Camcorder is powered Handle new bulb with cloth or tissue as by a car battery may shorten bulb life. -
Page 20: Camera Recording
Camera Recording Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Insert cassette with record tab (page 13). Set P W E__PQ__J_q__C___ERA. Lens Cover opens. • Be sure POWER is fully turned to CAMERA PAUSE1 position, Record/Pause mode. Look into Viewfinder and adjust Vision Adiustment... - Page 21 Camera Recording t!_th"_j _ LKHm] Before you begin... View recording scene on the LCD (Liquid • Connect Camcorder to power source. Crystal Display). • Insert cassette with record tab (page 13). Press LCD-OPEN to unlock LCD. Swing LCD fully open and adjust viewing angle.
- Page 22 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 two times. New camcorders will default to OFF. Before you begin...
- Page 23 Camera Recording Before you begin... For a smooth transition between scenes if • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Insert cassette with record tab (page 13). recording is stopped, and then started within 24 hours. Press _ to stop recording. Set _ and leave cassette in Camcorder.
- Page 24 Camera Recording i _i[oIel _l iil ii[;-Tilii ;f;Zo,,Zo] i[illiTJ i Before you begin... • connect Camcorder to power source. Set a recording start and stop time. Or, set Use AC Adaptor for longer recordings. a 5 or 10 second interval recording to be •...
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Page 25: Playing Back Recordings
Playing Back Recordings B-_p_-l,p.[,]:q[.]m=kvjm.].Re.]m]lLVj[.]m(.]a Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Insert recorded tape. Press LCD-OPEN and swing LCD monitor fully open. • If you want to playback on EVF, close and lock LCD completely. Set pOWER to VCR. - Page 26 Playing Back Recordings Before you begin... • Connect Palmcorder to power source. Playback on the EVF or LCD Monitor is • insert tape recorded in SP mode. one half of normal speed. • Set POWER to VCR. During playback, press PLAY for 1/2 Slow Play mode.
- Page 27 Playing Back Recordings Before you begin... Connect Camcorder to a TV to view • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Make all TV-Camcorder connections. playback or recordings in progress. TV with AUDIO/VIDEO IN Jacks. Set POWER ulll vc v w_ CAMERA _ view picture as it is recorded.
- Page 28 Playing Back Recordings in a VCR Remove Battery lid and insert AA battery. • Do not reverse polarity. • Replace battery when tape loading/ unloading takes longer than usual, I i •I.-_:11i VliS_lll_.].$-[_l | (:!I]i "JR_ "._'l:ll Turn _ cassette Tam= Wheel in direction of arrow to take up any slack, Slide RELEASE...
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Page 29: Copying Your Tapes (Dubbing)
Copying your Tapes (dubbing) Before you begin... • Make Camcorder-VCR connections (see left). • Turn both units on. • Set VCR input signal to LINE. Please see VCR owner's manual. • Set Camcorder POWER to VCR. Source (Playing) Camcorder Insert a pre-recorded tape into Camcorder and a blank tape with... -
Page 30: Four-Speed Power Zoom
Power Zoom / Backlight n:.o_,,,,_,.*.o:.] Before you begin... • _[o], I _ oI:_:_o iill • Connect Camcorder to power source. Zoom in (close up) and out (wide angle) • Set POWER to CAMERA. in one of four speeds ranging from slow Zoom In ("T") (16 sec.) to fast (2 sec.). -
Page 31: Focus
Focus Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. Camcorder automatically focuses subject even during zooming, Auto Focus is on when "MF" is not displayed in EVF. Push MANUAL FOCUS MANUAL to remove "MF" in EVF if necessary. FOCUS Use Manual Focus... -
Page 32: High Speed Shutter
High Speed Shutter Improves Still or Slow Motion playback picture of high speed subjects (e.g. a tennis stroke), when viewed on Camcorder or 3 or 4 head VCR. Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. •... -
Page 33: Tally Lamp
Tally Lamp _lJgJL._]_g Before you begin... The tally lamp can be set to come on or • Connect Camcorder to power source. stay off during recording. • Set POWER to CAMERA. New camcorder's default setting is ON. • insert cassette with record tab (page 13). Press MENU for MENU mode. -
Page 34: Auto Fade
Fade In/Out Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. An interesting way to open and close • Set POWER to CAMERA. scenes. Press MENU • PAGE 2 12"_ I_r=_sAau_ _ :_ MENU mode. Press UP• J_m_ :O_;F_ toselectls_o.r:_. ,,,,,_ Press DISPLAY for VIDEO EFFECTS... -
Page 35: Color Digital Fade
Fade I[DfLltSTL D]l_lRIl _ Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. Choose from 7 fade effects in 8 different • Set POWER to CAMERA. colors. Press MENU for • P_E _'_ TIME LAPSE ; OFF MENU mode. |Ma_,_G_ ; O_ SECURITY ;... -
Page 36: Digital Zoom
Digital Zoom Power Zoom magnification is digitally increased. Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. Press DIGITAL ZOOM. D.ZOOM mode (150x maximum). Higher digital magnification levels may cause picture distortion, Hold down "T" on POWER ZOOM. -
Page 37: Digital Electronic Image Stabilization (E.i.s.)
Digital E.LS. Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. Helps stabilize picture when recording in unstable situations. Press EIS to display "EIS" in the EVF. • Image becomes slightly enlarged and shutter speed auto-adjusts from 1/80 to 1/350 according to brightness. -
Page 38: Security Mode
Security Mode Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. Use AC Adaptor for longer recordings. • Insert cassette with record tab (page 13). • Set POWER to CAMERA. • Securely position and aim Camcorder. 1,2,3 Press MENU for MENU mode. -
Page 39: Time Lapse
Time Lapse This feature reduces tape speed to 1/3 SLP for long term period recording (up to 6 hours with TC-40 tape). Before you begin... • Connect Csmcorder to power source. Use AC Adaptor for longer recordings. 1,2,3- • Insert cassette with record tab (page 13). •... -
Page 40: Message Mode
Message Mode Before you begin... Leave audio/video messages for family or • Connect Camcorder to power source. friends. Use AC Adaptor 1or extended use. • insert cassette with record tab (page 13). • Set POWER to CAMERA. Press MENU for MENU mode. -
Page 41: Intelligent Titler
Intelligent Titler P'_'ITi (,,]niKli F,.I I'1i[_ Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. Camcorder auto-displays title greeting • Set POWER to CAMERA. selected holidays when power is first • Insert cassette with record tab (page 13). turned on. See title list on page 42. Press MENU for MENU mode. - Page 42 Intelligent Titler Automatic/Manual Title Display List Dec. 31-Jan. HAPPY NEW YEAR! / CHEERS! Feb. 14 VALENTINE'S DAY / BE MY VALENTINE HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY / WE LOVE YOU! 2nd Sunday in May MEMORIAL Last Monday in May HAPPY FATHER'S DAY / WE LOVE YOU! 3rd Sunday in Jun.
- Page 43 Intelligent Titler Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. • Insert cassette with record tab (page 13). Press MENU for MENU mode. Press UP • or D W_to select Mll_q_q. Press DISPLAY to select PHRASE. Press MEN_U_to exit.
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Page 44: Viewfinder/Lcd Monitor Indications
Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications Tape remaining and battery charge level can be displayed. 1 Set ow.,o c... Press DISPLAY repeatedly select the following displays. lx.=.E Fifth First =. ,,m J 411., Pr_l _ press (Initial screen) i-ol ,IM 111_ Fou_h Second press press Battery... - Page 45 Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications II_;1 LV_l =1 -'r:V&vi[_] ;a i _[._ [;am I_l_lMFI OI [D.ZOOM] VCI-- - M OD E1 12:00:OOAML, 1 9991 Battery Remaining -'_- (page 44) TAPE SPEED (pages 13, 20, 39) "WARNING LOW BATTERY" appears (SP=standard play, SLP=super long and External Power Lamp starts flashing play, T.LAPSE=time...
- Page 46 Viewfinder/L CD Monitor Indications I[ef,JLVjl=l-'__,TAvLej-'lii[e1,[=! --14 _lj12:00 :OOAM L --15 19991 Zoom Magnification level (page 30), Backlight (page 30), Digital E,I,S. (page 37), Manual Focus (page 31). Digital Zoom (page 36), Light ON/OFF (page 19). VCR-MODE High Speed Shutter (page 32). Appears 1 minute when POWER Fade (page 34).
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Page 47: Operation Notes
Operation Notes 1-A_ | i[_T_lI] I i1_0_]'_ [.] iP.I I ;11 [ (_] t-tl ile J l[=.] il-"[_-'ll Remove the Lens Hood by turning it counterclockwise. Then attach an optional filter or lens, • Be careful not to touch the lens itself. •... -
Page 48: Replacing Clock Battery
The clock battery is pre-installed. Follow the steps below if replacement becomes necessary. la wARNING: Replace battery with Panasonic PART NO. VSBW0004 (CR2025) only. Use of another | battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Caution: Battery may explode if mistreated. -
Page 49: Palmcorder Accessory System
Palmcorder Accessory System For ordering instructions, see the Accessory Order Form page. • The listed standard battery use times are based on continuous recording using this Palmcorder. Price Accessory Figure Description PV-A17 $130.00 AC Adaptor with DC Power Cable HHR-V214 6.0Ah / 6 hr Battery Pack $200.00... -
Page 50: Palmcorder Accessory Order Form
THE FOLLOWING: VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER CALL PANASONIC'S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-5 PM M-F, 6 AM-10:30 AM SAT, PACIFIC TIME] MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICES COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032... -
Page 51: Specifications
Specifications Power Source: Compact VHS Camcorder: DC 6V AC Adaptor: 110/120/220/240V AC, 50/60 Hz Battery: Nickel-Cadmium Type DC 6V Power Consumption: Compact VHS Camcorder: 6V DC 8.5 W (Max. 11.5 W) AC Adaptor: 24W 1.2W (when not in use.) Video Signal: EIA Standard (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSC color signal Video Recording System: 4 rotary heads plus flying erase head. -
Page 52: Before Requesting Service
Before Requesting Service If a problem arises, you may be able to correct it yourself. See Symptom and Correction list below. Symptom Correction No picturein EVF ... • ConnectPowerSource.(pp. 10, 12) • Set POWER to VCR or CAMERA. (pp.20, 25) •... -
Page 53: Index
Index Slow Play (1/2) Speaker AC Adaptor Hand Strap Specifications Accessories (Optional) High Speed Shutter STILL Button HIGH SPEED SHUTTER Accessories (Supplied) Still Picture Button AudioNideo Cable 27, 29 STOP Button 7, 9, 25 AudioNideo 27, 29 Auto Daylight Saving Time17 LCD Monitor 21, 25 LCD-OPEN... -
Page 54: Warranty
Panasonic Services Company (PASC) FactoryServicenter listed in the Service Director,].Or call toll free 1-800-211-PANA(7262), to locate an authorized PASC Servicenter. Carry-in or mail-in service in Puerto Rico can be obtaineddudng the warranty pedod by callingthe Panasonic Sales Company telephone number listed in the Servicenter Directory.