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  • Page 1

    Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions thoroughly. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. LSQT0562B Model No. PV -D V52 Digital Video Camcorder Operating Instructions Mini R For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to[...]

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    2 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Things Y ou Should Kno w Date of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. Model No. Serial No. Thank you for choosing Panasonic! You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Use[...]

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    3 Bef ore Use 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[...]

  • Page 4

    4 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 15. Power Lines — An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna syst[...]

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    5 Bef ore Use T able of Contents Camera VCR For Y our Inf ormation Special Features Things Y ou Should Kno w ................................................................................................ 2 Important Safeguards ..................................................................................................... 3 Precautions .....[...]

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    6 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com record tab AY-DVM30EA AY-DVM60EA Cassette type 60 minutes 45 minutes SP LP 90 minutes 30 minutes Record Speed/ Playback time AY-DVM80EA 80 minutes 120 minutes Use only those tapes having the Mini logo indicating the 6.35 mm digital standard. Reco[...]

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    7 Bef ore Use 1 Undo the two strap ends from their buckles. 2 Thread the strap ends through the Strap Attachment Rings. 3 Reinsert the strap ends through their buckles. • Make sure the straps are not twisted. Before Using 1 Press LCD-OPEN to unlock the LCD monitor, and swing it fully open. 2 Slide TAPE EJECT to open the Cassette Compartment Cover[...]

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    8 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Bef ore Using 1 Hold down LIGHT for more than 0.7 seconds to turn ON or OFF. •“ ” will appear on the screen. To brighten the natural colors in a scene. Using the Built-in Light Caution This light becomes hot during operation. Make sure noth[...]

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    9 Bef ore Use Quic k Guide Insert the Battery Pack Insert Cassette 1 Insert the Battery Pack and slide it up until it locks with a click. 1 Press LCD-OPEN to unlock the LCD monitor, and swing it fully open. 3 Slide TAPE EJECT to open the Cassette Compartment Cover. Before you begin • Charge the Battery. (p. 11) 2 Set POWER to VCR or CAMERA. 1 2 T[...]

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    10 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Quic k Guide To Watch Playback in the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) When the LCD monitor is fully open, the Viewfinder automatically tur ns OFF . 2 Press LCD-OPEN to unlock the LCD monitor. Swing it fully open and adjust the angle. 3 Press (REW) [...]

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    11 Bef ore Use Supplying P o wer Charge the Battery Pack on the AC Adaptor 1 Connect and plug in the Power Cord as shown. • POWER Lamp will light. • Remove the DC Cable, if attached, from the adaptor. 2 Attach the Battery as shown to charge. • CHARGE Lamp lights up. It goes out when charging is complete (approx. 1 hour). Expect approx. 1 hour[...]

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    12 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 1 Slide the Battery downward while sliding the BATT RELEASE to remove the Battery Pack . (p. 11) 2 Insert the DC Cable into the DC IN Terminal. 3 Connect the other end of the DC Cable to the AC Adaptor as shown. 4 Plug in the AC Adaptor. • The[...]

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    13 Bef ore Use 1 Press MENU to display the Camera or VCR mode menu screen. (p. 14) 2 Rotate JOG KEY to select DISPLAY SETTING , and then press JOG KEY to display the DISPLAY SETTING menu screen. 3 Rotate JOG KEY to select CLOCK- SET , and then press JOG KEY to set to ON. (Menu OSD: pp. 60, 62) • The DATE/TIME SETTING menu is displayed. 4 Rotate J[...]

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    14 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com A Press JOG KEY to set your selection. B Rotate JOG KEY to select a menu item. C Press JOG KEY to set your selection. • The “ ● ” mark indicates selection. D Press MENU twice to exit the menu. The Palmcorder features two menu displays: o[...]

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    15 Camera Camera Recor ding Remove the lens cap and clip it to the hand strap. 1 Set POWER to CAMERA. • The POWER Lamp lights red. • Be sure POWER is fully turned to the CAMERA position. 2 With the Viewfinder Eye Cup held up against your eye, adjust the Vision Adjustment Control to your eyesight. • Adjust the EVF Brightness of the Viewfinder [...]

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    16 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com The LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) monitor can be used while recording. 1 Press LCD-OPEN to unlock the LCD monitor. 2 Swing the LCD monitor fully open and adjust the viewing angle. • The LCD monitor will automatically turn on. • When the LCD m[...]

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    17 Camera Camera Recor ding 1 Set POWER to CAMERA. 2 Press MENU to display the CAMERA mode menu screen. 3 Rotate JOG KEY to select D.FUNCTION , and press JOG KEY to display the CAMERA FUNCTION menu screen. 4 Rotate JOG KEY to select PROGRESSIVE , and press JOG KEY to select ON or OFF. • Press MENU twice to exit. •“ P ” will appear in the EV[...]

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    18 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 1 Press RECORDING CHECK briefly in the REC/PAUSE mode. The [CHK] indication appears. After checking, the Palmcorder returns to the REC/PAUSE mode. • For Recording Check, the Palmcorder must be in the same mode (SP or LP) as was used for record[...]

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    19 Camera Self Recording 180 ° Camera Recor ding 1, 2 STILL You can record still pictures of any desired duration together with sound. Recording Still Pictures 1 While in RECORD mode, press STILL and hold for 2 seconds to capture a still picture. The captured still picture will be recorded together with sound. 2 Press STILL once again to release t[...]

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    20 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com CINEMA Mode 1 Set POWER to CAMERA. 2 Press MENU to display the CAMERA mode menu screen. 3 Rotate JOG KEY to select ADJUST , then press JOG KEY to display the CAMERA ADJUST menu screen. 4 Rotate JOG KEY to select CINEMA , and then press JOG KEY t[...]

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    21 Camera Special Effect Features SPORTS mode • The recorded images will not be so blurred when they are viewed later using slow or still picture playback. • When playing back a sports mode recording, the movement may appear slightly jerky. • Do not use this mode when recording under fluorescent, mercury, or sodium lighting. These types of li[...]

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    22 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Special Effect Features 1, 3, A FADE Audio/Video Fade In/Out 2, B REC/ PAUSE Fade In Starting the first scene with “ fade in ” is very effective. 1 In REC/PAUSE mode, hold down FADE until the picture fades out. 2 Press REC/PAUSE to start rec[...]

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    23 Camera Special Effect Features 3, 4 JOG KEY 1 POWER Picture in Picture (PinP) You can display a PinP (still image) screen on the Main Picture. • PinP position is fixed at the bottom right of the screen. Note 1 Set POWER to CAMERA. 2 Press MENU to display the menu screen. 3 Rotate JOG KEY repeatedly to select D.FUNCTION , then press JOG KEY to [...]

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    24 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Adv anced Settings 1 Set POWER to CAMERA. 2 Hold down AUTO/MANUAL for more than 0.7 second so that the “ MNL ” indication appears in the EVF or the LCD monitor. 3 Press JOG KEY repeatedly until “ AWB ” appears in the EVF or LCD monitor. [...]

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    25 Camera Ad vanced Settings Use Manual Focus (MF) when recording ... • a subject through glass. • a scene where the subject is far from the Palmcorder and there are objects in the foreground. • a subject with distinct horizontal stripes. • a subject not centered in the Viewfinder. • subjects with shiny surfaces. • an obliquely angled s[...]

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    26 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Adv anced Settings High Speed Shutter Auto Shutter Manual Selection 3, 4 JOG KEY To record high speed motion (e.g. tennis stroke) with improved STILL or SLOW MOTION playback when watching the tape on this Palmcorder. In the AUTO mode (no indicat[...]

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    27 Camera Adv anced Settings Adjusting the Iris Manually Normally, the Palmcorder adjusts the exposure automatically. However, when the background is extremely bright, or when the subject is backlit, you can compensate by adjusting the Iris manually. 1 Set POWER to CAMERA. 2 Hold down AUTO/MANUAL for more than 0.7 second so that the “ MNL ” ind[...]

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    28 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Playbac k Y our Recor dings 1 Set the POWER to VCR. • The POWER lamp lights red. • Be sure POWER is fully turned to the VCR position. 2 Press LCD-OPEN to unlock the LCD monitor and swing open. 3 Press (REWIND/SEARCH) to rewind the tape. 4 Pr[...]

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    29 VCR R 1 Press PLAY for more than 5 seconds in STOP mode. • The Palmcorder will go into Repeat Playback mode when the tape reaches its end. • The letter “ R ” will appear in the EVF and LCD monitor. 2 Turn the Palmcorder OFF to exit the Repeat Playback mode. 1 PLAY EVF/LCD Pla ybac k Y our Recor dings Built-in Speaker 1, 2 VOLUME 1 Set PO[...]

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    30 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Special Effect Features B PLAY A, B FAST FORWARD/ SEARCH A, B REWIND/ SEARCH • Sound is muted during all special effects. A During playback, hold down (FAST FORWARD/SEARCH) or (REWIND/SEARCH). The search will continue for as long as the button[...]

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    31 VCR Special Effect Feature 1 Press (PLAY) to start playback . 2 Press JOG KEY for about 1 second. 3 Rotate JOG KEY to adjust the playback speed. • Rotate JOG KEY clockwise for forward playback. • Rotate JOG KEY counterclockwise for reverse playback. To return to normal playback: Press (PLAY). Playback will continue at normal speed. • The V[...]

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    32 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Strobe Multi Mode 1 Set POWER to VCR. 2 Press MENU to display the menu screen. 3 Rotate and press JOG KEY to select and set MULTI SETTING . 4 Press JOG KEY repeatedly to set desired speed. • Press MENU twice to exit. 5 Press (PLAY) to start pl[...]

  • Page 33

    33 VCR Back of TV Audio In Video In Special Effect Features To Video In To Audio In A/V OUT A/V Cable (Supplied) 1 Set POWER to CAMERA or VCR. To view what the Palmcorder is recording or to playback a tape on your TV. 2 Turn your TV ON and set it to LINE INPUT. Check your TV operating instructions for further information. 3 Start playback or begin [...]

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    34 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com CAMERA mode Zoom Out ( “ W ” ) Zoom In ( “ T ” ) 5 POWER ZOOM D.ZOOM • The normal optical zoom functions from 1X to 10X. • As magnification increases, resolution significantly decreases. • Because the image is enlarged digitally, t[...]

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    35 Digital Features Digital Features VCR mode 1 Set POWER to VCR. 2 Press MENU to display the VCR MENU screen. 3 Rotate JOG KEY to select PLAY FUNCTION , then press JOG KEY to display the VCR PLAY FUNCTION menu screen. 4 Rotate JOG KEY to select D.ZOOM , then press JOG KEY to select ON. • Press MENU twice to exit. 5 Press (PLAY) to start playback[...]

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    36 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Digital Features EIS ON NORMAL 1 Set POWER to CAMERA. 2 Press EIS to stabilize the picture. • Picture flicker may be observed when taping under fluorescent lighting conditions. • The EIS indicator flashes when the light level is inadequate. [...]

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    37 Digital Features Digital Features 1 Set POWER to CAMERA or VCR. 2 Press MENU to display the menu screen. 3 Rotate JOG KEY to select D.FUNCTION in the CAMERA mode menu screen or PLAY FUNCTION in the VCR mode menu screen, then press JOG KEY to display the CAMERA FUNCTION or VCR PLAY FUNCTION menu screen. 4 Rotate JOG KEY to select D.FUNCTION , and[...]

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    38 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Editing Features The original sound can be replaced with new sound using the built-in Palmcorder microphone. Audio Dubbing using the Built-in Microphone 1 Set POWER to VCR. 2 Press (PLAY). Then press (PAUSE) where you want dubbing to begin. 3 Pr[...]

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    39 Editing Features Editing Features 6 Press (PAUSE) to start Audio Dubbing. “ A.DUB ” indication appears. • Connect the Palmcorder to the TV in order to monitor the sound. (p. 33) Only NTSC (National Television Standards Committee) recorded tapes can be audio dubbed. The following screen appears if the tape was not recorded in NTSC format. 7[...]

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    40 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Editing Features Video In VHF Connecting Cable (not supplied) TV (To View) A/V Cable (Supplied) To Audio In To Video In Recording: VCR (Rear) • For technical reasons, dubbing a tape may reduce its quality. • If the Time Code is displayed in [...]

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    41 Editing Features Editing Features 3, 4, 5 PAUSE 3, 4 PLAY 6 STOP High quality digital-to-digital copying can be accomplished if both Palmcorders incorporate the DV Input/Output (i.LINK) Connector (DV Interface cable (i.LINK) is not supplied). 1 Insert a pre-recorded tape into the source (playing) Palmcorder, and set POWER to VCR. 2 Insert a blan[...]

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    42 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com PC Connection DV Interface Cable (i.LINK) (6-to-4 pin) (not supplied) PC Connector DV Input/Output (i.LINK) Connector • During Palmcorder playback, do not disconnect the DV Interface Cable (i.LINK) or turn the Palmcorder off as this may cause [...]

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    43 PC Connection PC Connection 2 4 To PC Connector PHOTOVU LINK Driver (Optional) System Requirements for PHOTOVU LINK Driver (Optional) • IBM PC/AT or compatible • Intel ® Pentium ® Processor • Microsoft Windows 95/98/Me/NT4.0/ 2000/XP • RAM: 16 MB or more • 2 MB minimum available hard disk space • 256 color monitor (full color recom[...]

  • Page 44

    44 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Running the Software PHOTOVU LINK: You can transfer images from your Palmcorder tape to your PC. 1 Turn your PC (Personal Computer) on and start up Windows. 2 Insert PHOTOVU LINK DRIVER Disk (Optional) into a floppy disk drive. 3 Click on Start,[...]

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    45 PC Connection Using Tape Image Data Pictures captured with the Palmcorder can be transferred to your PC. 1 Repeat steps 1 and 2 on page 44 to run the Software. 2 “ Preview Window ” screen appears. 3 Search and Select a still scene you want to transfer to your PC using VCR Operation Buttons on the “ Preview window ” screen. Then click on [...]

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    46 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com P almcor der Accessor y System Accessory # PV-DAC11A CGR-D08A/1B CGR-D16A/1B CGP-D28A/1B CGR-D53A/1K PV-DDC9 PV-DRS2 Description AC Adaptor with AC Cable and DC Cable 800mAH / 1 h 30 min, Battery Pack 1600mAH / 3 h, Battery Pack 2800mAH / 5 h, B[...]

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    47 For Y our Inf ormation P almcor der Accessor y Order Form TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR PALMCORDER ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER OR 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] OR MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICES COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER [...]

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    48 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com This product has a fluorescent lamp that contains a small amount of mercury. It also contains lead in some components. Disposal of these materials may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling [...]

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    49 For Y our Inf ormation Notes On Operations Approximate Brightness Values Your Palmcorder has been designed for normal scene illumination of 150 footcandles (1500 lx). However, the Palmcorder may be used at F1:1.8, if illumination is more than 0.5 footcandles (5 lx). The table below shows the color temperature for reference. COLOR TINT MIXTURE PA[...]

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    50 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Specifications Power Source: Palmcorder: 7.2 V DC (Battery) 7.8 V DC (AC Adaptor) AC Adaptor: 110/120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Battery: Lithium-Ion Type DC 7.2 V Power Consumption: Palmcorder : 7.2 V/7.8 V DC 6.5 W (Max. 9.5 W) AC Adaptor : 18 W 1[...]

  • Page 51

    51 For Y our Inf ormation Bef ore Requesting Ser vice (a) Video Head Cleaning: Normally, your Palmcorder will not require head cleaning. However, it is possible that the heads may become clogged due to dust in the air, playing damaged tapes, long term use, etc. If “ NEED HEAD CLEANING ” appears for 5 seconds in the EVF or LCD monitor, the heads[...]

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    52 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to: Panasonic Services Company 1705 N. Randall Road Elgin, IL. 60123-7847 Attn: Camcorder Repair Request f or Service Notice: Please photocopy this form when making a reque[...]

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    53 For Y our Inf ormation The following warning displays appear in the EVF and the LCD monitor. Indications If the Palmcorder is in CAMERA mode without a cassette inserted, “ ” will flash and “ TAPE NOT INSERTED ” will appear for 5 seconds. Recording will not start. If the Palmcorder is in CAMERA mode or Audio dub mode with the cassette sli[...]

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    54 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY, DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC CORPORATION OF AMERICA One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 PANASONIC SALES COMPANY, DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC OF PUERTO RICO, INC., AVE. 65 de Infanter í a, [...]

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    55 For Y our Inf ormation Customer Ser vices Directory For Product Information, Operating Assistance, Literature Request, Dealer Locations, and all Customer Service inquiries please contact: 1-800-211-PANA (7262), Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 9 am-7 pm, EST. or send e-mail : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Service in Puerto Rico Matsushi[...]

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    56 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Spanish Quick Use Guide/Gu í a P ara Uso R á pido Este s í mbolo tiene por finalidad alertar al usuario acerca de la presencia de tensi ó n sin aislaci ó n en el interior del producto, que puede tener la intensidad suficiente como para caus[...]

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    57 For Y our Inf ormation Spanish Quick Use Guide/Gu í a P ara Uso R á pido Antes de comenzar • Cargue la batter í a. (P á gina 11.) Inserte el Cassette 1 Presione LCD-OPEN y abra completamente el monitor LCD. 3 Deslice el interruptor de expulsi ó n de cinta (TAPE EJECT) para abrir la tapa del compartimento del cassette. 2 Ajuste el interrup[...]

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    58 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Spanish Quic k Use Guide/Gu í a P ara Uso R á pido Para ver la reproducci ó n en el LCD (pantalla de visualizaci ó n de cristal l í quido) Cuando el monitor LCD se enchuentra totalmente abier to, el visor se DESA CTIV A autom á ticamente. [...]

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    59 For Y our Inf ormation PROGRESSIVE (p. 17) When set to ON, still pictures taken with PhotoShot are recorded with a higher resolution than with normal PhotoShot. PROG. AE (p. 21) To select one of the 5 Program AE modes. Setting to OFF cancels the previously selected Program AE mode. CINEMA (p. 20) When set to ON, you can record a picture compatib[...]

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    60 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com BEEP Set to ON to hear beep when starting and stopping camera recording or when unusual conditions occur. To cancel the beep, set to OFF. Palmcorder will beep: Once when you start recording Twice when you stop recording Repeatedly when warning o[...]

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    61 For Y our Inf ormation D.FUNCTION (p. 37) To select one of the 6 digital functions. Setting to OFF cancels the previously selected digital function. D.EFFECT (p. 37) To select one of the 2 digital picture effects for playback. Setting to OFF cancels the previously selected digital effect. D.ZOOM (p. 35) Set to ON to double the size of a playback[...]

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    62 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com SPEED (p. 32) In Strobe Multi mode, used to select the interval at which a succession of still screens are captured from the playback picture. FAST : Every 0.3 seconds NORM : Every 0.6 seconds SLOW : Every 1.0 seconds DISPLAY (p. 63) To select t[...]

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    63 For Y our Inf ormation Here are some of the basic indications which will appear on the Palmcorder EVF and LCD Monitor. Only Date and Time indications will be recorded onto the tape. Display ON/OFF and Counter/Time Code The indication switches as shown below when the desired “ DISPLAY ” mode is selected from the menu. (Menu OSD: pp. 60, 62) ?[...]

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    64 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Electr onic Vie wfinder/LCD Monitor Indications Date and Time Indication (Menu OSD: pp. 60, 62) As shown below, the date and time indication changes each time DATE/TIME is selected from the Palmcorder ’ s MENU (Menu OSD: pp. 60, 62). T ape Mod[...]

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    65 For Y our Inf ormation Index of Contr ols JOG KEY pp. 13, 14. M.FOCUS DIAL p. 25. Lens Front View POWER (VCR • OFF • CAMERA) pp. 9, 10. LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Monitor pp. 9, 10, 16, 28. LCD-OPEN pp. 9, 10, 16, 28. Built-in Speaker p. 29. PC Connector p. 43. DC IN Terminal p. 12. Shoulder Strap Attachment Ring p. 7. Hand Strap p. 8. Sid[...]

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    66 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Inde x of Controls POWER ZOOM pp. 18, 34. VOLUME p. 29. Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) p. 10. Rear View PHOTOSHOT p. 17. Lens Cap p. 8. Top View LIGHT p. 8. FADE p. 22. REC p. 41. REW pp. 10, 28. RECORDING CHECK p. 18. STOP pp. 10, 28. PLAY pp. 10,[...]

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    67 For Y our Inf ormation CAUTION: VCR DC Output Connector p. 12. CHARGE Lamp p. 11. POWER Lamp pp. 11, 12. AC Power Cord pp. 11, 12. This unit will operate on 110/120/ 220/240 V AC. An AC plug adaptor may be required for voltages other than 120V AC. Please contact either a local or foreign electrical parts distributor for assistance in selecting a[...]

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    68 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Index A AC Adaptor ... 6, 11, 12, 46 Accessories (Optional) . 46 Accessories (Supplied) ... 6 Adjusting the V olume .... 29 A/V Cable ................. 6 , 33 Audio Dubbing ........ 38, 39 Audio/Video F ade In/Out ...............................[...]