Panasonic PV-L672 manual

Basic Operation Special Features For Y our Information Getting Started Camcorder Operating Instructions Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to operate this product. Please save this manual. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. Model No. LSQT0607A PV -L672[...]

2 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Things Y ou Should Know Thank you for choosing Panasonic! You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, it will bring you years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information[...]

3 Getting Started Safety Precautions 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. Thi[...]

4 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated. 2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings – All warn[...]

5 Getting Started 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, s[...]

6 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com T able of Contents Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications ....................................................... 47~49 Operation Notes (Cleaning EVF) ........................................................................... 50 Notice .............[...]

7 Getting Started Self Demo Mode EVF or LCD Monitor Note: • Self Demo stops automatically if battery is attached (page 9) and cassette tape is inserted (page 1 1). • Inserting a tape alone (or attaching a partially charged battery) only temporarily stops Self Demo. • Self Demo stops for 30 seconds when the Light is pressed. T o turn Self Demo[...]

8 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Quick Operation Guide See page 20. 1 Press LCD-OPEN to unlock the LCD monitor. Swing it fully open and adjust the angle. 2 Set POWER to CAMERA. 3 Press RECORD/PAUSE to start recording. Press RECORD/PAUSE again to pause recording. See page 17. 1 A[...]

9 Getting Started Supplying Power To use battery refresh, insert Battery on AC Adaptor (see steps 1~2 above), then press BATTERY REFRESH. The REFRESH Lamp lights, then goes out when discharge is complete. Battery charging will then start automatically. If BATTERY REFRESH is pressed by mistake, remove Battery from AC Adaptor and reinsert it for norm[...]

10 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Supplying Power Caution: • Charge only with specified charger. • Battery can be charged within a temperature range of 10 ° C (50 ° F) and 35 ° C (95 ° F). • Battery is normally warm after charging or just after use. • Do not use an i[...]

11 Getting Started Cassette Information 1 Turn Tape Wheel in direction of arrow until there is no slack. 2 Attach Battery (page 9). 3 Slide TAPE EJECT to open door. 4 Insert cassette as shown. 5 Press here to close door. 1 2 3 4 • To remove the cassette, slide the TAPE EJECT switch. 5 1 To prevent accidental erasing, break off tab with screwdrive[...]

12 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Before Using Remove Battery Pack before doing steps. 1 Undo strap ends from buckles. Attaching Shoulder Strap Adjust the Length of the Shoulder Strap Pull a loop of strap from buckle, then pull strap tight to shorten or lengthen. Adjust Hand Str[...]

13 Getting Started 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 left) appears when Menu mode is entered. 2 Press UP or DOWN to highlight the desired menu item. 3 Press DISPLAY to set selection. 4 Press MENU to exit. Not[...]

14 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Setting the Clock Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA or VCR. Set the following items in order: Time Zone, Daylight Saving Time, Date, and Time.[...]

15 Getting Started Date and time including leap year are calculated up to DEC 31, 2099. Spring (First Sunday in April) : ahead one hour. Autumn (Last Sunday in October) : back one hour. Clock will auto-adjust to daylight saving time (DST). Setting the Time Zone • When traveling, repeat this operation and select one of the 8 listed time zones to s[...]

16 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Note: • Using Light reduces battery operating time. • Provide proper ventilation when using Light extensively in a hot environment. • Using Light when the Camcorder is powered by a car battery may shorten bulb life. • Set Light to OFF wh[...]

17 Basic Operation Camera Recording Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Insert cassette with record tab (page 11). View recording scene on EVF (Electronic Viewer Finder) or LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) monitor . Recording via EVF or LCD Monitor 1 Press LCD-OPEN to unlock the LCD monitor. Swing LCD monitor fully open and a[...]

18 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Insert cassette with record tab (page 11). Camera Recording 1 Set POWER to CAMERA. 2 Press MENU for MENU mode. Press UP or DOWN to select STAND-BY RELEASE . 3 Press DISPLAY to select[...]

19 Basic Operation Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. Use AC Adaptor for longer recordings. • Insert cassette with record tab (page 11). • Set POWER to CAMERA. Camera Recording 1 Press MENU for MENU mode. Press UP or DOWN to select PROGRAMMED REC . 2 Press DISPLAY. (Current time is displayed.) Each additional press of DI[...]

20 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Playing Back Recordings Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Insert recorded tape. Tracking Control Quick Visual Search Search Speed • SP (Standard Play) : 3 times normal. • SLP (Super Long Play) : 9 times normal. D[...]

21 Basic Operation Playing Back Recordings 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. 3 Begin playback or recording. Audio/ Video Out Connect Camcorder to a TV to view playback or recordings in progress. Before you begin... • Connect Ca[...]

22 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 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. 1 Insert a pre-recorded tape into Camcorder and a blank[...]

23 Special Features[...]

24 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com MagicPix™ Images Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. Note: • If MagicPix is turned on, Shutter feature is disabled. • MagicPix cannot be used with capture images on the Memory Card (optional,[...]

25 Special Features Focus Use Manual Focus (MF) when : • recording through glass. • lighting is poor. • subject is far away with objects in foreground. • subject has distinct horizontal lines. • subject is not centered in EVF or LCD monitor. • subject has a shiny surface. • subject is slanted. • subject is bright and flat, like a wh[...]

26 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Note: • Shutter speed cannot be set to 1/60 if Digital E.I.S. feature is set to ON. • Provide additional halogen or tungsten light for use indoors or in poor light. Fluorescent light degrades picture. • Auto Focus may not function properly[...]

27 Special Features Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. 1 Press MENU for MENU mode. Press UP or DOWN to select VIDEO EFFECTS . 2 Press DISPLAY for VIDEO EFFECTS menu. Press UP or DOWN to select AUTO FADE . 3 Press DISPLAY for AUTO FADE ; COLOR menu. Press UP or DOWN to select BLACK or WHITE. 4 Press D[...]

28 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com ■ For more effects, stop fade in or fade out at any time (except RANDOM mode) by pressing FADE. Then, press FADE to resume fade. Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. Color Digital Fade Choose from[...]

29 Special Features Note: • Color Digital Filter will not function during Still/Strobe/Wide. • Picture returns to normal in Still mode. 1 Press MENU for MENU mode. Press UP or DOWN to select VIDEO EFFECTS . 2 Press DISPLAY for VIDEO EFFECTS menu. Press DOWN to select DIGITAL FILTER . 3 Press DISPLAY for DIGITAL FILTER menu. Press UP or DOWN to [...]

30 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 1 Press D. ZOOM. once ➞ D.ZOOM 1 (150 × maximum) twice ➞ D.ZOOM 2 (800x maximum) The Higher digital magnification levels may cause picture distortion. 2 Hold down “T” on POWER ZOOM. Digital Zoom starts when normal zoom reaches maximum ([...]

31 Special Features Digital Electronic Image Stabilization (E.I.S.) 1 Press EIS to display “EIS” in the EVF or LCD monitor. • Image becomes slightly enlarged and shutter speed auto-adjusts from 1/80 to 1/350 according to brightness. • Use High Speed Shutter (page 26) if needed. Shutter speed setting remains after EIS is canceled. 2 Press EI[...]

32 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com STILL Records a still image from the current picture. STROBE Records a progression of still images in 1/6 of a sec. intervals. WIDE SCREEN Records a picture that will fill entire screen of a wide screen (16 × 9 aspect ratio) TV. • Picture app[...]

33 Special Features MotionSensor may mistakenly start when: • background is plain, like a white wall, or has distinct vertical, horizontal, or slanted stripes, like a venetian blind. • brightness suddenly changes. MotionSensor may not start when: • motion is very slow or fast. • moving object is very small. • motion occurs only in 1 corne[...]

34 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com PUSH T O EJECT CARD SLOT Digital Still Camera Memory Card* (optional) Insertion/ Removal Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to OFF. *Memory Card: MultiMediaCard or SD Memory Card. Captured images will be sto[...]

35 Special Features ■ Concerning the Memory Card • Except for some special features, this card is compatible with other Panasonic brand products, like Digital Camera (DMC-LC5, DMC-F7). • Panasonic only guarantees compatibility with Panasonic brand cards and those bearing the SanDisk logo. • This Camcorder can capture a maximum of 697 still [...]

36 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Note: • If Memory Card is not inserted, “NO CARD” appears on-screen. Set POWER to OFF, then insert the Memory Card. • If “CARD ERROR” appears on-screen, see page 56. • Sound will not be recorded. • The features below are not avai[...]

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38 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Digital Still Camera Displayed Directory/Image Number Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Insert the Memory Card (optional, page 34). • Set POWER to PHOTO. 1 Repeat steps 1 and 2 on page 37 to display Multi Image Pla[...]

39 Special Features Deleting All Image Pages Deleting Specific Image Pages Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Insert the Memory Card (optional, page 34). • Set POWER to PHOTO. Press (PLAY) to play mode. Digital Still Camera 1 Press M-DEL for DELETE menu. Press UP or DOWN to select PAGE . • To exit menu at any time, p[...]

40 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Picture in Picture Wipe Title Captured still images (page 36) can be recorded along with the current picture. Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Insert the Memory Card (optional, page 34). • Set POWER to CAMERA. 1 P[...]

41 Special Features Digital Still Camera Insert a captured still image into the current recording, or vice versa, in one of three wipe effects. 1 Repeat steps 1-3 on page 40 to set Picture in Picture Wipe title. 2 Press MODE repeatedly for Wipe effect 1, 2, or 3 (See left). • WIPE 1 will flash for a while to store the image for the wipe. 3 Press [...]

42 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com RS-232C Serial Port (Default is COM1) (D-Sub 9-pin) PC Connector PC Connector cable (supplied) PC Connection Software Installation (Windows 95/98/Me/2000) 1 Turn on PC (Personal Computer) and start up Windows. 2 Insert Digital PhotoShot disk (Wi[...]

43 Special Features PC Connection Running the Software (Windows 95/98/Me/2000) 1 Select Programs/ Panasonic/Palmcorder/ Digital PhotoShot from the Start menu. 2 “Digital PhotoShot” is opened. Before you begin... • Insert the Memory Card (optional, page 34). • Make Camcorder-PC connections (page 42). • Turn your PC on. • Set Camcorder PO[...]

44 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com You can use JPEG or Bitmap files from your PC for Picture in Picture Wipe Title and Digital Wipe by transferring them to the Camcorder using the Digital PhotoShot Software. Using PC Image Data 1 Repeat steps 1 and 2 on page 43 to run the Softwar[...]

45 Special Features Driver Quick Reference 1 File • Open... T o open an existing image (Bitmap or JPEG). • Save As T o save the active image file under a new file name while preserving the original file. • Data in from CAMERA T o display a dialog box listing all images in the Card memory along with Preview , T ransfer , Delete, etc. commands.[...]

46 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Using a SD PCMCIA Adaptor (optional) If your PC has a PCMCIA type II slot, you can insert the Memory Card (optional) into a SD PCMCIA adaptor (optional, page 52) to transfer images, captured with this Camcorder only, to your PC. Before you begin[...]

47 For Y our Information V iewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications Recording the Date and Time a Do steps 1 and 2 above to select time/date, date only, or no display. b Start a recording (page 17). • Only the Date and/or Time are recorded. 1 Set POWER to CAMERA. 2 Press DISPLAY repeatedly to select the following displays. FULL EMPTY Tape Remaining: Bat[...]

48 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com V iewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications 1 Zoom Magnification level (pages 23, 3 0). 2 Battery Remaining (page 47). “WARNING LOW BATTERY” appears and Camcorder shuts off after 15 seconds. 3 T ape Remaining (page 47). “ ” flashes and “T APE [...]

49 For Y our Information V iewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications PHOTO mode 1 Directory/Image Number (page 38) 2 Image Page Remaining Indication (page 36) • Image pages left in selected mode. “000” flashes when memory is full. • Memory capacity provided all pictures are taken in the same mode: “NORMAL” mode ➞ Approx 210 images (Optional 8[...]

50 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Operation Notes Cleaning EVF (Electronic Viewer Finder) 1 A Remove the screw with a Phillips screwdriver. Turn counterclockwise. B Turn the EVF Eyepiece. C Pull the EVF Eyepiece. 2 Remove any lint or dust particles with a soft clean cloth being [...]

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52 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Palmcorder Accessory System To order instructions, see the Accessory Order Form page. • The listed standard battery use times are based on continuous recording using this Palmcorder. Accessory # Figure Description Price AC Adaptor with DC Powe[...]

53 For Y our Information Palmcorder Accessory Order Form Ship To: Mr. Mrs. Ms. First Last Street Address City State Zip Phone #: Day ( ) Night ( ) 4. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address) Please photocopy this form when placing an order. 3. Method of payment (check one) Check or Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.SHIPMENT[...]

54 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 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[...]

55 For Y our Information If a problem arises, you may be able to correct it yourself. See Symptom and Correction list below. Before Requesting Service Correction Symptom While head cleaning is normally not needed, playing old or damaged tapes may clog the heads. When playback picture resembles example at the left, head cleaning is required. Ideally[...]

56 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 for Service Notice: Please photocopy this form when making a reques[...]

57 For Y our Information Limited W arranty 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 Infantería, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985[...]

58 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Customer Services 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. o[...]

59 For Y our Information Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Para Uso Rápido Cargue la batería 1 Enchufe el adaptador de CA. Cargue completamente la batería antes de usarla. Inserte el casete 1 Coloque la batería cargada. 2 Deslice TAPE EJECT para abrir la compuerta. 3 Inserte el casete. 4 Presione aquí para cerrar la compuerta. Grabación con la vi[...]

60 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com P Printed in Indonesia LSQT0607A S0202Y0 Index Symbols + (FF) Button ............ 37, 39, 40 - (REW) Button ......... 37, 39, 40 A AC Adaptor ........................... 10 Accessories (Optional) ......... 52 Accessories (Supplied) .......... 2 [...]