Panasonic Palmcoder PalmSight PV-L679, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...almSight 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 ...

Page 2: ...convenient Camcorder information source f Date of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No Model No Serial No Nil i i P 0 lvLo _ i ilpP i i i _o i 0 q ill These accessories are provided in order to set up or use your Camcorder 1 pc AC Adaptor PV A17 with DC Power Cable page 12 1 pc Battery Pack PV BP18 pages 10 11 1 pc Audio Video Cable VJAW0027 VJAW0032 VJAW0039 pages 27 29 1...

Page 3: ...rning the operation and maintenance of this unit has been included Therefore it should be read carefully in order to avoid an problems The above markings are located on the appliance bottom coven FCC Warning Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user s authority to operate J This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the followin...

Page 4: ...marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consuft your appliance dealer or local power company For video units intended to be operated from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions 11 Grounding or Polarization This video unit may be equipped with either a polarized 2 wile AC Alternating Current line plug a plug having one blade wider than ...

Page 5: ...tutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards 21 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this video unit ask the service technician to perform safety checks 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 rein or moisture Do not connect the power supply...

Page 6: ...ll Four Speed Power Zoom 30 Backlight 30 Focus 31 High Speed Shutter 32 Tally Lamp 33 Auto Fade 34 Color Digital Fade 35 Digital Zoom 36 Digital Electronic image Stabilization E I S 37 Security Mode 38 Time Lapse 39 Message Mode 40 Intelligent Titler 41 m izH II d o Iil I _ o i iP Ti q o m Viewfinder LCD Monitor Indications 44 Operation Notes 47 Replacing Clock Battery 48 Palmcorder Accessory Syst...

Page 7: ...HEAD AUTO PHRASE TITLER J SetP W to A RA Hold down STOP over 5 seconds Note Self Demo stops automatically if battery is attached page 10 and cassette tape Is Inserted page 13 Inserting a tape alone or attaching a partially charged battery only temporarily stops Self Demo Self Demo stops for 30 seconds when a function key other than Power Tape Speed Selector and Light is pressed To turn Self Demo b...

Page 8: ...f ailKl_ _ f_ _4 m Slide TAPE EJECT to open door Attach fully charged page 10 Insert _ page 13 Press here to close door J I lii _ _ 11 _o iii i iL_o When the LCD monitor is fully open the Viewfinder automatically turns OFF page 21 1 Press LCD OPEN to unlock the LCD monitor Swing it fully open and adjust the angle VCRoF F C _MERA Press RECORD PAUSE to start recording Press _ again to pause recordin...

Page 9: ...page 10 When the LCD monitor is fully open the Viewfinder automatically turns OFF page 25 1 Press LCD OPEN to unlock the LCD monitor Swing it fully open and adjust the angle 2 Set 3 Press REWI D EJ_LD_LS__AB_CH to rewind tape Press PLAY to start playback Press STOP to stop playback 9 ...

Page 10: ... feature as explained on page 11 Battery life gradually decreases after repeated use and recharging If operation time becomes very short even after a sufficient charge discard Battery properly page 1t LlIJk _l I 41 _ 1 _ B _RT I A fully charged Battery provides a maximum of about 2 hours of continuous use LCD monitor off or about 1 5 hours LCD monitor on Actual time may vary due to operating condi...

Page 11: ...ry is normally warm after charging or just after use Do not use an insufficiently charged or worn out Battery Safety precautions Do not get Battery near or dispose of in fire Do not directly connect short circuit the positive and negative terminals Never attempt to disassemble or reassemble Battery To avoid Battery damage Do not drop or jar Battery Use Battery with specified units only If Battery ...

Page 12: ...ug We recommend using the accessory power plug adaptor VJSS0070 in an area which has special AC outlets t j tr I d _i _JiLvJil o Koir I _ e iP i III DC IN Connector Cigarette Lighter Socket 12V Car Battery Cord Cigarette optional Lighter Plug 12 1 2 Connect PV C16 Car Battery_Cord optional to Camcorder DC IN A Start engine first B Plug Car Battery Cord into Cigarette lighter socket If Car Battery ...

Page 13: ...te slide the TAPE EJECT switch TAPE SPEED Selector Tape Speed Selector Position SP Standard Play SLP Super Long Play Cassette type TC 20 TC 30 TC 40 20 minutes 30 minutes 40 minutes 1 hour 1 hour 2 hours 30 minutes SLP playback may contain more picture noise II i i_ l _ l _1 _ F _ i o i I i_1ii A record tab ensures recordings are not accidentally erased To prevent erasure break off tab with screwd...

Page 14: ...1 Undostrap endsfrom buckles Thread strap ends through Strap Rings on Camcorder rain 1 inch 25 4mm Re Insert the strap ends into buckles 1 Pull a loop of strap from buckle Pull strap tight to shorten or lengthen Adjust Hand Strap length to fit your hand as shown 14 ...

Page 15: ...AY KEY END PUSH MENU KEY j I 6_ r A PAGE 2 2 _ TIME LAPSE OFF 7_ MESSAGE OFF 8 SECURITY OFF VIDEO EFFECTS FADE 9 J BLACK SELECT PUSH A KEY SET PUSH DISPLAY KEY END PUSH MENU KEY 1 2 PROGRAMMED REC page 24 Camcorder starts and stops recording at a preset time _TLE pages41 43 AUTO MANUAL 16items PHRASE 10items 3 TALLY LAMP page 33 ON lamp lights during recording 4 STAND BY RELEASE page 22 ON enables...

Page 16: ... When traveling outside the listed time zones I set clock to local time manually page 18 16 1 2 3 4 Press MENU for MENU mode Press UPA or _ to select MENU PAGE tQ _ PROGRAMMEDREC AUTO_ANU_ TALLY LAMP ON _ PUSH MI_IU KEY Press DISPLAY for CLOCK SET menu Press UPA or _ to select _ oc s_ r D S T AUTO OATEITIME 12 00 OOAM JAN lm 815_ CT PUSH I_ Y SET PUSH DI6PLAy Press DISPLAY for SELECT TIME ZONE men...

Page 17: ...ime J 3 00a m 4 00 a m Autumn Last Sunday in October DST AUTO back one hour Daylight Saving_ 1 00a m 2 00 a m Time I I Normal Time I A A L 1 00a m 2 00a m 1 2 3 4 Press MENU for MENU mode Press UPA or DOWNY to select MIg_U PAGE IQ _REC 1 11TLE _ TN LYI_REL_E ON OFF SET I _H I_PI AY _EY _ WENU KEY Press DISPLAY for CLOCK SET menu Press UP A or DOWN to selectl_L _rm I_ OCKSET 1 _ME ZQNE EAS1F RN I_ ...

Page 18: ...E 3 4 1 I _ _ 15_ 1 I I 78 _ _0 01_ DiSPLAy I 6 00 OOPM JAN _ 1 1999 2 3 4 MENU PAGE 1 2 _ TALLY LAMP ON Press DISPLAY for CLOCK SET menu Press UP or _ to selectS CLOCKSET 1 TIMEZONE D S T AUTO I_ 12 O0 0OAM j 8B ECT PU_i TI I_ Y SET PUF it DISPLAY D PUSH MENU I_ Y Press DISPLAY forDATE TIME menu _t I 12 00 0eAM J A N 1 1 999 I SIE CT _ V I_ Y Press or hold down UP or DOWNY to select hour then pre...

Page 19: ... hazard SRc_p _ _E appears in EVF when Light is on J Caution Light becomes hot Never cover Light while on Before you begin Order Part No VULS0001 VLLW0015 and cushions for replacement bulb unit Set POWER to OFF Press in on both sides of lens cover and pull straight out and off 2 Using Tweezers or needle nose pliers carefully remove bulb Take unit to service center if you need assistance Replace bu...

Page 20: ...wfinder and adjust Vision Adiustment control to your eyesight Slide TAPE SPEED to SP or SLP page 13 Press _ to start or pause recording REC lamp lights during recording Tally lamp also lights if set to ON page 33 RECORD Set Power to OFF when finished Lamp To remove cassette slide TAPE EJECT in Record Pause mode page 13 Note When Camcorder is aimed at excessively bright objects or bright lights a v...

Page 21: ... RA LCD monitor turns off on by the POWER switch Viewfinder shuts off when LCD is fully opened and turns back on when LCD is closed completely Both Viewfinder and LCD monitor turn on when LCD is at 180 see below left This allows both you and the subject to view the recording 4 5 Turn BRIGHT control to adjust LCD brightness level Press _ to start recording page 20 Note Using LCD reduces battery ope...

Page 22: ...efault to OFF RECORD PAUSE 1 Before you begin Connect Camcorder to power source insert cassette with record tab page 13 Set _0_L_J_LtOJ_ BA Press MENU for MENU 2 toOd elect 3 MENU pAI_E 1 2_ TALLY LAMP ON ON PUSH DISFf_AY KEY PU6H MENU KEY Press _ 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 REC...

Page 23: ...s _ to resume recording Note Use Manual Easy Edit below if more than 24 hours before recording is resumed I lYl_lil _11 l_ _ l r_ I ili i For proper continuity when taping from Stop mode or after attaching a new Battery Before you begin Connect Camcorder to power source Insert cassette with record tab page 13 2 1 2 3 Set POWER to VCR i_ Press REWI_ to rewind a few seconds of tape 1_ Press PLAY to ...

Page 24: ...ent time Camcorder shuts off at tape end or 12 hours after Interval Recording starts To cancel set POWER to OFF 1 2 3 4 Press MENU for MENU mode Press UP or DOWN to select rl m m _M_J_ _RB EASE oRFT _LLyTm E LAMP ma_ PAGE AUTORA _fJAL 0N1 2 t SELECT PUSH V KEY E r PtJ_ 4Dffk_t y I_ y _ P_J qH MB_U I_ f Press _ Current time is displayed Each additional press of DISPLAY increases start time by 30 _ ...

Page 25: ...onitor turns on off by the POWER switch Viewfinder shuts off when LCD is fully opened and tums back on whet LCD is locked closed Return LCD monitor to locked position when not in use Playback function buttons _ _R_ rewind tape _ P_I I I I I I I I _Y play tape STOP stop tape _ _ adjust LCD brightness _ V L Q__J__M_ Adjust volume of speaker or earphone if connected Press _ Volume up Press WV Volume ...

Page 26: ...y 9 times normal During playback press FF fast forward search REW rewind search Press again or PLAY for normal play Still Picture Press STILL to freeze picture Press again for normal play 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 ...

Page 27: ... VHF Connecting _ _ I Cable _1 To VHFAntenna _ I Terminal If TV has no VIDEO AUDIO IN jacks connect PV RF16 RF Adaptor o_otional Tune TV to CH 3 or 4 to match RF Adaptor 3 4 switch Set Adaptor s TV VCR switch to VCR for playback To watch IV only turn TV on without AUDIONIDEO IN Jacks connected left a Set Camcorder POWER to OFF b Set RF Adaptor VCR FV Selector to TV c Turn TV ON and select channel ...

Page 28: ...n _ cassette Tam Wheel in direction of arrow to take up any slack Slide RELEASE to open cassette lid Insert the _ cassette with the window up and on the left then snap lid shut Do not obstruct cassette reel while loading Allow PlayPak Load Detector to fully retract before using in VHS VCR I 1 i i ltL l VIISII I 1_ 1 _ t _ 1 Slide _ and wait for lid to open Push cassette out through hole in bottom ...

Page 29: ...ess STILL at starting point Press REC then STILIJPAUSE on VCR Press STILL on Camcorder and STILL PAUSE on VCR again to start copying Recording 5 VCR Press STOP on both units to stop copying n Note Camcorder will only playback tapes recorded in SP or SLP mode Dubbing may reduce picture quality Audio Video Cable supplied II LIJ o It i o iliVAV I_ ilMLo I I ill llTII Turn TV on and tune to VCR channe...

Page 30: ...Zoom quickly Apply more pressure to the button I _ ar_I 11 Use when subject is darker than surroundings in shadowed area or in front of the light source BACKLIGHT 30 Before you begin Connect Camcorder to power source Set POWER to CAMERA Press BACKLIGHT while recording to select the level of backlight compensation In normal lighting press BACKLIGHT repeatedly until no indicator displayed EVF Indica...

Page 31: ...Viewfinder subject has shiny surface subject is slanted subject is bright and flat like a white wall subject has fast motion like a golf swing 4 2 1 2 3 4 Push MANUAL FOCUS so MF Manual Focus appears in EVF EVF Indication Hold down T telephoto on POWER ZOOM to maximum zoom in Turn MANUAL FOCUS until subject is in focus Back away from subject if necessary Hold down W _wide anale on POWER ZOOM as de...

Page 32: ... FJ_ I i B The faster the shutter speed the more light is needed for proper picture and color quality High Speed Shutter indication flashes if light is inadequate Provide additional light HIGH SPEED SHu rrER EVF Indications No Indication 1 60 1 100 11250 11500 111000 112000 114000 1110000 I 1 2 Press HIGH SPEED SHUTTER while recording Press repeatedly to change shutter speed See below left Note Pr...

Page 33: ...source Set POWER to CAMERA insert cassette with record tab page 13 iIF_4 II Ik dIIF _lLVtl 1 2 Lamp 3 Press MENU for MENU mode Press UP or DOWNY to select r MENU PAGE IQ_ PROORN4b ED REC TITLE _UAL aammmm_m ON x _ 1 SELECT PUSH V KEY SET PU6H DISPLAY KL Y _ENO Pt_H MIENUE_ Y Press DISPLAY to select ON lamp lights during recording OFF_ lamp stays off Press MENU to exit 33 ...

Page 34: ...AUTO FADE selectCOLOR menU DoWNPress BLAcKUPAv to Oror I AUra 2_ _ 1 SELECt _ VI KEY WHITE L_ET pus _ _y ___ Press DI _LAY to confirm entry Press MENU_to exit WHITE i i WHITE BLACK Fade In In RECORD PAUSE mode press Fade In FADE so FADE flashes in EVF Press RECORD PAUSE Recording starts as picture and sound gradually fade in Fade Out While recording press FADE so FADE flashes in EVF Press RECORD P...

Page 35: ... TYPE l I L SELECT PU6H YIA KL Y c _ SOFT SET PUSH DISPLAy KL Y SELECT PUSH VIA KEY I_Yel I _NU I_ Y PUSH DISP_y I_ _ Press DISPLAY for DIGITAL FADE menu Press _OWN to select Ir _r_ll_T_ Press DISPLAY for COLOR menu Press UP or DOWN __V to select from 8 colors For more effects stop fade in or fade out at any time except RANDOM mode by pressing FADE Then press FADE to resume fade DIGITAL FADE _ _ D...

Page 36: ...L ZOOM D ZOOM mode 150x maximum Higher digital magnification levels may cause picture distortion Hold down T on POWER ZOOM Digital Zoom starts when normal zoom reaches maximum 26x Zoom level appears in EVF POWER ZOOM switch controls digital zoom level Normal zoom resumes when level falls to 26x Press DIGITAL ZOOM to turn off Digital Zoom so no indication appears 36 ...

Page 37: ...justs from 1 80 to 1 350 according to brightness Use High Speed Shutter page 32 if needed Shutter speed setting remains after EIS is canceled Press EIS again to cancel when not in use IEIS _ I _Digital EIS ON_ E i S may not function during extreme Camcorder movement recording of subject with distinct horizonta_ or vertical stripes low light situations EIS indicator flashes intense fluorescent ligh...

Page 38: ...ical stripes Note Security recording starts if Camcorder is bumped or repositioned This feature is not available during normal recording While in Security stand by the following functions are not available Record Pause Stand by mode Digital E I S Time Lapse Message Auto Fade Digital Fade Press MENU for P _ MENU mode _ __ Press P_U___ or J_lEm_ _ _c_ DOWNY to select Jse_sT Pus w _ Y J 2 3 Press DIS...

Page 39: ...splayed Interval REC is not available During playback vertical jitter may occur depending on monitor used Press DISPLAY to select ON TIME LAPSE ON Records at 1 3 SLP speed up to 6 hours Playback will be normal SLP speed Sound is muted Press MENU to exit 4 Start recording page 20 T LAPS 1 TIME LAPSE _UDIO WILL NOT RECORD J i MPORTANT Time Lapse recording system is not part of VHS standard Therefore...

Page 40: ... Press _ to start recording your message Tally lamp flashes and a display alerts recipient Press _ to end MESSAGE Camcorder auto rewinds to the message start then goes into Stand by mode Tally Lamp Note One message limit If tape is ejected or battery if used is depleted while in Stand by mode the message mode is canceled To playback message tape is inserted and or new power source is attached set ...

Page 41: ... with record tab page 13 rtrala 1 2 3 Press MENU for MENU mode Press UP or DOWNY to select MEI_J PAGE 1 2_ PROGRAMMEOREC AUTCn4ANUAL TALLY LAMP ON _ T PU6H DISPtAy I_ Y D PUSH IdS_ I_ Y Press DISPLAY to select AUTO MANUAL Press MENU to exit To record the title press RECORD PA_AU_S_ Press TITLE to remove title during recording Note Once removed title will not be auto displayed To redisplay or selec...

Page 42: ...PENDENCE DAY LABOR DAY HAPPY HALLOWEEN HAPPY THANKSGIVING MERRY CHRISTMAS HO HO HO HAPPY EASTER HAPPY ANNIVERSARY HAPPY BIRTHDAY VACATION WEDDING DAY A SPECIAL DAY 4 Before you begin Connect Camcorder to power source Set POWER to CAMERA Insert cassette with record tab page 13 Confirm that TITLE AUTO MANUAL is set in Menu mode steps 1 3 p__q _ In Pause Record mode press TITLE repeatedly to display ...

Page 43: ...l_q_q Press DISPLAY to select PHRASE Press MEN_U_to exit In Pause Record mode press TITLE repeatedly to display phrases from list below left To record the phrases Press 1 BEAUTIFUL I BFIAVOI I CHEERS I CONGRATULATIONS t GIMME A BREAK I GOOD LUCK I I LOVE YOU OOPSI OUR u n LE ANGEL 4 WAY TO GO I Press TITLE while recording to remove phrase Note To redisplay phrase press TITLE in Pause Record mode 4...

Page 44: ...MPTY I lXmU_ Third lXmUl sP 1 Tape remaining indicator operates a few seconds after tape starts moving II Ioleliilli l I_ JI_ i i _ i ili Jl IiilNI 1 2 Do steps 1 and 2 above to select time date date only or no display Start a recording page 20 Only the Date and or Time are recorded r lX ll__l Ix 1 I i _ P L _I i J LT_ 1_ No Indication except Intelligent Titler pages 41 _ will be displayed Press D...

Page 45: ...ra RECORD mode 1 _ 1 flashes 1 minute and CHECK TAPE appears 5 seconds before Camcorder shutoff As end of tape is reached 1 _ _ flashes and TAPE END appears 5 seconds before Camcorder shutoff 3 10 Second Reminder Each time a recording is started a 10 second incremental display up to 59 50 lets you monitor how long one scene is recorded 0 00 0 10 0 20 59 50 t return to 0 00 and continue 4 5 TAPE SP...

Page 46: ...is pressed in VCR mode 5 DEW If moisture condensation occurs in unit WARNING DEW DETECTED appears Power Lamp flashes and Camcorder will shutoff in 15 seconds Wait until lamp no longer flashes when Camcorder is turned on to use 6 Time Lapse page 39 7 Security Mode page 38 8 Message Mode page 40 9 Date and Time page 18 10 Backlight page 30 11 Manual Focus page 31 12 Light ON OFF page 19 13 High Spee...

Page 47: ...e screen may darken when zoom is set to maximum wide angle With two filters optional attached the four corners of the screen may darken when zoom is set to maximum wide angle I _ _iieJ I_VJl i ll_i Connect an external Microphone optional using an M3 connector if necessary The built in microphone is automatically disconnected when an external microphone is plugged in I S _ I i nii i kv _li i _ qdo ...

Page 48: ...from children Do not recharge disassemble or dispose of in fire _ _t I _ flFJ _ A Tripod Mounting Hole Underside View 4 While pinching 2 tabs pull Battery Tray out Bend 1 tab to remove Battery 4 Snap new Battery _ mark down into Battery Tray Do not reverse the polarity Insert Battery Tray so the triangle marks meet Note Keep Battery out of children s reach Swallowing it may be harmful Improperly i...

Page 49: ... Cable Price 130 00 HHR V214 6 0Ah 6 hr Battery Pack 200 00 with Universal Battery Charger P V215 _ 3 0Ah 3 hr Battery Pack 60 00 PV BP17 _ 2 4Ah 2 hr 30 min 50 00 P V214 _ Battery Pack PV BP18 _ 1 8Ah 2 hr 45 00 P V611 _ Battery Pack PV BP15 _ 1 2Ah 1 hr 10 min 45 00 P V213 _ Battery Pack PV AA6 _ AA Battery Case 20 00 PV C16 _ Car Battery Cord 70 00 PV RF16 _ RF Adaptor 40 00 PV P1 _ VHS PlayPak...

Page 50: ... Customer Signature Make Check or Money Order to MATSUSHITA ACCESSORIES Please do not send cash 4 Shipping information UPS delivery requires complete street address Ship To Mr Mrs Ms First Last Phone Day Street Address Night City State Zip TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR OMNIMOVIE PALMCORDER ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER OR CALL PANASONIC S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE...

Page 51: ...ing system 1 track Sequential color difference field reverse system One integral color filter Charge Coupled Device CCD 26 1 zoom lens F1 1 6 with auto iris control Focal length 3 8mm 98 8mm 4 speed power zoom function Lens filter diameter 49mm 0 5 inch 12 7mm Electronic Viewfinder 4 0 inch 101 6mm Liquid Crystal Display 0 8 Ix F1 1 6 0 08 footcandles 7 Ix F1 1 6 0 7 footcandles EIA Standard M3 Ty...

Page 52: ...ES PLAY IN YOUR VCR appears in EVF and LCD Monitor Top of playback picturewaves back and forth excessively Set MESSAGEto ON in Menu mode p 40 Set unitto REC or Record Pause mode TurnHIGH SPEED SHUTTER off p 32 PressUP DOWN buttonduringplayback Tracking Control p 26 SetTIME LAPSEto OFF in Menumode p 39 Set POWERto CAMERA thenholddownSTOP over 5 secondsto exitDemomode p 7 A playback signalis not as ...

Page 53: ...MANUAL FOCUS Wheel 31 MENU Button 15 16 17 18 22 24 33 34 35 38 39 40 41 43 MENU Mode 15 24 Message Mode 40 12 10 P 48 PHONE earphone jack 18 21 25 29 pLAy Button 9 25 26 Playback 25 26 27 28 PlayPak 28 Power Lamp 45 Power Supply 10 11 12 POWER Switch 7 8 9 20 25 POWER ZOOM Switch T Tab 13 Tally Lamp 33 TAPE EJECT Switch 8 13 TAPE SPEED Selector 13 20 Time Lapse 39 TITLE Button 41 42 43 ritler 41 ...

Page 54: ... due to defects in materials and workmanshipwhichoccur during normaluse and does not cover normal maintenance including but not limited to video and audio head cleaning The warranty does not cover damage which occursm shipment or failureswhich are caused by products notsuppliedby the warrantor orfailures which resultfrom accident misuse abuse neglect mishandling misapplication alteration modificat...