Panasonic PV-L652 Operating Instructions Manual

Text of Panasonic PV-L652 User Guide:

• Panasonic PV-L652, 21 Basic Operation Playing Back Recordings Connections 1Set POWER to: VCR ➞ view playback. CAMERA ➞ view picture as it is recorded. 2Turn TV ON and set to LINE INPUT. See TV owner’s manual. 3Begin playback or recording. Audio/ Video Out Connect Camcorder to a TV to view playback or recordings in progress. Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Make all TV-Camcorder connections. TV Playback or Viewing Remove Battery lid and insert AA battery. • Do not reverse polarity. • Replace battery when tape loading/unloading takes longer than usual. 1Turn cass

• 31 Special Features Digital Electronic Image Stabilization (E.I.S.) 1Press 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. 2Press EIS again to cancel when n

• Panasonic PV-L652, 29 Special Features Note: • Color Digital Filter will not function during Still/Strobe/Wide. • Picture returns to normal in Still mode. 1Press MENU for MENU mode. Press UP or DOWN to select VIDEO EFFECTS . 2Press DISPLAY for VIDEO EFFECTS menu. Press DOWN to select DIGITAL FILTER . 3Press DISPLAY for DIGITAL FILTER menu. Press UP or DOWN to select from 5 colors. • A preview of each color is displayed as it is selected. 4Press DISPLAY to confirm entry. Press MENU to exit. 5Start recording (page 17). •

• 26 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [email protected] 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 if high speed shutter is used in

• Panasonic PV-L652, 18 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [email protected] Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Insert cassette with record tab (page 11). Camera Recording 1Set POWER to CAMERA. 2Press MENU for MENU mode. Press UP or DOWN to select STAND-BY RELEASE . 3Press DISPLAY 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 RECORD/ PAUSE to record. 4Press MENU to exit. Stand-by Quick Release If left in RECORD/PAUSE mode for 5 minutes, Camcorder swi

• 12 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [email protected] Before Using Remove Battery Pack before doing steps. 1Undo 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 Strap length to fit your hand as shown. 2Thread

• Panasonic PV-L652, 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 corner of viewing area. • in poor lighting (in this case, MOTIONSENSOR flashes). • background is plain, like a white wall, or has distinct horizontal or vertical stripes. MotionSensor Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. Use AC Adaptor for longer recordi

• Panasonic PV-L652, 24 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [email protected] 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 (page 35). • Only Manual Focus is available. Color recording of video onto a tape in low lighting. 1Press MENU for MENU mode. Press UP or DOWN to select MAGICPIX . 2Press DISPLAY to select ON. 3Press

• Panasonic PV-L652, 11 Getting Started Cassette Information 1Turn Tape Wheel in direction of arrow until there is no slack. 2Attach Battery (page 9). 3Slide TAPE EJECT to open door. 4Insert cassette as shown. 5Press here to close door. 1 2 3 4 • To remove the cassette, slide the TAPE EJECT switch. 5 1To prevent accidental erasing, break off tab with screwdriver. (Or, slide tab open.) 2To record again, cover hole with adhesive tape. (Or, slide tab closed.) Protects tapes from being accidentally erased. Erase Protection Tab Cassette Insertion/Removal Slide tab type 12 • SLP playback may contain more picture noise. SLP (Super Long Play) SP (Stand

• Panasonic PV-L652, 52 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [email protected] Concerning the Memory Card (MultiMediaCard and SD Memory Card) • Model PV-L452/PV-L652 can be used with either a MultiMediaCard or a SD Memory Card. • Both of these exterior Memory Cards (MultiMediaCard and SD Memory Card) are lightweight and removable. • Both Memory Cards (MultiMediaCard and SD Memory Card) are offered in a variety of memory sizes, so you can purchase a higher capacity Memory Card if desired. Pre-recorded Titles Palmcorder Anniversary Happy Birthday Bon Voyage Congratulations Graduation It’s a Girl! It’s a Boy! Our Weddi

• Panasonic PV-L652, 27 Special Features Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. 1Press MENU for MENU mode. Press UP or DOWN to select VIDEO EFFECTS . 2Press DISPLAY for VIDEO EFFECTS menu. Press UP or DOWN to select AUTO FADE . 3Press DISPLAY for AUTO FADE ; COLOR menu. Press UP or DOWN to select BLACK or WHITE. 4Press DISPLAY to confirm entry. Press MENU to exit. Fade In: In RECORD/PAUSE mode, press FADE so “FADE” flashes in EVF or LCD monitor. Press RECORD/PAUSE. Recording starts as picture and sound gradually fade in

• Panasonic PV-L652, 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 1Press MENU for MENU mode. Press UP or DOWN to select PROGRAMMED REC . 2Press DISPLAY. (Current time is displayed.) Each additional press of DISPLAY increases start time by 30 minutes. 3Press DOWN to select REC TIME . Press DISPLAY repeatedly to select one of the options shown at left. To cancel the setup, press MENU twice. 4Press RECORD/PAUSE to pla

• Panasonic PV-L652, 30 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [email protected] 1Press D. ZOOM. once ➞D.ZOOM 1 (PV-L452/PV-L652: 150× maximum) twice ➞D.ZOOM 2 (PV-L452: 750x maximum) (PV-L652: 800x maximum) The Higher digital magnification levels may cause picture distortion. 2Hold down “T” on POWER ZOOM. Digital Zoom starts when normal zoom reaches maximum (20×). • Zoom level appears in EVF or LCD monitor. • POWER ZOOM switch controls digital zoom level. • Normal zoom resumes when level falls to 20×. 3Press D. ZOOM to turn off Digital Zoom so no indication appears. Digital Zoom Power Zoom magnification is digitally incr

• 32 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [email protected] 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 appears distorted in

• Panasonic PV-L652, 55 For Your Information 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, head cleaning should be performed by a qualified service technician. When this is not possible, purchase a head cleaning cassette. Be sure to follow cleaning cassette instructions exactly and only use when symptoms occur. Clogged Video Head If a problem arises, you may be able to correct it yourself. Se

• Panasonic PV-L652, 43 Special Features 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 1Repeat steps 1 and 2 on page 42 to run the Software. 2Click on “Window,” then select “ 2 Preview Window.” 3Click on “File,” then Click on “Open.” • At your PC, please select and open the data you want to transfer to the Camcorder. Note: • When transferring image data larger than VGA size (640x480) from the PC to the Camcord

• Panasonic PV-L652, 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, sand, dust, or a direct splashing from a pool or even a cup of coffee. This action could permanently damage the internal parts of your Camcorder. Do not attempt to disassemble this unit. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Unplug your Camcorder fro

• Panasonic PV-L652, 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). ATLANTIC ATLANTIC EASTERN EASTERN CENTRAL CENTRAL MOUNTAIN MOUNTAIN PACIFIC PACIFIC ALASKA ALASKA HAWAII HAWAII SAMOA SAMOA 11:00 10:007:00 8:00 9:00 2:00 12:00 6:00 1:00 Setting the Time Zone • When traveling, repeat this operation and select one of the 8 listed time zones to set t

• Panasonic PV-L652, 57 For Your Information Limited Warranty 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 PANASONIC/QUASAR Video Products Limited Warranty Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (collectively referred to as “the Warrantor”) will repair or repl

• Panasonic PV-L652, 53 For Your 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.SHIPMENTS) VISA Credit Card # MasterCard Expiration Date Discover Customer Signature Make Check or Money Order to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES (Please do not send cash) 2. Items Ordered QuantityAccessory # Price EachDescription Total Price 6.95

• Panasonic PV-L652, 44 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [email protected] Driver Quick Reference 1 File • Open... To open an existing image (Bitmap or JPEG). • Save As To save the active image file under a new file name while preserving the original file. • Data in from CAMERA To display a dialog box listing all images in the Card memory along with Preview, Transfer, Delete, etc. commands. • Delete Page To delete the selected image from the Card memory. • Delete All To

• Panasonic PV-L652, 37 Special Features Digital Still Camera Displayed Directory/Image Number Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Insert the Memory Card (page 34). • Set POWER to PHOTO. 1Repeat steps 1 and 2 on page 36 to display Multi Image Playback screen. Select any image and press (PLAY). 2Press MENU for DCF NUMBER DISPLAY menu. Press UP or DOWN to select ON or OFF. Then, press DISPLAY to set. ON ➞ Directory/Image Number is displayed. OFF➞ Directory/Image Number is not displayed. Note: • Direct

• Panasonic PV-L652, 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 1Press LCD-OPEN to unlock the LCD monitor. Swing LCD monitor fully open and adjust viewing angle. • If you want to record using EVF, close and lock LCD monitor. 2Set POWER to CAMERA. • Be sure POWER is fully turned to CAMERA position. • EVF or LCD monitor turns on/off by

• Panasonic PV-L652, 2 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [email protected] Things You 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 to the right. The serial number is on the tag located on the rear side of your Camcorder. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient Camcorder information source. Date of Purchase Dealer Purchased From D

• 49 For Your Information 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 careful not to scratch the glass surfaces. 3 Replace the EVF Eyepiece and the screw. A B C To Remov

• Panasonic PV-L652, 34 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [email protected] PUSH TO EJECT CARD SLOT Digital Still Camera Memory Card* 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 stored on the Memory Card. Be sure to insert the Memory Card before using the Built-in Digital Still Camera. Listed below are the Memory Cards which can be used with this Camcorder. 1Slide TAPE EJECT to open door. 2Fully insert the Memory Card, with the sloped corner down, into the Card

• Panasonic PV-L652, 48 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [email protected] Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications PHOTO mode 1 Directory/Image Number (page 37) 2 Image Page Remaining Indication (page 35) • 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 (Supplied 8 MB Memory Card) “FINE” mode ➞Approx 60 images (Supplied 8 MB Memory Card) 3 REC MODE • NORMAL or FINE mode. • Image Size : “NORMAL” mode➞ 320 x 240 pixels. “FINE” mode ➞ 640 x 480 pi

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