Panasonic PV-L751 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. LSQT0359A For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-[...]

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 VHS PlayPak supplied. 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 Precautions 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, sl[...]

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 (Using the Shoulder and Hand Straps, External MIC IN, Cleaning EVF) 50 Replacing Clock/Remote Battery ............[...]

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 a function key other than Light, Play , [...]

8 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com BATTERY PACK Quick Operation Guide When the LCD monitor is open, the EVF automatically turns OFF (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[...]

9 Getting Started B A T T E RY P AC K 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 [...]

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 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 ▼ t[...]

13 Getting Started 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. - - - CLOCK SET - - - - - - CLOCK SET - - - SELECT : PUSH ▼ / ▲ KEY SET : PUSH DISPLAY KEY END : PUSH MENU KEY TI TI ME ZONE ME ZONE ; [...]

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

15 Basic Operation Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. appears in EVF or LCD monitor when Light is on. Set LIGHT to AUTO. Light turns on/off automatically according to lighting conditions. Or, set LIGHT to ON/OFF manually . Caution: Light becomes hot. Never cover Light while on. Note: • Using Light [...]

16 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Camera Recording PAUSE RECORD SP Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Insert cassette with record tab (page 11). View recording scene on EVF or LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) monitor . Recording via EVF or LCD Monitor 1 P[...]

17 Basic Operation Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Insert cassette with record tab (page 11). Camera Recording SELECT SELECT : PUSH : PUSH / KEY KEY SET SET : PUSH : PUSH DI DI SPLAY KEY SPLAY KEY END END : PUSH MENU KEY : PUSH MENU KEY --- MENU MENU --- PAGE PAGE 1/2 1/2 PROGRAMMED REC PROGRAMMED REC TI TI TLE TLE ; [...]

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. 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 sel[...]

19 Basic Operation T W REW SEARCH FF PLAY STOP STILL REC/ PAUSE Remote Sensor 8-Function Remote Control Controlled Functions 1 POWER ZOOM page 23. 2 REWIND/SEARCH page 20. 3 PLA Y page 20. 4S T O P page 20. 5 RECORD/P AUSE page 16. 6 F AST FORW ARD/SEARCH page 20. 7 STILL page 20. Important Note: • After 5 minutes in Record/Pause mode, the camcor[...]

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 CATV System Installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Artic[...]

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 Four-Speed Power Zoom • Zoom slowly: Lightly press “T” (telephoto) or “W” (wide angle) POWER ZOOM button. • Zoom quickly: Apply more pressure to the button. Zoom In (“T”) Zoom Out (“W”) T W Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. Zoom in (close up) and out (wide ang[...]

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

25 Special Features Note: • 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 inadequate light. • Setting reverts to AUTO each time POWER is set to CAMERA. Improves Still or Slow Motion playback picture of h[...]

26 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. • Set POWER to CAMERA. If FADE is pressed accidentally, press again so “FADE” disappears in EVF or LCD monitor. 1 Slide DIGITAL SELECT to FADE. 2 Press MENU for MENU mode. Press UP[...]

27 Special Features 7 ■ 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 7 fade effects in 8 different colors. Note: • Audio is not affected by fade. •[...]

28 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Note: • Color Digital Filter will not function during Digital Wipe mode, Picture in Picture Wipe Title or Still/Strobe/Wide. • Picture returns to normal in Still mode. 1 Slide DIGITAL SELECT to FADE. 2 Press MENU for MENU mode. Press UP ▲ [...]

29 Special Features 1 Slide DIGITAL SELECT to D.ZOOM. 2 Press D. ZOOM. once ➞ D.ZOOM 1 (150 × maximum) twice ➞ D.ZOOM 2 (300 × maximum) The Higher digital magnification levels may cause picture distortion. 3 Hold down “T” on POWER ZOOM. Digital Zoom starts when normal zoom reaches maximum (26 ×). • Zoom level appears in EVF or LCD moni[...]

30 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[...]

31 Special Features Motion Security 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. Motion Security may not start when: • motion is very slow or fast. • moving object is very small. • motion occurs only in 1[...]

32 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com SELECT : PUSH ▼ / ▲ KEY SET : PUSH D I SPLAY KEY END : PUSH MENU KEY ▼ --- MENU --- PAGE 1 / 2 PROGRAMMED REC T I TLE ; AUTO/MANUAL SHUTTER ; AUTO STAND-BY RELEASE ; OFF CLOCK SET Automatic/Manual Title Display List Automatic Title Camcord[...]

33 Special Features Intelligent T itler Manual Title 1 Confirm that TITLE: AUTO/MANUAL is set in Menu mode (steps 1~3, page 32). 2 In Record/Pause mode, press TITLE repeatedly to display titles from list on page 32. 3 To record the title, Press RECORD/ PAUSE. 4 Press TITLE while recording to remove title. Note: • To redisplay title, press TITLE i[...]

34 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Digital Still Camera CompactFlash Card Insertion/ Removal Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to OFF. The captured images will be stored on this CompactFlash Card. Be sure to insert the CompactFlash Card befo[...]

35 Special Features Note: • Please note that the included 8 MB CompactFlash Card already contains 12 pre-recorded titles for your use. Please see page 41 for further details. • If CompactFlash Card is not inserted, “NO CF CARD” appears on-screen. Set POWER to OFF, then insert the CompactFlash Card. • If “CF CARD ERROR” appears on- scr[...]

36 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Digital Still Camera Using the Light Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Insert the CompactFlash Card (page 34). • Set POWER to PHOTO. Set LIGHT to AUTO. When RECORD/PAUSE is pressed to capture an image in dim lighti[...]

37 Special Features Digital Still Camera Displayed Directory/Image Number Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Insert the CompactFlash Card (page 34). • Set POWER to PHOTO. 1 Repeat steps 1 and 2 on page 36 to display Multi Image Playback screen. Select any image and press PLAY. 2 Press MENU for DCF NUMBER DISPLAY menu. [...]

38 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Deleting All Image Pages All image pages are deleted from memory. YES : PUSH DEL KEY CANCEL : PUSH STOP KEY 1 2 3 4 5 6 DELETE ALL ARE YOU SURE ? Deleting Specific Image Pages Delete older images to make room for new ones. Before you begin... ?[...]

39 Special Features Picture in Picture Wipe Title Captured still images (page 35) can be recorded along with the current picture. Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Insert the CompactFlash Card (page 34). • Set POWER to CAMERA. 1 Set DIGITAL SELECT to DIGITAL WIPE. • A still image captured on the CF card and the Mult[...]

40 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 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 and 2 on page 39 to set Picture in Picture Wipe title. 2 Press MODE repeatedly for Wipe effect 1, 2, or [...]

41 Special Features 1 Set DIGITAL SELECT to DIGITAL WIPE. 2 Press + (FF) or - (REW) to select still image to be used. Please see page 39 for further details. 3 Start recording (page 16). PhotoShot Title Library The included 8 MB CompactFlash Card already contains 12 pre-recorded titles. You can insert any one of the 12 included pre-recorded titles [...]

42 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com PC Connection Software Installation (Windows 95/98/Me) 1 Turn on PC (Personal Computer) and start up Windows. 2 Insert Digital PhotoShot disk (Windows 95/98/Me) into a floppy disk drive. 3 Click on Start, then “ Run...” 4 Type in “a:setup[...]

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

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 CF Card memory along with Preview , T ransfer , Delete, etc. comman[...]

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

47 For Y our Information V iewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications Recording the Date and Time 1 Do steps 1 and 2 above to select time/date, date only, or no display. 2 Start a recording (page 16). • 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 , 29). 2 Battery Remaining (page 47). “WARNING LOW BATTERY” appears and Power Lamp starts flashing 15 seconds before Camcorder shuts off. 3 T ape Remaining (page 47). ?[...]

49 For Y our Information V iewfinder/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 240 images (Supplied 8[...]

50 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Operation Notes External MIC IN Connect an external Microphone (not supplied) using an M3 connector if necessary . The built-in microphone is automatically disconnected when an external microphone is plugged in. External Microphone (not supplied[...]

51 For Y our Information Replacing Clock/Remote Battery Clock Battery 1 While pinching 2 tabs, pull Battery Tray out. 2 Bend middle tab out and remove Battery. 3 Snap new Battery ( ⊕ mark down) into Battery Tray. • Do not reverse the polarity. 4 Insert Battery Tray so the triangle marks meet. Note: • Keep Battery out of children’s reach. Sw[...]

52 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 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. Accessory # Figure Description Price AC Adaptor with $13[...]

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 Symptom No picture in EVF or LCD monitor ... Correction • Connect Power Source. (pp. 9, 10) • Set POWER to VCR or CAMERA. (pp. 16, 20) • Check for Dew Indication. (p. 48) • Use fully charged Battery. (p. 9) • Firmly connect all needed cables. (p. 10) The right side of the screen appears grayish... • Be sure to s[...]

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 Limited W arranty For Product Information, Operating Assistance, Literature Request, Dealer Locations, and all Customer Service inquiries please contact: 1-800-211-PANA(7262), Monday-Friday 9am-9pm Saturday-Sunday 9am-7am, EST. or send e-mail to[...]

59 For Y our Information Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Para Uso Rápido BATTERY PACK 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. Grabaci[...]

60 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 P Printed in Indonesia LSQT0359A S1200-0 Panasonic Sales Company (“PSC”), Division of Matsushita Elec[...]