Panasonic Palmcorder PV-L50 User manual

palmcorder

Panasonic

PalmSfghr

VMSS

Camcorder

Operating

Instructions

Models

No.

PV-L50/PV-L60

ZOOM

2-5”

01X0*1X0

UOMTQfl

4.Q

COLOR

LCD

yQWTDR

E/5

(PV'LSO)

(PV

L60t

Please

read

these

instructions

carefully

before

attempting

operate

this

product.

Please

save

this

manual

Guta

para

rap

consults

ert

spa

eatA

incluida.

For

assistance

please

call

1*SOO-2ll-PANA{72€2)

send

e-mfiit

consumerproducis

fer-panaaonic

com

LSQTC067A

Things

You

Should

Know

,i.x

•

j&jgjgseg^MgEgjg^<v

wgfc

•

*^a^^*9v<*?s3R.

«-

^<gp*Agyrc»

Thank

you

for

choosing

Panasonic!

You

have

purchased

one

the

most

sophisticated

and

reliable

products

the

market

today.

Used

properly,

will

bring

you

years

enjoyment.

Please

take

time

fill

the

information

below.

The

serial

number

the

tag

located

the

rearside

your

Camcorder.

sure

retain

this

manual

your

convenient

Camcorder

information

source.

Unpack

your

Camcorder

These

accessories

are

provided

order

set

use

your

Camcorder.

pc.

Adaptor

pc.

Battery

Pack

(PV-BP15)

pc.

Audio/Video

Cable

(PV-A17)

(pages

11,12,13}

(LSJA0283/VJAW0032/

with

Power

Cable

VJAW0039)

(pages

31,

33)

pc.

Shoulder

Strap

(LSFC0012)

(page

16)

pc.

VHS

PlayPak

(PV-P1/VYMW0009)

and

one

“AA”

battery

(page

32)

pc.

CR2025

Clock

Battery

(VSBW0004)

{installed

Camcorder)

(page

50)

pc.

Remote

Control

Holder

(VGQ6893)

(pages

16,

28)

pc.

8-Function

Remote

(VSQW0038)

with

one

CR2025

Battery,

(page

28)

Remote

has

been

loaded

with

battery.(page

50)

pc.

Compact

Video

Cassette

Tape

(NV-TC30AH/NV-TC30H)

(pages

15,

32)

(PV-L60

only)

For

assistance,

please

call

1-800-211-PANA(7262)

send

e-mail

[email protected]

Things

You

Should

Know

Safety

Precautions

WARNING:

PREVENT

FIRE

SHOCK

HAZARD,

NOT

EXPOSE

THIS

EQUIPMENT

RAIN

MOISTURE.

Your

Compact

VHS

Camcorder

designed

record

and

play

back

Standard

Play

(SP)

and

Super

Long

Play

(SLP)

modes.

You

can

also

play

Compact

VHS

Camcorder

recording

your

VHS

VCR

using

the

VHS

PlayPak

supplied.

This

Camcorder

equipped

with

the

System

provide

excellent

video

pictures,

and

compatible

with

standard

VHS

equipment.

recommended

that

only

cassette

tapes

that

have

been

tested

and

inspected

for

use

VCR

machines

with

the

SIE0

and/or

IVHS1

mark

used.

CAUTION

RISK

ELECTRIC

SHOCK

NOT

OPEN

CAUTION:

REDUCE

THE

RISK

ELECTRIC

SHOCK,

NOT

REMOVE

COVER

(OR

BACK).

USER-SERVICEABLE

PARTS

INSIDE.

REFER

SERVICING

QUALIFIED

SERVICE

PERSONNEL.

This

symbol

warns

the

user

that

uninsulated

voltage

within

the

unit

may

have

sufficient

magnitude

cause

electric

shock.

Therefore,

dangerous

make

any

kind

contact

with

any

inside

part

this

unit.

/~\

This

symbol

alerts

the

user

that

important

literature

concerning

the

operation

and

maintenance

this

unit

has

been

included

Therefore,

should

read

carefully

order

avoid

any

problems.

The

above

markings

are

located

the

appliance

bottom

cover.

FCC

Warning:

Any

unauthorized

changes

modifications

this

equipment

would

void

the

user’s

authority

operate.

This

device

complies

with

Part

the

FCC

Rules.

Operation

subject

the

following

two

conditions:

(1)

This

device

may

not

cause

harmful

interference,

and

(2)

this

device

must

any

interference

received,

including

interference

that

may

cause

undesired

operation.

Note:

This

equipment

has

been

tested

and

found

comply

with

Part

and

part

the

FCC

Rules.

These

limits

are

designed

provide

reasonable

protection

against

harmful

interference

when

operated

residential

environment.

this

equipment

does

cause

interference

radio

television

reception,

which

can

determined

turning

the

equipment

off

and

on,

use

the

equipment

another

location

and/or

utilize

electrical

outlet

different

from

that

used

the

receiver.

necessary,

consult

the

dealer

experienced

radio/TV

technician

for

help.

You

may

find

the

booklet,

‘Something

About

Interference’

available

from

FCC

local

regional

offices

helpful.

Important

Safeguards

Read

Instructions

—

All

the

safety

and

operating

instructions

should

read

before

the

unit

operated.

Retain

Instructions

—

The

safety

and

operating

instructions

should

retained

for

future

reference.

Heed

Warnings

—

All

warnings

the

unit

and

the

operating

instructions

should

adhered

to.

Instructions

—

All

operating

and

maintenance

instructions

should

followed.

Cleaning

—

Unplug

this

video

unit

from

the

wall

outlet

before

cleaning.

not

use

liquid

aerosol

cleaners.

Use

dry

cloth

for

cleaning.

Attachments

—

not

use

attachments

not

recommended

the

video

product

manufacturer

they

may

hazardous.

Water

and

Moisture

—

not

use

this

video

unit

near

water

—

for

example

near

bath

tub,

wash

bowl,

kitchen

sink,

laundry

tub,

wet

basement,

near

swimming

pool,

and

the

like.

Accessories

—

not

place

this

video

unit

unstable

cart,

stand,

tripod,

bracket,

table.

The

video

unit

may

fall,

causing

serious

injury

child

adult,

and

serious

damage

the

unit.

Use

only

with

cart,

stand,

tripod,

bracket,

table

recommended

the

manufacturer,

sold

with

the

video

unit.

Any

mounting

the

unit

should

the

manufacturer’s

instructions

and

should

use

mounting

accessory

recommended

the

manufacturer.

appliance

and

cart

combination

should

moved

with

care.

Quick

stops,

excessive

force,

and

uneven

surfaces

may

cause

the

appliance

and

cart

combination

overturn.

Ventilation

—

Slots

and

openings

the

cabinet

are

provided

for

ventilation

and

ensure

reliable

operation

the

video

unit

and

protect

from

overheating.

These

openings

must

not

blocked

covered.

Never

place

the

video

unit

bed,

sofa,

rug,

other

similar

surface,

near

over

radiator

heat

This

video

unit

should

not

placed

built-in

installation

such

bookcase

rack

unless

proper

ventilation

provided

the

manufacturer’s

instructions

have

been

adhered

to.

10.

Power

Sources

—

This

video

unit

should

operated

only

from

the

type

power

source

indicated

the

marking

label.

you

are

not

sure

the

type

power

supply

your

home,

consult

your

appliance

dealer

local

power

company.

For

video

units

intended

operated

from

battery

power,

other

sources,

refer

the

operating

instructions.

11.

Grounding

Polarization

—

This

video

unit

may

equipped

with

either

polarized

2-wire

(Alternating

Current)

line

plug

having

one

blade

wider

than

the

other)

3-wire

grounding

type

plug,

plug

having

third

(grounding)

pin.

The

2-wire

polarized

plug

will

fit

into

the

power

outlet

only

one

way.

This

safety

feature.

you

are

unable

insert

the

plug

fully

into

the

outlet,

try

reversing

the

plug.

the

plug

still

fails

fit,

contact

your

electrician

replace

your

obsolete

outlet.

not

defeat

the

safety

purpose

the

polarized

plug.

The

3-wire

grounding

type

plug

will

fit

into

grounding

type

power

outlet.

This

safety

feature.

you

are

unable

insert

the

plug

into

the

outlet,

contact

your

electrician

replace

your

obsolete

outlet.

not

defeat

the

safety

purpose

the

grounding

type

plug.

12.

Power-Cord

Protection

—

Power-supply

cords

should

routed

that

they

are

not

likely

walked

pinched

items

placed

upon

against

them.

Paying

particular

attention

cords

plugs,

convenience

receptacles,

and

the

point

where

they

exit

from

the

unit.

13.

Outdoor

Antenna

Grounding

—

outside

antenna

cable

system

connected

the

video

unit,

sure

the

antenna

cable

system

grounded

provide

some

protection

against

voltage

surges

and

built-up

static

charges.

Part

the

Canadian

Electrical

Code,

USA

Section

810

the

National

Electrical

Code,

provides

information

with

respect

proper

grounding

the

mast

and

supporting

structure,

grounding

the

lead-in

wire

antenna

discharge

unit,

size

grounding

conductors,

location

antenna

discharge

unit,

connection

grounding

electrodes,

and

requirements

for

the

grounding

electrode.

14.

ightning

—

For

added

protection

this

video

unit

receiver

during

lightning

storm,

when

left

unattended

and

unused

for

long

periods

time,

unplug

from

the

wall

outlet

and

disconnect

the

antenna

cable

system.

This

will

prevent

damage

the

video

unit

due

lightning

and

power-line

surges.

For

assistance,

please

call:

1-800-211-PANA(7262)

send

e-mail

[email protected]

Important

Safeguards

15.

Power

Lines

—

outside

antenna

system

should

not

located

the

vicinity

overhead

power

lines

other

electric

light

power

circuits,

where

can

fall

into

such

power

lines

circuits.

When

installing

outside

antenna

system,

extreme

care

should

taken

keep

from

touching

such

power

lines

circuits

contact

with

them

might

fatal.

16.

Overloading

—

not

overload

wall

outlets

and

extension

cords

this

can

result

risk

fire

electric

shock.

17.

Objects

and

Liquids

—

Never

push

objects

any

kind

into

this

video

unit

through

openings

they

may

touch

dangerous

voltage

points

short

out

parts

that

could

result

fire

electric

shock.

Never

spill

liquid

any

kind

onto

the

video

unit.

18.

Servicing

—

not

attempt

service

this

video

unit

yourself

opening

removing

covers

may

expose

you

dangerous

voltage

other

hazards.

Refer

all

servicing

qualified

service

personnel.

19.

Damage

Requiring

Service

—

Unplug

this

video

unit

from

the

wall

outlet

and

refer

servicing

qualified

service

personnel

under

the

following

conditions:

hen

the

power-supply

cord

plug

damaged.

any

liquid

has

been

spilled

onto,

objects

have

fallen

into

the

video

unit.

the

video

unit

has

been

exposed

rain

water.

the

video

unit

does

not

operate

normally

following

the

operating

instructions.

Adjust

only

those

controls

that

are

covered

the

operating

instructions,

improper

adjustment

other

controls

may

result

damage

and

will

often

require

extensive

work

qualified

technician

restore

the

video

unit

its

normal

operation.

the

video

unit

has

been

dropped

the

cabinet

has

been

damaged.

When

the

video

unit

exhibits

distinct

change

performance

—

this

indicates

need

for

service.

20.

Replacement

Parts

—

When

replacement

parts

are

required,

sure

the

service

technician

has

used

replacement

parts

specified

the

manufacturer

have

the

same

characteristics

the

original

part.

Unauthorized

substitutions

may

result

fire,

electric

shock

other

hazards.

21.

Safety

Check—

Upon

completion

any

service

repairs

this

video

unit,

ask

the

service

technician

perform

safety

checks

determine

that

the

video

unit

safe

operating

order.

Precautions

USE

LOCATION

•

AVOID

SHOCK

HAZARD

...

Your

Camcorder

and

power

supply

should

not

exposed

rain

moisture.

not

connect

the

power

supply

operate

your

Camcorder

gets

wet.

Your

Camcorder

has

been

designed

for

outdoor

use,

however

not

designed

sustain

direct

exposure

water,

rain,

sleet,

snow,

sand,

dust,

direct

splashing

from

pool

even

cup

coffee.

This

action

could

permanently

damage

the

internal

parts

your

Camcorder.

not

attempt

disassemble

this

unit.

There

are

user

serviceable

parts

inside.

Unplug

your

Camcorder

from

the

power

supply

before

cleaning.

•

NOT

AIM

YOUR

CAMCORDER

THE

SUN

OTHER

BRIGHT

OBJECTS.

•

NOT

LEAVE

THE

CAMCORDER

WITH

THE

EVF

AIMED

DIRECTLY

THE

SUN

THIS

MAY

CAUSE

DAMAGE

THE

INTERNAL

PARTS

THE

EVF.

•

NOT

EXPOSE

YOUR

CAMCORDER

EXTENDED

HIGH

TEMPERATURE

...

Such

as,

direct

sunlight,

inside

closed

car,

heater,

etc...

This

action

could

permanently

damage

the

internal

parts

your

Camcorder.

•

AVOID

SUDDEN

CHANGES

TEMPERATURE

...

the

unit

suddenly

moved

from

cold

place

warm

place,

moisture

may

form

the

tape

and

inside

the

unit.

•

NOT

LEAVE

YOUR

CAMCORDER

THE

POWER

SUPPLY

TURNED

WHEN

NOT

USE.

•

STORAGE

YOUR

CAMCORDER

...

Store

and

handle

your

Camcorder

manner

that

will

not

subject

unnecessary

movement

(avoid

shaking

and

striking).

Your

Camcorder

contains

sensitive

pick-up

device

which

could

damaged

improper

handling

storage.

CARE

•

CLEAN

YOUR

CAMCORDER

...

not

use

strong

abrasive

detergents

when

cleaning

your

Camcorder

body.'

•

PROTECT

THE

LENS

...

not

touch

the

surface

the

lens

with

your

hand.

Use

commercial

camcorder

lens

solution

and

lens

paper

when

cleaning

the

lens.

Improper

cleaning

can

scratch

the

lens

coating.

•

PROTECT

THE

FINISH

YOUR

CAMCORDER

...

Before

handling

your

Camcorder,

make

sure

your

hands

and

face

are

free

from

any

chemical

products,

such

suntan

lotion,

may

damage

the

finish.

Table

Contents

„**»**,—

,.u

■

*»-.

Getting

Started

Things

You

Should

Know.2

Important

Safeguards.4

Precautions.5

Self

Demo

Mode.8

Quick

Operation

Guide.9

Supplying

Power.11

Cassette

Information.15

Attaching

Shoulder

Strap/Remote

Holder.16

Mode.17

Setting

the

Clock.19

Built-in

Auto

Light.22

Camera

Recording.23

8-Function

Remote

Control.28

Playing

Back

Recordings.29

Copying

your

Tapes

(dubbing).33

Four-Speed

Power

Zoom.34

Backlight.34

Focus.35

High

Speed

Shutter.36

Tally

Lamp.37

Auto

Fade.38

Color

Digital

Fade.

Digital

Zoom.40

Digital

Electronic

Image

Stabilization

(E.I.S.).41

Security

Mode.42

Intelligent

Titler.43

Viewfinder/LCD

Monitor

Indications.46

Operation

Notes.49

Replacing

Clock/Remote

Battery.

Palmcorder

Accessory

System

.51

Palmcorder

Accessory

Order

Form.52

Specifications.53

Request

for

Service

Notice.53

Before

Requesting

Service.

Warranty.55

Index.57

Spanish

Quick

Use

Guide/Gufa

Para

Uso

Rapido.59

For

assistance,

please

call:

1-800-211-PANA(7262)

send

e-mail

[email protected]

Table

Contents

This

operating

instruction

book

designed

for

use

with

models

PV-L50

and

PV-L60

Illustrations

this

manual

show

the

PV-L60.

Features

may

vary,

please

read

carefully.

Differences

between

models

Model

Number

PV-L50

PV-L60

LCD

Monitor

63.5

(2.5

inch)

Liquid

Crystal

Display

101.6

(4.0

inch)

Liquid

Crystal

Display

Compact

Video

Cassette

Tape

Not

included

Included

Self

Demo

Mode

...

Self

Demo

mode

when

the

screen

the

right

appears.

the

steps

below

turn

off.

wt;,

;

«y

Before

you

begin...

•

Connect

Camcorder

power

source.

EVF

LCD

Monitor

Panasonic

ITS

TAPES

PLAY

YOUR

VCR

YES,

IT'S

VHSI

18x

LENS

150x

D.ZOOM

DIGITAL

STABILIZATION

FULL-SIZE

HEAD

SYSTEM

AUTO/PHRASE

TITLER

^___

Set

POWER

CAMERA.

Note:

•

Self

Demo

stops

automatically

battery

attached

(page

12)

and

cassette

tape

inserted

(page

15).

•

Inserting

tape

alone

(or

attaching

partially

charged

battery)

only

temporarily

stops

Self

Demo.

•

Self

Demo

stops

for

seconds

when

function

key

other

than

Record/Pause

Tape

Speed

Selector,

Light,

Play,

Rewind

search,

Fast

forward

search,

Stop,

and

Still

pressed.

Press

for

mode.

Press

DOWN

▼

select

SELF

DEMO

Press

DISPLAY

Press

exit.

OFF

SECURITY

;

OFF

SELECT

PUSH

T/A

KEY

SET

PUSH

DISPLAY

KEY

END

;

PUSH

KEY

select

OFF.

turn

Self

Demo

back

on.

•

Set

SELF

DEMO

screen.

For

assistance,

please

call

1-800-211-PANA(7262)

send

e-mail

[email protected]

Quick

Operation

Guide

Charging

the

Battery

Pack

Quick

Operation

Guide

Playback

using

the

LCD

Monitor

When

the

LCD

monitor

open,

the

EVF

automatically

turns

OFF

(page

29).

Before

you

begin...

•

Charge

Battery

Pack

fully

before

operation

(page

11).

Set

POWER

VCR.

Press

REWIND/SEARCH

rewind

tape.

Press

PLAY

start

playback.

Press

STOP

stop

playback.

For

assistance,

please

call:

1-800-211-PANA(7262)

send

e-mail

[email protected]

Other manuals for Palmcorder PV-L50

This manual suits for next models

Table of contents

Other Panasonic Camcorder manuals

Panasonic

Panasonic HDC-SDT750PP User manual

Panasonic

Panasonic AGHPG10P - MEMORY CARD PORTABLE RECORDER User manual

Panasonic

Panasonic HDC-HS80P User manual

Panasonic

Panasonic NV-EX1EN User manual

Panasonic

Panasonic HC-V750P Installation and service instructions

Panasonic

Panasonic Digital Palmcorder PV-GS55 User manual

Panasonic

Panasonic VDR-M50EB User manual

Panasonic

Panasonic AJ-PX270 User manual

Panasonic

Panasonic Palmcorder PV-GS120 User manual

Panasonic

Panasonic AVCCAM AG-AC130 User manual

Panasonic

Panasonic VDR-D210P User manual

Panasonic

Panasonic HX-WA10K User manual

Panasonic

Panasonic SDR-S10PC User manual

Panasonic

Panasonic POVCAM AG-MDR25 Technical manual

Panasonic

Panasonic NV-MS95A User manual

Panasonic

Panasonic SV-AV50 User manual

Panasonic

Panasonic AG-DVX200PJ User manual

Panasonic

Panasonic AJHDC27V - CAMERA VTR User manual

Panasonic

Panasonic AJ-HPX2700 Varicam User manual

Panasonic

Panasonic Palmcorder PV-L780 User manual

Panasonic

Panasonic AGHVX200APS User manual

Panasonic

Panasonic Palmcoder Multicam PV-GS400 User manual

Panasonic

Panasonic HC-V210K Installation and service instructions

Panasonic

Panasonic HDCSD600K User manual

Popular Camcorder manuals by other brands

Toshiba

Toshiba CAMILEO Z100 user guide

Canon

Canon RC 260 instructions

Sony

Sony Handycam DCR-DVD7E operating guide

Brinno

Brinno TimeLapse TLC200 user manual

JVC

JVC GR-SXM68AC Schematic diagram

Insignia

Insignia NS-DCC5HB09 - Camcorder - 720p user guide

MYDLINK

MYDLINK DCS-6100LH Quick installation guide

Sony

Sony video Hi8 Handycam CCD-TR555 operating instructions

SECURECOM

SECURECOM V-5014B installation guide

Sharper Image

Sharper Image U-VIDEO instruction manual

JVC

JVC AA-V15EG instruction manual

Canon

Canon LEGRIA HV40 instruction manual

Sony

Sony Handycam DCR-VX2000 Service manual

RCA

RCA CC616 user guide

ATIK Cameras

ATIK Cameras Horizon manual

Sony

Sony Handycam HDR-CX580V owner's manual

Sharp

Sharp ViewcamZ VL-Z8H Operation manual

Philips

Philips M620/21 operating instructions