Panasonic Palmcoder IQ PV-IQ225 Operating Instructions Manual Download

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Page 1: ...g Instructions PV IQ225fPV IQ325 PV IQ425 PV IQ525 Before attempting to connect operate or adjust thisproduct pleaseread thesetnstrudlor_ _horoughl_ Spanish Quick Use Guide is included Guia para r pida consulta en espafiol est incluida VQTW0553 _ ...

Page 2: ... in Palmcorder WARNING TO PREVENT FiRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT E_XPOS_ THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE Your Compact VHS Palmcorder is designed to record and play back in Standard Play SP and Super Long Play SLP modes You can also play a Compact VHS Pa_mcor_er reP ord ng on o_r V_S k CP usln 9 the VHS PlayPak supplied CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USE...

Page 3: ... your home consult 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 i Gruund ng of Polartzat_on Th svideo unit may be equipped with either a polanzed 2 wire AC Alternating Current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other or 3 wire grounding type plug a plug having a third groun...

Page 4: ...racteristics es the original part Unauthorized substitutions 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 USE LOCATION TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD Your Camcorder and power eul_y should not be exposed to rain or ...

Page 5: ...30 Copying your Tapes dubbing 31 i_ Ti i l I i _ d111 _ i Palmcorder Accessory System 32 Notes Regarding Operations 33 Specifications 35 Before Requesting Service 35 Index of Controls 37 Index 42 Spanish Quick Use Guide Guia Para Uso R6pido 43 Thisoperating instruction bookis designed forusewith models PV IQ225 andPV IQ325 andPV IQ425 andPV IQ525 Illustrations inthismanual show thePV IQ525 Feature...

Page 6: ...I_RA Built In Lens Cover opens and Power indicator lights Slide the TAPE SPEED Selector for SP or SLP see page 10 POWER ator Press RECORD PAUSE to start recording Press RECORD PAUSE again recording With the Eye Cup against your eye adjust the Vision Adjustment Control Set the POWER switch to VCR Press REWIND SEARCH to rewind the tape 6 Press PLAY to start playback Press STOP to stop playback ...

Page 7: ...s Remove the Battery _ Slide Battery forward _ Lift up and out Note Afterrechargingthe BatteryPack about5 times use the BA I FERYREFRESH feature as explainedon page 8 With a fully charged Battery Pack you will have about one and a half hours of continuous use If the Built in Light is used battery operating time decreases 1 Attach the Battery _ k _n the Battery with the rOD Of the n OU n ng _ urt_ ...

Page 8: ...llegal to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste stream Check with your local solid waste officials for details in your area for recycling options or proper disposal J Caution Charge only with specified charger The Battery can be charged within a tempera ture range of 32 F 0 C and 104 F 40 C The Battery may be warm after charging or just after use This is normal Do not use an insufficien...

Page 9: ...tery DC Input Connec__ Cigarette Lighter Socket 12V Connect a PV C16 Car Battery Cord optional to the DC Input of the Palmcorder Start your car engine and then Insert the Car Battery Cord plug into your of the cord Shouldfuse replacementbe necessaryuse the exactcurrent rating in amps Car Battery Cord Cigarette optional Lighter Plug Note This cord can only be used in vehiclesequipped withDC 12V neg...

Page 10: ...or Cassette type Position T 20 SP Standard Play 20 Minutes SLP Super LongPlay 1 Hour TAPE SPEED el T 30 T 40 30 Minutes 40 Minutes 1 Hour 2 Hours 30 Minutes SP provides the best picture but the shortest recording time SLP provides three times the recording time as SP SLP has slightly more picture noise in playback _1To prevent accid__Slenta I erasure iding Break off the tab with a screwdriver Some...

Page 11: ...er month Please adjustas necessary refer to page 13 _ME CLOCK 8Er 1 13 DATEKIME SETrlNG I JSELECT PUSH VIA KEY _r PUSH DISPLAY KEY Press or repeatedly to select lil_ t l _ llLVJl lr_ 0 fl llfrom the CLOCK SET menu m ILP Press DISPLAY to display the SELECT TIME ZONE menu f SELECT TIME ZONE _ J __ _ PACIFIC l_3_fi_ ALASKA CEN rRAL HAWAII ISELECT PUSH VIA KEY Press or repeatedly to select one of the ...

Page 12: ...n none of the CLOCK SET A V or DISPLAY buttons are pressed within 30 seconds If Hawaii or Samoa Time Zone is selected the clock will not automatically adjust to daylight saving time Press or repeatedly to select D_ L _ from the CLOCK SET menu If CLOCK SET _ Press DAYI _HT_NG TIME OFF ISELI_C r PUSH VI I_ Y l _ET PUSH DISPLAY KE Y_ or to select AUTO or OFF Spring First Sunday in April DAYLIGHT SAVI...

Page 13: ...CK SET A V or DISPLAY buttons are pressed within30 seconds 9 _e _ Press DISPLAY to display the DATEi tME SETTING menu Press or repeatedly or hold down to enter the desired numbers then press DISPLAY to fix that portion and move to the next _lp 2OPM _uL_ FSE B 1 995 EF FEB 1_995 b 0 2_P_ When you finish setting the year the clock starts operatir_g and the CLOCK SET menu appears To exit from the CLO...

Page 14: ... tab outward _ _ Remove the battery Note Make sure your Palmcorder is off when replacing the battery Keep the Battery out of the reach of children since swallowing it may be harmful When the Battery is installed improperly is discharged or missing the words CLOCK BATTERY appears on the EVF Battery life is approximately 5 years EPLACE BATTERY WITH PANASONIC ART NO VSBW0004 CR2025 ONLY USE F ANOTHER...

Page 15: ... the tape remaining indicator to operate after the tape starts moving First press xl AUTO H S S 1 AUTO H S S RE 12 OOAM Fourth I SecOnd press press Third rlmI RSEP 1 xl AUTO H S S press Set the POWER r switch to CAMERA When placed in Record mode the time AM and date will be LJAN _ 1_ recorded on the tape _p_ Press DISPLAY once R 1 to change the display to date only Press once or twice more to remo...

Page 16: ...ntil the indicator no longer flashes J when your Palmcorder is turned on again 1 0 50 VCR MODE I s l _ _ and Power Indicator will flash for a few minutes prior to automatic power shut off When this happens a battery recharge is necessary see page 7 An elapsed time indicator appears for one second every 10 seconds that recording continues This is a reminder of how long you have been shooting a part...

Page 17: ...e from the Built in Light unit Built in Bulb Housing Light Unit Danger When replacing the bulb use only lamp bulbs PART NO VLLWO007 supplied by Panasonic to reduce the risk of fire Use a cloth or tissue when handling the bulb as finger oils will decrease the bulb life To prevent possible burn hazard disconnect the Built in Light and allow the lamp to cool before replacing _ ng a clean cloth or _ _...

Page 18: ...ead the strap ends through the Strap Attachment Rings Then re hook them onto the Buckle Catch Snap both clasps shut to lock the strap in place Pull a loop of the strap loose 1_ A from the buckle _ __ L l e_ _o 2Pull the strap firmly throughthe buckle B f _q_ _Jr _em to adjust the length Irt_ Adjust the length to the size of your hand using the illustration at left as a guide 18 ...

Page 19: ... CAMERA Built In Lens Cover opens EVF I PAUSE Record Pause mode Slide the TAPE SPEW Selector to SP or SLP refer to page 10 TAPE EJECT Helpful Notes YO conserve power fter 5 minutes the Record Pause mode will utomatically change to Standby mode To resume recording set the POWER switch Ito OFF and then CAMERA 4 _ Press RECORD PAUSE to start recording The Tally Light and RECORD PAUSE are tit record_n...

Page 20: ... Note If it is longer than 24 hours before you resume recording use the manual Easy Edit feature described below For proper continuity when taping from the Stop mode or after changing the Battery Pack Set the POWER switch to VCR L Press REWIND SEARCH to go back a few seconds on the tape Press PLAY to review the picture on the Viewfinder _ Press STILL at the location you w_sh to continue your recor...

Page 21: ...ant Note After 5 minutes in the Rec Pause mode the Palmcorder will shut off to conserve battery life If within 30 minutes press REC PAUSE down for about one second the Palmcorder comes back on and goes into the Record mode If it is longer than 30 minutes before you resume recording set the POWER switch to OFF and then CAMERA oo not reverse the oolarJfv Reverse _ _ _ 3 Replace the Battery Tray _IEP...

Page 22: ...or REW for a rapid visual search Press again or press PLAY to resume normal speed View a Still Picture Press STILL to freeze the playback picture Press again to resume normal playback 22 Auto Tracking Continuously analyzes the signal of each recording for optimum picture quality Manual Tracking To minimize the noise in some recordings manual tracking may be necessary For Noise in Playback mode Pre...

Page 23: ...e RELEASE button in the direction of the arrow to open the PlayPak door Insert the _ _ cassette with the window facing up and to the left Then snap the lid shut Let the Load Detector fully retract before using the PlayPak in your standard VHS VCR Be sure the cassette reel area under the PlayPak is free to turn while loading Slide the RELEASE button and wait for the lid to open Hold the PlayPak sec...

Page 24: ...tart playback or begin a recording TV without AUDIO VIDEO IN Jacks _0 Audio Video Out_ I RF Adaptor I oP tional T VHFAntenna I t_l_ l 300 ohm 75 ohm CH 3 4 Switch J _H transformer k _ _ not supplied _q_ _ or F Connector _ UHFAntenna vc v VHF Connecting _ cab e II not supplied I __ _ To VHF Antenna J_vO_ ____ 24 Terminal This feature allows you to remove all Electronic Viewfinder Indications Before...

Page 25: ... you to make smoother scene transitions for a professional look FADE Fade In Starting the first scene with the fade in is very effective Press FADE so that FADE flashes in the EVF Press RECORD PALISE to start recording The picture and sound fade out and then will gradually fade in Fade Out Use to create a soft ending or together with fade in for a sort transitior_ trorn one scene to the next Press...

Page 26: ... with fast motions like a golf swing Re focusing may be required when your Palmcorder is aimed at a new scene Press FOCUS so that MF Manual Focus appears in the EVF _ 7_____JJ _ _l 2Press and hold the T _ _J_ _ _ _ I side of the POWER ZOOM _ 6 _ switch until the tens is e _ urn the FAR NEAR dial zoomed in all the way until the picture is in focus subject at maximum size Itmay be necessaryto back a...

Page 27: ...of the subject The speed does not appear in the EVF AUTO mode is automatically selected when the POWER switch is set to CAMERA Manual Selection The High Speed Shutter indicator flashes when the light level is inadequate More light should be provided to achieve better picture quality and color see page 33 EVF Indications AUTO H S S 1 60 1 100 1 250 11500 1 100o 1 2000 114000 111000o I Press HIGH _P...

Page 28: ...ording a subject that is darker than the surrounding scene in a shadowed area or when the light source is in back of your subject indication appears in the EVF EVF Indications Normal no display First press low _ econd press medium _ Third press high __J Fourth press Press BACKLIGHT to obtain the desired position while recording Press until there is no display in the EVF when lighting conditions re...

Page 29: ...igher magnification levels are used Press and hold the T side of the POWER ZOOM switch Digital Zoom engages when the Power Zoom reaches its maximum position of x14 The zoom level is displayed in the EVF Press the T or W side of the POWER ZOOM switch to control the digital zoom level When the level falls below x14 the normal zooming function will resume Press DIGITAL ZOOM until no indication appear...

Page 30: ...om 1 100 to 1 10000 The shutter speed you select remains active even after you cancel the D E I S function Be sure that the DoE I S is turned off when not needed D E I S may not function when Palmcorder movement is too extreme recording a subject with distinct horizontal or vertical stripes recording in low light situations EIS indicator flashes when the light level is inadequate recording a subje...

Page 31: ...AY and REC together then immediately press STILL on the recording unit nl U VCR Buttons Playing Palmcorder _VHF Connecting Cable not supplied I To Audio In Press STILL on the playing Palmcorder and PAUSE STILL on the recording unit to begin copying your tape Press STOP on both units when dubbing is complete Audio In _ _o_o I Rec rding 1_1 VCR J _ Video In 114 0 i t 0 _1 nil z0 __ Jllv Turn the TV ...

Page 32: ...tor PV RF16 Optional Accessory Optional Accessory 2 4Ah Battery Pack 1 2Ah Battery Pack PV BP17 PV BP15 Optional Accessory Car Battery Cord PV C16 Supplied Accessory Optional Accessory VHS PlayPak Compact Video PV P1 Cassette Tape NV TC20P NV TC30P NV TC40P Supplied Accessory Shoulder Strap VYCW0071 Optional Accessory System Carrying Case PV H18 Optional Accessory Video Corrector PV CC50 Supplied ...

Page 33: ...eature outdoors For indoor High Speed Shutter recording additional halogen or tungsten light should be provided Fluorescent light will degrade the picture quality This feature requires ample light More light is required _or the fastest shutter speeds The Auto Focus system may not operate properly in insufficient light when using the High Speed Shutter Copying your Tapes P 31 Tapes recorded on othe...

Page 34: ...he eyepiece void the user s authority to operate i J This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two condi tions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 and part 1...

Page 35: ... Ibs 0 89kg PV IQ225 1 9 Ibs 0 90kg PV IQ325 PV IQ425 PV IQ525 AC Adaptor 0 77 Ibs 0 35kg Compact VHS Palmcorder 4 1 8 W 4 5 8 H x 6 7 8 D inch 106 W x 116 H x 176 D mm AC Adaptor 2 3 4 W 1 5 8 H x 6 1 4 D inch 70 W x41 H x158 D mm Weight and dimensions shown are approximate Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice a Video Head Cleaning Your Palmt orde will J ut noJl_ally re...

Page 36: ...r Source is connected pp 7 9 Check the Dew Indicator p 16 Make sure the record tab is still intact p 10 Check the Battery Indicator p 15 Check the Dew Indicator p 16 Make sure the FOCUS button is set to AUTO p 26 Make sure the unit is ON with the POWER switch set to CAMERA p 19 Make sure the unit is set to REC or Record Pause mode Make sure the HIGH SPEED SHUTTER button is OFF p 27 Press the Clock...

Page 37: ...O CLOSE Button Remote Sensor See pages 6 10 PM IQ325 PV IQ425 PM IQ525 Built in Light See page 21 PV IQ325 PV IQ425 PV IQ525 See page 17 Built In Lens Cover Opens automatically when the Power Switch is set to CAMERA FOCUS Button FAR and NEAR Dial See page 26 POWER Switch See pages 6 15 17 19 20 22 37 ...

Page 38: ...1 STILL Button See pages 20 22 31 FAST FORWARD SEARCH Button See page 22 STOP Button See pages 6 22 24 31 DC Input Connector See page 9 BATTERY RELEASE Button See page 7 Audio Video Output Connector See pages 24 31 This connector for use with supplied AudioNideo cable only TAPE SPEED Selector See pages 6 10 19 Hand Strap See page 18 RECORD PAUSE Button with REC Indicator See pages 6 16 19 20 25 DO...

Page 39: ...TER Button See page 27 LIGHT Button PV tQ325 PV IQ425 PV IQ525 See page 17 BACKLIGHT Button See page 28 EIS Button PV IQ425 PV IQ525 See page 30 FADE Button See page 25 DISPLAY Button pages 11 12 13 15 24 Auto Tracking See page 22 EJECT Switch See pages 6 10 19 NEG POS Button PV IQ425 PV IQ525 See page 30 39 ...

Page 40: ...IECE RELEASE button See page 34 4O PV IQ225 PV IQ425 Focus Control Bright Control Adjust the focus of the Adjust the brightness picture on the EVF of the picture Note These controls have been set at the factory It is not necessary to adjust these controls under normal circumstances But should it become necessary be careful to make the adjustment with a small slender screwdriver so as not to damage...

Page 41: ...ages 7 8 Battery Charging Compartment See page 7 Spring Clamp DC Output Connector See page 9 BATrERY REFRESH Button See page 8 AC Power Cord See pages 7 8 g CAUTION This unit will operate on 110 120 220 240V AC An AC plug adaptor may be required for voltages other than 120V AC Please contact either a local or foreign electrical parts distributor for assistance in selecting an alternate AC plug We ...

Page 42: ...ation 16 Digital E I S 30 Digital Zoom 29 Display off Mode 24 Erase Protection 10 EVF Indications 15 16 High Speed Shutter 27 33 High Speed Shutter Indicator 27 Macro Focus 26 Manual Focus 26 Negative Positive Transposer _30 One Touch Auto Fade 25 Play Indicator 16 Playback 22 PlayPak 23 Power Supply 7 8 9 Rec Indicator 16 RF Adaptor 24 32 Safety Precautions 2 Search Speed 22 Shoulder Strap 2 18 3...

Page 43: ...tes Fije el interruptor a la posiciOn de CAMERA Cierre la puerta presionando el bot6n PUSH TO CLOSE slice el bot6n EJECT para abrir la puerta f 3lntroduzca la Seleccionar la velocidad _ 6Oprimir el botSn de de grabact0n grabaciSn pausa RECORD PAUSE para comenzar a filmar Volver a oprlmir el botOn de grabaci6n pausa RECORD PAUSE cuando se desea hacer una pausa en la grabaci6n i REC PAUSE 43 ...

Page 44: ...a _ _ 40primir el botbn de parada STOP cuando se desea parar la reproduccidn _n la TV_ PARA LOCALIZAR RAPIDAMENTE UNA ESCENA ESPECIF CA Oprimir el bot Sn de Iocaliza ci Sn SEARCH PARA CONGELAR UNA IMAGEN Oprimir el bot6n de pausa imagen fija PAUSE STILL Opfirnir nuevamente et botbn cuando se desea contir_uar reproduc_er_l O Matsushita Consumer Electronics Company Division of Matsushita Electric Co...

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