Panasonic Palmcoder PV-A228 Operating Instructions Manual Download

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Page 1: ...er Operating Instructions PV A228 Please readtheseinstructions carefullybeforeattempting to operatethis product Pleasesavethis manual Spanish Quick Use Guide is included Guia para rdpida consulta en espaSol estd incluida VQTW0690 A ...

Page 2: ...tCamcorderinformation source rDate of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No Model No Serial No lll lI libli lllliJ _IIIiIKIIKI U j Theseaccessories are provided inorderto setuporuseyourCamcorder 1 pc AC Adaptor PV A17 with DC Power CabTe see page 11 1 pc Battery Pack PV BP15 see pages 9 10 1 pc Audio Video Cable VJAW0039 see pages 27 37 1 pc ShoulderStrap VYCW0149 see page2...

Page 3: ...ing the operation and maintenance of this unit has been included Therefore it should be read carefully in order to avoid The above markings are located on the appliance bottom cover FCC Warning Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user s authority to operate J This device omplieswith Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two con dition...

Page 4: ...he type of power supply to 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 11 Grounding or Polarization This video unit may be equipped with either a polarized 2 wire AC Alternating Current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other or 3 wire grounding type plu...

Page 5: ...ions may result in tire 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 supply should not be exposed to rain or moisture DO not connect the power supply or operate you...

Page 6: ... l I o i Camera Recording 22 PlayingBackyour Recordings 26 Four SpeedPowerZoom 29 Backlight 29 Focus _ 30 HighSpeed Shutter 31 Fade 32 TallyLamp 33 Intelligent Titler 34 CopyingyourTapes dubbing 37 l _o irlo l I _ lo iiiP l I o i1 Palmcorder Accessory System 38 Palmcorder Accessory Order Form 39 Notes Regarding Operations 40 Specifications 41 Before Requesting Service 41 Index of Controls 43 Index...

Page 7: ...tomatically turn Itself off if a battery is attached see page 9 and a cassette tape is inserted see page 12 Inserting a tape alone or a ttaching a partially charged battery will only temporarily tum the Self Demo mode off The Self Demo mode willtemporarily stop for 30 seconds when a function key other than Power Manual Focus Tape Speed Selector and Still is pressed To tum the Self Demo mode on fol...

Page 8: ...over opensand POWER Lamplights Slide TAPE SPEED Selector to SP or POWER Lamp_ SLP see page 12 While looking into the Viewfinder adjust the Vision Adjustment Control to your eyesight Press RECORD PAUSE to start recording Press RECORDIPAUSE again recording see page 22 l i l_ r titl J iv 1 ri i itw _ll kHmm m _ nl_itq _ia _ 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR Press the REWlNDISEARCH to rewind tape Press PL...

Page 9: ...the Battery Slide the Battery out and lift up The useful operation time of the Battery will gradually decrease after repeated use and recharging The Battery is no longer serviceable if the operation time is very short even after a sufficient charge Note After recharging the Battery Pack about 5 times use the BATTERY REFRESH feature as explained on page 10 With a fully charged Battery Pack you will...

Page 10: ...be warm after charging or just after use This is normal Do not use an insufficiently charged or wom out Battery Safety precautions Do not get the Battery near or dispose of in fire Do riot directly connect short circuit the positive and negative terminals Never attempt to disassemble or reassemble the Battery To avoid damage to the Battery Do not drop or jar Battery Use Battery with specified unit...

Page 11: ...to DC IN on the Camcorder First start your car engine and then insert the Car Battery Cord plug into your cigarette lighter sockeL A fuse is located in the lighter plug end of the cord Should fuse replacement be necessary use the exact current ratlr g in amps Notes This cord can only be used in vehicles equipped with DC 12V negative ground batteries Use only the specified car battery cord If you a...

Page 12: ...ark in this unit Tape Speed Selector Position SP StandardPlay SLP Super LongPlay Cassette type T 20 T 30 T 40 20 minutes 30 minutes 40 minutes 1 hour 1 hour 2 hours 30 minutes SLP mayhave slightlymore picturenoiseduringplayback r_ _ k I b xmr_rUi Jlad_r Cassettes have a record tab to ensure that recordings are not accidentally erased f 1 To prevent accidental erasure _ _ i _ J_ _ _ break off the t...

Page 13: ...to select a menu item Press the DISPLAY button to set your selection Press the MENU button to exit the Menu mode Note The Camcorderwillexitthe Menu modeif after activation noneof the UP DOWN AUV DISPLAY orMENU buttonsare pressed within5 minutes _ PROGRAMMED REC see page 25 You can program the Camcorder to start and stop recording at a preset time _ TITLE see pages 34 36 AUTO MANUAL 16 items PHRASE...

Page 14: ...to page 16 MENU DISPLAY Time Zone chart Note I When you traveloutsidethe eighttime zone I chart above please set the clockmanually I see page 16 14 Press the MENU button to display the MENU mode Press UP or atedly to select TIILE _ I o LI I Sla Ec r _ VI KEY ISLrr PUSH Om _Y KEYI _ Bo Pu mu x_ j Press the DISPLAY button to display the CLOCK SET menu Press UP or DOWN repeatedly to select IIII_I MXo...

Page 15: ...NG TIME AUTO mode the clockis automaticallytumed backone hour I DaylightSaving 11 _ a m 2 00a m Time I J N rm ai nme I 1 00 a m 2 00 a m Press the MENU button to display the MENU mode Press UP or DOWN repeatedly to sel_ I _r c r PUSH rl t_ Y Is_r PUSH OaU LAY KL YI _a_e M s u xxvj Press the DISPLAY button to display the CLOCK SET menu Press UP or DOWN repeatedly to sel__ I ELECT F_SH VI KEY ISET _...

Page 16: ...iXSI LAY KEel _a M mu_ Y j Press the DISPLAY button to display the CLOCK SET menu Press UP or DOWN repeatedly to select CLOCKSET ZONI F ASTBRN I O S T AUTO ItS I_ OO OOAM I SELECl _N I SOe I ISET PU_I OI_LAY KEYI Press the DISPLAY button to display the DATE TIME SETTING menu DA_ SETTINQ _ i 00 0 AM J AN 1 legs I PUSH DISR AY I_ Press UP or DOWN repeatedly or hold down to enter the desired numbers ...

Page 17: ...nsert the Battery Tray until both triangle marks meet _ WARNING lace battery with Panasonic PART NO W0004 CR2025 only Use of another ery may present a risk of fire or explosion tion battery may explode if mistreated ose of used battery promptly Keep away children Do not recharge disassemble or ose of in fire Note Make sure your Camcorder is off when replacing the Battery Keep the Battery out of th...

Page 18: ...A l When placed in Record mode the time and date will be recorded on the tape lxll_imi3 12 _ OOMI 11HI Press DISPLAY 1ce chan 1 r _ _ the display to date _ only Press once or twice more to remove the date time display FoNote nly the Date and or Time indications are recorded on the Tape I lIgwlz a_all JJrez_ This feature allows you to remove all Electronic Viewfinder Indications except Intelligent ...

Page 19: ...d during recording I I will flash and TAPE END will appea_for 5 seconds as a waming _ 10 Second Reminder An elapsed time indicator appears one second for every 10 seconds that recording continues This is a reminder of how long you have been shooting a particular scene and can help keep your recordings fresh and interesting 0 X 0 10 0 20 59 50 F I return to 0 00 and continue _ TAPE SPEED Indication...

Page 20: ...d in VCR MODE _ DEW Indication If excessive moisture condenses in the unit WARNING DEW DETECTED will appear Power Lamp will flash and the Camcorder will automatically turn OFF in 15 seconds Wait until the indicator no longer flashes when your Camcorder is turned on before use _ Date and Time Indication see page 16 _ Backlight Indication see page 29 _ Manual Focus Indication see page 30 _ Fade Indi...

Page 21: ...gs min 1 inch 25 4mm m1 i_ _ _hll _iar_ _Ull all Reinsert the strap ends through their buckles Make surethe strapsare nottwisted Pull a loop of the strap loose from the buckle Pull the strap firmly through the buckle to shorten or lengthen the strap Hand Strop Adjust the length of the Hand Strap to the size of your hand as illustrated 21 ...

Page 22: ...er tO page 12 WARNING Do not leave the Camcorder with the EVF aimed directly at the sun as this may cause damage to the Internal parts of the EVF When your Camcorder is aimed at excessively bright objects or bright lights a vertical bar may appear in the picture This is a normal chara_ teristicof the CCD pick up device Try to avoid this when possible 22 Press RECORD PAUSE to start recording The Ta...

Page 23: ...the factory is OFF mode Before you begin Connect the Camcorder to a power source Insert a cassette with record tab see page 12 MENU DISPLAY RECORD PAUSE Set the POWER switch to CAMERA 2 Press the MENU button to display the MENU mode Press UP or DOWN repeatedly to select k Jl if_ t iel t dl 1a l _vpl I _Tn E _TOJW_W_I I TN LY tAMP ON ISB_T P_H kl_Y ISk T PUSH DISPLAYKEYI _ mo M eJu x v Press the DI...

Page 24: ...RD PAUSE Note RECORD If it is goingto be longer than24 hoursbefore youresume recording youwillneed to use the PAUSE manualEasy Editfeature describedbelow B _mmnmermmA _mm_ lwDF Hmn_ For proper continuity when taping from the Stop mode or after changing the Battery Pack Set the POWER switch to VCR 2_ Press REWIND SEARCH to go back a few seconds on the tape H Press PLAY to review the picture on the ...

Page 25: ...periods of recording it is recommended to use the AC Adaptor for a power source Insert a cassette with record tab see page 12 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA Press the MENU button to display the MENU mode Press UP or edly to select l TALLYLMW ON l I SELECT PtJ6H VlAKEY I SET _ DCk q_Y KEYI _ B_O PUeH aSNU K_ Press the DISPLAY button to display the current time in the EVF To change the start time pr...

Page 26: ...chesitsend duringplayback or fasfforward itwillrewind automatically 26 2 _ Press the REWIND SEARCH button to rewind the tape O Press PLAY to start playback 1_ Press STOP to stop playback Auto Play When the POWER switch is set to VCR playback will automatically begin if the record tab has been removed on the cassette Search Speed StandardPlay SP Search is about 3 times the normalspeed andSuper Long...

Page 27: ... Adaptor to VCR for playback Start playback or begin a recording To Audio Video Out VCR FV Selector VHE Connecting Cable not supplied To VHF Antenna Terminal VHF Antenna 300__ ohm 75 ohm transformer not supplied or F Connector UHF Antenna Back of TV If you have connected the Camcorder to your TV using the PV RF16 RF Adaptor and want to watch TV only Set the POWER switch to OFF on the Camcorder The...

Page 28: ... arrow to take up any slack Jqh _Slide the RELEASE button in the direction of the arrow to open the PlayPak door Insert the JVJ_ cassette with the window facing up and to the left Then snap the lid shut Besurethe cassettereel area underthe PlayPakis free to turnwhileloading Allowthe LoadDetectorto fullyretract beforeusingthe PlayPak in yourstandard VHS VCR 28 Slide the RELEASE button and wait for ...

Page 29: ... the 1 Telephoto or the W Wide Angle side of the POWER ZOOM switch Zoom quickly by applying more pressure The magnification level is displayedinthe EVF f m anrrjm Use when recording a subject that is darker than the surrounding scene in a shadowed area or when the light source is in back of your subject Before you begin Connect the Camcorder to a power source Set the POWER switch to CAMERA Press t...

Page 30: ...uch as a white wall in low light situaUons a scene with fast motions like a golf swing Press MANUAL FOCUS so that MF Manual Focus appears in the EVF EVF Indication Press and hold the T side of the POWER ZOOM switch until the lens is zoomed in all the way subject at maximum size 6 e _ Turn the MANUAL FOCUS control untilthe picture is in focus It maybe necessaryto backaway from the subject tofocusth...

Page 31: ... Speed Shutter indicator flashes when the light level is inadequate More light should be provided to achieve better picture quality and color Press HIGH SPEED SHUTTER while recording Press repeatedly to obtain one of the eight higher shutter speeds shown at right EVF Indications I 1 t No Indication 1 60 1 100 1 250 11500 1 1000 1 2000 1 4000 1 10000 I Note For proper color reproduction it is recom...

Page 32: ...the EVF Press the RECORD PAUSE button The screen will tum black and the recording will start as picture and sound gradually fade in Fade Out Use to create a soft ending or when used together with fade in a soft transition from one scene to the next Press the FADE button to make FADE flash in the EVF while recording Press the RECORD PAUSE button The picture and sound will gradually fade out and the...

Page 33: ... cassette with record tab see page 12 MENU DISPLAY Tally Lamp Press the MENU button to display the MENU mode Press UP or _eatedly to select ITm E _ OFF I W Ecr PUSH v KEY ISL T PUSH 0 k U_yKL_ _B4D _ MENU KEY Press the DISPLAY button to setON or OFF ON Tally Lampcomeson duringrecording OFF Tally Lampand REC Lampstayoff duringrecording Press the MENU button to set your selection and exit the Menu m...

Page 34: ... Press the DISPLAY button to select AUTO MANUAL Press the MENU button to set your selection and exit the Menu mode To record the automatically displayed title press the RECORD PAUSE button refer to page 35 for Automatic Manual Title Display List To remove the title while recording press the TITLE button Note To removethetitle beforerecording pressthe TITLE buttonrepeatedlyuntiltheOn Screen Display...

Page 35: ...O HAPPY EASTER HAPPY ANNIVERSARY HAPPY BIRTHDAY VACATION WEDDING DAY A SPECIAL DAY I_J iAf rc MENU DISPLAY RECORD PAUSE Before you begin Connect the Camcorder to a power source Set the POWER switch to CAMERA Insert a cassette with record tab see page 12 1Make sure that TITLE in the Menu mode is set to AUTO MANUAL see steps 1 3 on page 34 _ln Pause Record mode press the TITLE button repeatedly to d...

Page 36: ...U button to display the MENU mode Press UP or DOWN repeatedly to select r_ _HRA_ ON _ _ Vt KEY PUeH DISPLAYKEYI PU6H MENU I_ Y Press the DISPLAY button to select PHRASE Press the MENU button to set your selection and exit the Menu mode In Pause Record mode press the TITLE button repeatedly to display the desired title from the list shown below Press the RECORD PAUSE button to record the displayed ...

Page 37: ... and when you find the starting point press STILL e llConou ant n TV I1 _ immediately press STILL PAUSE Vi VCR Buttons Press STILL on the Camcorder and press STILL PAUSE on the VCR to simultaneously start both units Press STOP on both units when dubbing is complete Note Tapes recorded on other VCRs and used for playback in the Camcorder must be recorded in SP or SLP mode For technical reasons dubb...

Page 38: ...8 P V611 PV BP15 P V213 PV AA6 PV C16 PV RF16 PV H 18 Description AC Adaptor with DC Power Cable 3 0Ah Battery Pack 2 4Ah Battery Pack 1 8Ah Battery Pack 1 2Ah Battery Pack AA Battery Case Car Battery Cord RF Adaptor VHS PlayPak Soft Sided Carrying Case 130 00 60 00 50 00 45 00 45 00 20 00 70 00 40 00 35 00 s49 oo 38 ...

Page 39: ...nature Make Check or Money Order to MATSUSHITA ACCESSORIES Please do not send cash 4 Shipping information UPS delivery requires complete street address ShipTo Mr Mrs Ms First Last StreetAddress _ _ City State Zip Phone Day Night TO O_TAIN ANY OF OUR OMNIMOVIE PALMCORDER ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONICDEALER OR CALLPANASONIC SACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1 800 211 ...

Page 40: ...t_ llmm uwhi_AW_iNruumx nm_tuquJlnl_tum_ To Remove _Side view J_ 1 Slide and hold the EYEPIECE RELEASE button Slide the eyepiece in the direction of the arrow DO NOT TWIST _ 3 Remove any lint or dust particles with a blower available at photography stores Do not touch lenses with fingers Then replace the eyepiece 4O ...

Page 41: ...er 1 9 Ibs 0 89 kg AC Adaptor 0 77 Ibs 0 35 kg Compact VHS Camcorder 4 W x 4 5 8 H x 7 D inch 103 W x 116 H x 177 D mm AC Adaptor 2 3 4 W x 1 5 8 H x 5 3 4 D inch 70 W x 41 H x 145 D mm Weight and dimensions shown are approximate Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice Clogged Video Head a Video Head Cleaning Your Camcorder will not normally require head cleaning however it...

Page 42: ...or the Dew Indicator p 20 Make surethe recordtab is stillintact p 12 Check the BatteryIndicator p 18 Check the Dew Indicator p 20 Makesurethe FOCUSbutton is setto AUTO p 30 Make surethe unitis ON withthe POWER switchset to CAMERA p 22 Make surethe unitis set to REC or Record Pausemode Make surethe HIGH SPEED SHUTTER buttonis OFF p 31 Press UP A DOWN buttonduringplayback TrackingControl p 26 Portio...

Page 43: ...lector See pages 8 12 22 Strap Attachment Rings See page 21 DC See page 11 BATTERY RELEASE Button See page 9 Audio Video Output Connector See pages 27 37 This connector for use with supplied Audi0 Video cable only REWIND SEARCH Button See pages 8 24 26 PLAY Button See pages 8 24 26 37 STILL Button See pages 24 26 37 FAST FORWARD SEARCH Button See page 26 STOP Button See pages 7 8 18 26 37 Hand Str...

Page 44: ... Electronic Viewfinder EVF See pages 18 19 20 40 BACKLIGHT Button See page 29 FADE Button See page 32 DISPLAY Button See pages 13 14 15 16 18 23 25 26 33 34 35 36 Auto Tracking See page 26 TAPE EJECT Switch See pages 8 12 22 lwttttttll_it_ttt Tripod Mounting Hole Clock Battery Troy _e 17 Vision Adjustment Control See pages 8 22 44 EYEPIECE RELEASE button See page 40 ...

Page 45: ...utter Bacldight 29 Indicator 20 Battery Pack 2 9 10 38 M Battery Remaining Macro Focus Indication 18 19 Manual Focus Battery Waming 19 MENU Mode C O Camera Recording One Touch Auto Fade 22 23 24 25 Car Battery Cord 11 38 P CH 3 4 Switch 27 PLAY Indicator Charging Battery 9 Playback 26 27 Cleaning Care for Video PlayPak 2 28 Heads 41 Power Supply 9 10 Clock Battery 2 17 Programmed Recording ClockSe...

Page 46: ...e is required before warranty service is rendered This warranty only covers failures due to defects in materials and workmansh p wh ch occur during normaluse and foes not cover normal maintenance including but not limited to video and audio neaa clea ning The warranty does not cover damage which occurs in shipment or failures which are causea Dy proouczs not suppded by me warrantor or failures whi...

Page 47: ... J Fije el interruptor a la posicibn de CAMERA Deslice el bot6n EJECT para abrir la puerta Introduzca la cinta PAUSE PAUSE _ f Cierre la puerta presionandoel bot6n PUSH TO CLOSE Seleccionar la velocidad de grabaci6n _llOprimir el bot6n de grabaci6n pausa RECORD PAUSE para comenzar a filmar 7 4f Volver a oprimir el botbn de grabacibn pausa RECORD PAUSE cuando se desea hacer una pausa en la grabaci6...

Page 48: ...ir el bot6n de parada STOP cuando se desea parar la reproducci6n O TV PARA LOCALIZAR RAPII_AIVIENTE UN_ ESGENA ESPECIFICA Oprimir el botbn de Iocalizaci6n SEARCH PAR A CONGELAR UNA IMAGEN Oprimir el bot6n de pausa imagen fija PAUSE STILL Oprimir nuevamente el bot6n cuando se desea continuar reproduciendo Panas_ nic Consumer Electronics Company Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America...

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