Operating Instructions Model No. PV-L672 Getting Started Camcorder Basic Operation Special Features For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com LSQT0607A 01.L672 Getting p01-08 1 02.2.19, 0:49 PM For Your Information Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to operate this product. Please save this manual. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.
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 Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. Model No. Serial No.
Things You Should Know 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 supplied VHS PlayPak. This Camcorder is equipped with the HQ System to provide excellent video pictures, and is compatible with standard VHS equipment.
Important Safeguards 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 warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. Follow Instructions – All operating and maintenance instructions should be followed. 5. Cleaning – Unplug this video unit from the wall outlet before cleaning.
Important Safeguards b. If any liquid has been spilled into, or objects have fallen onto, the video unit. c. If the video unit has been exposed to rain or water. d. If the video unit does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the video unit to its normal operation. e.
Table of Contents Getting Started Things You Should Know ............................................................................. 2~3 Important Safeguards ................................................................................... 4~5 Precautions ........................................................................................................ 5 Self Demo Mode ................................................................................................ 7 Quick Operation Guide ........
Self Demo Mode Before you begin... Getting Started Self Demo mode is on when the screen below appears. To turn it off, follow steps 1-4 below. • Connect Camcorder to power source. EVF or LCD Monitor 1 2 2, 3, 4 1 3 4 Set POWER to CAMERA. Press MENU for MENU mode. Press UP or DOWN to select SELF DEMO . Press DISPLAY to select OFF. Press MENU to exit. Note: • Self Demo stops automatically if battery is attached (page 9) and cassette tape is inserted (page 11).
Quick Operation Guide Charging the Battery Pack Insert Cassette Charge Battery Pack fully before operation (page 9). 1 2 2 Plug in AC Adaptor. Insert Battery. CHARGE Lamp flashes, then stays lit when charging is complete. 1 3 4 Attach fully charged Battery (page 9). Slide TAPE EJECT to open door. Insert cassette (page 11). Press here to Protection Film close door. Note: • Remove the Protection Film before use. Camera Recording See page 17. 1 Press LCD-OPEN to unlock the LCD monitor.
Supplying Power Charge Battery Pack fully before use. 2 3 POWER Lamp 1 2 1 3 Plug in AC Adaptor. POWER Lamp lights. Insert Battery. A Align left side of Battery with left edge of AC Adaptor. B Press Battery down and slide in direction of arrow. The CHARGE Lamp flashes, then stays lit when charging is complete. Remove Battery. Slide Battery to the left and lift off. Note: CHARGE Lamp • Charging takes about 1 and 1/2 hours.
Supplying Power Battery Care Caution: To avoid Battery damage: • 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 insufficiently charged or worn-out Battery. • Do not drop or jar Battery. • Use Battery with specified units only. • If Battery is used in extremely high temperatures, a safety device will automatically prevent operation.
Cassette Information 1 1 3 2 3 4 5 2 4 5 Turn Tape Wheel in direction of arrow until there is no slack. Attach Battery (page 9). Slide TAPE EJECT to open door. Insert cassette as shown. Press here to close door. • To remove the cassette, slide the TAPE EJECT switch. Record/Playback Time Use tapes with the Tape Speed Selector Position SP (Standard Play) SLP (Super Long Play) mark in this unit.
Before Using Attaching Shoulder Strap Remove Battery Pack before doing steps. 1 2 Adjust the Length of the Shoulder Strap Undo strap ends from buckles. Thread strap ends through Strap Rings on Camcorder. Pull a loop of strap from buckle, then pull strap tight to shorten or lengthen. Hand Strap 3 Re-insert the strap ends into buckles. 3 2 1 min. 25.4 mm (1 inch) Adjust Hand Strap length to fit your hand as shown.
Using MENU Mode • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA or VCR. 1 2 3 4 1, 2, 3, 4 MENU Mode (CAMERA) Screen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 MENU Mode (VCR) Screen 5 2 Press MENU for MENU mode. The CAMERA or VCR MENU screen (see below left) appears when Menu mode is entered. Press UP or DOWN to highlight the desired menu item. Press DISPLAY to set selection. Press MENU to exit.
Setting the Clock Set the following items in order: Time Zone, Daylight Saving Time, Date, and Time. Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA or VCR. 1 Press MENU for MENU mode. Press UP or DOWN to select CLOCK SET . [ CAMERA MODE ] 2 1, 2, 3, 4 3 [ VCR MODE ] Press DISPLAY for CLOCK SET menu. Press UP or DOWN to select TIME ZONE, DST, or DATE/TIME. Press DISPLAY for menu of item selected in step 2. To change the setting: TIME ZONE ➔ Go to step 3a on page 15. D.
Setting the Clock Setting the Time Zone The Camcorder is preset to Eastern time. [ Time Zone chart ] Press UP or DOWN to select local time zone. Press DISPLAY to confirm entry. • When traveling, repeat this operation and select one of the 8 listed time zones to set the clock to local time. Note : • Clock may lose or gain up to 2 minutes per month. • When traveling outside the listed time zones, set clock to local time manually. • To adjust or set clock, see “Setting Date and Time” bottom of page.
Built-in Auto Light Before you begin... Using the Light For recording in dim lighting. • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. 1 3 1, 2 CAUTION: Light becomes hot. Never cover Light while on. Note: • Using Light reduces battery operating time. • Provide proper ventilation when using Light extensively in a hot environment. • Using Light when the Camcorder is powered by a car battery may shorten bulb life. • Set Light to OFF when not in use.
Camera Recording Recording via EVF or LCD Monitor View recording scene on EVF (Electronic Viewer Finder) or LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) monitor. 1 Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Insert cassette with record tab (page 11). 1 3 3 BRIGHT ADJUSTMENT VISION ADJUSTMENT CAUTION : Rotating partially open LCD monitor may block cassette door and damage Camcorder body.
Camera Recording Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Insert cassette with record tab (page 11). c B If left in RECORD/PAUSE mode for 5 minutes, Camcorder switches to Stand-by mode to conserve battery. When set to ON, Stand-by Quick Release lets you resume recording by pressing RECORD/PAUSE two times. Stand-by Quick Release is set to OFF at the factory. 1 2 b a Stand-by Quick Release 2, 3, 4 3 1 , b, c , A, C a , d, D 4 Manual Easy Editing Set POWER to CAMERA.
Camera Recording Programmed Recording Set a recording start and stop time. Or, set a 5 or 10 second interval recording to be done each minute. 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. 1 1, 2, 3 3 4 Basic Operation 2 Press MENU for MENU mode. Press UP or DOWN to select PROGRAMMED REC . Press DISPLAY. (Current time is displayed.
Playing Back Recordings Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Insert recorded tape. Playback on EVF or LCD Monitor 1 2 1 Speaker 3D BRIGHT ADJUSTMENT A 3 C E B STILL 3 Press LCD-OPEN and swing LCD monitor fully open. • If you want to playback on EVF, close and lock LCD monitor. Set POWER to VCR. • If tape has no record tab, auto playback begins. • EVF or LCD monitor turns on/off by the POWER switch. Playback function buttons. A REW : Rewind tape. B PLAY : Play tape.
Playing Back Recordings Before you begin... TV Playback or Viewing • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Make all TV-Camcorder connections. Connect Camcorder to a TV to view playback or recordings in progress. Connections 1 Audio/ Video Out Turn TV ON and set to LINE INPUT. See TV owner’s manual. Begin playback or recording. VCR Playback using PlayPak Load Battery in PlayPak Remove Battery lid and insert AA battery. • Do not reverse polarity.
Copying your Tapes (dubbing) Before you begin... Connections STOP Source (Playing) Camcorder • 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. PLAY STILL 1 2 3 4 5 Audio/ Video Out Insert a pre-recorded tape into Camcorder and a blank tape with record tab into VCR. Press PLAY on Camcorder, then press STILL at starting point. Press REC, then STILL/PAUSE on VCR.
Four-Speed Power Zoom Zoom in (close up) and out (wide angle) in one of four speeds ranging from slow (16 seconds) to fast (2 seconds). Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. Zoom In (“T”) WT Zoom Out (“W”) • Zoom slowly: Lightly press “T” (telephoto) or “W” (wide angle) POWER ZOOM button. • Zoom quickly: Apply more pressure to the button. Use when subject is darker than surroundings, in shadowed area, or in front of the light source. Before you begin...
MagicPix™ Images Color recording of video onto a tape in low lighting. Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. 1 2 3 1, 2, 3 24 Press MENU for MENU mode. Press UP or DOWN to select MAGICPIX . Press DISPLAY to select ON. Press MENU to exit. Note: • If MagicPix is turned on, Shutter feature is disabled. • MagicPix cannot be used with capture images on the Memory Card (optional, page 36). • Only Manual Focus is available.
Focus Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. Auto Focus Camcorder automatically focuses on subject even during zooming. Auto Focus is on when “MF” is not displayed in EVF or LCD monitor. Press M.FOCUS to remove “MF” in EVF or LCD monitor if necessary. Manual 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.
High Speed Shutter Improves Still or Slow Motion playback picture of high speed subjects (e.g. a tennis stroke), when viewed on Camcorder or 3 or 4 head VCR. Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Insert cassette with record tab (page 11). • Set POWER to CAMERA. Auto Shutter In AUTO mode (no indication in EVF or LCD Monitor), shutter speed is auto-adjusted from 1/60 to 1/350 according to subject brightness. • AUTO mode is selected each time POWER is set to CAMERA.
Auto Fade An interesting way to open and close scenes. Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. 1 2 FADE 1, 2, 3, 4 3 Press DISPLAY for VIDEO EFFECTS menu. Press UP or DOWN to select AUTO FADE . Press DISPLAY for AUTO FADE ; COLOR menu. Press UP or DOWN to select BLACK or WHITE. Press DISPLAY to confirm entry. Press MENU to exit. RECORD/ PAUSE Fade In Fade In: In RECORD/PAUSE mode, press FADE so “FADE” flashes in EVF or LCD monitor. Press RECORD/PAUSE.
Color Digital Fade Choose from 7 fade effects in 8 different colors. Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. 1 2 6 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 3 EVF or LCD monitor 4 ■ For more effects, stop fade in or fade out at any time (except RANDOM mode) by pressing FADE. Then, press FADE to resume fade. Note: • Audio is not affected by fade. • To cancel Digital Fade, do steps 1, 2, and 5. In step 2, select AUTO FADE. 28 5 6 Press MENU for MENU mode.
Color Digital Filter Digital Filter adds one of 5 colors to entire picture, like a color filter. Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. 1 2 1, 2, 3, 4 3 5 EVF or LCD monitor Press DISPLAY for VIDEO EFFECTS menu. Press DOWN to select DIGITAL FILTER . Press 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. Press DISPLAY to confirm entry. Press MENU to exit.
Digital Zoom Power Zoom magnification is digitally increased. Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. • Set DIGITAL WIPE to OFF in menu. 1 2 2 1, 3 3 30 Press D. ZOOM. once ➞D.ZOOM 1 (150× maximum) twice ➞D.ZOOM 2 (800x maximum) The Higher digital magnification levels may cause picture distortion. Hold down “T” on POWER ZOOM. Digital Zoom starts when normal zoom reaches maximum (20×). • Zoom level appears in EVF or LCD monitor.
Digital Electronic Image Stabilization (E.I.S.) Helps stabilize picture when recording in unstable situations. Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. 1 2 Press EIS again to cancel when not in use. Digital EIS ON 31 05.L672 Special p23-33 31 02.2.19, 0:49 PM Special Features E.I.S. may not function during... • extreme Camcorder movement. • recording of subjects with distinct horizontal or vertical stripes. • low light situations (EIS indicator flashes).
Still/ Strobe/ Wide Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. • Set DIGITAL WIPE to OFF in menu. 1 Press STILL/STROBE repeatedly for desired function as described below. Selection order 1 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 Note: • Pressing STILL/STROBE with DIGITAL WIPE set to ON will display “NOW IN DIGITAL WIPE” and Still/ Strobe/Wide feature cannot be used.
MotionSensor Recording starts automatically if motion is detected. 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. • Securely position and aim Camcorder. 1 2 3 1, 2, 3 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).
Digital Still Camera Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to OFF. Memory Card* (optional) Insertion/ Removal *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. Memory Card MultiMediaCard (SanDisk brand) SD Memory Card (optional) (See page 52.
Digital Still Camera ■ Concerning the Memory Card • Except for some special features, this card is compatible with other Panasonic brand products, like Digital Camera (DMC-LC5, DMC-F7). • Panasonic only guarantees compatibility with Panasonic brand cards and those bearing the SanDisk logo. • This Camcorder can capture a maximum of 697 still images because of camera memory capacity. In order to capture 697 images, a larger Memory Card (optional) with approx.
Digital Still Camera Before you begin... Recording • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Insert the Memory Card (optional, page 34). 1 2 1 3 3 4 2 4 Note: • If Memory Card is not inserted, “NO CARD” appears on-screen. Set POWER to OFF, then insert the Memory Card. • If “CARD ERROR” appears on-screen, see page 56. • Sound will not be recorded. • The features below are not available while in PHOTO mode. • Auto Fade • Digital Fade • Color Digital Filter • Digital Zoom • Digital E.I.S.
Digital Still Camera Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Insert the Memory Card (optional, page 34). • Set POWER to PHOTO. Using the Light For capture of still images in dim lighting. Set LIGHT to AUTO. When RECORD/PAUSE is pressed to capture an image in dim lighting, the Light comes on for about 2 seconds, the image is captured, then the light goes out. Or, set LIGHT to ON/OFF manually. (See page 16 for further details.
Digital Still Camera Displayed Directory/Image Number Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Insert the Memory Card (optional, page 34). • Set POWER to PHOTO. 1 2 1, 2 Repeat steps 1 and 2 on page 37 to display Multi Image Playback screen. Select any image and press (PLAY). Press 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.
Digital Still Camera Delete Specific Images You can delete unwanted images and increase the remaining image memory. Important : Once deleted, images cannot be restored. DELETE PAGE : Deleting Specific Image Pages. DELETE ALL : Deleting All Image Pages. FORMAT : Format the Memory Card. Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Insert the Memory Card (optional, page 34). • Set POWER to PHOTO. Press (PLAY) to play mode.
Digital Still Camera Picture in Picture Wipe Title Captured still images (page 36) can be recorded along with the current picture. Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Insert the Memory Card (optional, page 34). • Set POWER to CAMERA. ( P - P = Picture in Picture ) 1 2 3 1, 2 MODE Still image 3 4 Moving Picture Multi image playback page number Press DISPLAY to select ON. Press MENU to exit.
Digital Still Camera Before you begin... Digital Wipe Mode Insert a captured still image into the current recording, or vice versa, in one of three wipe effects. • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Insert the Memory Card (optional, page 34). • Set POWER to CAMERA. 1 2 3 2 3 Repeat steps 1-3 on page 40 to set Picture in Picture Wipe title. Press MODE repeatedly for Wipe effect 1, 2, or 3 (See left). • WIPE 1 will flash for a while to store the image for the wipe.
PC Connection Digital PhotoShot Software A live or captured image can be transferred to your PC (Personal Computer). Before you begin... • Turn your PC off. • Set Camcorder POWER to OFF. System Requirements for Digital PhotoShot • IBM PC/AT or compatible. • Intel Pentium Processor. • Microsoft Windows95 or Windows98 or WindowsMe or Windows2000. • RAM: 16 MB or more. • 2 MB of available hard-disk space. • 256 color monitor (full color recommended). • 3.5 inch 1.
PC Connection Before you begin... • • • • Insert the Memory Card (optional, page 34). Make Camcorder-PC connections (page 42). Turn your PC on. Set Camcorder POWER to PHOTO. Running the Software (Windows 95/98/Me/2000) 1 2 Select Programs/ Panasonic/Palmcorder/ Digital PhotoShot from the Start menu. “Digital PhotoShot” is opened. Note: • COM Port and Baudrate are automatically selected. Refer to Help for information about application operation and other Error messages.
PC Connection Before you begin... • • • • Insert the Memory Card (optional, page 34). Make Camcorder-PC connections (page 42). Turn your PC on. Set Camcorder POWER to PHOTO. Using Memory Card Image Data Pictures captured with your Camcorder can be transferred to your PC. 1 2 3 4 Repeat steps 1 and 2 on page 43 to run the Software. “Preview Window” screen appears. Select the image data you want to transfer to your PC. • The selected image will be underlined in green.
PC Connection Driver Quick Reference 1 2 3 4 1 File 5 2 Image 3 4 5 • Image Adjustment To modify the captured image as desired. • Copy to Clipboad To copy a view image to clipboad. Window • Close Image Select “Close image” to close all view windows. • Live Photo Zoom In To open a view window. Help • Help To display the Help screen. • About To display software version information. Option • Reload To load the picture from the Camcorder to your PC again when Camcorder Memory Card was changed. 45 08.
Using a SD PCMCIA Adaptor (optional) If your PC has a PCMCIA type II slot, you can insert the Memory Card (optional) into a SD PCMCIA adaptor (optional, page 52) to transfer images, captured with this Camcorder only, to your PC. Inserting a Memory Card (optional) 1 Before you begin... • Turn your PC on. • Set Camcorder POWER to OFF. 1 2 3 2, 5 4 5 Hold the Memory Card so that the arrow side faces up and points toward the SD PCMCIA Adaptor.
Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications Tape remaining and battery charge level can be displayed. Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. 1 2 Set POWER to CAMERA. Press DISPLAY repeatedly to select the following displays. 2, B, C, D 1, A Battery Remaining: Tape Remaining: FULL FULL EMPTY EMPTY • Tape remaining indicator operates a few seconds after tape starts moving. Recording the Date and Time a b Do steps 1 and 2 above to select time/date, date only, or no display.
Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications CAMERA/VCR mode 1 2 3 4 15 16 17 18 19 6 7, 8 9 10, 11, 12 13 14 20 21, 22 1 Zoom Magnification level (pages 23, 30). 2 Battery Remaining (page 47). “WARNING LOW BATTERY” appears and Camcorder shuts off after 15 seconds. 3 Tape Remaining (page 47). “ ” flashes and “TAPE END” appears for 5 seconds when: • End of tape is reached.
Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications PHOTO mode 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 Directory/Image Number (page 38) 2 Image Page Remaining Indication 9 6 Multi Image Playback page number. 7 Currently selected image is underlined in green or white. “NORMAL” mode ➞ green “FINE” mode ➞ white 8 Image Status Indication NO PICTURE: No image is captured, all images are deleted from card. 9 MEMORY CARD Indication When the Memory Card (optional) is not inserted in CAMERA or PHOTO mode, “NO CARD” appears.
Operation Notes Cleaning EVF (Electronic Viewer Finder) To Remove 1 C A B 2 3 A Remove the screw with a Phillips screwdriver. Turn counterclockwise. B Turn the EVF Eyepiece. C Pull the EVF Eyepiece. Remove any lint or dust particles with a soft clean cloth being careful not to scratch the glass surfaces. Replace the EVF Eyepiece and the screw. Notice This product utilizes both a Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) and other components that contain lead.
Replacing Clock Battery The clock battery is pre-installed. Follow the steps below if replacement becomes necessary. WARNING: Replace battery with Panasonic PART NO. VSBW0004 (CR2025) only. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Caution: Battery may explode if mistreated. Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep away from children. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.
Palmcorder Accessory System To order instructions, see the Accessory Order Form page. • The listed standard battery use times are based on continuous recording using this Palmcorder.
Palmcorder Accessory Order Form Please photocopy this form when placing an order. 1. Palmcorder Model # 2. Items Ordered Accessory # Description Price Each Quantity Total Price Subtotal Your State & Local Sales Tax Shipping & Handling 6.95 Total Enclosed 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) 4.
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.
Before Requesting Service If a problem arises, you may be able to correct it yourself. See Symptom and Correction list below. Symptom Correction No picture in EVF or LCD monitor ... • • • • • Connect Power Source. (pp. 9, 10) Set POWER to VCR or CAMERA. (pp. 17, 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 DIGITAL WIPE is set to ON. (p. 40) Video cassette cannot be inserted ..
Before Requesting Service Self Diagnostic System If any of the following numbers appear on-screen, the camcorder may have a problem. Do not remove the battery (if attached) and write down the displayed number on below. Then, take the camcorder to a service center for repair. Error No.
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Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Para Uso Rápido Antes de comenzar... • Inserte un casete con lengüeta para prevención del grabado. Cargue la batería Inserte el casete Cargue completamente la batería antes de usarla. 1 2 1 2 Enchufe el adaptador de CA. 3 4 Instale la batería. El indicador de carga (CHARGE) parpadea, luego queda encendido si ha terminado la carga. Desmonte la batería. Coloque la batería cargada. Deslice TAPE EJECT para abrir la compuerta. Inserte el casete.
Index Symbols + (FF) Button ............ 37, 39, 40 - (REW) Button ......... 37, 39, 40 A AC Adaptor ........................... 10 Accessories (Optional) ......... 52 Accessories (Supplied) .......... 2 Audio/Video Cable ......... 21, 22 Audio/Video Out ............. 21, 22 Auto Daylight Saving Time ... 15 B Backlight .............................. 23 B.LIGHT Button .................... 23 Battery Pack ..................... 9, 10 BATTERY RELEASE Button .. 9 Before Requesting Service .......................