Panasonic Pv L552 Operating Instructions Manual

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For Your Information
Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications
Recording the Date and Time
aDo steps 1 and 2 above to select time/date,
date only, or no display.
bStart a recording (page 17).
• Only the Date and/or Time are recorded.
1Set POWER to CAMERA.
2Press DISPLAY
repeatedly to select
the following displays.
FULL
EMPTY
Tape Remaining: Battery Remaining:
FULL
EMPTY
• Tape remaining indicator operates a few
seconds after tape starts moving.
ASet POWER to CAMERA or VCR.
BPress MENU for MENU mode.
Press 
UP or DOWN to select DISPLAY .
CPress DISPLAY to select OFF.
Press MENU to exit.
DPress DISPLAY repeatedly to remove time/date.
Indications are restored the next time Camcorder is
turned on.
[CAMERA  MODE] [VCR  MODE]
Display-Off Mode
Tape remaining and battery charge level
can be displayed.Before you begin...
• Connect Camcorder to power source.
2, B,
C, D
1, A
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Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications
 1Zoom Magnification level (pages 23, 28).
 2Battery Remaining  (page 31).
“WARNING LOW BATTERY” appears
and Camcorder shuts off after 15
seconds.
 3Tape Remaining (page 31).
“” flashes and “TAPE END”
appears for 5 seconds when:
• End of tape is reached.
“” flashes for 1 minute and “CHECK
TAPE” appears for 5 seconds when:
• RECORD/PAUSE is pressed with no
cassette, or cassette has no record tab
in Camera (RECORD) mode.
• PLAY, FF or REW is pressed with no
cassette inserted in VCR mode.
 410-Second Reminder
Each time a recording is started, a 10
second incremental display (up to 59:50)
lets you monitor how long one scene is
recorded.
0:00  0:10  0:20  . . . . .  59:50
(return to 0:00 and continue)
 5TAPE SPEED (pages 11, 17).
(SP=standard play,
 SLP=super long play).
 6Digital E.I.S. (page 29).
 7Digital Zoom (page 28).
 8VCR-MODE
“VCR-MODE” appears for 1 minute
when POWER is set to VCR or if
RECORD/PAUSE is pressed in VCR
mode.
 9DEW
If moisture condensation occurs in
unit, “WARNING DEW DETECTED”
appears, and Camcorder will shut off in
15 seconds. Wait until “WARNING” no
longer indicates when Camcorder is
turned on to use.
10MotionSensor (page 30).
11Date and Time (pages 14, 15).
12Operating Mode
• REC (record)• PAUSE
• FF (fast forward)• PLAY
• REW (rewind)
13Backlight (page 23).
14Manual Focus (page 24).
15Light ON/OFF/AUTO (page 16).
16High Speed Shutter (page 25).
17Fade (page 26).
18Color Digital Fade (page 27).
CAMERA/VCR mode
1
6
7
8, 9, 10
1112
13
14
15
16
17
18 2345
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For Your Information
Operation Notes
Cleaning EVF (Electronic Viewer Finder)
1ARemove the screw with a Phillips
screwdriver.
Turn counterclockwise.
BTurn the EVF Eyepiece.
CPull the EVF Eyepiece.
2Remove any lint or dust particles
with a soft clean cloth being careful
not to scratch the glass surfaces.
3Replace the EVF Eyepiece and the
screw.
A
B
C
To Remove
This product has a fluorescent lamp that contains a small amount of mercury. It also
contains lead in some components. Disposal of these materials may be regulated in
your community due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling
information please contact your local authorities, or the Electronics Industries Alliance:

A nickel cadmium battery that is recyclable powers the product you have
purchased. At the end of its useful life, under various state and local laws, it
is illegal to dispose of this battery into your municipal waste stream. Please
call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.
Notice
ATTENTION :
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Replacing Clock Battery
Clock Battery
1While pinching the 2 tabs, pull
Battery Tray out.
2Bend middle tab out and remove
Battery.
3Snap new Battery (⊕ mark down) into
Battery Tray.
• Do not reverse the polarity.
4Insert Battery Tray so the triangle
marks meet.
Note:
• Keep Battery out of children’s reach.
Swallowing it may be harmful.
• Improper installation, discharge, or
missing battery causes “CLOCK
BATTERY” to appear when DISPLAY is
pressed.
• Battery life is approximately 5 years.
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. The clock battery is pre-installed. Follow the steps below if replacement becomes
necessary.
Underside View
1
3Tripod Mounting Hole
24
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For Your Information
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.
Accessory # Figure Description Price
AC Adaptor with
DC Power Cable Call For
PV-A19
(Charging of the NickelPricingCadmium Battery or Nickel
Metal Hydride Battery)
AC Adaptor with
DC Power Cable Call For
PV-A20
(Charging of the NickelPricingCadmium Battery or Nickel
Metal Hydride Battery)
Up to 6 hr Battery Pack
HHR-V60A/1B(Rechargeable Nickel$119.95
Metal Hydride Battery)
Up to 4 hr Battery Pack
HHR-V40A/1B
(Rechargeable Nickel$69.95
Metal Hydride Battery)
Up to 2 hr Battery Pack
HHR-V20A/1B(Rechargeable Nickel$59.95
Metal Hydride Battery)
PV-AA6 "AA" Battery Case $20.00
PV-C16 Car Battery Cord $70.00
PV-P1 VHS PlayPak $39.95
PV-H18A Soft Sided $49.95
Note:
• Prices subject to change without notice.
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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.SHIPMENTS)
VISACredit Card #
MasterCard Expiration Date
Discover Customer Signature
Make Check or Money Order to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES
(Please do not send cash)2. Items Ordered
Quantity Accessory # Price EachDescription Total Price
6.95 Subtotal
Your State & Local Sales Tax
Shipping & Handling
Total Enclosed 1. Palmcorder Model #
TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR PALMCORDER ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE
FOLLOWING:
VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER
OR
CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368
[6 AM-5 PM M-F, 6 AM-10:30 AM  SAT, PACIFIC TIME]
OR
MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICES COMPANY ACCESSORY
ORDER OFFICE
20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032
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For Your Information
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.)
Video Signal:EIA Standard (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSC color signal
Video Recording System:2 rotary heads plus flying erase head
Helical scanning system
Audio:1 track
Pick-Up System:Sequential color difference field reverse system
Pick-Up Device:One integral color filter Charge Coupled Device (CCD)
Lens:26:1 zoom lens, F1:1.6 with auto iris control
Focal length: 3.8 mm - 98.8 mm
4 speed power zoom function
Viewfinder:14 mm (0.55 inch) Liquid Crystal Color Electronic
Viewfinder
LCD Monitor:101.6 mm (4.0 inch) Liquid Crystal Display
Minimum Illumination Required:0.8 lx (F1:1.6) 0.08 footcandles
7 lx (F1:1.6) 0.7 footcandles (EIA Standard)
Operating Temperature:0 °C~40 °C (32 °F~104 °F)
Operating Humidity:10 %~75 %
Weight:Compact VHS Camcorder:  1.00 kg
 2.20 Ibs.
AC Adaptor:  0.3   kg
 0.66 Ibs.
Dimensions:Compact VHS Camcorder:
         109.5 (W) ×    122.5 (H) × 190.5 (D) mm
        4-5/16 (W) × 4-13/16 (H) × 7-1/2 (D) inch
AC Adaptor:   68 (W) ×     41 (H) ×    140 (D) mm
2-11/16 (W) × 1-5/8 (H) × 5-1/2 (D) inch
Weight and dimensions shown are approximate.
Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Before Requesting Service
While head cleaning is normally not needed, playing old or
damaged tapes may clog the heads. When playback picture
resembles example at the left, head cleaning is required.
Ideally, head cleaning should be performed by a qualified
service technician. When this is not possible, purchase a
head cleaning cassette. Be sure to follow cleaning cassette
instructions exactly and only use when symptoms occur. Clogged Video Head
If a problem arises, you may be able to correct it yourself.
See Symptom and Correction list below.
Video Head Cleaning
Correction Symptom
No picture in EVF or LCD monitor ...
Video cassette cannot be inserted ...
Video cassette cannot be removed ...
Operation buttons do not work ...
Recording cannot be done ...
Auto Focus does not operate ...
Sound from microphone can’t be monitored ...
Camera picture is too dark ...
No playback picture, or the playback picture
is noisy or contains streaks ...
“Panasonic ITS TAPES CAN PLAY IN YOUR
VCR ...” appears in EVF or LCD Monitor ...
Top of playback picture waves back and forth
excessively ...• Connect Power Source. (pp. 9, 10)
• Set POWER to VCR or CAMERA. (pp. 17, 20)
• Check for Dew Indication. (p. 32)
• Use fully charged Battery. (p. 9)
• Firmly connect all needed cables. (p. 10)
• Connect Power Source. (pp. 9, 10)
• Insert cassette, window side facing out. (p. 11)
• Connect Power Source. (pp. 9, 10)
• Check for Dew Indication. (p. 32)
• Make sure record tab is intact. (p. 11)
• Check Battery Indicator. (p. 31)
• Check for Dew Indication. (p. 32)
• Set FOCUS to AUTO. (p. 24)
• Set POWER to CAMERA. (p. 17)
• Set unit to REC or Record/Pause mode.
• Set HIGH SPEED SHUTTER to AUTO. (p. 25)
• Press UP/DOWN button during playback
(Tracking Control). (p.20)
• Set POWER to CAMERA, then set SELF DEMO :
OFF in MENU screen to cancel Demo mode. (p. 7)
• A playback signal is not as stable as an off the air
TV signal, so the top of your TV screen may
appear bent or unstable during playback. This is
called, “Horizontal AFC time constant change.” To
correct, slowly turn the TV horizontal hold control.
If your TV does not have this control, or adjusting it
does not help, contact your TV service center.
(Some nominal service charges may be required.)
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For Your Information
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 request for service notice.
In the unlikely event this product needs service.
• Please include your proof of purchase.
(Failure to due so will delay your repair.)
• To further speed your repair please provide
an explanation of what is wrong with the unit
and any symptom it is exhibiting.
Request for Service Notice
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Limited Warranty
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,
Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation
of America, One Panasonic Way
Secaucus, New Jersey 07094Panasonic 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
PANASONIC/QUASAR Video Products
Limited Warranty
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (collectively referred to as “the
Warrantor”) will repair or replace this product with new or refurbished parts or equivalent product, free of charge,
in the USA or Puerto Rico, in the event of a defect in materials or workmanship as follows (all time periods
commence from the date of the original purchase):
PRODUCT
CAMCORDER
DVD/VCR DECK
DIGITAL STILL
CAMERA
A/V MIXER
TV/VCR, TV/DVD
TV/DVD/VCR
COMBINATION
TV/HDR
COMBINATION
LABOR
NINETY (90) DAYS
NINETY (90) DAYS
NINETY (90) DAYS
NINETY (90) DAYS
NINETY (90) DAYS
NINETY (90) DAYS
NINETY (90) DAYS
CRT - NINETY (90) DAYS
NINETY (90) DAYSCRT - NINETY (90) DAYS
PARTS
ONE (1) YEAR, EXCEPT
CCD IMAGE SENSOR
CCD IMAGE SENSOR
- SIX (6) MONTHS
ONE (1) YEAR
ONE (1) YEAR, EXCEPT
CCD IMAGE SENSOR
CCD IMAGE SENSOR
- SIX (6) MONTHS
ONE (1) YEAR
ONE (1) YEAR,
EXCEPT CRT
CRT - TWO (2) YEARS
ONE (1) YEAR,
EXCEPT CRT
CRT - TWO (2) YEARS
CONTACT NUMBER
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
1-800-272-7033
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
1-888-843-9788
SERVICE
Carry-In or Mail-In
Carry-In or Mail-In
Carry-In or Mail-In
Carry-In or Mail-In
Carry-In: 21” CRT
and Smaller
In-Home or Carry-In:
22” CRT and Larger
In-Home or Carry-In
Batteries (if included) - New rechargeable batteries in exchange for defective rechargeable batteries for ten (10)
days. Non-rechargeable batteries are not warranted.
Tape (if included) - New video cassette tape in exchange for a defective video cassette tape for five (5) days.Memory cards (if included) - Exchange defective item for new one for ninety (90) days.
In-home, carry-in or mail-in service, as applicable, in the USA can be obtained during the warranty period by
contacting a Panasonic Services Company (PASC) Factory Servicenter listed in the Servicenter Directory. Or
call toll free contact number listed above, to locate an authorized PASC Servicenter. Carry-in or mail-in service
in Puerto Rico can be obtained during the warranty period by calling the Panasonic Sales Company telephone
number listed in the Servicenter Directory.
This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser. A purchase receipt or other proof of the date of the
original purchase is requires before warranty service is rendered.
This warranty only covers failures due to defects in materials and workmanship, which occur during normal use
and does not cover normal maintenance, including, but not limited to, video and audio head cleaning. The
warranty does not cover damage which occurs in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not
supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling,
misapplication, alteration, modification, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, improper antenna, inadequate
signal pickup, maladjustment of consumer controls, improper operation, power line surge, improper voltage
supply, lightning damage, commercial use such as hotel, office, restaurant, or other business or rental use of
the product, or service by anyone other than a PASC Factory Servicenter or a PASC authorized Servicenter, or
damage that is attributable to acts of God.
LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS
There are no express warranties except as listed above.
THE WARRANTOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
(INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGE TO RECORDING MEDIA) RESULTING FROM THE USE
OF THIS PRODUCTS, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THE WARRANTY. ALL EXPRESS AND
IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations
on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights, which vary, from state to
state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or
Servicenter. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the Consumer Affairs Department at
the Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company address above.
SERVICE CALLS WHICH DO NOT INVOLVE DEFECTIVE MATERIALS OR WORKMANSHIP AS
DETERMINED BY THE WARRANTOR, IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION, ARE NOT COVERED.
COSTS OF SUCH SERVICE CALLS ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PURCHASER.
warvid 02/ 12/ 2001
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