Panasonic Pv L591 Operating Instructions Manual

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For Your Information
Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications
Recording the Date and Time
1Do steps 1 and 2 above to select time/date,
date only, or no display.
2Start a recording (page 16).
• 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...

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Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications
 1Zoom Magnification level (pages 22, 27).
 2Battery Remaining  (page 31).
“WARNING LOW BATTERY” appears
and Power Lamp starts flashing 15
seconds before Camcorder shuts off.
 3Tape Remaining (page 31).
“” flashes and “TAPE END”
appears for 5 seconds when:
•End of tape is reached.
“” flashes 1 minute and “CHECK
TAPE” appears for 5 seconds when:
•RECORD/PAUSE is...

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For Your Information
Operation Notes
Remove Battery Pack before doing steps.
1Undo strap ends from buckles.
Attaching Shoulder Strap Adjust the Length of the
Shoulder Strap
Pull a loop of strap from buckle, then pull
strap tight to shorten or lengthen.
Adjust Hand Strap length to fit your hand as
shown.2Thread strap ends through Strap
Rings on Camcorder.
3Re-insert the strap ends into buckles.
Hand Strap
123
min. 25.4 mm (1 inch)
Cleaning EVF (Electronic Viewfinder)
1ARemove the screw with a Phillips...

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Replacing Clock Battery
Clock Battery
1While pinching 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.
•Improperly installed, discharged, or
missing battery causes “CLOCK...

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For Your Information
Palmcorder Accessory System
For ordering 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 $139.95
PV-A17 DC Power Cable
(Charging of the Nickel
Cadmium Battery)
AC Adaptor with Call For
PV-A19 DC Power Cable Pricing
(Charging of the Nickel
Cadmium Battery or Nickel
Metal Hydride Battery)
Up to 6 hr Battery Pack $119.95
HHR-V60A/1B...

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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)
VISA Credit Card #
MasterCard Expiration Date...

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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...

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Symptom
If a problem arises, you may be able to correct it yourself.
See Symptom and Correction list below.
No picture in EVF or LCD monitor ...
Correction
•Connect Power Source. (pp. 9, 10)
•Set POWER to VCR or CAMERA. (pp. 16, 19)
•Check for Dew Indication. (p. 32)
•Use fully charged Battery. (p. 9)
•Firmly connect all needed cables. (p. 10)
Before Requesting Service
Video cassette cannot be inserted...

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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...

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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...