Quasar Vm L153 Operating Instructions Manual

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Getting Started
Before Using
Remove Battery Pack before completing
the following steps:
1Undo strap ends
from buckles.
Attaching Shoulder StrapAdjust 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)
Attaching the Lens Cap Strap:
Thread the Strap through the
Lens Cap attachment ring as
illustrated at left.
Lens Cap
Attaching the Lens Cap Cord to the Hand Strap:
Remove the Hand Strap from the front clasp and thread
the Strap through the loop in the Lens Cap Cord.
Reattach the Hand Strap.
How to remove the Sensor tag
Hand Strap
Sensor tag
1Open the Hand Strap as illustrated
at left.
2Remove the Sensor tag.
Then, replace the Hand Strap.
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Using MENU Mode
Before you begin...
•Connect Camcorder to power source.
•Set POWER to CAMERA or VCR.
1Press MENU for MENU mode.
The CAMERA or VCR MENU screen (see below
left) appears when Menu mode is entered.
2Press UP or DOWN to highlight the
desired menu item.
3Press M.FOCUS to set selection.
4Press MENU to exit.
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VCR Mode Menu Screen
Camera Mode Menu Screen1REC MODE (page 16).
Change to desired tape speed, SP/SLP.
2SHUTTER (page 25).
Select desired shutter speed.
3LCD BRIGHT (pages 16, 19).
LCD BRIGHT SETTING sub menu is displayed.
Adjust LCD monitor brightness level.
4DIGITAL EFFECTS (pages 26~28, 30).
DIGITAL EFFECTS sub menu is displayed.
To select DIGITAL ZOOM, MOTIONSENSOR,
or FADE.
5PROGRAMMED REC (page 18).
Camcorder starts and stops recording at a
preset time.
6DISPLAY SET (pages 31, 32).
DISPLAY SET sub menu is displayed.
To select DISPLAY or MODE SELECT.
7CLOCK SET (pages 13, 14).
CLOCK SET sub menu is displayed.
Set the Date and Time.
8STAND-BY RELEASE (page 17).
ON : Enables quick resumption of recording
from Stand-by mode.
9LIGHT MODE (page 15).OFF/ON: Light can be set ON or OFF.OFF/ON/AUTO : Light can be set ON, OFF, or AUTO.
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Note:•The Menu mode is canceled if UP/DOWN, M.FOCUS,
or MENU are not pressed within 5 minutes when Self
Demo mode is off with no cassette tape and/or battery
inserted.
•The Menu mode is canceled if 
UP/DOWN, M.FOCUS,
or MENU are not pressed within 30 seconds when
Self Demo mode is on with no cassette tape and/or
battery inserted.
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Getting Started
Setting the Clock
Before you begin...
•Connect Camcorder to power source.
•Set POWER to CAMERA or VCR.
Set the following items in order: Time
Zone, Daylight Saving Time, Date,
and Time.
1Press MENU for MENU mode.
Press 
UP or DOWN to select CLOCK SET .
2Press M.FOCUS for
CLOCK SET menu.
Press 
UP or DOWN to
select TIME ZONE, DST,
or DATE/TIME.
3Press M.FOCUS for menu of item selected
in step 2.
To change the setting:
TIME ZONE➔Go to step 3a on page 14.
D.S.T.➔Go to step 3b on page 14.
DATE/TIME➔Go to step 3c on page 14.
4Press MENU twice to exit.[ VCR  MODE ] [ CAMERA  MODE ]
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Date and time including leap year are
calculated up to DEC 31, 2099.
Spring (First Sunday in April) :
ahead one hour.
Autumn (Last Sunday in October) :
back one hour. Clock will auto-adjust to daylight saving time (DST).
Setting the Time Zone
•When traveling, repeat this operation and
select one of the 8 listed time zones to
set the clock to local time.
Press 
UP or DOWN to
select OFF or AUTO.
Press 
M.FOCUS to
confirm entry. Press 
UP or DOWN to
select local time zone.
Press 
M.FOCUS to
confirm entry.
DST: AUTO
Press or hold down 
UP orDOWN to select hour, then
press M.FOCUS to fix.
Repeat for minute, month, day,
and year.
Clock starts when year is
entered and 
M.FOCUS is
pressed.
EXAMPLE :
Note:
•Auto DST does not function if time zone
is set to Hawaii or Samoa (see “Setting
the Time Zone” above). 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” (below).
The Camcorder is preset to DST: AUTO .
If DST is not observed in your area, set
to OFF by doing the following.
[ Time Zone chart ]
The Camcorder is preset to Eastern time.
Auto Daylight Saving Time
Setting Date and Time
Setting the Clock
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3c
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Getting Started
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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. For recording in dim lighting.
Using the Light
AccuBrite™ Built-in Light
Before you begin...
•Connect Camcorder to power source.
•Set POWER to CAMERA.
EVF or LCD Monitor
A : Light is on.
A : Light mode is auto.
1Press MENU for
MENU mode. Press
UP or DOWN to
select  LIGHT MODE .
2Press M.FOCUS to set OFF/ON or
OFF/ON/AUTO. Press MENU to exit.
3Press LIGHT repeatedly for Light ON,
AUTO, or OFF.
•In AUTO, light turns itself on/off
according to lighting conditions.
Replacing the BulbBefore you begin...•Order Part No. VLLW0015 for replacement bulb.
•Set POWER to OFF.
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DANGER:
Use only replacement bulb (PART NO. VLLW0015) supplied by Panasonic to reduce risk
of fire. Handle new bulb with cloth or tissue as skin oils will decrease bulb life.
Remove lens cover and allow bulb to cool before replacing to avoid possible burn hazard.
1Slightly raise portion  A  of lens cover
to unhook, and slide portion  B
forward to remove.
2Using Tweezers or needle-nose pliers,
carefully remove bulb.
•Take unit to service center if you need
assistance.
3Replace bulb using a clean cloth or
tissue. (Do not touch with fingers.)
4Replace lens cover.
Note:
•Handle bulb gently. Excessive force may
cause bulb to crack.
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A
3
CAUTION:
mark is indicated that light
becomes hot.
Never cover Light while on.
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Camera Recording
Before you begin...
•Connect Camcorder to power source.
•Insert cassette with record tab (page 10).
View recording scene on EVF (Electronic
Viewer Finder) or LCD (Liquid Crystal
Display) monitor.
Recording via EVF or LCD
Monitor
Note:
•When Camcorder is aimed at excessively
bright objects, or bright lights, a vertical
bar may appear in the picture. This is
normal for the CCD pick-up. Try to avoid
this when possible.
•Using LCD monitor reduces battery
operation time. Return LCD monitor to
locked position when not in use.
EVF or LCD Monitor
(Record/Pause mode)
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CAUTION :Rotating partially open LCD monitor may block
cassette door and damage Camcorder body.
VISION
ADJUSTMENT
3
Built-in
Microphone
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To adjust LCD BRIGHT
APress MENU for
MENU mode.
Press 
UP or DOWN
to select
LCD BRIGHT .
BPress M.FOCUS for
LCD BRIGHT
SETTING menu.
Press 
UP or DOWN
to adjust LCD monitor
brightness level.
4, A, B
1Press LCD-OPEN to unlock the LCD
monitor. Swing LCD monitor fully
open and adjust viewing angle.
2Set POWER to
CAMERA.
•Be sure POWER
is fully turned to
CAMERA position.
•EVF or LCD monitor
turns on/off by the POWER switch.
•Both EVF and LCD monitor turn on
when LCD is at 180° (see above left).
This allows both you and the subject
to view the recording.
3LCD : Adjust LCD monitor brightness
level.
See To adjust LCD BRIGHT below.
EVF : Look into EVF and adjust
VISION ADJUSTMENT to your
eyesight.
4Set REC MODE to “SP” or “SLP” in
the CAMERA MODE Menu (page 12).
5Press RECORD/PAUSE to start or
pause recording.
6Set POWER to OFF when finished.
•To remove the cassette, slide the
TAPE EJECT switch (page 10).
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Basic Operation
Before you begin...
•Connect Camcorder to power source.
•Insert cassette with record tab (page 10).
Camera Recording
1Set POWER toCAMERA.
2Press MENU for
MENU mode.
Press 
UP or DOWN to select
STAND-BY RELEASE .
3Press M.FOCUS to select ON or OFF.
ON :From Stand-by mode, press
RECORD/PAUSE two times to
resume recording.
OFF :From Stand-by mode, set
POWER to OFF, then toCAMERA. Press RECORD/
PAUSE to record.
4Press MENU to exit.
Stand-by Quick Release
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.
aPress RECORD/PAUSE to stop
recording.
bSet POWER to OFF and leave
cassette in Camcorder.
cTo resume recording, set POWER to
CAMERA.
dPress RECORD/PAUSE to resume
recording.
Note:
• Use Manual Easy Edit (left) if more than
24 hours before recording is resumed.
Manual Easy Editing
For a smooth transition between scenes if
recording is stopped, and then started
within 24 hours. For proper continuity when taping from Stop
mode or after attaching a new Battery.
Easy Edit Stand-by
ASet POWER to VCR.
BaPress  (REWIND/SEARCH) to
rewind a few seconds of tape.
bPress 
 (PLAY/STILL) to review
recording.
cPress 
 (PLAY/STILL) where
you want to continue recording.
CSet POWER to CAMERA.
DPress RECORD/PAUSE to resume
recording.
1, A, C,
b, c
D,
a, d
2, 3, 4
B
abc
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Before you begin...
•Connect Camcorder to power source.
Use AC Adaptor for longer recordings.
•Insert cassette with record tab (page 10).
•Set POWER to CAMERA.
Camera Recording
1Press MENU for MENU
mode. Press 
UP or
DOWN to select
PROGRAMMED REC .
2Press M.FOCUS.
(Current time is
displayed.)
Each additional press
of 
M.FOCUS increases
start time by 30 minutes.
3Press DOWN to select
REC TIME .
Press 
M.FOCUS
repeatedly to select one
of the options shown at
left.
To cancel the setup, press 
MENU twice.
4Press RECORD/PAUSE
to place Camcorder in
stand-by mode.
Recording will be done as scheduled.
Note:
•Start time may not be set over 24 hours from
current time.
•Camcorder shuts off at tape end, or 12 hours
after Interval Recording starts.
•To cancel, set 
POWER to OFF. Set a recording start and stop time. Or,
set a 5 or 10 second interval recording
to be done each minute.
*1Record 5 seconds each minute.
*2Record 10 seconds each minute.
REC TIME :
Programmed Recording
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Basic Operation
Playing Back Recordings
Before you begin...
•Connect Camcorder to power source.
•Insert recorded tape.
Tracking Control
Quick Visual Search
Search Speed•SP   (Standard Play)     : 3 times normal.
•SLP (Super Long Play) : 9 times normal.
During playback, press:• (FAST FORWARD/SEARCH) : 
fast forward search
•
 (REWIND/SEARCH) : rewind search
Press again or press  (PLAY/STILL) for
normal play.
Still Picture
Press  (PLAY/STILL) to freeze picture.
Press again for normal play.
This feature works best in SLP mode (page 10).
Special Effects
Note:•During search, horizontal noise bars will appear.
Audio is muted.
•To protect video heads and tape, operating modes
will revert as follows after 5 minutes:
Still Stand-by
Stand-by Power off (when Battery Pack is used).
•Tape auto-rewinds if played or fast forwarded to end.
Note:•Using LCD monitor reduces battery operating time.
Return LCD monitor to locked position when not in
use.
•During playback, press 
MENU to adjust LCD
monitor brightness (page 16).
1Press LCD-OPEN and swing LCD
monitor fully open.
2Set POWER to VCR.
•If tape has no record tab, auto playback
begins.
•EVF or LCD monitor turns on/off by the
POWER switch.
3Playback function buttons.
A (REWIND/SEARCH) : Rewind tape.
B (PLAY/STILL) : Play tape.
C (FAST FORWARD/SEARCH) :
Fast Forward tape.
D
 (STOP): Stop tape.
EVOLUME: During playback, adjust
volume of speaker.
Playback on EVF or LCD Monitor
Auto Tracking
Continuously analyzes each recording for
optimum picture quality.
Manual Tracking
Some recordings require manual
adjustment to reduce noise.
Press 
UP or DOWN until Playback
picture clears up.
Press 
M.FOCUS to return to Auto
Tracking.
Speaker
1
Press “W” :
Volume down.Press “T” :
Volume up.
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ABDC
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Playing Back Recordings
Connections
1Set POWER to:
VCR         view playback.
CAMERA view picture as it is
recorded.
2Turn TV ON and set to LINE INPUT.
See TV owner’s manual.
3Begin playback or recording.
Audio/
Video Out
Connect Camcorder to a TV to view
playback or recordings in progress.
Before you begin...
•Connect Camcorder to power source.
•Make all TV-Camcorder connections.TV Playback or Viewing
Remove Battery lid and insert AA battery.
•Do not reverse polarity.
•Replace battery when tape loading/unloading takes longer
than usual.
1Turn  cassette Tape Wheel in direction of
arrow to take up any slack.
2Slide RELEASE to open cassette lid.
3Insert the  cassette with the window up and on
the left, then snap lid shut.
Remove  Cassette Insert 
 Cassette in PlayPak
1Slide RELEASE and wait for lid to open.
2Push cassette out through hole in bottom of
PlayPak with your finger.
•Do not obstruct cassette
reel while loading.
•Allow PlayPak Load
Detector to fully retract
before using in VHS VCR.
Load Detector
Load Battery in PlayPak
VCR Playback using PlayPak (Optional)
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