Quasar Vm L153 Operating Instructions Manual

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For Your Information
2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications
1Set POWER to CAMERA.
2Press MENU for
MENU mode.
Press 
UP or DOWN
to select
DISPLAY SET .
3Press M.FOCUS for
DISPLAY SET menu.
Press UP or DOWN
to select
MODE SELECT .
4Press M.FOCUS for MODE SELECT
menu.
5Press M.FOCUS repeatedly to select
the following displays.
6Press MENU three times to exit. FULL
EMPTY
Tape Remaining: Battery Remaining:
FULL
EMPTY
•Tape remaining indicator operates a few
seconds after tape starts moving. Tape remaining and battery charge level
can be displayed.
Before you begin...
•Connect Camcorder to power source.
1
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Recording the Date and Time
ASet POWER to CAMERA or VCR.
BPress MENU for MENU mode.
Press 
UP or DOWN to select
 DISPLAY SET .
CPress M.FOCUS for
DISPLAY SET menu.
Press 
UP or DOWN to
select  DISPLAY .
DPress M.FOCUS to select OFF.
Press MENU twice to exit.
Indications are restored the
next time Camcorder is
turned on.
Display-Off Mode
Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications
1, B, C, D
[CAMERA  MODE] [VCR  MODE]
1Repeat steps 1-5 on page 31 to select
time/date, date only, or no display.
2Start a recording (page 16).
• Only the Date and/or Time are recorded.
A
2
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For Your Information
Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications
 1Zoom Magnification level (pages 22, 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 10, 16).
(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 13, 14).
12Operating Mode
• REC (record)• PAUSE
• FF (fast forward)•PLAY
• REW (rewind)
13Backlight (page 23).
14Manual Focus (page 24).
15Light ON/OFF/AUTO (page 15).
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
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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.
U.S.A. CONSUMERS: ATTENTION :
Notes On Operations
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:

Notice
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For Your Information
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.
•Battery life is approximately 5 years.
WARNING:
Replace battery with Panasonic or Newsun type 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
3
Tripod Mounting Hole
24
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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.
Note:
•Prices subject to change without notice.
Accessory # Figure Description Price
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$119.95Metal Hydride Battery)
Up to 4 hr Battery Pack
HHR-V40A/1B
(Rechargeable Nickel  $69.95Metal Hydride Battery)
Up to 2 hr Battery Pack
HHR-V20A/1B(Rechargeable Nickel  $59.95Metal Hydride Battery)
PV-AA6 "AA" Battery Case   $20.00
PV-C16 Car Battery Cord   $70.00
PV-P1 VHS PlayPak   $39.95
PV-H18A Carrying Case   $49.95
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For Your Information
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
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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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:20:1 zoom lens, F1:1.7 with auto iris control
Focal length: 2.8 mm - 56.0 mm
4 speed power zoom function
Viewfinder:8.4 mm (0.33 inch) Electronic Viewfinder
LCD Monitor:63.5 mm (2.5 inch) Liquid Crystal Display
Minimum Illumination Required:1.6 lx (F1:1.7) 0.16 footcandles
Operating Temperature:0 °C~40 °C (32 °F~104 °F)
Operating Humidity:10 %~75 %
Weight:Compact VHS Camcorder: 0.874 kg
1.93   Ibs.
AC Adaptor: 0.3   kg
0.66 Ibs.
Dimensions:Compact VHS Camcorder:
    87.2 (W) ×   123 (H) ×    226 (D) mm
   3-3/8 (W) × 4-7/8 (H) × 8-7/8 (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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For Your Information
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.
Before Requesting Service
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 ...
Top of playback picture waves back
and forth excessively ...•Connect Power Source. (pp. 8, 9)
•Set POWER to VCR or CAMERA. (pp. 16, 19)
•Check for Dew Indication. (p. 33)
•Use fully charged Battery. (p. 8)
•Firmly connect all needed cables. (p. 9)
•Connect Power Source. (pp. 8, 9)
•Insert cassette, window side facing out. (p. 10)
•Connect Power Source. (pp. 8, 9)
•Check for Dew Indication. (p. 33)
•Make sure record tab is intact. (p. 10)
•Check Battery Indicator. (p. 31)
•Check for Dew Indication. (p. 33)
•Set FOCUS to AUTO. (p. 24)
•Set POWER to CAMERA. (p. 16)
•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. 19)
•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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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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