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Panason,c
Palmcol'dcl ' [Q T.
Camco_er
Operating Instructions
[vusB
PV-IQ304
PV-IQ404
(PV-IQ404 shown)
Consists of PV-IQ304D/PV-A16
Consists of PV-IQ404DiPV-A16
Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions thoroughly.
Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. Gu[a para rdpida consulta en espaSol est,. incluida.
VQTW0464
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- Page 1 Panason,c Palmcol'dcl ' [Q T. Camco_er Operating Instructions [vusB (PV-IQ404 shown) PV-IQ304 Consists of PV-IQ304D/PV-A16 PV-IQ404 Consists of PV-IQ404DiPV-A16 Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions thoroughly. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. Gu[a para rdpida consulta en espaSol est,. incluida. VQTW0464 ®...
- Page 2 Thank you for choosing Panasonic! fDate of Purchase You have purchased one of the most Dealer Purchased From sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we're sure it will bring you Dealer Address and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information at right.
- Page 3 11. Grounding or Polarization -- This video unit may be Read Instructions -- All the safety and operating 1° instructions should be read before the unit is operated. equipped with either a polarized 2-wire AC (Alternating Current) line plug (a plug having one blade wider than Retain Instructions -- The safety and operating the other) or 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a instructions should be retained for future reference.
- Page 4 14. Lightning -- For added protection of this video unit 19. Damage Requiring Service -- Unplug this video unit from receiver during a lightning storm, or when it is left the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it personnel under the following conditions: from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable...
- Page 5 Getting Started Things You Should Know ......................2 Important Safeguards and Precautions ................3 Palmcorder Accessory System ..................... 6 Attaching the Shoulder Strap ....................7 Supplying Power .........................8 Battery Care ..........................10 Cassette Information ........................11 Setting the Date/Time ......................12 Electronic Viewfinder Indications .................
- Page 6 For information and ordering instructions, see the separate Selection Guide and Accessory Order Form. Power Supplies Connection Supplied Accessories Supplied Accessories Optional Accessories AC Adaptor 1.2Ah Battery Pack Audio/Video Cable RF Adaptor (PV-A16) (PV-BP15) (VJAW0020) (PV-RF15) Optional Accessories To Record and Playback Supplied Accessories Optional Accessories...
- Page 7 Make sure the Battery Pack is not attached Pinch the tabs together on either side of the clasp and open the buckle. _uc.,eCa,_ Unhook the strap from the Buckle Catch. Thread the strap ends through the Strap Attachment Rings. Then re-hook them ont( the Buckle Catch.
- Page 8 Charge the Battery Pack fully before operation. Plug in the AC Adaptor. BARRY REFRESH POWER CHARGE PowerIndicator lights up. Insert the Battery Slide the top of the Battery forward then press down until it locks with a click. • Battery Pack charges in about I hour. BATTERY REFRESH Indicator...
- Page 9 C Input "_ Connect the DC Output on the AC Adaptor to the DC Input on the onnectorj/ Palmcorder with the DC Power Cable (supplied). Power Indicator Lamp Plug in the AC Adaptor. • The Power indicator will light up. BAI-I'ERY REFRESH POWER...
- Page 10 This feature completely discharges the Battery before recharging begins. To keep your Battery in top condition, use Refresh after about every 5 charges. Place the Battery into the AC Adaptor. BATTERY REFRESH Press the BATrERY REFRESH button. The Charging indicator will flash when discharging begins and stop flashing when Ni-Cd complete.
- Page 11 Use tapes with the _ mark in this unit. Cassette type Tape Speed Selector Position T-20 -1"-30 T-40 30 Minutes (Standard Play) 20 Minutes 40 Minutes One Hour SLP (Super Long Play) One Hour Two Hours 30 Minutes Connect the Palmcorder to a power source. Turn the Tape Wheel in the direction of the arrow until there is no slack.
- Page 12 (D Bend the lock tab outward. Remove the battery. replacing the battery. • Keep the Battery out of the reach of children since swallowing it may be REPLACE BA'FI'ERY WITH PANASONIC PART NO. harmful. VSBW0004 (CR2025) ONLY. USE OF ANOTHER •...
- Page 13 The tape remaining and battery charge level can be displayed during recording. POWER CAMERA Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. DISPLAY © Press DISPLAY repeatedly to select the desired display. Battery Charge Tape Remaining: Remaining: FULL -- Note: The tape remaining indication will not function with T-40 tapes.
- Page 14 Here are some of the basic indications which appear in the Palmcorder EVF. They will not be recorded on the tape. (record) (fast forward) RiL_N (rewind) This indicator flashes when the tape is about to end in REC mode. If the record tab is missing, this indicator will flash and recording will not start.
- Page 15 Note: (_PARTNO. VLLWO003) supplied by • If using the Enhancement Light for an Panasonic to reduce the risk of fire. extended period of time, be sure to Use a cloth or tissue when handling the bulb provide ventilation when using in a hot as finger oils will decrease the bulb life.
- Page 16 Before you begin... • Connect the Palmcorder to a power source POWER (Battery Pack, AC Adaptor or Car Battery Cord.) • Insert a cassette with record tab (see page 11). Set the POWER switch Record/Pause to CAMERA. Buit-ln mode. Lens Cover opens. Underside View (PV-IQ404) With the Eye Cup...
- Page 17 If you stop recording but plan to resume within 24 hours, use the Edit Standby feature to make a smooth transition between scenes. Set the POWER switch to OFF while in Record/Pause mode and leave the cassette in the Palmcorder. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA and press RECORD/PAUSE (within 24 hours) to continue recording.
- Page 18 In this case, press REC/PAUSE down for about one second, the Palmcorder comes back on and goes into the Record mode. Remote Control REPLACE BATTERY WITH PANASONIC PART NO. VSBW0004 (CR2025) ONLY. USE OF _While pinching the stopper tab, ® pull the Battery Tray out.
- Page 19 Before you begin... • Connect the Palmcorder to a power source. • Insert a cassette. pOWER CAMERA Set the POWER switch to VCR. Press REW/SEARCH to rewind the tape. Press PLAY to start playback. Press STOP to stop playback. (Sound is Muted) Rapidly Locate a Scene Press FF or REW for a rapid visual search.
- Page 20 Remove the Battery Compartment lid and insert the AA size battery (supplied). • Make sure polarities are aligned properly. • When tape loading and unloading time becomes longer than normal, battery replacement is necessary. Turn the Tape Wheel on the cassette in the direction of the arrow to take up any slack before placing the cassette in the PlayPak.
- Page 21 Your Palmcorder may be connected to a TV to play back tapes or to monitor what you are recording. with AUDIO/VIDEO IN Jacks. ) Connect your Palmcorder to a power source (Battery Pack, AC Adaptor or Back Car Battery cord). POWER CAMERA Set the POWER switch to VCR to...
- Page 22 Zoom In ("T") You can gradually zoom in for close ups or zoom out for wide angle shots. The zooming speed ranges from a slow speed of 15 seconds to a fast 3 seconds according to the pressure applied to the zoom buttons.
- Page 23 The Palmcorder will automatically bring the subject into focus even during zooming. Use Manual Focus when recording ... • a subject through glass. Press FOCUS NM if necessary, so that • a scene where the subject is far from the the letters "MF"...
- Page 24 AUTO-HSS To record high speed motion (e.g. a EVF Indications 1/60 tennis stroke) for improved replay in STILL or SLOW mode. 111O0 Auto Shutter 1/250 In the AUTO mode("AUTO-HSS"is displayed in the EVF), the Palmcorder willautomatically 1/500 adjusttheshutter speed from 1/60 to 1/250 according to the brightness of the subject.
- Page 25 Before you begin... • Turn ON both units. • Set the recording VCR's Input Signal Selector to LINE. • Set the Palmcorder POWER switch to VCR. Insert a pre-recorded tape into the source (playing) Palmcorder and a blank tape with record tab into the editing Connection (recording) unit.
- Page 26 CCD Warning Car Battery Cord (P. 9) When your Palmcorder is aimed at excessively bright • Be sure to start your car engine before inserting the objects, such as the sun or other bright lighting, a cigarette lighter plug of the Car Battery Cord into the vertical bar may appear in the picture.
- Page 27 PV-IQ304 PV-IQ404 Turn the EVF Eyepiece counterclockwise 1/8 of a turn (_ While sliding the EYEPIECE REMOVE button O, and pull free (_. remove the eyepiece _). (Do not twist.) Then, remove any lint or dust particles with a blower, Remove any lint or dust particles with a soft clean cloth available at photography stores.
- Page 28 PREPARATIVOS • Conectar la videocAmara a una fuente de alimentaci6n (baterfa, adaptador de CA o cable para bateda de coche). • Encender el aparato. • Introducir el casete en el compartimiento de casetes. Fuentes de POWER alimentacibn CAMERA Fije el interruptor a la posici6n de CAMERA. TAPE Deslice el bot6n EJECT para abrir la puerta.
- Page 29 • Conectar la videocAmara a una fuente de alimentaci6n (bater[a, adaptador de CA o cable para bateria de coche). • Encender el aparato. • Introducir el casete en el compartimiento de casetes. _En el visor_ POWER CAMERA Fije el interruptor a la posiciSn de VCR. Rebobinar la cinta con el bot6n de En la TV rebobinado (REWIND)
- Page 30 Built-In Twin Capsule 2-Way Microphone System Tally Light See page 16. Remote Sensor See page 18. Lens Hood See page 26. PUSH TO CLOSE Bu_on See page 11. Built-In Lens Cover Opens automatically when the Power Switch is set to CAMERA. FOCUS Button, oo(FAR) POWER Switch and NEAR Dial...
- Page 31 REWIND/SEARCH Button SELECT Button/ See pages 17,19. (Tracking Control) SET Button/ PLAY Button See pages 12, 19. (Tracking Control) See pages 17,19, 25. See pages 12,19. Strap Attachment Rings Button See page 7. See pages 17, 19, 25. FORWARD/ SEARCH Button See page 19.
- Page 32 TAPE SPEED Selector Light Mount See pages 11, 16. See page 15. POWER ZOOM Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) Switch See pages 13, 14, 27. See pages 22, 23. DISPLAY Button See pages 12, 13, 19. rAPE EJECT Switch See pages 11, 16. FADE Button See page 22.
- Page 33 POWER ZOOMed,,= RECORD/PAUSE Button See page 18. REW _ SEARCH _ PLAY Button---._ --------------FAST FORWARD/ See page 18. SEARCH Button See page 18. STOP Button/ " _STILL Button See page 18. See page 18. Battery Charging Compartment Charging Indicator See page 8. Lamp See page 8.
- Page 34 10-Second Reminder ..14 Rec Indicator ....14 Clock Battery ....2, 12 Accessories (Optional/ Color Enhancement Light.. 15 RF Adaptor ....6, 21 Supplied) ....2, 6 Copying your Tapes .. 25, 26 Safety Precautions ..... 2 Audio/Video DC Power Cable ..2, 9, 25 Search Speed ....
- Page 35 • Portions of the still picture where the normal speed motion was motion or blurred action ... particularly rapid may produce this effect. This is normal. "Panasonic Palmcorder IQ IT'S VHS SO • Set the POWER switch to OFF and then CAMERA. ITS TAPES PLAY IN YOUR VCR"...
- Page 36 Matsushlta Electric Puerto Rico, Inc, Corporation of America Corporation of Amedca 6550 KatellaAve. Sire Gabriel Industrial Park One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, 65th tnfantry Avenue KM 9.5 Cypress.CA 90630 New Jersey 07094 Carolina, Puerto Rico 00630 Printed in Japan VQTW0464®...