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Panasonic Palmcorder PalmSight PV-L579 User Manual

Panasonic Palmcorder PalmSight PV-L579
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Panasonic Palmcorder PalmSight PV-L579 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandPanasonic
ModelPalmcorder PalmSight PV-L579
CategoryCamcorder
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Things You Should Know

Unpack your Camcorder

Lists the accessories provided with the camcorder for setup and use.

Safety Precautions

Important Safeguards

Important Safeguards

Use & Location

Details important considerations for using and placing the camcorder safely.

Care

Offers guidance on cleaning and maintaining the camcorder's body and lens.

Self Demo Mode

Quick Operation Guide

Charge the Battery Pack

Instructions on how to charge the camcorder's battery pack before use.

Insert Cassette

Step-by-step process for inserting a video cassette into the camcorder.

Camera Recording

Basic steps for starting and pausing video recording using the camcorder.

Quick Operation Guide

Playback using the LCD Monitor

Guide to playing back recordings using the camcorder's LCD monitor.

Supplying Power

Charge the Battery Pack

Instructions for charging the battery pack using the AC adapter.

Use the Battery Pack

Guidance on attaching, using, and removing the camcorder battery pack.

Supplying Power

Battery Refresh

Explains the battery refresh feature for optimizing battery performance.

Battery Care

Provides cautions and safety precautions for battery usage and maintenance.

Supplying Power

AC Adaptor

Instructions for connecting and using the AC power adapter.

Car Battery Cord (Optional)

Guide for connecting and using the optional car battery cord.

Cassette Information

Cassette Insertion/Removal

Steps for correctly inserting and removing VHS cassettes.

Record/Playback Time

Details the recording and playback duration based on cassette type and speed.

Erase Protection Tab

Instructions on how to use the erase protection tab on VHS cassettes.

Attaching Shoulder Strap

Adjusting the Length

Guidance on shortening or lengthening the shoulder strap.

Hand Strap

Instructions for adjusting the camcorder's hand strap.

MENU Mode

Using MENU Mode

Details the process of entering and operating the camcorder's menu.

MENU Mode Screen

Illustrates the camcorder's menu screen and its options.

Setting the Clock

Setting the Time Zone

Instructions for selecting the correct time zone for accurate timekeeping.

Setting the Clock

Auto Daylight Saving Time

Explains how to set the camcorder for automatic daylight saving time adjustments.

Setting the Clock

Setting Date and Time

Steps to manually set the date and time on the camcorder.

Built-in Auto Light

Using the Light

Guidance on using the camcorder's built-in light for dim conditions.

Replacing the Bulb

Instructions for safely replacing the camcorder's light bulb.

Camera Recording

Simple Recording

Basic instructions for recording video with the camcorder.

Camera Recording

Using the LCD Monitor

Guide to viewing and recording scenes using the LCD monitor.

Camera Recording

Stand-by Quick Release

Explains the stand-by mode and how to resume recording quickly.

Camera Recording

Easy Edit Stand-by

Details a feature for smooth transitions between recording stops and starts.

Manual Easy Editing

Instructions for proper continuity when resuming recording.

Camera Recording

Programmed Recording

Instructions for setting start and stop times for automatic recording.

Playing Back Recordings

Playback on EVF or LCD Monitor

Instructions for playback using the electronic viewfinder or LCD monitor.

Playing Back Recordings

1/2 Slow Play

Describes how to play back recordings at half the normal speed.

Playing Back Recordings

Quick Visual Search

Instructions for quickly searching through recorded tapes.

Still Picture

How to freeze and resume playback of a still image.

Tracking Control

Guidance on adjusting tracking for optimal picture quality.

Playing Back Recordings

TV Playback or Viewing

Steps for connecting the camcorder to a TV for playback.

Playing Back Recordings in a VCR

Insert VHS Cassette in PlayPak

Steps for inserting a VHS cassette into the PlayPak.

Copying your Tapes (dubbing)

Connections

Diagram and instructions for connecting the camcorder to a VCR for dubbing.

Monitor with your TV

Steps for connecting and tuning a TV to monitor the dubbing process.

Power Zoom / Backlight

Four-Speed Power Zoom

Details on using the four-speed power zoom function for varied zoom speeds.

Backlight

Instructions for using the backlight compensation feature in challenging lighting.

Focus

Auto Focus

Explains the camcorder's automatic focusing capabilities.

Manual Focus

Guide to using manual focus when auto focus is not ideal.

Macro Focus (close-ups)

Instructions for achieving close-up focus on subjects.

High Speed Shutter

Auto Shutter

Description of the automatic shutter speed adjustment based on lighting.

Manual Selection

How to manually select shutter speeds for specific shooting conditions.

Tally Lamp

Fade In/Out

Auto Fade

Instructions for applying automatic fade-in and fade-out effects.

Fade

Color Digital Fade

How to apply digital fades with various effects and colors.

Digital Zoom

Digital E.I.S.

Digital Electronic Image Stabilization (E.I.S.)

Explains how E.I.S. helps stabilize video in unstable recording situations.

Security Mode

Time Lapse

Intelligent Titler

Automatic Title

Information on the camcorder's automatic title display for selected holidays.

Intelligent Titler

Manual Title

Steps for manually selecting and recording titles from a predefined list.

Intelligent Titler

Phrase Title

Instructions for adding predefined phrases as titles to recordings.

Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications

Recording the Date and Time

How to display or hide the date and time during recording.

Display-Off Mode

Instructions for disabling most display indications.

Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications

Indicator Displays

Covers battery status, tape remaining, speed, and operating mode indicators.

10-Second Reminder

Explanation of the incremental display for scene recording duration.

Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications

Digital E.I.S.

Indicates when Digital Electronic Image Stabilization is active.

Digital Zoom

Shows the current magnification level when digital zoom is engaged.

Time Lapse

Indicates when the time-lapse recording mode is activated.

Security Mode

Shows when the camcorder's security recording mode is active.

Operation Notes

Attaching Optional Filters and Lenses

Guidance on attaching external filters and lenses to the camcorder.

Cleaning EVF (Electronic Viewfinder)

Instructions for removing and cleaning the electronic viewfinder eyepiece.

Replacing Clock Battery

Clock Battery

Details on accessing and replacing the clock battery.

Palmcorder Accessory System

Palmcorder Accessory Order Form

Specifications

Before Requesting Service

Symptom and Correction list

A table listing common problems and their corresponding corrections.

Video Head Cleaning

Guidance on when and how to clean the camcorder's video heads.

Warranty

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