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Palrncol,dci , IQ
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Operating Instructions
(PV-IQ604 shown)
PV-IQ504
PV-IQ604
Consists of PV-IQ504D/PV-A16
Consists of PV-IQ604D/PV-A16
Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions thoroughly.
Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.
Gufa para r&pida consulta en espaSol est& incluida.
VQTW0465
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- Page 1 Panason,c Palrncol,dci , IQ Camcorder Operating Instructions (PV-IQ604 shown) PV-IQ504 Consists of PV-IQ504D/PV-A16 PV-IQ604 Consists of PV-IQ604D/PV-A16 Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions thoroughly. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. Gufa para r&pida consulta en espaSol est& incluida. VQTW0465...
- Page 2 Thattk choosing Panttsonic! /Date 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 Grounding or Polarization --This video unit may be Read Instructions -- All the safety and operating equipped with either a polarized 2-wire AC (Alternating instructions should be read before the unit is operated. 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...
- Page 4 14. Lightning -- For added protection of this video unit 19. Damage Requiring Service -- Unplug ttliS 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 a.
- 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 inlolJ_latioll a l id Ol dering instl uc[iol is, see the separate Selection Guide and Accessory Order Porto. Power Supplies Connection Supplied Accessories Supplied Accessories Optional Accessories AC Adaptor 1.2Ah Battery Pack Audio/Video Cable RF Adaptor (PV-A16) (with PV-IQ504) (VJAW0020) (PV-RF15) (PV-BP15)
- Page 7 Make sure the Battery Pack is not attached. Pinch the tabs together on either side of the clasp and open the buckle. Unhook the strap from the Buckle Catch. Thread the strap ends through the Strap Attachment Rings. Then re-hook them onto the Buckle Catch.
- Page 8 ....Charge the Battery Pack fully before operation. Plug in the AC Adaptor. 8A_ER* REFRESH POWER CHARGE ,,1/ Power Indicator lights up. Insert the Battery Slide the top of the Battery forward then press down until it locks with a click. •...
- Page 9 _ooC_nput Connect the DC Output on the AC Adaptor to the DC Input on the nnectorj/ Palmcorder with the DC Power Cable (supplied). Power Indicator Lamp Plug in the AC Adaptor. • The Power indicator will light up. BATTERY REFRESH POWER CHARGE _c output_...
- 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 BATTERY REFRESH button. The Charging indicator will flash when discharging begins and stop flashing when Ni-Cd...
- Page 11 Use tapes with the _ mark in this unit. Cassette type Tape Speed Selector Position T-20 T-30 T-40 20 Minutes 30 Minutes 40 Minutes (Standard Play) One Hour One Hour Two Hours SLP (Super Long Play) 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 O Bend the lock tab outward. Q Remove the battery. replacing the battery. ake sure your Palmcorder is off when Keep the Battery out of the reach of REPLACE BATTERY WITH PANASONIC PART NO. children since swallowing it may be harmful. VSBW0004 (CR2025) ONLY.
- 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 _fT N°te: he tape remaining indication will not unction 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. I_l_© (record) (fast forward) IRIS= W (rewind) ._,_1,-_7 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: (PART NO. 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). CAMERA Set the POWER switch Record/Pause to CAMERA. Buit-ln mode. Lens Cover opens.
- 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) While pinching the stopper tab, ONLY. USE OF ANOTHER BATTERY ®...
- Page 19 Before you begin... • Connect the Palmcorder to a power source. • Insert a cassette. POWER 4,-- CAMERA Set the POWER switch to VCR. POWER Press REW/SEARCH to rewind the tape. CAMERA Press PLAY to start playback. Press STOP to stop playback. FORWARD (Sound is Muted) Rapidly Locate a Scene...
- 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 Youl Palm_urder _LJ_y be uolJl_ucted 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 Car Battery cord). POWER CAMERA Set the POWER switch to VCR to playback a tape.
- Page 22 Zoom In ('"I-") You can gradually zoom in ]br 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 A/M if necessary, so that • a scene where the subject is far from the the letters "MF"...
- Page 24 R _l AUTO-HSS To record high speed motion (e.g. a EVF Indications 1/60 tennis stroke) for improved replay in STILL or SLOW mode. 1/100 Auto Shutter 1/250 In the AUTO mode("AUTO-HSS"is displayed in the EVF), the Palmcorder will automatically 1/500 adjust the shutter speed from 1/60 to 1/250 according to the brightness of the subject.
- Page 25 Before you begin... • Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. This feature allows you to incru_se the magnification of the Power Zoom. D.ZOOM Press DIGITAL ZOOM once to select D.ZOOM 1 for partial increase (20X max.) or twice to select D.ZOOM 2 (120X max.) for even greater increase.
- Page 26 Before you begin... • Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. This feature helps stabilize the picture in situations such as walking or shooting from a moving vehicle. Press EIS to activate the D.E.I.S. function. ("EIS" will appear in the EVF.) •...
- Page 27 Before you begin... • Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. Still Use this feature to record a still image from the current camera picture. Press STILL/STROBE once. Press twice more to return to normal recording. Strobe Use this feature to record a strobing progression of still images, (in 1/6 of a second intervals).
- Page 28 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 (recording) unit.
- Page 29 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 30 ..... PV-IQ504 PV-IQ604 Turn the EVF I-y_pJec_ cuul_[erclockwis_ ii_ ol a [urn 1tb While sliding the EYEPIECE REMOVE button '1%), and pull free (:_). remove the eyepiece (_). (Do not twist.) Remove any lint or dust particles with a soft clean cloth Then, remove any lint or dust particles with a blower, being careful not to scratch the glass surfaces.
- Page 31 Built-In Twin Capsule 2-Way Microphone System lally Light See page 16. Remote Sensor See page 18. Lens Hood See page 29. 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...
- Page 32 REWIND/SEARCH Button SELECT Button/ See pages 17, 19. (Tracking Control) SET Button/ PLAY Button See pages 12, 19. (Tracking Control) See pages 17,19,28. See pages 12, 19. Strap Attachment Rings Button See page 7. See pages 17,19, 28. FAST FORWARD/ SEARCH Button See page 19.
- Page 33 IAPE SPEED Selector See pages 11, 16. Light Mount POWI- H ZOOM Electronic Viewtinder (EVF) See pa(.e 15. Switch See pages 13, 14, 30. See pages 22, 23, 2b. DISPLAY Button See pages 12,13,19. .TAPE EJECT Switch See pages 11,16. DIGITAL ZOOM Button FADE Button...
- Page 34 POWER ZOOM,_._ Switch See page 18. PAUSE ____.___--- RECORD/PAUSE Button REC_ See page 18. See page 18. ButtonREWlND/SEARCH REW -- SEARCH m PLAY Button----_ "------'-'------ FAST FORWARD/ See page 18. SEARCH Button See page 18. STOP Button/ • STILL Button See page 18.
- Page 35 Hec indicator ....14 10qSecuf bd Hero,ruder ..L;olor l-nherRuurl_l[ Light ..ib Accessories (Optional/ Copying your Tapes .. 28, 29 RF Adaptor ....6, 21 DC Power Cable ..2, 9, 28 Supplied) ....2, 6 Safety Precautions ..... 2 Dew Indication ....
- Page 36 Power Source: Compact VHS Palmcorder: DC 6V AC Adaptor: 110/120/220/240V AC, 50/60 Hz Battery: Nickel-Cadmium Type DC 6V Power Consumptions: Compact VHS Palmcorder: 6V DC 11W (Max. 16W) (PV-1_604) 10W (Max. 15W) (PV-IQ504) AC Adaptor: 24W Video Signal: EIA Standard (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSC color signal Video Recording System: 2 rotary heads, helical scanning system Audio:...
- Page 37 (b) Cleaning the Heads: It is recommended that head cleaning be performed by a qualified service technician. Please contact your nearest Panasonic Service Center. An alternate solution is to obtain a head cleaning cassette. There are many types of cleaning cassettes, so be sure to follow the cleaning instructions carefully.
- Page 38 Corporation of America Corporation of America of Puerto Rico, Inc. 6550 Katetla Ave. San Gabriel Industrial Park One Panasonic Way, Secaueus, New Jersey 07094 Cypress, CA 90630 65th Infantry Avenue KM 9.5 Carolina, Puerto Rico 00630 Printed in Japan VQTW0465_)