Panasonic PV-615S Warranty Registration, Safety Precautions, Table of Contents

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Warranty Registration

The serial number of these products may be found on the bottom of the Movie and on the surface of

the AC Adaptor. No other has the same serial number as yours. You should record the number and other vital information here and retain this book

as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in case of theft.

Date of Purchase

Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address

Dealer Phone No.

Model No. PV-615SD/PV-A23 Serial No.

Safety Precautions

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK

HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Your Movie is designed to record and play back in Standard Play (SP) mode only. Your Movie will not perform normal playback for programs pre- recorded in Long Play (LP) or Super Long Play (SLP) mode.

CAUTION: TO RIED_CE THE RISK OF ELEC 1_11CSHOCK

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USEA-SER_ICEABLE pART_ INSIOE

CAUTION: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK

HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.

This Movie is equipped with the HQ System to provide excellent video pictures, and is compatible with standard VHS equipment.

Only use those tapes with the _ mark. It is recommended that only cassette tapes that have been tested and inspected for use in 2, 4, 6 and 8 hour VCR machines be used.

This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock. Therefore, it is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this unit.

This symbol alerfs the user that important literature concerning the operation and maintenance of this unit has been included. Therefore, it should be read carefully in order to avoid any problems.

Table of Contents

Warranty Registration

2

Safety Precautions

2

Basic Steps

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3

Basic Recording

3

To WatchRaybackin the EVF

3

Movie System

4

Description

of Controls

5

Front View

5

Rear View

6

Underside

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6

Top View

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7

AC Adaptor

8

Adjustmentsfor EasyHandling

9

How to Adjust the Electronic

 

Viewfinder (EVF) for use with

 

the Right

or Left Eye

9

Vision Adjustment Ring

9

To Use the Shoulder

 

Strap

10

Preparations

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11

Power Supplies

11

How to Charge

Battery

 

Zoom

 

 

22

Pack

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12

Focus

 

 

22

A Word About

Cassettes

13

Fade In/Out

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23

To Insert or Remove a

 

High Speed

Shutter

23

Cassette

 

 

13

Self Timer/Time

Lapse

 

 

Color Enhancement

Light ....

14

Recording

............................

 

24

EVF

Indications

15

VHS Index Search System

....

25

Camera

Recording

 

16

Book Mark

Search

25

Easy Editing

 

 

25

Playback

 

 

 

17

 

 

 

To Record a TV Program

.....

26

Special Effects in Playback

 

Mode

(Sound is Muted)

17

Video Dubbing

 

27

To Monitor Your Recording

18

AudioNideo

Dubbing

28

Useful

Features

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19

Audio Dubbing

 

29

Date/Time

Display

19

Re-Recording

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30

Date/Time

Setting

19

Notes on Operations

32

Tape

Counter ("0000")/

 

Before Requesting Service ..... 34

Counter Memory/Lap

Time

 

 

System Carrying

Case

35

Counter/Tape Remaining ....

20

Specifications

 

 

 

36

Auto White Balance

.............

21

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Backlight Button

21

Spanish Quick Use Guide

,,.,

37

Macro Focus

 

21

Index

 

 

39

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Contents Panasonic PV-615STable of Contents Warranty RegistrationSafety Precautions To Watch Playback in the EVF Electronic Viewfinder Basic StepsBasic Recording Movie System To ConnectDescription of Controls Front ViewExternal Microphone Jack Rear ViewUnderside Bright FocusVCR Play Button and Indicator Fast Forward/Search ButtonTop View Play/Rec Select this position to use the VCR functionsInput Signal Selector AC AdaptorAdjustments for Easy Handling Vision Adjustment RingTo Use the Shoulder Strap Adjustments for Easy HandlingHow to Adjust the Length of Shoulder Strap Preparations Car Battery Cord OptionalHow to Remove the Battery Pack AC Adaptor SuppliedHow to charge the Battery Pack PreparationsVideo Cassettescan onlybe insertedwith the windowside Word about Cassettes A. Types of Video CassetteTo Insert or Remove a Cassette Light Switch Lock Release Button 10W Color Enhancement Light SuppliedElectronic Viewfinder EVF Indications Operating Mode IndicationsBattery Remaining Indication Tape Warning Indication Dew IndicationAutomatic Easy Edit Standby Camera RecordingOperation Record ReviewPlayback Auto TrackingTo Monitor Your Recording When Your TV Does Not Have Video In & Audio In TerminalsWhen Your TV has Video In & Audio In Terminals To MonitorUseful Features Date/Time Display and SettingTapecounter Pressthe Reset buttonto reset displaytoNo Overlay L/TR Button CountermemoryMacro Focus for close-up White Balance Switch Lens Focus RingBacklight Button Auto White BalanceManual Focus by hand Zoom FocusZoom In turning Aim your Movie at the scene to be recordedFade Fade OUT HighSpeed ShufferFade BuIrON Select The 1/500th ShutterTime Lapse Recording Self Timer/Time Lapse RecordingSelf Timer Recording Slide twiceVHS Index Search System Vcpjcameira Selector SwitchEasy Editing Book Mark SearchTo VHF or UHF Video Out Tuner Adaptor optional To Record a TV ProgramConnections UhfnhfPreparations Press Power on on both units Video DubbingAudio/Video Dubbing ConneXion External Microphonq Jack VHF Connecting Cable Input supplled Used for monitoringAudio Dubbing PreparationsRe-Recording Video/Audio Dubbing If Both Units have Synchro Edit JacksTo Monitor the Re-Recording Process on Your TV Re-RecordingIf Either Unit Does Not Have a Synchro Edit Jack Catv System Installer Sunlight40 min. after sunrise and beforesunset Rough Values of BrightnessSpecialEffects Photography Troubles No power Before Requesting ServiceCleaning Care for Video Heads Refer servicing to qualified service personnelSystem Carrying Case Accessory Storage Suggestion Handling PrecautionsCarriage and easy access sitting,stepping or System Carrying CaseSpecifications Index System CarryingCase PV-H60M AccessoriesSuper Directional MicrophonePV-MK40