Panasonic Palmcoder PV-L557, Palmcoder VM-L457 Service Manual

ORDER No.MKW9703M310
B15 (U.S.A.)

B4 (CANADA, PUERTO RICO)

ServiceManual

Compact VHS Camcorder

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I PV-L557

Consists of PV-L557D / PV-A17

VML457

Consists of VML457 / PV-A17

Models : PV-L557D

VML457

Model: PV-A17

ITEM SPECIFICATION MODEL

1 2

Power Source : Compact VHS Camcorder : DC 6V O (_

Consumption : Compact VHS Camcorder : 6V DC 10W (Max. 13W) O --

6V DC lOW -- (_

Head : 2 rotary heads plus flying erase head. helical scanning system

VkJeo Recording Signal - to - Noise Ratio : SP : more than 43dR, SLP : More than 41dB
System Horizontal Resolution (Color / Monochrome) Recording : more than 300 lines, O O

Playback : more than 230 lines

Audio Head : Normal Mono : 1 stationary head

MIC Input Level (M3 type) - 70dB (_) O
Frequency Responce : Normal Mono : SP : 100Hz - 8kHz, SLP : 100Hz - 5kHz

Signal -to - Noise Ratio : SP : more than 42dB, SLP : more than 40dB
EIA Standard (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSC color signal O (_)

SP : 1 - 5 / 16 i.p.s. (33.35mm / sec), SLP : 7 / 16 i.p.s. (11.125mm / sec)
Record / Playback Time : SP : Max. 40min, SLP : Max. 120min, with TC-40 Tape (_) O

FF Time : Less than 8min. 14sec. (TC-40 Tape)
REW Time : Less than 8min. 19sec. (TC-40 Tape)

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Tape width 0.5inch (12.7mm) high density tape !O

Designs and Specifications are subject to change without notice.

(Please see reverse side.)

VideoSignal

Tape Speed

Tape Format

1. PV-L557D (CompactVHS Camcorder)

2. VML457 (CompactVHS Camcorder)

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Tally

TAPE
EJECT

Before you begin...

• Connect the Palmcorder to • power aoun:e.

• Insert a cassette with record tab.

Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
The built-in Lens Cover opens.

EVF

PAUSE1

Record/Pause
mode.

With the Vlewflnder Eye Cup
against your eye, adjust the Vision

Ad|ustment Control to your eye-
eight.

Slide the TAPE SPEED Selector
to SP or SLP.

Press RECORD/PAUSE to start
recording,

The Tally Lamp and REC Indicator are
litduringrecording.

RECORD 1

Press the RECORD/PAUSE again to

the recording.

Note:

• When yourPatmcorderis aimed at excessively

bdghtobjects, or bdghtlights,a verticalbar
may appear inthe picture. This is a normal

charactedsticofthe CCD pick-updevice. Try

to avoid this when possible.

Set the Power switch to OFF after
recording is finished.

• To remove the cassette

In Record/Pause mode, slide the TAPE EJECT
switch.

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The LCD (LiquidCrystalDisplay) monitor
can be used whilerecording.

OFF

max.

VOI

PHONE (earphone)

min.

Before you begin...

• Connect the Palmcorder to a power source.

Press the LCD-OPEN button to unlock

the LCD monitor.

,_Swing the LCD monitor fully open

I andadjust the angle.

• Rotating the LCD monitor while It is

only partially open may block the
cassette door and cause damage to

the Palmcorderbody.

LCDAUTO ON

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Note:

• Usingthe LCD monitor reducesbattery

operatingtime.

• While the LCD monitor is on usingthe AC

Adaptor,the Built.inlightcannot be turned on,

• Youcannot monitorthe sound kom thespeaker
dudng recording.Connectthe earphone (M3
type, not supplied) to PHONE (earphone) jack
and adjust thevolume of the earphone using

the VOLUME control.

• Close the LCD monitorcompletelywhennot in

use.

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• Set the LCD-POWER switch to
AUTO ON. The LCD monitor will then r_

tum on/off according to the Or)
Palmcorcler's POWER switch setting.

• When the LCD monitor is turned ON,

the Viewflnder automatically tums

OFF.• If the LCD monitor is rotated 180° to
face the same direction as the lens/
subject, the Viewfinder turns back on
allowing both you and the subject to

monitor the recording.

LCD POWER OFF

• Set the LCD-POWER switch to OFF

to have Viewfinder on only. (")

• When the LCD monitor is completely O

closed, itwill shut off automatically to Z
save power even if the LCD-POWER -'1
switch is left on.

• When the LCD monitor turns off, the

Viewfinder turns on automatically. 0

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Whenever the Pslmcorder Is leftIn RECORD/PAUSE mode for 5 minutes, It will automatl-

cally switch to Stand-by mode to conserve energy. Actlvatlng the Stand-by Quick

Release feature allows you to release the Stand-by mode and resume recording by

slmply pressing the RECORD/PAUSE button. If this feature is not activated, it Is necas-
sary to turn the Palmcorder OFF and back on to CAMERA to start recording again. The
default setting from the factory Is set to the_mode.

Before you begin...

• Connect the Palm€order to a power source.

• Insert • cassette with record tab.

DISPLAY

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RECORD/PAUSE

Continue holding down the UP •
button before and after turning the

POWER switch to CAMERA until the
STAND-BY RELEASE menu screen is
displayed.

Prses UP • or DOWN • to select

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PUSH VI& KEY

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You can resume recording from Stand-
by mode by pressing the RECORD/

PAUSE button.

You must set the POWER switchto
OFF, and then to CAMERA to release
the Stand-by mode.

Press DISPLAY to set your selection
and exit this screen.

If you stop recording but plan to resume within 24 hours, use the Edit Standby feature to
make a smooth transition between scenes,

Proel RECORD/PAUSE while

recording.

Set the POWER switch to OFF and

leave the cassette In the Palmcordsr.

When ready to resume recording, set

the POWER switch to CAMERA and
press RECORD/PAUSE.

Note:

• If it is goingtobe longerthen24 hoursbefore
youresumerecording,youwillneedtousethe

POWER Switch manualEasyEditfeaturedescribedbelow.

For proper continuity when taping from the Stop mode, or after changing the Battery
Pack.

"-- I Set the POWER ewltch to VCR.

2_) Press REWIND/SEARCH to go

back a few seconds on the tape.

_) Press PLAY to review the picture

on the Viewfinder.

(_ Press STILL at the location you

wish to continue your recording.

Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

Prsee RECORD/PAUSE to continue
recording.