Panasonic PV-LCD35 User Manual

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LCD Monitor

Operating Instructions

PV-LCD35

Beforeattempting to connect,operate or adjust thisproduct, please readtheseinstructionsthoroughly.

Specifications

Power Source:
Power Consumption:

LCD Monitor:
Audio/Video Input:

Ear Phone Jack:

Operating Temperature:

Operating Humidity:

Weight:

Dimensions:

Weight and dimensions shown are approximate.

Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.

DC 6V

4.6W

3.2 inch (81.2mm) Liquid Crystal Display
M3 Connector

M3 Type

32°F~104°F (0°0~40°C)

10%~75%

0.72 Ibs.

0.33kg
8-1/4 (W) x 3-3/4 (H) x 1-3/8 (D) inch

210.5 (W) x 95 (H) x 35.8 (D) mm

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You have purchased one of the most

sophisticated and reliable products on the
market today. Used properly, we're sure it

will bring you and your family years of

enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the

information at right. The serial number of
this product may be found on the surface
of the unit. Be sure to retain this manual

as your convenient LCD monitor

information source.

CAUTION: TO REDJJCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL

('Date of Purchase

Dealer Purchased From

Dealer Address
Dealer Phone No.

Model No.
Serial No.

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 alerts 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. .,)

WARNING: O PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS |

EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

This unit is exclusively for use with the Panasonic Compact VHS Palmcorder models PV-

IQ205, PV-IQ305, PV-IQ405, PV-IQ505, PV-IQ315, PV-IQ225, PV.IQ325, PV-IQ425, PV-
IQ525, PV-IQ375, PV-IQ375A, PV-IQ475, PV-IQ575, PV-IQ485*, PV-IQ295, PV-IQ495 and

PV-D705 and Quasar Compact VHS Palmcorder models VM550 and VM555 currently
produced. (*Sound from the Built-In Speaker and Earphone Jack is monaural.)

With the supplied RCA-Mini Trans Adaptor, this unit is exclusively for use with the

Panasonic Compact VHS Palmcorder models PV-IQ204, PV-IQ304, PV-IQ304A, PV-
IQ404, PV-IQ404A, PV-IQ504, PV-IQ504A, PV-IQ604, PV-IQ2440 PV-IQ394, PV-IQ494,
PV-IQ594, PV-IQ344, PV4Q384, PV-IQ384A, PV-IQ314, PV-IQ203, PV-IQ303, PV-IQ403,
PV-IQ503, PV-IQ393 and PV-IQ493 and Quasar Compact VHS Palmcorder models
VM110, VM540, VM544, VM545, VM547, VM549, VM100, VM530 VM535, VM538 and

VM539.

It cannot be used with other types of portable recorders.

These accessories are provided in order to set up or use your Palmcorder DisplayMate.

1 pc. RCA-Mini Trans Adaptor (VJAW0035) 1 pc. Wiping Cloth (VFCW0001)

Use this wiping cloth to clean the display

screen of finger prints and other smudges.

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SLIDE RELEASE Switch

Power Indicator

Earphone Jack (Monaural)
Connect the earphone (M3 type, not
supplied) to the earphone jack for monitor-
ing the sound during playback or recording.

Power Swit

LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Monitor

Battery Release

DO Input Connector

Underside

Bright Control
Adjusts the brightness of the picture.

Audio/Video

Input PI Jg

Built-In Speaker and Volume Control
For monitoring the sound during playback

or recording. You can adjust the sound by
rotating the volume control down for

maximum or up for minimum.

Note:

If you hear a howling sound (feedback)

while monitoring the recording, turn the
volume down.

*Tint control

Adjusts the tint for natural fieshones.
*Color Control

Adjusts the color intensity.

*Note: These controls have been set at the
factory. It is not necessary to adjust these

controls under normal circumstances. But,
should it become necessary, be careful to

make the adjustment with a small, slender
screwdriver so as not to damage the

miniature control.

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RCA-Mini Trans
Adaptor

®

Attach the LCD monitor

Align the LCD monitor with the top of

the mounting surface.

Press it into place until it locks with a

click.

(_ Connect the Audio/Video Input Plug

to the Audio/Video Output Connector.

Remove the LCD monitor
Disconnect the Audio/Video Input Plug from

the Audio/video Output Connector.
While sliding the BATTERY RELEASE

button on the Palmcorder, remove the LCD
monitor.

When connecting the LCD monitor to
models PV-IQ204, PV-IQ304, PV-IQ304A,

PV-IQ404, PV-IQ404A, PV-IQ504, PV-
IQ504A, PV-IQ604, PV-IQ244, PV-IQ394,
PV-IQ494, PV-IQ594, PV-IQ344, PV-IQ384,
PV-IQ384A, PV-IQ314, VM110, VM540,
VM544, VM545, VM547, VM549, PV-IQ203,
PV-IQ303, PV-IQ403, PV-IQ503, PV-IQ393,
PV-IQ493, VM100, VM530 VM535, VM538

and VM539, use supplied RCALMini Trans
Adaptor for connection.

In this case, connect the RCA-Mini Trans
Adaptor to Palmcorder before attaching

the LCD monitor to Palmcorder,

900

1800

The LCD monitor can be adjusted to a wide
range of horizontal and vertical positions for
shooting or viewing.

90 °

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To supply power to the Palmcorder and

LCD monitor:

Attach the Battery Pack or connect the DC
Power Cable to the LCD monitor.

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Note:
Using the LGD rrJ_nitor _uduce5 battery

operating time. It isrecommended to use

1.8Ah Battery Pack (PV-BP18) or 2.4Ah
Battery Pack (PV-BP17) when using the
LCD monitor.

Set the POWER switch to AUTO ON. The

LCD monitor will then turn on/off according
to the Palmcorder's POWER switch setting.

Set the POWER switch to OFF to turn off
the LCD monitor only.

Note:

• In some instances, if you turn on the

Palmcorder's light during operation with

the AC Adaptor, the LCD monitor may turn

off. If this should occur, turn off the light
and the LCD monitor automatically turns

back on.

• Do not directly connect (short circuit) the
positive (+) and negative (-) terminals of

the LCD monitor when Battery is attached.

Push the SLIDE RELEASE switch on the

LCD monitor.

Slide the LCD monitor to the right with
the LCD monitor folded inward as indicated

by the arrow.
Insert/remove the cassette by opening

the door.

When storing the Palmcorder with the LCD

monitor attached, swing:

@ Flip the LCD monitor 180 degrees.
(_ Swing the LCD monitor, with the screen

facing inward, up against the

Palmcorder.

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Matsushita Consumer Electronics
Company, Division of Matsushita

Electric Corporation of America

One Panasonic Way Secaucus,
New Jersey 07094

PANASONIC Camcorder

Limited Warranty

Matsushita Consumer Electronics Company
or Panasonic Sales Company (collectively
referred to as "The warrantor") will repair this

)roduct with new or refurbished parts, free of
charge, in the U.S.A. or Puerto Rico from the
date of original purchase in the event of a
defect in materials or workmanship as

follows:

Parts (Except CCD Image Sensor)
New or rebuilt parts in exchange for defective

_arts for one (1) year from the date of
original purchase.

CCD Image Sensor (If included)
CCD Image Sensor in exchange for defective
CCD Image Sensor for six (6) months from
the date of original purchase.

Batteries (If included)

New rechargeable batteries in exchange for
defective rechargeable batteries for ten (10)

days from the date of original purchase. Non-
rechargeable batteries are not warranted.

Tape (If included)
New video cassette tape in exchange for a

defective video cassette tape for five (5) days
from the date of original purchase.

Labor
Carry-in or mail-in service for ninety (90)

days from the date of original purchase. After
the ninety (90) day labor warranty period is
over, purchaser pays for all labor charges.
Carry-in or mail-in service, as applicable, in

the continental U.S.A. can be obtained
during the warranty period by contacting a

Matsush_,ta Services Company (MSC)

Factory Servicenter listed in the Servicenter
Directory. Carry-in or mail-in service in

Puerto Rico can be obtained during the

warranty period by calling the telephone

numbers listed in the Servicenter Directory.

This warranty is extended only to the original

purchaser. A purchase receipt or other proof

of date of original purchase will be required

before warranty service is rendered.

This warranty only covers failures due to

defects in materials or workmanship which
occur during normal use and does not cover

normal maintenance, including, but not

imited to, video and audio head cleaning. It

does not cover damage which occurs dur ng

Panasonic Sales Company,
Division of Matsushita Electric of

Puerto Rico, Inc. ("PSC")

Ave. 65 de Infanteria. Km. 9.5
San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina,

Puerto Rico 00985

Tel. [phone]
Fax.[phone]

shipment or failures which are caused by
products not supplied by the warrantor or
failures which result from accident, misuse,
abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication,
alteration, faulty installation, set-up

adjustments, improper antenna, inadequate
signal pick-up, maladjustment of consumer
controls, line power surge, modification or

commercial use, such as hotel, office,
restaurant, or other business or rental use of

the product or service by anyone other than

an MSC Factory Servicenter or damage that
is attributable to acts of God.

LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS

There are no express warranties except as
listed above.

THE WARRANTOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE

FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES (INCLUDING, WITHOUT

LIMITATION, DAMAGE TO TAPES)
RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS

PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY
BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. ALL

EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES,

INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO
THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD
SET FORTH ABOVE. Some states do not
allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental

or consequential damages or limitations on
how long an implie.d warranty lasts, so the
above exclusions or limitations may not apply
to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights

and you may a_so have other right which vary
from state to state.

If a problem with this product develops

during or after the warranty period, you may

contact your dealer or Servicenter. If the
problem is not handled to your satisfaction,

then write to the Consumer Affairs Division at
the company address indicated above.

SERVICE CALLS WHICH DO NOT
INVOLVE DEFECTIVE MATERIALS OR
WORKMANSHIP ARE NOT COVERED.
COSTS OF SUCH SERVICE CALLS ARE
THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE

PURCHASER.

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1. Read Irlstfuuhons All tl_c bdluty died u#uldUng

instructions should be read before the unit is
operated.

2. Retain Instructions -- The safety and operating
instructions should be retained for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings -- All warnings on the unit and in
the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. Fo'L}ow 'instructions -- All operating and

maintenance instructions should be followed.

5. Cleaning -- Unplug this video unit from the wall

outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners.
Use only the supplied wiping cloth for cleaning.

6. Attachments -- Do not use attachments not

recommended by the video product manufacturer
as they may be hazardous.

7. Water and Moisture -- Do not use this video unit

near water -- for example near a bath tub, wash
bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet

basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

8. Accessories -- Do not place this video unit on an
unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The
video unit may fall, causing serious injury to a child

or adult, and serious damage to the unit. Use only
with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the

video unit, Any mounting of the unit should follow
the manufacturer's instructions and should use a

mounting accessory recommended by
the manufacturer. An appliance and
cart combination should be moved

with care. Quick stops, excessive
force, and uneven surfaces may

cause the appliance and cart
combination to overturn.

9. Ventilation -- Slots and openings in the cabinet are
provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable

operation of the video unit and to protect it from
overheating. These openings must not be blocked

or covered. Never place the video unit on a bed,
sofa, rug, or other similar surface, or near or over a

radiator or heat register. This video unit should not
be placed in a built-in installation such as a

bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is
provided or the manufacturer's instructions have

been adhered to.

10. Power Sources -- This video unit should be
operated only from the type of power source

indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure
of the type of power supply to your home, consult
your appliance dealer or local power company. For

video units intended to be operated from battery
power, or other sources, refer to the operating

instructions.

11. Grounding or Polarization -- This video unit may
be equipped with either a polarized 2-wire AC

(Alternating Current) line plug (a plug having one
blade wider than the other) or 3-wire grounding

type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin.
The 2-wire polarized plug will fit into the power
outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you

are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet,
try reversing the plug. If the plug still fails to fit_

contact your electrician to replace your obsolete
outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the

polarized plug.
The 3-wire grounding type plug will fit into a

grounding type power outlet. This is a safety
feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the

outlet, contact your electrician to replace your
obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose

of the grounding type plug.

12. Power-Cord Protection -- Power-supply cords

should be routed so that they are not likely to be

walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them, paying particular attention to cords

of plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the unit.

13. Outdoor Antenna Grounding -- If an outside
antenna or cable system is connected to the video

unit, be sure the antenna or cable system is
grounded so as to provide some protection against

voltage surges and built-up static charges. Part 1
of the Canadian Electrical Code, in USA Section

810 of the National Electrical Code, provides
information with respect to proper grounding of the
mast and supporting structure, grounding of the

lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of

grounding conductors, location of antenna

discharge unit, connection to grounding
electrodes, and requirements for the grounding
electrode.

ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE

GROUND
CLAMP

DISCHARGE UNIT
INEC SECTION 810 -201

A_I _ NTENNA

NED -- NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NED ART 260, PART H)

GROUNDtNG CONDUCTORS
(NED SECTION 8t0-21)

CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDLNG
ELECTRODE SYSTEM

14. Lightning -- For added protection of this video unit
receiver during a lightning storm, or when it is left
unattended and unused for long periods of time,

unplug it from the walt outlet and disconnect the
antenna or cable system. This will prevent

damage to the video unit due to lightning and
power-line surges.

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15. I'OVvul Lirlus -- An outside antelllla, systelli should
not be located in the vicinity of overhead power

lines or other electric light or power circuits, or
where it can fall into such power lines or circuits.
When installing an outside antenna system,

extreme care should be taken to keep from
touching such power lines or circuits as contact

with them might be fatal.

16. Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets and
extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or

electric shock.

17. Objects and Liquids -- Never push objects of any
kind into this video unit through openings as they

may touch dangerous voltage points or short out
parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.

Never spill liquid of any kind onto the video unit.

18. Servicing - Do not attempt to service this video
unit yourself as opening or removing covers may
expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

19. Damage Requiring Service -- Unplug this video
unit from the wall outlet and reter servicing to
qualified service personnel under the following
conditions:

a. When the power-supply cord or plug is

damaged.

b. If any liquid has been _pitled unto, ur objects

have fallen into the video unit.

c. If the video unit has been exposed to rain or

water.

d. If the video unit does not operate normally by

following the operating instructions. Adjust only
those controls that are covered by the operating

instructions, as an improper adjustment of other

controls may result in damage and will often

require extensive work by a qualified technician
to restore the video unit to its normal operation.

e. If the video unit has been dropped or the cabinet

has been damaged.

f. When the video unit exhibits a distinct change in

performance -- this indicates a need for service.

20. Replacement Parts -- When replacement parts are
required, be sure the service technician has used

replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or
have the same characteristics as the original part.

Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,
electric shock or other hazards.

21. Safety Check-- Upon completion of any service or
repairs to this video unit, ask the service technician

to perform safety checks to determine that the
video unit is in safe operating order.

FCC Warning: Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would "/

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two condi-
tions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any

interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 and part 18 of the FCC

Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
when operated in a residential environment.

If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, use the equipment in another location and/or utilize an electri-
cal outlet different from that used by the receiver.

If necessary, consult the dealer or an experienced radio/T",/technician tor help. You may find the

booklet, 'Something About interference' available trom FCC local regional o_fices helpful

Matsushita Consumer Electronics

Company, Division of Matsushita
Electric Corporation of America
One PanasonicWay Secaucus,

New Jersey 07094

void the user's authority to operate. )

Panasonic Sales Company,
Division of Matsushita Electric of

Puerto Rico, Inc. ("PSC")
Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Kin. 9.5

San Gabriel Industrial Park

Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

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