Panasonic OmniMovle [_ PV-615S Consists of PV-615S D/PV-A23 Operating Instructions Before attempting
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.
Basic Steps - Basic Recording ,o_ 6 1 Charge the Battery Pack fully before operation. 2 Slide the Battery Pack into the battery compartment. 3 Press the Stop/Eject button to open the cassette door, 6 Set the VCR/Camera Selector switch to "CAMERA", eThe Movie will go into the Record/Pause mode. 7 Select "AUTO" with the White Balance switch. 8 Set the Focus switch to "AUTO". 4 Insert a cassette with record tab. 9 Press the Record/Pause 5 Slide the Power switch to ON.
Movie System Accessories to suit your every need!
Description of Controls Front View • . ..._ (_) Distance Detection Window This window is used to detect subject-to-camera distance for Auto Focus. (_) Select Button/(Tracking Control)* Used to select the date or time when the clock mode is selected. (_) Lens Hood Shields the camera lens and accepts the lens cap. Remove this hood to attach optic filters. _) _) Tally Light The red Tally Light alerts those being recorded that a recording is in progress.
Description of Controls (continued) Rear View O ® Synchro Edit/Remote Jack Connect this mini jack to the synchro edit jack on another VCR or Movie with a mini-plug cable in order to use the synchronized editing feature. Also used to connect the wired remote control. Earphone Jack An earphone (not supplied) plugs in here to monitorthe sound being recorded or played back.
Description of Controls (continued) Top View ® (_) Power Switch and Indicator ® VCR/Camera Selector Switch Positions: VCR Play/Rec: Select this position to use the VCR functions. CAMERA Record: Only the buttons for camera recording can be used here. Edit: In this position you can hold down the play and search buttons to view scenes, ® PauselStill Button Use this button to pause in Play or VCR Recording mode, ® (_ Battery Compartment Insert a battery pack to use as the power supply.
Description of Controls (continued) AC Adaptor (_ (_) Battery Charging Compartment For charging a Battery Pack.
Adjustments for Easy Handling - How to Adjust the Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) for use with the Right or Left Eye -- 2 180" 1 Swing the EVF to the left or rightfor comfortable 3 viewingwith eithereye, 2 In the locked position you may extend or contract the EVF for comfortable left or right eye viewing. The eyepiece can be moved up or down (to about 270 degrees) to adjust for height. The microphone can be moved (to about 180 degrees) for the left or right hand position.
Adjustments for Easy Handling (continued) -To "_ Use the Shoulder Strap :_:_i _ .:_i _ _ 1 Pinch the tabs together on either side of clasp and raise it to expose the buckle's catch. 2 Unhook strap from buckle catch. 3 Thread the shoulder strap through the Strap Attachment Ring on the Movie. Then re-hook it onto the buckle catch. 4 Pressthe clasp down on buckle to lock.
Preparations Power Supplies -- A. Battery Pack - Outdoor Use How to Insert the Battery Pack ,*Be sure to fully charge the Battery Pack before operation. Even a tully charged Battery Pack will discharge if left for a long time without a recharge. • How to Remove the Battery Pack oBe sure that the Power switchis set to "OFF" before ejecting the Battery Pack. • - B. AC Adaptor Slide the Battery Peck downward, as illustrated. Slide the Battery Eject button to eject the Battery Pack.
Preparations (continued) - How to charge the Battery Pack Your AC Adaptor can be used to charge one Battery Pack in either of the two ways shown below, or both methods can be used together to charge two Battery Packs at the same time. Charging Directly on the AC Adaptor 1 Connectthe AC AdaptorPower Plug to an AC outlet, Power Indicator lights up. 2 Place the Battery Pack in the AC Adaptor as illustrated at right. '_ Power Indicator Lamp._ __'__Uj__)_, I I/.
Preparations (continued) - A Word about Cassettes B. Erase A. Types of Video Cassette Tape Speed Maximum T160 Record/Playback Time T120 SP 2 Hours 2 Hours (Standard Play) 40 Minutes Use tapes with the _ T60 Protection Cassettes have a record tab to ensure that recordings are not accidentally erased. **To prevent accidental erasure 1 Hour mark in this unit.
Preparations (continued) - 10W Color Enhancement Light (Supplied) Using the Color Enhancement Light, you can provide additional light to brighten the natural colors in a scene. 1 Mount the Light on the Accessory Mount on the Movie. Be sure to mount the Color Enhancement until it locks into place. LIGHT SWITCH \ LOCK RELEASE BUTTON 2 Light Using the Light switch on your Movie, turn the Light ON. CAUTION: This Light becomes hot during operation.
Preparations (continued) Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) Indications These indications will not be recorded on the tape. - Operating Mode Indications tThese indications will appear in the Camera and VCFI mode, _Recording in progress /_Camera Recording • These indications will appear in the VCR mode. ,, I .. _ v-o_80u ' _Fast / _ Forward __Rewind ,,,-,u,--:_-.._-"--..._Video Dub mode l - Battery Remaining Indication E--E -F °o,e E .... -E-E F ,FF FF- BATTERY # - Tape Warning / I \_"
Camera Recording EVF When your Movieis turnedon, the image from the lens appears. REC Indicator 2 Connect the earphone (not supplied) to the earphone jack for monitoring the sound track as it is being recorded or played back. Follow these simple steps to become familiar with the operation of your Movie. Preparations: .,Your Movie is connected to a power source (Battery Pack, AC Adaptor, or Car Battery Cord). oThe Power is ON. eA cassette with a record tab is inseded.
Playback Preparations: oYour Movie is connected to a power source (Battery Pack, AC Adaptor, or Car Battery Cord). oThe Power is ON. eA cassette is inserted. You can play back your Movie recordings immediately on the viewfinder by following the steps given below. You may also play back your Movie recordings directly to a monitor or "IV. - Operation 1 3 Press the Play button to view the recorded Set the VCR/Camera Selector Switch to the picture. "VCR" position.
To Monitor Your Recording Your Movie may be connected to a TV to play back tapes or to monitor what you are recording, Follow the illustration below for hook-up, -When Your TV Does Not Have Video In & Audio In Terminals Using the AC Adaptor 300 ohm-75 ohm transformer (supplied) or F VHF Antenna VHF Connecting (supplied) Cable UHF Antenna .." RF Converter_ To watch TV 1 Turn your Movie OFF. 2 Turn TV ON and select a channel.
Useful Features - Date/Time Display and Setting Your Movie is equipped with an automatic date function which operates by a built-in lithium battery. It calculates the date and time, including leap year, up to Dec. 31,2086 even when the Movie is off. Before setting the date and time it is necessary to charge the lithium battery for 48 hours. To do this simply insert the Battery Pack or attach the AC Adaptor. This will automatically charge the battery. Through normal use the battery wilt stay charged.
Useful Features (continued) -Tape Counter ("O000")/Counter Memory/Lap Time Counter ("0:00:00")/ Tape Remaining ("0:00") (always accompanies the Battery indication) The following displays for each Tape and Time Counter function can be selected to track your current position, or find a desired tape location. Press the D/M/L/TR button repeatedly to get the desired display.
Useful Features (continued) MACRO BUTTON ZOOM LEVER ! _ ACKLIGHT BUTTON \ WHITE BALANCE SWITCH FOCUS SWITCH LENS FOCUS RING-_ -Auto White Balance With the White Balance switch, select "AUTO" for continuous color balance in both indoor and outdoor lighting situations. Under the following conditions set the White Balance Switch to "o:." or "_" as recommended, for better color reproduction in your recordings.
Useful Features (continued) I I - Zoom ,,_OR Zoom In Your Movie has a power zoom tens that gently changes the viewing angle. Zooming is possible by lightly pressing the "T" or "W" side of the Power Zoom switch. You can also manually zoom with the zoom ring which has a handy lever for steady turning. - Focus A. Auto Focus FOOd6 M_IU_IU.
Useful Features (continued) g HIGH SPEED SHUTTER _SELF FADE BuI"rON_ -Fade __ SWITCH In/Out - Video Only; Audio Is Not Affected FADE IN SWITCH TIMER/TIME LAPSE By Fade Control Use the Fade button to activate the fade feature• The picture will fade out when the Fade button is held down. When the button is released, the picture will fade in, eliminating sudden scene changes. Fade in: Before starting a recording segment, hold down the Fade button until the picture fades out.
Useful Features (continued) - Self Timer/Time Lapse Recording The Self Timer/Time Lapse switch slides to the right to select one of three recording overlays. Pressing the Record/Pause button activates the selected mode. When recording stops, the Movie will return to the Record/Pause mode. Self Timer Recording In the Record/Pause mode slide Self Timer/Time Lapse Switch once t |(LF.
Useful Features (continued) -VHS Index Search System An index mark is automatically ptaced on the tape at the beginning of each recording (the Index indicator will flash), but not where a recording resumes after the Movie has been put into pause. You can enjoy automatic review and playback of indexed tapes using VCR models which feature the VHS Index Search System. .
To Record A TV Program Your Movie enables you to record a TV program through the AC Adaptor from a tuner source unit. Connect the AC Adaptor with the AudioWideo Cable to one of these tuner sources: 1) a TV which has Video Out and Audio Out Terminals, 2) the optional Tuner Adaptor, 3) another VCR. Preparations: =Connect your Movie to the AC Adaptor. =Turn the Power ON. elnsert a cassette with a Record Tab. =Slide the Input Signal Selector on the AC Adaptor to "LINE".
Video Dubbing Your Movie uses advanced Flying Erase Head technology to produce exceptionally clean edits. With your Movie you can replace existing video segments with new ones (the original audio segments will remain). Use two Movies, or use a VCR for the source and your Movie for the editing unit, as described below. Preparations: • Press Power ON on both units. • Set up and connect the Movie (or VCR) as illustrated on the next page.
Video Dubbing (continued) SOURCE: Connection VCR or Movie EDITING: Movie or VCR TV Set for (This connection is for units with Synchro Edit Jacks,) Synchro Edit Jack g Cable (supplied) Video Out -- Audio/Video Dubbing You can use the Audio/Video Dubbing feature to copy a tape using the Flying Erase Head technology to produce exceptionally clean edits at the end of the recording on a tape.
Audio Dubbing Your own soundtrack may be substituted onto a tape which is recorded in SP mode using a microphone, tape recorder, or your own component audio system. =Set up and connect the Movie and the other audio equipment as illustrated. (Be sure to connect the AC Power Plug of the AC Adaptor to an AC Outlet.) Preparations: =Turn ON the Movie. At the Editing Movie: elnsert a cassette (with tab) to. be recorded.
Re-Recording (Video/Audio Preparations: =Turn ON both units. With only the Pause button on the editing unit, you can control two Movies or a Movie and one tabletype VCR when you use their Synchro Edit jacks to copy a tape. The Synchre Edit feature starts and stops both the seurce and editing units together with the press of one button. =Set the AC Adaptor Input Signal Selector on the Editing Movie to "LINE". (Or set the editing VCR's Input Signal Selector to "LINE".
Re-Recording If Either (continued) Unit Does Not Have A Synchro *Set up and connect the units as illustrated (Be sure to connect the AC Adaptor to an AC Outlet). Edit Jack Preparations: *Turn ON bothunits. =Set the editing VCR's Input Signal Selector to "LINE". (Or set the AC Adaptor Input Signal Selector on the Editing Movie to "LINE".) *Set the VCR/Camera Selector switch on the Movie to the "VCR" position. - Operation 1 2 Insert a pre-recorded tape.
Notes on Operations Battery Pack (P.11) • Store the Battery Pack in a cool, dry, dark place. • Do not drop it or subject it to strong jolts. oAIways charge the Battery Pack soon after full use. Discharging for a long time may make its life shorter and recharging impossible. aBe careful not to put the Battery Pack near fire because this may cause a short-circuit. • Batteries should never be disposed of in fire. ode not use any other chargers than specified.
Notes on Operations (continued) -Rough Values of Brightness Your Movie has been designed for normal scene illumination of 150 footcandles (1500 lux). However, the Movie may be used at F1.
Before Requesting Service If you have a problem with your Movie, it may be a minor one that you can correct yourself. Use the chart below in case your problem is listed, and then follow the recommendations. Troubles Corrections No power ... -,Make sure the Power Source is connected. (P.11) =Make sure the POWER Switch is ON. (P.16) =Check the Dew Indicator. (P.15) =Make sure the battery is fully charged. (P.12) =Make sure all necessary cables are connected correctly and firmly. (P.
System Carrying Case For organizing, carrying and storing the Movie system and optional accessories. -System Carrying Case To Open the Case Tab Be sure that the triangle in the center of the case is facing up; press raised tabs to open. Raise lid. Accessory Storage Suggestion AudioNideo Output Adaptor, Shoulder Strap for Movie, Cord etc... Tab Handling Precautions oThis case will not withstand strong impact, nor protect your Movie from strong vibrations or shocks.
Specifications VHS Movie: DC 12V Power Source: Power Consumption: Video Signal: Video Recording Audio Track: System: Pick-Up System: Pick-Up Device: Lens: Viewfinder: Minimum Illumination Required: External Microphone Input Level: Operating Temperature: Operating Humidity: Weight: Dimensions: AC Adaptor: 110/1201220/240V AC, 50/60 Hz VHS Movie: 12V DC ttW (Max.
Index AC Adaptor ................................ 8 AC Power Cord ......................... 8 Accessory Mount ....................... 7 Accessories (Optional/ Supplied) ............... Back Cover Adaptor Cable ........................... 8 Adaptor Connector .................... 6 Audio Dubbing ..................... 4, 29 Audio Dubbing Button ............... 7 Audio Dubbing Indicator ............ 7 Audio Input Connector .............. 8 Audio Output Connector ........... 8 Audio/Video Cable ............
Accessories Accessories packed with, ,our Movie t pc. AC Adaptor (PV-A23) Optional Accessories 1 pC. Shoulder Strap (VYCS0786) 1/2" Video Cassette Car Battery Cord (PV-C20M) _NV-T160"_ NV-T120) Tape _NV-T60 ] 1 pc. Audio/Video (VJPS0216 or VJPS0337) Cable Tuner Adaptor Video Corrector 1 pc. AudioNideo Output Adaptor (VSQS0507) AC Adaptor PV-A23) Wide Angle Lens (PV-LW49) Wide Angle Lens (PV-LW49) Synchro Edit Cord 1 pc. 300ohm-75ohm Transformer (VSQS049_ 1 pc.
