Panasonic Pv L751 Operating Instructions Manual

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For Your Information
Replacing Clock/Remote Battery
Clock Battery
1While pinching 2 tabs, pull Battery
Tray out.
2Bend middle tab out and remove
Battery.
3Snap new Battery ( mark down) into
Battery Tray.
• Do not reverse the polarity.
4Insert Battery Tray so the triangle
marks meet.
Note:
• Keep Battery out of children’s reach.
Swallowing it may be harmful.
• Improperly installed, discharged, or
missing battery causes “CLOCK
BATTERY” to appear when DISPLAY is
pressed.
• Battery life is approximately 5 years.
WARNING:
Replace battery with Panasonic PART NO. VSBW0004 (CR2025) only. Use of another
battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.
Caution: Battery may explode if mistreated. Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep
away from children. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire. The clock and remote batteries are pre-installed. Follow the steps below if replacement
becomes necessary.
Remote Battery
1A  While pressing stopper tab,
B  pull Battery Tray out.
2Insert battery into tray with  mark
down.
• Do not reverse the polarity.
3Replace Battery Tray. Underside View
1
2
3
Tripod Mounting Hole
4
B
A
1
2
3 
						

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Palmcorder Accessory System
For ordering instructions, see the Accessory Order Form page.
• The listed standard battery use times are based on continuous recording using this Palmcorder.
Accessory # Figure Description Price
AC Adaptor with $139.95
PV-A17 DC Power Cable
(Charging of the Nickel
Cadmium Battery)
AC Adaptor with Call For
DC Power Cable Pricing
PV-A19
(Charging of the Nickel
Cadmium Battery or Nickel
Metal Hydride Battery)
Up to 6 hr Battery Pack $119.95
HHR-V60A/1B(Rechargeable Nickel
Metal Hydride Battery)
Up to 4 hr Battery Pack $69.95
HHR-V40A/1B
(Rechargeable Nickel
Metal Hydride Battery)
Up to 2 hr Battery Pack $59.95
HHR-V20A/1B
(Rechargeable Nickel
Metal Hydride Battery)
PV-AA6 AA Battery Case $20.00
PV-C16 Car Battery Cord $70.00
PV-P1 VHS PlayPak $39.95
PV-H18A Soft Sided $49.95
Carrying Case
KXL-D55 PCMCIA Adaptor $39.00
Note:
• Prices subject to change without notice. 
						

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For Your Information
Palmcorder Accessory Order Form
Ship To:
Mr.
Mrs.
Ms.
First Last
Street Address
City State Zip
Phone #:
Day       (         )
Night     (         )
4. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address)
Please photocopy this form when placing an order.
3. Method of payment (check one)
Check or Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS)
VISA Credit Card #
MasterCard Expiration Date
Discover Customer Signature
Make Check or Money Order to: MATSUSHITA ACCESSORIES
(Please do not send cash)2. Items Ordered
Quantity Accessory # Price EachDescription
Total Price
6.95 Subtotal
Your State & Local Sales Tax
Shipping & Handling
Total Enclosed 1. Palmcorder Model #
TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR OMNIMOVIE/PALMCORDER ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF
THE FOLLOWING:
VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER
OR
CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368
[6 AM-5 PM M-F, 6 AM-10:30 AM  SAT, PACIFIC TIME]
OR
MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICES COMPANY ACCESSORY
ORDER OFFICE
20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032 
						

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Specifications
Power Source:Compact VHS Camcorder: DC 6 V
AC Adaptor: 110/120/220/240 V  AC, 50/60 Hz
Battery: Nickel-Cadmium Type DC 6 V
Power Consumption:Compact VHS Camcorder: 6V  DC 8.5 W (Max. 11.5 W)
AC Adaptor:  19 W
1.2 W (when not in use.)
Video Signal:EIA Standard (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSC color signal
Video Recording System:2 rotary heads plus flying erase head.
Helical scanning system
Audio:1 track
Pick-Up System:Sequential color difference field reverse system
Pick-Up Device:One integral color filter Charge Coupled Device (CCD)
Lens:26:1 zoom lens, F1:1.6 with auto iris control
Focal length: 3.8 mm - 98.8 mm
4 speed power zoom function
Viewfinder:14 mm (0.55 inch) Liquid Crystal Color Electronic
Viewfinder
LCD Monitor:101.6 mm (4.0 inch) Liquid Crystal Display
Memory:8 MB CompactFlash Card
Image Size:FINE: 640 480 pixels
Normal: 320 240 pixels
Image Storage:FINE: Approx. 60 images
Normal: Approx. 240 images
Image Format:JPEG
Minimum Illumination Required:0.8 lx (F1:1.6) 0.08 footcandles
7 lx (F1:1.6) 0.7 footcandles (EIA Standard)
Earphone Jack:M3 Type
External Microphone Jack:M3 Type
Operating Temperature:0 C~40 C (32 F~104 F)
Operating Humidity:10 %~75 %
Weight:Compact VHS Camcorder: 1.02 kg
2.25 Ibs.
AC Adaptor: 0.3   kg
0.66 Ibs.
Dimensions:Compact VHS Camcorder:
  120 (W)   122 (H)  186.5 (D) mm
4-3/4 (W)  4-3/4 (H)  7-3/8 (D) inch
AC Adaptor:         68 (W)      41 (H)    140 (D) mm
2-11/16 (W)  1-5/8 (H)  5-1/2 (D) inch
Weight and dimensions shown are approximate.
Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice. 
						

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For Your Information
Symptom
No picture in EVF or LCD monitor ...
Correction
• Connect Power Source. (pp. 9, 10)
• Set POWER to VCR or CAMERA. (pp. 16, 20)
• Check for Dew Indication. (p. 48)
• Use fully charged Battery. (p. 9)
• Firmly connect all needed cables. (p. 10)
The right side of the screen appears grayish... • Be sure to slide Digital Select to Digital Wipe. (p. 40)
Video cassette cannot be inserted ... • Connect Power Source. (pp. 9, 10)
• Insert cassette, window side facing out. (p. 11)
• Connect Power Source. (pp. 9, 10)
Operation buttons do not work ... • Check for Dew Indication. (p. 48)
Recording cannot be done ...
Auto Focus does not operate ...
• Set unit to REC or Record/Pause mode. Sound from microphone can’t be monitored ...
• Set HIGH SPEED SHUTTER to AUTO. (p. 25) Camera picture is too dark ...• Make sure record tab is intact. (p. 11)
• Check Battery Indicator. (p. 47)
• Check for Dew Indication. (p. 48)
• Press UP /DOWN  button during playback
(Tracking Control). (p.20) No playback picture, or the playback
picture is noisy or contains streaks ...
• Set POWER to CAMERA, then set SELF DEMO :
OFF in MENU screen to cancel Demo mode. (p. 7) “Panasonic ITS TAPES PLAY IN YOUR
VCR ...” appears in EVF or LCD Monitor ...
Video cassette cannot be removed ...
Video Head Cleaning
While head cleaning is normally not needed, playing old or
damaged tapes may clog the heads. When playback picture
resembles example at the left, head cleaning is required.
Ideally, head cleaning should be performed by a qualified
service technician. When this is not possible, purchase a
head cleaning cassette. Be sure to follow cleaning cassette
instructions exactly and only use when symptoms occur. Clogged Video Head
• Set FOCUS to AUTO. (p. 24)
• Set POWER to CAMERA. (p. 16)
“NO CF CARD” appears in EVF or LCD Monitor ...
Cannot capture the image ...
Cannot playback Still image ...
“NO PICTURE” appears in EVF or LCD Monitor ...
Top of playback picture waves back and
forth excessively ... If a problem arises, you may be able to correct it yourself.
See Symptom and Correction list below.
Before Requesting Service
• Make sure CompactFlash Card is inserted. (p. 34)
• Set POWER to PHOTO. (p. 35)
• No memory remaining. Delete some images before
capturing more images.
• Set POWER to PHOTO. (p. 36)
• Make sure CompactFlash Card is inserted. (p. 34)
• There are no images in memory.
• A playback signal is not as stable as an off the air
TV signal, so the top of your TV screen may
appear bent or unstable during playback. This is
called, “Horizontal AFC time constant change.” To
correct, slowly turn the TV horizontal hold control.
If your TV does not have this control, or adjusting it
does not help, contact your TV service center.
(Some nominal service charges may be required.) 
						

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Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to:
Panasonic Services Company
1705 N. Randall Road
Elgin, IL. 60123-7847
Attn: Camcorder Repair
Request for Service Notice:
Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice.
In the unlikely event this product needs service.
• Please include your proof of purchase.
(Failure to due so will delay your repair.)
• To further speed your repair please provide
an explanation of what is wrong with the unit
and any symptom it is exhibiting.
Request for Service Notice
Before Requesting Service
Self Diagnostic System
If any of the following numbers appear on-screen, the camcorder may have a problem.
Do not remove the battery (if attached) and write down the displayed number on below.
Then, take the camcorder to a service center for repair.
Error No. Description
U11 CF Card Error
U12 CF Card Error
U13 CF Card Error
U14 CF Card/Camcorder Dialogue Error
U15 No CF Card Memory
U16 Captured image limit exceeded
U17 Captured image limit exceeded
U30 Error other than above
Please write the displayed Self Diagnostic number here.
(See above) 
						

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For Your Information
Limited Warranty
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,
Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of
America, One Panasonic Way Secaucus,
New Jersey 07094Panasonic Sales Company,
Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc.
AVE. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel
Industrial Park Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
PANASONIC Video Products
Limited Warranty
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (collectively referred to as
“the Warrantor”) will repair this product with new or refurbished parts, free of charge, in the USA or
Puerto Rico, in the event of a defect in materials or workmanship as follows (all time periods
commence from the date of the original purchase):
Batteries (if included) - New rechargeable batteries in exchange for defective rechargeable batteries for
ten (10) days. 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.
In-home, carry-in or mail-in service, as applicable, in the USA can be obtained during the warranty period
by contacting a Panasonic Services Company (PASC) Factory Servicenter listed in the Service Directory.
Or call toll free contact number listed above, to locate an authorized PASC Servicenter. Carry-in or mail-
in service in Puerto Rico can be obtained during the warranty period by calling the Panasonic Sales
Company telephone number listed in the Servicenter Directory.
This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser. A purchase receipt or other proof of the date of
the original purchase is requires before warranty service is rendered.
This warranty only covers failures due to defects in materials and workmanship which occur during
normal use and does not cover normal maintenance, including, but not limited to, video and audio head
cleaning. The warranty does not cover damage which occurs in 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, modification, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, improper
antenna, inadequate signal pickup, maladjustment of consumer controls, improper operation, power line
surge, improper voltage supply, lightning damage, commercial use such as hotel, office, restaurant, or
other business or rental use of the product, or service by anyone other than a PASC Factory Servicenter
or a PASC authorized 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 RECORDING MEDIA) RESULTING FROM THE
USE OF THIS PRODUCTS, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THE WARRANTY. ALL
EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
AND FITNESS FOR 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 implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusions or
limitations may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights 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
Department at the Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company address above.
SERVICE CALLS WHICH DO NOT INVOLVE DEFECTIVE MATERIALS OR WORKMANSHIP AS
DETERMINED BY THE WARRANTOR, IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION, ARE NOT COVERED. COSTS OF
SUCH SERVICE CALLS ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PURCHASER.
warvid 8/8/2000PRODUCT
CAMCORDER
VCR
A/V MIXER
MONITOR-
VCR
Combination
LABOR
NINETY (90) DAYS
NINETY (90) DAYS
NINETY (90) DAYS
NINETY (90) DAYS
NINETY (90) DAYS
CRT - NINETY (90)
DAYS
PARTS
ONE (1) YEAR, EXCEPT
CCD IMAGE SENSOR
CCD IMAGE SENSOR
- SIX (6) MONTHS
ONE (1) YEAR
ONE (1) YEAR
ONE (1) YEAR, EXCEPT CRT
CRT - TWO (2) YEARS
CONTACT NUMBER
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
1-800-211-PANA(7262)SERVICE
Carry-In or Mail In
Carry-In or Mail In
Carry-In or Mail In
Carry-In: 21” CRT
and Smaller
In-home or carry-in:
22” CRT and Larger 
						

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Limited Warranty
For Product Information, Operating Assistance, Literature Request, Dealer Locations, and
all Customer Service inquiries please contact:
1-800-211-PANA(7262), Monday-Friday 9am-9pm Saturday-Sunday 9am-7am, EST.
or send e-mail to : [email protected]
Service in Puerto Rico
Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Panasonic Sales Company/ Factory Servicenter:
Ave. 65 de Infantería. Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Phone (787) 750-4300 Fax (787) 768-2910
MAIL TO  :
Factory Servicenters Locations
CALIFORNIA
6550 Katella Avenue
Cypress, CA 90630
800 Dubuque Avenue
S. San Francisco
CA 94080
20201 Sherman Way
Suite 102
Canoga Park, CA 91306
3878 Ruffin Road
Suite A
San Diego, CA 92123
COLORADO
1640 South Abilene
Street Suite D
Aurora, CO 80012
FLORIDA
3700 North 29th Avenue
Suite 102
Hollywood, FL 33020
GEORGIA
8655 Roswell Road
Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30350
ILLINOIS
9060 Golf Road
Niles, IL 60714
1703 North Randall Road
Elgin, IL 60123
(Pick-up/drop-off only)
MARYLAND
62 Mountain Road
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
MASSACHUSETTS
60 Glacier Drive
Suite G
Westwood, MA 02090
MICHIGAN
37048 Van Dyke Avenue
Sterling Heights,
MI 48312
MINNESOTA
7850-12th Avenue South
Airport Business Center
Bloomington, MN 55425
OHIO
2236 Waycross Road
Civic Center Plaza
ForestPark, OH 45240
PENNSYLVANIA
2221 Cabot Blvd. West
Suite B
Langhorne, PA 19047
TENNESSEE
3800 Ezell Road
Suite 806
Nashville, TN 37211
TEXAS
13615 Welch Road
Suite 101
Farmers Branch, TX
75244
WASHINGTON
20425-84th Avenue
South
Kent, WA 98032
Panasonic Services Company
1705 N. Randall Road,
Elgin, IL 60123-7847
Attention: Camcorder Repair
Please carefully pack and ship, prepaid and insured, to the Elgin centralized repair Factory
Servicenter. While there will be added handling delays, you may bring your unit to one of the
following locations who will then forward the unit to Elgin for repair.
Customer’s in Puerto Rico, please ship or carry in to location below (“Service in Puerto Rico”).
HAWAII
99-859 Iwaiwa Street
Aiea, Hawaii 96701
Phone (808) 488-1996
Fax (808) 486-4369
Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com
You can purchase parts, accessories or locate your
nearest servicenter by visiting our Web Site.
Accessory Purchases:
1-800-332-5368 (Customer Orders Only )
Panasonic Services Company 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
(6 am to 5 pm Monday - Friday; 6 am to 10:30 am Saturday; PST)
(Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, Check)
Product RepairsCentralized Factory Servicenter 
						

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For Your Information
Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Para Uso Rápido
BATTERY
    PACK
Cargue la batería
1Enchufe eladaptador de CA. Cargue completamente la batería antes
de usarla.
Inserte el casete
1Coloque la batería
cargada.
2Deslice TAPEEJECT para abrir la
compuerta.
3Inserte el casete.
4Presione aquí para
cerrar la compuerta.
Grabación con la videocámara Antes de comenzar...
• Inserte un casete con lengüeta para prevención del grabado.
Cuando el monitor LCD está completamente abierto, el visor se desconecta automáticamente.
1Presione LCD-OPEN para abrir el monitor LCD.
Abralo completamente y ajuste el ángulo.
2Ajuste POWER a CAMERA.
3Presione RECORD/PAUSEpara comenzar la grabación.
Presione RECORD/PAUSEotra vez para hacer una pausa
en la grabación.
Reproduzca usando el monitor LCD
Cuando el monitor LCD está completamente abierto, el visor se desconecta automáticamente.
3Presione REWIND/SEARCH para
rebobinar la cinta.
4Presione PLAY para comenzar la
reproducción.
5Presione STOP para finalizar la
reproducción.
1Presione LCD-OPEN para abrir el monitor LCD.
Abralo completamente y ajuste el ángulo (vea arriba).
2Ajuste POWER a VCR.
Para localizar rapidamente una escena especifica
• Oprimir el botón de localización (SEARCH).
Para congelar una imagen
• Oprimir el botón de pausa/imagen fija (PAUSE/STILL).
• Oprimir nuevamente el botón cuando se desea continuar reproduciendo.
Reproduccion con efectos especiales
CAMERA CAMERA
OFF OFF VCR VCRPHOTO PHOTO
CAMERA
CAMERA
OFF OFF VCR VCRPHOTO PHOTO
2Instale la batería. El indicador de
carga (CHARGE) parpadea, luego
queda encendido si ha terminado
la carga. Desmonte la batería. 
						

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Panasonic Consumer Electronics
Company, Division of Matsushita
Electric Corporation of America
One Panasonic Way Secaucus,
New Jersey 07094
P
Printed in Indonesia
LSQT0359A
S1200-0 Panasonic Sales Company (“PSC”),
Division of Matsushita Electric of
Puerto Rico, Inc.
Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5
San Gabriel Industrial Park
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Index
Symbols
+ (FF) Button ...... 36, 38, 39, 41
- (REW) Button ... 36, 38, 39, 41
A
AC Adaptor ........................... 10
Accessories (Optional) ......... 52
Accessories (Supplied) .......... 2
Audio/Video Cable ......... 21, 22
Audio/Video Out ............. 21, 22
Auto Daylight Saving Time ... 14
B
Backlight .............................. 23
BACKLIGHT Button ............. 23
Battery Pack ..................... 9, 10
BATTERY RELEASE Button .. 9
BRIGHT Control ............. 16, 20
Built-in Twin Capsule 2-Way
Microphone System ......... 16
C
Camera Recording ......... 16~18
Car Battery Cord .................. 10
CARD EJECT Switch ........... 34
Charging Battery .................... 9
Cleaning EVF ....................... 50
Clock Battery ........................ 51
Clock Set ........................ 13, 14
Color Digital Filter ................ 28
CompactFlash Card ....... 34, 46
Copying your Tapes ............. 22
D
D.ZOOM Button ................... 29
DC IN ................................... 10
DC Power Cable .................. 10
DEL(STILL) Button ............... 38
Digital E.I.S. ......................... 29
Digital PhotoShot Disk ......... 42
DIGITAL SELECT Switch
.................. 26~31, 39, 41
Digital Still Camera ........ 34~41
Digital Wipe Mode ................ 40
Digital Zoom ......................... 29
DISPLAY Button ....... 12, 20, 47
Display-off Mode .................. 47E
EIS Button ............................ 29
External MIC IN .................... 50
F
Fade ............................... 26, 27
FADE Button .................. 26, 27
FAST FORWARD/SEARCH
Button ............................... 20
Focus ................................... 24
H
Hand Strap ........................... 50
High Speed Shutter .............. 25
L
LCD Monitor ....... 16, 20, 35, 36
LCD-OPEN Button
....................... 16, 20, 35, 36
Lens Cover ........................... 16
Light ............................... 15, 36
LIGHT Switch ................. 15, 36
Limited Warranty ............ 57, 58
M
MANUAL FOCUS Button ..... 24
MENU Button ....................... 12
MENU Mode ........................ 12
MODE Button ................. 39, 40
P
PC Connection ............... 42~45
PC Connector ...................... 42
PCMCIA Adaptor .................. 46
PHONE (earphone) jack 16, 20
PHOTO MODE Selector 35, 36
PhotoShot Title Library ......... 41
Picture in Picture Wipe Title . 39
PLAY Button ............. 20, 36, 38
Playback ........................ 20, 21
PlayPak ................................ 21
Power Lamp ............. 16, 20, 35
Power Supply ................... 9, 10
POWER Switch .... 7, 16, 20, 35
POWER ZOOM Button
............................. 23, 24, 29
Programmed Recording ....... 18R
RECORD/PAUSE Button 16, 35
Remote Control .................... 19
Replacing Clock/Remote
Battery .............................. 51
Request for Service Notice .. 56
REWIND/SEARCH Button ... 20
S
Safety Precautions ................. 3
Security Mode ...................... 31
Self Demo Mode .................... 7
Self Diagnostic System ........ 56
Shoulder Strap ..................... 50
Speaker ................................ 20
Specifications ....................... 54
START Button ...................... 40
STILL Button ........................ 20
Still Picture ........................... 20
STILL/STROBE Button ........ 30
Still/Strobe/Wide .................. 30
STOP Button ........................ 20
T
Tab ....................................... 11
TAPE EJECT Switch 11, 16, 34
TAPE SPEED Button ........... 16
TITLE Button .................. 32, 33
Titler ............................... 32, 33
Tracking Control ................... 20
Tripod Mounting Hole ........... 51
U
UP (FAR) / DOWN (NEAR)
Button ................... 12, 20, 24
V
VHF Connecting Cable ........ 22
Video Cassettes (tapes) ....... 11
Video Head Cleaning ........... 55
Viewfinder/LCD Monitor
Indications .................. 47~49
Viewing (TV/VCR) ................ 21
VISION ADJUSTMENT ........ 16
VOLUME Control ................. 20
Z
Zoom .............................. 23, 29