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....panasonic.com/contactinfo Be sure to the right. Used properly, it will bring you for use your Camcorder. Battery Pack (LSSB0011/LSSB0014) (pages 10, 11) (PV-L354 only ) 1 pc. Shoulder Strap (LSFC0012) (page 13) 1 pc. Lens Cap (LSKM0937) (PV-BP18/LSSB0008) with Lens Cap Strap (pages 10, 11) (LSGQ0049) (page 13) (PV-L454 only) 1 pc. Unpack your Camcorder...
....panasonic.com/contactinfo Be sure to the right. Used properly, it will bring you for use your Camcorder. Battery Pack (LSSB0011/LSSB0014) (pages 10, 11) (PV-L354 only ) 1 pc. Shoulder Strap (LSFC0012) (page 13) 1 pc. Lens Cap (LSKM0937) (PV-BP18/LSSB0008) with Lens Cap Strap (pages 10, 11) (LSGQ0049) (page 13) (PV-L454 only) 1 pc. Unpack your Camcorder...
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.... This video unit should be followed. 5. This is a safety feature. This will prevent damage to the video unit due to protect it from battery power, or other sources, refer to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your electrician to overturn. 9. Follow Instructions - Accessories - Slots... and power-line surges. 4 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo This video unit should be blocked or covered. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug. 12. Part 1 ...
.... This video unit should be followed. 5. This is a safety feature. This will prevent damage to the video unit due to protect it from battery power, or other sources, refer to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your electrician to overturn. 9. Follow Instructions - Accessories - Slots... and power-line surges. 4 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo This video unit should be blocked or covered. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug. 12. Part 1 ...
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... Important Safeguards 4~5 Precautions ...5 Select OSD Language 7 Self Demo Mode 8 Quick Operation Guide 9 Supplying Power (Battery Charge/Use/Refresh/Care, AC Adaptor, Car Battery Cord) .. 10~11 Cassette Information 12 Before Using (Using the Shoulder and Hand Straps, Lens Cap 13 ...Image Stabilization (E.I.S 30 MotionSensor 31 Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications 32~34 Notes On Operations 35 Replacing Clock Battery 36 Palmcorder Accessory System 37 Palmcorder Accessory Order Form 38 Specifications 39 Before Requesting Service (Video Head Cleaning 40 Request for Service Notice 41...
... Important Safeguards 4~5 Precautions ...5 Select OSD Language 7 Self Demo Mode 8 Quick Operation Guide 9 Supplying Power (Battery Charge/Use/Refresh/Care, AC Adaptor, Car Battery Cord) .. 10~11 Cassette Information 12 Before Using (Using the Shoulder and Hand Straps, Lens Cap 13 ...Image Stabilization (E.I.S 30 MotionSensor 31 Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications 32~34 Notes On Operations 35 Replacing Clock Battery 36 Palmcorder Accessory System 37 Palmcorder Accessory Order Form 38 Specifications 39 Before Requesting Service (Video Head Cleaning 40 Request for Service Notice 41...
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...off, follow • Connect Camcorder to SELF DEMO ; To turn Self Demo back on when the screen Before you begin... steps 1-4 below appears. EVF or LCD Monitor (PV-L354) 2, 3, 4 (PV-L454) 1 Set POWER to exit. Note: • Self Demo stops automatically if battery is attached (page 10) and...alone (or attaching a partially charged battery) only temporarily stops Self Demo. • Self Demo stops for MENU mode. ON in MENU screen. 8 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Self Demo Mode Self ...
...off, follow • Connect Camcorder to SELF DEMO ; To turn Self Demo back on when the screen Before you begin... steps 1-4 below appears. EVF or LCD Monitor (PV-L354) 2, 3, 4 (PV-L454) 1 Set POWER to exit. Note: • Self Demo stops automatically if battery is attached (page 10) and...alone (or attaching a partially charged battery) only temporarily stops Self Demo. • Self Demo stops for MENU mode. ON in MENU screen. 8 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Self Demo Mode Self ...
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... the LCD Monitor See page 21. 1 Press LCD-OPEN to close door. Getting Started Quick Operation Guide Charging the Battery Pack Charge Battery Pack fully before operation (page 10). 1 Plug in AC Adaptor. 2 Insert Battery. Press RECORD/PAUSE again to stop playback. 9 Swing it fully open and adjust the angle. 2 Set POWER to...
... the LCD Monitor See page 21. 1 Press LCD-OPEN to close door. Getting Started Quick Operation Guide Charging the Battery Pack Charge Battery Pack fully before operation (page 10). 1 Plug in AC Adaptor. 2 Insert Battery. Press RECORD/PAUSE again to stop playback. 9 Swing it fully open and adjust the angle. 2 Set POWER to...
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Supplying Power • We recommend using Panasonic's Battery. • We cannot guarantee the quality of this Camcorder when batteries of AC Adaptor. A Align left side of Battery with left and lift off ) or about 50 minutes (PV-L354) or 1.5 hours (PV-L454). • While the DC Power Cable (supplied) is pressed by mistake, remove Battery from AC Adaptor and reinsert...
Supplying Power • We recommend using Panasonic's Battery. • We cannot guarantee the quality of this Camcorder when batteries of AC Adaptor. A Align left side of Battery with left and lift off ) or about 50 minutes (PV-L354) or 1.5 hours (PV-L454). • While the DC Power Cable (supplied) is pressed by mistake, remove Battery from AC Adaptor and reinsert...
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....) CAUTION This unit will operate on 110/120/220/240 V AC 50/60 Hz. Car Battery Cord (Optional) DC IN Connector Cigarette Lighter Socket (12 V) Car Battery Cord (optional) Cigarette Lighter Plug 1 Connect PV-C16 Car Battery Cord (optional) to Camcorder DC IN with supplied DC DC Power Cable Power Cable. 2 Plug in AC Adaptor...
....) CAUTION This unit will operate on 110/120/220/240 V AC 50/60 Hz. Car Battery Cord (Optional) DC IN Connector Cigarette Lighter Socket (12 V) Car Battery Cord (optional) Cigarette Lighter Plug 1 Connect PV-C16 Car Battery Cord (optional) to Camcorder DC IN with supplied DC DC Power Cable Power Cable. 2 Plug in AC Adaptor...
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..., please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Record/Playback Time Use tapes with the mark in direction of arrow until there is no slack. 2 Attach Battery (page 10). 3 Slide TAPE EJECT to open .) 2 To record again, cover hole with screwdriver. (Or...
..., please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Record/Playback Time Use tapes with the mark in direction of arrow until there is no slack. 2 Attach Battery (page 10). 3 Slide TAPE EJECT to open .) 2 To record again, cover hole with screwdriver. (Or...
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... at left. Adjust the Length of the Shoulder Strap Pull a loop of strap from the front clasp and thread the Strap through Strap Rings on Camcorder. 2 Remove the Sensor tag. Getting Started Before Using How to remove the Sensor tag Hand Strap 1 Open the Hand Strap as shown. Then, ... Strap to the Hand Strap: Remove the Hand Strap from buckle, then pull strap tight to shorten or lengthen. Sensor tag Attaching Shoulder Strap Remove Battery Pack before completing the following steps: 1 Undo strap ends from buckles. 2 Thread strap ends through the loop in the Lens Cap Strap. Reattach ...
... at left. Adjust the Length of the Shoulder Strap Pull a loop of strap from the front clasp and thread the Strap through Strap Rings on Camcorder. 2 Remove the Sensor tag. Getting Started Before Using How to remove the Sensor tag Hand Strap 1 Open the Hand Strap as shown. Then, ... Strap to the Hand Strap: Remove the Hand Strap from buckle, then pull strap tight to shorten or lengthen. Sensor tag Attaching Shoulder Strap Remove Battery Pack before completing the following steps: 1 Undo strap ends from buckles. 2 Thread strap ends through the loop in the Lens Cap Strap. Reattach ...
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... Menu Screen 1 REC MODE (page 18). CLOCK SET sub menu is displayed. Press M.FOCUS to desired tape speed, SP/SLP. 1 2 SHUTTER (page 26). Camcorder starts and stops recording at :http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo ON : SELF DEMO screen is displayed. Using MENU Mode 1, 2, 3, 4 Before you begin... • Connect...canceled if UP/DOWN, M.FOCUS, or MENU are not pressed within 5 minutes when Self Demo mode is off with no cassette tape and/or battery inserted. • The Menu mode is canceled if UP/DOWN, M.FOCUS, or MENU are not pressed within 30 seconds when Self Demo mode ...
... Menu Screen 1 REC MODE (page 18). CLOCK SET sub menu is displayed. Press M.FOCUS to desired tape speed, SP/SLP. 1 2 SHUTTER (page 26). Camcorder starts and stops recording at :http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo ON : SELF DEMO screen is displayed. Using MENU Mode 1, 2, 3, 4 Before you begin... • Connect...canceled if UP/DOWN, M.FOCUS, or MENU are not pressed within 5 minutes when Self Demo mode is off with no cassette tape and/or battery inserted. • The Menu mode is canceled if UP/DOWN, M.FOCUS, or MENU are not pressed within 30 seconds when Self Demo mode ...
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... car battery may DANGER: cause bulb to reduce risk of fire. CAUTION This mark indicates that light becomes hot. Note: • Handle bulb gently. Excessive force may shorten bulb life. • Set Light to OFF when not in use. • When Camcorder is powered by Panasonic to ... to remove. 2 Using Tweezers or needle-nose pliers, carefully remove bulb. • Take unit to service center if you begin ... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to OFF. AccuBrite™ Built-in Light Getting Started Using the Light For recording in dim lighting. 1, 2...
... car battery may DANGER: cause bulb to reduce risk of fire. CAUTION This mark indicates that light becomes hot. Note: • Handle bulb gently. Excessive force may shorten bulb life. • Set Light to OFF when not in use. • When Camcorder is powered by Panasonic to ... to remove. 2 Using Tweezers or needle-nose pliers, carefully remove bulb. • Take unit to service center if you begin ... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to OFF. AccuBrite™ Built-in Light Getting Started Using the Light For recording in dim lighting. 1, 2...
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...recording scene on when LCD is at excessively B Press M.FOCUS for bright objects, or bright lights, a vertical bar may block cassette door and damage Camcorder body. 4, A, B • Be sure POWER is LCD BRIGHT normal for • To remove the cassette, slide the MENU mode. A ...pick-up. Return LCD monitor to adjust LCD monitor brightness level. this when possible. • Using LCD monitor reduces battery operation time. Camera Recording Recording via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Built-in the picture. Before you and the subject to OFF when finished.
...recording scene on when LCD is at excessively B Press M.FOCUS for bright objects, or bright lights, a vertical bar may block cassette door and damage Camcorder body. 4, A, B • Be sure POWER is LCD BRIGHT normal for • To remove the cassette, slide the MENU mode. A ...pick-up. Return LCD monitor to adjust LCD monitor brightness level. this when possible. • Using LCD monitor reduces battery operation time. Camera Recording Recording via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Built-in the picture. Before you and the subject to OFF when finished.
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...recording. Manual Easy Editing For proper continuity when taping from Stop mode or after attaching a new Battery. ON : From Stand-by mode to CAMERA. 2 Press MENU for 5 minutes, Camcorder switches to Stand-by mode, press RECORD/PAUSE two times to continue recording. c Press (PLAY/... PAUSE to record. 4 Press MENU to resume recording. D Press RECORD/PAUSE to exit. Basic Operation Camera Recording Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to VCR. A Set POWER to power source. • Insert cassette with record tab (page 12). c To resume recording, set to CAMERA. ...
...recording. Manual Easy Editing For proper continuity when taping from Stop mode or after attaching a new Battery. ON : From Stand-by mode to CAMERA. 2 Press MENU for 5 minutes, Camcorder switches to Stand-by mode, press RECORD/PAUSE two times to continue recording. c Press (PLAY/... PAUSE to record. 4 Press MENU to resume recording. D Press RECORD/PAUSE to exit. Basic Operation Camera Recording Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to VCR. A Set POWER to power source. • Insert cassette with record tab (page 12). c To resume recording, set to CAMERA. ...
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...) : Fast Forward tape. E VOLUME : During playback, adjust volume of speaker. Note: • Using LCD monitor reduces battery operating time. Manual Tracking Some recordings require manual adjustment to adjust LCD 2 monitor brightness (page 18). Press again for optimum ...STOP) : Stop tape. Still Picture Press (PLAY/STILL) to Auto Tracking. A (REWIND/SEARCH) : Rewind tape. Playing Back Recordings Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Insert recorded tape. 1 Speaker 3 D A B C E Playback on EVF or LCD Monitor 1 Press LCD-OPEN and swing LCD monitor ...
...) : Fast Forward tape. E VOLUME : During playback, adjust volume of speaker. Note: • Using LCD monitor reduces battery operating time. Manual Tracking Some recordings require manual adjustment to adjust LCD 2 monitor brightness (page 18). Press again for optimum ...STOP) : Stop tape. Still Picture Press (PLAY/STILL) to Auto Tracking. A (REWIND/SEARCH) : Rewind tape. Playing Back Recordings Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Insert recorded tape. 1 Speaker 3 D A B C E Playback on EVF or LCD Monitor 1 Press LCD-OPEN and swing LCD monitor ...
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... us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo VCR Playback using in PlayPak Remove Battery lid and insert AA battery. • Do not reverse polarity. • Replace battery when tape loading/unloading takes longer than usual. Connections Audio/ Video Out Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Make all TV...
... us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo VCR Playback using in PlayPak Remove Battery lid and insert AA battery. • Do not reverse polarity. • Replace battery when tape loading/unloading takes longer than usual. Connections Audio/ Video Out Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Make all TV...
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... can be displayed. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 1 Battery Remaining: Tape Remaining: Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. 1 Set POWER to exit. • Tape remaining indicator operates a few seconds after tape starts moving. 32 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo FULL...
... can be displayed. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 1 Battery Remaining: Tape Remaining: Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. 1 Set POWER to exit. • Tape remaining indicator operates a few seconds after tape starts moving. 32 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo FULL...
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...Digital Fade (page 28). 34 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo "WARNING LOW BATTERY" appears and Camcorder shuts off after 15 seconds. 3 Tape Remaining (page 32). 8 VCR-MODE "VCR-MODE" appears for 5 seconds when: If moisture ...second incremental display (up to 59:50) • REW (rewind) lets you monitor how long one scene is pressed with no record tab appears, and Camcorder will shut off in VCR mode. Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications CAMERA/VCR mode 12 3 45 6 12 7 13 14 8, 9, 10 15 16 17 11...
...Digital Fade (page 28). 34 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo "WARNING LOW BATTERY" appears and Camcorder shuts off after 15 seconds. 3 Tape Remaining (page 32). 8 VCR-MODE "VCR-MODE" appears for 5 seconds when: If moisture ...second incremental display (up to 59:50) • REW (rewind) lets you monitor how long one scene is pressed with no record tab appears, and Camcorder will shut off in VCR mode. Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications CAMERA/VCR mode 12 3 45 6 12 7 13 14 8, 9, 10 15 16 17 11...
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...lead in your community due to recycle this battery into your local authorities, or the Electronics Industries Alliance: U.S.A. CONSUMERS: ATTENTION : A nickel cadmium battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to dispose of ...the end of its useful life, under various state and local laws, it is illegal to recycle this battery. CONSUMERS: ATTENTION : A nickel metal hydride battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. or U.S.A. For disposal or recycling information please contact ...
...lead in your community due to recycle this battery into your local authorities, or the Electronics Industries Alliance: U.S.A. CONSUMERS: ATTENTION : A nickel cadmium battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to dispose of ...the end of its useful life, under various state and local laws, it is illegal to recycle this battery. CONSUMERS: ATTENTION : A nickel metal hydride battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. or U.S.A. For disposal or recycling information please contact ...
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... or dispose of fire or explosion. •Battery may explode if mistreated. •As with Panasonic or LIXING type CR2025 only. Note: • Improper installation, discharge, or missing battery causes "PLEASE CHECK CLOCK BATTERY" to handle this type of Battery can be swallowed by young children. Use of another battery may present a risk of in fire...
... or dispose of fire or explosion. •Battery may explode if mistreated. •As with Panasonic or LIXING type CR2025 only. Note: • Improper installation, discharge, or missing battery causes "PLEASE CHECK CLOCK BATTERY" to handle this type of Battery can be swallowed by young children. Use of another battery may present a risk of in fire...
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... Up to 4 hr Battery Pack (Rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride Battery) $69.95 HHR-V20A/1B Up to 2 hr Battery Pack (Rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride Battery) $59.95 PV-AA6 "AA" Battery Case $20.00 PV-C16 Car Battery Cord $70.00 PV-P1 VHS PlayPak $39.95 PV-H18A Note: • Prices subject to change without notice. Palmcorder Accessory System To...
... Up to 4 hr Battery Pack (Rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride Battery) $69.95 HHR-V20A/1B Up to 2 hr Battery Pack (Rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride Battery) $59.95 PV-AA6 "AA" Battery Case $20.00 PV-C16 Car Battery Cord $70.00 PV-P1 VHS PlayPak $39.95 PV-H18A Note: • Prices subject to change without notice. Palmcorder Accessory System To...