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For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo LSQT0753 A PV-L354 PV-L454 Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to operate this manual. Please save this product. Getting Started Basic Operation Special Features For Your Information Camcorder Operating Instructions Models No.
For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo LSQT0753 A PV-L354 PV-L454 Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to operate this manual. Please save this product. Getting Started Basic Operation Special Features For Your Information Camcorder Operating Instructions Models No.
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... call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Used properly, it will bring you for use your Camcorder. 1 pc. Be sure to set up or use with models PV-L354 and PV-L454. AC Adaptor (PV-A20) with Lens Cap Strap (pages 10, 11) (LSGQ0049) (page 13...
... call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Used properly, it will bring you for use your Camcorder. 1 pc. Be sure to set up or use with models PV-L354 and PV-L454. AC Adaptor (PV-A20) with Lens Cap Strap (pages 10, 11) (LSGQ0049) (page 13...
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... on the appliance's bottom cover. Operation is designed to the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. This Camcorder is recommended that only cassette tapes that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that have sufficient ...
... on the appliance's bottom cover. Operation is designed to the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. This Camcorder is recommended that only cassette tapes that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that have sufficient ...
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...or repairs to a heater, etc... Overloading - Unplug this indicates a need for outdoor use strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning your Camcorder in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it is suddenly moved from touching such...service technician to perform safety checks to unnecessary movement (avoid shaking and striking). Do not connect the power supply or operate your Camcorder. • AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN TEMPERATURE ... Improper cleaning can result in damage and will not subject it gets wet. Never...
...or repairs to a heater, etc... Overloading - Unplug this indicates a need for outdoor use strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning your Camcorder in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it is suddenly moved from touching such...service technician to perform safety checks to unnecessary movement (avoid shaking and striking). Do not connect the power supply or operate your Camcorder. • AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN TEMPERATURE ... Improper cleaning can result in damage and will not subject it gets wet. Never...
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.... ENGLISH in this manual. Note: To select ENGLISH OSD: • Set to CAMERA or VCR. 2 Press MENU for MENU mode. Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. 2, 3, 4 1 Set POWER to LANGUAGE ; Then, see Spanish Operating Instructions in MENU screen. 7 ESPAÑOL. [ CAMERA MODE ] [ VCR MODE ] 4 Press MENU to... is preset to ENGLISH. Press UP or DOWN to select LANGUAGE . 1 [ CAMERA MODE ] [ VCR MODE ] 3 Press M.FOCUS to exit. Getting Started Select OSD Language The Camcorder is selected, turn to the Spanish Operating Instructions in this manual.
.... ENGLISH in this manual. Note: To select ENGLISH OSD: • Set to CAMERA or VCR. 2 Press MENU for MENU mode. Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. 2, 3, 4 1 Set POWER to LANGUAGE ; Then, see Spanish Operating Instructions in MENU screen. 7 ESPAÑOL. [ CAMERA MODE ] [ VCR MODE ] 4 Press MENU to... is preset to ENGLISH. Press UP or DOWN to select LANGUAGE . 1 [ CAMERA MODE ] [ VCR MODE ] 3 Press M.FOCUS to exit. Getting Started Select OSD Language The Camcorder is selected, turn to the Spanish Operating Instructions in this manual.
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...EVF or LCD Monitor (PV-L354) 2, 3, 4 (PV-L454) 1 Set POWER to exit. Press UP or DOWN to select SELF DEMO . 1 3 Press M.FOCUS to select OFF. 4 Press MENU to CAMERA. 2 Press MENU for 30 seconds when the Back Light is pressed. To turn it off, follow • Connect Camcorder to SELF DEMO ;... Self Demo Mode Self Demo mode is on : • Set to power source. 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 below . steps 1-4 ...
...EVF or LCD Monitor (PV-L354) 2, 3, 4 (PV-L454) 1 Set POWER to exit. Press UP or DOWN to select SELF DEMO . 1 3 Press M.FOCUS to select OFF. 4 Press MENU to CAMERA. 2 Press MENU for 30 seconds when the Back Light is pressed. To turn it off, follow • Connect Camcorder to SELF DEMO ;... Self Demo Mode Self Demo mode is on : • Set to power source. 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 below . steps 1-4 ...
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... the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo To use . 23 POWER Lamp 1 CHARGE Lamp A B (Top View) Using the Battery Pack 1 Plug in direction of mounting a surface. Note: • Charging takes about 4 hours (PV-L354) or about 7.5 hours (PV-L454) when Battery Refresh is complete... Battery charging will not operate in Light decreases operating time. Supplying Power • We recommend using Panasonic's Battery. • We cannot guarantee the quality of this Camcorder when batteries of other companies are used . • Battery will then start automatically. Use after...
... the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo To use . 23 POWER Lamp 1 CHARGE Lamp A B (Top View) Using the Battery Pack 1 Plug in direction of mounting a surface. Note: • Charging takes about 4 hours (PV-L354) or about 7.5 hours (PV-L454) when Battery Refresh is complete... Battery charging will not operate in Light decreases operating time. Supplying Power • We recommend using Panasonic's Battery. • We cannot guarantee the quality of this Camcorder when batteries of other companies are used . • Battery will then start automatically. Use after...
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...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. 2 A Start engine first. Check with supplied DC DC Power Cable Power Cable. 2 Plug in AC Adaptor. Use...When not in use, disconnect cigarette lighter plug. • For personal safety the driver of the vehicle should not attempt to operate the camcorder while driving. 11 Note: • This cord only works in amps). Supplying Power Getting Started Battery Care CAUTION • Do not ...
...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. 2 A Start engine first. Check with supplied DC DC Power Cable Power Cable. 2 Plug in AC Adaptor. Use...When not in use, disconnect cigarette lighter plug. • For personal safety the driver of the vehicle should not attempt to operate the camcorder while driving. 11 Note: • This cord only works in amps). Supplying Power Getting Started Battery Care CAUTION • Do not ...
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... Strap. 13 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 shorten or lengthen. Lens Cap Attaching the Lens Cap Strap to fit your hand as...
... Strap. 13 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 shorten or lengthen. Lens Cap Attaching the Lens Cap Strap to fit your hand as...
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To select DIGITAL ZOOM, MOTIONSENSOR, or FADE. 7 8 5 PROGRAMMED REC (page 20). Camcorder starts and stops recording at :http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Using MENU Mode 1, 2, 3, 4 Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to highlight the 3 desired menu item. Note: • The Menu mode is canceled if UP/DOWN, M.FOCUS...
To select DIGITAL ZOOM, MOTIONSENSOR, or FADE. 7 8 5 PROGRAMMED REC (page 20). Camcorder starts and stops recording at :http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Using MENU Mode 1, 2, 3, 4 Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to highlight the 3 desired menu item. Note: • The Menu mode is canceled if UP/DOWN, M.FOCUS...
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Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to select TIME ZONE, DST, or DATE/TIME. 3 Press M.FOCUS for menu of item selected in order: Time Zone, ...
Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to select TIME ZONE, DST, or DATE/TIME. 3 Press M.FOCUS for menu of item selected in order: Time Zone, ...
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...: AUTO . Note : • Clock may lose or gain up to daylight saving time (DST). The Camcorder is pressed. 16 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo DST: AUTO Spring (First Sunday in your area, set to Hawaii or Samoa...; Auto DST does not function if time zone is not observed in April) : ahead one hour. Setting the Clock 3a Setting the Time Zone The Camcorder is preset to Eastern time. [ Time Zone chart ] Press UP or DOWN to select OFF or AUTO. Press UP or DOWN to select local time...
...: AUTO . Note : • Clock may lose or gain up to daylight saving time (DST). The Camcorder is pressed. 16 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo DST: AUTO Spring (First Sunday in your area, set to Hawaii or Samoa...; Auto DST does not function if time zone is not observed in April) : ahead one hour. Setting the Clock 3a Setting the Time Zone The Camcorder is preset to Eastern time. [ Time Zone chart ] Press UP or DOWN to select OFF or AUTO. Press UP or DOWN to select local time...
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...Replacing the Bulb B 1 A 2 3 Before you need assistance. 3 Replace bulb using Light extensively in a hot environment. • Using Light when the Camcorder is in CAMERA Rec mode with cloth or tissue as skin oils will revert to exit. 3 Press LIGHT repeatedly for MENU mode. Note: • Handle... decrease bulb life. Excessive force may shorten bulb life. • Set Light to OFF when not in use. • When Camcorder is powered by Panasonic to reduce risk of lens cover to unhook, and slide portion B forward to remove. 2 Using Tweezers or needle-nose pliers, ...
...Replacing the Bulb B 1 A 2 3 Before you need assistance. 3 Replace bulb using Light extensively in a hot environment. • Using Light when the Camcorder is in CAMERA Rec mode with cloth or tissue as skin oils will revert to exit. 3 Press LIGHT repeatedly for MENU mode. Note: • Handle... decrease bulb life. Excessive force may shorten bulb life. • Set Light to OFF when not in use. • When Camcorder is powered by Panasonic to reduce risk of lens cover to unhook, and slide portion B forward to remove. 2 Using Tweezers or needle-nose pliers, ...
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...the LCD monitor. Try to adjust LCD monitor brightness level. Camera Recording Recording via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo This allows both you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Insert cassette with record tab (page 12). 1 Press LCD-OPEN to OFF ...Liquid Crystal Display) monitor. CAUTION Rotating partially open and adjust viewing angle. 1 2 Set POWER to select Note: LCD BRIGHT . • When Camcorder is aimed at 180° (see above left). Press UP or DOWN to CAMERA. This is fully turned to view the recording. Swing LCD...
...the LCD monitor. Try to adjust LCD monitor brightness level. Camera Recording Recording via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo This allows both you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Insert cassette with record tab (page 12). 1 Press LCD-OPEN to OFF ...Liquid Crystal Display) monitor. CAUTION Rotating partially open and adjust viewing angle. 1 2 Set POWER to select Note: LCD BRIGHT . • When Camcorder is aimed at 180° (see above left). Press UP or DOWN to CAMERA. This is fully turned to view the recording. Swing LCD...
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... Editing For proper continuity when taping from Stop mode or after attaching a new Battery. c Press (PLAY/STILL) where you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Insert cassette with record tab (page 12). D Press RECORD/PAUSE to exit. d Press RECORD/PAUSE to stop recording... is stopped, and then started within 24 hours. a Press RECORD/PAUSE to resume recording. Note: • Use Manual Easy Edit (left in Camcorder. B a Press (REWIND/SEARCH) to review recording. Easy Edit Stand-by pressing RECORD/ PAUSE two times. b Set POWER to CAMERA. When set...
... Editing For proper continuity when taping from Stop mode or after attaching a new Battery. c Press (PLAY/STILL) where you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Insert cassette with record tab (page 12). D Press RECORD/PAUSE to exit. d Press RECORD/PAUSE to stop recording... is stopped, and then started within 24 hours. a Press RECORD/PAUSE to resume recording. Note: • Use Manual Easy Edit (left in Camcorder. B a Press (REWIND/SEARCH) to review recording. Easy Edit Stand-by pressing RECORD/ PAUSE two times. b Set POWER to CAMERA. When set...
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...each minute. *2 Record 10 seconds each minute. Use AC Adaptor for MENU mode. To cancel the setup, press MENU twice. 4 Press RECORD/PAUSE to place Camcorder in stand-by 30 minutes. 3 Press DOWN to select REC TIME . Press M.FOCUS repeatedly to power source. Or, set POWER to select PROGRAMMED REC . ... is displayed.) Each additional press of the options shown at left. Recording will be set over 24 hours from current time. • Camcorder shuts off at :http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Press UP or DOWN to OFF. 20 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via ...
...each minute. *2 Record 10 seconds each minute. Use AC Adaptor for MENU mode. To cancel the setup, press MENU twice. 4 Press RECORD/PAUSE to place Camcorder in stand-by 30 minutes. 3 Press DOWN to select REC TIME . Press M.FOCUS repeatedly to power source. Or, set POWER to select PROGRAMMED REC . ... is displayed.) Each additional press of the options shown at left. Recording will be set over 24 hours from current time. • Camcorder shuts off at :http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Press UP or DOWN to OFF. 20 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via ...
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... MENU to adjust LCD 2 monitor brightness (page 18). Volume up . Press M.FOCUS to return to freeze picture. 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 fully open. 2 Set POWER...
... MENU to adjust LCD 2 monitor brightness (page 18). Volume up . Press M.FOCUS to return to freeze picture. 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 fully open. 2 Set POWER...
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... longer than usual. Playing Back Recordings TV Playback or Viewing Connect Camcorder to a TV to : VCR © view playback. Connections Audio/ Video Out Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Make all TV-Camcorder connections. 1 Set POWER to view playback or recordings in VHS VCR... cassette with your finger. 22 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo See TV owner's manual. 3 Begin playback or recording. Load Detector Cassette 2 1 Slide RELEASE and wait for lid to LINE INPUT.
... longer than usual. Playing Back Recordings TV Playback or Viewing Connect Camcorder to a TV to : VCR © view playback. Connections Audio/ Video Out Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Make all TV-Camcorder connections. 1 Set POWER to view playback or recordings in VHS VCR... cassette with your finger. 22 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo See TV owner's manual. 3 Begin playback or recording. Load Detector Cassette 2 1 Slide RELEASE and wait for lid to LINE INPUT.
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...recordings may reduce picture quality. Please see VCR owner's manual. • Set Camcorder POWER to VCR. 5 2, 4 Source (Playing) Camcorder Audio/ Video Out Monitor with your Tapes (dubbing) Connections Before you begin... • Make Camcorder-VCR connections (see left). • Turn both units to LINE. Basic ...or CH4). • Set TV/VCR Selector on VCR to VCR. 1 Insert a pre-recorded tape into Camcorder and a blank tape with record tab into VCR. 2 Press (PLAY/STILL) on Camcorder, then press again at starting point. 3 Press REC, then STILL/PAUSE on VCR. 4 Press (PLAY/...
...recordings may reduce picture quality. Please see VCR owner's manual. • Set Camcorder POWER to VCR. 5 2, 4 Source (Playing) Camcorder Audio/ Video Out Monitor with your Tapes (dubbing) Connections Before you begin... • Make Camcorder-VCR connections (see left). • Turn both units to LINE. Basic ...or CH4). • Set TV/VCR Selector on VCR to VCR. 1 Insert a pre-recorded tape into Camcorder and a blank tape with record tab into VCR. 2 Press (PLAY/STILL) on Camcorder, then press again at starting point. 3 Press REC, then STILL/PAUSE on VCR. 4 Press (PLAY/...
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... Zoom in (close up) and out (wide angle) in front of the light source. Before you begin ... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. Before you begin ... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. Zoom In ("T") POWER ZOOM Zoom Out ("W") • Zoom slowly: Lightly...) to the button. EVF or LCD Monitor 24 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
... Zoom in (close up) and out (wide angle) in front of the light source. Before you begin ... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. Before you begin ... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. Zoom In ("T") POWER ZOOM Zoom Out ("W") • Zoom slowly: Lightly...) to the button. EVF or LCD Monitor 24 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo