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... in Camcorder) (page 36) This operating instruction book is on the tag located on the market today. Audio/Video Cable (LSJA0368) (pages 22, 23) 1 pc. Shoulder Strap (LSFC0012) (page 13) 1 pc. Things You Should Know Thank you years of your Camcorder. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient Camcorder information source. The serial number is designed for choosing Panasonic! CR2025 Clock Battery (installed in...
... in Camcorder) (page 36) This operating instruction book is on the tag located on the market today. Audio/Video Cable (LSJA0368) (pages 22, 23) 1 pc. Shoulder Strap (LSFC0012) (page 13) 1 pc. Things You Should Know Thank you years of your Camcorder. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient Camcorder information source. The serial number is designed for choosing Panasonic! CR2025 Clock Battery (installed in...
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... may have been tested and inspected for help. This symbol alerts the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may cause interference to make any inside part of contact with the and/or mark be read carefully in order to record and play a Compact VHS Camcorder recording on , use in Standard Play (SP) and Super Long Play (SLP) modes. Therefore, it is subject to provide...
... may have been tested and inspected for help. This symbol alerts the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may cause interference to make any inside part of contact with the and/or mark be read carefully in order to record and play a Compact VHS Camcorder recording on , use in Standard Play (SP) and Super Long Play (SLP) modes. Therefore, it is subject to provide...
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... antenna discharge unit, connection to . 4. The safety and operating instructions should be retained for cleaning. 6. Use a dry cloth for future reference. 3. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to be sure the antenna or cable system is connected to the video unit, be walked on the unit and in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of...
... antenna discharge unit, connection to . 4. The safety and operating instructions should be retained for cleaning. 6. Use a dry cloth for future reference. 3. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to be sure the antenna or cable system is connected to the video unit, be walked on the unit and in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of...
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... Requiring Service - When the power-supply cord or plug is suddenly moved from the power supply before cleaning. b. If the video unit has been exposed to qualified service personnel. 19. If the video unit does not operate normally by the operating instructions, as , in a fire or electric shock. Adjust only those controls that could permanently damage the internal parts of overhead power lines or other hazards. e. When the video unit...
... Requiring Service - When the power-supply cord or plug is suddenly moved from the power supply before cleaning. b. If the video unit has been exposed to qualified service personnel. 19. If the video unit does not operate normally by the operating instructions, as , in a fire or electric shock. Adjust only those controls that could permanently damage the internal parts of overhead power lines or other hazards. e. When the video unit...
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... 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 Using MENU Mode 14 Setting the Clock (Time Zone, Auto Daylight Saving Time 15~16 AccuBrite™ Built-in Light (Using the Light, Replacing the Bulb 17 Camera Recording (Basic, Stand-by, Programmed Recording 18~20 Playing Back Recordings (Basic Playback, Visual Search, Still Picture, Tracking, TV/VCR Playback 21~22 Copying your Tapes...
... 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 Using MENU Mode 14 Setting the Clock (Time Zone, Auto Daylight Saving Time 15~16 AccuBrite™ Built-in Light (Using the Light, Replacing the Bulb 17 Camera Recording (Basic, Stand-by, Programmed Recording 18~20 Playing Back Recordings (Basic Playback, Visual Search, Still Picture, Tracking, TV/VCR Playback 21~22 Copying your Tapes...
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... us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Tape Speed Cassette type TC-20 TC-30 TC-40 SP (Standard Play) 20 minutes 30 minutes 40 minutes SLP (Super Long Play) 1 hour 1 hour 30 minutes 2 hours • SLP playback may contain more picture noise. Cassette Information Cassette Insertion/Removal 13 2 5 4 1 Turn Tape Wheel in this unit. Erase Protection Tab Protects tapes from being accidentally erased. 1 2 Slide tab...
... us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Tape Speed Cassette type TC-20 TC-30 TC-40 SP (Standard Play) 20 minutes 30 minutes 40 minutes SLP (Super Long Play) 1 hour 1 hour 30 minutes 2 hours • SLP playback may contain more picture noise. Cassette Information Cassette Insertion/Removal 13 2 5 4 1 Turn Tape Wheel in this unit. Erase Protection Tab Protects tapes from being accidentally erased. 1 2 Slide tab...
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... battery inserted. Set the Date and Time. 9 STAND-BY RELEASE (page 19). CLOCK SET sub menu is on 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 is displayed. Press M.FOCUS to exit. Change to CAMERA or VCR. 1 Press MENU for MENU mode. OFF/ON/AUTO : Light can be set selection. 4 Press MENU to set...
... battery inserted. Set the Date and Time. 9 STAND-BY RELEASE (page 19). CLOCK SET sub menu is on 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 is displayed. Press M.FOCUS to exit. Change to CAMERA or VCR. 1 Press MENU for MENU mode. OFF/ON/AUTO : Light can be set selection. 4 Press MENU to set...
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... to confirm entry. • When traveling, repeat this operation and select one of the 8 listed time zones to set clock, see "Setting the Time Zone" above). 3c Setting Date and Time Date and time including leap years are calculated up to 2 minutes per month. • When traveling outside the listed time zones, set clock to local time manually. • To adjust or set the clock to DST: AUTO . Press M.FOCUS to DEC 31, 2099...
... to confirm entry. • When traveling, repeat this operation and select one of the 8 listed time zones to set clock, see "Setting the Time Zone" above). 3c Setting Date and Time Date and time including leap years are calculated up to 2 minutes per month. • When traveling outside the listed time zones, set clock to local time manually. • To adjust or set the clock to DST: AUTO . Press M.FOCUS to DEC 31, 2099...
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...; Order Part No. EVF or LCD Monitor A : Light 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, carefully remove bulb. • Take unit to service center if you begin ... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. 1 Press MENU for replacement bulb. • Set POWER to crack. Before you need assistance. 3 Replace bulb using Light extensively...
...; Order Part No. EVF or LCD Monitor A : Light 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, carefully remove bulb. • Take unit to service center if you begin ... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. 1 Press MENU for replacement bulb. • Set POWER to crack. Before you need assistance. 3 Replace bulb using Light extensively...
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... via EVF or LCD Monitor View recording scene on when LCD is LCD BRIGHT normal for • To remove the cassette, slide the MENU mode. CAUTION Rotating partially open and adjust viewing angle. 1 2 Set POWER to unlock the LCD monitor. Before you and the subject to OFF when finished. See "To adjust LCD BRIGHT" below. TAPE EJECT switch (page 12). This is at :http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
... via EVF or LCD Monitor View recording scene on when LCD is LCD BRIGHT normal for • To remove the cassette, slide the MENU mode. CAUTION Rotating partially open and adjust viewing angle. 1 2 Set POWER to unlock the LCD monitor. Before you and the subject to OFF when finished. See "To adjust LCD BRIGHT" below. TAPE EJECT switch (page 12). This is at :http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
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... done each minute. Note: • Start time may not be set over 24 hours from current time. • Camcorder shuts off at :http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Press M.FOCUS repeatedly to select one of M.FOCUS increases start and stop time. Camera Recording Programmed Recording Set a recording start time by mode. *1 Record 5 seconds each minute. *2 Record 10 seconds each minute. To cancel the setup, press MENU twice. 4 Press RECORD/PAUSE to power source.
... done each minute. Note: • Start time may not be set over 24 hours from current time. • Camcorder shuts off at :http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Press M.FOCUS repeatedly to select one of M.FOCUS increases start and stop time. Camera Recording Programmed Recording Set a recording start time by mode. *1 Record 5 seconds each minute. *2 Record 10 seconds each minute. To cancel the setup, press MENU twice. 4 Press RECORD/PAUSE to power source.
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...-by Stand-by the POWER switch. 3 Playback function buttons. Basic Operation Press "W" : Press "T" : Volume down. Press M.FOCUS to return to reduce noise. Audio is muted. • To protect video heads and tape, operating modes will appear. Manual Tracking Some recordings require manual adjustment to Auto Tracking. Return LCD monitor to locked position when not in SLP mode (page 12). This feature works best in use. • During playback, press MENU to freeze picture. During playback, press: • (FAST...
...-by Stand-by the POWER switch. 3 Playback function buttons. Basic Operation Press "W" : Press "T" : Volume down. Press M.FOCUS to return to reduce noise. Audio is muted. • To protect video heads and tape, operating modes will appear. Manual Tracking Some recordings require manual adjustment to Auto Tracking. Return LCD monitor to locked position when not in SLP mode (page 12). This feature works best in use. • During playback, press MENU to freeze picture. During playback, press: • (FAST...
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... CAMERA © view picture as it is recorded. 2 Turn TV ON and set to : VCR © view playback. VCR Playback using in progress. Playing Back Recordings TV Playback or Viewing Connect Camcorder to a TV to view playback or recordings in VHS VCR. Insert Remove 1 Cassette in PlayPak 1 Turn cassette Tape Wheel in direction of PlayPak with the window up and on the left, then snap lid shut. 3 • Do not obstruct cassette reel while loading. • Allow PlayPak Load Detector to fully retract before using PlayPak (Optional) Load Battery...
... CAMERA © view picture as it is recorded. 2 Turn TV ON and set to : VCR © view playback. VCR Playback using in progress. Playing Back Recordings TV Playback or Viewing Connect Camcorder to a TV to view playback or recordings in VHS VCR. Insert Remove 1 Cassette in PlayPak 1 Turn cassette Tape Wheel in direction of PlayPak with the window up and on the left, then snap lid shut. 3 • Do not obstruct cassette reel while loading. • Allow PlayPak Load Detector to fully retract before using PlayPak (Optional) Load Battery...
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...; Turn both units to LINE. CAUTION: Unauthorized exchanging and/or copying of copyrighted recordings may reduce picture quality. Note: • Camcorder will only playback tapes recorded in SP or SLP mode. • Dubbing may be copyright infringement. 23 Basic Operation Copying your Tapes (dubbing) Connections Before you begin... • Make Camcorder-VCR connections (see VCR owner's manual. • Set Camcorder POWER to VCR. 5 2, 4 Source (Playing) Camcorder Audio/ Video Out Monitor with your TV • Turn TV on and tune to VCR channel...
...; Turn both units to LINE. CAUTION: Unauthorized exchanging and/or copying of copyrighted recordings may reduce picture quality. Note: • Camcorder will only playback tapes recorded in SP or SLP mode. • Dubbing may be copyright infringement. 23 Basic Operation Copying your Tapes (dubbing) Connections Before you begin... • Make Camcorder-VCR connections (see VCR owner's manual. • Set Camcorder POWER to VCR. 5 2, 4 Source (Playing) Camcorder Audio/ Video Out Monitor with your TV • Turn TV on and tune to VCR channel...
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... MENU mode. Press UP or DOWN to select SHUTTER . 2 Press M.FOCUS repeatedly to select shutter speed. 3 Press MENU to CAMERA. Manual Selection The faster the shutter speed, the more light is set to exit. Provide additional light. 1, 2, 3 1 Press MENU for proper picture and color quality. Note: • Shutter speed cannot be set to 1/60 if Digital E.I.S. feature is inadequate. a tennis stroke), when viewed on Camcorder (Still only) or a 3 or 4 head VCR...
... MENU mode. Press UP or DOWN to select SHUTTER . 2 Press M.FOCUS repeatedly to select shutter speed. 3 Press MENU to CAMERA. Manual Selection The faster the shutter speed, the more light is set to exit. Provide additional light. 1, 2, 3 1 Press MENU for proper picture and color quality. Note: • Shutter speed cannot be set to 1/60 if Digital E.I.S. feature is inadequate. a tennis stroke), when viewed on Camcorder (Still only) or a 3 or 4 head VCR...
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... seconds after motion ceases. To cancel MotionSensor Mode, set POWER to select DIGITAL EFFECTS . 2 Press M.FOCUS for longer recordings. • Insert cassette with record tab (page 12). • Set POWER to power source. MotionSensor Recording starts automatically if motion is plain, like a venetian blind. • brightness suddenly changes. Use AC Adaptor for DIGITAL EFFECTS menu. Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to CAMERA. • Securely position and aim...
... seconds after motion ceases. To cancel MotionSensor Mode, set POWER to select DIGITAL EFFECTS . 2 Press M.FOCUS for longer recordings. • Insert cassette with record tab (page 12). • Set POWER to power source. MotionSensor Recording starts automatically if motion is plain, like a venetian blind. • brightness suddenly changes. Use AC Adaptor for DIGITAL EFFECTS menu. Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to CAMERA. • Securely position and aim...
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... DC 6 V (PV-L454) 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...
... DC 6 V (PV-L454) 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...
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...; Set POWER to CAMERA. (p. 18) Sound from microphone can't be performed by a qualified service technician. To correct, slowly turn the TV horizontal hold control. Camera picture is too dark ... • Set HIGH SPEED SHUTTER to AUTO. (p. 26) No playback picture, or the playback picture • Press UP/DOWN button during playback is noisy or contains streaks ... (Tracking Control). (p.21) "Panasonic ITS TAPES CAN PLAY IN YOUR • Set POWER to cancel Demo mode. (p. 8) Top of playback picture waves...
...; Set POWER to CAMERA. (p. 18) Sound from microphone can't be performed by a qualified service technician. To correct, slowly turn the TV horizontal hold control. Camera picture is too dark ... • Set HIGH SPEED SHUTTER to AUTO. (p. 26) No playback picture, or the playback picture • Press UP/DOWN button during playback is noisy or contains streaks ... (Tracking Control). (p.21) "Panasonic ITS TAPES CAN PLAY IN YOUR • Set POWER to cancel Demo mode. (p. 8) Top of playback picture waves...
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... Parts Labor Service Contact Number Camcorder One (1) Year (except CCD Ninety (90) Days Image Sensor) Carry-In or Mail-In CCD Image Sensor - 6 (Six) Months Ninety (90) Days 1-800-211-PANA(7262) DVD/VCR Deck, A/V Mixer One (1) Year Ninety (90) Days Carry-In or Mail-In 1-800-211-PANA(7262) TV/VCR, TV/DVD, One (1) Year (except CRT) TV/DVD/VCR Combination CRT - If the problem is...
... Parts Labor Service Contact Number Camcorder One (1) Year (except CCD Ninety (90) Days Image Sensor) Carry-In or Mail-In CCD Image Sensor - 6 (Six) Months Ninety (90) Days 1-800-211-PANA(7262) DVD/VCR Deck, A/V Mixer One (1) Year Ninety (90) Days Carry-In or Mail-In 1-800-211-PANA(7262) TV/VCR, TV/DVD, One (1) Year (except CRT) TV/DVD/VCR Combination CRT - If the problem is...
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..., 29 Programmed Recording . 20 Q Quick Operation Guide .... 9 R RECORD/PAUSE Button 18 Record/Playback Time ... 12 Replacing Clock Battery . 36 Request for Service Notice 41 REWIND/SEARCH Button 21 S Safety Precautions 3 Self Demo Mode 8 Shoulder Strap 13 Speaker 21 Special Effects 21 Specifications 39 Still Picture 21 STOP Button 21 T Tab 12 TAPE EJECT Switch 12 Tracking Control 21 Tripod Mounting Hole ..... 36 U UP (FAR) / DOWN (NEAR) Button 14, 21, 25 V VHF Connecting Cable .. 23 Video Cassettes (tapes) . 12 Video Head Cleaning...
..., 29 Programmed Recording . 20 Q Quick Operation Guide .... 9 R RECORD/PAUSE Button 18 Record/Playback Time ... 12 Replacing Clock Battery . 36 Request for Service Notice 41 REWIND/SEARCH Button 21 S Safety Precautions 3 Self Demo Mode 8 Shoulder Strap 13 Speaker 21 Special Effects 21 Specifications 39 Still Picture 21 STOP Button 21 T Tab 12 TAPE EJECT Switch 12 Tracking Control 21 Tripod Mounting Hole ..... 36 U UP (FAR) / DOWN (NEAR) Button 14, 21, 25 V VHF Connecting Cable .. 23 Video Cassettes (tapes) . 12 Video Head Cleaning...
