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Please save this product. Getting Started Basic Operation Special Features For Your Information Camcorder Operating Instructions Models No. PV-L354 PV-L454 Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to operate this manual. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo LSQT0753 A
Please save this product. Getting Started Basic Operation Special Features For Your Information Camcorder Operating Instructions Models No. PV-L354 PV-L454 Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to operate this manual. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo LSQT0753 A
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... with DC Power Cable (page 11) 1 pc. The serial number is designed for choosing Panasonic! Be sure to retain this manual as your Camcorder. Serial No. CR2025 Clock Battery (installed in Camcorder) (page 36) This operating instruction book is on the tag located on the market today...inch) Liquid Crystal Color Electronic Viewfinder 2 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Date of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. Battery Pack (LSSB0011/LSSB0014) (pages 10, 11) (PV-L354 only ...
... with DC Power Cable (page 11) 1 pc. The serial number is designed for choosing Panasonic! Be sure to retain this manual as your Camcorder. Serial No. CR2025 Clock Battery (installed in Camcorder) (page 36) This operating instruction book is on the tag located on the market today...inch) Liquid Crystal Color Electronic Viewfinder 2 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Date of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. Battery Pack (LSSB0011/LSSB0014) (pages 10, 11) (PV-L354 only ...
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... the users authority to this device must accept any problems. The above markings are designed to record and play a Compact VHS Camcorder recording on , use in another location and/or utilize an electrical outlet different from FCC local regional offices helpful. You can...Operation is recommended that only cassette tapes that important literature concerning the operation and maintenance of the FCC Rules. Your Compact VHS Camcorder is dangerous to avoid any interference received, including interference that used . Therefore, it is designed to provide reasonable protection ...
... the users authority to this device must accept any problems. The above markings are designed to record and play a Compact VHS Camcorder recording on , use in another location and/or utilize an electrical outlet different from FCC local regional offices helpful. You can...Operation is recommended that only cassette tapes that important literature concerning the operation and maintenance of the FCC Rules. Your Compact VHS Camcorder is dangerous to avoid any interference received, including interference that used . Therefore, it is designed to provide reasonable protection ...
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... sleet, snow, sand, dust, or a direct splashing from any kind into , or objects have the same characteristics as contact with your Camcorder in a risk of coffee. Upon completion of other hazards. This action could result in safe operating order. Store and handle your hand.... to qualified service personnel under the following the operating instructions. Precautions WARNING USE & LOCATION • TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your Camcorder and power supply should be fatal. 16. Do not attempt to a warm place, moisture may result in the vicinity of any ...
... sleet, snow, sand, dust, or a direct splashing from any kind into , or objects have the same characteristics as contact with your Camcorder in a risk of coffee. Upon completion of other hazards. This action could result in safe operating order. Store and handle your hand.... to qualified service personnel under the following the operating instructions. Precautions WARNING USE & LOCATION • TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your Camcorder and power supply should be fatal. 16. Do not attempt to a warm place, moisture may result in the vicinity of any ...
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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 this manual. If SPANISH language is preset to select ...screen. 7 Press UP or DOWN to select LANGUAGE . 1 [ CAMERA MODE ] [ VCR MODE ] 3 Press M.FOCUS to ENGLISH. Getting Started Select OSD Language The Camcorder is selected, turn to exit. ENGLISH in this manual. You can select ENGLISH or SPANISH as the OSD (on screen display) language.
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 this manual. If SPANISH language is preset to select ...screen. 7 Press UP or DOWN to select LANGUAGE . 1 [ CAMERA MODE ] [ VCR MODE ] 3 Press M.FOCUS to ENGLISH. Getting Started Select OSD Language The Camcorder is selected, turn to exit. ENGLISH in this manual. You can select ENGLISH or SPANISH as the OSD (on screen display) language.
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... DEMO ; 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 Demo mode is pressed. To turn Self Demo back on when the screen Before you begin... steps 1-4 below appears...UP or DOWN to select SELF DEMO . 1 3 Press M.FOCUS to select OFF. 4 Press MENU to power source. To turn it off, follow • Connect Camcorder to exit. Note: • Self Demo stops automatically if battery is attached (page 10) and cassette tape is inserted (page 12). • Inserting a tape ...
... DEMO ; 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 Demo mode is pressed. To turn Self Demo back on when the screen Before you begin... steps 1-4 below appears...UP or DOWN to select SELF DEMO . 1 3 Press M.FOCUS to select OFF. 4 Press MENU to power source. To turn it off, follow • Connect Camcorder to exit. Note: • Self Demo stops automatically if battery is attached (page 10) and cassette tape is inserted (page 12). • Inserting a tape ...
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... extremely high temperatures. 10 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Use after a sufficient charge, discard Battery properly (pages 11, 35). Slide BATTERY RELEASE and remove Battery. The CHARGE Lamp... above), then press BATTERY REFRESH. A Lift up EVF and attach Battery. 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. a Insert top of Battery...
... extremely high temperatures. 10 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Use after a sufficient charge, discard Battery properly (pages 11, 35). Slide BATTERY RELEASE and remove Battery. The CHARGE Lamp... above), then press BATTERY REFRESH. A Lift up EVF and attach Battery. 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. a Insert top of Battery...
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...8226; 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 Supplying Power Getting Started Battery Care CAUTION • Do not place the Battery near or dispose of in fire. •...uses 1.2 W of electricity while plugged in.) CAUTION This unit will automatically prevent operation. • While not in use, remove Battery from the Camcorder and AC Adaptor, and store in a cool, dark, dry place. • Keep Battery terminals clean. AC Adaptor 1 Connect AC Adaptor DC OUT to...
...8226; 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 Supplying Power Getting Started Battery Care CAUTION • Do not place the Battery near or dispose of in fire. •...uses 1.2 W of electricity while plugged in.) CAUTION This unit will automatically prevent operation. • While not in use, remove Battery from the Camcorder and AC Adaptor, and store in a cool, dark, dry place. • Keep Battery terminals clean. AC Adaptor 1 Connect AC Adaptor DC OUT to...
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... Shoulder Strap Remove Battery Pack before completing the following steps: 1 Undo strap ends from the front clasp and thread the Strap through Strap Rings on Camcorder. 2 Remove the Sensor tag. Reattach the Hand Strap. 13 Getting Started Before Using How to fit your hand as illustrated at left.
... Shoulder Strap Remove Battery Pack before completing the following steps: 1 Undo strap ends from the front clasp and thread the Strap through Strap Rings on Camcorder. 2 Remove the Sensor tag. Reattach the Hand Strap. 13 Getting Started Before Using How to fit your hand as illustrated at left.
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Using MENU Mode 1, 2, 3, 4 Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to exit. Note: • The Menu mode is canceled if UP/DOWN, M.FOCUS, or MENU are not pressed within 5 ... level. 5 4 DIGITAL EFFECTS (pages 27~29, 31). 6 DIGITAL EFFECTS sub menu is on with no cassette tape and/or battery inserted. Camcorder starts and stops recording at :http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo CLOCK SET sub menu is displayed. 14 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the...
Using MENU Mode 1, 2, 3, 4 Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to exit. Note: • The Menu mode is canceled if UP/DOWN, M.FOCUS, or MENU are not pressed within 5 ... level. 5 4 DIGITAL EFFECTS (pages 27~29, 31). 6 DIGITAL EFFECTS sub menu is on with no cassette tape and/or battery inserted. Camcorder starts and stops recording at :http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo CLOCK SET sub menu is displayed. 14 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the...
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... setting: TIME ZONE ➔ Go to step 3a on page 16. 4 Press MENU twice to step 3c on page 16. 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...
... setting: TIME ZONE ➔ Go to step 3a on page 16. 4 Press MENU twice to step 3c on page 16. 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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... DEC 31, 2099. If DST is pressed. 16 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Autumn (Last Sunday in April) : ahead one hour. Press M.FOCUS to fix. Note : • Clock may lose or gain up to daylight ...saving time (DST). The Camcorder is set to Hawaii or Samoa (see "Setting the Time Zone" above). 3c Setting Date and Time Date and time including leap years are calculated...
... DEC 31, 2099. If DST is pressed. 16 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Autumn (Last Sunday in April) : ahead one hour. Press M.FOCUS to fix. Note : • Clock may lose or gain up to daylight ...saving time (DST). The Camcorder is set to Hawaii or Samoa (see "Setting the Time Zone" above). 3c Setting Date and Time Date and time including leap years are calculated...
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... Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. 1 Press MENU for MENU mode. Handle new bulb with cloth or tissue as skin oils will revert to OFF. Never cover Light while on /off according to OFF. 1 Slightly raise portion A of fire. VLLW0015) supplied by Panasonic to reduce... crack. Use only replacement bulb (PART NO. Excessive force may shorten bulb life. • Set Light to OFF when not in use. • When Camcorder is in dim lighting. 1, 2 3 Note: • Using Light reduces battery operating time. • Provide proper ventilation when using a clean cloth or ...
... Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. 1 Press MENU for MENU mode. Handle new bulb with cloth or tissue as skin oils will revert to OFF. Never cover Light while on /off according to OFF. 1 Slightly raise portion A of fire. VLLW0015) supplied by Panasonic to reduce... crack. Use only replacement bulb (PART NO. Excessive force may shorten bulb life. • Set Light to OFF when not in use. • When Camcorder is in dim lighting. 1, 2 3 Note: • Using Light reduces battery operating time. • Provide proper ventilation when using a clean cloth or ...
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...Camera Recording Recording via the web 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 fully turned to EVF or LCD Monitor CAMERA position. (Record/Pause mode) • EVF or... time. Before you and the subject to unlock the LCD monitor. Try to select Note: LCD BRIGHT . • When Camcorder is aimed at :http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Press UP or DOWN to avoid SETTING menu. CAUTION Rotating partially open and adjust viewing angle. 1 2 Set POWER...
...Camera Recording Recording via the web 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 fully turned to EVF or LCD Monitor CAMERA position. (Record/Pause mode) • EVF or... time. Before you and the subject to unlock the LCD monitor. Try to select Note: LCD BRIGHT . • When Camcorder is aimed at :http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Press UP or DOWN to avoid SETTING menu. CAUTION Rotating partially open and adjust viewing angle. 1 2 Set POWER...
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...Press (REWIND/SEARCH) to VCR. Easy Edit Stand-by Quick Release is set POWER to CAMERA. 2 Press MENU for 5 minutes, Camcorder switches to Stand-by mode, press RECORD/PAUSE two times to conserve battery. Note: • Use Manual Easy Edit (left in... of tape. D Press RECORD/PAUSE to power source. • Insert cassette with record tab (page 12). Basic Operation Camera Recording Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to resume recording. C Set POWER to stop recording. ON : From Stand-by mode to resume recording. a Press RECORD/PAUSE to CAMERA. B a bc 2, 3, 4 1, A, ...
...Press (REWIND/SEARCH) to VCR. Easy Edit Stand-by Quick Release is set POWER to CAMERA. 2 Press MENU for 5 minutes, Camcorder switches to Stand-by mode, press RECORD/PAUSE two times to conserve battery. Note: • Use Manual Easy Edit (left in... of tape. D Press RECORD/PAUSE to power source. • Insert cassette with record tab (page 12). Basic Operation Camera Recording Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to resume recording. C Set POWER to stop recording. ON : From Stand-by mode to resume recording. a Press RECORD/PAUSE to CAMERA. B a bc 2, 3, 4 1, A, ...
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...to power source. Note: • Start time may not be set over 24 hours from current time. • Camcorder shuts off at tape end, or 12 hours after Interval Recording starts. • To cancel, set a 5 ... recording to be done as scheduled. To cancel the setup, press MENU twice. 4 Press RECORD/PAUSE to place Camcorder in stand-by 30 minutes. 3 Press DOWN to select one of M.FOCUS increases start and stop time. Recording ... is displayed.) Each additional press of the options shown at :http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to CAMERA.
...to power source. Note: • Start time may not be set over 24 hours from current time. • Camcorder shuts off at tape end, or 12 hours after Interval Recording starts. • To cancel, set a 5 ... recording to be done as scheduled. To cancel the setup, press MENU twice. 4 Press RECORD/PAUSE to place Camcorder in stand-by 30 minutes. 3 Press DOWN to select one of M.FOCUS increases start and stop time. Recording ... is displayed.) Each additional press of the options shown at :http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to CAMERA.
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.... Press UP or DOWN until Playback picture clears up . Still Picture Press (PLAY/STILL) to Auto Tracking. 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...
.... Press UP or DOWN until Playback picture clears up . Still Picture Press (PLAY/STILL) to Auto Tracking. 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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...of PlayPak with the window up any slack. 2 Slide RELEASE to open . 2 Push cassette out through hole in VHS VCR. Playing Back Recordings TV Playback or Viewing Connect Camcorder to a TV to view playback or recordings in PlayPak Remove Battery lid and insert AA battery. • Do not... all TV-Camcorder connections. 1 Set POWER to LINE INPUT. Load Detector Cassette 2 1 Slide RELEASE and wait for lid to open cassette lid. 2 3 Insert the 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
...of PlayPak with the window up any slack. 2 Slide RELEASE to open . 2 Push cassette out through hole in VHS VCR. Playing Back Recordings TV Playback or Viewing Connect Camcorder to a TV to view playback or recordings in PlayPak Remove Battery lid and insert AA battery. • Do not... all TV-Camcorder connections. 1 Set POWER to LINE INPUT. Load Detector Cassette 2 1 Slide RELEASE and wait for lid to open cassette lid. 2 3 Insert the 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
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...CH4). • Set TV/VCR Selector on VCR to VCR. 1 Insert a pre-recorded tape into Camcorder and a blank tape with your Tapes (dubbing) Connections Before you begin... • Make Camcorder-VCR connections (see left). • Turn both units on both units to LINE. Please see VCR owner...'s manual. • Set Camcorder POWER to VCR. 5 2, 4 Source (Playing) Camcorder Audio/ Video Out Monitor 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...
...CH4). • Set TV/VCR Selector on VCR to VCR. 1 Insert a pre-recorded tape into Camcorder and a blank tape with your Tapes (dubbing) Connections Before you begin... • Make Camcorder-VCR connections (see left). • Turn both units on both units to LINE. Please see VCR owner...'s manual. • Set Camcorder POWER to VCR. 5 2, 4 Source (Playing) Camcorder Audio/ Video Out Monitor 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...
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... or in one of four speeds ranging from slow (16 seconds) to CAMERA. Backlight Use when subject is displayed. Before you begin ... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to fast (2 seconds). 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 ("T") POWER ZOOM Zoom Out ("W") • Zoom slowly: Lightly press "T" (telephoto) or "W" (wide angle) POWER ZOOM button. • ...
... or in one of four speeds ranging from slow (16 seconds) to CAMERA. Backlight Use when subject is displayed. Before you begin ... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to fast (2 seconds). 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 ("T") POWER ZOOM Zoom Out ("W") • Zoom slowly: Lightly press "T" (telephoto) or "W" (wide angle) POWER ZOOM button. • ...