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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 Please save this product. Getting Started Basic Operation Special Features For Your Information Camcorder Operating Instructions Models No.
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Be sure to retain this manual as your Camcorder These accessories are provided in order to set up or use with models PV-L354 and PV-L454. Battery Pack (LSSB0011/LSSB0014) (pages 10, 11) (... purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the underside of your Camcorder. 1 pc. The serial number is designed for choosing Panasonic! Unpack your convenient Camcorder information source. CR2025 Clock Battery (installed in the information to fill in Camcorder) (page 36) This operating instruction book is on the tag located on the...
Be sure to retain this manual as your Camcorder These accessories are provided in order to set up or use with models PV-L354 and PV-L454. Battery Pack (LSSB0011/LSSB0014) (pages 10, 11) (... purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the underside of your Camcorder. 1 pc. The serial number is designed for choosing Panasonic! Unpack your convenient Camcorder information source. CR2025 Clock Battery (installed in the information to fill in Camcorder) (page 36) This operating instruction book is on the tag located on the...
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..., Still Picture, Tracking, TV/VCR Playback 21~22 Copying your Tapes (dubbing 23 Four-Speed Power Zoom 24 Backlight ...24 Focus (Auto/Manual Focus 25 High Speed Shutter (Auto/Manual Shutter 26 Auto Fade ...27 Color Digital Fade 28 Digital Zoom ...29 Digital Electronic Image Stabilization (E.I.S 30 MotionSensor 31 Viewfinder/LCD Monitor... Warranty 42 Customer Services Directory 43 Index ...44 6 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
..., Still Picture, Tracking, TV/VCR Playback 21~22 Copying your Tapes (dubbing 23 Four-Speed Power Zoom 24 Backlight ...24 Focus (Auto/Manual Focus 25 High Speed Shutter (Auto/Manual Shutter 26 Auto Fade ...27 Color Digital Fade 28 Digital Zoom ...29 Digital Electronic Image Stabilization (E.I.S 30 MotionSensor 31 Viewfinder/LCD Monitor... Warranty 42 Customer Services Directory 43 Index ...44 6 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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...;OL. [ CAMERA MODE ] [ VCR MODE ] 4 Press MENU 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 exit. Note: To select ENGLISH OSD: • Set to select IDIOMA ; Then, see Spanish Operating Instructions... UP or DOWN to select LANGUAGE . 1 [ CAMERA MODE ] [ VCR MODE ] 3 Press M.FOCUS to LANGUAGE ; ENGLISH in this manual. Getting Started Select OSD Language The Camcorder is selected, turn to ENGLISH. You can select ENGLISH or SPANISH as the OSD (on screen display) language. If SPANISH language is...
...;OL. [ CAMERA MODE ] [ VCR MODE ] 4 Press MENU 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 exit. Note: To select ENGLISH OSD: • Set to select IDIOMA ; Then, see Spanish Operating Instructions... UP or DOWN to select LANGUAGE . 1 [ CAMERA MODE ] [ VCR MODE ] 3 Press M.FOCUS to LANGUAGE ; ENGLISH in this manual. Getting Started Select OSD Language The Camcorder is selected, turn to ENGLISH. You can select ENGLISH or SPANISH as the OSD (on screen display) language. If SPANISH language is...
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... 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 to DST: AUTO . Press UP or DOWN to confirm entry. Clock starts when year is entered and M.FOCUS is preset...; Auto DST does not function if time zone is preset to OFF by doing the following. Setting the Clock 3a Setting the Time Zone The Camcorder is pressed. 16 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www...
... 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 to DST: AUTO . Press UP or DOWN to confirm entry. Clock starts when year is entered and M.FOCUS is preset...; Auto DST does not function if time zone is preset to OFF by doing the following. Setting the Clock 3a Setting the Time Zone The Camcorder is pressed. 16 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www...
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... review recording. b Press (PLAY/STILL) to stop recording. b Set POWER to OFF and leave cassette in RECORD/PAUSE mode for 5 minutes, Camcorder switches to CAMERA. 2 Press MENU for MENU mode. c To resume recording, set to OFF at the factory. 1 Set POWER to Stand-by... pressing RECORD/ PAUSE two times. Note: • Use Manual Easy Edit (left in Camcorder. Basic Operation Camera Recording Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to CAMERA. B a bc 2, 3, 4 1, A, C, b, c D, a, d Stand-by For a smooth transition between ...
... review recording. b Press (PLAY/STILL) to stop recording. b Set POWER to OFF and leave cassette in RECORD/PAUSE mode for 5 minutes, Camcorder switches to CAMERA. 2 Press MENU for MENU mode. c To resume recording, set to OFF at the factory. 1 Set POWER to Stand-by... pressing RECORD/ PAUSE two times. Note: • Use Manual Easy Edit (left in Camcorder. Basic Operation Camera Recording Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to CAMERA. B a bc 2, 3, 4 1, A, C, b, c D, a, d Stand-by For a smooth transition between ...
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... Special Effects Tracking Control Auto Tracking Continuously analyzes each recording for normal play . 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...) : Stop 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 freeze picture. Quick Visual Search Search Speed • SP (Standard Play) : 3 times normal. • SLP (Super Long...
... Special Effects Tracking Control Auto Tracking Continuously analyzes each recording for normal play . 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...) : Stop 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 freeze picture. Quick Visual Search Search Speed • SP (Standard Play) : 3 times normal. • SLP (Super Long...
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... • Do not reverse polarity. • Replace battery when tape loading/unloading takes longer than usual. See TV owner's manual. 3 Begin playback or recording. Load Detector Cassette 2 1 Slide RELEASE and wait for lid to open cassette lid. 2 ... : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Playing Back Recordings TV Playback or Viewing Connect Camcorder to a TV to view playback or recordings in bottom of 1 arrow to take up... PlayPak Load Detector to fully retract before using PlayPak (Optional) Load Battery in VHS VCR.
... • Do not reverse polarity. • Replace battery when tape loading/unloading takes longer than usual. See TV owner's manual. 3 Begin playback or recording. Load Detector Cassette 2 1 Slide RELEASE and wait for lid to open cassette lid. 2 ... : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Playing Back Recordings TV Playback or Viewing Connect Camcorder to a TV to view playback or recordings in bottom of 1 arrow to take up... PlayPak Load Detector to fully retract before using PlayPak (Optional) Load Battery in VHS VCR.
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... picture quality. 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 Camcorder and a blank tape with your Tapes (dubbing) Connections Before you begin... • Make Camcorder-VCR connections (see left). • Turn...VCR. 1 Insert a pre-recorded tape 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/STILL) on Camcorder and STILL/PAUSE on VCR to start copying. 5 Press (STOP) on both units ...
... picture quality. 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 Camcorder and a blank tape with your Tapes (dubbing) Connections Before you begin... • Make Camcorder-VCR connections (see left). • Turn...VCR. 1 Insert a pre-recorded tape 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/STILL) on Camcorder and STILL/PAUSE on VCR to start copying. 5 Press (STOP) on both units ...
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Manual Focus Use Manual Focus (MF) when : • recording through glass. • lighting is poor. • subject is far away with objects in foreground. • subject has distinct horizontal lines. • subject is not centered in EVF or LCD monitor if necessary. Auto Focus Camcorder automatically focuses on ... 4 Press "W" (wide angle) on when "MF" is on POWER ZOOM as desired. • Refocus as needed when aiming at new scenes. Bring Camcorder up to maximum zoom in. 3 Press UP (FAR) or DOWN (NEAR) until subject is bright and flat, like a white wall. • subject...
Manual Focus Use Manual Focus (MF) when : • recording through glass. • lighting is poor. • subject is far away with objects in foreground. • subject has distinct horizontal lines. • subject is not centered in EVF or LCD monitor if necessary. Auto Focus Camcorder automatically focuses on ... 4 Press "W" (wide angle) on when "MF" is on POWER ZOOM as desired. • Refocus as needed when aiming at new scenes. Bring Camcorder up to maximum zoom in. 3 Press UP (FAR) or DOWN (NEAR) until subject is bright and flat, like a white wall. • subject...
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... to ON. • Provide additional halogen or tungsten light for use indoors or in poor light. Manual Selection The faster the shutter speed, the more light is needed for MENU mode. a tennis stroke), when viewed on Camcorder (Still only) or a 3 or 4 head VCR (Still and Slow Motion). Before you begin......POWER is set to CAMERA. 26 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo High Speed Shutter indication flashes if light is set to subject brightness. • AUTO mode is selected each time POWER is inadequate....
... to ON. • Provide additional halogen or tungsten light for use indoors or in poor light. Manual Selection The faster the shutter speed, the more light is needed for MENU mode. a tennis stroke), when viewed on Camcorder (Still only) or a 3 or 4 head VCR (Still and Slow Motion). Before you begin......POWER is set to CAMERA. 26 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo High Speed Shutter indication flashes if light is set to subject brightness. • AUTO mode is selected each time POWER is inadequate....
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... 24, 29). 6 Digital E.I.S. (page 30). 2 Battery Remaining (page 32). 7 Digital Zoom (page 29). "WARNING LOW BATTERY" appears and Camcorder shuts off in Camera (RECORD) mode. 10 MotionSensor (page 31). • PLAY, FF or REW is turned on to VCR or if RECORD... in • End of tape is recorded. 0:00 0:10 0:20 . . . . . 59:50 13 Backlight (page 24). 14 Manual Focus (page 25). 15 Light ON/OFF/AUTO (page 17). (return to 59:50) • REW (rewind) lets you monitor how long..., please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
... 24, 29). 6 Digital E.I.S. (page 30). 2 Battery Remaining (page 32). 7 Digital Zoom (page 29). "WARNING LOW BATTERY" appears and Camcorder shuts off in Camera (RECORD) mode. 10 MotionSensor (page 31). • PLAY, FF or REW is turned on to VCR or if RECORD... in • End of tape is recorded. 0:00 0:10 0:20 . . . . . 59:50 13 Backlight (page 24). 14 Manual Focus (page 25). 15 Light ON/OFF/AUTO (page 17). (return to 59:50) • REW (rewind) lets you monitor how long..., please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo