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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 Please save this product. PV-L354 PV-L454 Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to operate this manual.
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 Please save this product. PV-L354 PV-L454 Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to operate this manual.
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...Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. The serial number is designed for choosing Panasonic! Serial No. Be sure to the right. Features may vary, so please read carefully. Date of your Camcorder These accessories are provided in order to set up or use with models PV-... 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 convenient Camcorder information source. Please take time to fill in Camcorder) (page 36) This operating instruction book is on the tag located on the market...
...Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. The serial number is designed for choosing Panasonic! Serial No. Be sure to the right. Features may vary, so please read carefully. Date of your Camcorder These accessories are provided in order to set up or use with models PV-... 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 convenient Camcorder information source. Please take time to fill in Camcorder) (page 36) This operating instruction book is on the tag located on the market...
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... to operate. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to record and play a Compact VHS Camcorder recording on the appliance's bottom cover. Your Compact VHS Camcorder is dangerous to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when operated in another location and/or utilize... for use the equipment in a residential environment. These limits are located on your VHS VCR using the optional VHS PlayPak. This product may cause undesired operation. This Camcorder is compatible with the and/or mark be installed near maritime safety communications equipment or...
... to operate. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to record and play a Compact VHS Camcorder recording on the appliance's bottom cover. Your Compact VHS Camcorder is dangerous to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when operated in another location and/or utilize... for use the equipment in a residential environment. These limits are located on your VHS VCR using the optional VHS PlayPak. This product may cause undesired operation. This Camcorder is compatible with the and/or mark be installed near maritime safety communications equipment or...
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...required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have fallen onto, the video unit. Your Camcorder has been designed for service. 20. Overloading - Never spill liquid of coffee. Damage Requiring Service - b. Adjust only those ...outside antenna system, extreme care should not be exposed to determine that could be located in performance - Before handling your Camcorder, make sure your Camcorder body. • TO PROTECT THE LENS ... When installing an outside antenna system should not be damaged by the ...
...required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have fallen onto, the video unit. Your Camcorder has been designed for service. 20. Overloading - Never spill liquid of coffee. Damage Requiring Service - b. Adjust only those ...outside antenna system, extreme care should not be exposed to determine that could be located in performance - Before handling your Camcorder, make sure your Camcorder body. • TO PROTECT THE LENS ... When installing an outside antenna system should not be damaged by the ...
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... or DOWN to select LANGUAGE . 1 [ CAMERA MODE ] [ VCR MODE ] 3 Press M.FOCUS 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 select IDIOMA ; Getting Started Select OSD Language The...
... or DOWN to select LANGUAGE . 1 [ CAMERA MODE ] [ VCR MODE ] 3 Press M.FOCUS 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 select IDIOMA ; Getting Started Select OSD Language The...
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... . Press UP or DOWN to select SELF DEMO . 1 3 Press M.FOCUS to select OFF. 4 Press MENU to SELF DEMO ; To turn it off, follow • Connect Camcorder to power source. steps 1-4 below appears. EVF or LCD Monitor (PV-L354) 2, 3, 4 (PV-L454) 1 Set POWER to CAMERA. 2 Press MENU for 30 seconds when the... 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
... . Press UP or DOWN to select SELF DEMO . 1 3 Press M.FOCUS to select OFF. 4 Press MENU to SELF DEMO ; To turn it off, follow • Connect Camcorder to power source. steps 1-4 below appears. EVF or LCD Monitor (PV-L354) 2, 3, 4 (PV-L454) 1 Set POWER to CAMERA. 2 Press MENU for 30 seconds when the... 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
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...in 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 every 5 charges for normal charging. Slide BATTERY RELEASE and remove Battery. Note: • Charging takes about 4 ...Power Cable (supplied) is complete. To use (LCD monitor off . 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. Charging the Battery Pack ...
...in 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 every 5 charges for normal charging. Slide BATTERY RELEASE and remove Battery. Note: • Charging takes about 4 ...Power Cable (supplied) is complete. To use (LCD monitor off . 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. Charging the Battery Pack ...
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...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. AC Adaptor 1 Connect AC Adaptor DC OUT to Camcorder DC IN with supplied DC DC Power Cable Power Cable. 2 Plug in amps). B Plug Car Battery ... while plugged 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. •...
...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. AC Adaptor 1 Connect AC Adaptor DC OUT to Camcorder DC IN with supplied DC DC Power Cable Power Cable. 2 Plug in amps). B Plug Car Battery ... while plugged 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. •...
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.... Getting Started Before Using How to the Hand Strap: Remove the Hand Strap from the front clasp and thread the Strap through Strap Rings on Camcorder. 2 Remove the Sensor tag. Hand Strap 3 Re-insert the strap 3 ends into buckles. 2 1 min. 25.4 mm (1 inch) Adjust Hand Strap length to shorten or lengthen...
.... Getting Started Before Using How to the Hand Strap: Remove the Hand Strap from the front clasp and thread the Strap through Strap Rings on Camcorder. 2 Remove the Sensor tag. Hand Strap 3 Re-insert the strap 3 ends into buckles. 2 1 min. 25.4 mm (1 inch) Adjust Hand Strap length to shorten or lengthen...
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... CLOCK SET (pages 15, 16). ON : Enables quick resumption of recording from Stand-by mode. 10 LIGHT MODE (page 17). Camcorder starts and stops recording at :http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo OFF/ON : Light can be set ON or OFF. ON : SELF DEMO screen is entered. 2 Press UP or DOWN...(page 20). OFF/ON/AUTO : Light can be set selection. 4 Press MENU to exit. Using MENU Mode 1, 2, 3, 4 Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to highlight the 3 desired menu item. Press M.FOCUS to desired tape speed, SP/SLP. 1 2 SHUTTER (page 26). Set ...
... CLOCK SET (pages 15, 16). ON : Enables quick resumption of recording from Stand-by mode. 10 LIGHT MODE (page 17). Camcorder starts and stops recording at :http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo OFF/ON : Light can be set ON or OFF. ON : SELF DEMO screen is entered. 2 Press UP or DOWN...(page 20). OFF/ON/AUTO : Light can be set selection. 4 Press MENU to exit. Using MENU Mode 1, 2, 3, 4 Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to highlight the 3 desired menu item. Press M.FOCUS to desired tape speed, SP/SLP. 1 2 SHUTTER (page 26). Set ...
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To change the setting: TIME ZONE ➔ Go to CAMERA or VCR. 1 Press MENU for MENU mode. Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to step 3a on page 16. Press UP or DOWN to select TIME ZONE, DST, or DATE/TIME. 3 Press M....
To change the setting: TIME ZONE ➔ Go to CAMERA or VCR. 1 Press MENU for MENU mode. Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to step 3a on page 16. Press UP or DOWN to select TIME ZONE, DST, or DATE/TIME. 3 Press M....
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...select OFF or AUTO. Press M.FOCUS to confirm entry. • When traveling, repeat this operation and select one hour. The Camcorder is preset to confirm entry. EXAMPLE : Press or hold down UP or DOWN to select hour, then press M.FOCUS to ... daylight saving time (DST). Repeat for minute, month, day, and year. Setting the Clock 3a Setting the Time Zone The Camcorder is preset to Eastern time. [ Time Zone chart ] Press UP or DOWN to fix. Press UP or DOWN to local time..., please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
...select OFF or AUTO. Press M.FOCUS to confirm entry. • When traveling, repeat this operation and select one hour. The Camcorder is preset to confirm entry. EXAMPLE : Press or hold down UP or DOWN to select hour, then press M.FOCUS to ... daylight saving time (DST). Repeat for minute, month, day, and year. Setting the Clock 3a Setting the Time Zone The Camcorder is preset to Eastern time. [ Time Zone chart ] Press UP or DOWN to fix. Press UP or DOWN to local time..., please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
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... Take unit to service center if you need assistance. 3 Replace bulb using Light extensively in a hot environment. • Using Light when the Camcorder is in CAMERA Rec mode with LIGHT MODE set to ON or AUTO, changing to VCR Play mode will cause the light to avoid possible...Excessive force may shorten bulb life. • Set Light to OFF when not in use. • When Camcorder is powered by Panasonic to lighting conditions. Replacing the Bulb B 1 A 2 3 Before you begin ... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to crack. Press UP or DOWN to select LIGHT MODE . 2...
... Take unit to service center if you need assistance. 3 Replace bulb using Light extensively in a hot environment. • Using Light when the Camcorder is in CAMERA Rec mode with LIGHT MODE set to ON or AUTO, changing to VCR Play mode will cause the light to avoid possible...Excessive force may shorten bulb life. • Set Light to OFF when not in use. • When Camcorder is powered by Panasonic to lighting conditions. Replacing the Bulb B 1 A 2 3 Before you begin ... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to crack. Press UP or DOWN to select LIGHT MODE . 2...
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...TAPE EJECT switch (page 12). this when possible. • Using LCD monitor reduces battery operation time. This allows both you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Insert cassette with record tab (page 12). 1 Press LCD-OPEN to view the recording. Press UP or DOWN to... A Press MENU for the CCD pick-up. Return LCD monitor to "SP" or "SLP" in the picture. This is at :http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo CAUTION Rotating partially open and adjust viewing angle. 1 2 Set POWER to OFF when finished. Try to adjust LCD monitor brightness level. ...
...TAPE EJECT switch (page 12). this when possible. • Using LCD monitor reduces battery operation time. This allows both you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Insert cassette with record tab (page 12). 1 Press LCD-OPEN to view the recording. Press UP or DOWN to... A Press MENU for the CCD pick-up. Return LCD monitor to "SP" or "SLP" in the picture. This is at :http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo CAUTION Rotating partially open and adjust viewing angle. 1 2 Set POWER to OFF when finished. Try to adjust LCD monitor brightness level. ...
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... (PLAY/STILL) to stop recording. c To resume recording, set to OFF at the factory. 1 Set POWER to CAMERA. 2 Press MENU for 5 minutes, Camcorder switches to Stand-by For a smooth transition between scenes if recording is resumed. 19 Easy Edit Stand-by mode to conserve battery. Note: • Use... Manual Easy Edit (left in Camcorder. Stand-by mode, press RECORD/PAUSE two times to resume recording. ON : From Stand-by Quick Release is set POWER to resume recording. ...
... (PLAY/STILL) to stop recording. c To resume recording, set to OFF at the factory. 1 Set POWER to CAMERA. 2 Press MENU for 5 minutes, Camcorder switches to Stand-by For a smooth transition between scenes if recording is resumed. 19 Easy Edit Stand-by mode to conserve battery. Note: • Use... Manual Easy Edit (left in Camcorder. Stand-by mode, press RECORD/PAUSE two times to resume recording. ON : From Stand-by Quick Release is set POWER to resume recording. ...
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...please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 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 will be done each minute. Use AC Adaptor for MENU mode. Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to CAMERA. Press M.FOCUS repeatedly to select REC TIME . Camera Recording Programmed Recording Set a recording start time by mode. *1 Record 5 seconds ...
...please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 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 will be done each minute. Use AC Adaptor for MENU mode. Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to CAMERA. Press M.FOCUS repeatedly to select REC TIME . Camera Recording Programmed Recording Set a recording start time by mode. *1 Record 5 seconds ...
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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 ...
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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... please call : 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 : VCR © view playback. See TV owner's manual. 3 Begin... playback or recording. 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 bottom of 1 arrow to take up and ... ON and set to fully retract before using PlayPak (Optional) Load Battery in VHS VCR.
... please call : 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 : VCR © view playback. See TV owner's manual. 3 Begin... playback or recording. 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 bottom of 1 arrow to take up and ... ON and set to fully retract before using PlayPak (Optional) Load Battery in VHS VCR.
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...copyrighted 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 record tab into VCR. 2 Press (PLAY/STILL) on Camcorder, then press again at starting point. 3 Press REC, then STILL/PAUSE on ... • 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. Note: •...
...copyrighted 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 record tab into VCR. 2 Press (PLAY/STILL) on Camcorder, then press again at starting point. 3 Press REC, then STILL/PAUSE on ... • 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. Note: •...
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Backlight Use when subject is displayed. BACK LIGHT Press (BACK LIGHT) while recording to the button. Before you begin ... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. Zoom In ("T") POWER ZOOM Zoom Out ("W") • Zoom slowly: Lightly press "T" (telephoto) or "W" (wide angle... to CAMERA. 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 Four-Speed Power Zoom Zoom in (close up) and out (wide angle) in front of the light source. Before you begin ... •...
Backlight Use when subject is displayed. BACK LIGHT Press (BACK LIGHT) while recording to the button. Before you begin ... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. Zoom In ("T") POWER ZOOM Zoom Out ("W") • Zoom slowly: Lightly press "T" (telephoto) or "W" (wide angle... to CAMERA. 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 Four-Speed Power Zoom Zoom in (close up) and out (wide angle) in front of the light source. Before you begin ... •...