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... Adaptor (PV-A20) with Lens Cap Strap (pages 10, 11) (LSGQ0049) (page 13) (PV-L454 only) 1 pc. CR2025 Clock Battery (installed in Camcorder) (page 36) This operating instruction book is on the tag located on the market today. Audio/Video Cable (LSJA0368) (pages 22, 23)... Panasonic! Battery Pack (LSSB0011/LSSB0014) (pages 10, 11) (PV-L354 only ) 1 pc. You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the underside of your Camcorder. Used properly, it will bring you for use your convenient Camcorder information source. Unpack your Camcorder ...
... Adaptor (PV-A20) with Lens Cap Strap (pages 10, 11) (LSGQ0049) (page 13) (PV-L454 only) 1 pc. CR2025 Clock Battery (installed in Camcorder) (page 36) This operating instruction book is on the tag located on the market today. Audio/Video Cable (LSJA0368) (pages 22, 23)... Panasonic! Battery Pack (LSSB0011/LSSB0014) (pages 10, 11) (PV-L354 only ) 1 pc. You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the underside of your Camcorder. Used properly, it will bring you for use your convenient Camcorder information source. Unpack your Camcorder ...
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... and openings in installation such as to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company. This video unit should not be operated from battery power, or other similar surface, or near water - If you are provided for the grounding electrode. 14. For video units intended to lightning ...and power-line surges. 4 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo The 3-wire grounding type plug will prevent damage to the video unit due to be placed in a built-in the cabinet are not...
... and openings in installation such as to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company. This video unit should not be operated from battery power, or other similar surface, or near water - If you are provided for the grounding electrode. 14. For video units intended to lightning ...and power-line surges. 4 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo The 3-wire grounding type plug will prevent damage to the video unit due to be placed in a built-in the cabinet are not...
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... Digital Fade 28 Digital Zoom ...29 Digital Electronic Image Stabilization (E.I.S 30 MotionSensor 31 Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications 32~34 Notes On Operations 35 Replacing Clock Battery 36 Palmcorder Accessory System 37 Palmcorder Accessory Order Form 38 Specifications 39 Before Requesting Service (Video Head Cleaning 40 Request for Service Notice 41 Limited... 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
... Digital Fade 28 Digital Zoom ...29 Digital Electronic Image Stabilization (E.I.S 30 MotionSensor 31 Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications 32~34 Notes On Operations 35 Replacing Clock Battery 36 Palmcorder Accessory System 37 Palmcorder Accessory Order Form 38 Specifications 39 Before Requesting Service (Video Head Cleaning 40 Request for Service Notice 41 Limited... 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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... M.FOCUS to select OFF. 4 Press MENU to SELF DEMO ; steps 1-4 below appears. To turn it off, follow • Connect Camcorder to CAMERA. 2 Press MENU for 30 seconds when the Back Light is on : • Set to exit. below . Note: •... cassette tape is inserted (page 12). • Inserting a tape alone (or attaching a partially charged battery) only temporarily stops Self Demo. • Self Demo stops for MENU mode. To turn Self Demo ... : 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.
... M.FOCUS to select OFF. 4 Press MENU to SELF DEMO ; steps 1-4 below appears. To turn it off, follow • Connect Camcorder to CAMERA. 2 Press MENU for 30 seconds when the Back Light is on : • Set to exit. below . Note: •... cassette tape is inserted (page 12). • Inserting a tape alone (or attaching a partially charged battery) only temporarily stops Self Demo. • Self Demo stops for MENU mode. To turn Self Demo ... : 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.
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...-OPEN to start playback. 5 Press (STOP) to pause recording. Getting Started Quick Operation Guide Charging the Battery Pack Charge Battery Pack fully before operation (page 10). 1 Plug in AC Adaptor. 2 Insert Battery. Swing it fully open and adjust the angle. 2 Set POWER to VCR. 3 Press (REWIND/SEARCH...STILL) to start recording. Playback using the LCD Monitor See page 21. 1 Press LCD-OPEN to close door. Insert Cassette 1Attach fully charged Battery (page 10). 2Slide TAPE EJECT to open and adjust the angle. 2 Set POWER to CAMERA. 3 Press RECORD/PAUSE to unlock the LCD...
...-OPEN to start playback. 5 Press (STOP) to pause recording. Getting Started Quick Operation Guide Charging the Battery Pack Charge Battery Pack fully before operation (page 10). 1 Plug in AC Adaptor. 2 Insert Battery. Swing it fully open and adjust the angle. 2 Set POWER to VCR. 3 Press (REWIND/SEARCH...STILL) to start recording. Playback using the LCD Monitor See page 21. 1 Press LCD-OPEN to close door. Insert Cassette 1Attach fully charged Battery (page 10). 2Slide TAPE EJECT to open and adjust the angle. 2 Set POWER to CAMERA. 3 Press RECORD/PAUSE to unlock the LCD...
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.... a Insert top of Battery into place. Charging the Battery Pack Charge Battery Pack fully before recharging begins. REFRESH Lamp BATTERY REFRESH B Remove Battery. If BATTERY REFRESH is used . B Press Battery down and slide 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...
.... a Insert top of Battery into place. Charging the Battery Pack Charge Battery Pack fully before recharging begins. REFRESH Lamp BATTERY REFRESH B Remove Battery. If BATTERY REFRESH is used . B Press Battery down and slide 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...
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.../240 V AC 50/60 Hz. AC Adaptor 1 Connect AC Adaptor DC OUT to Camcorder DC IN with specified charger. • Do not use an insufficiently charged or worn-out Battery. • Battery can be well ventilated. • When not in use, disconnect cigarette lighter plug. ...(50 °F) and 35 °C (95 °F). • Battery is Connector connected to Camcorder DC IN. 2 A Start engine first. B Plug Car Battery Cord into Cigarette lighter socket. • If Car Battery cord fuse needs replacing, use , remove Battery from DC OUT Connector AC outlet. (Adaptor uses 1.2 W of electricity...
.../240 V AC 50/60 Hz. AC Adaptor 1 Connect AC Adaptor DC OUT to Camcorder DC IN with specified charger. • Do not use an insufficiently charged or worn-out Battery. • Battery can be well ventilated. • When not in use, disconnect cigarette lighter plug. ...(50 °F) and 35 °C (95 °F). • Battery is Connector connected to Camcorder DC IN. 2 A Start engine first. B Plug Car Battery Cord into Cigarette lighter socket. • If Car Battery cord fuse needs replacing, use , remove Battery from DC OUT Connector AC outlet. (Adaptor uses 1.2 W of electricity...
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Record/Playback Time Use tapes with the mark in direction of arrow until there is no slack. 2 Attach Battery (page 10). 3 Slide TAPE EJECT to close door. • To remove the cassette, slide the TAPE EJECT switch. Tape Speed Cassette type TC-20 TC-... with adhesive tape. (Or, slide tab closed.) 12 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Cassette Information Cassette Insertion/Removal 13 2 5 4 1 Turn Tape Wheel in this unit.
Record/Playback Time Use tapes with the mark in direction of arrow until there is no slack. 2 Attach Battery (page 10). 3 Slide TAPE EJECT to close door. • To remove the cassette, slide the TAPE EJECT switch. Tape Speed Cassette type TC-20 TC-... with adhesive tape. (Or, slide tab closed.) 12 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Cassette Information Cassette Insertion/Removal 13 2 5 4 1 Turn Tape Wheel in this unit.
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... Attaching the Lens Cap Strap 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 ...from buckles. 2 Thread strap ends through the loop in the Lens Cap Strap. Reattach the Hand Strap. 13 Sensor tag Attaching Shoulder Strap Remove Battery Pack before completing the following steps: 1 Undo strap ends from buckle, then pull strap tight to shorten or lengthen. Then, replace the Hand Strap...
... Attaching the Lens Cap Strap 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 ...from buckles. 2 Thread strap ends through the loop in the Lens Cap Strap. Reattach the Hand Strap. 13 Sensor tag Attaching Shoulder Strap Remove Battery Pack before completing the following steps: 1 Undo strap ends from buckle, then pull strap tight to shorten or lengthen. Then, replace the Hand Strap...
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... Menu Screen 3 6 7 8 8 CLOCK SET (pages 15, 16). ON : SELF DEMO screen is displayed. Using MENU Mode 1, 2, 3, 4 Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to exit. To select DISPLAY or MODE SELECT. Note: • The Menu mode is canceled if UP/DOWN, M.FOCUS... off 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. Camcorder starts and stops recording at :http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo OFF/ON : Light can...
... Menu Screen 3 6 7 8 8 CLOCK SET (pages 15, 16). ON : SELF DEMO screen is displayed. Using MENU Mode 1, 2, 3, 4 Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to exit. To select DISPLAY or MODE SELECT. Note: • The Menu mode is canceled if UP/DOWN, M.FOCUS... off 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. Camcorder starts and stops recording at :http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo OFF/ON : Light can...
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... Press MENU for replacement bulb. • Set POWER to set again. Use only replacement bulb (PART NO. A : Light mode 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. ...8226; Take unit to service center if you begin ... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to avoid possible burn hazard. 17 VLLW0015) supplied by a car battery may DANGER: cause bulb to lighting conditions. Handle new bulb with cloth or tissue as skin...
... Press MENU for replacement bulb. • Set POWER to set again. Use only replacement bulb (PART NO. A : Light mode 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. ...8226; Take unit to service center if you begin ... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to avoid possible burn hazard. 17 VLLW0015) supplied by a car battery may DANGER: cause bulb to lighting conditions. Handle new bulb with cloth or tissue as skin...
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...brightness level. A Press MENU for the CCD pick-up. Try to adjust LCD monitor brightness level. this when possible. • Using LCD monitor reduces battery operation time. Swing LCD monitor fully open LCD monitor may appear in use. 18 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, ...contact us via EVF or LCD Monitor View recording scene on when LCD is aimed 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 unlock the LCD monitor...
...brightness level. A Press MENU for the CCD pick-up. Try to adjust LCD monitor brightness level. this when possible. • Using LCD monitor reduces battery operation time. Swing LCD monitor fully open LCD monitor may appear in use. 18 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, ...contact us via EVF or LCD Monitor View recording scene on when LCD is aimed 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 unlock the LCD monitor...
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...to record. 4 Press MENU to VCR. Note: • Use Manual Easy Edit (left in Camcorder. When set to OFF at the factory. 1 Set POWER to CAMERA. 2 Press MENU for 5 minutes, Camcorder switches to conserve battery. ON : From Stand-by pressing RECORD/ PAUSE two times. A Set POWER to exit. ...OFF : From Stand-by Quick Release is resumed. 19 Manual Easy Editing For proper continuity when taping from Stop mode or after attaching a new Battery. b Set POWER to resume recording. a Press RECORD/PAUSE to review recording. Stand-by mode, set POWER to rewind a few seconds of ...
...to record. 4 Press MENU to VCR. Note: • Use Manual Easy Edit (left in Camcorder. When set to OFF at the factory. 1 Set POWER to CAMERA. 2 Press MENU for 5 minutes, Camcorder switches to conserve battery. ON : From Stand-by pressing RECORD/ PAUSE two times. A Set POWER to exit. ...OFF : From Stand-by Quick Release is resumed. 19 Manual Easy Editing For proper continuity when taping from Stop mode or after attaching a new Battery. b Set POWER to resume recording. a Press RECORD/PAUSE to review recording. Stand-by mode, set POWER to rewind a few seconds of ...
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... Continuously analyzes each recording for normal play . Still Picture Press (PLAY/STILL) to reduce noise. 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 ..., operating modes will appear. A (REWIND/SEARCH) : Rewind tape. D (STOP) : Stop tape. Note: • Using LCD monitor reduces battery operating time. Press UP or DOWN until Playback picture clears up . Press M.FOCUS to return to adjust LCD 2 monitor brightness (page 18). Press...
... Continuously analyzes each recording for normal play . Still Picture Press (PLAY/STILL) to reduce noise. 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 ..., operating modes will appear. A (REWIND/SEARCH) : Rewind tape. D (STOP) : Stop tape. Note: • Using LCD monitor reduces battery operating time. Press UP or DOWN until Playback picture clears up . Press M.FOCUS to return to adjust LCD 2 monitor brightness (page 18). Press...
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...2 Turn TV ON and set to view playback or recordings in VHS VCR. VCR Playback using in progress. Insert Remove 1 Cassette in ... TV Playback or Viewing Connect Camcorder to a TV to LINE INPUT. Connections Audio/ Video Out Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Make all TV-Camcorder connections. 1 Set POWER to...panasonic.com/contactinfo Load Detector Cassette 2 1 Slide RELEASE and wait for lid to open. 2 Push cassette out through hole in PlayPak Remove Battery lid and insert AA battery. • Do not reverse polarity. • Replace battery...
...2 Turn TV ON and set to view playback or recordings in VHS VCR. VCR Playback using in progress. Insert Remove 1 Cassette in ... TV Playback or Viewing Connect Camcorder to a TV to LINE INPUT. Connections Audio/ Video Out Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Make all TV-Camcorder connections. 1 Set POWER to...panasonic.com/contactinfo Load Detector Cassette 2 1 Slide RELEASE and wait for lid to open. 2 Push cassette out through hole in PlayPak Remove Battery lid and insert AA battery. • Do not reverse polarity. • Replace battery...
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Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications Tape remaining and battery charge level can be displayed. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 1 Battery Remaining: Tape Remaining: Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. 1 Set POWER to select the following displays. Press UP or DOWN to select MODE SELECT . 4 Press M.FOCUS for MODE SELECT menu. 5 Press M.... operates a few seconds after tape starts moving. 32 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications Tape remaining and battery charge level can be displayed. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 1 Battery Remaining: Tape Remaining: Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. 1 Set POWER to select the following displays. Press UP or DOWN to select MODE SELECT . 4 Press M.FOCUS for MODE SELECT menu. 5 Press M.... operates a few seconds after tape starts moving. 32 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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...; PLAY second incremental display (up to 59:50) • REW (rewind) lets you monitor how long one scene is set to use. "WARNING LOW BATTERY" appears and Camcorder shuts off in 15 seconds. " " flashes and "TAPE END" ap- 9 DEW pears for 1 minute when POWER is recorded. 0:00 0:10 0:20 . . . . ....page 28). 34 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Wait until "WARNING" no longer indicates when Camcorder is turned on to VCR or if RECORD/ PAUSE is pressed in Camera (RECORD) mode. 10 MotionSensor (page 31). ...
...; PLAY second incremental display (up to 59:50) • REW (rewind) lets you monitor how long one scene is set to use. "WARNING LOW BATTERY" appears and Camcorder shuts off in 15 seconds. " " flashes and "TAPE END" ap- 9 DEW pears for 1 minute when POWER is recorded. 0:00 0:10 0:20 . . . . ....page 28). 34 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Wait until "WARNING" no longer indicates when Camcorder is turned on to VCR or if RECORD/ PAUSE is pressed in Camera (RECORD) mode. 10 MotionSensor (page 31). ...
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...contains lead in your community due to recycle this battery into your local authorities, or the Electronics Industries Alliance: U.S.A. At the end of mercury. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to environmental considerations. Disposal of this battery. 35 For Your Information For disposal or recycling ...information please contact your municipal waste stream. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to dispose of these materials may be regulated in some components. Notes On Operations Notice This ...
...contains lead in your community due to recycle this battery into your local authorities, or the Electronics Industries Alliance: U.S.A. At the end of mercury. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to environmental considerations. Disposal of this battery. 35 For Your Information For disposal or recycling ...information please contact your municipal waste stream. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to dispose of these materials may be regulated in some components. Notes On Operations Notice This ...
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... us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo CAUTION •Dispose of used battery promptly. •Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of fire or explosion. •Battery may explode if mistreated. •As with Panasonic or LIXING type CR2025 only. Note: ...• Improper installation, discharge, or missing battery causes "PLEASE CHECK CLOCK BATTERY" to handle this type of Battery can be swallowed by young children. WARNING •Replace Battery with any small object, this Battery. Use of another battery may...
... us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo CAUTION •Dispose of used battery promptly. •Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of fire or explosion. •Battery may explode if mistreated. •As with Panasonic or LIXING type CR2025 only. Note: ...• Improper installation, discharge, or missing battery causes "PLEASE CHECK CLOCK BATTERY" to handle this type of Battery can be swallowed by young children. WARNING •Replace Battery with any small object, this Battery. Use of another battery may...
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...DC Power Cable (Charging of the Nickel Cadmium Battery or Nickel Metal Hydride Battery) Call For Pricing HHR-V60A/1B Up to 6 hr Battery Pack (Rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride Battery) $119.95 HHR-V40A/1B Up to 4 hr Battery Pack (Rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride Battery) $69.95 HHR-V20A/1B Up to ...2 hr Battery Pack (Rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride Battery) $59.95 PV-AA6 "AA" Battery Case $20.00 PV-C16 Car Battery Cord $70.00 PV-P1 VHS PlayPak $39.95 PV-H18A Note: ...
...DC Power Cable (Charging of the Nickel Cadmium Battery or Nickel Metal Hydride Battery) Call For Pricing HHR-V60A/1B Up to 6 hr Battery Pack (Rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride Battery) $119.95 HHR-V40A/1B Up to 4 hr Battery Pack (Rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride Battery) $69.95 HHR-V20A/1B Up to ...2 hr Battery Pack (Rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride Battery) $59.95 PV-AA6 "AA" Battery Case $20.00 PV-C16 Car Battery Cord $70.00 PV-P1 VHS PlayPak $39.95 PV-H18A Note: ...