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Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. PV-L453 Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com LSQT0629A Please save this product. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to operate this manual. Getting Started Basic Operation Special Features For Your Information Camcorder Operating Instructions Model No.
Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. PV-L453 Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com LSQT0629A Please save this product. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to operate this manual. Getting Started Basic Operation Special Features For Your Information Camcorder Operating Instructions Model No.
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...bring you for Windows 95/98/Me/2000/ 1 pc. Date of enjoyment. Unpack your Camcorder. 1 pc. Audio/Video Cable (LSJA0390) (pages 21, 22) 1 pc. Digital PhotoShot Disk for choosing Panasonic! You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the rear side ...of the MultiMediaCard Association. CR2025 Clock Battery (installed in order to the right. Please take time to retain this manual as your Camcorder. Lens Cap (LSKM0937)...
...bring you for Windows 95/98/Me/2000/ 1 pc. Date of enjoyment. Unpack your Camcorder. 1 pc. Audio/Video Cable (LSJA0390) (pages 21, 22) 1 pc. Digital PhotoShot Disk for choosing Panasonic! You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the rear side ...of the MultiMediaCard Association. CR2025 Clock Battery (installed in order to the right. Please take time to retain this manual as your Camcorder. Lens Cap (LSKM0937)...
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... HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Therefore, it is dangerous to record and play a Compact VHS Camcorder recording on your VHS VCR using the optional VHS PlayPak. These limits are located on , use in Standard Play (SP) and Super Long Play (SLP) modes. This...with the and/or mark be determined by turning the equipment off and on the appliance's bottom cover. Your Compact VHS Camcorder is compatible with Part 15 of America Address : One Panasonic Way Secaucus New Jersey 07094 Telephone Number : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) This device complies with standard...
... HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Therefore, it is dangerous to record and play a Compact VHS Camcorder recording on your VHS VCR using the optional VHS PlayPak. These limits are located on , use in Standard Play (SP) and Super Long Play (SLP) modes. This...with the and/or mark be determined by turning the equipment off and on the appliance's bottom cover. Your Compact VHS Camcorder is compatible with Part 15 of America Address : One Panasonic Way Secaucus New Jersey 07094 Telephone Number : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) This device complies with standard...
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...attempt to dangerous voltage or other electric light or power circuits, or where it is in a fire or electric shock. Your Camcorder contains a sensitive pick-up device which could result in safe operating order. Servicing - Do not attempt to service this video unit...Started Important Safeguards 15. If the video unit has been exposed to rain or moisture. f. Safety Check - Before handling your Camcorder, make sure your Camcorder. • AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN TEMPERATURE ... Power Lines - When installing an outside antenna system should not be located in...
...attempt to dangerous voltage or other electric light or power circuits, or where it is in a fire or electric shock. Your Camcorder contains a sensitive pick-up device which could result in safe operating order. Servicing - Do not attempt to service this video unit...Started Important Safeguards 15. If the video unit has been exposed to rain or moisture. f. Safety Check - Before handling your Camcorder, make sure your Camcorder. • AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN TEMPERATURE ... Power Lines - When installing an outside antenna system should not be located in...
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... LCD Monitor 2, 3, 4 1 Set POWER to CAMERA. 2 Press MENU for 30 seconds when the Back Light is pressed. below . To turn it off, follow • Connect Camcorder to power source. Note: • Self Demo stops automatically if battery is attached (page 9) and cassette tape is inserted (page 11). • Inserting a tape alone...
... LCD Monitor 2, 3, 4 1 Set POWER to CAMERA. 2 Press MENU for 30 seconds when the Back Light is pressed. below . To turn it off, follow • Connect Camcorder to power source. Note: • Self Demo stops automatically if battery is attached (page 9) and cassette tape is inserted (page 11). • Inserting a tape alone...
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...an insufficiently charged or worn-out Battery. Car Battery Cord (Optional) 1 Connect PV-C16 Car Battery Cord (optional) to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com AC Adaptor DC Power Cable POWER Lamp DC OUT Connector DC IN Connector 1 Connect AC Adaptor DC OUT to disassemble or reassemble ...Battery is used in , fire. • Do not directly connect (short circuit) the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals. • Never attempt to Camcorder DC IN with specified units only. • If Battery is normally warm after charging or just after use. • Do not use , disconnect cigarette ...
...an insufficiently charged or worn-out Battery. Car Battery Cord (Optional) 1 Connect PV-C16 Car Battery Cord (optional) to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com AC Adaptor DC Power Cable POWER Lamp DC OUT Connector DC IN Connector 1 Connect AC Adaptor DC OUT to disassemble or reassemble ...Battery is used in , fire. • Do not directly connect (short circuit) the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals. • Never attempt to Camcorder DC IN with specified units only. • If Battery is normally warm after charging or just after use. • Do not use , disconnect cigarette ...
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... attachment ring as illustrated at left . Hand Strap 3 Re-insert the strap 3 ends into buckles. 2 1 min. 25.4 mm (1 inch) Adjust Hand Strap length to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Reattach the Hand Strap. 12 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to fit your hand as shown. Adjust the...
... attachment ring as illustrated at left . Hand Strap 3 Re-insert the strap 3 ends into buckles. 2 1 min. 25.4 mm (1 inch) Adjust Hand Strap length to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Reattach the Hand Strap. 12 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to fit your hand as shown. Adjust the...
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Camcorder starts and stops recording at a preset time. 6 DISPLAY SET (pages 46, 47). To select DISPLAY or MODE SELECT. 7 CLOCK SET (pages 14, 15). CLOCK SET ... : Light can be set selection. 4 Press MENU to exit. DISPLAY SET sub menu is displayed. Using MENU Mode Getting Started 1, 2, 3, 4 Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to desired tape speed, SP/SLP. 2 SHUTTER (page 26). Note: • The Menu mode is canceled if UP/DOWN...
Camcorder starts and stops recording at a preset time. 6 DISPLAY SET (pages 46, 47). To select DISPLAY or MODE SELECT. 7 CLOCK SET (pages 14, 15). CLOCK SET ... : Light can be set selection. 4 Press MENU to exit. DISPLAY SET sub menu is displayed. Using MENU Mode Getting Started 1, 2, 3, 4 Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to desired tape speed, SP/SLP. 2 SHUTTER (page 26). Note: • The Menu mode is canceled if UP/DOWN...
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..., Daylight Saving Time, Date, and Time. Press UP or DOWN to CAMERA or VCR. 1 Press MENU for CLOCK SET menu. Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to select CLOCK SET . 1, 2, 3, 4 [ CAMERA MODE ] [ VCR MODE ] 2 Press M.FOCUS for MENU mode. Setting the Clock Set the following... twice to exit. 14 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to step 3b on page 15. D.S.T. ➔ Go to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com
..., Daylight Saving Time, Date, and Time. Press UP or DOWN to CAMERA or VCR. 1 Press MENU for CLOCK SET menu. Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to select CLOCK SET . 1, 2, 3, 4 [ CAMERA MODE ] [ VCR MODE ] 2 Press M.FOCUS for MENU mode. Setting the Clock Set the following... twice to exit. 14 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to step 3b on page 15. D.S.T. ➔ Go to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com
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... daylight saving time (DST). Repeat for minute, month, day, and year. Clock starts when year is entered and M.FOCUS is preset to DST: AUTO . The Camcorder is pressed. 15 If DST is preset to Eastern time. [ Time Zone chart ] Press UP or DOWN to select local time zone. EXAMPLE : Press or... in October) : back one hour. Press UP or DOWN to select OFF or AUTO. Setting the Clock Getting Started 3a Setting the Time Zone The Camcorder is not observed in your area, set the clock to local time. DST: AUTO Spring (First Sunday in April) : ahead one hour.
... daylight saving time (DST). Repeat for minute, month, day, and year. Clock starts when year is entered and M.FOCUS is preset to DST: AUTO . The Camcorder is pressed. 15 If DST is preset to Eastern time. [ Time Zone chart ] Press UP or DOWN to select local time zone. EXAMPLE : Press or... in October) : back one hour. Press UP or DOWN to select OFF or AUTO. Setting the Clock Getting Started 3a Setting the Time Zone The Camcorder is not observed in your area, set the clock to local time. DST: AUTO Spring (First Sunday in April) : ahead one hour.
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... e-mail to service center if you need assistance. 3 Replace bulb using Light extensively in a hot environment. • Using Light when the Camcorder is powered by Panasonic to CAMERA. 1 Press MENU for MENU mode. Press MENU to exit. 3 Press LIGHT repeatedly for replacement bulb. • Set POWER to... to unhook, and slide portion B forward to remove. 2 Using Tweezers or needle-nose pliers, carefully remove bulb. • Take unit to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Replacing the Bulb B 1 A 2 3 Before you begin ... • Order Part No. When returning to CAMERA or PHOTO Rec mode, the ...
... e-mail to service center if you need assistance. 3 Replace bulb using Light extensively in a hot environment. • Using Light when the Camcorder is powered by Panasonic to CAMERA. 1 Press MENU for MENU mode. Press MENU to exit. 3 Press LIGHT repeatedly for replacement bulb. • Set POWER to... to unhook, and slide portion B forward to remove. 2 Using Tweezers or needle-nose pliers, carefully remove bulb. • Take unit to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Replacing the Bulb B 1 A 2 3 Before you begin ... • Order Part No. When returning to CAMERA or PHOTO Rec mode, the ...
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...level. 2 Set POWER to CAMERA. • Be sure POWER is at excessively bright objects, or bright lights, a vertical bar may block cassette door and damage Camcorder body. 4, A, B Built-in use. 17 B Press M.FOCUS for the CCD pick-up. See "To adjust LCD BRIGHT" below. Before you and the ... recording. 6 Set POWER to OFF when finished. • To remove the cassette, slide the TAPE EJECT switch (page 11). Note: • When Camcorder is normal for LCD BRIGHT SETTING menu. Camera Recording Basic Operation Recording via EVF or LCD Monitor View recording scene on when LCD is fully...
...level. 2 Set POWER to CAMERA. • Be sure POWER is at excessively bright objects, or bright lights, a vertical bar may block cassette door and damage Camcorder body. 4, A, B Built-in use. 17 B Press M.FOCUS for the CCD pick-up. See "To adjust LCD BRIGHT" below. Before you and the ... recording. 6 Set POWER to OFF when finished. • To remove the cassette, slide the TAPE EJECT switch (page 11). Note: • When Camcorder is normal for LCD BRIGHT SETTING menu. Camera Recording Basic Operation Recording via EVF or LCD Monitor View recording scene on when LCD is fully...
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... hours. ON : From Stand-by mode, set to OFF at the factory. 1 Set POWER to CAMERA. 2 Press MENU for 5 minutes, Camcorder switches to conserve battery. Manual Easy Editing For proper continuity when taping from Stop mode or after attaching a new Battery. c Press (PLAY/STILL... RECORD/PAUSE to resume recording. Press UP or DOWN to select STAND-BY RELEASE . 3 Press M.FOCUS to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Note: • Use Manual Easy Edit (left in Camcorder. A Set POWER to power source. • Insert cassette with record tab (page 11). Camera Recording Before you begin...
... hours. ON : From Stand-by mode, set to OFF at the factory. 1 Set POWER to CAMERA. 2 Press MENU for 5 minutes, Camcorder switches to conserve battery. Manual Easy Editing For proper continuity when taping from Stop mode or after attaching a new Battery. c Press (PLAY/STILL... RECORD/PAUSE to resume recording. Press UP or DOWN to select STAND-BY RELEASE . 3 Press M.FOCUS to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Note: • Use Manual Easy Edit (left in Camcorder. A Set POWER to power source. • Insert cassette with record tab (page 11). Camera Recording Before you begin...
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...time is displayed.) Each additional press of M.FOCUS increases start and stop time. To cancel the setup, press MENU twice. 4 Press RECORD/PAUSE to place Camcorder in stand-by 30 minutes. 3 Press DOWN to CAMERA. Recording will be done each minute. Use AC Adaptor for MENU mode. REC TIME : 1, 2,...Insert cassette with record tab (page 11). • Set POWER to select REC TIME . Or, set over 24 hours from current time. • Camcorder shuts off at left. Note: • Start time may not be set a 5 or 10 second interval recording to power source. Basic Operation Camera ...
...time is displayed.) Each additional press of M.FOCUS increases start and stop time. To cancel the setup, press MENU twice. 4 Press RECORD/PAUSE to place Camcorder in stand-by 30 minutes. 3 Press DOWN to CAMERA. Recording will be done each minute. Use AC Adaptor for MENU mode. REC TIME : 1, 2,...Insert cassette with record tab (page 11). • Set POWER to select REC TIME . Or, set over 24 hours from current time. • Camcorder shuts off at left. Note: • Start time may not be set a 5 or 10 second interval recording to power source. Basic Operation Camera ...
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... follows after 5 minutes: Still Stand-by Stand-by the POWER switch. 3 Playback function buttons. 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 ...rewinds if played or fast forwarded to end. 20 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com A (REWIND/SEARCH) : Rewind tape. Manual Tracking Some recordings require manual adjustment to freeze picture. Press again for optimum picture quality. D...
... follows after 5 minutes: Still Stand-by Stand-by the POWER switch. 3 Playback function buttons. 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 ...rewinds if played or fast forwarded to end. 20 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com A (REWIND/SEARCH) : Rewind tape. Manual Tracking Some recordings require manual adjustment to freeze picture. Press again for optimum picture quality. D...
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... Allow PlayPak Load Detector to fully retract before using PlayPak (Optional) Load Battery in VHS VCR. 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... 2 Slide RELEASE to LINE INPUT. See TV owner's manual. 3 Begin playback or recording. Playing Back Recordings Basic Operation TV Playback or Viewing Connect Camcorder to a TV to : VCR © view playback. CAMERA © view picture as it is recorded. 2 Turn TV ON and set to ...
... Allow PlayPak Load Detector to fully retract before using PlayPak (Optional) Load Battery in VHS VCR. 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... 2 Slide RELEASE to LINE INPUT. See TV owner's manual. 3 Begin playback or recording. Playing Back Recordings Basic Operation TV Playback or Viewing Connect Camcorder to a TV to : VCR © view playback. CAMERA © view picture as it is recorded. 2 Turn TV ON and set to ...
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... channel (CH3 or CH4). • Set TV/VCR Selector on VCR to LINE. Note: • Camcorder will only playback tapes recorded in SP or SLP mode. • Dubbing may be copyright infringement. 22 ... copying. Before you begin... • Make Camcorder-VCR connections (see VCR owner's manual. • Set Camcorder POWER to 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 . ...
... channel (CH3 or CH4). • Set TV/VCR Selector on VCR to LINE. Note: • Camcorder will only playback tapes recorded in SP or SLP mode. • Dubbing may be copyright infringement. 22 ... copying. Before you begin... • Make Camcorder-VCR connections (see VCR owner's manual. • Set Camcorder POWER to 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 . ...
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Backlight Use when subject is displayed. Before you begin ... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. Special Features EVF or LCD Monitor 23 In normal lighting, press (BACK LIGHT) repeatedly until no indicator... is darker than surroundings, in shadowed area, or in one of four speeds ranging from slow (16 seconds) to CAMERA. Before you begin ... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to fast (2 seconds). Zoom In ("T") POWER ZOOM Zoom Out ("W") • Zoom slowly: Lightly press "T" (telephoto) or "W" (wide angle) POWER...
Backlight Use when subject is displayed. Before you begin ... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. Special Features EVF or LCD Monitor 23 In normal lighting, press (BACK LIGHT) repeatedly until no indicator... is darker than surroundings, in shadowed area, or in one of four speeds ranging from slow (16 seconds) to CAMERA. Before you begin ... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to fast (2 seconds). Zoom In ("T") POWER ZOOM Zoom Out ("W") • Zoom slowly: Lightly press "T" (telephoto) or "W" (wide angle) POWER...
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... call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to CAMERA. 1, 2, 3, 4 EVF or LCD Monitor 1 Press MENU for DIGITAL EFFECTS menu. Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com MagicPix™ Images To record quality color video in low lighting situations.
... call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to CAMERA. 1, 2, 3, 4 EVF or LCD Monitor 1 Press MENU for DIGITAL EFFECTS menu. Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com MagicPix™ Images To record quality color video in low lighting situations.
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... has a shiny surface. • subject is slanted. • subject is not displayed in EVF or LCD monitor. Focus Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to maximum zoom in. 3 Press UP (FAR) or DOWN (NEAR) until subject is in focus. • Back... away from subject. Auto Focus Camcorder automatically focuses on POWER ZOOM to CAMERA. EVF or LCD Monitor 1 3 2, 4 1 Press M.FOCUS so "MF" (Manual Focus) appears in EVF or LCD monitor....
... has a shiny surface. • subject is slanted. • subject is not displayed in EVF or LCD monitor. Focus Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to maximum zoom in. 3 Press UP (FAR) or DOWN (NEAR) until subject is in focus. • Back... away from subject. Auto Focus Camcorder automatically focuses on POWER ZOOM to CAMERA. EVF or LCD Monitor 1 3 2, 4 1 Press M.FOCUS so "MF" (Manual Focus) appears in EVF or LCD monitor....