Panasonic PV-L453 operating instructions Battery Care, AC Adaptor, Car Battery Cord Optional

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Supplying Power

Battery Care

Caution:

Charge only with specified charger.

Battery can be charged within a temperature range of 10 °C (50 °F) and 35 °C (95 °F).

Battery is normally warm after charging or just after use.

Do not use an insufficiently charged or worn-out Battery.

Safety precautions:

Do not get Battery near, or dispose of in, fire.

Do not directly connect (short circuit) the positive (+) and negative (–) terminals.

Never attempt to disassemble or reassemble Battery.

To avoid Battery damage:

Do not drop or jar Battery.

Use Battery with specified units only.

If Battery is used in extremely high temperatures, a safety device will automatically prevent operation.

To prolong Battery life:

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

DC Power Cable

POWER Lamp

DC IN

Connector

DC OUT Connector

1Connect AC Adaptor DC OUT to Camcorder DC IN with supplied DC Power Cable.

2Plug in AC Adaptor. POWER Lamp lights.

Note:

While the DC Power Cable (supplied) is connected to the AC Adaptor, the Battery cannot be charged.

When not in use, unplug AC Adaptor from AC outlet. (Adaptor uses 1.2 W of electricity while plugged in.)

CAUTION:

This unit will operate on 110/120/220/240 V AC 50/60 Hz. An AC plug adaptor may be required for voltages other than 120 V AC. Please contact either a local or foreign electrical parts distributor for assistance in selecting an alternate AC plug. We recommend using the accessory power plug adaptor (VJSS0070/K2DB42E00001) in an area which has special AC outlets.

Car Battery Cord (Optional)

Cigarette

Lighter

Socket (12 V)

DC IN

Connector

Car Battery Cord

Cigarette

(optional)

Lighter Plug

1Connect PV-C16 Car Battery Cord (optional) to Camcorder DC IN.

2 A Start engine first.

BPlug Car Battery Cord into Cigarette lighter socket.

If Car Battery cord fuse needs replacing, use exact current rating (in amps).

Note:

This cord only works in vehicles equipped with DC 12 V (negative ground) battery. Check with your car/truck dealer. Use only specified car battery cord.

To avoid blowing the car battery cord fuse, do step 2 in the proper order.

Running vehicles must be well ventilated.

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.

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For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com

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Contents Operating Instructions Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluidaUnpack your Camcorder Things You Should KnowThank you for choosing Panasonic Above markings are located on the appliance’s bottom cover Safety PrecautionsPV-L453 Important Safeguards Precautions If the video unit has been exposed to rain or waterTable of Contents Self Demo Mode Self DemoQuick Operation Guide Charging the Battery PackPlayback using the LCD Monitor Insert CassetteUsing the Battery Pack Supplying PowerBattery Refresh Car Battery Cord Optional Battery CareAC Adaptor Record/Playback Time Cassette InformationCassette Insertion/Removal Erase Protection TabBefore Using Using Menu Mode Camera Mode Menu Screen VCR Mode Menu ScreenCamera Mode VCR Mode Setting the ClockPress Menu twice to exit Time Zone chart 3a Setting the Time Zone3c Setting Date and Time 3b Auto Daylight Saving TimeReplacing the Bulb Using the LightAccuBrite Built-in Light Press Menu for Menu mode. Press UP or Down toRecording via EVF or LCD Monitor To adjust LCD BrightCamera Recording CameraEasy Edit Stand-by Stand-by Quick ReleaseManual Easy Editing STAND-BY ReleaseProgrammed REC Programmed RecordingREC Time REC TimePlayback on EVF or LCD Monitor Playing Back RecordingsSpecial Effects Tracking Control VCR Playback using PlayPak Optional TV Playback or ViewingMonitor with your TV Copying your Tapes dubbingConnections Before you beginZoom In T Zoom Out W Zoom slowly Four-Speed Power ZoomBacklight Zoom quicklyDigital Effects Press Menu for Menu mode Press UP or Down to selectMagicPix Images Press M.FOCUS forManual Focus FocusAuto Focus Macro Focus close-upsManual Selection High Speed ShutterAuto Shutter Press M.FOCUS repeatedly to selectBlack Fade Out Auto FadeFade FADE/FILTERColor Digital Fade Press Menu for Menu mode. Press UP or Down to select Digital FilterDigital Zoom Press Menu twice to exit Press T on Power ZoomRepeat steps 2~3 to select OFF to cancel this feature Press M.FOCUS repeatedly to select D.ZOOM1, D.ZOOM2, or OFFNormal Digital EIS onStill/ Strobe/ Wide NormalWideMotionSensor may not start when MotionSensorMotionSensor may mistakenly start when MotionsensorMemory Card* optional SD Memory Card write protection switchDigital Still Camera Insertion/ RemovalPress UP or Down RecordingPhoto Press RECORD/PAUSE to captureSet Light to Auto PlaybackPress Play Displayed Directory/Image Number DCF NumberDeleting All Image Pages Delete Specific ImagesDeleting Specific Image Pages Format the Memory CardPicture in Picture Wipe Title Press Mode repeatedly for Wipe effect 1, 2, or 3 See left Digital Wipe ModePress Start Digital PhotoShot Software Software Installation Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XPPC Connection System Requirements for Digital PhotoShotUsing Live Image Data Running the Software Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XPUsing Memory Card Image Data Using PC Image DataDriver Quick Reference Using a SD Pcmcia Adaptor optional Inserting a Memory Card optionalViewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications Mode SelectFull Empty Recording the Date and Time Display-Off ModeSet Power to Camera or VCR Display SETVCR-MODE CAMERA/VCR modePause Photo mode ForA. Consumers Attention Clock Battery Replacing Clock BatteryInsert Battery Tray so the triangle marks meet Palmcorder Accessory System Palmcorder Accessory Order Form VisaSpecifications Video Head Cleaning Before Requesting ServiceSymptom Correction Request for Service Notice Self Diagnostic SystemLimited Warranty Panasonic/Quasar Video Products Limited WarrantyCustomer Services Directory Centralized Factory ServicenterSpanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Para Uso Rápido Symbols Index