Panasonic PV-L453 Things You Should Know, Unpack your Camcorder, Thank you for choosing Panasonic

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Things You Should Know

Thank you for choosing Panasonic!

You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, it will bring you years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information to the right.

The serial number is on the tag located on the rear side of your Camcorder. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient Camcorder information source.

Date of Purchase

Dealer Purchased From

Dealer Address

Dealer Phone No.

Model No.

Serial No.

Unpack your Camcorder

These accessories are provided in order to set up or use your Camcorder.

1 pc. AC Adaptor (PV-A20)	1 pc. Audio/Video Cable	1 pc. Battery Pack
with DC Power Cable	(LSJA0390) (pages 21, 22)	(PV-BP18/LSSB0008)
(page 10)		(pages 9, 10)

1 pc. Shoulder Strap (LSFC0012) (page 12)

1 pc. Lens Cap (LSKM0937) with Lens Cap Strap (LSGQ0049) (page 12)

1 pc. CR2025 Clock Battery (installed in Camcorder) (page 51)

1 pc. Digital PhotoShot Disk for Windows 95/98/Me/2000/ XP (LSFT0541) (page 41)

1 pc. PC Connection Cable (RS232C-2.5P) (LSJA0276) (page 41)

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Contents Operating Instructions Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluidaThank you for choosing Panasonic Things You Should KnowUnpack your Camcorder PV-L453 Safety PrecautionsAbove markings are located on the appliance’s bottom cover 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 CassetteBattery Refresh Supplying PowerUsing the Battery Pack AC Adaptor Battery CareCar Battery Cord Optional Record/Playback Time Cassette InformationCassette Insertion/Removal Erase Protection TabBefore Using Using Menu Mode Camera Mode Menu Screen VCR Mode Menu ScreenPress Menu twice to exit Setting the ClockCamera Mode VCR Mode 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 TimeSpecial Effects Tracking Control Playing Back RecordingsPlayback on EVF or LCD Monitor 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 capturePress Play PlaybackSet Light to Auto Displayed Directory/Image Number DCF NumberDeleting All Image Pages Delete Specific ImagesDeleting Specific Image Pages Format the Memory CardPicture in Picture Wipe Title Press Start Digital Wipe ModePress Mode repeatedly for Wipe effect 1, 2, or 3 See left 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 optionalFull Empty Mode SelectViewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications Recording the Date and Time Display-Off ModeSet Power to Camera or VCR Display SETPause CAMERA/VCR modeVCR-MODE Photo mode ForA. Consumers Attention Insert Battery Tray so the triangle marks meet Replacing Clock BatteryClock Battery Palmcorder Accessory System Palmcorder Accessory Order Form VisaSpecifications Symptom Correction Before Requesting ServiceVideo Head Cleaning 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