Panasonic PV-L453 operating instructions Auto Focus, Manual Focus, Macro Focus close-ups

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Focus

Before you begin...

Connect Camcorder to power source.

Set POWER to CAMERA.

Auto Focus

Camcorder automatically focuses on subject even during zooming.

Auto Focus is on when “MF” is not displayed in EVF or LCD monitor. Press M.FOCUS to remove “MF” in EVF or LCD monitor if necessary.

Manual Focus

Use Manual Focus (MF) when :

 

 

 

• recording through glass.

 

 

 

• lighting is poor.

EVF or LCD Monitor

• subject is far away with objects in foreground.

• subject has distinct horizontal lines.

 

 

 

• subject is not centered in EVF or LCD monitor.

 

 

 

 

 

 

• subject has a shiny surface.

 

 

 

• subject is slanted.

 

 

 

• subject is bright and flat, like a white wall.

 

 

 

• subject has fast motion, like a golf swing.

 

 

 

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1 Press M.FOCUS so “MF” (Manual Focus)

 

 

 

appears in EVF or LCD monitor.

 

 

 

2 Press “T” (telephoto) on POWER ZOOM

 

 

 

to maximum zoom in.

 

 

 

3 Press UP (FAR) or DOWN (NEAR) until

 

 

 

subject is in focus.

 

 

 

Back away from subject if necessary.

 

 

 

4 Press “W” (wide angle) on POWER

 

 

 

ZOOM as desired.

 

 

 

• Refocus as needed when aiming at new

 

 

 

scenes.

Special Features

Macro Focus (close-ups)

Auto Focus functions up to 12.7 mm (1/2 inch) from subject.

Press “W” on POWER ZOOM to maximum wide angle. Bring Camcorder up close to the subject.

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Contents Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida Operating InstructionsUnpack 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 If the video unit has been exposed to rain or water PrecautionsTable of Contents Self Demo Self Demo ModePlayback using the LCD Monitor Charging the Battery PackQuick Operation Guide Insert CassetteUsing the Battery Pack Supplying PowerBattery Refresh Car Battery Cord Optional Battery CareAC Adaptor Cassette Insertion/Removal Cassette InformationRecord/Playback Time Erase Protection TabBefore Using Camera Mode Menu Screen VCR Mode Menu Screen Using Menu ModeCamera Mode VCR Mode Setting the ClockPress Menu twice to exit 3c Setting Date and Time 3a Setting the Time ZoneTime Zone chart 3b Auto Daylight Saving TimeAccuBrite Built-in Light Using the LightReplacing the Bulb Press Menu for Menu mode. Press UP or Down toCamera Recording To adjust LCD BrightRecording via EVF or LCD Monitor CameraManual Easy Editing Stand-by Quick ReleaseEasy Edit Stand-by STAND-BY ReleaseREC Time Programmed RecordingProgrammed REC REC TimePlayback on EVF or LCD Monitor Playing Back RecordingsSpecial Effects Tracking Control TV Playback or Viewing VCR Playback using PlayPak OptionalConnections Copying your Tapes dubbingMonitor with your TV Before you beginBacklight Four-Speed Power ZoomZoom In T Zoom Out W Zoom slowly Zoom quicklyMagicPix Images Press Menu for Menu mode Press UP or Down to selectDigital Effects Press M.FOCUS forAuto Focus FocusManual Focus Macro Focus close-upsAuto Shutter High Speed ShutterManual Selection Press M.FOCUS repeatedly to selectFade Auto FadeBlack Fade Out FADE/FILTERColor Digital Fade Digital Filter Press Menu for Menu mode. Press UP or Down to selectRepeat steps 2~3 to select OFF to cancel this feature Press Menu twice to exit Press T on Power ZoomDigital Zoom Press M.FOCUS repeatedly to select D.ZOOM1, D.ZOOM2, or OFFDigital EIS on NormalNormalWide Still/ Strobe/ WideMotionSensor may mistakenly start when MotionSensorMotionSensor may not start when MotionsensorDigital Still Camera SD Memory Card write protection switchMemory Card* optional Insertion/ RemovalPhoto RecordingPress UP or Down Press RECORD/PAUSE to captureSet Light to Auto PlaybackPress Play DCF Number Displayed Directory/Image NumberDeleting Specific Image Pages Delete Specific ImagesDeleting All 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 PC Connection Software Installation Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XPDigital PhotoShot Software System Requirements for Digital PhotoShotRunning the Software Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP Using Live Image DataUsing PC Image Data Using Memory Card Image DataDriver Quick Reference Inserting a Memory Card optional Using a SD Pcmcia Adaptor optionalViewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications Mode SelectFull Empty Set Power to Camera or VCR Display-Off ModeRecording the Date and Time Display SETVCR-MODE CAMERA/VCR modePause For Photo modeA. Consumers Attention Clock Battery Replacing Clock BatteryInsert Battery Tray so the triangle marks meet Palmcorder Accessory System Visa Palmcorder Accessory Order FormSpecifications Video Head Cleaning Before Requesting ServiceSymptom Correction Self Diagnostic System Request for Service NoticePanasonic/Quasar Video Products Limited Warranty Limited WarrantyCentralized Factory Servicenter Customer Services DirectorySpanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Para Uso Rápido Index Symbols