Panasonic PV-L453 Safety Precautions, Above markings are located on the appliance’s bottom cover

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Things You Should Know

Safety Precautions

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Your Compact VHS Camcorder is designed to record and play back in Standard Play (SP) and Super Long Play (SLP) modes. You can also play a Compact VHS Camcorder recording on your VHS VCR using the optional VHS PlayPak.

This Camcorder is equipped with the HQ System to provide excellent video pictures, and is compatible with standard VHS equipment.

It is recommended that only cassette tapes that have been tested and inspected for use in

VCR machines with the and/or mark be used.

This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock. Therefore, it is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this unit.

This symbol alerts the user that important literature concerning the operation and maintenance of this unit has been included. Therefore, it should be read carefully in order to avoid any problems.

The above markings are located on the appliance’s bottom cover.

 

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number

: PV-L453

Trade Name

: Panasonic

Responsibility Party : Matsushita Electric Corporation of America

Address

: One Panasonic Way Secaucus New Jersey 07094

Telephone Number

: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2)this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC Warning : To assure continued FCC compliance, the user must use only provided shielded interfacing cable with ferrite cores when connecting to computer. Also, any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the users authority to operate.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 and part 18 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when operated in a residential environment.

If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, use the equipment in another location and/or utilize an electrical outlet different from that used by the receiver.

If necessary, consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. You may find the booklet, ‘Something About Interference’ available from FCC local regional offices helpful.

This product may cause interference to radio equipment and should not be installed near maritime safety communications equipment or other critical navigation or communication equipment operating between 0.45-30 MHz.

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Contents Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida Operating InstructionsThings You Should Know Unpack your CamcorderThank you for choosing Panasonic Safety Precautions Above markings are located on the appliance’s bottom coverPV-L453 Important Safeguards If the video unit has been exposed to rain or water PrecautionsTable of Contents Self Demo Self Demo ModeInsert Cassette Charging the Battery PackPlayback using the LCD Monitor Quick Operation GuideSupplying Power Using the Battery PackBattery Refresh Battery Care Car Battery Cord OptionalAC Adaptor Erase Protection Tab Cassette InformationCassette Insertion/Removal Record/Playback TimeBefore Using Camera Mode Menu Screen VCR Mode Menu Screen Using Menu ModeSetting the Clock Camera Mode VCR ModePress Menu twice to exit 3b Auto Daylight Saving Time 3a Setting the Time Zone3c Setting Date and Time Time Zone chartPress Menu for Menu mode. Press UP or Down to Using the LightAccuBrite Built-in Light Replacing the BulbCamera To adjust LCD BrightCamera Recording Recording via EVF or LCD MonitorSTAND-BY Release Stand-by Quick ReleaseManual Easy Editing Easy Edit Stand-byREC Time Programmed RecordingREC Time Programmed RECPlaying Back Recordings Playback on EVF or LCD MonitorSpecial Effects Tracking Control TV Playback or Viewing VCR Playback using PlayPak OptionalBefore you begin Copying your Tapes dubbingConnections Monitor with your TVZoom quickly Four-Speed Power ZoomBacklight Zoom In T Zoom Out W Zoom slowlyPress M.FOCUS for Press Menu for Menu mode Press UP or Down to selectMagicPix Images Digital EffectsMacro Focus close-ups FocusAuto Focus Manual FocusPress M.FOCUS repeatedly to select High Speed ShutterAuto Shutter Manual SelectionFADE/FILTER Auto FadeFade Black Fade OutColor Digital Fade Digital Filter Press Menu for Menu mode. Press UP or Down to selectPress M.FOCUS repeatedly to select D.ZOOM1, D.ZOOM2, or OFF Press Menu twice to exit Press T on Power ZoomRepeat steps 2~3 to select OFF to cancel this feature Digital ZoomDigital EIS on NormalNormalWide Still/ Strobe/ WideMotionsensor MotionSensorMotionSensor may mistakenly start when MotionSensor may not start whenInsertion/ Removal SD Memory Card write protection switchDigital Still Camera Memory Card* optionalPress RECORD/PAUSE to capture RecordingPhoto Press UP or DownPlayback Set Light to AutoPress Play DCF Number Displayed Directory/Image NumberFormat the Memory Card Delete Specific ImagesDeleting Specific Image Pages Deleting All Image PagesPicture in Picture Wipe Title Digital Wipe Mode Press Mode repeatedly for Wipe effect 1, 2, or 3 See leftPress Start System Requirements for Digital PhotoShot Software Installation Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XPPC Connection Digital PhotoShot SoftwareRunning 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 optionalMode Select Viewfinder/LCD Monitor IndicationsFull Empty Display SET Display-Off ModeSet Power to Camera or VCR Recording the Date and TimeCAMERA/VCR mode VCR-MODEPause For Photo modeA. Consumers Attention Replacing Clock Battery Clock BatteryInsert Battery Tray so the triangle marks meet Palmcorder Accessory System Visa Palmcorder Accessory Order FormSpecifications Before Requesting Service Video Head CleaningSymptom 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