Panasonic PV-L453 PC Connection, Digital PhotoShot Software, PC-Camcorder Connection

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PC Connection

Digital PhotoShot Software

A live or captured image can be transferred to your PC (Personal Computer).

Before you begin...

•Turn your PC off.

•Set Camcorder POWER to OFF.

System Requirements for Digital PhotoShot

•IBM PC/AT or compatible.

•Intel Pentium Processor.

•Microsoft Windows95 or Windows98 or WindowsMe or Windows2000 or WindowsXP.

•RAM: 16 MB or more.

•2 MB of available hard-disk space.

•256 color monitor (full color recommended).

•3.5 inch 1.44 MB floppy disk drive (for installation).

•RS-232C serial port (D-Sub 9-pin).

An adaptor (D-Sub 9-pin male to a D-Sub female) is required for a D-Sub 25-pin.

•Mouse or other pointing device.

PC-Camcorder Connection

Connect Camcorder PC jack to the serial port on your PC (Personal Computer) using the supplied PC connector cable.

Refer to PC or Windows manual to identify which COM port to be used for connection.

Note:

•Be sure to turn PC off before connection for proper image transfer.

•After Camcorder and PC are connected by starting up the software included, video recording is not possible.

RS-232C Serial Port (Default is COM1) (D-Sub 9-pin)

PC Connector

PC Connector cable (supplied)

Software Installation (Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP)

Before you begin...

•Your PC is in the power on mode.

1 Turn on PC (Personal Computer) and start up Windows.

2Insert Digital PhotoShot disk (Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP) into a floppy disk drive.

3Click on Start, then “Run...”

4Type in “a:\setup.exe” and click OK.

•If your 3.5 inch floppy disk drive is not “A”, use appropriate letter.

5Follow instructions as they appear on PC screen until the installation is complete.

•Setup window will disappear when the installation is complete.

Special Features

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Contents Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida Operating InstructionsThank 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 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 CassetteBattery Refresh Supplying PowerUsing the Battery Pack AC Adaptor Battery CareCar Battery Cord Optional Cassette Insertion/Removal Cassette InformationRecord/Playback Time Erase Protection TabBefore Using Camera Mode Menu Screen VCR Mode Menu Screen Using Menu ModePress Menu twice to exit Setting the ClockCamera Mode VCR Mode 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 TimeSpecial Effects Tracking Control Playing Back RecordingsPlayback on EVF or LCD Monitor 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 capturePress Play PlaybackSet Light to Auto DCF Number Displayed Directory/Image NumberDeleting Specific Image Pages Delete Specific ImagesDeleting All 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 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 optionalFull Empty Mode SelectViewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications Set Power to Camera or VCR Display-Off ModeRecording the Date and Time Display SETPause CAMERA/VCR modeVCR-MODE For Photo modeA. Consumers Attention Insert Battery Tray so the triangle marks meet Replacing Clock BatteryClock Battery Palmcorder Accessory System Visa Palmcorder Accessory Order FormSpecifications Symptom Correction Before Requesting ServiceVideo Head Cleaning 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