Panasonic VM-L153 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 20, 21)

(PV-BP15/LSSB0007)

(page 9)

 

(pages 8, 9)

1 pc. Shoulder Strap (LSFC0012) (page 11)

1 pc. Lens Cap (LSKM0937) with Lens Cap Strap (LSGQ0049) (page 11)

1 pc. CR2025 Clock Battery (installed in Camcorder) (page 35)

Battery Charging

Confirmation

Marker

Use this marker as a reminder to yourself when the battery is fully charged or in need of a charge. This marker performs no function and is for your reference only.

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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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Operating Instructions Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluidaUnpack your Camcorder Battery Charging Confirmation MarkerThings You Should Know Thank you for choosing PanasonicSafety Precautions Above markings are located on the appliance’s bottom coverImportant Safeguards Precautions If the video unit has been exposed to rain or waterTable of Contents Quick 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 UP or Down to select Clock SET Setting the ClockCamera Mode VCR Mode Press Menu twice to exitTime Zone chart 3a Setting the Time Zone3c Setting Date and Time 3b Auto Daylight Saving TimeReplacing the Bulb Using the LightAccuBrite Built-in Light Recording via EVF or LCD Monitor To adjust LCD BrightCamera Recording LCD BrightEasy Edit Stand-by Stand-by Quick ReleaseManual Easy Editing STAND-BY ReleaseREC Time Programmed RecordingProgrammed REC REC TimePlayback on EVF or LCD Monitor Playing Back RecordingsTracking Control Special EffectsVCR Playback using PlayPak Optional TV Playback or ViewingMonitor with your TV Copying your Tapes dubbingConnections Before you beginZoom Out W Zoom slowly Four-Speed Power ZoomZoom In T Zoom quicklyBacklight Manual Focus FocusAuto Focus Macro Focus close-upsManual Selection High Speed ShutterAuto Shutter Press M.FOCUS repeatedly to selectBlack Fade Out Auto FadeFade Color Color Digital FadeType Digital Zoom Press Menu twice to exit Press T on Power ZoomRepeat steps 2~3 to select OFF to cancel this feature Press Menu for Menu mode. Press UP or Down to selectNormal Digital EIS onMotionSensor may not start when MotionSensorMotionSensor may mistakenly start when MotionsensorDisplay SET Mode SelectViewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications Full Full Empty EmptyRecording the Date and Time Display-Off ModeSet Power to Camera or VCR DEW CAMERA/VCR modeVCR-MODE PauseA. Consumers Attention Insert Battery Tray so the triangle marks meet Replacing Clock BatteryClock Battery Palmcorder Accessory System PV-AA6Palmcorder Accessory Order Form VisaSpecifications Symptom Correction Before Requesting ServiceVideo Head Cleaning Request for Service Notice Request for Service NoticeLimited Warranty Panasonic/Quasar Video Products Limited WarrantyCustomer Services Directory Centralized Factory ServicenterSpanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Para Uso Rápido Index Fast Forward