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Main
Camcorder
Operating Instructions
PV-L453
Things You Should Know
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Safety Precautions
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Important Safeguards
Precautions
Table of Contents
Basic Operation Special Features For Your Information
Self Demo Mode
Self Demo mode is on when the screen below appears. To turn it off, follow steps 1-4 below.
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Supplying Power
2
3
B
A
Charging the Battery Pack
1
Car Battery Cord (Optional)
2
CAUTION:
1
2
Battery Care
AC Adaptor
Cassette Information
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Erase Protection Tab
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4
1
2
Cassette Insertion/Removal
Record/Playback Time
Before Using
1
Attaching Shoulder Strap Adjust the Length of the Shoulder Strap
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3
Hand Strap
2
3
Setting the Clock
3
Setting the Time Zone
[ Time Zone chart ]
Setting Date and Time
EXAMPLE :
3a 3b
3c
Using the Light
AccuBrite Built-in Light
A A
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3
Replacing the Bulb
DANGER:
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4
B A
Recording via EVF or LCD Monitor
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2
4
B
A
1
3
a
C
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Programmed Recording
Playing Back Recordings
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3
Playback on EVF or LCD Monitor
Auto Tracking
Manual Tracking
2
3
TV Playback or Viewing
1
2 3
1
2
Monitor with your TV
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4
Four-Speed Power Zoom
Backlight
MagicPix Images
Focus
1
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4
Auto Focus Manual Focus
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3
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Fade In
Fade In:
Fade Out:
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1 , 2 , 3 4, 5, 6
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Digital Zoom
Digital Electronic Image Stabilization (E.I.S.)
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2
STILL
STROBE
WIDE SCREEN
1
MotionSensor
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Memory Card* (optional) Insertion/ Removal
Concerning the Memory Card
Cautions for the Memory Card :
1 2
3
WARNING:
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3
3, 4, 5
4
5 6
2
3
2, 4
4
Displayed Directory/Image Number
1
3
Deleting All Image Pages
Deleting Specific Image Pages
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2
3
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2
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Important :
Format the Memory Card
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2
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Delete Specific Images
WARNING :
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5
( P - P = Picture in Picture )
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2
3 4
Digital Wipe Mode
Software Installation (Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP)
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2
3 4
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PC-Camcorder Connection
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2
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3
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Using Memory Card Image Data
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Driver Quick Reference
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5
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C
D
D
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CAMERA/VCR mode 1 6 7, 8 9 10, 11, 12 13 14
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PHOTO mode
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Notes On Operations
U.S.A. CONSUMERS: ATTENTION :
Notice
Replacing Clock Battery
Clock Battery
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2
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WARNING:
Palmcorder Accessory System
Palmcorder Accessory Order Form
Specifications
Clogged Video Head
Before Requesting Service
Video Head Cleaning
CorrectionSymptom
Request for Service Notice:
Before Requesting Service
Self Diagnostic System
Request for Service Notice
Limited Warranty
Panasonic/Quasar Video Products Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty Coverage
Product
Labor
Customer Services Directory
1-800-211-PANA (7262),
MAIL TO :
Accessory Purchases:
Product Repairs
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