Panasonic PV-L453 1, 2 3 4 5, 1, 2

Getting Started

Cassette Information

1Turn Tape Wheel in direction of arrow

until there is no slack.

2Attach Battery (page 9).

3Slide TAPE EJECT to open door.

4Insert cassette as shown.

5Press here to close door.

4• To remove the cassette, slide the TAPE

EJECT switch.

1To prevent accidental erasing,

break off tab with screwdriver.

(Or, slide tab open.)

2To record again,

cover hole with adhesive tape.

(Or, slide tab closed.)

Protects tapes from being accidentally

erased.

Erase Protection Tab

Cassette Insertion/Removal

Slide tab type

12

• SLP playback may contain more picture noise.

SLP

(Super Long Play)

(Standard Play)

Cassette type

Tape Speed

Selector Position TC-20

20 minutes

1 hour

30 minutes

TC-30 TC-40

40 minutes

1 hour

30 minutes 2 hours

Use tapes with the mark in this unit.

Record/Playback Time

Contents

Main Camcorder Operating Instructions PV-L453 Things You Should Know Thank you for choosing Panasonic! Unpack your Camcorder Safety Precautions WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Page 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. 1 3 Page Supplying Power 2 a 3 B A 1 Car Battery Cord (Optional) 2 CAUTION: 1 2 Battery Care AC Adaptor Cassette Information 1 Record/Playback Time 12 Erase Protection Tab 2 3 4 5 1 2 Cassette Insertion/Removal Before Using 1 Attaching Shoulder Strap Adjust the Length of the Shoulder Strap 2 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 2 3 Replacing the Bulb DANGER: 1 2 3 4 B A Recording via EVF or LCD Monitor 1 2 4 B A 1 3 a C , 2 3 4 Programmed Recording Playing Back Recordings 2 ABD C 3 Playback on EVF or LCD Monitor Auto Tracking 2 3 TV Playback or Viewing 1 2 3 1 2 Monitor with your TV 3 4 Four-Speed Power Zoom Backlight MagicPix Images Focus 1 2 3 4 Auto Focus Manual Focus 2 3 4 5 Fade In Fade In: Fade Out: 4 7 5 6 7 8 4 5 6 3 5 6 Digital Zoom Digital Electronic Image Stabilization (E.I.S.) 1 2 STILL STROBE WIDE SCREEN 1 MotionSensor 4 Memory Card* (optional) Insertion/ Removal Concerning the Memory Card Cautions for the Memory Card : 1 2 3 WARNING: 2 3 6 3, 4, 5 4 2 3 2, 4 4 Displayed Directory/Image Number 1 3 Deleting All Image Pages Deleting Specific Image Pages 1 2 3 1 2 3 Important : Format the Memory Card 1 2 3 Delete Specific Images WARNING : 4 5 ( P - P = Picture in Picture ) 1 2 3 4 Digital Wipe Mode Software Installation (Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP) 1 2 3 4 5 PC-Camcorder Connection 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 Using Memory Card Image Data 1 2 3 4 Driver Quick Reference 12345 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 1 3 6 4 5 C D D 1 2 CAMERA/VCR mode 1 6 7, 8 9 10, 11, 12 13 14 2345 15 16 17 18 19 20 21, 22 PHOTO mode 1 2 9 3 4 Notes On Operations Notice U.S.A. CONSUMERS: ATTENTION : Replacing Clock Battery Clock Battery 1 2 3 4 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 Request for Service Notice Self Diagnostic System Limited Warranty Panasonic/Quasar Video Products Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Coverage Product Labor Customer Services Directory 1-800-211-PANA (7262), Centralized Factory Servicenter MAIL TO : Accessory Purchases: Page P Index