Panasonic PV-L453 2, 3

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Note:

• Shutter speed cannot be set to 1/60 if Digital

E.I.S. feature is set to ON.

• Provide additional halogen or tungsten light

for use indoors or in poor light. Fluorescent

light degrades picture.

• Auto Focus may not function properly if high

speed shutter is used in inadequate light.

• Setting reverts to AUTO each time POWER is

set to CAMERA.

Improves Still or Slow Motion playback

picture of high speed subjects (e.g. a tennis

stroke), when viewed on Camcorder or 3 or

4 head VCR.

High Speed Shutter

Before you begin...

• Connect Camcorder to power source.

• Insert cassette with record tab (page 11).

• Set POWER to CAMERA.

In AUTO mode (no indication in EVF or LCD Monitor), shutter speed is auto-adjusted from

1/60 to 1/350 according to subject brightness.

• AUTO mode is selected each time POWER is set to CAMERA.

The faster the shutter speed, the more light is needed for proper picture and color quality.

High Speed Shutter indication flashes if light is inadequate. Provide additional light.

Manual Selection

Auto Shutter

1Press MENU for MENU mode.

Press UP or DOWN to select SHUTTER .

2Press M.FOCUS repeatedly to select

shutter speed.

3Press MENU to exit.

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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