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Panasonic PV-L453 operating instructions 2, 3, 4

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LIGHT

Digital Still Camera

Using the Light

Before you begin...

• Connect Camcorder to power source.

• Insert the Memory Card (optional, page 34).

• Set POWER to PHOTO. Set LIGHT to AUTO.

When RECORD/PAUSE is pressed to

capture an image in dim lighting, the Light

comes on for about 2 seconds, the image

is captured, then the light goes out.

Or, set LIGHT to ON/OFF manually.

(See page 16 for further details.)

For capture of still images in dim lighting.

Playback

1Press LCD-OPEN and swing LCD

monitor fully open. Adjust viewing angle.

2Press (PLAY/

STILL) for play mode.

The Multi Image

Playback screen

appears. The last

captured image

screen is underlined.

• If there are no recordings on the card,

“NO PICTURE” appears on-screen.

• In NORMAL or FINE mode, the color

of the Multi Image page number is as

follows:

NORMAL mode ➞ green

FINE mode ➞ white

3Press ➞ next.

Press ➞ previous.

• The selected image will be underlined

in green.

• Continue pressing or for next or

previous page.

4Press (PLAY/

STILL) to display

image. This screen

appears followed by

image.

• Press M.FOCUS to remove or

redisplay this screen.

• Press (STOP) to redisplay Multi

Image playback screen.

Note:

• If Memory Card is not inserted, “NO

CARD” appears on-screen. Set Power to

OFF, then insert the Memory Card.

• Pictures captured with other brand

products cannot be used with this

Camcorder.

• If “INCOMPATIBLE IMAGE” appears on-

screen, the size of the captured image

cannot be played back on this Camcorder.

• Do not change POWER setting to

CAMERA or change recording mode while

“PLEASE WAIT” is displayed.

• If “CARD ERROR” appears on-screen,

see page 56.

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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