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Panasonic PV-L453 operating instructions - page 8

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Quick Operation Guide

Insert Cassette

1Attach fully charged Battery (page 9).

2Slide TAPE EJECT to open door.

3Insert cassette (page 11).

4Press here to close door.

1Plug in AC Adaptor.

2Insert Battery. CHARGE Lamp flashes,

then stays lit when charging is complete.

Charging the Battery Pack

Charge Battery Pack fully before operation

(page 9).

See page 20.

See page 17.

Camera Recording

Playback using the LCD Monitor

1Press LCD-OPEN to unlock the LCD monitor.

Swing it fully open and adjust the angle.

2Set POWER to CAMERA.

3Press RECORD/PAUSE to start recording.

Press RECORD/PAUSE again to pause

recording.

1Press LCD-OPEN to unlock the LCD monitor.

Swing it fully open and adjust the angle.

2Set POWER to VCR.

3Press (REWIND/SEARCH) to rewind tape.

4Press (PLAY/STILL) to start playback.

5Press (STOP) to stop playback.

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