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Basic Operation

Playing Back Recordings

Connections 1Set POWER to:

VCR ➞view playback.

CAMERA ➞view picture as it is

recorded.

2Turn TV ON and set to LINE INPUT.

See TV owner’s manual.

3Begin playback or recording.

Audio/

Video Out

Connect Camcorder to a TV to view

playback or recordings in progress.

Before you begin...

•Connect Camcorder to power source.

•Make all TV-Camcorder connections.

TV Playback or Viewing

Remove Battery lid and insert AA battery.

•Do not reverse polarity.

•Replace battery when tape loading/unloading takes longer

than usual.

1Turn cassette Tape Wheel in direction of

arrow to take up any slack.

2Slide RELEASE to open cassette lid.

3Insert the cassette with the window up and on

the left, then snap lid shut.

Remove Cassette

Insert Cassette in PlayPak

1Slide RELEASE and wait for lid to open.

2Push cassette out through hole in bottom of

PlayPak with your finger.

•Do not obstruct cassette

reel while loading.

•Allow PlayPak Load

Detector to fully retract

before using in VHS VCR. Load Detector

Load Battery in PlayPak

VCR Playback using PlayPak (Optional)

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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 3 B A Charging the Battery Pack 1 Car Battery Cord (Optional) 2 CAUTION: 1 2 Battery Care AC Adaptor Cassette Information 1 12 Erase Protection Tab 2 3 4 5 4 1 2 Cassette Insertion/Removal Record/Playback Time 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 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 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 5 6 7 8 1 , 2 , 3 4, 5, 6 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 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 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 1 2 3 4 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 15 16 17 18 19 20 21, 22 2345 PHOTO mode 1 2 3 4 5 Notes On Operations U.S.A. CONSUMERS: ATTENTION : Notice 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 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 Page P Index