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■For more effects, stop fade in or fade

out at any time (except RANDOM

mode) by pressing (FADE).

Then, press (FADE) to resume

fade.

Before you begin...

•Connect Camcorder to power source.

•Set POWER to CAMERA.

Color Digital Fade

Choose from 7 fade effects in 8

different colors.

Note:

• Audio is not affected by fade.

• To cancel Digital Fade, do steps 1-3

and 6. In step 3, select AUTO FADE.

1Press MENU for MENU

mode. Press UP or

DOWN to select

DIGITAL EFFECTS .

2Press M.FOCUS for

DIGITAL EFFECTS menu.

Press UP or DOWN to

select FADE/FILTER .

3Press M.FOCUS for

FADE/FILTER menu.

Press UP or DOWN to

select DIGITAL FADE .

4Press M.FOCUS for

DIGITAL FADE menu.

Press UP or DOWN to select TYPE .

Press M.FOCUS for TYPE menu.

Press UP or DOWN to select from 7

different fade types.

•A preview of each fade type is displayed

as it is selected.

5Press M.FOCUS for DIGITAL FADE menu.

Press UP or DOWN to select COLOR .

Press M.FOCUS for COLOR menu.

Press UP or DOWN to select from 8 colors.

•A preview of each color is displayed as it

is selected.

6Press M.FOCUS to confirm entry.

Press MENU three times to exit.

7Start recording (page 17).

8Press (FADE) for about 2 seconds to

fade out during recording (selected fade

type flashes). Press (FADE) again to

fade in.

EVF or LCD monitor

1, 2, 3,

4, 5, 6

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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