Panasonic PV-L453 1

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STILL

Records a still image from the current picture.

STROBE

Records a progression of still images in 1/6 of

a sec. intervals.

WIDE SCREEN

Records a picture that will fill entire screen of

a wide screen (16×9 aspect ratio) TV.

•Picture appears distorted in EVF or LCD

monitor.

Still/ Strobe/ Wide

1Press (STILL/STROBE) repeatedly

for desired function as described below.

Selection order

Note:

• Pressing (STILL/STROBE) with

DIGITAL WIPE set to ON will display

“NOW IN DIGITAL WIPE” and Still/

Strobe/Wide feature cannot be used.

•Wide screen recordings must be

played back on a wide screen TV

(16×9 aspect ratio) or picture will be

distorted. WideNormal

Before you begin...

•Connect Camcorder to power source.

•Set POWER to CAMERA.

•Set DIGITAL WIPE to OFF in menu.

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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