Panasonic PV-L552 operating instructions

Basic Operation Special Features For Your Information

Getting Started

Camcorder

Operating Instructions

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Model No.

LSQT0557A

PV-L552

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Contents

Main Camcorder Operating Instructions PV-L552 Things Y ou Should Know Thank you for choosing Panasonic! Unpack your Camcorder Safety Precautions Things Y ou Should Know 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 2 3 2, 3, 4 Page Page Supplying Power 1 CAUTION: 2 Battery Care AC Adaptor 1 12 Erase Protection Tab 2 3 4 5 12 1 2 Cassette Insertion/Removal Record/Playback Time Before Using 1 Lens Cap Attaching Shoulder Strap Adjust the Length of the Shoulder Strap 2 3 1 2 3 1, 2, 3, 4 Page Setting the Time Zone [ Time Zone chart ] Setting Date and Time EXAMPLE : 3a 3b 3c Using the Light Built-in Auto Light Recording via EVF or LCD Monitor 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 a, d, D , A 1 2 3 4 Playing Back Recordings 1 2 3 Playback on EVF or LCD Monitor Auto Tracking 2 3 Before you begin... 1 2 Monitor with your TV 3 4 Four-Speed Power Zoom Focus 1 2 3 4 High Speed Shutter 1 2 3 1 2 1, 2, 3, 4 Fade In 3 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 1, 3 3 Digital Zoom 1 2 1, 2 MotionSensor 1 2 3 Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications Recording the Date and Time a b 1 2 A B C Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications CAMERA/VCR mode 1 6 7 8, 9, 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 2345 Operation Notes 1 2 3 Notice Replacing Clock Battery 2 3 4 WARNING: Page Palmcorder Accessory Order Form Specifications Before Requesting Service Video Head Cleaning Clogged Video Head CorrectionSymptom Request for Service Notice: Request for Service Notice Limited Warranty PANASONIC/QUASAR Video Products Limited Warranty PRODUCT LABOR Servicenter List Service in Puerto Rico Factory Servicenters Locations Accessory Purchases: P Index