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Before you begin...

• Connect Camcorder to power source.

• Set POWER to CAMERA.

1Press MENU for

MENU mode.

Press UP or DOWN

to select

VIDEO EFFECTS .

2Press DISPLAY for

VIDEO EFFECTS

menu. Press UP or

DOWN to select

AUTO FADE .

3Press DISPLAY for

AUTO FADE ;

COLOR menu.

Press UP or DOWN

to select BLACK or

WHITE.

4Press DISPLAY to confirm entry.

Press MENU to exit.

Fade In:

In RECORD/PAUSE mode, press FADE

so “FADE” flashes in EVF or LCD monitor.

Press RECORD/PAUSE.

Recording starts as picture and sound

gradually fade in.

Fade Out:

While recording, press FADE so “FADE”

flashes in EVF or LCD monitor.

Press RECORD/PAUSE.

Picture and sound gradually fade out, and

recording is paused.

If FADE is pressed accidentally, press again

so “FADE” disappears in EVF or LCD

monitor.

An interesting way to open and close

scenes.

Auto Fade

Fade Out

BLACKWHITE

Fade In

RECORD/

PAUSE

1, 2, 3, 4

FADE

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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