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MotionSensor may mistakenly start

when:

• background is plain, like a white wall,

or has distinct vertical, horizontal, or

slanted stripes, like a venetian blind.

• brightness suddenly changes.

MotionSensor may not start when:

• motion is very slow or fast.

• moving object is very small.

• motion occurs only in 1 corner of

viewing area.

• in poor lighting (in this case,

MOTIONSENSOR flashes).

• background is plain, like a white wall,

or has distinct horizontal or vertical

stripes.

MotionSensor

Before you begin...

• Connect Camcorder to power source.

Use AC Adaptor for longer recordings.

• Insert cassette with record tab (page 11).

• Set POWER to CAMERA.

• Securely position and aim Camcorder.

1Press MENU for

MENU mode. Press

UP or DOWN to select

MOTIONSENSOR .

2Press DISPLAY to select ON.

3Press MENU for MotionSensor stand-by

mode. (If cassette is not inserted, “ ”

will flash.)

• Recording will start about 3 seconds

after motion is detected.

• Date and time are recorded if displayed

in EVF or LCD monitor (page 15).

• Recording stops about 30 seconds after

motion ceases.

To cancel MotionSensor Mode, set POWER

to OFF.

Note:

• MotionSensor recording starts if Camcorder

is bumped or repositioned.

• This feature is not available during normal

recording.

• While in MotionSensor stand-by, the

following functions are not available: Record/

Pause, Stand-by mode, Digital E.I.S., Video

Effects (Auto/Digital Fade).

Recording starts automatically if motion

is detected.

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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