Panasonic PV-L552H 1, 2, 3, 4

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Focus

Use Manual Focus (MF) when :

•recording through glass.

•lighting is poor.

•subject is far away with objects in foreground.

•subject has distinct horizontal lines.

•subject is not centered in EVF or LCD monitor.

•subject has a shiny surface.

•subject is slanted.

•subject is bright and flat, like a white wall.

•subject has fast motion, like a golf swing.

1Press M.FOCUS so “MF” (Manual Focus)

appears in EVF or LCD monitor.

2Hold down “T” (telephoto) on POWER

ZOOM to maximum zoom in.

3Press UP (FAR) or DOWN (NEAR) until

subject is in focus.

•Back away from subject if necessary.

4Hold down “W” (wide angle) on POWER

ZOOM as desired.

•Refocus as needed when aiming at new

scenes.

Before you begin...

•Connect Camcorder to power source.

•Set POWER to CAMERA.

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Camcorder automatically focuses on subject even during zooming.

Auto Focus is on when “MF” is not displayed in EVF or LCD monitor.

Press M.FOCUS to remove “MF” in EVF or LCD monitor if necessary.

Auto Focus

Manual Focus

Macro Focus (close-ups)

Auto Focus functions up to 12.7 mm (1/2 inch) from subject.

Hold down “W” on POWER ZOOM to maximum wide angle.

Bring Camcorder up close to the subject.

EVF or LCD Monitor

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Contents

Main Camcorder Operating Instructions PV-L552H Things You Should Know Thank you for choosing Panasonic! Unpack your Camcorder Safety Precautions Things You 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 Page Supplying Power 2 3 B A Charging the Battery Pack 1 CAUTION: 2 Battery Care AC Adaptor 1 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 4 Setting the Time Zone [ Time Zone chart ] Setting Date and Time EXAMPLE : 3a 3b 3c Using the Light Built-in Auto Light A A 2 3 Replacing the Bulb DANGER: 1 2 3 4 Recording via EVF or LCD Monitor 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 a, d, D , 3 1 2 3 4 Programmed Recording 1 C 2 3 Playback on EVF or LCD Monitor 2 3 TV Playback or Viewing 1 2 3 1 2 Monitor with your TV 3 4 Four-Speed Power Zoom Backlight Focus 1 2 3 4 Auto Focus Manual Focus 2 3 4 Fade In Fade In: Fade Out: 1 3 4 5 6 1 2 1, 3 3 Digital Zoom 1 2 MotionSensor 2 3 Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications Recording the Date and Time Display-Off Mode a b 1 2 1 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 1 2 3 4 WARNING: Palmcorder Accessory System 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 Limited Warranty Coverage Product Labor Customer Services Directory 1-800-211-PANA (7262), MAIL TO : Accessory Purchases: Product Repairs P Index Nm. de modelo PV-L552H Videocmara Manual de instrucciones Antes de comenzar Operacin bsica Funciones especiales Para su informacin 2 Cosas que usted debe saber Desembalaje de la Palmcorder Gracias por haber elegido Panasonic! Precauciones para su seguridad Cosas que usted debe saber 4 enve un correo elctronico a: consumerproducts@panasonic.com Importante para su seguridad Precauciones 6 Contenido Antes de comenzar Operacin bsica Funciones especiales Para su informacin Modo de demostracin 1 2 3 4 Page Suministro de energa 1 2 B A 3 1 automvil PV-C16 (opcional) al conector de entrada de cc (DC IN) de la Palmcorder. 2 Conecte el cable para batera de automvil en la toma del encendedor. 1 2 Nota: Cuidado de la batera Adaptador de ca 1 2 Informacin referente a los cassettes Lengeta de proteccin contra borrados 5 1 2 3 4 Insercin/extraccin del cassette Tiempo de grabacin/reproduccin 1 Instalacin de la correa para el hombro Ajuste la longitud de la correa para el hombro 2 3 1 Pantalla de modo MENU (VCR) 2 3 4 Pantalla de modo MENU (CAMARA) 1 2 3 4 EJEMPLO : 3a 3b Ajuste de la fecha y hora 3c [ Husos horarios ] Seleccin de huso horario (para EE.UU.) 1 2 4 3 Utilizacin de la lmpara 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 , a , d , 3 4 2 3 4 Grabacin programada 20 1 2 3 Reproduccin en el monitor LCD o en el EVF (visor) Alineacin automtica 1 2 3 Reproduccin o visin en un televisor Reproduccin en un VCR usando el PlayPak 1 2 3 Insercin del cassette en el PlayPak Retire el cassette 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 Zoom motorizado de cuatro velocidades Funcin de contraluz 24 Enfoque Enfoque macro (para tomas de primer plano) 1 2 3 4 Enfoque automtico Enfoque manual 1 2 3 Obturador automtico Seleccin manual 26 1 2 3 4 Aparicin gradual de la imagen: 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 1, 3 Sistema electrnico digital de estabilizacin de imagen 1 NORMAL 2 Funcin EIS digital activada 30 2 3 Indicaciones en el visor electrnico/monitor LCD a b A B C D Indicaciones en el visor electrnico/monitor LCD 2345 3 1 2 4Recordatorio de 10 Segundos 2 3 Limpieza del EVF (visor electrnico) Notificacin 34 1 2 3 4 Pila del Reloj Sistema de Accesorio del Palmcorder 36 Formulario para pedido de accesorios Especificaciones 38 Antes de solicitar servicio Limpieza de las cabezas de vdeo Solicitud de servicio Solicitud de servicio: 40 enve un correo elctronico a: consumerproducts@panasonic.com Garanta Limitada Productos de vdeo Panasonic/Quasar Garanta Limitada Product Labor Partes Lista de centros de servicio al cliente 1-800-211-PANA (7262), Centro de servicio de fbrica centralizado Arreglo de productos Compras de accesorios: P ndice