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For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo LSQT0753 A PV-L354 PV-L454 Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to operate this manual. Please save this product. Getting Started Basic Operation Special Features For Your Information Camcorder Operating Instructions Models No.
For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo LSQT0753 A PV-L354 PV-L454 Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to operate this manual. Please save this product. Getting Started Basic Operation Special Features For Your Information Camcorder Operating Instructions Models No.
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.../contactinfo Audio/Video Cable (LSJA0368) (pages 22, 23) 1 pc. Used properly, it will bring you for use your convenient Camcorder information source. The serial number is designed for choosing Panasonic! Date of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. Model No. Be sure to set up or use with models...
.../contactinfo Audio/Video Cable (LSJA0368) (pages 22, 23) 1 pc. Used properly, it will bring you for use your convenient Camcorder information source. The serial number is designed for choosing Panasonic! Date of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. Model No. Be sure to set up or use with models...
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...of contact with any inside part of this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can also play a Compact VHS Camcorder recording on , use the equipment in VCR machines with the and/or mark be determined by the receiver. Operation is recommended ...Interference' available from that uninsulated voltage within the unit may cause undesired operation. This symbol warns the user that used . Your Compact VHS Camcorder is compatible with the HQ System to provide excellent video pictures, and is designed to record and play back in order to comply...
...of contact with any inside part of this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can also play a Compact VHS Camcorder recording on , use the equipment in VCR machines with the and/or mark be determined by the receiver. Operation is recommended ...Interference' available from that uninsulated voltage within the unit may cause undesired operation. This symbol warns the user that used . Your Compact VHS Camcorder is compatible with the HQ System to provide excellent video pictures, and is designed to record and play back in order to comply...
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... unit through openings as they may damage the finish. 5 Replacement Parts - Unauthorized substitutions may result in safe operating order. Your Camcorder and power supply should be located in fire, electric shock or other hazards. This action could permanently damage the internal parts of overhead...attempt to rain or water. Refer all servicing to a heater, etc... If the unit is damaged. CARE • TO CLEAN YOUR CAMCORDER ... Adjust only those controls that will often require extensive work by the manufacturer or have fallen onto, the video unit. Power Lines - ...
... unit through openings as they may damage the finish. 5 Replacement Parts - Unauthorized substitutions may result in safe operating order. Your Camcorder and power supply should be located in fire, electric shock or other hazards. This action could permanently damage the internal parts of overhead...attempt to rain or water. Refer all servicing to a heater, etc... If the unit is damaged. CARE • TO CLEAN YOUR CAMCORDER ... Adjust only those controls that will often require extensive work by the manufacturer or have fallen onto, the video unit. Power Lines - ...
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Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. 2, 3, 4 1 Set POWER to LANGUAGE ; Note: To select ENGLISH OSD: • Set to CAMERA or VCR. 2 Press MENU for MENU mode. If SPANISH ...language is preset to the Spanish Operating Instructions in this manual. Then, see Spanish Operating Instructions in this manual. Getting Started Select OSD Language The Camcorder is selected, turn to ENGLISH. ESPAÑOL. [ CAMERA MODE ] [ VCR MODE ] 4 Press MENU to select IDIOMA ; ENGLISH in MENU screen. 7 You can select ENGLISH...
Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. 2, 3, 4 1 Set POWER to LANGUAGE ; Note: To select ENGLISH OSD: • Set to CAMERA or VCR. 2 Press MENU for MENU mode. If SPANISH ...language is preset to the Spanish Operating Instructions in this manual. Then, see Spanish Operating Instructions in this manual. Getting Started Select OSD Language The Camcorder is selected, turn to ENGLISH. ESPAÑOL. [ CAMERA MODE ] [ VCR MODE ] 4 Press MENU to select IDIOMA ; ENGLISH in MENU screen. 7 You can select ENGLISH...
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...to select SELF DEMO . 1 3 Press M.FOCUS to select OFF. 4 Press MENU to SELF DEMO ; steps 1-4 below appears. To turn it off, follow • Connect Camcorder to CAMERA. 2 Press MENU for 30 seconds when the Back Light is pressed. ON in MENU screen. 8 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262...) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo To turn Self Demo back on when the screen Before you begin... Note: • Self Demo stops automatically if battery is attached (page...
...to select SELF DEMO . 1 3 Press M.FOCUS to select OFF. 4 Press MENU to SELF DEMO ; steps 1-4 below appears. To turn it off, follow • Connect Camcorder to CAMERA. 2 Press MENU for 30 seconds when the Back Light is pressed. ON in MENU screen. 8 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262...) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo To turn Self Demo back on when the screen Before you begin... Note: • Self Demo stops automatically if battery is attached (page...
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... 11, 35). b Press and snap into top of arrow. If BATTERY REFRESH is used . Supplying Power • We recommend using Panasonic's Battery. • We cannot guarantee the quality of this Camcorder when batteries of continuous use (LCD monitor off . A Align left side of AC Adaptor. B Press Battery down and slide in extremely...
... 11, 35). b Press and snap into top of arrow. If BATTERY REFRESH is used . Supplying Power • We recommend using Panasonic's Battery. • We cannot guarantee the quality of this Camcorder when batteries of continuous use (LCD monitor off . A Align left side of AC Adaptor. B Press Battery down and slide in extremely...
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...for assistance in use, disconnect cigarette lighter plug. • For personal safety the driver of the vehicle should not attempt to operate the camcorder while driving. 11 Car Battery Cord (Optional) DC IN Connector Cigarette Lighter Socket (12 V) Car Battery Cord (optional) Cigarette Lighter Plug... and Protection • If Battery is normally warm after charging or just after use. AC Adaptor 1 Connect AC Adaptor DC OUT to Camcorder DC IN. 2 A Start engine first. Check with your car/truck dealer. Please contact either a local or foreign electrical parts distributor ...
...for assistance in use, disconnect cigarette lighter plug. • For personal safety the driver of the vehicle should not attempt to operate the camcorder while driving. 11 Car Battery Cord (Optional) DC IN Connector Cigarette Lighter Socket (12 V) Car Battery Cord (optional) Cigarette Lighter Plug... and Protection • If Battery is normally warm after charging or just after use. AC Adaptor 1 Connect AC Adaptor DC OUT to Camcorder DC IN. 2 A Start engine first. Check with your car/truck dealer. Please contact either a local or foreign electrical parts distributor ...
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... (1 inch) Adjust Hand Strap length to the Hand Strap: Remove the Hand Strap from the front clasp and thread the Strap through Strap Rings on Camcorder. 2 Remove the Sensor tag. Reattach the Hand Strap. 13 Sensor tag Attaching Shoulder Strap Remove Battery Pack before completing the following steps: 1 Undo strap ends...
... (1 inch) Adjust Hand Strap length to the Hand Strap: Remove the Hand Strap from the front clasp and thread the Strap through Strap Rings on Camcorder. 2 Remove the Sensor tag. Reattach the Hand Strap. 13 Sensor tag Attaching Shoulder Strap Remove Battery Pack before completing the following steps: 1 Undo strap ends...
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...). ENGLISH or IDIOMA ; 11 ESPAÑOL as desire. 7 DISPLAY SET (pages 32, 33). Change to highlight the 3 desired menu item. Camcorder starts and stops recording at :http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo ON : Enables quick resumption of recording from Stand-by mode. 10 LIGHT MODE (page 17). To select DIGITAL ZOOM, MOTIONSENSOR.... 9 STAND-BY RELEASE (page 19). Press M.FOCUS to set ON, OFF, or AUTO. 11 SELF DEMO (page 8). Using MENU Mode 1, 2, 3, 4 Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to exit.
...). ENGLISH or IDIOMA ; 11 ESPAÑOL as desire. 7 DISPLAY SET (pages 32, 33). Change to highlight the 3 desired menu item. Camcorder starts and stops recording at :http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo ON : Enables quick resumption of recording from Stand-by mode. 10 LIGHT MODE (page 17). To select DIGITAL ZOOM, MOTIONSENSOR.... 9 STAND-BY RELEASE (page 19). Press M.FOCUS to set ON, OFF, or AUTO. 11 SELF DEMO (page 8). Using MENU Mode 1, 2, 3, 4 Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to exit.
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... the setting: TIME ZONE ➔ Go to select CLOCK SET . 1, 2, 3, 4 [ CAMERA MODE ] [ VCR MODE ] 2 Press M.FOCUS for CLOCK SET menu. Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to select TIME ZONE, DST, or DATE/TIME. 3 Press M.FOCUS for MENU mode. Getting Started Setting the Clock Set...
... the setting: TIME ZONE ➔ Go to select CLOCK SET . 1, 2, 3, 4 [ CAMERA MODE ] [ VCR MODE ] 2 Press M.FOCUS for CLOCK SET menu. Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to select TIME ZONE, DST, or DATE/TIME. 3 Press M.FOCUS for MENU mode. Getting Started Setting the Clock Set...
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... or DOWN to fix. DST: AUTO Spring (First Sunday in April) : ahead one hour. The Camcorder is pressed. 16 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Clock starts when year is entered and M.FOCUS is preset to DST: AUTO...: • Auto DST does not function if time zone is set to daylight saving time (DST). Setting the Clock 3a Setting the Time Zone The Camcorder is not observed in October) : back one hour. If DST is preset to Eastern time. [ Time Zone chart ] Press UP or DOWN to DEC 31...
... or DOWN to fix. DST: AUTO Spring (First Sunday in April) : ahead one hour. The Camcorder is pressed. 16 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Clock starts when year is entered and M.FOCUS is preset to DST: AUTO...: • Auto DST does not function if time zone is set to daylight saving time (DST). Setting the Clock 3a Setting the Time Zone The Camcorder is not observed in October) : back one hour. If DST is preset to Eastern time. [ Time Zone chart ] Press UP or DOWN to DEC 31...
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...off according to avoid possible burn hazard. 17 Press UP or DOWN to select LIGHT MODE . 2 Press M.FOCUS to crack. VLLW0015) supplied by Panasonic to reduce risk of lens cover to unhook, and slide portion B forward to remove. 2 Using Tweezers or needle-nose pliers, carefully remove bulb. ... a clean cloth or tissue. (Do not touch with fingers.) 4 Replace lens cover. Replacing the Bulb B 1 A 2 3 Before you begin ... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to OFF. A : Light mode is on. Excessive force may shorten bulb life. • Set Light to OFF when not...
...off according to avoid possible burn hazard. 17 Press UP or DOWN to select LIGHT MODE . 2 Press M.FOCUS to crack. VLLW0015) supplied by Panasonic to reduce risk of lens cover to unhook, and slide portion B forward to remove. 2 Using Tweezers or needle-nose pliers, carefully remove bulb. ... a clean cloth or tissue. (Do not touch with fingers.) 4 Replace lens cover. Replacing the Bulb B 1 A 2 3 Before you begin ... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to OFF. A : Light mode is on. Excessive force may shorten bulb life. • Set Light to OFF when not...
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... start or 3 VISION ADJUSTMENT To adjust LCD BRIGHT pause recording. 6 Set POWER to OFF when finished. This allows both you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Insert cassette with record tab (page 12). 1 Press LCD-OPEN to avoid SETTING menu. EVF : Look into EVF and... vertical bar may block cassette door and damage Camcorder body. 4, A, B • Be sure POWER is fully turned to "SP" or "SLP" in the picture. This is at 180° (see above left). Camera Recording Recording via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Built-in use. 18 For assistance,...
... start or 3 VISION ADJUSTMENT To adjust LCD BRIGHT pause recording. 6 Set POWER to OFF when finished. This allows both you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Insert cassette with record tab (page 12). 1 Press LCD-OPEN to avoid SETTING menu. EVF : Look into EVF and... vertical bar may block cassette door and damage Camcorder body. 4, A, B • Be sure POWER is fully turned to "SP" or "SLP" in the picture. This is at 180° (see above left). Camera Recording Recording via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Built-in use. 18 For assistance,...
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...to ON, Stand-by Quick Release lets you resume recording by Quick Release is set to CAMERA. 2 Press MENU for 5 minutes, Camcorder switches to Stand-by Quick Release If left ) if more than 24 hours before recording is stopped, and then started within 24 hours... to exit. ON : From Stand-by For a smooth transition between scenes if recording is resumed. 19 Basic Operation Camera Recording Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to conserve battery. B a bc 2, 3, 4 1, A, C, b, c D, a, d Stand-by mode to power source. • Insert cassette with record tab (page 12). Note...
...to ON, Stand-by Quick Release lets you resume recording by Quick Release is set to CAMERA. 2 Press MENU for 5 minutes, Camcorder switches to Stand-by Quick Release If left ) if more than 24 hours before recording is stopped, and then started within 24 hours... to exit. ON : From Stand-by For a smooth transition between scenes if recording is resumed. 19 Basic Operation Camera Recording Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to conserve battery. B a bc 2, 3, 4 1, A, C, b, c D, a, d Stand-by mode to power source. • Insert cassette with record tab (page 12). Note...
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... M.FOCUS. (Current time is displayed.) Each additional press of the options shown at :http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Note: • Start time may not be set over 24 hours from current time. • Camcorder shuts off at tape end, or 12 hours after Interval Recording starts. • To cancel, ...For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at left. Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to CAMERA. Or, set POWER to be done as scheduled. Recording will be done each minute. Camera Recording Programmed Recording Set a recording start ...
... M.FOCUS. (Current time is displayed.) Each additional press of the options shown at :http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Note: • Start time may not be set over 24 hours from current time. • Camcorder shuts off at tape end, or 12 hours after Interval Recording starts. • To cancel, ...For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at left. Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to CAMERA. Or, set POWER to be done as scheduled. Recording will be done each minute. Camera Recording Programmed Recording Set a recording start ...
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Playing Back Recordings Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Insert recorded tape. 1 Speaker 3 D A B C E Playback on EVF or LCD Monitor 1 Press LCD-OPEN and swing LCD monitor fully open. 2 Set POWER ...
Playing Back Recordings Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Insert recorded tape. 1 Speaker 3 D A B C E Playback on EVF or LCD Monitor 1 Press LCD-OPEN and swing LCD monitor fully open. 2 Set POWER ...
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...reel while loading. • Allow PlayPak Load Detector to fully retract before using PlayPak (Optional) Load Battery in VHS VCR. Playing Back Recordings TV Playback or Viewing Connect Camcorder to a TV to view playback or recordings in bottom of 1 arrow to take up any slack. 2 ...call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Connections Audio/ Video Out Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Make all TV-Camcorder connections. 1 Set POWER to LINE INPUT. CAMERA © view picture as it is recorded...
...reel while loading. • Allow PlayPak Load Detector to fully retract before using PlayPak (Optional) Load Battery in VHS VCR. Playing Back Recordings TV Playback or Viewing Connect Camcorder to a TV to view playback or recordings in bottom of 1 arrow to take up any slack. 2 ...call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Connections Audio/ Video Out Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Make all TV-Camcorder connections. 1 Set POWER to LINE INPUT. CAMERA © view picture as it is recorded...
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...8226; Set TV/VCR Selector on VCR to VCR. 1 Insert a pre-recorded tape into Camcorder and a blank tape with your Tapes (dubbing) Connections Before you begin... • Make Camcorder-VCR connections (see left). • Turn both units to LINE. CAUTION: Unauthorized exchanging and/... may be copyright infringement. 23 Please see VCR owner's manual. • Set Camcorder POWER to VCR. 5 2, 4 Source (Playing) Camcorder Audio/ Video Out Monitor with record tab into VCR. 2 Press (PLAY/STILL) on Camcorder, then press again at starting point. 3 Press REC, then STILL/PAUSE on VCR...
...8226; Set TV/VCR Selector on VCR to VCR. 1 Insert a pre-recorded tape into Camcorder and a blank tape with your Tapes (dubbing) Connections Before you begin... • Make Camcorder-VCR connections (see left). • Turn both units to LINE. CAUTION: Unauthorized exchanging and/... may be copyright infringement. 23 Please see VCR owner's manual. • Set Camcorder POWER to VCR. 5 2, 4 Source (Playing) Camcorder Audio/ Video Out Monitor with record tab into VCR. 2 Press (PLAY/STILL) on Camcorder, then press again at starting point. 3 Press REC, then STILL/PAUSE on VCR...
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Before you begin ... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to select the level of backlight compensation. In normal lighting, press (BACK LIGHT) repeatedly until no indicator is darker .... EVF or LCD Monitor 24 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Before you begin ... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to fast (2 seconds). Zoom In ("T") POWER ZOOM Zoom Out ("W") • Zoom slowly: Lightly press "T" (telephoto...
Before you begin ... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to select the level of backlight compensation. In normal lighting, press (BACK LIGHT) repeatedly until no indicator is darker .... EVF or LCD Monitor 24 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Before you begin ... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to fast (2 seconds). Zoom In ("T") POWER ZOOM Zoom Out ("W") • Zoom slowly: Lightly press "T" (telephoto...