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...-BP18/LSSB0008 Nickel Cadmium Battery 750x 8.4 mm (0.33 inch) Liquid Crystal Color Electronic Viewfinder 2 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Date of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the underside of your convenient Camcorder information source. Serial No...
...-BP18/LSSB0008 Nickel Cadmium Battery 750x 8.4 mm (0.33 inch) Liquid Crystal Color Electronic Viewfinder 2 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Date of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the underside of your convenient Camcorder information source. Serial No...
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...cloth for future reference. 3. Attachments - for example near water - Do not place this video unit receiver during a lightning storm, or when it from battery power, or other sources, refer to your home, consult your electrician to be hazardous. 7. The video unit may cause the appliance and cart combination to...lightning and power-line surges. 4 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Slots and openings in installation such as they are not sure of the type of the lead-in a wet basement, or near or...
...cloth for future reference. 3. Attachments - for example near water - Do not place this video unit receiver during a lightning storm, or when it from battery power, or other sources, refer to your home, consult your electrician to be hazardous. 7. The video unit may cause the appliance and cart combination to...lightning and power-line surges. 4 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Slots and openings in installation such as they are not sure of the type of the lead-in a wet basement, or near or...
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... Digital Fade 28 Digital Zoom ...29 Digital Electronic Image Stabilization (E.I.S 30 MotionSensor 31 Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications 32~34 Notes On Operations 35 Replacing Clock Battery 36 Palmcorder Accessory System 37 Palmcorder Accessory Order Form 38 Specifications 39 Before Requesting Service (Video Head Cleaning 40 Request for Service Notice 41 Limited... Warranty 42 Customer Services Directory 43 Index ...44 6 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
... Digital Fade 28 Digital Zoom ...29 Digital Electronic Image Stabilization (E.I.S 30 MotionSensor 31 Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications 32~34 Notes On Operations 35 Replacing Clock Battery 36 Palmcorder Accessory System 37 Palmcorder Accessory Order Form 38 Specifications 39 Before Requesting Service (Video Head Cleaning 40 Request for Service Notice 41 Limited... Warranty 42 Customer Services Directory 43 Index ...44 6 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
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... MENU screen. 8 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Note: • Self Demo stops automatically if battery is attached (page 10) and cassette tape is pressed. EVF or LCD Monitor (PV-L354) 2, 3, 4 (PV-L454) ... is inserted (page 12). • Inserting a tape alone (or attaching a partially charged battery) only temporarily stops Self Demo. • Self Demo stops for MENU mode. To turn it off, follow • Connect Camcorder to exit. below . Press UP or DOWN to select SELF DEMO . 1 3 Press ...
... MENU screen. 8 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Note: • Self Demo stops automatically if battery is attached (page 10) and cassette tape is pressed. EVF or LCD Monitor (PV-L354) 2, 3, 4 (PV-L454) ... is inserted (page 12). • Inserting a tape alone (or attaching a partially charged battery) only temporarily stops Self Demo. • Self Demo stops for MENU mode. To turn it off, follow • Connect Camcorder to exit. below . Press UP or DOWN to select SELF DEMO . 1 3 Press ...
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...cassette (page 12). 4Press here to start recording. Getting Started Quick Operation Guide Charging the Battery Pack Charge Battery Pack fully before operation (page 10). 1 Plug in AC Adaptor. 2 Insert Battery. CHARGE Lamp flashes, then stays lit when charging is complete. Insert Cassette 1Attach fully ...charged Battery (page 10). 2Slide TAPE EJECT to open and adjust the angle. 2 Set POWER to CAMERA. 3 Press RECORD/PAUSE ...
...cassette (page 12). 4Press here to start recording. Getting Started Quick Operation Guide Charging the Battery Pack Charge Battery Pack fully before operation (page 10). 1 Plug in AC Adaptor. 2 Insert Battery. CHARGE Lamp flashes, then stays lit when charging is complete. Insert Cassette 1Attach fully ...charged Battery (page 10). 2Slide TAPE EJECT to open and adjust the angle. 2 Set POWER to CAMERA. 3 Press RECORD/PAUSE ...
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... ). The CHARGE Lamp flashes, then stays lit when charging is used . Supplying Power • We recommend using Panasonic's Battery. • We cannot guarantee the quality of this Camcorder when batteries of other companies are used . • Battery will then start automatically. To use (LCD monitor off . Note: • Charging takes about 4 hours (PV-L354) or...
... ). The CHARGE Lamp flashes, then stays lit when charging is used . Supplying Power • We recommend using Panasonic's Battery. • We cannot guarantee the quality of this Camcorder when batteries of other companies are used . • Battery will then start automatically. To use (LCD monitor off . Note: • Charging takes about 4 hours (PV-L354) or...
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... Connector Cigarette Lighter Socket (12 V) Car Battery Cord (optional) Cigarette Lighter Plug 1 Connect PV-C16 Car Battery Cord (optional) to operate the camcorder while driving. 11 Use only specified car battery cord. • To avoid blowing the car battery cord fuse, do step 2 in the ...(50 °F) and 35 °C (95 °F). • Battery is Connector connected to Camcorder DC IN with DC 12 V (negative ground) battery. B Plug Car Battery Cord into Cigarette lighter socket. • If Car Battery cord fuse needs replacing, use exact current rating (in vehicles equipped with...
... Connector Cigarette Lighter Socket (12 V) Car Battery Cord (optional) Cigarette Lighter Plug 1 Connect PV-C16 Car Battery Cord (optional) to operate the camcorder while driving. 11 Use only specified car battery cord. • To avoid blowing the car battery cord fuse, do step 2 in the ...(50 °F) and 35 °C (95 °F). • Battery is Connector connected to Camcorder DC IN with DC 12 V (negative ground) battery. B Plug Car Battery Cord into Cigarette lighter socket. • If Car Battery cord fuse needs replacing, use exact current rating (in vehicles equipped with...
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... adhesive tape. (Or, slide tab closed.) 12 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Tape Speed Cassette type TC-20 TC-30 TC-40 SP (Standard Play) 20 minutes 30 minutes 40 minutes SLP (Super Long Play...; SLP playback may contain more picture noise. Record/Playback Time Use tapes with the mark in direction of arrow until there is no slack. 2 Attach Battery (page 10). 3 Slide TAPE EJECT to open .) 2 To record again, cover hole with screwdriver. (Or, slide tab open door. 4 Insert cassette as shown. 5 Press...
... adhesive tape. (Or, slide tab closed.) 12 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Tape Speed Cassette type TC-20 TC-30 TC-40 SP (Standard Play) 20 minutes 30 minutes 40 minutes SLP (Super Long Play...; SLP playback may contain more picture noise. Record/Playback Time Use tapes with the mark in direction of arrow until there is no slack. 2 Attach Battery (page 10). 3 Slide TAPE EJECT to open .) 2 To record again, cover hole with screwdriver. (Or, slide tab open door. 4 Insert cassette as shown. 5 Press...
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... tag Hand Strap 1 Open the Hand Strap as shown. Sensor tag Attaching Shoulder Strap Remove Battery Pack before completing the following steps: 1 Undo strap ends from the front clasp and thread the Strap through Strap Rings on Camcorder. 2 Remove the Sensor tag. Getting Started Before Using How to fit your hand as...
... tag Hand Strap 1 Open the Hand Strap as shown. Sensor tag Attaching Shoulder Strap Remove Battery Pack before completing the following steps: 1 Undo strap ends from the front clasp and thread the Strap through Strap Rings on Camcorder. 2 Remove the Sensor tag. Getting Started Before Using How to fit your hand as...
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... and/or battery inserted. • The Menu mode is canceled if UP/DOWN, M.FOCUS, or MENU are not pressed within 30 seconds when Self Demo mode is displayed. Change to CAMERA or VCR. 1 Press MENU for MENU mode. Camcorder starts and stops recording at :http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo ...2 Press UP or DOWN 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 desired tape speed, SP/SLP. 1 2 SHUTTER (page 26). The CAMERA or VCR MENU screen (see below left) appears...
... and/or battery inserted. • The Menu mode is canceled if UP/DOWN, M.FOCUS, or MENU are not pressed within 30 seconds when Self Demo mode is displayed. Change to CAMERA or VCR. 1 Press MENU for MENU mode. Camcorder starts and stops recording at :http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo ...2 Press UP or DOWN 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 desired tape speed, SP/SLP. 1 2 SHUTTER (page 26). The CAMERA or VCR MENU screen (see below left) appears...
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...ON/AUTO. VLLW0015) supplied by a car battery may DANGER: cause bulb to avoid possible burn hazard. 17 AccuBrite™ Built-in Light Getting Started Using the Light For recording in a hot environment. • Using Light when the Camcorder is powered by Panasonic to reduce risk of lens cover to unhook,...Note: • Handle bulb gently. Excessive force may shorten bulb life. • Set Light to OFF when not in use. • When Camcorder is in CAMERA Rec mode with cloth or tissue as skin oils will revert to service center if you need assistance. 3 Replace bulb using Light...
...ON/AUTO. VLLW0015) supplied by a car battery may DANGER: cause bulb to avoid possible burn hazard. 17 AccuBrite™ Built-in Light Getting Started Using the Light For recording in a hot environment. • Using Light when the Camcorder is powered by Panasonic to reduce risk of lens cover to unhook,...Note: • Handle bulb gently. Excessive force may shorten bulb life. • Set Light to OFF when not in use. • When Camcorder is in CAMERA Rec mode with cloth or tissue as skin oils will revert to service center if you need assistance. 3 Replace bulb using Light...
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...To adjust LCD BRIGHT pause recording. 6 Set POWER to avoid SETTING menu. Built-in the picture. this when possible. • Using LCD monitor reduces battery operation time. EVF : Look into EVF and adjust VISION ADJUSTMENT to your preference. 2 6 4 , Set REC MODE to "SP" or "SLP"...(Electronic Viewer Finder) or LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) monitor. Camera Recording Recording via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo This allows both you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Insert cassette with record tab (page 12). 1 Press LCD-OPEN to CAMERA. ...
...To adjust LCD BRIGHT pause recording. 6 Set POWER to avoid SETTING menu. Built-in the picture. this when possible. • Using LCD monitor reduces battery operation time. EVF : Look into EVF and adjust VISION ADJUSTMENT to your preference. 2 6 4 , Set REC MODE to "SP" or "SLP"...(Electronic Viewer Finder) or LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) monitor. Camera Recording Recording via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo This allows both you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Insert cassette with record tab (page 12). 1 Press LCD-OPEN to CAMERA. ...
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... b Set POWER to OFF and leave cassette in RECORD/PAUSE mode for MENU mode. Stand-by mode to conserve battery. Note: • Use Manual Easy Edit (left in Camcorder. OFF : From Stand-by mode, press RECORD/PAUSE two times to resume recording. Manual Easy Editing For proper ...continuity when taping from Stop mode or after attaching a new Battery. B a Press (REWIND/SEARCH) to CAMERA. C Set POWER to rewind a few seconds ...
... b Set POWER to OFF and leave cassette in RECORD/PAUSE mode for MENU mode. Stand-by mode to conserve battery. Note: • Use Manual Easy Edit (left in Camcorder. OFF : From Stand-by mode, press RECORD/PAUSE two times to resume recording. Manual Easy Editing For proper ...continuity when taping from Stop mode or after attaching a new Battery. B a Press (REWIND/SEARCH) to CAMERA. C Set POWER to rewind a few seconds ...
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... will revert as follows after 5 minutes: Still Stand-by Stand-by the POWER switch. 3 Playback function buttons. 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 ... • If tape has no record tab, auto playback begins. • EVF or LCD monitor turns on/off by Power off (when Battery Pack is muted. • To protect video heads and tape, operating modes will appear. Return LCD monitor to locked position when not in ...
... will revert as follows after 5 minutes: Still Stand-by Stand-by the POWER switch. 3 Playback function buttons. 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 ... • If tape has no record tab, auto playback begins. • EVF or LCD monitor turns on/off by Power off (when Battery Pack is muted. • To protect video heads and tape, operating modes will appear. Return LCD monitor to locked position when not in ...
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... Camcorder to a TV to view playback or recordings in bottom of 1 arrow to take up and on the left, then snap lid shut. 3 • Do not obstruct cassette reel while loading. • Allow PlayPak Load Detector to fully retract before using PlayPak (Optional) Load Battery in VHS VCR.... Load Detector Cassette 2 1 Slide RELEASE and wait for lid to open cassette lid. 2 3 Insert the cassette with your finger. 22 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
... Camcorder to a TV to view playback or recordings in bottom of 1 arrow to take up and on the left, then snap lid shut. 3 • Do not obstruct cassette reel while loading. • Allow PlayPak Load Detector to fully retract before using PlayPak (Optional) Load Battery in VHS VCR.... Load Detector Cassette 2 1 Slide RELEASE and wait for lid to open cassette lid. 2 3 Insert the cassette with your finger. 22 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
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...after tape starts moving. 32 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Press UP or DOWN to select MODE SELECT . 4 Press M.FOCUS for MODE SELECT menu. 5 Press M.FOCUS repeatedly to CAMERA.... 2 Press MENU for DISPLAY SET menu. Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications Tape remaining and battery charge level can be displayed. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 1 Battery Remaining: Tape Remaining: Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. 1 Set POWER to select the following displays.
...after tape starts moving. 32 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Press UP or DOWN to select MODE SELECT . 4 Press M.FOCUS for MODE SELECT menu. 5 Press M.FOCUS repeatedly to CAMERA.... 2 Press MENU for DISPLAY SET menu. Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications Tape remaining and battery charge level can be displayed. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 1 Battery Remaining: Tape Remaining: Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. 1 Set POWER to select the following displays.
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...://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications CAMERA/VCR mode 12 3 45 6 12 7 13 14 8, 9, 10 15 16 17 11 18 1 Zoom Magnification level (pages 24, 29). 6 Digital E.I.S. (page 30). 2 Battery Remaining (page 32). 7 Digital Zoom (page 29). "WARNING LOW BATTERY" appears and Camcorder shuts ...(page 17). (return to 59:50) • REW (rewind) lets you monitor how long one scene is pressed with no longer indicates when Camcorder is reached. unit, "WARNING DEW DETECTED" " " flashes for 1 minute and "CHECK TAPE" appears for 1 minute when POWER is set to...
...://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications CAMERA/VCR mode 12 3 45 6 12 7 13 14 8, 9, 10 15 16 17 11 18 1 Zoom Magnification level (pages 24, 29). 6 Digital E.I.S. (page 30). 2 Battery Remaining (page 32). 7 Digital Zoom (page 29). "WARNING LOW BATTERY" appears and Camcorder shuts ...(page 17). (return to 59:50) • REW (rewind) lets you monitor how long one scene is pressed with no longer indicates when Camcorder is reached. unit, "WARNING DEW DETECTED" " " flashes for 1 minute and "CHECK TAPE" appears for 1 minute when POWER is set to...
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... is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. It also contains lead in your community due to recycle this battery. At the end of these materials may be regulated in some components. Disposal of its useful life, under various state ...and local laws, it is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. CONSUMERS: ATTENTION : A nickel cadmium battery that is illegal to recycle this battery into your local authorities, or the Electronics Industries Alliance: U.S.A. Notes On Operations Notice This product has a fluorescent lamp that contains ...
... is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. It also contains lead in your community due to recycle this battery. At the end of these materials may be regulated in some components. Disposal of its useful life, under various state ...and local laws, it is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. CONSUMERS: ATTENTION : A nickel cadmium battery that is illegal to recycle this battery into your local authorities, or the Electronics Industries Alliance: U.S.A. Notes On Operations Notice This product has a fluorescent lamp that contains ...
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.... 2 Bend middle tab out and remove Battery. 3 Snap new Battery (⊕ mark down) into Battery Tray. • Do not reverse the polarity. 4 Insert Battery Tray so the triangle marks meet. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. •Battery may explode if mistreated. •As with Panasonic or LIXING type CR2025 only. Replacing...
.... 2 Bend middle tab out and remove Battery. 3 Snap new Battery (⊕ mark down) into Battery Tray. • Do not reverse the polarity. 4 Insert Battery Tray so the triangle marks meet. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. •Battery may explode if mistreated. •As with Panasonic or LIXING type CR2025 only. Replacing...
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...$49.95 For Your Information 37 Palmcorder Accessory System To order instructions, see the Accessory Order Form page. • The listed standard battery use times are based on continuous recording using this Palmcorder. Accessory # Figure Description Price PV-A20 AC Adaptor with DC Power Cable (... HHR-V40A/1B Up to 4 hr Battery Pack (Rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride Battery) $69.95 HHR-V20A/1B Up to 2 hr Battery Pack (Rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride Battery) $59.95 PV-AA6 "AA" Battery Case $20.00 PV-C16 Car Battery Cord $70.00 PV-P1 VHS PlayPak $39.95 PV-H18A Note: ...
...$49.95 For Your Information 37 Palmcorder Accessory System To order instructions, see the Accessory Order Form page. • The listed standard battery use times are based on continuous recording using this Palmcorder. Accessory # Figure Description Price PV-A20 AC Adaptor with DC Power Cable (... HHR-V40A/1B Up to 4 hr Battery Pack (Rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride Battery) $69.95 HHR-V20A/1B Up to 2 hr Battery Pack (Rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride Battery) $59.95 PV-AA6 "AA" Battery Case $20.00 PV-C16 Car Battery Cord $70.00 PV-P1 VHS PlayPak $39.95 PV-H18A Note: ...