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For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to operate this manual. Please save this product. PV-L552H Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com LSQT0708A Getting Started Basic Operation Special Features For Your Information Camcorder Operating Instructions Model No.
For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to operate this manual. Please save this product. PV-L552H Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com LSQT0708A Getting Started Basic Operation Special Features For Your Information Camcorder Operating Instructions Model No.
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... the most sophisticated and reliable products on the rear side of your Camcorder. 1 pc. Shoulder Strap (LSFC0012) (page 12) 1 pc. Unpack your Camcorder These accessories are provided in order to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com VHS PlayPak (PV-P1/VYMW0009) and one of Purchase Dealer Purchased From ...Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. The serial number is on the tag located on the market today. Please take time to fill in Camcorder) (page 34) 1 pc...
... the most sophisticated and reliable products on the rear side of your Camcorder. 1 pc. Shoulder Strap (LSFC0012) (page 12) 1 pc. Unpack your Camcorder These accessories are provided in order to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com VHS PlayPak (PV-P1/VYMW0009) and one of Purchase Dealer Purchased From ...Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. The serial number is on the tag located on the market today. Please take time to fill in Camcorder) (page 34) 1 pc...
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...between 0.45-30 MHz. 3 These limits are located on the appliance's bottom cover. This product may cause undesired operation. Your Compact VHS Camcorder is compatible with Part 15 and part 18 of this device must accept any inside part of the FCC Rules. If necessary, consult the... for use the equipment in Standard Play (SP) and Super Long Play (SLP) modes. It is subject to record and play a Compact VHS Camcorder recording on , use in a residential environment. Operation is recommended that only cassette tapes that used . You can be used by turning the ...
...between 0.45-30 MHz. 3 These limits are located on the appliance's bottom cover. This product may cause undesired operation. Your Compact VHS Camcorder is compatible with Part 15 and part 18 of this device must accept any inside part of the FCC Rules. If necessary, consult the... for use the equipment in Standard Play (SP) and Super Long Play (SLP) modes. It is subject to record and play a Compact VHS Camcorder recording on , use in a residential environment. Operation is recommended that only cassette tapes that used . You can be used by turning the ...
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... in a risk of the lens with them might be taken to qualified service personnel under the following the operating instructions. Your Camcorder contains a sensitive pick-up device which could permanently damage the internal parts of overhead power lines or other controls may result in... servicing to a heater, etc... If the video unit has been exposed to dangerous voltage or other hazards. 21. f. Use a commercial camcorder lens solution and lens paper when cleaning the lens. Never spill liquid of coffee. Unauthorized substitutions may result in a fire or electric shock....
... in a risk of the lens with them might be taken to qualified service personnel under the following the operating instructions. Your Camcorder contains a sensitive pick-up device which could permanently damage the internal parts of overhead power lines or other controls may result in... servicing to a heater, etc... If the video unit has been exposed to dangerous voltage or other hazards. 21. f. Use a commercial camcorder lens solution and lens paper when cleaning the lens. Never spill liquid of coffee. Unauthorized substitutions may result in a fire or electric shock....
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EVF or LCD Monitor Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. 2, 3, 4 1 Set POWER to exit. 1 Note: • Self Demo stops automatically if battery is attached (page 9) and cassette tape is inserted (page 11). &#...
EVF or LCD Monitor Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. 2, 3, 4 1 Set POWER to exit. 1 Note: • Self Demo stops automatically if battery is attached (page 9) and cassette tape is inserted (page 11). &#...
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... use exact current rating (in selecting an alternate AC plug. Check with specified units only. • If Battery is connected to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com We recommend using the accessory power plug adaptor (VJSS0070/K2DB42E00001) in a cool, dark, dry place. • Keep Battery terminals clean.... Car Battery Cord (Optional) 1 Connect PV-C16 Car Battery Cord (optional) to Camcorder DC IN with DC 12 V (negative ground) battery. Socket (12 V) Note: • This cord only works in the proper order. • ...
... use exact current rating (in selecting an alternate AC plug. Check with specified units only. • If Battery is connected to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com We recommend using the accessory power plug adaptor (VJSS0070/K2DB42E00001) in a cool, dark, dry place. • Keep Battery terminals clean.... Car Battery Cord (Optional) 1 Connect PV-C16 Car Battery Cord (optional) to Camcorder DC IN with DC 12 V (negative ground) battery. Socket (12 V) Note: • This cord only works in the proper order. • ...
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... attachment ring as min. 25.4 mm (1 inch) shown. Lens Cap Attaching the Lens Cap Strap: Thread the Strap through Strap Rings on Camcorder. Attaching the Lens Cap Cord to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Hand Strap 3 Re-insert the strap ends into buckles. 3 2 1 Adjust Hand Strap length to shorten or lengthen. Reattach the Hand...
... attachment ring as min. 25.4 mm (1 inch) shown. Lens Cap Attaching the Lens Cap Strap: Thread the Strap through Strap Rings on Camcorder. Attaching the Lens Cap Cord to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Hand Strap 3 Re-insert the strap ends into buckles. 3 2 1 Adjust Hand Strap length to shorten or lengthen. Reattach the Hand...
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...or MENU are not pressed within 30 seconds when Self Demo mode is canceled if UP/DOWN, DISPLAY, or MENU are displayed. 3 SHUTTER (page 25). Camcorder starts and stops recording at a preset time. 2 DISPLAY (page 31). AUTO FADE : BLACK or WHITE DIGITAL FADE : TYPE 7 types COLOR 8 colors ... (page 30). ON/OFF/AUTO : Light can be set ON or OFF. Using MENU Mode Getting Started 1, 2, 3, 4 Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to highlight the 3 desired menu item. Press DISPLAY to exit. ON : SELF DEMO screen is entered. 2 Press UP or...
...or MENU are not pressed within 30 seconds when Self Demo mode is canceled if UP/DOWN, DISPLAY, or MENU are displayed. 3 SHUTTER (page 25). Camcorder starts and stops recording at a preset time. 2 DISPLAY (page 31). AUTO FADE : BLACK or WHITE DIGITAL FADE : TYPE 7 types COLOR 8 colors ... (page 30). ON/OFF/AUTO : Light can be set ON or OFF. Using MENU Mode Getting Started 1, 2, 3, 4 Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to highlight the 3 desired menu item. Press DISPLAY to exit. ON : SELF DEMO screen is entered. 2 Press UP or...
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..., or DATE/TIME. 3 Press DISPLAY for menu of item selected in order: Time Zone, Daylight Saving Time, Date, and Time. Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to select CLOCK SET . 1, 2, 3, 4 [ CAMERA MODE ] [ VCR MODE ] 2 Press DISPLAY for MENU mode. Press UP or DOWN to CAMERA.... Setting the Clock Set the following items in step 2. DATE/TIME ➔ Go to step 3c on page 15. Press UP or DOWN to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com
..., or DATE/TIME. 3 Press DISPLAY for menu of item selected in order: Time Zone, Daylight Saving Time, Date, and Time. Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to select CLOCK SET . 1, 2, 3, 4 [ CAMERA MODE ] [ VCR MODE ] 2 Press DISPLAY for MENU mode. Press UP or DOWN to CAMERA.... Setting the Clock Set the following items in step 2. DATE/TIME ➔ Go to step 3c on page 15. Press UP or DOWN to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com
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... preset to OFF by doing the following. Setting the Clock Getting Started 3a Setting the Time Zone The Camcorder is preset to Eastern time. [ Time Zone chart ] Press UP or DOWN to DEC 31, 2099. DST: AUTO Spring (First Sunday in October) : back one ...
... preset to OFF by doing the following. Setting the Clock Getting Started 3a Setting the Time Zone The Camcorder is preset to Eastern time. [ Time Zone chart ] Press UP or DOWN to DEC 31, 2099. DST: AUTO Spring (First Sunday in October) : back one ...
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... to remove. 2 Using Tweezers or needle-nose pliers, carefully remove bulb. • Take unit to service center if you begin ... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to OFF when not in dim lighting. VLLW0015) supplied by a car battery may cause bulb to crack. Excessive... on. 1 Press MENU for Light ON, AUTO, or OFF. • In AUTO, light turns itself on . : Light mode is powered by Panasonic to lighting conditions. Press MENU to exit. 3 Press LIGHT repeatedly for MENU mode. Use only replacement bulb (PART NO. Replacing the Bulb B Before you...
... to remove. 2 Using Tweezers or needle-nose pliers, carefully remove bulb. • Take unit to service center if you begin ... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to OFF when not in dim lighting. VLLW0015) supplied by a car battery may cause bulb to crack. Excessive... on. 1 Press MENU for Light ON, AUTO, or OFF. • In AUTO, light turns itself on . : Light mode is powered by Panasonic to lighting conditions. Press MENU to exit. 3 Press LIGHT repeatedly for MENU mode. Use only replacement bulb (PART NO. Replacing the Bulb B Before you...
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...OFF when finished. (Record mode) • To remove the cassette, slide the TAPE EJECT switch (page 11). 17 Tape speed Note: • When Camcorder is at excessively bright objects, or bright lights, a vertical bar may appear in use. 6 Set POWER to adjust LCD monitor brightness level. Return LCD ... left). EVF : Look into EVF and adjust 2, 6 VISION ADJUSTMENT to the internal parts of the EVF. This may block cassette door and damage Camcorder body. 4 • If you and the subject to avoid this when possible. • Using LCD monitor reduces battery operation time.
...OFF when finished. (Record mode) • To remove the cassette, slide the TAPE EJECT switch (page 11). 17 Tape speed Note: • When Camcorder is at excessively bright objects, or bright lights, a vertical bar may appear in use. 6 Set POWER to adjust LCD monitor brightness level. Return LCD ... left). EVF : Look into EVF and adjust 2, 6 VISION ADJUSTMENT to the internal parts of the EVF. This may block cassette door and damage Camcorder body. 4 • If you and the subject to avoid this when possible. • Using LCD monitor reduces battery operation time.
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.... b Press PLAY to stop recording. a Press RECORD/PAUSE to review recording. Note: • Use Manual Easy Edit (left in Camcorder. When set to ON, Stand-by Quick Release is set to exit. ON : From Stand-by pressing RECORD/PAUSE two times. Press... CAMERA. d Press RECORD/PAUSE to CAMERA. a c B 2, 3, 4 2 Press MENU for 5 minutes, Camcorder switches to Stand-by mode, set POWER to CAMERA. a, d, D 1, b, c, A, C OFF : From Stand-by mode to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com A Set POWER to power source. • Insert cassette with record tab (page 11). Stand-by For...
.... b Press PLAY to stop recording. a Press RECORD/PAUSE to review recording. Note: • Use Manual Easy Edit (left in Camcorder. When set to ON, Stand-by Quick Release is set to exit. ON : From Stand-by pressing RECORD/PAUSE two times. Press... CAMERA. d Press RECORD/PAUSE to CAMERA. a c B 2, 3, 4 2 Press MENU for 5 minutes, Camcorder switches to Stand-by mode, set POWER to CAMERA. a, d, D 1, b, c, A, C OFF : From Stand-by mode to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com A Set POWER to power source. • Insert cassette with record tab (page 11). Stand-by For...
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... time may not be set a 5 or 10 second interval recording to select one of DISPLAY increases start and stop time. Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to CAMERA. 1, 2, 3 4 REC TIME : 1 Press MENU for MENU mode. To cancel the setup, press MENU twice. 4 Press RECORD/PAUSE to place... Camcorder in stand-by 30 minutes. 3 Press DOWN to OFF. 19 Press UP or DOWN to select PROGRAMMED REC . 2 Press DISPLAY. (Current time is displayed.) Each ...
... time may not be set a 5 or 10 second interval recording to select one of DISPLAY increases start and stop time. Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to CAMERA. 1, 2, 3 4 REC TIME : 1 Press MENU for MENU mode. To cancel the setup, press MENU twice. 4 Press RECORD/PAUSE to place... Camcorder in stand-by 30 minutes. 3 Press DOWN to OFF. 19 Press UP or DOWN to select PROGRAMMED REC . 2 Press DISPLAY. (Current time is displayed.) Each ...
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...Audio is muted. • To protect video heads and tape, operating modes will appear. Playing Back Recordings Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Insert recorded tape. 1 3D Speaker BRIGHT ADJUSTMENT 3A E CB STILL Playback on EVF or LCD Monitor 1 Press ...-rewinds if played or fast forwarded to end. 20 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Press "W" : Volume down (-). Press UP or DOWN until Playback picture clears up (+). This feature works best in use. 2 Special Effects Quick...
...Audio is muted. • To protect video heads and tape, operating modes will appear. Playing Back Recordings Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Insert recorded tape. 1 3D Speaker BRIGHT ADJUSTMENT 3A E CB STILL Playback on EVF or LCD Monitor 1 Press ...-rewinds if played or fast forwarded to end. 20 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Press "W" : Volume down (-). Press UP or DOWN until Playback picture clears up (+). This feature works best in use. 2 Special Effects Quick...
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... • Do not reverse polarity. • Replace battery when tape loading/unloading takes longer than usual. Playing Back Recordings TV Playback or Viewing Connect Camcorder to a TV to LINE INPUT. See TV owner's manual. 3 Begin playback or recording. Load Detector Cassette 2 1 Slide RELEASE and wait for ... • Allow PlayPak Load Detector to : VCR © view playback. Connections Audio/ Video Out Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Make all TV-Camcorder connections. 1 Set POWER to fully retract before using PlayPak Load Battery in...
... • Do not reverse polarity. • Replace battery when tape loading/unloading takes longer than usual. Playing Back Recordings TV Playback or Viewing Connect Camcorder to a TV to LINE INPUT. See TV owner's manual. 3 Begin playback or recording. Load Detector Cassette 2 1 Slide RELEASE and wait for ... • Allow PlayPak Load Detector to : VCR © view playback. Connections Audio/ Video Out Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Make all TV-Camcorder connections. 1 Set POWER to fully retract before using PlayPak Load Battery in...
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...with your Tapes (dubbing) Connections STOP Source (Playing) Camcorder PLAY STILL Audio/ Video Out Before you begin... • Make Camcorder-VCR connections (see VCR owner's manual. • Set Camcorder POWER to VCR. 1 Insert a pre-recorded tape into Camcorder and a blank tape with record tab into VCR. ...units on VCR to VCR. 22 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Note: • Camcorder will only playback tapes recorded in SP or SLP mode. • Dubbing may be copyright infringement. Copying your TV • ...
...with your Tapes (dubbing) Connections STOP Source (Playing) Camcorder PLAY STILL Audio/ Video Out Before you begin... • Make Camcorder-VCR connections (see VCR owner's manual. • Set Camcorder POWER to VCR. 1 Insert a pre-recorded tape into Camcorder and a blank tape with record tab into VCR. ...units on VCR to VCR. 22 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Note: • Camcorder will only playback tapes recorded in SP or SLP mode. • Dubbing may be copyright infringement. Copying your TV • ...
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Before you begin ... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. Four-Speed Power Zoom Zoom in (close up) and out (wide angle) in front of the light ... lighting, press B.LIGHT repeatedly until no indicator is darker than surroundings, in shadowed area, or in one of backlight compensation. Before you begin ... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. B.LIGHT Press B.LIGHT while recording to select the level of four speeds ranging from slow (16 seconds...
Before you begin ... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. Four-Speed Power Zoom Zoom in (close up) and out (wide angle) in front of the light ... lighting, press B.LIGHT repeatedly until no indicator is darker than surroundings, in shadowed area, or in one of backlight compensation. Before you begin ... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. B.LIGHT Press B.LIGHT while recording to select the level of four speeds ranging from slow (16 seconds...
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Focus Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to maximum zoom in. 3 Press UP (FAR) or DOWN (NEAR) until subject is in focus. • Back away from .... Hold down "W" (wide angle) on POWER ZOOM as desired. • Refocus as needed when aiming at new scenes. Bring Camcorder up close -ups) Auto Focus functions up to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Auto Focus Camcorder automatically focuses on when "MF" is bright and flat, like a white wall. • subject has fast motion, like a golf...
Focus Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to maximum zoom in. 3 Press UP (FAR) or DOWN (NEAR) until subject is in focus. • Back away from .... Hold down "W" (wide angle) on POWER ZOOM as desired. • Refocus as needed when aiming at new scenes. Bring Camcorder up close -ups) Auto Focus functions up to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Auto Focus Camcorder automatically focuses on when "MF" is bright and flat, like a white wall. • subject has fast motion, like a golf...
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... flashes if light is needed for proper picture and color quality. Special Features 1, 2, 3 3 Press MENU to CAMERA. Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Insert cassette with record tab (page 11). • Set POWER to exit. feature is used in poor light. Manual Selection ...select SHUTTER . 2 Press DISPLAY repeatedly to ON. • Provide additional halogen or tungsten light for MENU mode. a tennis stroke), when viewed on Camcorder or 3 or 4 head VCR. High Speed Shutter Improves Still or Slow Motion playback picture of high speed subjects (e.g.
... flashes if light is needed for proper picture and color quality. Special Features 1, 2, 3 3 Press MENU to CAMERA. Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Insert cassette with record tab (page 11). • Set POWER to exit. feature is used in poor light. Manual Selection ...select SHUTTER . 2 Press DISPLAY repeatedly to ON. • Provide additional halogen or tungsten light for MENU mode. a tennis stroke), when viewed on Camcorder or 3 or 4 head VCR. High Speed Shutter Improves Still or Slow Motion playback picture of high speed subjects (e.g.
