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Please save this product. Getting Started Basic Operation Special Features For Your Information Camcorder Operating Instructions Models No. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to operate this manual. PV-L452 PV-L652 (PV-L652 shown) Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com LSQT0529C
Please save this product. Getting Started Basic Operation Special Features For Your Information Camcorder Operating Instructions Models No. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to operate this manual. PV-L452 PV-L652 (PV-L652 shown) Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com LSQT0529C
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... read carefully. You have purchased one "AA" battery (page 21) 1 pc. The serial number is a registered trademark of your Camcorder These accessories are trademarks or registered trademarks of enjoyment. Shoulder Strap (LSFC0012) (page 12) 1 pc. MultiMediaCard is on the tag ...the right. Serial No. Digital PhotoShot Disk for choosing Panasonic! Memory Card [8 MB] (LSFT0262) (page 34) 1 pc. Unpack your Camcorder. VHS PlayPak (PV-P1/VYMW0009) and one of Microsoft in the information to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Please take time to fill in the United States...
... read carefully. You have purchased one "AA" battery (page 21) 1 pc. The serial number is a registered trademark of your Camcorder These accessories are trademarks or registered trademarks of enjoyment. Shoulder Strap (LSFC0012) (page 12) 1 pc. MultiMediaCard is on the tag ...the right. Serial No. Digital PhotoShot Disk for choosing Panasonic! Memory Card [8 MB] (LSFT0262) (page 34) 1 pc. Unpack your Camcorder. VHS PlayPak (PV-P1/VYMW0009) and one of Microsoft in the information to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Please take time to fill in the United States...
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... FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Your Compact VHS Camcorder is compatible with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Declaration of Conformity Model Number : PV-L452/PV-L652 Trade Name : Panasonic Responsibility Party : Matsushita Electric Corporation of this unit has been included. These limits are located...
... FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Your Compact VHS Camcorder is compatible with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Declaration of Conformity Model Number : PV-L452/PV-L652 Trade Name : Panasonic Responsibility Party : Matsushita Electric Corporation of this unit has been included. These limits are located...
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... into this video unit through openings as this video unit, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to rain or moisture. Your Camcorder has been designed for service. 20. Improper cleaning can result in safe operating order. Objects and Liquids - If any kind onto the... of your hands and face are no user serviceable parts inside a closed car, next to rain or water. Before handling your Camcorder, make sure your Camcorder. • AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN TEMPERATURE ... There are free from the wall outlet and refer servicing to dangerous voltage or other...
... into this video unit through openings as this video unit, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to rain or moisture. Your Camcorder has been designed for service. 20. Improper cleaning can result in safe operating order. Objects and Liquids - If any kind onto the... of your hands and face are no user serviceable parts inside a closed car, next to rain or water. Before handling your Camcorder, make sure your Camcorder. • AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN TEMPERATURE ... There are free from the wall outlet and refer servicing to dangerous voltage or other...
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... attaching a partially charged battery) only temporarily stops Self Demo. • Self Demo stops for MENU mode. EVF or LCD Monitor Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. 2, 3, 4 1 Set POWER to SELF DEMO : ON in MENU screen. 7 To turn Self Demo back on: • Set to CAMERA. 2 Press MENU for...
... attaching a partially charged battery) only temporarily stops Self Demo. • Self Demo stops for MENU mode. EVF or LCD Monitor Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. 2, 3, 4 1 Set POWER to SELF DEMO : ON in MENU screen. 7 To turn Self Demo back on: • Set to CAMERA. 2 Press MENU for...
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... can be charged within a temperature range of the vehicle should not attempt to operate the camcorder while driving. 10 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com To prolong Battery life: • While not in use an insufficiently charged or worn...optional) Cigarette Lighter Socket (12 V) Cigarette Lighter Plug • If Car Battery cord fuse needs replacing, use , unplug AC Adaptor from the Camcorder and AC Adaptor, and store in amps). Note: • This cord only works in an area which has special AC outlets. AC Adaptor ...
... can be charged within a temperature range of the vehicle should not attempt to operate the camcorder while driving. 10 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com To prolong Battery life: • While not in use an insufficiently charged or worn...optional) Cigarette Lighter Socket (12 V) Cigarette Lighter Plug • If Car Battery cord fuse needs replacing, use , unplug AC Adaptor from the Camcorder and AC Adaptor, and store in amps). Note: • This cord only works in an area which has special AC outlets. AC Adaptor ...
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.... Attaching the Lens Cap Cord 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. Then, replace the Hand Strap. Hand Strap 3 Re-insert the strap 3 ends into buckles. 2 1 Lens Cap min. 25.4 mm (1 ...inch) Adjust Hand Strap length to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Reattach the Hand Strap. 12 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to fit your hand as shown. Attaching the...
.... Attaching the Lens Cap Cord 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. Then, replace the Hand Strap. Hand Strap 3 Re-insert the strap 3 ends into buckles. 2 1 Lens Cap min. 25.4 mm (1 ...inch) Adjust Hand Strap length to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Reattach the Hand Strap. 12 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to fit your hand as shown. Attaching the...
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... speed. 4 STAND-BY RELEASE (page 18). ON : Digital wipe mode can be set clock. 6 LIGHT MODE (page 16). ON : Picture sensitivity is on. Camcorder starts and stops recording at a preset time. 2 DISPLAY (page 46). ON/OFF/AUTO : Light can be set selection. 4 Press MENU to CAMERA or VCR. ...1 Press MENU for MENU mode. Using MENU Mode Getting Started 1, 2, 3, 4 Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to exit. Note: • The Menu mode is canceled if UP/DOWN, DISPLAY, or MENU are not pressed within...
... speed. 4 STAND-BY RELEASE (page 18). ON : Digital wipe mode can be set clock. 6 LIGHT MODE (page 16). ON : Picture sensitivity is on. Camcorder starts and stops recording at a preset time. 2 DISPLAY (page 46). ON/OFF/AUTO : Light can be set selection. 4 Press MENU to CAMERA or VCR. ...1 Press MENU for MENU mode. Using MENU Mode Getting Started 1, 2, 3, 4 Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to exit. Note: • The Menu mode is canceled if UP/DOWN, DISPLAY, or MENU are not pressed within...
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...; Go to step 3c on page 15. Setting the Clock Set the following items in step 2. Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com To change the setting: TIME ZONE ➔ Go to select CLOCK SET . 1, 2, 3, 4 [ CAMERA MODE ] [ VCR MODE ] 2 Press DISPLAY for MENU...
...; Go to step 3c on page 15. Setting the Clock Set the following items in step 2. Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com To change the setting: TIME ZONE ➔ Go to select CLOCK SET . 1, 2, 3, 4 [ CAMERA MODE ] [ VCR MODE ] 2 Press DISPLAY for MENU...
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Note : • Clock may lose or gain up to local time. The Camcorder is set to Hawaii or Samoa (see "Setting the Time Zone" above). 3c Setting Date and Time Date and time including leap year are calculated ... 12:00 1:00 2:00 • When traveling, repeat this operation and select one hour. 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 daylight saving time (DST). Autumn (Last Sunday in April) : ahead one of...
Note : • Clock may lose or gain up to local time. The Camcorder is set to Hawaii or Samoa (see "Setting the Time Zone" above). 3c Setting Date and Time Date and time including leap year are calculated ... 12:00 1:00 2:00 • When traveling, repeat this operation and select one hour. 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 daylight saving time (DST). Autumn (Last Sunday in April) : ahead one of...
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...; Handle bulb gently. Replacing the Bulb B Before you need assistance. 3 Replace bulb using Light extensively in a hot environment. • Using Light when the Camcorder is on . 1 Press MENU for MENU mode. VLLW0015 for Light ON, OFF, or AUTO. • In AUTO, light turns itself on/off according to.../ON or OFF/ON/AUTO. Built-in Auto Light Using the Light For recording in use. EVF or LCD Monitor AA A : Light is powered by Panasonic to OFF when not in dim lighting. Press MENU to exit. 3 Press LIGHT repeatedly for replacement bulb. • Set POWER to OFF. 1 A ...
...; Handle bulb gently. Replacing the Bulb B Before you need assistance. 3 Replace bulb using Light extensively in a hot environment. • Using Light when the Camcorder is on . 1 Press MENU for MENU mode. VLLW0015 for Light ON, OFF, or AUTO. • In AUTO, light turns itself on/off according to.../ON or OFF/ON/AUTO. Built-in Auto Light Using the Light For recording in use. EVF or LCD Monitor AA A : Light is powered by Panasonic to OFF when not in dim lighting. Press MENU to exit. 3 Press LIGHT repeatedly for replacement bulb. • Set POWER to OFF. 1 A ...
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... Viewer Finder) or LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) monitor. Tape speed Note: • When Camcorder is aimed at excessively bright objects, or bright lights, a vertical bar may block cassette door and damage Camcorder body. 4 • If you want to record using EVF, close and lock LCD monitor... may appear in Microphone 3 LCD : Press BRIGHT ADJUSTMENT to view the recording. Built-in the picture. This allows both you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Insert cassette with record tab (page 11). 1 Press LCD-OPEN to SP/SLP (page 11). 5 WARNING (PV-L652...
... Viewer Finder) or LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) monitor. Tape speed Note: • When Camcorder is aimed at excessively bright objects, or bright lights, a vertical bar may block cassette door and damage Camcorder body. 4 • If you want to record using EVF, close and lock LCD monitor... may appear in Microphone 3 LCD : Press BRIGHT ADJUSTMENT to view the recording. Built-in the picture. This allows both you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Insert cassette with record tab (page 11). 1 Press LCD-OPEN to SP/SLP (page 11). 5 WARNING (PV-L652...
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... MENU mode. b Set POWER to rewind a few seconds of tape. Note: • Use Manual Easy Edit (left in Camcorder. Stand-by mode to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Press RECORD/ PAUSE to record. 4 Press MENU to resume recording. D Press RECORD/PAUSE to exit. a Press RECORD/... Insert cassette with record tab (page 11). Camera Recording Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to CAMERA. c Press STILL where you want to VCR. a B c 2, 3, 4 2 Press MENU for 5 minutes, Camcorder switches to Stand-by Quick Release If left ) if more than 24 hours before recording is ...
... MENU mode. b Set POWER to rewind a few seconds of tape. Note: • Use Manual Easy Edit (left in Camcorder. Stand-by mode to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Press RECORD/ PAUSE to record. 4 Press MENU to resume recording. D Press RECORD/PAUSE to exit. a Press RECORD/... Insert cassette with record tab (page 11). Camera Recording Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to CAMERA. c Press STILL where you want to VCR. a B c 2, 3, 4 2 Press MENU for 5 minutes, Camcorder switches to Stand-by Quick Release If left ) if more than 24 hours before recording is ...
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... Recording Programmed Recording Set a recording start time by mode. *1 Record 5 seconds each minute. *2 Record 10 seconds each minute. Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to CAMERA. 1, 2, 3 4 REC TIME : 1 Press MENU for longer recordings. • Insert cassette with record tab (page 11). • Set POWER to...additional press of the options shown at tape end, or 12 hours after Interval Recording starts. • To cancel, set POWER to place Camcorder in stand-by 30 minutes. 3 Press DOWN to be done each minute. To cancel the setup, press MENU twice. 4 Press RECORD/...
... Recording Programmed Recording Set a recording start time by mode. *1 Record 5 seconds each minute. *2 Record 10 seconds each minute. Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to CAMERA. 1, 2, 3 4 REC TIME : 1 Press MENU for longer recordings. • Insert cassette with record tab (page 11). • Set POWER to...additional press of the options shown at tape end, or 12 hours after Interval Recording starts. • To cancel, set POWER to place Camcorder in stand-by 30 minutes. 3 Press DOWN to be done each minute. To cancel the setup, press MENU twice. 4 Press RECORD/...
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...EVF shuts off when LCD monitor is opened and turns back on EVF, close and lock LCD monitor. 2 Set POWER to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Manual Tracking Some recordings require manual adjustment to freeze picture. Press STILL to reduce noise. B PLAY : Play tape. 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 ...
...EVF shuts off when LCD monitor is opened and turns back on EVF, close and lock LCD monitor. 2 Set POWER to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Manual Tracking Some recordings require manual adjustment to freeze picture. Press STILL to reduce noise. B PLAY : Play tape. 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 ...
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... or recording. Connections Audio/ Video Out Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Make all TV-Camcorder connections. 1 Set POWER to LINE INPUT. Basic Operation VCR Playback using in VHS VCR. Playing Back Recordings TV Playback or Viewing Connect Camcorder to a TV to fully retract before using PlayPak Load Battery in...
... or recording. Connections Audio/ Video Out Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Make all TV-Camcorder connections. 1 Set POWER to LINE INPUT. Basic Operation VCR Playback using in VHS VCR. Playing Back Recordings TV Playback or Viewing Connect Camcorder to a TV to fully retract before using PlayPak Load Battery in...
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.../PAUSE on VCR. 4 Press STILL on Camcorder and STILL/ PAUSE on VCR to start copying. 5 Press STOP on VCR to VCR. 22 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Copying 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...
.../PAUSE on VCR. 4 Press STILL on Camcorder and STILL/ PAUSE on VCR to start copying. 5 Press STOP on VCR to VCR. 22 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Copying 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...
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Before you begin ... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. In normal lighting, press B.LIGHT repeatedly until no indicator is darker than surroundings, in shadowed area, or ... subject is displayed. Four-Speed Power Zoom Zoom in (close up) and out (wide angle) in front of backlight compensation. Before you begin ... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to select the level of the light source. EVF or LCD Monitor Special Features Press B.LIGHT. 23 Zoom In...
Before you begin ... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. In normal lighting, press B.LIGHT repeatedly until no indicator is darker than surroundings, in shadowed area, or ... subject is displayed. Four-Speed Power Zoom Zoom in (close up) and out (wide angle) in front of backlight compensation. Before you begin ... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to select the level of the light source. EVF or LCD Monitor Special Features Press B.LIGHT. 23 Zoom In...
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... e-mail to CAMERA. 1 Press MENU for MENU mode. MagicPix™ Images Color recording of video onto a tape in low lighting. Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com
... e-mail to CAMERA. 1 Press MENU for MENU mode. MagicPix™ Images Color recording of video onto a tape in low lighting. Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com
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... to maximum wide angle. Special Features Macro Focus (close-ups) Auto Focus functions up close to maximum zoom in EVF or LCD monitor. Bring Camcorder up to 12.7 mm (1/2 inch) from subject if necessary. 4 Hold down "T" (telephoto) on POWER ZOOM to the subject. 25 Auto Focus... 1 3 1 Press M.FOCUS so "MF" (Manual Focus) appears in EVF or LCD monitor if necessary. Press M.FOCUS to CAMERA. Focus Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to remove "MF" in EVF or LCD monitor. 2 Hold down "W" (wide angle) on subject even during zooming.
... to maximum wide angle. Special Features Macro Focus (close-ups) Auto Focus functions up close to maximum zoom in EVF or LCD monitor. Bring Camcorder up to 12.7 mm (1/2 inch) from subject if necessary. 4 Hold down "T" (telephoto) on POWER ZOOM to the subject. 25 Auto Focus... 1 3 1 Press M.FOCUS so "MF" (Manual Focus) appears in EVF or LCD monitor if necessary. Press M.FOCUS to CAMERA. Focus Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to remove "MF" in EVF or LCD monitor. 2 Hold down "W" (wide angle) on subject even during zooming.