Panasonic PV-L452 manual

Basic Operation Special Features For Y our Information Getting Started Camcorder Operating Instructions Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to operate this product. Please save this manual. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. Models No. LSQT0529C PV -L452 PV -L652 (PV-L652 shown) For assistance, please cal[...]

2 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Things Y ou Should Know Thank you for choosing Panasonic! You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, it will bring you years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information[...]

3 Getting Started Safety Precautions WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Your Compact VHS Camcorder is designed to record and play back in Standard Play (SP) and Super Long Play (SLP) modes. You can also play a Compact VHS Camcorder recording on your VHS VCR using the supplied VHS PlayPak. Thi[...]

4 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated. 2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings – All warn[...]

5 Getting Started USE & LOCATION • TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your Camcorder and power supply should not be exposed to rain or moisture. Do not connect the power supply or operate your Camcorder if it gets wet. Your Camcorder has been designed for outdoor use, however it is not designed to sustain direct exposure to water, rain, sleet, snow, s[...]

6 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com T able of Contents Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications ....................................................... 46~48 Operation Notes (Cleaning EVF) ........................................................................... 49 Notice .............[...]

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8 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Quick Operation Guide When the LCD monitor is open, the EVF automatically turns OFF (Color EVF model only) (page 20). 1 Press LCD-OPEN to unlock the LCD monitor. Swing it fully open and adjust the angle. 2 Set POWER to CAMERA. 3 Press RECORD/PAUS[...]

9 Getting Started Supplying Power To use battery refresh, insert Battery on AC Adaptor (see steps 1~2 above), then press BATTERY REFRESH. The REFRESH Lamp lights, then goes out when discharge is complete. Battery charging will then start automatically. If BATTERY REFRESH is pressed by mistake, remove Battery from AC Adaptor and reinsert it for norm[...]

10 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Supplying Power Caution: • Charge only with specified charger. • Battery can be charged within a temperature range of 10 ° C (50 ° F) and 35 ° C (95 ° F). • Battery is normally warm after charging or just after use. • Do not use an i[...]

11 Getting Started Cassette Information 1 Turn Tape Wheel in direction of arrow until there is no slack. 2 Attach Battery (page 9). 3 Slide TAPE EJECT to open door. 4 Insert cassette as shown. 5 Press here to close door. 1 2 3 4 • To remove the cassette, slide the TAPE EJECT switch. 5 1 To prevent accidental erasing, break off tab with screwdrive[...]

12 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Before Using Remove Battery Pack before doing steps. 1 Undo strap ends from buckles. Attaching Shoulder Strap Adjust the Length of the Shoulder Strap Pull a loop of strap from buckle, then pull strap tight to shorten or lengthen. Adjust Hand Str[...]

13 Getting Started Using MENU Mode Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA or VCR. 1 Press MENU for MENU mode. The CAMERA or VCR MENU screen (see below left) appears when Menu mode is entered. 2 Press UP or DOWN to highlight the desired menu item. 3 Press DISPLAY to set selection. 4 Press MENU to exit. Not[...]

14 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Setting the Clock Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA or VCR. Set the following items in order: Time Zone, Daylight Saving Time, Date, and Time. 1 Press MENU for MENU mode. Press UP or DOWN to selec[...]

15 Getting Started Date and time including leap year are calculated up to DEC 31, 2099. Spring (First Sunday in April) : ahead one hour. Autumn (Last Sunday in October) : back one hour. Clock will auto-adjust to daylight saving time (DST).[...]

16 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Note: • Using Light reduces battery operating time. • Provide proper ventilation when using Light extensively in a hot environment. • Using Light when the Camcorder is powered by a car battery may shorten bulb life. • Set Light to OFF wh[...]

17 Basic Operation Camera Recording Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Insert cassette with record tab (page 11). View recording scene on EVF (Electronic Viewer Finder) or LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) monitor . Recording via EVF or LCD Monitor 1 Press LCD-OPEN to unlock the LCD monitor. Swing LCD monitor fully open and a[...]

18 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Insert cassette with record tab (page 11). Camera Recording 1 Set POWER to[...]

19 Basic Operation Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. Use AC Adaptor for longer recordings. • Insert cassette with record tab (page 11). • Set POWER to CAMERA. Camera Recording 1 Press MENU for MENU mode. Press UP or DOWN to select PROGRAMMED REC . 2 Press DISPLAY. (Current time is displayed.) Each additional press of DI[...]

20 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Playing Back Recordings Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Insert recorded tape. Tracking Control[...]

21 Basic Operation Playing Back Recordings Connections 1 Set POWER to: VCR ➞ view playback. CAMERA ➞ view picture as it is recorded. 2 Turn TV ON and set to LINE INPUT. See TV owner’s manual. 3 Begin playback or recording. Audio/ Video Out Connect Camcorder to a TV to view playback or recordings in progress. Before you begin... • Connect Ca[...]

22 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Before you begin... • Make Camcorder-VCR connections (see left). • Turn both units on. • Set VCR input signal to LINE. Please see VCR owner’s manual. • Set Camcorder POWER to VCR. 1 Insert a pre-recorded tape into Camcorder and a blank[...]

23 Special Features Four-Speed Power Zoom • Zoom slowly: Lightly press “T” (telephoto) or “W” (wide angle) POWER ZOOM button. • Zoom quickly: Apply more pressure to the button. Zoom In (“T”) Zoom Out (“W”) T W Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. Zoom in (close up) and out (wide ang[...]

24 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com MagicPix™ Images Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. Note: • If MagicPix is turned on, Shutter feature is disabled. • MagicPix cannot be used with capture images on the Memory Card (page 35).[...]

25 Special Features 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 wh[...]

26 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Note: • Shutter speed cannot be set to 1/60 if Digital E.I.S. feature is set to ON. • Provide additional halogen or tungsten light for use indoors or in poor light. Fluorescent light degrades picture. • Auto Focus may not function properly[...]

27 Special Features Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. 1 Press MENU for MENU mode. Press UP or DOWN to select VIDEO EFFECTS . 2 Press DISPLAY for VIDEO EFFECTS menu. Press UP or DOWN to select AUTO FADE . 3 Press DISPLAY for AUTO FADE ; COLOR menu. Press UP or DOWN to select BLACK or WHITE. 4 Press D[...]

28 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com ■ For more effects, stop fade in or fade out at any time (except RANDOM mode) by pressing FADE. Then, press FADE to resume fade. Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. Color Digital Fade Choose from[...]

29 Special Features Note: • Color Digital Filter will not function during Still/Strobe/Wide. • Picture returns to normal in Still mode. 1 Press MENU for MENU mode. Press UP or DOWN to select VIDEO EFFECTS . 2 Press DISPLAY for VIDEO EFFECTS menu. Press DOWN to select DIGITAL FILTER . 3 Press DISPLAY for DIGITAL FILTER menu. Press UP or DOWN to [...]

30 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 1 Press D. ZOOM. once ➞ D.ZOOM 1 (PV-L452/PV-L652: 150 × maximum) twice ➞ D.ZOOM 2 (PV-L452: 750x maximum) (PV-L652: 800x maximum) The Higher digital magnification levels may cause picture distortion. 2 Hold down “T” on POWER ZOOM. Digi[...]

31 Special Features Digital Electronic Image Stabilization (E.I.S.) 1 Press EIS to display “EIS” in the EVF or LCD monitor. • Image becomes slightly enlarged and shutter speed auto-adjusts from 1/80 to 1/350 according to brightness. • Use High Speed Shutter (page 26) if needed. Shutter speed setting remains after EIS is canceled. 2 Press EI[...]

32 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com STILL Records a still image from the current picture. STROBE Records a progression of still images in 1/6 of a sec. intervals. WIDE SCREEN Records a picture that will fill entire screen of a wide screen (16 × 9 aspect ratio) TV. • Picture app[...]

33 Special Features MotionSensor may mistakenly start when: • background is plain, like a white wall, or has distinct vertical, horizontal, or slanted stripes, like a venetian blind. • brightness suddenly changes. MotionSensor may not start when: • motion is very slow or fast. • moving object is very small. • motion occurs only in 1 corne[...]

34 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com PUSH T O EJECT CARD SLOT Digital Still Camera Memory Card* Insertion/ Removal Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to OFF. *Memory Card: MultiMediaCard or SD Memory Card. Captured images will be stored on the [...]

35 Special Features Note: • Please note that the included 8 MB Memory Card already contains 12 pre-recorded titles for your use. Please see page 52 for further details. • If Memory Card is not inserted, “NO CARD” appears on-screen. Set POWER to OFF, then insert the Memory Card. • If “CARD ERROR” appears on-screen, see page 56. • Sou[...]

36 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Digital Still Camera Using the Light Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Insert the Memory Card (page 34). • Set POWER to PHOTO. Set LIGHT to AUTO. When RECORD/PAUSE is pressed to capture an image in dim lighting, th[...]

37 Special Features Digital Still Camera Displayed Directory/Image Number Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Insert the Memory Card (page 34). • Set POWER to PHOTO. 1 Repeat steps 1 and 2 on page 36 to display Multi Image Playback screen. Select any image and press (PLAY). 2 Press MENU for DCF NUMBER DISPLAY menu. Pres[...]

38 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Deleting All Image Pages Deleting Specific Image Pages Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Insert the Memory Card (page 34). • Set POWER to PHOTO. Press (PLAY) to play mode. Digital Still Camera 1 Press M-DEL for DEL[...]

39 Special Features Picture in Picture Wipe Title Captured still images (page 35) can be recorded along with the current picture. Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Insert the Memory Card (page 34). • Set POWER to CAMERA. 1 Press MENU for MENU mode. Press UP or DOWN to select DIGITAL WIPE . 2 Press DISPLAY to select ON[...]

40 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Digital Still Camera Insert a captured still image into the current recording, or vice versa, in one of three wipe effects. 1 Repeat steps 1-3 on page 39 to set Picture in Picture Wipe title. 2 Press MODE repeatedly for Wipe effect 1, 2, or 3 (S[...]

41 Special Features RS-232C Serial Port (Default is COM1) (D-Sub 9-pin) PC Connector PC Connector cable (supplied) PC Connection Software Installation (Windows 95/98/Me/2000) 1 Turn on PC (Personal Computer) and start up Windows. 2 Insert Digital PhotoShot disk (Windows 95/98/Me/2000) into a floppy disk drive. 3 Click on Start, then “ Run...” 4[...]

42 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com PC Connection Running the Software (Windows 95/98/Me/2000) 1 Select Programs/ Panasonic/Palmcorder/ Digital PhotoShot from the Start menu. 2 “Digital PhotoShot” is opened. Before you begin... • Insert the Memory Card (page 34). • Make Ca[...]

43 Special Features You can use JPEG or Bitmap files from your PC for Picture in Picture Wipe Title and Digital Wipe by transferring them to the Camcorder using the Digital PhotoShot Software. Using PC Image Data 1 Repeat steps 1 and 2 on page 42 to run the Software. 2 Click on “ Window,” then select “ 2 Preview Window.” 3 Click on “File,[...]

44 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Driver Quick Reference 1 File • Open... T o open an existing image (Bitmap or JPEG). • Save As T o save the active image file under a new file name while preserving the original file. • Data in from CAMERA T o display a dialog box listing [...]

45 Special Features Using a SD PCMCIA Adaptor (optional) If your PC has a PCMCIA type II slot, you can insert the Memory Card into a SD PCMCIA adaptor (optional, page 51) to transfer images, captured with this Camcorder only, to your PC. Before you begin... • Turn your PC on. • Set Camcorder POWER to OFF. Inserting a Memory Card 1 Remove the Me[...]

46 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com V iewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications Recording the Date and Time a Do steps 1 and 2 above to select time/date, date only, or no display. b Start a recording (page 17). • Only the Date and/or Time are recorded. 1 Set POWER to CAMERA. 2 Press DIS[...]

47 For Y our Information V iewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications 1 Zoom Magnification level (pages 23, 3 0). 2 Battery Remaining (page 46). “WARNING LOW BATTERY” appears and Camcorder shuts off after 15 seconds. 3 T ape Remaining (page 46). “ ” flashes and “T APE END” appears for 5 seconds when: • End of tape is reached. “ ” flashes 1[...]

48 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com V iewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications PHOTO mode 1 Directory/Image Number (page 37) 2 Image Page Remaining Indication (page 35) • Image pages left in selected mode. “000” flashes when memory is full. • Memory capacity provided all pictures[...]

49 For Y our Information Operation Notes Cleaning EVF (Electronic Viewer Finder) 1 A Remove the screw with a Phillips screwdriver. Turn counterclockwise. B Turn the EVF Eyepiece. C Pull the EVF Eyepiece. 2 Remove any lint or dust particles with a soft clean cloth being careful not to scratch the glass surfaces. 3 Replace the EVF Eyepiece and the sc[...]

50 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Replacing Clock Battery Clock Battery 1 While pinching the 2 tabs, pull Battery Tray out. 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 [...]

51 For Y our Information 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 AC Adaptor with DC Power Cable Call For PV-A19 (Charging of the Nickel Pricing Cadmium Battery or Nicke[...]

52 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Concerning the Memory Card (MultiMediaCard and SD Memory Card) • Model PV-L452/PV-L652 can be used with either a MultiMediaCard or a SD Memory Card. • Both of these exterior Memory Cards (MultiMediaCard and SD Memory Card) are lightweight an[...]

53 For Y our Information Palmcorder Accessory Order Form Ship To: Mr. Mrs. Ms. First Last Street Address City State Zip Phone #: Day ( ) Night ( ) 4. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address) Please photocopy this form when placing an order. 3. Method of payment (check one) Check or Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.SHIPMENT[...]

54 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Specifications Power Source: Compact VHS Camcorder: DC 6 V AC Adaptor: 110/120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Battery: Nickel-Cadmium Type DC 6 V Power Consumption: Compact VHS Camcorder: 6V DC 8.5 W (Max. 11.5 W) AC Adaptor: 19 W 1.2 W (when not in use[...]

55 For Y our Information While head cleaning is normally not needed, playing old or damaged tapes may clog the heads. When playback picture resembles example at the left, head cleaning is required. Ideally, head cleaning should be performed by a qualified service technician. When this is not possible, purchase a head cleaning cassette. Be sure to f[...]

56 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to: Panasonic Services Company 1705 N. Randall Road Elgin, IL. 60123-7847 Attn: Camcorder Repair Request for Service Notice: Please photocopy this form when making a reques[...]

57 For Y our Information Limited W arranty Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America, One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. AVE. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985[...]

58 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Servicenter List For Product Information, Operating Assistance, Literature Request, Dealer Locations, and all Customer Service inquiries please contact: 1-800-211-PANA (7262), Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 9 am-7 pm, EST. or send e-ma[...]

59 For Y our Information Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Para Uso Rápido Cargue la batería 1 Enchufe el adaptador de CA. Cargue completamente la batería antes de usarla. Inserte el casete 1 Coloque la batería cargada. 2 Deslice TAPE EJECT para abrir la compuerta. 3 Inserte el casete. 4 Presione aquí para cerrar la compuerta. Grabación con la vi[...]

60 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com P Printed in Indonesia LSQT0529C S1101-2122 Index Symbols + (FF) Button ............ 36, 38, 39 - (REW) Button ......... 36, 38, 39 A AC Adaptor ........................... 10 Accessories (Optional) ......... 51 Accessories (Supplied) ..........[...]