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    Getting Started Basic Operation Special Features For Your Information Camcorder Operating Instructions Models No. PV-L452 PV-L652 (PV-L652 shown) Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to operate this product. Please save this manual. Guía para rápida consulta en español está
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    of the respective holders. This operating instruction book is designed for use with models PV-L452 and PV-L652. Illustrations in this manual show the PV-L652. Features may vary, so please read carefully. Differences between models Model Number PV-L452 PV-L652 LCD Monitor 63.5 mm (2.5 inch
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    , it should be read carefully in order to avoid any problems. The above markings are located on the appliance's bottom cover. Declaration of Conformity Model Number : PV-L452/PV-L652 Trade Name : Panasonic Responsibility Party : Matsushita Electric Corporation of America Address : One
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    manufacturer's instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions. surges and built-up static charges. Part 1 of the Canadian Electrical Code, of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the panasonic.com
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    following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, as an serviceable parts inside. Unplug your Camcorder from the power supply before cleaning. • DO NOT AIM YOUR CAMCORDER AT THE SUN OR OTHER BRIGHT OBJECTS. • DO NOT LEAVE THE CAMCORDER
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    Clock Battery 50 Palmcorder Accessory System 51~52 Palmcorder Accessory Order Form 53 Specifications 54 Before Requesting Service (Video Head Cleaning, Self Diagnostic System) ......... 55~56 Request for Service Notice 56 Limited Warranty 57 Servicenter List 58 Spanish Quick Use Guide/Gu
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    ... • Connect Camcorder to power source. 2, 3, 4 1 Set POWER to CAMERA. 2 Press MENU for MENU mode. Press UP or DOWN to select SELF DEMO . 3 Press DISPLAY to select OFF. 4 Press MENU to exit. 1 Note: • Self Demo stops automatically if battery is attached (page 9) and cassette tape
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    charging is complete. 1 Insert Cassette Attach fully charged Battery (page 9). 2Slide TAPE EJECT to open door. 3Insert cassette (page 11). 4Press here to Protection Film close door. Note: • Remove the Protection Film before use. Camera Recording When the LCD monitor is open, the EVF
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    before use. 23 POWER Lamp 1 CHARGE Lamp A B (Top View) 1 Plug in AC Adaptor. POWER Lamp lights. 2 Insert Battery. A Align left side of Battery with left edge of AC Adaptor. B Press Battery down and slide in direction of arrow. The CHARGE Lamp flashes, then stays lit when charging is complete
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    or foreign electrical parts distributor for assistance in selecting an alternate AC plug. We recommend using the accessory power plug adaptor (VJSS0070) in an area which has special AC outlets. Car Battery Cord (Optional) 1 Connect PV-C16 Car Battery Cord (optional) to Camcorder DC IN. 2 A Start
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    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. • To remove the cassette, slide the TAPE EJECT switch. Record/Playback Time Use tapes with the mark in this unit. Tape Speed Selector Position Cassette type TC
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    PV-L452 only) Hand Strap 1 Open the Hand Strap as illustrated at left. Sensor tag Attaching Shoulder Strap Remove Battery Pack before doing steps. 1 Undo strap ends from buckles. 2 Thread strap ends through Strap Rings on Camcorder -211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [email protected]
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    , or MENU are not pressed within 30 seconds when Self Demo mode is on. MENU Mode (CAMERA) Screen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 MENU Mode (VCR) Screen 5 2 1 PROGRAMMED REC (page 19). Camcorder starts and stops recording at a preset time. 2 DISPLAY (page 46). ON : On-screen Display (OSD) screens
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    and Time. Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA or VCR. 1 Press MENU for MENU mode. Press UP or DOWN to select CLOCK SET . 1, 2, 3, 4 [ CAMERA MODE ] [ VCR MODE ] 2 Press call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [email protected]
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    per month. • When traveling outside the listed time zones, set clock to local time manually. • To adjust or set clock, see "Setting Date and Time" bottom of DST). DST: AUTO Spring (First Sunday in April) : ahead one hour. The Camcorder is preset to DST: AUTO . If DST is not observed in your area,
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    to service center if you need assistance. 3 Replace bulb using a clean cloth or tissue. (Do not touch with fingers.) 4 Replace lens cover. DANGER: Note: • Handle bulb gently. Excessive force may cause bulb to crack. Use only replacement bulb (PART NO. VLLW0015) supplied by Panasonic to reduce
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    SP/SLP (page 11). 5 WARNING (PV-L652 only) : • Do not leave the camcorder with the EVF aimed directly at the sun. This may cause Press RECORD/ PAUSE to start or damage to the internal parts of the EVF. pause recording. Tape speed Note: • When Camcorder is aimed at excessively bright objects
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    to OFF, then to CAMERA. Press RECORD/ PAUSE to record. 4 Press MENU to exit. Manual Easy Editing For proper continuity when taping from Stop mode or after attaching a new Battery. A Set POWER to VCR. B a Press REWIND/SEARCH to rewind a few seconds of tape. b Press PLAY to review recording. c Press
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    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. 1, 2, 3 4 24 hours from current time. • Camcorder shuts off at tape end, or 12 hours after Interval Recording starts. • To cancel, set POWER
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    model only). 3 Playback function buttons. A REW : Rewind tape. B PLAY : Play tape. C STOP : Stop tape . Manual Tracking Some recordings require manual adjustment tape, operating modes will revert as follows after 5 minutes: Still Stand-by Stand-by Power off (when Battery Pack is used). • Tape
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    Camcorder 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. Basic Operation VCR Playback using PlayPak Load Battery in PlayPak Remove Battery using in VHS VCR. Load
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    to LINE. Please 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. 2 Press PLAY on Camcorder, then press STILL at starting point. call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [email protected]
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    (wide angle) in one of four speeds ranging from slow (16 seconds) to fast (2 seconds). Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. Zoom In ("T") WT Zoom Out ("W") • Zoom slowly: Lightly press "T" (telephoto) or "W" (wide angle) POWER ZOOM button. • Zoom quickly
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    Color recording of video onto a tape in low lighting. Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. 1 Press MENU for MENU ). • Only Manual Focus is available. 24 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [email protected]
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    power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. Auto Focus Camcorder automatically focuses on subject even during zooming. Auto Focus is on when "MF" is not displayed in EVF or LCD monitor. Press M.FOCUS to remove "MF" in EVF or LCD monitor if necessary. Manual Focus Use Manual Focus (MF) when : • recording
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    Camcorder or 3 or 4 head VCR. Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Insert cassette with record tab (page 11). • Set POWER to CAMERA selected each time POWER is set to CAMERA. Manual Selection The faster the shutter speed, CAMERA. 26 For assistance, please call : 1-800-
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    Auto Fade An interesting way to open and close scenes. FADE 1, 2, 3, 4 RECORD/ PAUSE Fade In 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
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    Fade Choose from 7 fade effects in 8 different colors. 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 . , please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [email protected]
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    Color Digital Filter Digital Filter adds one of 5 colors to entire picture, like a color filter. Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. 1, 2, 3, 4 1 Press MENU for MENU mode. Press UP or DOWN to select VIDEO EFFECTS . 2 Press DISPLAY for VIDEO EFFECTS
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    Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. • Set DIGITAL WIPE to OFF in menu. 1 Press D. ZOOM. once ©D.ZOOM 1 (PV-L452/PV-L652: 150× maximum) twice ©D.ZOOM 2 (PV-L452: 750x maximum) (PV-L652: , please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [email protected]
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    Digital Electronic Image Stabilization (E.I.S.) Helps stabilize picture when recording in Before you begin... unstable situations. • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. 1, 2 1 Press EIS to display "EIS" in the EVF or LCD monitor. • Image becomes slightly enlarged and
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    Still/ Strobe/ Wide Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. • Set DIGITAL WIPE to OFF in menu. 1 Press STILL/STROBE repeatedly for desired function as Wide 32 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [email protected]
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    power source. Use AC Adaptor for longer recordings. • Insert cassette with record tab (page 11). • Set POWER to CAMERA. • Securely position and aim Camcorder. 1, 2, 3 1 Press MENU for MENU mode. Press UP or DOWN to select MOTIONSENSOR . 2 Press DISPLAY to select ON. 3 Press MENU for MotionSensor
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    the card. LOCK Write protection switch 1 1 Slide TAPE EJECT to open door. 2 Fully insert the Memory Card Panasonic brand products, like Digital Camera (DMC-LC5, DMC-F7). • Panasonic only guarantees compatibility with Panasonic brand cards and those bearing the SanDisk logo. • This Camcorder
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    Digital Still Camera Special Features Recording Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Insert the Memory Card (page 34). 1 3 2 4 Note: • Please note that the included 8 MB Memory Card already contains 12 pre-recorded titles for
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    is captured, then the light goes out. Or, set LIGHT to ON/OFF manually. (See page 16 for further details.) 1 LIGHT Playback 1 Press LCD-OPEN captured image cannot be played back on this Camcorder. • Do not change POWER setting to CAMERA or change recording mode while "PLEASE WAIT" @panasonic.com
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    Displayed Directory/Image Number Digital Still Camera 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.
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    Digital Still Camera Delete Specific Images You can delete unwanted images and increase the remaining image memory. Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Insert the Memory Card (page 34). • , please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [email protected]
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    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. 3 MODE 1, 2 Still image Moving Picture Multi image playback page number ( P - P = Picture in Picture ) 1 Press
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    one of three wipe effects. 3 2 Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Insert the Memory Card (page 34). • Set POWER to CAMERA. 1 Repeat steps 1-3 on page 39 to set Picture in Picture Wipe , please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [email protected]
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    manual to identify which COM port to be used for connection. Note: • Be sure to turn PC off before connection for proper image transfer. • After Camcorder and PC are connected by starting up the software is not "A", use appropriate letter. 5 Follow instructions as they appear on PC screen until the
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    you begin... • Insert the Memory Card (page 34). • Make Camcorder-PC connections (page 41). • Turn your PC on. • Set Camcorder POWER to PHOTO. Running the Software (Windows 95/98/Me/2000) 1 Select Programs/ Panasonic/Palmcorder/ Digital PhotoShot from the Start menu. 2 "Digital PhotoShot" is opened
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    from your PC for Picture in Picture Wipe Title and Digital Wipe by transferring them to the Camcorder using the Digital PhotoShot Software. 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," then Click on "Open." • At your
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    In To open a view window. 4 Help • Help To display the Help screen. • About To display software version information. 5 Option • Reload To load the picture from the Camcorder to your PC again when Camcorder Memory Card was changed. 44 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail
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    Card Before you begin... • Turn your PC on. • Set Camcorder POWER to OFF. 1 2, 5 1 Remove the Memory Card from the Camcorder (page 34). 2 Hold the Memory Card so that the arrow page 51). Please carefully read the Operating Instructions that come with the SD USB Reader/Writer before using. 45
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    Camcorder to power source. 1 Set POWER to CAMERA. 2 Press DISPLAY repeatedly to select the following displays. 1, A Battery Remaining: Tape Remaining: FULL FULL EMPTY • Tape to remove time/date. [CAMERA MODE] [VCR MODE] Indications are restored the next time Camcorder is turned on. 46 For
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    CAMERA/VCR mode 12 3 45 6 7, 8 9 10, 11, 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21, 22 1 Zoom Magnification level (pages 23, 30). 8 Digital Wipe (pages 39, 40). 2 Battery Remaining (page 46). 9 Still/Strobe (page 32). "WARNING LOW BATTERY" appears and Camcorder shuts off after 15 seconds. 3 Tape
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    . Note: Do not change setting to CAMERA or change recording mode while "PROCESSING" Note: Do not change POWER setting to CAMERA or change recording mode while "PLEASE WAIT MEMORY CARD Indication When the Memory Card is not inserted in CAMERA or PHOTO mode, "NO CARD" appears. If the Memory
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    Replace the EVF Eyepiece and the screw. For Your Information Notice For model PV-L452 This product utilizes both a Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) and other components Alliance: ATTENTION : A nickel cadmium battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. At the
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    below if replacement becomes necessary. WARNING: Replace battery with Panasonic PART NO. VSBW0004 (CR2025) only. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Caution: Battery may explode if mistreated. Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep away from children. Do not recharge
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    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 # PV-A19 Figure Description AC Adaptor with DC Power Cable (Charging of the Nickel Cadmium Battery or
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    Palmcorder Accessory System 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 change. 52 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [email protected]
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    OBTAIN ANY OF OUR PALMCORDER ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER OR CALL PANASONIC'S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-5 PM M-F, 6 AM-10:30 AM SAT, PACIFIC TIME] OR MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICES COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 20421 84th
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    AC, 50/60 Hz Battery: Nickel-Cadmium Type DC 6 V Power Consumption: Compact VHS Camcorder: 6V DC 8.5 VHS Camcorder: 1.00 kg (PV-L452) 2.20 Ibs. 0.98 kg (PV-L652) 2.16 Ibs. AC Adaptor: 0.3 kg 0.66 Ibs. Dimensions: Compact VHS Camcorder: 106 (W) × 125 (H) × 190.5 (D) mm (PV-L452 panasonic.com
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    picture, or the playback picture • Press UP/DOWN button during playback is noisy or contains streaks ... (Tracking Control). (p.20) "Panasonic ITS TAPES CAN PLAY IN YOUR • Set POWER to CAMERA, then set SELF DEMO : VCR ..." appears in EVF or LCD Monitor ... OFF in MENU screen to cancel Demo mode
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    camcorder may have a problem. Do not remove the battery (if attached) and write down the displayed number on below. Then, take the camcorder to a service along with your unit to: Panasonic Services Company 1705 N. Randall Road Elgin, IL. 60123-7847 Attn: Camcorder Repair Please write the displayed
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    from the date of the original purchase): PRODUCT PARTS LABOR SERVICE CONTACT NUMBER CAMCORDER ONE (1) YEAR, EXCEPT NINETY (90) DAYS problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the Consumer Affairs Department at the Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company address above. SERVICE
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    or send e-mail to : [email protected] Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com You can purchase parts, accessories or locate your nearest servicenter by visiting our Web Site. Accessory Purchases: 1-800-332-5368 (Customer Orders Only ) Panasonic Services Company 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent
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    Guide batería. 1 Coloque la batería cargada. 2 Deslice TAPE EJECT para abrir la compuerta. 3 Inserte el casete . For Your Information 2 Ajuste POWER a CAMERA. 3 Presione RECORD/PAUSE para comenzar la abierto, el visor se desconecta automáticamente (PV-L652). 1 Presione LCD-OPEN para abrir el
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    51 Accessories (Supplied 2 Audio/Video Cable ......... 21, 22 Audio/Video Out 21, 22 Auto Daylight Saving Time ... 15 B Backlight 23 B.LIGHT Button 23 Battery Pack 9, 10 BATTERY RELEASE Button .. 9 Before Requesting Service 55, 56 BRIGHT ADJUSTMENT . 17, 20 Built-in Microphone 17 C Camera
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Basic Operation
Special Features
For Your 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 call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [email protected]