Panasonic PVL353D PVL353 User Guide

Panasonic PVL353D - VHS-C CAMCORDER Manual

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  • Panasonic PVL353D | PVL353 User Guide - Page 1
    Getting Started Basic Operation Special Features For Your Information Camcorder Operating Instructions Model No. PV-L353 Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to operate this product. Please save this manual. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. For assistance,
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    on the rear side of your Camcorder. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient Camcorder information source. Date of Purchase Dealer Battery Pack (PV-BP15/LSSB0007) (pages 9, 10) 1 pc. Shoulder Strap (LSFC0012) (page 12) 1 pc. CR2025 Clock Battery (installed in Camcorder) (page 35) Battery
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    modes. You can also play a Compact VHS Camcorder recording on your VHS VCR using the supplied VHS PlayPak. This Camcorder is equipped with the HQ System to provide Therefore, it should be read carefully in order to avoid any problems. The above markings are located on the appliance's bottom cover.
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    video units intended to be operated from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions. 11. Grounding or Polarization - information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an to : [email protected]
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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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    34 Replacing Clock Battery 35 Palmcorder Accessory System 36 Palmcorder Accessory Order Form 37 Specifications 38 Before Requesting Service (Video Head Cleaning 39 Request for Service Notice 40 Limited Warranty 41 Customer Services Directory 42 Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Para Uso
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    screen Before you begin... below appears. To turn it off, follow • Connect Camcorder to power source. steps 1-4 below. EVF or LCD Monitor 2, 3, 4 1 to exit. Note: • Self Demo stops automatically if battery is attached (page 9) and cassette tape is inserted (page 11). • Inserting a
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    Guide Charging the Battery Pack Charge Battery Pack fully before operation (page 9). 1 Plug in AC Adaptor. 2 Insert Battery. CHARGE Lamp flashes, then stays lit when charging is complete. Insert Cassette 1Attach fully charged Battery -211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [email protected]
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    decreases after repeated use and recharging. If operation time becomes very short even after a sufficient charge, discard Battery properly (pages 10, 34). Using the Battery Pack A fully charged Battery provides a maximum of about 1 hour 10 minutes of continuous use (LCD monitor off) or about 55
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    Car Battery Cord (Optional) 1 Connect PV-C16 Car Battery Cord (optional) to Camcorder DC IN. 2 A Start engine first. DC IN Connector Car Battery Cord to operate the camcorder while driving. 10 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [email protected]
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    Getting Started Cassette Information Cassette Insertion/Removal 13 2 5 4 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. • To remove the cassette, slide the TAPE
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    . Sensor tag Attaching Shoulder Strap Remove Battery Pack before completing the following steps: 1 Undo strap ends from buckles. 2 Thread strap ends through Strap Rings on Camcorder. 2 Remove the Sensor tag. Then please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [email protected]
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    5 minutes when Self Demo mode is off with no cassette tape and/or battery inserted. • The Menu mode is canceled if UP/DOWN, M.FOCUS, or MENU To select DIGITAL ZOOM, MOTIONSENSOR, or FADE. 5 PROGRAMMED REC (page 19). Camcorder starts and stops recording at a preset time. 6 DISPLAY SET (pages 31,
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    Set the following items in order: Time Zone, Daylight Saving Time, Date, 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 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" (below). 3b ). 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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    • Using Light when the Camcorder is powered by a car battery may shorten bulb life. • -nose pliers, carefully remove bulb. • Take unit to service center if you need assistance. 3 Replace bulb using a replacement bulb (PART NO. VLLW0015) supplied by Panasonic to reduce risk of fire. Handle new bulb
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    ) monitor. Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Insert cassette with LCD monitor may block cassette door and damage Camcorder body. 4, A, B Built-in Microphone 2, the TAPE EJECT switch (page 11). Note: • When Camcorder is aimed at excessively bright objects, or bright lights,
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    for 5 minutes, Camcorder switches to Stand-by mode to conserve battery. When set to Manual Easy Editing For proper continuity when taping from Stop mode or after attaching a new Battery Camcorder. c To resume recording, set POWER to CAMERA. d Press RECORD/PAUSE to resume recording. Note: • Use Manual
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    Press M.FOCUS repeatedly to select one of the options shown at left. To cancel the setup, press MENU twice. 4 Press RECORD/PAUSE to place Camcorder in stand-by mode. *1 Record 5 seconds each minute. *2 Record 10 seconds each minute. Recording will be done as scheduled. Note: • Start time may not
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    • Connect Camcorder to power up. Note: • Using LCD monitor reduces battery operating time. Return LCD monitor to locked position quality. Manual Tracking Some recordings require manual adjustment Still Stand-by Stand-by Power off (when Battery Pack is used). • Tape auto-rewinds if played
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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. VCR Playback using PlayPak (Optional) Load Battery in PlayPak Remove Battery before using in VHS VCR. Load
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    • Turn both units on. • Set VCR input signal to LINE. Please see VCR owner's manual. • Set Camcorder POWER to VCR. 5 Source (Playing) Camcorder 2, 4 Audio/ Video Out Monitor with your TV • Turn TV on and tune to VCR call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [email protected]
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    (close up) and out (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") POWER ZOOM Zoom Out ("W") • Zoom slowly: Lightly press "T" (telephoto) or "W" (wide angle) POWER
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    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 so "MF" (Manual Focus) appears in Camcorder up close to the
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    (e.g. a tennis stroke), when viewed on Camcorder or 3 or 4 head VCR. Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Insert cassette with record . • AUTO mode is selected each time POWER is set to CAMERA. Manual Selection The faster the shutter speed, the more light is needed for proper
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    Auto Fade An interesting way to open and close scenes. Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. FADE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 RECORD/ PAUSE Fade In 1 Press MENU for For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [email protected]
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    Choose from 7 fade effects in 8 different colors. 8 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 7 EVF or LCD monitor Color Digital Fade Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. 1 Press MENU for MENU mode. Press UP or DOWN to select DIGITAL EFFECTS . 2 Press M.FOCUS for DIGITAL
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    Zoom Power Zoom magnification is digitally increased. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. 1 Press MENU for MENU mode. Press UP or . 28 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [email protected]
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    remains after EIS is canceled. 2 Press in use. (EIS) again to cancel when not E.I.S. may not function during... • extreme Camcorder movement. • recording of subjects with distinct horizontal or vertical stripes. • low light situations (EIS indicator flashes). • intense fluorescent lighting
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    ceases. To cancel MotionSensor Mode, set POWER to OFF. Note: • MotionSensor recording starts if Camcorder is bumped or repositioned. • This feature is not available during normal recording. • While For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [email protected]
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    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 CAMERA. 2 Press MENU for MENU mode. Press UP or DOWN to select DISPLAY SET . 3
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    . Press UP or DOWN to select DISPLAY . [VCR MODE] D Press M.FOCUS to select OFF. Press MENU twice to exit. Indications are restored the next time Camcorder is turned on. 32 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts
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    E.I.S. (page 29). 2 Battery Remaining (page 31). 7 Digital Zoom (page 28). "WARNING LOW BATTERY" appears and Camcorder shuts off after 15 seconds. . 0:00 0:10 0:20 . . . . . 59:50 13 Backlight (page 23). 14 Manual Focus (page 24). 15 Light ON/OFF/AUTO (page 16). (return to 0:00 and continue)
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    www.eiae.org.> U.S.A. CONSUMERS: ATTENTION : A nickel cadmium battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. At illegal to dispose of this battery into your municipal waste stream. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery. 34 For assistance, please
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    the steps below if replacement becomes necessary. WARNING: Replace battery with Panasonic or Newsun type 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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    recording using this Palmcorder. Accessory # Figure Description Price PV-A20 AC Adaptor with DC Power Cable (Charging of the Nickel Cadmium Battery or Nickel Metal Hydride Battery) Call For Pricing HHR-V60A/1B Up to 6 hr Battery Pack (Rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride Battery) $119.95 HHR
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    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
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    : 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.) Video , please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [email protected]
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    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 follow cleaning cassette instructions exactly and only use when symptoms occur. 39
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    and any symptom it is exhibiting. 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 40 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts
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    Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic the warrantor. Product Parts Labor Service Contact Number Camcorder One (1) Year (except CCD In-Home or Carry-In 1-888-843-9788 Rechargeable Batteries (in exchange for defective item) Ten (10) problem with this product develops during or
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    Discover Card, American Express, Check) Product Repairs Centralized Factory Servicenter Panasonic Services Company MAIL TO : 1705 N. Randall Road, Elgin, IL 60123-7847 Attention: Camcorder Repair Please carefully pack and ship, prepaid and insured, to the Elgin Centralized Factory Servicenter
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    Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Para Uso Rápido Antes de comenzar... • Inserte un casete con lengüeta para prevención del grabado. Cargue la batería Cargue completamente la batería antes
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    B Backlight 23 BACK LIGHT Button ...... 23 Battery Pack 9, 10 BATTERY RELEASE Button 9 Before Requesting Service 39 Built-in Microphone ........ 17 C Camera Recording ... 17~19 Car Battery Cord 10 Cassette Information ....... 11 Charging Battery 9 Clock Battery 35 Clock Set 14, 15 Copying
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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.
Model No.
LSQT0628A
PV-L353
For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [email protected]