Panasonic Pv L354 Operating Instructions Manual

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Special FeaturesMotionSensor 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 corner of
viewing area.
•in poor lighting (in this case,
MOTIONSENSOR flashes).
•background is plain, like a white wall,
or has distinct horizontal or vertical
stripes....

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2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications
1Set POWER to CAMERA.
2Press MENU for
MENU mode.
Press 
UP or DOWN
to select
DISPLAY SET .
3Press M.FOCUS for
DISPLAY SET menu.
Press UP or DOWN
to select
MODE SELECT .
4Press M.FOCUS for MODE SELECT
menu.
5Press M.FOCUS repeatedly to select
the following displays.
6Press MENU three times to exit. FULL
EMPTY
Tape Remaining: Battery...

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For Your Information
1Repeat steps 1-5 on page 32 to select
time/date, date only, or no display.
2Start a recording (page 18).
• Only the Date and/or Time are recorded.
Recording the Date and Time
Display-Off Mode
Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications
1, B, C, D
[CAMERA  MODE] [VCR  MODE]
A
2
ASet POWER to CAMERA or VCR.
BPress MENU for MENU mode.
Press 
UP or DOWN to select
 DISPLAY SET .
CPress M.FOCUS for
DISPLAY SET menu.
Press 
UP or DOWN to
select  DISPLAY .
DPress M.FOCUS to select OFF.
Press MENU...

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Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications
 1Zoom Magnification level (pages 24, 29).
 2Battery Remaining  (page 32).
“WARNING LOW BATTERY” appears
and Camcorder shuts off after 15
seconds.
 3Tape Remaining (page 32).
“” flashes and “TAPE END” ap-pears for 5 seconds when:
•End of tape is reached.
“” flashes for 1 minute and “CHECKTAPE” appears for 5 seconds when:
•RECORD/PAUSE is pressed with...

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For Your Information
Notes On Operations
This product has a fluorescent lamp that contains a small amount of mercury. It also
contains lead in some components. Disposal of these materials may be regulated in
your community due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling
information please contact your local authorities, or the Electronics Industries Alliance:

Notice
A nickel metal hydride battery that is recyclable powers the product you
have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for...

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Replacing Clock Battery
The clock battery is pre-installed. Follow the steps below if replacement becomes
necessary.
Clock Battery
1While pinching the 2 tabs, pull
Battery Tray out.
2Bend middle tab out and remove
Battery.
3Snap new Battery (⊕ mark down) into
Battery Tray.
• Do not reverse the polarity.
4Insert Battery Tray so the triangle
marks meet.
Note:
•Improper installation,...

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For Your 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.
Note:
•Prices subject to change without notice.
Accessory # Figure Description Price
AC Adaptor with
DC Power Cable
Call For
PV-A20
(Charging of the NickelPricingCadmium Battery or Nickel
Metal Hydride Battery)
Up to 6 hr Battery Pack
HHR-V60A/1B(Rechargeable Nickel$119.95Metal Hydride Battery)
Up to 4...

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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.SHIPMENTS)
VISA Credit Card #
MasterCard Expiration Date
Discover Customer...

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For Your Information
Specifications
Power Source:Compact VHS Camcorder: DC 6 V
AC Adaptor: 110/120/220/240 V  AC, 50/60 Hz
Battery: Nickel-Metal Hydride Type DC 6 V
/ Nickel-Cadmium Type DC 6 V(PV-L354)
Nickel-Cadmium Type DC 6 V(PV-L454)
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 Signal:EIA Standard (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSC color signal
Video Recording System:2 rotary heads plus flying erase head
Helical scanning system...

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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 follow cleaning cassette
instructions exactly and only use when...