Panasonic Pv L354 Operating Instructions Manual

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Basic Operation
Playing Back Recordings
Before you begin...
• Connect Camcorder to power source.
• Insert recorded tape.
Tracking Control
Quick Visual Search
Search Speed• SP   (Standard Play)     : 3 times normal.
• SLP (Super Long Play) : 9 times normal.
During playback, press:• (FAST FORWARD/SEARCH) : 
fast forward search
•
 (REWIND/SEARCH) : rewind search
Press again or press  (PLAY/STILL) for
normal play.
Still Picture
Press  (PLAY/STILL) to freeze picture.
Press again for normal play.
This feature works best in SLP mode (page 12).
Special Effects
Note:•During search, horizontal noise bars will appear.
Audio is muted.
•To protect video heads and tape, operating modes
will revert as follows after 5 minutes:
Still Stand-by
Stand-by Power off (when Battery Pack is used).
•Tape auto-rewinds if played or fast forwarded to end.
Note:•Using LCD monitor reduces battery operating time.
Return LCD monitor to locked position when not in
use.
•During playback, press 
MENU to adjust LCD
monitor brightness (page 18).
1Press LCD-OPEN and swing LCD
monitor fully open.
2Set POWER to VCR.
•If tape has no record tab, auto playback
begins.
•EVF or LCD monitor turns on/off by the
POWER switch.
3Playback function buttons.
A (REWIND/SEARCH) : Rewind tape.
B (PLAY/STILL) : Play tape.
C (FAST FORWARD/SEARCH) :
Fast Forward tape.
D
 (STOP): Stop tape.
EVOLUME: During playback, adjust
volume of speaker.
Playback on EVF or LCD Monitor
Auto Tracking
Continuously analyzes each recording for
optimum picture quality.
Manual Tracking
Some recordings require manual
adjustment to reduce noise.
Press 
UP or DOWN until Playback
picture clears up.
Press 
M.FOCUS to return to Auto
Tracking.
Speaker
1
Press “W” :
Volume down.Press “T” :
Volume up.
3
E
2
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Playing Back Recordings
Connections
1Set POWER to:
VCR         view playback.
CAMERA view picture as it is
recorded.
2Turn TV ON and set to LINE INPUT.
See TV owner’s manual.
3Begin playback or recording.
Audio/
Video Out
Connect Camcorder to a TV to view
playback or recordings in progress.
Before you begin...
•Connect Camcorder to power source.
•Make all TV-Camcorder connections.TV Playback or Viewing
Remove Battery lid and insert AA battery.
•Do not reverse polarity.
•Replace battery when tape loading/unloading takes longer
than usual.
1Turn  cassette Tape Wheel in direction of
arrow to take up any slack.
2Slide RELEASE to open cassette lid.
3Insert the  cassette with the window up and on
the left, then snap lid shut.
Remove  Cassette Insert 
 Cassette in PlayPak
1Slide RELEASE and wait for lid to open.
2Push cassette out through hole in bottom of
PlayPak with your finger.
•Do not obstruct cassette
reel while loading.
•Allow PlayPak Load
Detector to fully retract
before using in VHS VCR.
Load Detector
Load Battery in PlayPak
VCR Playback using PlayPak (Optional)
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2
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Basic Operation
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.
1Insert a pre-recorded tape
into Camcorder and a blank tape with
record tab into VCR.
2Press  (PLAY/STILL) on
Camcorder, then press again at
starting point.
3Press REC, then STILL/PAUSE on
VCR.
4Press  (PLAY/STILL) on
Camcorder and 
STILL/PAUSE on VCR
to start copying.
5Press  (STOP) on both units to
stop copying.
Note:
•Camcorder will only playback tapes
recorded in SP or SLP mode.
•Dubbing may reduce picture quality.
    CAUTION:
Unauthorized exchanging and/or copying
of copyrighted recordings may be
copyright infringement.
Copying your Tapes (dubbing)
Connections
•Turn TV on and tune to VCR channel
(CH3 or CH4).
•Set TV/VCR Selector on VCR to VCR.
Monitor with your TV
Source
(Playing)
Camcorder
Audio/
Video Out
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Four-Speed Power Zoom
• Zoom slowly:
Lightly press 
“T” (telephoto) or “W” (wideangle) POWER ZOOM button.
• Zoom quickly:
Apply more pressure to the button.Zoom In (“T”)
Zoom Out (“W”)
Before you begin...
• Connect Camcorder to power source.
• Set POWER to CAMERA.
Zoom in (close up) and out (wide angle) in
one of four speeds ranging from slow (16
seconds) to fast (2 seconds).
Use when subject is darker than
surroundings, in shadowed area, or in front
of the light source.Before you begin...
•Connect Camcorder to power source.
•Set POWER to CAMERA.
Press  (BACK LIGHT) while recording to
select the level of backlight compensation.
In normal lighting, press 
 (BACK LIGHT)
repeatedly until no indicator is displayed.
EVF or LCD Monitor
Backlight
BACK
LIGHT
POWER
ZOOM
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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 white wall.
•subject has fast motion, like a golf swing.
1Press M.FOCUS so “MF” (Manual Focus)
appears in EVF or LCD monitor.
2Press “T” (telephoto) on POWER ZOOM
to maximum zoom in.
3Press UP (FAR) or DOWN (NEAR) until
subject is in focus.
•Back away from subject if necessary.
4Press “W” (wide angle) on POWER
ZOOM as desired.
•Refocus as needed when aiming at new
scenes.
Before you begin...
•Connect Camcorder to power source.
•Set POWER to CAMERA.
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.
Auto Focus
Manual Focus
Macro Focus (close-ups)
Auto Focus functions up to 12.7 mm (1/2 inch) from subject.
Press “
W” on POWER ZOOM to maximum wide angle.
Bring Camcorder up close to the subject.EVF or LCD Monitor
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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 if high
speed shutter is used in inadequate light.
•Setting reverts to AUTO each time POWER is
set to CAMERA. Improves Still or Slow Motion playback
picture of high speed subjects (e.g. a
tennis stroke), when viewed on
Camcorder (Still only) or a 3 or 4 head
VCR (Still and Slow Motion).
High Speed Shutter
Before you begin...
•Connect Camcorder to power source.
•Insert cassette with record tab (page 12).
•Set POWER to CAMERA.
In AUTO mode (no indication in EVF or LCD Monitor), shutter speed is auto-adjusted from
1/60 to 1/350 according to subject brightness.
•AUTO mode is selected each time POWER is set to CAMERA.
The faster the shutter speed, the more light is needed for proper picture and color quality.
High Speed Shutter indication flashes if light is inadequate. Provide additional light.
Manual Selection
Auto Shutter
1Press MENU for MENU mode.
Press 
UP or DOWN to select SHUTTER .
2Press M.FOCUS repeatedly to select
shutter speed.
3Press MENU to exit.
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Special Features
Before you begin...
•Connect Camcorder to power source.
•Set POWER to CAMERA.
Fade In:
In RECORD/PAUSE mode, press (FADE) so “FADE” flashes in EVF or
LCD monitor.
Press 
RECORD/PAUSE.
Recording starts as picture and sound
gradually fade in.
Fade Out:
While recording, press  (FADE) so
“FADE” flashes in EVF or LCD monitor.
Press 
RECORD/PAUSE.
Picture and sound gradually fade out, and
recording is paused.
If 
 (FADE) is pressed accidentally, press
again so “FADE” disappears in EVF or LCD
monitor. An interesting way to open and close
scenes.
Auto Fade
Fade OutBLACK WHITE
Fade In
RECORD/
PAUSE
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FADE
1Press MENU for
MENU mode.
Press 
UP or DOWN
to select
DIGITAL EFFECTS .
2Press M.FOCUS for
DIGITAL EFFECTS
menu. Press 
UP or
DOWN to select
FADE .
3Press M.FOCUS for
FADE menu.
Press 
UP or DOWN
to select
AUTO FADE .
4Press M.FOCUS for
AUTO FADE ;
COLOR menu.
Press 
UP or DOWN
to select BLACK or
WHITE.
5Press M.FOCUS to confirm entry.
Press 
MENU twice to exit.
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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 7 fade effects in 8
different colors.
Note:
• Audio is not affected by fade.
• To cancel Digital Fade, do steps 1-3
and 6. In step 3, select AUTO FADE.EVF or LCD monitor
1, 2, 3,
4, 5, 6
8
7
1Press MENU for MENU
mode. Press UP orDOWN to select
DIGITAL EFFECTS .
2Press M.FOCUS for
DIGITAL EFFECTS menu.
Press 
UP or DOWN to
select  FADE .
3Press M.FOCUS for
FADE menu.
Press 
UP or DOWN to
select  DIGITAL FADE .
4Press M.FOCUS for
DIGITAL FADE menu.
Press 
UP or DOWN to select  TYPE .
Press M.FOCUS for TYPE menu.
Press UP or DOWN to select from 7
different fade types.
•A preview of each fade type is displayed
as it is selected.
5Press M.FOCUS for DIGITAL FADE menu.
Press UP or DOWN to select  COLOR .
Press M.FOCUS for COLOR menu.
Press UP or DOWN to select from 8 colors.
•A preview of each color is displayed as it
is selected.
6Press M.FOCUS to confirm entry.
Press MENU three times to exit.
7Start recording (page 18).
8Press  (FADE) for about 2 seconds to
fade out during recording (selected fade
type flashes). Press 
 (FADE) again to
fade in.
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Special Features
1Press MENU for
MENU mode. Press
UP or DOWN to select
DIGITAL EFFECTS .
2Press M.FOCUS for
DIGITAL EFFECTS
menu.
Press 
UP or DOWN to
select DIGITAL ZOOM .
3Press M.FOCUS repeatedly to select
D.ZOOM1, D.ZOOM2, or OFF.
D.ZOOM 1 : 150× maximum
D.ZOOM 2 : (PV-L354: 700× maximum)
(PV-L454: 750× maximum)
OFF : Turn off D.ZOOM
The Higher digital magnification levels
may cause picture distortion.
4Press MENU twice to exit.
5Press “T” on POWER ZOOM.
Digital Zoom starts when normal zoom
reaches maximum (20×).
•Zoom level appears in EVF or LCD
monitor.
•POWER ZOOM switch controls digital
zoom level.
•Normal zoom resumes when level falls
to 20×.
6Repeat steps 2~3 to select OFF to cancel
this feature.
Digital Zoom
Power Zoom magnification is digitally
increased.Before you begin...
•Connect Camcorder to power source.
•Set POWER to CAMERA.
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Digital Electronic Image Stabilization (E.I.S.)
1Press  (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.
2Press  (EIS) again to cancel when not
in use.
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 situations.
•recording of very fast motion. Helps compensate for unintentional
hand and/or Camcorder movement.
Reduces jitter in recordings even if
made from a moving car, etc.
Before you begin...
•Connect Camcorder to power source.
•Set POWER to CAMERA.
NORMALDigital EIS ON
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