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.
MotionSensor
Before you begin...
•Connect Camcorder to power source.
Use AC Adaptor for longer recordings.
•Insert cassette with record tab (page 12).
•Set POWER to CAMERA.
•Securely position and aim Camcorder.
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
MOTIONSENSOR .
3Press M.FOCUS to select ON.
4Press MENU twice for MotionSensor
stand-by mode. (If cassette is not
inserted, “
” will flash.)
•Recording will start about 3 seconds
after motion is detected.
•Date and time are recorded if displayed
in EVF or LCD monitor (page 16).
•Recording stops about 30 seconds after
motion 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 in MotionSensor stand-by, the
following functions are not available: Record/
Pause, Stand-by mode, Digital E.I.S., Video
Effects (Auto/Digital Fade). Recording starts automatically if motion
is detected.
1, 2, 3, 4
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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 Remaining:
FULL
EMPTY
• Tape remaining indicator operates a few
seconds after tape starts moving. Tape remaining and battery charge level
can be displayed.
Before you begin...
• Connect Camcorder to power source.
1
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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 twice to exit.
Indications are restored the
next time Camcorder is
turned on.
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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 no
cassette, or cassette has no record tab
in Camera (RECORD) mode.
•PLAY, FF or REW is pressed with no
cassette inserted in VCR mode.
 410-Second Reminder
Each time a recording is started, a 10
second incremental display (up to 59:50)
lets you monitor how long one scene is
recorded.
0:00  0:10  0:20  . . . . .  59:50
(return to 0:00 and continue)
 5TAPE SPEED (pages 12, 18).
(SP=standard play,
 SLP=super long play).
 6Digital E.I.S. (page 30).
 7Digital Zoom (page 29).
 8VCR-MODE
“VCR-MODE” appears for 1 minute when
POWER is set to VCR or if 
RECORD/PAUSE is pressed in VCR mode.
 9DEW
If moisture condensation occurs in
unit, “WARNING DEW DETECTED”
appears, and Camcorder will shut off in
15 seconds. Wait until “WARNING” no
longer indicates when Camcorder is
turned on to use.
10MotionSensor (page 31).
11Date and Time (pages 15, 16).
12Operating Mode
• REC (record)• PAUSE
• FF (fast forward)•PLAY
• REW (rewind)
13Backlight (page 24).
14Manual Focus (page 25).
15Light ON/OFF/AUTO (page 17).
16High Speed Shutter (page 26).
17Fade (page 27).
18Color Digital Fade (page 28).
CAMERA/VCR mode
1
6
7
8, 9, 10
1112
13
14
15
16
17
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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 information on how to
recycle this battery.
U.S.A. CONSUMERS: ATTENTION :
or
A nickel cadmium battery that is recyclable powers the product you have
purchased. At the end of its useful life, under various state and local laws, it
is 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.
U.S.A. CONSUMERS: ATTENTION :
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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, discharge, or
missing battery causes “PLEASE CHECK
CLOCK BATTERY” to appear.
•Battery life is approximately 5 years. Underside View
1
3
Tripod Mounting Hole
24
•Replace Battery with Panasonic or LIXING type CR2025 only. Use of another
battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.
•Battery may explode if mistreated.
•As with any small object, this type of Battery can be swallowed by young
children. Do not allow children to handle this Battery.
WARNING
•Dispose of used battery promptly.
•Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.
CAUTION
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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 hr Battery Pack
HHR-V40A/1B
(Rechargeable Nickel  $69.95Metal Hydride Battery)
Up to 2 hr Battery Pack
HHR-V20A/1B
(Rechargeable Nickel  $59.95Metal Hydride Battery)
PV-AA6 "AA" Battery Case   $20.00
PV-C16 Car Battery Cord   $70.00
PV-P1 VHS PlayPak   $39.95
PV-H18A Carrying Case   $49.95
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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 Signature
Make Check or Money Order to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES
(Please do not send cash)2. Items Ordered
Quantity Accessory # Price EachDescription
Total Price
6.95 Subtotal
Your State & Local Sales Tax
Shipping & Handling
Total Enclosed 1. Palmcorder Model #
TO 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, PACIFIC TIME]
OR
MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICES COMPANY ACCESSORY
ORDER OFFICE
20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032
Palmcorder Accessory Order Form
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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
Audio:1 track
Pick-Up System:Sequential color difference field reverse system
Pick-Up Device:One integral color filter Charge Coupled Device (CCD)
Lens:20:1 zoom lens, F1:1.7 with auto iris control
Focal length: 2.8 mm - 56.0 mm
4 speed power zoom function
Viewfinder:8.4 mm (0.33 inch) Electronic Viewfinder (PV-L354)
8.4 mm (0.33 inch)
Liquid Crystal Color Electronic Viewfinder (PV-L454)
LCD Monitor:63.5 mm (2.5 inch) Liquid Crystal Display
Minimum Illumination Required:1.6 lx (F1:1.7) 0.16 footcandles
Operating Temperature:0 °C~40 °C (32 °F~104 °F)
Operating Humidity:10 %~75 %
Weight:Compact VHS Camcorder:
0.874 kg / 1.93 Ibs. (PV-L354)
0.89   kg / 1.96 Ibs. (PV-L454)
AC Adaptor: 0.3   kg
0.66 Ibs.
Dimensions:Compact VHS Camcorder:
    87.2 (W) ×   123 (H) ×    226 (D) mm
   3-3/8 (W) × 4-7/8 (H) × 8-7/8 (D) inch
AC Adaptor:
       68 (W) ×     41 (H) ×   140 (D) mm
    2-11/16 (W) × 1-5/8 (H) × 5-1/2 (D) inch
Weight and dimensions shown are approximate.
Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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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 symptoms occur. Clogged Video Head
If a problem arises, you may be able to correct it yourself.
See Symptom and Correction list below.
Before Requesting Service
Video Head Cleaning
Correction Symptom
No picture in EVF or LCD monitor ...
Video cassette cannot be inserted ...
Video cassette cannot be removed ...
Operation buttons do not work ...
Recording cannot be done ...
Auto Focus does not operate ...
Sound from microphone can’t be monitored ...
Camera picture is too dark ...
No playback picture, or the playback picture
is noisy or contains streaks ...
“Panasonic ITS TAPES CAN PLAY IN YOUR
VCR ...” appears in EVF or LCD Monitor ...
Top of playback picture waves back and forth
excessively ...• Connect Power Source. (pp. 10, 11)
• Set POWER to VCR or CAMERA. (pp. 18, 21)
• Check for Dew Indication. (p. 34)
• Use fully charged Battery. (p. 10)
• Firmly connect all needed cables. (p. 11)
• Connect Power Source. (pp. 10, 11)
• Insert cassette, window side facing out. (p. 12)
• Connect Power Source. (pp. 10, 11)
• Check for Dew Indication. (p. 34)
• Make sure record tab is intact. (p. 12)
• Check Battery Indicator. (p. 32)
• Check for Dew Indication. (p. 34)
• Set FOCUS to AUTO. (p. 25)
• Set POWER to CAMERA. (p. 18)
• Set unit to REC or Record/Pause mode.
• Set HIGH SPEED SHUTTER to AUTO. (p. 26)
• Press UP/DOWN button during playback
(Tracking Control). (p.21)
• Set POWER to CAMERA, then set SELF DEMO :
OFF in MENU screen to cancel Demo mode. (p. 8)
• A playback signal is not as stable as an off the air
TV signal, so the top of your TV screen may
appear bent or unstable during playback. This is
called, “Horizontal AFC time constant change.” To
correct, slowly turn the TV horizontal hold control.
If your TV does not have this control, or adjusting it
does not help, contact your TV service center.
(Some nominal service charges may be required.)
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