Panasonic Pv L452 Operating Instructions Manual

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Special Features
RS-232C
Serial Port
(Default is
COM1)
(D-Sub 9-pin)PC Connector
PC Connector
cable (supplied)
PC Connection
Software Installation
(Windows 95/98/Me/2000)
1Turn on PC (Personal Computer) and
start up Windows.
2Insert Digital PhotoShot disk
(Windows 95/98/Me/2000) into a floppy
disk drive.
3Click on Start, then “Run...”
4Type in “a:\setup.exe” and click OK.
 If your 3.5 inch floppy disk drive is not
“A”, use appropriate letter.
5Follow instructions as they appear on PC
screen until the...

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PC Connection
Running the Software
(Windows 95/98/Me/2000)
1Select Programs/
Panasonic/Palmcorder/
Digital PhotoShot from
the Start menu.
2“Digital PhotoShot” is
opened.
Before you begin... Insert the Memory Card (page 34).
 Make Camcorder-PC connections (page 41).
 Turn your PC on.
 Set Camcorder POWER to PHOTO.
1Repeat steps 1 and 2 on above to run
the Software.
2Click on “Window,” then select
“1...

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Special Features
You can use JPEG or Bitmap files from your PC for
Picture in Picture Wipe Title and Digital Wipe by
transferring them to the Camcorder using the Digital
PhotoShot Software.
Using PC Image Data
1Repeat steps 1 and 2 on page 42 to run the Software.
2Click on “Window,” then select
“ 2 Preview Window.”
3Click on “File,” then Click on “Open.”
 At your PC, please select and open the data you
want to transfer to the Camcorder.
Note:
 When transferring image data larger than VGA size...

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Driver Quick Reference
1File
 Open...
To open an existing image (Bitmap or
JPEG).
 Save As
To save the active image file under a
new file name while preserving the
original file.
 Data in from CAMERA
To display a dialog box listing all
images in the Card memory along with
Preview, Transfer, Delete, etc.
commands.
 Delete Page
To delete the selected image from the
Card memory.
 Delete All
To delete...

45
Special Features
Using a SD PCMCIA Adaptor (optional)
If your PC has a PCMCIA type II slot, you can insert the Memory Card into a SD PCMCIA
adaptor (optional, page 51) to transfer images, captured with this Camcorder only, to your
PC.
Before you begin... Turn your PC on.
 Set Camcorder POWER to OFF.Inserting a Memory Card
1Remove the Memory Card from the
Camcorder (page 34).
2Hold the Memory Card so that the arrow
side faces up and points toward the SDPCMCIA Adaptor. Securely insert the
card into...

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Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications
Recording the Date and Time
aDo steps 1 and 2 above to select time/date,
date only, or no display.
bStart a recording (page 17).
 Only the Date and/or Time are recorded.
1Set POWER to CAMERA.
2Press DISPLAY
repeatedly to select
the following displays.
FULL
EMPTY
Tape Remaining: Battery Remaining:
FULL
EMPTY
 Tape remaining indicator operates a few
seconds after tape...

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For Your Information
Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications
 1Zoom Magnification level (pages 23, 30).
 2Battery Remaining  (page 46).
“WARNING LOW BATTERY” appears
and Camcorder shuts off after 15
seconds.
 3Tape Remaining (page 46).
“” flashes and “TAPE END”appears for 5 seconds when:
 End of tape is reached.
“” flashes 1 minute and “CHECK
TAPE” 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...

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Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications
PHOTO mode
1Directory/Image Number (page 37)
2Image Page Remaining Indication
(page 35)
 Image pages left in selected mode.
“000” flashes when memory is full.
 Memory capacity provided all pictures
are taken in the same mode:
“NORMAL” modeApprox 210 images
(Supplied 8 MB Memory Card)
“FINE” modeApprox 60 images
(Supplied 8 MB Memory Card)
3REC MODE
 NORMAL or...

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For Your Information
Operation Notes
Cleaning EVF (Electronic Viewer Finder)
1ARemove the screw with a Phillips
screwdriver.
Turn counterclockwise.
BTurn the EVF Eyepiece.
CPull the EVF Eyepiece.
2Remove any lint or dust particles
with a soft clean cloth being careful
not to scratch the glass surfaces.
3Replace the EVF Eyepiece and the
screw.
A
B
C
To Remove
This product utilizes both a Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) and other components that
contain lead. It also has a fluorescent lamp containing a small...

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Replacing Clock Battery
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:
 Keep Battery out of children’s reach.
Swallowing it may be harmful.
 Improper installation, discharge, or
missing battery causes...