Panasonic Pv L452 Operating Instructions Manual

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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.
Accessory # Figure Description Price
AC Adaptor with
DC Power Cable Call For
PV-A19
(Charging of the NickelPricingCadmium Battery or Nickel
Metal Hydride Battery)
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 Soft Sided   $49.95
RP-SD064BPPA 64 MB SD Memory Card Call For
RP-SD032BPPA 32 MB SD Memory Card Pricing
RP-SD016BPPA 16 MB SD Memory Card
USB Reader/Writer for
BN-SDCAPE/1B SD Memory Card   $79.95
(compatible with
MultiMediaCard)
SD PCMCIA Adaptor
BN-SDABPE/1B(compatible with  $79.95MultiMediaCard)
Note:
 Prices subject to change without notice. 
						

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Concerning the Memory Card
 (MultiMediaCard and SD Memory Card)
 Model PV-L452/PV-L652 can be used with either a MultiMediaCard or a SD
Memory Card.
 Both of these exterior Memory Cards (MultiMediaCard and SD Memory Card) are
lightweight and removable.
 Both Memory Cards (MultiMediaCard and SD Memory Card) are offered in a variety of
memory sizes, so you can purchase a higher capacity Memory Card if desired.
Pre-recorded Titles
Palmcorder Anniversary Happy Birthday
Bon Voyage Congratulations Graduation
It’s a Girl! It’s a Boy! Our Wedding
Surprise! The Wedding Vacation!
The supplied Memory Card is prerecorded with the following titles which can be inserted
into a recording.
1
4
7
102
5
8
113
6
9
12
 Titles can be permanently erased from the Memory Card,
e.g. formatting the card or using the delete all images feature (page 38).
 If a title is erased, the remaining title numbers will change.
Warning
Palmcorder Accessory System 
						

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For Your Information
Palmcorder Accessory Order Form
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, 6 AM-10:30 AM  SAT, PACIFIC TIME]
OR
MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICES COMPANY ACCESSORY
ORDER OFFICE
20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032 
						

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Specifications
Power Source:Compact VHS Camcorder: 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 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: 3.8 mm - 76.0 mm
4 speed power zoom function
Viewfinder:10.2 mm (0.4 inch) Electronic Viewfinder (PV-L452)
14 mm (0.55 inch) Liquid Crystal Color Electronic
Viewfinder (PV-L652)
LCD Monitor:63.5 mm (2.5 inch) Liquid Crystal Display (PV-L452)
76.2 mm (3.0 inch) Liquid Crystal Display (PV-L652)
Memory:8 MB SD Memory Card
Image Size:FINE: 640 × 480 pixels
Normal: 320 × 240 pixels
Image Storage:FINE: Approx. 60 images
Normal: Approx. 210 images
Image Format:JPEG
Minimum Illumination Required:0.8 lx (F1:1.6) 0.08 footcandles
7 lx (F1:1.6) 0.7 footcandles (EIA Standard)
Operating Temperature:0 °C~40 °C (32 °F~104 °F)
Operating Humidity:10 %~75 %
Weight:Compact VHS Camcorder: 1.00 kg (PV-L452)
2.20 Ibs.
0.98 kg (PV-L652)
2.16 Ibs.
AC Adaptor: 0.3   kg
0.66 Ibs.
Dimensions:Compact VHS Camcorder:
    106 (W)×       125 (H)× 190.5 (D) mm (PV-L452)
4-3/16 (W)× 4-15/16 (H)×  7-1/2 (D) inch
 109.5 (W)×    122.5 (H)× 190.5 (D) mm (PV-L652)
4-5/16 (W)× 4-13/16 (H)×  7-1/2 (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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For Your Information
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 ...
The right side of the screen appears grayish...
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 ...
“NO CARD” appears in EVF or LCD Monitor ...
Cannot capture the image ...
Cannot playback Still image ...
“NO PICTURE” appears in EVF or LCD Monitor ...
Top of playback picture waves back and forth
excessively ... Connect Power Source. (pp. 9, 10)
 Set POWER to VCR or CAMERA. (pp. 17, 20)
 Check for Dew Indication. (p. 47)
 Use fully charged Battery. (p. 9)
 Firmly connect all needed cables. (p. 10)
 Be sure DIGITAL WIPE is set to ON. (p. 39)
 Connect Power Source. (pp. 9, 10)
 Insert cassette, window side facing out. (p. 11)
 Connect Power Source. (pp. 9, 10)
 Check for Dew Indication. (p. 47)
 Make sure record tab is intact. (p. 11)
 Check Battery Indicator. (p. 46)
 Check for Dew Indication. (p. 47)
 Set FOCUS to AUTO. (p. 25)
 Set POWER to CAMERA. (p. 17)
 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.20)
 Set POWER to CAMERA, then set SELF DEMO :
OFF in MENU screen to cancel Demo mode. (p. 7)
 Make sure Memory Card is inserted. (p. 34)
 Set POWER to PHOTO. (p. 35)
 No memory remaining. Delete some images before
capturing more images.
 Set POWER to PHOTO. (p. 36)
 Make sure Memory Card is inserted. (p. 34)
 There are no images in memory.
 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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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
Request for Service Notice:
Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice.
In the unlikely event this product needs service.
 Please include your proof of purchase.
(Failure to due so will delay your repair.)
 To further speed your repair please provide
an explanation of what is wrong with the unit
and any symptom it is exhibiting.
Before Requesting Service
Self Diagnostic System
If any of the following numbers appear on-screen, the camcorder may have a problem.
Do not remove the battery (if attached) and write down the displayed number on below.
Then, take the camcorder to a service center for repair.
Error No. Description
U11 Card Error
U12 Card Error
U13 Card Error
U14 Card/Camcorder Dialogue Error
U15 No Card Memory
U16 Captured image limit exceeded
U17 Captured image limit exceeded
U30 Error other than above
Please write the displayed Self Diagnostic number here.
(See above)
Request for Service Notice 
						

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For Your Information
Limited Warranty
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,
Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation
of America, One Panasonic Way
Secaucus, New Jersey 07094Panasonic Sales Company,
Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc.
AVE. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel
Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
PANASONIC/QUASAR Video Products
Limited Warranty
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (collectively referred to as “the
Warrantor”) will repair or replace this product with new or refurbished parts or equivalent product, free of charge,
in the USA or Puerto Rico, in the event of a defect in materials or workmanship as follows (all time periods
commence from the date of the original purchase):
PRODUCT
CAMCORDER
DVD/VCR DECK
DIGITAL STILL
CAMERA
A/V MIXER
TV/VCR, TV/DVD
TV/DVD/VCR
COMBINATION
TV/HDR
COMBINATION
LABOR
NINETY (90) DAYS
NINETY (90) DAYS
NINETY (90) DAYS
NINETY (90) DAYS
NINETY (90) DAYS
NINETY (90) DAYS
NINETY (90) DAYS
CRT - NINETY (90) DAYS
NINETY (90) DAYSCRT - NINETY (90) DAYS
PARTS
ONE (1) YEAR, EXCEPT
CCD IMAGE SENSOR
CCD IMAGE SENSOR
- SIX (6) MONTHS
ONE (1) YEAR
ONE (1) YEAR, EXCEPT
CCD IMAGE SENSOR
CCD IMAGE SENSOR
- SIX (6) MONTHS
ONE (1) YEAR
ONE (1) YEAR,
EXCEPT CRT
CRT - TWO (2) YEARS
ONE (1) YEAR,
EXCEPT CRT
CRT - TWO (2) YEARS
CONTACT NUMBER
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
1-800-272-7033
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
1-888-843-9788
SERVICE
Carry-In or Mail-In
Carry-In or Mail-In
Carry-In or Mail-In
Carry-In or Mail-In
Carry-In: 21” CRT
and Smaller
In-Home or Carry-In:
22” CRT and Larger
In-Home or Carry-In
Batteries (if included) - New rechargeable batteries in exchange for defective rechargeable batteries for ten (10)
days. Non-rechargeable batteries are not warranted.
Tape (if included) - New video cassette tape in exchange for a defective video cassette tape for five (5) days.Memory cards (if included) - Exchange defective item for new one for ninety (90) days.
In-home, carry-in or mail-in service, as applicable, in the USA can be obtained during the warranty period by
contacting a Panasonic Services Company (PASC) Factory Servicenter listed in the Servicenter Directory. Or
call toll free contact number listed above, to locate an authorized PASC Servicenter. Carry-in or mail-in service
in Puerto Rico can be obtained during the warranty period by calling the Panasonic Sales Company telephone
number listed in the Servicenter Directory.
This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser. A purchase receipt or other proof of the date of the
original purchase is requires before warranty service is rendered.
This warranty only covers failures due to defects in materials and workmanship, which occur during normal use
and does not cover normal maintenance, including, but not limited to, video and audio head cleaning. The
warranty does not cover damage which occurs in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not
supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling,
misapplication, alteration, modification, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, improper antenna, inadequate
signal pickup, maladjustment of consumer controls, improper operation, power line surge, improper voltage
supply, lightning damage, commercial use such as hotel, office, restaurant, or other business or rental use of
the product, or service by anyone other than a PASC Factory Servicenter or a PASC authorized Servicenter, or
damage that is attributable to acts of God.
LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS
There are no express warranties except as listed above.
THE WARRANTOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
(INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGE TO RECORDING MEDIA) RESULTING FROM THE USE
OF THIS PRODUCTS, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THE WARRANTY. ALL EXPRESS AND
IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations
on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights, which vary, from state to
state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or
Servicenter. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the Consumer Affairs Department at
the Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company address above.
SERVICE CALLS WHICH DO NOT INVOLVE DEFECTIVE MATERIALS OR WORKMANSHIP AS
DETERMINED BY THE WARRANTOR, IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION, ARE NOT COVERED.
COSTS OF SUCH SERVICE CALLS ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PURCHASER.
warvid 02/ 12/ 2001 
						

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Servicenter List
For Product Information, Operating Assistance, Literature Request, Dealer
Locations, and all Customer Service inquiries please contact:
1-800-211-PANA (7262), Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 9 am-7 pm, EST.
or send e-mail to : [email protected]
Service in Puerto Rico
Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Panasonic Sales Company/ Factory Servicenter:
Ave. 65 de Infantería. Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Phone (787) 750-4300   Fax (787) 768-2910
Factory Servicenters Locations
CALIFORNIA6550 Katella Avenue
Cypress, CA 90630
800 Dubuque Avenue
S. San Francisco,
CA 94080
3878 Ruffin Road
Suite A
San Diego, CA 92123
FLORIDA3700 North 29th Avenue
Suite 102
Hollywood, FL 33020
GEORGIA8655 Roswell Road
Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30350
ILLINOIS1709 North Randall Road
Elgin, IL 60123
MASSACHUSETTS60 Glacier Drive
Suite G
Westwood, MA 02090
MINNESOTA7850-12th Avenue South
Airport Business Center
Bloomington, MN 55425
OHIO2236 Waycross Road
Civic Center Plaza
Forest Park, OH 45240
PENNSYLVANIA2221 Cabot Blvd. West
Suite B
Langhorne, PA 19047
TEXAS13615 Welch Road
Suite 101
Farmers Branch,
TX 75244
WASHINGTON20425-84th Avenue
South
Kent, WA 98032
HAWAII99-859 Iwaiwa Street
Aiea, Hawaii 96701
Phone (808) 488-1996
Fax (808) 486-4369
Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com
You can purchase parts, accessories or locate your nearest
servicenter by visiting our Web Site.
Accessory Purchases:
1-800-332-5368 (Customer Orders Only )
Panasonic Services Company 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
(6 am to 5 pm Monday - Friday; 6 am to 10:30 am Saturday; PST)
(Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, Check)
As of Sep. 2001 
						

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For Your Information
Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Para Uso Rápido
Cargue la batería
1Enchufe eladaptador de CA. Cargue completamente la batería antes
de usarla.
Inserte el casete
1Coloque la batería
cargada.
2Deslice TAPEEJECT para abrir la
compuerta.
3Inserte el casete.
4Presione aquí para
cerrar la compuerta.
Grabación con la videocámara Antes de comenzar...
 Inserte un casete con lengüeta para prevención del grabado.
Cuando el monitor LCD está completamente abierto, el visor se desconecta automáticamente (PV-L652).
1Presione LCD-OPEN para abrir el monitor LCD.
Abralo completamente y ajuste el ángulo.
2Ajuste POWER a CAMERA.
3Presione RECORD/PAUSE paracomenzar la grabación.
Presione RECORD/PAUSE otravez para hacer una pausa en la
grabación.
Reproduzca usando el monitor LCD
Cuando el monitor LCD está completamente abierto, el visor se desconecta automáticamente (PV-L652).
3Presione REWIND/SEARCH para
rebobinar la cinta.
4Presione PLAY para comenzar la
reproducción.
5Presione STOP para finalizar la
reproducción.
1Presione LCD-OPEN para abrir el monitor LCD.
Abralo completamente y ajuste el ángulo (vea arriba).
2Ajuste POWER a VCR.
Para localizar rapidamente una escena especifica
 Oprimir el botón de localización (SEARCH).
Para congelar una imagen
 Oprimir el botón de pausa/imagen fija (PAUSE/STILL).
 Oprimir nuevamente el botón cuando se desea continuar reproduciendo.
Reproduccion con efectos especiales
2Instale la batería. El indicador de
carga (CHARGE) parpadea, luego
queda encendido si ha terminado la
carga. Desmonte la batería. 
						

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P
Printed in Indonesia
LSQT0529C
S1101-2122
Index
Symbols
+ (FF) Button ............ 36, 38, 39
- (REW) Button ......... 36, 38, 39
A
AC Adaptor ........................... 10
Accessories (Optional) ......... 51
Accessories (Supplied) .......... 2
Audio/Video Cable ......... 21, 22
Audio/Video Out ............. 21, 22
Auto Daylight Saving Time ... 15
B
Backlight .............................. 23
B.LIGHT Button .................... 23
Battery Pack ..................... 9, 10
BATTERY RELEASE Button .. 9
Before Requesting Service
................................... 55, 56
BRIGHT ADJUSTMENT . 17,  20
Built-in Microphone .............. 17
C
Camera Recording ......... 17~19
Car Battery Cord .................. 10
Cassette Information ............ 11
Charging Battery .................... 9
Cleaning EVF ....................... 49
Clock Battery ........................ 50
Clock Set ........................ 14, 15
Color Digital Filter ................ 29
Copying your Tapes ............. 22
D
D.ZOOM Button ................... 30
DC IN ................................... 10
DC Power Cable .................. 10
Digital E.I.S. ......................... 31
Digital PhotoShot Disk ......... 41
Digital Still Camera ........ 34~40
Digital Wipe Mode ................ 40
Digital Zoom ......................... 30
DISPLAY Button ....... 13, 20, 46
Display-off Mode .................. 46
E
EIS Button ............................ 31F
Fade ............................... 27, 28
FADE Button .................. 27, 28
FAST FORWARD/SEARCH
Button ............................... 20
Focus ................................... 25
H
Hand Strap ........................... 12
High Speed Shutter .............. 26
L
LCD Monitor ....... 17, 20, 35, 36
LCD-OPEN Button
....................... 17, 20, 35, 36
Lens Cap .............................. 12
Light ............................... 16, 36
LIGHT Switch ................. 16, 36
Limited Warranty .................. 57
M
MagicPix™ Images .............. 24
Memory Card ................. 34, 45
MENU Button ....................... 13
MENU Mode ........................ 13
M-DEL Button ....................... 38
M.FOCUS Button ................. 25
MODE Button ................. 39, 40
MotionSensor ....................... 33
P
PC Connection ............... 41~44
PC Connector ...................... 41
PCMCIA Adaptor .................. 45
Picture in Picture Wipe Title . 39
PLAY Button ................... 20, 36
Playback ........................ 20, 21
PlayPak ................................ 21
Power Supply ................... 9, 10
POWER Switch .... 7, 17, 20, 35
POWER ZOOM Button
............................. 23, 25, 30
Pre-recorded Titles ............... 52
Programmed Recording ....... 19
Q
Quick Operation Guide .......... 8R
RECORD/PAUSE Button 17, 35
Record/Playback Time ......... 11
Replacing Clock Battery ....... 50
Request for Service Notice .. 56
REWIND/SEARCH Button ... 20
S
Safety Precautions ................. 3
Self Demo Mode .................... 7
Self Diagnostic System ........ 56
Servicenter List .................... 58
Shoulder Strap ..................... 12
Speaker ................................ 20
Special Effects ..................... 20
Specifications ....................... 54
START Button ...................... 40
STILL Button ........................ 20
Still Picture ........................... 20
STILL/STROBE Button ........ 32
Still/Strobe ............................ 32
STOP Button ........................ 20
T
Tab ....................................... 11
TAPE EJECT Switch 11, 17, 34
TAPE SPEED Button ........... 17
Tracking Control ................... 20
Tripod Mounting Hole ........... 50
U
UP (FAR) / DOWN (NEAR)
Button ................... 13, 20, 25
V
VHF Connecting Cable ........ 22
Video Cassettes (tapes) ....... 11
Video Head Cleaning ........... 55
Viewfinder/LCD Monitor
Indications .................. 46~48
Viewing (TV/VCR) ................ 21
VISION ADJUSTMENT ........ 17
VOLUME .............................. 20
W
Wide (Screen) ...................... 32
Z
Zoom .............................. 23, 30
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,
Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America
One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
Panasonic Sales Company (“PSC”),
Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc.
Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park Carolina,
Puerto Rico 00985