Panasonic Pv L453 Operating Instructions Manual

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For Your Information
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 “CLOCK
BATTERY” to appear.
•Battery life is approximately 5 years.
WARNING:
Replace battery with Panasonic or Newsun type CR2025 only. Use of another battery
may present a risk of fire or explosion.
Caution: Battery may explode if mistreated. Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep
away from children. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire. The clock battery is pre-installed. Follow the steps below if replacement becomes
necessary.
Underside View
1
3
Tripod Mounting Hole
24
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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
RP-SD064BPPA 64 MB SD Memory Card
RP-SD032BPPA 32 MB SD Memory Card Call For
RP-SD016BPPA 16 MB SD Memory Card Pricing
RP-SD008BPPA   8 MB SD Memory Card
USB Reader/Writer for
BN-SDCAPE/1BSD Memory Card   
$79.95
(compatible with
MultiMediaCard)
SD PCMCIA Adaptor
BN-SDABPE/1B(compatible with  $79.95MultiMediaCard)
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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: 2.8 mm - 56.0 mm
4 speed power zoom function
Viewfinder:8.4 mm (0.33 inch) Electronic Viewfinder
LCD Monitor:63.5 mm (2.5 inch) Liquid Crystal Display
Memory:8 MB SD Memory Card (optional)
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: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: 0.89 kg
1.96 Ibs.
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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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. 48)
•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. 48)
•Make sure record tab is intact. (p. 11)
•Check Battery Indicator. (p. 46)
•Check for Dew Indication. (p. 48)
•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 (optional) 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 (optional) 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
Limited Warranty CoverageIf your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company
or Panasonic Sales Company (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below,
which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished
parts, or (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished product. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.
Product
Camcorder
DVD/VCR Deck,
A/V Mixer
TV/VCR, TV/DVD,
TV/DVD/VCR
Combination
TV/HDR
Combination
Rechargeable
Batteries
(in exchange for
defective item)
Tape
(in exchange for
defective item)
Memory Cards
(in exchange for
defective item)
LaborNinety (90) Days
Ninety (90) Days
Ninety (90) Days
Ninety (90) Days
Ninety (90) Days
Ninety (90) Days
Ninety (90) Days
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Not ApplicablePartsOne (1) Year (except CCD
Image Sensor)
CCD Image Sensor - 6 (Six) Months
One (1) Year
One (1) Year (except CRT)
CRT - Two (2) Years
One (1) Year (except CRT)
CRT - Two (2) Years
Ten (10) Days
Five (5) Days
Ninety (90) Days
Contact Number
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
1-888-843-9788
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Service
Carry-In or Mail-In
Carry-In or Mail-In
Carry-In: 21” CRT and SmallerIn-Home or Carry-In: 22”
CRT and Larger
In-Home or Carry-In
Carry-In or Mail-In
Carry-In or Mail-In
Carry-In or Mail-In
During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts” warranty period, there will be no
charge for parts. You must carry-in or mail-in your product or arrange for in-home service, as applicable, during the warranty
period. If non-rechargeable batteries are included, they are not warranted. This warranty only applies to products purchased
and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product
which was not sold “as is”. A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required for warranty service.
Carry-In, Mail-in or In-Home Service
For Carry-In, Mail-In or In-Home Service (as applicable) in the United States call toll free contact number listed above or visit
Panasonic Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com
For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Sales Company (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910.
In-Home service, if applicable, requires clear, complete and easy access to the product by the authorized servicer and does not
include removal or re-installation of an installed product. It is possible that certain in-home repairs will not be completed in-
home, but will require that the product, or parts of the product, be removed for shop diagnosis and/or repair and then returned.
Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions
This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear
and tear or cosmetic damage, nor does it cover markings or retained images on the picture tube resulting from viewing
fixed images (including, among other things, letterbox pictures on standard 4:3 screen TV’s, or non-expanded standard 4:3
pictures on wide screen TV’s, or onscreen data in a stationary and fixed location). The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER
damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures
which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up
adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage,
modification, or commercial use (such as in a hotel, office, restaurant, or other business), rental use of the product, service
by anyone other than a Factory Servicenter or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”.  THE
WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF
THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. (As examples, this excludes damages for
lost time, cost of having someone remove or re-install an installed unit if applicable, or travel to and from the servicer, loss of
media or images, data or  other memory or recorded content. The items listed are not exclusive, but are for illustration only.)
ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED
TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.
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 exclusions 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 warrantor’s Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses
listed for the warrantor.
PARTS AND SERVICE (INCLUDING COST OF AN IN-HOME SERVICE CALL, WHERE APPLICABLE) WHICH ARE
NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
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Customer Services Directory
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 : [email protected]
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-877-833-8855
Service in Puerto Rico
Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Panasonic Sales Company/ Factory Servicenter:
Ave. 65 de Infanteria. Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Phone (787) 750-4300   Fax (787) 768-2910
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 )
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-866-605-1277
Panasonic Services Company 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
(Monday-Friday 6 am-5 pm; Saturday 6 am-10:30 am, PST)
(Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, Check)
As of August 2002
MAIL TO  :
Panasonic Services Company
1705 N. Randall Road,
Elgin, IL 60123-7847
Attention: Camcorder Repair
Please carefully pack and ship, prepaid and insured, to the Elgin Centralized Factory Servicenter.
Customer’s in Puerto Rico, please ship or carry in to location below (“Service in Puerto Rico”).
Product RepairsCentralized Factory Servicenter
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For Your Information
Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Para Uso Rápido
Cargue la batería
Cargue completamente la batería antes de usarla.
Antes de comenzar...•Inserte un casete con lengüeta para
prevención del grabado.
Inserte el casete
1Coloque la batería cargada.
2Deslice TAPE EJECT para abrir la compuerta.
3Inserte el casete.
4Presione aquí para cerrar la compuerta.
Grabación con la videocámara
1Presione LCD-OPEN para abrir el monitor LCD.
Abralo completamente y ajuste el ángulo.
2Ajuste POWER a CAMERA.
3Presione RECORD/PAUSE para comenzar la
grabación.
Presione 
RECORD/PAUSE otra vez para haceruna pausa en la grabación.
1Enchufe el adaptador de CA.
2Instale la batería. El indicador de carga (CHARGE)
parpadea, luego queda encendido si ha terminado
la carga. Desmonte la batería.
Reproduzca usando el monitor LCD
1Presione LCD-OPEN para abrir el monitor LCD.
Abralo completamente y ajuste el ángulo.
2Ajuste POWER a VCR.
3Presione  (REWIND/SEARCH) para rebobinar
la cinta.
4Presione  (PLAY/STILL) para comenzar la
reproducción.
5Presione  (STOP) para finalizar la reproducción.
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
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P
Printed in Indonesia
LSQT0629A
S1202-1122
Index
Symbols
 Button ............. 36, 38, 39 Button ............. 36, 38, 39
A
AC Adaptor ..................... 10
Accessories (Optional) ... 52
Accessories (Supplied) .... 2
AccuBrite™ Built-in Light
.............................. 16, 36
Audio/Video Cable ... 21, 22
Audio/Video Out ....... 21, 22
Auto Daylight Saving Time
.................................... 15
B
Backlight ......................... 23
BACK LIGHT Button ...... 23
Battery Pack ............... 9, 10
BATTERY RELEASE
Button ........................... 9
Before Requesting Service
.............................. 55, 56
Built-in Microphone ........ 17
C
Camera Recording ... 17~19
Car Battery Cord ............ 10
Cassette Information ....... 11
Charging Battery .............. 9
Clock Battery .................. 51
Clock Set .................. 14, 15
Color Digital Filter ........... 29
Copying your Tapes ....... 22
Customer Servicenter
Directory ..................... 58
D
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-off Mode ............ 47
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 BRIGHT ........... 17, 20
LCD Monitor . 17, 20, 35, 36
LCD-OPEN Button
.................. 17, 20, 35, 36
Lens Cap ........................ 12
LIGHT Switch ........... 16, 36
Limited Warranty ............ 57
M
MagicPix™ Images ........ 24
Memory Card (Optional)
......................... 34, 45
MENU Button ................. 13
MENU Mode ................... 13
M-DEL Button ................. 38
M.FOCUS Button
.................. 13, 20, 25, 46
MODE Button ........... 39, 40
MotionSensor ................. 33
P
PC Connection ......... 41~44
PC Connector ................ 41
PCMCIA Adaptor ............ 45
Picture in Picture
Wipe Title ............... 39
PLAY/STILL Button .. 20, 36
Playback ................... 20, 21
PlayPak (Optional) ......... 21
Power Supply ............. 9, 10
POWER Switch
.................... 7, 17, 20, 35
POWER ZOOM Button
........................ 23, 25, 30
Programmed Recording . 19
Q
Quick Operation Guide .... 8R
RECORD/PAUSE Button
.............................. 17, 35
Record/Playback Time .... 11
Replacing Clock Battery . 51
Request for Service Notice
.................................... 56
REWIND/SEARCH
Button ......................... 20
S
Safety Precautions ........... 3
Self Demo Mode .............. 7
Self Diagnostic System .. 56
Shoulder Strap ............... 12
Speaker .......................... 20
Special Effects ............... 20
Specifications ................. 54
START Button ................ 40
Still Picture ..................... 20
STILL/STROBE Button .. 32
Still/Strobe ...................... 32
STOP Button .................. 20
T
Tab .................................. 11
TAPE EJECT Switch
......................... 11, 17, 34
Tracking Control ............. 20
Tripod Mounting Hole ..... 51
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 ............ 46~49
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
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