Panasonic Pv L552 Operating Instructions Manual

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For Your Information
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 starts moving.
ASet POWER to CAMERA or VCR.
BPress MENU for MENU mode.
Press...

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Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications
 1Zoom Magnification level (pages 23, 28).
 2Battery Remaining  (page 31).
“WARNING LOW BATTERY” appears
and Camcorder shuts off after 15
seconds.
 3Tape Remaining (page 31).
“” flashes and “TAPE END”
appears for 5 seconds when:
• End of tape is reached.
“” flashes for 1 minute and “CHECK
TAPE” appears for 5 seconds when:
• RECORD/PAUSE is pressed with no
cassette, 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 has a fluorescent lamp that contains a small amount of mercury. It also
contains lead in some components. Disposal of these...

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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...

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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...

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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)
VISACredit Card #
MasterCard Expiration Date...

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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-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...

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Before Requesting Service
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...

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For Your Information
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...

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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...