Panasonic Pv L552 Operating Instructions Manual

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Basic Operation
Playing Back Recordings
Connections
1Set POWER to:
VCR         view playback.
CAMERA view picture as it is
recorded.
2Turn TV ON and set to LINE INPUT.
See TV owner’s manual.
3Begin playback or recording.Audio/
Video Out
Connect Camcorder to a TV to view
playback or recordings in progress.
Before you begin...
• Connect Camcorder to power source.
• Make all TV-Camcorder connections.TV Playback or Viewing
Remove Battery lid and insert AA battery.
• Do not reverse polarity.
• Replace battery when tape loading/unloading takes longer
than usual.
1Turn  cassette Tape Wheel in direction of
arrow to take up any slack.
2Slide RELEASE to open cassette lid.
3Insert the  cassette with the window up and on
the left, then snap lid shut.
Remove  Cassette Insert 
 Cassette in PlayPak
1Slide RELEASE and wait for lid to open.
2Push cassette out through hole in bottom of
PlayPak with your finger.
• Do not obstruct cassette
reel while loading.
• Allow PlayPak Load
Detector to fully retract
before using in VHS VCR.
Load Detector
Load Battery in PlayPak
VCR Playback using PlayPak
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Before you begin...• Make Camcorder-VCR connections (see left).
• Turn both units on.
• Set VCR input signal to LINE.
Please see VCR owner’s manual.
• Set Camcorder POWER to VCR.
1Insert a pre-recorded tape
into Camcorder and a blank tape with
record tab into VCR.
2Press PLAY on Camcorder, then press
STILL at starting point.
3Press REC, then STILL/PAUSE on
VCR.
4Press STILL on Camcorder and STILL/
PAUSE on VCR to start copying.
5Press STOP on both units to stop
copying.
Note:
• Camcorder will only playback tapes
recorded in SP or SLP mode.
• Dubbing may reduce picture quality.
    CAUTION:
Unauthorized exchanging and/or copying
of copyrighted recordings may be
copyright infringement.
Copying your Tapes (dubbing)
Audio/
Video Out
Connections
• Turn TV on and tune to VCR channel
(CH3 or CH4).
• Set TV/VCR Selector on VCR to VCR.
Monitor with your TV
Source
(Playing)
Camcorder
PLAY
STILL STOP
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Special Features
Four-Speed Power Zoom
• Zoom slowly:
Lightly press “T” (telephoto) or “W” (wide
angle) POWER ZOOM button.
• Zoom quickly:
Apply more pressure to the button.Zoom In (“T”)
Zoom Out (“W”) T
W
Before you begin...
• Connect Camcorder to power source.
• Set POWER to CAMERA.
Zoom in (close up) and out (wide angle) in
one of four speeds ranging from slow (16
seconds) to fast (2 seconds).
Use when subject is darker than
surroundings, in shadowed area, or in front
of the light source.Before you begin...
• Connect Camcorder to power source.
• Set POWER to CAMERA.
Press B.LIGHT while recording to select
the level of backlight compensation.
In normal lighting, press 
B.LIGHT
repeatedly until no indicator is displayed.
EVF or LCD Monitor
Press B.LIGHT.
Backlight
B.LIGHT
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Focus
Use Manual Focus (MF) when :
• recording through glass.
• lighting is poor.
• subject is far away with objects in foreground.
• subject has distinct horizontal lines.
• subject is not centered in EVF or LCD monitor.
• subject has a shiny surface.
• subject is slanted.
• subject is bright and flat, like a white wall.
• subject has fast motion, like a golf swing.
1Press M.FOCUS so “MF” (Manual Focus)
appears in EVF or LCD monitor.
2Hold down “T” (telephoto) on POWER
ZOOM to maximum zoom in.
3Press UP (FAR) or DOWN (NEAR) until
subject is in focus.
•Back away from subject if necessary.
4Hold down “W” (wide angle) on POWER
ZOOM as desired.
• Refocus as needed when aiming at new
scenes.
Before you begin...
• Connect Camcorder to power source.
• Set POWER to CAMERA.
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Camcorder automatically focuses on subject even during zooming.
Auto Focus is on when “MF” is not displayed in EVF or LCD monitor.
Press 
M.FOCUS to remove “MF” in EVF or LCD monitor if necessary.
Auto Focus
Manual Focus
Macro Focus (close-ups)
Auto Focus functions up to 12.7 mm (1/2 inch) from subject.
Hold down “
W” on POWER ZOOM to maximum wide angle.
Bring Camcorder up close to the subject.EVF or LCD Monitor
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Special Features
Note:
• Shutter speed cannot be set to 1/60 if Digital
E.I.S. feature is set to ON.
• Provide additional halogen or tungsten light
for use indoors or in poor light. Fluorescent
light degrades picture.
• Auto Focus may not function properly if high
speed shutter is used in inadequate light.
• Setting reverts to AUTO each time POWER is
set to CAMERA. Improves Still or Slow Motion playback
picture of high speed subjects (e.g. a tennis
stroke), when viewed on Camcorder or 3 or
4 head VCR.
High Speed Shutter
Before you begin...
• Connect Camcorder to power source.
• Insert cassette with record tab (page 11).
• Set POWER to CAMERA.
In AUTO mode (no indication in EVF or LCD Monitor), shutter speed is auto-adjusted from
1/60 to 1/350 according to subject brightness.
• AUTO mode is selected each time POWER is set to CAMERA.
The faster the shutter speed, the more light is needed for proper picture and color quality.
High Speed Shutter indication flashes if light is inadequate. Provide additional light.
Manual Selection
Auto Shutter
1Press MENU for MENU mode.
Press 
UP or DOWN to select SHUTTER .
2Press DISPLAY repeatedly to select
shutter speed.
3Press MENU to exit.
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Before you begin...
• Connect Camcorder to power source.
• Set POWER to CAMERA.
1Press MENU for
MENU mode.
Press 
UP or DOWN
to select
VIDEO EFFECTS .
2Press DISPLAY for
VIDEO EFFECTS
menu. Press 
UP or
DOWN to select
AUTO FADE .
3Press DISPLAY for
AUTO FADE ;
COLOR menu.
Press 
UP or DOWN
to select BLACK or
WHITE.
4Press DISPLAY to confirm entry.
Press 
MENU to exit.
Fade In:
In RECORD/PAUSE mode, press FADE
so “FADE” flashes in EVF or LCD monitor.
Press 
RECORD/PAUSE.
Recording starts as picture and sound
gradually fade in.
Fade Out:
While recording, press FADE so “FADE”
flashes in EVF or LCD monitor.
Press 
RECORD/PAUSE.
Picture and sound gradually fade out, and
recording is paused.
If 
FADE is pressed accidentally, press again
so “FADE” disappears in EVF or LCD
monitor. An interesting way to open and close
scenes.
Auto Fade
Fade OutBLACK WHITE
Fade In
RECORD/
PAUSE
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FADE
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Special Features
For more effects, stop fade in or fade
out at any time (except RANDOM
mode) by pressing 
FADE.
Then, press 
FADE to resume fade.
Before you begin...
• Connect Camcorder to power source.
• Set POWER to CAMERA.
Color Digital Fade
Choose from 7 fade effects in 8
different colors.
Note:
• Audio is not affected by fade.
• To cancel Digital Fade, do steps 1, 2,
and 5. In step 2, select AUTO FADE.
1Press MENU for MENU
mode.
Press 
UP or DOWN to
select VIDEO EFFECTS .
2Press DISPLAY for
VIDEO EFFECTS menu.
Press 
DOWN to select
DIGITAL FADE .
3Press DISPLAY for DIGITAL FADE menu.
Press 
UP or DOWN to select  TYPE .
Press 
DISPLAY for TYPE menu.
Press 
UP or DOWN to select from 7
different types of fades.
• A preview of each fade type is displayed
as it is selected.
4Press DISPLAY for DIGITAL FADE menu.
Press 
DOWN to select  COLOR .
Press 
DISPLAY for COLOR menu.
Press 
UP or DOWN to select from 8 colors.
• A preview of each color is displayed as it
is selected.
5Press DISPLAY to confirm entry.
Press 
MENU twice to exit.
6Press FADE for about 2 seconds to fade
out during recording (selected fade type
flashes). Press 
FADE again to fade in. EVF or LCD monitor
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1Press D. ZOOM.
onceD.ZOOM 1 (150× maximum)
twiceD.ZOOM 2 (780× maximum)
The Higher digital magnification levels
may cause picture distortion.
2Hold down “T” on POWER ZOOM.
Digital Zoom starts when normal zoom
reaches maximum (26×).
• Zoom level appears in EVF or LCD
monitor.
• POWER ZOOM switch controls digital
zoom level.
• Normal zoom resumes when level falls
to 26×.
3Press D. ZOOM to turn off Digital Zoom
so no indication appears.
Digital Zoom
Power Zoom magnification is digitally
increased.
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Before you begin...
• Connect Camcorder to power source.
• Set POWER to CAMERA.
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Special Features
Digital Electronic Image Stabilization (E.I.S.)
1Press EIS to display “EIS” in the EVF or
LCD monitor.
• Image becomes slightly enlarged and
shutter speed auto-adjusts from 1/80 to
1/350 according to brightness.
• Use High Speed Shutter (page 25) if
needed. Shutter speed setting remains
after EIS is canceled.
2Press EIS again to cancel when not in
use.
E.I.S. may not function during...
• extreme Camcorder movement.
• recording of subjects with distinct horizontal
or vertical stripes.
• low light situations (EIS indicator flashes).
• intense fluorescent lighting situations.
• recording of very fast motion. Helps stabilize picture when recording in
unstable situations.
Before you begin...
• Connect Camcorder to power source.
• Set POWER to CAMERA.
NORMALDigital EIS ON
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MotionSensor 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 11).
• Set POWER to CAMERA.
• Securely position and aim Camcorder.
1Press MENU for
MENU mode. Press
UP or DOWN to select
MOTIONSENSOR .
2Press DISPLAY to select ON.
3Press MENU for MotionSensor stand-by
mode. (If cassette is not inserted, “
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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 15).
• 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.
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