Panasonic Pv L751 Operating Instructions Manual

11
Getting Started
Cassette Information
1Turn Tape Wheel in direction of arrow
until there is no slack.
2Attach Battery (page 9).
3Slide TAPE EJECT to open door.
4Insert cassette as shown.
5Press here to close door.
1
2 3
4
• To remove the cassette, slide the TAPEEJECT switch.5
1To prevent accidental erasing,
break off tab with screwdriver.
(Or, slide tab open.)
2To record again,
cover hole with adhesive tape.
(Or, slide tab closed.)
Protects tapes from being accidentally
erased.
Erase Protection Tab...

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Using MENU Mode
Before you begin...
• Connect Camcorder to power source.
• Set POWER to CAMERA or VCR.
1Press MENU for MENU mode.
The CAMERA or VCR MENU screen (see
below left) appears when Menu mode is
entered.
2Press UP 
 or DOWN  to highlight the
desired menu item.
3Press DISPLAY to set selection.
4Press MENU to exit.
Note:
• The Menu mode is canceled if 
UP/DOWN(
/),DISPLAY, or MENU are not...

13
Getting Started
Setting the Clock
Before you begin...
• Connect Camcorder to power source.
• Set POWER to CAMERA or VCR.
Set the following items in order: Time
Zone, Daylight Saving Time, Date,
and Time.
           - - -  CLOCK SET  - - -         - - -  CLOCK SET  - - -            
SELECT :  PUSH  /
 KEY
SET        :  PUSH  DISPLAY  KEY
END       :  PUSH  MENU  KEY
TI TIME  ZONE
ME  ZONE;  EASTERN
;  EASTERN
D. S. T. D. S. T.;  AUTO
;  AUTO
DATE /  DATE / TI
TIME
ME;  12 : 00 : 00AM
;  12 : 00 :...

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Date and time including leap year are
calculated up to DEC 31, 2099.
Spring (First Sunday in April) :
ahead one hour.
Autumn (Last Sunday in October) :
back one hour. Clock will auto-adjust to daylight saving
time (DST).
- - DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME - -
SELECT :  PUSH  /
 KEY
SET        :  PUSH  DISPLAY  KEY
AUTO
OFF
ATLANTIC ATLANTIC EASTERN EASTERN CENTRAL CENTRAL MOUNTAIN MOUNTAIN
PACIFIC PACIFIC...

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Basic Operation
Before you begin...
• Connect Camcorder to power source.
• Set POWER to CAMERA.
appears in EVF or
LCD monitor when
Light is on. Set 
LIGHT to AUTO.
Light turns on/off automatically according
to lighting conditions.
Or, set 
LIGHT to ON/OFF manually.
Caution:
Light becomes hot. Never cover Light
while on.
Note:
• Using Light reduces battery operating time.
• Provide proper ventilation when using
Light extensively in a hot environment.
• Using Light when the Camcorder is
powered by a car...

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Camera Recording
PAUSE
RECORD
SP
Before you begin...
• Connect Camcorder to power source.
• Insert cassette with record tab (page 11).
View recording scene on EVF or LCD
(Liquid Crystal Display) monitor.
Recording via EVF or LCD
Monitor
1Press LCD-OPEN to unlock the LCD
monitor. Swing LCD monitor fully open
and adjust viewing angle.
• If you want to record using EVF, close
and lock LCD monitor.
2Set...

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Basic Operation
Before you begin...• Connect Camcorder to power source.
• Insert cassette with record tab (page 11).
Camera Recording
SELECT SELECT:  PUSH
:  PUSH     
  /     KEY
KEY
SET SET:  PUSH  
:  PUSH  DI
DISPLAY  KEY
SPLAY  KEY
END END:  PUSH  MENU  KEY
:  PUSH  MENU  KEY
---  MENU  
  MENU  ---   PAGE  
   PAGE  1/2
1/2PROGRAMMED  REC
PROGRAMMED  REC
TI TITLE
TLE;  
;  AUTO/MANUAL
AUTO/MANUAL
SHUTTER SHUTTER;  
;  AUTO
AUTO
STAND-BY  RELEASE STAND-BY  RELEASE  ;  OFF
  ;  OFF
CLOCK  SET...

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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.
Camera Recording
1Press MENU for MENU
mode. Press 
UP 
 or
DOWN to select
PROGRAMMED REC .
2Press DISPLAY.
(Current time is
displayed.)
Each additional press
of 
DISPLAY increases
start time by 30 minutes.
3Press DOWN to
select  REC TIME...

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Basic Operation
T
W
REW      SEARCH      FF
PLAY
STOPSTILLREC/
PAUSE
Remote Sensor
8-Function Remote Control
Controlled Functions
 1 POWER ZOOM
page 23.
 2 REWIND/SEARCH
page 20.
 3 PLAY
page 20.
 4STOP
page 20.
 5 RECORD/PAUSE
page 16.
 6 FAST FORWARD/SEARCH
page 20.
 7 STILL
page 20.
Important Note:
• After 5 minutes in Record/Pause mode,
the camcorder will shut off to conserve
battery power. If recording is resumed
within 30 minutes, press 
REC/PAUSE
once.
If over 30 minutes, set 
POWER to OFF,...

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Playing Back Recordings
Before you begin...
• Connect Camcorder to power source.
• Insert recorded tape.
Tracking Control
Quick Visual Search
Search Speed• SP   (Standard Play)     : 3 times normal.
• SLP (Super Long Play) : 9 times normal.
During playback, press:•FF     : fast forward search
•REW : rewind search
Press again or press PLAY for normal play.
Still Picture
Press STILL to freeze picture....