Panasonic PV-L552, Operating Manual

Page 1: ...ted Camcorder Operating Instructions Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to operate this product Please save this manual Model No LSQT0557A PV L552 For assistance please call 1...

Page 2: ...er Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient Camcorder information source Date of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No Model No Serial No 1 pc AC Adaptor PV A19 PV A20...

Page 3: ...s bottom cover This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept an...

Page 4: ...er source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your appliance dealer or local power company For video units intended to be operated from...

Page 5: ...na system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside ante...

Page 6: ...ttery Charge Use Refresh Care AC Adaptor Car Battery Cord 9 10 Cassette Information 11 Before Using Using the Shoulder and Hand Straps Lens Cap 12 Using MENU Mode 13 Setting the Clock Time Zone Auto D...

Page 7: ...porarily stops Self Demo Self Demo stops for 30 seconds when the Light is pressed To turn Self Demo back on Set to SELF DEMO ON in MENU screen Before you begin Connect Camcorder to power source Self D...

Page 8: ...F page 17 1Attach fully charged Battery page 9 2Slide TAPE EJECT to open door 3Insert cassette page 11 4Press here to close door 1 Press LCD OPEN to unlock the LCD monitor Swing it fully open and adju...

Page 9: ...charge discard Battery properly page 10 Charge Battery Pack fully before use 1Plug in AC Adaptor POWER Lamp lights 2Insert Battery A Align left side of Battery with left edge of AC Adaptor B Press Ba...

Page 10: ...AC Adaptor DC OUT to Camcorder DC IN with supplied DC Power Cable 2 Plug in AC Adaptor POWER Lamp lights DC IN Connector DC Power Cable POWER Lamp DC OUT Connector DC IN Connector This unit will oper...

Page 11: ...asing break off tab with screwdriver Or slide tab open 2 To record again cover hole with adhesive tape Or slide tab closed Protects tapes from being accidentally erased Erase Protection Tab Cassette I...

Page 12: ...ull strap tight to shorten or lengthen Adjust Hand Strap length to fit your hand as shown 2 Thread strap ends through Strap Rings on Camcorder 3 Re insert the strap ends into buckles Hand Strap 1 2 3...

Page 13: ...nds when Self Demo mode is on 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 MENU Mode VCR Screen MENU Mode CAMERA Screen 1 PROGRAMMED REC page 19 Camcorder starts and stops recording at a preset time 2 DISPLAY page 31 ON On scre...

Page 14: ...Time Zone Daylight Saving Time Date and Time 1 Press MENU for MENU mode Press UP or DOWN to select CLOCK SET 2 Press DISPLAY for CLOCK SET menu Press UP or DOWN to select TIME ZONE DST or DATE TIME 3...

Page 15: ...Press or hold down UP or DOWN to select hour then press DISPLAY to fix Repeat for minute month day and year Clock starts when year is entered and DISPLAY is pressed EXAMPLE Note Auto DST does not fun...

Page 16: ...et OFF ON or OFF ON AUTO Press MENU to exit 3 Press LIGHT repeatedly for Light ON OFF or AUTO In AUTO light turns itself on off according to lighting conditions Replacing the Bulb Before you begin Ord...

Page 17: ...LCD monitor brightness level EVF Look into EVF and adjust VISION ADJUSTMENT to your eyesight 4Hold down TAPE SPEED for about 1 second to change tape speed to SP SLP page 11 5Press RECORD PAUSE to star...

Page 18: ...nd by Quick Release lets you resume recording by pressing RECORD PAUSE two times Stand by Quick Release is set to OFF at the factory a Press RECORD PAUSE to stop recording bSet POWER to OFF and leave...

Page 19: ...lect REC TIME Press DISPLAY repeatedly to select one of the options shown at left To cancel the setup press MENU twice 4 Press RECORD PAUSE to place Camcorder in stand by mode Recording will be done a...

Page 20: ...s if played or fast forwarded to end Note Using LCD monitor reduces battery operating time Return LCD monitor to locked position when not in use 1 Press LCD OPEN and swing LCD monitor fully open If yo...

Page 21: ...ert AA battery Do not reverse polarity Replace battery when tape loading unloading takes longer than usual 1 Turn cassette Tape Wheel in direction of arrow to take up any slack 2 Slide RELEASE to open...

Page 22: ...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 p...

Page 23: ...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 yo...

Page 24: ...wn T telephoto on POWER ZOOM to maximum zoom in 3 Press UP FAR or DOWN NEAR until subject is in focus Back away from subject if necessary 4 Hold down W wide angle on POWER ZOOM as desired Refocus as n...

Page 25: ...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...

Page 26: ...elect 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...

Page 27: ...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 t...

Page 28: ...istortion 2 Hold 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...

Page 29: ...setting remains after EIS is canceled 2 Press 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 s...

Page 30: ...ordings Insert cassette with record tab page 11 Set POWER to CAMERA Securely position and aim Camcorder 1 Press MENU for MENU mode Press UP or DOWN to select MOTIONSENSOR 2 Press DISPLAY to select ON...

Page 31: ...pe 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 UP or DOWN to select DISP...

Page 32: ...tal display up to 59 50 lets you monitor how long one scene is recorded 0 00 0 10 0 20 59 50 return to 0 00 and continue 5 TAPE SPEED pages 11 17 SP standard play SLP super long play 6 Digital E I S p...

Page 33: ...a small amount of mercury It also contains lead in some components Disposal of these materials may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations For disposal or recycling informat...

Page 34: ...ch Swallowing it may be harmful Improper installation discharge or missing battery causes CLOCK BATTERY to appear when DISPLAY is pressed Battery life is approximately 5 years WARNING Replace battery...

Page 35: ...Hydride Battery AC Adaptor with DC Power Cable Call For PV A20 Charging of the Nickel Pricing Cadmium Battery or Nickel Metal Hydride Battery Up to 6 hr Battery Pack HHR V60A 1B Rechargeable Nickel 11...

Page 36: ...d 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 Each Description Total Pric...

Page 37: ...evice CCD Lens 26 1 zoom lens F1 1 6 with auto iris control Focal length 3 8 mm 98 8 mm 4 speed power zoom function Viewfinder 14 mm 0 55 inch Liquid Crystal Color Electronic Viewfinder LCD Monitor 10...

Page 38: ...contains streaks Panasonic ITS TAPES CAN PLAY IN YOUR VCR 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...

Page 39: ...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...

Page 40: ...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...

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Page 42: ...0 M MENU Button 13 MENU Mode 13 M FOCUS Button 24 MotionSensor 30 P PLAY Button 20 Playback 20 21 PlayPak 21 Power Supply 9 10 POWER Switch 7 17 20 POWER ZOOM Button 23 24 28 Programmed Recording 19 Q...