Panasonic Palmcorder MultiCam PV-L452, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ... Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to operate this product Please save this manual Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida Models No LSQT0529C PV L452 PV L652 PV L652 shown For assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or send e mail to consumerproducts panasonic com ...

Page 2: ...corder Unpack your Camcorder 1 pc Digital PhotoShot Disk for Windows 95 98 Me 2000 LSFT0490 page 41 1 pc PC Connection Cable RS232C 2 5P LSJA0276 page 41 1 pc Memory Card 8 MB LSFT0262 page 34 SD is a trademark of the SD Card Association MultiMediaCard is a registered trademark of the MultiMediaCard Association Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft in the United States and o...

Page 3: ...rated in a residential environment If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on use the equipment in another location and or utilize an electrical outlet different from that used by the receiver If necessary consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help You may find the booklet Something A...

Page 4: ...wer 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 battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions Important Safeguards 11 Grounding or Polarization This video unit may be equipped with either a polarized 2 wire AC Alternating Curr...

Page 5: ...nna 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 antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal 16 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this ...

Page 6: ...and Hand Straps Lens Cap 12 Using MENU Mode 13 Setting the Clock Time Zone Auto Daylight Saving Time 14 15 Built in Auto Light Using the Light Rplacing the Bulb 16 Camera Recording Basic Stand by Programmed Recording 17 19 Playing Back Recordings Basic Playback Visual Search Still Picture Tracking TV VCR Playback 20 21 Copying your Tapes dubbing 22 Four Speed Power Zoom 23 Backlight 23 MagicPix Im...

Page 7: ...mporarily 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 Demo mode is on when the screen below appears To turn it off follow steps 1 4 below 1 Set POWER to CAMERA 2 Press MENU for MENU mode Press UP or DOWN to select SELF DEMO 3 Press DISPLAY to select OFF ...

Page 8: ... OFF Color EVF model only 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 adjust the angle see above Charging the Battery Pack Charge Battery Pack fully before operation page 9 1Plug in AC Adaptor Camera Recording Playback using the LCD Monitor Insert Ca...

Page 9: ... charge discard Battery properly page 10 Charge Battery Pack fully before use 1 Plug in AC Adaptor POWER Lamp lights 2 Insert Battery A Align left side of Battery with left edge of AC Adaptor B Press Battery down and slide in direction of arrow The CHARGE Lamp flashes then stays lit when charging is complete 3 Remove Battery Slide Battery to the left and lift off Charging the Battery Pack Battery ...

Page 10: ...t 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 operate on 110 120 220 240 V AC 50 60 Hz An AC plug adaptor may be required for voltages other than 120 V AC Please contact either a local or foreign electrical parts distributor for assistance in select...

Page 11: ...rasing 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 Insertion Removal Slide tab type 1 2 SLP playback may contain more picture noise SLP Super Long Play SP Standard Play Cassette type Tape Speed Selector Position TC 20 20 minutes 1 hour 30 minutes TC 3...

Page 12: ... 2 Thread strap ends through Strap Rings on Camcorder 3 Re insert the strap ends into buckles Hand Strap 1 2 3 min 25 4 mm 1 inch Attaching the Lens Cap Strap Thread the Strap through the Lens Cap attachment ring as illustrated at left Lens Cap Attaching the Lens Cap Cord to the Hand Strap Remove the Hand Strap from the front clasp and thread the Strap through the loop in the Lens Cap Cord Reattac...

Page 13: ...ENU Mode CAMERA Screen 1 PROGRAMMED REC page 19 Camcorder starts and stops recording at a preset time 2 DISPLAY page 46 ON On screen Display OSD screens are displayed 3 SHUTTER page 26 Select desired shutter speed 4 STAND BY RELEASE page 18 ON Enables quick resumption of recording from Stand by mode 5 CLOCK SET pages 14 15 Select to set clock 6 LIGHT MODE page 16 ON OFF Light can be set ON or OFF ...

Page 14: ...er Time Zone Daylight Saving Time Date and Time 1Press MENU for MENU mode Press UP or DOWN to select CLOCK SET 2Press DISPLAY for CLOCK SET menu Press UP or DOWN to select TIME ZONE DST or DATE TIME 3Press DISPLAY for menu of item selected in step 2 To change the setting TIME ZONE Go to step 3a on page 15 D S T Go to step 3b on page 15 DATE TIME Go to step 3c on page 15 4Press MENU twice to exit V...

Page 15: ...ntry Press UP or DOWN to select local time zone Press DISPLAY to confirm entry DST AUTO 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 function if time zone is set to Hawaii or Samoa see Setting the Time Zone above Note Clock may lose or gain up to 2 ...

Page 16: ...o set 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 Order Part No VLLW0015 for replacement bulb Set POWER to OFF 1 2 3 DANGER Use only replacement bulb PART NO VLLW0015 supplied by Panasonic to reduce risk of fire Handle new bulb with cloth or tissue a...

Page 17: ...just LCD monitor brightness level EVF Look into EVF and adjust VISION ADJUSTMENT to your eyesight 4 Hold down TAPE SPEED for about 1 second to change tape speed to SP SLP page 11 5 Press RECORD PAUSE to start or pause recording 6 Set POWER to OFF when finished To remove the cassette slide the TAPE EJECT switch page 11 Note When Camcorder is aimed at excessively bright objects or bright lights a ve...

Page 18: ...tand by Quick Release lets you resume recording by pressing RECORD PAUSE two times Stand by Quick Release is set to OFF at the factory aPress RECORD PAUSE to stop recording bSet POWER to OFF and leave cassette in Camcorder cTo resume recording set POWER to CAMERA dPress RECORD PAUSE to resume recording Note Use Manual Easy Edit left if more than 24 hours before recording is resumed Manual Easy Edi...

Page 19: ...lect REC TIME Press DISPLAY repeatedly to select one of the options shown at left To cancel the setup press MENU twice 4Press RECORD PAUSE to place Camcorder in stand by mode Recording will be done as scheduled Note Start time may not be set over 24 hours from current time Camcorder shuts off at tape end or 12 hours after Interval Recording starts To cancel set POWER to OFF Set a recording start a...

Page 20: ...d 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 you want to playback on EVF close and lock LCD monitor 2 Set POWER to VCR If tape has no record tab auto playback begins EVF or LCD monitor turns on off by the POWER switch EVF shuts off when LCD monitor is opene...

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 cassette lid 3 Insert 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 ...

Page 22: ... press STILL at starting point 3 Press REC then STILL PAUSE on VCR 4 Press STILL on Camcorder and STILL PAUSE on VCR to start copying 5 Press 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...

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 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 indicato...

Page 24: ...er source Set POWER to CAMERA Note If MagicPix is turned on Shutter feature is disabled MagicPix cannot be used with capture images on the Memory Card page 35 Only Manual Focus is available Color recording of video onto a tape in low lighting 1Press MENU for MENU mode Press UP or DOWN to select MAGICPIX 2Press DISPLAY to select ON 3Press MENU to exit 1 2 3 ...

Page 25: ...m 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 2 4 Camcorder automatically focuses on subject even during zooming Auto Focus is on when MF is not displayed in EVF or LCD monitor Press ...

Page 26: ...nnis 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...

Page 27: ...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 disap...

Page 28: ...to select VIDEO EFFECTS 2 Press DISPLAY for VIDEO EFFECTS menu Press DOWN to select DIGITAL FADE 3 Press 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 4 Press DISPLAY for DIGITAL FADE menu Press DOWN to select COLOR Press DISPLAY for COLO...

Page 29: ...ITAL FILTER 3 Press DISPLAY for DIGITAL FILTER menu Press UP or DOWN to select from 5 colors A preview of each color is displayed as it is selected 4 Press DISPLAY to confirm entry Press MENU to exit 5 Start recording page 17 To cancel Digital Filter set POWER to OFF Color Digital Filter Digital Filter adds one of 5 colors to entire picture like a color filter EVF or LCD monitor Before you begin C...

Page 30: ...icture distortion 2 Hold down T on POWER ZOOM Digital Zoom starts when normal zoom reaches maximum 20 Zoom level appears in EVF or LCD monitor POWER ZOOM switch controls digital zoom level Normal zoom resumes when level falls to 20 3 Press D ZOOM to turn off Digital Zoom so no indication appears Digital Zoom Power Zoom magnification is digitally increased 2 1 3 Before you begin Connect Camcorder t...

Page 31: ...d 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 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 ...

Page 32: ...o TV Picture appears distorted in EVF or LCD monitor Still Strobe Wide 1Press STILL STROBE repeatedly for desired function as described below Selection order 1 Note Pressing STILL STROBE with DIGITAL WIPE set to ON will display NOW IN DIGITAL WIPE and Still Strobe Wide feature cannot be used Wide screen recordings must be played back on a wide screen TV 16 9 aspect ratio or picture will be distort...

Page 33: ...1 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 3 Press MENU for MotionSensor stand by mode If cassette is not inserted 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 second...

Page 34: ...mera memory capacity In order to capture 697 images a larger Memory Card optional with approx 62 MB of memory is needed for FINE mode and approx 21 MB is needed for Normal mode 2 1 Cautions for the Memory Card While Memory Card data is being read do not remove it turn off the power or subject unit to vibrations and shocks Do not leave the Memory Card in a place with high temperature exposed to dir...

Page 35: ... recording of an image or while deleting This could damage the format of the card and make it unusable 1 Press LCD OPEN and swing LCD monitor fully open Adjust viewing angle 2 Set POWER to PHOTO Be sure POWER is fully rotated to PHOTO position 3 Press MENU for REC MODE menu Press UP or DOWN to select NORMAL or FINE page 48 Then press DISPLAY to set 4 Press RECORD PAUSE to capture image As the imag...

Page 36: ...o recordings on the card NO PICTURE appears on screen In NORMAL or FINE mode the color of the Multi Image page number is as follows NORMAL mode green FINE mode white 3 Press FF next Press REW previous The selected image will be underlined in green Continue pressing FF or REW for next or previous page 4 Press PLAY to display image This screen appears followed by image Press DISPLAY to remove or red...

Page 37: ... set ON Directory Image Number is displayed OFF Directory Image Number is not displayed Note Directory Image Number xxx xxxx x indicates the number is assigned automatically Even if ON is set if the Directory Image Number does not correspond with DCF it is not displayed The Directory Image Number becomes the folder and file name when viewed with card reader This product is compliant with DCF Desig...

Page 38: ...L to delete all pages NO PICTURE appears on screen after deletion Important Once deleted images cannot be restored 1 1 2 3 Format the Memory Card 1 Do step 1 above and select FORMAT 2 Press M DEL The screen right is displayed 3 Press M DEL and all image data is deleted from the Memory Card NO PICTURE appears on screen after deletion You can delete unwanted images and increase the remaining image m...

Page 39: ... Multi image playback number disappears Then the captured still images can be recorded along with the current picture To exit from the Picture in Picture Wipe title mode press MODE page 40 Moving Picture Still image Note If Memory Card is not inserted NO CARD appears on screen Set Power to OFF then insert the Memory Card Pictures captured with other brand products cannot be used with this Camcorde...

Page 40: ...wipe in progress by pressing START Press START again to resume wipe Digital Wipe Mode Note If Memory Card is not inserted NO CARD appears on screen Set Power to OFF then insert the Memory Card Pictures captured with other brand products cannot be used with this Camcorder If INCOMPATIBLE IMAGE appears on screen the size of the captured image cannot be played back on this Camcorder If CARD ERROR app...

Page 41: ...l Computer using the supplied PC connector cable Refer to PC or Windows manual to identify which COM port to be used for connection Note Be sure to turn PC off before connection for proper image transfer After Camcorder and PC are connected by starting up the software included video recording is not possible Before you begin Turn your PC off Set Camcorder POWER to OFF IBM PC AT or compatible Intel...

Page 42: ...select 1 Live image Window 3 Click on Preview then Click on Capture Repeat this step to decide on an image Captured image is transferred to your PC when you click on Capture 4 Click on Window then select Live photo Zoom In 5 Click on File then select Save As Captured image is stored to your PC You can capture the current Camcorder picture to your PC Using Live Image Data Note If while transferring...

Page 43: ...l mode Your PC image data is transferred to the Camcorder PC Connection Using Memory Card Image Data Pictures captured with your Camcorder can be transferred to your PC Before you begin Insert the Memory Card page 34 Make Camcorder PC connections page 41 Turn your PC on Set Camcorder POWER to PHOTO Note If while transferring the image to your PC the displayed picture appears abnormal restart the P...

Page 44: ...mory Delete All To delete all images from the Card memory Communication To specify the port to which the Camcorder is connected Print To print the currently active image Exit To quit the Digital PhotoShot application 2 Image Image Adjustment To modify the captured image as desired Copy to Clipboad To copy a view image to clipboad 3 Window Close Image Select Close image to close all view windows Li...

Page 45: ...ing on the PC it may be necessary to turn the SD PCMCIA Adaptor upside down in order to insert the card 4To remove push the eject button on your PC may vary by machine and pull the SD PCMCIA Adaptor out until it is no longer inserted in the PC Personal Computer 5Pull the Memory Card out of the SD PCMCIA Adaptor Note Do not remove the SD PCMCIA Adaptor from the PC while the PC is working or while i...

Page 46: ...t 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 UP or DOWN to select DISPLAY CPress DISPLAY to select OFF Press MENU to exit DPress DISPLAY repeatedly to remove time date Indications are restored the next time Camcorder is turned on CA...

Page 47: ...urn to 0 00 and continue 5 TAPE SPEED pages 11 17 SP standard play SLP super long play 6 Digital E I S page 31 7 Digital Zoom page 30 8 Digital Wipe pages 39 40 9 Still Strobe page 32 10 VCR MODE VCR MODE appears 1 minute when POWER is set to VCR or if RECORD PAUSE is pressed in VCR mode 11 DEW If moisture condensation occurs in unit WARNING DEW DETECTED appears and Camcorder will shut off in 15 s...

Page 48: ...OCESSING Image is being processed Note Do not change setting to CAMERA or change recording mode while PROCESSING is displayed COMPLETED Image processing is completed The next image may be captured when COMPLETED disappears PLEASE WAIT Displayed when image is selected from Multi Image Playback screen Note Do not change POWER setting to CAMERA or change recording mode while PLEASE WAIT is displayed ...

Page 49: ... or recycling information please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance http www eiae org This product has a fluorescent lamp that contains 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 information please contact your local...

Page 50: ...h 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 with Panasonic PART NO VSBW0004 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 chil...

Page 51: ...ttery Up to 6 hr Battery Pack HHR V60A 1B Rechargeable Nickel 119 95 Metal Hydride Battery Up to 4 hr Battery Pack HHR V40A 1B Rechargeable Nickel 69 95 Metal Hydride Battery Up to 2 hr Battery Pack HHR V20A 1B Rechargeable Nickel 59 95 Metal Hydride Battery PV AA6 AA Battery Case 20 00 PV C16 Car Battery Cord 70 00 PV P1 VHS PlayPak 39 95 PV H18A Soft Sided 49 95 RP SD064BPPA 64 MB SD Memory Card...

Page 52: ...d in a variety of memory sizes so you can purchase a higher capacity Memory Card if desired Pre recorded Titles Palmcorder Anniversary Happy Birthday Bon Voyage Congratulations Graduation It s a Girl It s a Boy Our Wedding Surprise The Wedding Vacation The supplied Memory Card is prerecorded with the following titles which can be inserted into a recording 1 4 7 10 2 5 8 11 3 6 9 12 Titles can be p...

Page 53: ... Customer Signature Make Check or Money Order to PANASONIC ACCESSORIES Please do not send cash 2 Items Ordered Quantity Accessory Price Each Description 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 OR...

Page 54: ...tronic Viewfinder PV L452 14 mm 0 55 inch Liquid Crystal Color Electronic Viewfinder PV L652 LCD Monitor 63 5 mm 2 5 inch Liquid Crystal Display PV L452 76 2 mm 3 0 inch Liquid Crystal Display PV L652 Memory 8 MB SD Memory Card 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 0 8 lx F1 ...

Page 55: ... 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 47 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 47 ...

Page 56: ...urther 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 Des...

Page 57: ...tained during the warranty period by calling the Panasonic Sales Company telephone number listed in the Servicenter Directory This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser A purchase receipt or other proof of the date of the original purchase is requires before warranty service is rendered This warranty only covers failures due to defects in materials and workmanship which occur during ...

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Page 59: ...la grabación Presione RECORD PAUSE otra vez para hacer una pausa en la grabación Reproduzca usando el monitor LCD Cuando el monitor LCD está completamente abierto el visor se desconecta automáticamente PV L652 3 Presione REWIND SEARCH para rebobinar la cinta 4 Presione PLAY para comenzar la reproducción 5 Presione STOP para finalizar la reproducción 1 Presione LCD OPEN para abrir el monitor LCD Ab...

Page 60: ... Mode 13 M DEL Button 38 M FOCUS Button 25 MODE Button 39 40 MotionSensor 33 P PC Connection 41 44 PC Connector 41 PCMCIA Adaptor 45 Picture in Picture Wipe Title 39 PLAY Button 20 36 Playback 20 21 PlayPak 21 Power Supply 9 10 POWER Switch 7 17 20 35 POWER ZOOM Button 23 25 30 Pre recorded Titles 52 Programmed Recording 19 Q Quick Operation Guide 8 R RECORD PAUSE Button 17 35 Record Playback Time...