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Camcorder
Operating Instructions
VM-L153
Model No.
Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to operate this product.
Please save this manual.
Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.
For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com
LSQT0630A
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions VM-L153 Model No. Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to operate this product. Please save this manual. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com LSQT0630A... -
Page 2: Things You Should Know
1 pc. Shoulder Strap (LSFC0012) (page 11) 1 pc. Lens Cap (LSKM0937) with Lens Cap Strap (LSGQ0049) (page 11) For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Date of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. -
Page 3: Things You Should Know
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Your Compact VHS Camcorder is designed to record and play back in Standard Play (SP) and Super Long Play (SLP) modes. You can also play a Compact VHS Camcorder recording on your VHS VCR using the supplied VHS PlayPak. -
Page 4: Important Safeguards
For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 11. Grounding or Polarization – This video unit may be equipped with either a polarized... -
Page 5: Precautions
• TO CLEAN YOUR CAMCORDER ... Do not use strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning your Camcorder body. • TO PROTECT THE LENS ... Do not touch the surface of the lens with your hand. Use a commercial camcorder lens solution and lens paper when cleaning the lens. Improper cleaning can scratch the lens coating. -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Limited Warranty ... 41 Customer Services Directory ... 42 Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Para Uso Rápido ... 43 Index ... 44 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com (Using the Light, Replacing the Bulb) ... 24 ... 25 ... -
Page 7: Quick Operation Guide
Quick Operation Guide Charging the Battery Pack Charge Battery Pack fully before operation (page 8). Plug in AC Adaptor. Insert Battery. CHARGE Lamp flashes, then stays lit when charging is complete. Insert Cassette Attach fully charged Battery (page 8). Slide TAPE EJECT to open door. Insert cassette (page 10). -
Page 8: Supplying Power (Battery Charge/Use/Refresh/Care, Ac Adaptor, Car Battery Cord)
Use after every 5 charges for optimum Battery performance. REFRESH Lamp BATTERY REFRESH For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Plug in AC Adaptor. POWER Lamp lights. Insert Battery. Align left side of Battery with left edge of AC Adaptor. -
Page 9: Battery Care
• If Battery is used in extremely high To prolong Battery life: • While not in use, remove Battery from • Keep Battery terminals clean. Connect AC Adaptor DC OUT to Camcorder DC IN with supplied DC Power Cable. Plug in AC Adaptor. POWER Lamp lights. Note: DC IN •... -
Page 10: Cassette Information
• SLP playback may contain more picture noise. Erase Protection Tab Protects tapes from being accidentally erased. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Turn Tape Wheel in direction of arrow until there is no slack. Attach Battery (page 8). -
Page 11: Before Using (Remove The Sensor Tag, Using The Shoulder And Hand Straps, Lens Cap)
Attaching Shoulder Strap Remove Battery Pack before completing the following steps: Undo strap ends from buckles. Thread strap ends through Strap Rings on Camcorder. Re-insert the strap ends into buckles. min. 25.4 mm (1 inch) Lens Cap Attaching the Lens Cap Strap:... -
Page 12: Using Menu Mode
Using MENU Mode Camera Mode Menu Screen VCR Mode Menu Screen For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA or VCR. Press MENU for MENU mode. -
Page 13: Setting The Clock
Zone, Daylight Saving Time, Date, and Time. Setting the Clock Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA or VCR. Press MENU for MENU mode. Press UP or DOWN to select [ CAMERA MODE ] Press M.FOCUS for... - Page 14 Setting Date and Time Date and time including leap year are calculated up to DEC 31, 2099. EXAMPLE : For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Press UP or DOWN to select local time zone. Press M.FOCUS to confirm entry.
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Page 15: Accubrite™ Built-In Light
Replacing the Bulb DANGER: Use only replacement bulb (PART NO. VLLW0015) supplied by Panasonic to reduce risk of fire. Handle new bulb with cloth or tissue as skin oils will decrease bulb life. Remove lens cover and allow bulb to cool before replacing to avoid possible burn hazard. -
Page 16: Camera Recording (Basic, Stand-By, Programmed Recording)
SETTING menu. Press UP or DOWN to adjust LCD monitor brightness level. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Insert cassette with record tab (page 10). -
Page 17: Stand-By Quick Release
Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Insert cassette with record tab (page 10). Manual Easy Editing For proper continuity when taping from Stop mode or after attaching a new Battery. Set POWER to VCR. Press (REWIND/SEARCH) to rewind a few seconds of tape. -
Page 18: Programmed Recording
REC TIME : *1 Record 5 seconds each minute. *2 Record 10 seconds each minute. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. Use AC Adaptor for longer recordings. -
Page 19: Playing Back Recordings
Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Insert recorded tape. Speaker Tracking Control Auto Tracking Continuously analyzes each recording for optimum picture quality. Manual Tracking Some recordings require manual adjustment to reduce noise. Press UP or DOWN until Playback picture clears up. - Page 20 Detector to fully retract before using in VHS VCR. Remove Cassette For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Make all TV-Camcorder connections. Set POWER to: CAMERA ©...
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Page 21: Copying Your Tapes (Dubbing)
• Set VCR input signal to LINE. Please see VCR owner’s manual. • Set Camcorder POWER to VCR. Insert a pre-recorded tape into Camcorder and a blank tape with record tab into VCR. Press (PLAY/STILL) on Camcorder, then press again at starting point. -
Page 22: Four-Speed Power Zoom
Zoom in (close up) and out (wide angle) in one of four speeds ranging from slow (16 seconds) to fast (2 seconds). For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. -
Page 23: Backlight
BACK LIGHT EVF or LCD Monitor Backlight Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. Press (BACK LIGHT) while recording to select the level of backlight compensation. In normal lighting, press repeatedly until no indicator is displayed. -
Page 24: Focus (Auto/Manual Focus)
Press “W” on POWER ZOOM to maximum wide angle. Bring Camcorder up close to the subject. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Press M.FOCUS so “MF” (Manual Focus) appears in EVF or LCD monitor. -
Page 25: High Speed Shutter
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. Auto Shutter 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. -
Page 26: Auto Fade
An interesting way to open and close scenes. FADE WHITE BLACK For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. Press MENU for MENU mode. -
Page 27: Color Digital Fade
• To cancel Digital Fade, do steps 1-3 and 6. In step 3, select AUTO FADE. Color Digital Fade Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. Press MENU for MENU mode. Press UP or... -
Page 28: Digital Zoom
Digital Zoom Power Zoom magnification is digitally increased. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. Press MENU for MENU mode. Press... -
Page 29: Digital Electronic Image Stabilization (E.i.s.)
Helps stabilize picture when recording in unstable situations. Digital EIS ON NORMAL Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. Press or LCD monitor. • Image becomes slightly enlarged and shutter speed auto-adjusts from 1/80 to 1/350 according to brightness. -
Page 30: Motionsensor
• background is plain, like a white wall, or has distinct horizontal or vertical stripes. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. Use AC Adaptor for longer recordings. -
Page 31: Viewfinder/Lcd Monitor Indications
Tape remaining and battery charge level can be displayed. Battery Remaining: Tape Remaining: FULL EMPTY Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. Set POWER to CAMERA. Press MENU for MENU mode. Press UP or DOWN to select DISPLAY SET Press M.FOCUS for... -
Page 32: Recording The Date And Time
Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Recording the Date and Time Repeat steps 1-5 on page 31 to select time/date, date only, or no display. Start a recording (page 16). • Only the Date and/or Time are recorded. - Page 33 POWER is set to VCR or if RECORD/ PAUSE is pressed in VCR mode. If moisture condensation occurs in unit, “WARNING DEW DETECTED” appears, and Camcorder will shut off in 15 seconds. Wait until “WARNING” no longer indicates when Camcorder is turned on to use.
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Page 34: Notes On Operations
At the end of its useful life, under various state and local laws, it is illegal to dispose of this battery into your municipal waste stream. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com... -
Page 35: Replacing Clock Battery
The clock battery is pre-installed. Follow the steps below if replacement becomes necessary. WARNING: Replace battery with Panasonic or Newsun type 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 children. -
Page 36: Palmcorder Accessory System
PV-AA6 PV-C16 PV-P1 PV-H18A Note: • Prices subject to change without notice. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Figure Description AC Adaptor with DC Power Cable (Charging of the Nickel Cadmium Battery or Nickel... -
Page 37: Palmcorder Accessory Order Form
Check or Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS) VISA Credit Card # MasterCard Expiration Date Discover Customer Signature Make Check or Money Order to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES (Please do not send cash) 4. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address) Ship To: Mrs. First Street Address... -
Page 38: Specifications
Weight and dimensions shown are approximate. Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Compact VHS Camcorder: DC 6 V AC Adaptor: 110/120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Battery: Nickel-Cadmium Type DC 6 V Compact VHS Camcorder: 6V DC 8.5 W (Max. -
Page 39: Before Requesting Service
Before Requesting Service If a problem arises, you may be able to correct it yourself. See Symptom and Correction list below. Symptom No picture in EVF or LCD monitor ... Video cassette cannot be inserted ... Video cassette cannot be removed ... Operation buttons do not work ... -
Page 40: Request For Service Notice
Request for Service Notice: Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to: For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com In the unlikely event this product needs service. • Please include your proof of purchase. -
Page 41: Limited Warranty
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished... -
Page 42: Customer Services Directory
Ave. 65 de Infanteria. Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Phone (787) 750-4300 Fax (787) 768-2910 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 9 am-7 pm, EST. -
Page 43: Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Para Uso Rápido
Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Para Uso Rápido Antes de comenzar... • Inserte un casete con lengüeta para prevención del grabado. Cargue la batería Cargue completamente la batería antes de usarla. Enchufe el adaptador de CA. Instale la batería. El indicador de carga (CHARGE) parpadea, luego queda encendido si ha terminado la carga. -
Page 44: Index
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Fade ... 26, 27 FADE Button ... 26, 27 FAST FORWARD/ SEARCH Button ...