Panasonic PV-L352 Operating Instructions Manual
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For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com
01.L352 Getting p01-08
Operating Instructions
Model No.
1
Camcorder
PV-L352
LSQT0528A
01.12.10, 4:22 PM
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
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 LSQT0528A 01.L352 Getting p01-08 01.12.10, 4:22 PM... -
Page 2: Things You Should Know
1 pc. Lens Cap (LSYK0817) 1 pc. CR2025 Clock with Lens Cap Strap Battery (VSBW0004) (LSGQ0049) (page 12) (installed in Camcorder) (page 35) For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 01.L352 Getting p01-08 01.12.10, 4:22 PM... -
Page 3: Things You Should Know
Things You Should Know Safety Precautions 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
This will prevent damage to the video unit due to lightning and power-line surges. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 01.L352 Getting p01-08 01.12.10, 4:22 PM... -
Page 5: Precautions
Important Safeguards b. If any liquid has been spilled into, or 15. Power Lines – An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead objects have fallen onto, the video unit. power lines or other electric light or power c. -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Request for Service Notice ................40 Limited Warranty ..................... 41 Servicenter List ....................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 01.L352 Getting p01-08 01.12.10, 4:22 PM... -
Page 7: Self Demo Mode
Self Demo Mode Self Demo mode is on when the screen Before you begin... below appears. To turn it off, follow • Connect Camcorder to power source. steps 1-4 below. EVF or LCD Monitor Set POWER to CAMERA. Press MENU for MENU mode. -
Page 8: Quick Operation Guide
Swing it fully open and adjust the angle (see above). Set POWER Press REWIND/SEARCH to VCR. to rewind tape. Press PLAY to start playback. Press STOP to stop playback. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 01.L352 Getting p01-08 01.12.10, 4:22 PM... -
Page 9: Supplying Power (Battery Charge/Use/Refresh/Care, Ac Adaptor, Car Battery Cord)
Supplying Power Charging the Battery Pack Plug in AC Adaptor. Charge Battery Pack fully before use. POWER Lamp lights. Insert Battery. Align left side of Battery with left edge of AC Adaptor. Press Battery down and slide in direction of arrow. POWER The CHARGE Lamp flashes, then stays lit Lamp... -
Page 10: Battery Care
(optional) Lighter Plug • For personal safety the driver of the vehicle should not attempt to operate the camcorder while driving. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 02.L352 Getting p09-16 01.12.10, 4:22 PM... -
Page 11: Cassette Information
Cassette Information Cassette Insertion/Removal Turn Tape Wheel in direction of arrow until there is no slack. Attach Battery (page 9). Slide TAPE EJECT to open door. Insert cassette as shown. Press here to close door. • To remove the cassette, slide the TAPE EJECT switch. -
Page 12: Before Using (Remove The Sensor Tag, Using The Shoulder And Hand Straps, Lens Cap)
Remove the Hand Strap from the front clasp and thread the Strap through the loop in the Lens Cap Cord. Reattach the Hand Strap. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 02.L352 Getting p09-16 01.12.10, 4:22 PM... -
Page 13: Using Menu Mode
Using MENU Mode Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA or VCR. Press MENU for MENU mode. The CAMERA or VCR MENU screen (see below left) appears when Menu mode is entered. Press UP or DOWN to highlight the desired menu item. - Page 14 ➔ Go to step 3b on page 15. D.S.T. ➔ Go to step 3c on page 15. DATE/TIME Press MENU twice to exit. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 02.L352 Getting p09-16 01.12.10, 4:22 PM...
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Page 15: Setting The Clock (Time Zone, Auto Daylight Saving Time)
Setting the Clock Setting the Time Zone Press UP or DOWN to The Camcorder is preset to Eastern time. select local time zone. [ Time Zone chart ] Press DISPLAY to confirm entry. • When traveling, repeat this operation and select one of the 8 listed time zones to set the clock to local time. -
Page 16: Built-In Auto Light
• Handle bulb gently. Excessive force may cause bulb to crack. 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. -
Page 17: Camera Recording (Basic, Stand-By, Programmed Recording)
Camera Recording Before you begin... Recording via EVF or LCD • Connect Camcorder to power source. Monitor • Insert cassette with record tab (page 11). View recording scene on EVF (Electronic Viewer Finder) or LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) monitor. Press LCD-OPEN to unlock the LCD monitor. -
Page 18: Stand-By Quick Release
Note: Press RECORD/PAUSE to resume • Use Manual Easy Edit (left) if more than 24 recording. hours before recording is resumed. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 03.L352 Basic p17-19 01.12.10, 4:22 PM... -
Page 19: Programmed Recording
Camera Recording Before you begin... Programmed Recording • Connect Camcorder to power source. Set a recording start and stop time. Or, Use AC Adaptor for longer recordings. set a 5 or 10 second interval recording • Insert cassette with record tab (page 11). •... -
Page 20: Playing Back Recordings
Power off (when Battery Pack is clears up. used). Press DISPLAY to return to Auto Tracking. • Tape auto-rewinds if played or fast forwarded to end. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 04.L352 Basic p20-22 01.12.10, 4:22 PM... - Page 21 Playing Back Recordings Before you begin... TV Playback or Viewing • Connect Camcorder to power source. Connect Camcorder to a TV to view • Make all TV-Camcorder connections. playback or recordings in progress. Connections Set POWER to: © view playback. CAMERA ©...
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Page 22: Copying Your Tapes (Dubbing)
Monitor with your TV • Turn TV on and tune to VCR channel (CH3 or CH4). • Set TV/VCR Selector on VCR to VCR. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 04.L352 Basic p20-22 01.12.10, 4:22 PM... -
Page 23: Four-Speed Power Zoom
Four-Speed Power Zoom Zoom in (close up) and out (wide angle) in Before you begin... one of four speeds ranging from slow (16 • Connect Camcorder to power source. seconds) to fast (2 seconds). • Set POWER to CAMERA. Zoom In (“T”) Zoom Out (“W”) •... -
Page 24: Backlight
In normal lighting, press B.LIGHT repeatedly until no indicator is displayed. B.LIGHT EVF or LCD Monitor Press B.LIGHT. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 05.L352 Special p23-31 01.12.10, 4:22 PM... -
Page 25: Focus (Auto/Manual Focus)
Focus Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. Auto Focus 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. Manual Focus Use Manual Focus (MF) when : •... -
Page 26: High Speed Shutter
• 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. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 05.L352 Special p23-31 01.12.10, 4:22 PM... -
Page 27: Auto Fade
Auto Fade An interesting way to open and close Before you begin... scenes. • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. Press MENU for MENU mode. Press UP or DOWN to select VIDEO EFFECTS Press DISPLAY for FADE VIDEO EFFECTS menu. -
Page 28: Color Digital Fade
• To cancel Digital Fade, do steps 1, 2, out during recording (selected fade type and 5. In step 2, select AUTO FADE. flashes). Press FADE again to fade in. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 05.L352 Special p23-31 01.12.10, 4:22 PM... -
Page 29: Digital Zoom
Digital Zoom Before you begin... Power Zoom magnification is digitally increased. • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. Press D. ZOOM. once ©D.ZOOM 1 (150× maximum) twice ©D.ZOOM 2 (700× maximum) The Higher digital magnification levels may cause picture distortion. -
Page 30: Digital Electronic Image Stabilization (E.i.s.)
• low light situations (EIS indicator flashes). • intense fluorescent lighting situations. • recording of very fast motion. Digital EIS ON NORMAL For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 05.L352 Special p23-31 01.12.10, 4:22 PM... -
Page 31: Motionsensor
MotionSensor Recording starts automatically if motion Before you begin... is detected. • 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. Press MENU for MENU mode. -
Page 32: Viewfinder/Lcd Monitor Indications
Press DISPLAY to select OFF. Press MENU to exit. Press DISPLAY repeatedly to remove time/date. Indications are restored the next time Camcorder is turned on. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 06.L352 Infor p32-37 01.12.10, 4:22 PM... -
Page 33: Viewfinder/Lcd Monitor Indications
Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications CAMERA/VCR mode 8, 9, 10 Zoom Magnification level (pages 23, 29). Digital E.I.S. (page 30). Battery Remaining (page 32). Digital Zoom (page 29). “WARNING LOW BATTERY” appears VCR-MODE and Camcorder shuts off after 15 “VCR-MODE” appears for 1 minute seconds. -
Page 34: Operation Notes (Cleaning Evf)
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 06.L352 Infor p32-37 01.12.10, 4:22 PM... -
Page 35: Replacing Clock Battery
The clock battery is pre-installed. Follow the steps below if replacement becomes necessary. 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 children. -
Page 36: Palmcorder Accessory System
$20.00 PV-C16 Car Battery Cord $70.00 PV-P1 VHS PlayPak $39.95 PV-H18A Soft Sided $49.95 Note: • Prices subject to change without notice. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 06.L352 Infor p32-37 01.12.10, 4:22 PM... -
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. Phone #: First... -
Page 38: Specifications
2-11/16 (W) × 1-5/8 (H) × 5-1/2 (D) inch 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 07.L352 Infor p38-44 01.12.10, 4:23 PM... -
Page 39: Before Requesting Service
• Press UP/DOWN button during playback is noisy or contains streaks ... (Tracking Control). (p.20) “Panasonic ITS TAPES CAN PLAY IN YOUR • Set POWER to CAMERA, then set SELF DEMO : VCR ...” appears in EVF or LCD Monitor ... -
Page 40: Request For Service Notice
Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to: Panasonic Services Company 1705 N. Randall Road Elgin, IL. 60123-7847 Attn: Camcorder Repair For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 07.L352 Infor p38-44 01.12.10, 4:23 PM... -
Page 41: Limited Warranty
PASC Servicenter. Carry-in or mail-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. -
Page 42: Servicenter List
Ave. 65 de Infantería. Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Phone (787) 750-4300 Fax (787) 768-2910 As of Sep. 2001 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 07.L352 Infor p38-44 01.12.10, 4:23 PM... -
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 Inserte el casete Cargue completamente la batería antes de usarla. Coloque la batería Enchufe el cargada. adaptador de CA. Deslice TAPE EJECT para abrir la compuerta. -
Page 44: Index
Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. LSQT0528A Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 S1201-0 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 07.L352 Infor p38-44 01.12.10, 4:23 PM...