Camera Recording (Basic, Stand-By, Programmed Recording) - Panasonic PalmCorder PV-L551 Operating Instructions Manual

Camera Recording
View recording scene on EVF or LCD
(Liquid Crystal Display) monitor.
Q VISION
Note:
• When Camcorder is aimed at excessively
bright objects, or bright lights, a vertical
bar may appear in the picture. This is
normal for the CCD pick-up. Try to avoid
this when possible.
• Using LCD monitor reduces battery
operation time. Return LCD monitor to
locked position when not in use.
Before you begin...
* Connect Camcorder to power source.
* Insert cassette with record tab (page 11).
1 Press 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.
2 Set POWER to
CAMERA.
Lens Cover opens.
Power Lamp lights.
• Be sure POWER EVF or LCD
Monitor
is
fully
turned to
(Record/Pause mode)
CAMERA position.
• EVF or LCD monitor turns on/off by the
POWER switch.
• EVF shuts off when LCD monitor is
opened and turns back on when LCD is
closed.
• Both EVF and LCD monitor turn on
when LCD is at 180° (see above left).
This allows both you and the subject to
view the recording.
3
LCD : Turn BRIGHT control to
monitor adjust 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.
EVF or LCD Monitor
(Record mode)
• To remove the cassette, slide the TAPE
EJECT switch (page 11).
WARNING:
• Do not leave the camcorder with the EVF
aimed directly at the sun. This may cause
damage to the internal parts of the EVF.
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