Panasonic Palmcorder PV-L354-K Operating Instructions Manual

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Panasonic Palmcorder PV-L354-K Operating Instructions Manual Manual pdf 17 page image

17Basic OperationCamera RecordingBefore you begin...• Connect Camcorder to power source.• Insert cassette with record tab (page 11).View recording scene on EVF (ElectronicViewer Finder) or LCD (Liquid CrystalDisplay) monitor.Recording via EVF or LCDMonitorNote:• When Camcorder is aimed at excessivelybright objects, or bright lights, a verticalbar may appear in the picture. This isnormal for the CCD pick-up. Try to avoidthis when possible.• Using LCD monitor reduces batteryoperation time. Return LCD monitor tolocked position when not in use.EVF or LCD Monitor(Record/Pause mode)1VISIONADJUSTMENT3Built-inMicrophone2, 654, A, BRotating partially open LCD monitormay block cassette door and damageCamcorder body.CAUTIONTo adjust LCD BRIGHTA Press MENU forMENU mode.Press UP or DOWNto selectLCD BRIGHT .B Press M.FOCUS forLCD BRIGHTSETTING menu.Press UP or DOWNto adjust LCD monitorbrightness level.1 Press LCD-OPEN to unlock the LCDmonitor. Swing LCD monitor fullyopen and adjust viewing angle.2 Set POWER toCAMERA.• Be sure POWERis fully turned toCAMERA position.• EVF or LCD monitorturns on/off by the POWER switch.• Both EVF and LCD monitor turn onwhen LCD is at 180° (see above left).This allows both you and the subjectto view the recording.3 LCD : Adjust LCD monitor brightnesslevel.See To adjust LCD BRIGHT left.EVF : Look into EVF and adjustVISION ADJUSTMENT to yourpreference.4 Set REC MODE to “SP” or “SLP” inthe CAMERA MODE Menu (page 13).5 Press RECORD/PAUSE to start orpause recording.6 Set POWER to OFF when finished.• To remove the cassette, slide theTAPE EJECT switch (page 11).03.L354K Basic p17-19 04.1.6, 0:23 PM17