Panasonic Camcorder AG HMC80P User Manual

This product is eligible for the AVCCAM  
3 Year Warranty Repair Program. For  
details, see page 5.  
Vol.1  
Operating Instructions  
Memory Card Camera-Recorder  
Model No.  
AG-HMC80P  
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Volume  
Note that Operation Instructions Vol.1 describes basic operations  
of the Memory Card Camera-Recorder.  
For instructions on advanced operations of the Memory Card  
Camera-Recorder, refer to Operating Instructions Vol.2 (pdf file)  
contained in the supplied CD-ROM.  
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for  
future use.  
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indicates safety information.  
FCC NOTICE (USA)  
Declaration of Conformity  
Model Number:  
Trade Name:  
AG-HMC80P  
Panasonic  
Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ  
07094  
Support contact:  
1-800-5ꢀ4-1448  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:  
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (ꢀ) this device must accept any interference  
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.  
To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and do not make any  
unauthorized modifications.  
CAUTION:  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,  
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection  
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can  
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,  
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee  
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful  
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off  
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:  
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.  
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
The user may find the booklet “Something About Interference”  
available from FCC local regional offices helpful.  
FCC Warning:  
To assure continued FCC emission limit compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and  
the user must use only shielded interface cables when connecting to host computer or peripheral  
devices. Also any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment could void the user's  
authority to operate this device.  
NOTIFICATION (Canada)  
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.  
A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased.  
Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.  
For USA-California Only  
This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material – special  
handling may apply.  
Note:  
Camera-Recorder  
The rating plate is on the underside of the camera recorder.  
AC Adaptor  
The rating plate is on the underside of the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC mains plug from the AC mains  
socket when not in use.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
1) Read these instructions.  
ꢀ) Keep these instructions.  
3) Heed all warnings.  
4) Follow all instructions.  
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.  
6) Clean only with dry cloth.  
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.  
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus  
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.  
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two  
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.  
The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your  
outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.  
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience  
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.  
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.  
1ꢀ) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer,  
or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/  
apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.  
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.  
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the  
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is  
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been  
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.  
Conforms to ANSI/UL Std. 60065  
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About batteries that you can use with this unit  
(Correct as of August 2010)  
The battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBGꢀ60/VW-VBG6.  
• The unit has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safety. The dedicated battery  
(VW-VBGꢀ60/VW-VBG6) supports this function. The only batteries suitable for use with this unit  
are genuine Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by  
Panasonic. (Batteries which do not support this function cannot be used). Panasonic cannot in any  
way guarantee the quality, performance or safety of batteries which have been manufactured by other  
companies and are not genuine Panasonic products.  
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are  
made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately  
protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is  
a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not  
liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that  
safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.  
AVCCAM 3 Year Warranty Repair Program*1  
Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic AVCCAM device.  
Register as a user for this device to receive a special service warranty up to three years of free warranty repairs.  
Customers who register as users on the website will receive an extended warranty repair valid for up to  
three years.  
1st year  
2nd year  
3rd year  
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Free 3 years of Warranty Repairs  
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during the warranty period.  
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within 1 month  
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Details about user registration and the extended warranty: http://panasonic.biz/sav/pass_e  
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SDHC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.  
“AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.  
This product has been manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.  
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks  
of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and or other countries.  
Microsoft® and Windows® are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the  
United States and/or other countries.  
Screenshots are used in accordance with Microsoft Corporation guidelines.  
Apple®, Macintosh®, and Mac OS® are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United  
States and/or other countries.  
Other model names, company names, and product names listed in these operating instructions are  
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.  
This product is licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio License for the personal and non-commercial  
use of a consumer, and no license is granted or shall be implied for any use other than the personal  
uses detailed below.  
To encode video in compliance with the AVC standard (“AVC Video”)  
To decode AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity  
To decode AVC Video that was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC Video  
• Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC (http://www.mpegla.com).  
– Separate license contracts must be obtained from MPEG LA where SD Memory Cards containing information  
recorded with this product are to be distributed to end users for commercial purposes. “End user” refers to  
persons or organizations handling such contents for personal use.  
Note concerning illustrations in these instructions  
• Illustrations (camera-recorder, menu screens, etc.) in these operating instructions differ slightly from the  
actual camera-recorder.  
References  
• References are shown as (Page 00).  
Terminology  
• Both SD Memory Cards and SDHC Memory Cards as referred to as “SD Memory Cards” in these  
operating instructions.  
• Video that is created during a single recording operation is referred to as a “clip” in these operating  
instructions.  
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Contents  
Volume 1 (This Book)  
Read this first! ..............................................2  
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .......4  
Operating precautions.................................8  
Precaution for use......................................10  
SD Memory Cards compatible with  
this product............................................... 1ꢀ  
(SD speed class 6)..................... 14  
SDHC Memory Cards................................... 14  
Compatibility of recorded video.................... 15  
About AVCHD............................................... 15  
About DV...................................................... 15  
Basic Operations................... 30  
Turn on/off the camera...............................30  
Tally lamp ....................................................30  
Using the cursor button.............................31  
Basic operations........................................... 31  
Menu screen operations............................... 31  
Playback mode (PB mode only) .................. 31  
Using the viewfinder ..................................32  
Using the viewfinder..................................... 3ꢀ  
Using as a LCD monitor ............................... 33  
Emphasizing outlines ................................... 33  
Adjusting the screen display......................... 34  
Setting the calendar ...................................35  
Setting the time zone.................................... 35  
Setting the clock........................................... 35  
Basic shooting operations ........................36  
Preparing for recording................................. 36  
SD Memory Card ACCESS lamp ................. 36  
Shooting in auto mode ................................. 37  
Checking photos taken (REC CHECK) ........ 38  
Using the zoom function............................39  
Digital zoom function.................................... 39  
Using the setup menus..............................40  
Using the menus .......................................... 40  
Using the Function Menu ............................. 41  
Initializing the menu settings ........................ 41  
Setup menu structure ................................42  
CAMERA mode menu .................................. 4ꢀ  
PHOTO mode menu..................................... 43  
DV IN mode menu........................................ 43  
PB mode menu............................................. 44  
Thumbnail menu (DV mode only)................. 44  
Outline.................................... 16  
Using this Camera........................................ 16  
Shooting and playing back with  
this camera............................................... 16  
Editing and saving with external devices...... 17  
Accessories ................................................18  
Optional accessories .................................19  
Using tele conversion lenses,  
wide conversion lenses ............................ 19  
Description of parts....................................20  
Front side and rear side ............................... ꢀ0  
Right Side..................................................... ꢀ1  
Left side........................................................ ꢀꢀ  
Remote control............................................. ꢀ3  
Preparation............................. 24  
Recharging the battery ..............................24  
Recharging................................................... ꢀ4  
Power sources............................................26  
Using the battery .......................................... ꢀ6  
Using the AC adaptor ................................... ꢀ6  
Adjusting the grip belt ...............................27  
Attaching the shoulder strap.....................27  
Detaching and attaching the lens hood ...28  
Fitting the eye cup......................................28  
The remote control.....................................29  
Insert the battery .......................................... ꢀ9  
Remote control usable range ....................... ꢀ9  
Specifications........................ 45  
Index ....................................... 48  
Volume 2 (CD)  
Chapter 1: Operations in AVCHD mode  
Chapter 2: Operations in DV mode  
Chapter 4: Reference  
Before calling for service/Updating the firmware/  
Cleaning/Cleaning the eye piece/Storage  
Precautions/Software information/Recording  
format/How to handle data recorded on SD  
Memory Card  
Chapter 3: Screen displays and setting  
menus  
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Operating precautions  
Do not allow any water to get into the camera-  
recorder when using it in the rain or snow or at  
the beach.  
• The AC adaptor may make some noise when you  
are using it, but this is normal.  
• Failure to heed this caution will cause the  
camera-recorder or a card to malfunction (and  
may result in irreparable damage).  
Take precautions not to drop the camera when  
moving it.  
• Strong impacts may damage the camera and  
cause it to stop working.  
Keep the camera-recorder away from  
equipment (such as TV sets and video game  
machines) that generate magnetic fields.  
• Using the camera-recorder on top of or near a  
TV set may cause distortion in the images and/or  
sound due to the electromagnetic waves that the  
set emits.  
• Handle the camera with care, using the hand  
strap or shoulder strap to carry it.  
Do not spray the camera with insect sprays or  
other volatile substances.  
• These can warp the camera or cause the finish  
to come off.  
• The powerful magnetic fields generated by  
speakers or large motors may damage your  
recordings or distort the images.  
• Do not leave the camera-recorder in contact with  
rubber or PVC products for extended periods of  
time.  
• The electromagnetic waves emitted from a  
microcomputer will adversely affect the camera-  
recorder, causing the images and/or sound to be  
distorted.  
After use, remove the battery and disconnect  
the AC power supply cable.  
• If the camera-recorder is so adversely affected by  
products that generate magnetic fields that it no  
longer operates properly, turn it off and remove  
the battery or unplug the AC adaptor from the  
power outlet. Then install the battery again or  
reconnect the AC adaptor. After this, turn the  
camera-recorder back on.  
Battery characteristics  
This camera-recorder uses a rechargeable lithium-  
ion battery that uses its internal chemical reaction  
to generate electrical energy. This reaction is  
easily influenced by the ambient temperature and  
humidity, and the battery’s effective operating time  
is reduced as the temperature rises or falls. In  
very low temperatures, the battery may last only 5  
minutes.  
Do not use the camera-recorder near radio  
transmitters or high-voltage equipment.  
• Using the camera-recorder near a radio  
transmitter or high-voltage equipment may  
adversely affect the recorded images and/or  
sound.  
Protective circuitry functions if you use the battery  
where it is very hot and you will have to wait before  
you can use it again.  
Remove the battery after use.  
Completely remove the battery. (The battery  
continues to be used even if you have turned  
the camera off.) The battery can over discharge  
if you leave it in the camera and it may become  
impossible to recharge it.  
Do not allow any sand or dust to get into the  
camera-recorder when using it at the beach  
and other similar places.  
• Sand and dust can damage the camera-recorder  
or a card. (Be especially careful when inserting or  
removing a card.)  
Disposing of spent batteries  
The battery will become unchargeable. Rather than  
throwing the battery into the garbage, take it to a  
store that can assist in recycling it.  
AC adaptor and battery  
• If the CHARGE lamp continues to blink even  
when the battery temperature is normal, there  
may be something wrong with the battery or AC  
adaptor. Contact your dealer.  
• The battery takes longer to charge when it is  
warm.  
• The AC adaptor can interfere with radio reception  
so keep radios at least 1 meter away from it.  
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What to remember when throwing memory  
cards away or transferring them to others  
Formatting memory cards or deleting data using  
the functions of the unit or a computer will merely  
change the file management information: it will  
not completely erase the data on the cards. When  
throwing these cards away or transferring them  
to others, either physically destroy them or use a  
data deletion program for computers (commercially  
available) to completely erase the data. Users are  
responsible for managing the data on their memory  
cards.  
Liquid crystal displays  
• Images or letters can get burned onto the  
viewfinder’s LCD monitor if they are displayed  
for a long time, but you can fix this by leaving the  
camera off for several hours.  
• The pixels of the LCD monitor are controlled to  
obtain high precision with 99.99 % of the effective  
pixels. This leaves less than 0.01 % of pixels  
that may not light or may remain on all the time.  
These phenomena are normal and will have no  
effect on the images you shoot.  
• Condensation may form if you use the camera  
where temperatures fluctuate. Wipe dry with a  
soft, dry cloth.  
• The viewfinder’s LCD monitor may appear dim  
after immediately turning on a cold camera, but  
will brighten as the camera warms up.  
Do not point the lens or viewfinder at the sun.  
Doing so may damage the parts inside.  
Protective caps for the connectors  
Keep the protective caps fitted over any  
connectors that are not being used.  
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Precaution for use  
Always take some trial shots before actual shooting.  
• When shooting important events (such as weddings), always take some trial shots and check that the  
sound and images have been recorded properly before actual shooting.  
Be sure to check and set the calendar and time zone.  
• These settings affect the control of the recorded contents. Before making a recording, set and check the  
calendar and time zone. (Page 35)  
Panasonic makes no guarantees for your recordings.  
• Please understand that Panasonic makes no guarantees for your recordings in cases where images and/  
or sound were not recorded as you intended due to problems with the camera-recorder or SD/SDHC  
Memory Cards.  
Respect copyrights  
• Copyright laws forbid the use of video and audio material you have recorded for any purpose other than  
your own personal enjoyment. Remember that restrictions apply to the shooting of certain material even  
if it is intended for private use.  
Media that can be used in this unit  
• SD/SDHC Memory Cards can be used in this unit. For details, refer to page 1ꢀ.  
• SDXC Memory Cards cannot be used with this product.  
Tripod receptacle  
The tripod receptacle is a hole used to mount a tripod for the unit. (For details on mounting the tripod, refer  
to the operating instructions for the tripod.)  
• Compatible with the ISO1ꢀꢀꢀ (1/4) standard.  
• The tripod mounting hole is 5.5 mm deep. Do not force the tripod screw beyond this depth.  
You can damage the camera-recorder if you use any screw other than 1/4-ꢀ0UNC.  
Camera  
base  
Tripod pin  
Screw for  
mounting  
the unit  
• When using the tripod, operations can be  
performed more easily using a remote control  
connected to the CAM REMOTE jack.  
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Connecting the IEEE1394 cable  
Always heed the following instructions when connecting the IEEE1394 cable (not included.) (If it is  
connected incorrectly, this may lead to the failure of this camera or external devices.).  
• Connect or disconnect the IEEE1394 cable after switching off the power of all connected devices.  
Devices with an earth terminal should be earthed (or connected to a shared GND) when using them.  
• When connecting this camera to devices with a 4-pin terminal, connect this camera’s terminal (6-pin) in  
advance.  
• The terminal of the IEEE1394 cable has an orientation.  
• When connecting the cable to an external device with a 6-pin IEEE1394 terminal, connect it as per with  
the following configuration.  
(Correct)  
IEEE1394  
terminal  
End of the IEEE1394  
cable  
× (Incorrect)  
IEEE1394  
terminal  
End of the IEEE1394  
cable  
For other usage notes, see page 8.  
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Precaution for use (continued)  
SD Memory Cards compatible with this product  
AVCHD mode  
It is recommended that you use SD Memory Cards or SDHC Memory Cards of SD speed class ꢀ or  
*
above, or the following Panasonic SD Memory Cards (correct as of August ꢀ010).  
Speed class 4 or above is required for recording in PH mode or HA mode. SDXC Memory Cards cannot  
be used with this product.  
*
Photo shooting  
Loading metadata  
Card type  
Recording capacity  
Recording/playback  
8 MB  
16 MB  
Cannot be used.  
3ꢀ MB  
64 MB  
1ꢀ8 MB  
ꢀ56 MB  
Successful operation cannot be  
guaranteed. Recording may be  
suddenly terminated with certain  
SD Memory Cards.  
SD Memory  
Card  
51ꢀ MB  
RP-SDV51ꢀ  
RP-SDV01G  
RP-SDM01G  
1 GB  
RP-SDV0ꢀG  
RP-SDM0ꢀG  
RP-SDP0ꢀG  
ꢀ GB  
RP-SDV04G  
RP-SDM04G  
RP-SDW04G  
RP-SDP04G  
4 GB  
6 GB  
8 GB  
Can be used.  
RP-SDM06G  
RP-SDV08G  
RP-SDM08G  
RP-SDW08G  
RP-SDP08G  
SDHC Memory  
Card  
RP-SDM1ꢀG  
RP-SDP1ꢀG  
1ꢀ GB  
16 GB  
RP-SDV16G  
RP-SDM16G  
RP-SDW16G  
RP-SDP16G  
RP-SDV3ꢀG  
RP-SDW3ꢀG  
RP-SDP3ꢀG  
3ꢀ GB  
• Please see our support page at the following website for the latest information not included in these  
operating instructions.  
• This product is compatible with SD Memory Cards formatted under the SD-standard FAT1ꢀ and FAT16  
formats, and with SDHC Memory Cards formatted under the FAT3ꢀ format.  
• Only SDHC Memory Cards may be used for capacities of 4 GB or greater.  
• 4 GB (or greater) memory cards without the SDHC logo are not based on the SD standard.  
• Use this product to format the SD Memory Cards to be used. Formatting memory cards on computers  
or other devices may cause recording to take longer than normal, or may cause cards to become  
incompatible with this product. (Page ꢀ8 of Vol.ꢀ) (Use this product to reformat any cards that have  
already been formatted on computers, etc.)  
• Always install the relevant special adapter when using microSD/microSDHC cards with this product. (The  
product will not operate correctly if only the adapter is inserted – always insert a memory card into the  
adapter first.)  
• MultiMediaCards cannot be used with this product.  
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DV mode  
When shooting in DV mode, it is necessary to use SD Memory Cards or SDHC Memory Cards of speed  
*
class 6 or above.  
It is recommended that you use the following Panasonic SD Memory Cards (as of August ꢀ010).  
SDXC Memory Cards cannot be used with this product.  
*
Card type  
Recording capacity  
Recording/playback  
8 MB  
16 MB  
Cannot be used.  
3ꢀ MB  
64 MB  
1ꢀ8 MB  
ꢀ56 MB  
Cannot be used.  
SD Memory  
Card  
51ꢀ MB  
1 GB  
RP-SDV51ꢀ  
RP-SDV01G  
RP-SDV0ꢀG  
ꢀ GB  
RP-SDV04G  
RP-SDW04G  
4 GB  
8 GB  
RP-SDV08G  
RP-SDW08G  
SDHC Memory  
Card  
RP-SDV16G  
RP-SDW16G  
16 GB  
3ꢀ GB  
RP-SDV3ꢀG  
RP-SDW3ꢀG  
• Please see our support page at the following website for the latest information not included in these  
operating instructions.  
• This product is compatible with SD Memory Cards formatted under the SD-standard FAT1ꢀ and FAT16  
formats, and with SDHC Memory Cards formatted under the FAT3ꢀ format.  
• Only SDHC Memory Cards may be used for capacities of 4 GB or greater.  
• 4 GB (or greater) memory cards without the SDHC logo are not based on the SD standard.  
• Use this product to format the SD Memory Cards to be used. Formatting memory cards on computers  
or other devices may cause recording to take longer than normal, or may cause cards to become  
incompatible with this product. (Page 76 of Vol.ꢀ) (Use this product to reformat any cards that have  
already been formatted on computers, etc.)  
• Always install the relevant special adapter when using microSD/microSDHC Memory cards with this  
product. (The product will not operate correctly if only the adapter is inserted – always insert a memory  
card into the adapter first.)  
• MultiMediaCards cannot be used with this product.  
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Precaution for use (continued)  
This product (SDHC-compatible device) is compatible both with SD Memory Cards and with  
SDHC Memory Cards. SDHC Memory Cards may be used with SDHC Memory Card-compatible  
devices, but cannot be used with devices that are only compatible with SD Memory Cards.  
(Always check the relevant product’s operating instructions when using SDHC Memory Cards  
with other devices.)  
SDHC-compatible device  
SD-compatible device  
Can be used  
Can be used  
Cannot be used  
Can be used  
SDHC Memory Card  
SD Memory Card  
SDHC Memory Card  
SD Memory Card  
(SD speed class 6)  
This refers to a class 6 speed standard (SD speed class) for the continuous writing of data between SD-  
compatible devices and SD Memory Cards, as designated by the SD standards.  
When the use of an SD speed class 6 card is recommended for SD-compatible products, this indicates  
that stable recording operation can be achieved when using SD Memory Cards of class 6 and above.  
• Speed class 4 or above is required for recording in AVCHD mode, or 6 or above for DV mode when  
shooting with this camera.  
Cautions for usage  
• Do not allow dirt, water, or other substances to come into contact with the connector part on the  
reverse of the card.  
• Do not leave the card in the following places:  
– In direct sunlight or in places of high humidity, e.g. close to heating equipment  
– In highly humid or dusty locations  
– In locations with high variations in temperature (condensation may appear on card)  
– In places subject to static electricity or electromagnetic waves  
• Store cards in bags or cases after use.  
SDHC Memory Cards  
SDHC Memory Cards cannot be used with non-SDHC-compatible equipment.  
Ensure that all equipment is SDHC-compatible when using card with other devices.  
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Compatibility of recorded video  
Shooting video in AVCHD mode  
Recorded video cannot be used with non-AVCHD-compatible equipment. For details, please see your  
product’s operating instructions.  
Recorded video cannot be played back on non-compatible (non-AVCHD-compatible) equipment.  
Playback may not always be possible on all AVCHD-compatible equipment. Please use this product for  
playback in such instances.  
Shooting video in DV mode  
It is not compatible with AV devices fitted with a Panasonic SD Memory Card slot (DIGA, VERA, TV,  
digital video camera).  
Video is recorded in AVI Type ꢀ file format and can be played back on computers using AVI Typeꢀ-  
compatible media players.  
About AVCHD  
AVCHD is a standard for the recording and playback of highly detailed, high-definition video.  
Video is compressed in the MPEG-4 AVC/H.ꢀ64 formats, and audio is recorded in Dolby Digital.  
About DV  
It uses the AVI Type ꢀ file format and can play back with the DV compatible mode.  
Sound is recorded using the ꢀ ch uncompressed linear PCM system.  
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Using this Camera  
This camera is mounted with a 1/4.1-type MOS sensor x 1ꢀ, and is a shoulder type camera recorder that  
uses SD/SDHC memory cards for recording media.  
It can record and play back SD images (DV mode) in addition to recording and playing back HD images  
(AVCHD mode) with 1080 and 7ꢀ0 scan lines.  
Shooting and playing back with this camera  
MODE  
AVCHD mode  
• HD (hi-vision) shooting  
• Shoots photos  
CAMERA  
• Connects to PCs (USB mode)  
PB  
• Prints photos with a printer (PictBridge)  
PHOTO IN  
AVCHD  
DV  
MODE  
DV mode  
• SD shooting  
• DV (IEEE1394) input/output  
CAMERA  
PB  
PHOTO IN  
AVCHD  
DV  
AVCHD mode  
DV mode  
• Video shooting (CAMERA mode)  
Shooting in auto mode (Page 37)  
• Video shooting (CAMERA mode)  
Shooting in auto mode (Page 37)  
Shooting in manual mode (Page 54 of Vol.ꢀ)  
• Playback (PB mode)  
Shooting in manual mode (Page 5 of Vol.ꢀ)  
• Photo shooting (PHOTO mode)  
Shooting photos (Page 31 of Vol.ꢀ)  
• Playback (PB mode)  
Playing back clips (Page 40 of Vol.ꢀ)  
Playing back photos (Page 4ꢀ of Vol.ꢀ)  
• Other functions  
Playing back clips (Page of 84 Vol.ꢀ)  
• Other functions (DV IN mode)  
DV (IEEE1394) output and input (Pages 73,  
90 of Vol.ꢀ)  
Connecting to a computer (USB mode)  
(Page 53 of Vol.ꢀ)  
Printing photos on a printer (PictBridge)  
(Page 47 of Vol. ꢀ)  
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Editing and saving with external devices  
SD/SDHC Memory Card (class 4  
or above for PH and HA modes)  
PC (Pages 51, 122 of Vol.2)  
AVCHD mode  
USB 2.0  
USB 2.0  
Printer (Page 47 of Vol.2)  
MODE  
CAMERA  
PB  
Video device / TV / monitor  
(Pages 51, 52 of Vol.2)  
HDMI cable (optional)  
PHOTO  
AVCHD  
IN  
DV  
Video cable (BNC) (optional)  
Audio cable (RCA) (optional)  
• Select AVCHD with the  
MODE switch, and then turn  
on the camera.  
Component cable (BNC) (optional)  
There is no DV (1394) input/output function.  
*
SD/SDHC Memory Card  
(class 6 or above)  
PC (Page 122 of Vol.2)  
DV mode  
IEEE1394 (DV) cable (optional)  
A
ZEBR  
BARS  
E
MODE  
DV tape device / memory card  
recorder (backup, dubbing,  
editing) (Pages 88, 90 of Vol.2)  
CAMERA  
PB  
PHOTO  
AVCHD  
IN  
DV  
Video cable (BNC) (optional)  
Audio cable (RCA) (optional)  
Video device / TV / monitor  
(Pages 87, 89 of Vol.2)  
• Select DV with the MODE  
switch, and then turn on  
the camera.  
Component cable (BNC) (optional)  
There are no USB connection and HDMI output functions.  
*
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Accessories  
1
Battery  
*
AC Adaptor  
AC power supply cable/  
DC cable  
Wireless remote  
control and battery  
(CR2025)  
Eye cup  
Shoulder strap  
CD-ROM  
→ See “Attaching the  
shoulder strap”.  
(Page ꢀ7)  
→ See “Fitting the eye  
cup”. (Page ꢀ8)  
The following accessories are attached to the unit.  
Lens hood cap  
Lens hood  
Lens hood (inner)  
Grip belt  
XLR audio adaptor  
cap  
1 For part numbers for the battery, see “Optional accessories”. (Page 19)  
• Please consult a retailer when purchasing additional accessories.  
*
• After removing the package contents, discard the packaging materials appropriately.  
• Some of the supplied accessories may not be manufactured in Japan.  
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Optional accessories  
Battery  
VW-VBGꢀ60 (7.ꢀ V, ꢀ640/ꢀ500 (typ./min.) mAh: equivalent to accessory battery)  
VW-VBG6 (7.ꢀ V, 5800/5400 (typ./min.) mAh: compatible with supplied battery charger)  
Tele conversion lens  
VW-T4314H (See below for attachment instructions.)  
Wide conversion lens  
VW-W4307H (See below for attachment instructions.)  
Using tele conversion lenses, wide conversion lenses  
Remove both the lens hood and lens hood (inner) before attaching an optional VW-T4314H tele  
conversion lens or VW-W4307H wide conversion lens. For details on removing the lens hood, see page  
ꢀ8.  
Removing and attaching the lens hood (inner)  
Remove  
Attach  
Align the grooves.  
• Attach the ND filter and MC protector to the front of the lens hood (inner).  
• Although you can attach both a filter and a conversion lens at the same time (such as attaching both  
an ND filter and a tele conversion lens), we do not recommend it, as the corners of images may  
appear darker (vignetting) during wide-angle zoom. (If you do attach both at the same time, remove  
the lens hood (inner) first.)  
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Description of parts  
Front side and rear side  
1
2
3
4
9
4
10  
11 12  
POWER  
ON  
OFF  
VIDEO  
COMPONENT  
LINE  
MIC  
LINE  
MIC  
AUDIO  
OUT  
CH  
1
AUDIO  
IN  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
MIC+48V  
OFF  
MIC+48V  
CH  
1
CH  
2
CH  
2
13  
14 15  
16  
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
Handle zoom switch (Page 39)  
Handle zoom lever (Page 39)  
9
Viewfinder (Page 32)  
10 Accessory shoe  
Handle START/STOP button  
(Pages 10, 59 of Vol.2)  
11 START/STOP button (Page 37)  
12 POWER switch (Page 30)  
4
5
Shoulder belt installation hole (Page 27)  
13 Lock button (Page 33)  
REC CHECK/PHOTO SHOT button  
(Page 38, Page 31 of Vol.2)  
14 Battery release button (Page 26)  
15 Battery compartment (Page 26)  
16 Tally Lamp (REAR) (Page 30)  
6
7
8
Zoom lever (Page 39)  
Remote control sensor (Page 29)  
Tally lamp (FRONT) (Page 30)  
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Right Side  
29  
30 31  
32  
33  
34  
17 18 19 20  
21  
22  
MONITOR  
MODE  
OIS  
CH1  
AUDIOLEVEL  
CH2  
CAMERA  
PB  
SPEED SEL  
SHUTTER  
PHOTO  
AVCHD  
IN  
DV  
BARS REC ZEBRA  
DISP / MODE CHK  
AUDIO SELECT  
AUDIO IN  
CH1  
CH2  
AUTO  
MAN  
FRONT  
REAR  
COUNTER  
RESET/ TC SET  
AUTO  
MANUAL  
MONITOR  
MODE  
DV  
OIS  
CH1  
AUDIOLEVEL  
CH2  
CAMERA  
PB  
SPEED SEL  
SHUTTER  
PHOTO  
AVCHD  
IN  
DV  
FOCUS ASSIST FOCUS  
IRIS  
PUSH  
DISP  
/
MODE CHK  
BARS REC ZEBRA  
AUDIO SELECT  
AUDIO IN  
CH1  
CH2  
35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43  
AUTO  
MAN  
FRONT  
REAR  
AUTO/  
MANUAL  
COUNTER  
RESET/ TC SET  
FOCUS ZOOM/  
IRIS  
WHITE  
BAL  
AUTO  
MANUAL  
USER  
1
USER  
2
USER  
3
ONE  
MENU  
FUNC / EXEC  
ENTER  
MENU  
FUNC  
/
EXEC  
PAGE / ADV  
ENTER  
44  
45  
PAGE  
/
ADV  
23 24 25 26  
27 28  
46  
47  
48 49  
17 Built-in microphone  
35 DISP/MODE CHK button  
(Pages 11, 60 of Vol.2)  
18 FOCUS ASSIST button (Pages 6, 55 of Vol.2)  
19 FOCUS button (Pages 5, 54 of Vol.2)  
20 IRIS dial (Pages 6, 55 of Vol.2)  
36 BARS button (Pages 12, 61 of Vol.2)  
37 ZEBRA button (Pages 10, 59 of Vol.2)  
38 MODE switch (Page 37)  
21 Diopter adjustment lever (Page 32)  
22 Speakers  
39 AUTO/MANUAL switch  
(Page 37, Pages 5, 54 of Vol.2)  
23 FOCUS ring (Pages 5, 54 of Vol.2)  
24 RING switch (Pages 5, 54 of Vol.2)  
25 WHITE BAL button (Pages 7, 56 of Vol.2)  
26 USER1 - 3 button (Pages 12, 61, 107 of Vol.2)  
27 Memory Card cover (Page 36)  
40 AUDIO SELECT switch  
(Pages 20, 70 of Vol.2)  
41 COUNTER button (Pages 25, 73 of Vol.2)  
42 RESET/TC SET button  
(Pages 25, 73 of Vol.2)  
28 ACCESS lamp (Page 36)  
43 AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 switch  
(Pages 18, 68 of Vol.2)  
29 SHUTTER button (Pages 15, 65 of Vol.2)  
44 HDMI terminal (Page 52 of Vol.2)  
45 USB2.0 terminal (Page 51 of Vol.2)  
46 MENU button (Page 40)  
30 SPEED SEL -/+ button  
(Pages 15, 65 of Vol.2)  
31 OIS button (Pages 11, 60 of Vol.2)  
32 MODE button  
47 PAGE/ADV -/+ button (Pages 35, 37 of Vol.2)  
48 Cursor button (Page 31)  
(Page 31, Pages 31, 40, 42, 90 of Vol.2)  
33 MONITOR LEVEL knob (Page 42 of Vol.2)  
34 AUDIO LEVEL knob (Pages 20, 70 of Vol.2)  
49 FUNC/EXEC button (Page 41)  
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Description of parts (continued)  
Left side  
59  
VIDEO  
OUTPUT  
50  
COMPONENT  
53  
Y/  
VIDEO  
P
B
51  
P
R
CAMREMOTE  
ZOOM  
S/S  
52  
FOCUS  
IRIS  
54  
LINE  
MIC  
LINE  
MIC  
AUDIO  
OUT  
CH  
1
AUDIO  
IN  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
MIC+48V  
OFF  
MIC+48V  
CH  
1
CH  
2
CH  
2
60  
61  
55 56  
57 56 58  
50 OUTPUT switch (Pages 52, 89 of Vol.2)  
56 MIC + 48 V ON/OFF switch  
(Pages 19, 69 of Vol.2)  
51 VIDEO terminal (BNC)/ COMPONENT OUT  
(Y/PB/PR) terminal (BNC)  
57 XLR input (CH1/CH2) terminal  
(Pages 19, 69 of Vol.2)  
(Pages 52, 89 of Vol.2)  
52 CAM REMOTE jacks  
58 AUDIO OUT (CH1/CH2) terminal  
(Pages 52, 87, 89 of Vol.2)  
*
FOCUS/IRIS (3.5 mini jack)  
You can connect a remote control unit to control  
the FOCUS and IRIS (aperture). IRIS (aperture)  
control beyond OPEN is performed via gain  
adjustment, and can be set up to the standard  
gain setting.  
59 Left and right position lock ring (Page 32)  
60 EXT MIC terminal (Pages 50, 86 of Vol.2)  
61 Grip belt (Page 27)  
Do not connect any equipment except the  
ZOOM S/S (2.5 mm super mini jack)  
You can connect a remote control unit to control  
zoom and start/stop of recording.  
*
remote controller to the remote control jack.  
Connecting any equipment other than the  
remote control may cause the image brightness  
to change and/or the images to appear out of  
focus.  
53 DV terminal (Page 88 of Vol.2)  
54 Input audio selection switch  
(Pages 19, 69 of Vol.2)  
55 PHONES (headphone) terminal  
(Pages 50, 86 of Vol.2)  
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Remote control  
To use the remote control, set the IR REMOTE item on the OTHER FUNCTIONS menu to ON. The default  
setting for this item is OFF. (Page 110 of Vol.ꢀ)  
1
2
3
EXT. DISPLAY button (Pages 49, 85 of Vol.2)  
DATE/TIME button (Pages 49, 85 of Vol.2)  
PHOTO SHOT button (Page 31 of Vol.2)  
START/  
STOP  
PHOTO  
SHOT  
EXT  
DISPLAY  
4
5
1
DATE/  
TIME  
ZOOM  
2
3
6
8
Performs only the PHOTO SHOT function of  
the REC CHECK/PHOTO SHOT button on the  
camera.  
VOL  
SEARCH  
STILL ADV  
SKIP  
PLAY  
PAUSE  
STOP  
SEARCH  
STILL ADV  
SKIP  
7
9
11  
7
9
11  
4
5
START/STOP button (Page 37)  
ZOOM/VOL buttons (Page 39)  
10  
MENU  
14  
12  
13  
The sound volume of the camera cannot be  
adjusted using the remote control.  
ENTER  
15  
6
7
8
9
PLAY button (Pages 41, 84 of Vol.2)  
SEARCH buttons (Pages 40, 41, 84 of Vol.2)  
PAUSE button (Pages 40, 41, 84 of Vol.2)  
STILL ADV buttons (Pages 41, 84 of Vol.2)  
Remote control usable range (Page ꢀ9)  
10 STOP button (Pages 40, 84 of Vol.2)  
11 SKIP buttons (Pages 40, 84 of Vol.2)  
12  
button  
Does not function with this camera.  
13 OPERATION buttons  
Same function as the cursor button (menu  
operation) on the camera.  
14 MENU button  
Same function as the MENU button on the  
camera.  
15 ENTER button  
Confirms menu and item selections.  
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Preparation  
Recharging the battery  
Recharging  
The battery does not come ready charged when  
the camera is purchased. Charge the battery  
before use.  
It is recommended that you keep one extra battery  
as a spare.  
Charging time and available recording time  
(Approx.)  
Maximum  
Battery  
model  
Voltage/  
capacity  
Charging  
time  
continuous  
recording time  
7.ꢀ V/  
Connect the power cable to the AC adaptor.  
VW-VBGꢀ60 ꢀ640/ꢀ500  
(included) (typ./min.)  
mAh  
Approx.  
170 min.  
Approx.  
85 min.  
1
Disconnect the DC cable.  
(Battery cannot be charged if DC cable is  
connected.)  
7.ꢀ V/  
VW-VBG6 5800/5400  
Approx.  
Approx.  
(optional)  
(typ./min.)  
mAh  
350 min.  
170 min.  
Insert until fully in place.  
• The figures in the table above are guidelines  
for use in normal temperature conditions  
(temperature ꢀ5 °C (77 °F), humidity 60 %).  
Charging may take longer in higher or lower  
temperatures.  
Insert the battery.  
2
• Charging may take longer if the battery has not  
been in use for a long period of time.  
• The maximum continuous recording times given  
here assume that the camera is recording in DV  
mode with no external devices connected.  
• Available recording time may vary according to  
usage conditions.  
Charging lamp [CHARGE]  
Align the battery with the  
mark and insert fully.  
• Charging times are based on charging batteries  
from an empty state.  
Charging lamp  
On: Charging in progress  
Off: Charging complete  
Flashing: See below  
If charging lamp is flashing  
Check that there is no dirt, dust, or other  
substances attached to the connectors on the  
battery or AC adaptor, and ensure that the adapter  
has been connected correctly.  
• If there is dirt or dust on the connectors,  
disconnect the power plug from the socket before  
cleaning.  
• If the charging lamp continues to flash, there  
may be a fault with the battery or the AC adaptor.  
Please consult with the place of purchase.  
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Remaining battery capacity displays  
When using Panasonic-manufactured batteries  
compatible with this product, the remaining battery  
capacity is displayed in minutes.  
90min.  
Time remaining will be displayed after a brief  
pause.  
• The battery display will change  
Keep metal objects (such as necklaces and  
hairpins) away from the battery.  
Short-circuiting may occur across the  
terminals, causing the battery to heat up,  
and you may seriously burn yourself if you  
touch the battery in this state.  
• The battery becomes hot while it is being used  
or charged. The camera-recorder itself also  
becomes hot during use.  
• The recordable time reduces if you repeatedly  
start and stop recording.  
• The battery takes longer to charge when it is  
warm.  
as battery capacity decreases.  
will be  
displayed in red when less than 3 minutes are  
remaining, and  
is empty.  
will flash when the battery  
• Remaining battery capacity may not be displayed  
correctly when using in high or low temperatures,  
or when the battery has not been used for a  
long period of time. To ensure that remaining  
battery capacity is displayed correctly, use the  
battery completely from a fully-charged state,  
and charge the battery again. (Remaining battery  
capacity may still not be displayed correctly if the  
battery has been used for long periods in high  
or low temperatures, or if the battery has been  
recharged a large number of times.)  
• The AC adaptor can interfere with radio  
reception so keep radios at least 1 meter away  
from it.  
• The AC adaptor may make some noise when  
you are using it, but this is normal.  
• Battery cannot be recharged when the DC  
cable is connected to the AC adaptor.  
• The remaining battery capacity display is a  
guideline and may change according to usage  
conditions.  
• The remaining battery capacity display will  
momentarily disappear when switching between  
modes, when conducting REC CHECK  
operations or when changing the LCD brightness  
since the capacity is recalculated at these times.  
• Not displayed when using AC adaptor.  
• The maximum time display for the remaining  
battery capacity is 999 minutes.  
• If the remaining battery capacity exceeds 999  
minutes, the remaining time is displayed in green.  
This display does not change until the remaining  
time reaches 999 minutes or below.  
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Power sources  
Using the battery  
Installation  
Removal  
Insert the battery until it clicks into place.  
Set the POWER switch to OFF, and check  
that the mode lamp is off.  
1
2
Remove the battery while pressing the  
battery release button.  
• The lock can be released and the battery  
removed.  
Using the AC adaptor  
Installation  
Removal  
Connect the DC cable to the AC adaptor.  
Set the POWER switch to OFF, and check  
that the mode lamp is off.  
1
2
1
2
3
Plug the AC power supply cable into the  
power outlet.  
Remove the DC cable’s battery connector  
while pressing the battery release button.  
Insert the DC cable’s battery connector until  
it clicks into place.  
3
Disconnect the AC power supply cable from  
the power outlet.  
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• Battery cannot be recharged when the DC  
cable is connected to the AC adaptor.  
Disconnect the AC power supply cable from the  
power outlet when the unit is not going to be used.  
DC cable’s battery  
connector  
CAUTION:  
• This apparatus can be operated at a voltage in  
the range of 110 – ꢀ40 V AC.  
Voltages other than 1ꢀ0 V are not intended for  
U.S.A. and Canada.  
Operation at a voltage other than 1ꢀ0 V AC may  
require the use of a different AC plug.  
Please contact either a local or foreign  
Panasonic authorized service center for  
assistance in selecting an alternate AC plug.  
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Adjusting the grip belt  
Adjust the grip belt to suit your hand, and hold it  
correctly.  
• When loosening the belt, please take care so  
that the belt does not come away from the grip  
belt stopper.  
Open the belt cover and loosen the belt.  
1
Grip belt stopper  
Work your hand through the grip belt and  
fasten the belt.  
2
• Slip your hand through the belt as far as  
it goes.  
• Tighten up the belt so that your hand  
remains firmly in place.  
Attaching the shoulder strap  
Attach the shoulder strap and use it as a precaution against dropping the camera.  
Thread the belt through the shoulder belt  
installation hole.  
Install the belt on the other shoulder belt  
installation hole.  
1
2
Shoulder belt  
installation hole.  
• Thread the belt through the fastener  
after threading through the shoulder belt  
installation hole. At least ꢀ cm of the belt  
must extend from the fastener.  
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Detaching and attaching the lens hood  
Detaching the lens hood  
• Turn the lens hood counterclockwise to detach it.  
Attaching the lens hood  
• Orient the lens hood with the arrow mark on top,  
rotate the hood counterclockwise (approx. 14˚) to  
align the arrow with the one on the camera, and  
then slide the hood onto the camera.  
• Rotate the lens hood clockwise to attach it.  
• Be sure to attach the lens hood cap to protect the  
lens when not in use.  
Lens hood  
Attaching the lens hood cap  
The lens can be covered by attaching the lens  
hood cap provided to the lens hood.  
Lens hood cap  
Fitting the eye cup  
To attach the eye cup, align the projections on the  
eye cup holder and eye cup, and fit the holder and  
eye cup together.  
Eye cup  
Projection  
Eye cup holder  
• Turning the eye cup after attaching it to its holder  
may cause the holder to become disengaged.  
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The remote control  
Insert the battery  
Remote control usable range  
Push the catch in the direction shown by  
arrow to remove the holder.  
The distance between the remote control and the  
unit’s remote control sensor: Within approx. 5 m  
Angle: Approximately 15° upward,  
approximately 10° downward,  
1
approximately 15° leftward, or  
approximately 15° rightward  
(Except when optional accessories are  
attached)  
Insert the battery with the “+” marked side  
facing up.  
Remote control  
sensor  
2
Return the holder to its original position.  
3
• When the battery (CRꢀ0ꢀ5) has run out, replace  
it with a new one. (The battery lasts about one  
year, depending on the frequency of use.)  
If the remote control unit fails to work even when  
it is operated near the camera-recorder’s remote  
control sensor, the battery has run out.  
• The remote control is intended for indoor  
operation. Outdoors or under strong light, the unit  
may not operate properly even within the usable  
ranges.  
• The default setting for this item is OFF. To use  
the remote control, set the IR REMOTE item  
on the OTHER FUNCTIONS menu to ON.  
(Page 110 of Vol.ꢀ)  
Keep the battery out of the reach of children.  
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Basic Operations  
Turn on/off the camera  
While pressing the lock release button, move the  
POWER switch to ON or OFF.  
Mode lamp  
CAMERA  
PB  
Turn on the camera:  
The mode lamp (CAMERA) lights red (camera  
mode), and the camera enters recording standby  
mode.  
PHOTO IN  
AVCHD  
DV  
Turn off the camera:  
The mode lamp (CAMERA) goes out.  
Energy-saving mode  
POWER  
ON  
POWER switch  
Depending on the setting made for the POWER  
SAVE item of the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen  
in the settings menu, the following will apply if  
no designated operations* are performed for  
approximately five minutes in the recording standby  
modes of CAMERA mode and PHOTO mode (when  
an SD Memory Card has been inserted while using  
the battery).  
Set the POWER switch to the  
ON position while pressing the  
lock release button.  
The CAMERA lamp lights  
(red), and the camera enters  
recording standby mode.  
OFF  
Lock release button  
ON: The camera recorder turns off automatically.  
OFF: Does not switch OFF the camera.  
See the setup menus, POWER SAVE  
(Page 111 of Vol.ꢀ) for details.  
*
Tally lamp  
You can set the tally lamp to light in the following  
situations by setting the REC LAMP item  
(Page 110 of Vol.ꢀ) in the OTHER FUNCTIONS  
screen to OFF.  
The tally lamp light can be switched to FRONT,  
REAR or BOTH with the setting menu. For more  
details, refer to the setting menu REC LAMP item  
(Page 110 of Vol.ꢀ).  
Tally lamp (REAR)  
LINE  
MIC  
LINE  
MIC  
AUDIO  
OUT  
CH  
1
AUDIO  
IN  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
MIC+48V  
OFF  
MIC+48V  
CH  
1
CH  
2
CH  
2
• Battery is low (flashes 4 times per second)  
• Available SD Memory Card capacity is low  
(flashes 4 times per second)  
Tally lamp (FRONT)  
• Remaining battery capacity is low  
(flashes once per second)  
• Remaining memory of the SD Memory Card is  
low (flashes once per second)  
In addition, the location set for the REC LAMP  
item will flash when receiving commands from the  
remote control.  
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Using the cursor button  
This unit has a cursor button for selecting menu items and performing play back operations.  
Basic operations  
The following describes operations on the menu screen and selection of files on the thumbnail view screen  
etc.  
ENTER  
cursor button  
Select an item by pressing the up, down, right,  
or left button of the cursor button and enter  
the selection by pressing the ENTER button.  
ENTER  
ENTER  
Press the up, down, right, or left button of the  
cursor button to select an item or a scene, and  
press the ENTER button to enter it.  
Menu screen operations  
Playback mode (PB mode only)  
Press the MENU button to display the menu.  
Press the MODE button and switch to PB  
mode.  
1
1
• The thumbnail menu is displayed when in  
DV or PB mode. Press and hold the MENU  
button to display the normal menu.  
Select a clip or photo to play back with the  
cursor button, and press the ENTER button.  
2
3
Select an item by pressing the ENTER  
button.  
• Perform the same operation to select  
additional items or to set numerical values.  
2
3
Operate by pressing the up, down, right, or  
left button of the cursor button.  
Press the MENU button to exit the menu  
screen.  
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Using the viewfinder  
This camera has a viewfinder which uses a  
retractable 69 mm (ꢀ.7 inch) LCD.  
Adjust the diopter adjust ment lever until  
images in the viewfinder are clear.  
4
• The brightness and hue may differ between  
the images appearing on the viewfinder (LCD  
monitor) and those displayed on a TV monitor.  
To see how the final images will appear, check  
them on a TV monitor.  
Eye cup  
Using the viewfinder  
Set the POWER switch to ON, and check  
that images appear in the viewfinder.  
1
Diopter  
adjustment  
lever  
ヱヰヸユン  
ヰワ  
ヰョョ  
Do not point the viewfinder directly at the  
sun.  
Adjust the angle of the viewfinder to a  
2
convenient viewing position.  
• The viewfinder can be rotated 180° towards  
the lens and 90° towards the opposite  
direction.  
• Doing so may damage internal components.  
• When using the camera with the viewfinder  
opened, sunlight passing through the EVF lens  
may be magnified. Flammable objects placed  
in the area of magnified light may ignite.  
You can record yourself.  
Loosen the left and right position lock ring,  
and adjust the horizontal position.  
3
When you have decided the position, tighten  
and secure the left and right position lock ring.  
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Using as a LCD monitor  
Emphasizing outlines  
Open the eye piece to use as a LCD monitor.  
When EVF DTL is assigned to one of the USER  
buttons 1 to 3, you can press that button to  
emphasize the outlines of images in the viewfinder  
and make focus alignment easier.  
Emphasizing the outlines does not effect the  
images you shoot.  
Opening the eye piece  
Open the eye piece while pressing the lock button  
at the same time.  
Set the POWER switch to ON. (Page 30)  
1
Press the MENU button.  
• Menu operation (Page 40)  
2
• Operations may also be performed  
using buttons on the remote control that  
correspond to those on the camera. For  
details, see “Description of parts (Remote  
control)”. (Page ꢀ3)  
Eye piece  
Lock button  
Select either the USER1 SW, USER2 SW  
3
or the USER3 SW item in the setting menu  
SW&DISP SETUP screen, and press the  
ENTER button.  
Select EVF DTL and press the ENTER  
button.  
4
EVF DTL is assigned to the selected USER  
button.  
Closing the eye piece  
Close the eye piece by pressing it until it clicks into  
place.  
In CAMERA mode or PHOTO mode, press  
5
the USER button assigned to EVF DTL.  
“EVF DTL ON” appears in the center of the  
screen for about ꢀ seconds.  
To release the setting, press the USER button  
assigned to EVF DTL again, and “EVF DTL  
OFF” appears in the center of the screen for  
approximately ꢀ seconds.  
• Rotating the viewfinder with the eye piece  
open may result in damage to the eye piece or  
your fingers getting caught.  
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Using the viewfinder (continued)  
Adjusting the screen display  
• The viewfinder display can be in color or black  
and white. (See the setup menus, SW&DISP  
SETUP screen, EVF COLOR.) The resolution  
is the same for both of them.  
• The menu will be displayed in color even if  
black and white is selected.  
Set the POWER switch to ON. (Page 30)  
1
Press the MENU button.  
• Menu operation (Page 40)  
2
• Operations may also be performed  
using buttons on the remote control that  
correspond to those on the camera. For  
details, see “Description of parts (Remote  
control)”. (Page ꢀ3)  
Select YES for the EVF SET item in the  
setting menu SW&DISP SETUP screen, and  
press the ENTER button.  
3
Press the up or down button of the cursor  
button to select the item you want to set,  
and then press the ENTER button.  
4
Press the left or right button of the cursor  
button to adjust the numerical value of the  
selected item.  
5
Select ENTER and press the ENTER button.  
• Select EXIT and press the ENTER or the  
MENU button to finish configurations.  
6
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Setting the calendar  
The CLOCK SET value is recorded in the contents  
(clip), and affects the sequence of playback of the  
thumbnails. The “SET DATE AND TIME” message  
appears when you turn on the camera for the first  
time. Before carrying out recording, be sure to  
check and set CLOCK SET and TIME ZONE. This  
shows you how to adjust the calendar to 14:30 on  
May 13, ꢀ010.  
Setting the clock  
Set the POWER switch to ON. (Page 30)  
1
Press the MENU button.  
• Menu operation (Page 40)  
2
• Operations may also be performed  
using buttons on the remote control that  
correspond to those on the camera. For  
details, see “Description of parts (Remote  
control)”. (Page ꢀ3)  
Setting the time zone  
Set the POWER switch to ON. (Page 30)  
1
Select YES for the CLOCK SET item in the  
setting menu OTHER FUNCTIONS screen,  
and then press the ENTER button.  
3
Press the MENU button.  
• Menu operation (Page 40)  
2
• Operations may also be performed  
using buttons on the remote control that  
correspond to those on the camera. For  
details, see “Description of parts (Remote  
control)”. (Page ꢀ3)  
Select YES for the TIME ZONE item in the  
setting menu OTHER FUNCTIONS screen,  
and then press the ENTER button.  
3
Select the item you want to set with the left  
or right button of the cursor button, and  
press up or down to set numerical values.  
4
Press the up or down of the cursor button to  
select the difference from Greenwich Mean  
Time.  
4
Repeat the procedure from step 4 to set the  
remaining items.  
• The date can be set to any date between  
January 1, ꢀ010 and December 31, ꢀ036.  
• “--.--.----” is displayed for any date beyond  
December 31, ꢀ036.  
5
6
• The time is displayed in ꢀ4-hour format.  
• The factory default setting is +0:00.  
Select EXIT when you are finished  
configuring items, and press the ENTER or  
MENU button to finish setting.  
Select ENTER and press the ENTER button.  
5
• The clock can vary in accuracy, so check that  
the time is correct before shooting.  
• When using the camera overseas, do not  
set the CLOCK SET option to the local time,  
but enter the time difference from Greenwich  
Mean Time using the TIME ZONE option  
instead. (Page 111 of Vol.ꢀ)  
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Basic shooting operations  
Preparing for recording  
Do not perform any of the following operations  
while the SD Memory Card ACCESS lamp is  
flashing.  
Performing these operations may damage the  
SD Memory Card or its contents, or cause the  
camera to fail to operate correctly.  
Opening the card door and removing the SD  
Memory Card  
Set the camera’s power switch to OFF.  
(Page 30)  
1
• Check that the mode lamp is off.  
Slide the card cover upwards to open.  
2
AUTO  
M
AN  
U
A
L
Switching off the power  
M
Removing the battery  
EN  
U
FU  
Connecting or disconnecting the USB  
connection cable  
N
C
/E  
X
E
C
ENTER  
Shaking or striking the camera  
• Always format SD Memory Cards that have  
been used in other devices when first using  
them with this camera. (Pages ꢀ8, 76 of Vol.ꢀ)  
• If “CHECK CARD” is displayed on the  
viewfinder, please remove the SD Memory  
Card and insert it again.  
PAGE/ADV  
ACCESS lamp  
· Flashes during SD  
Memory Card access  
(recognition, recording,  
playback, deletion, etc.).  
For details, see “SD  
Memory Card ACCESS  
lamp”.  
SD Memory Card ACCESS lamp  
This lamp lights or flashes during memory card  
access.  
Lit: Card inserted, read/write possible  
Flashing (fast): Recognizing  
Flashing (slow): Accessing (during recording/  
playback/reading)  
Fully insert an SD Memory Card into the  
card slot.  
• Insert the card in the direction shown until it  
clicks into place.  
3
AUTO  
M
A
N
U
A
L
Off: Card not inserted, unformatted card inserted,  
write protected card inserted  
M
EN  
U
FU  
N
C
/E  
AUTO  
X
EC  
M
AN  
U
A
L
ENTER  
M
EN  
U
FU  
N
C
/E  
X
E
C
PAGE/ADV  
ENTER  
Close the SD Memory Card cover.  
• Ensure that the cover firmly clicks into place.  
PAGE/ADV  
4
SD Memory Card access lamp  
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Shooting in auto mode  
Select the recording mode (AVCHD mode or  
DV mode) with the MODE switch.  
1
Turn the POWER switch to ON. (Page 30)  
• Check that the mode lamp (CAMERA) is  
lighted red.  
2
3
Switch the AUTO/MANUAL switch to AUTO  
to select auto mode.  
Mode lamp  
appears in the upper area of the  
viewfinder.  
• The focus, shutter speed, gain, iris, and  
white balance are adjusted automatically.  
In addition, if the AUTO SW item in the  
setting menu SW&DISP SETUP screen is set  
to FACE DETECT ON, focus is automatically  
aligned on faces detected in the image and  
brightness is adjusted for optimal results.  
Lock release button  
A
appears when FACE DETECT ON is set.  
Up to 15 face detection frames can be displayed  
on the screen at one time. Larger frames and  
frames closer to the center have priority.  
• When FACE FRAMING is set to ALL and  
multiple subjects are detected, only the  
frame on which focus is aligned is displayed  
in orange. All other frames are displayed in  
gray.  
• Primary (priority) frames  
The primary frame is displayed in orange.  
Focus is automatically aligned to the primary  
frame, and the brightness is adjusted.  
When you press the REC CHECK/PHOTO  
SHOT button halfway in PHOTO mode,  
focus is aligned to the primary frame.  
When focus is aligned, the primary frame  
turns green.  
Press the START/STOP button (Red) to start  
shooting.  
4
• Press again to enter recording standby  
mode.  
Shooting is not possible when a menu screen  
is displayed. First, close the menu screen,  
and then press the START/STOP button.  
• Shooting stops when the SD Memory Card  
cover is opened during shooting.  
(Continued on the next page)  
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Basic shooting operations (continued)  
Checking photos taken (REC CHECK)  
• The images shot from when shooting starts  
until it is stopped are recorded as one clip.  
• When recording is paused after a short period,  
a small amount of time may be required after  
pressing the START/STOP button to stop  
recording before writing to the SD Memory  
Card is terminated.  
This means that operations cannot be  
accepted if the START/STOP button is  
pressed immediately.  
Press the REC CHECK/PHOTO SHOT button  
(Page ꢀ0) while in recording standby mode. The  
last two seconds of video and audio will be played,  
and the camera returns to recording standby  
mode.  
• Only the POWER and START/STOP buttons are  
operable during REC CHECK.  
• The REC CHECK images are also recorded  
when a device is connected to the camera and  
backup images have been recorded.  
• The REC CHECK function does not work when  
PB has been selected as the operation mode or  
when connected to a computer.  
• This function also does not work after recording  
if the REC FORMAT has been changed, or if the  
camera has been set to CAMERA mode after  
having switched to another mode (PB, PHOTO,  
etc.).  
• The camera will read information from the  
SD Memory Card immediately after the card  
is inserted. Press the START/STOP button  
to begin recording after  
(pause: green)  
is displayed in the operation status display.  
(Page 9ꢀ of Vol.ꢀ)  
AVCHD mode:  
• The camera’s factory default setting is PH  
mode 1080/60i recording.  
(To view current setting status: Page 11 of  
Vol.ꢀ)  
• This function does not work if the SD Memory  
Card is removed and reinserted.  
• The upper limit for the number of clips which  
can be recorded on a single SD Memory Card  
is 900. (However, this number may exceed  
900 clips at times such as when shooting  
immediately after the POWER switch has been  
set to ON.)  
• Mosaic-like noise may appear on the playback  
screen under the following shooting conditions:  
When there are complex patterns in the  
background  
When the camera is moved in large motions  
or when it is moved very quickly  
When a fast-moving subject has been recorded  
(and especially when HE has been set as the  
recording mode)  
DV mode:  
• The camera’s factory default setting is 480/60i  
recording.  
• The upper limit for the number of clips which  
can be recorded on a single SD Memory Card  
is 999.  
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Using the zoom function  
This camera has a 1ꢀ x optical zoom function. Use  
the zoom lever, handle zoom lever or assign zoom  
functions to the FOCUS ring to perform zoom  
operations.  
• With the HANDLE ZOOM item in the setting  
menu SW&DISP SETUP screen, you can reset  
the speed allocated to the handle zoom switch  
(Factory default settings are 1: low-speed (L);  
ꢀ: medium-speed (M); and 3 high-speed (H)).  
Zoom lever  
Press the T side of the zoom lever to zoom in, or  
the W side to zoom out.  
On the remote control  
Press the ZOOM/VOL buttons to zoom.  
• Zoom speed is fixed at medium.  
START/  
STOP  
PHOTO  
SHOT  
EXT  
DISPLAY  
DATE/  
TIME  
ZOOM  
Zoom
VOL  
ZOOM/VOL buttons  
SEARCH  
PLAY  
SEARCH  
To use the remote control, set the IR REMOTE  
item on the OTHER FUNCTIONS menu to ON.  
(Page 110 of Vol.ꢀ)  
Handle zoom lever  
Press the T side of the handle zoom lever to zoom  
in, or the W side to zoom out.  
• When using a macro range and AF or MF on  
the focus control information display appears  
in reverse black and white, zooming may  
cause the image to become unfocused.  
Digital zoom function  
By setting D.ZOOM to any of the USER 1 - 3  
buttons, you can use the camera’s digital zoom  
function. (Page 107 of Vol.ꢀ)  
With each press of the USER button to which  
D.ZOOM has been allocated, the digital zoom ratio  
will be switched between OFF (x 1)→(x 2)→(x 5)→  
(x 10)→OFF.  
• The higher the zoom ratio setting, the poorer the  
image quality.  
• For all settings other than OFF (x 1), the current  
zoom ratio will be displayed in the viewfinder.  
• The digital zoom function can only be used with  
the following recording formats.  
The handle zoom lever speed can be switched  
between 3 levels with the handle zoom switch.  
HANDLE ZOOM  
1
2
3
AVCHD mode : 1080/60i, 7ꢀ0/60P  
DV mode: 480/60i  
• The digital zoom function cannot be used in  
PHOTO mode.  
• The digital zoom function cannot be used with  
interval recording.  
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Using the setup menus  
Use the setup menus to change the settings to  
suit the scenes you are shooting or what you are  
recording.  
Select the item you want to set with the up  
or down button of the cursor button, and  
press the ENTER button.  
3
4
To return to a previous screen, press the left  
button of the cursor button.  
ヮユワヶ  
ョヶワヤチバチユヹユヤ  
Select the up or down button on the cursor  
button to set numerical values, and press  
the ENTER button.  
ユワヵユン  
To change numerical values, press the up,  
down, left or right button on the cursor button  
to change the values.  
ヱモヨユチバチモュヷ  
To return to a previous screen, press the left  
button on the cursor button.  
Using the menus  
Repeat steps 3 4 to set any other items.  
To complete settings, select EXIT and press the  
ENTER or the MENU button.  
5
6
• The menu items indicated in the gray  
characters cannot be changed its settings.  
Repeat steps 2 4 to set any other  
functions.  
To complete settings, select EXIT and press the  
ENTER or the MENU button.  
When the unit is in other than playback or  
1
recording mode, press the MENU button.  
The following is displayed on the viewfinder.  
• Press and hold the MENU button when set to  
PB mode (thumbnail display) of DV mode.  
Select the function you want to set with the  
up or down button of the cursor button, and  
press the ENTER button.  
2
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Using the Function Menu  
Press the ENTER button when the item has  
been set.  
4
5
The Function Menu is an expanded function of the  
setting menu that allows you to configure WHITE  
BALANCE, SYNCRO SCAN, SELF TIMER,  
I.EXPOSURE, and SKIN TONE DTL settings.  
Press the FUNC/EXEC button to close the  
Function Menu.  
Operation in the thumbnail display screen  
(AVCHD mode only)  
Each press of the FUNC/EXEC button moves the  
cursor in the thumbnail display screen of PB mode.  
Press the FUNC/EXEC button while in  
CAMERA or PHOTO mode.  
The items that appear may vary depending on  
the mode and settings.  
1
Operating menu  
Thumbnail  
Select the left or right button of the cursor  
button, and press ENTER.  
2
To change numerical values, press the up or  
down button of the cursor button to select  
the values, and then press ENTER.  
3
Cursor moves.  
Initializing the menu settings  
You can return the setting values for each item  
to their factory default settings with the MENU  
INIT item in the setting menu OTHER FUNCTION  
screen.  
To initialize menu settings, set this item to YES,  
and then press the ENTER button.  
You can set the following items in the Function  
Menu.  
Icon  
Item  
Display mode Page  
Ach  
Bch WHITE  
It is not  
displayed  
Pages  
7, 56 of  
,
Setting values for the following items are not  
initialized.  
• Time code values  
BALANCE  
when in AUTO Vol.ꢀ  
mode.  
• User information values  
• CLOCK SET and TIME ZONE  
• OPERATION TIME  
SYNC  
SYNCRO  
SCAN  
It is not  
displayed  
when in AUTO Vol.ꢀ  
mode.  
Pages  
17, 67 of  
SELF TIMER PHOTO  
Page 105  
of Vol.ꢀ  
I.EXPOSURE It is not  
displayed  
Page 10ꢀ  
of Vol.ꢀ  
when in AUTO  
mode.  
SKIN TONE  
DTL  
It is not  
Page 10ꢀ  
of Vol.ꢀ  
displayed  
when in AUTO  
mode.  
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Setup menu structure  
CAMERA mode menu  
Video recording menu  
SCENE FILE  
FILE SELECT  
LOAD/SAVE/INIT  
DETAIL LEVEL  
V DETAIL LEVEL  
DETAIL CORING  
CHROMA LEVEL  
CHROMA PHASE  
COLOR TEMP  
MASTER PED  
A.IRIS LEVEL  
DRS  
(Page 101 of Vol.ꢀ)  
GAMMA  
KNEE  
MATRIX  
SKIN TONE DTL  
RECORD SETUP  
(Page 103 of Vol.ꢀ)  
REC FORMAT  
ASPECT CONV  
(DV mode only)  
PREREC MODE  
TIME STAMP  
SW&DISP SETUP  
(Page 107 of Vol.ꢀ)  
HANDLE ZOOM  
IRIS DIAL  
USER1 SW  
USERꢀ SW  
USER3 SW  
FOCUS ASSIST SW  
RING SW  
AUTO SW  
INTERVAL REC  
TC MODE  
TCG  
TC PRESET  
UB MODE  
SMOOTH ZOOM STOP  
CAM GAIN LIMIT  
FACE FRAMING  
ZEBRA DETECT  
MARKER  
SAFETY ZONE  
REC COUNTER  
VIDEO OUT OSD  
DATE/TIME  
DATE FORMAT  
LEVEL METER  
LENS STATUS  
CARD & BATTERY  
OTHER DISPLAY  
EVF BACKLIGHT  
EVF SET  
(DV mode only)  
UB PRESET  
MIC GAIN1  
MIC GAINꢀ  
META CARD READ  
(AVCHD mode only)  
META DATA REC  
(AVCHD mode only)  
USER CLIP NAME  
(AVCHD mode only)  
META DATA PROP  
(AVCHD mode only)  
CLIP COUNTER RST  
(AVCHD mode only)  
META INITIAL SET  
(AVCHD mode only)  
SELF SHOOT  
EVF COLOR  
OTHER FUNCTIONS  
(Page 110 of Vol.ꢀ)  
CARD FORMAT  
IR REMOTE  
DV CONTROL  
(DV mode only)  
DV CMD SEL  
(DV mode only)  
REC LAMP  
BEEP SOUND  
CLOCK SET  
TIME ZONE  
OPTION MENU  
1394 STATUS  
1394 CONFIG  
(DV mode only)  
*
(Page 113 of Vol.ꢀ)  
Display it by pressing the MENU button while  
pressing down the DISP/MODE CHK button.  
*
POWER SAVE  
HDMI OUT SEL  
(AVCHD mode only)  
CMPNT OUT SEL  
(AVCHD mode only)  
DOWNCON MODE  
(AVCHD mode only)  
TV ASPECT  
VIDEO SETUP  
AUDIO OUT  
MENU INIT  
LANGUAGE  
OPERATION TIME  
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PHOTO mode menu  
DV IN mode menu  
Photo recording menu  
CAMERA SETUP  
DV IN menu  
I.EXPOSURE  
RECORD SETUP  
(Page 103 of Vol.ꢀ)  
1394 TC REGEN  
TC MODE  
(Page 10ꢀ of Vol.ꢀ)  
DETAIL LEVEL  
CHROMA LEVEL  
A.IRIS LEVEL  
SKIN TONE DTL  
TCG  
TC PRESET  
1394 UB REGEN  
UB MODE  
UB PRESET  
DV IN PRESET  
PICTURE  
(Page 105 of Vol.ꢀ)  
PICTURE SIZE  
QUALITY  
ASPECT RATIO  
SELF TIMER  
SHTR SOUND  
PLAY SETUP  
(Page 106 of Vol.ꢀ)  
REPEAT PLAY  
RESUME PLAY  
SW&DISP SETUP  
(Page 107 of Vol.ꢀ)  
HANDLE ZOOM  
IRIS DIAL  
SW&DISP SETUP  
(Page 107 of Vol.ꢀ)  
USER1 SW  
USERꢀ SW  
USER1 SW  
USER3 SW  
USERꢀ SW  
USER3 SW  
FOCUS ASSIST SW  
RING SW  
AUTO SW  
SMOOTH ZOOM STOP  
CAM GAIN LIMIT  
FACE FRAMING  
ZEBRA DETECT  
MARKER  
REC COUNTER  
VIDEO OUT OSD  
DATE/TIME  
DATE FORMAT  
LEVEL METER  
CARD & BATTERY  
OTHER DISPLAY  
EVF BACKLIGHT  
EVF SET  
EVF COLOR  
GUIDE LINES  
HISTOGRAM  
VIDEO OUT OSD  
DATE/TIME  
DATE FORMAT  
LENS STATUS  
CARD & BATTERY  
OTHER DISPLAY  
EVF BACKLIGHT  
EVF SET  
OTHER FUNCTIONS  
(Page 110 of Vol.ꢀ)  
CARD FORMAT  
IR REMOTE  
BEEP SOUND  
CLOCK SET  
TIME ZONE  
POWER SAVE  
TV ASPECT  
VIDEO SETUP  
AUDIO OUT  
MENU INIT  
LANGUAGE  
SELF SHOOT  
EVF COLOR  
OPERATION TIME  
OTHER FUNCTIONS  
(Page 110 of Vol.ꢀ)  
CARD FORMAT  
IR REMOTE  
1394 STATUS  
1394 CONFIG  
OPTION MENU  
REC LAMP  
(DV mode only)  
*
BEEP SOUND  
CLOCK SET  
TIME ZONE  
POWER SAVE  
HDMI OUT SEL  
CMPNT OUT SEL  
TV ASPECT  
MENU INIT  
LANGUAGE  
OPERATION TIME  
(Page 113 of Vol.ꢀ)  
Display it by pressing the MENU button while  
pressing down the DISP/MODE CHK button.  
*
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Setup menu structure (continued)  
PB mode menu  
Clip playback menu  
Photo playback menu (AVCHD mode only)  
PLAY SETUP  
REPEAT PLAY  
RESUME PLAY  
PICT. SETUP  
SCENE PROTECT  
(Page 106 of Vol.ꢀ)  
(Page 106 of Vol.ꢀ)  
DPOF SET  
DELETE  
OPERATION  
(Page 106 of Vol.ꢀ)  
CLIP PROTECT  
(AVCHD mode only)  
DELETE  
SW&DISP SETUP  
(Page 107 of Vol.ꢀ)  
USER1 SW  
USERꢀ SW  
(AVCHD mode only)  
USER3 SW  
VIDEO OUT OSD  
DATE/TIME  
SW&DISP SETUP  
(Page 107 of Vol.ꢀ)  
USER1 SW  
USERꢀ SW  
DATE FORMAT  
CARD & BATTERY  
OTHER DISPLAY  
EVF BACKLIGHT  
EVF SET  
USER3 SW  
INDICATOR  
(AVCHD mode only)  
VIDEO OUT OSD  
DATE/TIME  
EVF COLOR  
DATE FORMAT  
LEVEL METER  
CARD & BATTERY  
OTHER DISPLAY  
EVF BACKLIGHT  
EVF SET  
OTHER FUNCTIONS  
(Page 110 of Vol.ꢀ)  
CARD FORMAT  
CARD STATUS  
IR REMOTE  
BEEP SOUND  
CLOCK SET  
TIME ZONE  
EVF COLOR  
HDMI OUT SEL  
CMPNT OUT SEL  
TV ASPECT  
SYSTEM INFO  
LANGUAGE  
OPERATION TIME  
OTHER FUNCTIONS  
(Page 110 of Vol.ꢀ)  
CARD FORMAT  
(AVCHD mode only)  
CARD STATUS  
(AVCHD mode only)  
IR REMOTE  
BEEP SOUND  
CLOCK SET  
TIME ZONE  
HDMI OUT SEL  
(AVCHD mode only)  
CMPNT OUT SEL  
(AVCHD mode only)  
DOWNCON MODE  
(AVCHD mode only)  
TV ASPECT  
VIDEO SETUP  
AUDIO OUT  
SYSTEM INFO  
(AVCHD mode only)  
LANGUAGE  
OPERATION TIME  
Thumbnail menu (DV mode only)  
DV thumbnail menu  
THUMBNAIL  
MODE  
INDICATOR  
(Page 114 of Vol.ꢀ)  
OPERATION  
(Page 114 of Vol.ꢀ)  
DELETE  
REPAIR CLIP  
OTHER FUNCTIONS  
(Page 114 of Vol.ꢀ)  
CARD FORMAT  
CARD STATUS  
SYSTEM INFO  
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Specifications  
[General]  
Shutter speed settings  
CAMERA mode:  
Preset  
Supply voltage:DC 7.ꢀ V  
(when the battery is used)  
DC 7.3 V  
(when the AC adaptor is used)  
Power consumption: 11 W (recording)  
60i/60P mode:  
1/60, 1/100, 1/1ꢀ0, 1/ꢀ50, 1/500, 1/1000,  
1/ꢀ000 seconds  
30P mode:  
1/30, 1/50, 1/60, 1/1ꢀ0, 1/ꢀ50, 1/500,  
1/1000, 1/ꢀ000 seconds  
ꢀ4P mode:  
indicates safety information.  
1/ꢀ4, 1/50, 1/60, 1/1ꢀ0, 1/ꢀ50, 1/500,  
1/1000, 1/ꢀ000 seconds  
Ambient operating temperature  
0 °C to 40 °C (3ꢀ °F to 104 °F)  
Ambient operating humidity  
10 % to 80 % (no condensation)  
Weight  
Synchronous scan settings  
:
60i/60P mode: 1/60.0 seconds to  
1/ꢀ50.0 seconds  
Approx. 3.ꢀ kg (7.06 lb)  
(excluding battery and accessories)  
Dimensions (W x H x D)  
ꢀ67 mm × ꢀ33 mm × 458 mm  
(10-1/ꢀ inches × 9-3/16 inches × 18-5/16 inches)  
(excluding the projection part)  
30P mode: 1/30.0 seconds to  
1/ꢀ50.0 seconds  
ꢀ4P mode: 1/ꢀ4.0 seconds to 1/ꢀ50.0 seconds  
Slow shutter speed settings:  
60i/60P mode: 1/ꢀ, 1/4, 1/8, 1/15,  
1/30 seconds  
30P mode: 1/ꢀ, 1/4, 1/8, 1/15 seconds  
ꢀ4P mode: 1/ꢀ, 1/3, 1/6, 1/1ꢀ seconds  
PHOTO mode:  
1/ꢀ, 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/100, 1/1ꢀ0,  
1/180, 1/ꢀ50, 1/350, 1/500, 1/750, 1/1000,  
1/1500, 1/ꢀ000 seconds  
Minimum subject luminance  
Approx.1 lx (with slow shutter speed of 1/ꢀ, and  
34 dB gain)  
Digital zoom  
ꢀ x /5 x /10 x (Assigned to the USER button, for  
switching zoom levels)  
Can only be used with 1080/60i, 7ꢀ0/60P,  
480/60i  
Lens hood  
[Camera]  
Pickup devices  
1/4.1-type MOS solid-state image sensor × 3  
Total pixels  
Approx. 3.05 megapixels × 3  
Effective pixels (video)  
Approx. ꢀ.51 megapixels × 3 (16:9)  
Effective pixels (still image)  
Approx. ꢀ.3ꢀ megapixels × 3 (4:3),  
Approx. ꢀ.65 megapixels × 3 (3:ꢀ),  
Approx. ꢀ.51 megapixels × 3 (16:9)  
Lens  
Optical image stabilizer lens,  
Motorized 1ꢀ x zoom, F1.8 to ꢀ.8  
(f=4.0 mm to 48 mm)  
35 mm equivalent (video):  
40.8 mm to 490 mm (16:9)  
35 mm equivalent (still image):  
41.3 mm to 496 mm (3:ꢀ),  
40.8 mm to 490 mm (16:9),  
45.0 mm to 540 mm (4:3)  
Large-sized lens hood with wide angle of view  
[Recording/playback (video)]  
AVCHD Mode:  
Recording Format  
AVCHD specifications  
Compression method  
MPEG-4 AVC/H.ꢀ64  
Color separation optical system  
Prism system  
Filter diameter  
Recording media  
SD Memory Card:  
43 mm  
51ꢀ MB, 1 GB, ꢀ GB  
(FAT1ꢀ and FAT16 format)  
SDHC Memory Card:  
4 GB, 6 GB, 8 GB, 1ꢀ GB, 16 GB, 3ꢀ GB  
(FAT3ꢀ format)  
* Class 4 or higher is required for recording in  
PH mode or HA mode.  
SD/SDHC Memory Cards with a memory  
size from 8 MB to 3ꢀ GB can be used to read  
metadata.  
ND filter  
Automatic ON/OFF interlock with iris  
Closest shooting distance  
Approx. 0.9 m  
Gain settings  
Video recording: 0 dB to ꢀ4 dB (variable in 1 dB  
step, up to 34 dB when HIGH GAIN is assigned to  
a USER button)  
Still image recording: 0 dB to 18 dB (variable in  
1 dB step)  
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Specifications (continued)  
Recording format (Recording mode: resolution)  
PH mode: 1080/60i, 1080/30P (over 60i),  
1080/ꢀ4P (Native recording),  
7ꢀ0/60P, 7ꢀ0/30P (over 60P),  
7ꢀ0/ꢀ4P (Native recording)  
HA mode: 1080/60i  
HG mode: 1080/60i  
HE mode: 1080/60i  
Transmission rate  
PH mode: Approx. ꢀ1 Mbps (VBR)  
HA mode: Approx. 17 Mbps (VBR)  
HG mode: Approx. 13 Mbps (VBR)  
HE mode: Approx. 6 Mbps (VBR)  
[Video System]  
AVCHD Mode:  
Video signals  
1080/60i, 7ꢀ0/60p  
Video output  
HDMI output  
HDMI (Type A connector)×1  
1080/60i, 7ꢀ0/60p, 480/60p  
(Not compatible with VIERA Link)  
Analog component output × 3 (BNC)  
Y: 1.0 V [p-p], 75 Ω  
PB/PR: 0.7 V [p-p], 75 Ω  
Composite output × 1 (BNC)  
1.0 V [p-p], 75 Ω  
* Shares analog component terminal (Y  
terminal) (SW switching)  
Analog component signals and composite  
signals cannot be output at the same time.  
DV mode:  
Recording Format  
DV format compliant  
File format  
AVI Typeꢀ  
Recording media  
SD Memory Card:  
51ꢀ MB, 1 GB, ꢀ GB  
(FAT1ꢀ and FAT16 system compliant)  
SDHC Memory Card:  
4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 3ꢀ GB  
(FAT3ꢀ system compliant)  
* Class 6 or higher is required.  
Recording format  
480/60i  
DV Mode:  
Video signal  
480/60i  
Video output  
Analog component output × 3 (BNC)  
Y: 1.0 V [p-p], 75 Ω  
PB/PR: 0.7 V [p-p], 75 Ω  
Composite output × 1 (BNC)  
1.0 V [p-p], 75 Ω  
* Shares analog component terminal (Y  
terminal) (SW switching)  
Analog component signals and composite  
signals cannot be output at the same time.  
480/30P (over 60i)  
480/ꢀ4P (over 60i)  
[Recording/playback (still image)]  
Compression method  
JPEG (DCF/Exif ꢀ.ꢀ-compliant),  
DPOF-compatible  
[Audio System]  
AVCHD Mode:  
Compression method  
Recording/playback: Dolby Digital/ꢀ ch  
Sampling frequency  
48 kHz  
Encoding  
16 bit  
Recording media  
SD Memory Card:  
8 MB, 16 MB, 3ꢀ MB, 64 MB, 1ꢀ8 MB,  
51ꢀ MB, 1 GB, ꢀ GB  
(FAT1ꢀ and FAT16 format)  
SDHC Memory Card:  
Compressed bit-rate  
PH mode: 384 kbps  
HA/HG/HE mode: ꢀ56 kbps  
4 GB, 6 GB, 8 GB, 1ꢀ GB, 16 GB, 3ꢀ GB  
(FAT3ꢀ format)  
Recording pixels  
Aspect ratio [4:3]:  
DV mode:  
Compression method  
Recording/playback: Linear PCM (Digital ꢀ-ch)  
Sampling frequency  
48 kHz  
35ꢀ0×ꢀ640 pixels, 3ꢀ64×ꢀ448 pixels,  
ꢀ560×19ꢀ0 pixels, 640×480 pixels  
Aspect ratio [3:ꢀ]:  
3984×ꢀ656 pixels, 3ꢀ64×ꢀ176 pixels,  
ꢀ59ꢀ×17ꢀ8 pixels  
Encoding  
16 bit  
Aspect ratio [16:9]:  
4ꢀꢀ4×ꢀ376 pixels, 33ꢀ8×187ꢀ pixels,  
ꢀ560×1440 pixels  
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[Audio IN/OUT]  
[Viewfinder]  
XLR input  
LCD monitor  
XLR (3-pin) × ꢀ (CH1 and CHꢀ)  
LINE/MIC selectable, High impedance  
LINE: 0 dBu  
MIC: -50 dBu/-60 dBu (selectable in menu)  
MIC + 48 V ON/OFF selectable  
AUDIO output  
69 mm (ꢀ.7 inch) wide-type LCD color monitor  
(approx. ꢀ30,000 pixels)  
[AC adaptor]  
Power Source: 110 V - ꢀ40 V AC,  
50 Hz/60 Hz ꢀꢀ W  
Pin jack × ꢀ (CH1, CHꢀ)  
Output: 316 mV, 600 Ω  
Internal microphone  
Stereo microphone  
Power Output: 7.3 V DC, 1.75 A  
(Camera-recorder)  
8.4 V DC, 1.3 A (Charge)  
External microphone input  
-70 dBV (Mic sensitivity: -50 dB equivalent,  
0 dB=1 V/Pa 1 kHz)  
Stereo mini jack (3.5 mm diameter)  
(Not compatible with plug-in power microphone)  
HDMI (AVCHD mode only)  
ꢀ ch (Linear PCM), 5.1 ch (Dolby Digital)  
PHONES (Headphone)  
indicates safety information.  
Weight  
140 g (0.31 lb)  
Dimensions (W x H x D)  
103 mm × 36 mm × 6ꢀ mm  
(4-1/16 inches × 1-13/3ꢀ inches × ꢀ-7/16 inches)  
Stereo mini jack (3.5 diameter) × 1, 100 Ω  
-16 dBV (32 Ω load, during MONITOR VR MAX)  
Internal speaker  
ꢀ0 mm (round) × 1  
[Other inputs/outputs]  
USB  
Card reader function  
(no copyright protection support)  
USB Type B connector  
USB ꢀ.0-compliant, PictBridge-compatible  
CAM REMOTE  
Super mini jack (ꢀ.5 mm diameter) (ZOOM S/S)  
Mini jack (3.5 mm diameter) (FOCUS, IRIS)  
DV (DV mode only)  
6-pin (IEEE1394 format compliant), digital input/  
output  
Weight and dimensions are approximate.  
Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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Index  
Number  
N
O
P
1394 TC preset mode...................................... 73  
Nonlinear editing ............................................. 53  
Optical Image Stabilizer ............................ 11, 60  
A
AC adaptor ............................................ 8, 24, 26  
Aperture....................................................... 6, 55  
Audio input ................................................ 18, 68  
Auto focus ................................................... 5, 54  
Auto mode....................................................... 37  
Available recording time.................................. 24  
AVCHD............................................................ 15  
Photo  
Playback............................................ 37, 4ꢀ  
Shooting.................................................. 31  
PictBridge........................................................ 47  
Protect  
B
Clip.......................................................... 45  
Photo....................................................... 45  
Backlight compensation ............................ 1ꢀ, 61  
Battery................................................... 8, 24, 26  
Black balance.............................................. 7, 56  
R
Recording format........................................... 1ꢀ1  
Recording mode.............................................. 37  
Recording pixels.............................................. 3ꢀ  
Remaining battery capacity displays............... 25  
Remote control................................................ 29  
Repair........................................................ 30, 8ꢀ  
Repeat playback........................................ 49, 85  
Resume play ............................................. 49, 85  
C
Charging time.................................................. 24  
Clip metadata .................................................. ꢀ3  
Clip  
Play back........................................... 40, 84  
Shooting.................................................. 54  
Color bar.................................................... 1ꢀ, 61  
COMPONENT OUT terminal..................... 5ꢀ, 89  
Cursor button................................................... 31  
S
Screen display................................................. 91  
SD Memory Card..................... 12, 13, 14, ꢀ8, 76  
SD Memory Card ACCESS lamp .................... 36  
SD speed class ............................................... 14  
SDHC Memory Card ........................... 12, 13, 14  
Self-portrait shooting ................................. 10, 59  
Setup menu..................................................... 40  
CAMERA SETUP screen ...................... 10ꢀ  
OPERATION screen.............................. 106  
OPTION MENU screen......................... 113  
OTHER FUNCTIONS screen................ 110  
PICT. SETUP screen............................. 106  
PICTURE screen................................... 105  
PLAY SETUP screen............................. 106  
RECORD SETUP screen...................... 103  
SCENE FILE screen ............................. 101  
SW&DISP SETUP screen..................... 107  
Setup menu structure...................................... 42  
Shot mark...................................... 13, 49, 6ꢀ, 85  
Shutter speed............................................ 15, 65  
Slideshow........................................................ 4ꢀ  
Synchro scan............................................. 17, 67  
D
Delete  
Clip.................................................... 44, 81  
Photo....................................................... 44  
Digital zoom..................................................... 39  
DPOF .............................................................. 46  
Dubbing........................................................... 90  
DV ................................................................... 15  
F
Focus............................................................... 31  
Format....................................................... ꢀ8, 76  
Frame-playback......................................... 41, 84  
G
Gain............................................................. 6, 55  
H
HDMI terminal ................................................. 5ꢀ  
I
IEEE1394 .................................................. 11, 73  
M
Manual focus............................................... 5, 54  
Manual mode............................................... 5, 54  
Maximum number of photos............................ 33  
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T
Tally lamp ........................................................ 30  
Thumbnail.................................................. 35, 79  
THUMBNAIL menu  
OPERATION menu ............................... 114  
OTHER FUNCTIONS menu.................. 114  
THUMBNAIL menu........................................ 114  
Tripod receptacle............................................. 10  
U
V
USER button ............................................. 1ꢀ, 61  
Using scene files ....................................... ꢀ1, 71  
Video compatibility........................................... 41  
VIDEO OUT terminal................................. 5ꢀ, 89  
Viewfinder........................................................ 32  
W
Z
White balance.............................................. 7, 56  
Zoom ............................................................... 39  
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This symbol is only valid in the European Union.  
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