Owner’s Manual
High Definition Video Camera
Model No.
HC-V100
HC-V100M
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or,
contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca
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PC PU
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
FCC Note:
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 or more 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.
FCC Caution:
To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation
instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite
core when connecting to computer or peripheral devices.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name:
Model No.:
Panasonic
HC-V100P/HC-V100MP
Responsible Party:
Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America
1-800-211-PANA (7262)
Support Contact:
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 (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
HC-V100P
HC-V100MP
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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. AND CANADA.
AC adaptor
This AC adaptor operates on AC between 100 V and 240 V.
But
≥ In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected to a 120 V AC power
supply only.
≥ When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to
suit the AC outlet configuration.
≥ When connecting to a supply of greater than AC 125 V, ensure the cord you use is suited
to the voltage of the AC supply and the rated current of the AC adaptor.
≥ Contact an electrical parts distributor for assistance in selecting a suitable AC plug
adaptor or AC cord set.
Install this unit so that the power cord can be unplugged from the socket outlet immediately
if any problem occurs.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN LATIN AMERICAN COUNTRIES.
Install this unit so that the AC mains lead can be unplugged from the socket outlet
immediately if any problem occurs.
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∫ Concerning the battery
Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)
≥ Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.
≥ Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit.
≥ Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.
≥ Do not touch the plug terminals (i and j) with metal objects.
≥ Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off thoroughly
with water.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the eyes. Rinse eyes
thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 oC (140 oF) or
incinerate.
CAUTION
≥ Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the type
recommended by the manufacturer.
≥ When disposing the batteries, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for
the correct method of disposal.
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∫ Product Identification Marking
Product
High Definition Video Camera
AC adaptor
Location
Battery holder
Bottom
U.S.A./CANADA CONSUMERS: ATTENTION:
A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product
you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information
on how to recycle this battery.
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Precautions
USE & LOCATION
≥ STORAGE OF YOUR CAMERA ... Store
and handle your camera in a manner that
will not subject it to unnecessary
movement (avoid shaking and striking).
Your camera contains a sensitive pick-up
device which could be damaged by
improper handling or storage.
WARNING
≥ TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your
camera and power supply should not be
exposed to rain or moisture. Do not
connect the power supply or operate your
camera if it gets wet. Your camera has
been designed for outdoor use, however it
is not designed to sustain direct exposure
to water, rain, sleet, snow, sand, dust, or a
direct splashing from a pool or even a cup
of coffee. This action could permanently
damage the internal parts of your camera.
Do not attempt to disassemble this unit.
There are no user serviceable parts
inside. Unplug your camera from the
power supply before cleaning.
CARE
≥ TO CLEAN YOUR CAMERA ... Do not
use strong or abrasive detergents when
cleaning your camera body.
≥ TO PROTECT THE LENS ... Do not touch
the surface of the lens with your hand.
Use a commercial camera lens solution
and lens paper when cleaning the lens.
Improper cleaning can scratch the lens
coating.
≥ TO PROTECT THE FINISH OF YOUR
CAMERA ... Before handling your
camera, make sure your hands and face
are free from any chemical products, such
as suntan lotion, as it may damage the
finish.
≥ AS WITH ANY SMALL OBJECT, SD
CARDS CAN BE SWALLOWED BY
YOUNG CHILDREN. DO NOT ALLOW
CHILDREN TO HANDLE THE SD CARD.
CAUTION
-If you see this symbol-
≥ DO NOT AIM YOUR CAMERA AT THE
SUN OR OTHER BRIGHT OBJECTS
≥ DO NOT EXPOSE YOUR CAMERA TO
EXTENDED HIGH TEMPERATURE ...
Such as, in direct sunlight, inside a closed
car, next to a heater, etc... This action
could permanently damage the internal
parts of your camera.
≥ AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN
TEMPERATURE ... If the unit is suddenly
moved from a cold place to a warm place,
moisture may form on the SD card and
inside the unit.
Information on Disposal in other
Countries outside the European
Union
This symbol is only valid
in the European Union.
If you wish to discard
this product, please
contact your local
authorities or dealer and
ask for the correct
method of disposal.
≥ DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAMERA OR
THE POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON
WHEN NOT IN USE.
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∫ About the recording format for
∫ Handling of built-in memory
recording motion pictures
[HC-V100M]
You can select from either AVCHD or iFrame
recording formats to record motion pictures
using this unit. (l 54)
This unit is equipped with the built-in
memory. When using this component, pay
attention to the following points.
AVCHD:
Back up data periodically.
You can record high-definition quality
images with this format. It is suitable for
viewing on a large format TV or for saving to
disc.
The built-in memory is temporary storage. In
order to avoid erasing data due to static
electricity, electromagnetic waves,
breakage, and failures, back up the data to a
PC or disc. (l 86)
iFrame:
This is a recording format suitable for
playing back or editing on Mac (iMovie’11).
Using iMovie’11, iFrame motion pictures can
be imported faster than AVCHD motion
pictures. Also, the imported file size of
iFrame motion pictures will be smaller than
that of AVCHD motion pictures.
≥ It is not compatible with motion picture
recorded in AVCHD format.
≥ Access lamp [ACCESS] (l 19)
illuminates while the SD card or built-in
memory is being accessed (initialization,
recording, playback, deleting, etc.). Do not
perform the following operations when the
lamp illuminates. It may damage the built-
in memory or cause a malfunction in the
unit.
jTurn the unit off (remove the battery)
jInsert and remove the USB cable
jExpose the unit to vibrations or shock
≥ About disposing of or giving away this unit.
(l 109)
∫ Indemnity about recorded
content
Panasonic does not accept any
responsibility for damages directly or
indirectly due to any type of problems that
result in loss of recording or edited content,
and does not guarantee any content if
recording or editing does not work properly.
Likewise, the above also applies in a case
where any type of repair is made to the unit
(including any other non-built-in memory
related component).
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∫ About Condensation (When
the lens or the LCD monitor is
fogged up)
Condensation occurs when the ambient
temperature or humidity changes. Be careful
of condensation since it causes lens or LCD
monitor stains, fungus and camera
malfunction.
∫ For the purposes of this
owner's manual
≥ SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card
and SDXC Memory Card are referred to
as the “SD card”.
≥ Functions that can be used for motion
picture recording/motion picture playback
are indicated by
manual.
in this owner’s
≥ For more details about the cause and
action required for condensation, refer to
page 112.
≥ Functions that can be used for still picture
recording/still picture playback are
indicated by
manual.
≥ Pages for reference are indicated by an
in this owner’s
∫ Cards that you can use with
this unit
SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card
and SDXC Memory Card
arrow, for example: l 00
This owner’s manual is designed for use
≥ 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not
have the SDHC logo or 48 GB or more
Memory Cards that do not have the SDXC
logo are not based on SD Memory Card
Specifications.
with models
and
.
Pictures may be slightly different from the
original.
≥ The illustrations used in this owner’s
manual show model
however, parts of the explanation refer to
different models.
,
≥ Refer to page 24 for more details on SD
cards.
≥ Depending on the model, some functions
are not available.
≥ Features may vary, so please read
carefully.
≥ Not all models may be available
depending on the region of purchase.
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Contents
Accessories.............................................12
Quick Guide.............................................13
Advanced (Recording)
Using the Zoom ...................................... 47
Optical image stabilizer function .......... 48
Recording functions of
operation icons....................................... 49
Operation icons................................. 49
Recording functions of menus.............. 53
Manual recording.................................... 59
White Balance................................... 59
Manual shutter speed/
Preparation
Names and Functions of Main Parts.....17
Power supply...........................................20
Inserting/removing the battery........... 20
Charging the battery ......................... 21
Charging and recording time............. 23
Recording to a card ................................24
Cards that you can use with
this unit.............................................. 24
Inserting/removing an SD card.......... 25
Turning the unit on/off............................26
Selecting a mode ....................................27
Setting date and time..............................28
Iris adjustment .................................. 61
Recording with Manual Focus .......... 62
Advanced (Playback)
Playback Operations .............................. 63
Motion picture playback
Basic
using operation icon.......................... 63
Creating still picture from
Before recording.....................................29
Selecting a media to record
motion picture ................................... 64
Repeat playback............................... 64
Resuming the previous playback...... 65
Zooming in on a still picture during
playback (Playback zoom)................ 65
Various playback functions ................... 66
Playing back motion pictures/
[HC-V100M]..............................................30
Recording motion pictures ....................31
Recording still pictures..........................33
Intelligent Auto Mode .............................34
Motion picture/
Still picture playback..............................36
Using the menu screen ..........................39
Using the Setup Menu ............................40
still pictures by date .......................... 66
Changing the playback settings and
playing back the slide show .............. 67
Deleting scenes/still pictures ................ 69
Dividing a scene (AVCHD)................ 71
Dividing a scene to partially delete
(iFrame) ............................................ 72
Protecting scenes/still pictures ......... 73
Watching Video/
Pictures on your TV................................ 74
Connecting with
a HDMI mini cable ............................ 77
Connecting with
the AV multi cable ............................. 77
™
Playback using VIERA Link ................ 78
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Copy/Dubbing
Copying from Built-in Memory to
SD card [HC-V100M] ...............................80
Dubbing with a Blu-ray disc recorder,
video devices, etc. ..................................82
With a PC
What you can do with a PC....................86
End User License Agreement ........... 88
Operating environment ..........................90
Installation...............................................93
Connecting to a PC.................................94
About the PC display ........................ 96
Starting HD Writer LE 1.1 .......................97
Reading the operating instructions
of the software applications............... 97
If using Mac .............................................98
Others
Indications...............................................99
Messages...............................................101
About recovery................................ 102
Troubleshooting....................................103
Cautions for use....................................108
About copyright .................................... 113
Recording modes/approximate
recordable time ..................................... 114
Approximate number of recordable
pictures.................................................. 115
Specifications........................................ 116
Optional accessories............................ 119
Accessory Order Form (For USA
and Puerto Rico Customers)........... 121
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.
AND PUERTO RICO).............................122
Warranty
(For Canadian Customers)...................124
Useful Information (Only For Latin
American Countries).............................125
Index ......................................................126
Spanish Quick Use Guide/
Guía española para el uso rápido........128
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Accessories
Check the accessories before using this unit.
Keep the accessories out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Product numbers correct as of Jan. 2012. These may be subject to change.
Battery pack
VW-VBK180
AC adaptor
(P/PC)
VSK0780
(PU)
VSK0781
AC cable
K2CA2CA00025
AV multi cable
K1HY12YY0016
USB cable
K2KYYYY00201
CD-ROM
Software
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Quick Guide
∫ Inserting the battery
Install the battery by inserting it in the
direction shown in the figure.
∫ Inserting/removing an SD card
≥ Insert the battery until it clicks and locks.
∫ Charging the battery
Access lamp [ACCESS] A
≥ When this unit is accessing the SD
card or built-in memory, the access
lamp lights up.
≥ Check that the access lamp has gone off.
1) Open the SD card cover and insert/
remove the SD card into/from the card
slot B.
≥ Face the label side C in the direction
shown in the illustration and press it
straight in as far as it will go.
≥ Press the center of the SD card and then
pull it straight out.
2) Securely close the SD card cover.
≥ Securely close it until it clicks.
A
1
DC input terminal
Connect the AC cable to the AC
adaptor, then the AC outlet.
Connect the AC adaptor to the DC input
terminal [DC IN].
2
≥ The status indicator will flash red for
approx. 2 seconds (off for approx. 1 second, on
for approx. 1 second), indicating that
charging has begun.
It will turn off when the charging is
completed.
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∫ Turning the unit on/off
∫ Selecting a mode
Turning the unit on and off with the
power button
Operate the mode switch to change the
mode to
or
.
Press the power button to turn on the unit.
Recording Mode (l 31, 33)
Playback Mode (l 36, 63)
A
The status indicator lights on.
≥ To turn off the unit, hold down the power
button until the status indicator goes off.
∫ How to use the cursor button
Turning the unit on and off with the LCD
monitor
Opening the LCD monitor turns on the unit.
Closing the LCD monitor turns off the unit.
To turn on the unit
≥ Use the cursor button to select the
recording functions and playback
operations, and to operate the menu
screen.
≥ In this owner’s manual, the cursor button
is denoted as shown below or as
3/4/2/1.
Example: For pressing the (down) button.
or
Press 4
A
The status indicator lights on.
To turn off the unit
∫ Language selection
1) Press the MENU button, then select
[SETUP] # [LANGUAGE].
2) Select desired language.
B
The status indicator goes off.
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∫ Selecting a media to record
∫ Recording still pictures
[HC-V100M]
1) Change the mode to
2) Select the menu.
1) Change the mode to
2) Open the LCD monitor.
.
.
3) Press the
picture.
button to take the
: [MEDIA SELECT]
3) Select the media to record motion
pictures or still pictures using
3/4/2/1, and press the ENTER
button.
≥ Select [VIDEO/SD CARD] or [PICTURE/
SD CARD] to record to the SD card.
Select [VIDEO/Built-inMemory] or
[PICTURE/Built-inMemory] to record to
the built-in memory.
∫ Motion picture/Still picture
playback
≥ The media is selected separately for
motion pictures or still pictures is
highlighted in yellow.
1) Change the mode to
.
2) Select the play mode select icon A
using 3/4/2 and press the ENTER
button.
4) Press the MENU button.
∫ Recording motion pictures
1) Change the mode to
2) Open the LCD monitor.
.
3) Press the recording start/stop button to
start recording.
3)
Select the [VIDEO/PICTURE] you wish
to play back, then press the ENTER
button.
Select the [MEDIA] and [VIDEO/
PICTURE] you wish to play back, then
press the ENTER button.
≥ Press the MENU button.
≥ When a video item is selected, an icon will
A
When you begin recording, ; changes
to ¥.
appear on the thumbnail display. (
)
,
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4) Select the scene or the still picture to be
played back using 3/4/2/1, then
press the ENTER button.
NOV 15 2012
0
h00m15
s
≥ When you select
/
and press the
ENTER button, the next (previous) page is
displayed.
5) Select the operation icon using
3/4/2/1.
0h00m00s
B
Operation icon
≥ Press the ENTER button to display/not
display the operation icon.
(Motion picture playback)
1/;: Playback/Pause
6:
5:
∫:
Rewind playback
Fast forward playback
Stops the playback and shows
the thumbnails.
(Still picture playback)
1/;: Slide show (playback of the still
pictures in numerical order) start/
pause.
2;: Plays back the previous picture.
;1: Plays back the next picture.
∫:
Stops the playback and shows
the thumbnails.
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Preparation
Names and Functions of Main Parts
1
2
3
Speaker
1
USB terminal [ ] (l 82, 94)
Intelligent auto/Manual button
[iA/MANUAL] (l 34, 59)
Optical image stabilizer/Delete button
2
4
[
O.I.S./ ] (l 48, 69)
3
4
5
5
6
Power button [ ] (l 26)
HDMI mini connector [HDMI]
(l 74, 78)
7
AV multi connector [AV MULTI] (l 74,
85)
AV MULTI
≥ Use the AV multi cable (only the supplied
cable).
6
7
8
8
Battery release lever [BATT] (l 20)
9
Lens cover opening/closing switch
9
When not using the unit, close the lens
cover to protect the lens.
≥ Slide the opening/closing switch to
open/close the cover.
10
11
12
10 Lens cover
11 Lens
12 Internal stereo microphones
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13 Menu button [MENU] (l 39)
14 Mode switch (l 27)
15 16
14
13
15 Status indicator (l 26)
16 Recording start/stop button (l 31)
17 Cursor button (l 36, 39, 49)
≥ Use the cursor button to select the
recording functions and playback
operations, and to operate the menu
screen.
≥ In this owner’s manual, the cursor button
is denoted as shown below or as 3/4/2/
1.
17 18 19
20
Example: For pressing the (down) button
or
Press 4
18 Enter button [ENTER] (l 36, 39, 49)
19 LCD monitor (l 29)
≥ It can open up to 90o.
≥ It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens
or 90o B towards the opposite direction.
Due to limitations in LCD production
technology, there may be some tiny bright
or dark spots on the LCD monitor screen.
However, this is not a malfunction and
does not affect the recorded picture.
20 Battery holder (l 20)
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21 Tripod receptacle
≥ If you attach a tripod which has a 5.5 mm
(0.22 q) screw or larger, it may damage
this unit.
22 SD card cover (l 25)
23 Access lamp [ACCESS] (l 25)
24 Card slot (l 25)
21
22
23
24
25 Photoshot button [
26 Zoom lever [W/T] (In Recording
] (l 33)
25 26
Mode) (l 47)
Thumbnail display switch [
/
]/
Volume lever [sVOLr] (In Playback
Mode) (l 37)
27 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 21)
≥ Do not use any other AC adaptors except
the supplied one.
28 Grip belt
Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits
your hand.
28
27
1
2
3
Flip the belt.
Adjust the length.
Replace the belt.
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Preparation
Power supply
∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit
The battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBK180/VW-VBK360.
≥ The unit has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely. The
dedicated battery (VW-VBK180/VW-VBK360) 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
that 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.
Inserting/removing the battery
≥ Press the power button to turn off the unit. (l 26)
Install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure.
Removing the battery
Be sure to hold down the power button until
the status indicator goes off. Then remove
the battery while supporting the unit to
prevent it from dropping.
Move the battery release lever in the
direction indicated by the arrow and
remove the battery when unlocked.
Insert the battery until it clicks and
locks.
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Charging the battery
When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery fully
before using this unit for the first time.
The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is
always “live” as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet.
Important:
≥ Use the supplied AC adaptor. Do not use the AC adaptor of another device.
≥ Do not use the AC cable with any other equipment as it is designed only for this unit.
Also, do not use the AC cable from other equipment with this unit.
≥ The battery can also be charged using a battery charger (VW-BC10PP: optional).
≥ The battery will not be charged if the unit is turned on.
≥ It is recommended to charge the battery in a temperature between 10 oC and 30 oC
(50 oF and 86 oF). (The battery temperature should also be the same.)
A
DC input terminal
≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
1 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor, then the AC outlet.
2 Connect the AC adaptor to the DC input terminal [DC IN].
≥ Be careful not to pinch the DC input terminal cover.
≥ The status indicator will flash red for approx. 2 seconds (off for approx. 1 second, on for
approx. 1 second), indicating that charging has begun.
It will turn off when the charging is completed.
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∫ Connecting to the AC outlet
If you turn on the unit while connecting with the AC adaptor, you can use the unit with power
supplied from the outlet.
∫ To charge by connecting to other device
It is possible to charge by connecting to other device with the USB cable (supplied).
Please refer to page 95.
≥ If the status indicator flashes at a particularly fast or slow rate, refer to page 111.
≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 12, 23, 119).
≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
≥ Do not heat or expose to flame.
≥ Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time
with doors and windows closed.
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Charging and recording time
∫ Charging/Recording time
≥ Temperature: 25 oC (77 oF)/humidity: 60%RH
≥ Charging times in parentheses are when charging from the USB terminal.
Battery model number
[Voltage/Capacity
(minimum)]
Maximum
continuously
recordable time
Actual
recordable
time
Charging
time
Recording
mode
[HA], [HG],
[HX]
Supplied battery/
VW-VBK180 (optional)
[3.6 V/1790 mAh]
2 h 35 min
1 h 20 min
1 h 35 min
2 h 25 min
(5 h 45 min)
[iFrame]
[HA]
3 h 10 min
5 h 5 min
2 h 40 min
3 h 15 min
VW-VBK360 (optional)
[3.6 V/3580 mAh]
4 h 20 min
(10 h 40 min)
[HG], [HX]
[iFrame]
5 h 10 min
6 h 15 min
≥ These times are approximations.
≥ The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely.
Charging time and recordable time vary depending on the usage conditions such as
high/low temperature.
≥ The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time when repeatedly starting/stopping
recording, turning the unit on/off, moving the zoom lever etc.
≥ The batteries heat up after use or charging. This is not a malfunction.
Battery capacity indication
≥ The display changes as the battery capacity reduces.
#
#
#
#
If there is less than 3 minutes remaining, then
will become red. If the battery
discharges, then will flash.
≥ The remaining battery capacity is displayed when using the Panasonic battery that you
can use for this unit. The actual time can vary depending on your actual use.
≥ When using the AC adaptor or batteries made by other companies, the remaining
battery capacity will not be shown.
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Preparation
Recording to a card
The unit can record still pictures or motion pictures to an SD card or built-in memory. To
record to an SD card, read the following.
This unit (an SDXC compatible device) is compatible with SD Memory Cards, SDHC
Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards. When using an SDHC Memory Card/SDXC
Memory Card with other equipment, check the equipment is compatible with these
Memory Cards.
Cards that you can use with this unit
Use SD cards conforming to Class 4 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating* for
motion picture recording.
Card type
Capacity
SD Memory Card
SDHC Memory Card
SDXC Memory Card
512 MB/1 GB/2 GB
4 GB/6 GB/8 GB/12 GB/16 GB/24 GB/32 GB
48 GB/64 GB
* SD Speed Class Rating is the speed
standard regarding continuous writing.
Check via the label on the card, etc.
e.g.:
≥ Please confirm the latest information about SD Memory Cards/SDHC Memory Cards/
SDXC Memory Cards that can be used for motion picture recording on the following
website.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam
(This website is in English only.)
≥ Operation of the SD Card 256 MB or less is not guaranteed. Also, the SD Card 32 MB or
less cannot be used for the motion picture recording.
≥ 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDHC logo or 48 GB or more Memory
Cards that do not have the SDXC logo are not based on SD Memory Card Specifications.
≥ The operation of Memory cards exceeding 64 GB cannot be guaranteed.
≥ When the write-protect switch A on SD card is locked, no recording,
deletion or editing will be possible on the card.
≥ Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
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Inserting/removing an SD card
When using an SD card not from Panasonic, or one previously used on other equipment,
for the first time on this unit, format the SD card. (l 44) When the SD card is formatted, all
of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored.
Caution:
Check that the access lamp has gone off.
Access lamp [ACCESS] A
≥ When this unit is accessing the SD
card or built-in memory, the access
lamp lights up.
1 Open the SD card cover and
insert/remove the SD card into/
from the card slot B.
≥ Face the label side C in the direction
shown in the illustration and press it
straight in as far as it will go.
≥ Press the center of the SD card and then
pull it straight out.
2 Securely close the SD card
cover.
≥ Securely close it until it clicks.
≥ Do not touch the terminals on the back of
the SD card.
≥
Do not place SD cards in the following areas:
jIn direct sunlight
≥ Do not apply strong shocks, bend, or drop
the SD card.
jIn very dusty or humid areas
jNear a heater
≥ Electrical noise, static electricity or the
failure of this unit or the SD card may
damage or erase the data stored on the
SD card.
≥ When the card access lamp is lit, do not:
jRemove the SD card
jLocations susceptible to significant
difference in temperature (condensation
can occur).
jWhere static electricity or
electromagnetic waves occur
≥ To protect SD cards, return them to their
cases when you are not using them.
≥ About disposing of or giving away the SD
card. (l 111)
jTurn the unit off
jInsert and remove the USB cable
jExpose the unit to vibrations or shock
Performing the above while the lamp is on
may result in damage to data/SD card or
this unit.
≥ Do not expose the terminals of the SD
card to water, dirt or dust.
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Preparation
Turning the unit on/off
You can turn the unit on and off using the power button or by opening and closing the LCD
monitor.
Turning the unit on and off with the power button
Open the LCD monitor and press the power button to turn on the unit.
To turn off the unit
Hold down the power button until the
status indicator goes off.
A
The status indicator lights on.
Turning the unit on and off with the LCD monitor
Unit is turned on when the LCD monitor is opened, and unit is turned off when it is closed.
During normal use, opening and closing of the LCD monitor can be conveniently used
to turn the unit on/off.
∫ To turn on the unit
∫ To turn off the unit
A
The status indicator lights on.
B
The status indicator goes off.
≥ The unit will not turn off while recording motion pictures even if the LCD monitor is closed.
≥ In the following cases, opening the LCD monitor does not turn on the unit. Press the power
button to turn on the unit.
jWhen the unit is originally purchased
jWhen you have turned off the unit using the power button
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Preparation
Selecting a mode
Change the mode to recording or playback.
Operate the mode switch to change the mode to
or
.
Recording Mode (l 31, 33)
Playback Mode (l 36, 63)
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Preparation
Setting date and time
When the unit is turned on for the first time, a message asking you to set the date and time
will appear.
Select [YES] and perform Steps 2 to 3 below to set the date and time.
¬ Change the mode to
.
1 Select the menu. (l 39)
: [SETUP] # [CLOCK SET]
2 Select the date or time using 2/1 and set the desired value using
3/4.
A
Displaying the World time setting
(l 40):
[HOME]/
[DESTINATION]
≥ The year can be set between 2000 and
2039.
≥ The 12-hour system is used to display the
time.
3 Press the ENTER button.
≥ A message prompting for World Time setting may be displayed. Perform the World Time
setting by pressing the ENTER button. (l 40)
≥ Press the MENU button to complete the setting.
≥ The date and time function is driven by a built-in lithium battery.
≥ If the time display becomes [- -], the built-in lithium battery needs to be charged. To
recharge the built-in lithium battery, connect the AC adaptor or attach the battery to this
unit. Leave the unit as it is for approx. 24 hours and the battery will maintain the date and
time for approx. 4 months. (The battery is still being recharged even if the unit is off.)
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Basic
Before recording
∫ Basic camera positioning
1
2
Hold the unit with both hands.
Put your hand through the grip belt.
≥ When recording, make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with
another person or object.
≥ When you are outdoors, record pictures with the sunlight behind you. If the subject is
backlit, it will become dark in the recording.
≥ Keep your arms near your body and separate your legs for better balance.
≥ Do not cover the microphones with your hand etc.
∫ Basic motion picture recording
≥ The unit should normally be held steady when recording.
≥ If you move the unit when recording, do so slowly, maintaining a constant speed.
≥ The zoom operation is useful for recording subjects you cannot get close to, but overuse of
zoom in and zoom out can make the resulting motion picture less enjoyable to watch.
∫ Recording yourself
Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side.
≥ The image is horizontally flipped as if you see a mirror
image. (However, the image recorded is the same as a
normal recording.)
≥
Only some indications will appear on the screen. When
appears, return the direction of the LCD monitor to normal
position and check the warning/alarm indication. (
l
101)
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Basic
Selecting a media to record
[HC-V100M]
The card and built-in memory can be selected separately to record motion pictures or still
pictures.
1 Change the mode to
.
2 Select the menu. (l 39)
: [MEDIA SELECT]
3 Select the media for recording the motion pictures and the media for
recording the still pictures using 3/4/2/1, and press the ENTER
button.
≥ The media is selected separately to motion pictures or still pictures is highlighted in yellow.
≥ Select
and press the ENTER button to return to the previous screen. (settings will not
be changed)
4 Press the MENU button to complete the settings.
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Basic
Recording motion pictures
≥ Open the lens cover before turning on the unit. (l 17)
1 Change the mode to
and
open the LCD monitor.
2 Press the recording start/
stop button to start
recording.
A
When you begin recording, ;
changes to ¥.
3 Press the recording start/stop button again to pause recording.
∫ About the screen indications in the motion picture recording
0h00m00s
R 1h20m
Recording mode
Approximate remaining recordable time
R 1h20m ≥ When the remaining time is less than
1 minute, R 0h00m flashes red.
Recording time elapsed
≥ “h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for
minute and “s” for second.
≥ Each time the unit is put into recording
0h00m00s
pause, the counter display will be reset
to 0h00m00s.
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≥ To change the recording format, change the Recording Mode. (l 54)
≥ The images recorded between pressing the recording start/stop button to start recording
and pressing it again to pause recording become one scene.
When you record with the [REC MODE] set to [iFrame], the scenes longer than
approximately 20 minutes will be automatically divided. (Recording will continue.)
≥ When [REC MODE] is set to [iFrame], screen will pause momentarily when the recording is
paused.
≥ (Maximum recordable scenes on a single SD card or built-in memory)
Recording formats
Recordable scenes
Different dates (l 66)
[HA]/[HG]/[HX]
Approx. 3900
Approx. 200
[iFrame]
Approx. 89100
Approx. 900
≥ Maximum number of recordable scenes and maximum number of different dates will be
less than above table when there are both iFrame scenes and still pictures recorded on SD
card or built-in memory.
≥ While recording is in progress, the recording will not stop even if the LCD monitor is closed.
≥ Please refer to page 114 for details about approximate recordable time.
About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures
When motion picture is recorded in AVCHD format
≥ Only motion pictures recorded with the recording format set to AVCHD are supported
by AVCHD compatible equipment. Images cannot be played with equipment that does
not support AVCHD (ordinary DVD recorders). Confirm that your equipment supports
AVCHD by referring to the operating instructions.
≥ It is not always possible to play back motion pictures recorded with the recording
format set to AVCHD on AVCHD compatible equipment. In such a case, play back on
this unit instead.
When motion picture is recorded in iFrame format
≥ You can play back on a Mac (iMovie’11).
≥ It is not compatible with motion picture recorded in AVCHD format.
≥ It is not always possible to play back motion pictures recorded with the recording
format set to iFrame on iFrame compatible equipment. In such a case, play back on
this unit instead.
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Basic
Recording still pictures
Still picture recorded with size of
M
(1920k1080) and an aspect ratio of 16:9.
2.1
≥ Open the lens cover before turning on the unit. (l 17)
1 Change the mode to
and
open the LCD monitor.
2 Press the
button.
∫ About the screen indications in Still Picture Recording
Quality of still pictures (l 58)
Size of still pictures
2.1
M
Remaining number of still pictures
≥ Flashes in red when [0] appears.
2.1
M
R3000
R3000
Still picture operation indicator (l 100)
≥ During motion picture recording or when set to PRE-REC, you cannot record still pictures.
≥ Using a tripod is recommended when recording still pictures in dark places because the
shutter speed becomes slow.
≥ To print a picture, save the picture to the SD card (l 80) and print using a PC or a printer.
≥ The edges of still pictures recorded on this unit with a 16:9 aspect ratio may be cut at
printing. Check the printer or photo studio before printing.
≥ Please refer to page 115 for details about the number of recordable pictures.
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Basic
Intelligent Auto Mode
The following modes (appropriate for the condition) are set just by pointing the unit to what
you want to record.
/MANUAL
Intelligent auto/Manual button
Press this button to switch Intelligent
Auto Mode/Manual Mode.
≥ Please refer to page 59 for details
about Manual Mode.
Mode
Effect
Portrait
Faces are detected and focused automatically, and the
brightness is adjusted so it is recorded clearly.
Scenery
The whole landscape will be recorded vividly without whiting
out the background sky, which may be very bright.
Spotlight
Low light
Normal
Very bright object is recorded clearly.
It can record very clearly even in a dark room or twilight.
In modes other than those described above, the contrast is
adjusted to give a clear picture.
≥ Depending on the recording conditions, the unit may not enter the desired mode.
≥ In the Portrait, Spotlight and Low light mode, the face will be surrounded by white frame
when detected. In the Portrait mode, a subject that is bigger and close to center of the
screen will be surrounded by an orange frame. (l 55)
≥ Faces cannot be detected depending on the recording conditions, such as when faces are
of certain sizes or at certain tilts or when digital zoom is used.
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∫ Intelligent Auto Mode
When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode, the Auto White Balance and Auto Focus operate
and automatically adjust the color balance and focusing.
Depending on the brightness of the subject, etc., the aperture and shutter speed are
automatically adjusted for optimum brightness.
≥ Color balance and focus may not be adjusted automatically depending on light sources or
scenes. If so, manually adjust these settings. (l 59, 62)
Automatic White Balance
The illustration shows the range over which Automatic White Balance functions.
1) The effective range of Automatic White Balance
2)
10 000K
9 000K
8 000K
adjustment on this unit
2) Blue sky
3) Cloudy sky (rain)
4) Sunlight
5) White fluorescent lamp
6) Halogen light bulb
3)
7 000K
6 000K
4)
5 000K
4 000K
5)
1)
7) Incandescent light bulb
8) Sunrise or sunset
9) Candlelight
If the Automatic White Balance is not functioning normally,
adjust the White Balance manually. (l 59)
6)
3 000K
2 000K
7)
8)
9)
Auto Focus
The unit focuses automatically.
≥ Auto Focus does not work correctly in the following
situations. Record pictures in the Manual Focus Mode. (l 62)
jRecording distant and close-up objects at the same time
jRecording a subject behind dirty or dusty window
jRecording a subject that is surrounded by objects with glossy surfaces or by highly
reflective objects
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Basic
Motion picture/Still picture playback
1 Change the mode to
.
2 Select the play mode select
icon A using 3/4/2 and
press the ENTER button.
3
Select the [VIDEO/PICTURE] you wish to play back, then press the
ENTER button.
Select the [MEDIA] and [VIDEO/PICTURE] you wish to play back,
then press the ENTER button.
≥ Press the MENU button.
≥ When a video item is selected, an icon will appear on the thumbnail display. (
,
)
4 Select the scene or the still
picture to be played back using
3/4/2/1, then press the
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0
s
ENTER button.
≥ When you select
/
and press the
ENTER button, the next/previous page is displayed.
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0h00m00s
5 Select the operation icon using
3/4/2/1.
A
Operation icon
≥ Press the ENTER button to display/not display
the operation icon.
Motion picture playback
Still picture playback
1/;: Playback/Pause
1/;: Slide show (playback of the still
pictures in numerical order)
start/pause.
2;: Plays back the previous picture.
;1: Plays back the next picture.
6:
5:
∫:
Rewind playback
Fast forward playback
Stops the playback and shows
the thumbnails.
∫:
Stops the playback and shows
the thumbnails.
∫ Change the thumbnail display
While the thumbnail is displayed, the thumbnail display changes in the following order if the
zoom lever is operated to side or side.
20 scenes () 9 scenes () 1 scene
≥ 9 scenes display returns if the unit is turned off or the mode is
changed.
∫ Speaker volume adjustment
Operate the volume lever to adjust the
speaker volume during motion picture
playback.
Towards “r”:
Increases the volume
Decreases the volume
Towards “s”:
≥ Sound will be heard only during normal playback.
≥ If pause play is continued for 5 minutes, the screen returns to the thumbnails.
≥ The elapsed time for playback indication will be reset to 0h00m00s for each scene.
≥ Switching of the AVCHD scenes may not play back smoothly. (l 107)
≥ When playing back iFrame scenes, the image will pause momentarily and the screen may
turn black when the scenes are switching.
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Motion picture compatibility
≥ This unit is based on AVCHD format/MPEG-4 AVC file format.
AVCHD format
≥ Video signal for the AVCHD that can be played back with this unit is 1920k1080/60i.
≥ This unit may degrade or not play back motion pictures recorded or created on other
products, and other products may degrade or not play back motion pictures recorded
on this unit, even if the products support AVCHD. (
cannot be played back with this unit)
is displayed for videos that
iFrame format
≥ Video signal for the iFrame that can be played back with this unit is 960k540/30p.
≥ Motion pictures recorded in iFrame and AVCHD are not compatible with each other.
≥ This unit may degrade or not play back motion pictures recorded or created on other
products, and other products may degrade or not play back motion pictures recorded
on this unit, even if the products support iFrame. (
cannot be played back with this unit)
is displayed for videos that
Still picture compatibility
≥ This unit is compliant with the unified standard DCF (Design rule for Camera File
system) established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology
Industries Association).
≥ The file format of still pictures supported by this unit is JPEG. (Not all JPEG formatted
files will be played back.)
≥ This unit may degrade or not play back still pictures recorded or created on other
products and other products may degrade or not play back still pictures recorded on
this unit.
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Basic
Using the menu screen
To get back to the previous screen
Press 2 of the cursor button.
1 Press the MENU button.
2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select the
top menu A, then press the
ENTER button.
To exit the menu screen
Press the MENU button.
∫ About the information display
Descriptions of the selected submenus and
items displayed in Steps 3 and 4, and
messages to confirm settings are displayed.
∫ About the operation icons
3 Select the submenu B using
3/4 and press 1 or press the
ENTER button.
/
:
Select and then press the ENTER button
to switch the menu and thumbnail
display page.
:
Select and then press the ENTER button
to return to the previous screen in cases
such as menu setting, etc.
4 Select the desired item using
3/4/2/1, and press the
ENTER button to set.
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Basic
Using the Setup Menu
≥ The items displayed differ depending on the position or settings of the mode switch.
Select the menu.
: [SETUP] # desired setting
[ON]/[OFF]
[DISPLAY]
The screen display can be changed to [ON] (all information displayed) or [OFF] (a portion of
information displayed).
[SIMPLE]/[DETAIL]/[OFF]
[EXT. DISPLAY]
Please refer to page 76.
[CLOCK SET]
Please refer to page 28.
[SET WORLD TIME]
It is possible to display and record the time at the travel destination by selecting your home
region and the travel destination.
1
Select [SET WORLD TIME] and press the ENTER button.
≥ If the clock is not set, adjust the clock to the current time. (l 28)
≥ When the [HOME] (your home region) is not set, the message appears. Press the ENTER
button and proceed to Step 3.
2
(Only when setting your home region)
Select [HOME] using 2/1and press the ENTER button.
(Only when setting your home region)
Select your home region using
3
2/1and press the ENTER button.
≥ Press 3 to set daylight saving time.
appears and the summer time
setting is turned on; the time
difference from GMT is set forward by
one hour. Press 3 again to return to
the normal time setting.
(Only when setting the region of your
travel destination)
A
B
The current time
The time difference from GMT
(Greenwich Mean Time)
4
Select [DESTINATION] using 2/1 and press the ENTER button.
≥ When the home region is set for the first time, the screen for selecting home/travel
destination appears after setting the home region successively. If the home region has
already been set once, execute the menu operation for Step 1.
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5
(Only when setting the region of your
travel destination)
Select your travel destination
using 2/1 and press the
ENTER button.
≥ Press 3 to set daylight saving time.
appears and the summer
C
D
The local time at the selected travel
destination
The time difference between the
travel destination and the home
region
time setting is turned on. The travel
destination time and time difference
from the home region time are set
forward by one hour. Press 3 again
to return to the normal time setting.
≥ Close the setting by pressing the
MENU button.
appears and the
time of the travel destination is indicated.
To return the display to the home setting
Set the home region using Step 1 to 3, and close the setting by pressing the MENU button.
≥ If you cannot find your travel destination in the area shown on the screen, set it by using
the time difference from your home region.
[DATE]/[D/T]/[OFF]
[DATE/TIME]
It is possible to change the date and time display mode.
[Y/M/D]/[M/D/Y]/[D/M/Y]
[DATE FORMAT]
It is possible to change the date format.
[ON]/[OFF]
[ECONOMY (BATT)]
When about 5 minutes have passed without any operation, this unit automatically turns off to
save battery life.
≥ This unit will not automatically turn off even if [ECONOMY (BATT)] is set to [ON] in
following cases:
jUsing the AC adaptor
*
jUsing the USB cable for PC etc.
jPRE-REC is used
jDuring playback of the slide show
* When [ECONOMY (AC)] is activated, this unit automatically turns off.
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[ON]/[OFF]
[ECONOMY (AC)]
When about 30 minutes have passed without any operation while connecting the AC adaptor
with this unit, the unit automatically turns off.
≥ This unit will not automatically turn off even if the [ECONOMY (AC)] is set to [ON] in
following cases:
jUsing the USB cable for PC etc.
jPRE-REC is used
jDuring playback of the slide show
[ON]/[OFF]
[QUICK START]
This unit is put into recording pause approx. 0.6 seconds after the LCD monitor is reopened.
≥ When in Quick Start Standby Mode about 40% of the power used in Recording pause
mode is being consumed, so the recording time will be reduced.
≥
Quick Start will not work if there is no SD card inserted.
≥
Quick Start will not work if the [SD CARD] is selected in the [MEDIA SELECT], even if there
is no SD card inserted.
≥ Change the mode to
.
1
2
Set [QUICK START] to [ON].
Close the LCD monitor.
The status indicator A flashes green and the unit
goes into Quick Start Standby Mode.
3
Open the LCD monitor.
The status indicator A lights red and the unit is put
into recording pause.
≥ Quick Start Standby Mode is canceled if
jabout 5 minutes have elapsed
jmode is set to
≥ It may take some time for Automatic White Balance to adjust.
≥ In the Quick Start Mode, the zoom magnification becomes approx. 1k.
≥ When it has gone into Quick Start Standby Mode automatically with the [ECONOMY
(BATT)] (l 41)/[ECONOMY (AC)], close the LCD monitor once and open it again.
≥ Turn the unit off using the power button.
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/
/[OFF]
[ALERT SOUND]
Starting and stopping of recording and unit on/off can be confirmed with this sound.
(Volume low)/
(Volume high)
2 Beeps for 4 times
When an error occurs. Check the sentence displayed on the screen. (l 101)
+2
+1
0
-1
/
/
/
[POWER LCD]
This makes it easier to view the LCD monitor in bright places including outdoors.
≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded.
+2
+1
0
-1
(Makes even brighter)/
(Makes brighter)/
(Normal)/
(Makes less bright)
+1
≥ When the AC adaptor is in use, the LCD monitor is set to
automatically.
≥ When the LCD monitor is bright, the recordable time with the battery will be shorter.
[LCD SET]
It adjusts brightness and color density on the LCD monitor.
≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded.
1
2
Select [LCD SET] and press the ENTER button.
Select the item using 3/4, and press the ENTER button to set.
[BRIGHTNESS]:
[COLOR]:
Brightness of the LCD monitor
Color level of the LCD monitor
3
Press 2/1 to adjust, and press the ENTER button.
≥ Press the MENU button to exit the menu screen.
[COMPONENT]/[AV OUT]
[AV MULTI]
Please refer to page 77.
[1080i]/[480i]
[AUTO]/[1080i]/[480p]
[ON]/[OFF]
[COMPONENT OUT]
Please refer to page 77.
[HDMI RESOLUTION]
Please refer to page 77.
[VIERA Link]
Please refer to page 78.
[16:9]/[4:3]
[TV ASPECT]
Please refer to page 76.
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[INITIAL SET]
Set to [YES] for changing the menu settings back to the default condition.
(Only when the mode is at the
≥ Settings for [MEDIA SELECT] , [CLOCK SET] and [LANGUAGE] will not change.
position)
*
* For users who have
, this menu is not displayed.
[FORMAT CARD]
Please be aware that if a medium is formatted, then all the data recorded on the medium will
erase and cannot be restored. Back up important data on a PC, disc, etc. (l 86)
≥ When formatting is complete, press MENU button to exit the message screen.
≥ Perform a physical formatting of the SD card when the SD card is to be disposed/
transferred. (l 111)
≥ Do not turn this unit off or remove the SD card while formatting. Do not expose the unit to
vibrations or shock.
Use this unit to format media.
Do not format an SD card using any other equipment such as a PC. The card may
not be used on this unit.
[FORMAT MEDIA]
Please be aware that if a medium is formatted, then all the data recorded on the medium will
erase and cannot be restored. Back up important data on a PC, disc, etc. (l 86)
1
2
Select [FORMAT MEDIA] and press the ENTER button.
Select [Built-inMemory] or [SD CARD] using 3/2/1, then press the ENTER
button.
≥ When formatting is complete, press MENU button to exit the message screen.
≥ Perform a physical formatting of the SD card when the SD card is to be disposed/
transferred. (l 111)
≥ Perform a physical formatting of the built-in memory when this unit is to be disposed/
transferred. (l 109)
≥ Do not turn this unit off or remove the SD card while formatting. Do not expose the unit to
vibrations or shock.
Use this unit to format media.
Formatting built-in memory is only available with this unit.
Do not format an SD card using any other equipment such as a PC. The card may
not be used on this unit.
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[CARD STATUS]
The used space and remaining recordable time of the SD card can be checked.
≥ When the mode switch is set to
, remaining recordable time for the selected recording
mode is displayed.
≥ Press the MENU button to close the indication.
≥ The SD card requires some space to store information and manage system files, so the
actual usable space is slightly less than the indicated value. The usable space is generally
calculated as 1 GB=1,000,000,000 bytes. The capacities of this unit, PCs and software are
expressed as 1 GB=1,024k1,024k1,024=1,073,741,824 bytes. Therefore, the indicated
value of the capacity appears to be smaller.
[MEDIA STATUS]
The used space and remaining recordable time of the SD card and built-in memory can be
checked.
≥ Pressing the ENTER button switches between SD card and built-in memory display.
≥ When the mode switch is set to
, remaining recordable time for the selected recording
mode is displayed.
≥ Press the MENU button to close the indication.
≥ The SD card or built-in memory requires some space to store information and manage
system files, so the actual usable space is slightly less than the indicated value. The
usable SD card/built-in memory space is generally calculated as 1 GB=1,000,000,000
bytes. The capacities of this unit, PCs and software are expressed as
1 GB=1,024k1,024k1,024=1,073,741,824 bytes. Therefore, the indicated value of the
capacity appears to be smaller.
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[ON]/[OFF]
[DEMO MODE]
This item is used to start the unit demonstration.
(Only when the mode is at the position)
If [DEMO MODE] is switched to [ON] and you press the MENU button when there is no SD
card inserted and while this unit is connected to the AC adaptor, the demonstration
automatically starts.
If any operation takes place, the demonstration is canceled. However if no operations take
place for approx. 5 minutes, the demonstration automatically starts again. To stop the
demonstration, set [DEMO MODE] to [OFF] or insert an SD card.
[O.I.S. DEMO]
This item is used to start the Optical Image Stabilizer demo.
(Only when the mode is at the
position)
Select [O.I.S. DEMO] and press the ENTER button, the demonstration automatically starts.
When you press MENU button, the demonstration will be canceled.
[LANGUAGE]
You can select the language on the screen display and the menu screen.
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Advanced (Recording)
Using the Zoom
¬ Change the mode to
.
Zoom lever
T side:
Close-up recording (zoom in)
W side:
Wide-angle recording (zoom out)
T
W
6
A
Zoom bar
≥ The zoom speed varies depending on the range over which the zoom lever is moved.
≥ Maximum zoom magnification can be set with [ZOOM MODE]. (l 54)
∫ About Zoom bar
Zoom bar is displayed during the zoom operation.
B
C
Optical Zoom
i.Zoom/Digital zoom (Blue)
W
T
≥ If you take your finger off the zoom lever during zoom operation, the operation sound may
be recorded. When returning the zoom lever to the original position, move it quietly.
≥ When the zoom magnification is 37k, the subjects are focused at about 1.6 m (5.2 feet) or
more.
≥ When the zoom magnification is 1k, this unit can focus on a subject approx. 3 cm (1.2q)
away from the lens.
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Advanced (Recording)
Optical image stabilizer function
Optical image stabilizer can stabilize the image without decreasing the image quality as
much.
¬ Change the mode to
.
O.I.S./
Optical image stabilizer/Delete button
Press the button to turn optical image stabilizer on/off.
(On) # setting canceled
≥ When you wish to record as you walk, we recommend
that you turn the optical image stabilizer on.
≥ When recording with a tripod, we recommend that you set
the optical image stabilizer off.
≥ Stabilization may not be possible under strong camera shaking conditions.
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Advanced (Recording)
Recording functions of operation icons
Select the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be recorded.
¬ Change the mode to
.
1 Press the ENTER button to
display the operation icons on
the screen.
2
(e.g. Backlight Compensation)
Select an operation icon.
ワユヹヵ
1/2
ワユヹヵ
1/2
≥ Select the operation icon again to cancel
the function.
≥ Refer to the respective pages for
canceling the following functions.
jHelp Mode (l 50)
≥ The indication changes each time you
press 4 of the cursor button.
≥ Press the ENTER button to display/not-
display the operation icon.
jGuidelines (l 50)
Operation icons
Fade
Backlight Compensation
*1
Help Mode
Guidelines
*1
Tele Macro
*1
PRE-REC
*1,2
Soft Skin Mode
*2
Intelligent Contrast Control
*1,2
Color Night Rec
*1 It is not displayed during recording.
*2 It is not displayed in the Intelligent Auto
Mode.
≥ If you turn off the unit or change the mode
to
, Backlight Compensation, Tele
Macro, PRE-REC and Color Night Rec
functions are canceled.
≥ If you turn off the unit, the Fade function is
canceled.
≥ It is possible to set from the menu.
(Except for the Help Mode and PRE-REC)
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Fade
When you start recording, the image/audio gradually
appears. (Fade in)
(Fade in)
When you pause recording, the image/audio gradually
disappears. (Fade out)
≥ The Fade setting is canceled when the recording stops.
∫ To select the color for Fade in/out
(Fade out)
: [RECORD SETUP] # [FADE COLOR] #
[WHITE] or [BLACK]
≥ The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade in become black (or white).
≥ If the recordable time runs out when you start recording, the recording fades out and stops
automatically.
Backlight Compensation
This makes the image brighter to prevent darkening of a backlit subject.
Help Mode
Select the desired icon using the cursor
button to display an explanation on the
screen.
To exit the Help Mode
Press the MENU button or select [END].
≥ You cannot record or set functions while in Help Mode.
Guidelines
You can check if the image is level while recording. The function can also be used to
estimate the balance of the composition.
It will switch every time the icon is selected.
#
#
# Setting canceled
≥ The guidelines do not appear on the images actually recorded.
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Tele Macro
A more impressive image can be obtained by focusing on the object only in close-up
and shading off the background.
≥ The unit can focus on the subject at a distance of approx. 70 cm (28q).
≥ If you set the Tele Macro function when the zoom is set to less than 37k, the zoom is
automatically adjusted to 37k.
≥ Tele Macro function is canceled when the zoom magnification becomes lower than 37
k.
PRE-REC
This prevents you from missing a shot.
This allows recording of the pictures and sound to start approximately 3 seconds
before the recording start/stop button is pressed.
≥
appears on the screen.
PRE-REC
≥ Aim the unit at the subject beforehand.
≥ There is no beep sound.
≥ PRE-REC is canceled in the following cases.
jIf you change the mode
j
If you remove the SD card
j
If you remove the SD card while [MEDIA SELECT] is set to [VIDEO/SD CARD]
jIf you press the MENU button
jIf you turn the unit off
jIf you start recording
jAfter 3 hours have passed
≥
After setting PRE-REC, if recording starts in less than 3 seconds, motion pictures taken
3 seconds before pressing the recording start/stop button cannot be recorded.
≥ Images displayed on the thumbnail in Playback Mode will differ from the motion pictures
displayed at the start of playback.
Soft Skin Mode
This makes skin colors appear softer for a more attractive appearance.
This is more effective if you record a person closely from the torso up.
≥ If the background or anything else in the scene has colors similar to the skin color, they will
also be smoothed.
≥ If the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be clear.
≥ If you record a person in the distance, the face may not be recorded clearly. In this case,
cancel Soft Skin Mode or zoom in on the face (close-up) to record.
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Intelligent Contrast Control
This brightens parts that are in shadow and difficult to see and suppresses white
saturation in bright parts at the same time. Both bright and dark parts can be recorded
clearly.
≥ If there are extremely dark or bright parts or the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not
be clear.
Color Night Rec
This function allows you to record color images in very low light situations. (Minimum
required illumination: approx. 1 lx)
≥ Recorded scene is seen as if frames were missed.
≥ If set in a bright place, the screen may become washed out for a while.
≥ Bright dots that are usually invisible may be seen, but this is not a malfunction.
≥ Using a tripod is recommended.
≥ In darker areas, Auto Focus may focus a bit slower. This is normal.
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Advanced (Recording)
Recording functions of menus
≥ Change the mode to
.
[SCENE MODE]
When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter
speeds and apertures.
: [RECORD SETUP] # [SCENE MODE] # desired setting
[OFF]:
Cancel the setting
5Sports:
To make fast moving scenes less shaky with slow playback
and pause of playback
Portrait:
Spotlight:
Snow:
To make people stand out against the background
Improved quality when subject is brightly illuminated.
Improved image quality when shooting in snowy locations.
To make blue in the sea or sky vibrant
Beach:
Sunset:
Fireworks:
Scenery:
To make red in the sunrise or sunset vibrant
To capture the fireworks in the night sky beautifully
For spatial scenery
Night scenery:
To capture the evening or night scenery beautifully.
For dark scenes, such as at dusk
Low light:
≥ (Sunset/Low light)
jThe shutter speed is 1/30 or more.
≥ (Sunset/Fireworks/Scenery/Night scenery)
jImage may get blurry when close object is recorded.
≥ (Sports)
jDuring normal playback, the image movement may not look smooth.
jColor and screen brightness may change under indoor lighting.
j
If the brightness is insufficient, the Sports Mode does not function. The
display flashes.
≥ (Portrait)
jColor and screen brightness may change under indoor lighting.
≥ (Fireworks)
jThe shutter speed is 1/30.
jImage may get washed out when recorded in bright surrounding.
≥ (Night scenery)
jUsing a tripod is recommended.
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[ZOOM MODE]
Set the maximum zoom ratio.
: [RECORD SETUP] # [ZOOM MODE] # desired setting
[i.Zoom OFF]:
Up to 37k
[i.Zoom 42k]:
This zoom function allows you to maintain high-definition
picture quality. (Up to 42k)
[D.Zoom 90k]:
Digital zoom (Up to 90k)
[D.Zoom 2000k]:
Digital zoom (Up to 2000k)
≥ The larger the digital zoom magnification, the more the image quality is degraded.
[REC MODE]
Switch the picture quality and recording format of the motion pictures to be recorded.
: [RECORD SETUP] # [REC MODE] # desired setting
*1
[HA]/[HG]/[HX]
*2
:
Set the recording mode to AVCHD.
Set the recording mode to iFrame.
[iFrame]
:
*1 Recording will have higher quality in the order of [HA], [HG] and [HX].
*2 [iFrame] is a format suitable for Mac (iMovie’11). It is recommended when using a Mac.
≥ Recordable time using the battery (l 23)
≥ This function’s default setting is [HG] mode.
≥ Please refer to page 114 about approximate recordable time.
≥ When the unit is moved a lot or moved quickly, or when a fast-moving subject is recorded
(particularly when recording in [HX] mode), mosaic-type noise may appear at playback.
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[FACE FRAMING]
Detected faces appear with frames.
: [RECORD SETUP] # [FACE FRAMING] # desired setting
[PRIMARY]:
Only the prioritized face framing is displayed.
[ALL]:
All face detection framings are displayed.
[OFF]:
Cancel the setting.
≥ Up to 15 frames are indicated. Larger faces and faces nearer to the center of the screen
take preference over others.
∫ Prioritized face framing
Prioritized face framing is displayed as orange frames. Focus and adjustment of brightness
will be performed against the prioritized face framing.
≥ Prioritized face framing is only displayed with Portrait Mode in the Intelligent Auto Mode.
≥ The white frame is for face detection only.
[AGS]
If the unit continues to be tilted upside down from the normal horizontal position while
recording motion pictures, it is automatically put into recording pause.
: [RECORD SETUP] # [AGS] # [ON]
≥ The AGS function may activate and cause the unit to pause the recording if you are
recording a subject right above or right below you.
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[AUTO SLOW SHTR]
You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the shutter speed.
≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 59)
: [RECORD SETUP] # [AUTO SLOW SHTR] # [ON]
≥ The shutter speed is set to 1/30 or more depending on the surrounding brightness.
≥ When the shutter speed becomes 1/30, the screen may be seen as if frames are missed
and afterimages may appear.
[WIND CUT]
This is for reducing the wind noise coming into the built-in microphones.
≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 59)
: [RECORD SETUP] # [WIND CUT] # [ON]
≥ This function’s default setting is [OFF].
≥ When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode, [WIND CUT] is set to [OFF], and the setting
cannot be changed.
≥ You may not see the full effect depending on the recording conditions.
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[MIC LEVEL]
When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones can be adjusted.
≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 59)
1
Select the menu.
: [RECORD SETUP] # [MIC LEVEL] # desired setting
[AUTO]:
AGC is activated, and the recording level is adjusted
automatically.
[SETr
]:
The desired recording level can be set.
AGC is activated, reducing noise.
[SET]:
The desired recording level can be set.
You will be able to record natural-sounding audio.
2
(When [SETr
]/[SET] is selected)
Press 2/1 to adjust.
≥ Adjust the microphone input level so that the
last 2 bars of the gain value are not red.
(Otherwise, the sound is distorted.) Select a
lower setting for microphone input level.
3
Press the ENTER button to determine
the microphone input level and then
press the MENU button.
A
B
C
Left
Right
≥
(Microphone input level meter)
appears on the screen.
Microphone input level
≥ In Intelligent Auto Mode this setting is set to [AUTO] and cannot be changed.
≥ The microphone input level meter shows the larger of the inputs from the 2 built-in
microphones.
≥ You cannot record with the audio completely muted.
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[QUALITY]
Selecting the picture quality.
: [PICTURE] # [QUALITY] # desired setting
:
Still pictures with a high picture quality are recorded.
:
Priority is given to the number of still pictures recorded. Still pictures are recorded
in normal picture quality.
[SHTR SOUND]
You can add a shutter sound when recording still pictures.
: [PICTURE] # [SHTR SOUND] # desired setting
:
:
Volume low
Volume high
[OFF]:
Cancel the setting.
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Advanced (Recording)
Manual recording
¬ Change the mode to
.
Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode.
≥
appears on the screen.
MNL
/MANUAL
4/5 NEXT
5/5 NEXT
White Balance
Manual Shutter Speed (l 61)
Iris Adjustment (l 61)
Focus (l 62)
≥ Press the ENTER button to display/not display the manual icon.
≥ The page changes with each press of 4.
White Balance
Automatic White Balance function may not reproduce natural colors depending on the
scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the White Balance manually.
≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode.
1 Select [WB] using the cursor button.
2 Press 2/1 to select White Balance
Mode.
≥ Select the optimal mode by confirming the color
on the screen.
BACK
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Icon
Mode/Recording conditions
Auto White Balance adjustment
AWB
Sunny mode: Outdoors under a clear sky
Cloudy mode: Outdoors under cloudy sky, or in shade
Indoor mode 1: Incandescent light, video lights like in the studio, etc.
Indoor mode 2: Color fluorescent lamps, sodium lamps in gymnasiums, etc.
Manual adjustment mode:
≥ Mercury-vapor lamps, sodium lamps, some fluorescent lights
≥ Lights used for wedding receptions at hotels, stage spotlights in theaters
≥ Sunrise, sunset, etc.
≥ To return to auto setting, select
or press the iA/MANUAL button.
AWB
∫ To set the White Balance manually
1
Press 2/1 to select
with a white subject.
Press 3 to set.
, and fill the screen
2
≥ When the
display stops flashing and then lights
constantly, the setting is complete.
≥ If the display continues flashing, the White
BACK
Balance cannot be set. In this case, use other White
Balance Modes.
≥ If you turn on the unit with the lens cover closed, the Auto White Balance will not be
performed correctly. Always open the lens cover before turning on the unit.
≥ When the
display flashes, the Manual White Balance previously adjusted is stored.
Whenever recording conditions change, re-set the White Balance.
≥ When setting both the White Balance and the iris/gain, set the White Balance first.
AWB
≥
is not displayed on the screen when
is being set.
AWB
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Manual shutter speed/Iris adjustment
Shutter Speed:
Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects.
Iris:
Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark.
≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. (l 59)
1 Select [SHTR] or [IRIS] using the cursor button.
2 Press 2/1 to adjust settings.
A
: Shutter speed:
1/60 to 1/8000
1/100
OPEN
≥ If [AUTO SLOW SHTR] is set to [ON], the
shutter speed will be set between 1/30 and
1/8000.
IRIS
IRIS
BACK
≥ The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 is faster.
B
: Iris/Gain value:
CLOSE
!#
(F16 to F2.0)
!#
OPEN
!#
(0dB to 18dB)
≥ Value closer to CLOSE darken the image.
≥ Value closer to 18dB brighten the image.
≥ When the iris value is adjusted to brighter than OPEN, it changes to the gain value.
≥ To return to auto setting, press the iA/MANUAL button.
≥ When setting both the shutter speed and the iris/gain value, set the shutter speed and then
set the iris/gain value.
Manual shutter speed adjustment
≥ You may see a band of light around an object that is shining very bright, or highly reflective.
≥ During normal playback, image movement may not look smooth.
≥ If you record an extremely bright object or record under indoor lighting, color and screen
brightness may change or a horizontal line may appear on the screen. In this case, record
in the Intelligent Auto Mode or set the shutter speed to 1/60 in areas where the power
supply frequency is 60 Hz, or 1/100 in areas of 50 Hz.
Manual iris/gain adjustment
≥ If the gain value is increased, the noise on the screen increases.
≥ Depending on the zoom magnification, there are iris values that are not displayed.
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Recording with Manual Focus
If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use Manual Focus.
≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. (l 59)
1 Press 4 to switch the manual icon.
2 Select [MF] using the cursor button to change to Manual Focus.
≥ MF appears on the screen.
3 Press 2/1 to adjust the focus.
MF
MF
:
To focus on a close subject
MF
:
To focus on a faraway subject
5/5 NEXT
≥ To restore Auto Focus, select [AF] or press the iA/MANUAL button.
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Advanced (Playback)
Playback Operations
Motion picture playback using operation icon
For details on the basic playback operations, refer to page 36.
Playback
operation
Cursor button/
Playback display
Operating steps
Press 1 of the cursor button during
playback to fast forward.
During Playback
(Press 2 to rewind.)
≥ Press again to speed up fast forward/
rewind (the screen display will change
Fast forward/
rewind playback
from 5 to
).
≥ Normal playback is restored when you
press 3.
With the playback paused, press and
hold 1 of the cursor button.
(Press and hold 2 for slow rewind
playback)
Slow-motion playback will continue over
the period that the button is pressed.
≥ Normal playback is restored when you
press 3.
Slow-motion
playback
≥ When slow-motion pictures are played
back in reverse, they will be shown
continuously at approximately 2/3 the
During Pause
rd
speed of normal playback.
With the playback paused, press 1 of
the cursor button.
(Press 2 to advance the frames one at
a time in the reverse direction.)
≥ Normal playback is restored when you
press 3.
Frame-by-frame
playback
The motion
picture is
advanced one
frame at a time.
≥
When the frames are advanced one at a
time in the reverse direction, they will be
shown in intervals of 0.5 seconds (AVCHD).
≥ When the frames are advanced one at a
time in the reverse direction, they will be
shown in intervals of 1 second (iFrame).
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Creating still picture from motion picture
A single frame from the recorded motion picture can be saved as a still picture.
The picture size of the still picture to be created will differ depending on the recording mode
of the recorded motion picture.
Recording mode
[HA]/[HG]/[HX]
[iFrame]
Aspect ratio
Picture size after creating still picture
2.1
0.5
M
1920k1080
16:9
M
960k540
Press the
button at the location to be saved as a still picture during
the playback.
≥ It is convenient to use Pause, Slow-motion Playback and Frame-by-frame Playback.
≥ The date the motion picture was recorded will be registered as date of the still picture.
≥ Quality will be different from the normal still picture.
Repeat playback
Playback of the first scene starts after playback of the last scene finishes.
: [VIDEO SETUP] # [REPEAT PLAY] # [ON]
The
indication appears on the full screen views.
≥ All the scenes are played back repeatedly. (When playing back motion pictures by date, all
the scenes on the selected date are played back repeatedly.)
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Resuming the previous playback
If playback of a scene was stopped halfway, the playback can be resumed from where it was
stopped.
: [VIDEO SETUP] # [RESUME PLAY] # [ON]
If playback of a motion picture is stopped,
scene.
appears on the thumbnail view of the stopped
≥ The memorized resume position is cleared if you turn off the unit or change the mode. (The
setting of [RESUME PLAY] does not change.)
Zooming in on a still picture during playback
(Playback zoom)
You can zoom in on still pictures during playback.
1 Move the zoom lever to
side.
≥ You can zoom to a maximum of 4a. (k1 # k2 # k4)
2 Shift the position of the zoomed
portion using the cursor button.
≥ The location of the zoom displays for about
1 second when zooming in/zooming out or
moving the displayed location.
≥ The more a picture is enlarged, the more its
quality deteriorates.
Return
A
Displayed location of
the zoom
Zooming out from the zoomed still picture
Move the zoom lever to
side to zoom out. (k4 # k2 # k1)
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Advanced (Playback)
Various playback functions
Playing back motion pictures/still pictures by date
The scenes or the still pictures recorded on the same day can be played back in succession.
1 Select the date select icon
using the cursor button, then
press the ENTER button.
A
Date select icon
2 Select the playback date, then press the ENTER button.
The scenes or the still pictures recorded on the date selected are displayed as thumbnails.
3 Select the scene or the still picture to be played back, then press the
ENTER button.
≥ Playing back of all the scenes or the still pictures returns if the unit is turned off or the mode
is changed.
≥ Even if the scenes have been recorded on the same day, they will be displayed separately
in the following cases. -1, -2 ... are added after the date displayed on the list by date.
jWhen the number of scenes exceeds 99
jWhen the number of recorded still pictures exceeds 999
≥
≥
is displayed after the date in the list by date for scenes recorded using iFrame.
is displayed after the date in the list by date for the still pictures created from the motion
picture. (l 64)
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Changing the playback settings and playing back the
slide show
1 Select
using the cursor button,
then press the ENTER button.
2
(Only when you would like to change the settings)
Select the desired item and press the ENTER button.
[DATE SETUP]:
Select the date to be played back.
[SLIDE INTERVAL]:
[MUSIC SELECT]:
Selects the interval between still pictures at playback.
Select the music to be played on playback.
3
(When [DATE SETUP] is selected)
Select the playback date, then
press the ENTER button.
(When [SLIDE INTERVAL] is selected)
Select the desired item and press the ENTER button.
[SHORT]:
[NORMAL]:
[LONG]:
Approx. 1 second
Approx. 5 seconds
Approx. 15 seconds
(When [MUSIC SELECT] is selected)
Select the desired sound and
press the ENTER button.
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4 Select [START] and press the ENTER button.
5 Select the playback operation. (l 36)
≥ When the playback is finished or stopped, the screen to select [REPLAY],
[SELECT AGAIN] or [EXIT] is displayed. Select the desired item and press the ENTER
button.
≥ To adjust the volume of music during playback of the slide show, operate the volume lever.
(l 37)
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Advanced (Playback)
Deleting scenes/still pictures
Deleted scenes/still pictures cannot be restored, so perform appropriate
confirmation of the contents before proceeding with deletion.
¬ Change the mode to
.
O.I.S./
To delete the scene or still picture being
played back
Press the Optical image stabilizer/Delete button while
scenes or still pictures to be deleted are being played
back.
∫ To delete scenes or still pictures from the thumbnail display
1 Press the Optical image stabilizer/Delete button while the thumbnail
view screen is displayed.
2 Select [ALL SCENES] or [SELECT]
using the cursor button, then
press the ENTER button.
≥ All the scenes or still pictures displayed as
thumbnails will be deleted by selecting
[ALL SCENES].
(In case of playing back scenes or still pictures by date, all the scenes or still pictures on
the selected date will be deleted.)
≥ Protected scenes/still pictures cannot be deleted.
3
(When [SELECT] is selected in Step 2)
Select the scene/still picture to be deleted, then press the ENTER
button.
≥ The scene/still picture is selected and the
indication appears on the thumbnail. Press
the ENTER button again to cancel the operation.
≥ Up to 99 scenes can be selected to be deleted.
4
(When [SELECT] is selected in Step 2)
Select [Delete], and press the ENTER button, or the Optical image
stabilizer/Delete button.
≥ To continuously delete other scenes/still pictures, repeat steps 3-4.
When you stop deleting halfway
Press the MENU button while deleting.
≥ The scenes or still pictures that have already been deleted when the deletion is canceled
cannot be restored.
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To complete editing
Press the MENU button.
≥ You can also delete scenes by pressing the MENU button, selecting [EDIT SCENE] #
[DELETE] # [ALL SCENES] or [SELECT].
≥ You can also delete still pictures by pressing the MENU button, selecting [PICT. SETUP] #
[DELETE] # [ALL SCENES] or [SELECT].
≥ Scenes which cannot be played back (the thumbnails are displayed as
) cannot be
deleted.
≥ In case of [ALL SCENES], the deletion may take time if there are many scenes or still
pictures.
≥ If you delete scenes recorded on other products or still pictures conforming to DCF
standard with this unit, all the data related to the scenes/still pictures may be deleted.
≥ When still pictures recorded on an SD card by other products are deleted, a still picture
(other than JPEG) that cannot be played back on this unit may be erased.
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Dividing a scene (AVCHD)
It is possible to divide an AVCHD scene. Any unwanted parts in the scene can be deleted
after dividing.
≥ Change the mode to
, and set [VIDEO/PICTURE] of the play mode selection to
[AVCHD]. (l 36)
1 Select the menu.
: [EDIT SCENE] # [DIVIDE] # [SET]
2 Select the scene you wish to divide using the cursor button and
press the ENTER button.
3 Select
to set the dividing point.
≥ It is convenient to use Slow-motion Playback and
0h00m15s
Frame-by-frame Playback. (l 63)
≥ Select [YES] to continue dividing the same scene.
To continue dividing other scenes, select [NO] and
repeat Steps 2-3.
4 Press the MENU button to complete dividing.
≥ Unwanted parts can be deleted. (l 69)
To delete all the divided points
: [EDIT SCENE] # [DIVIDE] # [CANCEL ALL]
≥ The scenes that were deleted after division cannot be recovered.
≥ You cannot divide a scene if the number of scenes of a given date would exceed 99
scenes.
≥ It may not be possible to divide scenes with a short recording time.
≥ Data that has been recorded or edited on another device cannot be divided and the divided
points cannot be deleted.
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Dividing a scene to partially delete (iFrame)
Divide the iFrame scene, and delete unnecessary parts.
This divides the recorded scenes in two and deletes the front half or back half.
The scenes that were deleted after division cannot be recovered.
≥ Change the mode to
, and set [VIDEO/PICTURE] of the play mode selection to
[iFrame]. (l 36)
1 Select the menu.
: [EDIT SCENE] # [SPLIT&DELETE]
2 Select the scene you wish to divide using the cursor button and
press the ENTER button.
3 Select
to set the dividing point.
≥ It is convenient to use Slow-motion Playback and
0h00m15s
Frame-by-frame Playback. (l 63)
≥ Set to at least 2 seconds for the portions to be
deleted and at least 3 seconds for the portion that
is to remain.
4 Select the part for deletion, then press the ENTER button.
5 Select [YES] and press the ENTER button to confirm (play back) the
part for deletion.
≥ A confirmation message appears when [NO] is selected.
Proceed to Step 7.
6 Stop the playback.
≥ A confirmation message appears.
7 Select [YES] and press the ENTER button.
≥ To continue dividing and deleting other scenes, repeat Steps 2-7.
To complete dividing
≥ Press the MENU button.
≥ It may not be possible to divide scenes with a short recording time.
≥ The actual division may slightly slip off the previously designated dividing point.
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Protecting scenes/still pictures
Scenes/still pictures can be protected so that they are not deleted by mistake.
(Even if you protect some scenes/still pictures, formatting the media will delete them.)
≥ Change the mode to
.
1 Select the menu.
: [VIDEO SETUP] or [PICT. SETUP] # [SCENE PROTECT]
2 Select the scene/still picture to be protected using the cursor button,
then press the ENTER button.
≥ The scene/still picture is selected and the
indication appears on the thumbnail. Press
the ENTER button again to cancel the operation.
≥ Press the MENU button to complete the settings.
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Advanced (Playback)
Watching Video/Pictures on your TV
Confirm the terminals on your TV and use a cable compatible with the terminals.
Image quality may vary with the connected terminals.
A
1
2
High quality
HDMI terminal
Component
terminal
3
Video terminal
≥ Use the AV multi cable (supplied) or HDMI mini cable (optional) and check the output
settings. (l 77)
≥ HDMI is the interface for digital devices. If you connect this unit to an HDMI compatible
high definition TV and then play back the recorded high-definition images, you can enjoy
them in high resolution with high quality sound.
1 Connect this unit to a TV.
A
HDMI mini cable (optional)
≥ Be sure to connect to the
HDMI terminal.
B
AV multi cable (supplied)
Picture quality
1
2
High-definition images
when connecting to HDMI
terminal
High-definition images
when connecting to
component terminal
compatible with 1080i
Standard images when
connecting to component
terminal compatible with
480i
AV MULTI
3
Standard images when
connecting to video
terminal
AV MULTI
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≥ Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they can go.
≥ Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30: optional).
≥ Do not use any other AV multi cables except the supplied one.
≥ When connecting to the component terminal of the TV, the yellow plug of the AV multi cable
is not required.
≥ When connecting to the AV terminal of the TV, do not connect the component terminal plug
of the AV multi cable. Image may not display when the component terminal plug is
connected simultaneously.
2 Select the video input on the TV.
≥ Example:
Select the [HDMI] channel with an HDMI mini cable.
Select the [Component] or [Video 2] channel with an AV multi cable.
(The name of the channel may differ depending on the connected TV.)
≥ Check the input setting (input switch) and the audio input setting on the TV. (For more
information, please read the operating instructions for the TV.)
3 Change the mode to
to play back.
≥ When connected to a television, the unit does not output sound in playback mode. Also,
the volume cannot be adjusted on the unit, so please make volume adjustments on your
television.
≥ Operation icon will disappear when connected with an HDMI mini cable. Press the ENTER
button to display operation icon.
Cables
Reference items
A
B
HDMI mini cable (optional) ≥ Connecting with a HDMI mini cable (l 77)
≥ Playback using VIERA Link™ (l 78)
AV multi cable (supplied)
≥ Connecting with the AV multi cable (l 77)
≥ When the AV multi cable is connected to this unit, the setup screen of the AV multi
destination is displayed on the screen of this unit. Select either [COMPONENT] or [AV
OUT] in accordance with the terminal connecting to the TV. (l 77)
≥ If the HDMI mini cable and AV multi cable are connected at the same time, output will be
prioritized in order of the HDMI mini cable, AV multi cable.
≥ No audio will be played on the TV during recording mode.
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∫ To watch images on a regular
TV (4:3) or when both sides of
the images do not appear on
the screen
Change the menu setting to display the
images correctly. (Check the TV setting.)
∫ To display the on-screen
information on the TV
When the menu setting is changed, the
information displayed on the screen
(operation icon and time code etc.) can be
displayed/not displayed on the TV.
: [SETUP] # [EXT. DISPLAY] #
: [SETUP] # [TV ASPECT] # [4:3]
desired setting
≥ When this setting is set to [4:3] and the
unit is connected to a television using the
AV multi cable, the image may appear in a
shrunken form.
Example of images with a [16:9] aspect
ratio on a regular TV (4:3)
[SIMPLE]*:
[DETAIL]:
[OFF]:
Information partially
displayed
All information
displayed
Not displayed
[TV ASPECT] setting
* This setting is only available in Recording
Mode.
[16:9]
[4:3]
≥ If a wide-screen TV is connected, adjust
the aspect setting on the TV. (Refer to the
operating instructions of the TV for
details.)
Refer to the following support site for information about Panasonic TVs with an SD
card slot for playing back your pictures.
http://panasonic.net/
≥ It may not be possible to play back [iFrame] scenes.
≥ For details on how to play back, please read the operating instructions for the TV.
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Connecting with a HDMI mini cable
Select the desired method of HDMI output.
: [SETUP] # [HDMI RESOLUTION] # [AUTO]/[1080i]/[480p]
≥ [AUTO] determines the output resolution automatically based on information from the
connected TV.
If the images are not output on the TV when the setting is [AUTO], switch to the method
[1080i] or [480p] which enables the images to be displayed on your TV. (Please read the
operating instructions for the TV.)
Connecting with the AV multi cable
AV multi connector output setting can be changed.
: [SETUP] # [AV MULTI] # desired setting
[COMPONENT]:
[AV OUT]:
When connecting to the component terminal
When connecting to the video terminal
Changing the component output setting
: [SETUP] # [COMPONENT OUT] # desired setting
[1080i]:
[480i]:
When connecting to the component terminal on the TV compatible with
1080i. (Playback is in high-definition quality.)
When connecting to the component terminal on the TV compatible with 480i.
(Playback is in standard quality.)
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Advanced (Playback)
Playback using VIERA Link™
™
What is the VIERA Link (HDAVI Control )?
™
™
≥ VIERA Link is a new name for EZ Sync
.
≥ This function allows you to use your remote control for Panasonic TV for easy
operations when this unit has been connected to a VIERA Link compatible device using
an HDMI mini cable (optional) for automatic linked operations. (Not all operations are
possible.)
≥ VIERA Link is a unique Panasonic function built on an HDMI control function using the
standard HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) specification. Linked operations
with HDMI CEC compatible devices made by other companies are not guaranteed.
When using devices made by other companies that are compatible with VIERA Link,
refer to the operating instructions for the respective devices.
≥ This unit is compatible with VIERA Link Ver.5. VIERA Link Ver.5 is the newest
Panasonic version and is also compatible with existing Panasonic VIERA Link devices.
(As of Nov. 2011)
¬ Change the mode to
.
1 Select the menu.
: [SETUP] # [VIERA Link] # [ON]
≥ If you are not using VIERA Link, set to [OFF].
2 Connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link
with a HDMI mini cable.
HDMI IN
A
B
HDMI mini cable (optional)
Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link
≥ It is recommended to connect this unit to an HDMI terminal other than the HDMI1 if there
are 2 or more HDMI input terminals on the TV.
≥ VIERA Link must be activated on the connected TV. (Read the operating instructions of the
TV for how to set, etc.)
≥ Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30: optional).
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3 Operate with the remote control for the TV.
2)
1)
NOV 15 2012
h00m15
0
s
1) Press the button up, down, left or right to select a scene or still picture to be played back,
and then press the button in the center to set it.
2) Activate the operation icons that are displayed on TV screen with the remote control for
the TV.
A
B
C
D
≥
Operation icons
Display operation icons
Cancel operation icons
Display/Cancel operation icons
The following operations are available by pressing the color buttons on the remote control.
jGreen: Switching the number of scenes/still pictures in thumbnail display
(9 thumbnails > 20 thumbnails > 9 thumbnails...)
Zoom in on still picture
jYellow: Deleting scenes/still pictures
jRed: Zoom out from still picture
≥ To change the media for playback and [VIDEO/PICTURE], change the play mode selection
using the cursor button on the unit. (l 36)
∫ Other linked operations
Turning the unit off:
If you use the remote control for the TV to turn off the power, this unit also turns off.
Automatic input switching:
If you connect with an HDMI mini cable and then turn on this unit, the input channel on the TV
automatically switches to this unit’s screen. If the TV’s power is in standby status, it will turn
on automatically (if [Set] has been selected for the TV’s [Power on link] setting).
≥ Depending on the HDMI terminal on the TV, the input channel may not switch
automatically. In this case, use the remote control for the TV to switch the input channel.
≥ If you are unsure whether or not the TV and AV amplifier you are using are compatible with
VIERA Link, read the operating instructions for the devices.
≥ Available linked operations between this unit and a Panasonic TV is different depending on
the types of Panasonic TVs even if they are compatible with VIERA Link. Refer to the
operating instructions of the TV for the operations that support on the TV.
≥ Operation is not possible with a cable that is not based on the HDMI standard.
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Copy/Dubbing
Copying from Built-in Memory to SD
card
[HC-V100M]
Motion pictures or still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied from a built-in memory to
an SD card inserted in this unit.
∫ Check the used space of the SD card
It is possible to check the used space of the SD card by [MEDIA STATUS] (l 45).
≥ Depending on the media condition, some remaining capacity of the SD card may not be
used.
≥ If the remaining capacity on a single SD card is not enough, you can copy to multiple SD
cards following the instruction on the screen. In this case, the last scene copied to an SD
card is automatically divided to fit the space on the SD card.
≥ If you divide the scenes (l 71), and copy by scene selection, it is possible to copy
matching the remaining capacity of the SD card, or only the necessary parts.
Copying
≥ If there is not much remaining capacity in the SD card, a confirmation message asking to
copy after deleting all data on the SD card is displayed. Be aware that deleted data cannot
be restored.
1 Change the mode to
.
≥ Use a sufficiently charged battery or the AC adaptor.
2 Select the menu.
: [COPY]
3 Following the screen display, select the desired item using the
cursor button, and press the ENTER button.
≥ Select
and press the ENTER button to return to the previous screen.
≥ (When [SELECT SCENES] is selected)
When you press the ENTER button, the scene/still picture is selected and
indication
appears on the thumbnail. Press the ENTER button again to cancel the operation.
≥ (When [SELECT DATE] is selected)
When you press the ENTER button, a date is selected and surrounded by red. Press the
ENTER button again to cancel the operation.
≥ Up to 99 scenes/still pictures or 99 dates can be set in succession.
≥ If 2 or more SD cards are necessary to copy, change the card following the instructions on
the screen.
4 Press the MENU button when the copy complete message is
displayed.
≥ The thumbnail view of the copy destination is indicated.
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When you stop copying halfway
Press the MENU button while copying.
If you will delete the motion pictures or still pictures after copying is complete, be
sure to play back the motion pictures or still pictures to check that they have been
copied to correctly before deleting.
≥ Depending on the following conditions, the time it takes for copying may be longer.
jThe number of recorded scenes is large.
jThe temperature of the unit is high.
≥ If some motion pictures or still pictures have already been recorded to the copy destination,
then the same date may be assigned or images may not display by date when the list by
date is selected.
≥ Protection setting will be cleared on the copied motion pictures and still pictures when
copying motion pictures and still pictures with protection setting.
≥ The order in which the scenes or still pictures were copied cannot be changed.
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Copy/Dubbing
Dubbing with a Blu-ray disc recorder,
video devices, etc.
∫ Check before dubbing
Check the equipment used for dubbing.
Equipment
used for
dubbing
Dubbing picture quality
To dub
Equipment
with SD card
slot
High-definition picture
quality
Insert the SD card
directly (l 83)
*
Equipment
with USB
terminal
High-definition picture
quality
Connect with supplied
USB cable (l 83)
*
Standard picture quality
This can be played back on
equipment not compatible with
high-definition (AVCHD), so it
is convenient if you are
Equipment
without SD
card slot or
USB terminal
Connect with supplied
AV multi cable (l 85)
dubbing for distribution.
* Some equipment may not be compatible with high-definition (AVCHD) picture quality. In
such a case, connect with the AV multi cable and dub with standard picture quality. (l 85)
≥ For the positions of the SD card slot, USB terminal, or terminal for connecting the AV multi
cable, refer to the operating instructions of the equipment used.
≥ The iFrame scenes cannot be dubbed by inserting the SD cards or by connecting with the
USB cable. To dub iFrame scenes, refer to page 85.
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Dubbing in high-definition picture quality
You can dub using a Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder or high-definition (AVCHD)
compatible DVD recorder.
≥ Depending on the recorders or the media to be copied to, you may not be able to
copy in high-definition (AVCHD) picture quality. For further details, see the
operating instructions of your recorder.
≥ Note that the equipment described may not be available in certain countries and
regions.
∫ To dub using equipment with an SD card slot
You can dub by directly inserting an SD card.
≥
To copy scenes or still pictures from the built-
in memory to an SD card, see page 80.
∫ To dub using equipment with a USB terminal
You can dub by connecting a USB cable.
≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down.
≥ Turn on the unit (This function is available in all modes).
A
USB cable (supplied)
≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
1 Connect the unit to the Blu-ray disc recorder or high-definition
(AVCHD) compatible DVD recorder.
≥ The USB function selection screen will appear on the screen of the unit.
2 Select [RECORDER] using the cursor button on the unit and press
the ENTER button.
≥ When you select an option other than [RECORDER], reconnect the USB cable.
≥
When using the battery, the LCD monitor turns off after about 5 seconds. Press the cursor
button to turn the LCD monitor on.
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3
Select the media you wish to dub, then press the ENTER button.
≥ When using the battery, the LCD monitor turns off after about 5 seconds. Press the cursor
button to turn the LCD monitor on.
4 Dub through operations on the Blu-ray disc recorder or high-
definition (AVCHD) compatible DVD recorder.
≥ Do not press the ENTER button of the unit during dubbing.
About the screen indication of the unit
≥ When the unit is accessing the SD card, card access icon (
) appears on the unit
screen or the access lamp is on.
≥
When the unit is accessing the built-in memory, built-in memory access icon (
appears on the unit screen or the access lamp is on.
)
≥ Be careful not to disconnect the USB cable, AC adaptor or battery while the unit is
accessing media, as this may result in the loss of recorded content.
≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed
with any other USB cables.)
≥ When this unit is connected to a Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder or a DVD recorder using
a USB cable while the unit is turned on, power is also supplied from the connected
equipment to this unit.
≥ For details on dubbing and playback methods, read the operating instructions of the
Blu-ray disc recorder or DVD recorder.
≥ When you connect the unit to a Blu-ray disc recorder, a dubbing operations screen may
appear on the television connected to the Blu-ray disc recorder. In this case as well,
perform the operations of Steps 1 to 4.
≥ You cannot change the mode of the unit or turn off the unit while it is connected to a Blu-ray
disc recorder or DVD recorder. Disconnect the USB cable before performing either of these
operations.
≥ If the battery runs down during dubbing, a message will appear. Operate the Blu-ray disc
recorder to cancel the dubbing.
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Dubbing in standard picture quality
∫ Dubbing using equipment without an SD card slot or a USB terminal,
or using a video device
You can dub by connecting an AV multi cable.
≥ Images are dubbed in standard quality.
≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down.
Change the video input on the video
device and TV that this unit is
connected to.
≥ The channel set will differ depending on the
terminal to which the unit is connected.
AV MULTI
≥ See the operating instructions of the video
device for details.
≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
≥ Do not use any other AV multi cables except
the supplied one.
A
AV multi cable (supplied)
≥ Change the mode to
.
1 Connect this unit to a video device and start playback on this unit.
2 Start recording on the connected device.
≥ To stop recording (dubbing), stop playback on this unit after stopping recording on the
recorder.
≥ If the date and time display and function indication are not wanted, cancel them before
dubbing. (l 40, 76)
≥ Turn off the operation icon by pressing the ENTER button when dubbing (l 37).
≥ For setting when connecting the AV multi cable, refer to page 77.
If the dubbed images are played back on a wide-screen TV, the images may be stretched
vertically.
In this case, refer to the operating instruction of the device you are connecting to or read
the operating instructions of the wide-screen TV and set the aspect ratio to 16:9.
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With a PC
What you can do with a PC
HD Writer LE 1.1
You can copy the motion/still picture data to the HDD of PCs or write to media like Blu-ray
discs, DVD discs or SD cards using HD Writer LE 1.1, the software installed in the supplied
CD-ROM.
Refer to the operating instructions of HD Writer LE 1.1 (PDF file) for details on how to use it.
∫ Smart wizard
The Smart wizard screen is automatically displayed when you connect this unit to a PC with
HD Writer LE 1.1 installed. (l 94)
Copy to PC:
You can copy motion/still picture data to the HDD of PCs.
Copy to disc:
You can copy to disc in high-definition picture quality or conventional standard picture quality
(MPEG2 format).
≥ Select the function you wish to use and follow the on-screen instructions for easy copying.
What can be done with the HD Writer LE 1.1
Copying data to a PC
Data type
Motion
picture and
still picture
Copying in Blu-ray disc/AVCHD format:
≥ iFrame scenes cannot be copied in Blu-ray disc/AVCHD format.
Copying in DVD-Video format:
≥ Converted to conventional standard quality (MPEG2 format).
Editing:
Editing motion picture data copied on an HDD of a PC
≥ Dividing, Trimming, Still picture, Title, Effect, Transition, BGM, Delete
partially
≥ Converting the motion picture data to MPEG2
≥ Converting part of motion picture into still picture
Motion
picture
Online sharing:
You can upload motion pictures on the Internet and share them with your
family and friends.
Playing back on a PC:
Motion
Play back the motion picture data in high-definition picture quality on a PC.
picture and
still picture
Formatting discs:
Depending on the type of disc that you use, formatting is necessary.
Motion
picture
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≥ It is possible to play back on a PC using an image viewer standard to Windows or
commercially available image browsing software, and copy pictures to a PC using
Windows Explorer.
≥ Please refer to page 98 for details about using a Mac.
Important Notice
≥ When using an SDXC Memory Card, check the following support site.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html
≥ Do not insert a disc recorded in AVCHD format with HD Writer LE 1.1 in a device
that does not support the AVCHD format. In some cases the disc may get stuck in
the device. The disc will not play back on devices that do not support the AVCHD
format.
≥ When inserting a disc containing recorded motion pictures into other devices, a
message prompting you to format the disc may be displayed. Do not format the
disc, since deleted data cannot be restored later.
≥ Data cannot be written from a PC to the unit.
≥
It is impossible to write data to the built-in memory on this unit from a PC.
≥ Motion pictures that have been recorded on another device cannot be written to the
software supplied with this unit. To write motion picture data recorded with the
Panasonic High Definition Video Camera sold previously, use the HD Writer supplied
with the unit.
≥ When motion picture data is written to and read from the SD card, correct operation of the
unit cannot be guaranteed if software other than that supplied with the unit is used.
≥ Do not start the software supplied with this unit and other software at the same time. Close
any other software if you start the software supplied with this unit and close the software
supplied with this unit if you start any other software.
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End User License Agreement
Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following.
You (“Licensee”) are granted a license for
the Software defined in this End User
License Agreement (“Agreement”) on
condition that you agree to the terms and
conditions of this Agreement.
Article 5 Reverse Engineering,
Decompiling or Disassembly
Licensee may not reverse engineer,
decompile, or disassemble the Software,
except to the extent either of them is
permitted under law or regulation of the
country where Licensee resides. Panasonic,
or its distributors will not be responsible for
any defects in the Software or damage to
Licensee caused by Licensee’s reverse
engineering, decompiling, or disassembly of
the Software.
Article 1 License
Licensee is granted the right to use the
software, including the information recorded
or described on the CD-ROM, instruction
manuals, and any other media provided to
Licensee (collectively “Software”), but all
applicable rights to patents, copyrights,
trademarks and trade secrets in the
Software are not transferred to Licensee.
Article 6 Indemnification
The Software is provided “AS-IS” without
warranty of any kind, either expressed or
implied, including, but not limited to,
warranties of non-infringement,
merchantability and/or fitness for a particular
purpose. Further, Panasonic does not
warrant that the operation of the Software
will be uninterrupted or error free. Panasonic
or any of its distributors will not be liable for
any damage suffered by Licensee arising
from or in connection with Licensee’s use of
the Software.
Article 2 Use by a Third Party
Licensee may not use, copy, modify,
transfer, rent, lease, lend or allow any third
party, whether free of charge or not, to use,
copy or modify the Software, except as
expressly provided for in this Agreement.
Article 3 Restrictions on Copying the
Software
Licensee may make a single copy of the
Software in whole or a part solely for back-
up purpose.
Article 7 Export Control
Licensee agrees not to export or re-export to
any country the Software in any form without
the appropriate export licenses under
regulations of the country where Licensee
resides, if necessary.
Article 4 Computer
Licensee may use the Software only on one
computer, and may not use it on more than
one computer. Further, Licensee may not
use the Software for commercial software
hosting services.
Article 8 Termination of License
The right granted to Licensee hereunder will
be automatically terminated if Licensee
contravenes any of the terms and conditions
of this Agreement. In this event, Licensee
must destroy the Software and related
documentation together with all the copies
thereof at Licensee’s own expense.
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Article 9 With regard to MICROSOFT SQL
SERVER COMPACT 3.5 produced by
Microsoft Corporation
(1) Licensee shall use the MICROSOFT
SQL SERVER COMPACT 3.5 only when
included in the Software, and shall not use
the MICROSOFT SQL SERVER COMPACT
3.5 in any other configuration or method.
Licensee shall not publish the MICROSOFT
SQL SERVER COMPACT 3.5 or work
around any technical limitations in the
MICROSOFT SQL SERVER COMPACT
3.5.
(2) Licensee shall not use, copy, distribute,
regrant for use or otherwise handle the
Software in any way beyond the range of
use granted under Article 9 (1), and shall not
conduct operations such as reverse
engineering, decompilation, disassembling,
etc. of the MICROSOFT SQL SERVER
COMPACT 3.5.
(3) All rights, including copyright, patent
rights etc. relating to the MICROSOFT SQL
SERVER COMPACT 3.5 shall belong to
Microsoft Corporation. Licensee shall not
claim any rights related to the MICROSOFT
SQL SERVER COMPACT 3.5 whatsoever.
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With a PC
Operating environment
≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in this owner’s manual are fulfilled, some PCs
cannot be used.
≥ A CD-ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software applications. (A compatible
Blu-ray disc/DVD writer drive and media are necessary for writing to a Blu-ray disc/DVD.)
≥ Operation is not guaranteed in the following cases.
jWhen 2 or more USB devices are connected to a PC, or when devices are connected
through USB hubs or by using extension cables.
jOperation on an upgraded OS.
jOperation on an OS other than the one pre-installed.
≥ This software is not compatible with Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98,
Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows NT and Windows 2000.
∫ Operating environment for HD Writer LE 1.1
PC
OS
IBM PC/AT compatible PC
Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) Starter/Home Basic/Home Premium/
Professional/Ultimate (SP1)
Windows Vista (32 bit) Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/
Ultimate (SP2)
Windows XP (32 bit) (SP3)
CPU
Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz or higher (including compatible CPU)
≥ Intel Core 2 Duo 2.16 GHz or higher or AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-
Core 5200+ or higher is recommended when using playback
function or MPEG2 output function.
≥ Intel Core 2 Quad 2.6 GHz or higher is recommended when using
the editing function.
RAM
Windows 7: 1 GB or more (32 bit)/2 GB or more (64 bit)
Windows Vista: 1 GB or more
Windows XP: 512 MB or more (1 GB or more recommended)
Display
High Color (16 bit) or more (32 bit or more recommended)
Desktop resolution of 1024k768 pixels or more (1920k1080 pixels
or more recommended)
Windows 7/Windows Vista: DirectX 9.0c compatible video card
(DirectX 10 recommended)
Windows XP: DirectX 9.0c compatible video card
Compatible with DirectDraw overlay
™
PCI Express k16 compatible recommended
Video memory of 256 MB or more recommended
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Free hard disk
drive space
Ultra DMA — 100 or more
450 MB or more (for installing the software)
≥ When writing to a DVD/Blu-ray disc/SD, the twice amount of free
space as the disc is necessary.
Sound
DirectSound Support
Interface
USB port [Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)]
Other
requirements
Mouse or equivalent pointing device
Internet connection
≥ Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only.
≥ Input is not supported in languages other than English, German, French, Simplified
Chinese and Russian.
≥ Operation cannot be guaranteed on all Blu-ray disc/DVD drives.
≥ Operation is not guaranteed on Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows XP
Media Center Edition, Tablet PC Edition and Windows 7 Enterprise.
≥ This software is not compatible with a multi-boot environment.
≥ This software is not compatible with a multi-monitor environment.
≥ If using Windows XP, only an administrative account user can use this software. If using
Windows Vista/Windows 7, only administrative and standard account users can use this
software. (An administrative account user should install and uninstall this software.)
∫ To use the HD Writer LE 1.1
You will need a high performance PC depending on the functions to be used. It may not
properly play back or properly operate depending on the environment of the PC used. Refer
to the operating environment and notes.
≥ Operation during the playback may become slow if the CPU or memory is not fulfilling the
requirements of the operating environment.
≥ Always use the most current driver for the video card.
≥ Always make sure there is enough capacity on the HDD in the PC. It may become
inoperable or the operation may stop suddenly if the capacity gets low.
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∫ Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage)
PC
OS
IBM PC/AT compatible PC
Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) or SP1
Windows Vista (32 bit) (SP2)
Windows XP (32 bit) (SP3)
CPU
RAM
Windows 7/Windows Vista: 1 GHz or higher
32-bit (k86) or 64-bit (k64) processor (including compatible CPU)
Windows XP: Intel Pentium III 450 MHz or higher or Intel Celeron
400 MHz or higher
Windows 7: 1 GB or more (32 bit)/2 GB or more (64 bit)
Windows Vista Home Basic: 512 MB or more
Windows Vista Home Premium/Business/Ultimate/Enterprise:
1 GB or more
Windows XP: 512 MB or more (1 GB or more recommended)
Interface
USB port
Other
Mouse or equivalent pointing device
requirements
≥ The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS.
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With a PC
Installation
When installing the software, log on to your computer as the Administrator or with a
username with equivalent authorization. (If you do not have authorization to do this, consult
your manager.)
≥ Before starting the installation, close all applications that are running.
≥ Do not perform any other operations on your PC while the software is being installed.
≥ Explanation of operations is based on Windows 7.
1 Insert the CD-ROM into the PC.
≥ The [AutoPlay] screen is displayed automatically. Click [Run setup.exe] # [Yes].
≥ If Windows 7 is in use or the [AutoPlay] screen is not displayed automatically, select [Start]
# [Computer] (or double-click on [Computer] on the desktop), and then double-click
[Panasonic].
2 Click [Yes].
≥ Operate following the instruction on the screen.
≥ If the country or region cannot be selected, select [NTSC Area].
The PC must be rebooted for the application to work.
∫ Uninstalling HD Writer LE 1.1
Follow the steps below to uninstall any software applications that you no longer require.
1 Select [Start] # [Control Panel] # [Uninstall a program].
2 Select [HD Writer LE 1.1], then click [Uninstall].
≥ Proceed with the uninstallation by following the on-screen instructions.
≥ After uninstalling the software, be sure to reboot the PC.
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With a PC
Connecting to a PC
≥ Connect this unit to the PC after the software applications are installed.
≥ Remove the supplied CD-ROM from your PC.
A
USB cable (supplied)
≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
1 Connect this unit to the AC adaptor.
≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down.
2 Turn on the unit.
≥ This function is available in all modes.
3 Connect this unit to a PC.
≥ The USB function selection screen will appear.
4 Select [PC] using the cursor button on the unit and press the ENTER
button.
≥ The Smart wizard screen is automatically displayed when HD Writer LE 1.1 is installed.
≥ This unit is automatically recognized as an external drive of the PC. (l 96)
≥ When you select an option other than [PC], reconnect the USB cable.
≥ When using the battery, the LCD monitor turns off after about 5 seconds. Press the cursor
button to turn the LCD monitor on.
≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed
with any other USB cables.)
≥ When this unit is connected to a PC using a USB cable while the unit is turned on, power is
also supplied from the PC to this unit.
≥ When the unit is connected to a PC, it cannot be turned off.
Disconnect the USB cable, before turning this unit off.
≥ When performing reading/writing between a PC and an SD card, be aware that some SD
card slots built into PCs and some SD card readers are not compatible with the SDHC
Memory Card or SDXC Memory Card.
≥ When using an SDXC Memory Card, check the following support site.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html
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∫ To disconnect USB cable safely
Select the
icon in task tray displayed on the PC, and then click [Eject Panasonic
Camcorder].
≥ Depending on your PC’s settings, this icon may not be displayed.
About the screen indication of the unit
≥ Do not disconnect the USB cable, the battery, or the AC adaptor while the access lamp
is on or card access icon (
) appears on the unit screen.
≥
Do not disconnect the USB cable, the battery or the AC adaptor while the access lamp
is on or built-in memory access icon ( ) appears on the unit screen.
≥ If the screen does not change when the unit is operated while connected to a PC,
disconnect the battery and/or AC adaptor, wait approximately 1 minute, reconnect the
battery and/or AC adaptor, wait approximately 1 minute again, and then turn the unit
back on. (Data may be destroyed when above operation is performed while accessing
the SD card or built-in memory.)
∫ Charging the battery by connecting it to different devices
When using the battery, if you turn off the unit and connect it to a PC, Panasonic Blu-ray disc
recorder or Panasonic DVD recorder, the battery will charge.
≥ When connecting this unit to a PC for the first time, make sure to connect this unit to
the PC with this unit turned on.
≥ Insert the USB cable securely all the way. It will not operate properly if it is not inserted all
the way.
≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed
with any other USB cables.)
≥ Be sure to connect the unit directly to the PC, Blu-ray disc recorder or DVD recorder.
≥ During charging, the status indicator flashes.
≥ You cannot charge when the status indicator flashes rapidly, or when it does not light at all.
Charge using the AC adaptor. (l 21)
≥ It will take 2 or 3 times longer to charge compared to when using the AC adaptor.
≥ If the status indicator flashes at a particularly fast or slow rate, refer to page 111.
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About the PC display
When the unit is connected to a PC, it is recognized as an external drive.
≥ Removable disk (Example:
) is displayed in [Computer].
The following data will be recorded.
We recommend using HD Writer LE 1.1 to
copy motion picture data.
1
2
3
Up to 999 still pictures in JPEG
format ([S1000001.JPG] etc.)
iFrame format motion picture files
([S1000001.MP4] etc.)
JPEG format still pictures created
from the motion picture
Using Windows Explorer or other
programs on the PC to copy, move or
rename files and folders recorded with
this unit will result in them being unusable
with HD Writer LE 1.1.
4
5
The motion picture thumbnails
AVCHD format motion picture files
([00000.MTS] etc.)
It is impossible to write data to the built-in
memory or SD card on the unit from a PC.
6
For management
Example folder structure of an SD card:
∫ Copying your still pictures to
CAM_SD
DCIM
your PC
Card reader function (mass storage)
Still pictures recorded with this unit can be
copied to the PC with Explorer or other
programs.
100CDPFQ
101UCPHH
102CDPFS
1
Double-click the folder that contains
the still pictures. ([DCIM] #
[100CDPFQ] etc.)
Drag and drop the still pictures onto
the destination folder (on the PC’s
HDD).
PRIVATE
AVCHD
AVCHDTN
2
BDMV
PANA_EXT
≥ Do not delete the SD card’s folders. Doing
so may make the SD card unusable in this
unit.
Example folder structure of built-in
memory:
≥ When data not supported by this unit has
been recorded on a PC, it will not be
recognized by this unit.
CAM_MEM
DCIM
100CDPFQ
101UCPHH
102CDPFS
AVCHD
≥ Always use this unit to format SD cards.
AVCHDTN
BDMV
PANA_EXT
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With a PC
Starting HD Writer LE 1.1
≥ To use the software, log on as an Administrator or as user name for standard user account
(only for Windows 7/Windows Vista).
The software cannot be used with the user name for a guest account.
(On the PC)
Select [Start] # [All Programs] # [Panasonic] # [HD Writer LE 1.1] #
[HD Writer LE].
≥ For details on how to use the software applications, read the PDF operating instructions of
the software.
Reading the operating instructions of the software
applications
≥ You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to read the
PDF operating instructions.
Select [Start] # [All Programs] # [Panasonic] # [HD Writer LE 1.1] #
[Operating Instructions].
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With a PC
If using Mac
≥ HD Writer LE 1.1 is not available for Mac.
≥ iMovie’11 supported. For details about iMovie’11, please contact Apple Inc.
∫ Operating environment
PC
Mac
OS
Mac OS X 10.7.2
Intel Core 2 Duo or better
2 GB or more
CPU
RAM
Interface
USB port
Other requirements
Mouse or equivalent pointing device
≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in this owner’s manual are fulfilled, some PCs
cannot be used.
≥ The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS.
≥ Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only.
∫ Copying still pictures on PC
1 Connect this unit to a PC via the supplied USB cable.
≥ The USB function selection screen will appear.
2 Select [PC] using the cursor button on the unit and press the ENTER
button.
≥ This unit is automatically recognized as an external drive of Mac.
≥ When you select an option other than [PC], reconnect the USB cable.
≥ When using the battery, the LCD monitor turns off after about 5 seconds. Press the cursor
button to turn the LCD monitor on.
3 Double-click [CAM_SD] displayed on the desktop.
≥ For users who have
, [CAM_SD] and [CAM_MEM] are displayed on the
desktop.
≥ Files are stored in [100CDPFQ] folder etc. in the [DCIM] folder.
4
Using a drag-and-drop operation, move the pictures you want to acquire
or the folder storing those pictures to any different folder on the PC.
∫ To disconnect USB cable safely
Drag [CAM_SD] disk icon to the [Trash], and then disconnect the USB cable.
≥ For users who have
, [CAM_SD] and [CAM_MEM] are displayed on the
desktop.
≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed
with any other USB cables.)
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Others
Indications
*
only
MF
Manual Focus (l 62)
∫ Recording indications
Built-in memory recording
possible status (motion
picture)
+1
0h00m00s
R 1h20m
PRE-REC
1h30m
*
MF
(White) Card recording possible
1
/
100
OPEN
0dB
status (motion picture)
(Green) Recognizing the card (motion
picture)
2.1
M
R 3000
NOV 15 2012 12:34PM
/
/
/
Recording Mode (l 54)
R 1h20m Remaining time for motion
A
picture recording (l 31)
/
/
/
/
Wind cut (l 56)
Intelligent Auto Mode (l 34)
Backlight Compensation
(l 50)
Manual Mode (l 59)
MNL
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
B
Scene Mode (l 53)
+2 / +1 /
Power LCD (l 43)
/
/
/
/
/
AWB
White Balance (l 59)
-
1
PRE-REC (l 51)
PRE-REC
¥/; (Red)
; (Green)
0h00m00s
Recording
Recording pause
1/100
Shutter Speed (l 61)
OPEN/F2.0 Iris value (l 61)
Elapsed recording time
0dB
Gain value (l 61)
(l 31)
Microphone Level (l 57)
Soft Skin Mode (l 51)
Tele Macro (l 51)
(“h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for
minute and “s” for second.)
Image Stabilizer (l 48)
/
Fade (White), Fade (Black)
(l 50)
Remaining battery power
(l 23)
Color Night Rec function
(l 52)
1h30m
Remaining battery time
(l 23)
Intelligent Contrast Control
(l 52)
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∫ Playback indications
C
1/;/5/6/
2;
/
/7/8/D/E/;1/
Built-in memory recording
possible status (still picture)
*
(White) Card recording possible
Display during playback (l 36, 63)
status (still picture)
0h00m00s
No.10
Playback Time (l 36)
Scene Number
(Green) Recognizing the card (still
picture)
Repeat Playback (l 64)
Resume Playback (l 65)
Still picture folder/file name
/
/
Picture Quality (l 58)
Number of recording pixels
for still pictures (l 33, 64)
2.1
M
0.5
M
100-0001
In Playback Mode, the picture size is not
displayed for still pictures recorded with
other products that have different picture
sizes from the sizes shown above.
Protected motion pictures/
still pictures (l 73)
AVCHD recorded scene
(l 36)
R3000
Remaining number of still
iFrame recorded scene
(l 36)
pictures (l 33)
(White) Still picture recording icon
(Red)
Recording still picture
∫ Indication of connection to
other devices
World time setting (l 40)
NOV 15 2012 Date indication (l 28)
Accessing the card (l 84, 95)
12:34PM
Time indication (l 28)
Accessing the built-in memory
*
(l 84, 95)
∫ Confirmatory indications
–– (Time The built-in battery is low.
display) (l 28)
Warning for recording yourself
(l 29)
SD card is not inserted or is
incompatible.
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Others
Messages
Major confirmation/error messages to be indicated on the screen in text.
*
only
*
PERIODICALLY MAKE BACK UP OF DATA IN BUILT-IN MEMORY.
We recommend backing up important recorded motion pictures and still pictures
periodically to a PC, disc, etc. to protect it. (l 86) This message does not indicate that
there is a problem with this unit.
CHECK CARD.
This card is not compatible or it cannot be recognized by the unit.
If this message appears even though motion pictures and still pictures are recorded on an
SD card, the card may be unstable. Reinsert the SD card, then turn the unit off and then
on again.
THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED.
≥ Use a battery that is compatible with this unit. (l 20)
If using a Panasonic battery compatible with this unit, remove the battery and then
insert it again. If the message appears even after repeating this several times, this unit
needs repair. Detach the power and contact consumer support. (l 123, 124, 125) Do
not attempt to repair it by yourself.
≥ You are attempting to connect an AC adaptor not compatible with this unit. Use the
supplied AC adaptor. (l 21)
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About recovery
If faulty management information is found, the messages may appear and a repair is
performed. (Repairing may take time depending on the error.)
≥
is displayed when abnormal management information is detected when the scenes
are displayed in thumbnail.
≥ If the unit is turned off during video recording, scenes of less than 30 seconds are not
recorded.
≥ Use a sufficiently charged battery or the AC adaptor.
≥ Depending on the condition of the data, it may not be possible to completely repair the
data.
≥ If recovery fails, it will not be possible to play back scenes recorded before the unit turned
off.
≥ When data recorded on another device is recovered, it may not be possible to play back
the data on this unit or the other device.
≥ If recovery fails, turn the unit off and on again after waiting a while. If recovery fails
repeatedly, format a media on the unit. Please be aware that if a media is formatted, then
all the data recorded on the media will be erased.
≥ If the thumbnail information is recovered, displaying the thumbnails may become slower.
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Others
Troubleshooting
∫ It is not a malfunction in the following cases
A clicking sound is heard ≥ This is the sound of the lens moving and is not a defect.
when the unit is shaken.
This sound will no longer be heard when the unit is turned
on and change the mode to
.
Object seems to be
warped.
≥ Object seems to be warped slightly when the object moves
across the image very fast, but this is because the unit is
using MOS for the image sensor. This is not a malfunction.
Power
Problem
Check points
This unit cannot be
turned on.
≥ Charge the battery again to ensure it is sufficiently
charged. (l 21)
≥ In cold places, the battery using time becomes shorter.
≥ The battery has a limited life. If the operating time is still
too short even after the battery is fully charged, the
battery has worn out and needs to be replaced.
This unit does not stay
on long enough.
Battery runs down
quickly.
This unit is turned off
automatically.
≥ If the unit turns off when you turn off the power to the TV
using the TV remote control, the VIERA Link is at work. If
you are not using the VIERA Link, set [VIERA Link] to
[OFF]. (l 78)
This unit cannot be
operated even though it
is turned on.
≥ Remove the battery or AC adaptor, wait about 1 minute
and then reconnect the battery or AC adaptor. Then
about 1 minute later, turn on the unit again. (Conducting
the above operation while the media is being accessed
may damage the data on the media.)
≥ If normal operation is still not restored, detach the power
connected, and contact consumer support. (l 123, 124,
125)
This unit does not
operate normally.
“ERROR OCCURRED.
PLEASE TURN UNIT
OFF, THEN TURN ON
AGAIN.” is displayed.
≥ The unit has automatically detected an error. Restart the
unit by turning the unit off and on.
≥ The unit will be turned off in about 1 minute if the unit is
not turned off and on.
≥ Repair is needed if it is repeatedly displayed even if it is
restarted. Detach the power connected, contact
consumer support. (l 123, 124, 125) Do not attempt to
repair the unit by yourself.
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Indication
Problem
Check points
Remaining battery
indication is not
≥ The remaining battery capacity indication is an
approximation.
displayed properly.
If the remaining battery capacity indication is not
displayed correctly, fully charge the battery, discharge it
and then charge it again.
The remaining time
indication or the elapsed
time indication is not
shown.
≥ [DISPLAY] of the [SETUP] is [OFF]. (l 40)
Recording
Problem
Check points
The unit arbitrarily stops
recording.
≥ Use an SD card that can be used for motion picture
recording. (l 24)
≥ The recordable time may have shortened due to the
deterioration of the data writing speed or repeated
recording and deletion. Using the unit, format the SD card
or built-in memory. (l 44)
≥ If [AGS] is [ON], record in the normal horizontal position
or set [AGS] to [OFF]. (l 55)
Auto Focus function
does not work.
≥ Switch to Intelligent Auto Mode.
≥ If you are trying to record a scene that is hard to bring into
focus in Auto Focus Mode, use the Manual Focus Mode
to adjust the focus. (l 35, 62)
“ENVIRONMENT TOO
DARK, OR LENS COVER
CLOSED.” is displayed.
≥ Before turning on the unit, open the lens cover.
≥ This message may also be displayed when recording in a
very dark location.
Color balance of images
is strange when
recording in a place
such as a gymnasium.
≥ In a place with multiple light sources, such as a
gymnasium or a hall, set the White Balance setting to
(Indoor mode 2). If you cannot record clearly with the
(Indoor mode 2), set it to
mode). (l 59)
(Manual adjustment
Color or brightness of
the image changes, or
you may see horizontal
bars in the image.
≥ Color or brightness of the image may change, or you may
see horizontal bars in the image when the object is
recorded under fluorescent light, mercury light or sodium
light, etc., but this is not a malfunction.
≥ Record in Intelligent Auto Mode or set the shutter speed
to 1/60 in areas where the power supply frequency is
60 Hz, or 1/100 in areas of 50 Hz.
The LCD monitor flickers
indoors.
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Playback
Problem
Check points
≥ Any scenes/still pictures where the thumbnails are
displayed as cannot be played back.
≥ Motion pictures recorded with other devices may not be
Scenes/still pictures
cannot be played back.
possible to play back on this unit. (
is displayed.)
Scenes cannot be
deleted.
≥ Release the protect setting. (l 73)
≥
Any scenes/still pictures where the thumbnails are displayed
as cannot be deleted. If the scenes/still pictures are
unnecessary, format the media to erase the data. ( 44)
l
Please be aware that if a media is formatted then all the data
recorded on the media is erased and cannot be recovered.
Back up important data on a PC, disc etc.
With other products
Problem
Check points
Video or audio is not
output even though it is
connected to TV
correctly.
≥ Please read the operating instructions of your TV and
select the channel that matches the input used for the
connection.
≥ Change the [TV ASPECT] setting to match the aspect
ratio of the TV. (l 76)
The images are
≥ Change the setting of the unit depending on the cable
squeezed horizontally.
connecting to the TV. (l 77)
≥ No audio will be played on the TV during recording mode.
≥ When connected to a television, the unit does not output
sound in playback mode. Also, the volume cannot be
adjusted on the unit, so please make volume adjustments
on your television.
If the SD card is inserted
in another device, it is
not recognized.
≥ Check that the device is compatible with the capacity or
type of SD card (SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card/
SDXC Memory Card) that you inserted. Refer to the
operating instructions of the device for details.
When connected by the
USB cable, this unit is
not detected by the other
devices.
≥ When connected to other devices using only the battery,
reconnect using the AC adaptor.
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With other products
Problem
Check points
VIERA Link does not
work.
(Setting on this unit)
≥ Connect with a HDMI mini cable (optional). (l 78)
≥ Set [VIERA Link] to [ON]. (l 78)
≥ Turn the unit off and then back on again.
(Setting on other devices)
≥ If the TV input does not switch automatically, switch the
input using the TV remote control.
≥ Check the VIERA Link setting on the connected device.
≥ Please refer to the operating instructions of the
connected device.
Cannot copy scenes on
the SD card by
≥ Other equipment might have not recognized the SD card.
Unplug the USB cable once, and reconnect it.
connecting to other
equipment with the USB
cable.
With a PC
Problem
Check points
When connected by the
USB cable, this unit is
not detected by the PC.
≥ After re-inserting the SD card into the unit, reconnect the
supplied USB cable.
≥ Select another USB terminal on the PC.
≥ Check the operating environment. (l 90, 98)
≥ Connect the supplied USB cable again after restarting the
PC and turning on this unit again.
When the USB cable is
disconnected, an error
message will appear on
the PC.
≥ To disconnect the USB cable safely, double-click the
icon in the task tray and follow the instructions on the
screen.
Cannot see the PDF
operating instructions
for HD Writer LE 1.1.
≥ You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or
Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to read the PDF operating
instructions for HD Writer LE 1.1.
Others
Problem
Check points
If the SD card is inserted
in this unit, it is not
recognized.
≥ If the SD card is formatted on a PC, it may not be
recognized by this unit. Use this unit to format SD cards.
(l 44)
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∫ If AVCHD scenes do not change smoothly
The images may be still for several seconds at the joins between the scenes if the following
operations are performed when multiple scenes have been continuously played back using
another unit.
≥ Just how smoothly the scenes will be played back depends on the playback unit.
Depending on the unit used, the images may stop moving and become still for a moment
even when none of the following conditions are applicable.
≥ A continuous recording of motion picture data that exceeds 4 GB may momentarily stop at
every 4 GB of data when played back with another device.
≥ It may not play back smoothly when the editing of scenes was done with the HD Writer LE
1.1, but it will play back smoothly if you set the seamless settings in the HD Writer LE 1.1.
Refer to the operating instructions for the HD Writer LE 1.1.
Principal reasons for not playing back smoothly
≥ When the scenes were recorded on different dates
≥ When scenes lasting under 3 seconds have been recorded
≥ When PRE-REC was used for recording
≥ When deleting scenes
≥ When selected scenes are copied from the built-in memory to an SD card
≥ When scenes recorded more than 99 scenes on the same date
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Others
Cautions for use
Do not spray insecticides or volatile
chemicals onto the unit.
About this unit
≥ If the unit is sprayed with such chemicals,
its body may be marred and the surface
finish may peel off.
≥ Do not leave rubber or plastic products in
contact with the unit for a long time.
The unit and the SD card become
warm during use. This is not a
malfunction.
Keep this unit as far away as possible from
electromagnetic equipment (such as
microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
≥ If you use this unit on top of or near a TV,
the pictures and/or sound on this unit may
be disrupted by electromagnetic wave
radiation.
≥ Do not use this unit near cell phones
because doing so may result in noise
adversely affecting the pictures and/or
sound.
When you use the unit in a sandy or
dusty place such as a beach, do not let
sand or fine dust get into the body and
terminals of the unit.
Also, keep the unit away from sea water.
≥ Sand or dust may damage the unit. (Care
should be taken when inserting and
removing a card.)
≥ If sea water splashes onto the unit, wipe
off the water with a well wrung cloth. Then
wipe the unit again with a dry cloth.
≥ Recorded data may be damaged, or
pictures may be distorted, by strong
magnetic fields created by speakers or
large motors.
≥ Electromagnetic wave radiation generated
by microprocessors may adversely affect
this unit, disturbing the pictures and/or
sound.
When carrying the unit, do not drop or
bump it.
≥ A strong impact can break the unit’s
casing, causing it to malfunction.
Cleaning
≥ Before cleaning, detach the battery or pull
the AC cable from the AC outlet, and then
wipe the unit with a soft, dry cloth.
≥ If the unit is very dirty, dip a cloth in water
and squeeze firmly, and then wipe the unit
with the damp cloth. Next, dry the unit with
a dry cloth.
≥ Use of benzine, paint thinner, alcohol, or
dishwashing liquid may alter the camera
body or peel the surface finish. Do not use
these solvents.
≥
If this unit is adversely affected by
electromagnetic equipment and stops
functioning properly, turn this unit off and
remove the battery or disconnect AC
adaptor. Then reinsert the battery or
reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit on.
Do not use this unit near radio
transmitters or high-voltage lines.
≥ If you record near radio transmitters or
high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures
and/or sound may be adversely affected.
≥ When using a chemical dust cloth, follow
the instructions that came with the cloth.
Make sure to use the supplied cords and
cables. If you use optional accessories,
use the cords and the cables supplied
with them.
Do not extend the cords and the cables.
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≥ Please look after the data in your built-in
memory carefully. Panasonic will not be
held responsible in the unlikely case that
private data is divulged.
Do not use the unit for surveillance
purposes or other business uses.
≥ This unit was designed for consumer
intermittent use. It was not intended for
continuous use, or for any industrial or
commercial application resulting in
prolonged use.
≥ In certain situations, continuous use could
cause the unit to overheat and cause a
malfunction. Such use is strongly
discouraged.
About the battery
The battery used in this unit is a
rechargeable lithium-ion battery. It is
susceptible to humidity and temperature and
the effect increases the more the
temperature rises or falls. In cold areas, the
full charge indication may not appear or the
low battery indication may appear about
5 minutes after starting use. At high
temperatures, the protection function may
be triggered, making it impossible to use the
unit.
When you are not going to use the unit
for an extended time
≥ When storing the unit in a cupboard or
cabinet, it is recommended that you place
a desiccant (silica gel) in with it.
Be sure to detach the battery after use.
≥ If the battery is left attached, a minute
amount of current continues to flow even if
the unit is off. Keeping the unit in this state
may result in over discharge of the battery.
This may result in you not being able to
use the battery even after it is charged.
≥ The battery should be stored in the vinyl
bag so metal does not come into contact
with the terminals.
≥ The battery should be stored in a cool
place free from humidity, with as constant
temperature as possible. (Recommended
temperature: 15 oC to 25 oC (59 °F to
77 °F), Recommended humidity: 40%RH
to 60%RH)
When disposing of or giving away this
unit, note that:
≥ Formatting and deletion simply change the
file management information and cannot
be used to completely erase the data in
built-in memory of this unit. The data can
be recovered using commercially available
software or the like.
≥ We recommend that you physically format
the built-in memory before disposing of or
giving away this unit.
For the physical format, connect the unit to
the AC adaptor, set the mode switch to
, select [SETUP] # [FORMAT
MEDIA] # [Built-inMemory] from the
menus, and then press and hold down the
Optical image stabilizer/Delete button for
approximately 3 seconds on the screen
below. When the built-in memory data
deletion screen appears, select [YES],
and then follow the on-screen instructions.
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≥ Extremely high temperatures or low
temperatures will shorten the life of the
battery.
≥ If the battery is kept in high-temperature,
high-humidity, or oily-smoky places, the
terminals may rust and cause
About the AC adaptor
≥ If the temperature of the battery is
extremely high or extremely low, charging
may take time or the battery may not be
charged.
≥ If you use the AC adaptor near a radio,
radio reception may be disturbed. Keep
the AC adaptor 1 m (3.3 feet) or more
away from the radio.
≥ When using the AC adaptor, it may
generate whirring sounds. However, this is
normal.
≥ After use, be sure to disconnect the AC
adaptor. (If it is left connected, a minute
amount of current is consumed.)
≥ Always keep the electrodes of the AC
adaptor and battery clean.
malfunctions.
≥ To store the battery for a long period of
time, we recommend that you charge it
once every year and store it again after
you have completely used up the charged
capacity.
≥ Dust and other matter attached to the
battery terminals should be removed.
Prepare spare batteries when going out
for recording.
≥ Prepare batteries enough to last for 3 to 4
times the period you are planning to
record for. Cold places such as a ski resort
can shorten recording time.
If you drop the battery accidentally,
check to see if the terminals are
damaged.
≥ Inserting a battery with damaged terminals
can damage the unit.
Do not throw old battery into fire.
≥ Heating a battery or throwing it into a fire
may result in an explosion.
If the operating time is very short even
after the battery has been recharged, the
battery has worn out. Please purchase a
new battery.
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About status indicator during
charging
About the SD card
When disposing of or giving away the SD
card, note that:
≥ Formatting and deletion of this unit or
computer only changes the file
When the status indicator is flashing at a
particularly fast or slow rate, the
following should be considered.
management information and does not
completely delete the data in the SD card.
≥ It is recommended that the SD card is
physically destroyed or the SD card is
physically formatted using this unit when
disposing of or giving away the SD card.
Flashing with approx. 4 second period
(off for approx. 2 seconds, on for approx.
2 seconds):
≥ When the battery is over discharged or the
temperature of the battery is too high or
low. It can be charged, but it may take a
few hours to complete the charging
normally.
≥ It will flash in approx. 2 second intervals
when normal charging resumes. Even in
such cases, it may start flashing in
approx. 4 second intervals until charging
is completed depending on the conditions
of use.
For the physical format, connect the unit to
the AC adaptor, set the mode switch to
, select [SETUP] # [FORMAT CARD]
# [YES] from the menus, and then press
and hold down the Optical image
stabilizer/Delete button for approximately
3 seconds on the screen below. When the
SD card data deletion screen appears,
select [YES], and then follow the on-
screen instructions.
Flashing with approx. 0.5 second period
(off for approx. 0.25 second, on for
approx. 0.25 second):
≥ The battery is not charged. Remove the
battery from the unit, and try charging
again.
≥ Check that the terminals of the unit or
battery are not dirty or covered with a
foreign object, and connect the battery
correctly once again. If a foreign object or
dirt is present, turn off the unit before
removing.
≥ The battery or environment is at an
extremely high or low temperature. Wait
until the temperature has returned to an
appropriate level and try charging again. If
you are still unable to charge, there may
be a fault in the unit, battery or AC
adaptor.
For the physical format, connect the unit to
the AC adaptor, set the mode switch to
, select [SETUP] # [FORMAT
MEDIA] # [SD CARD] from the menus,
and then press and hold down the Optical
image stabilizer/Delete button for
approximately 3 seconds on the screen
below. When the SD card data deletion
screen appears, select [YES], and then
follow the on-screen instructions.
Off:
≥ Charging has finished.
≥ If the status indicator stays off despite the
charging being unfinished, there may be a
fault in the unit, battery or AC adaptor.
Refer to page 109 for details on the
battery.
≥ The customer is responsible for the
management of the data in the SD card.
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LCD monitor
About condensation
≥ When the LCD monitor gets dirty, wipe it
with a soft cloth, such as eyeglass cleaner.
≥ In a place with drastic temperature
changes, condensation may form on the
LCD monitor. Wipe it with a soft cloth,
such as eyeglass cleaner.
≥ When the unit has become very cold, for
example due to storage in a cold area, its
LCD monitor will be slightly darker than
usual immediately after the unit is turned
on. The normal brightness will be restored
when the unit’s internal temperature rises.
When condensation forms on the unit, the
lens will cloud up and the unit may not work
properly. Make every effort to ensure that
condensation does not form. If it does form,
take the actions described below.
Causes of condensation
Condensation takes place when the
ambient temperature or humidity is
changed as follows.
≥ When this unit is brought inside from the
cold (e.g. a ski slope) to a warm room.
≥ When this unit is moved from an
air-conditioned car to outside.
≥ When a cold room has been warmed up
quickly.
Extremely high precision technology is
employed to produce the LCD Monitor
screen featuring a total of approximately
230,000 dots. The result is more than
99.99% effective dots with a mere 0.01%
of the dots inactive or always lit.
≥ When cool wind from an air conditioner is
directly blown onto this unit.
≥ After rain showers.
≥ When this unit is in a very humid place
where the air is thick with steam. (e.g. a
heated swimming pool)
However, this is not a malfunction and
does not affect the recorded picture.
Helpful hint
If, for example, you have used this unit for
recording on a ski slope and are taking it into
a heated room, place the unit inside a plastic
bag, remove as much of the air from inside
the bag as possible, then seal the bag.
Leave the unit for about an hour in the room
so the temperature of the unit is close to the
ambient temperature of the room, then use
it.
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About copyright
®
®
®
≥ Intel , Pentium , Celeron and
∫ Carefully observe copyright
®
™
Intel Core are trademarks of Intel
Corporation in the U.S. and/or other
countries.
laws
Whatever you have recorded and created
can be used for your personal
entertainment only. Under copyright
laws, other materials cannot be used
without obtaining permission from the
holders of the copyrights.
™
≥ AMD Athlon is a trademark of Advanced
Micro Devices, Inc.
≥ iMovie, Mac and Mac OS are trademarks
of Apple Inc. registered in the U.S. and
other countries.
≥ Other names of systems and products
mentioned in these instructions are
usually the registered trademarks or
trademarks of the manufacturers who
developed the system or product
concerned.
∫ Licenses
≥ SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C,
LLC.
≥ “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” Logo are
trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and
Sony Corporation.
≥ Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
This product is licensed under the AVC
patent portfolio license for the personal and
non-commercial use of a consumer to (i)
encode video in compliance with the AVC
Standard (“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode
AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer
engaged in a personal and non-commercial
activity and/or was obtained from a video
provider licensed to provide AVC Video. No
license is granted or shall be implied for any
other use. Additional information may be
obtained from MPEG LA, LLC.
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 other countries.
™
≥ VIERA Link is a trademark of Panasonic
Corporation.
™
≥ EZ Sync is a trademark of Panasonic
Corporation.
≥ HDAVI Control is a trademark of
See http://www.mpegla.com.
™
Panasonic Corporation.
®
®
≥ Microsoft , Windows and Windows
®
Vista are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.
≥ Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted
with permission from Microsoft
Corporation.
≥ IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks
of International Business Machines
Corporation of the U.S.
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Recording modes/approximate
recordable time
≥ SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. The stated times are the
approximate recordable times for continuous recording.
Recording mode
Picture size/frame rate
4 GB
[HA]
1920k1080/60i
30 min
[HG]
1920k1080/60i
40 min
[HX]
1920k1080/60i
1 h
SD card
16 GB
64 GB
2 h
2 h 40 min
11 h
4 h 10 min
16 h 50 min
8 h 30 min
16 GB
2 h
2 h 40 min
4 h 10 min
Built-in
memory
A
B
Favors image quality
Favors recording time
Recording mode
[iFrame]
960k540/30p
19 min
Picture size/frame rate
4 GB
SD card
16 GB
64 GB
1 h 20 min
5 h 20 min
16 GB
1 h 20 min
Built-in
memory
≥ If recording for long periods, prepare batteries for 3 or 4 times the period you wish to record
for. (l 23)
≥ The default setting is [HG] mode.
≥ Maximum continuously recordable time for one scene: 6 hours
≥ The recording is paused once when the recording time for one scene exceeds 6 hours, and
the recording will automatically resume after a few seconds.
≥ The recordable time may be reduced if recording with a lot of action is recorded or
recording of short scene is repeated.
≥ Use time in the row of 4 GB in above table as a guideline for the time that can be copied
onto one DVD disc (4.7 GB).
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Approximate number of recordable
pictures
≥ SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. The stated number is the
approximate number of recordable pictures.
(When [QUALITY] is set to
Picture size
)
2.1
M
1920k1080
Aspect ratio
4 GB
16:9
3400
SD card
16 GB
64 GB
14000
57000
16 GB
14000
Built-in
memory
≥ When [QUALITY] is set to
, the numbers of recordable pictures are larger than the
numbers shown in the table above.
≥ The number of recordable pictures depends on whether
together and on the subject being recorded.
and
are used
≥ Maximum number of recordable pictures that can be displayed is 99999.
If the number of recordable pictures exceeds 99999, the number will not change when the
picture is taken until the number of recordable pictures is less than 99999.
≥ The memory capacity indicated on the label of an SD card is the total of the capacity for
copyright protection and management and the capacity which can be used on the unit, a
PC etc.
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Specifications
High Definition Video Camera
Information for your safety
Power source:
DC 5.0 V (When using AC adaptor)
DC 3.6 V (When using battery)
Power consumption:
Recording;
3.4 W
Charging;
7.7 W
Motion picture recording format:
[AVCHD]; AVCHD format compliant
[iFrame]; MPEG-4 AVC file format compliant (.MP4)
Motion picture compression:
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Audio compression:
[AVCHD]; Dolby Digital/2 ch
[iFrame]; AAC/2 ch
Recording mode and transfer rate:
[HA]; Average 17 Mbps (VBR)
[HG]; Average 13 Mbps (VBR)
[HX]; Average 9 Mbps (VBR)
[iFrame]; Maximum 28 Mbps (VBR)
For picture size and recordable time of a motion picture, refer to page 114.
Still picture recording format:
JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2 standard)
Refer to page 115 for the number of recordable pictures.
Recording media:
SD Memory Card (FAT12 and FAT16 system compliant)
SDHC Memory Card (FAT32 system compliant)
SDXC Memory Card (exFAT system compliant)
Refer to page 24 for details on SD cards usable in this unit.
Built-in memory; 16 GB
Image sensor:
1/5.8z 1MOS image sensor
Total; 1500 K
Effective pixels;
Motion picture/Still picture; 1300 K to 1120 K (16:9)
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Lens:
Auto Iris, 34k Optical Zoom, F1.8 to F4.0
Focal length;
2.38 mm to 81 mm
Macro (Full range AF)
35 mm equivalent;
Motion picture/Still picture; 32.5 mm to 1206 mm (16:9)
Minimum focus distance;
Normal; Approx. 3 cm (1.2q) (Wide)/Approx. 1.6 m (5.2 feet) (Tele)
Tele macro; Approx. 70 cm (28q) (Tele)
Zoom:
i.Zoom OFF 37k, 42k i.Zoom, 90k/2000k Digital Zoom
Image stabilizer function:
Optical (Active mode)
Monitor:
2.7z wide LCD monitor (Approx. 230 K dots)
Microphone:
Stereo
Speaker:
1 round speaker, dynamic type
White balance adjustment:
Auto tracking white balance system
Standard illumination:
1,400 lx
Minimum required illumination:
Approx. 4 lx (1/30 with Low Light mode in the Scene Mode)
Approx. 1 lx with the Color Night Rec function
AV multi connector video output level:
Component video output level;
Y; 1.0 Vp-p, 75 h
Pb; 0.7 Vp-p, 75 h
Pr; 0.7 Vp-p, 75 h
AV video output level;
1.0 Vp-p, 75 h, NTSC system
HDMI mini connector video output level:
™
HDMI 1080i/480p
AV multi connector audio output level (Line):
316 mV, 600 h, 2 ch
HDMI mini connector audio output level:
[AVCHD]; Dolby Digital/Linear PCM
[iFrame]; Linear PCM
USB:
Reader function
SD card; Read only (No copyright protection support)
Built-in memory; Read only
Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), USB terminal Type Mini B
Battery charging function (Charges from USB terminal when the main unit is off)
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Dimensions:
51.5 mm (W)k59.5 mm (H)k112.5 mm (D)
[2.028 q (W)k2.343 q (H)k4.429 q (D)] (including projecting parts)
Mass (Weight):
Approx. 181 g (Approx. 0.399 lbs.)
[without battery (supplied) and an SD card (optional)]
Approx. 183 g (Approx. 0.403 lbs.)
[without battery (supplied)]
Mass (Weight) in operation:
Approx. 225 g (Approx. 0.496 lbs.)
[with battery (supplied) and an SD card (optional)]
Approx. 225 g (Approx. 0.496 lbs.)
[with battery (supplied)]
Operating temperature:
0 oC to 40 oC (32 °F to 104 °F)
Operating humidity:
10%RH to 80%RH
Battery operation time:
See page 23
AC adaptor
Information for your safety
Power source:
AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz (VSK0780)
AC 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz (VSK0781)
12 W
Power consumption:
DC output:
DC 5.0 V, 1.6 A
Dimensions:
49 mm (W)k24 mm (H)k79 mm (D) [1.93 q (W)k0.94 q (H)k3.11 q (D)]
Mass (Weight):
Approx. 91 g (Approx. 0.20 lbs.)
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Optional accessories
Accessory No.
VW-BC10PP
Figure
Description
Battery charger
*1
*1
VW-VBK180
VW-VBK360
Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery
Pack
Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery
Pack
RP-CDHM15
RP-CDHM30
HDMI mini cable
Video DC Light
*2
VW-LDC103PP
VZ-LL10PP
Light bulb for video DC light
Shoe adaptor
VW-SK12PP
VW-ACK180PP
Accessory kit
*1 Please refer to page 23, concerning the battery charging time and available recording
time.
*2 To use the VW-LDC103PP, the shoe adaptor/VW-SK12PP and the battery pack/
VW-VBG130, VW-VBG260 are required. To charge the battery pack/VW-VBG130,
VW-VBG260, the AC adaptor/VW-AD21PP-K, VW-AD20PP-K is required.
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Accessory No.
Figure
Description
RP-SDL16GU1K
RP-SDL08GU1K
RP-SDL04GU1K
RP-SDL02GU1K
Class 4 16 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4 8 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4 4 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4 2 GB SD Memory Card
RP-SDU64GE1K
RP-SDU32GU1K
RP-SDU16GU1K
RP-SDU08GU1K
RP-SDU04GU1K
Class 10 64 GB SDXC Memory Card
Class 10 32 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 10 16 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 10 8 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 10 4 GB SDHC Memory Card
NOTE:
Accessories and/or model numbers may vary by country. Please consult your local
dealer.
Product numbers correct as of Jan. 2012. These may be subject to change.
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Accessory Order Form (For USA and Puerto Rico Customers)
Please photocopy this form when placing an order.
1. Model #
2. Items Ordered
Accessory #
Description
Price Each
Quantity
Total Price
Shipping & Handling
Subtotal
$6.95
Your State & Local Sales Tax
Total
3. Method of payment (check one)
American Express
VISA
Credit Card #
MasterCard
Expiration Date
Discover
Customer Signature
(Please do not send cash)
4. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address)
Ship To:
Mr.
Mrs.
Ms.
Phone#:
First
Last
Day
(
)
)
Street Address
City
Night
(
State
Zip
TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF
THE FOLLOWING:
VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER
OR
CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368
[6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME]
OR
MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC NATIONAL PARTS CENTER
20421 84th Ave. S., Kent, WA 98032
In CANADA, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for more information on
Accessories.
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Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO)
Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America,
Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
Panasonic Camcorder Products
Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty Coverage (For USA and Puerto Rico Only)
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship,
Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America (referred to as “the warrantor”) will,
for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original
purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts,
(b) replace it with a new or a refurbished equivalent value product, or (c) refund your purchase price.
The decision to repair, replace or refund will be made by the warrantor.
Product or Part Name
Parts
Labor
Camcorder
1 year
90 days
SD Memory Cards, Rechargeable Batteries
(defective exchange)
90 days
Not Applicable
During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts” warranty
period, there will be no charge for parts. This Limited Warranty excludes both parts and labor for
non-rechargeable batteries, antennas, and cosmetic parts (cabinet). This warranty only applies
to products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is
extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold “as is”.
Carry-In or Mail-In Service
To find a service center please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help or call 1-800-211-PANA
(7262).
When shipping the unit, carefully pack, include all supplied accessories listed in the Owner’s
Manual, and send it prepaid, adequately insured and packed well in a carton box. When shipping
Lithium Ion batteries please visit our Web Site at www.panasonic.com/BatteryHandling as
Panasonic is committed to providing the most up to date information. Include a letter detailing the
complaint, a return address and provide a daytime phone number where you can be reached.
A valid registered receipt is required under the Limited Warranty.
IF REPAIR IS NEEDED DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, THE PURCHASER WILL BE
REQUIRED TO FURNISH A SALES RECEIPT/PROOF OF PURCHASE INDICATING DATE
OF PURCHASE, AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF PURCHASE. CUSTOMER WILL BE
CHARGED FOR THE REPAIR OF ANY UNIT RECEIVED WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OF
PURCHASE.
Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions
This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES
NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT
COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not
supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect,
mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of
consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification,
introduction of sand, humidity or liquids, commercial use such as hotel, office, restaurant, or
other business or rental use of the product, or service by anyone other than a Factory Service
Center or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.
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THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED
WARRANTY COVERAGE”.
THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH
OF THIS WARRANTY.
(As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, travel to and from the servicer, loss of or
damage to media or images, data or other memory or recorded content. The items listed are not
exclusive, but for illustration only.)
ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you
may contact your dealer or Service Center. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction,
then write to the warrantor’s Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the
warrantor.
PARTS AND SERVICE, WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, ARE
YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
Customer Services Directory (United States and Puerto Rico)
Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest
Dealer or Service Center; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer
Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at:
http://www.panasonic.com/help
or, contact us via the web at:
http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-211-PANA (7262)
Monday-Friday 9am-9pm, Saturday-Sunday 10am-7pm EST
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855
Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico)
Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products
by visiting our Web Site at:
http://www.pstc.panasonic.com
Or, send your request by E-mail to:
You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only)
(Monday-Friday 9am-9pm EST)
Panasonic National Parts Center
20421 84th Ave. S., Kent, WA 98032
(We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express)
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-866-605-1277
As of January 2012
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Warranty
(For Canadian Customers)
Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3
PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY
Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under
normal use and for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase agrees to, at its option
either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished
equivalent value product, or (c) refund your purchase price. The decision to repair, replace or refund will
be made by Panasonic Canada Inc.
Camcorder Products - One (1) year, parts and labour
This warranty is given only to the original purchaser, or the person for whom it was purchased as a gift, of a Panasonic brand product
mentioned above sold by an authorized Panasonic dealer in Canada and purchased and used in Canada, which product was not sold
“as is”, and which product was delivered to you in new condition in the original packaging.
IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE WARRANTY SERVICE HEREUNDER, A PURCHASE
RECEIPT OR OTHER PROOF OF DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE, SHOWING AMOUNT PAID AND
PLACE OF PURCHASE IS REQUIRED
LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER
normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in
shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by Panasonic Canada Inc., or failures which result
from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments,
misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, improper batteries, power line surge, lightning damage,
modification, introduction of sand, humidity or liquids, commercial use such as hotel, office, restaurant, or other
business or rental use of the product, or service by anyone other than an Authorized Servicer, or damage that is
attributable to acts of God.
Dry cell batteries are also excluded from coverage under this warranty. Rechargeable batteries are
warranted for ninety (90) days from date of original purchase.
THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY
SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT
OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY. (As examples, this warranty
excludes damages for lost time, travel to and from the Authorized Servicer, loss of or damage to media or images, data or other
memory or recorded content. This list of items is not exhaustive, but for illustration only.)
In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, or the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above limitations and exclusions
may not be applicable. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which
vary depending on your province or territory.
WARRANTY SERVICE
For product operation and information assistance, please contact:
Our Customer Care Centre:
Telephone: 1-800-995-8649
Fax #: (905) 238-2360
Email link: [email protected]
For defective product exchange within the warranty period, please contact the original dealer or our
Customer Care Centre.
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Useful Information (Only For Latin
American Countries)
Customer Service
Customer Service Directory
Obtain product information and operative assistant; localize the closer distributor or
Service Center; buy spare parts and accessories by our web site to Latin American:
http://www.lar.panasonic.com
Also you may contact us directly by our Contact Center:
Panama
800-PANA (800-7262)
Colombia
Ecuador
Costa Rica
El Salvador
Guatemala
Chile
01-8000-94PANA (01-8000-947262)
1800-PANASONIC (1800-726276)
800-PANA737 (800-7262737)
800-PANA (800-7262)
1-801-811-PANA (1-801-811-7262)
800-390-602
From a cell phone: 797-5000
800-PANA-800 (800-7262-800)
0-800-PANA (0-800-7262)
0800-00726
Venezuela
Uruguay
Peru
Argentina
0800-333-PANA (0800-333-7262)
0810-321-PANA (0810-321-7262)
0800-11-PANA (0800-11-7262)
Paraguay
Mexico Service
To obtain information in the Republic of Mexico contact us at:
email: [email protected]
Or you may contact us in the next following phones numbers:
01800-VIP-PANA (01800-847-7262) - Interior
(55) 5000-1200 - Mexico D.F. and Metropolitan Area
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Index
∫ A
∫ H
AC adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 110
Alert sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Anti-Ground-Shooting (AGS) . . . . . . . . 55
Approximate number of
HD Writer LE 1.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86, 97
HDMI mini connector . . . . . . . .17, 74, 78
HDMI resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Help mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
recordable pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Auto focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Auto slow shutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Automatic face framing . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Automatic white balance . . . . . . . . . . . 35
AV multi connector . . . . . . . . . . 17, 74, 85
AV multi connector output . . . . . . . . . . 77
AVCHD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
∫ I
i.Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
iFrame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Initial setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Intelligent Auto Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Intelligent contrast control . . . . . . . . . . .52
Iris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
∫ B
∫ L
Backlight compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 109
Battery capacity indication . . . . . . . . . . 23
Built-in memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
LCD monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18, 112
LCD set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Limited Warranty (Canada) . . . . . . . . .124
Limited Warranty
(USA and Puerto Rico) . . . . . . . . . . . .122
∫ M
Manual focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Manual recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Media select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Media status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Microphone level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Mode switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Motion picture compatibility . . . . . . . . . .38
∫ C
Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Card status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Changing the display style . . . . . . . . . . 41
Charging time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Color night rec function . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Component out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Copy
Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82, 85
From built-in memory to SD card . . . 80
Creating still picture from
motion picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
∫ D
Date and time display . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Date and time setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Demo mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Digital zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Dividing a scene (AVCHD) . . . . . . . . . . 71
Dividing a scene to partially delete
(iFrame) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
∫ E
Economy (AC adaptor) . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Economy (Battery) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
∫ O
Operation icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Optical image stabilizer demo . . . . . . . .46
Optical image stabilizer function . . . . . .48
∫ P
Picture quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Playback Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Playback zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Playing back motion pictures/
still pictures by date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Power button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Power LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
PRE-REC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
∫ Q
∫ F
Quick start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
∫ R
Fade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Fade color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Formatting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Frame-by-frame playback . . . . . . . . . . 63
Recordable time . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23, 114
Recording format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 54
Recording modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Recording time elapsed . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Remaining number of still pictures . . . . .33
Remaining time left for recording . . . . . .31
∫ G
Gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Grip belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
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Repeat playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Resume playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
∫ S
Scene mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Scene protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
SD Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
SD Speed Class Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
SDHC Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
SDXC Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Self-recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Shutter sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Shutter speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Slide show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37, 67
Slow-motion playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Soft skin mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Still picture compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
∫ T
Tele macro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Tripod receptacle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
TV aspect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
∫ U
Useful Information
(Latin American Countries) . . . . . . . . . 125
∫ V
VIERA Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Volume adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
∫ W
White balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Wind cut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
World time setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
∫ Z
Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Zoom mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
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Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía
española para el uso rápido
∫ Insertar la batería
Meta la batería insertándola en la dirección
señalada en la figura.
∫ Insertar/extraer una tarjeta SD
≥ Introduzca la batería hasta que haga clic y
se cierre.
∫ Carga de la batería
Testigo de acceso [ACCESS] A
≥ Cuando el dispositivo accede a la
tarjeta SD o a la memoria integrada, se
enciende el testigo de acceso.
≥ Verificar que la lámpara de acceso se
haya apagado.
1) Abra la tapa de la tarjeta SD e
introduzca (retire) la tarjeta SD en
(desde) la ranura correspondiente B.
≥ Oriente el lado de la etiqueta C en la
dirección mostrada en la ilustración e
introdúzcalo hasta el fondo.
≥ Presione el centro de la tarjeta SD, luego
sáquela recta.
2) Cierre de forma segura la tapa de la
tarjeta SD.
A
1
Terminal de entrada de CC
Conecte el cable de CA al adaptador de
CA, luego a la toma de CA.
Conecte el adaptador de CA al terminal
de entrada de CC [DC IN].
2
≥ El indicador de estado parpadea en rojo
en intervalos de aproximadamente 2 segundos
(aprox. 1 segundo apagado y 1 segundo
encendido), para indicar que se ha iniciado
la carga.
≥ Ciérrelo firmemente hasta que haga clic.
Se apagará cuando se completa la carga.
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∫ Encender/apagar el dispositivo ∫ Selección del modo
Encender y apagar el dispositivo con el
botón de alimentación
Utilizando el selector de modo, cambie el
modo a
o
.
Pulse el botón de alimentación para
encender el dispositivo.
Modo de grabación (l 31, 33)
Modo de reproducción ( 36, 63)
A
El indicador de estado se ilumina.
l
≥ Para apagar la unidad, mantenga pulsado
el botón de alimentación hasta que el
indicador de estado se apague.
∫ Sobre como usarlo boton del
Encendido y apagado del monitor LCD
El dispositivo se enciende al abrir el monitor
LCD, y se apaga al cerrarlo.
cursor
≥ Utilice el botón del cursor para seleccionar
las funciones de grabación y las
operaciones de reproducción, y para
hacer funcionar la pantalla de menús.
≥ En estas instrucciones de funcionamiento,
el botón del cursor se denomina como se
muestra a continuación o como
Para encender el dispositivo
3/4/2/1.
Ejemplo: Al presionar el botón (abajo)
A
El indicador de estado se ilumina.
o
Pulse 4
Para apagar el dispositivo
∫ Selección del idioma
1) Pulse el botón MENU, luego seleccione
[CONFIGURAR] > [LANGUAGE].
2) Seleccione el idioma deseado.
B
El indicador de estado se apaga.
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∫
Seleccionar un medio para grabar ∫ Grabación de películas
[HC-V100M]
1) Cambie el modo a
2) Seleccione el menú.
1) Cambie el modo a
2) Abra el monitor LCD.
3) Para tomar una imagen pulse el botón
a tope.
.
.
: [SELEC MEDIO]
3) Seleccione el medio para grabar las
películas o fotografías usando
3/4/2/1 y pulse el botón ENTER.
≥ Seleccione [VÍDEO/TARJETA SD] o
[IMAGEN/TARJETA SD] para grabar en la
tarjeta SD.
Seleccione [VÍDEO/MEM INTERNA] o
[IMAGEN/MEM INTERNA] para grabar
en la memoria integrada.
∫ Reproducción de película/
fotografía
≥ El medio se selecciona de forma separada
para las películas o fotografías y se
resalta en amarillo.
1) Cambie el modo a
.
2) Seleccione el icono de selección de
modo de reproducción A usando
3/4/2 y pulse el botón ENTER.
4) Pulse el botón MENU.
∫ Grabación de películas
1) Cambie el modo a
2) Abra el monitor LCD.
.
3) Pulse el botón de inicio/parada de
grabación para iniciar la grabación.
3)
Seleccione el [VIDEO/FOTO] que desea
reproducir, luego pulse el botón ENTER.
Seleccione el [SOPORTE] y [VIDEO/
FOTO] que desea reproducir, luego
pulse el botón ENTER.
≥ Pulse el botón MENU.
≥ When a video item is selected, an icon will
appear on the thumbnail display. (
)
,
A
Cuando comienza a grabar,
;
cambia a
¥.
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4) Seleccione la escena o la fotografía que
desea reproducir usando 3/4/2/1, y
pulse el botón ENTER.
(Reproducción de películas)
1/;: Reproducción/Pausa
6:
5:
∫:
Rebobinado (durante la
reproducción)
Avance rápido (durante la
reproducción)
Detener la reproducción y
visualizar las miniaturas.
NOV 15 2012
0
h00m15
s
(Reproducción de fotografías)
1/;: Iniciar o hacer una pausa en la
presentación de diapositivas
(reproducción de las fotografías
que contiene en orden numérico).
2;: Reproducción de la imagen
anterior.
≥ Cuando selecciona
botón ENTER, se visualiza la página
siguiente (anterior).
5) Seleccione la icono de funcionamiento
usando 3/4/2/1.
/
y pulsa el
0h00m00s
;1: Reproducción de la siguiente
imagen.
∫:
Detener la reproducción y
visualizar las miniaturas.
B
Icono de funcionamiento
≥ Pulse el botón ENTER para visualizar
(/no visualizar) el icono de
funcionamiento.
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