Operating Instructions
High Definition Video Camera
Model No.
HDC-SD100P/PC
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.
Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.
For USA 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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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
HDC-SD100P
Responsible party:
Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company
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.
HDC-SD100P
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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Batteries
1
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.
2
Button-type battery (Lithium battery)
≥ Insert with poles aligned.
≥ Do not touch the terminals (i and j) with metal objects.
≥ Do not recharge, disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.
≥ Keep out of reach of children
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.
Do not heat the batteries above the following temperatures or incinerate.
Button-type battery 60 oC (140 oF)
Battery pack
60 oC (140 oF)
AC adaptor
This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V.
But
≥ In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected to a 120V 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 125V, 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.
Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units.
U.S.A./CANADA CONSUMERS: ATTENTION:
A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product
you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information
on how to recycle this battery.
<For USA-California only>
This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material – special
handling may apply.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the
unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for
future reference.
1) Read these instructions.
12) Use only with the cart,
2) Keep these instructions.
stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specified by the
3) Heed all warnings.
manufacturer, or sold
with the apparatus. When
a cart is used, use
4) Follow all instructions.
caution when moving the
cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning
storms or when unused for long periods of
time.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install
in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as power-supply cord or plug is
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does
not operate normally, or has been dropped.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized
plug has two blades with one wider than the
other. A grounding-type plug has two blades
and a third grounding prong. The wide blade
or the third prong are provided for your
safety. If the provided plug does not fit into
your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on
or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit
from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified
by the manufacturer.
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Precautions
USE & LOCATION
CARE
≥ TO CLEAN YOUR CAMERA ... Do not use
strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning
your camera body.
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.
≥ 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.
-If you see this symbol-
Information on Disposal in other Countries
outside the European Union
≥ AS WITH ANY SMALL OBJECT, SD CARDS
CAN BE SWALLOWED BY YOUNG
CHILDREN. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO
HANDLE THE SD CARD.
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.
CAUTION
≥ DO NOT AIM YOUR CAMERA AT THE SUN
OR OTHER BRIGHT OBJECTS
≥ DO NOT LEAVE THE CAMERA WITH THE
EVF AIMED DIRECTLY AT THE SUN AS
THIS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE
INTERNAL PARTS OF THE EVF
∫ Indemnity concerning recording
content
≥ 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.
The manufacturer shall in no event be liable for
the loss of recordings due to malfunction or
defect of this unit, its accessories or recordable
media.
≥ 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.
≥ DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAMERA OR THE
POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN NOT
IN USE.
≥ 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.
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≥ HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Matsushita
Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
≥ “x.v.Color” is trademark.
IMPORTANT
∫ Carefully observe copyright 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.
≥ LEICA is a registered trademark of Leica
Microsystems IR GmbH and DICOMAR is a
registered trademark of Leica Camera AG.
®
®
®
≥ Microsoft , Windows , Windows Vista and
®
DirectX are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of the 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.
∫ Cards that you can use with this
unit
SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card
≥ 4 GB (or more) Memory Cards that do not have
the SDHC logo are not based on SD Memory
Card Specifications.
®
™
®
®
≥ Intel , Core , Pentium and Celeron are the
registered trademarks or trademarks of the
Intel Corporation in the United States and other
countries.
≥ Refer to page 26 for more details on SD cards.
∫ For the purposes of these
™
operating instructions
≥ AMD Athlon is a trademark of the Advanced
Micro Devices, Inc.
≥ SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card are
referred to as the “SD card”.
≥ Functions that can be used for motion picture
recording/motion picture playback are
≥ Apple, Mac OS is either registered trademarks
or trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United
States and/or other countries.
≥ PowerPC is a trademark of International
Business Machines Corporation.
indicated by
instructions.
in these operating
≥ 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.
≥ Functions that can be used for still picture
recording/still picture playback are indicated by
in these operating instructions.
≥ “HD Writer 2.6E for HDC” is referred to as the
“HD Writer 2.6E”.
≥ Pages for reference are indicated by an arrow,
for example: l 00
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
∫ Licenses
≥ SDHC Logo is a trademark.
≥ “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” Logo are
trademarks of Matsushita Electric Industrial
Co., Ltd. and Sony Corporation.
≥ Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
≥ HDMI, the HDMI Logo and the High-Definition
Multimedia Interface are the registered
trademarks or trademarks of HDMI Licensing
LLC.
information may be obtained from MPEG LA,
LLC. See http://www.mpegla.com.
≥ VIERA Link™ is a trademark of Matsushita
Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
≥ EZ Sync™ is a trademark of Matsushita
Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
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Contents
Accessories ........................................10
Features .............................................. 11
Quick Guide ........................................12
Recording
Recording (Basic)
Preparation
[1] Before recording ........................... 38
Auto Ground-Directional Standby
Before using
[1] Parts identification and
(AGS).............................................. 39
Quick start....................................... 40
Quick power on ............................... 40
[2] Recording motion pictures .......... 41
Recording modes/approximate
recordable time ............................... 44
PRE-REC........................................ 45
Shooting guide ................................ 45
[3] Recording still pictures ................ 46
Number of recordable pictures........ 48
[4] Zoom in/out function .................... 49
Digital zoom function....................... 49
[5] Optical image stabilizer
handling.......................................... 16
Remote control ................................ 20
Setup
[1] Power supply ................................. 22
Charging the battery........................ 22
Inserting/removing the battery......... 23
Charging and recording time ........... 24
Connecting to the AC outlet............. 25
[2] Preparation of SD cards................ 26
Cards that you can use
with this unit..................................... 26
Inserting/removing an SD card........ 27
[3] Selecting a mode
function.......................................... 50
[6] Intelligent auto mode.................... 51
Recording (Advanced)
[1] Recording functions of
(Turning the unit on/off)................ 28
Turning the power on and off
with the LCD monitor....................... 28
[4] Using the menu screen................. 29
Language selection ......................... 30
Menu list .......................................... 30
[5] Setting date and time .................... 33
World time setting (Displaying
operation icons ............................. 52
Operation icons............................... 52
[2] Recording functions of menus .... 58
[3] Recording manually by setting
the menu ........................................ 64
Scene mode.................................... 64
Wind noise reduction....................... 65
Microphone level............................. 66
Picture adjustment .......................... 67
Zebra............................................... 67
Luminance....................................... 68
Histogram........................................ 68
[4] Recording manually using
the time of the travel destination) .... 34
[6] Adjusting LCD monitor/
viewfinder....................................... 35
LCD/EVF select switch.................... 35
Increasing the brightness of
the LCD monitor .............................. 35
Adjusting the brightness and
the color level .................................. 35
Adjusting the viewfinder
field of view...................................... 36
Recording showing the contents
the multi manual ring.................... 69
Zoom operation............................... 70
Manual focus adjustment ................ 70
White balance ................................. 71
Manual shutter speed/iris
to a partner ...................................... 36
adjustment....................................... 72
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Playback
With a PC
Playback
Before using
[1] Motion picture playback ............... 74
Creating still picture from
[1] What you can do with a PC ........ 108
End User License Agreement ........ 110
[2] Operating environment................ 111
motion picture.................................. 77
Playing back motion pictures
Setup
by date............................................. 77
Intelligent scene selection ............... 78
Repeat playback.............................. 78
Resuming the previous playback..... 78
[2] Still picture playback..................... 79
Playing back still pictures by date.... 81
[1] Installation .................................... 113
[2] Connection and recognition ....... 115
About the PC display...................... 116
Using with a PC
[1] Starting HD Writer 2.6E................ 117
Reading the operating instructions
Editing
of the software applications............ 117
[2] If using Macintosh........................ 118
[1] Deleting scenes/still pictures....... 82
[2] Dividing a scene to delete ............ 84
[3] Protecting scenes/still pictures ... 85
[4] DPOF setting.................................. 86
[5] SD card management.................... 87
Formatting ....................................... 87
SD card information display............. 87
Others
Indications
[1] Indications ................................... 120
[2] Messages..................................... 123
About recovery.............................. 124
With a TV
[1] Watching Video/Pictures
on your TV...................................... 88
Connecting with a HDMI mini
cable................................................ 91
Listening in 5.1 channel sound........ 92
Connecting with the component
Helpful hints
[1] Functions that cannot be used
simultaneously............................ 125
[2] Troubleshooting.......................... 127
Cautions for use............................... 135
Explanation of terms ....................... 138
Specifications................................... 140
Optional accessories....................... 143
Accessory Order Form
cable................................................ 92
Connecting with the AV cable.......... 92
™
[2] Playback using VIERA Link
™
(HDAVI Control )........................... 93
(For USA Customers).................... 145
Request for Service Notice
(USA Only)........................................ 146
Limited Warranty
Backup
With other products
(For USA Customers) ...................... 147
Customer Services Directory.......... 148
Warranty
[1] Connecting a DVD burner to
copy to/play back a disc ............... 96
Preparing for copying/playing
(For Canadian Customers).............. 149
Index.................................................. 150
Spanish Quick Use Guide/
back................................................. 96
Copying to discs .............................. 98
Playing back the copied disc ......... 102
Managing the copied disc
Guía española para
el uso rápido..................................... 152
(Formatting, Auto protect,
Displaying disc information)........... 103
[2] Dubbing images onto other
video device................................. 104
[3] With a printer (PictBridge).......... 105
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Accessories
Check the accessories before using this unit.
SDHC memory card (8 GB)
(supplied only for
AV cable
K2KC4CB00027
HDC-SD100P)
Battery pack
Component cable
VW-VBG130
K2KZ9DB00004
AC adaptor
USB cable
VSK0697
K2KYYYY00050
AC cable
CD-ROM
K2CA2CA00025
DC cable
K2GJYDC00002
Remote control
N2QAEC000023
Button-type battery
CR2025
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Features
∫ Very clear high definition pictures
This unit can record detailed high definition images to an SD card.
*
High definition images (1920k1080)
Standard images (720k480)
A
Number of available scan lines 1080
B
Number of available scan lines 480
High definition images
≥ High definition images have more than approximately 2 times the number of available scan lines and
*
approximately 6 times the number of pixels compared with standard images.
≥ The still pictures above are images for explanation purposes.
* If the recording mode is HA/HG/HX.
What is AVCHD?
This is a format for recording and playing back highly detailed high definition images.
Images are recorded based on the MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 codec for compressing images and audio is
recorded with the Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator.
≥ Since the recording method is different from an ordinary DVD video etc., the data is not compatible.
∫ Compatibility with other products
With other products
Available function
Picture quality
Watching Video/
Pictures on your TV
(l 88 to 94)
Playback with the HDMI mini cable
jPlayback using VIERA Link (HDAVI Control
High definition
images
™
™
)
(l 93)
Playback with the component cable [1080i]
Playback with the component cable [480i]
Playback with the AV cable
Standard images
Using a DVD burner
(l 96 to 103)
Connecting a DVD burner to copy to/play back a
disc
High definition
images
jPlaying back the copied disc (l 102)
What you can do with a
PC
(l 108 to 109)
Copying data to a PC and easy editing
Writing data to DVD discs and SD cards
Converting the motion picture data to MPEG2
Creating a DVD Video disc
Standard images
Dubbing images onto
other video device
(l 104)
Dubbing images when connecting with the AV cable
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Quick Guide
∫ Charging the battery
∫ Inserting/removing an SD card
Charging lamp
[CHARGE] A
Lights up:
Charging
Goes off:
Charging
completed
1) Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and
the AC outlet.
2) Insert the battery into the battery charger by
aligning the arrows.
∫ Inserting the battery
Install the battery by inserting it in the direction
shown in the figure.
Card access lamp [ACCESS] A
≥ When this unit is accessing the card, the
access lamp lights up.
A
Insert the battery until it clicks and locks.
∫ How to turn on the power
Turn on the power by turning the mode dial to
1) Open the LCD monitor.
or
while pressing the lock release
≥ Check that the card access lamp has gone off.
2) Open the SD card cover by sliding the OPEN
lever B.
button A.
3) Insert/remove the SD card.
≥ When inserting an SD card, face the label side
C in the direction shown in the illustration and
press it straight in as far as it will go.
≥ When removing the SD card, press the center
of the SD card and then pull it straight out.
4) Securely close the SD card cover.
≥ Securely close it until it clicks.
≥ Rotate the mode dial while at the same time
pressing in the lock release button if changing
from OFF to another mode.
≥ Status indicator B
≥ Align with the mark C.
≥ To turn off the power, set the mode dial to OFF.
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∫ Language selection
∫ Recording motion pictures
1) Press the MENU button, then select
[LANGUAGE] and press the cursor button.
2) Select [English] and press the cursor button.
1) Rotate the mode dial to select
2) Set the LCD/EVF select switch to LCD or
EVF.
.
≥ Open the LCD monitor when it is set to LCD.
3) Press the recording start/stop button to start
recording.
∫ Help mode
The help mode explains the operation icons
displayed. (Except headphone volume
adjustment)
≥ Rotate the mode dial to select
.
1) Press the cursor button to display the icon.
2) Move the cursor button right to select [
].
∫ Recording still pictures
1) Rotate the mode dial to select
.
2) Set the LCD/EVF select switch to LCD or
EVF.
≥ Open the LCD monitor when it is set to LCD.
3) Press the
button fully to take the picture.
3) Move the cursor button up, left or right to
select the desired icon.
≥ An explanation of the selected icon scrolls at
the bottom of the screen.
≥ The indication changes each time the cursor
button is moved down.
≥ When the help mode is used, functions cannot
be set.
To exit the Help mode
Press the MENU button or select [END].
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∫ Motion picture playback
∫ Still picture playback
1) Rotate the mode dial to select
.
1) Rotate the mode dial to select
.
2) Select [
] (motion picture playback) A
2) Select [
] (still picture playback) A with
with the cursor button.
the cursor button.
3) Select the scene to be played back and
press the cursor button.
3) Select the still picture to be played back and
press the cursor button.
4) Select the playback operation with the cursor
button.
4) Select the playback operation with the cursor
button.
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.
1/;: Playback/Pause
6: Rewind playback
5: Fast forward playback
∫:
Stops the playback and shows the
thumbnails.
∫:
Stops the playback and shows the
thumbnails.
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Preparation
Recording
Playback
Backup
With a PC
Others
16 Before using
22 Setup
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Before using
Parts identification and
handling
1
56 7 8
34
9
2
10
11
1
20
19
AV/
16
14
15
17
18
12
13
1
2
LCD monitor open
LCD monitor (l 35)
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.
Pull the LCD monitor out in the direction of the
arrow with your fingers.
3
4
Speaker
Optical image stabilizer button [
,
O.I.S.] (l 50)
5
6
Delete button [ ] (l 82)
Cursor button
≥ It can open up to 90o.
Use the cursor button to select the recording
functions and playback operations, and to
operate the menu screen.
≥ It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens or
90o B towards the viewfinder.
1
2
Select by moving up, down, left, right.
Set by pressing the center.
≥ Menu screen operations (l 29)
≥ To select the recording functions (l 52 ,58)
≥ Playback operations (l 74)
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7
8
9
Intelligent auto button [iA] (l 51)
PRE-REC button [PRE-REC] (l 45)
Menu button [MENU] (l 29)
28
27
10 Battery holder (l 23)
11 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 25)
12 USB terminal [ ] (l 96, 105, 115)
13 HDMI mini connector [HDMI] (l 88, 93)
14 Audio-video/headphone output terminal
[AV/ ] (l 31, 56, 88, 104)
29
≥ Use the AV cable (only the supplied cable) or
headphones.
≥ Setup the [AV JACK] in the menu when the
headphones are used. (l 31)
15 Component terminal [COMPONENT]
(l 88)
30
MIC
16 Card access lamp [ACCESS] (l 27)
17 Card slot (l 27)
18 SD card cover (l 27)
19 SD card open lever [OPEN] (l 27)
20 Disc copy button [DISC COPY] (l 98,
101)
21
22
23
27 Built-in flash (l 61)
28 Lens (LEICA DICOMAR)
29 Lens hood
Rotate the lens hood counter-clockwise A to
remove it. In order to attach it, place into slot B,
and then rotate it clockwise C.
24
25
26
≥
When fitting the tele conversion lens (VW-T3714H;
optional) or the wide conversion lens (VW-W3707H;
optional), first remove the lens hood.
21 Lens cover
≥ The lens cover opens in
(l 28)
22 Multi manual ring (l 69)
23 Mode select switch [AUTO, MANUAL,
FOCUS/ZOOM] (l 39, 64, 69)
24 Camera function button [CAM FUNC]
(l 69)
25 Remote control sensor (l 21)
26 Recording lamp (l 30)
recording mode.
Be careful about the following.
When 2 lens accessories, such as the ND filter
and tele conversion lens, are fitted and the zoom
lever is pressed toward the W side, the 4 corners
of an image will be darkened. (Vignetting)
(When fitting 2 lens accessories, first remove
the lens hood and then fit them.)
30 Microphone terminal [MIC]
≥ A compatible plug-in powered microphone can
be used as an external microphone.
≥ Audio will be stereo (2 ch) with the external
microphone input.
≥
Make sure that the microphone cable is out of the way
from the lens so it will not be recorded in the images.
When the unit is connected with the AC adaptor,
sometimes noise may be heard depending on the
microphone type. In this case, please switch to the
battery for the power supply and the noise will stop.
≥
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37 38
39
40
36
35
34
33
32
31
41
42
31 Mode dial (l 28)
32 Recording start/stop button (l 41)
33 Status indicator (l 28)
34 LCD/EVF select switch [EVF/LCD] (l 35)
39 Accessory shoe
≥ The video DC light/VW-LDC103PP (optional)
should be mounted here.
35 Viewfinder (l 35)
Due to limitations in LCD production
technology, there may be some tiny bright or
dark spots on the viewfinder screen. However,
this is not a malfunction and does not affect
the recorded picture.
36 Eyepiece corrector dial (l 36)
37 Photoshot button [
] (l 46)
38 Zoom lever [W/T] (In recording mode)
(l 49)
40 Internal microphones (5.1 channel
support)
Volume lever [sVOLr] (In playback
mode) (l 75)
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41 Grip belt
Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits your
hand.
1
2
3
Flip the belt.
Adjust the length.
Replace the belt.
42 Shoulder strap fixture
43
44
43 Battery release lever [BATTERY] (l 23)
44 Tripod receptacle
This is a hole for attaching the unit to the optional
tripod. (For details on mounting the tripod, refer
to the operating instructions for the tripod.)
A
Camera base
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Remote control
Install a button-type battery (supplied)
1
While pressing
the stopper A,
pull out the
1
START/
STOP
PHOTO
SHOT
EXT
DISPLAY
2
3
7
8
battery holder.
DATE/
TIME
ZOOM
2
Set the button-
type battery
VOL
with its (i) mark
facing upward
and then put the
battery holder
back in place.
SEARCH
STILL ADV
SKIP
PLAY
PAUSE
STOP
SEARCH
STILL ADV
SKIP
4
MENU
9
5
6
≥ When the button-type battery runs down,
replace it with a new battery (part number:
CR2025). The battery should normally last
about 1 year, however this depends on how
frequently the unit is used.
ENTER
10
≥ Keep the button-type battery out of reach of
children to prevent swallowing.
*
1
2
Photoshot button [
On-screen display button [EXT DISPLAY]
(l 90)
, PHOTO SHOT]
Replace battery with Panasonic PART NO.
CR2025 only. Use of another battery may
present a risk of fire or explosion.
Caution: Battery may explode if mistreated.
Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep away
from children.
3
4
5
6
Date/time button [DATE/TIME] (l 33)
Playback operation buttons (l 75)
*
Delete button [
]
Direction buttons [3,4,2,1]
These buttons operate similar to how the cursor
button moves up/down/right/left on the unit.
7
Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in
fire.
Recording start/stop button [START/
*
STOP]
*
8
9
Zoom/volume buttons [ZOOM, VOL]
Menu button [MENU]
*
10 Enter button [ENTER]
This button operates similar to pressing the
cursor button on the unit.
* means that these buttons function in the same
manner as the corresponding buttons on the
unit.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
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∫ Remote control usable range
A
Remote control sensor
Distance: Within approx. 5 m (16 feet)
Angle: Approx. 10o up and 15o down, left, and
right
≥ The remote control is intended for indoor
operation. Outdoors or under strong light, the
unit may not operate properly even within the
usable ranges.
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Setup
Power supply
1
∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit
The Panasonic battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBG130/VW-VBG260/VW-VBG6.
VW-VBG130/VW-VBG260/VW-VBG6 come with a function to check whether the battery and unit can
be safely used together.
≥ To use the VW-VBG6 for this unit, the battery pack holder kit VW-VH04 (optional) is required.
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.
≥ Be aware that many batteries sold at extremely cheap prices or in situations where it is difficult to
verify the actual products before purchase have proven to be counterfeit.
Charging the battery
When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before using this
unit.
Important:
If the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor, then the battery will not charge. Remove the DC
cable from the AC adaptor.
Charging lamp [CHARGE] A
Lights up:
Charging (Battery charging time: l 24)
Goes off:
Charging completed
Flashing:
Make sure that the terminals of the battery or the
AC adaptor are not exposed to dirt, foreign
objects or dust, then reconnect them properly.
(l 136)
1 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC outlet.
2 Insert the battery into the battery charger by aligning the arrows.
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≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 10, 24, 143).
≥ 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 an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with
doors and windows closed.
Inserting/removing the battery
Install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure.
Removing the battery
Make sure to turn the mode dial to OFF and
that the status indicator is turned off, and
then remove by holding onto it taking care not
to drop.
Move the BATTERY lever in the direction
indicated by the arrow and remove the
battery when unlocked.
A
B
Install the battery with the terminal cover
securely closed.
Insert the battery until it clicks and locks.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
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Charging and recording time
∫ Charging/Recording time
≥ Temperature: 25 oC (77 oF)/humidity: 60%
≥ When using the viewfinder (times in parentheses are when using the LCD monitor)
Maximum
continuously
recordable time
Actual recordable
time
Battery model number
Charging time
Supplied battery/
VW-VBG130 (optional)
2 h
(1 h 55 min)
1 h 15 min
(1 h 10 min)
2 h 35 min
4 h 40 min
9 h 25 min
3 h 45 min
(3 h 30 min)
2 h 20 min
(2 h 10 min)
VW-VBG260 (optional)
9 h 20 min
(8 h 45 min)
5 h 55 min
(5 h 30 min)
*
VW-VBG6 (optional)
* The battery pack holder kit VW-VH04 (optional) is necessary.
≥ These times are approximations.
≥ The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely. The charging
time may vary depending on how the battery has been used. The charging time for the battery in hot/
cold environments or a battery that has not been used for long time may be longer than normal.
≥ 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 recordable times will vary depending on the status of use. Be aware that the operating time of the
battery will become shorter in low temperatures. We recommend charging a spare battery for use
when recording.
≥ The batteries heat up after use or charging. This is not a malfunction.
≥ It is not necessary to wear down the battery completely before recharging. The battery can be
recharged even if some capacity remains.
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. It may take time to display the remaining battery capacity. The actual time can vary
depending on your actual use.
≥ The maximum amount of remaining battery capacity able to be indicated is 9 hours 59 minutes. If
the actual remaining time exceeds 9 hours 59 minutes, the indication will stay green and will not
change until the remaining time falls below 9 hours 59 minutes.
≥ When turning the mode dial to switch modes, the time indication will turn off momentarily in order
to recalculate the remaining battery capacity time.
≥ When using the AC adaptor or batteries made by other companies, the remaining battery capacity
will not be shown.
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Connecting to the AC outlet
Important:
While the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor, the battery will not charge.
≥ Do not use the AC cable with any other equipment as it is designed only for this unit. Do not
use the AC cable from other equipment with this unit.
DC IN
A
B
DC output terminal
DC input terminal
Insert the DC cable so the [ ] mark is pointing upward matching the [ ] mark of the DC input
terminal.
1 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC outlet.
2 Connect the DC cable to the AC adaptor.
3 Connect the DC cable to the DC input terminal [DC IN].
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Setup
Preparation of SD cards
2
This unit (an SDHC compatible device) is compatible with both SD Memory Cards and SDHC
Memory Cards. You cannot use SDHC Memory Cards on devices that are only compatible with SD
Memory Cards. When using an SDHC Memory Card on another device, confirm that the device
supports the SDHC Memory Card.
Cards that you can use with this unit
Card type
Capacity
Motion picture recording
We recommend using SD cards conforming to
Class 4 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating or
the following SD cards made by Panasonic for
motion picture recording.
Still picture
recording
*
SD Memory
Card
8 MB
16 MB
Cannot be used.
Can be
used.
32 MB
64 MB
128 MB
256 MB
512 MB
Cannot be guaranteed in operation.
The recording may suddenly stop during motion
picture recording depending on the SD card you
use. (l 43)
1 GB
2 GB
RP-SDV01G
RP-SDV02G, RP-SDM02G
RP-SDV04G, RP-SDM04G
RP-SDM06G
SDHC
Memory
Card
4 GB
6 GB
8 GB
RP-SDV08G
12 GB
16 GB
32 GB
RP-SDM12G
RP-SDV16G
RP-SDV32G
* The SD Speed Class Rating is the speed standard for successive writes.
≥ 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have
the SDHC logo are not based on SD Memory
Card Specifications.
Use this unit to format SD cards. (l 87)
Do not format an SD card using any other
equipment such as a PC. The card may not
be used on this unit.
≥ When the write-protect
switch A on SD card is
locked, no recording,
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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 87) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data
is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored. Copy valuable data onto a PC, DVD disc
etc. before proceeding with the formatting. (l 96, 108)
Caution:
When the SD card is removed while the card access lamp is lit, this unit may malfunction or the
data recorded on the SD card may be lost.
Card access lamp [ACCESS] A
≥ When this unit is accessing the card, the
access lamp lights up.
1 Open the LCD monitor.
≥ Check that the card access lamp has gone off.
2 Open the SD card cover by
sliding the OPEN lever B.
3 Insert/remove the SD card.
≥ 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.
4 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 apply strong shocks, bend, or drop the SD card.
≥ 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. We recommend saving the important data recorded on this unit to a PC,
DVD disc etc. (l 96, 108)
≥ When the card access lamp is lit, do not:
jRemove the SD card
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.
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Setup
Selecting a mode
(Turning the unit on/off)
3
Rotate the mode dial to switch to recording, playback or power OFF.
Turn on the power by turning the mode dial to
or
while pressing the
lock release button A.
≥ Rotate the mode dial while at the same
time pressing in the lock release button if
changing from OFF to another mode.
≥ Status indicator B
≥ Align with the mark C.
The status indicator lights and the power turns on.
≥ 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 set the date and time. (l 33)
To turn off the power
Set the mode dial to OFF.
The status indicator B goes off and the power turns off.
Recording mode (l 41, 46)
Playback mode (l 74, 79)
OFF
Turning the power on and off with the LCD monitor
When the mode dial is set to
, and the LCD/EVF select switch is set to LCD, power is turned on
when the LCD monitor is opened, and power is turned off when it is closed.
≥ When the LCD/EVF select switch is set to EVF, power will not turn on/off with the opening and closing
of the LCD monitor.
∫ To turn on the power
∫ To turn off the power
A
The status indicator goes off.
A
B
The status indicator lights.
LCD/EVF select switch
Set the mode dial to OFF when this unit is not being used.
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Setup
Using the menu screen
4
Operate the displayed menu screens with the cursor button.
MENU
≥ Descriptions of submenus and current settings
on menus are displayed scrolling at the bottom
of the screen.
1 Press the MENU button.
MENU
4 Select the desired setting and
press the cursor button to enter
the selection.
≥ The menu displayed differs depending on the
position of the mode dial.
2 Select the top menu A and move
the cursor button right or press
the cursor button.
≥ Move the cursor button left to return to the
previous screen. You can set other items
continuously.
5 Press the MENU button to exit
the menu screen.
3 Select the submenu item B and
move the cursor button right or
press the cursor button.
MENU
≥ The menu screen does not appear during
recording or playing. You cannot start other
operations while the menu screen is displayed.
C Current settings on menus
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Language selection
You can select the language on the screen display and the menu screen.
1 Press the MENU button, then select [LANGUAGE] and press the cursor
button.
2 Select [English] and press the cursor button.
Menu list
Recording mode
*1 It is not displayed when the AUTO/MANUAL switch is set to AUTO.
*2 It is not displayed when the Intelligent auto mode is [ON].
Part of the menu will not be used depending on the used functions. (l 125)
∫ [BASIC]
∫ [ADVANCED]
*1
[SCENE MODE] (l 64)
[REC LAMP]
[D.ZOOM] (l 49)
[GUIDE LINES] (l 58)
[SET WORLD TIME] (l 34)
*2
The recording lamp lights up during recording
and flashes when the unit receives a signal
from the remote control or when the self-timer
is counting down. When this is set to [OFF], it
does not light during recording.
∫ [RECORD SETUP]
[FACE FRAMING] (l 55)
[REC MODE] (l 44)
[24pDIGITAL CINEMA] (l 58)
[FADE COLOR] (l 53)
[WIND CUT] (l 65)
[MIC SETUP] (l 59)
[MIC LEVEL] (l 66)
[AGS] (l 39)
[HI-SPEED BURST] (l 60)
[FLASH] (l 61)
[FLASH LEVEL] (l 61)
[RED EYE] (l 61)
[SHTR SOUND] (l 61)
*2
*2
[AUTO SLOW SHTR] (l 61)
[SHOOTING GUIDE] (l 45)
[Digital Cinema Color] (l 62)
*1
*1
[PICTURE ADJUST] (l 67)
*1
*1
[MF ASSIST] (l 70)
*1
[ZEBRA] (l 67)
*2
*1
[LUMINANCE] (l 68)
*1
[HISTOGRAM] (l 68)
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∫ [SETUP]
[POWER LCD] (l 35)
[LCD SET] (l 35)
[EVF SET] (l 35)
[CLOCK SET] (l 33)
[DISPLAY]
[COMPONENT OUT] (l 92)
[HDMI RESOLUTION] (l 91)
[VIERA Link] (l 93)
[TV ASPECT] (l 90)
[AV JACK]
The screen indications are selected as shown
in the illustration below.
[OFF]
[ON]
1h30m
R 1h20m
Output from the AV/headphone output
terminal can be set to [AV OUT] or
[HEADPHONE].
NOV 15 2008
NOV 15 2008
[AV OUT]:
When AV cable is used
[DATE/TIME] (l 33)
[DATE FORMAT] (l 33)
[POWER SAVE]
[HEADPHONE]:
When headphone is used
≥ You will hear a buzzing sound when it is set
to [AV OUT] while using a headphone.
[OFF]:
The power saving function is not activated.
[5 MINUTES]:
[INITIAL SET]
Set to [YES] for changing the menu settings
back to the default condition.
(Settings for [CLOCK SET] and [LANGUAGE]
will not be changed.)
When about 5 minutes have passed without
any operation, this unit automatically turns off
to save battery life.
≥ The power save function will not activate
when:
jconnected to AC adaptor
jusing the USB for PC, DVD burner, printer
jPRE-REC is used
[FORMAT CARD] (l 87)
[DEMO MODE]
This item is used to start the unit
demonstration.
(Only when the mode dial is at the
position)
[QUICK POWER ON] (l 40)
[QUICK START] (l 40)
[BEEP SOUND]
If [DEMO MODE] is switched [ON] when there
is no SD card inserted, the demonstration
automatically starts. If any operation takes
place, the demonstration is canceled.
However if no operations take place for
approx. 10 minutes, the demonstration
automatically starts again. To stop the
demonstration, set [DEMO MODE] to [OFF] or
insert an SD card.
This allows operations such as starting and
ending recording to be signaled by a beep.
1 Beep
When you start recording
When you turn on the power
When this unit is recognized by the PC or the
printer, etc.
2 Beeps
When you pause recording
When you turn off the power
2 Beeps for 4 times
∫ [LANGUAGE] (l 30)
When an error occurs. Check the sentence
displayed on the screen. (l 123)
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Playback mode
*1 When the disc playback tab [
] is selected while a DVD burner (optional) is connected, or when
[INTEL. SCENE] (l 78) is selected, this does not appear.
*2 Only when the disc playback tab [
] is selected while a DVD burner (optional) is connected, this
appears.
([
] still picture playback)
([
] motion picture playback)
∫ [PICT. SETUP]
∫ [VIDEO SETUP]
[SLIDE INTERVAL] (l 80)
[SCENE PROTECT] (l 85)
[DPOF SET] (l 86)
[DELETE] (l 83)
[REPEAT PLAY] (l 78)
[RESUME PLAY] (l 78)
[SCENE PROTECT] (l 85)
*1
*1
*1
*1
[GUIDE LINES] (l 58)
≥ For any other menus that are not described
above, refer to menus with the same names for
the recording mode and motion picture
playback.
*1
∫ [EDIT SCENE]
[DIVIDE] (l 84)
[DELETE] (l 83)
*2
∫ [DISC SETUP]
[FORMAT DISC] (l 103)
[AUTO PROTECT] (l 103)
[DISC STATUS] (l 103)
∫ [SETUP]
[CARD STATUS] (l 87)
≥ For any other menus that are not described
above, refer to menus with the same names for
the recording mode.
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Setup
Setting date and time
5
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.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
.
[DATE]
[D/T]
1 Select the menu. (l 29)
NOV 15 2008
NOV 15 2008 12:34PM
[SETUP] # [CLOCK SET] # [YES]
[OFF]
2 Select the date or time to be set,
then set the desired value with
the cursor button.
Changing the date format
Select the menu. (l 29)
[SETUP] # [DATE FORMAT] # desired
display style
Display style
[Y/M/D]
Screen display
2008. 11. 15
≥ The year will change as follows:
2000, 2001, ..., 2039, 2000, ...
≥ The 12-hour system is used to display the time.
[M/D/Y]
NOV 15 2008
15. 11. 2008
[D/M/Y]
≥ [
] appears on the right top of the screen
when [SET WORLD TIME] (l 34) is set to
≥ To set daylight saving time, select the daylight
saving time in [HOME] for [SET WORLD TIME]
after setting the clock.
[HOME], while [
[DESTINATION].
] appears when it is set to
≥ 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. Use the
following steps to charge the battery.
3 Press the cursor button to enter
the selection.
≥ The clock function starts at [00] seconds when
the cursor button is pressed.
To recharge the built-in lithium battery
≥ Connect the AC adaptor or attach the battery
to this unit, and the built-in lithium battery will
be recharged. Leave the unit as it is for approx.
24 hours and the battery will maintain the date
and time for approx. 6 months. (The battery is
still being recharged even if the mode dial is
set to OFF.)
Changing the date and time display mode
Select the menu. (l 29)
[SETUP] # [DATE/TIME] # desired display
style
≥ You can also show or change the date and
time display by repeatedly pressing the DATE/
TIME button on the remote control.
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World time setting (Displaying the time of the travel
destination)
It is possible to display and record the time at the travel destination by selecting your home region and
the travel destination.
destination appears after setting the home
region successively. If the home region has
1 Select the menu. (l 29)
[BASIC] # [SET WORLD TIME] # [YES]
already been set once, execute the menu
operation for Step 1.
≥ If the clock is not set, adjust the clock to the
current time. (l 33)
≥ When the [HOME] (your home region) is not
set, such as the time for the initial settings, the
message appears. Press the cursor button to
move to Step 3.
5
(Only when setting the region of your travel
destination)
Select your travel destination
and enter the selection with the
cursor button.
2
3
(Only when setting your home region)
Select [HOME] and press the
cursor button.
(Only when setting your home region)
Select your home region and
enter the selection with the
cursor button.
≥ When the destination is in summer time
period, move the cursor button up. [
appears and the summer time setting is
turned on; the clock is set forward by one
hour. Move the cursor button up again to
return to the normal time setting.
]
≥ The local time at the selected travel destination
appears on the right top of the screen. The
time difference between the travel destination
and the home region appears on the left
bottom of the screen.
≥ When the home is in summer time period,
move the cursor button up. [ ] appears
and the summer time setting is turned on;
the clock is set forward by one hour. Move
the cursor button up 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.
≥ The current time appears on the left top of the
screen. The time difference from GMT
(Greenwich Mean Time) appears on the left
bottom of the screen.
≥ 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.
4
(Only when setting the region of your travel
destination)
Select [DESTINATION] and press
the cursor button.
≥ When the home region is set for the first time,
the screen for selecting home/travel
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Setup
Adjusting LCD monitor/
viewfinder
6
≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded.
≥ When the [POWER LCD] or [LCD SET] is set, set the LCD/EVF select switch to LCD.
When the [EVF SET] is set or the viewfinder field of view is corrected, set the LCD/EVF select switch
to EVF.
Adjusting the brightness
and the color level
LCD/EVF select switch
1 Select the menu. (l 29)
EVF
LCD
[SETUP] # [LCD SET] or [EVF SET]#
[YES]
LCD:
2 Select the item with the cursor
button and press the cursor
button.
Record/play back with LCD monitor
EVF:
Record/play back with viewfinder
Increasing the brightness of
the LCD monitor
Select the menu. (l 29)
[SETUP] # [POWER LCD] # desired
setting
LCD SET
[BRIGHTNESS]:
Brightness of the LCD monitor
[COLOR]:
[OFF]:
No setting (normal)
+
1
:
Color level of the LCD monitor
Makes brighter
+
2
:
EVF SET
Makes even brighter
[BRIGHTNESS]:
Brightness of the viewfinder
+
1
≥ If you use the AC adaptor, the [
] indication
appears and the screen becomes brighter
automatically when the power is turned on.
3 Adjust the settings with the
cursor button.
≥ After adjustments are made if no operations
are performed for about 2 seconds, the bar will
disappear.
≥ Press the MENU button to exit the menu
screen.
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Adjusting the viewfinder
field of view
Adjust the focus by rotating the
eyepiece corrector dial.
Recording showing the
contents to a partner
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
.
Rotate the LCD monitor towards the
lens side.
≥ Both the LCD monitor and the viewfinder are
turned on during the face-to-face recording
regardless of the position of the LCD/EVF
select switch.
≥ The image is horizontally flipped as if you see
a mirror image. (However the image recorded
is the same as a normal recording.)
≥ Record by viewing the image in the viewfinder
during the face-to-face 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 123)
≥ Following settings cannot be made during the
face-to-face recording. Return the LCD monitor
to normal position before making the settings.
jPOWER LCD
jLCD SET
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Preparation
Recording
Playback
Backup
With a PC
Others
38 Recording (Basic)
52 Recording (Advanced)
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Recording
(Basic)
Before recording
1
∫ Basic camera positioning
≥ When you are outdoors, record pictures with the sunlight behind you. If the subject is backlit, it will
become dark in the recording.
≥ When recording, make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with another
person or object.
1
2
3
Hold the unit with both hands.
Put your hand through the grip belt.
Do not cover the microphones A.
Turn the multi manual ring B as shown above.
Keep your arms near your body.
4
5
Separate your legs for better balance.
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About auto mode
Auto Ground-Directional
Standby (AGS)
AUTO
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.
MANUAL
FOCUS/ZOOM
Color balance (white balance) and focusing
are adjusted automatically.
Depending on the brightness of the subject
etc., the aperture and shutter speed are
automatically adjusted for an optimum
brightness.
(The shutter speed is adjusted to a maximum
of 1/250 in recording mode.)
jAutomatic white balance (l 138)
jAuto focus (l 138)
≥ Color balance and focus may not be
adjusted automatically depending on light
sources or scenes. If so, manually adjust
these settings. (l 64, 69)
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
.
Select the menu. (l 29)
[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. In
these cases, set [AGS] to [OFF] then continue
the recording.
≥ Use the recording start/stop button to pause
the recording.
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Quick start
≥ Time for quick start will be more than 0.6
seconds slower in the following conditions.
jWhen 24p digital cinema is used
jWhen the unit is exposed to vibration or
shock
This unit will resume recording pause mode
about 0.6 seconds after the LCD monitor is
reopened.
≥ When in quick start standby mode about
60% of the power used in recording pause
mode is being consumed, so the recording
time will be reduced.
≥ In the quick start mode, it may take some time
for automatic white balance to adjust, if the
scene being recorded has a light source
different from the scene last recorded. (When
the MagicPix function is used, however, the
white balance of the scene last recorded is
retained.)
≥ In the quick start mode, the zoom
magnification becomes 1k and the picture size
may differ from what it was before quick start
standby mode.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
.
1 Set the LCD/EVF select switch to
LCD. (l 35)
2 Select the menu. (l 29)
[SETUP] # [QUICK START] # [ON]
≥ If [POWER SAVE] (l 31) is set to
[5 MINUTES] and the unit automatically goes
into quick start standby mode, close the LCD
monitor and then open it again.
3 Close the LCD monitor while the
mode dial is set to
.
Quick power on
The unit is put into recording pause approx.
1.9 seconds when the mode dial is set to
from OFF.
≥ Start time will not shorten if there is no SD card
inserted.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
.
The status indicator A flashes green and the unit
goes into quick start standby mode.
≥ The lens cover does not close.
Select the menu. (l 29)
[SETUP] # [QUICK POWER ON] # [ON]
4 Open the LCD monitor.
≥ This function’s default setting is [ON].
≥ Set [QUICK POWER ON] to [OFF] to cancel
the quick power on.
≥ In the quick power on mode, the zoom
magnification becomes 1k and the picture size
may differ from what it was before turning
power off.
The status indicator A lights red and the unit is
put into recording pause approx. 0.6 seconds
after it is turned on.
≥ Set [QUICK START] to [OFF] to cancel the
quick start mode.
≥ Quick start standby mode is canceled if
jabout 5 minutes has elapsed
jmode dial is set to
junit is turned off
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Recording
(Basic)
Recording motion pictures
2
This unit records high definition images that are compatible with the AVCHD format on an SD card.
Sound is recorded with the Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator.
Use an SD card that can be used for motion picture recording. (l 26)
≥ Rotate the mode dial while at the same time pressing in the lock release button A if changing from
OFF to another mode.
≥ Align with the mark B.
1 Rotate the mode dial to select
4 Press the recording start/stop
.
button again to pause recording.
≥ [¥] and [;] are red during recording. Do not
2 Set the LCD/EVF select switch to
move this unit until [;] is green.
LCD or EVF. (l 35)
≥ Open the LCD monitor when it is set to LCD.
3 Press the recording start/stop
button to start recording.
≥ While recording is in progress, the recording
will not stop even if the LCD monitor is closed.
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About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures
≥ They are not compatible with devices other than those that support AVCHD. 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.
≥ There are some cases where the recorded motion pictures cannot be played back, even if the
device supports AVCHD. In such cases, play the recorded motion picture with this unit instead.
≥ The images recorded between pressing the recording start/stop button to start recording and
pressing it again to pause recording become one scene.
≥ When about 5 minutes have passed without any operation in recording pause, the unit automatically
turns off to prevent the battery from running down. When you want to use the unit, turn it on again.
This power save feature can also be set to [OFF]. ([POWER SAVE]: l 31)
≥ (The maximum number of recordable pictures on a single SD card)
Maximum number of recordable scenes: 3900
Maximum number of different dates: 200 (l 77)
When either of them reaches to the maximum limit, additional scenes cannot be recorded.
≥ When recording motion pictures, do not remove the battery or disconnect the AC adaptor. Also, do
not remove the SD card while the card access lamp lights up. If you do either of the above, the
recovery operation will begin when the SD card is next inserted or the power is turned back on.
(l 124)
≥ Put the unit in pause mode when connecting or disconnecting an external microphone with the MIC
terminal. If an external microphone is connected or disconnected while recording, the audio will not
be recorded properly.
≥ Still pictures can be recorded while recording the motion picture. (l 46)
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A
B
Recording mode
∫ Screen indications in the
Remaining time left for recording
(When the remaining time is less than
1 minute, [R 0h00m] flashes red.)
Recording time elapsed
Each time the unit is put into recording
pause, the counter display will be reset to
“0h00m00s”.
recording mode
0h00m00s
C
R 1h20m
HG
When motion picture recording stops suddenly
For some SD cards, the message appears suddenly, and recording
stops.
Use a Panasonic SD card or another SD card which can be used to
record motion pictures. (l 26)
When the unit stops while a usable SD card for recording motion
pictures (l 26) is used, the data writing rate has deteriorated.
We recommend formatting the SD card being used. (l 87) When an
SD card is formatted, all the data recorded on it will be deleted so copy
valuable data to the PC prior to formatting. (l 108)
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Recording modes/approximate recordable time
Switch the picture quality of the motion pictures to be recorded.
Select the menu. (l 29)
[RECORD SETUP] # [REC MODE] # desired setting
*1
*2
*3
*4
HA
HG
HX
HE
SD card
1 GB
2 GB
7 min
15 min
30 min
45 min
1 h
9 min
20 min
40 min
1 h
14 min
30 min
1 h
21 min
45 min
1 h 30 min
2 h 15 min
3 h
4 GB
6 GB
1 h 30 min
2 h
8 GB
1 h 20 min
2 h
12 GB
16 GB
32 GB
1 h 30 min
2 h
3 h
4 h 30 min
6 h
2 h 40 min
5 h 20 min
4 h
4 h
8 h
12 h
A
B
Favours image quality
Favours recording time
*
*1 1920k1080: Motion pictures can be recorded with the highest picture quality.
*2 1920k1080: Motion pictures can be recorded with high picture quality.
*3 1920k1080: Motion pictures can be recorded with normal picture quality.
*4 1440k1080: Motion pictures can be recorded for a longer time.
* This means the highest quality for this unit.
≥
The recording is in high definition picture quality no matter what recording mode is used to record.
≥ Maximum continuously recordable time for one scene: 12 hours
≥ The recording is paused once when the recording time for one scene exceeds 12 hours, and the
recording will automatically resume after a few seconds.
≥ This unit records in VBR (Variable Bit Rate). VBR recording automatically varies the bit rate (amount
of data in a fixed time) depending on the subject being recorded. This means if a recording with a lot
movements is recorded, the recording time is reduced.
≥ 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).
≥ Recordable time using the battery (l 24)
≥ Mosaic-pattern noise may appear on a playback image in the following cases.
jWhen there is a complicated pattern in the background
jWhen the unit is moved too fast
jWhen a subject with sharp movements has been recorded
(Particularly if it has been recorded in HE mode.)
≥ Repeated recording and deletion of motion pictures may reduce the usable time for recording on an
SD card. In that case, format the SD card using this unit. Since all data recorded on the SD card will
be deleted once the SD card has been formatted, save important data to your PC etc before
formatting the SD card.
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≥ The image when pressing the recording start/
stop button appears in thumbnail view, and it is
different from the image when starting
playback.
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.
Shooting guide
Message is displayed when this unit is moved
rapidly.
1 Press the PRE-REC button.
Select the menu. (l 29)
PRE-REC
[ADVANCED] # [SHOOTING GUIDE] #
[ON]
≥ This function’s default setting is [ON].
PRE-REC
[
] appears on the screen and the unit
repeats the update by recording motion pictures
for about 3 seconds onto the built-in memory and
then deleting them.
≥ Aim this unit at the subject and position it
securely.
≥ Press the PRE-REC button again to cancel the
setting.
When “CAMERA PANNING IS TOO FAST.”
appears, move the unit slowly while recording.
≥ Set to [OFF] to turn off the message
indication.
2 Press the recording start/stop
button to start recording.
≥ Images and audio are recorded for about 3
seconds before pressing the recording start/
stop button.
≥ Message will not appear while pausing the
recording. (Message will appear even if it is
pausing the recording if [DEMO MODE] is set
to [ON])
≥ In some recording conditions, messages may
not appear.
≥ There is no beep sound.
≥ After recording starts, the PRE-REC setting is
canceled.
≥ To use the PRE-REC function again, press the
PRE-REC button again.
≥ PRE-REC is canceled in the following cases.
jIf you operate the mode dial.
jIf you open the SD card cover.
jIf you press the MENU button.
jIf you turn the unit off.
≥ When the remaining time left for recording
motion pictures is less than 1 minute, PRE-
REC cannot be set.
≥ If you start recording less than 3 seconds after
pressing the PRE-REC button, or while the
PRE-REC indication flashes within about
3 seconds after initiating the quick start
operation, motion pictures taken 3 seconds
before pressing the recording start/stop button
cannot be recorded.
≥ When the recording start/stop button is
pressed, image shake and operation sound
may be recorded.
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Recording
(Basic)
Recording still pictures
3
The number of pixels recorded for still pictures is [ 2.1M 1920k1080] (16:9). Still pictures can also be
recorded while recording motion pictures.
≥ Rotate the mode dial while at the same time pressing in the lock release button A if changing from
OFF to another mode.
≥ Align with the mark B.
1 Rotate the mode dial to select
Focus indication:
.
2 Set the LCD/EVF select switch to
LCD or EVF. (l 35)
≥ Open the LCD monitor when it is set to LCD.
A
Focus indication
± (The white lamp flashes.):
Focusing
¥ (The green lamp lights up.):
When in focus
3 Press the
button halfway.
(For auto focus only)
Focus indication appears and the
unit focuses on the subject
No mark:
When focusing is unsuccessful.
automatically. (Focus on a subject
manually when it is not easily
B
Focus area (area inside brackets)
focused automatically. l 70)
≥ If you set the optical image stabilizer function
(l 50) to on, then the image stabilizer function
will be more effective. ([
] (MEGA
MEGA
optical image stabilizer) will be displayed.)
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∫ About the screen indications
4 Press the
button fully.
when the
button is pressed
≥ In order to take better still
pictures, the screen will brighten
when the
pressed.
button is fully
To record still pictures clearly
2.1M
MEGA
3000
≥ While recording motion pictures or during
the PRE-REC operation, the following
arrangements are applied so that motion
picture recording takes preference over still
picture recording. For vivid still pictures, we
recommend pausing motion picture
recording and taking still pictures after
releasing the PRE-REC mode.
ß:
ßj:
Flash (l 61)
Flash level (l 61)
:
Red eye reduction (l 61)
Size of still pictures
Remaining number of still pictures
(Flashes in red when [0] appears.)
Still picture operation indicator
(l 121)
2.1M
:
3000:
jImage quality is different from ordinary still
pictures.
:
jPressing the
button halfway is
MEGA
: MEGA optical image stabilizer
disabled.
(l 50)
jThe remaining usable capacity (number of
pictures that can be taken) indication does
not appear.
≥ You can record stable pictures without
shaking by using a tripod and the remote
control. (When a remote control is used,
pressing the
disabled.)
button halfway is
≥ The sound cannot be recorded while recording
still pictures.
≥ 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.
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∫ About the focus indication
≥ The focus indication indicates the status of the
auto focus.
Number of recordable
pictures
≥ The focus indication does not appear in
manual focus mode.
2.1M
Picture size
≥ You can record still pictures even if the focus
indication does not appear, but pictures may
be recorded without being focused.
≥ The focus indication does not appear or has
difficulty focusing in the following cases.
jWhen the zoom magnification is high.
jWhen the unit is shaken.
jWhen the subject is moving.
jWhen the subject stands in front of a light
source.
jWhen close subjects and far subjects are
included in the same scene.
jWhen the scene is dark.
jWhen there is a bright part in the scene.
jWhen the scene is filled with only horizontal
lines.
jWhen the scene lacks contrast.
jWhen the MagicPix function is used.
(1920t1080)
SD
card
8 MB
16 MB
32 MB
64 MB
128 MB
256 MB
512 MB
1 GB
4
10
20
47
94
200
410
820
2 GB
1670
3290
5000
6690
10100
13470
27030
4 GB
6 GB
8 GB
12 GB
16 GB
32 GB
∫ About the focusing area
When there is a contrasting object ahead or
behind the subject in the focus area, the subject
may not be focused. If so, move the contrasting
object out of the focus area.
≥ Focus area is not displayed in the following
conditions.
≥ The number of recordable pictures
depends on the subject being recorded.
≥ The numbers shown in the table are
approximations.
jWhen the Intelligent auto (portrait mode) is
used.
jWhen the Automatic face detection mode is
used. (l 55)
jWhen the digital zoom (more than approx.
12k) is used.
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Recording
(Basic)
Zoom in/out function
4
The maximum optical zoom ratio is 12k.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
1.9 seconds. (The zoom speed does not vary
when operating with the remote control.) When
the zoom speed is high, the subject may not be
focused easily.
.
VOL
≥ Zoom can also be operated using the multi
manual ring. (l 70)
W
T
Digital zoom function
If the zoom magnification exceeds 12k, then the
digital zoom function will be activated. The
maximum magnification provided by the digital
zoom can be selected.
Select the menu. (l 29)
[BASIC] # [D.ZOOM] # desired setting
1
W
T
[OFF]:
[30k]:
[700k]:
Optical zoom only (Up to 12k)
Up to 30k
Up to 700k
6
W
T
12
W
T
≥ If [30k] or [700k] is selected, the digital zoom
range is displayed in blue while zooming.
≥ The larger the digital zoom magnification, the
more the image quality is degraded.
Zoom lever
T side:
Close-up recording (zoom in)
W side:
Wide-angle recording (zoom out)
≥ The zoom speed varies depending on the
range over which the zoom lever is moved.
≥ 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 12k, the
subjects are focused at about 1.2 m (3.9 feet)
or more.
≥ When the zoom magnification is 1k, this unit
can focus on a subject approx. 4 cm (1.6q)
away from the lens. (Macro function)
≥ If the zoom lever is pushed to the end, you can
zoom from 1k up to 12k in as fast as approx.
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Recording
(Basic)
Optical image stabilizer
function
5
Optical image stabilizer can stabilize the image without decreasing the image quality as much.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
.
O.I.S.
Optical image stabilizer button
Press this button to switch on/off the
image stabilizer function.
≥ [
] appears on the screen.
O.I.S.: Optical Image Stabilizer
≥ This function’s default setting is [ON].
≥ Set the intelligent auto mode to [OFF] before turning the optical image stabilizer function to [OFF].
≥ In still picture recording mode, pressing the
button halfway increases the effect of the image
stabilizer function. (MEGA optical image stabilizer)
≥ In the following cases, the image stabilizer function may not work effectively.
jWhen the digital zoom is used
jWhen the unit is shaken greatly
jWhen you record a moving subject while tracking it
jWhen the conversion lens is used
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Recording
(Basic)
Intelligent auto mode
6
It will make an optimal setting automatically depending on the objects and recording conditions.
¬Set the mode dial to
, and set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to AUTO. (l 39)
AUTO
Intelligent auto button
Press this button to switch on/off the
Intelligent auto mode.
MANUAL
FOCUS/ZOOM
It is automatically set to the following modes depending on the objects and recording conditions.
Mode
Portrait
Scene/Effect
Mode
Scene/Effect
Dark room or
twilight
When the object is a
person
Low light
Faces are detected
and focused
automatically, and the
brightness is adjusted
so it is recorded
clearly.
It can record very
clearly even in a dark
room or twilight.
Normal
Other situations
Contrast is adjusted
automatically for clear
image.
Scenery
Recording outdoors
The whole landscape
will be recorded
≥ Due to conditions, a different mode may be
identified for the same subject.
≥ Modes are selected automatically by the unit,
so it may not choose desired mode depending
on the recording conditions.
≥ Brightness may change suddenly or flicker
when set to on.
≥ Optical image stabilizer function (l 50) and
Intelligent contrast control (l 54) are set to on
in all modes.
vividly without whiting
out the background
sky, which may be
very bright.
Spotlight
Under a spotlight
Very bright object is
recorded clearly.
≥ If this is turned to on, the following functions
are disabled.
j24p digital cinema
jHD hi-speed burst shooting
jGuide line
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Recording
(Advanced)
Recording functions of
operation icons
1
Select the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be recorded.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
.
1 Press the cursor button, and
icons will be displayed on the
screen.
2
(e.g. Backlight compensation)
Select an icon with the cursor
button.
≥ Select the icon again to cancel the function.
(Refer to page 53 to cancel help mode, and
page 54 to cancel self-timer.)
≥ The indication changes each time the cursor
button is moved down.
≥ The operation icon appears or disappears
each time the cursor button is pressed.
Operation icons
*1
*1
Fade
Backlight
Help mode
Self-timer
compensation
*1
*1
Intelligent
contrast control
Automatic face
detection
Soft skin mode
MagicPix
*2
*2
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*1
Tele macro
Headphone
*3
volume adjustment
*1 It is not displayed while recording.
*2 It is not displayed when the Intelligent auto mode is [ON].
*3 It is displayed only when [AV JACK] is set to [HEADPHONE].
≥ If you turn off the power or set the mode dial to
self timer and tele macro functions are canceled.
≥ If you turn off the power, the fade function is canceled.
, Help mode, MagicPix, Backlight compensation,
Function
Effect
When you start recording, the image/audio gradually
appears. (Fade in)
Fade
When you pause recording, the image/audio gradually
disappears. (Fade out)
(Fade in)
≥ For fade out, the recording stops and the fade setting is
canceled after the image and audio have disappeared
completely.
∫ To select the color for fade in/out
Select the menu. (l 29)
[RECORD SETUP] # [FADE COLOR] # [WHITE] or
[BLACK]
(Fade out)
This makes the image brighter to prevent darkening of a
backlit subject.
Backlight
compensation
Select the icon of the function that you want to know with
the cursor button and then an explanation of the selected
icon scrolls at the bottom of the screen. (Except headphone
volume adjustment)
Help mode
≥ To exit the help mode, press the MENU button or select
[END].
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Function
Effect
This is for recording still pictures using the timer.
Each time the [ ] icon is selected, the indication changes by
one setting in the following order:
Self-timer
[Ø10] # [Ø2] # setting canceled
Ø10: Records after 10 seconds
Ø2:
Records after 2 seconds
≥ When the
button is pressed, a still picture is recorded
after the [Ø10] or [Ø2] display and the recording lamp flashes
for the time which has been set.
≥ After recording, the self-timer is canceled.
≥ In Auto focus mode, if the
button is pressed halfway once
and then fully, the lens focuses on the subject when the
button is pressed halfway.
≥ If the
button is pressed fully all at once, the lens focuses
on the subject just before recording.
≥ Depending on the time taken to bring the subject into focus,
the recording may take longer than set to start.
To stop the timer midway through
Press the MENU button.
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.
Intelligent contrast
control
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Function
Effect
Brightness, quality, and focus are adjusted automatically
so the face will be recorded clearly by detecting the face
when it is recorded in the dark, such as when the light is
shining from behind the objects.
Automatic face
detection
In the Automatic face detection mode, detected faces appear
with frames.
≥ Up to 15 frames are indicated. Larger faces and faces nearer
to the center of the screen take preference over others.
≥ Faces that do not appear completely on the screen are not
detected.
∫ Prioritized face framing
The face that is larger and nearer to the center of the screen
within the detected faces will be framed with an orange frame
(prioritized face framing). Focus and adjustment of brightness
will be performed against the prioritized face framing.
≥ Set the focus manually when set to manual focus. Prioritized
face framing will not be displayed.
≥ Focus will be set to prioritized face framing when the
button is pressed halfway when recording still pictures.
Prioritized face framing will turn to green when the focus is
set.
∫ To display the face detection framing
Select the menu. (l 29)
[RECORD SETUP] # [FACE FRAMING] # desired setting
[OFF]:
Not display
[PRIMARY]:
Only the prioritized face framing is displayed.
[ALL]:
All face detection framings are displayed.
≥ Set to [OFF] to not display the face detection framing.
≥ This function’s default setting is [ALL].
This makes skin colors appear softer for a more attractive
appearance.
Soft skin mode
This is more effective if you record a person closely from
the torso up.
This function allows you to record color images in very low
light situations. (Minimum required illumination: approx.
1 lx)
MagicPix
This is for close-ups bringing only what you want to record
into focus. By focusing only on the subject and blurring the
background, the image can be impressive.
≥ The unit can focus on the subject at a distance of approx.
40 cm (16q).
Tele macro
≥ If the magnification is 12k or less, then it is automatically set
to 12k.
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Function
Effect
Adjusts the volume of the headphone while recording.
:Increases the volume
Headphone
volume adjustment
:Decreases the volume
≥ Actual volume to be recorded does not change.
Fade:
Automatic face detection
≥ The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade
in become black (or white).
≥ It will be canceled automatically once the
recording time for one scene exceeds 12
hours.
≥ In the following case, faces may not be
detected in some recording conditions.
jFaces are not full-faces
jFaces tilt
jFaces are extremely bright or dark
jShadows on faces are a few
Help mode:
≥ When the help mode is used, functions cannot
be set.
≥ When the help mode is used, motion pictures
and still pictures cannot be recorded.
jFaces are not completely exposed (for
instance wearing sunglasses)
jThe size of a face is small on the screen.
jThe subject moves quickly.
jWhen the hand shakes
jWhen the digital zoom is used
Self-timer:
jWhen the unit is tilted
≥ The self-timer standby mode is canceled when
you press the recording start/stop button to
start motion picture recording.
Even if you press the recording start/stop
button while the self-timer is counting down,
motion picture recording is not possible.
≥ Setting the self-timer to [Ø2] is a good way to
≥ In the following cases, the function may not
operate properly even if faces are detected. If
this occurs, turn off this function.
jNonhuman subjects are recognized as
faces.
jWhen the brightness or quality cannot be
adjusted clearly since scenes are extremely
dark, or the areas around the faces or the
background is extremely bright.
prevent image shake when the
button is
pressed while using a tripod etc.
≥ Since the brightness of the entire image is
adjusted to record faces more vividly,
brightness may change suddenly or images
may flicker under some recording conditions.
≥ When the face detection frame disappears due
to zooming, the brightness may change
suddenly or the images may flicker.
Intelligent contrast control:
≥ If there are extremely dark or bright parts or the
brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be
clear.
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Soft skin mode:
≥ 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.
MagicPix:
≥ Recorded scene is seen as if frames were
missed.
≥ If set in a bright place, the screen may become
washed out for a while.
≥ MagicPix function makes dark scenes that are
usually invisible can be recorded in bright
colors. For this reason, bright dots that are
usually invisible may be seen, but this is not a
malfunction.
≥ Attach this unit to a tripod, and you can record
images free from vibration.
≥ In darker areas, auto focus may focus a bit
slower. This is normal. If there is difficulty
focusing with auto focus, manually adjust the
focus.
Tele macro:
≥ The tele macro function is canceled when the
zoom magnification becomes lower than 12k.
≥ If a sharper focus cannot be achieved, adjust
the focus manually. (l 70)
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Recording
(Advanced)
Recording functions of
menus
2
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
.
≥ Set to [OFF] when the menus are not used.
Function
Effect/Setting method
You can check if the image is level while recording or playing
back motion pictures and still pictures. The function can also
be used to estimate the balance of the composition.
Guide line
A
B
C
[HORIZONTAL]
[GRID1]
[GRID2]
≥ The Intelligent auto mode is set to [OFF]. (l 51)
Select the menu. (l 29)
[BASIC] # [GUIDE LINES] # desired setting
(When
mode dial is set to
(motion picture playback) tab is selected while the
. (l 74))
[VIDEO SETUP] # [GUIDE LINES] # desired setting
≥ The guide lines do not appear on the images actually recorded.
Use this function to record an image with vivid color, like an
image on a movie film.
24p digital cinema
≥ The Intelligent auto mode is set to [OFF]. (l 51)
≥ Set the recording mode to HA or HG. (l 44)
Select the menu. (l 29)
[RECORD SETUP] # [24pDIGITAL CINEMA] # [ON]
≥ The shutter speed is 1/48 or more. (When [AUTO SLOW SHTR] is
[ON], it is 1/24 or more.)
≥ In 24p digital cinema mode, the images are recorded at a rate of
24 frames per second so that the images may not appear as
smooth as the images recorded at a rate of 60 frames per second
when [24pDIGITAL CINEMA] is [OFF].
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Function
Effect/Setting method
Directivity (sound sensitivity direction) of the built-in
microphones can be adjusted.
Microphone setup
[SURROUND]:
Select the menu. (l 29)
[RECORD SETUP] # [MIC SETUP] # desired setting
≥ This function’s default setting is [SURROUND].
Sound is recorded with
5.1 ch surround microphone.
[ZOOM MIC]:
Directivity of the microphone
is synchronized with the
zoom operation. Sounds
near the front of the unit are
recorded more clearly if you
zoom in (close-up) and
surrounding sounds are
recorded more realistically if
you zoom out (wide angle).
[FOCUS MIC]:
Directivity of the center is
enhanced for recording audio
near the front of the unit
more clearly.
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Function
Effect/Setting method
72 still pictures are recorded at a rate of 24 per second.
Use this function to record an object with fast movement.
HD hi-speed burst
shooting
≥ The Intelligent auto mode is set to [OFF]. (l 51)
1 Select the menu. (l 29)
[RECORD SETUP] # [HI-SPEED BURST] # [ON]
2 Press the
button.
≥ Up to 72 still pictures can be taken in burst mode. ([
] flashes in
red during recording.)
3 Select the setting to save with the cursor
button and press the cursor button.
[REC ALL]:
All pictures are stored.
[SELECT]:
Pictures in the selected range are stored.
[DEL ALL]:
No picture is stored.
≥ Select the thumbnail on the right bottom of the screen with the
cursor button and move the cursor button right to display the next
page.
4
(Only when the [SELECT] is selected)
Select the range of pictures that will be stored.
*
A
B
Start point
Finish point
* Only select the picture for start point if only 1 picture is to be
stored.
Confirmation message is displayed when [REC] is selected and the
cursor button is pressed after selecting the start point and the finish
point.
Select [YES] and press the cursor button.
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Function
Effect/Setting method
When the
button is pressed, the flash is activated and the
Built-in flash
picture will be recorded. Use the built-in flash in order to record
still pictures in dark places.
Select the menu. (l 29)
[RECORD SETUP] # [FLASH] # [AUTO] or [ON]
≥ This function’s default setting is [AUTO].
≥ When the
button is pressed halfway, the flash indicator will
appear in the bottom left corner of the screen.
[ON]:
ß
[AUTO]:
[OFF]:
ßA
≥ When [AUTO] is set, the ambient brightness is automatically
detected, and the flash will activate only when necessary. (If the
flash is not necessary, the [ßA] indicator will not appear when the
button is pressed halfway.)
∫ To adjust the brightness of the flash
Select the menu. (l 29)
[RECORD SETUP] # [FLASH LEVEL] # desired setting
[ßj]: Less brighter
[ßd0]: Normal
[ßi]: Much brighter
Reduces the phenomena where human eyes become red from
flashes.
Red eye reduction
Shutter sound
Select the menu. (l 29)
[RECORD SETUP] # [RED EYE] # [ON]
You can add a shutter sound when recording still pictures.
Select the menu. (l 29)
[RECORD SETUP] # [SHTR SOUND] # [ON]
≥ This function’s default setting is [ON].
You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing
the shutter speed.
Auto slow shutter
≥ The Intelligent auto mode is set to [OFF]. (l 51)
Select the menu. (l 29)
[ADVANCED] # [AUTO SLOW SHTR] # [ON]
≥ The shutter speed is adjusted between 1/30 and 1/250 depending
on the surrounding brightness. (When adjusting the shutter speed
manually, it can be adjusted between 1/30 and 1/8000.)
≥ If [AUTO SLOW SHTR] is set to [OFF], then the shutter speed will
be set between 1/60 and 1/250. (When adjusting the shutter
speed manually, it can be adjusted between 1/60 and 1/8000.)
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Function
Effect/Setting method
Recording motion pictures with more vivid colors, using
x.v.Color technology.
Digital cinema color
™
Select the menu. (l 29)
[ADVANCED] # [Digital Cinema Color] # [ON]
≥ For more realistic colors, use an HDMI mini cable with a TV that
™
supports the x.v.Color
.
24p digital cinema:
pictures, turn off this function before recording.
≥ [Digital Cinema Color] is turned [ON] and is not
changeable.
≥ Motion pictures recorded while this setting is
turned to [ON] may not be played back
properly with a player that does not support
24p.
(l 46)
Built-in flash:
≥ Do not block the flash with your hand or by
other means.
≥ Set the flash to [OFF] where using a flash is
prohibited.
Microphone setup:
≥ Do not use the flash with the ND filter (optional)
attached.
≥ The unit automatically determines if the flash is
necessary even when it has been set to [OFF]
by detecting the ambient brightness. (If it
≥ If [MIC SETUP] is set to [FOCUS MIC] or
[ZOOM MIC] when zooming in (close-up),
sounds from the surrounding area are
suppressed and sound near the front of the
unit is recorded. If you wish to record higher
quality sound and maintain realism even when
zooming in, for instance, when recording a
music recital, we recommend setting
[MIC SETUP] to [SURROUND].
determines that the flash is necessary, the [
]
indication lights up in red when the
is pressed halfway.)
button
≥ If the [ß] indication etc. flashes or is not
displayed when the
button is pressed
halfway, the flash is not activated.
HD hi-speed burst shooting:
≥ If this is turned to [ON], motion pictures cannot
be recorded. The following functions are also
disabled.
≥ The available range of the flash is approx. 1 m
to 2.5 m (3.3 feet to 8.2 feet) in dark places.
Pictures will appear dark or reddish when they
are recorded by using the flash at distances
greater than 2.5 m (8.2 feet).
≥ Using the flash fixes a shutter speed to 1/500
or slower.
≥ The picture may appear dark if the flash is lit in
front of a white background.
≥ A conversion lens (optional) can block the flash
and may cause a vignetting effect.
≥ If the flash is activated a large number of times,
it may take longer to charge it.
jPressing the
jDigital zoom
jMagicPix
button halfway
jBuilt-in Flash
jAuto slow shutter
jDigital cinema color
jScene mode
jAdjusting shutter speed and iris/gain
≥ If you turn off the power or set the mode dial to
, this function is canceled.
≥ The maximum number of times you can record
on an SD card is 30.
≥ If a sharper focus cannot be achieved, adjust
the focus manually. (l 70)
≥ Noise increases in dark locations. Color
balance and brightness on the screen may
change with some light sources such as
fluorescent lamps.
≥ Image quality is different from ordinary still
picture recording. To record more vivid still
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Red eye reduction:
≥ The flash is activated 2 times. Do not move
until the second flash is finished.
≥ Red eye phenomenon may appear depending
on the recording conditions.
Auto slow shutter:
≥ If the scene is low in brightness or contrast, the
subject may not be focused in on.
≥ When the shutter speed becomes 1/30, the
screen may be seen as if frames are missed
and afterimages may appear.
Digital cinema color:
≥ To play back images recorded in the digital
cinema color with vivid colors of wider color
™
ranges, a device compatible with x.v.Color is
required. When these images are played back
with devices other than ones compatible with
™
x.v.Color , it is recommended to record the
images after this function is turned [OFF].
≥ When motion pictures recorded while this
function is turned [ON] are played back with a
™
TV not compatible with x.v.Color , colors may
not be reproduced properly.
™
≥ x.v.Color is a name for devices that are
compatible with the xvYCC format, an
international standard for expanded color in
motion pictures, and that follow the rules for
signal transmission.
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Recording
(Advanced)
Recording manually by
setting the menu
3
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
.
Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to MANUAL.
[
MNL ] appears on the screen.
AUTO
MANUAL
FOCUS/ZOOM
Scene mode
When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds
and apertures.
Select the menu. (l 29)
Icon
Mode/Recording conditions
[BASIC] # [SCENE MODE] # [SET] #
desired setting
Sunset
To make red in the sunrise or sunset
vibrant
Icon
Mode/Recording conditions
Sports
Fireworks
To capture the fireworks in the night
sky beautifully
5
Used to record fast action.
Scenery
Portrait
For spatial scenery
To make people stand out against the
background
≥ Set [SCENE MODE] to [OFF] or the AUTO/
MANUAL switch to AUTO to cancel the
function.
Low light
For dark scenes, such as at dusk
Spotlight
Improved quality when subject is
brightly illuminated.
Snow
Improved image quality when
shooting on snowy locations.
Beach
To make blue in the sea or sky vibrant
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Sports mode
Spotlight mode
≥ For slow-motion playback or playback pause of
recorded pictures, this mode helps diminish
camera shake.
≥ If the recording subject is extremely bright, the
subject may become washed out and the
periphery extremely darkened.
≥ During normal playback, the image movement
may not look smooth.
≥ Color or brightness of the screen might change
under fluorescent light, mercury light or sodium
light, etc.
Snow mode
≥ If the subject is extremely bright, the recorded
image may become washed out.
Beach mode
≥ You may see a band of light around an object
that is shining very bright, or highly reflective.
≥ If the brightness is insufficient, the sports mode
≥ If the subject is extremely bright, the recorded
image may become washed out.
Sunset mode
does not function. The [
] display flashes.
≥ The shutter speed is 1/30 or more. (When
[24pDIGITAL CINEMA] is [ON], it is 1/24 or
more.)
≥ If this mode is used indoors, the screen may
flicker.
Portrait mode
≥ Image may get blurry when close object is
recorded.
≥ If this mode is used indoors, the screen may
flicker. If so, change the scene mode setting to
[OFF].
Fireworks mode
≥ The shutter speed is 1/30. (When
[24pDIGITAL CINEMA] is [ON], it is 1/24.)
≥ Image may get blurry when close object is
recorded.
≥ Image may get washed out when recorded in
bright surrounding.
Low light mode
≥ The shutter speed is 1/30 or more. (When
[24pDIGITAL CINEMA] is [ON], it is 1/24 or
more.)
≥ Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be
recorded finely.
Scenery mode
≥ Image may get blurry when close object is
recorded.
Wind noise reduction
This is for reducing the wind noise coming into the built-in microphones depending on the wind
strength.
≥ Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to MANUAL. (l 64)
Select the menu. (l 29)
[RECORD SETUP] # [WIND CUT] # [ON]
≥ When the AUTO/MANUAL switch is set to
AUTO, [WIND CUT] is set to [ON].
≥ The sound quality may be changed if this
function is activated in strong winds. However,
the sound quality is automatically restored to
the original quality when then the wind
weakens.
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Microphone level
When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones and the external microphone terminal can
be adjusted.
≥ Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to MANUAL. (l 64)
1 Select the menu. (l 29)
3 Press the cursor button to set
and then press the MENU button
to finish the setting.
[RECORD SETUP] # [MIC LEVEL] #
[SETr
] or [SET]
≥ Set to [AUTO] to return to normal setting.
[AUTO]:
AGC is activated, and the recording level is
adjusted automatically.
MENU
[SETr
]:
The desired recording level can be set. AGC will
also be activated to reduce the amount of sound
distortion.
G
Microphone input level meter
[SET]:
≥ When the AUTO/MANUAL switch is set to
AUTO, [MIC LEVEL] is set to [AUTO].
≥ When [MIC SETUP] is [ZOOM MIC], the
volume will be different depending on the zoom
rate. Set [MIC SETUP] to [SURROUND]
(l 59) or set the microphone input level after
adjusting the zoom rate.
≥ Audio becomes stereo (2 ch) when input is
from an external microphone, and the front left
and front right gain values only work.
≥ The microphone input level meter shows the
largest volume for the microphones.
≥ You cannot record with the audio completely
muted.
AGC is not activated and so natural recording
can be performed.
AGC: Auto Gain Control
2 Move the cursor button to adjust
the microphone input level.
A
B
C
D
E
F
Center
Front left
Back left
Front right
Back right
Microphone input level
≥ A gain value for each of the 5 built-in
microphones is displayed. (The input level of
the microphones cannot be set individually.)
≥ 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.
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Picture adjustment
Adjust the quality of the image while recording.
Adjust by outputting to a TV while adjusting the quality of the image.
≥ Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to MANUAL. (l 64)
1 Select the menu. (l 29)
[ADVANCED] # [PICTURE ADJUST] #
[YES]
3 Adjust the settings with the
cursor button.
2 Select the item with the cursor
button and press the cursor
button.
≥ After adjustments are made if no operations
are performed for about 2 seconds, the bar will
disappear.
≥ Press the MENU button to complete the
settings. [ ] appears on the screen.
[SHARPNESS]:
Sharpness of the edge
[COLOR]:
Depth of the color of the image
[EXPOSURE]:
Brightness of the image
Zebra
Parts where white saturation (color saturation) is likely to occur (extremely brightly lit or shiny parts) are
displayed with diagonal lines (zebra pattern).
≥ Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to MANUAL. (l 64)
Select the menu. (l 29)
≥ You can record an image with little white
saturation if you manually adjust the shutter
speed or brightness (iris/gain) (l 72).
[ADVANCED] # [ZEBRA] # [ON]
≥ The zebra pattern does not appear on the
images actually recorded.
A
Zebra pattern
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Luminance
Displays the luminance level of the center of the screen (luminance display frame) in %.
It makes the adjustment of the brightness of the object easier, by checking the luminance level of the
object, when recording same object in different surroundings.
Adjust the brightness using [IRIS]. (l 72)
≥ Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to MANUAL. (l 64)
Select the menu. (l 29)
[ADVANCED] # [LUMINANCE] # desired
setting
[OFF]:
50%
Not display
[ALWAYS]:
A
B
Luminance display frame
Luminance level
Constantly display
[ON ADJUST]:
≥ Luminance level is displayed between [0%]
and [99%]. It will be displayed as [99% ] when
it is over 99%.
Display only when [IRIS] is adjusted. (l 72)
≥ This function’s default setting is [ON ADJUST].
≥ When the luminance display is set to
[ALWAYS] or [ON ADJUST], luminance is
displayed while adjusting [IRIS] even if
[DISPLAY] is set to [OFF].
Histogram
A graph with brightness as horizontal axis and number of pixels at that brightness as vertical axis is
displayed. It is possible to determine the exposure of the whole image by looking at the distribution in
the graph.
Adjust the brightness using [IRIS]. (l 72)
≥ Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to MANUAL. (l 64)
∫ Example of the display
Select the menu. (l 29)
[ADVANCED] # [HISTOGRAM] # desired
setting
[OFF]:
Not display
[ALWAYS]:
Constantly display
[ON ADJUST]:
Display only when [IRIS] is adjusted. (l 72)
≥ This function’s default setting is [ON ADJUST].
A
B
C
Normal
Dark
Bright
≥ When the histogram display is set to [ALWAYS]
or [ON ADJUST], histogram is displayed while
adjusting [IRIS] even if [DISPLAY] is set to
[OFF].
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Recording
(Advanced)
Recording manually using
the multi manual ring
4
Perform zoom operation, focus, white balance, shutter speed, and iris adjustments using the multi
manual ring.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
.
Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to MANUAL. (l 64)
AUTO
MANUAL
FOCUS/ZOOM
CAM FUNC
A
Multi manual ring
Operate by rotating the ring
B
Switching between manual zoom and manual focus
Manual zoom [
] and manual focus [MF] is switched every time the AUTO/MANUAL switch is
moved to the FOCUS/ZOOM position.
[
]:
Manual zoom (l 70)
[MF]:
Manual focus (l 70)
C
Camera function button
It is used for white balance, shutter speed, and iris settings.
∫ To select the items of the camera function
1
2
Press the camera function button.
Select the items by rotating the multi manual ring.
≥ It cannot be selected by the cursor button.
3
Enter the selection by pressing the camera function
button again.
≥ Setup the selected item using the multi manual ring.
jWHITE BALANCE (l 71)
jSHUTTER SPEED/IRIS (l 72)
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Zoom operation
Zoom operation can be done using the multi manual ring.
≥ Move the AUTO/MANUAL switch from the MANUAL to FOCUS/ZOOM position, and display
[
]. (l 69)
A side:
Zoom by rotating the ring.
Close-up recording (zoom in)
B side:
A
Wide-angle recording (zoom out)
≥ The zoom speed varies depending on the
speed to rotate the ring.
B
≥ Auto focus is on when [
] is displayed.
Manual focus adjustment
If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use manual focus.
≥ Move the AUTO/MANUAL switch from the MANUAL to FOCUS/ZOOM position, and display
[MF]. (l 69)
≥ Face detection framing is not displayed when
1
(When MF assist function is used)
the display is enlarged even if
[FACE FRAMING] is set to [ALL].
≥ The zebra pattern does not appear on the part
of the screen that is enlarged when [ZEBRA] is
[ON].
Select the menu. (l 29)
[ADVANCED] # [MF ASSIST] # [ON]
≥ This function’s default setting is [ON].
≥ Luminance display is not displayed when the
display is enlarged even if [LUMINANCE] is set
to [ALWAYS].
≥ Histogram is not displayed when the display is
enlarged even if [HISTOGRAM] is set to
[ALWAYS].
2 Adjust the focus by rotating the
ring.
The center of the screen is enlarged. The normal
screen returns approximately 2 seconds after
you finish bringing the subject into focus.
≥ The center of the screen is not enlarged when
[MF ASSIST] is [OFF].
≥ To return to auto focus, move the AUTO/
MANUAL switch to FOCUS/ZOOM position
and display [
], or set to AUTO.
≥ MF assist does not work if the zoom
magnification is more than 12k.
≥ The part of the screen that is enlarged is not
enlarged on the image actually recorded.
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White balance
The 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.
≥ Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to MANUAL. (l 64)
1 Press the camera function button
and select [WHITE BALANCE] by
rotating the ring. (l 69)
4 Enter the selection by pressing
the camera function button.
≥ Select [RETURN] with the ring, and press the
camera function button again to complete the
settings.
AWB
] or the
CAM FUNC
≥ Set the white balance mode to [
AUTO/MANUAL switch to AUTO to restore to
the automatic adjustment.
2 Enter the selection by pressing
the camera function button.
∫ To set the white balance
manually
Select [
subject.
3 Select the white balance mode by
1
], fill the screen with a white
rotating the ring.
≥ Select the optimal mode by confirming the
color on the screen.
2
Press the camera function button for
about 1 second.
Icon
Mode/Recording conditions
Auto white balance adjustment
AWB
Sunny mode
CAM FUNC
Outdoors under a clear sky
Cloudy mode
Outdoors under cloudy sky
≥ When the screen turns black instantly and the
] display stops flashing and then lights
constantly, the setting is complete.
≥ If the [ ] display continues flashing, the
Indoor mode 1
Incandescent light, video lights like
in the studio, etc.
[
white balance cannot be set because it is too
dark etc. In this case, use the automatic white
balance.
Indoor mode 2
Color fluorescent light, sodium light,
etc.
Manual adjustment mode
≥ Mercury-vapor lamps, sodium
lamps, some fluorescent lights
≥ Lights used for wedding
receptions at hotels, stage
spotlights in theaters
≥ When the [ ] display flashes, the manual
white balance previously adjusted is stored.
Whenever recording conditions change, re-set
the white balance for correct adjustment.
≥ When setting both the white balance and the
iris/gain, set the white balance first.
≥ Sunrise, sunset, etc.
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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.
≥ Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to MANUAL. (l 64)
≥ Select [RETURN] with the ring, and press the
camera function button again to complete the
settings.
≥ Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to AUTO to
restore to automatic adjustment.
1 Press the camera function button
and select [SHUTTER SPEED] or
[IRIS] by rotating the ring. (l 69)
CAM FUNC
≥ When setting both the shutter speed and the
iris/gain value, set the shutter speed and then
set the iris/gain value.
2 Enter the selection by pressing
the camera function button.
Manual shutter speed adjustment
≥ If you increase the shutter speed manually, the
noise on the screen may increase.
≥ 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.
3 Adjust by rotating the ring.
≥ Color or brightness of the image may change,
or you may see horizontal bars in the image
when the object is recorded in extremely bright
place or under fluorescent light, mercury light
or sodium light, etc. In this case, record in 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.
A
Shutter speed:
1/60 to 1/8000
≥ If [AUTO SLOW SHTR] is set to [ON], the
shutter speed will be set between 1/30 and
1/8000.
≥ If [24pDIGITAL CINEMA] is set to [ON], the
shutter speed will be set between 1/48 and
1/8000. (When [AUTO SLOW SHTR] is set to
[ON], the range is 1/24 to 1/8000.)
≥ The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 is faster.
Manual iris/gain adjustment
≥ Luminance level and histogram are displayed
during the iris adjustment. It is also possible
not to display them. (l 68)
≥ 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.
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.
4 Enter the selection by pressing
the camera function button.
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Preparation
Recording
Playback
Backup
With a PC
Others
74 Playback
82 Editing
88 With a TV
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Playback
Motion picture playback
1
A
B
Lock release button
Align with the mark.
≥ Rotate the mode dial while at the same time pressing in the lock release button if changing from OFF
to another mode.
1 Rotate the mode dial to select
3 Select the scene to be played
.
back and press the cursor
button.
2 Select [
] (motion picture
playback) with the cursor button.
D
E
F
G
H
Thumbnail display
Previous page
Next page
Play mode select button
Scene number
C
Motion picture playback
The selected scene is played back on the full
screen, and the operation icon is automatically
displayed on the screen.
≥ If 9 or more scenes have been recorded, the
next (or previous) page can be displayed by
moving the cursor button left and right or
selecting
/
and then pressing
the cursor button.
When the last scene has been selected, move
the cursor button right to select the first scene.
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∫ Fast forward/rewind playback
Move the cursor button right during playback to
fast forward.
≥ The scene number display switches to the
page number, except when thumbnails are
selected.
≥ Press the cursor button while selecting the play
mode select button to switch to the thumbnails
of the following scenes.
(Move the cursor button left to rewind.)
(All scenes):
Playback of all scenes
(By date):
Playback of scenes recorded on a selected date
(l 77)
(Intelligent scene selection):
Playback of the detected scenes that have been
recorded vividly (l 78)
≥ The fast forward/rewind speed increases if you
move the cursor button again. (The display on
the screen changes from 5 to
.)
≥ Normal playback is restored when you move
4 Select the playback operation
the cursor button up.
with the cursor button.
Operating with the remote control
Press the 6 or 5 button during playback.
VOL
SEARCH
PLAY
PAUSE
SEARCH
STILL ADV
STILL ADV
1/;: Playback/Pause
6: Rewind playback
5: Fast forward playback
∫ Skip playback
∫:
Stops the playback and shows the
thumbnails.
(to the start of a scene)
(Operation is possible with the remote
control only.)
≥ The operation icon appears or disappears
each time the cursor button is pressed.
Press the : or 9 button during playback.
∫ Speaker/Headphone volume
SEARCH
STILL ADV
SKIP
PLAY
PAUSE
STOP
SEARCH
STILL ADV
SKIP
adjustment
Move the volume lever to adjust the speaker/
headphone volume during playback.
Towards “r”:
Increases the volume
Towards “s”:
Decreases the volume
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Operating with the remote control
∫ Slow-motion playback
1
Press the ; button.
1
2
Pause the playback.
Move and hold the cursor button right.
(Move and hold the cursor button left to
play back slow-motion pictures in
reverse.)
SEARCH
STILL ADV
SKIP
PLAY
PAUSE
STOP
SEARCH
STILL ADV
SKIP
It will playback in slow-motion while moving the
cursor button.
2
Press the E or D button.
SEARCH
STILL ADV
SKIP
PLAY
PAUSE
STOP
SEARCH
STILL ADV
SKIP
Motion picture compatibility
≥ This unit is based on the AVCHD format.
≥ The video signal that can be played back on
this unit is 1920k1080/60i, 1920k1080/24p
or 1440k1080/60i.
≥ Normal playback is restored when you move
the cursor button up.
≥ When slow-motion pictures are played back in
reverse, they will be shown continuously at
rd
approximately 2/3 the speed of normal
playback (intervals of 0.5 seconds).
≥ 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.
Operating with the remote control
Press the E or D button during playback.
SEARCH
STILL ADV
SKIP
PLAY
PAUSE
STOP
SEARCH
STILL ADV
SKIP
≥ Sound will be heard only during normal
playback.
≥ If pause play is continued for 5 minutes, the
screen returns to the thumbnails.
≥ Any scenes where the thumbnails are
∫ Frame-by-frame playback
The motion picture is advanced one frame at a
time.
displayed as
cannot be played back. An
error message appears and the screen shows
the thumbnails.
1
2
Pause the playback.
Move the cursor button right. (Move the
cursor button left to advance the frames
one at a time in the reverse direction.)
≥ During motion picture playback, the power will
not turn off even if the LCD monitor is closed.
≥ The remaining time for playback indication will
be reset to “0h00m00s” each scene.
≥ 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.
≥ Normal playback is restored when you move
the cursor button up.
≥ When the frames are advanced one at a time
in the reverse direction, they will be shown in
intervals of 0.5 seconds.
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The scenes recorded on the date selected are
displayed as thumbnails.
Creating still picture from
motion picture
≥ Move the cursor button up or down to select
the playback date. Move the cursor button left
to select the last date of the previous month,
and move it to the right to select the last date of
the following month.
A single frame from the recorded motion picture
can be saved as a still picture.
1 Pause at the scene you want to
save as a still picture during
3 Select the scene to be played
back, then press the cursor
button.
playback.
≥ It is convenient to use slow-motion playback
and frame-by-frame playback.
2 Press the
button fully.
Still picture is recorded.
≥ You might get a blurry still picture if you press
the button without pausing.
≥ Select
(All scenes) and press the cursor
button to return to the playback of all scenes.
≥ Date the motion picture was recorded will be
registered as date of the still picture. (The date
still picture was created will be registered if
there is no date recorded for the motion
picture.)
≥ Playing back of all the scenes returns if the
power is turned off or the mode dial is
operated.
≥ Even if scenes are recorded on the same day,
they are grouped separately in the following
cases.
≥ Quality will be different from the normal still
picture.
jWhen the number of scenes exceeds 99
jWhen the SD card is repaired
jWhen the setting of [24pDIGITAL CINEMA]
is turned on/off*
Playing back motion
pictures by date
Scenes recorded on the same day can be played
back in succession.
jWhen the recording mode is changed from
*
*
HA/HG/HX to HE or HE to HA/HG/HX
* –1, –2... is added after the recording date
displayed on the screen.
1 Select
(By date), then press
the cursor button.
2 Select the playback date, then
press the cursor button.
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≥ Divided scene will not be skipped.
≥ Playing back all the scenes returns if the power
is turned off or the mode dial is operated.
≥ For data that are edited with the easy editing
function of HD Writer 2.6E, the Intelligent
scene selection is disabled.
Intelligent scene selection
(Extracting parts recorded clearly to
play back)
Motion pictures are played back after excepting
some parts that may not have been recorded
clearly such as image shaking or out-of-focus
scenes.
≥ Deletion of scenes cannot be done during the
Intelligent scene selection.
Repeat playback
1 Select
(Intelligent scene
selection), then press the cursor
button.
Playback of the first scene starts after playback
of the last scene finishes.
Select the menu. (l 29)
[VIDEO SETUP] # [REPEAT PLAY] # [ON]
The [
] indication appears on the thumbnail
and full screen views.
≥ All the scenes on the SD card are played back
repeatedly. (When the play mode is set to
, all the scenes on the selected date are
played back repeatedly.)
≥ Set [REPEAT PLAY] to [OFF] to cancel the
repeat playback function.
2
Select the scene to be played back,
then press the cursor button.
Resuming the previous
playback
≥ Select
button to return to the playback of all scenes.
≥ Select (By date) and press the cursor
button to activate the Intelligent scene
selection on the selected date. (l 77)
To return to the Intelligent scene selection for
(All scenes) and press the cursor
If playback of a scene was stopped halfway, the
playback can be resumed from where it was
stopped.
Select the menu. (l 29)
all scenes, select
cursor button and then press the cursor button.
(All scenes) with the
[VIDEO SETUP] # [RESUME PLAY] # [ON]
If playback of a motion picture is stopped, [
appears on the thumbnail view of the stopped
scene.
]
≥ The following motion pictures are skipped
jWhen motion pictures are recorded while
moving the unit quickly
jWhen the unit shakes
jWhen the image contrast is too strong such
as when using backlight
≥ This function’s default setting is [ON].
≥ Set [RESUME PLAY] to [OFF] to cancel the
resume playback function.
jWhen scenes are too dark
jWhen you record with the unit tilted, upside
down, or pointing down
jWhen the subject is out of focus
≥ Up to 9 sections can be skipped for a single
scene.
≥ The memorized resume position is cleared if
you turn off the power or operate the mode
dial.
≥ When motion pictures are skipped, the image
stops momentarily.
≥ The position of sections to be skipped may
vary depending on the type of recording, with
some having no skipped parts.
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Playback
Still picture playback
2
A
B
Lock release button
Align with the mark.
≥ Rotate the mode dial while at the same time pressing in the lock release button if changing from OFF
to another mode.
1 Rotate the mode dial to select
3 Select the still picture to be
.
played back and press the cursor
button.
2 Select [
] (still picture
playback) with the cursor button.
D
Play mode select button
Thumbnail display
Previous page
Next page
Still picture number
Folder/file name
E
F
G
H
I
C
Still picture playback
The selected still picture is played back on the
full screen, and the operation icon is
automatically displayed on the screen.
≥ If 9 or more still pictures have been recorded,
the next (or previous) page can be displayed
by moving the cursor button left and right or
selecting
/
and then pressing
the cursor button.
When the last picture has been selected, move
the cursor button right to select the first picture.
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≥ The picture number display switches to the
page number, except when thumbnails are
selected.
≥ Select the play mode select button and press
the cursor button to switch the following picture
displays to thumbnail view.
(All scenes):
Playback of all still pictures
(By date):
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.)
≥ If a non-standard still picture is played back,
the folder/file name may not be displayed.
≥ 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.
Playback of still pictures recorded on a selected
date (l 81)
4 Select the playback operation
with the cursor button.
≥ Any still pictures where the thumbnails are
displayed as
cannot be played back. An
error message appears and the screen shows
the thumbnails.
≥ During still picture playback, the power will not
turn off even if the LCD monitor is closed.
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.
≥ The operation icon appears or disappears
each time the center of the cursor button is
pressed.
∫ Changing the interval of
playback for the slide show
Select the menu. (l 29)
[PICT. SETUP] # [SLIDE INTERVAL] #
desired setting
[SHORT]:
Approx. 1 sec
[NORMAL]:
Approx. 5 sec
[LONG]:
Approx. 15 sec
≥ This function’s default setting is [NORMAL].
≥ With pictures with large image size, it may take
longer than the specified time to play back the
next picture, or the interval may not decrease
even if the setting is changed.
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≥ Even if still pictures are recorded on the same
day, they are grouped separately in the
following cases.
jWhen the number of still pictures exceeds
999
Playing back still pictures
by date
Still pictures recorded on the same day can be
played back in succession.
jWhen pictures are recorded in HD hi-speed
burst shooting mode ([
] is indicated
1 Select
(By date), then press
the cursor button.
before the date in the list by date).
≥ [ ] is displayed in front of the date in the list
by date for the still pictures created from the
motion picture. (l 77)
2 Select the playback date, then
press the cursor button.
The still pictures recorded on the date selected
are displayed as thumbnails.
≥ Move the cursor button up or down to select
the playback date. Move the cursor button left
to select the last date of the previous month,
and move it to the right to select the last date of
the following month.
3 Select the still picture to be
played back.
≥ Select
(All scenes) and press the cursor
button to return to the playback of all still
pictures.
≥ Playing back of all the still pictures returns if
the power is turned off or the mode dial is
operated.
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Editing
Deleting scenes/still pictures
1
Deleted scenes/still pictures cannot be restored, so perform appropriate confirmation of the
contents before proceeding with delete.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
.
To delete by confirming images
being played back
Press the
button while scenes or still
s
0
0
m
0
0
h
0h00m00s
pictures to be deleted are being played back.
≥ When the confirmation message appears,
select [YES], then press the cursor button.
∫ Deleting multiple scenes/still pictures from the thumbnail display
1 Press the
button while the
thumbnail view screen is
displayed.
3
(Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2)
Select the scene/still picture to
be deleted, then press the cursor
button.
2 Move the cursor button to select
[SELECT] or [ALL SCENES] and
press the cursor button.
≥ To unselect the scene/still picture, press the
cursor button again.
≥ Up to 99 scenes can be selected to be deleted.
≥ When [ALL SCENES] is selected, the following
scenes/still pictures except the protected
scenes/still pictures on the SD card will be
deleted. When the confirmation message
appears, select [YES], then press the cursor
button.
4
(Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2)
Press the
button.
≥ When the confirmation message appears,
select [YES], then press the cursor button.
jWhen the play mode is set to
All scenes or still pictures
jWhen the play mode is set to
All the scenes or still pictures on the selected
date
:
(Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2)
To continue deleting other scenes
Repeat steps 3-4.
:
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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.
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].
≥ When play mode is set to [INTEL. SCENE],
scenes cannot be deleted.
≥ To delete an unwanted part of a scene, divide
the scene first, and then delete the
unnecessary part. (l 84)
≥ Scenes/still pictures which cannot be played
back (the thumbnails are displayed as
cannot be deleted.
)
≥ Do not open the SD card cover while deleting
motion pictures or still pictures on the SD card.
The deletion will stop.
≥ In case of [ALL SCENES], the deletion may
take time if there are many scenes or still
pictures on the SD card.
≥ Do not turn off this unit while deleting.
≥ When you delete scenes/still pictures, use a
battery with sufficient battery power or use the
AC adaptor.
≥ 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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Editing
Dividing a scene to delete
2
To delete an unnecessary portion of a scene, first divide the scene and then delete the unnecessary
portion.
¬Select [
] (motion picture playback) while the mode dial is set to
. (l 74)
To continue dividing other scenes
Repeat steps 2-3 before completing dividing in
step 4.
1 Select the menu. (l 29)
[EDIT SCENE] # [DIVIDE] # [SET]
To delete all the divided points
2 Select the scene to be divided,
[DIVIDE] # [CANCEL ALL]
then press the cursor button.
≥ When the confirmation message appears,
select [YES], then press the cursor button.
≥ All divided points set on this unit will be
canceled.
≥ The scenes that were deleted after division
cannot be recovered.
≥ When play mode is set to [INTEL. SCENE],
scenes cannot be divided.
≥ Scenes cannot be divided if the number of
scenes played back on a selected date has
reached 99.
3 Select [
] to set the dividing
point.
≥ It may not be possible to divide scenes with a
short recording time.
≥ If images that have been divided are played
back on another device, the points where the
scenes join may not be clear.
≥ Data that has been recorded or edited on
another device cannot be divided and the
divided points cannot be deleted.
≥ When [CANCEL ALL] is selected, the divided
points of all scenes are deleted and the unit
turns back to the setting that plays back all
scenes even if you selected to play back the
scenes by date.
≥ Using slow-motion playback or frame-by-frame
playback makes it easy to search for the point
where you want to divide the scene. (l 76)
≥ When the confirmation message appears,
select [YES], then press the cursor button.
4 Press the MENU button to
complete dividing.
5 Delete the unnecessary scene.
(l 82)
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Editing
Protecting scenes/still
pictures
3
Scenes/still pictures can be protected so that they are not deleted by mistake.
(Even if you protect some scenes/still pictures on an SD card, formatting the SD card will delete
them.)
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
.
1 Select the menu. (l 29)
[VIDEO SETUP] or [PICT. SETUP]#
[SCENE PROTECT] # [YES]
2 Select the scene/still picture to
be protected and then press the
cursor button.
The [
] indication appears and the scene/still
picture is protected.
≥ Press the cursor button again to cancel the
setting.
≥ 2 or more scenes/still pictures can be set in
succession.
≥ Press the MENU button to complete the
settings.
≥ When play mode is set to [INTEL. SCENE]
while playing back motion pictures, scenes
cannot be protected.
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Editing
DPOF setting
4
You can write the data selecting still pictures to be printed and the number of prints (DPOF data) onto
the SD card.
¬Select [
] (still picture playback) while the mode dial is set to
. (l 79)
To cancel all DPOF settings
∫ What is DPOF?
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a format
which allows the user of a digital camera to
define which captured images on the SD card
are to be printed, together with information on the
number of copies they wish to print. (Please
note: Not all commercial printing services
support this feature at this time.)
[DPOF SET] # [CANCEL ALL]
≥ When the confirmation message appears,
select [YES], then press the cursor button.
≥ Please perform the DPOF settings on this unit.
≥ You cannot add the recording date to pictures
to be printed with the DPOF settings.
1 Select the menu. (l 29)
[PICT. SETUP] # [DPOF SET] # [SET]
2 Select the still picture to be set,
then press the cursor button.
3 Select the number of prints, then
press the cursor button.
≥ To cancel the setting, set the number of prints
to [0].
≥ You can also select multiple still pictures in
succession.
≥ Press the MENU button to complete the
settings.
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Editing
SD card management
5
Formatting
Please be aware that if an SD card is formatted, then all the data recorded on the card will be
erased. Back up important data on a PC, DVD disc etc.
≥ When the confirmation message appears,
select [YES], then press the cursor button.
Select the menu. (l 29)
[SETUP] # [FORMAT CARD] # [YES]
≥ When formatting is complete, press the MENU
button to exit the message screen.
≥ 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 SD cards.
Do not format an SD card using any other equipment such as a PC. The card may not be used
on this unit.
SD card information display
Used capacity and remaining capacity of the SD card can be confirmed.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
.
Select the menu. (l 29)
[SETUP] # [CARD STATUS] # [YES]
≥ Press the MENU button to close the indication.
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With a TV
Watching Video/Pictures on
your TV
1
The motion pictures and still pictures recorded on this unit can be played back on a TV screen.
Confirm the terminals on your TV
and use a cable compatible with
the terminals. Image quality may
vary with the connected terminals.
1
2
3
4
High quality
HDMI terminal
Component terminal
Video terminal
≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down.
≥ Use the supplied component cable to connect the unit via the component terminal on your TV, while
using the supplied AV cable to connect it to the video terminal. Use of the following Panasonic HDMI
mini cables is recommended to connect the unit to the HDMI terminal.
1 Connect this unit to a TV.
A
B
C
HDMI mini cable
(optional)
Component cable
(supplied)
AV cable (supplied)
Picture quality
1
High definition images
when connecting to
HDMI terminal
2
High definition images
when connecting to
component terminal
compatible with 1080i
Standard images when
connecting to
AV/
component terminal
compatible with 480i
Standard images when
connecting to video
terminal
3
AV/
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≥ Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go.
≥ We recommend using Panasonic HDMI mini cables (optional).
Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m/4.9 feet), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m/9.8 feet)
≥ Do not use any other component cables except the supplied one.
≥ The component terminal is for outputting images only so be sure to also connect the AV cable. (It is
not necessary to connect the yellow plug.)
≥ Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.
2 Select the video input on the TV, that this unit is connected to.
≥ Example:
Select the [HDMI] channel with a HDMI mini cable.
Select the [Component] channel with a component cable.
Select the [Video 2] channel with an AV cable.
(The name of the channel may differ depending on the connected TV.)
3 Set the mode dial to
to play back.
≥ The image and audio are output on the TV.
Cables
Reference items
A
HDMI mini cable (optional)
≥ Connecting with a HDMI mini cable (l 91)
≥ Listening in 5.1 channel sound (l 92)
™
™
≥ Playback using VIERA Link (HDAVI Control ) (l 93)
≥ Connecting with the component cable (l 92)
≥ Connecting with the AV cable (l 92)
B
C
Component cable (supplied)
AV cable (supplied)
If the image or audio from this unit does not appear on the TV
≥ Check the connections.
≥ Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go.
≥ 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.)
≥ Check [HDMI RESOLUTION] when connecting with a HDMI mini cable. (l 91)
≥ Check [COMPONENT OUT] when connecting with the component cable. (l 92)
≥ Check [AV JACK] when connecting with the AV cable. (l 92)
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∫ To display the on-screen
∫ To watch images with a 16:9
information on the TV
aspect ratio on a regular TV (4:3)
When the EXT DISPLAY button on the remote
control is pressed, the information displayed on
the screen (operation icon and time code etc.)
can be displayed on the TV.
When playing back motion pictures or still
pictures recorded on this unit with a 16:9 aspect
ratio on a TV with a 4:3 aspect ratio, the images
on the screen may be squeezed horizontally.
In this case, change the menu setting to play
back the pictures in the original aspect ratio.
(Depending on the TV setting, the pictures may
not be displayed correctly. For more information,
please read the operating instructions of your
TV.)
START/
STOP
PHOTO
SHOT
EXT
DISPLAY
DATE/
TIME
ZOOM
VOL
Select the menu. (l 29)
≥ Press the button again to erase the
information.
≥ The screen on this unit will not change.
[SETUP] # [TV ASPECT] # [4:3]
Example of images with a 16:9 aspect ratio on
a regular TV (4:3)
≥ When connecting with a HDMI mini cable, be
sure to connect to a HDMI input terminal. Do
not connect to a HDMI output terminal on other
products.
[TV ASPECT] setting
[16:9]
[4:3]
≥ When connecting with a component cable, be
sure to also connect the AV cable.
(Insert it in the audio input terminal for the
component terminal input.)
≥ When a HDMI mini cable and the AV cable are
connected at the same time, priority is given to
the output from the HDMI mini cable.
≥ When the component cable and the AV cable
are connected at the same time, priority is
given to the component cable for image output.
≥ 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/
≥ 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
What is HDMI?
HDMI is the interface for digital devices. When this unit is connected to a HDMI compatible device,
the image and audio can be output with a digital signal. If you connect this unit to a 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.
If you connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link, linked operations
(VIERA Link) are possible. (l 93)
Select the desired method of HDMI output when using an HDMI mini cable (optional).
Select the menu. (l 29)
[SETUP] # [HDMI RESOLUTION] # desired setting
[AUTO]:
The output resolution is automatically set based on the information from the connected TV.
Information from the connected TV
Output resolution
720p, 1080i
Others
1080i
480p
[1080i]:
The interlace method with 1080 available scan lines is used for output.
[480p]:
The progressive method with 480 available scan lines is used for output.
Interlace method/progressive method
i= interlace scanning is scanning the screen with half of the effective scanning lines every 1/60
seconds, where p= progressive scanning is a high density image signal that is scanning the screen
with all the effective scanning lines every 1/60 seconds.
The component terminal and the HDMI mini connector on this unit are also compatible with high
definition image output 1080i. It is necessary to have a compatible TV to enjoy progressive and high
definition images.
≥ 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.)
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Listening in 5.1 channel sound
You still can listen to the 5.1 channel sound recorded from the internal microphones when this unit is
connected to the 5.1 channel compatible AV amplifier or TV using the HDMI mini cable.
Please read the AV amplifier and TV operating instructions for how to connect this unit to the AV
amplifier and TV.
≥ Please read the operating instructions for the AV amplifier, speakers and TV for more information
about how to connect them etc.
≥ If you connect this unit to a Panasonic AV amplifier and Panasonic TV that are compatible with
VIERA Link, linked operations (VIERA Link) become possible. (l 93)
≥ The unit cannot be connected to the optical digital cable. Connect it to an AV amplifier with the HDMI
terminals.
≥ Audio recorded from an external microphone is in stereo (2 ch).
Connecting with the component cable
When this unit is connected to a TV with the component cable (supplied), the output setting on this unit
can be changed. Set it to match the terminal on the TV that you connect to.
Select the menu. (l 29)
[SETUP] # [COMPONENT OUT] # desired setting
[480i]:
When connecting to the component terminal on the TV compatible with 480i.
(Playback is in standard quality.)
[1080i]:
When connecting to the component terminal on the TV compatible with 1080i.
(Playback is in high definition quality.)
Connecting with the AV cable
When the AV cable (supplied) is connected, set [AV JACK] to [AV OUT].
Select the menu. (l 29)
[SETUP] # [AV JACK] # [AV OUT]
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With a TV
™
Playback using VIERA Link
(HDAVI Control )
™
2
What is the VIERA Link?
≥ VIERA Link is a new name for EZ Sync
™
™
.
≥ This function allows you to use your remote control for the Panasonic TV for easy operations when
this unit has been connected to a VIERA Link compatible device using a HDMI mini cable
(optional) for automatic linked operations. (Not all operations are possible.)
≥ VIERA Link is a unique Panasonic function built on a 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.3. VIERA Link Ver.3 is the newest Panasonic version
and is also compatible with existing Panasonic VIERA Link devices. (As of May 2008)
Connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link with a HDMI
mini cable and then operate with the remote control for the TV.
∫ Setting on this unit
¬Set the mode dial to
Select the menu. (l 29)
∫ Playback operation with the
remote control for the TV
.
1)
2)
[SETUP] # [VIERA Link] # [ON]
≥ The default setting is [ON].
DISPLAY ON/OFF
HDMI IN
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 playback operation is performed the same
as on this unit.
jPlaying back motion pictures (l 74)
jPlaying back still pictures (l 79)
A
B
HDMI mini cable (optional)
Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link
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≥ 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.)
≥ If you are not using VIERA Link, set [VIERA Link] to [OFF].
∫ Other linked operations
Turning the power off:
If you use the remote control for the TV to turn off the power, the power on this unit also turns off. (When
recording motion pictures, formatting, deleting, recovering or connecting the unit to a PC with a USB
cable, the power will not turn off.)
Automatic input switching:
If you connect with a HDMI mini cable and then turn on the power 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. (For details on how to switch
input, please read the operating instructions for the TV.)
≥ If VIERA Link does not work properly, refer to page 131.
≥ 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.
We recommend using Panasonic HDMI mini cables (optional).
Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m/4.9 feet), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m/9.8 feet)
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Preparation
Recording
Playback
Backup
With a PC
Others
96 With other products
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With other
products
Connecting a DVD burner to
copy to/play back a disc
1
Motion pictures or still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied to a DVD disc by connecting a
DVD burner VW-BN1 (optional) to this unit using a Mini AB USB Connection Cable (supplied with
VW-BN1). The copied DVD disc can also be played back.
≥ Please read the operating instructions of the DVD burner for how to use it.
Preparing for copying/playing back
We recommend using Panasonic DVD burner VW-BN1.
About discs that can be used for copying
1
Copy to a new* 12 cm DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R or DVD-R DL.
*2
You can additionally copy only to a DVD-RAM.
≥ You cannot copy to 8 cm discs or iRW/iR/iR DL/CD-RW/CD-R.
≥ We recommend using the discs that have been recommended in the operating instructions of the
DVD burner. Refer to the operating instructions of the DVD burner for details about recommended
discs, disc handling etc.
≥ Message [CANNOT COPY TO DISC WITH RECORDED IMAGES. INSERT DISC WITH NO
RECORDED IMAGES.] may be displayed when a new DVD-RAM is used. In that case, format the
DVD-RAM with the DVD burner before use. (l 103)
*1 You cannot record on a disc that has already been used. However if a DVD-RAM or a DVD-RW
is formatted with the DVD burner, then it can be used for copying. Please be aware that if a disc
is formatted, then all the data recorded on the disc will be erased.
*2 Only DVD-RAM copied with the DVD burner or HD Writer 2.6E can additionally copy. You cannot
copy motion pictures and still pictures to the same disc, so only motion pictures can be copied to
a DVD-RAM with motion pictures copied, and only still pictures can be copied to a DVD-RAM
with still pictures copied.
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1 Connect the AC adaptor (supplied with VW-BN1) to the DVD burner.
≥ You cannot supply power to the DVD burner from this unit.
2 Connect this unit to the AC adaptor and set the mode dial to
.
3 Connect this unit to the DVD burner with the Mini AB USB Connection
Cable (supplied with VW-BN1).
A
B
Mini AB USB Connection Cable (supplied with VW-BN1)
DVD burner (optional)
≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
4 Insert the disc in the DVD burner.
5
(When copying)
Select [BURN DISC] and press the cursor button.
≥ Refer to page 98 for how to copy discs.
(When playing back)
Select [PLAY DISC] and press the cursor button.
≥ Refer to page 102 for how to play back the copied discs.
To terminate the connection with the DVD burner
Select [EXIT] and press the cursor button.
≥ Disconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable from this unit.
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Copying to discs
Motion pictures are copied as AVCHD format high definition images.
≥ We recommend preparing the necessary number of discs that can be used for copying (l 96),
and spare discs.
≥ You cannot copy from multiple SD cards to 1 disc. (You can additionally copy only to a DVD-RAM.)
≥ Motion pictures and still pictures cannot both be copied to a single disc.
≥ Confirm that auto protection is [ON] before copying data. We recommend that auto protection is
turned [ON] while copying data. (l 103)
[ALL SCENES]:
All motion pictures or still pictures are copied.
Proceed to step 6.
[SELECT SCENES]:
1 Connect this unit to the DVD
burner to prepare for copying.
(l 96)
Some scenes are selected for copying.
[SELECT DATE]:
Copy by selecting the date.
≥ It will return to the previous step by selecting
2 Select the item and press the
cursor button.
[
] by moving the cursor button to the left,
and pressing the center.
4
(Only when [SELECT SCENES] is selected
in step 3)
Select the scene you want to
copy and press the cursor
button.
[VIDEO & PICTURE]:
All scenes are copied in order of motion pictures,
then still pictures.
(Since motion pictures and still pictures are
copied to separate discs, two or more discs are
required.)
Select [NEXT], press the cursor button, and
proceed to step 6.
[VIDEO]:
Motion pictures are copied.
[PICTURE]:
Still pictures are copied.
≥ When the cursor button is pressed again, the
selected scene will be canceled.
≥ Up to 99 scenes can be selected in
succession.
3
(Only when [VIDEO]/[PICTURE] is selected
in step 2)
Select the item and press the
cursor button.
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(Only when [SELECT DATE] is selected in
step 3)
(Only when [SELECT DATE] is selected in
step 3)
Press the DISC COPY button.
Select the date you want to copy
and press the cursor button.
DISC COPY
6 Select [START], then press the
cursor button.
≥ When the cursor button is pressed again, the
selected date will be canceled.
≥ Up to 99 dates can be selected in succession.
≥ Move the cursor button up or down to select
the date. Move the cursor button left to select
the last date of the previous month, and move
it to the right to select the last date of the
following month.
A
The number of discs necessary for copying
by disc type
≥ When 2 or more discs are necessary for
copying, follow the on-screen instructions to
switch discs.
≥ Displayed number of discs is the number when
new discs are used.
≥ You may need more discs than displayed
number of discs when you are copying
additionally to a used DVD-RAM.
≥ Eject the disc after copying is completed.
5
(Only when [SELECT SCENES] is selected
in step 3)
Select [NEXT] and press the
cursor button.
Before you delete the data on the SD card after copying is complete, be sure to play back the
discs to check that they have been copied to correctly. (l 102)
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Important Notice
≥ When connecting an optional DVD burner and this unit for copying a disc, do not insert a
disc with recorded motion pictures into devices that do 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/still 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.
About the approximate time it takes for copying to a disc
To copy motion pictures to the full capacity of a disc
Disc type
Copy time
* The data is written to all areas of the disc
to increase playback compatibility with
other devices so, even if the data capacity
to be copied is small, the time it takes for
copying may be about the same as the
time shown in the table.
DVD-RAM
Approx. 50 min to 80 min
Approx. 35 min to 75 min
*
DVD-RW
*
DVD-R
Approx. 25 min to 45 min
To copy 600 still pictures (approx. 600 MB)
Disc type
Copy time
DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R
Approx. 30 min to 40 min
≥ DVD-R DL have two layers of recording surface so the copy time is approximately 2 to 3 times that
of DVD-R.
≥ Depending on the following conditions, the time it takes for copying may be longer than the above
times. Wait until a message appears indicating that copying is complete.
jThe number of recorded scenes:
It will take time to copy if the number of recorded scenes is large even when the recording time is
the same.
jWhen the temperature of the DVD burner has become high:
Example: If multiple discs have been copied to continuously or the surrounding temperature is
high.
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∫ To copy the data on a new disc successively after confirming the contents
of the copied disc by playing it back
DISC COPY
Press the DISC COPY button on the playback
thumbnail view to display the selection screen in
Step 2, so that you can copy data again.
≥ The disc that was copied to can be played back by connecting this unit and a DVD burner.
(l 102)
≥ Do not turn off this unit or the DVD burner or disconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable while
copying. Also, do not shake this unit or the DVD burner.
≥ It is impossible to stop copying halfway.
≥ The order in which the scenes were copied cannot be changed.
≥ Data that has been recorded on another device may not be copied.
≥ When 2 or more discs are necessary for copying, the last scene copied to a disc is automatically
divided to fit the space on the disc.
≥ The number of discs necessary for copying is automatically calculated. However, copying may be
completed using less discs than the number displayed if there is other data on the SD card or if
scenes were automatically divided.
≥ When the disc that was copied to is played back on another device, the picture may momentarily stop
at the points where the scenes switch.
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Playing back the copied disc
≥ Only discs that have been copied by connecting this unit to the DVD burner or where motion
pictures have been recorded in AVCHD format can be played back. It may not be possible to
play back discs recorded on other devices.
1 Connect this unit to the DVD burner to prepare for playback. (l 96)
≥ When playing back on a TV, connect this unit to the TV with HDMI mini cable, component cable or AV
cable. (l 88)
2 Use the cursor button to select [ ] (disc playback) tab.
A
(Destination disc for motion pictures)
Disc playback tab
B
(Destination disc for still pictures)
Disc playback tab
3 Select the scene or still picture to be played back and then play it back.
≥ The playback operation is performed the same as when playing back motion pictures or still pictures.
(l 74, 79)
≥ It will return to Step 5 on page 97 when [EXIT] is selected in the thumbnail screen.
≥ Press the DISC COPY button in thumbnail view to display the selection screen for copying data to a
disc. The data can be copied to a new disc inserted in the DVD burner. (l 101)
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Managing the copied disc
(Formatting, Auto protect, Displaying disc information)
≥ Connect this unit to the DVD burner and then select [PLAY DISC]. (l 96)
≥ The copied disc is write protected when it is
ejected if [AUTO PROTECT] is [ON].
∫ Formatting discs
This is for initializing DVD-RAM and DVD-RW
discs.
≥ Select [
To release the disc protection
] tab.
≥ If you format a disc, the auto protection is
released. Please be aware that if a disc is
formatted, then all the data recorded on the
disc is erased and cannot be recovered.
≥ The disc will need to be re-formatted on the
device you will use.
Please be aware that if a disc is formatted,
then all the data recorded on the disc will be
erased. Back up important data on a PC etc.
Select the menu. (l 29)
∫ Displaying disc information
[DISC SETUP] # [FORMAT DISC] # [YES]
Information such as the type of recorded disc,
the number of recorded scenes and whether or
not the disc is finalized is displayed.
≥ When the confirmation message appears,
select [YES], then press the cursor button.
≥ When formatting is complete, press the MENU
button to exit the message screen.
≥ Select [
] tab.
Select the menu. (l 29)
≥ Connect this unit and the DVD burner to format
discs. You may no longer be able to use the
discs if you format them on another device
such as a PC etc.
[DISC SETUP] # [DISC STATUS] # [YES]
≥ Press the MENU button to exit the information
screen.
∫ Auto protect
You can protect (write protect) a DVD-RAM or
DVD-RW disc when copying to it so that it is not
formatted by mistake when you insert it in
another device.
≥ Select [
] tab.
1 Select the menu. (l 29)
[DISC SETUP] # [AUTO PROTECT] # [ON]
≥ The default setting is [ON].
≥ We recommend setting [AUTO PROTECT] to
[ON] in order to prevent accidental deletion on
other devices.
If a disc that you copied to is inserted in
another device without protecting it, a message
may be displayed prompting you to format the
disc. If the disc is formatted, important data will
be erased and the process cannot be
reversed.
2 Copy to the disc. (l 98)
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With other
products
Dubbing images onto other
video device
2
Images played back on this unit can be dubbed onto a DVD recorder or video device.
≥ 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.
≥ See the operating instructions of the video
device for details.
AV/
≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
≥ Do not use any other AV cables except the
supplied one.
A
AV cable (supplied)
1 Connect this unit to a video device and then set the mode dial to
.
≥ Set [AV JACK] to [AV OUT]. (l 92)
2 Start playback on this unit.
3 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 33, 90)
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 other
products
With a printer (PictBridge)
3
To print pictures by directly connecting this unit to the printer, use a printer compatible with PictBridge.
(Read the operating instructions for the printer.)
PictBridge is an industry standard from the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) for direct
printing. It allows images to be printed directly from digital cameras to a printer, without having to
connect the camera to a PC.
≥ Turn on this unit. (This function is available in all modes.)
A
USB cable (supplied)
≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
1 Connect this unit to a printer.
The USB function selection screen will appear.
≥ Do not use any other USB connection cables
except the supplied one. (Operation is not
guaranteed with any other USB cables.)
3 Select a still picture to be printed,
then press the cursor button.
2 Select [PictBridge] and press the
cursor button.
4
Select the desired number of prints,
then press the cursor button.
≥ If the [PictBridge] indication does not appear or
continues to flash, disconnect and then
reconnect the USB cable.
≥ You can set up to 9 prints.
≥ To cancel the setting, set the number of prints
to [0].
≥ Up to 8 files can be set in succession by
repeating steps 3 and 4.
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5 Press the MENU button to
9 Select [PRINT] # [YES] and
press the cursor button to print
the pictures.
display the PictBridge menus.
MENU
6 Select the date print setting on
[DATE PRINT].
≥ Exit PictBridge by disconnecting the USB cable
(supplied) after the pictures have been printed.
When you stop printing halfway
Move the cursor button down.
≥ A confirmation message appears. If [YES] is
selected, the number of prints set is canceled
and the screen returns to step 3. If [NO] is
selected, all the settings are kept and the
screen returns to step 3.
≥ If the printer is not capable of date printing, this
setting is unavailable.
7 Select the paper size setting on
≥ Avoid the following operations during printing.
These operations disable proper printing.
jDisconnecting the USB cable
[PAPER SIZE].
jOpening the SD card cover and removing
the SD card
jSwitching the mode dial
jTurn the unit off
≥ Check the settings for the paper size, print
quality etc. on the printer.
≥ The print quality varies with paper size.
≥ The edges of still pictures recorded in this unit
with a 16:9 aspect ratio may be cut off. When
using a printer with a trimming or borderless
printing function, cancel this function before
printing. (Refer to the operating instructions of
the printer for details.)
[STANDARD]: Size specific to the printer
[4k5 INCH]:
[5k7 INCH]:
[4k6 INCH]:
[A4]:
L size
2L size
Postcard size
A4 size
≥ You cannot set paper sizes not supported on
≥ When the unit is connected directly to the
printer, the DPOF settings cannot be used.
≥ Connect the printer directly to this unit. Do not
use a USB hub.
the printer.
8 Select the desired layout setting
on [PAGE LAYOUT].
[STANDARD]: Layout specific to the printer
[
]:
No frame print
[
]:
Frame print
≥ You cannot set page layouts not supported on
the printer.
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Preparation
Recording
Playback
Backup
With a PC
Others
108 Before using
113 Setup
117 Using with a PC
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Before using
What you can do with a PC
1
Software required
Available function
Data type
CD-ROM (supplied):
HD Writer 2.6E for HDC
Copying data to a PC:
Motion/Still pictures
*1
A
Motion
picture and
still picture
Copying in
AVCHD format
*2
:
A
B
Motion/Still
pictures
Motion
pictures
Copying in DVD-Video
format :
*3
B
Motion pictures
≥ Converted to conventional
standard quality (MPEG2
format).
Easy editing:
Editing motion picture data copied on an HDD of a PC
≥ Split, merge, delete
≥ Converting the motion picture data to MPEG2
≥ Converting part of motion picture into still picture
Motion
picture
Playing back on a PC:
Play back the motion picture data in high definition
picture quality on a PC.
Formatting discs:
Depending on the type of disc that you use, formatting
is necessary. Discs are formatted using the UDF 2.5 file
system that supports the AVCHD format.
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Software required
Available function
Playing back on a PC
Data type
Standard Windows picture
viewer or a commercially
available picture viewer
Still picture
Windows Explorer
Copying still pictures to a PC (l 116)
Refer to page 118 if using a Macintosh.
*1 Refer to the operating instructions of HD Writer 2.6E (PDF file) for details on how to use it.
*2 Compatible media are SD card and discs (DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R and DVD-R DL).
*3 Compatible media are discs (DVD-RW, DVD-R and DVD-R DL).
Important Notice
≥ Do not insert a disc recorded in AVCHD format with HD Writer 2.6E 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.
≥ We cannot guarantee operation if you use software other than that supplied to read/write motion
picture.
≥ 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.
≥ Be sure to use the supplied USB cable when connecting this unit and a PC. (Operation is not
guaranteed with any other USB cables.)
∫ To use the HD Writer 2.6E
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 on page 111.
≥ 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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End User License Agreement
Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following.
You (“Licensee”) are granted a license for the
Article 6 Limitation of Liability
The Software is provided “AS-IS” without
Software defined in this End User Software
Agreement (“Agreement”) on condition that you
agree to the terms and conditions of this
Agreement. If Licensee does not agree to the
terms and conditions of this Agreement, promptly
return the Software to Matsushita Electric
Industrial Co., Ltd. (“Matsushita”), its distributors
or dealers from which you made the purchase.
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, Matsushita does not
warrant that the operation of the Software will be
uninterrupted or error free. Matsushita or any of
its distributors or dealers will not be liable for any
damage suffered by Licensee arising from or in
connection with Licensee’s use 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 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 2 Use by a Third Party
Article 8 Termination of License
Licensee may not use, copy, modify, transfer 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.
The right granted to Licensee hereunder will be
automatically terminated if Licensee violates any
of the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
Upon such automatic termination, Licensee must
destroy the Software and related documentation
together with all the copies thereof at Licensee’s
own expense.
Article 3 Restrictions on Copying the Software
Licensee may make a single copy of the
Software in whole or in part solely for back-up
purposes.
Article 4 PC
Licensee may only use the Software on a single
PC at a single location.
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.
Matsushita, or its distributors or dealers 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.
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Before using
Operating environment
2
≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some PCs
cannot be used.
≥ A CD-ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software applications. (A compatible DVD writer
drive and media are necessary for writing to a 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 and Windows NT.
∫ Operating environment for HD Writer 2.6E for HDC
PC
OS
IBM PC/AT compatible PC
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 4
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3
Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic or Service Pack 1
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium or Service Pack 1
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate or Service Pack 1
Microsoft Windows Vista Business or Service Pack 1
CPU
Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz or higher (including compatible CPU)
≥ Intel Core 2 Duo 2.16 GHz or higher, Intel Pentium D 3.2 GHz or higher
™
or AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core 5200+ or higher is recommended
when a playback function or MPEG2 output function is used.
≥ Intel Core 2 Quad 2.6 GHz or higher is recommended when using the
seamless conversion function.
RAM
Windows Vista: 1024 MB or more
Windows XP/2000: 512 MB or more (1024 MB or more recommended)
Display
High Color (16 bit) or more (32 bit or more recommended)
Desktop resolution of 1024k768 pixels or more (1280k1024 pixels or
more recommended)
Windows Vista: DirectX 10 compatible video card
Windows XP/2000: DirectX 9.0c compatible video card
Compatible with DirectDraw overlay
™
PCI Express k16 compatible recommended
Free hard disk drive
space
Ultra DMA — 100 or more
300 MB or more (for installing the application)
≥ When writing to a DVD, more than double the amount of free space as
the disc being created is necessary.
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Necessary software
Windows Vista: DirectX 10
Windows XP/2000: DirectX 9.0c
≥ If you install the software on a PC that is not compatible with
DirectX 9.0c, the PC may not work properly. If you are unsure whether
or not your PC is compatible, contact the maker of your PC.
Sound
DirectSound Support
Interface
USB port [Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)]
Mouse or equivalent pointing device
Other requirements
≥ Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only.
≥ Input is not supported in languages other than English, German, French and Simplified Chinese.
≥ Operation cannot be guaranteed on all DVD drives.
≥ Operation is not guaranteed on Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows XP
Media Center Edition, Tablet PC Edition and not compatible with 64 bit operation systems.
≥ This software is not compatible with a multi-boot environment.
≥ This software is not compatible with a multi-monitor environment.
≥ If using Windows XP/2000, an administrative account user only can use this software. If using
Windows Vista, administrative account and standard account users only can use this software. (An
administrative account user should install and uninstall this software.)
∫ Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage)
PC
OS
IBM PC/AT compatible PC
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 4
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3
Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic or Service Pack 1
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium or Service Pack 1
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate or Service Pack 1
Microsoft Windows Vista Business or Service Pack 1
Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise or Service Pack 1
CPU
RAM
Windows Vista: 32-bit (k86) Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz or higher processor
Windows XP/2000: Intel Pentium III 450 MHz or higher or Intel Celeron
400 MHz or higher
Windows Vista Home Basic: 512 MB or more
Windows Vista Home Premium/Ultimate/Business/Enterprise:
1 GB or more
Windows XP/2000: 128 MB or more (256 MB or more recommended)
Interface
USB port
Other requirements
Mouse or equivalent pointing device
≥ The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS.
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Setup
Installation
1
When installing the software, log on to your PC as the Administrator (or with a user name with
equivalent authorization) or with the user name for a standard user account. (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.
1 Insert the CD-ROM into the PC.
≥ If the installation screen does not appear
automatically, double-click the CD-ROM drive
icon in [My Computer (Computer)].
3 Read the [End User License
Agreement], then place a check
beside [I accept the terms of the
license agreement] if you agree
to them and click [Next].
2 Click [Next].
≥ If you do not agree to the terms and conditions
of the License Agreement, installation is not
possible.
4 Continue to follow the on-screen
messages to install HD Writer
2.6E.
≥ If using Windows 2000, Microsoft DirectX 9.0c
must be installed in order to operate HD Writer
2.6E.
Depending on the operating environment, you
may be required to install DirectX 9.0c. Click
[Yes] to install it.
If you install the software on a PC that is not
compatible with DirectX 9.0c, the PC may not
work properly. If you are unsure whether or not
your PC is compatible, contact the PC
manufacturer.
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5
After the installation is complete, restrictions
are displayed.
6 Click [Finish].
Check the contents, then close
the window.
The PC must be rebooted for the
application to work.
∫ Uninstalling HD Writer 2.6E
Follow the steps below to uninstall any software applications that you no longer require.
1 Select [start] # ([Settings] #)
[Control Panel] #
2 Select [HD Writer 2.6E for HDC],
then click [Change/Remove]
([Change or Remove] or [Add/
Remove]) or [Uninstall].
[Add or Remove Programs
(Applications)] or [Uninstall a
program].
≥ Proceed with the uninstallation by following the
on-screen instructions.
≥ After uninstalling the software, be sure to
reboot the PC.
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Setup
Connection and recognition
2
After the software applications are installed, this unit must be connected to the PC and be correctly
recognized by the PC.
≥ Remove the supplied CD-ROM from your PC.
A
USB cable (supplied)
Disconnect the USB cable, before turning
this unit off.
≥ Do not disconnect the USB cable or the AC
adaptor while the card access lamp is on or
1 Connect this unit to the AC
adaptor.
2 Turn on the unit.
card access icon (
screen. Doing so may damage the data.
) appears on the unit
≥ This function is available in all modes.
∫ If the driver has not been
recognized properly
Use the following methods to enable it to be
recognized.
Method 1:
Turn off the unit and your PC once and try
verifying again.
3 Connect this unit to a PC.
The USB function selection screen will appear.
≥
Insert the USB connectors as far as they will go.
≥ Do not use any other USB connection cables
except the supplied one. (Operation is not
guaranteed with any other USB cables.)
Method 2:
Remove the SD card and try verifying again.
Method 3:
Try connecting the unit to another USB port on
your PC.
4 Select [PC CONNECT] and press
the cursor button.
∫ To disconnect USB cable safely
1
Double click the
(
) icon in task
tray displayed on the PC.
≥ Depending on your PC’s settings, this icon
may not be displayed.
Select [USB Mass Storage Device] and
click [Stop].
Verify [MATSHITA HDC-SD100/SD USB
Device] is selected and click [OK].
≥ This unit is automatically detected by the PC.
≥ [AVCHD CONNECT] is for future expansion
menu.
2
3
≥ When the unit is connected to a PC, the
operation mode cannot be changed and its
power cannot be turned off.
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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:
Example folder structure of an SD card:
Removable Disk
) is displayed in [My Computer (Computer)].
*
1
2
Up to 999 still pictures in JPEG format
can be stored. ([IMGA0001.JPG] etc.)
Still pictures are stored in JPEG format
when recorded in HD hi-speed burst
shooting mode.
*
DCIM
100CDPFQ
101CDPFR
102CDPFS
MISC
3
JPEG format still picture* created from
the motion picture will be recorded.
* These can be opened with picture software
that supports JPEG pictures.
4
5
The DPOF setting files are recorded.
The motion picture thumbnails are
recorded.
AVCHD format motion picture files are
saved. ([00000.MTS] etc.)
PRIVATE
AVCHD
6
7
AVCHDTN
BDMV
Files for intelligent scene selection
playback are recorded.
IISVPL
∫ Copying your still pictures to
We recommend using HD Writer 2.6E to copy
or write back motion picture data recorded on
an SD card.
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 2.6E.
your PC
Card reader function (mass storage)
Still pictures recorded with this unit can be
copied to the PC with Explorer or other
programs.
1
Connect this unit to the PC and then
select [PC CONNECT].
2
Double click the folder that contains the
still pictures on the removable disk
([DCIM] # [100CDPFQ] etc.).
Drag and drop the still pictures onto the
destination folder (on the PC’s HDD).
3
≥ Do not delete the SD card’s folders. Doing so
may make the SD card unuseable in this unit.
≥ When data not supported by this unit has been
recorded on a PC, it will not be recognized by
this unit.
≥ Always use this unit to format SD cards.
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Using with a
PC
Starting HD Writer 2.6E
1
≥ When using HD Writer 2.6E on Windows XP/2000, log on to your computer as Administrator (or with
a login name equally authorized). If you log on with a login name other than Administrator, you cannot
use the applications.
≥ When using HD Writer 2.6E on Windows Vista, log on to your computer as Administrator (or with a
login name equally authorized) or with the user name for a standard user account. If you log on with a
user name for a guest user account, the software cannot be used.
(On the PC)
Select [start] # [All Programs (Programs)] # [Panasonic] # [HD Writer 2.6E]
# [HD Writer].
≥ 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 (Programs)] # [Panasonic] # [HD Writer 2.6E]
# [Operating Instructions].
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Using with a
PC
If using Macintosh
2
≥ HD Writer 2.6E is not available for Macintosh.
∫ Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage)
PC
OS
Macintosh
Mac OS X 10.4
Mac OS X 10.5
CPU
PowerPC G5 (1.8 GHz or higher)
Intel Core Duo
Intel Core Solo
RAM
64 MB or more
USB port
Interface
≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions 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 CONNECT] and press the cursor button.
3 Double-click [NO NAME] or [Untitled] displayed on the desktop.
≥ Files are stored in [100CDPFQ] or [101CDPFR] 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 [NO NAME] or [Untitled] disk icon to the [Trash], and then disconnect the USB cable.
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Preparation
Recording
Playback
Backup
With a PC
Others
120 Indications
125 Helpful hints
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Indications
Indications
1
∫ Recording indications
Motion picture recording
Manual mode (l 64)
MNL
Intelligent auto mode (l 51)
Normal mode
Portrait mode
+
1
0h00m00s
1h30m
HG
1920
24P
R 1h20m
PRE-REC
Scenery mode
Spotlight mode
Low light mode
MF
AWB
100
1
/
OPEN
MF
Manual focus (l 70)
0dB
Manual zoom (l 70)
NOV 1 2008 12:34PM
White balance (l 71)
Auto white balance
Sunny mode
AWB
Cloudy mode
Indoor mode 1
2.1M
3000
MEGA
Indoor mode 2
Manual adjustment mode
A
Still picture recording
(when the
button is pressed halfway)
1/100
Shutter speed (l 72)
Iris value (l 72)
Remaining battery power
(l 24)
OPEN, F2.0
0dB
Gain value (l 72)
1h30m
Remaining battery time (l 24)
Scene mode (l 64)
Sports mode
R 1h20m
Remaining time for motion
picture recording (l 43)
Portrait mode
Low light mode
Spotlight mode
Snow mode
0h00m00s
Elapsed recording time (l 43)
NOV 1 2008 Date indication (l 33)
12:34PM
Time indication (l 33)
Beach mode
Sunset mode
Fireworks mode
Scenery mode
World time setting (l 34)
Motion picture recording mode
(l 44)
HA mode
+
1
+
2
,
Power LCD (l 35)
HG mode
HX mode
HE mode
Image stabilizer (l 50)
Zebra (l 67)
Picture adjustment (l 67)
24p digital cinema (l 58)
(White)
Card recording possible status
Recognizing the card
(Green)
¥/; (Red)
; (Green)
PRE-REC
24P
Recording (l 41)
HD hi-speed burst shooting
(l 60)
Recording pause (l 41)
PRE-REC (l 45)
Digital cinema color (l 62)
Auto mode (l 39)
AUTO
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12t
Zoom magnification indication
(l 49)
∫ Playback indications
Motion picture playback
Zoom microphone (l 59)
Focus microphone (l 59)
Wind noise reduction (l 65)
Microphone level (l 66)
Headphone (l 31)
Automatic face detection
Still picture playback
(l 55)
Backlight compensation (l 53)
Soft skin mode (l 55)
Tele macro (l 55)
,
Fade (White), Fade (Black)
(l 53)
1
;
Playback (l 75, 80)
MagicPix function (l 55)
Pause (l 75, 80)
Intelligent contrast control
(l 54)
5,
/
Fast forward/rewind playback
6,
(l 75)
99%
Luminance level (l 68)
7/8
Last/first scene paused
Skip playback (l 75)
± (White)
¥ (Green)
Focus indication (l 46)
9/:
D/E
Ø10, Ø2
ß/ßA/
Self-Timer recording (l 54)
Flash (l 61)
Slow motion playback (l 76)
;1/2;
Frame-by-frame playback
(l 76)
Next/Previous still picture
ßi/ßj
Flash level (l 61)
Red eye reduction (l 61)
(l 80)
Number of recording pixels for
still pictures (l 48)
1920k1080
0h00m00s
Playback time
Play mode (l 75)
All scenes
Scenes recorded on the
selected date
2.1M
3000
Remaining number of still
pictures (l 47)
Intelligent scene selection
(White) Still picture recording possible
status
Recording still picture
Number of recording pixels for
motion pictures (l 44)
1920k1080
(Red)
MEGA OIS (l 47)
1920
1440
MEGA
1440k1080
No.10
Scene number
Volume adjustment (l 56, 75)
Repeat playback (l 78)
Resume playback (l 78)
100-0001
Still picture folder/file name
(l 79)
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PictBridge
1
When a printer compatible
with PictBridge is connected
(l 105)
DPOF already set
(to more than 1) (l 86)
Protected motion pictures/still
pictures (l 85)
Number of recording pixels for
still pictures (l 48)
1920k1080
2.1M
The picture size is not displayed for still
pictures recorded with other products that have
different picture sizes from the sizes shown
above.
∫ PC connection indications
Accessing the card (When
connected to a PC) (l 115)
∫ Confirmatory indications
–– (Time
display)
The built-in battery is low. (l 33)
°
The warning/alarm indication
appears when LCD monitor is
rotated towards the lens side.
Return the direction of the LCD
monitor to normal position and
check the warning/alarm
indication.
No SD card is inserted/unusable
card.
∫ Confirmatory indications when a
DVD burner is connected
Disc type (l 96)
DVD-RAM
DVD-RW
DVD-R
DVD-R DL (Dual layer on single
side)
Unusable disc
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Indications
Messages
2
Major confirmation/error messages to be indicated on the LCD monitor or the viewfinder in text.
CANNOT BE USED DUE TO INCOMPATIBLE DATA.
CANNOT RECORD - INCOMPATIBLE CONTROL DATA.
The recording format of the SD card is different so it cannot be used. Save the data on the SD card
to a PC, then use the SD card after formatting it on 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 power off and then on again.
CARD LOCKED.
The write protection switch on the SD card is set to LOCK. (l 26)
THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED.
≥ Use a battery that is compatible with this unit. (l 22)
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 148, 149) 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 25)
ERROR OCCURRED. PLEASE TURN UNIT OFF, THEN TURN ON AGAIN.
An irregularity in the unit has been detected. Restart the unit by turning off and on the power.
CANNOT CHECK CONNECTED DEVICE. DISCONNECT THE USB CABLE FROM THIS UNIT.
≥ The DVD burner is not correctly connected.
Disconnect and then reconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable.
≥ Connect a DVD burner that is compatible with this unit. (l 96)
PLEASE CHECK EXTERNAL DRIVE OR DISC.
A disc that cannot be used when connecting the unit to the DVD burner has been inserted, or the
DVD burner is not recognized properly. Connect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable again and
insert a disc to copy the data. (l 96)
CANNOT COPY TO DISC WITH RECORDED IMAGES. INSERT DISC WITH NO RECORDED
IMAGES.
Data cannot be copied since a disc that cannot be used by connecting the unit and the DVD burner
or a used disc is inserted. Please use a new disc. (l 96)
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DISCONNECT USB CABLE.
The unit cannot correctly establish the connection to the PC or printer. Disconnect and then
reconnect the USB cable.
DISCONNECT USB CABLE.
You cannot turn off this unit while it is connected to a PC or a DVD burner.
About recovery
If faulty management information is found when an SD card is accessed, one of the following messages
may appear. Be sure to follow directions in the messages. (Repairing may take time depending on the
error.)
CONTROL DATA ERROR HAS BEEN DETECTED. (SD CARD)
or
THUMBNAIL DATA ERROR IS DETECTED.
≥ The following message is displayed when abnormal management information is detected when the
scenes are displayed in thumbnail. To perform the repair, select the scene with [°] in the thumbnail
using the cursor button, and start the playback. Please be aware that if the repair fails, scenes with
[°] will be deleted, and will not be able to be restored.
SOME SCENES NEED REPAIRING. PLAY SCENES TO BE REPAIRED. (IRREPARABLE
SCENES WILL BE DELETED.)
≥ 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 the recovery fails, you will no longer be able to play back the scenes recorded before the power
went 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 power of the unit off and on again after waiting a while. If recovery fails
repeatedly, format an SD card on the unit. Please be aware that if an SD card is formatted, then all
the data recorded on the card will be erased. Back up important data on a PC, DVD disc etc.
≥ If the thumbnail information is recovered, displaying the thumbnails may become slower.
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Helpful hints
Functions that cannot be
used simultaneously
1
Some functions in this unit are disabled or cannot be selected due to the unit’s specifications.
Functions
Motion picture recording
PRE-REC
Conditions which disable the functions
≥ When the HD hi-speed burst shooting mode is on
Microphone setup
Wind noise reduction
Digital zoom
≥ An external microphone is used.
≥ When 24p digital cinema is used
≥ When the HD hi-speed burst shooting mode is on
Intelligent auto mode
≥ When setting the AUTO/MANUAL switch to
MANUAL
≥ When the MagicPix function is used
≥ When 24p digital cinema is used
≥ When the HD hi-speed burst shooting mode is on
Automatic face detection mode
≥ When the MagicPix function is used
≥ When the sunset, fireworks or scenery mode of
scene mode is used
Backlight compensation
Intelligent contrast control
≥ When the MagicPix function is used
≥ When the iris/gain is set
≥ When the MagicPix function is used
≥ When the iris/gain is set
MagicPix (Set and cancel)
Soft skin mode (Set and cancel)
Tele macro (Set and cancel)
Help mode
≥ While recording
≥ When PRE-REC is used
Tele macro
≥ When the sunset, fireworks or scenery mode of
scene mode is used
Fade
≥ When PRE-REC is used
≥ When the HD hi-speed burst shooting mode is on
MagicPix
≥ When 24p digital cinema is used
≥ When the HD hi-speed burst shooting mode is on
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Functions
Conditions which disable the functions
Guide lines
≥ When the automatic face detection mode is used
24p digital cinema
≥ When the motion picture recording mode is HX/HE
≥ When the digital zoom is set to [30k] or [700k]
HD hi-speed burst shooting mode
Shutter sound
≥ When the digital zoom is set to [30k] or [700k]
≥ While recording motion pictures
≥ When PRE-REC is used
Flash
≥ While recording motion pictures
≥ When PRE-REC is used
≥ When the MagicPix function is used
≥ When the HD hi-speed burst shooting mode is on
Auto slow shutter
≥ When the HD hi-speed burst shooting mode is on
Digital cinema color
≥ When the MagicPix function is used
≥ When the HD hi-speed burst shooting mode is on
Scene mode
≥ When the MagicPix function is used
≥ When the HD hi-speed burst shooting mode is on
The sunset, fireworks or scenery mode
of scene mode
≥ When the automatic face detection mode is used
Luminance display
≥ When the automatic face detection mode is used
≥ When the MagicPix function is used
Histogram display
≥ When digital zoom (12k or higher) is used
≥ When the automatic face detection mode is used
≥ When the MagicPix function is used
MF assist function
≥ When digital zoom (12k or higher) is used
Change of white balance
≥ When digital zoom (12k or higher) is used
≥ When the MagicPix function is used
≥ When the beach, sunset or fireworks mode of
scene mode is used
Adjusting the shutter speed, iris/gain
≥ When the MagicPix function is used
≥ When the scene mode is used
≥ When the HD hi-speed burst shooting mode is on
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Helpful hints
Troubleshooting
2
Problem
Check points
This unit cannot be
turned on.
≥ Charge the battery using the AC adaptor. (l 22)
≥ The battery protection circuit may have operated. Attach
the battery to the AC adaptor for 5 to 10 seconds. If the unit
still cannot be used, the battery is faulty.
This unit does not stay
on long enough.
≥ Make sure the LCD monitor is opened.
≥ The battery is affected by ambient temperature. 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.
Battery runs down
quickly.
This unit is turned off
automatically.
≥ If you do not use the unit for approximately 5 minutes, the
power is automatically turned off to conserve battery life. To
resume recording, turn the power back on.
The power will not turn off automatically when the power
save function (l 31) is set to [OFF].
≥ If you connect to a TV compatible with VIERA Link with a
HDMI mini cable and turn off the power on the TV with the
remote control for the TV, the power on this unit also turns
off. If you are not using VIERA Link, set [VIERA Link] to
[OFF]. (l 93)
≥ When this unit is connected to a DVD burner to copy or play
back images (a disc is being accessed), the power turns off
automatically if the Mini AB USB Connection Cable is
removed.
A clicking sound is heard
when the unit is shaken
about.
≥ This is the sound of the lens moving and is not a defect.
This sound will no longer be heard when the unit’s power is
turned on.
Remaining battery
indication is not
≥ The remaining battery capacity indication is an
approximation.
displayed properly.
If you think the remaining battery capacity indication is not
displayed correctly, fully charge the battery, discharge it and
then charge it again. (Even if this operation is performed, it
may not be possible to display the remaining battery
capacity correctly if the battery was used for a long period
of time where the temperature was low or high or if the
battery was repeatedly charged.)
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Problem
Check points
This unit cannot be
operated though it is
turned on.
≥ The unit will not operate unless the LCD monitor is opened
when the LCD/EVF select switch is set to LCD.
≥ Turn on the power again. If normal conditions are not
restored yet, 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 power again.
(Conducting the above operation while the SD card is being
accessed may damage the data on the SD card.)
This unit does not
operate normally.
The remote control does
not function.
≥ The button-type battery of the remote control may have run
out. Replace it with a new button-type battery. (l 20)
The remaining time
indication or the elapsed
time indication is not
shown.
≥ If you set [SETUP] > [DISPLAY] > [OFF], indications
other than warnings and date etc are not displayed. (l 31)
Recording does not start
although power is
supplied to this unit and
the SD card is correctly
inserted.
≥ Rotate the mode dial to select
≥ No recording is possible while the SD card’s write protect
switch is set to LOCK. (l 26)
≥ If there is no more available memory of the SD card, free up
some memory by deleting unnecessary scenes or use a
new SD card. (l 27, 82)
.
≥ If the SD card cover is open, this unit may not operate
normally. Close the SD card cover.
The unit arbitrarily stops
recording.
≥ Use an SD card that can be used for motion picture
recording. (l 26)
≥ If [AGS] is [ON], record in the normal horizontal position or
set [AGS] to [OFF]. (l 39)
Auto focus function does
not work.
≥ Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to AUTO.
≥ If you are trying to record a scene which is hard to bring into
focus in auto focus mode, use the manual focus mode to
adjust the focus. (l 70, 138)
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, the auto white balance function may not operate
properly. In this case, set the white balance setting to [
(Indoor mode2)]. If you cannot record clearly with the [
(Indoor mode2)], set it to [
(Manual adjustment mode)].
(l 71)
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Problem
Check points
Some playback images
are skipped
≥ The playmode is set to
Change the playmode to
(Intelligent scene selection).
(All scenes). (l 78)
automatically.
Scene does not playback
to the end.
Although this unit is
correctly connected to a
TV, images cannot be
seen.
≥ 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.
The images are squeezed
horizontally.
≥ If both HDMI mini cable and component cable are
connected, set the unit to playback mode.
≥ Change the setting of the unit depending on the cable
connecting to the TV. (l 91)
Scenes cannot be
deleted.
≥ Protected scenes cannot be deleted. Release the protect
setting. (l 85)
≥ Any scenes/still pictures where the thumbnails are
displayed as
cannot be deleted. If the scenes/still
pictures are unnecessary, format the SD card to erase the
data. (l 87) Please be aware that if an SD card is
formatted then all the data recorded on the SD card is
erased and cannot be recovered. Back up important data
on a PC, disc etc.
≥ If the SD card’s write protect switch is set to LOCK, then
deletion is disabled. (l 26)
The images on the SD
card do not look normal.
≥ The data may be destroyed. It may have been destroyed by
static or electromagnetic waves. Back up important data on
a PC, disc etc. as well.
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 87)
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)
that you inserted. Refer to the operating instructions of the
device for details.
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Problem
The indication
Check points
≥ No operation can be performed on this unit when it is
connected to a PC.
disappears.
≥ Turn off the power to this unit. If the power cannot be turned
off, remove the battery or AC adaptor and then reattach it.
Turn on the power again. If normal operation is still not
restored, detach the power connected, and contact
consumer support. (l 148, 149)
The screen is frozen.
No operation can be
performed.
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. In this case, record
in 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.
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.
White round spots like
soap bubbles appear on
the recorded picture.
≥ If you take a picture with the
flash in a dark place or indoors,
white round spots may appear
on the picture caused by the
flash reflecting of particles of
dust in the air. This is not a
malfunction.
A characteristic of this is that the number of round spots
and their position differ in every picture.
“ERROR OCCURRED.
PLEASE TURN UNIT OFF,
THEN TURN ON AGAIN.”
is displayed.
≥ The unit has automatically detected an error. Restart the
unit by turning off and on the power.
≥ The power will be turned off in about 1 minute if the power
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 148, 149) Do not attempt to repair the unit by
yourself.
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Problem
Check points
VIERA Link does not
work.
≥ Connect with a HDMI mini cable (optional). (l 93)
≥ Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] #
[VIERA Link] # [ON] with the cursor button. (l 93)
≥ Depending on HDMI terminal of the TV, the input channel
may not switch automatically. In this case, use the remote
control for the TV to switch input. (For details on how to
switch input, please read the operating instructions for the
TV.)
≥ Check the VIERA Link setting on the connected device.
≥ Turn the power to the unit off and then back on again.
≥ Set [VIERA Link] to [Off] on the TV and then turn it back to
[On]. (Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for
details.)
When connected by the
USB cable, this unit is not
detected by the PC.
≥ Select another USB terminal on the PC.
≥ Check the operating environment. (l 111)
≥ Turn the power to the unit off and then back on again and
reconnect the USB cable.
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.
The power of the DVD
burner cannot be turned
on.
≥ When the unit is connected to the DVD burner, use the
respective AC adaptors for both this unit and the DVD
burner.
Cannot see the PDF
operating instructions for
HD Writer 2.6E.
≥ 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 2.6E.
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.
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∫ If scenes do not change smoothly when played back on another device
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.
≥ It may not playback smoothly when the editing of scenes were done with the HD Writer 2.6E, but it
will playback smoothly if you set [Seamless settings] in the HD Writer 2.6E. Refer to the operating
instructions for the HD Writer 2.6E.
∫ When the scenes were recorded on different dates
1.1.2009
1.2.2009
1.3.2009
A
B
The image will be still for several seconds wherever the date changes.
The images are played back smoothly if the scenes were recorded on the same date.
∫ When more than 99 scenes were recorded on the same date
A
B
The image will be still for several seconds when the scene changes every time 99 recorded scenes
have been played back.
The images of 99 consecutive scenes are played back smoothly.
∫ When scenes lasting under 3 seconds have been recorded
1
2
A
3 or more seconds
Under 3 seconds
The image will be still for several seconds after a scene which lasts under 3 seconds.
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∫ When PRE-REC was used for recording
1
2
A
Normal recording
PRE-REC recording
The picture momentarily stops at the end of the last scene that was recorded normally before PRE-
REC recording.
∫ When the recording mode was changed from HA/HG/HX to HE or from HE
to HA/HG/HX
A
B
The picture momentarily stops where the scenes switch between HA/HG/HX and HE modes.
Playback is smooth if the same mode is used or the mode is switched among HA, HG and HX.
∫ When the setting of the 24p digital cinema is turned on/off
1
2
A
[24pDIGITAL CINEMA] is [ON].
[24pDIGITAL CINEMA] is [OFF].
When recording motion pictures after changing settings on the 24p digital cinema, the motion
pictures at the switching points of scenes stop for several seconds.
Scenes with the same settings can be played back smoothly at the switching points.
B
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∫ When deleting scenes
∫ Example 1: Deleting scenes midway through a sequence of scenes.
1
A
B
Scene to be deleted
The image will be still for several seconds wherever a scene was deleted.
The images of consecutive scenes where they are no deletions are played back smoothly one after
another.
∫ Example 2: When recording again after having deleted the last scene.
1
2
A
B
Scene to be deleted
A new scene is recorded here.
The image will be still for several seconds where a scene was deleted.
The images of consecutive scenes where they are no deletions are played back smoothly one after
another.
∫ If you connected this unit and the DVD burner, selected scenes and then
copied them to 1 disc.
A
B
If you select a scene other than the next scene, the picture may momentarily stop at the point
where the scenes switch.
The point where the scenes switch will be played back smoothly if you select the scenes in order.
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Cautions for use
≥ Do not leave rubber or plastic products in
contact with the unit for a long time.
About this unit
The unit and the SD card become warm during
use. This is not a malfunction.
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.)
Keep the High Definition Video Camera as far
away as possible from electromagnetic
equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs,
video games etc.).
≥ If you use the High Definition Video Camera on
top of or near a TV, the pictures and sound on
the High Definition Video Camera may be
disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
≥ Do not use the High Definition Video Camera
near cell phones because doing so may result
in noise adversely affecting the pictures and
sound.
≥ 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 the High
Definition Video Camera, disturbing the
pictures and sound.
≥ If the High Definition Video Camera is
adversely affected by electromagnetic
equipment and stops functioning properly, turn
the High Definition Video Camera off and
remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor.
Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC
adaptor and turn the High Definition Video
Camera on.
≥ 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.
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.
≥ When using a chemical dust cloth, follow the
instructions that came with the cloth.
Do not use the High Definition Video Camera
near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.
≥ If you record near radio transmitters or
high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and
sound may be adversely affected.
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.
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.
Do not spray insecticides or volatile
chemicals onto the unit.
When you are not going to use the unit for an
extended time
≥ If the unit is sprayed with such chemicals, its
body may be marred and the surface finish
may peel off.
≥ When storing the unit in a cupboard or cabinet,
it is recommended that you place a desiccant
(silica gel) in with it.
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≥ Heating a battery or throwing it into a fire may
result in an explosion.
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
If the operating time is very short even after
the battery has been recharged, the battery
has worn out. Please purchase a new battery.
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.
5 minutes after starting use. At high
temperatures, the protection function may be
triggered, making it impossible to use the unit.
≥ If the charging lamp keeps flashing, make sure
that the terminals of the battery or the AC
adaptor are not exposed to dirt, foreign objects
or dust, then reconnect them properly.
Disconnect the AC cable from the AC outlet
when you remove dirt, foreign objects or dust
on the terminals of the battery or the AC
adaptor.
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’s
power 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.
If the charging lamp is still flashing, the
temperature of the battery may be extremely
high or extremely low or something may be
wrong with the battery or AC adaptor. Contact
consumer support. (l 148, 149).
≥ 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
≥ 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.)
temperature as possible. (Recommended
temperature: 15 °C to 25 °C (59 °F to 77 °F),
Recommended humidity: 40% to 60%)
≥ 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 malfunctions.
≥ To store the battery for a long period of time,
we recommend you charge it once every year
and store it again after you have completely
used up the charged capacity.
≥ Always keep the electrodes of the AC adaptor
and battery clean.
≥ 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.
≥ Attaching a battery with damaged terminals
can damage the unit or AC adaptor.
Do not throw old battery into fire.
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LCD monitor/viewfinder
About condensation
≥ When the LCD monitor gets dirty, wipe it with a
dry soft cloth.
≥ In a place with drastic temperature changes,
condensation may form on the LCD monitor.
Wipe it with soft dry cloth.
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.
≥ 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 power is turned on. The
normal brightness will be restored when the
unit’s internal temperature rises.
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.
≥ When cool wind from an air conditioner is
directly blown onto this unit.
Extremely high precision technology is
employed to produce the LCD Monitor screen
featuring a total of approximately 300,000
pixels. The result is more than 99.99%
effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of the
pixels inactive or always lit. However, this is
not a malfunction and does not affect the
recorded picture.
≥ After summer afternoon showers of rain.
≥ When this unit is in a very humid place where
the air is thick with steam. (e.g. a heated
swimming pool)
Extremely high precision technology is
employed to produce the viewfinder screen
featuring a total of approximately
183,000 pixels. The result is more than
99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of
the pixels inactive or always lit. 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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Explanation of terms
white balance adjustment range, use the manual
white balance adjustment mode.
Automatic white balance
White balance adjustment recognizes the color
of light and adjusts so the white color will
become a purer white. The unit determines the
hue of light that comes through the lens, thereby
judging the recording condition, and selects the
closest hue setting.
This is called automatic white balance
adjustment.
However, since the unit only stores white color
information under several light sources,
automatic white balance adjustment does not
function normally under other light sources.
White balance adjustment
White balance adjustment determines the white
color under different light sources. By
recognizing which is the white color under
sunlight and which is the white color under a
fluorescent light, the unit can adjust the balance
among the other colors.
Since the white color is the reference for all the
colors, the unit can record pictures in a natural
hue if it can recognize the reference color white.
2)
10 000K
9
000K
Auto focus
8
000K
3)
The lens is moved forward or backward
automatically to bring the subject into focus.
7
6
000K
000K
4)
5)
5
4
000K
000K
6)
1)
Auto focus has the following characteristics.
≥ Adjusts so that the vertical lines of a
subject are seen more clearly.
7)
3
000K
≥ Attempts to bring an object with higher
contrast into focus.
8)
≥ Focuses on the screen center only.
9)
2
1
000K
000K
10)
Due to these characteristics, auto focus does not
work correctly in the following situations. Record
pictures in the manual focus mode.
The illustration above shows the range over
which the auto white balance functions.
1) The effective range of automatic white
balance adjustment on this unit
2) Blue sky
Recording distant and close-up objects at the
same time
Since the unit focuses on whatever is at the
center of the screen, it is difficult to bring the
background into focus when close-up objects are
placed in focus. When recording people with
distant mountains in the background, you cannot
focus on both the subject which is close-up and
the objects which are in the distance.
3) Cloudy sky (rain)
4) TV screen
5) Sunlight
6) White fluorescent lamp
7) Halogen light bulb
8) Incandescent light bulb
9) Sunrise or sunset
10) Candlelight
Outside of the effective range of automatic white
balance adjustment, the image will become
reddish or bluish. Even within the effective range
of automatic white balance adjustment, the
automatic white balance adjustment may not
function properly if there is more than one light
source. For light outside the functional automatic
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Recording a subject behind dirty or dusty
window
The subject behind the window will not be
focused because the focus is on the dirty
window.
Similarly, when recording something on the
opposite side of a road with heavy traffic, a
vehicle that happens to pass by may be brought
into focus.
Recording a subject that is surrounded by
objects with glossy surfaces or by highly
reflective objects
Since whatever is shiny or glistens is brought into
focus, it is hard to focus on the subject to be
recorded. The focus may become blurry when
recording subjects at the beach, in night views or
in scenes involving fireworks or special lights.
Recording a subject in dark surroundings
The unit cannot focus correctly because the light
information that comes through the lens
decreases considerably.
Recording a fast-moving subject
As the focus lens-inside moves mechanically, it
cannot keep up with a fast-moving subject.
When, for example, recording a sports event with
fast moving subjects, the focus may lose its
sharpness.
Recording a subject with little contrast
It is easy to bring subjects with a sharp contrast
or vertical lines or stripes into focus. This means
that a subject with little contrast, such as a white
wall, may become blurry because the unit
achieves focus based upon the vertical lines of
an image.
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Specifications
High Definition Video Camera
Information for your safety
Power source:
DC 9.3 V (When using AC adaptor)
DC 7.2 V (When using battery)
Recording: 5.7 W
Power consumption:
Signal system
Recording format
Image sensor
1080/60i
AVCHD format compliant
1/6z 3MOS image sensor
Total: 610 Kk3
Effective pixels:
Motion picture: 520 Kk3
Still picture: 520 Kk3
Lens
Auto Iris, F1.8 to F2.8
Focal length:
2.95 mm to 35.4 mm
Macro (Full range AF)
Filter diameter
Zoom
37 mm
12k optical zoom, 30k/700k digital zoom
2.7z wide LCD monitor (approx. 300 K pixels)
0.44z wide EVF (approx. 183 K pixels)
Monitor
Viewfinder
Microphone
5.1 channel surround microphone (with a zoom microphone/focus
microphone function)
Speaker
1 round speaker, dynamic type
White balance
adjustment
Auto tracking white balance system
Standard illumination
1,400 lx
Minimum required
illumination
Approx. 2 lx (1/30 in Low light mode)
Approx. 1 lx with the MagicPix function
AV terminal video output
level
1.0 Vp-p, 75 h, NTSC system
Component terminal
video output level
Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 h
Pb: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 h
Pr: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 h
™
™
HDMI mini connector
video output level
HDMI (x.v.Color ) 1125i (1080i)/525p (480p)
AV terminal audio output
level (Line)
316 mV, 600 h, 2 ch
Headphone output
Output impedance 100 h with 77 mV, 32 h load. (Also used as AV
mini jack / compatible to stereo mini plug)
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HDMI mini connector
audio output level
5.1 ch (AC3)/2 ch (Linear PCM)
MIC input
j70 dBV (Mic sensitivity j50 dB equivalent, 0 dB=1 V/Pa, 1 kHz)
(Stereo mini jack)
USB
Card reader/writer function (No copyright protection support)
Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), USB terminal Type Mini AB
PictBridge-compliant
Flash
Available range: Approx. 1.0 m to 2.5 m (3.3 feet to 8.2 feet)
Dimensions
65 mm (W)k72 mm (H)k138 mm (D)
[2.56 q (W)k2.835 q (H)k5.433 q (D)]
(excluding projecting parts)
Mass (Weight)
Approx. 320 g (Approx. 0.705 lbs.)
(without supplied battery and an SD card*)
Mass (Weight) in
operation
Approx. 382 g (Approx. 0.842 lbs.)
(with supplied battery and an SD card*)
Operating temperature
Operating humidity
0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
10% to 80%
Battery operation time
See page 24
* SD card is supplied only for HDC-SD100P.
Motion pictures
Recording media
SD Memory Card:
1 GB, 2 GB (FAT12 and FAT16 system compliant)
SDHC Memory Card:
4 GB, 6 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB (FAT32 system compliant)
Compression
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Recording mode and
transfer rate
HA: Approx. 17 Mbps (VBR)
HG: Approx. 13 Mbps (VBR)
HX: Approx. 9 Mbps (VBR)
HE: Approx. 6 Mbps (VBR)
Refer to page 44 for the recordable time.
Picture size
HA/HG: 1920k1080/60i, 1920k1080/24p
HX: 1920k1080/60i
HE: 1440k1080/60i
Audio compression
Dolby Digital (Dolby AC3)/5.1 ch (built-in microphone), 2 ch (external
microphone)
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Still pictures
Recording media
SD Memory Card:
8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB
(FAT12 and FAT16 system corresponding)
SDHC Memory Card:
4 GB, 6 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB (FAT32 system
corresponding)
Compression
Picture size
JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2
standard), DPOF corresponding
1920k1080
Refer to page 48 for the number of recordable pictures.
AC adaptor
Information for your safety
Power source:
Power consumption:
DC output:
AC 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
19 W
DC 9.3 V, 1.2 A (Unit operation)
DC 8.4 V, 0.65 A (Battery charging)
Dimensions
92 mm (W)k33 mm (H)k61 mm (D)
[3.6 q (W)k1.3 q (H)k2.4 q (D)]
Mass (Weight)
Approx. 115 g (Approx. 0.25 lbs.)
Specifications may change without prior notice.
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Optional accessories
Accessory No.
Figure
Description
*1
VW-AD21PP-K
AC adaptor with AC Cable and DC
Cables
*2
*2
VW-VBG130
VW-VBG260
Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack
Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack
*2*3
VW-VBG6
VW-VH04
Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack
Battery pack holder kit
RP-CDHM15
RP-CDHM30
HDMI mini cable
VW-T3714H
Tele conversion lens
VW-W3707H
Wide conversion lens
Video DC Light
*4
VW-LDC103PP
VZ-LL10
Light bulb for video DC light
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Accessory No.
RP-SDM12GU1K
RP-SDM06GU1K
RP-SDM04GU1K
RP-SDM02GU2A
Figure
Description
Class 4 12 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4 6 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4 4 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4 2 GB SD Memory Card
(Package of 2 cards)
RP-SDM02GU1A
Class 4 2 GB SD Memory Card
RP-SDV32GU1K
RP-SDV16GU1K
RP-SDV08GU1K
RP-SDV04GU1K
RP-SDV02GU1A
Class 6 32 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 6 16 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 6 8 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 6 4 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 6 2 GB SD Memory Card
VW-BN1
DVD burner
*1 The supplied DC cables cannot be used on this unit.
*2 Please refer to page 24, concerning the battery charging time and available recording time.
*3 The battery pack holder kit VW-VH04 (optional) is necessary.
*4 Available from Sep. 2008
NOTE:
Accessories and/or model numbers may vary by country. Please consult your local dealer.
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Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers)
Please photocopy this form when placing an order.
1. Model #
2. Items Ordered
Accessory #
Description
Price Each
Quantity
Total Price
Subtotal
Your State & Local Sales Tax
Shipping & Handling
Total Enclosed
6.95
3. Method of payment (check one)
Check of Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS)
VISA
Credit Card #
MasterCard
Discover
Expiration Date
Customer Signature
Make Check or Money Order Payable to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES
(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 SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE
20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032
In CANADA, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for more information on Accessories.
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Request for Service Notice (USA Only)
Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice, in the
unlikely event this product needs service.
Request for Service Notice:
•Please include your proof of purchase.
(Failure to do so will delay your repair.)
•To further speed your repair, please provide
an explanation of what is wrong with the unit
and any symptom it is exhibiting.
Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to:
Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center
1590 Touhy Ave.
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
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Limited Warranty (For USA Customers)
PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS
COMPANY, DIVISION OF PANASONIC
CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
PANASONIC PUERTO RICO, INC.
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park,
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Panasonic Video Products
Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty Coverage
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or
Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (collectively 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, or (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished product. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.
Product
Parts
Labor
Contact Number
Service
Ninety (90) Days
Ninety (90) Days
One (1) Year (except CCD Image Sensor)
CCD Image Sensor - 6 (Six) Months
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Carry-In or Mail-In
Camcorder
DVD/VCR Deck,
A/V Mixer
One (1) Year
Ninety (90) Days
Carry-In or Mail-In
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Carry-In: 21”
TV/VCR, TV/DVD,
TV/DVD/VCR
Combination
Ninety (90) Days
Ninety (90) Days
CRTand Smaller
In-Home or Carry-In:
22” CRT and Larger
One (1) Year (except CRT)
CRT - Two (2) Years
One (1) Year (except CRT)
CRT - Two (2) Years
Ninety (90) Days
Ninety (90) Days
TV/HDR
Combination
1-888-843-9788
In-Home or Carry-In
Rechargeable
Batteries
(in exchange for
defective item)
Ten (10) Days
Not Applicable
Carry-In or Mail-In
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Tape
(in exchange for
defective item)
Five (5) Days
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Carry-In or Mail-In
Carry-In or Mail-In
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Memory Cards
(in exchange for
defective item)
Ninety (90) Days
During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts” warranty period, there will be no charge for parts.
You must carry-in or mail-in (prepaid) your product or arrange for in-home service, as applicable, during the warranty period.
If non-rechargeable batteries are included, they are not warranted. 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”.
A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required for warranty service.
Carry-In, Mail-in (Prepaid) or In-Home Service
For Carry-In, Mail-In (prepaid) or In-HomeService (as applicable) in the United States call toll free contact number listed above or visit
Panasonic Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com
For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910.
In-Home service, if applicable, requires clear, complete and easy access to the product by the authorized servicer and does not include
removal or re-installation of an installed product. It is possible that certain in-home repairs will not be completed in-home, but will require
that the product, or parts of the product, be removed for shop diagnosis and/or repair and then returned.
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, nor does it cover markings or retained images on the picture tube resulting from viewing fixed images (including,
among other things, letterbox pictures on standard 4:3 screen TV’s, or non-expanded standard 4:3 pictures on wide screen TV’s, or
onscreen data in a stationary and fixed location). 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,
bug infestation, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls,
improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use (such as in a hotel, office, restaurant, or
other business), rental use of the product, service by anyone other than a Factory Service Center or other Authorized Servicer, or
damage that is attributable to acts of God.
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 ANYBREACH OF THIS WARRANTY.
(As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, cost of having someone remove or re-install an installed unit if applicable, or travel
to and from the servicer, loss of media or images, data or other memory or recorded content. The items listed are not exclusive, but are
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 (INCLUDING COST OF AN IN-HOME SERVICE CALL, WHERE APPLICABLE) WHICH
ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
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Customer Services Directory
Service in Canada: As per Servicentre listed in Canadian warranty information on page 149.
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/consumersupport
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 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-877-833-8855
Accessory Purchases
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:
npcparts@us.panasonic.com
You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday – Friday 9 am to 9 pm, EST.)
Panasonic Service and Technology Company
20421 84th Avenue South,
Kent, WA 98032
(We Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal Checks)
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-866-605-1277
Product Repairs
Centralized Factory Service Center
Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center
1590 Touhy Ave.
MAIL TO:
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Please carefully pack and ship, prepaid and insured, to the Elk Grove Village Centralized
Factory Service Center.
Customer’s in Puerto Rico, please ship or carry in to location below (“Service in Puerto Rico”).
Service in Puerto Rico
Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park,
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Phone (787)750-4300, Fax (787)768-2910
As of January 2007
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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 and
agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.
Camcorder Product – One (1) year, parts and labour
LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
This warranty does not apply to products purchased outside Canada or to any product which has been
improperly installed, subjected to usage for which the product was not designed, misused or abused,
damaged during shipping, or which has been altered or repaired in any way that affects the reliability or
detracts from the performance, nor does it cover any product which is used commercially. Dry cell
batteries are also excluded from coverage under this warranty.
This warranty is extended to the original end user purchaser only. A purchase receipt or other proof of
date of original purchase is required before warranty service is performed.
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.
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.
WARRANTY SERVICE
FOR PRODUCT OPERATION ASSISTANCE, please contact:
Our Customer Care Centre:
Telephone #: (905) 624-5505
1-800 #:
Fax #:
1-800-561-5505
(905) 238-2360
Email link:
“Customer support” on www.panasonic.ca
FOR PRODUCT REPAIRS, please locate your nearest Authorized Servicentre at www.panasonic.ca :
Link: “ServicentresTM locator” under “Customer support”
IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE
Carefully pack and send prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton.
Include details of the defect claimed, and proof of date of original purchase.
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Index
∫ Numerics
∫ G
24p digital cinema . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
5.1 channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Grip belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Guide line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
∫ A
∫ H
AC adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22, 25, 136
Accessory shoe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Auto focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138
Auto Ground-Directional Standby (AGS) . . . .39
Auto mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Auto slow shutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Automatic face detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Automatic white balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138
AV/Headphone terminal . . . . . . . . . .17, 88, 104
AVCHD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
HD hi-speed burst shooting mode . . . . . . . . 60
HDMI mini connector . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 88, 93
Help mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
High definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Histogram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
∫ I
Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Initial setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Intelligent auto mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Intelligent contrast control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Intelligent scene selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Iris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
∫ B
Backlight compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22, 136
Battery capacity indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Beep sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
∫ L
Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
LCD monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 35, 137
Lens hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Limited Warranty (Canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Limited Warranty (USA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Luminance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
∫ C
Camera function button . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69, 71
Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Charging time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Component terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17, 88
Copy
Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Creating still picture from motion picture . . . .77
Cursor button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Customer Services Directory . . . . . . . . . . . .148
∫ M
MagicPix function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Manual focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
MF assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Microphone level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Microphone setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Microphone terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Mode dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Motion picture compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Multi manual ring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
∫ D
Date and time display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Date and time setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Demo mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Digital cinema color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Digital zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Dividing a scene to delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
DPOF setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
DVD burner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
∫ N
Number of recordable pictures . . . . . . . . . . . 48
∫ O
Operation icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Optical image stabilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
∫ P
∫ E
PictBridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Picture adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Playing back motion pictures by date . . . . . . 77
Playing back still pictures by date . . . . . . . . 81
Power LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Power save . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
PRE-REC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Eyepiece corrector dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
∫ F
Face-to-face recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Fade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46, 70
Focus microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Frame-by-frame playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
∫ Q
Quick power on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Quick start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
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∫ R
Recordable time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24, 44
Recording lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Recording modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Recording time elapsed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
Red eye reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Remaining number of still pictures . . . . . . . . .47
Remaining time left for recording . . . . . . . . . .43
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Repeat playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Request for Service Notice (USA Only) . . . .146
Resume playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
∫ S
Scene mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
SD card information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
SD Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
SD Speed Class Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
SDHC Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Self-timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Shooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Shoulder strap fixture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Shutter sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Shutter speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Simultaneous recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Skip playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Slide show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Slow-motion playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Soft skin mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Still picture compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Surround microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
∫ T
Tele macro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Tripod receptacle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
∫ V
VIERA Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18, 35, 137
Volume adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
∫ W
White balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71, 138
Wind noise reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
World time setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
∫ Z
Zebra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49, 70
Zoom microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
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Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía española
para el uso rápido
≥ Gire el selector del modo mientras pulsa al
mismo tiempo el botón de desbloqueo si
cambia de OFF a otro modo.
∫ Carga de la batería
≥ Indicador de estado B
≥ Alinee con la marca C.
Luz indicadora de
carga
≥ Para apagar la unidad, coloque el selector del
modo en OFF.
[CHARGE] A
Encendida:
Carga en curso
Apagada:
∫ Insertar/extraer una tarjeta SD
Carga completada
1) Conecte el cable de CA al adaptador de CA
y a la toma de CA.
2) Instale la batería en el compartimiento
alineando la marca y, a continuación,
conéctela de forma segura.
∫ Inserción de la batería
Meta la batería insertándola en la dirección
señalada en la figura.
A
Inserte la batería hasta que dispare y se
bloquee.
∫ Cómo encender la unidad
Encienda la alimentación girando el selector del
Luz indicadora de acceso a la tarjeta
[ACCESS] A
≥ Cuando esta unidad accede a la tarjeta SD,
la luz indicadora de acceso se enciende.
modo a
o
mientras pulsa el botón de
desbloqueo A.
1) Abra la pantalla LCD.
≥ Compruebe que la lámpara de acceso a la
tarjeta se haya apagado.
2) Abra la tapa de la tarjeta SD desplazando la
palanca OPEN B.
3) Inserte/extraiga la tarjeta SD.
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≥ Coloque el lado de la etiqueta C en la
dirección mostrada en la figura y empújela
hasta que tope manteniéndola derecha.
≥ Para extraer la tarjeta SD, presione en el
centro de la tarjeta SD y luego tire de ella
derecho hacia fuera.
Para salir del modo de ayuda
Pulse el botón MENU o seleccione [END].
∫ Grabación de películas
1) Gire el selector del modo para seleccionar
.
2) Ajuste el interruptor selector LCD/EVF a
LCD o EVF.
4) Cierre firmemente la tapa de la tarjeta SD.
≥ Ciérrela firmemente hasta que dispare.
≥ Abra el monitor LCD cuando éste esté
ajustado en LCD.
3) Pulse el botón de inicio/parada de grabación
para iniciar la grabación.
∫ Selección del idioma
1) Pulse el botón MENU, seleccione
[LANGUAGE] y, luego, pulse el botón cursor.
2) Seleccione [Español] y pulse el botón cursor.
∫ Modo de ayuda
En el modo de ayuda se describen los iconos de
funcionamiento que aparecen. (salvo el ajuste
del volumen del auricular)
≥ Gire el selector del modo para seleccionar
.
1) Pulse el cursor para visualizar el icono.
∫ Grabación de fotografías
1) Gire el selector del modo para seleccionar
.
2) Ajuste el interruptor selector LCD/EVF a
LCD o EVF.
≥ Abra el monitor LCD cuando éste esté
ajustado en LCD.
2) Mueva el cursor hacia la derecha para
seleccionar [
].
3) Para tomar una imagen pulse el botón
tope.
a
3) Mueva el cursor hacia arriba, hacia izquierda
o hacia la derecha para seleccionar el icono
deseado.
≥ En la parte inferior de la pantalla se visualiza la
explicación del icono seleccionado.
≥ Cada vez que mueva el cursor hacia abajo, la
indicación cambiará.
≥ Cuando se utiliza el modo de ayuda, no es
posible seleccionar funciones.
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∫ Reproducción de películas
∫ Reproducción de fotografías
1) Gire el selector de modo para seleccionar
.
1) Gire el selector de modo para seleccionar
.
2) Seleccione [
] (reproducción de
2) Seleccione [
] (reproducción de
películas) A usando el botón cursor.
fotografías) A usando el botón cursor.
3) Seleccione la escena a ser reproducida,
luego pulse el botón cursor.
3) Seleccione la fotografía a ser reproducida y
pulse el botón cursor.
4) Seleccione la operación de reproducción con
el botón cursor.
4) Seleccione la operación de reproducción con
el botón cursor.
1/;: Iniciar o hacer una pausa en la
presentación de diapositivas
(reproducción de las fotografías
contenidas en orden numérico).
2;: Reproducir la imagen anterior.
;1: Reproducir la imagen siguiente.
1/;: Reproducción/Pausa
6: Rebobinado durante la reproducción
5: Avance rápido durante la reproducción
∫:
Detener la reproducción y visualizar las
miniaturas.
∫:
Detener la reproducción y visualizar las
miniaturas.
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Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,
Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3
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