Panasonic HDC SD100PC User Manual

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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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  
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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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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  
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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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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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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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Warranty (For Canadian Customers)  
Panasonic Canada Inc.  
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3  
PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY  
Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship 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  
P
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