Operating Instructions
SD Card/Hard Disk
Video Camera
Model No.SDR-H280
Before use, please read these instructions
completely.
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Information for Your Safety
The socket outlet shall be installed near the
equipment and easily accessible.
The mains plug of the power supply cord shall
remain readily operable.
To completely disconnect this apparatus from
the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply
cord plug from AC receptacle.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,
ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT
DAMAGE,
≥ DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO
RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR
SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS
FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES,
SHALL BE PLACED ON THE
APPARATUS.
Product Identification Marking is located on
the bottom of units.
≥ USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED
ACCESSORIES.
Warning
≥ DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR
BACK); THERE ARE NO USER
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
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
Battery pack 60 oC
CAUTION!
≥ DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT
IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR
IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE.
ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL
VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD
DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT
CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER
MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE
VENTILATION VENTS.
Use only the recommended accessories.
≥ Do not use any other AV/S cables and USB
cables except the supplied one.
≥ When you use the cable which are sold
separately, please make sure to use the one
whose length is less than 3 meters.
≥ DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S
VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH
NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS,
CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.
≥ DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED
FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES,
ON THE UNIT.
≥ DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY
MANNER.
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Information on Disposal for Users of Waste
Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private
households)
This symbol on the products
and/or accompanying
documents means that used
electrical and electronic
products should not be mixed
with general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery
and recycling, please take
these products to designated collection points,
where they will be accepted on a free of
charge basis. Alternatively, in some countries
you may be able to return your products to
your local retailer upon the purchase of an
equivalent new product.
Disposing of this product correctly will help to
save valuable resources and prevent any
potential negative effects on human health
and the environment which could otherwise
arise from inappropriate waste handling.
Please contact your local authority for further
details of your nearest designated collection
point.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect
disposal of this waste, in accordance with
national legislation.
For business users in the European Union
If you wish to discard electrical and electronic
equipment, please contact your dealer or
supplier for further information.
Information on Disposal in other Countries
outside the European Union
This symbol is only valid in the European
Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please
contact your local authorities or dealer and
ask for the correct method of disposal.
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≥ Macintosh and Mac OS are either registered
trademarks or trademarks of Apple Inc. in the
United States and/or other countries.
≥ Other names of systems and products
mentioned in these instructions are usually the
registered trademarks or trademarks of the
manufacturers who developed the system or
product concerned.
∫ Indemnity concerning recording
content
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.
∫ Carefully observe copyright laws
Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or
other published or broadcast material for
purposes other than your own private use
may infringe copyright laws. Even for the
purpose of private use, recording of certain
material may be restricted.
≥ SDHC Logo is a trademark.
≥ U.S. Patent Nos. 6,836,549; 6,381,747;
7,050,698; 6,516,132; and 5,583,936.
This product incorporates copyright protection
technology that is protected by U.S. patents
and other intellectual property rights. Use of
this copyright protection technology must be
authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for
home and other limited viewing uses only
unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision.
Reverse engineering or disassembly is
prohibited.
≥ Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
≥ LEICA is a registered trademark of Leica
Microsystems IR GmbH and DICOMAR is a
registered trademark of Leica Camera AG.
®
®
®
≥ Microsoft , Windows , Windows Vista ,
®
®
®
DirectDraw , DirectSound , DirectX , and
Internet Explorer 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, PC/AT and PowerPC are registered
trademarks of International Business Machines
Corporation of the U.S.
®
™
®
≥ Intel , Core and Pentium are the registered
trademarks or trademarks of the Intel
Corporation in the United States and other
countries.
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Soft skin mode ......................................... 44
Tele macro function.................................. 45
Colour night view function........................ 45
Self-timer recording.................................. 46
Recording guideline function.................... 46
Wide mode............................................... 47
Image stabilizer function .......................... 47
Wind noise reduction function.................. 47
Manual recording functions................48
Scene mode............................................. 48
Manual focus adjustment......................... 49
White balance .......................................... 49
Manual shutter speed/aperture
Contents
Caution for AC mains lead ....................2
Information for Your Safety...................3
Before using
Features ..................................................8
Accessories..........................................10
Parts identification and handling ....... 11
Using the LCD monitor.............................13
Using the remote control ..........................13
HDD and SD card .................................15
Concerning the internal HDD and
adjustment ............................................... 51
Playback
cards that can be used on this unit...........15
Concerning SD cards ...............................15
HDD handling precautions .......................17
Access lamp.............................................17
Motion picture playback......................53
Still picture playback ...........................57
Editing
Setup
Editing scenes......................................59
Deleting scenes ....................................... 59
Locking motion picture scenes................. 60
Using playlists......................................60
What is a playlist?.................................... 60
Creating a new playlist............................. 61
Playing back a playlist.............................. 62
Editing a playlist....................................... 62
Editing still pictures.............................64
Deleting still picture files .......................... 64
Locking still picture files ........................... 65
DPOF setting ........................................... 66
Copying still picture files .......................... 67
Power supply........................................19
Charging the battery.................................19
Connecting to the AC outlet .....................21
Turning the unit on/off...............................21
Inserting/removing an SD card...........22
Selecting a mode..................................23
How to use the joystick .......................23
Switching the language.......................27
Using the menu screen........................27
Setting date and time...........................29
Adjusting the LCD monitor .................30
Recording
HDD and card management
Before recording ..................................32
Recording motion pictures .................34
Recording modes and recordable time
available for the motion picture ................36
Recording still pictures .......................37
Number of pixels and picture quality for
HDD management ................................68
Formatting HDD....................................... 68
Displaying HDD information..................... 68
Card management................................68
Formatting an SD card............................. 68
still picture recording ................................40
Various recording functions ...............41
Zoom in/out function.................................41
Recording yourself ...................................42
Recording with the video light ..................42
Backlight compensation function..............43
Fade in/fade out function..........................43
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With other products
With a TV...............................................70
Playback on TV ........................................70
With a DVD recorder ............................71
Dubbing recordings onto
a DVD recorder ........................................71
With a VCR............................................71
Dubbing images onto
other video devices ..................................71
With a printer (PictBridge)...................72
With a PC
Before using with a PC........................75
What you can do with a PC......................75
Operating environment.............................76
End User License Agreement ..................78
Installation ............................................79
Installing VideoCam Suite ........................79
Uninstalling the software ..........................80
Connection and recognition ...............81
Connection and recognition procedures.......81
About the PC display................................81
To disconnect USB cable safely...............82
Using VideoCam Suite.........................83
Reading the operating instructions of the
software....................................................83
DVD COPY function.................................84
If using a Macintosh.............................85
Others
Menus....................................................86
Menu list...................................................86
Other menus.............................................87
Indications ............................................89
Indications ................................................89
Messages.................................................91
Functions that cannot be used
simultaneously.....................................93
Frequently asked questions................94
Troubleshooting...................................96
Cautions for use.................................101
Explanation of terms..........................103
Specifications.....................................106
Number of recordable pictures on
the HDD or an SD card ..........................109
Index.................................................... 110
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Before using
Before using
Features
∫ Extended recording!
You can record the equivalent of approximately twenty-two 8 cm DVD discs on the 30 GB internal HDD.
You can also record motion pictures and still pictures on an SD card.
HDD
∫ Easy recording! (l 34)
No need to search for the recording start position.
The new recording will not overwrite any previously recorded scene.
∫ Easy playback! (l 53)
Recorded scenes are displayed as thumbnails.
You can easily search for the scenes you want to watch.
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∫ Editing scenes! (l 59, 60)
You can create an original video (playlist) by collecting together your favourite scenes recorded on the
HDD.
∫ Using with a computer! (l 75)
If you use the supplied software, you can create a backup DVD of the scenes recorded on this unit with
just one button.
You can also make an original DVD-Video by exporting the scenes to a computer and then editing
them.
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Before using
∫ Sales and Support Information
Accessories
Check the accessories before using this unit.
Customer Care Centre
≥ For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3852
≥ For customers within the Republic of
lreland: 01 289 8333
Battery pack
CGA-DU12
≥ Visit our website for product information
≥ E-mail: [email protected]
≥ The supplied battery pack is not available as
spare part, see the list of optional batteries
below for alternative battery.
AC adaptor
Technical Support for AV Software
≥ For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3869
≥ For customers within the Republic of
lreland: 01 289 8333
VSK0651B (DE-974GC)
Direct Sales at Panasonic UK
DC cable
≥ Order accessory and consumable items for
your product with ease and confidence by
phoning our Customer Care Centre Monday–
Thursday 9.00 a.m.–5.30 p.m., Friday 9.30
a.m.– 5.30 p.m. (Excluding public holidays)
≥ Or go on line through our Internet Accessory
ordering application at www.panasonic.co.uk.
≥ Most major credit and debit cards accepted.
≥ All enquiries transactions and distribution
facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK
Ltd.
K2GJ2DC00011
AV/S cable
K2KZ9CB00001
AC cable
K2CT3CA00004
Remote control
N2QAEC000023
Button-type battery
CR2025
≥ It couldn’t be simpler!
≥ Also available through our Internet is direct
shopping for a wide range of finished products,
take a browse on our website for further
details.
USB cable
K1HA05CD0016
Interested in purchasing an extended
guarantee?
Please call 0870 240 6284 or visit our website
www.panasonic.co.uk/guarantee.
CD-ROM
Optional accessories
Some optional accessories may not be available
in some countries.
AC adaptor (VW-AD11EB)
Battery pack (lithium/CGA-DU12/1150 mAh)
Battery pack (lithium/CGA-DU14/1360 mAh)
Battery pack (lithium/CGA-DU21/2040 mAh)
Shoe adaptor (VW-SK12E)
*
Video DC light (VW-LDC102E)
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Light bulb for video DC light (VZ-LL10E)
Tripod (VW-CT45E)
11
* The shoe adaptor VW-SK12E (optional) is
necessary.
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13
6
7
14
15
16
Parts identification and
handling
8
9
10
17
18 19
2
1
6
7
8
9
Terminal cover
Menu button [MENU] (l 27)
DC input terminal [DC/C.C. IN] (l 21)
LCD monitor open part (l 13)
10 Battery holder (l 19)
11 Audio-video output terminal [A/V]
(l 70, 71)
12 Status indicator (l 21)
13 Power switch [OFF/ON] (l 21)
14 HDD/computer access lamp [ACCESS/
PC] (l 17, 81)
15 Mode dial (l 23)
16 Joystick (l 23)
5
3
4
17 Delete button [ ] (l 59, 63, 64)
18 USB terminal [ ] (l 72, 81)
19 Recording start/stop button (l 34)
1
Lens (LEICA DICOMAR)
≥ Do not attach a conversion lens or a filter
to this unit as it will cause vignetting.
Lens cover
2
3
4
20
21 22
Video light (l 42)
White balance sensor (l 50)
Remote control sensor (l 14)
Microphone (built-in, stereo)
5
23
20 Lens cover open/close ring (l 12)
21 When recording: Zoom lever [W/T] (l 41)
When playing back: Volume lever
[sVOLr] (l 55)
22 Photoshot button [
] (l 37)
23 Illumination LED (l 88)
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25
26
37
37 Grip belt (l 12)
24 Card slot (l 22)
25 Tripod receptacle (l 13)
26 Battery release lever [BATTERY] (l 19)
Using grip belt
Adjust the belt length so it fits your hand.
Adjust the belt length and the pad
position.
27
28 29 30
2
31
32
33
34
1
3
35
36
1
2
3
Flip the belt.
Adjust the length.
Replace the belt.
27 LCD monitor (l 13)
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.
Using the lens cover
For the lens protection, be sure to close the lens
cover when not in use.
Rotate the lens cover open/close
ring.
28 Card slot open lever (l 22)
29 DVD COPY button [DVD COPY] (l 84)
30 Speaker
31 Power LCD plus button
[POWER LCD PLUS] (l 31)
32 Video light button [LIGHT] (l 42)
33 Reset button [RESET] (l 99)
34 Mode select switch [AUTO/MANUAL/
FOCUS] (l 33, 48, 49)
35 Card slot cover [SD CARD] (l 22)
36 Card access lamp [ACCESS] (l 18, 81)
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Before using
≥ It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens or
90o B towards the opposite direction.
Tripod receptacle
A
B
This is a hole for attaching the unit to the optional
tripod.
(Please carefully read the operating instructions
for how to attach the unit to the tripod.)
≥ The brightness and colour level of the LCD
monitor can be adjusted from the menu.
(l 30)
≥ The unit may be damaged or fail if the LCD
monitor is forcibly opened or rotated.
Using the remote control
≥ When the tripod is used, the card slot cover
cannot be opened. Insert an SD card before
attaching this unit to the tripod. (l 22)
1
START/
STOP
PHOTO
SHOT
EXT
DISPLAY
7
8
2
3
DATE/
TIME
ZOOM
Using the LCD monitor
VOL
You can record the image while viewing it on the
LCD monitor.
SEARCH
STILL ADV
SKIP
PLAY
PAUSE
STOP
SEARCH
STILL ADV
SKIP
4
1 Place your finger on the LCD
monitor open part A and pull the
LCD monitor out in the direction
of the arrow.
MENU
9
5
6
ENTER
10
A
1
2
Photoshot button [PHOTO SHOT,
On-screen display button [EXT DISPLAY]
(l 71)
]*
≥ It can open up to 90o.
3
4
5
6
7
Date/time button [DATE/TIME] (l 29)
Playback operation buttons (l 54)
Delete button [ ]*
Direction buttons [3,4,2,1] (l 28)
Recording start/stop button [START/
STOP]*
2 Adjust the angle of the LCD
monitor as desired.
8
9
Zoom/volume buttons [ZOOM, VOL]*
Menu button [MENU]* (l 28)
10 Enter button [ENTER] (l 28)
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* means that these buttons function in the same
manner as the corresponding buttons on the unit.
∫ Remote control usable range
The distance between the remote control and the
unit’s remote control sensor A: Within approx.
∫ Install a button-type battery
Install the supplied button-type battery in the
remote control before using it.
5 m
Angle: Approx. 10o up and 15o down, left, and
right
1 While pressing the stopper A,
pull out the battery holder.
A
A
2 Set the button-type battery with
its (r) mark facing upward and
then put the battery holder back
in place.
≥ The remote control is intended for indoor
operation. Outdoors or under strong light, the
unit may not operate properly even within the
usable ranges.
∫ Concerning the button-type battery
≥
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.
≥ Keep the button-type battery out of the reach of
children.
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.
Warning
Keep the Button-Type battery out of the reach
of children. Never put Button-Type battery in
mouth. If swallowed call your doctor.
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HDD and SD card
This unit can be used for recording motion pictures and still pictures to the internal HDD and an SD
card.
Concerning the internal HDD and cards that can be used on
this unit
Internal HDD
(Hard Disk
Drive)
SDHC
Memory
Card
SD Memory Card
Display on the
screen
Indication in these
instructions
[HDD]
[SD]
*1
Capacity
30 GB
8 MB/
16 MB
32 MB/
64 MB/
128 MB
256 MB/
512 MB/
1 GB/2 GB
4 GB
Functions
Recording motion
pictures
*2
¥
–
¥
¥
Recording still
pictures
¥
¥
¥
Creating playlists
–
¥: available –: not available
*1 The 30 GB hard drive utilizes a portion of the storage space for formatting, file management and
other purposes. 30 GB is 30,000,000,000 bytes. Usable capacity will be less.
*2 Cannot be guaranteed in operation.
Concerning SD cards
This unit is compatible with both SD Memory cards and SDHC Memory cards. You can only use
SDHC Memory cards on devices that are compatible with them. 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, be sure to read the operating instructions for that device.)
≥ For the purposes of these operating instructions, SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card are
referred to as the “SD card”.
≥ This unit supports SD Memory Cards formatted in FAT12 system and FAT16 system based on SD
Memory Card Specifications and SDHC Memory Cards formatted in FAT32 system.
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Before using
≥ Use this unit to format SD cards. If an SD card is formatted on other products (such as a computer),
the time spent for recording may become longer and you may not be able to use the SD card. (l 68)
≥ When using an SD card on which data has been written many times, the remaining time left for
recording may be reduced.
≥ Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
≥ A MultiMediaCard cannot be used on this unit.
≥ When the write-protect switch A on SD card is locked, no recording, deletion or
editing will be possible on the card.
A
∫ About SD cards that you can use for motion picture recording
We recommend using SD cards conforming to Class 2 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating or the
following SD cards made by Panasonic for motion picture recording. (If another kind of SD card is used,
the recording may suddenly stop during motion picture recording.)
High Speed SD
Memory Card
Class 2 SD/SDHC
Memory Card
Class 4 SD/SDHC
Memory Card
Class 6 SD/SDHC
Memory Card
256 MB
512 MB
1 GB
RP-SDH256
RP-SDK512
RP-SDH01G
RP-SDK02G
–
RP-SDR256
RP-SDR512
RP-SDR01G
RP-SDR02G
RP-SDR04G
–
–
–
–
–
RP-SDV01G
RP-SDV02G
RP-SDV04G
2 GB
RP-SDM02G
RP-SDM04G
4 GB
≥ Operation in motion picture recording is not guaranteed with the following SD cards.
jSD cards from 32 MB to 128 MB
jSD cards from 256 MB to 4 GB other than the ones mentioned above
≥ Please confirm the latest information on the following website. (This website is in English only.)
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam
∫ Handling precautions
≥ Do not touch the terminals on the back of the card.
≥ Do not expose the terminals of the card to water, garbage or dust.
≥ Do not place the card in the following areas:
jIn direct sunlight.
jIn very dusty or humid areas.
jNear a heater.
jLocations susceptible to significant difference in temperature (condensation can occur).
jWhere static electricity or electromagnetic waves occur.
≥ Put the card back in its bag or case for protection when not using it.
≥ Electrical noise, static electricity or failure of this unit or the SD card may damage or erase the data
stored on the SD card. We recommend saving important data on a computer.
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HDD handling precautions
This unit has an internal HDD. The HDD is a precision instrument so take care when handling it.
∫ Do not cause any vibrations or impacts to this unit.
The HDD may no longer be recognised or recording or playback may no longer be possible. In
particular, do not cause any vibrations or impacts during recording or playback.
∫ Do not drop this unit.
The HDD may be damaged if this unit receives a strong impact due it to being dropped etc.
This unit has a drop detection function to protect the HDD from impact if this unit is dropped. If it detects
that this unit has been dropped during motion picture recording, the HDD protection operation sound
may be recorded. Also if it detects that the unit is being continuously dropped, recording or playback
may stop.
∫ Take note of the temperature of this unit
It may no longer be possible to record or playback if the temperature of this unit is too high or low. A
warning message will appear on this unit’s LCD monitor if an irregularity in the temperature is detected.
(l 91)
∫ Do not use the unit in a low pressure area
The HDD may be damaged if you use this unit where the altitude is more than 3000 m.
∫ Back up important recorded data to protect it.
Save recorded data periodically on a computer, DVD disc, etc. for backup purposes.
If the HDD fails, the recorded data cannot be repaired.
∫ Indemnity concerning recorded content
Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages directly or indirectly due to any type of
problems that result in loss of recording or edited content, and does not guarantee any content if
recording or editing does not work properly. Likewise, the above also applies in a case where any
type of repair is made to the unit (including any other non-HDD related component).
Access lamp
∫ ACCESS/PC lamp
≥ When this unit accesses the HDD (reading, recording, playback,
erasing, etc.), the ACCESS/PC lamp lights up.
≥ If the following operations are performed when the ACCESS/PC
lamp is lit, then the HDD or the recorded data may be damaged or
this unit may malfunction.
sCausing strong vibrations or impacts to this unit
sOperating the OFF/ON switch or the mode dial
sRemoving the battery or disconnecting the AC adaptor
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∫ Card access lamp
≥ When this unit accesses the SD card (reading, recording, playback,
erasing, etc.), the access lamp lights up.
≥ If the following operations are performed when the access lamp is lit, then
the SD card or the recorded data may be damaged or this unit may
malfunction.
sOpening the card slot cover
sRemoving the SD card
sOperating the OFF/ON switch or the mode dial
sRemoving the battery or disconnecting the AC adaptor
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Setup
Setup
∫ Charging lamp
Lights up: Charging
Goes off: Charging completed
Flashing: The battery is over discharged
Power supply
It has been found that counterfeit battery
packs which look very similar to 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 the genuine
Panasonic battery pack is used.
(discharged excessively). In a while,
the lamp will light up and normal
charging will start.
When the battery temperature is
excessively high or low, the CHARGE
lamp flashes and the charging time will
be longer than normal.
≥ Battery charging time (l 20)
≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries.
(l 10)
≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee
the quality of this product.
≥
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.
Inserting the battery
Push the battery against the battery
holder and slide it until it clicks.
Charging the battery
When this unit is purchased, the battery is not
charged. Charge the battery before using this
unit.
≥ If the DC cable is connected to the AC
adaptor, then the battery will not be
charged. Remove the DC cable from the AC
adaptor.
Removing the battery
A
While sliding the BATTERY lever,
slide the battery to remove it.
1 Connect the AC cable to the AC
adaptor and the AC outlet.
2 Put the battery on the battery
≥ Hold the battery with your hand so it does not
fall.
mount by aligning the mark, and
then securely plug it in.
≥ The output plug of the AC cable is not
completely connected to the AC adaptor
socket. As shown in A, there is a gap.
≥ Before removing the battery, be sure to set the
OFF/ON switch to OFF and check that the
status indicator is off.
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Setup
≥ Do not heat or expose to flame.
≥ Do not leave a battery pack in an automobile
exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of
time with doors and windows closed.
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.
Notice about the rechargeable battery
The battery is designated recyclable.
Please follow your local recycling regulations.
Charging time and recordable time
The times shown in the tables below are for when the temperature is 25 oC and the humidity is 60%. If the
temperature is higher or lower than 25 oC, the charging time will become longer.
∫ Charging time
≥ The charging time shown in the table are approximations.
≥ “2 h 25 min” indicates 2 hours 25 minutes.
Battery model number
Voltage/capacity
Charging time
Supplied battery/
CGA-DU12 (optional)
7.2 V/1150 mAh
2 h 25 min
CGA-DU14 (optional)
CGA-DU21 (optional)
7.2 V/1360 mAh
7.2 V/2040 mAh
2 h 45 min
3 h 55 min
∫ Recordable time
≥ The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time when repeatedly starting/stopping recording,
turning the unit on/off, moving the zoom lever, etc.
≥ “2 h 5 min” indicates 2 hours 5 minutes.
Battery model
number
Recording
destination
Maximumcontinuously
recordable time
Voltage/capacity
Actual recordable time
Supplied battery/
CGA-DU12
[HDD]
[SD]
2 h 5 min
2 h 20 min
2 h 30 min
2 h 45 min
3 h 45 min
4 h 10 min
55 min
1 h
7.2 V/1150 mAh
(optional)
[HDD]
[SD]
1 h 5 min
1 h 15 min
1 h 40 min
1 h 50 min
CGA-DU14
(optional)
7.2 V/1360 mAh
7.2 V/2040 mAh
[HDD]
[SD]
CGA-DU21
(optional)
≥ The display changes as the battery capacity reduces.
#
#
#
#
.
If the battery discharges, then
(
) will flash.
≥ The recordable times will vary depending on the status of use. These times are approximations. The
recordable time will become shorter when you use this unit with the LCD monitor lit up by pressing the
POWER LCD PLUS button.
≥
The batteries heat up after use or charging. This unit will also heat up while being used. This is not a malfunction.
≥ 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.
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How to turn on the power
Connecting to the AC outlet
Set the OFF/ON switch to ON.
The unit is in the standby condition when the AC
adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is
always “live” as long as the AC adaptor is
connected to an electrical outlet.
A
The status indicator A 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 29)
≥ When the unit is turned on for the first time, a
selection screen will appear to select the
recording destination for motion pictures and
still pictures.
1 Connect the AC cable to the AC
adaptor and the AC outlet.
Select [HDD] or [SD CARD] for each type of
picture and then press the joystick.
2 Connect the DC cable to the AC
adaptor.
How to turn off the power
3 Connect the DC cable to this unit.
Set the OFF/ON switch to OFF.
A
≥ 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.
≥ While the DC cable is connected to the AC
adaptor, the battery will not be charged.
The status indicator A goes off when the power
turns off.
Turning the unit on/off
How to turn the power on and off
with the LCD monitor
≥ When recording, open the lens cover before
turning the unit on. (l 12) If the unit is turned
on with the lens cover closed, the automatic
white balance adjustment (l 103) may not
function properly.
When the OFF/ON switch is set to ON, the power
can be turned on and off with the LCD monitor
when the unit is in video recording mode or
picture recording mode.
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≥ Check that the status indicator has gone off.
∫ To turn on the power
Open the LCD monitor.
2 Open the LCD monitor and then
slide the card slot open lever A
to open the card slot cover.
The status indicator lights and the power turns
on.
A
∫ To turn off the power
Close the LCD monitor.
3 Insert/remove the SD card into/
from the card slot.
The status indicator goes off and the power turns
off.
≥ The power will not turn off while recording even
if the LCD monitor is closed.
Set the OFF/ON switch to OFF when the unit
is not being used.
B
≥ When inserting an SD card, face the label side
B upwards and press it straight in as far as it
goes.
≥ When removing the SD card, press the centre
of the SD card and then pull it straight out.
Inserting/removing an SD
card
Before inserting/removing an SD card, be
sure to set the OFF/ON switch to OFF.
If the SD card is inserted or removed while the
OFF/ON switch is set to ON, this unit may
malfunction or the data recorded on the SD
card may be lost.
1 Set the OFF/ON switch to OFF to
turn off the power.
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4 Securely close the card slot
How to use the joystick
cover.
This unit has a joystick for selecting functions,
performing operations, etc. so it is easy to
operate this unit with one hand.
Basic operations
Operations on the menu screen and selection of
files on the thumbnail view screen, etc.
Move the joystick up, down, left, or
right to select an item or scene, and
then press the joystick to set it.
1
5
3
4
Selecting a mode
The mode dial is used to switch between
2
recording and playback modes.
Rotate the mode dial slowly but surely.
1
2
3
4
5
Select by moving up.
Select by moving down.
Select by moving left.
Select by moving right.
Press the joystick to select the item.
Rotate the mode dial, and set the
desired mode pictograph to the
position shown in the illustration.
≥ Menu screen operations (l 27)
Operations during recording
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
or
.
1 Press the centre of the joystick,
and icons will be displayed on
the screen.
Video recording mode (l 34)
Use this to record motion pictures.
Video playback mode (l 53)
Use this to play back motion pictures.
1/2NEXT
Picture recording mode (l 37)
Use this to record still pictures.
≥ The indication disappears when the centre of
the joystick is pressed again.
≥ The indication changes each time the joystick
is moved down.
Picture playback mode (l 57)
Use this to play back still pictures.
≥ Do not forcefully rotate the dial.
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2 Move the joystick up, left or right
to select an item.
Operations during playback
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
or
.
1 Move the joystick up, down, left
or right to select the scene to be
played back and press the
joystick.
The selected scene is played back on the full
screen.
≥ The operation icon is automatically displayed
on the screen.
2 Move the joystick up, down, left
or right to operate.
≥ The operation icon appears or disappears
each time the centre of the joystick is pressed.
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About the operation icons displayed in each mode
About auto mode and manual mode (l 33)
Video recording mode
1/2NEXT
2/2NEXT
3/3NEXT
4/4NEXT
Icon
Direction
Function
Page
3
Backlight compensation
Fade
43
43
27
45
44
45
49
51
51
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
(1/2)
Help mode
Colour night view
Soft skin mode
Tele macro
(2/2)
White balance
Iris or gain value
Shutter speed
In manual mode
(3/3)
In manual focus
mode (4/4)
21
Manual focus adjustment
49
≥ The shaded operation icons are not displayed while recording.
Video playback mode
Icon
1/;
∫
Direction
Function
Page
53
3
4
Playback/pause
Stop playback and show thumbnails
53
:
6
2;
9
5
;1
Skip
53
2
1
Rewind
54
Reverse slow/frame playback (during pause)
54
Skip
53
Fast forward
54
Forward slow/frame playback (during pause)
54
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Picture recording mode
1/2NEXT
2/2NEXT
3/3NEXT
4/4NEXT
Icon
Direction
Function
Page
43
3
2
Backlight compensation
Self timer
46
(1/2)
Ø
1
2
1
3
2
1
Help mode
27
44
45
49
51
51
Soft skin mode
Tele macro
(2/2)
White balance
Iris or gain value
Shutter speed
In manual mode
(3/3)
In manual focus
mode (4/4)
21
Manual focus adjustment
49
Picture playback mode
Icon
1/;
∫
Direction
Function
Page
57
3
4
2
1
Slide show start/pause
Stop playback and show thumbnails
Playback previous picture (during pause)
Playback next picture (during pause)
57
E
57
D
57
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Setup
∫ 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.
The help mode explains the operation icons that
are displayed when the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS
switch is set to AUTO in video/picture recording
mode.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
or
.
Switching the language
You can switch the language on the screen
1 Press the joystick to display the
icon during the recording pause.
display or the menu screen.
1 Press the MENU button, then
select [LANGUAGE] and press
the joystick.
1/2NEXT
2 Move the joystick right to select
[
].
MENU
1/2NEXT
2 Select [English] and press the
joystick.
3 Move the joystick up, left or right
to select the desired icon.
Using the menu screen
Refer to “Menu list” (l 86) for information about
the menus.
EXIT
1/2NEXT
1 While stopped, press the MENU
button.
An explanation of the selected icon is displayed
on the screen.
≥ The indication changes each time the joystick
is moved down.
MENU
To exit the help mode
Press the MENU button or select [EXIT].
The menu displayed differs depending on the
position of the mode dial, the selected medium,
etc.
EXIT
1/2NEXT
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≥ Do not switch the mode dial when the menu is
displayed.
6 Move the joystick up or down in
order to select the desired item.
2 Move the joystick up or down in
order to select the desired top
menu.
7 Press the joystick to enter the
selection.
3 Move the joystick right or press
the joystick.
To get back to the previous screen
Move the joystick left.
4 Move the joystick up or down in
order to select the submenu item.
To exit the menu screen
Press the MENU button.
MENU
≥ The menu screen does not appear during
recording or playing. You cannot start other
operations while the menu screen appears.
5 Move the joystick right or press
the joystick.
Operating with remote control
The menu screen transition is the same as when
the buttons on the main unit are used.
1 Press the MENU button.
MENU
ENTER
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2 Select a menu item.
2 Move the joystick left or right to
select the item to be set. Then,
move the joystick up or down to
set the desired value.
MENU
ENTER
≥ Use the direction buttons (3,4,2,1) and
ENTER button in place of the joystick on the
main unit.
≥ The year will change as follows:
3 Press the MENU button to exit
2000, 2001, ..., 2099, 2000, ...
≥ The 24-hour system is used to display the time.
the menu screen.
3 Press the joystick to enter the
MENU
ENTER
selection.
≥ The clock function starts at [00] seconds when
the joystick is pressed.
≥ After pressing the MENU button to finish the
setting, check the date and time display.
∫ Changing the date and time
Setting date and time
When the unit is turned on for the first time, a
message asking you to set the date and time will
appear.
≥ Select [YES] and press the joystick. Perform
steps 2 and 3 below to set the date and time.
display style
Press the MENU button, then select
[SETUP] # [DATE/TIME] # desired
display style and press the joystick.
≥ You can also show or change the date and
time display by repeatedly pressing the DATE/
TIME button on the remote control.
If the screen shows the incorrect date and time,
then adjust it.
[DATE]
[D/T]
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
or
.
15.12.2007
15.12.2007 15:30
1 Press the MENU button, then
[OFF]
select [BASIC] # [CLOCK SET]
# [YES] and press the joystick.
∫ Changing the display style
MENU
Press the MENU button, then select
[SETUP] # [DATE FORMAT] #
desired display style and press the
joystick.
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Adjusting the LCD
monitor
Display style
Screen display
2007.12.15
[Y/M/D]
[M/D/Y]
[D/M/Y]
12.15.2007
15.12.2007
Adjusting the brightness and
colour level
1 Press the MENU button, then
select [SETUP] # [LCD SET] #
[YES] and press the joystick.
≥ The date and time function are driven by a
built-in lithium battery.
≥ Make sure to check the time before recording.
≥ If the time display becomes [- -], the built-in
lithium battery has run down. Use the following
steps to charge the battery. When you turn on
the power for the first time after charging, a
message asking you to set the date and time
will appear. Select [YES] and set the date and
time.
MENU
To recharge the built-in lithium battery
Connect the AC adaptor or attach the battery
to the unit, and the built-in lithium battery will
be recharged. Leave the unit as it is for approx.
24 hours and the battery will save the date and
time for approx. 6 months. (Even if the OFF/
ON switch is set to OFF, the battery is still
being recharged.)
2 Move the joystick up or down to
select the item to be adjusted.
Then, move the joystick left or
right to make the adjustment.
WARNING
THE LITHIUM BATTERY IN THIS
EQUIPMENT MUST ONLY BE REPLACED
BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. WHEN
NECESSARY, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL
PANASONIC SUPPLIER.
The bar display moves.
[BRIGHTNESS]:
Brightness of the LCD monitor
[COLOUR]:
Colour level of the LCD monitor
≥ When the LCD monitor is rotated by 180°
towards the lens, the brightness and colour
level of the LCD monitor cannot be adjusted.
≥ These settings will not affect the images
actually recorded.
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Increasing and decreasing the
brightness of the entire LCD
monitor
Press the POWER LCD PLUS
button.
POWER LCD
PLUS
Each time you press the button:
1
2
3
4
5
Original brightness
Bright
Brighter
Darker
Dark
1
5
4
-
1
2
+1
-
2
3
+2
≥ This will not affect the images to be recorded.
≥ If you turn on the unit when the AC adaptor is
used, this function will automatically be
“Bright”.
≥ The LCD monitor will become a little darker
when the video light is lit.
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Recording
Before recording
Basic camera positioning
1
4
3
2
5
1
2
3
4
5
Hold the camera with both hands.
Put your hand through the grip belt.
Do not cover the microphones or sensors with your hands.
Keep your arms near your body.
Slightly open your legs.
≥ 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 an object.
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∫ About auto mode
Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to AUTO, and colour
balance (white balance) and focusing will be adjusted
automatically.
jAuto white balance (l 103)
jAuto focusing (l 104)
Depending on the brightness of the subject etc., the aperture
and shutter speed are automatically adjusted for optimum
brightness.
(When set to the video recording mode: The shutter speed is adjusted to a maximum of 1/250.)
≥ Colour balance and focus may not be adjusted automatically depending on light sources or scenes. If
so, manually adjust these settings.
jScene mode (l 48)
jWhite balance (l 49)
jShutter speed (l 51)
jIris/gain value (l 51)
jFocus (l 49)
∫ Anti-Ground-Shooting (AGS)
This function prevents unnecessary recording when you forget to pause recording
and walk with the unit tilted upside down while recording continues.
≥ If the unit continues to be tilted upside down from the normal horizontal position
while recording motion pictures, it is automatically set to recording pause.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
.
Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] # [AGS] # [ON]
and press the joystick.
≥ 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. The AGS function is only a backup
function for when you forget to pause the recording.
≥ The time it takes the unit to be put into recording pause after being tilted upside down varies
depending on the operating conditions.
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Recording motion pictures
[HDD] [SD]
This unit can be used for recording motion pictures to the internal HDD and an SD card. (l 15) Before
recording, use the menu to select the recording destination. (l below)
When the unit is turned on for the first time, the media select screen for recording motion pictures will
appear. Select [HDD] or [SD CARD] and press the joystick.
≥ When the unit is purchased, the aspect ratio is set to [16:9] for recording images compatible with a
wide-screen TV.
To watch images on a regular TV (4:3), change the aspect ratio setting (l 47) before recording the
images or when watching them on the connected TV (l 70).
≥ Open the lens cover before turning the unit on.
If the unit is turned on with the lens cover closed, the automatic white balance adjustment may not
function properly.
1 Turn the unit on.
2 Rotate the mode dial to select
.
3 Open the LCD monitor.
4 Press the MENU button, then select [MEDIA SELECT] # [HDD] or [SD
CARD] to select the recording destination and press the joystick.
5 Press the recording start/stop
button to start recording.
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Recording
To end the recording
Press the recording start/stop button again to pause
recording.
≥ [¥] and [;] are red during recording. Do not move
this unit until [;] is green.
The images recorded between pressing the recording start/stop button to start recording and pressing it
again to pause recording become one scene.
However if the recording destination is the HDD, the scene is automatically divided when the recorded
data exceeds 4 GB. (The recording will continue.)
≥ 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 setting can also be set to [OFF]. (l 87, [POWER SAVE])
Screen indications in the video recording mode
A
B
C
Recording mode
A
B
Selected recording destination
Remaining time left for recording
(When the remaining time is less than 1 minute, [R 0h00m]
flashes red.)
SP
0h00m10s
R 12h45m
C
D
D
Recording time elapsed
≥ Sound is recorded from the internal stereo microphone on the front of the unit. Take care not to block
this microphone.
≥ If the write protection switch on the SD card is set to LOCK, it cannot be used for recording. (l 16)
≥ Each time the unit enters the recording pause mode, the counter display will be reset to “0h00m00s”.
≥ While motion picture recording is in progress, the recording will not stop even if the LCD monitor is
closed.
≥ While motion picture recording is in progress, do not disconnect the AC adaptor or remove the
battery. If you do, a repair message may be displayed when the power is turned back on. (l 92,
About recovery)
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Recording
Recording modes and recordable time available for the
motion picture
Changing the recording mode of the motion picture.
Press the MENU button, then select
[BASIC] # [REC MODE] # desired
item and press the joystick.
MENU
≥ The recordable time shown in the table are approximations.
∫ HDD
Recording mode
XP
SP
LP
(High quality)
(Normal)
(Long play)
Capacity
30 GB
7 h
13 h 30 min
27 h
Image quality
prioritized
Recording time
prioritized
∫ SD card
Recording mode
XP
SP
LP
(High quality)
(Normal)
(Long play)
Capacity
256 MB
512 MB
1 GB
3 min
6 min
6 min
12 min
12 min
25 min
12 min
25 min
50 min
25 min
50 min
2 GB
50 min
1 h 40 min
3 h 20 min
4 GB
1 h 40 min
Image quality
prioritized
Recording time
prioritized
≥ This unit records in VBR. VBR is an abbreviation for 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 subject with sharp movements is recorded, the recording time is reduced.
≥ 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 much or too fast
jWhen a subject with sharp movements has been recorded
(Particularly if it has been recorded in [LP] mode.)
≥ If you record still pictures on the HDD or an SD card, the recordable time available for the motion
picture will become shorter.
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Recording still pictures
[HDD] [SD]
This unit can be used for recording still pictures to the internal HDD and an SD card. (l 15) Before
recording, use the menu to select the recording destination. (l below)
When the unit is turned on for the first time, the media select screen for recording still pictures will
appear. Select [HDD] or [SD CARD] and press the joystick.
2
≥ When this unit is purchased, [PICTURE SIZE] is set to [
] for recording pictures compatible with a
wide-screen TV (16:9).
To record pictures with a 4:3 aspect ratio, change the [PICTURE SIZE] setting before recording
(l 40).
≥ Open the lens cover before turning the unit on.
If the unit is turned on with the lens cover closed, the automatic white balance adjustment may not
function properly.
1 Turn the unit on.
2 Rotate the mode dial to select
.
3 Open the LCD monitor.
4 Press the MENU button, then select [MEDIA SELECT] # [HDD] or [SD
CARD] to select the recording destination and press the joystick.
5 Press the Photoshot button [
]
halfway in order to adjust focusing.
(For auto focusing only)
The shutter speed and the iris/gain value are fixed
and the unit focuses on the subject automatically.
≥ If [O.I.S.] (l 47) is set to [ON], the image stabilizer
function will become more effective when the
Photoshot button [
] is pressed halfway.
([ ] (MEGA optical image stabilizer) will be
MEGA
displayed.)
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A
Focus indication
± (The white lamp flashes.):
¥ (The green lamp lights up.): When in focus
A
B
Focusing
No mark:
When focusing is unsuccessful.
≥ The focus indication is indicated as follows when the Photoshot
button [
] is not pressed halfway. Please use it as a guide for
recording.
¥ (The green lamp lights up.): When in focus and a good picture can be recorded.
± (The white lamp lights up.): Almost in focus
Focus area
B
6 Press the Photoshot button [
]
fully to take the picture.
≥ For information about the number of recordable still pictures (l 109)
≥ The sound cannot be recorded.
≥ If the write protection switch on the SD card is set to LOCK, it cannot be used for recording. (l 16)
≥ The Photoshot button [
] on the remote control cannot be pressed halfway.
≥ If the [PICT. QUALITY] is set to [
], mosaic-pattern noise may appear on a playback image
depending on the picture content.
≥ Other products may degrade or not play back still pictures recorded with this unit.
∫ To record still pictures clearly
≥ When zooming in on the subject with a magnification of 4k or higher, it is difficult to reduce the slight
shaking from holding this unit by hand. We recommend decreasing the zoom magnification and
approaching the subject when recording.
≥ When recording still pictures, hold the unit firmly with your hands and keep your arms stationary at
your side so as not to shake the unit.
≥ You can record stable pictures without shaking by using a tripod and the remote control.
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Screen indications in picture recording mode
A
B
A
Size of still pictures
B
C
Selected recording destination
Remaining number of still pictures
(Flashes in red when [R 0] appears.)
Quality of still pictures
R 12345
C
D
D
∫ About the focus indication
≥ The focus indication does not appear in manual focus mode.
≥ Focus on a subject manually when it is not easily focused.
≥ 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 displaying 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.
∫ Concerning 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.
Even when it is still difficult to focus, adjust the focus manually.
Recording with a shutter operation effect
You can add a shutter sound when recording still pictures.
Press the MENU button, then select
[ADVANCED] # [SHTR EFFECT] #
[ON] and press the joystick.
MENU
≥ This function’s default setting is [ON].
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Number of pixels and picture quality for still picture recording
∫ [PICTURE SIZE]
Changing the recording size.
Press the MENU button, then select
[BASIC] # [PICTURE SIZE] # desired
item and press the joystick.
MENU
Icon
Aspect
4:3
Number of pixels
2048k1512
1280k960
3.1M
1
M
4:3
0.3M
4:3
640k480
2
16:9
1920k1080
2
≥ When this unit is purchased, [PICTURE SIZE] is set to [
]. The sides of pictures recorded with a
16:9 aspect ratio may be cut at printing. Check before printing.
∫ [PICT. QUALITY]
Selecting the picture quality.
Press the MENU button, then select [BASIC] # [PICT. QUALITY] # desired
item and press the joystick.
:Still pictures with a high picture quality are recorded.
: Priority is given to the number of still pictures recorded. Still pictures are recorded in normal picture
quality.
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≥ When the zoom speed is high, the subject may
not be focused easily.
≥ 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.
Various recording
functions
Zoom in/out function
[HDD] [SD]
Digital zoom function
You can zoom in up to 10k optically.
[HDD] [SD]
If the zoom magnification exceeds 10k, then the
digital zoom function will be activated. The
maximum magnification provided by the digital
zoom can be switched.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
or
.
Move the zoom lever.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
.
Press the MENU button, then select
[ADVANCED] # [D.ZOOM] #
desired item and press the joystick.
T side:
Close-up recording (zoom in)
W side:
MENU
Wide-angle recording (zoom out)
[OFF]: Optical zoom only (Up to 10k)
[25k]: Up to 25k
[700k]: Up to 700k
≥ If [25k] 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.
≥ This function cannot be used in picture
recording mode.
≥ When zooming in while holding this unit by
hand, we recommend using the image
stabilizer function. (l 47)
≥ When distant subjects are brought closer, they
are focused at about 1 m or more.
≥ When the zoom magnification is 1k, this unit
can focus on a subject approx. 3.5 cm away
from the lens. (Macro function)
≥ The zoom speed varies depending on the
range over which the zoom lever is moved.
(The zoom speed does not vary when
operating with the remote control.)
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≥ Only some indications will appear on the
screen. When [°] appears, return the
direction of the LCD monitor to normal position
To use the zoom microphone
function
and check the warning/alarm indication. (l 91)
[HDD] [SD]
Recording with the video
The zoom microphone is linked to the zooming
operation so that far-away sounds with a tele-
shot and close-up sounds with a wide-angle shot
are recorded more clearly.
light
This built-in video light is for
recording in dark places.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
.
[HDD] [SD]
Press the MENU button, then select
[ADVANCED] # [ZOOM MIC] # [ON]
and press the joystick.
Gain up mode works with the video light to
enhance the light’s brightness and brighten the
natural colours in a scene.
≥ Gain up mode cannot be used in picture
recording mode.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
or
MENU
.
Press the LIGHT button.
LIGHT
Recording yourself
[HDD] [SD]
You can record yourself while viewing the LCD
monitor.
Each time you press the LIGHT button:
A
Video light and gain up mode on (video
recording mode only):
Brighter than when only the video light is on,
but washed out images will appear.
Video light on:
To eliminate washed out images, use this
mode.
Video light off
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
or
.
Rotate the LCD monitor towards the
lens side.
B
C
≥ Video recording mode
A
B
C
r
The image is horizontally flipped as if you see a
mirror image. (However the image recorded is
the same as a normal recording.)
≥ When the LCD monitor is rotated towards the
lens side, the icon will not be displayed even if
you press the joystick.
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≥ Picture recording mode
2 Move the joystick up to select
[ª].
B
C
≥ The subject should be within 1.3 m of the unit.
≥ Using the video light reduces battery time.
≥ Set the video light to off when not in use.
≥ Do not look directly into the light.
1/2NEXT
The image on the screen will become brighter.
≥ Using the colour night view function at the
same time will make conditions even brighter.
≥ The video light enables brightening of the
images taken in a dimly-lit place. We also
recommend using it in a bright place to obtain
high quality images.
To return to normal recording
Select [ª] again.
≥ If you turn off the power or operate the mode
dial, the backlight compensation function is
cancelled.
≥ If you turn off the power or operate the mode
dial, the video light is turned off.
Fade in/fade out function
Backlight compensation
[HDD] [SD]
function
This is for protecting a backlit subject
from being darkened.
Fade in:
The image and audio gradually appear.
Fade out:
The image and audio gradually disappear.
[HDD] [SD]
Use this function when the light is emanating
from behind the subject and the subject appears
dark.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
.
1 Press the joystick. Then move
the joystick down to display the
icon shown in the illustration.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
or
.
1 Press the joystick. Then move
the joystick down to display the
icon shown in the illustration.
1/2NEXT
2 Move the joystick left to select
[
].
1/2NEXT
1/2NEXT
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3 Press the recording start/stop
button.
Soft skin mode
This makes skin colours appear softer
for a more attractive appearance.
Start recording. (Fade in)
[HDD] [SD]
This is more effective if you record a person
closely from the torso up.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
or
.
1 Press the joystick. Then move
the joystick down to display the
icon shown in the illustration.
When you start recording, the image/audio
gradually appears.
Pause recording. (Fade out)
2/2NEXT
2 Move the joystick left to select
[
].
The image/audio gradually disappears. After the
image/audio completely disappears, recording
stops.
≥ After recording, the fade setting is cancelled.
2/2NEXT
To cancel fading
Select [
] again.
To cancel the soft skin mode
Select [
] again.
To select the colour for fade in/out
The colour which appears in fading pictures can
be selected.
Press the MENU button, then select
[ADVANCED] # [FADE COLOUR] # [WHITE]
or [BLACK] and press the joystick.
≥ If the background or anything else in the scene
has colours similar to the skin colour, they will
also be smoothed.
≥ If the brightness is insufficient, the effect may
not be clear.
≥ You may not be able to see the face clearly
when recording a distant person. In this case,
cancel soft skin mode or zoom in on the face.
≥ If you turn off the power, the fade function is
cancelled.
≥ While the fade in/fade out function is selected,
it takes several seconds to display the image
when you start recording. It also takes several
seconds to pause recording.
≥ The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade
in become black (or white).
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Tele macro function
This is for bringing only what you
want to record into focus to take
close-ups.
Colour night view function
This allows recording in dark
locations.
[HDD] [SD]
[HDD] [SD]
This function allows you to record colour subjects
in dark locations to stand out against the
background.
Attach this unit to a tripod, and you can record
images free from vibration.
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. 50 cm.
≥ Minimum required illumination: approx. 1 lx
≥ Recorded scene is seen as if frames were
missed.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
or
.
1 Press the joystick. Then move
the joystick down to display the
icon shown in the illustration.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
.
1 Press the joystick. Then move
the joystick down to display the
icon shown in the illustration.
2/2NEXT
2/2NEXT
2 Move the joystick right to select
[
].
2 Move the joystick up to select
[
].
2/2NEXT
≥ If the magnification is 10k or less, then it is
2/2NEXT
automatically set to 10k.
≥ If it is difficult to focus, adjust the focus
To cancel the tele macro function
manually. (l 49)
Select [
] again.
To cancel the colour night view function
≥ If a sharper focus cannot be achieved, adjust
the focus manually. (l 49)
Select [
] again.
≥ In the following cases, the tele macro function
is cancelled.
≥ The colour night view function makes the
signal charging time of CCD up to
jThe zoom magnification becomes lower than
10k.
jThe power is turned off or the mode dial is
operated.
approximately 25k longer than usual, so that
dark scenes can be recorded brightly. For this
reason, bright dots that are usually invisible
may be seen, but this is not a malfunction.
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≥ If you turn off the power or operate the mode
dial, the colour night view function is cancelled.
≥ If set in a bright place, the screen may become
whitish for a while.
≥ If you turn off the power, the self-timer standby
mode is cancelled.
≥ Depending on the time taken to bring the
subject into focus, the recording may take
longer than the set time before the picture is
taken.
Self-timer recording
This is for recording shots of yourself
as well.
Recording guideline
function
Checking if the image is level.
[HDD] [SD]
You can record still pictures using the timer.
[HDD] [SD]
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
.
You can check if the image is level while
recording by using the lines displayed on the
screen.
1 Press the joystick. Then move
the joystick down to display the
icon shown in the illustration.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
or
.
Press the MENU button, then select
[BASIC] # [GUIDE LINES] # [ON]
and press the joystick.
1/2NEXT
2 Move the joystick left to select
[Ø].
MENU
1/2NEXT
To cancel the Recording guideline
function
Press the MENU button, then select [BASIC] #
[GUIDE LINES] # [OFF] and press the joystick.
3 Press the Photoshot button [ ].
After the [Ø] display flashes for approx.
10 seconds, a still picture will be recorded.
≥ After recording, the self-timer is cancelled.
≥ The guidelines do not appear on the images
actually recorded.
≥ The guidelines are not displayed while rotating
the LCD monitor frontward to record yourself.
≥ If you press the Photoshot button [
] halfway
and then fully in auto focus mode, the subject
is focused when the button is pressed halfway.
≥ When you press the Photoshot button [
]
fully in auto focus mode, the subject is focused
just before recording.
To stop the timer midway through
Press the MENU button. (The self-timer setting is
cancelled.)
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Press the MENU button, then select
[ADVANCED] # [O.I.S.] # [ON] and
press the joystick.
Wide mode
This is for selecting the screen’s
aspect ratio when recording motion
pictures.
[HDD] [SD]
MENU
This allows you to record images compatible with
wide-screen TVs (16:9) and regular TVs (4:3).
∫ Recording images with a 16:9
aspect ratio
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
To cancel the image stabilizer function
Press the MENU button, then select
[ADVANCED] # [O.I.S.] # [OFF] and press the
joystick.
.
Press the MENU button, then select
[BASIC] > [REC ASPECT] > [16:9]
and press the joystick.
≥ This function’s default setting is [ON].
≥ In the picture recording mode, pressing the
Photoshot button [
] halfway increases the
effect of the image stabilizer function. (MEGA
optical image stabilizer)
MENU
≥ 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
∫ Recording images with a 4:3
aspect ratio
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
.
Wind noise reduction
Press the MENU button, then select
[BASIC] > [REC ASPECT] > [4:3]
and press the joystick.
function
This is for reducing the wind noise
coming into the microphone when
recording.
≥ The default setting is [16:9].
[HDD] [SD]
Image stabilizer function
This is for reducing image shakes
during recording.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
.
[HDD] [SD]
Reduces the image shaking due to hand
movement when recording.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
or
.
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Press the MENU button, then select
[ADVANCED] # [WIND CUT] # [ON]
and press the joystick.
1 Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS
switch to MANUAL.
MENU
2 Press the MENU button, then
select [BASIC] # [SCENE MODE]
# desired item and press the
joystick.
To cancel the wind noise reduction
function
Press the MENU button, then select
[ADVANCED] # [WIND CUT] # [OFF] and
press the joystick.
≥ This function’s default setting is [ON].
≥ The wind noise reduction depends on the wind
strength. (If this function is activated in strong
winds, the stereo effect may be reduced. When
the wind weakens, the stereo effect will be
restored.)
MENU
[5] Sports
To record sports scenes or scenes where there
are quick motions
[
] Portrait
Manual recording
functions
To make people stand out against the
background
[
] Low light
To make the scene brighter in dark conditions
] Spotlight
[
Scene mode
This is for recording in various
situations.
To make the subject under a spotlight look more
attractive
[
] Surf & snow
To record images in bright places such as ski
slopes and beaches
[HDD] [SD]
When you record images in different situations,
this mode automatically sets optimum shutter
speeds and apertures.
To cancel the scene mode function
Press the MENU button, then select [BASIC] #
[SCENE MODE] # [OFF] and press the joystick.
≥ You can also cancel the scene mode function
by setting the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch
to AUTO.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
or
.
Sports mode
≥ For slow-motion playback or playback pause of
recorded pictures, this mode helps diminish
camera shake.
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≥ During normal playback, the image movement
may not look smooth.
≥ Avoid recording under fluorescent light,
mercury light or sodium light because the
colour and brightness of the playback image
may change.
2 Move the switch down and set it
to FOCUS position.
MNL
≥ If you record a subject illuminated with strong
light or a highly reflective subject, vertical lines
of light may appear.
≥ If the brightness is insufficient, the sports mode
does not function. The [5] display flashes.
≥ If this mode is used indoors, the screen may
flicker.
4/4NEXT
The manual focus indication [MF] and the icon
shown in the illustration appear.
3 Move the joystick left or right to
Portrait mode
bring the subject into focus.
≥ If this mode is used indoors, the screen may
flicker. If so, change the scene mode setting to
[OFF].
MNL
Low light mode
≥ Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be
recorded finely.
4/4NEXT
Spotlight mode
≥ If the recording subject is extremely bright, the
recorded image may become whitish and the
periphery of the recorded image extremely
dark.
≥ The subject may not be in focus when zoomed
in if focusing with a wide angle. First, zoom in
on the subject, and then focus on it.
Surf & snow mode
≥ If the subject is extremely bright, the recorded
image may become whitish.
Manual focus adjustment
To restore to the automatic adjustment
Press the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch down
again to the FOCUS position.
≥ You can also restore the auto focusing by
setting the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to
AUTO.
[HDD] [SD]
If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions,
then manual focusing is available.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
or
.
White balance
This is for recording in natural
colours.
1 Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS
switch to MANUAL.
[HDD] [SD]
The automatic white balance function may not
reproduce natural colours depending on the
scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can
adjust the white balance manually.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
or
.
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1 Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS
switch to MANUAL.
To set the white balance manually
1 Select [ ], and fill the screen
MNL
with a white subject.
MNL
3/3NEXT
The icon shown in the illustration is displayed
automatically.
BACK
2 Move the joystick up to select
2 Move the joystick up to select
[
].
[
].
MNL
MNL
3/3NEXT
BACK
When the [
on, setting is complete.
] display changes from flashing to
3 Move the joystick left or right to
select the white balance mode.
≥ When the [
] display continues flashing, the
white balance cannot be set because the place
is dark etc. In this case, use the automatic
white balance.
MNL
BACK
∫ About the white balance sensor A
[
[
] Auto white balance adjustment
Indoor mode (for recording under
incandescent lamps)
AWB
]
≥ Incandescent lights, halogen lamps
Outdoor mode
≥ Outdoors under a clear sky
Manual adjustment mode
[
[
]
]
A
≥ Mercury-vapor lamps, sodium lamps,
some fluorescent lights
The white balance sensor detects the type of
light source during recording.
≥ Lights used for wedding receptions at
hotels, stage spotlights in theatres
≥ Sunrise, sunset, etc.
Do not cover the white balance sensor during
recording, or it may not function properly.
∫ About the black balance
To restore to the automatic adjustment
adjustment
Set the white balance mode to [
].
AWB
This is one of the 3CCD system functions that
automatically adjusts the black when the white
balance is set in the manual adjustment mode.
When the black balance is adjusted, the screen
≥ You can also restore the automatic adjustment
by setting the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch
to AUTO.
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will temporarily be black. (The black balance
cannot be adjusted manually.)
Manual shutter speed/
aperture adjustment
1
2
3
[HDD] [SD]
Shutter Speed:
Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects.
Aperture:
Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too
dark.
1
2
3
Black balance adjustment in progress.
(Flashes.)
White balance adjustment in progress.
(Flashes.)
Adjustment completed. (Lights up.)
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
or
≥ When the unit is turned on with the lens cover
closed, the automatic white balance
adjustment may not function properly. Please
turn the unit on after opening the lens cover.
.
1 Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS
switch to MANUAL.
≥ 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.
MNL
3/3NEXT
The icon shown in the illustration is displayed
automatically.
2 Move the joystick left or right to
select [ ] (aperture) or [
(shutter speed).
]
MNL
3/3NEXT
3 Move the joystick left or right to
make the adjustment.
MNL
A
1/100
OPEN
B
BACK
A
Shutter speed:
1/50 to 1/8000
1/25 to 1/2000
≥ The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 is
faster.
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B
Iris/Gain value:
CLOSE # (F16 to F2.0) # OPEN # (0dB
to 18dB)
≥ Value closer to [CLOSE] darken the image.
≥ Value closer to [18dB] brighten the image.
≥ When the iris value is adjusted to brighter
than [OPEN], it changes to the gain value.
To restore to automatic adjustment
Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to
AUTO.
≥ When setting both the shutter speed and the
iris/gain value, set the shutter speed and then
set the iris/gain value.
∫ Manual shutter speed adjustment
≥ Avoid recording under fluorescent light,
mercury light or sodium light because the
colour and brightness of the playback image
may change.
≥ If you increase the shutter speed manually, the
gain value will increase automatically
depending on how much the sensitivity lowers
and the noise on the screen may increase.
≥ You may see vertical lines of light in the
playback image of a brightly shining subject or
highly reflective subject, but this is not a
malfunction.
≥ During normal playback, image movement
may not look smooth.
≥ When recording in an extremely bright place,
the screen may change colour or flicker. If so
adjust the shutter speed manually to [1/50] or
[1/100].
∫ Manual iris/gain adjustment
≥ If the gain value is increased, the noise on the
screen increases.
≥ Depending on the zoom magnification, there
are iris values that are not displayed.
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Playback
Motion picture playback
[HDD] [SD]
Play back the motion pictures recorded on the internal HDD or SD card. Use the menu to select the
desired playback medium. (l below)
1 Rotate the mode dial to
select
.
2 Press the MENU button, then select [MEDIA SELECT] # [HDD] or [SD
CARD] to select the desired medium and press the joystick.
The motion pictures recorded on the selected medium are displayed as thumbnails.
3 Select the scene to be played back.
A
B
C
Selected medium
Scene number
Scroll bar display
A
B
The selected scene will be encircled by a yellow frame.
≥ When 9 or more scenes have been recorded, the next (or previous)
page is displayed by moving the joystick.
≥ If you move and hold the joystick up or down, you can fast forward or
fast rewind the pages. The screen will not change at this time, but the
scene numbers and scroll bar display will change. Release the joystick
when you have arrived at the page with the scene you want to display.
C
4 Press the joystick.
The selected scene is played back on the full screen.
The operation icon is automatically displayed on the screen.
5 Move the joystick to operate.
1/;: Playback/Pause
:: Skip playback (backward)
9: Skip playback (forward)
∫:
Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails.
≥ No sound will be heard except during normal playback.
≥ If pause play is continued for 5 minutes, the screen returns to the thumbnails.
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≥ When the amount of time recorded on the scene is short, playback may not be possible.
≥ When a scene is displayed as [
] on the thumbnail display, playback is not possible.
≥ The power will not turn off when the LCD monitor is closed.
≥ When playing back motion pictures recorded on an SD card with other products on this unit or playing
back motion pictures recorded on an SD card with this unit on other products, the picture quality may
deteriorate and they may be unplayable. (The message “CANNOT PLAY.” appears.)
≥ The time displayed may be different from the recording time and it may take time to display the
thumbnail display when playing back motion pictures recorded on an SD card with other products.
To display the recording date during playback
Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] # [DATE/TIME] # [D/T] or [DATE] and press the
joystick.
≥ You can also show or change the date and time display by repeatedly pressing the DATE/TIME
button on the remote control.
≥ The recording time is not displayed on the screen during playback of scenes recorded on an SD card
with other products.
Fast forward/rewind playback
Move and hold the joystick right during playback until
fast-forward starts.
(Move and hold the joystick left to rewind.)
≥ Move the joystick again to increase the speed.
≥ Normal playback is restored when you move the joystick up.
∫ Operating with the remote control
Press the 6 or 5 button.
SEARCH
STILL ADV
SKIP
PLAY
PAUSE
STOP
SEARCH
STILL ADV
SKIP
Slow-motion playback
1 Move the joystick up during playback to pause the playback.
2 Move and hold the joystick right.
(Slow-motion pictures will be played back in
reverse when you move and hold the joystick left.)
≥ Normal playback is restored when you move the joystick up.
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∫ Operating with the remote control
Press the E or D button.
SEARCH
STILL ADV
SKIP
PLAY
PAUSE
STOP
SEARCH
STILL ADV
SKIP
Frame-by-frame playback
The motion picture is advanced one frame at a time.
1 Move the joystick up during playback to pause the playback.
2 Move the joystick right.
(The frames will be advanced one at a time in the
reverse direction when you move the joystick left.)
≥ Normal playback is restored when you move the joystick up.
∫ Operating with the remote control
1
Press the ; button.
SEARCH
STILL ADV
SKIP
PLAY
PAUSE
STOP
SEARCH
STILL ADV
SKIP
2
Press the E or D button.
SEARCH
STILL ADV
SKIP
PLAY
PAUSE
STOP
SEARCH
STILL ADV
SKIP
To adjust the volume
Adjust the speaker volume during playback.
Move the volume lever to change the volume
level.
Towards “r”: increases the volume
Towards “s”: decreases the volume
≥ The further the [ ] indicator moves to the right, the higher the
volume level becomes.
≥ When the adjustment is completed, the volume setting display will disappear.
Playing back motion pictures by date
Recorded scenes are grouped by date on this unit.
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Scenes recorded on the same day can be played back in succession.
1 Press the MENU button, then select
[PLAY SETUP] # [PLAY MODE] #
[BY DATE] and press the joystick.
The [VIEW BY DATE] screen is displayed by month
when playing back motion pictures on the HDD.
Proceed to step 3 when playing back an SD card.
≥ When [PLAY MODE] is set to [VIEW ALL], all
recorded motion pictures will be played back in
succession.
MENU
2
(When playing back motion pictures on the HDD only)
Move the joystick left or right to select the month.
3 Move the joystick up or down to select the date for playback, then press
the joystick.
The scenes recorded on the same day are displayed as thumbnails.
4 Select the scene to be played back.
≥ Even if scenes are recorded on the same day, they are grouped separately when the number of
scenes exceeds 99.
Resuming the previous playback
Press the MENU button, then select
[PLAY SETUP] # [RESUME PLAY] #
[ON] and press the joystick.
If playback of a motion picture is stopped, [R]
appears on the thumbnail view of the stopped
scene.
MENU
≥ The resume position on the HDD and the SD card
is memorised.
≥ If playback is stopped at any point during a motion picture while [RESUME PLAY] is set to [OFF], the
next time the motion picture is played back, it will be from the beginning.
≥ The resume position memorised is cleared if you operate the mode dial, etc. (The [RESUME PLAY]
setting is kept.)
≥ [RESUME PLAY] is set to [OFF] if an SD card with the write protection switch at the LOCK position is
inserted. (l 16)
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Still picture playback
[HDD] [SD]
Play back the still pictures recorded on the internal HDD or SD card. Use the menu to select the desired
playback medium. (l below)
1 Rotate the mode dial to
select
.
2 Press the MENU button, then select [MEDIA SELECT] # [HDD] or [SD
CARD] to select the desired medium and press the joystick.
The still pictures recorded on the selected medium are displayed as thumbnails.
3 Select the file to be played back.
A
B
C
Selected medium
File number
Scroll bar display
A
B
The selected file will be encircled by a yellow frame.
≥ When 9 or more files have been recorded, the next (or previous) page
is displayed by moving the joystick.
≥ If you move and hold the joystick up or down, you can fast forward or
fast rewind the pages. The screen will not change at this time, but the
file numbers and scroll bar display will change. Release the joystick
when you have arrived at the page with the file you want to display.
C
4 Press the joystick.
The selected file is played back on the full screen.
The operation icon is automatically displayed on the screen.
5 Move the joystick to operate.
1/;: Slide show (playback of the still pictures in numerical order) start/pause.
E:
D:
∫:
Plays back the previous picture.
Plays back the next picture.
Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails.
∫ About 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).
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≥ The file format supported by this unit is JPEG. (Not all JPEG formatted files will be played back.)
≥ If a non-standard file is played back, the folder/file number may not be displayed.
≥ This unit may degrade or not play back data recorded or created on another product and another
product may degrade or not play back data recorded on this unit.
≥ Do not operate the mode dial during the slide show.
≥ While this unit accesses the SD card (the access lamp is lit), do not remove the SD card.
≥ It takes time to display the file depending on the number of pixels of the file.
≥ When a file is displayed as [
] on the thumbnail display, playback is not possible.
≥ If you attempt to play back a file recorded in a different format or file data is defective, an error
message may appear.
≥ The time displayed may be different from the recording time and it may take time to display the
thumbnail display when playing back still pictures recorded on an SD card with other products.
≥ The power will not turn off when the LCD monitor is closed.
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Editing
Editing
1 Press the button in the
Editing scenes
thumbnail display.
Deleting scenes
This is for deleting motion picture
scenes.
[HDD] [SD]
The deleted scenes cannot be restored.
2 Select [ALL] or [SELECT] and
Deleting scenes one at a time
press the joystick.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
.
≥ When [ALL] is selected, the following scenes
will be deleted. Proceed to step 5.
jWhen [PLAY MODE] is set to [VIEW ALL]:
All the scenes on the selected medium
except the locked scenes
jWhen [PLAY MODE] is set to [BY DATE]: All
the scenes selected by date except the
locked scenes
¬Select [HDD] or [SD CARD] in [MEDIA
SELECT].
1 Press the button during
playback.
3
(Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2)
Select the scene to be deleted,
then press the joystick.
2 When the confirmation message
appears, select [YES], then press
the joystick.
The selected scene is encircled by a red frame.
≥ When the joystick is pressed again, the
selected scene will be cancelled.
Deleting multiple scenes from the
thumbnail display
≥ Up to 50 scenes can be set in succession.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
.
¬Select [HDD] or [SD CARD] in [MEDIA
SELECT].
4
(Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2)
Press the button.
5 When the confirmation message
appears, select [YES], then press
the joystick.
(Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2)
To continue deleting other scenes
Repeat steps 3-5.
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Editing
To cancel deleting halfway
Press the MENU button.
≥ Scenes are deleted from the last scene on the
thumbnail display. The scenes that have
already been deleted when the deletion is
cancelled cannot be restored.
SET] # [YES] and press the
joystick.
MENU
To complete editing
Press the MENU button.
≥ You can also delete scenes by pressing the
MENU button, selecting [DELETE] and then
selecting [ALL] or [SELECT].
≥ In case of [ALL], the deletion may take time if
there are many scenes.
2 Select the scene to be protected,
then press the joystick.
≥ Do not turn off this unit while deleting.
≥ When you delete scenes, use a battery with
sufficient battery power or use the AC adaptor.
≥ Do not open the card slot cover while deleting
scenes recorded on an SD card. The deletion
will stop.
[
] display appears and the selected scene is
≥ The locked scenes cannot be deleted.
locked.
≥ Press the joystick again to release the lock
setting.
≥ You can also select multiple scenes in
succession.
Locking motion picture
scenes
This is for preventing motion picture
scenes from being deleted by
mistake.
To complete the settings
Press the MENU button.
[HDD] [SD]
Motion picture scenes can be locked so that they
are not deleted by mistake. (However, please be
aware that if a medium is formatted, then all the
data on the medium will be erased.)
Using playlists
What is a playlist?
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
.
You can create a playlist by gathering your
favourites from the recorded scenes.
Since the playlist is not created by copying data,
you will consume little of the capacity by making
a playlist.
¬Select [HDD] or [SD CARD] in [MEDIA
SELECT].
1 Press the MENU button, then
select [PLAY SETUP] # [LOCK
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≥ If you create or delete playlists, the original
scenes will not be modified. Editing scenes on
a playlist will not affect the original scenes.
[PLAYLIST] # [CREATE] and
press the joystick.
A
MENU
B
2 Select the scene to be added to
the playlist, then press the
joystick.
The selected scene is encircled by a red frame.
≥ When the joystick is pressed again, the
selected scene will be cancelled.
A
B
Recorded scenes
Playlist
≥ Up to 50 scenes can be set in succession.
≥ The scenes are registered in the playlist in the
order that they were selected. After creating a
playlist, the order of the scenes in it can be
changed with the [MOVE] function. (l 63)
≥ You can create a playlist on the HDD only. You
cannot create a playlist on an SD card.
≥ The maximum number of items on the HDD
jPlaylists: 4
jPlaylist scenes: 99
≥ If original scenes are deleted, the portion of
playlists created with these scenes is also
deleted.
3 Press the MENU button.
4 When the confirmation message
Creating a new playlist
appears, select [YES], then press
the joystick.
[HDD]
The thumbnail view screen of the created playlist
is displayed.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
.
¬Select [HDD] in [MEDIA SELECT].
To add another scene to the same
playlist
Select [ADD]. (l 62)
1 Press the MENU button, then
select [PLAY SETUP] #
To play back a playlist
Select the scene to start playback, then press the
joystick.
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Playing back a playlist
Editing a playlist
[HDD]
[HDD]
Editing scenes on a playlist will not affect the
original scenes.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
.
¬Select [HDD] in [MEDIA SELECT].
1 Press the MENU button, then
Adding scenes to playlist
select [PLAY SETUP] #
¬Select playlist playback mode. (l 62,
“Playing back a playlist”, steps 1 and
2)
[PLAYLIST] # [VIEW LIST] and
press the joystick.
1 Press the MENU button, then
select [EDIT] # [ADD] # [YES]
and press the joystick.
MENU
MENU
2 Select the playlist to be played
back, then press the joystick.
2 Select the scene to be added,
then press the joystick.
Scenes in the selected playlist are displayed as
thumbnails.
3 Select the scene to start
playback, then press the joystick.
The selected scene is encircled by a red frame.
≥ When the joystick is pressed again, the
selected scene will be cancelled.
≥ Up to 50 scenes can be set in succession.
≥ The scenes are added to the playlist in the
order that they were selected. The order of the
scenes in the playlist can be changed by
[MOVE] function. (l 63)
To select a different playlist
Press the MENU button, then select
[PLAYLIST VIEW] and press the joystick.
3 Press the MENU button.
4 When the confirmation message
appears, select [YES], then press
the joystick.
To return to showing the original scenes
Press the MENU button, then select [END] and
press the joystick.
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The thumbnail view screen of the playlist that
scenes were added to is displayed.
To continue moving other scenes in the
playlist
Repeat steps 2-3.
To continue adding scenes to the
playlist
To complete editing
Repeat steps 1-4.
Press the MENU button.
Moving scenes
Deleting scenes
The scenes in a playlist can be moved.
≥ Deleting scenes on a playlist will not affect the
original scenes.
¬Select playlist playback mode. (l 62,
“Playing back a playlist”, steps 1 and
∫ Deleting scenes one at a time
2)
¬Select playlist playback mode. (l 62,
“Playing back a playlist”, steps 1 and
2)
1 Press the MENU button, then
select [EDIT] # [MOVE] # [YES]
and press the joystick.
1 Press the button during
playback.
MENU
2 Select the scene to be moved,
then press the joystick.
2 When the confirmation message
appears, select [YES], then press
the joystick.
∫ Deleting multiple scenes from
the thumbnail display
¬Select playlist playback mode. (l 62,
“Playing back a playlist”, steps 1 and
2)
The selected scene is encircled by a red frame,
and the position to insert is shown by a yellow
bar.
1 Press the button in the
3 Select the position to insert the
thumbnail display.
scene, then press the joystick.
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≥ When a playlist is deleted, the number of each
subsequent playlist decreases by one.
2 Select [ALL] or [SELECT] and
press the joystick.
≥ When [ALL] is selected, the selected playlist
will be erased. Proceed to step 5.
Editing still pictures
3
(Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2)
Select the scene to be deleted,
then press the joystick.
Deleting still picture files
This is for deleting still picture files.
[HDD] [SD]
The deleted files cannot be restored.
Deleting files one at a time
The selected scene is encircled by a red frame.
≥ When the joystick is pressed again, the
selected scene will be cancelled.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
.
¬Select [HDD] or [SD CARD] in [MEDIA
SELECT].
≥ Up to 50 scenes can be set in succession.
1 Press the button during
4
(Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2)
playback.
Press the button.
5 When the confirmation message
appears, select [YES], then press
the joystick.
(Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2)
To continue deleting other scenes
Repeat steps 3-5.
2 When the confirmation message
appears, select [YES], then press
the joystick.
To cancel deleting halfway
Press the MENU button.
≥ Scenes are deleted from the last scene on the
thumbnail display. The scenes that have
already been deleted when the deletion is
cancelled cannot be restored.
Deleting multiple files from the
thumbnail display
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
.
To complete editing
¬Select [HDD] or [SD CARD] in [MEDIA
Press the MENU button.
SELECT].
≥ You can also delete scenes by pressing the
MENU button, selecting [EDIT] # [DELETE]
and then selecting [ALL] or [SELECT].
≥ Deleting scenes on a playlist will not increase
the remaining capacity for recording.
≥ The playlist itself is deleted if you delete all the
scenes in it.
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been deleted when the deletion is cancelled
cannot be restored.
1 Press the button in the
thumbnail display.
To complete editing
Press the MENU button.
∫ Deleting still picture files recorded on an
SD card by other products
A still picture file (other than JPEG) that cannot
be played back on this unit may be erased.
≥ You can also delete files by pressing the
MENU button, selecting [DELETE] and then
selecting [ALL] or [SELECT].
≥ In case of [ALL], the deletion may take time if
there are many files.
≥ Do not turn off this unit while deleting.
≥ When you delete files, use a battery with
sufficient battery power or use the AC adaptor.
≥ Do not open the card slot cover while deleting
files recorded on an SD card. The deletion will
stop.
2 Select [ALL] or [SELECT] and
press the joystick.
≥ When [ALL] is selected, all files on the medium
except the locked files will be erased. Proceed
to step 5.
3
(Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2)
Select the file to be deleted, then
press the joystick.
≥ If files conforming to DCF standard are
deleted, all the data related to the files will be
deleted.
Locking still picture files
This is for preventing still picture files
from being deleted by mistake.
The selected file is encircled by a red frame.
≥ When the joystick is pressed again, the
selected file will be cancelled.
[HDD] [SD]
≥ Up to 50 files can be set in succession.
Still picture files can be locked so that they are
not deleted by mistake. (However, please be
aware that if a medium is formatted, then all the
data on the medium will be erased.)
4
(Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2)
Press the button.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
.
5 When the confirmation message
appears, select [YES], then press
the joystick.
¬Select [HDD] or [SD CARD] in [MEDIA
SELECT].
(Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2)
To continue deleting other files
Repeat steps 3-5.
To cancel deleting halfway
Press the MENU button.
≥ Files are deleted from the last file on the
thumbnail display. The files that have already
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Editing
1 Press the MENU button, then
select [PHOTO SETUP] # [LOCK
SET] # [YES] and press the
joystick.
[DPOF SET] # [SET] and press
the joystick.
MENU
MENU
2 Select the file to be set, then
press the joystick.
2 Select the file to be protected,
then press the joystick.
The number of prints set to be in DPOF is
displayed.
[
] display appears and the selected file is
locked.
3 Move the joystick up or down to
≥ Press the joystick again to release the lock
setting.
≥ You can also select multiple files in succession.
select the number of prints, then
press the joystick.
≥ You can select from 0 to 999. (The selected
number of pictures can be printed with the
printer supporting DPOF.)
≥ To cancel the setting, set the number of prints
to [0].
To complete the settings
Press the MENU button.
≥ You can also select multiple files in succession.
DPOF setting
This is for writing the printing data on
an SD card.
To complete the settings
Press the MENU button.
[SD]
To cancel all DPOF settings
You can write the data of the still pictures to be
printed and the number of prints (DPOF data)
onto the SD card.
Press the MENU button, then select
[PHOTO SETUP] # [DPOF SET] #
[CANCEL ALL] and press the joystick.
≥ When the confirmation message appears,
select [YES], then press the joystick.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
.
¬Select [SD CARD] in [MEDIA
SELECT].
∫ What is DPOF?
DPOF stands for Digital Print Order Format. This
enables picture printing information to be written
onto an SD card so that it can be used on a
system supporting DPOF.
1 Press the MENU button, then
select [PHOTO SETUP] #
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3
(Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2)
Select the file to be copied, then
press the joystick.
≥ The DPOF setting can be established for up to
999 files.
≥ DPOF setting made on other devices may not
be recognised by this unit. Please perform the
DPOF settings on this unit.
≥ You cannot add the recording date to pictures
to be printed with the DPOF settings.
Copying still picture files
This is for copying still picture files
from the HDD to an SD card or vice
versa.
The selected file is encircled by a red frame.
≥ When the joystick is pressed again, the
selected file will be cancelled.
≥ Up to 50 files can be set in succession.
≥ The files are copied in the order that they were
selected.
[HDD] [SD]
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
.
4
(Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2)
1 Press the MENU button, then
Press the MENU button.
select [PHOTO SETUP] #
[COPY] # desired direction and
press the joystick.
5 When the confirmation message
appears, select [YES], then press
the joystick.
Copying of the file starts.
MENU
(Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2)
To continue copying other files
Repeat steps 3-5.
To cancel copying halfway
Press the MENU button.
Copying from the HDD to an SD card
Copying from an SD card to the HDD
To complete editing
Press the MENU button.
2 Select [SELECT] or [ALL] and
press the joystick.
≥ The copied files are recorded after the still
picture files in the copy destination. (The file
names or the folder names will differ from the
original file.)
≥ When [ALL] is selected, all still picture files in
the HDD or SD card will be copied. Proceed to
step 5.
≥ The lock and DPOF settings of the file cannot
be copied.
≥ In case of [ALL], the copy may take time if
there are many files.
≥ Do not turn off this unit while copying.
≥ When you copy files, use a battery with
sufficient battery power or use the AC adaptor.
≥ Do not open the card slot cover while copying.
The copying will stop.
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HDD and card management
HDD and card management
Press the MENU button, then select
[SETUP] # [HDD STATUS] # [YES]
and press the joystick.
HDD management
Formatting HDD
This is for initializing HDD.
[HDD]
MENU
Please be aware that if the HDD is formatted,
then all the data recorded on the HDD will be
erased. Store important data on a computer, etc.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
.
To exit the information screen
¬Select [HDD] in [MEDIA SELECT].
Press the MENU button.
1 Press the MENU button, then
select [SETUP] #
≥ The 30 GB hard drive utilizes a portion of the
storage space for formatting, file management
and other purposes. 30 GB is 30,000,000,000
bytes. Usable capacity will be less.
[FORMAT HDD] # [YES] and
press the joystick.
Card management
MENU
Formatting an SD card
This is for initializing cards.
[SD]
2 When the confirmation message
Please be aware that if an SD card is formatted,
then all the data recorded on the card will be
erased. Store important data on a computer, etc.
appears, select [YES], then press
the joystick.
≥ When formatting is complete, press the MENU
button to exit the message screen.
¬Select [SD CARD] in [MEDIA
SELECT].
≥ During formatting, do not turn this unit off.
≥ When you format the HDD, use a battery with
sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor.
≥ During formatting, do not cause any vibrations
or impacts to this unit.
1 Press the MENU button, then
select [SETUP] #
[FORMAT CARD] # [YES] and
press the joystick.
Displaying HDD information
[HDD]
MENU
Information concerning the space used and
remaining on the HDD is displayed.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
.
¬Select [HDD] in [MEDIA SELECT].
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2 When the confirmation message
appears, select [YES], then press
the joystick.
≥ When formatting is complete, press the MENU
button to exit the message screen.
≥ Use this unit to format SD cards. If an SD card
is formatted on other products (such as a
computer), the time spent for recording may
become longer and you may not be able to use
the SD card.
≥ Depending on the type of SD card being used,
it may take time to format.
≥ During formatting, do not turn this unit off.
≥ When you format the SD card, use a battery
with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor.
≥ Do not open the card slot cover while
formatting. The formatting will stop.
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With other products
With other products
4
Change the input channel on the TV.
With a TV
≥ The channel set will differ depending on the
terminal to which the unit is connected.
Playback on TV
5 Start playback on this unit.
The image and audio are output on the TV.
[HDD] [SD]
The motion pictures and still pictures recorded by
this unit can be played back on a TV.
∫ If the image or audio from this unit is not
output on the TV
≥ Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they
go.
≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying
about the battery running down.
≥ Check the connected terminal.
≥ Check the TV’s input setting (input switch).
(For more information, please read the
operating instructions for the TV.)
1 Connect this unit and a TV.
S VIDEO IN
*
≥ If you have a TV with an SD card slot, the
motion pictures and still pictures recorded on
an SD card may be played back on the TV.
(Refer to the operating instructions of the TV
for details about TV compatibility.)
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
B
≥ If the images are not displayed correctly on a
wide-screen TV, adjust the aspect setting on
the TV. (Refer to the operating instructions of
the TV for details.) If the pictures are displayed
squeezed horizontally on a regular TV (4:3),
change the [TV ASPECT] setting on this unit.
(l below)
A
A
AV/S cable (supplied)
≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
≥ Do not use any other AV/S cables except the
supplied one.
≥ If your TV is not equipped with AV Input
Sockets, the 21-pin Adaptor B (purchase
separately) is necessary. Consult your dealer.
∫ To watch images with a 16:9
aspect ratio on a regular TV (4:3)
When playing back motion pictures recorded with
a 16:9 aspect ratio ([REC ASPECT] was set to
[16:9]) or still pictures recorded with a 16:9
2
aspect ratio ([PICTURE SIZE] was set to [
])
on a TV with a 4:3 aspect ratio, the images 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.)
* If the TV has an S Video terminal, also connect
the S Video plug to it. This allows you to enjoy
more beautiful pictures.
2 Turn on this unit, then rotate the
mode dial to select
or
.
Press the MENU button, then select
[SETUP] # [TV ASPECT] # [4:3]
and press the joystick.
3
Press the MENU button, then select
[MEDIA SELECT] [HDD] or [SD
CARD] to select the desired medium
and press the joystick.
#
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With other products
Example of images with a 16:9 aspect ratio on
a regular TV (4:3)
DVD recorder with the AV/S cable (supplied)
and then dub. (l below)
Insert the SD card into the SD card
slot on the DVD recorder, then dub
the contents onto the hard disk or a
[TV ASPECT] setting
[16:9]
[4:3]
disc.
≥ For details on how to dub the images, refer to
the operating instructions of the DVD recorder.
If you dub images directly from the SD card or
with the AV/S cable and then play them back
on a wide-screen TV, they may be squeezed
horizontally. In this case, refer to the operating
instructions of the device you are dubbing to
or read the operating instructions of the wide-
screen TV and set the aspect setting to 16:9
(Full).
≥ This function’s default setting is [16:9].
∫ To display the on-screen
information on the TV
The information displayed on the screen
(operation icon and time code, etc.) can be
displayed on the TV.
Press the EXT DISPLAY button on
the remote control.
With a VCR
START/
STOP
PHOTO
SHOT
EXT
DISPLAY
Dubbing images onto other
video devices
DATE/
TIME
ZOOM
VOL
[HDD] [SD]
≥ Press the button again to erase the
information.
≥ The screen on this unit will not change.
You can dub images played back on this unit
onto other video devices.
You can create a playlist by gathering the scenes
on the HDD that you want to dub, then dub the
scenes in this playlist only to other devices.
(l 61)
With a DVD recorder
≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying
about the battery running down.
Dubbing recordings onto a
DVD recorder
[SD]
If you have a DVD recorder with an SD card slot,
images recorded by this unit can be dubbed onto
the hard disk or a DVD disc.
Refer to the operating instructions of your DVD
recorder for information about whether or not it
supports dubbing from an SD card.
≥ If your DVD recorder does not support dubbing
from an SD card or you want to dub images on
the HDD of this unit, connect this unit and the
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≥ See the operating instructions of the video
device for details.
1 Connect this unit and a video
device.
To stop dubbing
Stop recording on the connected device.
Then stop playback on this unit.
S VIDEO IN
*
VIDEO IN
≥ If the date and time display and function
indication are unnecessary, cancel them
before dubbing. (l 29, 71)
AUDIO IN
B
A
With a printer (PictBridge)
[HDD] [SD]
To print pictures by directly connecting this unit to
the printer, use a printer compatible with PictBridge.
(Read the operating instructions for the printer.)
A
AV/S cable (supplied)
≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
≥ Do not use any other AV/S cables except the
supplied one.
¬Connect this unit to the AC adaptor
≥ If your recorder is not equipped with AV Input
Sockets, the 21-pin Adaptor B (purchase
separately) is necessary. Consult your dealer.
and turn on the unit.
1 Connect this unit and a printer.
* If the video device has an S Video terminal,
also connect the S Video plug into it. This
allows you to enjoy more beautiful pictures.
2 Turn on this unit, then rotate the
A
mode dial to select
.
3 Press the MENU button, then
select [MEDIA SELECT] # [HDD]
or [SD CARD] to select the
desired medium and press the
joystick.
A
USB cable (supplied)
≥ Insert the plugs 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.)
4 Change the input channel on the
video device and TV.
The USB function selection screen will appear.
≥ The channel set will differ depending on the
terminal to which the unit is connected.
2 Select [PictBridge] # [HDD] or
[SD CARD] and press the
joystick.
5 Start playback on this unit.
Then start recording on the
connected device.
The [
] indication appears on this unit’s
screen.
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3 Select a file to be printed, then
[A4]:
A4 size
≥ You cannot set paper sizes not supported on
the printer.
press the joystick.
8 Select the layout setting on
[PAGE LAYOUT].
The number of pictures set is displayed.
4 Move the joystick up or down to
select the desired number of
prints, then press the joystick.
≥ You can set up to 9 prints.
≥ To cancel the setting, set the number of prints
to [0].
[STANDARD]: Layout specific to the printer
[
[
]:
]:
No frame print
Frame print
≥ You cannot set page layouts not supported on
the printer.
≥ Up to 8 files displayed on a page can be set in
succession by repeating steps 3 and 4.
9 Select [PRINT] # [YES] and
5 Press the MENU button to
press the joystick.
display the PictBridge menus.
The pictures are printed.
≥ Exit PictBridge by disconnecting the USB cable
after the pictures have been printed.
MENU
When you want to stop printing halfway
Move the joystick down.
A confirmation message appears. If [YES] is
selected, the number of prints set is cancelled
and the screen returns to step 3. If [NO] is
selected, all the settings are kept and the screen
returns to step 3.
6 Select the date print setting on
[DATE PRINT].
≥ If the printer is not capable of date printing, this
setting is unavailable.
≥ Avoid the following operations during printing.
These operations disable proper printing.
jDisconnecting the USB cable
jOpening the card slot cover
jSwitching the mode dial
jTurning off the power
7 Select the paper size setting on
[PAPER SIZE].
≥ Check the settings for the paper size, quality of
print, etc. on the printer.
2
≥ The sides of pictures recorded when [
] is
set may be cut at printing. Check before
printing.
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
[4t5 INCH]: L size
[5t7 INCH]: 2L size
[4t6 INCH]: Postcard size
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≥ You may not be able to print still pictures
recorded with other products.
≥ 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.
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With
a
PC
Before using with a PC
What you can do with a PC
When you have installed VideoCam Suite from the supplied CD-ROM and connected your PC to the
unit, you can perform the operations described below.
A
B
C
A
B
Play back images recorded by this unit on a PC.
Copy images recorded by this unit onto the PC hard disk.
Select the desired images and create original DVD-Video discs.
Edit (split, merge, or delete) images copied to a PC.
Create playlists.
C
≥ VideoCam Suite can handle images recorded with this unit or by using VideoCam Suite. Images
created with other video cameras, DVD recorders, software and commercial DVD-Videos are not
supported.
≥ We cannot guarantee proper operation of this unit if you use software other than that supplied.
≥ Do not copy images recorded on this unit using any software other than the supplied software.
∫ Adobe Reader
To view the installed operating instructions, Adobe Reader (Adobe Acrobat Reader) 5.0 or later is
required.
If the Adobe Reader (Adobe Acrobat Reader) is not already installed on your PC, you can install it from
the CD-ROM. Click the desired language in [Setup Menu], and follow the on-screen messages to
install.
≥ The following system requirements are necessary in order to install Adobe Reader from the supplied
CD-ROM.
jIntel Pentium III or equivalent processor
jMicrosoft Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 4, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2, or Microsoft Windows Vista
j128 MB of RAM (256 MB recommended for complex forms or large documents)
jMicrosoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or 7.0, Firefox 1.5 or 2.0, Mozilla 1.7, AOL 9
≥ If the application cannot be installed under the system requirements listed above, execute Windows
Update and then attempt to install the application again.
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Operating environment
≥ A CD-ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software applications.
≥ When 2 or more USB devices are connected to a PC, or when devices are connected through USB
hubs or by using extension cables, proper operation is not guaranteed.
≥ Use the supplied USB cable when connecting to the PC. (Operation is not guaranteed with any other
USB cables.)
∫ VideoCam Suite 1.0
Personal computer
OS
IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 4
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2
Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
CPU
Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or higher
(Intel Pentium 4 1.8 GHz or higher recommended)
RAM
Windows Vista:
512 MB or more (1 GB or more recommended)
Windows XP/2000: 256 MB or more
Display
High Colour (16 bit) or more (32 bit or more recommended)
Desktop resolution of 1024k768 pixels or more
Video card supporting DirectX 9.0c (supports overlay of DirectDraw)
Free hard disk space
DMA transfer effective at Ultra DMA/33 or more (Ultra DMA/100 or higher
recommended)
For installing the application: 150 MB or more
When creating discs (DVD-Video):
5 GB or more for the work folder (10 GB or more in the case of dual
layer discs)
≥ If compression setting is enabled, errors may occur during recording.
Please uncheck [Compress this drive and clear the disc area] in
[Properties] on the hard disk drive.
Necessary software
DirectX 9.0c or later
≥ 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.
Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 6.0 or later (required
to display the operating instructions)
≥ For Windows Vista, use Adobe Reader 8.0 or later.
Disc drive
A drive that supports recording on DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD-RAM discs
DirectSound support
Sound
Interface
USB port [Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) is recommended]
Other requirements
Mouse or equivalent pointing device
SD card reader/writer (required to read and write the SD card)
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≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some
personal computers cannot be used.
≥ Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only.
≥ This software is not compatible with Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98/98SE,
Windows Me and Windows NT.
≥ Operation on an upgraded OS is not guaranteed.
≥ Operation is not guaranteed on computers that are not PC/AT compatible.
≥ This software is not compatible with a multi-boot environment.
≥ This software is not compatible with a multi-CPU environment.
≥ Operation is not guaranteed on Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition, Tablet PC Edition,
Windows Vista Business/Enterprise and 64 bit operation systems.
≥ Input is not supported in languages other than English, German, French, Italian, Spanish and
Simplified Chinese.
≥ DirectX 9.0c will be installed automatically during installation of the supplied software.
≥ Operation cannot be guaranteed on all DVD drives.
≥ DVD discs authored with this software are not guaranteed to play in all DVD players.
≥ Depending upon the environment of your PC, if it does not support Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), for
example, frame dropout may occur, the audio may be intermittent, or the software may run slowly
when you play back recorded images.
≥ If your PC does not satisfy the above system requirements, an error may occur when writing data to
disc.
∫ SD card reader function (mass storage)
Personal computer
OS
IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 4
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
CPU
RAM
Windows Vista:
Windows XP/2000: Intel Pentium II 300 MHz or higher
Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz or higher
Windows Vista Home Basic:
512 MB or more
Windows Vista Home Premium:
1 GB or more
Windows XP/2000: 32 MB or more (64 MB or more recommended)
Interface
USB port
≥ The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS.
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End User License Agreement
Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following.
You (“Licensee”) are granted a license for the Software defined in this End User 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.
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 2 Use by a Third Party
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.
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 Computer
Licensee may only use the Software on a single computer 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.
Article 6 Limitation of Liability
The Software is provided “AS-IS” without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including,
but not limited to, warranties of non-infringement, merchantability and/or fitness for a particular
purpose. Further, 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 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 8 Termination of License
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.
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6 Select the country or region
Installation
where you live, then click [Next].
≥ If the country or region cannot be selected,
select [PAL Area].
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 any other
software applications which are running.
≥ Do not perform any other operations on your
PC while the software is being installed.
For Windows Vista:
≥ When the confirmation message appears, click
[Yes].
If [User Account Control] dialogue appears, click
[Continue].
7 Click [Install] to start the
Installing VideoCam Suite
installation process.
1 Insert the CD-ROM into the PC.
The [Setup Menu] screen will appear.
≥ If the [Setup Menu] screen does not appear,
double-click the CD-ROM drive icon in
[My Computer (Computer)].
2 Click [VideoCam Suite 1.0].
8
9
When installation is complete, some notes
will appear
Check the contents, then close
the window.
Select [Yes, I want to restart my
computer now.], then click [Finish].
3 Click [Next].
4 Select where the application is to
be installed, then click [Next].
The PC must be rebooted for the application
to work.
≥
Depending on the operating environment, you may
be required to install DirectX 9.0c. If so, click [Yes],
and install it.
5 Select [Yes] or [No] to create
shortcut.
If you install the software on a PC that is not
compatible with DirectX 9.0c, the PC may not work
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properly. If you are unsure whether or not your PC
is compatible, contact the PC manufacturer.
∫ For Windows 2000
1 Select [Start] # [Settings] #
[Control Panel] # [Add/Remove
Programs].
Uninstalling the software
Follow the steps below to uninstall the software if
it is no longer required.
∫ For Windows Vista
1 Select [Start] # [Control Panel]
# [Uninstall a program].
2 Select [VideoCam Suite 1.0], then
click [Change/Remove].
2 Select [VideoCam Suite 1.0], then
click [Uninstall].
∫ For Windows XP
1 Select [start] # [Control Panel]
# [Add or Remove Programs].
2 Select [VideoCam Suite 1.0], then
click [Remove].
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icon (
or
) appears on the LCD
Connection and
recognition
monitor. Doing so may damage the data on the
HDD or SD card.
≥ The HDD and SD card cannot be accessed
simultaneously.
≥ It may be necessary to reboot the PC after
connecting this unit to it for the first time.
Connection and recognition
procedures
About the PC display
After the software is installed, the unit must be
connected to the PC and be correctly recognised
by the PC.
When the unit is connected to a PC, it is
recognised as an external drive.
≥ This unit supports only the readout of data
using the PC. The PC cannot write data to the
unit, or erase data from the unit.
≥ Depending on the operating environment of the
PC, the shape of the drive icon and the drive
name will differ.
≥ Remove the supplied CD-ROM from your PC.
¬Connect this unit to the AC adaptor
and turn on the unit.
1 Connect this unit and a PC.
∫ Drive icons
The icon is displayed in [My Computer (Computer)].
When accessing the HDD
≥ Windows Vista:
A
≥ Windows XP:
A
USB cable (supplied)
≥ Insert the USB connectors as far as they will
go.
≥ Windows 2000:
≥ Do not use any other USB connection cables
except the supplied one. (Operation is not
guaranteed with any other USB cables.)
When accessing the card
≥ Windows Vista:
The USB function selection screen will appear.
2 Select [PC CONNECT] # [HDD]
or [SD CARD] then press the
joystick.
≥ Windows XP:
This unit is automatically detected by the PC.
≥ When the unit is connected to a PC, its
power cannot be turned off. Disconnect the
USB cable before turning this unit off.
(l 82)
≥ Windows 2000:
≥ Do not disconnect the USB cable or AC
adaptor while the access lamp is on or access
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∫ Example folder structure
HDD
To disconnect USB cable
safely
1 Double click the
(
) icon in
task tray.
Hardware disconnect dialogue appears.
≥ Depending on your PC’s settings, this icon
may not be displayed.
SD card
2 Select [USB Mass Storage
Device] and click [Stop].
3 Verify [MATSHITA HDD Cam-HDD
USB Device] or [MATSHITA HDD
Cam USB Device] is selected and
click [OK].
Click [Close], and you can safely disconnect the
cable.
≥ SD-Video format motion pictures are stored in
the [PRG¢¢¢] folder. (“¢¢¢” denotes
base-16 (hexadecimal) characters from 001 to
FFF.)
≥ Up to 99 files can be recorded in the
[PRG¢¢¢] folder.
≥ JPEG format still pictures (IMGA0001.JPG
etc.) are stored in the [100CDPFP] folder.
≥ Up to 999 files can be recorded in the
[100CDPFP] or other such folder.
≥ The DPOF setting files are stored in the [MISC]
folder (SD card only).
∫ Copying still pictures on PC
HDD or SD card reader function
(mass storage)
When the unit is connected to a PC and the HDD
or the SD card can be used as an external drive,
still pictures on the drive can be copied to the PC
with Windows Explorer or other programmes.
1
2
Double click the folder that contains the
files on the drive ([100CDPFP] etc.).
Drag and drop the files onto the
destination folder (on the PC hard disk).
≥ Do not delete the SD card’s folders. Doing so
may make the SD card unusable in this unit.
≥ Always use this unit to format SD cards.
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Using VideoCam Suite
Reading the operating
instructions of the software
For Windows Vista:
≥ When using VideoCam Suite, log on to your
PC 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.
≥ You will need Adobe Reader to read the PDF
operating instructions. (l 75)
Select [start] #
[All Programs (Programs)] #
[Panasonic] # [VideoCam Suite 1.0]
# [Manual].
For Windows XP/2000:
≥ When using VideoCam Suite, log on to your
PC as Administrator (or with a login name
equally authorized). If you log on with a login
name other than Administrator, the software
cannot be used.
Select [start] #
[All Programs (Programs)] #
[Panasonic] # [VideoCam Suite 1.0]
# [VideoCam Suite].
Refer to the operating instructions of the
software (PDF file) for details on how to use it.
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the order in which the motion pictures are
copied to a disc, import the motion pictures
onto the PC, and then write them to the DVD
disc. (l 83)
≥ Once scenes have been copied using the
DVD COPY function, they cannot be copied a
second or subsequent time. Import the motion
pictures onto the PC, and then write them to
the DVD disc. (l 83)
DVD COPY function
[HDD]
When VideoCam Suite is used, you can easily
create DVD-Video discs by pressing the unit’s
DVD COPY button.
Among the motion pictures recorded on the unit’s
HDD, those scenes which have not yet been
copied to the DVD using this function will be
automatically identified and written onto the
DVD.
When deleting data on the HDD after
making a copy, be sure to play back the
discs to check that they have been copied
correctly before deleting.
DVD-Video discs created using this function can
be played back on a DVD player or other
devices.
¬Insert a DVD disc in a drive for DVD
writing on the PC.
1 Connect this unit to a PC. (l 81)
2 Press the DVD COPY button.
DVD
COPY
[Create DVD-Video Disc] screen appears.
≥ Refer to the operating instructions of the
software (PDF file) for details on how to use it.
≥ After copying is complete, a message appears.
If [OK] is clicked, the USB function will be set to
[PC CONNECT]. Before turning this unit off,
disconnect the USB cable (l 82).
≥ The order of the motion pictures on a disc are
set automatically when the disc is created with
the DVD COPY function. In order to designate
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If using a Macintosh
∫ Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage)
Personal computer
Macintosh
OS
Mac OS X v10.4
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
personal computers 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] # [HDD] or [SD CARD] then press the joystick.
3 Double-click [HDD_CAMERA] or [NO NAME] displayed on the desktop.
≥ Files are stored in [100CDPFP] folder etc. in the [DCIM] folder.
4 Drag and drop the files onto destination folder (on the PC hard disk).
∫ To disconnect USB cable safely
Drag [HDD_CAMERA] or [NO NAME] disk icon to the [Trash], and then
disconnect the USB cable.
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Others
Others
Still picture recording menus
Menus
Menu list
Motion picture recording menus
∫ [BASIC]
[SCENE MODE] (l 48)
[GUIDE LINES] (l 46)
[PICTURE SIZE] (l 40)
[PICT. QUALITY] (l 40)
[CLOCK SET] (l 29)
∫ [BASIC]
[SCENE MODE] (l 48)
[GUIDE LINES] (l 46)
[REC MODE] (l 36)
[REC ASPECT] (l 47)
[CLOCK SET] (l 29)
∫ [ADVANCED]
[O.I.S.] (l 47)
[SHTR EFFECT] (l 39)
∫ [MEDIA SELECT]
[HDD] (l 37)
[SD CARD] (l 37)
∫ [ADVANCED]
[D.ZOOM] (l 41)
[O.I.S.] (l 47)
[FADE COLOUR] (l 44)
[WIND CUT] (l 47)
[ZOOM MIC] (l 42)
∫ [SETUP]
[DISPLAY] (l 87)
[DATE/TIME] (l 29)
[DATE FORMAT] (l 29)
*2
[FORMAT CARD] (l 68)
∫ [MEDIA SELECT]
[HDD] (l 34)
[SD CARD] (l 34)
[POWER SAVE] (l 87)
[BEEP SOUND] (l 88)
[LCD SET] (l 30)
[INITIAL SET] (l 88)
[ILLUMINATION] (l 88)
[DEMO MODE] (l 88)
∫ [SETUP]
[DISPLAY] (l 87)
[DATE/TIME] (l 29)
[DATE FORMAT] (l 29)
∫ [LANGUAGE] (l 27)
*2
[FORMAT CARD] (l 68)
[POWER SAVE] (l 87)
[AGS] (l 33)
Motion picture playback menus
[BEEP SOUND] (l 88)
[LCD SET] (l 30)
[INITIAL SET] (l 88)
[ILLUMINATION] (l 88)
[DEMO MODE] (l 88)
∫ [DELETE]
∫ [LANGUAGE] (l 27)
[ALL] (l 59)
[SELECT] (l 59)
∫ [PLAY SETUP]
[PLAY MODE] (l 55)
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[RESUME PLAY] (l 56)
[SD CARD] (l 57)
[LOCK SET] (l 60)
*1
[PLAYLIST] (l 61, 62)
∫ [SETUP]
[DISPLAY] (l 87)
[DATE/TIME] (l 29)
[DATE FORMAT] (l 29)
∫ [MEDIA SELECT]
[HDD] (l 53)
[SD CARD] (l 53)
*2
[FORMAT CARD] (l 68)
[POWER SAVE] (l 87)
[BEEP SOUND] (l 88)
[LCD SET] (l 30)
[TV ASPECT] (l 70)
[ILLUMINATION] (l 88)
∫ [SETUP]
[DISPLAY] (l 87)
[DATE/TIME] (l 29)
[DATE FORMAT] (l 29)
*2
[FORMAT CARD] (l 68)
∫ [LANGUAGE] (l 27)
[POWER SAVE] (l 87)
[BEEP SOUND] (l 88)
[LCD SET] (l 30)
[TV ASPECT] (l 70)
[ILLUMINATION] (l 88)
*1 Only when [MEDIA SELECT] is set to [HDD]
*2 Only when [MEDIA SELECT] is set to [SD
CARD]
*1
[FORMAT HDD] (l 68)
[HDD STATUS] (l 68)
*1
Other menus
∫ [LANGUAGE] (l 27)
∫ [DISPLAY]
≥ [OFF]
≥ [ON]
(In playlist playback mode)
∫ [EDIT]
The screen indications are selected as shown in
the illustration below.
[OFF]
[ADD] (l 62)
[MOVE] (l 63)
;
[DELETE] (l 63)
∫ [CREATE] (l 61)
∫ [PLAYLIST VIEW] (l 62)
∫ [END] (l 62)
[ON]
SP
;
0h00m00s
R
12h45m
Still picture playback menus
∫ [POWER SAVE]
≥ [OFF]
≥ [5 MINUTES]
∫ [DELETE]
[OFF]
[ALL] (l 64)
[SELECT] (l 64)
The power saving function is not activated.
[5 MINUTES]
When about 5 minutes have passed without any
operation, this unit automatically turns off to
prevent the battery from running down. When
you use this unit, turn it on again.
∫ [PHOTO SETUP]
[LOCK SET] (l 65)
*2
[DPOF SET] (l 66)
[COPY] (l 67)
∫ [MEDIA SELECT]
[HDD] (l 57)
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≥ In the following cases, the unit may not turn off
even when you set this to [5 MINUTES].
jWhen using the AC adaptor
jWhen connecting the unit to a computer or
printer via the USB cable
During motion picture recording (in orange)
During playback and while connected to a
computer, a printer, etc. (in blue)
Flashes continuously
While formatting, copying, deleting, etc. (in
orange)
∫ [BEEP SOUND]
∫ [DEMO MODE]
≥ [OFF]
≥ [ON]
≥ [OFF]
≥ [ON]
This allows operations such as starting and
ending recording to be signaled by a beep.
When [OFF] is set, no beep is heard when an
operation such as recording is started or ended.
This item is used to start the unit demonstration.
(Only when using the AC adaptor and the mode
dial is at the
or
position)
If you set this to [ON] without inserting an SD
card, this unit is automatically set to the
demonstration mode for introducing its functions.
If any button is pressed or operated, the
demonstration mode is cancelled. If no
operations take place for approx. 10 minutes, the
demonstration mode automatically starts. To
terminate the demonstration mode, insert an SD
card, or set this to [OFF]. For normal use, set this
function to [OFF].
1 Beep
When you start recording
When you turn on the power
When this unit is recognised by the computer or
the printer, etc.
2 Beeps
When you pause recording
When you turn off the power
2 Beeps for 4 times
When an error occurs e.g. recording not starting.
Check the sentence displayed on the screen.
(l 91)
∫ [INITIAL SET]
≥ [YES]
≥ [NO]
When there is a menu that cannot be selected
due another function or mode being activated,
set to [YES] for changing the menu settings back
to the initial shipping condition.
(The language setting cannot be changed back
to the initial shipping condition.)
∫ [ILLUMINATION]
≥ [OFF]
≥ [ON]
This allows operations to be signaled by the
lighting of the illumination LED on the top of the
unit.
1 Flash
When you turn on the power
(When in a recording mode: in orange)
(When in a playback mode: in blue)
2 Flashes
When you switch the mode to a recording mode
(in orange)
When you switch the mode to a playback mode
(in blue)
Lights
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Soft skin mode
Tele macro
Indications
,
Fade (White), Fade (Black)
Colour night view function
Video light
Indications
∫ Media indications
ZOOM
Zoom microphone
HDD is selected
Wind noise reduction
SD card is selected
+1 / +2
/
Power LCD plus function
-
1
/
-2
∫ Recording indications
Motion picture recording
,
,
Motion picture recording mode
XP
SP
LP
5
Sports mode
Portrait mode
+1
SP
;
0h00m00s
R
12h45m
MNL
Low light mode
Spotlight mode
Surf & snow mode
AWB
1
/
100
OPEN
0dB
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15:30
Auto white balance
Indoor mode (recording under
incandescent lamp)
AWB
Still picture recording
2
+1
MEGA
R
10000
MNL
Outdoor mode
AWB
Manual adjustment mode
1
/
100
OPEN
0dB
± (White)
¥ (Green)
Focus indication
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15:30
Ø
Self-Timer recording
MEGA OIS
Remaining battery power
Remaining time for recording
Elapsed recording time
MEGA
R 0h00m
Number of recording pixels for
still pictures
0h00m00s
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2048k1512
1920k1080
1280k960
640k480
Date/time indication
3.1M
2
Recording/writing to the
medium
1
M
¥/; (Red)
0.3M
; (Green)
16:9
Recording pause
Wide mode
(White)
(Green)
(Red)
Card can be recorded to
Recognising the card
Recording/accessing the card
Auto mode
AUTO
,
Still picture quality
Manual mode
MNL
Remaining number of still
pictures
R 10000
MF
Manual focus
2t
Zoom magnification indication
Back light compensation mode
Image stabilizer
Shutter speed
ª
1/100
OPEN, F2.0
0dB
F number
Gain value
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∫ Playback indications
Motion picture playback
Locked motion pictures and
still pictures
Number of recording pixels for
still pictures
2048k1512
1920k1080
1280k960
640k480
3.1M
2
1
M
Still picture playback
0.3M
The picture size is not displayed for still
pictures recorded with other products that have
different picture sizes from the sizes shown
above.
∫ Confirmatory indications
1
;
Playback
Pause
–– (Time
display)
The built-in battery is low.
(l 30)
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.
5,
6,
/
Fast forward/rewind
7/8
Last/first scene paused
Skip playback
°
9/:
D/E
Slow motion playback
Frame-by-frame playback
Motion picture playback time
No SD card is inserted/
unusable card.
0h00m00s
Play mode
All scenes on the media
displayed
Scenes recorded on the
selected date displayed
Scenes in the selected playlist
displayed
The HDD cannot be accessed
as the drop detection function
has detected that the unit was
dropped.
If it detects that the unit is
being continuously dropped,
recording may stop.
G
01
No.10
Scene number
Volume adjustment
Resume playback
R
Still picture folder/file number
display
100-0001
When a printer compatible with
PictBridge is connected
Accessing the HDD or a card
(When connected to a
computer)
/
DPOF already set
(to more than 1)
1
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Messages
NO DATA.
There are no images recorded on the media.
CAN NOT RECORD. HDD
IS FULL.
The HDD is full or the number of scenes has reached the maximum
limit so no further data can be recorded. Back up the data on the
HDD to a computer, etc. and then delete unnecessary scenes or
format the HDD. (l 59, 64, 68)
CAN NOT RECORD. THE
NUMBER OF SCENES HAS
EXCEEDED THE MAXIMUM
LIMIT. BACKUP HDD THEN
FORMAT.
The capacity of the HDD is limited. We recommend backing up
important recorded data periodically to a computer etc. to protect it.
This message does not indicate that there is a problem with this
unit.
RECOMMEND DATA BACK
UP PERIODICALLY.
HDD BACKUP
RECOMMENDED.
There is a possible problem with the HDD. Immediately copy the
data on the HDD to a computer etc. and then have the unit repaired.
THIS CARD CANNOT
RECORD IN VIDEO MODE.
An 8 MB or 16 MB SD card has been inserted in video recording
mode.
CHECK CARD.
CARD LOCKED.
CARD FULL.
This card is not compatible or it cannot be recognised by the unit.
The write protection switch on the SD card is set to LOCK. (l 16)
The SD card is full or the number of scenes has reached the
maximum limit so no further data can be recorded. Delete
unnecessary scenes (l 59, 64) or insert a new SD card.
SCENE NUMBER IS FULL.
CARD DOOR OPENED.
The card slot cover is open. Close it.
≥ When using an SD card that can be used for motion picture
recording (l 16)
When this message appears, it is recommended that you format the
SD card being used. (l 68) When an SD card is formatted, all the
data recorded on it will be deleted. Back up the data on the SD card
to a computer, etc. before formatting the SD card.
≥ When using any other card
ERROR OCCURRED.
RECORDING IS STOPPED.
Use a Panasonic SD card or another SD card which can be used to
record motion pictures. (l 16)
CANNOT RECORD IN AGS
MODE.
The AGS function is activated. (l 33)
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CHANGE TO MANUAL
MODE.
CANCEL NIGHT VIEW
MODE.
You are attempting to use a function that cannot be used
simultaneously.
TURN OFF THE VIDEO
LIGHT.
OPERATION FAILED.
EXCESSIVE SHOCK
DETECTED. PLEASE TRY
AGAIN AFTER A WHILE.
The unit has detected that it is being dropped so the operation has
stopped.
INTERNAL TEMPERATURE
TOO HIGH. PLEASE TURN
UNIT OFF AND WAIT A
WHILE.
The internal temperature of this unit is high so it cannot be operated.
Turn off the power, wait until the temperature falls and then turn on
the power again.
The internal temperature of this unit is extremely low so it cannot be
operated.
OPERATION STOPPED.
TEMPERATURE TOO LOW. If “Please Wait.” appears after this message, wait a while without
turning the unit off. It may take time until the unit can be used.
PUSH THE RESET
SWITCH.
An irregularity in the unit has been detected. Remove the SD card
then press the RESET button to restart the unit. (l 99)
The unit cannot correctly establish the connection to the computer
or printer. Disconnect and reconnect the USB cable and then select
the desired USB function again.
DISCONNECT USB
CABLE.
CANNOT OPERATE WHILE The unit’s power cannot be turned off when the unit is connected to
USB CONNECTED.
the computer.
About recovery
It is possible that the system cannot complete writing of a file normally when, for example, power is
turned off for some reason during recording or editing.
If faulty management information is found when the HDD or a card is accessed, one of the following
messages may appear. Be sure to follow the messages. (Repairing may take time depending on the
error.)
HDD ERROR DETECTED. NOW REPAIRING DATA.
CARD ERROR DETECTED. NOW REPAIRING DATA.
≥ When you repair the data, use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor. Even if the
power is turned off without repairing the data, you can repair the data when you turn the power on
again.
≥ Depending on the condition of the data, it may not be possible to completely repair the data.
≥ Do not repair a card that has been recorded on another device. This may cause the loss of data or
the card.
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Functions that cannot be used simultaneously
Some functions in this unit are disabled or cannot be selected due to the unit’s specifications.
The table below shows examples of functions restricted by various conditions.
Conditions which
disable the functions
Functions
Digital zoom
≥ In picture recording mode
Fade
≥ While recording (Cannot set or cancel)
Colour night view
≥ In picture recording mode
≥ When the video light is on (gain up mode)
≥ When the colour night view function is used
≥ When the video light is on (gain up mode)
≥ When the iris/gain is set
Backlight compensation
Soft skin mode (Set and cancel)
Tele macro (Set and cancel)
Help mode
≥ While recording
Video light on (gain up mode)
≥ In picture recording mode
≥ When setting the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch
to AUTO
Scene mode
≥ When the colour night view function is used
≥ When the video light is on (When in video recording
mode)
≥ When digital zoom is used
Change of white balance
≥ When the colour night view function is used
≥ When the video light is on (gain up mode)
≥ When the colour night view function is used
≥ When the video light is on (gain up mode)
≥ When the scene mode is used
Adjusting the shutter speed, iris/gain
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of cards can be used on this unit?
SD Memory Cards and SDHC Memory Cards can be used. (l 15)
Can motion pictures be recorded on an SD card?
Yes, they can be recorded.
To record motion pictures, we recommend using SD cards from 256 MB to 4 GB that
conform to Class 2 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating.
Can I record continuously from the HDD to an SD card or vice versa?
No, you cannot record continuously.
Use [MEDIA SELECT] on the menu to switch the recording destination. (l 34, 37)
Is it possible to copy data on the HDD and an SD card with this unit?
Copying still pictures is possible. (l 67)
Copying motion pictures is not possible.
Is it possible to play back an SD card recorded with this unit on other products?
Motion pictures:
These can be played back on any device which supports motion pictures based on the
SD-Video standard, the MPEG-2 video format and the MPEG-1 Audio Layer 2 audio
format.
Still pictures:
These can be played on any device which supports DCF (Design rule for Camera File
system).
What should I do when the HDD is full?
Use the supplied software to back up the data to a computer or a DVD disc.
You can also connect to a DVD recorder or a VCR with the AV/S cable (supplied) and
then dub the data. (l 71)
After that, delete unnecessary scenes or format the HDD. (l 59, 64, 68)
Can I write data from a computer onto the unit’s HDD or SD card?
No, you cannot.
This unit’s USB terminal is read only.
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Is playback and editing possible on a PC?
Use VideoCam Suite.
Can I use the DVD COPY function to copy motion pictures recorded on SD cards onto
DVD discs as well?
No, you cannot.
You can use the DVD COPY function to copy only the motion pictures recorded on the
HDD.
If you want to copy motion pictures from an SD card to a DVD disc, copy the motion
pictures to a PC first and then copy them to a DVD disc. (l 83)
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Check points
≥ Is the battery fully charged?
# Charge the battery using the AC adaptor. (l 19)
≥ 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 cannot be
turned on.
≥ Is the LCD monitor opened?
≥ If you do not use the unit for approximately 5 minutes, the
power is automatically turned off to conserve the battery
charge. To resume recording, turn the power back on.
The power will not turn off automatically when the power save
function (l 87) is set to [OFF].
This unit is turned off
automatically.
≥ Is the battery low?
This unit does not stay
on long enough.
# If the remaining battery power indication is flashing or the
message “LOW BATTERY.” is displayed, the battery has run
down. Charge the battery. (l 19)
A clicking sound is heard
when the power is turned
off.
≥ This is the sound of the lens moving and is not a malfunction.
≥ Is the battery fully charged?
# Charge it with the AC adaptor. (l 19)
≥ Are you using the battery in an extremely cold place?
# The battery is affected by ambient temperature. In cold places,
the operating time of the battery becomes shorter.
≥ Has the battery worn out?
Battery runs down
quickly.
# 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 can no longer be used.
≥ The unit cannot be operated unless you open the LCD monitor.
≥ Remove the SD card then press the RESET button. (l 99) 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 when the
access lamp is on may destroy the data on the HDD or card.)
This unit cannot be
operated though it is
turned on.
This unit does not
operate normally.
≥ Has the demonstration started?
# If you set [DEMO MODE] to [ON] without inserting a card in
video recording mode or picture recording mode, the unit is
automatically set to the demonstration mode for introducing its
functions. Normally this should be set to [OFF]. Press the MENU
button, then select [SETUP] # [DEMO MODE] # [OFF] and
press the joystick.
The screen has changed
suddenly.
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Problem
Check points
The remote control does
not function.
≥ Has the button-type battery of the remote control run out?
# Replace it with a new button-type battery. (l 14)
A function indication
such as the remaining
time indication or the
elapsed time indication is
not shown.
≥ If you set [SETUP]>[DISPLAY]>[OFF], indications other than
warnings and date indications disappear.
≥ Has the SD card’s write protect switch been set to LOCK?
# No recording is possible while the write protect switch is set to
LOCK. (l 16)
≥ Is the memory of the HDD or card full?
# If the HDD or card has no more available memory, free up some
memory by deleting unnecessary scenes (l 59, 64) or use a
new card.
Recording does not start
although power is
supplied to this unit.
≥ Is the unit set to the video recording mode or picture recording
mode?
# No recording is possible unless the mode dial is at
≥ Is the card slot cover open?
or
.
# If the cover is open, this unit may not operate normally. Close the
card slot cover.
Recording starts but
stops immediately.
≥ The unit is hot. Follow the messages on the display.
# To use the unit again, turn the unit off and leave it for a while.
The playback picture
breaks up for a moment.
≥ Is the AGS function activated?
# Record in the normal horizontal position or set [AGS] to [OFF].
(l 33)
≥ Can the SD card be used for motion picture recording?
# Use an SD card that can be used for motion picture recording.
(l 16)
The unit arbitrarily stops
recording.
The operation arbitrarily
stops.
≥ The drop detection function has activated to protect the HDD.
# Do not drop or shake this unit while operating it.
≥ When using an SD card on which data has been written many
times and the data writing speed has reduced, the recording
may suddenly stop during motion picture recording.
# Use a card recommended as suitable for motion picture
recording. (l 16)
Recording stops
suddenly during motion
picture recording on a
card.
If the recording stops even when a suitable SD card is used,
back up the data on the card to a computer, etc. and then format
the card. (l 68)
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Problem
Check points
≥ Are you trying to record small or finely detailed objects with
[PICT. QUALITY] set at [
# If you try to record small or finely detailed objects with
[PICT. QUALITY] set at [ ], the images may break up into a
]?
Recorded still pictures
are not clear.
mosaic-like pattern. Record with [PICT. QUALITY] set at [
]
instead. (l 40)
≥ Is manual focus mode selected?
# Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to AUTO.
≥ Are you trying to record a scene which is hard to bring into
focus in auto focus mode?
# There are some recording subjects and surroundings for which
the auto focus does not operate correctly. (l 104) If so, use the
manual focus mode to adjust the focus. (l 49)
Auto focus function does
not work.
Sound is not played back
from the built-in speaker
of this unit.
≥ Is the volume too low?
# During playback, move the volume lever to display the volume
indication and adjust it. (l 55)
≥ Have you selected video input on the TV?
Although this unit is
correctly connected to a
TV, playback images
cannot be seen.
# Please read the operating instructions of your TV and select the
channel that matches the input used for the connection.
≥ Is the [TV ASPECT] setting correct?
# Change the setting to match the aspect ratio of the TV.
Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] # [TV ASPECT]
# [16:9] or [4:3] and press the joystick.
The playback images are
squeezed horizontally.
≥ Are the scenes or the files locked?
# Locked scenes or files cannot be deleted. Release the lock
setting. (l 60, 65)
≥ It may not be possible to delete scenes that are displayed as
Scenes or files cannot be
deleted or edited.
[
] on the thumbnail display. If the scenes are unnecessary,
format the HDD or card to erase the data. (l 68) Please be
aware that if the HDD or a card is formatted then all the data
recorded on the HDD or the card will be erased.
≥ If the SD card’s write protect switch is set to LOCK, then
deletion is disabled. (l 16)
≥ The data may be destroyed. It may have been destroyed by
static or electromagnetic waves. Store important data on a
computer or other products as well.
The images on the SD
card do not look normal.
Even if HDD or a card is
formatted, it cannot be
used.
≥ Either this unit or the card may be damaged. Please consult a
dealer.
≥ Use an SD card from 8 MB to 4 GB with this unit. (l 15)
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Problem
Check points
≥ Is this unit connected to a computer?
# No operation can be performed on this unit when it is connected
to a computer.
The indication
disappears.
≥ Turn off the power to this unit. If the power cannot be turned
off, remove the SD card then press the RESET button, or
remove the battery or AC adaptor and then reattach it. After
that, turn on the power again. If normal operation is still not
restored, detach the power connected, and consult the dealer
who you purchased this unit from.
The screen is frozen.
No operation can be
performed.
≥ The unit has automatically detected an error. Remove the SD
card then press the RESET button to restart the unit.
# Press the RESET button with the projecting part of the grip belt
A.
A
“PUSH THE RESET
SWITCH.” is displayed.
≥ If you do not press the RESET button, the power to this unit is
turned off automatically about 1 minute later.
≥ Even after you press the RESET button, the indication may still
appear repeatedly. If so, this unit needs repair. Detach the
power connected, and consult the dealer who you purchased
this unit from. Do not attempt to repair the appliance by
yourself.
≥ Is the SD card formatted on a computer inserted?
# Use this unit to format SD cards. Please be aware that if an SD
card is formatted, then all the data recorded on the card will be
erased. (l 68)
If the SD card is inserted
in this unit, it is not
recognised.
≥ Check that the device is compatible with the capacity or type of
SD card (SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card) that you
inserted.
If the SD card is inserted
in another device, it is not
recognised.
# Refer to the operating instructions of the device for details.
With a computer
Problem
Check points
≥ The USB function selection screen does not appear if the USB
cable is connected while the menu screen is displayed.
# Close the menu screen before connecting the USB cable.
≥ Select another USB terminal on the computer.
≥ Check the operating environment. (l 76)
Even if connected by the
USB cable, this unit is not
recognised by the
computer.
≥ Disconnect the USB cable, turn the unit off then on and then
reconnect the USB cable.
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Problem
Check points
When the USB cable is
disconnected, an error
message will appear on
the computer.
≥ To disconnect the USB cable safely, double-click the
(
)
icon in the task tray and follow the instructions on the screen.
The DVD COPY function
will not start even when I
press the DVD COPY
button.
≥ To create DVD-Video discs using the DVD COPY function, you
need to install VideoCam Suite from the supplied CD-ROM to
your computer. (l 79)
≥ Have you already copied those images using the DVD COPY
function?
# Once motion pictures have been copied using the DVD COPY
function, they cannot be copied a second or subsequent time.
Import the motion pictures onto the PC, and then write them on
the DVD disc.
I cannot copy motion
pictures using the
DVD COPY function.
It takes a long time to
create a DVD.
≥ Creating a DVD may take some time even if the size of the
motion picture files are small.
The amount of free space
on the HDD or SD card
does not increase even
when the images are
backed up on the
≥ The unit’s image data is not automatically deleted even when
you have imported images to your computer or onto DVD
discs using VideoCam Suite.
# To increase the amount of free space on the HDD or SD card,
delete unnecessary images recorded on this unit. (l 59, 64)
computer or DVD discs.
The DVD player cannot
play back the discs I have
created using VideoCam
Suite.
≥ To playback a DVD disc created using VideoCam Suite, the
player must support playback of that DVD disc. (Refer to the
operating instructions of the player.)
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Do not spray insecticides or volatile
chemicals onto the unit.
Cautions for use
≥ If the unit is sprayed with such chemicals, its
body may be marred and the surface finish
may peel off.
About this unit
≥ Do not leave rubber or plastic products in
contact with the unit for a long time.
≥ The unit and card become warm after long
operation, but 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 SD Card/Hard Disk Video Camera as
far away as possible from electromagnetic
equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs,
video games etc.).
≥ If you use the SD Card/Hard Disk Video
Camera on top of or near a TV, the pictures
and sound on the SD Card/Hard Disk Video
Camera may be disrupted by electromagnetic
wave radiation.
≥ Do not use the SD Card/Hard Disk Video
Camera near cell phones because doing so
may result in noise adversely affecting the
pictures and sound.
≥ 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.
≥ 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 SD
Card/Hard Disk Video Camera, disturbing the
pictures and sound.
≥ A strong impact can break the unit’s casing,
causing it to malfunction.
Do not use benzine, paint thinner or alcohol
for cleaning the unit.
≥ Before cleaning, detach the battery or pull out
the AC cable from the AC outlet.
≥ If the SD Card/Hard Disk Video Camera is
adversely affected by electromagnetic
equipment and stops functioning properly, turn
the SD Card/Hard Disk Video Camera off and
remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor.
Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC
adaptor and turn the SD Card/Hard Disk Video
Camera on.
≥ The camera body may be discoloured and the
surface finish may peel off.
≥ Wipe the unit with a soft dry cloth to remove
dust and fingerprints. To remove stubborn
stains, thoroughly wring a cloth that has been
soaked in a neutral detergent diluted with
water and wipe the unit with it. Afterwards,
wipe it with a dry cloth.
≥ When you use a chemical dust cloth, follow the
instructions that came with the cloth.
Do not use the SD Card/Hard Disk 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.
≥ If you use the unit for a long time, heat will
build up inside it and this may cause a
malfunction.
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.
≥ This unit is not intended for industrial use.
When you are not going to use the unit for an
extended time
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≥ When storing the unit in a cupboard or cabinet,
it is recommended that you place a desiccant
(silica gel) in with it.
≥ When you travel, do not forget to bring an AC
adaptor so that you can recharge the batteries
at your destination.
If you drop the battery accidentally, check to
see if the terminals are damaged.
About the battery
≥ Attaching a battery with damaged terminals
can damage the unit or AC adaptor.
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 for about
5 minutes after starting use. At high
Do not throw old battery into fire.
≥ Heating a battery or throwing it into a fire may
result in an explosion.
≥ If the operating time is very short even after the
battery has been recharged, the battery has
worn out. Please purchase a new battery.
temperatures, the protection function may be
triggered, making it impossible to use the unit.
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.
≥ The battery should be stored in the vinyl bag
so metal does not come into contact with the
terminals.
About the AC adaptor
≥ If the battery is warm, charging requires more
time than normal.
≥ If the temperature of the battery is extremely
high or extremely low, the CHARGE lamp may
continue flashing, and the battery may not be
charged. Wait until the appropriate
temperature is restored before charging the
battery again. If the battery still fails to charge,
something may be wrong with the battery or
AC adaptor. Contact your dealer.
≥ The battery should be stored in a cool place
free from humidity, with as constant
temperature as possible. (Recommended
temperature: 15 °C to 25 °C, 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.
≥ If you use the AC adaptor near a radio, radio
reception may be disturbed. Keep the AC
adaptor 1 m 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.)
≥ 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.
≥ Dust and other matter attached to the battery
terminals should be removed.
≥ Always keep the electrodes of the AC adaptor
and battery clean.
Put this unit near the outlet to make it easy
for the interrupting device (plug) to reach it.
About the SD card
Prepare spare batteries when going out for
recording.
≥ The memory capacity indicated on the label of
an SD card is the total of the capacity for
copyright protection and management and the
capacity which can be used on the unit, a
computer etc.
≥ Prepare batteries enough to last for 3 to 4
times the period during you want to record
pictures in. In cold places such as a ski resort,
the period during which you can record
pictures is shortened.
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≥ During prolonged use, the unit’s surfaces and
may not work properly. Make every effort to
the SD card will heat up slightly. This is normal.
ensure that condensation does not form. If it
does form, take the actions described below.
When inserting or removing the SD card,
always set the OFF/ON switch to OFF.
Causes of condensation
Condensation takes place when the ambient
temperature or humidity is changed as
follows.
While this unit accesses the SD card (while
/
is being displayed/the access lamp
is lit), do not open the card slot cover and
remove the SD card, operate the mode dial,
turn off the power or shake or impact the unit.
≥ 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.
≥ 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)
∫ About the miniSD Card
≥ Be sure to insert miniSD Cards in the
dedicated card adaptor before use. Inserting a
card in this unit without the adaptor may
damage the unit or the card.
≥ Do not insert an empty card adaptor in this
unit. Do not leave the adaptor in this unit while
inserting or removing miniSD Cards. This may
cause the unit to malfunction.
When this unit is taken to a location with a
significant temperature difference such as
from a cold place to a hot place.
LCD monitor
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.
≥ 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 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.
What to do if the lens is fogged up.
Remove the battery or AC adaptor and leave the
unit for about 1 hour. When the unit becomes
close to the ambient temperature, the fog
disappears naturally.
Extremely high precision technology is
employed to produce the LCD Monitor screen
featuring a total of approximately 123,000
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.
Explanation of terms
Automatic white balance
White balance adjustment recognises the colour
of light and adjusts so the white colour will
become a purer white. The unit determines the
hue of light that comes through the lens and
white balance sensor, thereby judging the
recording condition, and selects the closest hue
setting.
About condensation
If condensation forms on the unit, the lens will
cloud up, the HDD may be damaged and the unit
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This is called automatic white balance
adjustment.
However, since the unit only stores white colour
information under certain light sources,
automatic white balance adjustment does not
function normally under other light sources.
White balance adjustment determines the white
colour under different light sources. By
recognising which is the white colour under
sunlight and which is the white colour under a
fluorescent light, the unit can adjust the balance
among the other colours.
Since the white colour is the reference for all the
colours (that make up light), the unit can record
pictures in a natural hue if it can recognise the
reference colour white.
2)
10 000K
9
8
000K
000K
3)
7
6
000K
000K
4)
5)
5
4
000K
000K
Auto focus
6)
1)
The lens is moved forward or backward
automatically to bring the subject into focus.
7)
3
000K
Auto focus has the following characteristics.
≥ Adjusts the focus so that the vertical lines of a
subject are seen more clearly.
≥ Attempts to bring an object with higher contrast
into focus.
8)
9)
2
1
000K
000K
10)
≥ Focuses on the screen centre only.
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
Due to these characteristics, auto focus does not
work correctly in the following situations. Record
pictures in the manual focus mode.
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
Recording distant and close-up objects at the
same time
Since the unit focuses on whatever is at the
centre 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.
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
white balance adjustment range, use the manual
white balance adjustment mode.
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.
White balance
The images recorded by the unit may become
bluish or reddish under the influence of certain
light sources. To avoid such phenomena, adjust
the white balance.
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
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recorded. The focus may become blurry when
recording subjects at the beach, at 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.
SD Speed Class Rating Class 2
This indicates a Class 2 rating in the high speed
standards (SD Speed Class) stipulated by the
SD Card Association for high speed writing
between SD compatible products and SD
Memory cards.
If you use a Class 2 card compatible with the SD
Speed Class in an SD compatible product, you
can obtain stable recording by using a SD card
conformed with Class 2 or more.
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Specifications
SD Card/Hard Disk Video Camera
Information for your safety
Power source:
Power consumption:
DC 7.9 V/7.2 V
Recording
5.7 W
Signal system
CCIR: 625 lines, 50 fields PAL colour signal
SD card: Based on the SD-Video standard
HDD: Independent standard
Recording format
1/6z 3CCD image sensor
Total: 800 Kk3
Image sensor
Lens
Effective pixels:
Moving picture: 630 Kk3 (4:3), 540 Kk3 (16:9)
Still picture: 710 Kk3 (4:3), 540 Kk3 (16:9)
Auto Iris, F1.8 to F2.8
Focal length:
3.0 mm to 30.0 mm
Macro (Full range AF)
Zoom
10k optical zoom, 25/700k digital zoom
2.7z wide LCD monitor (approx. 123 K pixels)
Stereo (with a zoom function)
1 round speaker ‰ 20 mm
Monitor
Microphone
Speaker
Standard illumination
1,400 lx
Minimum required
illumination
12 lx (Low light mode, 1/50)
[approx. 1 lx with the colour night view function]
Video output level
1.0 Vp-p, 75 ™
Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ™
C: 0.3 Vp-p, 75 ™
S Video output level
Audio output level (Line)
316 mV, 600 ™
Card reader function (No copyright protection support)
HDD reader function
Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) compliant
PictBridge-compliant
USB
Dimensions
(excluding the projecting
parts)
70.1 mm (W) k 73.0 mm (H) k 120.8 mm (D)
Mass
(without battery)
Approx. 450 g
Operating temperature
0 °C to 40 °C
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Operating humidity
Operating altitude
10% to 80%
Less than 3000 m above sea level
Motion pictures
Recording media
Compression
SD Memory Card:
1
1
1
32 MB* /64 MB* /128 MB* /256 MB/512 MB/1 GB/2 GB (removable
type) (FAT12 and FAT16 format corresponding)
SDHC Memory Card:
4 GB (removable type) (FAT32 format corresponding)
2
HDD: 30 GB* (fixed type)
MPEG-2
XP: 10 Mbps (VBR)
SP: 5 Mbps (VBR)
LP: 2.5 Mbps (VBR)
Recording mode and
transfer rate
Recordable time
Refer to page 36.
SD card: MPEG-1 Audio Layer 2, 16 bit (48 kHz/2 ch)
HDD: Dolby Digital, 16 bit (48 kHz/2 ch)
Audio compression
SD card: 99 foldersk99 scenes (9801 scenes)
HDD: 999 foldersk99 scenes (98901 scenes)
(When the date changes, a new folder is created and scenes are
recorded in this new folder even if the number of scenes in the old
folder has not reached 99.)
Maximum number of
recordable folders and
scenes
*1 Cannot be guaranteed in operation.
*2 The 30 GB hard drive utilizes a portion of the storage space for formatting, file management and
other purposes. 30 GB is 30,000,000,000 bytes. Usable capacity will be less.
Still pictures
SD Memory Card:
8 MB/16 MB/32 MB/64 MB/128 MB/256 MB/512 MB/1 GB/2 GB
(removable type) (FAT12 and FAT16 format corresponding)
SDHC Memory Card:
Recording media
4 GB (removable type) (FAT32 format corresponding)
HDD: 30 GB* (fixed type)
JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2
standard), DPOF corresponding
Compression
Picture size
2048k1512, 1920k1080 (16:9), 1280k960, 640k480
Number of recordable
pictures
Refer to page 109.
* The 30 GB hard drive utilizes a portion of the storage space for formatting, file management and
other purposes. 30 GB is 30,000,000,000 bytes. Usable capacity will be less.
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AC adaptor
Information for your safety
Power source:
Power consumption:
DC output:
AC 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
19 W
DC 7.9 V, 1.4 A (Unit operation)
DC 8.4 V, 0.65 A (Battery charging)
Dimensions
Mass
61 mm (W) k 32 mm (H) k 91 mm (D)
Approx. 110 g
Specifications may change without prior notice.
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Number of recordable pictures on the HDD or an SD card
Picture size
3.1M
(2048k1512)
2
(1920k1080)
Picture quality
[HDD]
30 GB
8 MB
19160
2
29950
4
24960
39230
6
3
10
16 MB
32 MB
64 MB
128 MB
256 MB
512 MB
1 GB
7
12
16
18
28
23
37
38
61
50
80
75
120
250
490
990
2010
3950
98
155
320
640
1290
2630
5170
[SD]
155
310
630
1280
2520
210
410
820
1670
3290
2 GB
4 GB
Picture size
Picture quality
1
M
(1280k960)
0.3M
(640k480)
[HDD]
30 GB
8 MB
47070
7
74890
12
99999
37
99999
75
16 MB
32 MB
64 MB
128 MB
256 MB
512 MB
1 GB
20
32
92
185
45
73
200
410
96
155
300
620
1230
2470
5030
9870
430
850
185
390
770
1550
3160
6200
820
1640
3410
6780
13580
27640
54290
[SD]
1710
3390
6790
13820
27150
2 GB
4 GB
≥ The number of recordable pictures depends on whether [
subject being recorded.
] and [
] are used together and on the
≥ The numbers shown in the table are approximations.
≥ If you record motion pictures on the HDD or an SD card, the number of recordable still pictures will
become smaller.
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∫ L
Index
Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
LCD monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 30, 103
Locking motion picture scenes . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Locking still picture files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
∫ A
AC adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19, 21, 102
Anti-Ground-Shooting (AGS) . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Aperture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Auto focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Automatic white balance . . . . . . . . . . . .49, 103
∫ M
Manual focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Menu list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Motion picture playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Motion picture recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
∫ B
Backlight compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19, 20, 102
Beep sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Black balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
∫ N
Number of recordable pictures . . . . . . . . . . 109
∫ C
∫ O
Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15, 22, 68, 102
Charging time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Colour night view function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Operation icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
∫ P
PictBridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Picture quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Picture size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Playing back motion pictures by date . . . . . . 55
Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Power LCD plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Power save . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
∫ D
Date and time display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Delete
Scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Still picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Demo mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Digital zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
DPOF setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
DVD COPY function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
∫ R
Recording modes and recordable time . . . . 36
Recording time elapsed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Remaining number of still pictures . . . . . . . . 39
Remaining time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Resume playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
∫ F
Fade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Format
Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Frame-by-frame playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
∫ S
Scene mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
SD Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
SD Speed Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
SDHC Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Self-recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Self-timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Shutter effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Shutter speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Skip playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Slow-motion playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Soft skin mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Still picture compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Still picture playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Still picture recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
∫ G
Gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Guideline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
∫ H
HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15, 17, 68
HDD information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Help mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
∫ I
Illumination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Image stabilizer function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Initial setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Iris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
∫ T
Tele macro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
TV aspect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
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∫ V
Video light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Volume adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
∫ W
White balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49, 104
Wide mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Wind noise reduction function . . . . . . . . . . . .47
∫ Z
Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Zoom microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
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F0208BL0 ( 1000 A )
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
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