SDR-S15_EB(1438A)_0114.pdf
Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and
used Batteries
These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying
documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and
batteries should not be mixed with general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and
used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points,
in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives
2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC.
Operating Instructions
SD Video Camera
Model No.
SDR-S15
By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you
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.
For more information about collection and recycling of old products
and batteries, please contact your local municipality, your waste
disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the
items.
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]
These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to
discard these items, please contact your local authorities or dealer
and ask for the correct method of disposal.
Note for the battery symbol (bottom two symbol examples):
This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol.
In this case it complies with the requirement set by the Directive for
the chemical involved.
EU
Cd
E
LSQT1438 A
F0109KS0 (6000 )
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2)
Panasonic Testing Centre
Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH
Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany
LSQT1438 A
EB
Information for your safety
PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANT
WARNING:
●Indemnity concerning recording content
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT
DAMAGE,
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.
●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.
●USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
●DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
For the purposes of these operating instructions
SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card are referred to as the “SD card”.
Camera and SD card (sold separately) temperature
After use and battery charging, the battery will be hot. Also, during use,
although the unit’s body and SD card become hot, there is nothing wrong with
the unit.
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 ˚C or
incinerate.
LCD monitor
CAUTION!
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.
●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.
●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.
Built-in lithium battery
WARNING
THE LITHIUM BATTERY IN THIS EQUIPMENT MUST ONLY BE
REPLACED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. WHEN NECESSARY,
CONTACT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC SUPPLIER.
●DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY
MANNER.
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.
•SDHC Logo is a trademark.
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•Microsoft , Windows and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of the
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
•IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines
Corporation of the U.S.
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•Celeron , Intel , Intel Core™ Solo and Pentium are the registered trademarks or
trademarks of the Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries.
•Apple and MacOS are trademarks of Apple Inc.
•Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation.
•YouTube and the YouTube logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of YouTube
LLC.
•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.
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Contents
With a computer
Caution for AC mains lead......... 2
Information for your safety........ 4
PRECAUTIONS ........................... 5
Recording mode and recording
times......................................... 27
Automatic recording
(still pictures)............................ 28
Number of recordable pictures.. 29
Zoom/avoid jitter/maintain
View slants and composition
(guide lines).............................. 51
Avoid wind noise
Software on the CD-ROM......... 70
End User License Agreement.. 71
Operating environment............ 72
Installing VideoCam Suite ....... 74
Using VideoCam Suite ............. 76
Uploading video clips to
YouTube..................................... 78
Using this unit as an external
drive (Mass storage)................. 80
Checking the connections....... 82
Connecting to a Macintosh
(wind noise reduction function) .. 51
Before using
Accessories ................................ 8
Parts identification and
handling....................................... 8
Using the hand strap
(supplied) ................................. 10
Using the LCD monitor............. 10
How to use the lens cover open
lever ......................................... 10
Sales and Support
Information................................ 11
Optional accessories................ 11
Applicable SD cards
Playback
picture brightness in dark
Viewing motion pictures.......... 52
Displaying thumbnails by date.. 53
Fast forward/rewind playback .. 54
Slow-motion playback .............. 54
Frame-by-frame playback ........ 54
Resuming the previous
locations.................................... 30
Intelligent auto mode ............... 32
Recording in WEB mode/
using the video light................. 34
Recording for posting videos on
YouTube (WEB mode).............. 34
Brightening up dark scenes for
recording .................................. 35
Other recording options .......... 36
Fade-in/Fade-out...................... 37
Backlight compensation function.. 38
Self-timer.................................. 38
Soft skin mode ......................... 39
Colour night view function........ 39
PRE-REC function ................... 40
Self-portrait recording function.. 41
Face detection function............ 42
Recording manually
playback................................... 54
Viewing still pictures................ 55
computer ................................... 83
Others
Editing
Menus ........................................ 84
Recording menu....................... 84
Playback menu......................... 84
SETUP menu ........................... 86
LCD monitor displays .............. 88
When recording........................ 88
During playback ....................... 89
Messages .................................. 90
Troubleshooting ...................... 92
Cautions for use ....................... 98
Specifications......................... 102
Index........................................ 104
Deleting motion/still pictures .. 56
Deleting one picture at a time .. 56
Deleting all pictures.................. 57
Selecting and deleting multiple
pictures..................................... 57
Preventing accidental deletion
of motion/still pictures............. 58
Formatting cards ...................... 58
Setting DPOF for still pictures.. 59
(sold separately)....................... 12
Setup
Charging.................................... 14
Charging time, recordable time
and Remaining battery capacity
indication................................... 16
Inserting/Removing SD cards
(sold separately)....................... 17
Turning the unit ON/OFF
(Selecting modes)..................... 18
Quick starts .............................. 19
Setting from the menu, changing
the display language.................. 20
Setting the date and time and
adjusting the LCD monitor ...... 22
(motion/still pictures)............... 44
Adjusting focus manually
(manual focus adjustment)....... 44
Using situation-specific settings
(scene mode) ........................... 45
Achieve natural colours
With other products
Playback on TV......................... 60
Copying to video recorders or
DVD recorders .......................... 61
Printing pictures from
PictBridge printers ................... 62
Using DVD burners
(white balance)......................... 46
Adjusting shutter speed
(shutter speed)......................... 48
Adjusting brightness (iris/gain).. 49
Useful functions ....................... 50
Recording dates and times at
travel destinations (set world
(sold separately)....................... 64
Recording
Before recording....................... 24
Basic stance............................. 24
Automatic recording
time) ......................................... 50
(motion pictures) ...................... 26
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Accessories
Parts identification
and handling
Make sure all of the following
accessories were included in the
product package.
DC input terminal
[DC IN 5.0 V] (P.15)
Lens cover open lever
(P.10)
Audio-video output
terminal [A/V] (P.60, 61)
• Battery pack
VW-VBJ10
The battery is
shipped in a
discharged state. Be
sure to charge the
battery before using
this unit (P.14).
USB terminal
Lens
[
] (P.62, 65, 76)
Strap fixture
(P.10)
•Do not use any other AC adaptors
except the supplied one.
Light (P.35)
Microphone
(built-in, stereo)
Card access lamp
[ACCESS] (P.17, 25)
• AC adaptor
VSK0695
Sub record button (P.24)
(Same as record button)
Card/battery door lever
[
] (P.14, 17)
• AC cable
K2CT3CA00004
When recording: Zoom button
[T/W] (P.30)
During playback: Volume button
[+VOL–] (P.52)
Card/Battery door
(P.14, 17)
LCD monitor (P.10)
Speaker
• AV cable
K2KZ9CB00002
Terminal cover (P.15)
Record button
(P.26, 28)
• Hand strap
VFC4308
Status indicator
(P.15, 18, 19)
Light button [LIGHT] (P.35)
Intelligent auto button
Card slot
[SD CARD]
(P.17)
Mode dial (P.18)
: Motion picture
recording (P.26)
• USB cable
K1HA05AD0006
[
] (P.32)
WEB mode button
[WEB MODE] (P.34)
Battery slot
[BATT] (P.14)
: Motion picture
playback (P.52)
Cursor buttons (P.20)
Tripod mounting hole
: Still picture recording
(P.28)
For tripod (sold separately) mounting
instructions, see the user’s guide of
the tripod. (With some tripods, the
card/battery door cannot be opened
when the unit is mounted on the tripod.
If this is the case, insert the SD card
and battery before mounting the unit
on the tripod.)
Delete button
• CD-ROM
[
] (P.56)
: Still picture playback
(P.55)
Manual button
[MANUAL AF/MF]
(P.44)
: Turning the unit OFF
(P.18)
Menu button [MENU] (P.20)
Optional accessories (P.11)
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Parts identification and handling (cont.)
Sales and Support Information
Customer Care Centre
Using the hand strap (supplied)
Using as strap
●For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3852
●For customers within the Republic of lreland: 01 289 8333
●Visit our website for product information
Fit over your wrist and adjust the
length of the strap.
●E-mail: customer.care@panasonic.co.uk
Technical Support for AV Software
●For UK, ROI: 08701 505610
Direct Sales at Panasonic UK
●For customers: 0844 844 3856
●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
●Most major credit and debit cards accepted.
●All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by
Panasonic UK Ltd.
Using the LCD monitor
Images can be checked on the LCD monitor when recording.
Open the LCD monitor.
Adjust the angle.
Up to 180 ˚
●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.
Interested in purchasing an extended guarantee?
Up to 90 ˚
Optional accessories
Battery pack (VW-VBJ10)
●Forcing the LCD monitor open or rotating it past the angle to which it can be
rotated will cause trouble or malfunctioning.
●Brightness and colour density can be adjusted. (P.23)
SD Memory card / SDHC Memory card
(→ Applicable SD cards P.12)
DVD burner (VW-BN1)
How to use the lens cover open lever
Before recording, open the
lens cover.
Open the lens cover by sliding
the lens cover open lever to the
[
] position.
●In order to protect the lens, slide
the lens cover open lever to the
[
] position when the unit is not
in use, and close the lens cover.
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Applicable SD cards (sold separately)
The following SD and SDHC Memory Cards can be used.
Precautions in handling
• Do not touch the terminals on the back of the card. Also, prevent dirt, water
and foreign matter from adhering to terminals.
• Do not leave cards in the following areas:
· Where exposed to direct sunlight
Type of card
Capacity
256 MB
512 MB
1 GB
SD Memory Card
(SD speed Class 2 or higher recommended)
· Humid or dusty places
· Near heaters or other sources of heat
2 GB
4 GB
6 GB
8 GB
12 GB
16 GB
32 GB
· Where subjected to sharp temperature changes (condensation can occur)
· Where exposed to static electricity or electromagnetic waves
• After use, return cards to their pouch or case.
• SD card data may be corrupted or lost due to electrical noise, static
electricity, damage to the unit or card, etc. Save important data on a PC
using the supplied USB cable, VideoCam Suite, etc. (P.70)
SDHC Memory Card
(Use cards bearing the
logo.)
• 8 MB and 16 MB SD Memory Cards are for still picture recording only.
• With 32 MB, 64 MB and 128 MB SD Memory Cards, still pictures can be
recorded, but motion picture recording may stop during use.
• Multimedia cards cannot be used.
Write-protecting cards
When the write-protect switch on the SD card is set to the LOCK position,
data cannot be written onto or deleted from the card, and the card cannot be
formatted.
Recommended Panasonic SD/SDHC Memory Cards
(as of January 2009)
The following Panasonic SD/SDHC Memory Cards and SD speed Class 2 or
higher Memory Cards are recommended for this unit. With other types of SD
cards, motion picture recording may stop during use.
Write-protect switch
SD Memory Card
SD/SDHC Memory Card
High Speed
Class 2
Class 4
Class 6
―
256 MB
512 MB
1 GB
RP-SDH256
RP-SDR256
―
RP-SDK512
RP-SDR512
―
―
RP-SDH01G
RP-SDR01G
―
RP-SDM02G
RP-SDM04G
RP-SDM06G
―
RP-SDV01G
RP-SDV02G
RP-SDV04G
―
2 GB
RP-SDK02G
RP-SDR02G
4 GB
―
―
―
―
―
―
RP-SDR04G
6 GB
―
―
―
―
―
●SDHC Memory Cards can be used only with SDHC devices.
Be careful when sharing cards between devices.
●Be sure to format SD cards with this unit only.
If cards are formatted on a PC or other device, recording may take time and
the card may become unusable with the unit.
8 GB
RP-SDV08G
―
12 GB
16 GB
32 GB
RP-SDM12G
―
RP-SDV16G
RP-SDV32G
―
●Before using an SD card from another device, copy the data onto a PC or
other storage device and then format the card with this unit.
●Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
●This unit supports SD Memory Cards formatted to FAT12 or FAT16 file
systems and SDHC Memory Cards formatted to a FAT32 file system.
●SD speed Class 2
●Please confirm the latest information on the following website. (This website
is in English only.)
Class 2 speed standard for SD cards. This and higher types of SD cards
operate stably in devices for which Class 2 or higher SD cards are
recommended, such as this unit.
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The battery is not charged at the time of purchase. Be sure to charge it
before use.
For charging time (P.16)
Setup
Charging
1
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.
We recommend using Panasonic batteries (VW-VBJ10).
If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
CAUTION
Insert the battery into the unit and charge it.
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.
Set the mode dial to [OFF].
The unit runs on AC power (status indicator lit red) and
the battery cannot be charged when the mode dial is set
to any position other than [OFF].
1
●Do not heat or expose to flame.
●Do not leave the battery in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long
period of time with doors and windows closed.
Open the card/battery
door.
Open the door by sliding the card/
battery door lever to the “OPEN”
position.
2
Open the terminal cover.
6
Insert the battery.
3
Ensure that battery is oriented
correctly, and push it into the
compartment in the direction of the
[▲] until it snaps into place and it is
locked by the lever.
Plug the DC plug into the DC
input terminal on the unit.
Status indicator
Flashing red at approx. 1 second intervals
: Charging in progress
7
(To remove the battery, press the
lever in the direction of the [ ].)
Lever
Off : Charging complete
Close the card/battery
4
door.
Close the card/battery door and
slide the card/battery door lever to
the “LOCK” position.
If the status indicator does the following:
Does not flash:
Remove and reinsert the battery, and disconnect and reconnect the AC adaptor.
If the status indicator still does not flash, contact your dealer.
Flashes rapidly at approx. 0.25 seconds intervals:
The battery cannot be charged. Try doing the following:
•Remove and reinsert the battery, and try recharging the battery.
•The battery temperature or surrounding temperature is too high/low, therefore wait until
the unit and the battery are at suitable temperatures and try recharging the battery.
If battery charging still does not commence, contact your dealer.
Flashes slowly at approx. 3 seconds intervals:
Connect the AC adaptor
(supplied).
AC adaptor
5
AC cable＊
Connect the AC cable to the AC
adaptor and then to an AC outlet.
● Use only the AC adaptor supplied
with the unit.
To AC outlet
Charging requires time for the following reasons:
•The battery has been excessively discharged.
•The battery temperature or ambient temperature is too high/low.
Small gap here.
＊Do not use the AC cable and AC adaptor of this unit with other devices. Also, do not use
●If power to the unit is activated while the battery is charging, the AC power
supply will be used and charging interrupted.
the AC cables and AC adaptors of other devices with this unit.
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Charging time, recordable time and
Remaining battery capacity indication
Inserting/Removing SD
Setup
Setup
2
3
cards (sold separately)
SD cards are sold separately.
Preparations: Set the mode dial to [OFF].
Charging time and recordable time
Times are given for a temperature of 25 ˚C and humidity of 60 %. The charging
time shown in the table are approximations. In high or low temperatures,
charging requires more time.
(Check that the status indicator is out.)
Inserting or removing an SD card while the unit is turned
on may damage the unit and destroy data on the card.
●Supplied battery VW-VBJ10 (3.6 V, 940 mAh (minimum))
Open the card/battery
door.
Open the door by sliding the card/
battery door lever to the “OPEN”
position.
Charging time
Approx. 2 h 15 min
1
Maximum continuously
Actual recordable time
recordable time
Recordable time
Approx. 1 h 15 min
Approx. 40 min
●Actual recordable time includes recording and stopping, turning the unit ON/
OFF, zooming and other operations.
Insert/Remove the SD
card.
2
●
Recordable time varies according to conditions of use. For example, the
•To insert:
recordable time shortens when the [POWER LCD] setting is on while recording.
●The recordable time shortens in some environments (i.e., low temperatures,
etc.), therefore it is recommended to charge a spare battery.
Face the label upwards and slide
the card in straight until hearing it
catch.
•To remove:
Press the centre of the SD card and
pull the card out straight.
Place label upwards.
Remaining battery capacity indication
The battery indication changes, as the remaining battery power decreases.
Close the card/battery
door.
•Close the card/battery door and
slide the card/battery door lever to
the “LOCK” position.
•If the door does not close
completely, remove the SD card,
check its orientation and reinsert it
into the slot.
3
High
Low
Flashing (Charge battery.)
●While the card access lamp is lit, reading, recording, playback, deletion
or other processing is being executed. Performing the following
operations while the lamp is lit may damage the SD card and its content
and the unit may not function properly.
• Turning off the unit
• Removing battery or AC adaptor
• Opening card/battery door and removing SD card
• Rotating the mode dial
• Shaking or impacting the unit
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine
product are available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are
not adequately protected to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards.
These battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not
liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery
pack. To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine
Panasonic battery pack is used.
• Disconnecting the USB cable
Card access lamp
●The access lamp is supposed to light up while rotating the dial to select
a mode. In this case, there is no problem.
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Turning the unit ON/OFF
(Selecting modes)
Rotate the mode dial to motion picture recording/playback, still picture
recording/playback or turning the unit OFF.
Setup
4
Rotate the mode dial slowly but surely to the desired position without turning it
recklessly.
Quick starts
Quick starts are available when the mode is set to [ ] and [ ].
When [QUICK START] is [ON], the unit responds as follows to LCD monitor
operations:
Set to icon of desired mode.
LCD monitor
operation
Status
indicator
Unit response
When opened
When closed
Shooting can start in approx. 0.6 seconds.
The unit goes on quick start standby＊.
Lit red
Flashing green
Turning the unit OFF
＊The unit consumes about half as much power as when recording is stopped.
Motion picture recording mode
(P.26)
Setting [QUICK START]
Select settings from the
menus. (P.20)
Motion picture playback mode
(P.52)
Status indicator
Still picture recording mode
(P.28)
• When turning the unit ON: Lit red
(When selecting
• When turning the unit OFF: Off
)
→[SETUP]→
Still picture playback mode
(P.55)
[QUICK START]→[ON]
(To turn OFF, select [OFF].)
●The very first time that the unit is turned ON, a message appears prompting
you to set the date and time. (P.22)
• [QUICK START] is [ON] at the time of purchase.
●During use, the main unit and SD card become hot, but this is normal and not
indicative of a malfunction.
●The quick start standby is cancelled and the unit turns OFF (status indicator
out) in the following situations.
• When quick start standby mode continues for more than about 5 minutes
• When the mode dial is rotated
●When the white balance has been set to the automatic adjustment (during
automatic recording or when it is set to [
] during manual recording)
Turning the unit ON/OFF from the LCD monitor
and quick start has been initiated, quick start may take longer if a different
light source is used from the one prior to initiating quick start: This happens
because the automatic adjustments are performed again.
●Starting may require more time than usual if the unit is impacted.
●Zoom magnification becomes 1x after quick starts.
●If [ECONOMY] (P.86) is set to [5 MINUTES] and the unit automatically goes
on quick start standby, close and reopen the LCD monitor.
When [ ] or [ ] is selected, the unit turns ON when the LCD monitor is
opened and OFF when it is closed. (During motion picture recording, the unit
does not turn OFF when the LCD monitor is closed.)
• When [QUICK START] (next page) is [ON], the unit goes on quick start
standby when the LCD monitor is closed.
• When not in use, set the mode dial to [OFF].
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Setting from the menu,
The cursor buttons are used to select functions, execute operations and
make menu settings.
Setup
5
changing the display language
The menu cannot be displayed during recording or playback.
For menu items (P.84 “Menu List”)
Display the menu.
Select an item.
Close the menu.
1
2
6
7
8
The menu displayed differs
according to mode.
Enter the selected item.
Select the top menu.
To return to the previous screen
Using the cursor buttons
The cursor buttons are used to select and enter items on menus or
thumbnail displays.
(Top menu for [ ] and [
modes)
]
To quit an operation halfway
through
Upwards
Enter the top menu.
●To move the cursor
The cursor moves in the direction of the
respective cursor buttons
when pressed.
3
4
or
Left
Right
Downwards
Select a submenu.
●Pressing the center enters the selection.
●Do not rotate the mode dial while menus appear on the LCD monitor.
●You cannot record or perform other operations while menus appear on the
LCD monitor.
Enter the selected
submenu.
5
or
Changing the display language
The display and menu language can be changed.
→[LANGUAGE]
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Setup
Setting the date and time
and adjusting the LCD monitor
6
●After setting the date and time, summer time can be set as in “Setting home
city and region” of the world time function (P.50).
Setting the date and time
●If [
] is displayed for the date and time, the built-in lithium battery has run
Before recording, check that the date and time have been set.
down. Charge the battery and set the time as follows. The built-in lithium
battery is charged when the AC adaptor is connected to the unit or when a
battery is inserted into the unit. If charged for about 24 hours, the date and
time can be saved in memory for about 6 months. (The battery is charged
even if the unit is turned OFF.)
The very first time that the unit is turned ON, a message appears prompting you
to set the date and time. Select [YES], press the center of the cursor buttons
and proceed to step
.
3
Set to [ ] or [ ].
1
Adjusting the LCD monitor
LCD monitor colour and brightness can be adjusted. (Settings do not affect
recorded images.) For settings from the menu see P.20.
The LCD monitor cannot be adjusted for self-portrait recording (P.41).
Select the desired menu.
2
3
Select the desired menu.
1
→[BASIC]→
[CLOCK SET]→[YES]
If the LCD monitor is hard to
see in bright or dark places
(POWER LCD)
→[SETUP]→
Set the date and time.
[LCD SET]→[YES]
Adjust the brightness of the LCD
monitor.
Select and adjust the
item.
2
To change the date and time
display
→[SETUP]→
To select settings
To change
[POWER LCD]
numerical values
●To change an item
[AUTO]:
Select an item.
To adjust
→[SETUP]→
[DATE/TIME]
[OFF] : Date and time are not
displayed.
[D/T] : Date and time are
displayed.
The LCD monitor brightness
is automatically adjusted
in line with the ambient
brightness.
The year is displayed up to 2099
and the 24-hour system is used
to display the time.
: The LCD monitor brightens
more.
[DATE] : Only the date is displayed.
The bar moves.
: The LCD monitor brightens.
: Normal brightness
Enter the date and time.
[BRIGHTNESS]:
Adjusts brightness.
[COLOUR]:
●To change the date format
4
: The LCD monitor darkens.
→[SETUP]→
[DATE FORMAT]
Adjusts colour density.
• [
] is automatically selected
when the AC adaptor is used.
• The clock function starts at [00]
seconds.
• After pressing the [MENU]
button and closing the menu,
check the date and time
displays.
Format
indication
[Y/M/D]
Appearance on
LCD monitor
2009.12.15
[M/D/Y]
12.15.2009
[D/M/Y]
15.12.2009
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Record motion and still pictures onto the SD card.
Recorded motion and still pictures are referred to as “scenes” with this unit.
Recording
Before recording
1
Recording can be done in two ways: “Automatic recording”
or “Manual recording”.
Basic stance
Stand with back
to sun to avoid
subject being in
shadow
Automatic recording (motion/still pictures)
See
P.26-29
(This is the default setting at the time of purchase)
●To have colouring, focus, and brightness settings made
automatically
Keep elbows close to
body
Hold the unit firmly
with both hands
Manual recording (motion/still pictures)
(Manually adjust settings such as focus, white balance, shutter speed,
iris/gain, etc.)
See
P.44-49
●To record with your own settings
●When automatic recording is unsatisfactory
●To use settings for particular scenes (scene mode)
Microphone
Using the “sub record”
button can be helpful
when recording at
waist height
Note
Be careful not to block
microphone or sensor
Do not perform any of the following operations while the SD card
is being accessed (card access lamp illuminated). Performing
these actions may damage the card and its data.
Stand with legs slightly
apart for stability
• Turning off the unit
Card access lamp
• Removing battery or AC adaptor
• Opening card/battery door and removing
SD card
●Before recording, open the lens cover.
• Rotating the mode dial
• Shaking or impacting the unit
• Disconnecting the USB cable
Card/battery door
●For SD cards applicable with this unit (P.12)
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Record motion picture with settings such as focus and colouring made
automatically.
For maximum recording times with battery, see (P.16)
Automatic recording
(motion pictures)
Recording
2
Before recording, open the lens cover.
Recording mode and recording times
Set to [ ].
Recording times depend on the recording mode selected.
1
2
Recording times for Panasonic SD cards (approximate)
Recording mode
SD card
capacity
Press
and set to [AUTO].
to switch modes
(Highest picture quality)
3 min
(Standard)
6 min
12 min
(Longest recording time)
12 min
256 MB
512 MB
1 GB
6 min
12 min
25 min
50 min
Press
25 min
between [iA] and [AUTO].
2 GB
4 GB
6 GB
8 GB
12 GB
16 GB
32 GB
25 min
50 min
50 min
1 h 40 min
3 h 20 min
5 h
6 h 40 min
10 h
Start recording.
To change aspect ratio to 4:3
1 h 40 min
2 h 30 min
3 h 20 min
5 h
6 h 40 min
13 h 20 min
3
Recording in progress (red)
1 h 15 min
1 h 40 min
2 h 30 min
3 h 20 min
6 h 40 min
Time elapsed
→[BASIC]→
[REC ASPECT]→[4:3]
Default aspect ratio at the time of
purchase is set to 16:9 (widescreen).
13 h 20 min
26 h 40 min
To remove sound when record
button is pressed
●If a single scene exceeds 4 GB during motion picture recording, recording
continues as a separate scene.
●Recording fast-moving objects or repeatedly writing on the same SD card
numerous times shortens recording time.
●Mosaic-like interference may be generated on playback screens in the
following circumstances:
• Complicated pictures in background
• The unit is moved greatly or quickly
• Recording is of a rapidly moving object (particularly if recording mode is set
to [ ])
Auto mode icon
Time remaining
(flashes red when
under 1 minute)
→[SETUP]→
[BEEP SOUND]→[OFF]
Recording continues even if the
LCD monitor is closed.
Stop recording.
4
To remove on-screen display
Paused (green)
→[SETUP]→
[DISPLAY]→[OFF]
To change recording mode
To ensure that you won’t pass
up any recording opportunities
→[BASIC]→[REC MODE]→[ ] / [ ] / [
]
The unit is still recording if [ ] is
red. Do not move the unit.
PRE-REC function (P.40)
If recording stops
• Recording may stop suddenly if an incompatible SD card has been
inserted. (P.12)
• Even with usable SD cards, recording may stop if you repeatedly write
on the same SD card. Copy data onto a PC using VideoCam Suite, then
format the SD card with this unit. (When formatted, all data on the SD card
is erased.)
●When the unit is running on battery power, the unit is automatically turned
OFF to conserve battery life if no operations are performed for about 5
minutes. To reuse the unit, set the mode dial to [OFF] and then reselect a
mode.
To prevent the unit from turning OFF automatically: P.86 [ECONOMY]
●The interval between starting and stopping recording is recorded as one single
scene. The counter is reset to “0h00m00s” after each scene.
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Take still pictures with settings such as focus and colouring made
automatically.
For maximum recording times with battery see (P.16)
Automatic recording
(still pictures)
Recording
3
Before recording, open the lens cover.
Number of recordable pictures
●Picture size is 640×480 (0.3 M).
The number of pictures
SD card capacity
Set to [ ].
1
2
for Panasonic SD cards (approximate)
8 MB
16 MB
32 MB
64 MB
128 MB
256 MB
512 MB
1 GB
37
92
200
Press
and set to [AUTO].
to switch modes
430
820
1710
3390
6790
13820
27150
41280
55260
83350
99999＊
99999＊
Press
between [iA] and [AUTO].
To remove shutter sound
Take picture.
Picture
2 GB
3
4 GB
resolution
→[ADVANCED]→[SHTR
EFFECT]→[OFF]
6 GB
8 GB
12 GB
16 GB
32 GB
To remove on-screen display
→[SETUP]→
[DISPLAY]→[OFF]
＊This unit can record only up to 99,999 still pictures in these SD cards.
Pictures remaining
(flashes red when zero)
Focus is aligned to object in
centre of shot.
To avoid jitter
(The image stabilizer function (P.31) cannot be used during still picture
recording.)
• Hold the unit firmly with both hands, and keep elbows close to your body.
• Jitter becomes particularly difficult to avoid with zoom ratios of 4x and
above. It is recommended that you reduce the zoom ratio and move closer
to the object.
●Sound is not recorded.
●Recorded still pictures are referred to as “scenes” with this unit.
• Try using a tripod.
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Recording
Zoom/avoid jitter/maintain
picture brightness in dark locations
4
indicates functions used with motion pictures and
still pictures.
functions used with
Enlarging (zoom)
Apply zoom effect to sounds (zoom microphone)
Synched with zooming operations, distance sounds are recorded when
enlarging and peripheral sounds are recorded at wide angles.
Optical zoom can be used to enlarge objects by up to 10 times without
degradation.
→[ADVANCED]→[ZOOM MIC]→[ON]
Enlarge
Restore
Avoid jitter (image stabilizer function)
→[ADVANCED]→[SIS]→[ON]
●Default setting at time of purchase is [ON].
●The image stabilizer function cannot be used in shooting still pictures or with
Colour night view.
●Brightness may change and colouring may appear unnatural when using
beneath fluorescent lighting.
●The image stabilizer function may not perform successfully in the following
To enlarge further
circumstances:
Zoom ratio: 1x
This unit can focus on a subject
approx. 4 cm away from the
lens.
Digital zoom can be used to enlarge
• Using digital zoom
• Jitter is significant
• Location is extremely dark
• When following moving object
objects by a maximum of 700 times.
(Cannot be used during still picture
recording.)
●The function can be set in auto or manual mode, but not in intelligent auto
mode (P.32).
Maintain brightness in dark locations (auto slow shutter)
→[ADVANCED]→
[D.ZOOM]
[OFF] : No digital zoom
Shutter speed is automatically slowed in dark places in order to brighten
captured images.
[25x] : Up to maximum of 25x
[700x] :Up to maximum of 700x
• Picture quality will be reduced by
the same factor as the zoom ratio is
increased by.
• The digital zoom range is displayed
in blue in the zoom bar on the LCD
monitor.
→[ADVANCED]→[AUTO SLW SHTR]→[ON]
●Default setting at time of purchase is [OFF].
After enlarging the image, the
subject is brought into focus at
1.0 m or greater distance.
[
]: (When [ON], shutter speed is automatically adjusted between 1/25 and 1/350.
When [OFF], shutter speed is automatically adjusted between 1/50 and 1/350.)
]: (When [ON], shutter speed is automatically adjusted between 1/25 and 1/500.
When [OFF], shutter speed is automatically adjusted between 1/50 and 1/500.)
[
●Focus may not be aligned perfectly in extremely dark locations or where there
is little contrast.
●When shutter speed is 1/25 - 1/49:
●Release zoom button quietly (any sounds may be recorded).
●The image stabilizer function is recommended for motion picture recording at
high zoom rates.
●Focus may not be aligned if zooming in too quickly.
●Zooming has two speeds. When the buttons are pressed lightly, zooming is
done at slow speed. When pressed strongly, zooming is done at high speed.
•
Images may appear as if frames were skipped and ghost images may appear.
] appears.
• The image stabilizer function does not work even when [
●
During manual recording, shutter speed can be adjusted manually. The range in which
shutter speed may be adjusted depends on the auto slow shutter setting. (P.48)
●The function can be set in auto or manual mode, but not in intelligent auto
mode (P.32).
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When the camera is pointed at a subject, the optimum settings are
established automatically based on “brightness”, “contrast”, “face”, “distance”
and other information.
Recording
Intelligent auto mode
5
Before recording, open the lens cover.
Scenery
Set to [ ] or [ ].
The entire scene from nearby to distant objects is
recorded clearly.
1
Low light
Press
.
Even evening, twilight or other dark scenes are
recorded with adequate brightness.
2
3
Start recording.
[
] displayed
To cancel intelligent auto mode
Normal
If none of the modes is applicable to the subject, brightness and colour
balance are adjusted automatically for clear image.
• The mode is set to [AUTO] when
the [iA] button is pressed to cancel
intelligent auto mode.
• Default setting at the time of
purchase is [ON].
When the camera is pointed at a subject, the mode is determined automatically,
and adjustment is made automatically to the optimum settings.
●Depending on the recording conditions, the mode may differ even when the
subject is the same.
Portrait
●Since the unit identifies the mode automatically, the mode desired by the user
may not be established under certain recording conditions.
●When intelligent auto mode is set to ON, the brightness may change suddenly
or the image may flicker.
The subject’s face is recorded clearly with adequate
brightness.
●When intelligent auto mode is set to ON, the following functions are set to
[ON] in all of the modes.
• Image stabilizer function (P.31)
Spotlight
A bright subject, such as a person illuminated by a
spotlight, is recorded clearly.
• Face detection function (P.42)
• Wind noise reduction function (P.51)
●When intelligent auto mode is set to ON, the following functions cannot be
used in any of the modes.
• Auto slow shutter (P.31)
• Guide lines (P.51)
●Intelligent auto mode cannot be set to ON while the colour night view function
(P.39) setting is on.
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Recording
Recording in WEB mode/
using the video light
6
indicates functions used with motion pictures and
still pictures.
functions used with
Brightening up dark scenes for recording
The built-in video light can be used when the subject is in dark surroundings.
Recording for posting videos on YouTube (WEB mode)
You can record video clips in the right file sizes for uploading to the YouTube
video sharing website.
Set to [ ] or [ ].
1
2
Press
.
Set to [ ].
[LIGHT] icon displayed
1
Press
.
2
3
Start recording.
[
] displayed
Each time
is pressed, the icon changes as shown below.
To cancel WEB mode
(No icon displayed)
OFF
• WEB mode is canceled when the
unit is turned off.
Permanently ON
Turns ON or OFF
automatically depending
on the brightness of the
surroundings.
●In intelligent auto mode,
the light turns on when
In WEB mode, the remaining recordable time is
displayed instead of the elapsed recording time.
●The remaining recordable time is counted down on
the display from “9m59s” (the maximum length of
the video clips that can be uploaded to YouTube)
when recording starts.
Remaining recordable time
[
] appears.
●The remaining recordable time appears in red
when it falls below 1 minute.
●Recording is automatically stopped before the
recording time exceeds 10 minutes.
●The thumbnails (P.52) of the motion pictures
recorded in WEB mode are displayed with [ ].
●The light automatically turns off at the following times:
• When the mode dial is set to [ ] or [
• When a computer is connected to the unit
• During quick start standby (P.19)
]
●The remaining recordable time is counted down on the display from 9 m 58 s,
57 s or 56 s down to 0 while the PRE-REC function (P. 40) setting is on.
●When the remaining recordable time falls below 5 seconds while the fade-in/
fade-out function (P.37) setting is on, the fade-in/fade-out function is canceled.
●In demo mode (P.86), the light automatically turns on.
●Set the video light to off in locations where the use of a video light is prohibited
or when the auto video light cannot be deactivated under sufficient light
conditions.
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Operation icons can be used to set effects, compensate brightness or
perform other operations in one easy step.
Recording
Other recording options
indicates functions used with motion pictures and
still pictures.
functions used with
7
While recording is paused
View explanations of functions during automatic recording (help mode)
Display operation icons.
Select [ ] in step
page.
on the previous
Select function to be
explained.
1
1
1/2NEXT
Next
1/2NEXT
Operation icons
Explanation is displayed
Change operation icons.
●To close, select [EXIT] in step , or press the [MENU] button.
●Functions cannot be set nor can pictures be taken in the help mode.
2
Icons change with each
press, as displayed
below.
Fade-in/Fade-out
This function gradually fades images and audio in and out at the very beginning
and very end of recording.
For manual focus mode (Press [MANUAL AF/MF] two times.)
For manual mode (Press [MANUAL AF/MF] one time.)
In automatic recording
Display operation icons.
Select [ ].
For intelligent auto mode
During motion
picture
1/2NEXT
1/2NEXT
2/2NEXT
2/2NEXT
3/3NEXT
3/3NEXT
4/4NEXT
4/4NEXT
5/5NEXT
5/5NEXT
1/2NEXT
1/2NEXT
recording
Selecting again cancels setting.
Stop recording.
During still
picture
recording
Start recording.
Icon
Function
Page Icon
Function
Page
Backlight compensation function 38
Face detection function
PRE-REC function ([ ] only)
White balance
42
40
46
49
48
44
37
38
37
39
39
●Cannot be used during still picture recording.
●Thumbnail can be either black or white.
Fade in/fade out function ([ ] only)
Self-timer recording ([ ] only)
Help mode
●Setting is cancelled after recording is stopped or the unit is turned off.
To change the fade-in and fade-out image colour to black or white
→[ADVANCED]→[FADE COLOUR]→[WHITE] / [BLACK]
Brightness (iris/gain)
Shutter speed
Colour night view function ([ ] only)
Soft skin mode
Manual focus adjustment
To hide operation icons
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Operation icons can be used to set effects, compensate brightness or
perform other operations in one easy step.
Other recording options
Recording
indicates functions used with motion pictures and
still pictures.
functions used with
7
(cont.)
Backlight compensation function
Soft skin mode
Brightens objects that appear dark against backlighting.
Softens skin colours when people’s faces are prominent in picture.
Display operation icons.
Select [ ].
Display operation icons.
Select [ ].
2/2NEXT
2/2NEXT
1/2NEXT
1/2NEXT
Selecting again cancels setting.
Selecting again cancels setting.
●Turning off the unit rotating the mode dial cancels the setting.
●Background colours that are close to skin colours may also be softened.
●Faces may be blurred if people in picture are distant.
●Function may not be effective in locations with insufficient brightness.
●The setting is not cancelled even when the unit is turned OFF or the mode dial
is rotated.
Self-timer
Still pictures may be taken using the self-timer.
Display operation icons.
Select [ ].
Colour night view function
Colours can be brought out even in dark locations (brightness of at least 2 lx).
(Recorded scene is seen as if frames were missed.)
1/2NEXT
1/2NEXT
Display operation icons.
Select [ ].
Selecting again cancels setting.
Take picture.
2/2NEXT
2/2NEXT
Selecting again cancels setting.
●Cannot be used during still picture recording.
●Normally invisible spots of light may become visible.
●Using a tripod is recommended.
Picture is taken approx. 10
seconds after [ ] begins to
flash.
●If focus does not successfully align automatically, adjust using manual focus
(P.44).
To quit halfway through
●The screen may appear white momentarily if using in bright locations.
●Turning OFF the unit or rotating the mode dial cancels the setting.
●Cannot be used during motion recording.
●Setting is cancelled once picture is taken or the unit is turned off.
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Operation icons can be used to set effects, compensate brightness or
perform other operations in one easy step.
Other recording options
Recording
indicates functions used with motion pictures and
still pictures.
functions used with
7
(cont.)
PRE-REC function
●It is not possible to set the PRE-REC function when less than one minute is
left for recording pictures.
●When recording has been started within 3 seconds after the PRE-REC
function is set, the scenes starting from the moment when the function was
first set will be recorded.
To ensure that you won’t pass up any recording opportunities, the picture
and sound are recorded starting about 3 seconds before the record button is
pressed.
Display operation icons.
Select [ ].
●The camera shake which occurs when the record button is pressed or the
sound of the button being operated may be recorded.
●It is not possible to add any fade effects (P.37).
2/2NEXT
2/2NEXT
Self-portrait recording function
●“PRE-REC” is displayed on the LCD monitor screen.
●The picture and sound are recorded starting about 3 seconds before the
record button is pressed.
●Aim this unit at the subject and position it securely.
●Economy mode is not available.
●Select the icon again to cancel the function.
●The function is released if recording is not started within 3 hours after the
function was set.
If you turn the LCD monitor toward the lens side, you can record pictures of
yourself as you look at the LCD monitor.
Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ].
Turn the LCD monitor toward you (toward the lens side).
●The picture you will see displayed on the
LCD monitor is an image of yourself with
the left and right sides reversed just like
when you look at your reflection in a mirror.
(The image which is recorded is the normal
image of yourself.)
Start recording.
●Only part of the screen display appears.
When [ ] is displayed, turn the LCD
monitor back in the direction of normal
recording, and check what the message
says.
●The beep sound does not sound.
●The PRE-REC function setting is released when recording is started. To use
the function again, set it again.
Start recording.
●Cannot be used during still picture recording.
●The PRE-REC function setting is released in the following situations.
• When the mode dial is rotated
• When the unit is turned off
• When the card/battery door is opened
• When the MENU button is pressed
• When the unit has been connected to another device using the USB
connecting cable
●No operation icons are displayed during self-portrait recording even when the
cursor buttons are pressed.
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Operation icons can be used to set effects, compensate brightness or
perform other operations in one easy step.
Other recording options
Recording
indicates functions used with motion pictures and
still pictures.
functions used with
7
(cont.)
Face detection function
●In the following and similar situations, the face detection function may not
work properly under certain recording conditions even when faces are
detected. At times like these, cancel the face detection function:
• When a subject other than a person is recognized as a human face
• When the image quality fails to be adjusted clearly when recording extremely
dark scenes or when the areas around or behind a person’s face are
extremely bright
The faces of subjects are detected, and adjustment is made automatically so
that the brightness of the faces and image quality are optimized.
Display operation icons.
Select [ ].
●The brightness and other aspects of the overall image are adjusted so that the
subject’s face will appear clearly, so the brightness may change suddenly or
the image may flicker under certain recording conditions.
3/3NEXT
3/3NEXT
●If the face detection frames have been cleared as a result of zooming, for
instance, the brightness may change suddenly or the image may flicker.
●While in face detection mode, orange frames encircle the faces that have
been detected.
●Up to five faces can be detected at a time, and priority is given to the face
appearing larger or nearer the center of the screen.
●Faces that are not fully shown on the screen are not detected.
To display the face detection frames
→[ADVANCED]→[FACE FRAMING]→[ON]
• Default setting at the time of purchase is [ON].
●In the following and similar situations, it may not be possible to detect the
faces of subjects under certain recording conditions.
• When a subject’s face is not facing the camera
• When a subject’s face is tilted at an angle
• When a subject’s face is extremely bright or dark
• When there is very little shading on the face
• When a subject’s face is hidden behind sunglasses, etc.
• When a subject’s face appears too small in size on the screen
• When a subject is moving quickly
• When camera shake occurs
• When the digital zoom is used
• When the unit has been tilted at an angle
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Focus, colouring, shutter speed and brightness can be manually adjusted.
indicates functions used with motion pictures and functions used with
still pictures.
Recording manually
(motion/still pictures)
Recording
8
Set to [ ] or [ ].
Using situation-specific settings (scene mode)
1
Prearranged settings can be used.
1
2
After steps
and
(previous page)
→[BASIC]→[SCENE MODE]→select from the five modes below:
Select manual recording.
For fast-moving scenes
Sports
2
MNL displayed
• Avoids blurring during slow-motion playback or playback pause. (In normal
playback, image movement may not look smooth.)
• Avoid fluorescent, mercury, and sodium lighting. Such lighting conditions
may affect colouring and brightness.
To return to automatic recording
To hide operation icons
• Vertical bands of light may appear during playback on shiny or highly
reflective objects.
• This function may not work if lighting is insufficient ([ ] flashes).
• Screen may flicker if using indoors.
4/4NEXT
Operation icons
Blurs background to make people stand out
Portrait
• Screen may flicker if using indoors.
• Vertical bands of light may appear during playback on shiny or highly
reflective objects.
Adjusting focus manually (manual focus adjustment)
Manually focus the subject if it cannot be brought into focus by automatic focus.
For example, focusing is hard in the following situations:
• Mixture of close and distant objects • Objects behind unclear glass
Brightens dark scenes such as evening skies
Low light
• May not function successfully in extremely dark scenes.
• Bright peripheral lights
• Fast-moving objects
• Dark locations
• Objects with little contrast
For people beneath spotlights, etc.
Spotlight
• Pictures may appear white when object is extremely bright. Peripheries may
also appear extremely dark.
1
2
After steps
and
Display MF.
Adjust focus.
For bright locations such as beaches and ski slopes
Surf & snow
• Pictures may appear white when object is extremely bright.
The icon of the selected scene mode
appears on the LCD monitor.
5/5NEXT
5/5NEXT
MF displayed
●Focuses adjusted on wide-angle settings may become unaligned when
zooming in. Focuses adjusted when zoomed in will be unaffected when
zooming back out.
To cancel the setting
→[BASIC]→[SCENE MODE]→[OFF] or
To return to automatic focus
or
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Focus, colouring, shutter speed and brightness can be manually adjusted.
indicates functions used with motion pictures and functions used with
still pictures.
Recording manually
Recording
8
(motion/still pictures) (cont.)
Achieve natural colours (white balance)
Restore natural colours according to the light source when colouring has
become unnatural.
To return to automatic adjustment
Set to [
] or
.
1
2
After steps
and
(P.44)
●Please adjust white balance first if using in conjunction with iris/gain setting.
Select [ ].
Set the mode.
4/4NEXT
BACK
Mode displayed
The mode is changed by one setting in the following sequence each time any
cursor button is pressed.
→
→
→
Automatic
Adjusted automatically
Indoor
(incandescent lighting)
In locations with incandescent or halogen lighting
Outdoor
In bright, outdoor conditions
When ideal results cannot be produced with [
],
Set manually
(see below)
[
], [ ] modes (Mercury lighting, sodium lighting,
fluorescent lighting, hotel lighting, spotlights, sunsets,
sunrises, etc.)
Setting manually
Set colours based on white objects within the required lighting environment.
10 000K
Blue sky
9 000K
Set to [ ].
Fill the entire display with white
subject and begin making setting.
8 000K
7 000K
6 000K
5 000K
4 000K
3 000K
2 000K
1 000K
Cloudy sky (Rain)
TV screen
Sunlight
Auto white balance range
White fluorescent lamp
Halogen light bulb
Incandescent light bulb
Sunrise, sunset
Candlelight
BACK
BACK
Setting complete when flashing
stops.
[
] flashes.
• If the [ ] continues flashing after setting begins, the setting cannot be
made. (Because the range is too dark, etc.)
• If the [ ] flashes during recording, adjustments cannot be completed for
the current subject. Remake the setting until matching the subject.
When out of range, images become reddish or bluish. Moreover, the mode does not
work properly even when within range if multiple light sources are used. In such cases,
adjust images manually.
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Focus, colouring, shutter speed and brightness can be manually adjusted.
indicates functions used with motion pictures and functions used with
still pictures.
Recording manually
Recording
8
(motion/still pictures) (cont.)
Adjusting shutter speed (shutter speed)
Adjusting brightness (iris/gain)
Adjust shutter speed to record fast-moving objects, etc.
Adjust iris/gain (sensitivity) settings if location is too bright or too dark.
1
2
1
2
After steps
and
(P.44)
After steps
and
(P.44)
Select [ ].
Adjust shutter speed.
Select [ ].
Adjust brightness.
4/4NEXT
BACK
4/4NEXT
BACK
Shutter speed
IRIS–: Darker
IRIS+: Brighter
SHTR–: Slower
SHTR+: Faster
Shutter speed adjustment range
Iris/gain value adjustment range
1/50＊
CLOSE……F16……F2.0…OPEN (0 dB)………18 dB
1/500
1/8000
Faster
During still
picture
recording
Iris adjustment
Gain adjustment
Slower
Darker
Brighter
During motion picture recording
＊Slower extreme becomes 1/25 when auto slow shutter (P.31) is set to [ON].
●Depending on the zoom magnification, some iris values (F number) may not
be displayed.
●Interference will increase as gain value is raised.
●When adjusting both shutter speed and brightness (iris and gain), adjust the
shutter speed first.
To return to automatic adjustment
●Interference may increase with faster shutter speeds (as sensitivity becomes
lower and gain value rises automatically).
●Vertical bands of light may appear during playback on shiny or highly reflective
objects.
●Avoid fluorescent, mercury, and sodium lighting. Such lighting conditions may
affect colouring and brightness.
●In normal playback, image movement may not look smooth.
●Colours may change and flicker when recording in extremely bright locations.
Set the shutter speed between 1/50 and 1/100.
To return to automatic adjustment
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The date and time of travel destinations can be recorded, guidelines
displayed and the sound of the wind reduced.
Recording
Useful functions
indicates functions used with motion pictures and
still pictures.
functions used with
9
Recording dates and times at travel destinations (set
world time)
●When setting the travel destination, if the city and region of your travel
destination do not appear, select another city and region in the same time
zone.
By setting your travel destination, the time difference is automatically calculated
and displayed accordingly. Time settings (P.22) must be made first.
●After the destination has been set, a [
time indication.
] appears before the recording date/
→[BASIC]→[SET WORLD TIME]→[YES]
When selecting the setting for the very first time, press the center of the cursor
buttons after [SET HOME LOCATION.] appears on the LCD monitor and
Restoring local date and time after returning home
proceed to step
in “Setting home city and region”.
Perform step
in “Setting
Close the map and menu.
home city and region”
(P.50).
Setting home city and region
Select [HOME].
Set your home city and region.
Current time
View slants and composition (guide lines)
City/region
name
Guide lines are displayed so you can check for image tilting and balance
composition.
Difference
from
Greenwich
Mean Time
→[ADVANCED]→[GUIDE LINES]→[ON]
To set summer time [
]
●Default setting at the time of purchase is [OFF].
●Guide lines will not be recorded.
Close the menu.
(The clock advances by 1 hour.)
(Press again to cancel.)
●The guide lines are not displayed during self-portrait
recording (P.41).
●The function can be set in auto or manual mode,
but not in intelligent auto mode (P.32).
●This function cannot be set while the face detection
function (P.42) is on.
Setting the city and region of your travel destination
Select [DESTINATION].
Set city and region.
Current time
at selected
location
City/region
name
Avoid wind noise (wind noise reduction function)
Reduces the sound of wind hitting the microphone.
→[ADVANCED]→[WIND CUT]→[ON]
Difference from home time
●Default setting at the time of purchase is [ON].
●Stereo effects may be reduced in strong winds as sound of wind is
automatically reduced according to wind strength.
●This function appears automatically when in intelligent auto mode (P.32).
To set summer time [
(The clock advances by 1 hour.)
]
Close the menu.
(Press again to cancel.)
To cancel
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Recorded motion pictures (scenes) can be played back on the unit.
Do not remove the SD card while it is being accessed (card access lamp
lit).
Playback
Viewing motion pictures
1
Volume adjustment
Set to [ ].
Displaying thumbnails by date
1
Only thumbnails of
motion pictures recorded
that day appear.
Select [ ] in step
(P.52).
1
2
3
Thumbnails are displayed.
Display [
].
Select the desired scene.
2
A yellow frame appears
around the selected scene.
If more than 99 motion pictures
are recorded on the same day,
they are divided into separate
displays.
Select the date to display.
To fast-forward/rewind
While pressed and held,
only the scene number
changes rapidly.
Scene No. WEB mode
Recording time＊
＊“WEB MODE” is displayed here for
a scene recorded in WEB mode.
To quit displaying thumbnails
by date (To display all
thumbnails)
Release the cursor button when
the desired scene number
appears.
3
Select [ ] in step
above and
To move to the next page:
either press the left and right
press the centre of the cursor
button.
To adjust the volume
cursor button or select
and press the centre of
the cursor button.
or
T (+) side:
Increases the volume.
Enter the picture to view.
W (–) side:
Decreases the volume.
3
●This unit complies with the SD-Video standard and can play back MPEG2
movies.
“MPEG” is the acronym for the “Moving Pictures Experts Group” and is a
compressed movie format of 25 fps.
●Some motion pictures recorded on other devices may not play back correctly.
Similarly, motion pictures recorded on this unit may not play back correctly on
other devices.
• Audio is output only during
normal playback.
• The volume display appears on
the LCD monitor while adjusting
the volume.
●Thumbnails in which [ ] appears cannot be played back.
●Some motion pictures of short recording time cannot be played back.
●If the unit is running on battery power, [ECONOMY] (P.86) is set to
[5 MINUTES] and play pause is continued for 5 minutes, the unit turns off.
●The unit does not turn off when the LCD monitor is closed.
●The time and date is recorded when the record button is pressed. When using
the PRE-REC function, the displayed time and date for thumbnail images or
playback images will be a few seconds later from the time of recording.
Playback/Pause
To previous
scene
To next
scene
Return to thumbnail
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Viewing motion pictures
Playback
Playback
Viewing still pictures
1
2
(cont.)
Recorded still pictures (scenes) can be played back on the unit.
Do not remove the SD card while it is being accessed (card access lamp
lit).
Fast forward/rewind playback
During playback
Pause (returns to normal playback when pressed during fast-
forwarding or fast-rewinding).
Enter the picture to view.
Set to [ ].
1
2
3
Fast-rewinds when
held down for 1 or
more seconds.
Fast-forwards when
held down for 1 or
more seconds.
●Pressing the buttons again changes to fast-forward (fast-rewind) speed.
The [ ] and [ ] buttons appearing on the LCD monitor change to [ ] and
Thumbnails are displayed.
[
].
Select the desired scene.
Slideshow start/pause
Slow-motion playback
A yellow frame appears
around the selected scene.
While playback is paused
To previous
scene
To next
scene
Returns to normal playback.
Press and hold for
slow-motion playback
in reverse
Press and hold for
slow-motion playback
in the forward direction
Return to thumbnail
●The slow motion speed is one fifth normal speed.
To fast-forward/rewind
While pressed and held,
only the scene No.
changes rapidly.
Release the cursor button when
the desired scene No. appears.
Scene No.
To move to the next page:
either press the left and right
cursor button or select
and press the centre of
the cursor button.
Frame-by-frame playback
While playback is paused
Returns to normal playback.
or
Press to
Press to
return one frame.
advance one frame.
To change the slide interval
[SHORT]: Approx. 1 sec
[NORMAL]: Approx. 5 sec
[LONG]: Approx. 15 sec
→[PHOTO SETUP]→
[SLIDE INTERVAL]
Resuming the previous playback
If playback was stopped halfway through a motion picture, it can be resumed
from the point where it was stopped.
●
●
This unit complies with the unified standard DCF (Design rule for Camera File system)
established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association)
and can play back JPEG pictures. (Some JPEG pictures cannot be played back.)
Some still pictures recorded on other devices may not play back correctly. Similarly,
still pictures recorded on this unit may not play back correctly on other devices.
●Thumbnails in which [ ] appears cannot be played back.
Time may be required to play back some still pictures depending on the number of recorded pixels.
●If the unit is running on battery power, [ECONOMY] (P.86) is set to
[5 MINUTES] and play pause is continued for 5 minutes, the unit turns off.
●The unit does not turn off when the LCD monitor is closed.
●Do not rotate the mode dial during slideshows.
→[SETUP]→[RESUME PLAY]→[ON]
●An “R” appears in the thumbnail of the scene that was stopped halfway
through.
●The memory of the resume position is erased by rotating the mode dial or
performing other operations. (Menu settings do not change.)
●When an SD card is write-protected, [RESUME PLAY] is automatically set to
[OFF].
●
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Deleted pictures cannot be restored.
Locking pictures (P.58) you do not want to delete prevents them from being
deleted accidentally.
Deleting motion/still
pictures
Editing
1
Use a sufficiently charged battery or the AC adaptor.
Do not turn off the unit or open the card/battery door while the unit is
deleting pictures.
Selecting and deleting
multiple pictures
Deleting all pictures
With thumbnails displayed
With thumbnails displayed
Set to [ ] or [ ].
Select [SELECT].
Select [ALL].
Select [YES].
End deleting.
Select the pictures to delete.
Deleting one picture at a
time
While playing back the picture to be
deleted
A red frame appears around the
selected pictures.
• Selecting a picture a second
time deselects it from deletion.
•
Up to 50 pictures can be selected at a time.
Delete the selected pictures.
Select [YES].
When the message appears, select [YES].
To delete other pictures, repeat steps
-
.
Deletion may take time depending
on the number of pictures to
delete.
End deleting.
●Recorded motion and still pictures can be deleted by selecting from the menu.
([DELETE] under [EDIT SCENE] for motion pictures and under [PHOTO
SETUP] for still pictures P.84)
●Pictures that cannot be played back such as thumbnails appearing with a [ ],
cannot be deleted.
To cancel deletion halfway
through
To cancel deletion halfway through
(Non-JPEG still pictures recorded with other devices may be deleted.)
●When pictures recorded on other devices are deleted, related information,
such as management information, may be deleted as well.
●When DCF pictures are deleted, all related information, such as management
information, is deleted as well.
Pictures that were already deleted
before the deletion operation was
cancelled cannot be restored.
Pictures that were already deleted
before the deletion operation was
cancelled cannot be restored.
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Preventing accidental deletion
of motion/still pictures
Setting DPOF for still
pictures
Editing
Editing
2
3
Formatting cards
DPOF is the acronym for Digital Print Order Format and designates which still
pictures are to be printed and how many copies are to be made on SD cards.
This information can be used by DPOF printers and stores.
Preventing accidental
deletion
Formatting cards
All data, including locked pictures,
are deleted and cannot be restored
when SD cards are formatted.
Save important data on a PC ahead
of time using the VideoCam Suite,
etc.
Locking important pictures prevents
them from being deleted accidentally.
Even locked pictures are deleted
when SD cards are formatted.
Set to [ ].
To cancel the setting
→[PHOTO SETUP]→
[DPOF SET]→[CANCEL ALL]
Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ].
Make settings from the menus.
(P.20)
When the message appears,
select [YES].
Make settings from the menus.
(P.20)
Make settings from the menus.
(P.20)
→[SETUP]→
[FORMAT CARD]→[YES]
→[EDIT SCENE]
→[PHOTO SETUP]→
[DPOF SET]→[SET]
(For still pictures,
[PHOTO SETUP])→
[LOCK SET]→[YES]
When the message appears,
select [YES].
Select the still pictures to print.
Set the number of copies.
Select the picture to lock.
End formatting.
A [
] appears on selected
pictures.
• Selecting a picture a second
time deselects it from locking.
• Multiple pictures can be selected
at a time.
Number of copies (Up to 999)
Set “0” to not print the picture.
End setting.
●Use a sufficiently charged battery
or the AC adaptor. Do not turn
the unit off or open the card/
battery door while formatting
cards.
End locking.
●Format SD cards with this unit.
If cards are formatted on a PC
or other device, recording may
take time and the cards may be
unusable with the unit.
●Up to 999 still pictures can be selected by repeating steps
●You cannot add the recording date to pictures for printing.
and
.
●Some SD cards require time to
format.
●DPOF settings made on other devices may not be recognised. Use this unit
for DPOF settings.
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With other
products
With other
products
Copying to video recorders
or DVD recorders
Playback on TV
1
2
Motion pictures and still pictures recorded with this unit can be viewed on TV.
For TV settings, see the operating instructions of the TV.
Motion pictures recorded with this unit can be copied to TV video recorders and
DVD recorders (hereinafter referred to as “recorder”). For recorders settings,
see the operating instructions for the recorders.
Connect the unit and AC adaptor (P.14) and set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ].
Connect the unit and TV using the AV cable (supplied).
Copying pictures using the AV cable (supplied)
Connect the unit and AC adaptor (P.14) and set the mode dial to [ ].
Connect the unit and recorder using the AV cable (supplied).
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
If your TV is not equipped with
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
AV Input Sockets, the 21-pin
Adaptor (optional) is necessary.
Consult your dealer.
Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
If your TV is not equipped with
AV Input Sockets, the 21-pin
Adaptor (optional) is necessary.
Consult your dealer.
Change the input mode on the TV.
Play back motion pictures or still pictures from the unit. (P.52, 55)
Change the input mode on the TV and recorder.
To display LCD monitor information on TV
Play back motion pictures from the unit (P.52) and start recording on the
recorder.
→[SETUP]→[EXT. DISPLAY]→[ON]
• To not display the date, time and other icons see P.22, 26.
After ending recording on the recorder, stop playback on the unit.
●Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.
●When copied motion pictures are played back on a wide-screen TV, the image
may be stretched in the vertical direction. In such cases, see the operating
instructions of the recorder. Also, see the operating instructions for the wide-
screen TV and set aspect ratio to 16:9 (full).
Copying (dubbing) pictures using DVD recorders with SD
card slot
By inserting SD cards recorded on this unit into DVD recorders with an SD card
slot, pictures can be copied onto hard disk drives and DVDs.
●Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.
●If images or audio are not output, check the following:
• That the plugs on the AV cable are inserted into terminal as far as they can
go
• That the plugs on the AV cable are connected to the correct terminals
• That input settings and the selected input channel of the TV are correct
●If pictures are not displayed correctly on a wide-screen TV, adjust the display
settings of the TV.
After turning off the unit, eject the recorded SD card. (P.17)
Insert the SD card into the SD card slot of the DVD recorder.
●For details, see the operating instructions of the DVD recorder.
●The video format is converted when motion pictures recorded with this unit are
copied onto hard disk drives or DVDs. The converted motion picture cannot be
copied at high speed onto DVD-R discs.
Moreover, motion pictures that are copied back onto SD cards using a
computer or other device do not play back on this unit.
●If the image is stretched in the vertical direction on the TV using a 4:3 aspect
ratio
→[SETUP]→[TV ASPECT]→[4:3]
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Printing pictures from
PictBridge printers
With other
products
Still pictures recorded with this unit can be printed by connecting the unit
directly to a printer that supports PictBridge.
3
Display the PictBridge menu.
Make print settings.
Connect the unit and AC adaptor (P.14), and set the mode dial to a setting
other than [OFF].
Connect the unit and printer using the USB cable (supplied).
Print settings
Item
Available settings
DATE PRINT
PAPER SIZE
OFF/ON
STANDARD: Prioritize printer setting.
4×5 INCH: L size
5×7 INCH: 2L size
Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
Select [PictBridge].
4×6 INCH: Postcard size
A4:
A4 size
PAGE LAYOUT
STANDARD: Prioritize printer setting.
[
[
]:
]:
No frame print
Frame print
Select the still pictures to print.
●Settings not supported by the printer cannot be selected.
[PRINT]→[YES]
When printing is complete, disconnect the USB
cable (supplied) and exit [PictBridge].
Set the number of copies.
• To not print the picture, set “0”.
• Repeat steps
pictures for printing.
and
to select up to 8 still
To cancel printing
A confirmation message appears.
[YES]: Cancels print settings and returns to step
[NO]: Saves print settings made in steps
Number of
copies (Max. 9)
.
-
and returns to step
.
●Do not use any other USB connecting cables except the supplied one.
(Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB cables.)
●Connect the unit directly to the printer without going through a USB hub.
●For paper size and print quality, etc., check printer settings.
●Avoid the following operations during printing. Otherwise, pictures will not print
correctly:
●Still pictures recorded with other devices may not be printed.
●DPOF settings (P.59) cannot be used while this unit is directly connected to a
PictBridge printer.
• Disconnecting the USB cable
• Opening the card/battery door
• Rotating the mode dial
• Turning off the unit
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Using DVD burners
With other
products
Motion pictures and still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied to
discs using DVD burners (sold separately).
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(sold separately)
Required equipment (as of January 2009)
• DVD burner (VW-BN1＊)
• Mini AB USB connection cable (included with DVD burner)
＊Use with the VW-BN1 DVD burner is recommended. No guarantees are given for
operations involving the use of any other DVD burner.
Connecting this unit and a DVD burner
Connect the AC adaptor provided with the DVD burner to the DVD burner.
Connect the unit and AC adaptor (P.14) and set the mode dial to a position
other than [OFF].
Connect this unit and the DVD burner using the mini AB USB connection
cable.
Supported discs: 12 cm disc
DVD-RAM
DVD-R, DVD-R DL
DVD-RW＊
CD-RW
New or previously used discs
New discs only
New or previously used discs
New or previously used discs
New discs only
Motion pictures and
still pictures
Mini-A plug
Mini-B plug
Motion pictures only
Still pictures only
CD-R
Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
＊ The recording mode used for the DVD-RW is “video mode.”
Insert a disc into the DVD burner.
• Once connected, the [DVD BURNER] display
●+RW/+R/+R DL discs or 8 cm discs cannot be used for copying.
●All content written on discs is erased before copying begins. Check whether
data is needed or not before using the disc.
●When copying is finished, finalizing is initiated automatically. Finalized discs
can be played back only. No further motion pictures or still pictures can then
be added to these discs.
appears on the LCD monitor of the unit. If it
does not appear, reconnect the mini AB USB
connection cable.
• First connect the DVD burner to the unit, and
then insert the disc.
[DVD BURNER] display
●For the following, see the operating instructions of the DVD burner:
• Recommended discs and disc handling
• Connections to DVD burners using the mini AB USB connection cable
• Operation of the DVD burner itself
Time required for copying (Reference)
(When a 4 GB motion picture has been copied to a disc using the VW-BN1
drive)
●Use the mini AB USB connection cable that comes with the DVD burner (sold
separately). Operation is not guaranteed with other cables.
●Connect the unit directory to the DVD burner without going through a USB
Disc type
DVD-RAM
DVD-RW
DVD-R
Copying time Approx. 40 to 90 min Approx. 30 to 60 min Approx. 15 to 60 min
hub.
●Ensure without fail that only the AC adaptors designed solely to be used with
the unit and DVD burner are connected. Power cannot be supplied from the
unit to the DVD burner using a USB connection. While powered by the battery,
the unit and DVD burner cannot be connected for use.
●The time taken to copy a disc differs depending on the number of scenes
recorded, the types of discs used, the number of discs needed for copying
and the ambient temperature.
●Copying to DVD-R DL discs may take 1.5 to 2 times longer than for DVD-R
●If the DVD burner is connected to this unit with a disc already inserted, the
message “CANNOT CHECK CONNECTED DEVICE. DISCONNECT THE
USB CABLE FROM THIS UNIT.” may be displayed after “Please Wait.” is
displayed for over a minute. When this happens, disconnect the Mini AB USB
Connection Cable from the unit and remove the disc from the DVD burner to
make sure the disc is usable and was not inserted upside down.
●If “READING DISC...” is displayed on the screen for more than 2 minutes,
remove the disc from the DVD burner and make sure the disc is usable and
was not inserted upside down.
discs.
●In order for the copied data to be verified, the copying process may take
longer than the recording time. Wait until the data copied message appears.
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Using DVD burners
With other
products
Motion pictures and still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied to
discs using DVD burners (sold separately).
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(sold separately) (cont.)
With still pictures, all scenes are copied at once. With motion pictures, either
all scenes can be copied or specific scenes or scenes on specific dates can be
selected and copied.
Copying selected motion pictures to discs
Select [BURN DISC] on the [DVD BURNER] display (P.65).
Select [VIDEO] → [FAVOURITE SCENES] → [SELECT SCENES] or
[SELECT DATE].
Copying still pictures to discs
Select [BURN DISC] on the [DVD BURNER] display (P.65).
SELECT SCENES
SELECT DATE
Select thumbnails.
Select a date.
Select [PICTURE].
Copying begins. Hereafter, operate the unit as
instructed by the displayed messages.
Remaining disc space
Scene size
To cancel copying
The selected date is enclosed in a red
frame. The frame is released when
the centre of the cursor button is
pressed again.
The selected thumbnail is enclosed
in a red frame. The frame is
released when the centre of the
cursor button is pressed again.
Press
. The [DVD BURNER] display now returns.
●After copying the still pictures, another disc with the same pictures can be
created.
Enter selections.
When [START]
is selected, a
Enter selections.
Copying all motion pictures to discs
When pressed, a confirmation
message appears.
Select [BURN DISC] on the [DVD BURNER] display (P.65).
confirmation
message appears.
Select [VIDEO] → [DVD COPY] → [ALL SCENES] or [ADDED SCENES].
[ALL SCENES]:
All the motion pictures are copied.
[ADDED SCENES]: Motion pictures additionally recorded after copying using
[DVD COPY] (ones for which [ ] is not indicated) are
copied onto another disc.
Copying begins.
Select [YES] and operate the unit as instructed by the
displayed messages.
Select [YES].
To cancel copying
The number of discs required for the copying
is displayed. If two or more discs are required,
change over the discs as instructed by the
displayed messages.
Press
. The [DVD BURNER] display now returns.
●Repeat step
to select multiple motion pictures. Up to 50 motion picture
Hereafter, operate the unit as instructed by the displayed messages.
scenes can be selected at a time when “SELECT SCENES” is selected and
up to 50 days of motion pictures when “SELECT DATE” is selected.
To cancel copying
●
With [SELECT SCENES], the scenes are copied onto one disc. If the total size of the
motion picture exceeds the disc capacity, “Remaining disc space” appears in red,
and the exceeded capacity is displayed. Select the scenes that will fit onto one disc.
Press
. The [DVD BURNER] display now returns.
●[ ] is displayed for the thumbnails of motion pictures which have already
been copied using [DVD COPY]. All motion pictures for which [ ] is indicated
can be deleted together. (P.69)
●After copying the motion pictures, another disc with the same pictures can be
created.
●With [SELECT DATE], the number of discs required for copying is displayed.
If two or more discs are required, change over the discs as instructed by the
displayed messages.
●
After copying the motion pictures, another disc with the same pictures can be created.
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Using DVD burners
With other
products
Motion pictures and still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied to
discs using DVD burners (sold separately).
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(sold separately) (cont.)
Copying using a DVD burner
Playing back discs
●After copying is complete but before erasing the data on the SD card, check
that the disc plays back and that data was copied correctly. (P.69)
●While copying is underway, do not turn off the unit or DVD burner or
disconnect the mini AB USB connection cable. Also, do not subject the unit
or DVD burner to impact.
●While copying is underway, the disc cannot be removed.
●Pictures are copied in the order in which they were recorded. Copying
sequence cannot be changed.
Select [PLAY DISC] on the [DVD BURNER] display (P.65).
Select a thumbnail and play back the picture.
For details, see the pages below:
• Viewing motion pictures (P.52)
• Viewing still pictures (P.55)
●Pictures from multiple SD cards cannot be copied onto the same disc.
●Motion pictures and still pictures cannot be copied onto the same disc.
●A maximum of 9,999 pictures can be copied onto a single disc.
●If two or more discs are required for copying, the scenes which do not fit on
one of the discs will be copied onto the next disc.
To cancel
Press
. The [DVD BURNER] display now returns.
●The recording date for scenes or files copied to a disc using the DVD burner
with this unit is the date that the scene or file was copied. This date may not
be displayed properly depending on the software used.
●When discs containing motion pictures and still pictures copied from other
devices are played back from the unit, only the motion pictures are played
back. It may not be possible to play back the discs which have been recorded
by other units.
●Motion pictures that are copied back to an SD card using the software
packaged with the unit cannot be copied to discs on a DVD burner.
●It may not be possible to copy data which has been recorded by another
unit. Such data may not be played back even if it is copied successfully.
●When still pictures have been copied onto an SD card using a computer, for
instance, whatever is not displayed by the unit cannot be copied onto a disc.
●Depending on the playback device, it may not be possible to play back discs
which have been created by connecting the DVD burner and the unit.
●When a disc that was created with this unit and the DVD burner is inserted
into the DVD recorder, a message may be displayed prompting you to
format the disc. Do not format the disc because all data will be erased and
cannot be recovered.
Exiting
Display the [DVD BURNER] display. (P.65)
Remove the disc from the DVD burner.
Disconnect the mini AB USB connection cable.
Refer to the operating instructions of the DVD recorder for details.
Deleting copied motion pictures
Motion pictures with a [
] can be deleted all at once.
Set the unit’s mode dial to [ ].
Make menu selections. (P.20)
→[EDIT SCENE]→[DELETE] →[COPIED] →[YES]
End deleting.
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End User License
Agreement
With a
computer
With a
computer
Software on the CD-ROM
1
2
Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following.
The supplied CD-ROM contains the software below:
This CD-ROM can only be used on Windows computers.
End User License Agreement
You (“Licensee”) are granted a license for the Software defined in this End User License
Agreement (“Agreement”) on condition that you agree to the terms and conditions of this
Agreement. If Licensee does not agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement,
promptly return the Software to Panasonic Corporation (“Panasonic”), its distributors or
dealers from which you made the purchase.
Image management/DVD production software VideoCam Suite 2.0
This software allows motion pictures and still pictures to be acquired from this
unit, edited and output.
The acquired motion pictures and still pictures can also be attached to e-mail
or edited and saved on DVD.
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
For information about how to use VideoCam Suite, read the PDF operating
instructions.
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
purpose.
Article 4 Computer
Licensee may use the Software only on one computer, and may not use it on more than
one computer.
Article 5 Reverse Engineering, Decompiling or Disassembly
Licensee may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Software, except
to the extent either of them is permitted under law or regulation of the country where
Licensee resides.
Panasonic, or its distributors will not be responsible for any defects in the Software
or damage to Licensee caused by Licensee’s reverse engineering, decompiling, or
disassembly of the Software.
Article 6 Indemnification
The Software is provided “AS-IS” without warranty of any kind, either expressed or
implied, including, but not limited to, warranties of non-infringement, merchantability and/or
fitness for a particular purpose. Further, Panasonic does not warrant that the operation
of the Software will be uninterrupted or error free. Panasonic or any of its distributors
will not be liable for any damage suffered by Licensee arising from or in connection with
Licensee’s use of the Software.
Article 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
contravenes any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Upon termination hereof,
Licensee must destroy the Software and related documentation together with all the
copies thereof at Licensee’s own expense.
●This unit does not have a card writing function. You cannot write data to the
SD card in this unit.
●We cannot guarantee proper operation of this unit if you use software other
than that supplied.
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With a
computer
A computer with the specifications below is required to use this software.
Operating environment
3
®
®
®
● Operation is not guaranteed on Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows XP Media Center Edition,
Tablet PC Edition and not compatible with 64 bit operation systems.
Operating environment required for VideoCam Suite
PC
®
®
®
IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer with an Intel Pentium 1.0 GHz or higher
CPU (including compatible CPU)
● 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.
● Operation on an upgraded OS is not guaranteed.
®
®
When using Playback function and the MPEG2 conversion function, Intel Pentium
4
(
)
1.8 GHz or higher is recommended.
● Operation on an OS other than the one pre-installed is not guaranteed.
● This software does not support the multi-boot environments.
OS
Preinstalled
®
®
®
● Windows Vista : Log on with an administrator account or a standard user account before using this
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic or Service Pack 1
®
®
software. The software will not function with a Guest account.
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium or Service Pack 1
®
®
®
Windows XP/2000: Log on with an administrator account before using this software. (Installation and
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate or Service Pack 1
®
®
uninstallation of the software requires an administrator account.)
Microsoft Windows Vista Business or Service Pack 1
®
®
● This software does not support the multi-monitor environments.
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3
®
®
®
● For fonts and screen settings, use the standard Windows settings. Characters may not display properly
Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3
®
®
depending on the settings.
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 4
512 MB or more (1 GB or more recommended)
● This software cannot be used simultaneously with other time-shifting image editing software or video
capture products. Note that other software running background processes, timer recording in particular, may
cause this software to malfunction.
● This software operates only when the built-in clock on the PC is set to a value within the following range.
From 0:00 on January 1, 1970, to 23:59 on December 31, 2037.
If the built-in clock is set to a value outside this range, this software may not be activated or operated
properly.
● This software can only handle images recorded with this software or a Panasonic video camera that this
software accompanied. Images created with other video cameras, DVD recorders, software and commercial
DVD videos are not supported.
RAM
Display
High Colour (16 bit) or more (32 bit or more recommended)
Desktop resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels or more
(1280 x 1024 pixels or more recommended)
®
Video card complying with DirectX 9.0c
®
DirectDraw overlay support
PCI Express™ x 16 is recommended
Hard disk
Ultra DMA-33 or higher
450 MB or more free space for installing software
● Recording to optical discs or SD cards requires twice the amount of free space as
the size of the disc or SD card to be created. When automatically splitting data over
multiple DVDs, 17 GB of free space are required.
● If the compression setting is enabled, errors will occur during recording. Clear the
check for [Compress this drive to save disk space] in [Properties] for the hard disk
drive.
Operating environment for the card reader function (Mass storage)
Supported
IBM PC/AT or compatible preinstalled with the OS below
computers
®
®
OS
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4
®
®
®
Necessary
software
Windows Vista : Microsoft DirectX 10
(preinstalled in Windows Vista )
®
®
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/Professional
®
®
®
®
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic/Home Premium/Ultimate/Business
®
®
®
Microsoft DirectX 10.1 (preinstalled in Windows Vista SP1)
®
®
®
®
CPU
Windows 2000 / XP : Intel Pentium III 450 MHz or higher or Intel Celeron 400 MHz
or higher
®
®
®
Windows XP/2000: Microsoft DirectX 9.0c
®
(preinstalled in Windows XP SP2)
®
®
Windows Vista : Including compatible CPUs. Intel Pentium 4 1.6 GHz or higher
recommended
● Installing the software on a computer that is not compatible with these versions
®
DirectX may cause the computer to stop operating normally. If you are unsure if your
PC is compatible, contact the manufacturer.
RAM
Windows 2000 / XP : 128 MB or more (256MB or more recommended)
Windows Vista Home Basic : 512 MB or more
®
Sound
Drive
DirectSound support
Windows Vista Ultimate, Business, Home Premium : 1 GB or more
CD-ROM drive (for installation)
(When writing to DVD, a compatible drive and media are necessary.)
Interface
USB port
Other
requirements
Mouse or equivalent pointing device
Interface
USB port (Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0))
Video cameras
connected via
USB
Panasonic digital video cameras this software is provided with (SD card/Hard disk)
● USB connection: Data can be written to a computer.
Content
Content captured using Panasonic digital video cameras this software is provided with
(SD card/Hard disk)
Other
requirements
Mouse or equivalent pointing device, SD card reader/writer (required for reading and
writing to SD cards; performing these operations with SD cards 4 GB or larger requires
an SDHC-compatible SD card reader/writer), and an environment with Internet access
(required for online functions “YouTube Uploader”)
®
®
®
®
®
®
®
● Microsoft , Windows , Windows Vista , Windows Media , DirectX , DirectDraw and DirectSound are either
● Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some personal
computers cannot be used.
registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
®
● IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation of the U.S.
®
®
®
● Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only.
● Intel and Pentium and Celeron are registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United
States and other countries.
®
®
®
®
®
● This software is not compatible with Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 98
®
®
SE, Windows Me, and Windows NT .
● 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.
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With a
computer
●VideoCam Suite only runs on Windows computers.
●Install and uninstall the software with administrator authorization.
Installing VideoCam Suite
4
●Before installing the software, check your operating environment (P.72) and
close any other software applications which are running.
●Do not perform other computer operations while installing the software.
●Do not connect this unit to the computer until installation is complete.
●Install VideoCam Suite only from the supplied CD-ROM.
[Readme] is displayed when the installation is completed. Be sure to check
the contents.
Click [Finish].
Select “Yes, I want to restart my computer now.” to automatically restart the
computer and complete the installation.
Eject the CD-ROM from the computer.
Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your computer.
The installation program begins automatically and the message appears on
the screen.
After the installation is finished, the icon [
] is displayed in the task tray.
Click [Next].
If the Setup Menu does not start up automatically
Double-click the CD-ROM icon [ ] containing the CD-ROM drive in
[Computer (My Computer)].
Uninstalling the software
Select the folder where the application will be installed and click [Next].
Decide whether to create a shortcut.
●For Windows Vista
From the Start menu, select [Control Panel] →
[Programs] → [Uninstall a Program].
Select the country or region where you live and
click [Next].
●Check the message prompting you to confirm
and click [YES].
●If you cannot select your country or region, click
[PAL Area].
●For Windows 2000 or XP
Click [Start] → ([Settings] →) [Add or Remove
Programs (Applications)] in the [Control Panel].
Select [VideoCam Suite 2.0] and click [Uninstall
(Remove)] or [Uninstall/Remove].
Continue to follow the on-screen messages to
uninstall it.
After uninstalling the software, restart the
computer.
Click [Install] and follow the directions appearing
on the screen to complete the installation.
●If the installation is interrupted halfway through,
the software may not operate properly.
●If using Windows 2000, Microsoft DirectX 9.0c
must be installed in order to operate VideoCam
Suite 2.0. Depending on the operating
environment, you may be required to install
DirectX 9.0c. If so, follow the instruction on the
screen and install it. If you install the software
on a PC that is not compatible with DirectX 9.0c,
the PC may not work properly. If you are unsure
whether or not your PC is compatible, contact
the PC manufacturer.
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With a
computer
For a detailed explanation on how to use the software, see the VideoCam
Suite operating instructions (PDF file).
Using VideoCam Suite
5
Importing motion pictures and still pictures
Editing motion pictures and still pictures
When this unit is connected to the computer, VideoCam Suite starts up
automatically.
Double-click
on the desktop to start the program.
●To use the application with Windows Vista, log on with administrator
authorization or via a standard user account. Guest accounts cannot be used.
To use the application with Windows XP or 2000, log on with administrator
authorization.
Startup is also possible by selecting [Start]→[All Programs]→[Panasonic]→
[VideoCam Suite 2.0]→[VideoCam Suite].
First startup
●A window is displayed containing the licence agreement. Read the
agreement carefully before continuing.
●From the Start menu, select [All Programs]→[Panasonic]→ [VideoCam
Suite 2.0]→[Read this before starting], and then read the supplemental
explanations and new information.
Connect the unit and AC adaptor (P.14) and set the mode dial to a position
other than [OFF].
Connect this unit to a computer using the USB cable (supplied).
Closing VideoCam Suite
Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
Click
or
.
Select [PC/RECORDER] on the [SELECT USB FUNCTION] screen of the
unit.
The “Simple Menu” is closed.
VideoCam Suite is automatically launched.
Click or
.
●Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. (Operation is not
guaranteed with any other USB cables.)
●Do not disconnect the USB cable or turn off the unit while the card
access lamp is lit.
●The first time the unit is connected to the computer, the computer may have to
be restarted.
●To output motion pictures edited with VideoCam Suite to SD cards, use an
applicable SD card. (P.12)
●When outputting a large number of scenes to an SD card, DVD-R/RW or
DVD-RAM, it may take time to display thumbnails or to output.
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Uploading video clips to
YouTube
With a
computer
When VideoCam Suite is used, you can upload the video clips you have
recorded in WEB mode to YouTube.
6
You can also take the following steps to upload your video clips.
(Simplified uploading)
Connect the unit and AC adaptor (P.14) and set the mode dial to a position
other than [OFF].
Connect the unit and AC adaptor (P.14) and set the mode dial to [ ].
Connect this unit to a computer using the USB cable (supplied).
Press
.
Select [WEB MODE] on the [SELECT USB FUNCTION] screen of the unit.
The “PLEASE CONNECT USB CABLE.” message appears. Connect the
computer to the unit using the USB connecting cable (supplied with the
unit).
●The YouTube uploader on the computer screen starts up, and the video
clips you have recorded in WEB mode are displayed as thumbnails.
●The YouTube uploader on the computer screen starts up, and the video clips
you have recorded in WEB mode are displayed as thumbnails.
Concerning uploading to YouTube
Place check marks for the video clips
that are to be uploaded.
●Because YouTube™ services and specifications are subject to change,
operation of online services cannot be guaranteed in the future. Available
services and screens are subject to change without notice.
(These services are valid as of December 1, 2008.)
Input the titles and other information
of each video clip to be displayed on
YouTube.
●Unless you are the copyright holder or you have obtained permission from
the copyright holder, do not upload videos protected under copyright.
Enter your YouTube user name and
password.
Click [Upload].
A message prompting you to check the copyrights of the contents is
displayed. Check the contents, enter a check, and click [OK].
●For further details on operation, refer to the operating instructions (PDF file)
for VideoCam Suite.
●When uploading is completed, the “EXITED WEB MODE.” message appears
on the LCD monitor screen of the unit.
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Using this unit as an
With a
computer
This unit can be used as an external drive.
7
external drive (Mass storage)
Connecting the unit to a computer
SD card folder structure
Use the AC adaptor to supply power to this unit and connected devices.
The content of the SD card in the unit can be checked from the computer.
Motion pictures and still pictures recorded with the unit are saved in the folder
tree below.
Connect the unit and AC adaptor (P.14) and set the mode dial to a position
other than [OFF].
Connect this unit to a computer using the USB cable (supplied). (P.76)
SD card with data recorded on this unit
Select [PC/RECORDER].
• The SD card in the unit appears on the
computer as an external drive.
Still pictures (Max. 999) taken in [ ] mode
DPOF setting information on still pictures
Motion pictures (Max. 99) taken in [ ] mode
●When this unit is connected to the computer, [CAM_SD] appears in [My
Computer].
●The SD card appears as an external drive (E drive, etc.) in Windows Explorer.
●While the computer is accessing the SD card of this unit, [ ] appears at the
bottom right of the unit’s LCD monitor.
●Do not move, rename, delete, compress, format or perform other operations
to the motion pictures or folders using Windows Explorer or the Macintosh
Finder. Motion pictures will no longer play back.
●To edit motion pictures, use software capable of editing SD-Video files, such
as VideoCam Suite.
Disconnecting the unit
Click the [
] or [
] icon on the task bar.
Click “Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device.”
When the disconnection confirmation message appears, click [OK].
Disconnect the USB cable (supplied) from the computer.
●Data not supported by this unit cannot be played back on this unit even if
copied onto an SD card.
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Connecting to a Macintosh
computer
With a
computer
With a
computer
Checking the connections
9
8
Connect this unit to a computer using the USB cable (supplied). (P.76)
Operating environment required for external drives
Display the Device Manager.
●For Windows 2000
Click [Start] → [Settings] → [Control Panel] → [System] → [Hardware] tab
→ [Device Manager] button.
●For Windows XP
Click [Start] → [Control Panel] → [Performance and Maintenance] →
[System] → [Hardware] tab in the [System Properties] window → [Device
Manager] button.
Operating environment for the card reader function (Mass storage)
Supported
computers
OS
Macintosh
Mac OS X v10.4, Mac OS X v10.5
PowerPC G5 1.9 GHz or higher
CPU
®
®
Intel Core™ Duo, Intel Core™ Solo
Interface
USB port
●For Windows Vista
●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.
From the Start menu, select [Control Panel] → [System and Maintenance]
→ [System] → [Device Manager] (from the [Task] window).
If a confirmation window appears halfway through, click the [Continue]
button.
Connecting the unit to a computer
Connect this unit to a computer using the USB cable
(supplied). (P.76)
An icon labeled [NO_NAME] or [Untitled] appears on the desktop.
When the driver is recognised
[USB Mass Storage Device] appears in [Universal Serial Bus controllers].
(The display differs according to the type of computer.)
Copying still pictures to computers
When the driver is not recognised
[!] or [Unknown device] appears in [Universal Serial Bus controllers] or [Other
Double click the [NO_NAME] or [Untitled] icon on the desktop.
The still pictures are in the [100CDPFP] folder inside the [DCIM] folder.
devices].
Try the following.
Drag and drop the still pictures to copy onto the computer.
• Method [1] :Turn off the unit and your computer once and turn on again to
reconnect.
Disconnecting the unit
• Method [2] :Remove the SD card from the unit and insert it back into the
unit.
• Method [3] :Connect the USB cable to another USB port on the computer.
Drag and drop the [NO_NAME] or [Untitled] icon to the Trash.
Disconnect the USB cable (supplied) from the computer.
●If the driver cannot be recognised by any of the methods above, contact the
computer manufacturer.
●Apple, Mac OS are registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Inc. in the
United States and/or other countries.
®
●PowerPC is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
®
●Intel Core™ is registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel Corporation 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.
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Recording and playback functions can be used and basic settings made.
(For setting procedures, see P.20.)
Others
Menus
1
●Settings enclosed in
are active at the time of purchase.
Recording menu
Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ]. ＊1 not displayed in intelligent auto mode
＊2 displayed only in manual mode
Top menu
Submenus
Purpose
Settings/Notices
Mode
Page
SCENE MODE
Use settings tailored to specific scenes.
45
OFF /
/
/
/
/
＊2
REC MODE
REC ASPECT
CLOCK SET
Set the motion picture recording mode.
Set aspect ratio for recording.
Set the date/time.
27
26
22
50
30
/
/
4:3 / 16:9
BASIC
YES / NO
YES / NO
SET WORLD TIME Set the local date/time of travel destinations.
D.ZOOM
Use the digital zoom.
OFF / 25x / 700x
OFF / ON
Detect faces automatically and make best
adjustments.
FACE FRAMING
42
WIND CUT
Reduce the wind noise.
Avoid jitter.
OFF / ON ＊1
OFF / ON ＊1
OFF / ON ＊1
OFF / ON
51
31
51
31
31
28
37
―
SIS
ADVANCED
GUIDE LINES
ZOOM MIC
Check composition for tilting.
Apply zoom effect to sounds.
Adjust shutter speed automatically.
Cancel out shutter sound.
Change the fade colour.
Make basic settings.
AUTO SLW SHTR
SHTR EFFECT
FADE COLOUR
OFF / ON ＊1
OFF / ON
WHITE / BLACK
For details on the SETUP menu (P.86)
SETUP
English / Deutsch / Français / Italiano / Español / Nederlands /
Svenska / Polski / Česky / Türkçe
Select the menu and display language.
21
LANGUAGE
Playback menu
Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ].
Top menu
Submenus
LOCK SET
Purpose
Prevent accidental deleting.
Settings/Notices
Mode
Page
YES / NO
58
EDIT SCENE
DELETE
Delete scenes.
ALL / SELECT / COPIED / NO
YES / NO
56, 69
58
LOCK SET
DPOF SET
DELETE
Prevent accidental deleting.
Write print information onto SD cards.
Delete scenes.
CANCEL ALL / SET / NO
ALL / SELECT / NO
59
PHOTO SETUP
56
SLIDE INTERVAL
Set the interval for slide operation
Make basic settings.
SHORT / NORMAL / LONG
For details on the SETUP menu (P.86)
55
―
SETUP
Same as [LANGUAGE] above.
21
LANGUAGE
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Recording and playback functions can be used and basic settings made.
(For setting procedures, see P.20.)
Others
Menus (cont.)
1
●Settings enclosed in
are active at the time of purchase.
SETUP menu
Item
Purpose
Settings/Notices
Mode
Page
RESUME PLAY
Continue playback from the point it was stopped.
OFF / ON
OFF / ON
54
Display current information or settings on the LCD monitor.
•Even when this item is set to [OFF], the operating status, date
and world time will remain displayed.
DISPLAY
26
DATE/TIME
Select the date and time display mode.
Select the date display format.
Format SD cards.
OFF / D/T / DATE
Y/M/D / M/D/Y / D/M/Y
YES / NO
22
22
58
DATE FORMAT
FORMAT CARD
QUICK START
Start recording instantly.
OFF / ON
OFF /
19
Turn off the unit if the unit is not being operated.
This function does not work in the following cases.
•While using the AC adaptor
5 MINUTES : The unit turns off if the unit is not operated
for about 5 minutes. To resume the unit use,
set the mode dial to [OFF] and then the
desired mode position.
ECONOMY
―
•While connected to a computer or printer via USB
Allow operations such as starting and ending recording to be
signaled by a beep.
When [ON]
Beep:
•When recording starts or the unit is turned on
•When a computer or printer is recognized
BEEP SOUND
POWER LCD
OFF / ON
―
Beep-Beep: •When recording stops or the unit is turned off
Beep-Beep, Beep-Beep … (4 times consecutively):
•If an error that prevents recording occurs, etc. Check
the message (P.90) that appears on the LCD monitor.
AUTO /
•[ ] is automatically selected when the AC adaptor is
used.
•[AUTO] is not displayed with the mode dial set to [ ] or
], or in manual mode, where [ ] is the default.
/
/
/
Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor.
23
[
LCD SET
Adjust brightness or colour density of the LCD monitor.
Display images at the aspect ratio of a connected TV.
YES / NO
23
60
TV ASPECT
4:3 / 16:9
OFF / ON
EXT. DISPLAY
INITIAL SET
Display information on a connected TV.
When the unit has been turned on with the mode dial set to
] or [ ], [ON] is set automatically.
60
[
Return all settings except for [LANGUAGE] and [CLOCK SET] to
their defaults at the time of purchase.
YES / NO
―
Display an introduction to the unit (demonstration mode).
The demonstration stops when any operation except pressing the
[iA] or [MANUAL AF/MF] button is performed, but it will resume if no
operations are performed for approx. 10 or more minutes.
OFF : [OFF] is normally set.
ON : When the AC adaptor is connected without an SD
card having been inserted, the demonstration starts,
and it stops when an SD card is inserted.
DEMO MODE
―
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Others
LCD monitor displays
2
When recording
During playback
Motion picture recording display
Motion picture playback display
/
/
/
/
Operating status (P.52)
Playback
/
/
/
/
Intelligent auto mode (P.32)
Auto mode (P.26)/
Manual mode (P.44)
Power LCD (P.23)
Remaining battery power
(P.16)
/
Fast forward
/
Fast rewind
/
Zoom microphone (P.31)
/
/
/
/
Scene shift
/
Scene mode (P.45)
(Red) Recording/Writing to SD
card
(Green) Recording pause
No SD card is inserted/unusable
card
Aspect ratio (P.26)
/
Frame-by-frame playback
Pause
/
Image stabilizer (P.31)
Jump to end of last scene/
start of first scene
Slow motion playback
Backlight compensation
(P.38)
/
/
Elapsed recording time (P.26)
Recording mode (P.27)
Zoom magnification
indication (P.30)
/
/
Playback time
WEB mode (P.34)
Scene number (P.52)
Remaining time for recording
(P.26)
Play mode
All scenes on the media displayed
PRE-REC function (P.40)
Light (P.35)
Face detection function
(P.42)
(P.53)
Scenes recorded on the selected
date displayed (P.53)
Soft skin mode (P.39)
Wind noise reduction
(P.51)
Fade colour (P.37)
Volume adjustment (P.52)
/
Manual focus (P.44)
White balance (P.46)
Still picture playback display
Colour night view (P.39)
World time (P.50)
/
/
Number of recording pixels (640
x 480)
Size is not displayed if still pictures
recorded on other devices that
have different picture sizes from
the size shown above.
/
Shutter speed (P.48)
F number (P.49)
-
/
-
/
Date (P.22)
Time (P.22)
Gain value (P.49)
-
Still picture recording display
DPOF already set (P.59)
Number of recording
pixels
Locked (P.58)
Remaining number of still
pictures (P.28)
Scene number (P.55)
Self-timer (P.38)
Still picture folder/file number
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This section explains the main messages appearing on the LCD monitor and
how to deal with them.
Others
Messages
3
Message
What to check
Message
What to check
PLEASE CONNECT AC You tried connecting the unit to a computer without
CANNOT RECORD.
Writing on the SD card failed.
ADAPTOR
connecting the AC adaptor.
Neither motion pictures nor still pictures are recorded
on the SD card.
Data is recorded on the SD card, but if this message
appears, the card may be unstable.
Turn the unit off and turn back on.
ERROR OCCURRED.
PLEASE TURN UNIT OFF,
THEN TURN ON AGAIN.
The unit detected an error. Eject the SD card and turn
off the unit and turn back on.
NO DATA.
The unit is not properly connected to a computer or
printer.
Disconnect and reconnect the USB cable.
DISCONNECT USB
CABLE.
THIS CARD CANNOT
RECORD IN VIDEO
MODE.
An 8 MB or 16 MB SD card cannot be used in video
recording mode.
CANNOT OPERATE
WHILE USB
CONNECTED.
The unit cannot be turned off while it is connected to
a computer.
The SD card is not supported or cannot be recognised
by the unit.
CHECK CARD.
CARD ERROR HAS
OCCURRED.
TO REPAIR THE
CARD, PLEASE
CONNECT AC
CARD LOCKED.
CARD FULL.
The SD card is write-protected. (P.13)
The data on the SD card contains errors.
To repair the data, either use a battery of sufficient life
or connect the AC adaptor. Depending on the error, it
may take time to repair the data.
ADAPTOR OR
CHANGE BATTERY.
The SD card cannot be recorded on because it is full
or the numbers of scenes or numbers of scenes for
the date has reached the maximum. Either delete
unnecessary scenes or insert a new card. (P.56)
SCENE NUMBER IS
FULL.
The data has been repaired.
●Depending on the situation, the data may not be
completely repaired.
CANNOT RECORD.
THE NUMBER OF
PROGRAM IS FULL.
NOW REPAIRING
DATA.
DO NOT REMOVE
CARD.
●
If the unit is turned off without repairing data, data can
be repaired the next time that the unit is turned on.
CARD DOOR OPENED.
Close the card/battery door.
●If repairing fails, the data cannot be played back.
Format the SD card with this unit.
●Do not repair SD cards recorded on other devices
on this unit.
●Use a Panasonic SD card or other SD card
applicable for motion picture recording. (P.12)
●If this message appears when an applicable
card is used, it is recommended to format the
card. Formatting deletes all data on the SD card.
Therefore, save data on a computer or other device
before formatting the card.
ERROR OCCURRED.
RECORDING IS
STOPPED.
CANNOT CHECK
CONNECTED DEVICE.
DISCONNECT THE
USB CABLE FROM
THIS UNIT.
A device that cannot be used with this unit is
connected to the unit.
●Before recording, open the lens cover.
●This message may appear if you try to record in an
extremely dark place
●After the unit is turned on, the message is displayed
when the initial recording mode is established,
but it is not displayed when manual recording is
performed.
EXIT THE MENU THEN
CHANGE TO MANUAL
MODE.
Functions that cannot be used simultaneously were
selected. (P.97)
CONDITION TOO
DARK, OR OPEN
LENS COVER.
CANCEL NIGHT VIEW
MODE.
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Troubleshooting
4
Problem
What to check
Problem
The display
What to check
If the demo (camera introduction) video starts, set
[DEMO MODE] to [OFF]. (P.86)
The unit does not
turn on.
changes suddenly.
The status indicator Is the battery sufficiently charged?
is flashing while
using the battery.
Indications
(remaining pictures, When [DISPLAY] of the [SETUP] menu is set to
elapsed time, etc.)
do not appear on
the LCD monitor.
[OFF], indications other than warnings and the date
do not appear.
To conserve the battery, the unit automatically turns
off if the unit has not been in use for about 5 minutes.
To resume unit use, set the mode dial to [OFF] and
then the desired mode position.
When [ECONOMY] is set to [OFF], the unit does not
turn off automatically. (P.86)
The unit turns off
on its own.
●Is the SD card write-protected? (P.13)
●Is the SD card full? Either delete unnecessary
scenes or insert a new card. (P.56)
●Is the unit in a recording mode?
Pictures cannot
be recorded even
though the SD card
is properly inserted.
●Is the card/battery door open?
Is the battery run down?
The unit turns off as
soon as it is turned
on.
Charge the battery if the remaining battery life
indication is flashing or the [LOW BATTERY.]
message appears on the LCD monitor. (P.16)
●Are you using an applicable SD card? (P.12)
●Even with applicable SD cards, recording may stop
when using an SD card on which data has been
written many times.
Copy the data to a computer, then format the SD
card on this unit. (Formatting deletes all data on the
SD card.)
Motion picture
recording stops on
its own.
●Is the battery sufficiently charged?
●Is the unit being used in low temperatures?
The battery is affected by ambient temperature. In
cold places, battery availability shortens.
●Is the battery at the end of its service-life?
If the battery lasts only a short while when fully
charged, it has reached the end of its service-life.
The battery runs
down quickly.
●Is the unit set to manual focus? Press the [iA] button
to set auto focus.
●Are you recording a scene that is hard to focus
automatically?
The unit does not
focus automatically.
The battery is
swollen.
The lithium ion battery used with this unit may swell if
charged/discharged often, but this is no risk to safety.
Focus the subject manually. (P.44)
Audio is not output. Is the volume set low? (P.52)
●Is the LCD monitor open?
●Check that the card access lamp is out, then eject
the SD card, remove the battery or disconnect the
AC adaptor, wait about 1 minute, then reinsert the
battery or reconnect the AC adaptor. Then about
1 minute later, turn the unit off and turn back on.
(Performing the above operation while the SD card
is being accessed can damage data.)
The unit cannot be
operated though it
is turned on.
The unit does not
operate normally.
The sound of the
motor is being
recorded.
This is an operating sound of the unit; there is nothing
wrong with the unit.
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Troubleshooting (cont.)
4
Problem
What to check
Problem
What to check
The SD card is not
recognised when
inserted into other
devices.
Images do not
appear on TV or
appear stretched
in the vertical
direction.
●Does the input mode on the TV match the connected
terminals?
Set input to the connected terminals as explained in
the TV’s operating instructions.
Check the supported SD cards in the device’s
operating instructions.
●Set [TV ASPECT] to match the connected TV. (P.60)
●While the menu appears on the LCD monitor, the
USB function screen does not appear even if the
USB cable is connected. Close the menu, then
connect the USB cable.
●Is the AC adaptor connected?
●If the computer has multiple USB terminals, try using
another terminal.
●Check the operating environment. (P.72)
●Disconnect the USB cable, turn the unit off and turn
back on, then reconnect the cable.
●Is the scene locked?
Unlock the scene. (P.58)
●Scenes whose thumbnails have a
deleted. If the data is unnecessary, format the SD
card (P.58). Formatting deletes all data on the SD
card.
The computer does
not recognise the
unit even when
connected with USB
cable.
cannot be
Data cannot be
deleted.
●Is the SD card write-protected? (P.13)
Images on the SD
card do not look
normal.
The scene may be damaged. Scenes can be
damaged by static electricity and electromagnetic
waves. Save important data on a computer, etc.
●For Windows
To safely disconnect the USB cable, click the (
After disconnecting
the USB cable,
an error message
appears on the
computer.
or
) icons in the task tray, and do as instructed by
The SD card cannot
be used even after
formatting with this
unit.
displayed messages.
●For Macintosh
Drag the unit icon to the Trash, then disconnect the
USB cable.
This unit or the SD card may be broken. Consult the
dealer from which you purchased the unit. For SD
cards applicable with this unit (P.12)
●The unit detected an error. To protect data, eject the
SD card and set the mode dial to [OFF]. The unit
turns off about 1 minute later.
Was the SD card formatted on the computer?
Format SD cards with the unit.
Formatting deletes all data on the SD card. Data
cannot be restored afterwards. (P.58)
The unit does not
recognise the SD
card when inserted.
[ERROR
OCCURRED.
PLEASE TURN UNIT ●If the same message is displayed repeatedly after
OFF, THEN TURN
ON AGAIN.] appears
on the LCD monitor.
turning the unit back on, the unit needs servicing.
Disconnect the power supply and consult the dealer
from whom you purchased the unit. Do not attempt
to repair the appliance by yourself.
●Is the unit connected to a computer?
When connected to a computer, the unit cannot be
operated from the unit itself.
●Turn the unit off. If the unit does not turn off, eject
the SD card, remove and then reinsert the battery
(disconnect and reconnect the AC adaptor), and
turn back on. If the unit still does not work right,
disconnect the power supply and consult the dealer
from which you purchased the unit.
The indication
disappears, the
display does not
work or cannot be
operated.
The PDF file of
the VideoCam
Suite operating
instructions does
not open.
Is Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later, or Adobe
Reader 7.0 or later installed on the computer?
Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later, or Adobe Reader
7.0 or later is required to view the PDF file of the
VideoCam Suite operating instructions.
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Troubleshooting (cont.)
4
Problem
What to check
Problem
What to check
[DISC IS
UNUSABLE.
CHECK DISC.]
Because of specifications, this unit has functions that
cannot be used simultaneously.
A disc which cannot be used or a disc which cannot
be written on has been inserted into the DVD burner.
appears on the LCD Use a new disc.
monitor.
Examples:
Function
Condition
● When in still picture recording
mode
Digital zoom
● When in still picture recording
mode
● While the PRE-REC function
is being set
Fade
● When in still picture recording
mode
● During recording
Colour night view
(Cannot set nor cancel)
● While the PRE-REC function
is being set
(Cannot set nor cancel)
Backlight
● While setting iris or gain
● While using Colour night view
compensation
A function cannot
be used or selected.
Soft skin mode
(Set and cancel)
● During recording
● While the PRE-REC function
is being set
Help mode
Face detection
● While using Colour night view
● When in still picture recording
mode
Image stabilizer
● While using Colour night view
● When in auto recording mode
● While using Colour night view
Scene mode
Change of white
balance mode
● When using digital zoom
● While using Colour night view
Adjustment of shutter
speed/iris or gain
● When using scene mode
● While using Colour night view
● When in intelligent auto mode
● While the face detection
function is being set
Guide lines
When [INITIAL SET] is executed from the SETUP
menu, all the settings except for [LANGUAGE]
and [CLOCK SET] will be restored to the defaults
established at the time of purchase, and it will then
become possible to select functions. (P.86)
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Cautions for use
5
When using the unit
SD cards
●Keep the SD Video Camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic
equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
• If you use the SD Video Camera on top of or near a TV, the pictures and
sound on the SD Video Camera may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave
radiation.
• Do not use the SD Video Camera near cell phones because doing so may
result in noise adversely affecting the pictures and sound.
• Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong
magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors.
• Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may
adversely affect the SD Video Camera, disturbing the pictures and sound.
• If the SD Video Camera is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment
and stops functioning properly, turn the SD Video Camera off and remove
the battery or disconnect AC adaptor. Then reinsert the battery or reconnect
AC adaptor and turn the SD Video Camera on.
●The memory capacity indicated on the SD card label is the maximum capacity
for copyright protection and management, which is ordinarily used by the unit,
computers, etc.
●MiniSD cards require a purpose-specific adaptor. Do not insert just the miniSD
card or just the adaptor. Also, do not insert and remove a miniSD card while
keeping the adaptor inserted into the unit. (This can cause damage.)
Battery
●The rechargeable lithium ion battery used with this unit is readily affected by
temperature and humidity. In cold places, the full battery indication may not
appear and a low battery warning may appear approx. 5 minutes after starting
use. In high temperatures, a protective function may be triggered, preventing
use.
●After use, always remove and store the battery.
• If left inside the unit, the battery may over-discharge because of small
amounts of current flow, ultimately damaging the battery.
• Place the battery in a plastic bag so as to prevent metal from contacting
terminals and store in a cool (15 - 25 ˚C) dry (40 - 60 % RH) place subject to
minimal temperature changes.
• Storing the battery in extreme cold or high heat may shorten the battery’s
service-life. Moreover, places that are hot, humid or oily can rust terminals
and cause damage to the battery.
• During long-term storage, charge the battery once a year, then use it until
depleted and store it again.
●Do not use the SD 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.
●Use the cord or cable supplied with the unit or other devices. Do not extend
the cords and the cables.
●Do not expose the unit to insecticide or volatile substances, or allow prolonged
contact with rubber or vinyl products. (This can cause deformation and
peeling.)
●Do not drop or impact the unit.
• Clean battery terminals of adhering dust, etc.
●Prepare a spare battery when going out.
• Prepare 3 - 4x more battery power than you plan to use. In cold places such
as ski resorts, recording time becomes shorter.
• Do not forget the AC adaptor when traveling so that you can recharge
• Strong impacts may damage the outer casing, causing it to malfunction.
●Do not use the unit for business purposes such as surveillance.
• This unit is not of professional grade, and can build up heat internally over
extended use, resulting in problems.
●Before long periods of disuse:
• Wipe away moisture and dirt with a soft dry cloth, dry naturally and store with
desiccant (silica gel).
batteries.
●Do not use batteries if damaged or deformed (especially terminals) from
dropping, etc.
• This can cause damage to the unit.
●Do not throw batteries into fire.
• The battery may burst if heated or thrown into fire.
●If the battery does not last long immediately after charging, it has reached the
end of its service-life. Purchase a new battery.
●Notice about the rechargeable battery
• The battery is designated recyclable.
Please follow your local recycling regulations.
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Cautions for use (cont.)
5
AC adaptor
Condensation
●Use the supplied AC adaptor.
●If the battery itself is too hot or too cold, it may take time to charge or it may
not charge at all.
●If condensation adheres to the unit, the lens may fog and the unit and SD card
may not function properly. Avoid sharp changes in temperature and humidity.
●Condensation may adhere in the following cases:
●Keep the AC adaptor at least 1 m away from the radio. (Interference may
affect the radio.)
• After summer rain showers or in humid places where the air is thick with
steam
●During use, the AC adaptor may make noises internally, however, this is
normal.
• When heaters are turned on in cold rooms
• When moving from cold places to warm places
●After use, unplug the AC adaptor from its AC outlet. (Leaving it connected
consumes 0.3 W [max.] of power.)
●Keep the terminals of the AC adaptor clean.
Keep the AC adaptor near both the AC outlet and the AC plug.
• When the unit is directly exposed to cold drafts (i.e., air-conditioners, etc.)
●In the event of differences in temperature or humidity, place the unit in a
plastic bag, remove as much air as possible, seal and let it sit for about 1 hour
to adjust to the ambient temperature.
●If the lens fogs up, remove the battery and disconnect the AC adaptor, open
the card/battery door and let it sit for about 1 hour to adjust to the ambient
temperature.
LCD monitor
●If the LCD monitor fogs up or becomes dirty, wipe it clean with a soft dry cloth.
●When the unit is extremely cold, the LCD monitor may be slightly dark
immediately after turning the unit on; however, the normal brightness is
restored when internal temperature rises.
Cleaning
●Remove the battery and disconnect the AC adaptor.
●Do not use benzene, thinner, alcohol, etc. (These substances can cause
deformation and peeling.)
●Wipe off fingerprints and dust with a soft dry cloth. For stubborn dirt, soak a
cloth in water, wring it out well, and use it to wipe the dirty surfaces. Then wipe
the surfaces with a dry cloth.
The LCD monitor is made with high-precision technology, however black spots
may appear in displays or stuck lighting (red, blue or green) may occur. There
is nothing wrong with the monitor.
The LCD monitor pixels are controlled to a 99.99 % degree of accuracy;
however, dead or stuck pixels may occur in the remaining 0.01 %. These pixel
defects are not recorded in SD card images, therefore do not worry.
●Use chemically treated tissues in accordance with warnings and indications.
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Specifications
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SD Video Camera : Information for your safety
Motion pictures
Recording media
SD Memory Card:
Power source:
DC 5.0 V (When using AC adaptor), DC 3.6 V (When using
battery)
256 MB/512 MB/1 GB/2 GB
(FAT12 and FAT16 format corresponding)
SDHC Memory Card:
Power consumption:
Recording: 2.9 W, Charging: 4.5 W
4 GB/6 GB/8 GB/12 GB/16 GB/32 GB
(FAT32 format corresponding)
Signal system
Image sensor
EIA Standard: 625 lines, 50 fields PAL colour signal
Picture size
704 x 576
1/6˝ CCD image sensor
Total: 800 K
Effective pixels:
Recordable time
Compression
Refer to page 27.
MPEG2 (SD-Video standard compliant)
Moving picture: 400 K (4:3), 350 K (16:9)
Still picture: 410 K (4:3)
Recording mode and transfer
rate
XP: 10 Mbps (VBR), SP: 5 Mbps (VBR),
LP: 2.5 Mbps (VBR)
Auto Iris, F1.8 to F2.4
Focal length: 2.3 mm to 23.0 mm
Macro (Full range AF)
Audio compression
MPEG1 Audio Layer2 compliant (2 ch)
Lens
99 scenes x 99 folders
Maximum number of
recordable scenes
•Scenes recorded on different dates are stored in
different folders even if each folder has less than 99
scenes.
Zoom
10x optical zoom, 25/700x digital zoom
2.7˝ wide LCD monitor (approx. 123 K pixels)
Stereo (with a zoom function)
1 round speaker
Monitor
Microphone
Still pictures
Speaker
SD Memory Card:
8 MB/16 MB/32 MB/64 MB/128 MB/256 MB/
512 MB/1 GB/2 GB
(FAT12 and FAT16 format corresponding)
SDHC Memory Card:
4 GB/6 GB/8 GB/12 GB/16 GB/32 GB
(FAT32 format corresponding)
White balance adjustment
Standard illumination
Auto tracking white balance system
1,400 lx
Recording media
Approx. 6 lx (Low light mode, 1/25)
[Approx. 2 lx with the Colour night view function]
Minimum required illumination
Video output level
Audio output level
1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω
316 mV, 600 Ω
Number of recordable pictures Refer to page 29.
Card reader function (No copyright protection
support) Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), USB terminal
Type miniAB, PictBridge-compliant
JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based
on Exif 2.2 standard), DPOF corresponding
Compression
Picture size
USB
640 x 480 (4:3)
Dimensions
(excluding the projecting parts)
43 mm (W) x 59 mm (H) x 102 mm (D)
AC adaptor : Information for your safety
Approx. 165 g
without an SD card and supplied battery
Mass (Weight)
Power source:
Power consumption:
DC output:
AC 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
12 W
Approx. 187 g
with an SD card and supplied battery
Mass (Weight) in operation
DC 5.0 V, 1.6 A
Operating temperature
Operating humidity
0 °C to 40 °C
10 % to 80 %
Refer to page 16.
Dimensions
76 mm (W) x 22 mm (H) x 46 mm (D)
Approx. 100 g
Battery operation time
Mass (Weight)
Specifications may change without prior notice.
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Index
A
I
S
Aperture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Auto focus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Auto slow shutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Image stabilizer function. . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Initial setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Intelligent auto mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Iris. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Scene mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
SD/SDHC Memory Card. . . . . . .11, 12, 17
Self-timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Self-portrait recording function . . . . . . . .41
Shutter effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Shutter speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Skip playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Slide show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Slow-motion playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Soft skin mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Still picture playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Still picture recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
B
Backlight compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Beep sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
L
Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
LCD monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10, 23
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Locking scenes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
C
Charging time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Colour night view function . . . . . . . . . . .39
Cursor button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
M
Manual focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20, 84
Mode dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Motion picture playback . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Motion picture recording. . . . . . . . . . . . .26
T
Thumbnails by date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Tripod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
TV aspect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
D
Date and time display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Delete Scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Demo mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Digital zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
DirectX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
DPOF setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61, 65
DVD burner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64-69
V
N
VideoCam Suite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Volume adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Number of recordable pictures. . . . . . . .29
O
W
Operation icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
WEB mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
White balance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Wind noise reduction function . . . . . . . .51
World time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
E
P
Economy mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
PictBridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Power LCD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
PRE-REC function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
F
Z
Face detection function . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Fade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Format Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Frame-by-frame playback. . . . . . . . . . . .54
Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Zoom microphone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Q
Quick start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
R
G
Recordable time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Recording modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Recording time elapsed . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Remaining number of
Gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Guide lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
H
still pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Remaining time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Resume playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Hand strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Help mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
104
LSQT1438
LSQT1438
105
106
LSQT1438
LSQT1438
107
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