Panasonic SDR S15PC User Manual

Operating Instructions  
SD Video Camera  
Model No.  
SDR-S15P/PC  
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.  
Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.  
Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.  
For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:  
http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo  
For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca  
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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.  
FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the  
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful  
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,  
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in  
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio  
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will  
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful  
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by  
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the  
interference by one or more of the following measures:  
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to  
which the receiver is connected.  
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached  
installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite  
core when connecting to computer or peripheral devices.  
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party  
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this  
equipment.  
Declaration of Conformity  
Trade Name:  
Model No.:  
Panasonic  
SDR-S15P  
Responsible party:Panasonic Corporation of North America  
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094  
Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company  
1-800-211-PANA (7262)  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject  
to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful  
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,  
including interference that may cause undesired operation.  
SDR-S15P  
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.  
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY  
INSTRUCTIONS  
Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the  
safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below.  
Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.  
1) Read these instructions.  
2) Keep these instructions.  
3) Heed all warnings.  
4) Follow all instructions.  
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.  
6) Clean only with dry cloth.  
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the  
manufacturer’s instructions.  
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,  
stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.  
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug.  
A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-  
type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or  
the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit  
into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.  
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at  
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the  
apparatus.  
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.  
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the  
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart  
is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus  
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.  
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when  
unused for long periods of time.  
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.  
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way,  
such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or  
objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to  
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.  
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Battery  
Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)  
• Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.  
• Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit.  
• Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.  
• Do not touch the plug terminals (+ and ) with metal objects.  
• Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.  
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash  
it off thoroughly with water.  
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the  
eyes. Rinse eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.  
Warning  
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 °C  
(140 °F) or incinerate.  
AC adaptor  
This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V.  
But  
• In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected to a 120 V  
AC power supply only.  
• When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a  
plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration.  
• When connecting to a supply of greater than AC 125 V, ensure the cord  
you use is suited to the voltage of the AC supply and the rated current of  
the AC adaptor.  
• Contact an electrical parts distributor for assistance in selecting a suitable  
AC plug adaptor or AC cord set.  
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.  
U.S.A./CANADA CONSUMERS: ATTENTION:  
A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product you  
have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information  
on how to recycle this battery.  
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PRECAUTIONS  
USE & LOCATION  
WARNING  
TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD…  
Your camera and power supply should not be exposed to rain or moisture.  
Your camera has been designed for outdoor use, however accessories are  
not designed to sustain direct exposure to water, rain, sleet, snow, sand, dust,  
or a direct splashing from a pool or even a cup of coffee. This action could  
permanently damage the internal parts. Do not attempt to disassemble this  
unit. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Unplug your camera from the  
power supply before cleaning.  
CAUTION  
DO NOT AIM YOUR CAMERA AT THE SUN OR OTHER BRIGHT OBJECTS  
DO NOT EXPOSE YOUR CAMERA TO EXTENDED HIGH  
TEMPERATURE…  
Such as, in direct sunlight, inside a closed car, next to a heater, etc... This  
action could permanently damage the internal parts of your camera.  
AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN TEMPERATURE…  
If the unit is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may  
form on the SD card and inside the unit.  
DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAMERA OR THE POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON  
WHEN NOT IN USE.  
STORAGE OF YOUR CAMERA…  
Store and handle your camera in a manner that will not subject it to  
unnecessary movement (avoid shaking and striking). Your camera contains  
a sensitive pick-up device which could be damaged by improper handling or  
storage.  
CARE  
TO CLEAN YOUR CAMERA…  
Do not use strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning your camera body.  
TO PROTECT THE LENS…  
Do not touch the surface of the lens with your hand. Use a commercial  
camera lens solution and lens paper when cleaning the lens. Improper  
cleaning can scratch the lens coating.  
TO PROTECT THE FINISH OF YOUR CAMERA…  
Before handling your camera, make sure your hands and face are free from  
any chemical products, such as suntan lotion, as it may damage the finish.  
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.  
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IMPORTANT  
Carefully observe copyright laws  
Whatever you have recorded and created can be used for your personal  
entertainment only. Under copyright laws, other materials cannot be used  
without obtaining permission from the holders of the copyrights.  
Indemnity concerning recording content  
The manufacturer shall in no event be liable for the loss of recordings due to  
malfunction or defect of this unit, its accessories or recordable media.  
For the purposes of these operating instructions  
SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card are referred to as the “SD card”.  
LCD monitor  
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.  
-If you see this symbol-  
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the  
European Union  
This symbol is only valid in the European Union.  
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local  
authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.  
• SDHC Logo is a trademark.  
• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.  
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
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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  
Before using  
Zoom/avoid jitter/maintain  
picture brightness in dark  
PRECAUTIONS ........................... 6  
Quick guide............................... 10  
Accessories .............................. 14  
Parts identification and  
handling..................................... 14  
Using the hand strap  
(supplied) ................................. 16  
Using the LCD monitor............. 17  
How to use the lens cover open  
lever ......................................... 17  
Applicable SD cards  
locations...............................36-37  
Intelligent Auto Mode............... 38  
Recording in WEB Mode/using  
the video light ........................... 40  
Recording for posting videos on  
YouTube (WEB Mode).............. 40  
Brightening up dark scenes for  
recording .................................. 41  
Other recording options .......... 42  
Fade-in/Fade-out...................... 43  
Backlight Compensation function.. 44  
Self-timer.................................. 44  
Soft Skin Mode......................... 45  
MagicPix function..................... 45  
PRE-REC function ................... 46  
Self-portrait Recording function.. 47  
Face Detection function ........... 48  
Recording manually  
(sold separately)....................... 18  
Setup  
Charging.................................... 20  
Charging time, recordable time  
and Remaining battery capacity  
indication................................... 22  
Inserting/Removing SD cards  
(sold separately)....................... 23  
Turning power ON/OFF  
(motion/still pictures)............... 50  
Adjusting focus manually  
(manual focus adjustment)....... 50  
Using situation-specific settings  
(Scene Mode)........................... 51  
Achieve natural colors  
(White Balance)........................ 52  
Adjusting shutter speed  
(Selecting modes)..................... 24  
Quick starts .............................. 25  
Setting from the menu, changing  
the display language.................. 26  
Setting the date and time and  
adjusting the LCD monitor..28-29  
(Shutter speed) ........................ 54  
Adjusting brightness (Iris/Gain).. 55  
Useful functions ....................... 56  
Recording dates and times at  
travel destinations (Set world  
time) ......................................... 56  
View slants and composition  
(Guidelines).............................. 57  
Avoid wind noise  
(Wind Noise Reduction function).. 57  
Recording  
Before recording....................... 30  
Basic stance............................. 30  
Automatic Recording  
(motion pictures) ...................... 32  
Recording mode and recording  
times......................................... 33  
Automatic Recording  
(still pictures)............................ 34  
Number of recordable pictures.. 35  
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Playback  
Others  
Viewing motion pictures.......... 58  
Displaying thumbnails by date.. 59  
Fast forward/rewind playback .. 60  
Slow-motion playback .............. 60  
Frame-by-frame playback ........ 60  
Resuming the previous playback .. 60  
Viewing still pictures................ 61  
Menus ........................................ 90  
Recording menu....................... 90  
Playback menu......................... 90  
SETUP menu ........................... 92  
LCD monitor displays .............. 94  
When recording........................ 94  
During playback ....................... 95  
Messages .................................. 96  
Troubleshooting ...................... 98  
Cautions for use ..................... 104  
Specifications......................... 108  
Optional accessories ............. 110  
Accessory Order Form  
(For USA and Puerto Rico Customers)..111  
Request for Service Notice  
(USA and Puerto Rico Only) ....... 112  
Customer Services Directory  
(United States and Puerto Rico).. 113  
Limited Warranty  
Editing  
Deleting motion/still pictures .. 62  
Deleting one picture at a time .. 62  
Deleting all pictures.................. 63  
Selecting and deleting multiple pictures.. 63  
Preventing accidental deletion  
of motion/still pictures............. 64  
Formatting cards ...................... 64  
Setting DPOF for still pictures.. 65  
With other products  
(United States and Puerto Rico).. 114  
Warranty  
(For Canadian Customers) ......... 116  
Index ........................................ 117  
Spanish Quick Use Guide/  
Playback on TV......................... 66  
Copying to video recorders or  
DVD recorders .......................... 67  
Printing pictures from  
PictBridge printers ................... 68  
Using DVD burners (sold separately) .. 70  
Guía española para el uso  
rápido....................................... 118  
With a computer  
Software on the CD-ROM......... 76  
End User License Agreement.. 77  
Operating environment............ 78  
Installing VideoCam Suite ....... 80  
Using VideoCam Suite ............. 82  
Uploading video clips to YouTube .. 84  
Using this unit as an external  
drive (Mass storage)................. 86  
Checking the connections....... 88  
Connecting to a Macintosh  
computer ................................... 89  
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Quick guide  
Charging  
Set the mode dial to  
[OFF].  
1
Open the card/battery  
2
door.  
Open the door by sliding the card/  
battery door lever to the “OPEN”  
position.  
Insert the battery.  
3
Inserting SD cards  
(sold separately)  
Lever  
Place label upwards.  
Press until hearing lever lock.  
Slide straight in until hearing card catch.  
Close the card/battery  
4
door.  
Close the card/battery door and  
slide the card/battery door lever to  
the “LOCK” position.  
AC adaptor  
Connect the AC adaptor  
(supplied).  
5
To AC outlet  
AC cable  
Small gap here.  
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Setting the date and time  
Set the mode dial to  
Open the terminal cover.  
6
7
1
a position other than  
[OFF].  
Select [YES].  
2
Plug the DC plug into the  
DC input terminal on the  
unit.  
Status indicator  
Flashing red: Charging in  
progress  
Off: Charging complete  
Set the date and time.  
3
To select settings  
To change  
numerical values  
Enter the date and time.  
4
• This procedure is for setting the  
date and the time the very first  
time. For the setting procedure for  
the second and subsequent times  
(P.28).  
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Quick guide (cont.)  
The display and menu  
language can be changed  
[LANGUAGE]  
Recording  
Motion pictures  
Still pictures  
Set to [ ].  
Set to [ ].  
1
2
1
Take picture.  
Start recording.  
2
Stop recording.  
3
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Playback  
Motion pictures  
Still pictures  
Set to [ ].  
Set to [ ].  
1
2
1
2
Select and enter the  
picture to view.  
Select and enter the  
picture to view.  
Play/Pause  
Slideshow start/pause  
Back  
Next  
Back  
Next  
2
Return to step  
2
Return to step  
Deleting pictures  
During playback  
Select [YES].  
1
2
(LCD monitor display in  
motion picture viewing)  
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Accessories  
Parts identification  
Make sure all of the following  
accessories were included in the  
product package.  
DC input terminal  
[DC IN 5.0 V] (P.21)  
Audio-video output  
terminal [A/V] (P.66, 67)  
• Battery pack  
VW-VBJ10  
The battery is  
shipped in a  
discharged state. Be  
sure to charge the  
battery before using  
this unit (P.20).  
USB terminal  
[
] (P.68, 71, 82)  
•Do not use any other AC adaptors  
except the supplied one.  
Card access lamp  
[ACCESS] (P.23, 31)  
• AC adaptor  
VSK0694  
Card/battery door lever  
[
] (P.20, 23)  
• AC cable  
K2CA2CA00025  
Card/Battery door  
(P.20, 23)  
• AV cable  
K2KZ9CB00002  
• Hand strap  
VFC4308  
Card slot  
[SD CARD]  
(P.23)  
• USB cable  
K1HA05AD0005  
Battery slot  
[BATT] (P.20)  
Tripod mounting hole  
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.)  
• CD-ROM  
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Lens cover open lever  
(P.17)  
Lens  
Strap fixture  
(P.16)  
Light (P.41)  
Microphone  
(built-in, stereo)  
Sub record button (P.30)  
(Same as record button)  
When recording: Zoom button  
[T/W] (P.36)  
During playback: Volume button  
[+VOL–] (P.58)  
LCD monitor (P.17)  
Speaker  
Terminal cover (P.21)  
Record button  
(P.32, 34)  
Status indicator  
(P.21, 24, 25)  
Light button [LIGHT] (P.41)  
Intelligent auto button  
Mode dial (P.24)  
: Motion picture  
recording (P.32)  
[
] (P.38)  
WEB Mode button  
[WEB MODE] (P.40)  
: Motion picture  
playback (P.58)  
Cursor buttons (P.26)  
: Still picture recording  
(P.34)  
Delete button  
[
] (P.62)  
: Still picture playback  
(P.61)  
Manual button  
[MANUAL AF/MF]  
(P.50)  
: Power OFF (P.24)  
Menu button [MENU] (P.26)  
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Parts identification and handling (cont.)  
Using the hand strap (supplied)  
Using as strap  
Fit over your wrist and adjust the  
length of the strap.  
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Using the LCD monitor  
Images can be checked on the LCD monitor when recording.  
Open the LCD monitor.  
Adjust the angle.  
Up to 180 ˚  
Up to 90 ˚  
Forcing the LCD monitor open or rotating it past the angle to which it can be  
rotated will cause trouble or malfunctioning.  
Brightness and color density can be adjusted. (P.29)  
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.  
Type of card  
Capacity  
256 MB  
512 MB  
1 GB  
SD Memory Card  
(SD speed Class 2 or higher recommended)  
2 GB  
4 GB  
6 GB  
8 GB  
12 GB  
16 GB  
32 GB  
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.  
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.  
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  
8 GB  
RP-SDV08G  
12 GB  
16 GB  
32 GB  
RP-SDM12G  
RP-SDV16G  
RP-SDV32G  
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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  
· Humid or dusty places  
· Near heaters or other sources of heat  
· 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.76)  
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.  
Write-protect switch  
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.  
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  
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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Setup  
Charging  
1
Insert the battery into the unit and charge it.  
Set the mode dial to [OFF].  
1
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].  
Open the card/battery  
door.  
Open the door by sliding the card/  
battery door lever to the “OPEN”  
position.  
2
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.  
(To remove the battery, press the  
lever in the direction of the [ ].)  
Lever  
Close the card/battery  
4
door.  
Close the card/battery door and  
slide the card/battery door lever to  
the “LOCK” position.  
Connect the AC adaptor  
(supplied).  
Connect the AC cable to the AC  
adaptor and then to an AC outlet.  
Use only the AC adaptor supplied  
with the unit.  
AC adaptor  
5
AC cable*  
To AC outlet  
Small gap here.  
Do not use the AC cable and AC adaptor of this unit with other devices. Also, do not use  
the AC cables and AC adaptors of other devices with 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.22)  
We recommend using Panasonic batteries. (VW-VBJ10)  
If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.  
CAUTION  
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the  
same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used  
batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.  
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 terminal cover.  
6
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
Off:  
Charging complete  
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:  
Charging requires time for the following reasons:  
•The battery has been excessively discharged.  
•The battery temperature or ambient temperature is too high/low.  
If power to the unit is activated while the battery is charging, the AC power  
supply will be used and charging interrupted.  
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Charging time, recordable time and  
Remaining battery capacity indication  
Setup  
2
Charging time and recordable time  
Times are given for a temperature of 25 ˚C (77 ˚F) and humidity of 60 %.  
The charging time shown in the table are approximations. In high or low  
temperatures, charging requires more time.  
Supplied battery VW-VBJ10 (3.6 V, 940 mAh (minimum))  
Charging time  
Approx. 2 h 15 min  
Maximum continuously  
Actual recordable time  
recordable time  
Recordable time  
Approx. 1 h 15 min  
Approx. 40 min  
Actual recordable time includes recording and stopping, power ON/OFF  
switching, zooming and other operations.  
Recordable time varies according to conditions of use. For example, the  
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.  
Remaining battery capacity indication  
The battery indication changes, as the remaining battery power decreases.  
High  
Low  
Flashing (Charge battery.)  
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.  
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Inserting/Removing SD  
Setup  
3
cards (sold separately)  
SD cards are sold separately.  
Preparations: Set the mode dial to [OFF].  
(Check that the status indicator is out.)  
Inserting or removing an SD card with the power ON may  
damage the unit and destroy data on the card.  
Open the card/battery  
door.  
Open the door by sliding the card/  
battery door lever to the “OPEN”  
position.  
1
Insert/Remove the SD  
card.  
2
To insert:  
Face the label upwards and slide  
the card in straight until hearing it  
catch.  
To remove:  
Press the center of the SD card and  
pull the card out straight.  
Place label upwards.  
Close the card/battery  
door.  
•Close the card/battery door and  
slide the card/battery door lever to  
the “LOCK” position.  
3
•If the door does not close  
completely, remove the SD card,  
check its orientation and reinsert it  
into the slot.  
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.  
• Switching off power  
• Removing battery or AC adaptor  
• Opening card/battery door and removing SD card  
• Rotating the mode dial  
• Shaking or impacting the unit  
• 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 power ON/OFF  
(Selecting modes)  
Setup  
4
Rotate the mode dial slowly but surely to the desired position.  
Set to icon of desired mode.  
Power OFF  
Motion picture recording mode  
(P.32)  
Motion picture playback mode  
(P.58)  
Status indicator  
• When power is ON: Lit red  
(When selecting  
Still picture recording mode  
(P.34)  
)
• When power is OFF: Off  
Still picture playback mode  
(P.61)  
The very first time that power is turned ON, a message appears prompting  
you to set the date and time. (P.28)  
During use, the main unit and SD card become hot, but this is normal and not  
indicative of a malfunction.  
Turning power ON/OFF from the LCD monitor  
When [ ] or [ ] is selected, power turns ON when the LCD monitor is  
opened and OFF when it is closed. (During motion picture recording, power  
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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Rotate the mode dial to motion picture recording/playback, still picture  
recording/playback or power OFF.  
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:  
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  
The unit consumes about half as much power as when recording is stopped.  
Setting [QUICK START]  
Select settings from the  
menus. (P.26)  
[SETUP]→  
[QUICK START][ON]  
(To turn OFF, select [OFF].)  
• [QUICK START] is [ON] at the time of purchase.  
The quick start standby is canceled and power shuts 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)  
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.92) is set to [5 MINUTES] and the unit automatically goes  
on quick start standby, close and reopen the LCD monitor.  
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Setting from the menu,  
Setup  
5
changing the display language  
The menu cannot be displayed during recording or playback.  
For menu items (P.90 “Menu List”)  
Display the menu.  
1
2
The menu displayed differs  
according to mode.  
Select the top menu.  
To return to the previous screen  
(Top menu for [ ] and [  
modes)  
]
To quit an operation halfway  
through  
Enter the top menu.  
3
4
or  
Select a submenu.  
Enter the selected  
submenu.  
5
or  
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The cursor buttons are used to select functions, execute operations and  
make menu settings.  
Select an item.  
Close the menu.  
6
7
8
Enter the selected item.  
Using the cursor buttons  
The cursor buttons are used to select and enter items on menus or  
thumbnail displays.  
Upwards  
To move the cursor  
The cursor moves in the direction of the  
respective cursor buttons  
when pressed.  
Left  
Right  
Downwards  
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.  
Changing the display language  
The display and menu language can be changed.  
[LANGUAGE]  
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Setup  
Setting the date and time  
6
Setting the date and time  
Before recording, check that the date and time have been set.  
The very first time that power 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
Select the desired menu.  
2
3
[BASIC]→  
[CLOCK SET][YES]  
Set the date and time.  
To change the date and time  
display  
To change an item  
To select settings  
To change  
numerical values  
[SETUP]→  
[DATE/TIME]  
[OFF] : Date and time are not  
displayed.  
[D/T] : Date and time are  
displayed.  
The year is displayed up to 2099  
and the 12-hour system is used  
to display the time.  
[DATE] : Only the date is displayed.  
Enter the date and time.  
To change the date format  
4
[SETUP]→  
[DATE FORMAT]  
• 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.DEC.15  
DEC.15.2009  
15.DEC.2009  
[M/D/Y]  
[D/M/Y]  
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and adjusting the LCD monitor  
After setting the date and time, summer time can be set as in “Setting home  
city and region” of the world time function (P.56).  
If [  
] is displayed for the date and time, the built-in lithium battery has run  
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 power is turned OFF.)  
Adjusting the LCD monitor  
LCD monitor color and brightness can be adjusted. (Settings do not affect  
recorded images.) For settings from the menu see P.26.  
The LCD monitor cannot be adjusted for self-portrait recording (P.47).  
Select the desired menu.  
1
If the LCD monitor is hard to  
see in bright or dark places  
(POWER LCD)  
[SETUP]→  
[LCD SET][YES]  
Adjust the brightness of the LCD  
monitor.  
Select and adjust the  
item.  
2
[SETUP]→  
[POWER LCD]  
[AUTO]:  
Select an item.  
To adjust  
The LCD monitor brightness  
is automatically adjusted  
in line with the ambient  
brightness.  
: The LCD monitor brightens  
more.  
The bar moves.  
: The LCD monitor brightens.  
: Normal brightness  
[BRIGHTNESS]:  
Adjusts brightness.  
[COLOR]:  
: The LCD monitor darkens.  
Adjusts color density.  
• [  
] is automatically selected  
when the AC adaptor is used.  
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Recording  
Before recording  
1
Basic stance  
Stand with back  
to sun to avoid  
subject being in  
shadow  
Keep elbows close to  
body  
Hold the unit firmly  
with both hands  
Microphone  
Using the “sub record”  
button can be helpful  
when recording at  
waist height  
Be careful not to block  
microphone or sensor  
Stand with legs slightly  
apart for stability  
Before recording, open the lens cover.  
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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 can be done in two ways: “Automatic Recording”  
or “Manual Recording”.  
Automatic Recording (motion/still pictures)  
(This is the default setting at the time of purchase)  
See  
P.32-35  
To have coloring, focus, and brightness settings made  
automatically  
Manual Recording (motion/still pictures)  
(Manually adjust settings such as focus, white balance, shutter speed,  
iris/gain, etc.)  
See  
P.50-55  
To record with your own settings  
When automatic recording is unsatisfactory  
To use settings for particular scenes (Scene Mode)  
Note  
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.  
• Switching off power  
Card access lamp  
• Removing battery or AC adaptor  
• Opening card/battery door and removing  
SD card  
• Rotating the mode dial  
• Shaking or impacting the unit  
• Disconnecting the USB cable  
Card/battery door  
For SD cards applicable with this unit (P.18)  
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Automatic Recording  
(motion pictures)  
Recording  
2
Before recording, open the lens cover.  
Set to [ ].  
1
2
Press  
and set to [AUTO].  
to switch modes  
Press  
between [iA] and [AUTO].  
Start recording.  
To change aspect ratio to 4:3  
3
Recording in progress (red)  
Time elapsed  
[BASIC][ASPECT]→  
[4:3]  
Default aspect ratio at the time of  
purchase is set to 16:9 (widescreen).  
To remove sound when record  
button is pressed  
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 ensure that you won’t pass  
up any recording opportunities  
The unit is still recording if [ ] is  
red. Do not move the unit.  
PRE-REC function (P.46)  
When the unit is running on battery power, power is automatically shut 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 power from shutting OFF automatically: P.92 [ECONOMY]  
The interval between starting and stopping recording is recorded as one single  
scene. The counter is reset to “0h00m00s” after each scene.  
At the time when the unit is purchased, the audio recording mode is set to [DOLBY]. For  
playback in a device which does not support Dolby Digital, set [AUDIO REC] to [MPEG]. (P.92)  
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Record motion picture with settings such as focus and coloring made  
automatically.  
For maximum recording times with battery, see (P.22)  
Recording mode and recording times  
Recording times depend on the recording mode selected.  
Recording times for Panasonic SD cards (approximate)  
Recording mode  
SD card  
capacity  
(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  
25 min  
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  
1 h 40 min  
2 h 30 min  
3 h 20 min  
5 h  
6 h 40 min  
13 h 20 min  
1 h 15 min  
1 h 40 min  
2 h 30 min  
3 h 20 min  
6 h 40 min  
13 h 20 min  
26 h 40 min  
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 [ ])  
To change recording mode  
[BASIC][REC MODE][ ] / [ ] / [  
]
If recording stops  
• Recording may stop suddenly if an incompatible SD card has been  
inserted. (P.18)  
• 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.)  
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Automatic Recording  
(still pictures)  
Recording  
3
Before recording, open the lens cover.  
Set to [ ].  
1
2
Press  
and set to [AUTO].  
to switch the modes  
Press  
between [iA] and [AUTO].  
To remove shutter sound  
Take picture.  
Picture  
3
resolution  
[ADVANCED][SHTR  
EFFECT][OFF]  
To remove on-screen display  
[SETUP]→  
[DISPLAY][OFF]  
Pictures remaining  
(flashes red when zero)  
Focus is aligned to object in  
center of shot.  
Sound is not recorded.  
Recorded still pictures are referred to as “scenes” with this unit.  
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Take still pictures with settings such as focus and coloring made  
automatically.  
For maximum recording times with battery see (P.22)  
Number of recordable pictures  
Picture size is 640×480 (0.3 M).  
The number of pictures  
SD card capacity  
for Panasonic SD cards (approximate)  
8 MB  
16 MB  
32 MB  
64 MB  
128 MB  
256 MB  
512 MB  
1 GB  
37  
92  
200  
430  
820  
1710  
3390  
6790  
13820  
27150  
41280  
55260  
83350  
99999*  
99999*  
2 GB  
4 GB  
6 GB  
8 GB  
12 GB  
16 GB  
32 GB  
This unit can record only up to 99,999 still pictures in these SD cards.  
To avoid jitter  
(The image stabilizer function (P.37) 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.  
• Try using a tripod.  
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Recording  
Zoom/avoid jitter/maintain  
4
indicates functions used with motion pictures and  
still pictures.  
functions used with  
Enlarging (zoom)  
Optical zoom can be used to enlarge objects by up to 10 times without  
degradation.  
Enlarge  
Restore  
To enlarge further  
Zoom ratio: 1x  
This unit can focus on a subject  
approx. 4 cm (1.6˝) away from  
the lens.  
Digital zoom can be used to enlarge  
objects by a maximum of 700 times.  
(Cannot be used during still picture  
recording.)  
[ADVANCED]→  
[D.ZOOM]  
[OFF] : No digital zoom  
[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.  
After enlarging the image, the  
subject is brought into focus  
at 1.0 m (3.3 feet) or greater  
distance.  
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.  
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picture brightness in dark locations  
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.  
[ADVANCED][ZOOM MIC][ON]  
Avoid jitter (Image Stabilizer function)  
[ADVANCED][EIS][ON]  
Default setting at the time of purchase is [ON].  
The image stabilizer function cannot be used in shooting still pictures or with  
MagicPix.  
Brightness may change and coloring may appear unnatural when using  
beneath fluorescent lighting.  
The image stabilizer function may not perform successfully in the following  
circumstances:  
• Using digital zoom  
• Jitter is significant  
• Location is extremely dark  
• When following moving object  
The function can be set in Auto or Manual Mode, but not in Intelligent Auto  
Mode (P.38).  
Maintain brightness in dark locations (Auto slow shutter)  
Shutter speed is automatically slowed in dark places in order to brighten  
captured images.  
[ADVANCED][AUTO SLW SHTR][ON]  
Default setting at the time of purchase is [OFF].  
[
]: (When [ON], shutter speed is automatically adjusted between 1/30 and 1/350.  
When [OFF], shutter speed is automatically adjusted between 1/60 and 1/350.)  
]: (When [ON], shutter speed is automatically adjusted between 1/30 and 1/500.  
When [OFF], shutter speed is automatically adjusted between 1/60 and 1/500.)  
[
Focus may not be aligned perfectly in extremely dark locations or where there  
is little contrast.  
When shutter speed is 1/30 - 1/59:  
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.54)  
The function can be set in Auto or Manual Mode, but not in Intelligent Auto  
Mode (P.38).  
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Recording  
Intelligent Auto Mode  
5
Before recording, open the lens cover.  
Set to [ ] or [ ].  
1
Press  
.
2
3
Start recording.  
[
] displayed  
To cancel Intelligent Auto Mode  
• 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.  
Portrait  
The subject’s face is recorded clearly with adequate  
brightness.  
Spotlight  
A bright subject, such as a person illuminated by a  
spotlight, is recorded clearly.  
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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.  
Scenery  
The entire scene from nearby to distant objects is  
recorded clearly.  
Low light  
Even evening, twilight or other dark scenes are  
recorded with adequate brightness.  
Normal  
If none of the modes is applicable to the subject, brightness and color balance  
are adjusted automatically for clear image.  
Depending on the recording conditions, the mode may differ even when the  
subject is the same.  
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.  
When Intelligent Auto Mode is set to ON, the following functions are set to  
[ON] in all of the modes.  
• Image Stabilizer function (P.37)  
• Face Detection function (P.48)  
• Wind Noise Reduction function (P.57)  
When Intelligent Auto Mode is set to ON, the following functions cannot be  
used in any of the modes.  
• Auto slow shutter (P.37)  
• Guidelines (P.57)  
Intelligent Auto Mode cannot be set to ON while the MagicPix function (P.45)  
setting is on.  
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Recording  
Recording in WEB Mode/  
6
indicates functions used with motion pictures and  
still pictures.  
functions used with  
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 [ ].  
1
Press  
.
2
3
Start recording.  
[
] displayed  
To cancel WEB Mode  
• WEB Mode is canceled when the  
unit’s power is turned off.  
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  
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.58) of the motion pictures  
recorded in WEB Mode are displayed with [ ].  
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. 46) setting is on.  
When the remaining recordable time falls below 5 seconds while the fade-in/  
fade-out function (P.43) setting is on, the fade-in/fade-out function is canceled.  
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using the video light  
Brightening up dark scenes for recording  
The built-in video light can be used when the subject is in dark surroundings.  
Set to [ ] or [ ].  
1
2
Press  
.
[LIGHT] icon displayed  
Each time  
is pressed, the icon changes as shown below.  
(No icon displayed)  
OFF  
Permanently ON  
Turns ON or OFF  
automatically depending  
on the brightness of the  
surroundings.  
In Intelligent Auto Mode,  
the light turns on when  
[
] appears.  
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.25)  
In Demo Mode (P.92), 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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Recording  
Other recording options  
7
While recording is paused  
Display operation icons.  
1
1/2NEXT  
Operation icons  
Change operation icons.  
2
Icons change with each  
press, as displayed  
below.  
For Manual Focus Mode (Press [MANUAL AF/MF] two times.)  
For Manual Mode (Press [MANUAL AF/MF] one time.)  
In Automatic Recording  
For Intelligent Auto Mode  
During motion  
picture  
1/2NEXT  
2/2NEXT  
3/3NEXT  
3/3NEXT  
4/4NEXT  
4/4NEXT  
5/5NEXT  
5/5NEXT  
recording  
During still  
picture  
recording  
1/2NEXT  
2/2NEXT  
Icon  
Function  
Page Icon  
Function  
Page  
Backlight Compensation function 44  
Face Detection function  
PRE-REC function ([ ] only)  
White balance  
48  
46  
52  
55  
54  
50  
43  
44  
43  
45  
45  
Fade in/Fade out function ([ ] only)  
Self-timer Recording ([ ] only)  
Help Mode  
Brightness (iris/gain)  
Shutter speed  
MagicPix 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.  
indicates functions used with motion pictures and  
functions used with  
still pictures.  
View explanations of functions during automatic recording (Help Mode)  
Select [ ] in step  
page.  
on the previous  
Select function to be  
explained.  
1
Next  
1/2NEXT  
Explanation is displayed  
To close, select [EXIT] in step , or press the [MENU] button.  
Functions cannot be set nor can pictures be taken in the Help Mode.  
Fade-in/Fade-out  
This function gradually fades images and audio in and out at the very beginning  
and very end of recording.  
Display operation icons.  
Select [ ].  
1/2NEXT  
1/2NEXT  
Selecting again cancels setting.  
Stop recording.  
Start recording.  
Cannot be used during still picture recording.  
Thumbnail can be either black or white.  
Setting is canceled after recording is stopped or power is switched off.  
To change the fade-in and fade-out image color to black or white  
[ADVANCED][FADE COLOR][WHITE] / [BLACK]  
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Backlight Compensation function  
Brightens objects that appear dark against backlighting.  
Display operation icons.  
Select [ ].  
1/2NEXT  
1/2NEXT  
Selecting again cancels setting.  
Shutting off the power or rotating the mode dial cancels the setting.  
Self-timer  
Still pictures may be taken using the self-timer.  
Display operation icons.  
Select [ ].  
1/2NEXT  
1/2NEXT  
Selecting again cancels setting.  
Take picture.  
Picture is taken approx. 10  
seconds after [ ] begins to  
flash.  
To quit halfway through  
Cannot be used during motion recording.  
Setting is canceled once picture is taken or power is switched off.  
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Operation icons can be used to set effects, compensate brightness or  
perform other operations in one easy step.  
indicates functions used with motion pictures and  
functions used with  
still pictures.  
Soft Skin Mode  
Softens skin colors when people’s faces are prominent in picture.  
Display operation icons.  
Select [ ].  
2/2NEXT  
2/2NEXT  
Selecting again cancels setting.  
Background colors that are close to skin colors 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 canceled even when power is shut OFF or the mode dial is  
rotated.  
MagicPix function  
Colors can be brought out even in dark locations (brightness of at least 2 lx).  
(Recorded scene is seen as if frames were missed.)  
Display operation icons.  
Select [ ].  
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.  
If focus does not successfully align automatically, adjust using manual focus  
(P.50).  
The screen may appear white momentarily if using in bright locations.  
Shutting OFF the power or rotating the mode dial cancels the setting.  
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Recording  
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(cont.)  
PRE-REC function  
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 [ ].  
2/2NEXT  
2/2NEXT  
“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.  
Start recording.  
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.  
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 power 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  
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Operation icons can be used to set effects, compensate brightness or  
perform other operations in one easy step.  
indicates functions used with motion pictures and  
functions used with  
still pictures.  
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.  
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.43).  
Self-portrait Recording function  
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.)  
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.  
Start recording.  
No operation icons are displayed during Self-portrait recording even when the  
cursor buttons are pressed.  
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Recording  
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Face Detection function  
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 [ ].  
3/3NEXT  
3/3NEXT  
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 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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Operation icons can be used to set effects, compensate brightness or  
perform other operations in one easy step.  
indicates functions used with motion pictures and  
functions used with  
still pictures.  
In the following 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 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.  
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.  
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Recording manually  
(motion/still pictures)  
Recording  
8
Set to [ ] or [ ].  
1
Select Manual Recording.  
2
MNL displayed  
To return to Automatic Recording  
To hide operation icons  
4/4NEXT  
Operation icons  
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  
• Bright peripheral lights  
• Fast-moving objects  
• Dark locations  
• Objects with little contrast  
1
2
After steps  
and  
Display MF.  
Adjust focus.  
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 return to Automatic Focus  
or  
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Focus, coloring, shutter speed and brightness can be manually adjusted.  
indicates functions used with motion pictures and functions used with  
still pictures.  
Using situation-specific settings (Scene Mode)  
Prearranged settings can be used.  
1
2
After steps  
and  
(previous page)  
[BASIC][SCENE MODE]select from the five modes below:  
For fast-moving scenes  
Sports  
• 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 coloring and brightness.  
• 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.  
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.  
Brightens dark scenes such as evening skies  
Low light  
• May not function successfully in extremely dark scenes.  
For people beneath spotlights, etc.  
Spotlight  
• Pictures may appear white when object is extremely bright. Peripheries may  
also appear extremely dark.  
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.  
To cancel the setting  
[BASIC][SCENE MODE][OFF] or  
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Recording  
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(motion/still pictures) (cont.)  
Achieve natural colors (White Balance)  
Restore natural colors according to the light source when coloring has become  
unnatural.  
1
2
After steps  
and  
(P.50)  
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 colors based on white objects within the required lighting environment.  
Set to [ ].  
Fill the entire display with white  
subject and begin making setting.  
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.  
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Focus, coloring, shutter speed and brightness can be manually adjusted.  
indicates functions used with motion pictures and functions used with  
still pictures.  
To return to Automatic Adjustment  
Set to [  
] or  
.
Please adjust white balance first if using in conjunction with iris/gain setting.  
10 000K  
Blue sky  
9 000K  
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  
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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Recording manually  
Recording  
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(motion/still pictures) (cont.)  
Adjusting shutter speed (Shutter speed)  
Adjust shutter speed to record fast-moving objects, etc.  
1
2
After steps  
and  
(P.50)  
Select [ ].  
Adjust shutter speed.  
4/4NEXT  
BACK  
Shutter speed  
SHTR–: Slower  
SHTR+: Faster  
Shutter speed adjustment range  
1/60*  
1/500  
1/8000  
Faster  
During still  
picture  
Slower  
recording  
During motion picture recording  
Slower extreme becomes 1/30 when auto slow shutter (P.37) is set to [ON].  
When adjusting both shutter speed and brightness (iris and gain), adjust the  
shutter speed first.  
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 coloring and brightness.  
In normal playback, image movement may not look smooth.  
Colors may change and flicker when recording in extremely bright locations.  
Set the shutter speed between 1/60 and 1/100.  
To return to Automatic Adjustment  
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Focus, coloring, shutter speed and brightness can be manually adjusted.  
indicates functions used with motion pictures and functions used with  
still pictures.  
Adjusting brightness (Iris/Gain)  
Adjust Iris/Gain (sensitivity) settings if location is too bright or too dark.  
1
2
After steps  
and  
(P.50)  
Select [ ].  
Adjust brightness.  
4/4NEXT  
BACK  
IRIS–: Darker  
IRIS+: Brighter  
Iris/Gain value adjustment range  
CLOSE……F16……F2.0…OPEN (0 dB)………18 dB  
Iris adjustment  
Gain adjustment  
Darker  
Brighter  
Depending on the zoom magnification, some iris values (F number) may not  
be displayed.  
Interference will increase as gain value is raised.  
To return to Automatic Adjustment  
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Recording  
Useful functions  
9
Recording dates and times at travel destinations (Set  
world time)  
By setting your travel destination, the time difference is automatically calculated  
and displayed accordingly. Time settings (P.28) must be made first.  
[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  
proceed to step  
in “Setting home city and region”.  
Setting home city and region  
Select [HOME].  
Set your home city and region.  
Current time  
City/region  
name  
Difference  
from  
Greenwich  
Mean Time  
To set summer time [  
]
Close the menu.  
(The clock advances by 1 hour.)  
(Press again to cancel.)  
Setting the city and region of your travel destination  
Select [DESTINATION].  
Set city and region.  
Current time  
at selected  
location  
City/region  
name  
Difference from home time  
To set summer time [  
(The clock advances by 1 hour.)  
]
Close the menu.  
(Press again to cancel.)  
To cancel  
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The date and time of travel destinations can be recorded, guidelines  
displayed and the sound of the wind reduced.  
indicates functions used with motion pictures and  
functions used with  
still pictures.  
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.  
After the destination has been set, a [  
] appears before the recording date/  
time indication.  
Restoring local date and time after returning home  
Perform step  
in “Setting  
Close the map and menu.  
home city and region”  
(P.56).  
View slants and composition (Guidelines)  
Guidelines are displayed so you can check for image tilting and balance  
composition.  
[ADVANCED][GUIDE LINES][ON]  
Default setting at the time of purchase is [OFF].  
Guidelines will not be recorded.  
The guidelines are not displayed during self-portrait  
recording (P.47).  
The function can be set in Auto or Manual Mode,  
but not in Intelligent Auto Mode (P.38).  
This function cannot be set while the Face  
Detection function (P.48) is on.  
Avoid wind noise (Wind Noise Reduction function)  
Reduces the sound of wind hitting the microphone.  
[ADVANCED][WIND CUT][ON]  
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.38).  
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Playback  
Viewing motion pictures  
1
Volume adjustment  
Set to [ ].  
1
Thumbnails are displayed.  
Select the desired scene.  
2
A yellow frame appears  
around the selected scene.  
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.  
Release the cursor button when  
the desired scene number  
appears.  
To move to the next page:  
either press the left and right  
To adjust the volume  
cursor button or select  
and press the center of  
the cursor button.  
or  
T (+) side:  
Increases the volume.  
Enter the picture to view.  
W (–) side:  
Decreases the volume.  
3
• Audio is output only during  
normal playback.  
• The volume display appears on  
the LCD monitor while adjusting  
the volume.  
Playback/Pause  
To previous  
scene  
To next  
scene  
Return to thumbnail  
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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).  
Displaying thumbnails by date  
Only thumbnails of  
motion pictures recorded  
that day appear.  
Select [ ] in step  
(P.58).  
1
2
3
Display [  
].  
If more than 99 motion pictures  
are recorded on the same day,  
they are divided into separate  
displays.  
Select the date to display.  
To quit displaying thumbnails  
by date (To display all  
thumbnails)  
3
Select [ ] in step  
above and  
press the center of the cursor  
button.  
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 30 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.  
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.92) is set to  
[5 MINUTES] and play pause is continued for 5 minutes, the power shuts off.  
The power does not shut 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.  
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Viewing motion pictures  
Playback  
1
(cont.)  
Fast forward/rewind playback  
During playback  
Pause (returns to normal playback when pressed during fast-  
forwarding or fast-rewinding).  
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  
[
].  
Slow-motion playback  
While playback is paused  
Returns to normal playback.  
Press and hold for  
slow-motion playback  
in reverse  
Press and hold for  
slow-motion playback  
in the forward direction  
The slow motion speed is one fifth normal speed.  
Frame-by-frame playback  
While playback is paused  
Returns to normal playback.  
Press to  
Press to  
return one frame.  
advance one frame.  
Resuming the previous playback  
If playback was stopped halfway through a motion picture, it can be resumed  
from the point where it was stopped.  
[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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Playback  
Viewing still pictures  
2
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).  
Enter the picture to view.  
Set to [ ].  
1
2
3
Thumbnails are displayed.  
Select the desired scene.  
Slideshow start/pause  
A yellow frame appears  
around the selected scene.  
To previous  
scene  
To next  
scene  
Return to thumbnail  
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 center of  
the cursor button.  
or  
To change the slide interval  
[SHORT]: Approx. 1 sec  
[NORMAL]: Approx. 5 sec  
[LONG]: Approx. 15 sec  
[PICT. SETUP]→  
[SLIDE INTERVAL]  
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.92) is set to  
[5 MINUTES] and play pause is continued for 5 minutes, the power shuts off.  
The power does not shut off when the LCD monitor is closed.  
Do not rotate the mode dial during slideshows.  
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Deleting motion/still  
pictures  
Editing  
1
Use a sufficiently charged battery or the AC adaptor.  
Do not shut off power or open the card/battery door while the unit is  
deleting pictures.  
Set to [ ] or [ ].  
Deleting one picture at a  
time  
While playing back the picture to be  
deleted  
Select [YES].  
Recorded motion and still pictures can be deleted by selecting from the menu.  
([DELETE] under [EDIT SCENE] for motion pictures and under [PICT.SETUP]  
for still pictures P.90)  
Pictures that cannot be played back such as thumbnails appearing with a [ ],  
cannot be deleted.  
(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.  
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Deleted pictures cannot be restored.  
Locking pictures (P.64) you do not want to delete prevents them from being  
deleted accidentally.  
Selecting and deleting  
multiple pictures  
Deleting all pictures  
With thumbnails displayed  
With thumbnails displayed  
Select [SELECT].  
Select [ALL].  
Select [YES].  
End deleting.  
Select the pictures to delete.  
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.  
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.  
To cancel deletion halfway  
through  
To cancel deletion halfway through  
Pictures that were already deleted  
before the deletion operation was  
canceled cannot be restored.  
Pictures that were already deleted  
before the deletion operation was  
canceled cannot be restored.  
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Preventing accidental deletion  
of motion/still pictures  
Editing  
2
Formatting cards  
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 the mode dial to [ ] or [ ].  
Make settings from the menus.  
(P.26)  
Make settings from the menus.  
(P.26)  
[SETUP]→  
[FORMAT CARD][YES]  
[EDIT SCENE]  
(For still pictures,  
[PICT. SETUP])[LOCK SET]→  
[YES]  
When the message appears,  
select [YES].  
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.  
Use a sufficiently charged battery  
or the AC adaptor. Do not shut off  
power or open the card/battery  
door while formatting cards.  
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.  
End locking.  
Some SD cards require time to  
format.  
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Setting DPOF for still  
pictures  
Editing  
3
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.  
Set to [ ].  
To cancel the setting  
[PICT. SETUP]→  
[DPOF SET][CANCEL ALL]  
When the message appears,  
select [YES].  
Make settings from the menus.  
(P.26)  
[PICT. SETUP]→  
[DPOF SET][SET]  
Select the still pictures to print.  
Set the number of copies.  
Number of copies (Up to 999)  
Set “0” to not print the picture.  
End setting.  
Up to 999 still pictures can be selected by repeating steps  
and  
.
You cannot add the recording date to pictures for printing.  
DPOF settings made on other devices may not be recognized. Use this unit  
for DPOF settings.  
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With other  
products  
Playback on TV  
1
Motion pictures and still pictures recorded with this unit can be viewed on TV.  
For TV settings, see the operating instructions of the TV.  
Connect the unit and AC adaptor (P.20) and set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ].  
Connect the unit to a TV using the AV cable (supplied).  
VIDEO IN  
AUDIO IN  
Insert the plugs as far as they will go.  
Change the input mode on the TV.  
Play back motion pictures or still pictures from the unit. (P.58, 61)  
To display LCD monitor information on TV  
[SETUP][EXT. DISPLAY][ON]  
To not display the date, time and other icons see P.28, 32.  
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.  
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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products  
Copying to video recorders  
or DVD recorders  
2
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.  
Copying pictures using the AV cable (supplied)  
Connect the unit and AC adaptor (P.20) and set the mode dial to [ ].  
Connect the unit to a recorder using the AV cable (supplied).  
VIDEO IN  
AUDIO IN  
Insert the plugs as far as they will go.  
Change the input mode on the TV and recorder.  
Play back motion pictures from the unit (P.58) and start recording on the  
recorder.  
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 of 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.  
After shutting off power to the unit, eject the recorded SD card. (P.23)  
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.  
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Printing pictures from  
PictBridge printers  
With other  
products  
3
Connect the unit and AC adaptor (P.20), and set the mode dial to a setting  
other than [OFF].  
Connect the unit to the printer using the USB cable (supplied).  
Insert the plugs as far as they will go.  
Select [PictBridge].  
Select the still pictures to print.  
Set the number of copies.  
To not print the picture, set “0”.  
• Repeat steps  
pictures for printing.  
and  
to select up to 8 still  
Number of  
copies (Max. 9)  
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:  
• Disconnecting the USB cable  
• Opening the card/battery door  
• Rotating the mode dial  
• Shutting off power  
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Still pictures recorded with this unit can be printed by connecting the unit  
directly to a printer that supports PictBridge.  
Display the PictBridge menu.  
Make print settings.  
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  
4×6 INCH: Postcard size  
A4:  
A4 size  
PAGE LAYOUT  
STANDARD: Prioritize printer setting.  
[
[
]:  
]:  
No frame print  
Frame print  
Settings not supported by the printer cannot be selected.  
[PRINT][YES]  
When printing is complete, disconnect the USB  
cable (supplied) and exit [PictBridge].  
To cancel printing  
A confirmation message appears.  
[YES]: Cancels print settings and returns to step  
.
[NO]: Saves print settings made in steps  
-
and returns to step  
.
Still pictures recorded with other devices may not be printed.  
DPOF settings (P.65) cannot be used while this unit is directly connected to a  
PictBridge printer.  
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Using DVD burners  
With other  
products  
4
(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.  
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  
Motion pictures only  
Still pictures only  
CD-R  
The recording mode used for the DVD-RW is “Video Mode.”  
+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.  
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)  
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  
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  
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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Motion pictures and still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied to  
discs using DVD burners (sold separately).  
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.20) 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.  
Mini-A plug  
Mini-B plug  
Insert the plugs as far as they will go.  
Insert a disc into the DVD burner.  
• Once connected, the [DVD BURNER] display  
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  
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  
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.  
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.  
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With other  
products  
4
(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 still pictures to discs  
Select [BURN DISC] on the [DVD BURNER] display (P.71).  
Select [PICTURE].  
Copying begins. Hereafter, operate the unit as  
instructed by the displayed messages.  
To cancel copying  
Press  
. The [DVD BURNER] display now returns.  
After copying the still pictures, another disc with the same pictures can be  
created.  
Copying all motion pictures to discs  
Select [BURN DISC] on the [DVD BURNER] display (P.71).  
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.  
Select [YES].  
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.  
Hereafter, operate the unit as instructed by the displayed messages.  
To cancel copying  
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.75)  
After copying the motion pictures, another disc with the same pictures can be  
created.  
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Motion pictures and still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied to  
discs using DVD burners (sold separately).  
Copying selected motion pictures to discs  
Select [BURN DISC] on the [DVD BURNER] display (P.71).  
Select [VIDEO] [FAVOURITE SCENES] [SELECT SCENES] or  
[SELECT DATE].  
SELECT SCENES  
SELECT DATE  
Select thumbnails.  
Select a date.  
Remaining disc space  
Scene size  
The selected date is enclosed in a red  
frame. The frame is released when  
the center of the cursor button is  
pressed again.  
The selected thumbnail is enclosed  
in a red frame. The frame is  
released when the center of the  
cursor button is pressed again.  
Enter selections.  
When [START]  
is selected, a  
Enter selections.  
When pressed, a confirmation  
message appears.  
confirmation  
message appears.  
Copying begins.  
Select [YES] and operate the unit as instructed by the  
displayed messages.  
To cancel copying  
Press  
. The [DVD BURNER] display now returns.  
Repeat step  
to select multiple motion pictures. Up to 50 motion picture  
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.  
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.  
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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With other  
products  
4
(sold separately) (cont.)  
Copying using a DVD burner  
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.75)  
While copying is underway, do not turn off the power of 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.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
Refer to the operating instructions of the DVD recorder for details.  
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Motion pictures and still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied to  
discs using DVD burners (sold separately).  
Playing back discs  
Select [PLAY DISC] on the [DVD BURNER] display (P.71).  
Select a thumbnail and play back the picture.  
For details, see the pages below:  
• Viewing motion pictures (P.58)  
• Viewing still pictures (P.61)  
To cancel  
Press  
. The [DVD BURNER] display now returns.  
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.  
Exiting  
Display the [DVD BURNER] display. (P.71)  
Remove the disc from the DVD burner.  
Disconnect the mini AB USB connection cable.  
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.26)  
[EDIT SCENE][DELETE] [COPIED] [YES]  
End deleting.  
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With a  
computer  
Software on the CD-ROM  
1
The supplied CD-ROM contains the software below:  
This CD-ROM can only be used on Windows computers.  
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.  
For information about how to use VideoCam Suite, read the PDF operating  
instructions.  
We cannot guarantee proper operation of this unit if you use software other  
than that supplied.  
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End User License  
Agreement  
With a  
computer  
2
Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following.  
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.  
Article 1 License  
Licensee is granted the right to use the Software, including the information recorded  
or described on the CD-ROM, instruction manuals, and any other media provided  
to Licensee (collectively “Software”), but all applicable rights to patents, copyrights,  
trademarks and trade secrets in the Software are not transferred to Licensee.  
Article 2 Use by a Third Party  
Licensee may not use, copy, modify, transfer or allow any third party, whether free of  
charge or not, to use, copy or modify the Software, except as expressly provided for in this  
Agreement.  
Article 3 Restrictions on Copying the Software  
Licensee may make a single copy of the Software in whole or in part solely for back-up  
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.  
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With a  
computer  
Operating environment  
3
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 using Playback function and the MPEG2 conversion function, Intel Pentium  
4
(
)
1.8 GHz or higher is recommended.  
OS  
Preinstalled  
®
®
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic or Service Pack 1  
®
®
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium or Service Pack 1  
®
®
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate or Service Pack 1  
®
®
Microsoft Windows Vista Business or Service Pack 1  
®
®
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3  
®
®
Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3  
®
®
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 4  
512 MB or more (1 GB or more recommended)  
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.  
®
®
®
Necessary  
software  
Windows Vista : Microsoft DirectX 10  
(preinstalled in Windows Vista )  
®
®
®
®
Microsoft DirectX 10.1 (preinstalled in Windows Vista SP1)  
®
®
®
Windows XP/2000: Microsoft DirectX 9.0c  
®
(preinstalled in Windows XP SP2)  
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.  
®
Sound  
Drive  
DirectSound support  
CD-ROM drive (for installation)  
(When writing to DVD, a compatible drive and media are necessary.)  
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)  
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”)  
Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some personal  
computers cannot be used.  
Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only.  
®
®
®
®
®
This software is not compatible with Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 98  
®
®
SE, Windows Me, and Windows NT .  
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A computer with the specifications below is required to use this software.  
®
®
®
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.  
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.  
Operation on an OS other than the one pre-installed is not guaranteed.  
This software does not support the multi-boot environments.  
®
Windows Vista : Log on with an administrator account or a standard user account before using this  
software. The software will not function with a Guest account.  
®
Windows XP/2000: Log on with an administrator account before using this software. (Installation and  
uninstallation of the software requires an administrator account.)  
This software does not support the multi-monitor environments.  
®
For fonts and screen settings, use the standard Windows settings. Characters may not display properly  
depending on the settings.  
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.  
Operating environment required for external drives (Mass storage)  
Supported  
IBM PC/AT or compatible preinstalled with the OS below  
computers  
®
®
OS  
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4  
®
®
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/Professional  
®
®
®
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic/Home Premium/Ultimate/Business  
®
®
®
®
CPU  
Windows 2000 / XP : Intel Pentium III 450 MHz or higher or Intel Celeron 400 MHz  
or higher  
®
®
Windows Vista : Including compatible CPUs. Intel Pentium 4 1.6 GHz or higher  
recommended  
RAM  
Windows 2000 / XP : 128 MB or more (256MB or more recommended)  
Windows Vista Home Basic : 512 MB or more  
Windows Vista Ultimate, Business, Home Premium : 1 GB or more  
Interface  
USB port  
Other  
Mouse or equivalent pointing device  
requirements  
USB connection: Data can be written to a computer.  
®
®
®
®
®
®
®
Microsoft , Windows , Windows Vista , Windows Media , DirectX , DirectDraw and DirectSound are either  
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.  
®
®
®
Intel and Pentium and Celeron are registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United  
States and other countries.  
Other names of systems and products mentioned in these instructions are usually the registered trademarks or  
trademarks of the manufacturers who developed the system or product concerned.  
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computer  
Installing VideoCam Suite  
4
Before installing the software, check your operating environment (P.78) 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.  
Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your computer.  
The installation program begins automatically and the message appears on  
the screen.  
Click [Next].  
Select the folder where the application will be installed and click [Next].  
Decide whether to create a shortcut.  
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  
[NTSC Area].  
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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VideoCam Suite only runs on Windows computers.  
Install and uninstall the software with administrator authorization.  
[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.  
After the installation is finished, the icon [  
] is displayed in the task tray.  
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  
For Windows Vista  
From the Start menu, select [Control Panel] →  
[Programs] [Uninstall a Program].  
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.  
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With a  
computer  
Using VideoCam Suite  
5
Importing motion pictures and still pictures  
When this unit is connected to the computer, VideoCam Suite starts up  
automatically.  
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.  
Connect the unit and AC adaptor (P.20) and set the mode dial to a position  
other than [OFF].  
Connect this unit to a computer using the USB cable (supplied).  
Insert the plugs as far as they will go.  
Select [PC/RECORDER] on the [SELECT USB FUNCTION] screen of the  
unit.  
VideoCam Suite is automatically launched.  
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 shut off the power 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.18)  
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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For a detailed explanation on how to use the software, see the VideoCam  
Suite operating instructions (PDF file).  
Editing motion pictures and still pictures  
Double-click  
on the desktop to start the program.  
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.  
Closing VideoCam Suite  
Click  
or  
.
The “Simple Menu” is closed.  
Click or  
.
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Uploading video clips to  
YouTube  
With a  
computer  
6
Connect the unit and AC adaptor (P.20) and set the mode dial to a position  
other than [OFF].  
Connect this unit to a computer using the USB cable (supplied).  
Select [WEB MODE] on the [SELECT USB FUNCTION] screen of 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.  
Place check marks for the video clips  
that are to be uploaded.  
Input the titles and other information  
of each video clip to be displayed on  
YouTube.  
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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When VideoCam Suite is used, you can upload the video clips you have  
recorded in WEB Mode to YouTube.  
You can also take the following steps to upload your video clips.  
(Simplified uploading)  
Connect the unit and AC adaptor (P.20) and set the mode dial to [ ].  
Press  
.
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.  
Concerning uploading to YouTube  
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.)  
Unless you are the copyright holder or you have obtained permission from  
the copyright holder, do not upload videos protected under copyright.  
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Using this unit as an  
With a  
computer  
7
external drive (Mass storage)  
Connecting the unit to a computer  
Use the AC adaptor to supply power to this unit and connected devices.  
Connect the unit and AC adaptor (P.20) and set the mode dial to a position  
other than [OFF].  
Connect this unit to a computer using the USB cable (supplied). (P.82)  
Select [PC/RECORDER].  
• The SD card in the unit appears on the  
computer as an external drive.  
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.  
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.  
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This unit can be used as an external drive.  
SD card folder structure  
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.  
SD card with data recorded on this unit  
Still pictures (Max. 999) taken in [ ] mode  
DPOF setting information on still pictures  
Motion pictures (Max. 99) taken in [ ] mode  
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.  
Data not supported by this unit cannot be played back on this unit even if  
copied onto an SD card.  
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With a  
computer  
Checking the connections  
8
Connect this unit to a computer using the USB cable (supplied). (P.82)  
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.  
For Windows Vista  
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.  
When the driver is recognized  
[USB Mass Storage Device] appears in [Universal Serial Bus controllers].  
(The display differs according to the type of computer.)  
When the driver is not recognized  
[!] or [Unknown device] appears in [Universal Serial Bus controllers] or [Other  
devices].  
Try the following.  
• Method [1] :Turn off the unit and your computer once and turn on again to  
reconnect.  
• 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.  
If the driver cannot be recognized by any of the methods above, contact the  
computer manufacturer.  
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Connecting to a Macintosh  
computer  
With a  
computer  
9
Operating environment required for external drives  
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  
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.  
Connecting the unit to a computer  
Connect this unit to a computer using the USB cable  
(supplied). (P.82)  
An icon labeled [NO_NAME] or [Untitled] appears on the desktop.  
Copying still pictures to computers  
Double click the [NO_NAME] or [Untitled] icon on the desktop.  
The still pictures are in the [100CDPFP] folder inside the [DCIM] folder.  
Drag and drop the still pictures to copy onto the computer.  
Disconnecting the unit  
Drag and drop the [NO_NAME] or [Untitled] icon to the Trash.  
Disconnect the USB cable (supplied) from the computer.  
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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Menus  
1
Recording menu  
Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ]. 1 not displayed in Intelligent Auto Mode  
Top menu  
Submenus  
Purpose  
SCENE MODE  
Use settings tailored to specific scenes.  
REC MODE  
ASPECT  
Set the motion picture recording mode.  
Set aspect ratio for recording.  
Set the date/time.  
BASIC  
CLOCK SET  
SET WORLD TIME Set the local date/time of travel destinations.  
D.ZOOM  
Use the digital zoom.  
Detect faces automatically and make best  
adjustments.  
FACE FRAMING  
WIND CUT  
Reduce the wind noise.  
EIS  
Avoid jitter.  
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 color.  
AUTO SLW SHTR  
SHTR EFFECT  
FADE COLOR  
Make basic settings.  
SETUP  
Select the menu and display language.  
LANGUAGE  
Playback menu  
Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ].  
Top menu  
Submenus  
LOCK SET  
Purpose  
Prevent accidental deleting.  
EDIT SCENE  
DELETE  
Delete scenes.  
LOCK SET  
DPOF SET  
DELETE  
Prevent accidental deleting.  
Write print information onto SD cards.  
Delete scenes.  
PICT. SETUP  
SLIDE INTERVAL  
Set the interval for slide operation  
Make basic settings.  
SETUP  
Select the menu and display language.  
LANGUAGE  
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Recording and playback functions can be used and basic settings made.  
(For setting procedures, see P.26.)  
Settings enclosed in  
are active at the time of purchase.  
2 displayed only in Manual Mode  
Settings/Notices  
Mode  
Page  
51  
OFF /  
/
/
/
/
2  
33  
32  
28  
56  
36  
/
/
4:3 / 16:9  
YES / NO  
YES / NO  
OFF / 25x / 700x  
OFF / ON  
48  
OFF / ON 1  
OFF / ON 1  
OFF / ON 1  
OFF / ON  
57  
37  
57  
37  
37  
34  
43  
27  
OFF / ON 1  
OFF / ON  
WHITE / BLACK  
For details on the SETUP menu (P.92)  
English / Français / Español  
Settings/Notices  
Mode  
Page  
YES / NO  
64  
ALL / SELECT / COPIED / NO  
YES / NO  
62, 75  
64  
CANCEL ALL / SET / NO  
ALL / SELECT / NO  
65  
62  
SHORT / NORMAL / LONG  
For details on the SETUP menu (P.92)  
English / Français / Español  
61  
27  
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Menus (cont.)  
1
SETUP menu  
Item  
Purpose  
RESUME PLAY  
Continue playback from the point it was stopped.  
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  
DATE/TIME  
Select the date and time display mode.  
Select the date display format.  
Format SD cards.  
DATE FORMAT  
FORMAT CARD  
QUICK START  
Start recording instantly.  
Shut off power if the unit is not being operated.  
This function does not work in the following cases.  
•While using the AC adaptor  
ECONOMY  
•While connected to a computer or printer via USB  
Set the Audio Recording Mode.  
In this unit, the Audio Mode cannot be changed after recording,  
but if VideoCam Suite provided with the unit is used, sound can  
be recorded on DVD discs using [DOLBY] or on SD cards using  
[MPEG].  
AUDIO REC  
Allow operations such as starting and ending recording to be  
signaled by a beep.  
When [ON]  
Beep:  
•When recording starts or power is turned on  
•When a computer or printer is recognized  
BEEP SOUND  
POWER LCD  
Beep-Beep: •When recording stops or power is shut off  
Beep-Beep, Beep-Beep … (4 times consecutively):  
If an error that prevents recording occurs, etc. Check  
the message (P.96) that appears on the LCD monitor.  
Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor.  
LCD SET  
Adjust brightness or color density of the LCD monitor.  
Display images at the aspect ratio of a connected TV.  
TV ASPECT  
EXT. DISPLAY  
INITIAL SET  
Display information on a connected TV.  
Return all settings except for [LANGUAGE] and [CLOCK SET] to  
their defaults at the time of purchase.  
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.  
DEMO MODE  
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Recording and playback functions can be used and basic settings made.  
(For setting procedures, see P.26.)  
Settings enclosed in  
are active at the time of purchase.  
Settings/Notices  
Mode  
Page  
OFF / ON  
OFF / ON  
60  
32  
OFF / D/T / DATE  
Y/M/D / M/D/Y / D/M/Y  
YES / NO  
28  
28  
64  
OFF / ON  
OFF /  
25  
5 MINUTES : Power shuts 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.  
DOLBY : This audio system setting is suited to saving  
the data which has been recorded on SD cards,  
onto DVD discs using a DVD burner.  
32, 101  
MPEG : This audio system setting is suited to playing back  
sound on a device which meets the SD-Video standard.  
OFF / ON  
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.  
/
/
/
[
29  
[
YES / NO  
29  
66  
4:3 / 16:9  
OFF / ON  
When the power has been turned on with the mode dial set  
to [ ] or [ ], [ON] is set automatically.  
66  
YES / NO  
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.  
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LCD monitor displays  
2
When recording  
Motion picture recording display  
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
Intelligent Auto Mode (P.38)  
Auto Mode (P.32)/  
Manual Mode (P.50)  
Power LCD (P.29)  
Remaining battery power  
(P.22)  
/
Zoom microphone (P.37)  
/
/
/
/
Scene Mode (P.51)  
(Red) Recording/Writing to SD  
card  
(Green) Recording pause  
No SD card is inserted/unusable  
card  
Aspect ratio (P.32)  
/
Image Stabilizer (P.37)  
Backlight Compensation  
(P.44)  
Elapsed recording time (P.32)  
Recording Mode (P.33)  
Zoom Magnification  
Indication (P.36)  
/
/
WEB Mode (P.40)  
Remaining time for recording  
(P.32)  
PRE-REC function (P.46)  
Light (P.41)  
Face Detection function  
(P.48)  
Soft Skin Mode (P.45)  
Wind Noise Reduction  
(P.57)  
Fade color (P.43)  
/
Manual focus (P.50)  
White balance (P.52)  
MagicPix (P.45)  
/
/
/
Shutter speed (P.54)  
F number (P.55)  
-
World time (P.56)  
/
-
/
Date (P.28)  
Time (P.28)  
Gain value (P.55)  
-
Still picture recording display  
Number of recording  
pixels  
Remaining number of still  
pictures (P.34)  
Self-timer (P.44)  
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During playback  
Motion picture playback display  
Operating status (P.58)  
Playback  
Fast forward  
Fast rewind  
Scene shift  
/
/
/
/
Frame-by-frame playback  
Pause  
Jump to end of last scene/  
start of first scene  
Slow motion playback  
/
/
Playback time  
Scene number (P.58)  
Play mode  
All scenes on the media displayed  
(P.59)  
Scenes recorded on the selected  
date displayed (P.59)  
Volume adjustment (P.58)  
Still picture playback display  
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.  
DPOF already set (P.65)  
Locked (P.64)  
Scene number (P.61)  
Still picture folder/file number  
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Messages  
3
Message  
What to check  
CANNOT RECORD.  
Writing on the SD card failed.  
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.  
Shut power off and turn back on.  
NO DATA.  
THIS CARD CANNOT  
RECORD IN VIDEO  
MODE.  
An 8 MB or 16 MB SD card cannot be used in Video  
Recording Mode.  
The SD card is not supported or cannot be recognized  
by the unit.  
CHECK CARD.  
CARD LOCKED.  
CARD FULL.  
The SD card is write-protected. (P.19)  
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.62)  
SCENE NUMBER IS  
FULL  
CANNOT RECORD.  
THE NUMBER OF  
PROGRAM IS FULL.  
CARD DOOR OPENED.  
Close the card/battery door.  
Use a Panasonic SD card or other SD card  
applicable for motion picture recording. (P.18)  
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.  
EXIT THE MENU THEN  
CHANGE TO MANUAL  
MODE.  
Functions that cannot be used simultaneously were  
selected. (P.103)  
CANCEL MAGICPIX  
MODE.  
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This section explains the main messages appearing on the LCD monitor and  
how to deal with them.  
Message  
What to check  
PLEASE CONNECT AC You tried connecting the unit to a computer without  
ADAPTOR  
connecting the AC adaptor.  
ERROR OCCURRED.  
PLEASE TURN UNIT  
OFF, THEN TURN ON  
AGAIN.  
The unit detected an error. Eject the SD card and shut  
power off and turn back on.  
The unit is not properly connected to a computer or  
printer.  
Disconnect and reconnect the USB cable.  
DISCONNECT USB  
CABLE.  
CANNOT OPERATE  
WHILE CONNECTED  
TO COMPUTER.  
Power to the unit cannot be shut off while it is  
connected to a computer.  
Disconnect USB cable.  
CARD ERROR HAS  
OCCURRED.  
TO REPAIR THE CARD, PLEASE  
CONNECT AC ADAPTOR OR  
CHANGE BATTERY.  
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.  
The data has been repaired.  
Depending on the situation, the data may not be  
completely repaired.  
NOW REPAIRING  
DATA.  
DO NOT REMOVE  
CARD.  
If power is shut off without repairing data, data can  
be repaired the next time that power is turned on.  
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.  
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 power is turned on, the message is  
displayed when the initial recording mode is  
established, but it is not displayed when manual  
recording is performed.  
ENVIRONMENT TOO  
DARK, OR LENS  
COVER CLOSED.  
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Troubleshooting  
4
Problem  
What to check  
The power does not  
turn on.  
The status indicator Is the battery sufficiently charged?  
is flashing while  
using the battery.  
To conserve the battery, power automatically shuts 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.  
Power shuts off on  
its own.  
When [ECONOMY] is set to [OFF], power does not  
shut off automatically. (P.92)  
Is the battery run down?  
Power shuts 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.22)  
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.  
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.  
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, shut power 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.  
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The display  
What to check  
If the demo (camera introduction) video starts, set  
[DEMO MODE] to [OFF]. (P.92)  
changes suddenly.  
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.  
Is the SD card write-protected? (P.19)  
Is the SD card full? Either delete unnecessary  
scenes or insert a new card. (P.62)  
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?  
Are you using an applicable SD card? (P.18)  
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 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.  
Focus the subject manually. (P.50)  
Audio is not output. Is the volume set low? (P.58)  
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  
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.  
Set [TV ASPECT] to match the connected TV. (P.66)  
Is the scene locked?  
Unlock the scene. (P.64)  
Scenes whose thumbnails have a  
cannot be  
Data cannot be  
deleted.  
deleted. If the data is unnecessary, format the SD  
card (P.64). Formatting deletes all data on the SD  
card.  
Is the SD card write-protected? (P.19)  
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.  
The SD card cannot  
be used even after  
formatting with this  
unit.  
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.18)  
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.64)  
The unit does not  
recognize the SD  
card when inserted.  
Is the unit connected to a computer?  
When connected to a computer, the unit cannot be  
operated from the unit itself.  
The indication  
disappears, the  
display does not  
work or cannot be  
operated.  
Shut the power off. If power does not shut 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.  
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What to check  
The SD card is not  
recognized when  
inserted into other  
devices.  
Check the supported SD cards in the device’s  
operating instructions.  
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.78)  
Disconnect the USB cable, shut the power off and  
turn back on, then reconnect the cable.  
The computer does  
not recognize the  
unit even when  
connected with USB  
cable.  
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  
displayed messages.  
For Macintosh  
Drag the unit icon to the Trash, then disconnect the  
USB cable.  
The unit detected an error. To protect data, eject  
the SD card and set the mode dial to [OFF]. Power  
shuts off about 1 minute later.  
[ERROR  
OCCURRED.  
PLEASE TURN UNIT If the same message is displayed repeatedly after  
OFF, THEN TURN  
ON AGAIN.] appears  
on the LCD monitor.  
turning power 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.  
The audio does not  
output for a motion  
picture copied with  
a DVD burner.  
If [AUDIO REC] (P.92) is set to [MPEG] for recording,  
audio may not be output with some playback devices.  
Set to [DOLBY] when recording.  
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4
Problem  
What to check  
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.  
[DISC IS  
UNUSABLE.  
CHECK DISC.]  
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.  
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What to check  
Because of specifications, this unit has functions that  
cannot be used simultaneously.  
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  
MagicPix  
(Cannot set or cancel)  
While the PRE-REC function  
is being set  
(Cannot set or cancel)  
Backlight  
While setting Iris or Gain  
While using MagicPix  
Compensation  
Soft Skin Mode  
(Set and cancel)  
Help Mode  
During recording  
While the PRE-REC function  
is being set  
A function cannot  
be used or selected.  
Face Detection  
While using MagicPix  
When in Still Picture  
Recording Mode  
Image Stabilizer  
While using MagicPix  
When in Auto Recording Mode  
While using MagicPix  
Scene Mode  
Change of White  
Balance Mode  
Adjustment of  
shutter speed/  
Iris or Gain  
When using Digital zoom  
While using MagicPix  
When using Scene Mode  
While using MagicPix  
When in Intelligent Auto Mode  
While theFace Detection  
function is being set  
Guidelines  
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. 92)  
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Cautions for use  
5
When using the unit  
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.  
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.  
• 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).  
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SD cards  
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 (59 - 77 ˚F)) 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.  
• 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  
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.  
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AC adaptor  
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.  
Keep the AC adaptor at least 1 m (3.3 feet) away from the radio. (Interference  
may affect the radio.)  
During use, the AC adaptor may make noises internally; however, this is  
normal.  
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.  
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 power on; however, the normal brightness is  
restored when internal temperature rises.  
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.  
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Condensation  
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:  
• After summer rain showers or in humid places where the air is thick with  
steam  
• When heaters are turned on in cold rooms  
• When moving from cold places to warm places  
• 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.  
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.  
Use chemically treated tissues in accordance with warnings and indications.  
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SD Video Camera : Information for your safety  
Power source:  
DC 5.0 V (When using AC adaptor), DC 3.6 V (When using battery)  
Power consumption:  
Recording: 2.9 W, Charging: 4.5 W  
Signal system  
Image sensor  
EIA Standard: 525 lines, 60 fields NTSC color signal  
1/6˝ CCD image sensor  
Total: 680 K  
Effective pixels:  
Moving picture: 340 K (4:3), 300 K (16:9)  
Still picture: 350 K (4:3)  
Auto Iris, F1.8 to F2.4  
Lens  
Focal length: 2.3 mm to 23.0 mm  
Macro (Full range AF)  
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  
Speaker  
White balance adjustment  
Standard illumination  
Auto tracking white balance system  
1,400 lx  
Approx. 6 lx (Low Light Mode, 1/30)  
[Approx. 2 lx with the MagicPix function]  
Minimum required illumination  
Video output level  
Audio output level  
1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω  
316 mV, 600 Ω  
Card reader/writer function (No copyright protection  
support) Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), USB terminal  
Type miniAB, PictBridge-compliant  
USB  
Dimensions  
43 mm (W) x 59 mm (H) x 102 mm (D)  
(excluding the projecting parts)  
[1.70˝ (W) x 2.33˝ (H) x 4.02˝ (D)]  
Approx. 165 g (0.36 lbs.)  
without an SD card and supplied battery  
Mass (Weight)  
Approx. 187 g (0.41 lbs.)  
with an SD card and supplied battery  
Mass (Weight) in operation  
Operating temperature  
Operating humidity  
0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)  
10 % to 80 %  
Battery operation time  
Refer to page 22.  
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Motion pictures  
Recording media  
SD Memory Card:  
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)  
Picture size  
704 x 480  
Recordable time  
Compression  
Refer to page 33.  
MPEG2 (SD-Video standard compliant)  
Recording mode and transfer  
rate  
XP: 10 Mbps (VBR), SP: 5 Mbps (VBR),  
LP: 2.5 Mbps (VBR)  
MPEG1 Audio Layer2 compliant (2 ch), Dolby Digital  
compliant (2 ch)  
Audio compression  
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.  
Still pictures  
SD Memory Card:  
8 MB/16 MB/32 MB/64 MB/128 MB/256 MB/  
512 MB/1 GB/2 GB  
Recording media  
(FAT12 and FAT16 format corresponding)  
SDHC Memory Card:  
4 GB/6 GB/8 GB/12 GB/16 GB/32 GB  
(FAT32 format corresponding)  
Number of recordable pictures Refer to page 35.  
JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based  
on Exif 2.2 standard), DPOF corresponding  
Compression  
Picture size  
640 x 480 (4:3)  
AC adaptor : Information for your safety  
Power source:  
Power consumption:  
DC output:  
AC 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz  
12 W  
DC 5.0 V, 1.6 A  
76 mm (W) x 22 mm (H) x 46 mm (D)  
[2.99˝ (W) x 0.87˝ (H) x 1.81˝ (D)]  
Dimensions  
Mass (Weight)  
Approx. 100 g (0.22 lbs.)  
Specifications may change without prior notice.  
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Optional accessories  
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Figure  
Accessory No.  
Description  
VW-VBJ10*  
Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery  
Pack  
RP-SDR01GU1A  
Class 2 1 GB SD Memory Card  
RP-SDM12GU1K  
RP-SDM06GU1K  
RP-SDM04GU1K  
RP-SDM02GU1A  
RP-SDM02GU2A  
Class 4 12 GB SDHC Memory Card  
Class 4 6 GB SDHC Memory Card  
Class 4 4 GB SDHC Memory Card  
Class 4 2 GB SD Memory Card  
Class 4 2 GB SD Memory Card  
(Package of 2 cards)  
RP-SDV32GU1K  
RP-SDV16GU1K  
RP-SDV08GU1K  
RP-SDV04GU1K  
RP-SDV02GU1A  
RP-SDV01GU1A  
Class 6 32 GB SDHC Memory Card  
Class 6 16 GB SDHC Memory Card  
Class 6 8 GB SDHC Memory Card  
Class 6 4 GB SDHC Memory Card  
Class 6 2 GB SD Memory Card  
Class 6 1 GB SD Memory Card  
VW-BN1  
DVD burner  
Please refer to page 22 concerning the battery charging time and available recording  
time.  
NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary by country. Please  
consult your local dealer.  
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Accessory Order Form  
(For USA and Puerto Rico Customers)  
Please photocopy this form when placing an order.  
1. Model #  
2. Items Ordered  
Accessory #  
Description  
Price Each  
Quantity  
Total Price  
Subtotal  
Your State & Local Sales Tax  
Shipping & Handling  
Total Enclosed  
6.95  
3.Method of payment (check one)  
Check of Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS)  
VISA Credit Card #  
MasterCard Expiration Date  
Discover Customer Signature  
Make Check or Money Order Payable to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES  
(Please do not send cash)  
4. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address)  
Ship To:  
Mr.  
Mrs.  
Ms.  
Phone#:  
First  
Last  
Day  
(
)
)
Street Address  
City  
Night  
(
State  
Zip  
TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF  
THE FOLLOWING:  
VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER  
OR  
CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368  
[6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME]  
OR  
MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY  
ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE  
20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032  
In CANADA, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for more information  
on Accessories.  
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Request for Service Notice  
(USA and Puerto Rico Only)  
Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice, in the unlikely  
event this product needs service.  
•Please include your proof of purchase.  
Request for Service Notice:  
(Failure to do so will delay your repair.)  
To further speed your repair, please provide  
an explanation of what is wrong with the unit  
and any symptom it is exhibiting.  
Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to:  
Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center  
1590 Touhy Ave.  
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007  
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Customer Services Directory  
(United States and Puerto Rico)  
Service in Canada: As per Service Center listed in Canadian warranty  
information (P.116)  
Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Service  
Center; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests  
by visiting our Web Site at:  
http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport  
or, contact us via the web at:  
http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo  
You may also contact us directly at:  
1-800-211-PANA (7262),  
Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST  
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-877-833-8855  
Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico)  
Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by  
visiting our Web Site at:  
http://www.pstc.panasonic.com  
or, send your request by E-mail to:  
npcparts@us.panasonic.com  
You may also contact us directly at:  
1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday – Friday 9 am to 9 pm,  
EST.)  
Panasonic Service and Technology Company  
20421 84th Avenue South,  
Kent, WA 98032  
(We Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal Checks)  
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-866-605-1277  
Product Repairs (United States and Puerto Rico)  
Centralized Factory Service Center  
Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center  
1590 Touhy Ave.  
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007  
MAIL TO:  
Please carefully pack and ship, prepaid and insured, to the Elk Grove Village Centralized Factory  
Service Center  
As of October 2008  
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(United States and Puerto Rico)  
PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY,  
DIVISION OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA  
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094  
Panasonic Video Products  
Limited Warranty  
Limited Warranty Coverage  
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship,  
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company. (referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the  
length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original  
purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or  
refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished product. The decision to  
repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.  
Product  
Parts  
One (1) Year  
Labor  
Ninety (90)  
Service  
Contact Number  
(except CCD Image Sensor) Days  
Camcorder  
Carry-In or Mail-In 1-800-211-PANA(7262)  
CCD Image Sensor  
- 6 (Six) Months  
Ninety (90)  
Days  
DVD/VCR Deck,  
A/V Mixer  
Ninety (90)  
Days  
One (1) Year  
Carry-In or Mail-In 1-800-211-PANA(7262)  
Carry-In: 21” CRT  
and Smaller  
In-Home or  
Carry-In:22” CRT  
and Larger  
TV/VCR,  
TV/DVD,  
TV/DVD/VCR  
Combination  
Ninety (90)  
Days  
Ninety (90)  
Days  
One (1) Year (except CRT)  
CRT - Two (2) Years  
1-800-211-PANA(7262)  
1-888-843-9788  
Ninety (90)  
Days  
Ninety (90)  
Days  
TV/HDR  
Combination  
One (1) Year (except CRT)  
CRT - Two (2) Years  
In-Home or  
Carry-In  
Rechargeable  
Batteries  
(in exchange for  
defective item)  
Ten (10) Days  
Not Applicable Carry-In or Mail-In 1-800-211-PANA(7262)  
Tape  
(in exchange for Five (5) Days  
defective item)  
Memory Cards  
(in exchange for Ninety (90) Days  
defective item)  
Not Applicable Carry-In or Mail-In 1-800-211-PANA(7262)  
Not Applicable Carry-In or Mail-In 1-800-211-PANA(7262)  
During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts”  
warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. You must carry-in or mail-in (prepaid)  
your product or arrange for in-home service, as applicable, during the warranty period.  
If non-rechargeable batteries are included, they are not warranted. This warranty only  
applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico. This  
warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold  
“as is”. A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required for  
warranty service.  
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Carry-In, Mail-in (Prepaid) or In-Home Service  
For Carry-In, Mail-In (prepaid) or In-HomeService (as applicable) in the United States and Puerto Rico  
call toll free contact number listed above or visit Panasonic Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com  
In-Home service, if applicable, requires clear, complete and easy access to the product by the  
authorized servicer and does not include removal or re-installation of an installed product. It is possible  
that certain in-home repairs will not be completed in-home, but will require that the product, or parts of  
the product, be removed for shop diagnosis and/or repair and then returned.  
Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions  
This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT  
COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage, nor does it cover markings or retained images on  
the picture tube resulting from viewing fixed images (including, among other things, letterbox pictures on  
standard 4:3 screen TV’s, or non-expanded standard 4:3 pictures on wide screen TV’s, or onscreen data  
in a stationary and fixed location). The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in  
shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result  
from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, bug infestation, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty  
installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line  
surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use (such as in a hotel, office, restaurant, or other  
business), rental use of the product, service by anyone other than a Factory Service Center or other  
Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.  
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED  
WARRANTY COVERAGE”. THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR  
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR  
ARISING OUT OF ANYBREACH OF THIS WARRANTY.  
(As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, cost of having someone remove or re-install an  
installed unit if applicable, or travel to and from the servicer, loss of media or images, data or other  
memory or recorded content. The items listed are not exclusive, but are for illustration only.)  
ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF  
MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.  
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or  
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty  
gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. If a  
problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or  
Service Center. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the warrantor’s Consumer  
Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor.  
PARTS AND SERVICE (INCLUDING COST OF AN IN-HOME SERVICE CALL, WHERE  
APPLICABLE) WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE  
YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.  
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(For Canadian Customers)  
Panasonic Canada Inc.  
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3  
PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY  
Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and  
agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.  
Camcorder Product – One (1) year, parts and labour  
LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS  
This warranty does not apply to products purchased outside Canada or to any product which has been  
improperly installed, subjected to usage for which the product was not designed, misused or abused,  
damaged during shipping, or which has been altered or repaired in any way that affects the reliability  
or detracts from the performance, nor does it cover any product which is used commercially. Dry cell  
batteries are also excluded from coverage under this warranty.  
This warranty is extended to the original end user purchaser only. A purchase receipt or other proof of  
date of original purchase is required before warranty service is performed.  
THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR  
IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A  
PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  
IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR  
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.  
In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or  
consequential damages, or the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above limitations and exclusions  
may not be applicable.  
WARRANTY SERVICE  
FOR PRODUCT OPERATION ASSISTANCE, please contact:  
Our Customer Care Centre:  
Telephone #: (905) 624-5505  
1-800 #:  
Fax #:  
1-800-561-5505  
(905) 238-2360  
Email link:  
“Customer support” on www.panasonic.ca  
FOR PRODUCT REPAIRS, please locate your nearest Authorized Servicentre at www.panasonic.ca :  
Link: “Servicentres™ locator” under “Customer support”  
IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE  
Carefully pack and send prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton.  
Include details of the defect claimed, and proof of date of original purchase.  
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A
N
Aperture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55  
Audio rec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32, 92, 102  
Auto Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50  
Auto slow shutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37  
Number of recordable pictures. . . . . . . .35  
O
Operation icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42  
P
B
PictBridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68  
PRE-REC function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46  
Backlight Compensation. . . . . . . . . . . . .44  
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20  
Beep sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32  
Q
Quick start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25  
C
R
Charging time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22  
Cursor button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27  
Recordable time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22  
Recording modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33  
Recording time elapsed . . . . . . . . . . . . .32  
Remaining number of still pictures . . . . .34  
Remaining time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32  
Resume playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60  
D
Date and time display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28  
Delete Scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62  
Demo Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92  
Digital zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36  
DirectX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76  
DPOF setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65  
Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67, 70  
DVD burner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70-75  
S
Scene Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51  
SD/SDHC Memory Card. . . . . . .18, 19, 23  
Self-timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44  
Self-portrait Recording function . . . . . . .47  
Shutter effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34  
Shutter speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54  
Skip playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60  
Slide show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61  
Slow-motion playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60  
Soft Skin Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45  
Still picture playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61  
Still picture recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34  
E
Economy Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92  
F
Face Detection function . . . . . . . . . . . . .48  
Fade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43  
Format Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64  
Frame-by-frame playback. . . . . . . . . . . .60  
G
Gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55  
Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57  
T
Thumbnails by date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59  
Tripod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14  
TV aspect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66  
H
Hand strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16  
Help Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43  
V
VideoCam Suite . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76, 80-83  
Volume adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58  
I
Image Stabilizer function . . . . . . . . . . . .37  
Initial setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92  
Intelligent Auto Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38  
Iris. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55  
W
WEB Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40, 84  
White balance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52  
Wind Noise Reduction function . . . . . . .57  
World time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56  
L
Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27  
LCD monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17, 29  
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41  
Locking scenes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64  
Z
Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36  
Zoom microphone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37  
M
MagicPix function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45  
Manual focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50  
Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26, 90  
Mode dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24  
Motion picture playback . . . . . . . . . . . . .58  
Motion picture recording. . . . . . . . . . . . .32  
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Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía española  
Carga  
Ponga el selector de  
modo en [OFF].  
1
Abra la tapa de la tarjeta/  
2
batería.  
Abra la tapa deslizando la palanca  
de la tapa de la tarjeta/batería a la  
posición “OPEN”.  
Inserte la batería.  
3
Inserción de tarjetas SD  
(vendidas separadamente)  
Palanca  
Ponga la etiqueta hacia  
arriba.  
Presìone hasta que oiga la palanca se  
cierra.  
Deslícela derecha hacia adentro hasta  
que oiga que la tarjeta queda fijada.  
Cierre la tapa de la  
4
tarjeta/batería.  
Cierre la tapa de la tarjeta/batería y  
deslice la palanca de la misma a la  
posición “LOCK”.  
Adaptador de CA  
Conecte el adaptador de  
CA (suministrado).  
5
A una toma de CA  
Cable de CA  
Pequeña abertura aquí.  
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Ajuste de la fecha y la hora  
Ponga el selector de  
Abra la cubierta del  
terminal.  
6
1
modo en otra posición  
que no sea [OFF].  
Seleccione [YES (SÍ)].  
2
Enchufe la clavija de CC  
en el terminal de entrada  
de CC de la unidad.  
7
Indicador de estado  
Parpadeando en rojo :  
Cargándose  
Apagado :La carga ha terminado  
Ponga la fecha y la hora.  
3
Selección de Cambio de valores  
ajustes  
numéricos  
Introduzca la fecha y la  
hora.  
4
• Este procedimiento es para poner  
la fecha y la hora por primera vez.  
Para ponerlas por segunda vez  
y otras posteriores, consulte la  
página 28.  
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Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía española  
El idioma de la visualización y  
del menú se puede cambiar  
[LANGUAGE]  
Grabación  
Imágenes en movimiento  
Póngalo en [ ].  
Imágenes fijas  
Póngalo en [ ].  
1
2
1
2
Toma de imagen.  
Inicio de grabación.  
Parada de grabación.  
3
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Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,  
Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America  
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094  
Panasonic Canada Inc.  
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3  
P
LSQT1426 A  
F0109KS0 (4000 )  
© Panasonic Corporation 2009  

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