Panasonic SDR SW20P User Manual

Operating Instructions

SD Video Camera

Model No.

SDR-SW20P/PC

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.

Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.

Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.

For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:

http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca

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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.

FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the

limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful

interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,

and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in

accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will

not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful

interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by

turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached

installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite

core when connecting to computer or peripheral devices.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this

equipment.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name:

Model No.:

Panasonic

SDR-SW20P

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-SW20P

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 accessories 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 the 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/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the

product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for

information on how to recycle this battery.

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PRECAUTIONS

USE & LOCATION

WARNING

●TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD…

Accessories (AC adaptor, AC cable, battery pack, SD memory card and etc.)

should not be exposed to rain or moisture. Do not connect the power supply

if it gets wet. 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.

• miniSD Logo is a trademark.

• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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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(IMPORTANT) Water resistance

Water resistance

The water-resistance and dustproofing of this unit comply with IP58 of IEC

60529 “Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)”. The unit

passed water-resistance tests (IEC 60529), in which it was submerged to a

depth of 1.5 m (5 feet) for 30 minutes, and dustproof tests (IP Code: IP58) in

accordance with Panasonic standards, but this does not guarantee that the unit

will not be destroyed or damaged by contact with water and dust.

Observe the following precautions and avoid use in water pressure above the

guaranteed performance level and in very dusty environments. (Accessories

are not water-resistant.)

The penetration of water into the unit due to mishandling by the user is not

covered by the guarantee given for the unit’s water resistance performance. If

water should penetrate the unit, stop using the unit, and consult the dealer from

whom you purchased the unit.

Underwater use

• Use the unit at depths no deeper than 1.5 m (5 feet) in water of 0 °C to

40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F). Do not use it underwater for 30 continuous minutes

or longer. After use underwater, wipe off adhering water and dry in a well-

ventilated location before using the unit underwater again.

• Do not open the card/battery door or the terminal cover underwater.

• Do not impact the unit against anything underwater. (Impacts may lead to

water infiltration.)

• Do not dive or jump into water with the unit in your hands. Also, do not use

the unit in swift currents, waterfalls or other places where exposed to high

water pressure. (Doing so may subject the unit to high water pressure levels

which may lead to damage.)

• Securely attach the strap when submerging in water so as not to lose hold

of the unit.

Care after underwater use

• Promptly wipe off any detergent, soap, hot spring water, bath liquids, suntan

oil, sun block, medicines or other chemicals that splash on the unit. (The

unit’s water-resistance is effective only in fresh and saltwater.)

• After use in water or near the sea, swish in fresh water (in a shallow

container) with the LCD monitor open and closed to rinse off salt water,

sand and other matter, then let soak for 30 minutes or less. After that, wipe

off water with a dry cloth. (Washing the unit in soap or neutral detergents

or leaving the unit with salt water adhering to it can cause corrosion,

discoloring and degrade water-resistant performance.)

After rinsing, set the unit with the drain port facing downward in a well-

ventilated shady place to dry.

Drying with the hot air of a hairdryer or other device can cause deformation

and degrade water-resistant performance.

Water may run from the drain port (P.17) if the unit is not dry on the inside.

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Handling

•

Avoid impacting the unit against anything, for example, when carrying it by the strap.

Strong impacts can deform the unit’s body and degrade water-resistant performance.

The unit’s water resistance performance will no longer be guaranteed in the

event that the unit has been dropped or otherwise subjected to strong impact

Do not leave the unit where exposed to low temperatures of 0 °C (32 °F) and

below or high temperatures of 40 °C (104 °F) and above. (Extreme temperatures

can degrade water-resistant performance.) In particular, do not leave the unit

sitting on sandy beaches. (The unit can become hot and sand can adhere to it.)

•

• Do not insert pointed objects into the microphone or speaker holes. (The

internal water-resistant sheet can be damaged and compromise water-

resistant performance.)

• Do not plug the unit in or unplug it with wet hands.

Replacing the water-resistant packing

The performance of the unit’s water-resistant packing degrades over the

course of 18 months or more. It is recommended to have your dealer replace

this packing (you will be charged for this) at least once every 18 months.

Card/Battery door and terminal cover

• Slide the lock to the OPEN side and lift the projection with a finger to open.

• When closing, be careful that sand, hair, dust and other foreign matter are

not trapped in the door and the cover, and press [ ] until hearing them snap

closed, to prevent water infiltration. (Check that the red marker of the lock is

no longer visible.)

Check that the red

marker of the lock is

no longer visible.

OPEN

Projection

OPEN

O P E N

Projection

Press

here.

Press here.

• Do not open and close the card/battery door and terminal cover with wet

hands or when in or near water.

• If the unit is wet, wipe off water before opening the card/battery door and

terminal cover.

• If water gets inside the compartments, wipe completely dry before closing

the covers.

Lens, microphone and speaker

• Wipe water and dirt from the lens with a cleaning cloth before recording.

• The sound may be muffled or distorted by water droplets on the microphone

or speaker. In such a case, wipe off water and dry the unit before using it.

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Contents

Before using

Zoom/avoid jitter/maintain

picture brightness in dark

locations.................................... 38

Other recording options .......... 40

Fade-in/Fade-out...................... 41

Backlight compensation

PRECAUTIONS ........................... 6

(IMPORTANT) Water resistance.. 8

Quick guide............................... 12

Accessories .............................. 16

Parts identification and

function..................................... 42

Self-timer.................................. 42

Soft skin mode ......................... 43

MagicPix function..................... 43

Recording manually

handling..................................... 16

Using the 2-way hand strap

(supplied) ................................. 18

Using the LCD monitor............. 19

Applicable SD cards

(motion/still pictures)............... 44

Adjusting focus manually

(sold separately)....................... 20

(manual focus adjustment)....... 44

Using situation-specific settings

(scene mode) ........................... 45

Achieve natural colors

(white balance)......................... 46

Adjusting shutter speed

Setup

Charging.................................... 22

Charging time, recordable time

and Remaining battery capacity

indication................................... 24

Inserting/Removing SD cards

(sold separately)....................... 25

Turning power ON/OFF

(shutter speed)......................... 48

Adjusting brightness

(iris/gain) .................................. 49

Useful functions ....................... 50

Recording dates and times at

travel destinations

(Selecting modes)..................... 26

Quick starts .............................. 27

Setting from the menu ............. 28

Setting the date and time,

(set world time)......................... 50

View slants and composition

(guide lines).............................. 51

Avoid wind noise

changing the display language

and adjusting the LCD monitor.. 30

Recording

(wind noise reduction function).. 51

Before recording....................... 32

Basic stance............................. 32

Taking pictures underwater ...... 32

Automatic recording

(motion pictures) ...................... 34

Recording mode and recording

times......................................... 35

Automatic recording

Playback

Viewing motion pictures.......... 52

Displaying thumbnails by date.. 53

Fast forward/rewind playback .. 54

Slow-motion playback .............. 54

Frame-by-frame playback ........ 54

Resuming the previous playback.. 54

Viewing still pictures................ 55

(still pictures)............................ 36

Picture quality........................... 37

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Others

Editing

Menus ........................................ 82

Recording menu....................... 82

Playback menu......................... 82

SETUP menu ........................... 84

LCD monitor displays .............. 86

When recording........................ 86

During playback ....................... 87

Messages .................................. 88

Troubleshooting ...................... 90

Cautions for use ....................... 96

Specifications......................... 100

Optional accessories ............. 102

Accessory Order Form

(For USA Customers)................. 103

Request for Service Notice

(USA Only)................................. 104

Customer Services Directory.. 105

Limited Warranty

(For USA Customers)................. 106

Warranty

(For Canadian Customers) ......... 108

Index ........................................ 109

Spanish Quick Use Guide/

Deleting motion/still pictures .. 56

Deleting one picture at a time .. 56

Deleting all pictures.................. 57

Selecting and deleting multiple

pictures..................................... 57

Preventing accidental deletion

of motion/still pictures

Formatting cards ...................... 58

Setting DPOF for still pictures.. 59

With other products

Playback on TV......................... 60

Copying to video recorders or

DVD recorders .......................... 61

Printing pictures from

PictBridge printers ................... 62

Using DVD burners

(sold separately)....................... 64

With a computer

Software on the CD-ROM......... 70

End User License Agreement.. 71

Operating environment............ 72

Installing MotionSD STUDIO ... 74

Using MotionSD STUDIO ......... 76

Using this unit as an external

drive (Mass storage)................. 78

Checking the connections....... 80

Connecting to a Macintosh

Guía española para el uso

rápido....................................... 110

computer ................................... 81

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Quick guide

Charging

Set the mode dial to

[OFF].

Open the card/battery

door.

Slide the lock to the OPEN side and

lift the projection with a finger to

open.

OPEN

Projection

Insert the battery.

Inserting SD cards

(sold separately)

Lever

Place label upwards.

Press until hearing lever lock.

Slide straight in until hearing card catch.

Press here.

Close the card/battery

door.

Press [ ] until hearing the door

snap closed.

OPEN

Check that the red marker of the lock is

no longer visible.

Connect the AC adaptor

(supplied).

To AC outlet

AC adaptor

AC cable

Small gap here.

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Setting the date and time

Set the mode dial to

Open the terminal cover.

a position other than

[OFF].

OPEN

Projection

Slide the lock to the OPEN side

and lift the projection with a finger

to open.

Select [YES].

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.

To select settings

To change

numerical values

Enter the date and time.

• 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.30).

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Quick guide (cont.)

Recording

Motion pictures

Still pictures

Set to [ ].

Take picture.

Start recording.

Stop recording.

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Playback

Motion pictures

Still pictures

Set to [ ].

Select and enter the

picture to view.

Select and enter the

picture to view.

Play/Pause

Slideshow start/pause

Back

Return to step

Deleting pictures

During playback

Select [YES].

(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.

Audio-video output

terminal [A/V] (P.60, 61)

(Accessories are not water-resistant.)

USB terminal

[

] (P.62, 65, 76)

• Battery pack

VW-VBJ10

DC input terminal

[DC IN 5.0 V] (P.23)

•Do not use any other AC adaptors

except the supplied one.

• AC adaptor

VSK0694

Card access lamp

[ACCESS] (P.25, 33)

• AC cable

K2CA2CA00025

Card/Battery door lock

[

] (P.9, 22, 25)

Card/Battery door

(P.9, 22, 25)

• AV cable

K2KZ9CB00002

• 2-way hand strap

VFC4295

• USB cable

K2KZ4CB00011

Card slot

[SD CARD]

(P.25)

Battery slot

[BATTERY] (P.22)

• CD-ROM

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. In

such case, insert the SD card and

battery before mounting the unit on the

tripod.)

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and handling

Terminal cover lock

[

] (P.9, 23)

Terminal cover

(P.9, 23)

Lens

White balance sensor

(P.32)

Microphone

(built-in, stereo)

Sub record button (P.32)

(Same as record button)

Drain port (P.8)

Speaker

When recording: Zoom button

[T/W] (P.38)

During playback: Volume button

[+VOL–] (P.52)

LCD monitor (P.19)

Status indicator

(P.23, 26, 27)

Record button

(P.34, 36)

Strap fixture (P.18)

Menu button

[MENU] (P.28)

Mode dial (P.26)

: Motion picture

recording (P.34)

Cursor buttons (P.28)

: Motion picture

playback (P.52)

Underwater button

[UNDERWATER] (P.47)

Auto button

: Still picture recording

(P.36)

[AUTO] (P.44)

: Still picture playback

(P.55)

Delete button

[

] (P.56)

Manual button

: Power OFF (P.26)

[MANUAL AF/MF] (P.44)

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Parts identification and handling (cont.)

Using the 2-way hand strap (supplied)

Using as strap

Fit over your wrist and adjust the

length of the strap.

Using as a grip belt

Screw the adaptor hanging from

the strap into the tripod hole.

Fit over your hand 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 90 ˚

Hold [ ] to

open.

Up to 90 ˚

●Opening the LCD monitor beyond the mechanical limit or turning it more than

90 ˚ may allow water to infiltrate and damage the mechanism.

●Brightness and color density can be adjusted. (P.31)

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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

SDHC Memory Card

8 GB

16 GB

(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 December 2007)

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

High Speed

RP-SDH256

RP-SDK512

RP-SDH01G

RP-SDK02G

―

SD/SDHC Memory Card

Class 2

RP-SDR256

RP-SDR512

RP-SDR01G

RP-SDR02G

RP-SDR04G

―

Class 4

Class 6

―

256 MB

512 MB

1 GB

―

RP-SDM02G

RP-SDM04G

―

RP-SDV01G

RP-SDV02G

RP-SDV04G

RP-SDV08G

RP-SDV16G

2 GB

4 GB

8 GB

―

16 GB

―

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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 and 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, MotionSD STUDIO, 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

Insert the battery into the unit and charge it.

Set the mode dial to [OFF].

The unit runs on AC power (status indicator lit red) and

the battery cannot be charged when the mode dial is set

to any position other than [OFF].

Open the card/battery

door.

Slide the lock to the OPEN side and

lift the projection with a finger to

open.

OPEN

Projection

Insert the battery.

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 downward.)

Lever

Press here.

Close the card/battery

door.

Press [ ] until hearing the door

snap closed.

OPEN

Check that the red marker of the lock is

no longer visible.

Connect the AC adaptor

(supplied).

AC adaptor

AC cable^＊

Connect the AC cable to the AC

adaptor and then to an AC outlet.

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.24)

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.

Open the terminal cover.

Slide the lock to the OPEN side and

lift the projection with a finger to open.

OPEN

Projection

Plug the DC plug into the

DC input terminal on the

unit.

Status indicator

Flashing red at approx. 1 second

intervals:Charging in progress

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

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, 1000 mAh)

Charging time

Approx. 2 hours 15 minutes

Maximum continuously

Actual recordable time

recordable time

Recordable time

Approx. 1 hour 10 minutes

Approx. 40 minutes

●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.)

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Inserting/Removing SD

Setup

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.

Slide the lock to the OPEN side and

lift the projection with a finger to

open.

OPEN

Projection

Insert/Remove the SD

card.

•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.

Press here.

Close the card/battery

door.

•Press [ ] until hearing the door

snap closed.

OPEN

•If the door does not close

completely, remove the SD card,

check its orientation and reinsert it

into the slot.

Check that the red marker of

the lock is no longer visible.

●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

Card access lamp

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Turning power ON/OFF

(Selecting modes)

Setup

Rotate the mode dial slowly but surely to the desired position without turning it

recklessly.

Set to icon of desired mode.

Power OFF

Motion picture recording mode

(P.34)

Motion picture playback mode

(P.52)

Status indicator

Still picture recording mode

(P.36)

• When power is ON: Lit red

(When selecting

)

• When power is OFF: Off

Still picture playback mode

(P.55)

●The very first time that power is turned ON, a message appears prompting

you to set the date and time. (P.30)

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 second.

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]

Make settings from the

menus. (P.28)

→[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 white balance is set to [

], quick starts require more time if the light

source differs from that prior to quick starting, because automatic adjustments

are performed. (However, automatic adjustments are not performed when

using the MagicPix function.)

●Starting may require more time than usual if the unit is impacted.

●Zoom magnification becomes 1x after quick starts.

●If [POWER SAVE] (P.84) is set to [5 MINUTES] and the unit automatically

goes on quick start standby, close and reopen the LCD monitor.

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Setup

Setting from the menu

The menu cannot be displayed during recording or playback.

For menu items (P.82 “Menu List”)

Display the menu.

The menu displayed differs

according to mode.

Select the top menu.

To return to the previous screen

(Top menu for [ ] and [

modes)

]

Enter the top menu.

To quit an operation halfway

through

Select a submenu.

Enter the selected

submenu.

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The cursor buttons are used to select functions, execute operations and

make menu settings.

Select an item.

Enter the selected item.

Close the menu.

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.

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Setting the date and time,

Setup

changing the display language

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

Set to [ ] or [ ].

Select the desired menu.

→[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.

[DATE] : Only the date is displayed.

The year is displayed up to 2099

and the 12-hour system is used

to display the time.

●To change the date format

Enter the date and time.

→[SETUP]→

[DATE FORMAT]

Format

indication

[Y/M/D]

[M/D/Y]

[D/M/Y]

Appearance on

LCD monitor

2007.DEC.15

DEC.15.2007

15.DEC.2007

• The clock function starts at [00]

seconds.

• After pressing the [MENU]

button and closing the menu,

check the date and time

displays.

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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.50).

●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.)

Changing the display language

The display and menu language can be changed. For setting from the menu

(P.28)

→[LANGUAGE]

Adjusting the LCD monitor

LCD monitor color and brightness can be adjusted. (Settings do not affect

recorded images.) For setting from the menu (P.28)

Select the desired menu.

If the LCD monitor is hard to

→[SETUP]→

see in bright places (POWER

[LCD SET]→[YES]

LCD)

Select and adjust the

item.

Brighten the entire LCD monitor.

→[SETUP]→

[POWER LCD]

: Normal brightness

: The LCD monitor brightens.

Select an item.

To adjust

: The LCD monitor brightens

more.

• [

] is automatically selected

when the AC adaptor is used.

The bar moves.

[BRIGHTNESS]:

Adjusts brightness.

[COLOR]:

Adjusts color density.

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Recording

Before recording

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

White balance

sensor

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

Taking pictures underwater

This unit can take pictures underwater to depths

of 1.5 m (5 feet) (max. 30 minutes duration).

To take pictures underwater, press and hold

the UNDERWATER button so as to set the

underwater mode. Coloring and audio recording

are adapted for underwater environments. (P.47)

Before taking pictures underwater, read

“(IMPORTANT) Water resistance” (P.8-9) in

order to use the unit correctly. Improper use

can lead to water infiltration and damage.

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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.34-37

●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.44-49

●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

Card/battery door

●For SD cards applicable with this unit (P.20)

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Automatic recording

(motion pictures)

Recording

Set to [ ].

Press

Start recording.

Recording

mode

Time elapsed

To change aspect ratio to 4:3

→[ADVANCED]→

[ASPECT]→[4:3]

Default aspect ratio at the time of

purchase is set to 16:9 (widescreen).

Recording in

progress (red)

To remove sound when record

button is pressed

Time remaining (flashes

red when under 1 minute)

Recording continues even if the

LCD monitor is closed.

→[SETUP]→

[BEEP SOUND]→[OFF]

Stop recording.

To remove on-screen display

→[SETUP]→

[DISPLAY]→[OFF]

Paused (green)

The unit is still recording if [ ] is

red. Do not move the unit.

●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.84 [POWER SAVE])

●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.84)

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Record motion picture with settings such as focus and coloring made

automatically.

For maximum recording times with battery see (P.24)

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)

(Longest recording

(Standard)

time)

256 MB

512 MB

1 GB

2 GB

4 GB

3 minutes

6 minutes

12 minutes

25 minutes

50 minutes

6 minutes

12 minutes

25 minutes

50 minutes

12 minutes

25 minutes

50 minutes

1 hour 40 minutes

1 hour 40 minutes 3 hours 20 minutes

8 GB

16 GB

1 hour 40 minutes 3 hours 20 minutes 6 hours 40 minutes

3 hours 20 minutes 6 hours 40 minutes 13 hours 20 minutes

●The maximum continuous recording time for this unit is 8 hours.

●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.20).

• Even with usable SD cards, recording may stop if you repeatedly write on

the same SD card. Copy data onto a PC using MotionSD STUDIO, 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

Set to [ ].

Press

Take picture.

Picture

quality

resolution

To remove shutter sound

→[ADVANCED]→[SHTR

EFFECT]→[OFF]

To remove on-screen display

Pictures remaining

(flashes red when zero)

→[SETUP]→

[DISPLAY]→[OFF]

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.24)

Picture quality

Picture size is 640×480 (0.3 M). The number of pictures that may be recorded

depends on the picture quality selected.

Picture quality and number of pictures for Panasonic SD cards

(approximate)

Picture quality

SD card capacity

High

Standard

(highest picture quality) (largest number of pictures)

8 MB

16 MB

32 MB

64 MB

128 MB

256 MB

512 MB

1 GB

2 GB

4 GB

8 GB

16 GB

200

430

820

1710

3390

6790

13820

27150

55260

99999

185

410

850

1640

3410

6780

13580

27640

54290

99999

●Pictures taken with the [ ] setting may suffer a mosaic-like effect for certain

objects.

●Depending on the object, the number of pictures that may be recorded may

vary if a mixture of [ ] and [ ] settings have been used.

To change picture quality

→[BASIC]→[PICT.QUALITY]→[ ] / [

]

To avoid jitter

(The image stabilizer function (P.39) 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

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

Digital zoom can be used to enlarge

objects by a maximum of 700 times.

(Cannot be used during still picture

recording.)

Zoom ratio: 1x

This unit can focus on a subject

approx. 4 cm (1.6˝) away from

the lens.

→[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

Maintain brightness in dark locations (auto slow shutter)

Shutter speed is automatically slowed (1/30 - 1/350) in dark places in order to

brighten captured images.

→[ADVANCED]→[AUTO SLW SHTR]→[ON]

●Default setting at the time of purchase is [ON].

(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.)

●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.

• The image stabilizer function does not work even when [

] appears.

●During manual recording, shutter speed can be adjusted manually. The range

in which shutter speed may be adjusted depends on the auto slow shutter

setting. (P.48)

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Recording

Other recording options

While recording is paused

Display operation icons.

1/2NEXT

Operation icons

Change operation icons.

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

During

motion

4/4NEXT

3/3NEXT

1/2NEXT

2/2NEXT

picture

recording

During still

picture

recording

1/2NEXT

Icon

Function

Page Icon

Function

Page

Backlight compensation function

Fade in/fade out function ([ ] only)

Self-timer recording ([ ] only)

Help mode

Soft skin mode

White balance

Brightness (iris/gain)

Shutter speed

Manual focus adjustment 44

MagicPix function ([ ] only)

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

still pictures.

functions used with

View explanations of functions during automatic recording (help mode)

Select [ ] in step

page.

on the previous

Select function to be

explained.

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

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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Other recording options

Recording

(cont.)

Backlight compensation function

Brightens objects that appear dark against backlighting.

Display operation icons.

Select [ ].

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

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

still pictures.

functions used with

Soft skin mode

Softens skin colors when people’s faces are prominent in picture.

Display operation icons.

Select [ ].

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

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.44).

●The screen may appear white momentarily if using in bright locations.

●Shutting OFF the power or rotating the mode dial cancels the setting.

●When the underwater mode (P.47) is set, the MagicPix function is canceled.

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Recording manually

(motion/still pictures)

Recording

Set to [ ] or [ ].

Select manual recording.

MNL displayed

To return to automatic recording

To hide operation icons

3/3NEXT

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 beyond unclear glass

• Bright peripheral lights

• Fast-moving objects

• Dark locations

• Objects with little contrast

After steps

and

Display MF.

Adjust focus.

4/4NEXT

MF displayed

●Focuses adjusted on wide-angle settings may become unaligned when

subsequently zooming in. Focuses adjusted when zoomed in will be

unaffected when subsequently zooming back out.

To return to automatic focus

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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)

Already prearranged settings can be used.

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.

• Horizontal bands of light may appear during playback on shining 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.

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 manually

Recording

(motion/still pictures) (cont.)

Achieve natural colors (white balance)

Restore natural colors according to the light source when coloring has become

unnatural.

After steps

and

(P.44)

Select [ ].

Set the mode.

3/3NEXT

BACK

Mode displayed

The mode changes as follows depending on whether the underwater mode

(P.47) is ON or OFF.

When OFF:

, When ON:

→

Automatic

Underwater

Indoor

Adjusted automatically

When underwater

In locations with incandescent or halogen lighting

(incandescent 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

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

still pictures.

functions used with

＊

To return to automatic adjustment

Set to [

] or

＊When the underwater mode (see below) is ON, coloring is set for underwater

environments.

Recording colors and audio suited for underwater

environments (Underwater mode)

(Press and hold again to

Press and hold

cancel.)

• [ ] appears on the LCD monitor.

• Cancel the underwater mode when not underwater.

• In underwater recording, a loud buzzing sound made

by the unit’s motor will be heard, but by setting the

underwater mode, an audio filter is activated to

reduce the motor noise. (The sound quality in the

underwater mode will differ from what is heard in

other modes.) In addition, the motor noise can be

further reduced by selecting manual focus. (P.44)

• The zoom microphone [ ] and wind noise reduction

[

] do not work.

●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

(motion/still pictures) (cont.)

Adjusting shutter speed (shutter speed)

Adjust shutter speed to record fast-moving objects, etc.

After steps

and

(P.44)

Select [ ].

Adjust shutter speed.

3/3NEXT

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.39) 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).

●Horizontal bands of light may appear during playback on shining 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.

●In automatic recording, shutter speed can be adjusted up to 1/350.

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.

After steps

and

(P.44)

Select [ ].

Adjust brightness.

3/3NEXT

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

●Iris value (F number) may not be displayed for certain zoom ratios.

●Interference will increase as gain value is raised.

To return to automatic adjustment

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Recording

Useful functions

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.30) must be made first.

→[BASIC]→[SET WORLD TIME]→[YES]

When making the setting 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 [

(The clock advances by 1 hour.)

]

Close the menu.

(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.

To cancel

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(Press again to cancel.)

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

still pictures.

functions used with

●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.50).

View slants and composition (guide lines)

Guide lines are displayed so you can check for image tilting and balance

composition.

→[BASIC]→[GUIDE LINES]→[ON]

●Default setting at the time of purchase is [OFF].

●Guide lines will not be recorded.

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.

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Playback

Viewing motion pictures

Volume adjustment

Set to [ ].

Thumbnails are displayed.

Select the desired scene.

A yellow frame appears

around the selected scene.

To fast-forward/rewind

While pressed and held,

only the scene No.

changes rapidly.

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.

Release the cursor button when

the desired scene No. appears.

To adjust the volume

T (+) side:

Increases the volume.

Enter the picture to view.

W (–) side:

Decreases the volume.

• Audio is output only during

normal playback.

• The volume display appears on

the LCD monitor while adjusting

the volume.

Playback/Pause

• The sound may be muffled when

the unit is wet.

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.52).

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)

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, [POWER SAVE] (P.84) 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.

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Viewing motion pictures

Playback

(cont.)

Fast forward/rewind playback

During playback

Returns to normal playback.

Press and hold

to fast-rewind.

Press and hold

to fast-forward.

●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

Frame-by-frame playback

While playback is paused

Returns to normal playback.

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

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 [ ].

Thumbnails are displayed.

Select the desired scene.

A yellow frame appears

around the selected scene.

Slideshow start/pause

To previous

scene

To next

scene

Return to thumbnail

Scene No.

To fast-forward/rewind

While pressed and held,

To move to the next page:

either press the left and right

cursor button or select

and press the center of

the cursor button.

only the scene No.

changes rapidly.

Release the cursor button when

the desired scene No. appears.

●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, [POWER SAVE] (P.84) 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

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

To cancel deletion halfway

through

Pictures that were already deleted

before the deletion operation was

canceled cannot be restored.

Select [YES].

●Only motion pictures can be deleted from the menu. ([DELETE] under [EDIT

SCENE] P.82)

●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.58) you do not want to delete prevents them from being

deleted accidentally.

Selecting and deleting

multiple pictures

Deleting all pictures

With thumbnails displayed

Select [ALL].

Select [YES].

End deleting.

Select [SELECT].

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].

Deletion may take time depending

on the number of pictures to

delete.

To delete other pictures, repeat

steps

End deleting.

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Preventing accidental deletion

of motion/still pictures

Editing

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 MotionSD STUDIO,

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.28)

Make settings from the menus.

(P.28)

→[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.

End locking.

●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.

●Some SD cards require time to

format.

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Setting DPOF for still

pictures

Editing

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.28)

→[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. Make settings

with this unit.

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With other

products

Playback on TV

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.22) and set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ].

Connect the unit and TV with 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.52, 55)

To display LCD monitor information on TV

→[SETUP]→[EXT. DISPLAY]→[ON]

• To not display the date, time and icons (P.30, 34)

●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

• 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 stretched in the vertical direction on TVs of a 4:3 aspect ratio

→[SETUP]→[TV ASPECT]→[4:3]

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With other

products

Copying to video recorders

or DVD recorders

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 of the recorders.

Copying pictures using the AV cable (supplied)

Connect the unit and AC adaptor (P.22) and set the mode dial to [ ].

Connect the unit and recorder with 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.52) and start recording on the

recorder.

After ending recording on the recorder, stop playback from 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 case, 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.25)

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

Connect the unit and AC adaptor (P.22), and set the mode dial to a setting

other than [OFF].

Connect the unit and printer with 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

and

to select up to 8 still

pictures for printing.

Number of

copies (Max. 9)

●Do not use any other USB connection 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.59) cannot be used while this unit is directly connected to a

PictBridge printer.

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Using DVD burners

With other

products

(sold separately)

Required equipment (as of December 2007)

• 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 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 coping 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.22) and set the mode dial to a position

other than [OFF].

Connect this unit and the DVD burner with 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 directly to the printer 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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Using DVD burners

With other

products

(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.65).

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.65).

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.69)

●After copying the still 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.65).

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 still pictures, another disc with the same pictures can be created.

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Using DVD burners

With other

products

(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.69)

●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 motion picture which will

be copied last on each disc will be automatically split up.

●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.65).

Select a thumbnail and play back the picture.

For details, see the pages below:

• Viewing motion pictures (P.52)

• Viewing still pictures (P.55)

To cancel copying

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.65)

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.28)

→[EDIT SCENE]→[DELETE] →[COPIED] →[YES]

End deleting.

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With a

computer

Software on the CD-ROM

The supplied CD-ROM contains the software below:

This CD-ROM can only be used on Windows computers.

Video editing software MotionSD STUDIO 1.3E

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 MotionSD STUDIO, read the PDF operating

instructions.

DirectX (For Windows 2000)

To use MotionSD STUDIO, you must have Microsoft DirectX 9.0b or 9.0c.

If it is not installed on your computer, install it as follows:

• Install DirectX when installing MotionSD STUDIO.

• Click [DirectX] in the Setup Menu to install.

●Depending on the operating environment, software applications supporting

older versions of DirectX may not run properly after installing DirectX 9.0b

or 9.0c. If this happens, contact the manufacturer of these applications.

(Your computer must support DirectX 9.0b or 9.0c.)

●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

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 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (“Matsushita”), its

distributors or dealers from which you made the purchase.

Article 1 License

Licensee is granted the right to use the Software, including the information recorded

or described on the CD-ROM, instruction manuals, and any other media provided

to Licensee (collectively “Software”), but all applicable rights to patents, copyrights,

trademarks and trade secrets in the Software are not transferred to Licensee.

Article 2 Use by a Third Party

Licensee may not use, copy, modify, transfer or allow any third party, whether free of

charge or not, to use, copy or modify the Software, except as expressly provided for in this

Agreement.

Article 3 Restrictions on Copying the Software

Licensee may make a single copy of the Software in whole or in part solely for back-up

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.

Matsushita, 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, Matsushita does not warrant that the operation

of the Software will be uninterrupted or error free. Matsushita 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

●Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are

fulfilled, some personal computers cannot be used.

●This software is not compatible with Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 95,

Windows 98/98SE, Windows Me and Windows NT.

●Operation on an upgraded OS is not guaranteed.

●Operation on an OS other than the one pre-installed is not guaranteed.

Operating environment required for MotionSD STUDIO

Supported

computers

IBM PC/AT or compatible preinstalled with the OS below

Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4

Microsoft Windows XP Professional/Home Edition SP2

Microsoft Windows Vista

Home Basic/Home Premium

CPU

RAM

Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or higher

(including compatible CPUs. Intel Pentium 4 1.6 GHz or

higher recommended)

Windows 2000 / XP : 256 MB or more

(512 MB or more recommended)

Windows Vista : 512 MB or more

(1 GB or more recommended)

Free hard disk

space

Ultra DMA-33 or more (100 or more is recommended)

640MB or more (When writing to DVD, the same amount of

free space as the disc is necessary.)

Display

High Color (16 bit) or more (32 bit recommended)

Desktop resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels or more (1280x1024

pixels or more recommended)

Graphic accelerator supporting DirectX 9.0b or 9.0c, and

DirectDraw overlay

Sound

Drive

Sound device compatible with Windows (DirectSound

support)

CD-ROM drive (for installation)

When writing to DVD, a compatible drive and media are

necessary.

Interface

USB port (Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) recommended)

Other requirements Mouse or equivalent pointing device

Necessary software Windows 2000 / XP : DirectX 9.0b or 9.0c (9.0c is already

installed with Windows XP SP2)

Windows Vista : DirectX 10 (already installed with Windows

Vista )

● If this software is installed on a PC that does not support

DirectX versions above, the PC may not operate properly.

If you are unsure if your personal computer is compatible,

contact the maker.

Microsoft Windows Media Player 6.4 to 11

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A computer with the specifications below is required to use this software.

●Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only.

●When two or more USB devices are connected to one PC, or when

devices are connected through USB hub or by using USB extension cable,

operation is not guaranteed.

●This software is not compatible with a multi-CPU environment.

●This software is not compatible with a multi-boot environment.

●Operation is not guaranteed on Microsoft Windows XP Media Center

Edition, Tablet PC Edition and not compatible with 64 bit operation systems.

Operating environment required for external drives (Mass storage)

Supported

computers

IBM PC/AT or compatible preinstalled with the OS below

Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4

Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/Professional

Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic/Home Premium/

Ultimate/Business/Enterprise

CPU

RAM

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

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, Enterprise

: 1 GB or more

Interface

USB port

Other requirements Mouse or equivalent pointing device

●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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Installing MotionSD

STUDIO

With a

computer

●Before installing the software, check your operating environment (P.72) and

close any other software applications which are running.

●Do not perform other computer operations while installing the software.

●Do not connect this unit to the computer until installation is complete.

●Install MotionSD STUDIO only from the supplied CD-ROM.

Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your computer.

The Setup Menu starts automatically.

Click [MotionSD STUDIO 1.3E].

If installation is stopped halfway through, the

software may not run properly.

Click [Next].

Continue to follow the on-screen messages to

install it.

• Depending on the operating environment, you

may be required to install DirectX.

If so, click [Yes] and install it.

Select a video system and click [Next].

[Readme.txt] is displayed when installation is

complete. Be sure to check the contents.

Click [Finish].

Selecting “Yes, I want to restart my computer now.” automatically restarts the

computer and completes installation.

Eject the CD-ROM from the computer.

After the installation is finished, the icon [

] is displayed in the task tray.

When this unit and the computer are connected with the USB cable, the [SD

Browser auto start] dialog box appears. (P.76)

After installation is complete, clicking on [MotionSD STUDIO 1.3E] in the Setup

menu starts up the Uninstaller. Click [EXIT] in the Setup menu to close the

menu.

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●MotionSD STUDIO only runs on Windows computers.

●Install and uninstall the software with administrator authorization.

If the Setup Menu does not start up automatically

Double-click the CD-ROM icon [ ] containing the CD-ROM drive in [My

Computer].

Uninstalling the software

●For Windows 2000 or XP

Click [Start] → ([Settings] →) [Add or Remove

Programs (Applications)] in the [Control Panel].

●For Windows Vista

From the Start menu, select [Control Panel] →

[Programs] → [Uninstall Program].

Select [MotionSD STUDIO 1.3E] and click

[Remove] or [Uninstall/Remove].

Continue to follow the on-screen messages to

uninstall it.

After uninstalling the software, restart the

computer.

Reading the MotionSD STUDIO operating instructions (PDF file)

Click [All Programs (or [Programs])] → [Panasonic] → [MotionSD STUDIO

1.3E] → [Manual] from the Start menu in Windows.

Or, select [Manual] from the [Help] menu at the top of the [Edit Screen]

windows in MotionSD STUDIO.

• Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later is required

to read the PDF operating instructions.

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With a

computer

Using MotionSD STUDIO

Importing motion pictures and still pictures

When this unit is connected to the computer, MotionSD STUDIO 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.

●Before using MotionSD STUDIO, please read [Readme First] by selecting

from the start menu. This file contains additional instructions or updated

information.

●The very first time that the software is started up, the End User License

Agreement is displayed. Read it carefully and click [I agree].

Connect the unit and AC adaptor (P.22) and set the mode dial to a position

other than [OFF].

Connect this unit and a computer with the USB cable (supplied).

Insert the plugs as far as they will go.

Select [PC CONNECT] on the [SELECT USB FUNCTION] screen of the unit.

The [SD Browser auto start] dialog box appears.

Click [Yes].

The [SD Browser] window appears, therefore do

as instructed by displayed messages.

●Do not use any other USB connection 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 MotionSD STUDIO to SD cards, use an

applicable SD card. (P.20)

●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 MotionSD

STUDIO operating instructions (PDF file). (P.75)

Editing motion pictures and still pictures

Double-click the

icon on the desktop.

The window at left appears.

• If the icon does not appear on the desktop,

select [All Programs (or [Programs])] →

[Panasonic] → [MotionSD STUDIO 1.3E] →

[MotionSD STUDIO] from the start menu.

Click [EXIT this screen].

The startup window appears.

Closing MotionSD STUDIO

From the [SD Browser] screen

Click

in the lower right-

hand corner of the screen.

From the [Edit Screen] screen

Click

in the lower left-hand corner

of the screen.

Or, select [Exit] from the [File] menu.

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Using this unit as an

With a

computer

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.22) and set the mode dial to a position

other than [OFF].

Connect this unit and a computer with the USB cable (supplied). (P.76)

Select [PC CONNECT].

• The SD card in the unit appears on the

computer as an external drive.

●When this unit is connected to the computer, [Removable Disk] 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 MotionSD STUDIO.

●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

Connect this unit and a computer with the USB cable (supplied). (P.76)

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

Operating environment required for external drives

Supported

computers

Macintosh

Mac OS X 10.4 “Tiger” (Don’t have to install USB Driver.)

PowerPC G5 1.8 GHz or higher

CPU

Intel Core™ Duo, Intel Core™ Solo

RAM

64 MB or more

Interface

USB port

●Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are

fulfilled, some personal computers cannot be used.

Connecting the unit to a the computer

Connect this unit and a computer with the USB cable

(supplied). (P.76)

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 is either registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Inc. in

the United States and/or other countries.

●PowerPC is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.

●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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Others

Menus

Recording menu

Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ].

Top menu

BASIC

Submenus

SCENE MODE

GUIDE LINES

REC MODE

Purpose

Use settings tailored to specific scenes.

Check composition for tilting.

Set the motion picture recording mode.

PICT.QUALITY

CLOCK SET

Set still picture quality.

Set the date/time.

SET WORLD TIME Set the local date/time of travel destinations.

D.ZOOM

Use the digital zoom.

ADVANCED

EIS

Avoid jitter.

WIND CUT

ZOOM MIC

AUTO SLW SHTR

SHTR EFFECT

ASPECT

Reduce the wind noise.

Apply zoom effect to sounds.

Adjust shutter speed automatically.

Cancel out shutter sound.

Set aspect ratio for recording.

Change the fade color.

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

DELETE

Purpose

Prevent accidental deleting.

Delete scenes.

EDIT SCENE

LOCK SET

DPOF SET

Prevent accidental deleting.

Write print information onto SD cards.

Make basic settings.

PICT. SETUP

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.28.)

●Settings enclosed in

are active at the time of purchase.

Settings/Notices

Mode

Page

OFF /

OFF / ON

YES / NO

―

OFF / 25x / 700x

OFF / ON

4:3 / 16:9

WHITE / BLACK

For details on the SETUP menu (P.84)

English / Français / Español

Settings/Notices

YES / NO

Mode

Page

ALL / SELECT / COPIED / NO

YES / NO

56, 69

CANCEL ALL / SET / NO

For details on the SETUP menu (P.84)

English / Français / Español

―

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Others

Menus (cont.)

SETUP menu

Item

Purpose

DISPLAY

Display current information or settings on the LCD monitor.

•Even when [OFF] is set, the operating status, date, world time

and underwater mode displays remain displayed.

DATE/TIME

Select the date and time display mode.

Select the date display format.

Format SD cards.

DATE FORMAT

FORMAT CARD

QUICK START

POWER SAVE

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

•While connected to a computer or printer via USB

AUDIO REC

Set the audio recording mode.

In this unit, the audio mode cannot be changed after recording,

but if MotionSD STUDIO provided with the unit is used, sound can

be recorded on DVD discs using [DOLBY] or on SD cards using

[MPEG].

BEEP SOUND

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-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.88) that appears on the LCD monitor.

POWER LCD

Brighten the LCD monitor more than usual.

LCD SET

Adjust brightness or color density of the LCD monitor.

Display images at the aspect ratio of a connected TV.

Display information on a connected TV.

TV ASPECT

EXT. DISPLAY

RESUME PLAY

INITIAL SET

Continue playback from the point it was stopped.

Return all settings except for [LANGUAGE] and [CLOCK SET] to

their defaults at the time of purchase.

DEMO MODE

Display an introduction to the unit (demonstration mode).

The demonstration stops when any operation except pressing the

[AUTO] or [MANUAL AF/MF] button is performed, but it will resume

if no operations are performed for approx. 10 or more minutes.

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Recording and playback functions can be used and basic settings made.

(For setting procedures, see P.28.)

●Settings enclosed in

are active at the time of purchase.

Settings/Notices

Mode

Page

OFF / ON

―

OFF / D/T / DATE

Y/M/D / M/D/Y / D/M/Y

YES / NO

OFF / ON

OFF /

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.

34, 94

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.

MPEG : This audio system setting is suited to playing

back sound on a device which meets the SD-

Video standard.

―

OFF / ON

YES / NO

4:3 / 16:9

OFF / ON

―

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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Others

LCD monitor displays

When recording

Motion picture recording display

Recording mode (P.35)

Elapsed recording time (P.34)

Remaining battery power

(P.24)

Power LCD (P.31)

(Red) Recording/Writing to SD card

Soft skin mode (P.43)

(Green) Recording pause

Remaining time for recording (P.34)

Auto mode (P.34)/

Zoom microphone (P.39)

Wind noise reduction (P.51)

Aspect ratio (P.34)

Manual mode (P.44)

Scene mode (P.45)

Image stabilizer (P.39)

Backlight compensation (P.42)

Underwater mode (P.47)

Zoom magnification

indication (P.38)

No SD card is inserted/

unusable card

MagicPix (P.43)

Fade color (P.41)

World time (P.50)

Manual focus (P.44)

White balance (P.46)

Date (P.30)

Time (P.30)

Shutter speed (P.48)

F number (P.49)

Gain value (P.49)

Still picture recording display

Number of recording

pixels

Picture quality (P.37)

Remaining number of

still pictures (P.36)

Self-timer (P.42)

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During playback

Motion picture playback display

Operating status (P.52)

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.52)

Play mode

All scenes on the media displayed

(P.53)

Scenes recorded on the selected

date displayed (P.53)

Volume adjustment (P.52)

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.59)

Locked (P.58)

Scene number (P.55)

Still picture folder/file number

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Others

Messages

Message

What to check

CANNOT RECORD.

Writing on the SD card failed.

Neither motion pictures nor still pictures are recorded

on the SD card.

NO DATA.

Data is recorded on the SD card, but if this message

appears, the card may be unstable.

Shut power off and turn back on.

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.21)

The SD card cannot be recorded on because it is full

or the numbers of scenes or numbers of scenes for

the date has reached the maximum. Either delete

unnecessary scenes or insert a new card. (P.56)

SCENE NUMBER IS

FULL

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.20)

●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.95)

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

You tried connecting the unit to a computer without

connecting the AC adaptor.

PLEASE CONNECT

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

Power to the unit cannot be shut off while it is

connected to a computer.

OPERATE WHILE

CONNECTED TO

COMPUTER.

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.

CARD ERROR

DETECTED.

The data has been repaired.

●Depending on the situation, the data may not be

completely repaired.

●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.

NOW REPAIRING

DATA.

●Do not repair SD cards recorded on other devices

on this unit.

The disc cannot be used or cannot be written on. Use

a new disc.

DISC IS UNUSABLE.

CHECK DISC.

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.

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Others

Troubleshooting

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 is not operated 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 [POWER SAVE] is set to [OFF], power does

not shut off automatically. (P.84)

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.24)

●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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Problem

The display

What to check

If the demo (camera introduction) video starts, set

[DEMO MODE] to [OFF]. (P.84)

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.21)

●Is the SD card full? Either delete unnecessary

scenes or insert a new card. (P.56)

●Is the unit in a recording mode?

Pictures cannot

be recorded even

though the SD card

is properly inserted.

●Is the card/battery door open?

●Are you using an applicable SD card? (P.20)

●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.

When [PICT. QUALITY] is set to [ ] and detailed

subjects are recorded, pictures come out like

mosaics. Set to [ ] when recording. (P.37)

Still pictures come

out like mosaics.

●Is the unit set to manual focus? Press the [AUTO]

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.44)

Audio is not output. Is the volume set low? (P.52)

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Others

Troubleshooting (cont.)

Problem

What to check

●This is an operating sound of the unit; there is

nothing wrong with the unit.

The sound of the

motor is being

recorded.

●If there is a drop of water near the microphone, the

operating sounds of the unit are amplified. Wipe

away a drop of water with a dry cloth.

●Underwater, operating sounds of the unit and

particularly motor sounds are amplified.

Speaker volume is

low.

If there is water on the speaker, the volume may

diminish. Wipe away any water with a dry cloth.

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.60)

●Is the scene locked?

Unlock the scene. (P.58)

●Scenes whose thumbnails have a

cannot be

Data cannot be

deleted.

deleted. If the data is unnecessary, format the SD

card. (P.58) Formatting deletes all data on the SD

card.

●Is the SD card write-protected? (P.21)

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.20)

Was the SD card formatted on the computer?

Format SD cards with the unit.

Formatting deletes all data on the SD card. Data

cannot be restored afterwards. (P.58)

The unit does not

recognize the SD

card when inserted.

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What to check

●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.

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.72)

●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

After disconnecting

the USB cable,

an error message

appears on the

computer.

To safely disconnect the USB cable, click the (

) 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.

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Troubleshooting (cont.)

Problem

What to check

●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 which 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.84) is set to [MPEG] for recording,

audio may not be output with some playback devices.

Set to [DOLBY] when recording.

The PDF file of

the MotionSD

STUDIO operating

instructions does

not open.

Is Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later, or Adobe

Reader 7.0 or later installed in 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

MotionSD STUDIO operating instructions.

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What to check

Because of specifications, this unit has functions that

cannot be used simultaneously.

Examples:

Function

Digital zoom

Fade

Condition

● When in still picture recording

mode

● When in still picture recording

mode

MagicPix

● During recording

(Cannot set nor cancel)

● When in underwater mode

Backlight

● While setting iris or gain

● While using MagicPix

compensation

Soft skin mode

(Set and cancel)

A function cannot

be used or selected.

● During recording

Help mode

● When in still picture recording

mode

Image stabilizer

● While using MagicPix

● When in auto recording mode

● While using MagicPix

Scene mode

Changes to white

balance mode

● When using digital zoom

● While using MagicPix

Changes to

shutter speed/

iris or gain

● When using scene mode

● While using MagicPix

When [INITIAL SET] is executed from the SETUP

menu, since all settings except for the display

language are restored to the defaults at the time of

purchase, therefore functions can be selected. (P.84)

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Cautions for use

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 while carrying.

• 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 trouble.

●Before long periods of disuse:

• Wipe away moisture and dirt with a soft dry cloth, dry naturally and store with

desiccant (silica gel).

●To dry this unit, do not use a microwave oven or regular oven, and do not

place the unit in the immediate vicinity of a stove or open fire. Doing so

may cause the unit to catch fire or cause smoke to emanate, resulting in

malfunctioning.

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SD cards

●The memory capacity indicated on the SD card label is the total of the

capacity for copyright protection and management, and that 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.

●Bring a spare battery with you when going out.

• Bring 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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Cautions for use (cont.)

AC adaptor

●Use the supplied AC adaptor.

●If the battery itself is too hot or too cold, it may take time to charge or 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 an AC outlet and yourself within arm’s reach of

a breaker (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 in cold places or in other such conditions,

although the LCD monitor may be slightly dark immediately after turning

power on, 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 impregnated tissues in accordance with warnings and

indications.

Shock proof

This unit is a highly shock-proof video camera that has passed a drop test^＊

from a height of 1.2 m (4 feet).

＊ This test confirmed to “MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5 – Shock”. (The product

was dropped on top of 5 cm (2˝) thick plywood.)

This does not guarantee that the unit will not be damaged or malfunction.

The water resistance of the unit may be reduced depending on the force of

the shock from the fall, or if the unit is repeatedly impacted. In this kind of

situation, consult your dealer from which you purchased the unit.

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Specifications

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

Monitor

Microphone

Speaker

10x optical zoom, 25/700x digital zoom

2.7˝ wide LCD monitor (approx. 123 K pixels)

Stereo (with a zoom function)

1 round 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

33.8 mm (W) x 63.4 mm (H) x 115.4 mm (D)

(excluding the projecting parts)

[1.33˝ (W) x 2.50˝ (H) x 4.54˝ (D)]

Approx. 224 g (0.49 lbs.)

without an SD card and supplied battery

Mass (Weight)

Approx. 246 g (0.54 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 24.

Equivalent to IEC 60529 “Degrees of protection provided

by enclosures (IP code)” IPX8. (Supports use underwater

down to a depth of 1.5 m (5 feet) for up to 30 minutes.)

Integral water-resistant

function

Discrete drop tests, where the unit is dropped from a height of 1.2 m

(4 feet) in accordance with “MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5—Shock,”

passed. (The product was dropped on top of 5 cm (2˝) thick plywood.)

Equivalent to IEC 60529 “Degrees of protection

provided by enclosures (IP code)” IP5X.

Shock-proof performance

Dustproof performance

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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/8 GB/16 GB (FAT32 format corresponding)

Picture size

704 x 480

Recordable time

Compression

Refer to page 35.

MPEG2 (SD-Video standard compliant)

Recording mode and transfer

rate

XP: 10 Mbps (VBR), SP: 5 Mbps (VBR),

LP: 2.5 Mbps (VBR)

MPEG1-Layer2 compliant (stereo), Dolby Digital

compliant (Dolby AC3) (stereo)

Audio compression

Still pictures

SD Memory Card:

8 MB/16 MB/32 MB/64 MB/128 MB/256 MB/

512 MB/1 GB/2 GB

(FAT12 and FAT16 format corresponding)

SDHC Memory Card:

Recording media

4 GB/8 GB/16 GB (FAT32 format corresponding)

Number of recordable pictures Refer to page 37.

JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based

on Exif 2.2 standard), DPOF corresponding

640 x 480 (4:3)

Compression

Picture size

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.)

Battery pack : Information for your safety

Maximum voltage:

Nominal voltage:

Rated capacitance:

DC 4.2 V

DC 3.6 V

1000 mAh

Specifications may change without prior notice.

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Others

Optional accessories

Figure

Accessory No.

Description

VW-VBJ10^＊

1000 mAh/Rechargeable Lithium Ion

Battery Pack

RP-SDK02GU1A

RP-SDH01GU1A

RP-SDK512U1A

RP-SDH256U1A

High Speed 2 GB SD Memory Card

High Speed 1 GB SD Memory Card

High Speed 512 MB SD Memory Card

High Speed 256 MB SD Memory Card

RP-SDR04GU1K

RP-SDR02GU1A

RP-SDR01GU1A

RP-SDR512U1A

RP-SDR256U1A

Class 2 4 GB SDHC Memory Card

Class 2 2 GB SD Memory Card

Class 2 1 GB SD Memory Card

Class 2 512 MB SD Memory Card

Class 2 256 MB SD Memory Card

RP-SDM04GU1K

RP-SDM02GU1A

Class 4 4 GB SDHC Memory Card

Class 4 2 GB SD Memory Card

RP-SDV16GU1K

RP-SDV08GU1K

RP-SDV04GU1K

RP-SDV02GU1A

RP-SDV01GU1A

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 24 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 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

CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368

[6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME]

MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY

ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE

20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032

In CANADA, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for more information

on Accessories.

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Request for Service Notice

(USA Only)

Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice, in the unlikely

event this product needs service.

•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

(For USA only)

Service in Canada: As per Service Center listed in Canadian warranty

information (P.108)

Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Service

Center; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests

by visiting our Web Site at:

http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport

or, contact us via the web at:

http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

You may also contact us directly at:

1-800-211-PANA (7262),

Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST

For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-877-833-8855

Accessory Purchases

Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by

visiting our Web Site at:

http://www.pstc.panasonic.com

or, send your request by E-mail to:

npcparts@us.panasonic.com

You may also contact us directly at:

1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday – Friday 9 am to 9 pm,

EST.)

Panasonic Service and Technology Company

20421 84th Avenue South,

Kent, WA 98032

(We Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal Checks)

For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-866-605-1277

Centralized Factory Service Center

Product Repairs

Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center

1590 Touhy Ave.

MAIL TO:

Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

Please carefully pack and ship, prepaid and insured, to the Elk Grove Village Centralized Factory

Service Center

Customer’s in Puerto Rico, please ship or carry in to location below (“Service in Puerto Rico”).

Service in Puerto Rico

Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.

Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park,

Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

Phone (787)750-4300, Fax (787)768-2910

As of January 2007

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Limited Warranty

(For USA Customers)

PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS

COMPANY, DIVISION OF PANASONIC

CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA

One Panasonic Way, Secaucus,

New Jersey 07094

PANASONIC PUERTO RICO, INC.

Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5,

San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina,

Puerto Rico 00985

Panasonic Video Products

Limited Warranty

Limited Warranty Coverage

If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship,

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (collectively

referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart

below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option

either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new or

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)

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 call toll free

contact number listed above or visit Panasonic Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com

For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910.

In-Home service, if applicable, requires clear, complete and easy access to the product by the

authorized servicer and does not include removal or re-installation of an installed product. It is possible

that certain in-home repairs will not be completed in-home, but will require that the product, or parts of

the product, be removed for shop diagnosis and/or repair and then returned.

Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions

This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT

COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage, nor does it cover markings or retained images on

the picture tube resulting from viewing fixed images (including, among other things, letterbox pictures on

standard 4:3 screen TV’s, or non-expanded standard 4:3 pictures on wide screen TV’s, or onscreen data

in a stationary and fixed location). The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in

shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result

from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, bug infestation, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty

installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line

surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use (such as in a hotel, office, restaurant, or other

business), rental use of the product, service by anyone other than a Factory Service Center or other

Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.

THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED

WARRANTY COVERAGE”. THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR

ARISING OUT OF ANYBREACH OF THIS WARRANTY.

(As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, cost of having someone remove or re-install an

installed unit if applicable, or travel to and from the servicer, loss of media or images, data or other

memory or recorded content. The items listed are not exclusive, but are for illustration only.)

ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF

MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or

limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty

gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. If a

problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or

Service Center. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the warrantor’s Consumer

Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor.

PARTS AND SERVICE (INCLUDING COST OF AN IN-HOME SERVICE CALL, WHERE

APPLICABLE) WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE

YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

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Warranty

(For Canadian Customers)

Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3

PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY

Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and

agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.

Camcorder Product – One (1) year, parts and labour

LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS

This warranty does not apply to products purchased outside Canada or to any product which has been

improperly installed, subjected to usage for which the product was not designed, misused or abused,

damaged during shipping, or which has been altered or repaired in any way that affects the reliability

or detracts from the performance, nor does it cover any product which is used commercially. Dry cell

batteries are also excluded from coverage under this warranty.

This warranty is extended to the original end user purchaser only. A purchase receipt or other proof of

date of original purchase is required before warranty service is performed.

THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR

IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A

PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or

consequential damages, or the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above limitations and exclusions

may not be applicable.

WARRANTY SERVICE

FOR PRODUCT OPERATION ASSISTANCE, please contact:

Our Customer Care Centre:

Telephone #: (905) 624-5505

1-800 #:

Fax #:

1-800-561-5505

(905) 238-2360

Email link:

“Customer support” on www.panasonic.ca

FOR PRODUCT REPAIRS, please locate your nearest Authorized Servicentre at www.panasonic.ca :

Link: “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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Numerics

2-way hand strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Operation icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Aperture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Audio rec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34, 84, 94

Auto focus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33, 44

Auto slow shutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

PictBridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Picture quality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Power LCD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Power save. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Backlight compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Beep sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Quick start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Recordable time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Recording modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Recording time elapsed . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Remaining number of still pictures . . . . .36

Remaining time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Resume playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Charging time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Cursor button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Date and time display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Delete Scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Demo mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Digital zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

DirectX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

DPOF setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61, 64

DVD burner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64-69

Scene mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

SD/SDHC Memory Card. . . . . . .20, 21, 25

Self-timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Shock proof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Shutter effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Shutter speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Skip playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Slide show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Slow-motion playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Soft skin mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Still picture playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Still picture recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Fade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Format Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Frame-by-frame playback. . . . . . . . . . . .54

Gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Guideline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Thumbnails by date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Tripod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

TV aspect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Help mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Image stabilizer function. . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Initial setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Iris. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Underwater mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Volume adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

LCD monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19, 31

Locking scenes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Water resistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 9

White balance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Wind noise reduction function . . . . . . . .51

World time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

MagicPix function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Manual focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28, 82

Mode dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Motion picture playback . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Motion picture recording. . . . . . . . . . . . .34

MotionSD STUDIO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Zoom microphone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Number of recordable pictures. . . . . . . .37

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Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía española

Carga

Ponga el selector de

modo en [OFF].

Abra la tapa de la tarjeta/

batería.

Deslice el cierre hacia el lado OPEN

OPEN

y levante la proyección con un dedo

para abrir.

Proyección

Inserte la batería.

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.

Presìone aquí.

Cierre la tapa de la

tarjeta/batería.

Presione [ ] hasta que oiga que la

tapa se cierra correctamente.

OPEN

Verifique que el marcador rojo no se vea

más.

Conecte el adaptador de

CA (suministrado).

A una toma de CA

Cable de CA

Adaptador 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.

modo en otra posición

que no sea [OFF].

OPEN

Proyección

Deslice el cierre hacia el lado OPEN

y levante la proyección con un dedo

para abrir.

Seleccione [SÍ].

Enchufe la clavija de CC

en el terminal de entrada

de CC de la unidad.

Indicador de estado

Parpadeando en rojo :

Cargándose

Apagado :La carga ha terminado

Ponga la fecha y la hora.

Selección de Cambio de valores

ajustes

numéricos

Introduzca la fecha y la

hora.

• Este procedimiento es para poner

la fecha y la hora por primera vez.

Para ponerlas por segunda vez

y otras posteriores, consulte la

página 30.

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Grabación

Imágenes en movimiento

Póngalo en [ ].

Imágenes fijas

Póngalo en [ ].

Toma de imagen.

Inicio de grabación.

Parada de grabación.

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Reproducción

Imágenes en movimiento

Imágenes fijas

Póngalo en [ ].

Seleccione la escena

deseada.

Seleccione la escena

deseada.

Reproducción/Pausa

Inicio/Pausa de diaporamas

A la

escena

A la

escena

A la

escena

A la

escena

Vuelve al paso

Borrado de imágenes

Durante la reproducción

Seleccione [SÍ].

(Visualización en el

modo de reproducción de

Imágenes en movimiento)

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Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,

Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America

One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094

Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.

Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park,

Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3

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