Panasonic
Operating Instructions
High Definition Video Camera
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Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.
Guia para rapida consulta en espafiol esta incluida.
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Things You Should Know
Thank you for choosing Panasonic!
You have purchased one of the most sophisticated
and reliable products on the market today. Used
properly, we're sure it will bring you and your family
years of enjoyment. Piease take time to fiil in the
information on the right.
The serial number is on the tag located on the
underside of your camera. Be sure to retain this
manual as your convenient camera information
source.
Date of Purchase
Dealer Purchased From
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone No.
Model No.
Serial No.
Safety Precautions
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE,
• DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND
THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE
APPARATUS.
• USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
• DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION!
DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN
ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK
OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS
AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.
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.
The following mark and symbols are located on bottom of the unit.
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CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead
symbol, within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated
'dangerous voltage" within the
product's enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an
,_ equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of
important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions
in the literature accompanying the
appliance.
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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: Panasonic
Model No.: HDC-SD9P
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.
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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.
This Class B with Canadian ICES-003
digital apparatus complies
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Batteries
1 Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)
• Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.
• Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit.
• Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.
• Do not touch the plug terminals (+ and ) with metal objects.
• Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.
2 Button-type battery (Lithium battery)
• Insert with poles aligned.
• Do not touch the terminals (÷ and ) with metal objects.
• Do not recharge, disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.
• Keep out of reach of children
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off thoroughly with
water.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the eyes. Rinse eyes thoroughly
with water, and then consult a doctor.
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble.
Do not heat the batteries above the following temperatures or incinerate.
Button-type battery 60 °C (140 °F)
Battery pack 60 °C (140 °F)
AC adaptor
This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V.
But
• In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected to a 120V AC power supply only.
• When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to suit the
AC outlet configuration.
• When connecting to a supply of greater than AC 125V, ensure the cord you use is suited to the
voltage of the AC supply and the rated current of the AC adaptor.
• Contact an electrical parts distributor for assistance in selecting a suitable AC plug adaptor or AC
cord set.
I Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units.
i U.S.A./CANADA CONSUMERS: ATTENTION: -_
A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product |
_, _/_i_,,,t_ you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information |
on how to recycle this battery. ,J
<For USA-California only>
This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material - special
handling may apply.
See www.dtsc.ca.,qov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the
unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for
future reference.
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Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
Clean only with dry cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install
in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
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.
12) Use only with the cart,
stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold
with the apparatus. When
a cart is used, use
caution when moving the
cart!apparatus combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning
storms or when unused for long periods of
time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does
not operate normally, or has been dropped.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on
or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit
from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified
by the manufacturer.
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Precautions
USE & LOCATION
• TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your camera
and power supply should not be exposed to
rain or moisture. Do not connect the power
supply or operate your camera if it gets wet.
Your camera has been designed for outdoor
use, however it is not designed to sustain
direct exposure to water, rain, sleet, snow,
sand, dust, or a direct splashing from a pooI or
even a cup of coffee. This action could
permanently damage the internal parts of your
camera. Do not attempt to disassemble this
unit. There are no user serviceable parts
inside. Unplug your camera from the power
supply before cleaning.
• AS WITH ANY SMALL OBJECT, SD CARDS
CAN BE SWALLOWED BY YOUNG
CHILDREN. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO
HANDLE THE SD CARD.
• DO NOT AIM YOUR CAMERA AT THE SUN
OR OTHER BRIGHT OBJECTS
• DO NOT LEAVE THE CAMERA WITH THE
EVF AIMED DIRECTLY AT THE SUN AS
THIS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE
INTERNAL PARTS OF THE EVF
• 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.
-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.
• 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 recordabte
media.
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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.
• Cards that you can use with this
unit
SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card
• 4 GB (or more) Memory Cards that do not have
the SDHC logo are not based on SD Memory
Card Specifications.
• Refer to page 24 for more details on SD cards.
• For the purposes of these
operating instructions
• SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card are
referred to as the "SD card".
• Functions that can be used for motion picture
recording/motion picture playback are
indicated by _ in these
operating
instructions.
• Functions that can be used for still picture
recording/still picture playback are indicated by
in these operating instructions.
• "HD Writer 2.5E for HDC" is referred to as the
"HD Writer 2.5E".
• Pages for reference are indicated by an arrow,
for example: 4 00
• Licenses
• SDHC Logo is a trademark.
• "AVCHD" and the "AVCHD" logo are
trademarks of Matsushita Electric Industrial
Co., Ltd. and Sony Corporation.
• Manufactured under license from DoIby
Laboratories.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
• HDMI, the HDMI Logo and the High-Definition
Multimedia Interface are the registered
trademarks or trademarks of HDMI Licensing
LLC.
• VIERA Link TM is a trademark of Matsushita
Electric industrial Co., Ltd.
• EZ Sync TM is a trademark of Matsushita
Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
• HDAVI Control TM is a trademark of Matsushita
Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
• "x.v.Color" is trademark.
• LEICA is a registered trademark of Leica
Microsystems IR GmbH and DICOMAR is a
registered trademark of Leica Camera AG.
• MicrosofP, Windows ®, Windows Vista ® and
DirectX ® are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.
• Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with
permission from Microsoft Corporation.
• IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of
International Business Machines Corporation
of the U.S.
• Intel ®, Core TM, Pentium ® and Celeron ® are the
registered trademarks or trademarks of the
Intel Corporation in the United States and other
countries,
• AMD Athlon is a trademark of the Advanced
Micro Devices, Inc.
• 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,
• 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,
This product is licensed under the AVC patent
portfolio license for the personal and non-
commercial use d a consumer to (i) encode
video in compliance with the AVC Standard
("AVC Video") and/or (ii) decode AVC Video that
was encoded by a consumer engaged in a
personal and non-commercial activity and/or was
obtained from a video provider licensed to
provide AVC Video. No license is granted or shall
be implied for any other use. Additional
information may be obtained from MPEG LA,
LLC. See httD://www.moeala.com.
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Contents
Accessories ........................................ 10
Features .............................................. 11
Quick Guide ........................................ 12
Before using
Parts identification
and handling .................................. 16
Remote control ................................ 19
Setup
Power supply ................................. 20
Charging the battery ........................ 20
Inserting/removing the battery ......... 21
Charging and recording time ........... 22
Connecting to the AC outlet ............. 23
Preparation of SD cards ................ 24
Cards that you can use
with this unit ..................................... 24
Inserting/removing an SD card ........ 25
Selecting a mode
(Turning the unit on/off) ................ 26
Turning the power on and off
with the LCD monitor ....................... 26
Using the menu screen ................. 27
Language selection ......................... 28
Menu list .......................................... 28
Setting date and time .................... 30
World time setting
(Displaying the time of the travel
destination) ...................................... 31
Adjusting LCD monitor ................. 32
Increasing the brightness of the LCD
monitor ............................................. 32
Adjusting the brightness and
the color level of the LCD monitor... 32
Recording Yourself .......................... 32
Recording (Basic)
Before recording ........................... 34
Auto Ground-Directional Standby
(AGS) .............................................. 35
Recording motion pictures .......... 36
Recording modes/
approximate recordabte time ........... 38
Quick start ....................................... 39
PRE-REC ........................................ 40
Shooting guide ................................ 40
Recording still pictures ................ 41
Picture quality .................................. 43
Number of recordable pictures ........ 43
Zoom in/out function .................... 44
is Digital zoom function ....................... 44
Image stabilizer function .............. 45
Face detection & AE mode ........... 46
Recording (Advanced)
Recording functions of
operation icons ............................. 47
Operation icons ............................... 47
Fade, Intelligent contrast control,
Help mode, Soft skin mode, MagicPix,
Backlight compensation, Low light,
Self-timer, Tele macro
Recording functions of menus .... 51
Menus ............................................. 51
Guide line, 24p digital cinema,
Wind noise reduction,
Microphone setup, Microphone level,
HD hi-speed burst shooting,
Built-in flash, Red eye reduction,
Shutter sound, Zebra, Color bar,
Auto slow shutter,
Digital cinema color
Manual recording functions ......... 59
Scene mode .................................... 59
Manual focus adjustment ................ 60
White balance ................................. 61
Manual shutter speed/
aperture adjustment ........................ 62
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Playback
Motion picture playback ............... 64
Playing back motion pictures
by date ............................................. 67
Intelligent scene selection ............... 67
Repeat playback .............................. 68
Resuming the previous playback ..... 68
Still picture playback ..................... 69
Playing back still pictures by date,... 71
Editing
Deleting scenes/still pictures ....... 72
Dividing a scene to delete ............ 74
Protecting scenes/still pictures ... 75
DPOF setting .................................. 76
Formatting ...................................... 77
With a TV
Watching Video/
Pictures on your TV ....................... 78
Connecting with
a HDMI mini cable ........................... 81
Listening in 5.1 channel sound ........ 82
Connecting with
the component cable ....................... 82
Playback using VlERA Link TM
(HDAVI Control TM) ........................... 83
With other products
Connecting a DVD burner
to copy to/play back a disc ........... 86
Preparing for copying/
playing back ..................................... 86
Copying to discs .............................. 87
Playing back the copied disc ........... 90
Managing the copied disc
(Formatting/Auto protect!
Displaying disc information) ............. 9!
Dubbing images onto other video
device ............................................. 92
With a printer (PictBridge) ............ 93
Before using
What you can do with a PC .......... 96
End User License Agreement ......... 98
Operating environment ................. 99
Setup
Installation ................................... 101
Connection and recognition ...... 103
About the PC display ..................... !04
Using with a PC
Starting HD Writer 2.5E ............... 105
Reading the operating instructions
of the software applications ........... 105
If using Macintosh ....................... 106
Indications
_1- Indications ................................... 108
Messages ...................................... 1tl
About recovery ............................... 112
Helpful hints
11 Functions that cannot be used
simultaneously ............................. 113
Troubleshooting ........................... 115
Cautions for use ............................... 124
Explanation of terms ....................... 127
Specifications ................................... 129
Optional accessories ....................... 132
Accessory Order Form
(For USA Customers) .................... !33
Request for Service Notice
(USA Only) ........................................ 134
Limited Warranty
(For USA Customers) ...................... 135
Customer Services Directory .......... 136
Warranty
(For Canadian Customers) .............. 137
Index .................................................. 138
Spanish Quick Use Guide/
Guia espatiola para el
uso rapido ......................................... 140
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Accessories
Check the accessories before using this unit.
Battery pack
VW-VBG130
AC adaptor
VSK0697
AC cable
K2CA2CA00025 S
DC cable
K2GJYYC0000 !
Remote control
N2QAEC000023
Button-type battery
CR2025 ©
AV cable
K2KC4CB00027
Component cable
K2KZ9DB00004
USB cable
K2KZ4CB00011
CD-ROM
¢p
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Features
• Very clear high definition pictures
This unit can record detailed high definition images to an SD card.
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O High definition images (1920×1080)*
Number of available scan lines 1080 Number of available scan lines 480
High definition images
• High definition images have more than approximately 2 times the number of available scan lines and
approximately 6 times* the number of pixels compared with standard images.
• The still pictures above are images for explanation purposes.
* If the recording mode is HA/HG/HX.
What is the AVCHD?
This is a format for recording and playing back highly detailed high definition images.
Images are recorded based on the MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 codec for compressing images and audio is
recorded with the Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator.
• Since the recording method is different from an ordinary DVD video etc., the data is not compatible.
• Compatibility with other products
0 Standard images (720×480)
Watching Video/
Pictures on your TV
(4 78 to 84"_
Using a DVD burner
Playback with the HDMI mini cable (4 81)
Playback using VIERA Link TM (HDAVI Control TM)
(4 83)
Playback with the component cable [1080i] (4 82)
Playback with the component cable [480i] (4 82)
Playback with the AV cable (4 78)
Connecting a DVD burner to copy to/play back a
(4 86 to 91) disc (4 86)
. Playing back the copied disc (4 90)
What you can do with a Copying data to a PC and easy editing (4 96)
(-) 96 to 97) Writing data to DVD discs and SD cards (4 96)
Converting the motion picture data to MPEG2
(4 96)
Creating a DVD Video disc (4 96)
Dubbing images onto Dubbing images when connecting with the AV cable
other video device (4 92)
(4 92)
High definition
images
Standard images
High definition
Standard images
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Quick Guide
• Charging the battery
Charging lamp
[CHARGE] O
Lights up:
Charging
Goes off;
completed
1 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor
and the AC outlet.
2 Insert the battery into the battery charger
by aligning the arrows.
• Inserting the battery
Open the LCD monitor and install
the battery by inserting it in the
direction shown in the figure.
• Operate the mode switch while at the same
time pressing in the lock release button if
changing from OFF to another mode.
• Status indicator 0
• To turn off the power, set the mode switch to
OFF.
• Inserting/removing an SD card
O Insert the battery until it clicks and locks.
• How to turn on the power
Turn on the power by sliding the
mode switch to _ or [] while
pressing the lock release button O.
• When this unit is processing data, the
access lamp O lights up.
1 Set the mode switch to OFF.
2 Open the SD card cover while sliding the
SD CARD OPEN lever 0.
3 Insert/remove the SD card.
• When inserting an SD card, face the terminaI
side O in the direction shown in the illustration
and press it straight in as far as it wiii go.
• When removing the SD card, press the center
of the SD card and then pull it straight out.
4 Securely close the SD card cover.
• Securely close it until it clicks.
• Language selection
1) Press the MENU button, then select
[LANGUAGE] and press the cursor button.
2) Select [English] and press the cursor button.
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• Help mode
The help mode explains the operation icons
displayed when the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS
switch is set to AUTO in recording mode.
• Operate the mode switch to select _ .
1) Press the cursor button to display the icon.
• Recording motion pictures
1) Operate the mode switch to select _!_ and
open the LCD monitor.
2) Press the recording start/stop button to start
recording.
2) Move the cursor button right to select [ 0 ].
3) Move the cursor button up, left or right to
select the desired icon.
• Recording still pictures
1) Operate the mode switch to select _ and
open the LCD monitor.
2) Press the O button fully to take the picture.
• An explanation of the selected icon scrolls at
the bottom of the screen.
• The indication changes each time the cursor
button is moved down.
• When the help mode is used, functions cannot
be set.
To exit the Help mode
Press the MENU button or select [END].
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• Motion picture playback
1) Operate the mode switch to select [] .
2) Select [ _ ] (motion picture playback) O
with the cursor button.
• Still picture playback
1) Operate the mode switch to select [] .
2) Select [ O ] (still picture playback) O with
the cursor button.
3) Select the scene to be played back and
press the cursor button.
÷
3) Select the still picture to be played back and
press the cursor button.
4) Select the playback operation with the cursor
button.
4) Select the playback operation with the cursor
button.
l_/I l: Playback/Pause
41_1: Rewind playback
I_I_ : Fast forward playback
I1: Stops the playback and shows the
thumbnails.
I_/I I: Slide show (playback of the still pictures
in numerical order) start/pause.
_11l: Plays back the previous picture.
I II_: Plays back the next picture.
I1: Stops the playback and shows the
thumbnails.
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!,!!i,,!i!iillPar,siden,i,ica,ionand
handling
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1 LCD monitor open part
2 LCD monitor (4 32)
Pull the LCD monitor out in the direction of the
arrow with your fingers.
• It can open up to 90°.
@
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.
3 Optical image stabilizer button [(€._p),
O.I.S.] (-) 45)
4 Mode select switch [AUTO/MANUAL/
FOCUS] (4 35, 59)
5 Reset button [RESET] (4 118)
6 Cursor button
Use the cursor button to select the recording
functions and playback operations, and to
operate the menu screen.
O O
• It can rotate up to 180° O towards the lens or
90 ° 0 towards the opposite direction.
O Select by moving up, down, left, right.
O Set by pressing the center.
• Menu screen operations (-) 27)
• To select the recording functions (-) 47, 51)
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• To adjust manually (4 59)
• Playback operations (4 64, 69)
7 Face detection button [_] (4 46)
8 PRE-REC button [PRE-REC] (4 40)
9 DC input terminal [DC IN 9.3V] (4 23)
10 Battery holder (4 21)
11 Battery release lever [BATTERY] (4 21)
12 HDMI mini connector [HDMI] (4 81, 83)
13 Disc copy button [DISC COPY] (4 89)
14 Power LCD Extra button
[POWER LCD EXTRA] (4 32)
15 Delete button [_ ] (4 72)
16 Audio-video output terminal [AN] (4 78, 92)
• Use the supplied AV cable only.
17 Component terminal [COMPONENT]
(4 82)
18 USB terminal [-_.] (4 86, 93, 103)
19 Menu button [MENU] (4 27)
20 21
• When fitting the tele conversion lens
(VW-T3714H; optional) or the wide conversion
lens (VW-W3707H; optional), first remove the
lens hood.
Be careful about the following.
When 2 lens accessories, such as the ND
filter and teIe conversion lens, are fitted and
the zoom lever is pressed toward the W side,
the 4 corners of an image will be darkened.
(Vignetting)
(When fitting 2 lens accessories, first remove
the lens hood and then fit them.)
23 Remote control sensor (4 19)
24 Recording lamp (4 28)
25
23 24
20 Built-in flash (4 55)
21 Lens (LEICA DICOMAR)
25 Tripod receptacle
This is a hole for attaching the unit to the optional
tripod. (For details on mounting the tripod, refer
to the operating instructions for the tripod.)
ol-he lens cover opens in
_ rec0rding mode-
22 Lens hood
Rotate the lens hood counter-clockwise O to
remove it. In order to attach it, place into slot O,
and then rotate it clockwise O.
O
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O Camera base
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31
32
37 38
26 Mode switch (4 26)
27 Photoshot button [ O ] (4 41)
28 Zoom lever [VV/T] (In recording mode)
(4 44)
Volume lever [-VOL-I-] (In playback
mode) (4 65)
29 Speaker
30 Internal microphones (5.1 channel
support)
31 Status indicator (4 26)
32 Recording start/stop button (4 36)
33 Card access lamp [ACCESS] (4 25)
34 SD card open lever [SD CARD OPEN]
(4 25)
35 Card slot (4 25)
36 SD card cover (4 25)
37 Shoulder strap fixture
38 Grip belt
Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits your
hand.
O Flip the belt.
Adjust the length.
_) Replace the belt.
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4--
5--
6--
SEARCH PLAY SEARCH
STILLADVP_USE STILLA_
SKIP STOP SKIP
7
8
1 Photoshot button [ _0 ]*
2 On-screen display button [EXT DISPLAY]
(4 80)
3 Date/time button [DATE/TIME] (4 30)
4 Playback operation buttons (4 65)
5 Delete button [_]*
6 Direction buttons [A,y,_l,lm-]
These buttons operate similar to how the cursor
button moves up/down/right!left on the unit.
7 Recording start/stop button [START/
STOP]*
8 Zoom/volume buttons [ZOOM, VOL]*
9 Menu button [MENU]*
10 Enter button [ENTER]
This button operates similar to pressing the
cursor button on the unit.
* means that these buttons function in the same
manner as the corresponding buttons on the
unit.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries
according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Install a button-type battery (supplied)
1 While pressing
the stopper O,
pull out the
battery holder.
2 Setthe button-
type battery
with its(+)mark -_ o
facing upward
and then put the
battery holder
back in place,
• When the button-type battery runs down.
replace it with a new battery (par[ number:
CR2025_. The battery should normally last
about 1 year, however this depends on how
frequently the unit is used.
• Keep the button-type battery out of reach of
children to prevent swallowing.
Replace battery with Panasonic PART NO.
CR2025 only. Use of another battery may
present a risk of fire or explosion.
Caution: Battery may explode if mistreated.
Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep away
from children.
Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in
fire.
• Remote control usable range
Remote control sensor
Distance: Within approx. 5 m (16 feet)
Angle: Approx. !0 ° up and 15 ° down, left, and
right
• The remote control is intended for indoor
operation. Outdoors or under strong light, the
unit may not operate properly even within the
usable ranges.
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iiil I Powersupp,y
• About batteries that you can use with this unit
The Panasonic battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBG130/VW-VBG260/VW-VBG6.
VW-VBG 130/VW-VBG260/VW-VBG6 come with a function to check whether the battery and unit can
be safely used together.
• To use the VW-VBG6 for this unit, the battery pack holder kit VW-VH04 (optional) is required.
• Batteries made by other companies which have been certified by Panasonic may be used with this
unit, but we offer no guarantee as to the quality, performance or safety of such batteries.
• In order to safely use the unit, we recommend that you use genuine Panasonic batteries which have
been tested by our quality control process.
• We cannot accept any liability whatsoever for damages to the unit or accidents caused by non-
genuine Panasonic batteries (including those that have been certified by Panasonic).
• Exercise care when purchasing batteries. Many fake or imitation batteries have been found among those sold at
unusually low prices and those which customers cannot check for themselves before purchasing.
When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before using this unit.
Important:
If the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor, then the battery will not charge. Remove the DC
cable from the AC adaptor.
Charging lamp [CHARGE] O
Lights up:
Charging (Battery charging t_me: -_ 22"_
Goes off:
Charging completed
Flashing:
Make sure that the terminals of the battery or the
AC adaptor are not exposed to dirt, foreign
objects or dust then reconnect them properly
_-,) 125"_
1 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC outlet.
2 Insert the battery into the battery charger by aligning the arrows.
• We recommend using Panasonic batteries (-_ 10, 22, 132).
• If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
• Do not heat or expose to flame.
• Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with
doors and windows closed.
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Open the LCD monitor and install the battery by inserting it in the direction
shown in the figure.
Removing the battery
Be sure to set the mode switch to OFF and
check that the status indicator is off before
remowng the battery.
Move the BATTERY lever in the direction
indicated by the arrow and remove the
battery when unlocked.
O Insert the battery until it clicks and locks.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries
according to the manufacturer's instructions.
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• Temperature: 25 °C (77 °F)/humidity: 60%
• Charging time
Supplied batteryl
VW-VBG 130 (optional)
VW-VBG260 (optional)
VW-VBG6 (optional)*
• Recording time
7.2 V/1320 mAh 2 h 35 min
7.2 V/2640 mAh 4 h 40 min
7.2 V/5800 mAh 9 h 25 min
Supplied battery!
VW-VBG13g (optional)
VW-VBG260 (optional)
VW-VBG6 (optional) _
7.2 V/1320 mAh 1 h45 min ! h 5 min
7.2 V/2640 mAh 3 h 20 min 2 h
7.2 V/5800 mAh 8 h 10 min 5 h 5 min
* The battery pack holder kit VW-VH04 (optional) is necessary.
• These times are approximations.
• The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely. The charging
time may vary depending on how the battery has been used. The charging time for the battery in hot/
cold environments or a battery that has not been used for long time may be longer than normal.
• The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time when repeatedly starting/stopping recording,
turning the unit on/off, moving the zoom lever etc.
• The recordable times will vary depending on the status of use. Be aware that the operating time of the
battery will become shorter in low temperatures. We recommend charging a spare battery for use
when recording.
• The batteries heat up after use or charging. This is not a malfunction.
• It is not necessary to consume the battery completely. The battery can be recharged even if some
capacity remains.
Battery capacity indication
• The display changes as the battery capacity reduces. _,[_,[!_C_,[_ _.
If there is less than 3 minutes remaining, then _ will become red If the battery discharges.
then _,_ "_will flash
• The remaining battery capacity is displayed in minutes when using the Panasonic battery that you
can use for this unit. It may take ttme to dlselay the remaining 3a[[ery capacfty. The actual time can
vary depending or, your actual use.
• ]-he maxfmum amount of remaining battery capacity able to be indicated is 999 minutes. If the
ac[ual remaining time exceeds 999 minutes, the indication wi!l stay green and will not change until
the remaining time falls below 999 minutes
• When switching modes, the time indication will turn off momentarily in order to recalculate the
remaining battery capacity time
• When using the AC adaptor or batteries made by other companies, the remaining battery capacity
will not be shown
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Important:
While the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor, the battery will not charge,
• Do not use the AC cable with any other equipment as it is designed only for this unit. Do not
use the AC cable from other equipment with this unit,
DC output terminal
1 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC outlet.
2 Connect the DC cable to the AC adaptor.
3 Connect the DC cable to the DC input terminal [DC IN 9.3V].
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Preparation of SD cards
This unit (an SDHC compatible device) is compatible with both SD Memory Cards and SDHC
Memory Cards. You cannot use SDHC Memory Cards on devices that are only compatible with SD
Memory Cards. When using an SDHC Memory Card on another device, confirm that the device
supports the SDHC Memory Card.
Card type Capacity Motion picture [ecording
I We recommend using SD Cards conforming to
Class 4 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating* or
i
I
8 MB
16 MB
32 MB Cannot be guaranteed in operation.
64 MB The recording may suddenly stop during motion
128 MB picture recording depending on the SD card you
256 MB use. (4 37)
512 MB
1 GB
2 GB
8GB
16GB
* The SD Speed Class Rating is the speed standard for successive writes.
Still picture
recording
the following SD cards made by Panasonic for
motion picture recording_ I
Cannot be used. Can be
used.
RP-S DV01G
RP-SDV02G, RP-SDM02G
RP-SDV04G, RP-SDM04G
RP-SDVO8G
RP-SDV16G
Use this unit to format SD cards, (4 77)
Do not format an SD card using any other
equipment such as a PC. The card may not
be used on this unit,
• 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have
the SDHC logo are not based on SD Memory
Card Specifications.
• When the write-protect
switch O on SD card is
locked, no recording,
deletion or editing will be
possible on the card.
• Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children
to prevent swallowing.
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Caution:
If the SD card is inserted or removed while the power is on, this unit may malfunction or the data
recorded on the SD card may be lost.
Card access lamp [ACCESS]
• When this unit is processing data, the
access lamp O lights up.
1 Set the mode switch to OFF.
(-> 26)
• Check that the status indicator has gone off.
2 Open the SD card cover while
sliding the SD CARD OPEN lever
O.
3 Insert/remove the SD card.
• Face the terminal side O in the direction
shown in the illustration and press it straight in
as far as it will go.
• Press the center of the SD card and then pull it
straight out.
4 Securely close the SD card cover.
• Securely close it until it clicks.
First, format the SD card if one which has been used on another device is going to be used for the
first time on this unit. (4 77) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted.
Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored. Copy valuable data onto a PC, DVD disc etc. before
proceeding with the formatting. (4 86, 96)
• Do not touch the terminals on the back of the SD card.
• Electrical noise, static electricity or the failure of this unit or the SD card may damage or erase the
data stored on the SD card. We recommend saving the important data recorded on this unit to a PC,
DVD disc etc. (4 86, 96)
• When the card access lamp is Iit, do not:
Remove the SD card
Operate the mode switch
Turn the unit off
Insert and remove the USB cable
Expose the unit to vibrations or shock
• Performing the above while the lamp is on may result in damage to data/SD card or this unit.
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Selecting a mode
(Turning the unit on/off)
Operate the mode switch to recording, playback or power OFF.
Turn on the power by sliding the mode switch to _ or [] while pressing
the lock release button O.
e Operate th e mode switch while at the same
time pressing inthe lock release button if
changing from OFF to another mode
e status indicator O
The status indicator lights and the power turns on.
• When the unit is turned on for the first time, a message asking you to set the date and time will
appear. Select [YES] and set the date and time. (-_ 30)
To turn off the power
Set the mode switch to OFF.
The status indicator goes off and the power turns off.
Recording mode (-) 36, 41)
!
[] Playback mode (-) 64, 69)
OFF
When the mode switch is set to _ , the power turns on when the LCD monitor opens and turns off
when the LCD monitor closes.
• To turn on the power • To turn off the power
6
The status indicator O lights. The status indicator O goes off.
J Set the mode switch to OFF when this unit is not used.
being
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4 Using,.emenuscreen
Operate the displayed menu screens with the cursor button.
MENU
1 Press the MENU button.
MENU
• The menu displayed differs depending on the
position of the mode switch.
2 Select the top menu O and move
the cursor button right or press
the cursor button.
O Current settings on menus
4 Select the desired setting and
press the cursor button to enter
the selection.
@@
3 Select the submenu item 0 and
move the cursor button right or
press the cursor button.
• Move the cursor button left to return to the
previous screen. You can set other items
continuously.
5 Press the MENU button to exit
the menu screen.
MENU
• The menu screen does not appear during
recording or playing. You cannot start other
operations while the menu screen is displayed.
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You can select the language on the screen display and the menu screen.
1 Press the MENU button, then select [LANGUAGE] and press the cursor
button.
2 Select [English] and press the cursor button.
Recording mode
• [BASIC]
[SCENE MODE] (4 59)
[D.ZOOM] (4 44)
[GUIDE LINES] (4 51)
[CLOCK SET] (4 30)
[SET WORLD TIME] (4 3!)
• [VIDEO]
[REC MODE] (-.) 38)
[24pDIGITAL CINEMA] (4 51)
[FADE COLOR] (4 48)
[WIND CUT] (4 52)
[MIC SETUP] (4 52)
[MIC LEVEL] (4 53)
[AGS] (4 35)
• [PICTURE]
[PICT.QUALITY] (4 43)
[HI-SPEED BURST] (4 54)
[FLASH] (4 55)
[FLASH LEVEL] (4 55)
[RED EYE] (4 55)
[SHTR SOUND] (-.) 56)
• [ADVANCED]
[REC LAMP]
The recording lamp lights up during recording
and flashes when the unit receives a signal
from the remote control Or when the self4imer
is counting down. When this is set to [OFF], it
does not light during recordingl
[ZEBRA] (4 56)
[COLOR BAR] (4 56)
[MF ASSIST] (4 60)
[AUTO SLOW SHTR] (4 57)
[SHOOTING GUIDE] (4 40)
[Digital Cinema Color] (4 57)
• [SETUP]
[FORMAT CARD] (4 77)
[DISPLAY]
The Screen indications are Selected as shown
in the illustration below.
[OFF] [ON]
R1h20r_ _
DEC 15 2008
[DATE/TIME] (4 30)
[DATE FORMAT] (4 30)
[POWER SAVE]
[OFF]:
The power sawng function is not activated.
[5 MINUTES]:
When about 5 minutes have passed without
any operation, this unit automatically turns off
[o save battery life
• When using the AC adaptor, connecting the
unit to a PC, pnnter or DVD burner or PRE-
REC is used. the power saving function will
not activate.
[QUICK START] -,) 39/
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[BEEP SOUND]
This allows operations such as starting and
ending recording to be signaled by a beep
1 Beep
When you start recording
When you turn on the power
When this unit is recognized by the PC or the
printer, etc_
2 Beeps
When you pause recording
When you turn off the power
2 Beeps for 4 times
When an error occurs. Check the sentence
displayed on the screen (-> 111)
[LCD SET] (4 32)
[COMPONENT OUT] (4 82)
[HDMI RESOLUTION] (4 81)
[VlERA Link] (4 83)
[TV ASPECT] (4 80)
[INITIAL SET]
Set to [YES] for changing the menu settings
back to the default condition:
(The language setting cannot be changed
back to the default condition,)
[DEMO MODE]
This item is used to start !he unit
demonstration,
(Only when the mode switch is at the MI_
position) :
If [DEMO MODE] is switched [ON] when there
is no SD card inserted, the demonstration
automatically starts, If any operation takes
placel the demonstration is canceled:
However if no ope[ations take place for
approx, 10 minutesl the demonstration
automatically starts again: To stop the
demonstrationl set [DEMO MODE] to [OFF] or
insert an SD card:
• [LANGUAGE] (4 28)
[] Playback mode
([ _ ] motion picture playback)
• [VIDEO SETUP]
[REPEAT PLAY] (4 68)
[RESUME PLAY] (4 68)
[SCENE PROTECT] (4 75).1
[GUIDE LINES] (4 5!)
• [EDIT SCENE] .1
[DIVIDE] (4 74)
[DELETE] (4 73)
• [DISC SETUP] .2
[FORMAT DISC] (4 91)
[AUTO PROTECT] (4 91)
[INFORMATION] (4 91)
• For any other menus that are not described
above, refer to menus with the same names for
the recording mode.
([ O ] still picture playback)
• [PICT. SETUP] .1
[SCENE PROTECT] (4 75)
[DPOF SET] (4 76)
[DELETE] (4 73)
• [SETUP]
[FORMAT DISC] (4 91) *2
• For any other menus that are not described
above, refer to menus with the same names for
the recording mode and motion picture
playback.
"1 When the disc playback tab [ O ] is
selected while a DVD burner (optional) is
connected, or when [INTEL. SCENE] (4 67)
is selected, this does not appear.
*2 Only when the disc playback tab [ O ] is
selected while a DVD burner (optional) is
connected, this appears.
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Setting date and time
When the unit is turned on for the first time, a message asking you to set the date and time will appear.
Select [YES] and perform steps 2 to 4 below to set the date and time.
_Operate the mode switch to select [DATE] [D/T]
m - DEC 15 2008 DEC
1 Select the menu. (-> 27) 1_2oo80:30pM
i [BASIC] _ [CLOCK SET] _ [YES] i [OFF]
i i
I
2 Select the date or time to be set, I
then set the desired value with
the cursor button,
• The year will change as follows:
2000, 2001 ..... 2039, 2000 ....
• The !2-hour system is used to display the time.
• [ _ ] appears on the right top of the screen
when [SET WORLD TIME] (4 31 ) is set to
[HOME], while [ _ ] appears when it is set to
[DESTINATION].
3 Press the cursor button to enter
the selection.
• The clock function starts at [00] seconds when
the cursor button is pressed.
4 Press the MENU button to finish
the setting.
• Check the date and time displayed.
Changing the date and time display mode
Select the menu. (4 27)
[SETUP] _ [DATE/TIME] _ desired display
style
• You can also show or change the date and
time display by repeatedly pressing the DATE/
TIME button on the remote control.
Changing the date format
Select the menu, (4 27)
[SETUP] _ [DATE FORMAT] _ desired
display style
[Y/M/D] 2008.12. 15
[M/D/Y] DEC !5 2008
[D/M/Y] 15. !2. 2008
• To set daylight saving time, select the daylight
saving time in [HOME] for [SET WORLD TIME]
after setting the clock.
• The date and time function is driven by a built-
in lithium battery.
• If the time display becomes [- -], the built-in
lithium battery needs to be charged. Use the
following steps to charge the battery.
To recharge the built-in lithium battery
• Connect the AC adaptor or attach the battery
to this unit, and the built-in lithium battery will
be recharged. Leave the unit as it is for approx.
24 hours and the battery will maintain the date
and time for approx. 6 months. (The battery is
still being recharged even if the mode switch is
set to OFF.)
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It is possible to display and record the time at the travel destination by selecting your home region and
the travel destination.
1 Select the menu. (-) 27)
I[BASIC] _ [SET WORLD TIME] _ [YES] I
I
I
• If the clock is not set, adjust the clock to the
current time. (4 30)
• When the [HOME] (your home region) is not
set, such as the time for the initial settings, the
message appears. Press the cursor button to
move to Step 3.
2 (Only when setting your home region)
Select [HOME] with the cursor
button.
appears after setting the home region
successively. If the home region has already
been set once, execute the menu operation for
Step !.
5 (Only when setting the region of your travel
destination)
Select your travel destination
and enter the selection with the
cursor button.
3 (Only when setting your home region)
Select your home region and
enter the selection with the
cursor button.
• The current time appears on the left top of the
screen. The time difference from GMT
(Greenwich Mean Time) appears on the left
bottom of the screen.
• If your home region season is summer, move
the cursor button up. [ @ ] appears and the
summer time setting is turned on; the clock is
set forward by one hour. Move the cursor
button up again to return to the normal time
setting.
4 (Only when setting the region of your travel
destination)
Select [DESTINATION] and press
the cursor button.
• When the home region is set for the first time,
the screen for selecting travel destination
• The local time at the selected travel destination
appears on the right top of the screen. The
time difference between the travel destination
and the home region appears on the left
bottom of the screen.
• If the travel destination season is summer,
move the cursor button up. [ @ ] appears
and the summer time setting is turned on; the
clock is set forward by one hour. Move the
cursor button up again to return to the normal
time setting.
• Close the setting by pressing the MENU
button. [ _ ] appears and the time of the
travel destination is indicated.
To return the display to the home setting
Set the home region using Step 1 to 3, and close
the setting by pressing the MENU button.
• If you cannot find your travel destination in the
area shown on the screen, set it by using the
time difference from your home region.
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6 Adjusting LCD monitor
• These settings will not affect the images actually recorded.
1 Select the menu. (-) 27)
POWERLCD
EXTRA
POWER LCD EXTRA button
Each time the POWER LCD EXTRA button
is pressed, the indication changes by one
setting in the following order: [L'_]
[*_=.'_] _ setting canceled (standard)
• If you use the AC adaptor, the [-[L_]
indication appears and the screen
becomes brighter automatically when the
power is turned on_
• After adjustments are made if no operations
are performed for about 2 seconds, the bar wilI
disappear.
• Press the MENU button to exit the menu
screen.
I [SETUP] _ [LCD SET] _ [YES]
2 Select the item with the cursor
button.
[BRIGHTNESS]:
Brightness of the LCD monitor
[COLOR]:
Color level of the LCD monitor
3 Press the cursor button to make
the adjustment.
/_Operate the mode switch to select
N
I!.
Rotate the LCD monitor towards the
lens side.
• The image is
horizontally flipped as if
you see a mirror image.
(However the image
recorded is the same
as a normal recording.)
• Only some indications will appear on the
screen. When [_] appears, return the
direction of the LCD monitor to normal position
and check the warning/alarm indication.
(-_ 111)
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Before recording
• Basic camera positioning
• When you are outdoors, record pictures with the sunlight behind you. If the subject is backIit, it will
become dark in the recording.
• When recording, make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with another
person or object.
O Hold the unit with both hands.
I_ Put your hand through the grip belt.
I_! Do not cover the microphones O.
O Keep your arms near your body.
I_ Separate your legs for better balance.
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About auto mode
AUTO_ _
MANUAL_
Focus4
Color balance (white balance1 and focusing
are adjusted automatically.
Depending on the brightness of the subjec[
etc the aperture and shutter speed are
au[omatically adjusted for an optimum
brightness.
(The shutter speed is adjusted to a maximum
of 1/250 in recording mode.]
Automatic white balance (4 127)
Auto focus (4 127)
• Color balance and focus may not be
adjusted au[omatically depending on light
sources or scenes. If so, manually adjust
these settings. (4 59)
If the unit continues to be tilted upside down from
the normal horizontal position while recording
motion pictures, it is automatically put into
recording pause.
_Operate the mode switch to select
I!!.
Select the menu. (_ 27)
I [VIDEO] _ [AGS] _ [ON] I
• The AGS function may activate and cause the
unit to pause the recording if you are recording
a subject right above or right below you. In
these cases, set lAGS] to [OFF] then continue
the recording.
• Use the recording start/stop button to pause
the recording.
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Recording motion pictures
This unit records high definition images that are compatible with the AVCHD format on an SD card.
Sound is recorded with the Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator.
Use an SD card that can be used for motion picture recording. (4 24)
• Operate the mode switch while at the same time pressing in the lock release button O if changing
from OFF to another mode.
1 Operate the mode switch to
select _ and open the LCD
monitor.
• It is impossible to start recording when closing
the LCD monitor.
2 Press the recording start/stop
button to start recording.
• While recording is in progress, the recording
will not stop even if the LCD monitor is closed.
3 Press the recording start/stop
button again to pause recording.
• [l] and [11] are red during recording. Do not
move this unit until [11] is green.
About the compatibility of the
recorded motion pictures
• They are not compatible with devices o_her
than those that support AVCHD. Images
canno[ be ptayed with equipment that does
no[ support AVCHD (ordinary DVD
recorders_. Confirm that your equipment
supports AVCHD by referring to the
operating instructions
• There are some cases where the recorded
motion pictures cannot be played back.
even if the device suppor[s AVCHD_ In such
cases play the recorded motion picture with
this unit instead
• The images recorded between pressing the recording start/stop button to start recording and
pressing it again to pause recording become one scene.
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• When about 5 minutes have passed without any operation in recording pause, the unit automatically
turns off to prevent the battery from running down. When you want to use the unit, turn it on again.
This power save feature can also be set to [OFF]. ([POWER SAVE]: 4 28)
• (The maximum number of recordable pictures on a single SD card)
Maximum number of recordable scenes: 3998
Maximum number of recordable scenes with different dates: 200 (4 67)
When either of them reaches to the maximum limit, more scenes cannot be recorded.
• When recording motion pictures, do not remove the battery or disconnect the AC adaptor. Also, do
not remove the SD card while the card access lamp lights up. If you do either of the above, the
recovery operation wiii begin when the SD card is next inserted or the power is turned back on.
(4 112)
Screen indications in the
recording mode
O Recording mode
0 Remaining time left for recording
(When the remaining time is less than
1 minute, [R0h00m] flashes red.)
Recording time elapsed
Each time the unit is put into recording
pause, the counter display will be reset to
"0h00m00s".
When motion picture recording stops suddenly
For some SD cards, the message appears suddenly, and recording
stops.
Use a Panasonic SD card or another SD card which can be used to
record matron pictures. (4 24"_
When the unit stops while a usable SD card for recording motion
pictures (4 24) is used, the data writing rate has deteriorated
We recommend formatting the SD card being used. (4 77) When an
SD card is formatted, all the data recorded on it will be deleted so copy
valuable data to the PC prior to formatting. (4 96)
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Switch the picture quality of the motion pictures to be recorded.
Select the menu. (-) 27)
I [VIDEO] _ [REC MODE] _ desired setting I
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SD card 1 GB
2 GB
4 GB
8 GB
16 GB
7 min
15 min
30 min
lh
2h
9 min
20 min
40 min
1 h 20 min
2 h 40 min
14 min
30 min
lh
2h
4h
"1 I1_ (1920x 1080): Motion pictures can be recorded with the highest picture quality.*
*2 I_B (1920x 1080): Motion pictures can be recorded with high picture quality.
*3 fft_ (1920× 1080): Motion pictures can be recorded with normal picture quality.
*4 _i (1440x 1080): Motion pictures can be recorded for a longer time.
* This means the highest quality for this unit.
21 min
45 min
! h 30 min
3h
6h
• The recording is in high definition picture quality no matter what recording mode is used to
record.
• This unit records in VBR (Variable Bit Rate). VBR recording automatically varies the bit rate (amount
of data in a fixed time) depending on the subject being recorded. This means if a recording with a lot
movements is recorded, the recording time is reduced.
• Recordable time using the battery (4, 22)
• Mosaic-pattern noise may appear on a playback image in the following cases.
When there is a complicated pattern in the background
When the unit is moved too fast
When a subject with sharp movements has been recorded
(Particularly if it has been recorded in HE mode.)
• Many repeated recording and deletion of motion pictures may reduce the usable time for recording on
an SD card. In that case, format the SD card using this unit. Since all data recorded on the SD card
will be deleted once the SD card has been formatted, save important data to your PC. (4 96)
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I [SETUP] _ [QUICK START] _ [ON]
2 Close the LCD monitor while the
mode switch is set to _.
This unit will resume recording/pause mode about 0.6 seconds after the LCD monitor is reopened.
• When in quick start standby mode about 60% of the power used in recording pause mode is
being consumed, so the recording time will be reduced.
1 Select the menu. (-) 27) • In the quick start mode, the zoom
magnification becomes 1× and the picture size
I differ from what it was before quick start
may
standby mode.
• If [POWER SAVE] (4 28) is set to
[5 MINUTES] and the unit automatically goes
into quick start standby mode, close the LCD
monitor and then open it again.
• If the unit is exposed to vibration or shock, the
time for the quick start mode to start may be
slightly longer than 0.6 seconds.
The status indicator O flashes green and the unit
goes into quick start standby mode.
• The lens cover does not close.
3 Open the LCD monitor.
The status indicator O lights red and the unit is
put into recording pause approx. 0.6 seconds
after it is turned on.
• Set [QUICK START] to [OFF] to cancel the
quick start mode.
• Quick start standby mode is canceled if
about 5 minutes has elapsed
mode switch is set to []
unit is turned off
• In the 24p digital cinema setting, the required
time for the quick start operation is slightly
longer than 0.6 seconds.
• In the quick start mode, it may take some time
for automatic white balance to adjust, if the
scene being recorded has a light source
different from the scene last recorded. (When
the MagicPix function is used, however, the
white balance of the scene Iast recorded is
retained.)
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• The image when pressing the recording start/stop
button appears in thumbnail view, and it is
different from the image when starting playback.
This allows recording of the pictures and sound
to start approximately 3 seconds before the
recording start/stop button is pressed.
1 Press the PRE-REC button.
The messages instructing how to record in dark
places and diminish camera shake are displayed
for recording better images.
Select the menu. (-) 27)
I [ADVANCED] _ [SHOOTING GUIDE] _ [ON] I
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• This function's default setting is [ON].
[ _ ] appears on the screen and the unit
repeats the update by recording motion pictures
for about 3 seconds onto the built-in memory and
then deleting them.
• Aim this unit at the subject and position it
securely,
• Press the PRE-REC button again to cancel the
setting.
2 Press the recording start/stop
button to start recording.
• Images and audio are recorded for about 3
seconds before pressing the recording start/
stop button.
• There is no beep sound.
• After recording starts, the PRE-REC setting is
canceled.
• To use the PRE-REC function again, press the
PRE-REC button again.
• PRE-REC is canceled in the following cases.
If you operate the mode switch.
If you open the SD card cover.
If you press the MENU button.
If you turn the unit off.
• When the remaining time left for recording
motion pictures is Iess than 1 minute, PRE-
REC cannot be set.
• If you start recording Iess than 3 seconds after
pressing the PRE-REC button, or while the
PRE-REC indication flashes within about
3 seconds after initiating the quick start
operation, motion pictures taken 3 seconds
before pressing the recording start/stop button
cannot be recorded.
• When the recording start/stop button is
pressed, image shake and operation sound
may be recorded.
A message appears in the following cases.
When you move the unit quickly:
When "CAMERA PANNING IS TOO FAST."
appears, move the unit slowly while recording.
When the unit is shaken:
When "USE O.I.S." appears, set [O.I.S.] to [ON].
(When the image stabilizer function is on, the
message does not appear.)
When the image contrast is too strong such
as when using backlight:
When "USE INTELLIGENT CONTRAST."
appears, select [_] on the operation icons.
(When the face detection & AE mode is on, the
message does not appear.)
When the scene is dark:
When "USE LOW LIGHT MODE." appears,
select [_] on the operation icons.
• Set to [OFF] to turn off the message
indication.
• In some recording conditions, messages may
not appear.
• A message recommending cancellation of
Intelligent Contrast Control or Low Light also
appears.
• Once the message recommending turning on
the Intelligent Contrast Control or Low Light
appears, it will not appear again untii the
recording starts or stops.
• When the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is
set to MANUAL, messages warning that the
image contrast is too strong (such as backIight)
or that the scene is too dark will not appear.
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Recording still pictures
The number of pixels recorded for still pictures is !920× 1080. Still pictures can also be recorded while
recording motion pictures.
--O
• Operate the mode switch while at the same time pressing in the lock release button O if changing
from OFF to another mode.
1 Operate the mode switch to
select _ and open the LCD
monitor.
2 Press the O button halfway.
(For auto focus only)
Focus indication appears and the
unit focuses on the subject
automatically. (Focus on a subject
manually when it is not easily
focused automatically.)
• If you set [O.I.S.] (4 45) to on, then the image
stabilizer function will be more effective.
([ _ (€_)] (MEGA optical image stabilizer)
will be displayed.)
Focus indication:
O Focus indication
© (The white lamp flashes.):
Focusing
• (The green lamp lights up.):
When in focus
No mark:
When focusing is unsuccessful.
O Focus area (area inside brackets)
3 Press the O button fully.
• In order to take better still
pictures, the screen wilI brighten
when the O button is fully
pressed.
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To record still pictures clearly
• While recording motion pictures or during
the PRE-REC operation, the following
arrangemen[s are applied so that motion
picture recording takes preference over sti
p_cture recording. For vivid still p_ctures, we
recommend pausing motion p_cture
recording and taking still pictures after
releasing the PRE-REC mode.
Image quality is different from ordinary still
pictures.
Pressing the O button halfway is
disabled.
The remaining usable capacky tnumber of
pictures that can be taken) indication does
no[ appear
• You can record stable pictures without
shaking by using a tripod and the remo[e
contro (When a remote control is used
pressing the O button halfway is
disabled.
• For information about the number of
recordable still pictures (4 43)
• The sound cannot be recorded while recording
still pictures.
• The edges of still pictures recorded on this unit
with a 16:9 aspect ratio may be cut at printing.
Check the printer or photo studio before
printing.
• About the screen indications
when the O button is pressed
• About the focus indication
• The focus indication indicates the status of the
auto focus.
• The focus indication does not appear in
manual focus mode.
• You can record still pictures even if the focus
indication does not appear, but pictures may
be recorded without being focused.
• The focus indication does not appear or has
difficulty focusing in the following cases.
When the zoom magnification is high.
When the unit is shaken.
When the subject is moving.
When the subject stands in front of a light
source.
When close subjects and far subjects are
included in the same scene.
When the scene is dark.
When there is a bright part in the scene.
When the scene is filled with only horizontal
lines.
When the scene lacks contrast.
When the MagicPix function is used.
• About the focusing area
When there is a contrasting object ahead or
behind the subject in the focus area, the subject
may not be focused. If so, move the contrasting
object out of the focus area.
• The focusing area is not displayed when the
digital zoom (more than approx. 10×) is used.
_: Flash (4 55)
: Flash level (4 55)
: Red eye reduction (4 55)
=_!1=: Quality of still pictures (4 43)
@: Size of still pictures
3000: Remaining number of still pictures
(Flashes in red when [O] appears.)
lm• Card indication (4 109)
_(_1_): MEGA optical image stabilizer
(4 45)
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Selecting the picture quality.
Select the menu. (-> 27)
[PICTURE] _ [PICT.QUALITY] _ desired
setting
==- • Still pictures with a high picture quality
are recorded.
=_m: Priority is given to the number of still
pictures recorded. Still pictures are
recorded in normal picture quality.
• If the [PICT.QUALITY] is set to [==m], mosaic-
pattern noise may appear on a playback image
depending on the picture content.
IIh ==-
cSaDd 8MB 46
16 MB 10 17
32 MB 20 32
64 MB 47 74
128 MB 94 150
256 MB 200 320
512 MB 410 640
1 GB 820 1290
2GB 1670 2630
4GB 3290 5!60
8 GB 6690 10520
16 GB 13470 21170
• The number of recordable pictures
depends on whether [ ||l ] and [ .z= ] are
used together and on the subject being
recorded.
• The numbers shown in the table are
approximations.
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Zoom in/out function
The maximum optical zoom ratio is 1Ox.
_Operate the mode switch to select
N
U-
--VOL+
÷÷
2.3 seconds. (The zoom speed does not vary
when operating with the remote control.) When
the zoom speed is high, the subject may not be
focused easily.
W T
If the zoom magnification exceeds 10×, then the
digitaI zoom function will be activated. The
maximum magnification provided by the digital
zoom can be selected.
Select the menu. (-> 27)
I [BASIC] _ [D.ZOOM] _ desired setting I
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[OFF]: Optical zoom only (Up to 10× )
[25×]: Up to 25×
[700×]: Up to 700×
• If [25×] or [700×] is selected, the digital zoom
range is displayed in blue while zooming.
• The larger the digital zoom magnification, the
more the image quality is degraded.
T side:
Close-up [eco[ding (zoom in)
W side:
Wide-angle recording (zoom out)
• The zoom speed varies depending on the
range over which the zoom lever is moved:
• If you take your finger off the zoom lever during
zoom operation, the operation sound may be
recorded. When returning the zoom lever to
the original position, move it quietly.
• When the zoom magnification is 10×, the
subjects are focused at about 1.2 m (3.9 feet)
or more.
• When the zoom magnification is 1 ×, this unit
can focus on a subject approx. 4 cm (1.6")
away from the lens. (Macro function)
• If the zoom lever is pushed to the end, you can
zoom from 1× up to 10× in as fast as approx.
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Image stabilizer function
Reduces the image shaking (jitter) due to hand movement.
_Operate the mode switch to select _ .
Optical image stabilizer button
[(cj_)i O.l.S.]
Press this button to switch ontoff the
image stabilizer function.
• [(_l_)] appears on the screen.
O.I.S.: Optical Image Stabilizer
• This function's default setting is [ON].
• In stilI picture recording mode, pressing the O button halfway increases the effect of the image
stabilizer function. (MEGA optical image stabilizer)
• When a tripod is used, we recommend that you turn the image stabilizer off.
• In the following cases, the image stabilizer function may not work effectively.
When the digital zoom is used
When the unit is shaken greatly
When you record a moving subject while tracking it
When the conversion Iens is used
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Face detection & AE mode
When a subject is backlit and appears darker, this function detects the face and automatically adjusts
the brightness and picture quality so that the face is recorded clearly.
_Operate the mode switch to select _ .
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Face detection & AE button
Press this button to switch on/off the face
detection & AE mode.
0 [ _ ] appears on the screen:
In the face detection & AE mode, detected faces
appear with frames. Up to 5 frames are
indicated. Larger faces and faces nearer to the
center of the screen take preference over others.
Faces that do not appear completely on the
screen are not detected.
• The face detection frame disappears when the
O button is pressed halfway.
• In the following case, faces may not be
detected in some recording conditions.
Faces are not full-faces
Faces tilt
Faces are extremely bright or dark
Shadows on faces are a few
Faces are not completely exposed (for
instance wearing sunglasses)
The size of a face is small on the screen.
The subject moves quickly.
When the hand shakes
When the digital zoom is used
When the unit is tilted
• In the following cases, the function may not
operate properly even if faces are detected. If
this occurs, turn off this function.
Nonhuman subjects are recognized as
faces.
When the brightness or quality cannot be
adjusted clearly since scenes are extremely
dark, or the areas around the faces or the
background is extremely bright.
• There is no function to focus preferentially on a
face that is detected.
• Since the brightness of the entire image is
adjusted to record faces more vividly,
brightness may change suddenly or images
may flicker under some recording conditions.
• When the face detection flame disappears due
to zooming, the brightness may change
suddenly or the images may flicker.
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Recording functions of
operation icons
Select the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be recorded.
_Operate the mode switch to select _ .
1 Press the cursor button, and 2 (e.g Intelligentcontrast control)
icons will be displayed on the Select an icon with the cursor
screen, button.
• The indication changes each time the cursor
button is moved down.
• The operation icon appears or disappears
each time the cursor button is pressed.
• Select the icon again to cancel the function.
(Refer to page 48 to cancel help mode, and
page 49 to cancel self-timer.)
E Fade
(_ Soft skin mode
Intelligent contrast
control
4[_ Help mode
r¢,_] BackIight
compensation
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Low light
• The shaded operation icons are not displayed while recording.
• If you turn off the power or set the mode switch to [] , help mode, MagicPix, backlight
compensation, self timer and tele macro functions are canceled.
• If you turn off the power, the fade function is canceled.
Fade
(Fade out)
When you start recording, the image/audio gradually
appears. (Fade in)
When you pause recording, the image/audio gradually
disappears. (Fade out)
• For fade out, the recording stops and the fade setting is
canceled after the image and audio have disappeared
completely.
• To select the color for fade in/out
Select the menu, (4 27)
[VIDEO] _ [FADE COLOR] _ [WHITE] or [BLACK]
[] Intelligent contrast This brightens parts that are in shadow and difficult to see
control and suppresses white saturation in bright parts at the same
[_][]_] time. Both bright and dark parts can be recorded clearly.
O He p mode Select the icon of the function that you want to know with
_[_ the cursor button and then an explanation of the selected
icon scrolls at the bottom of the screen. (Only for icons that
can be selected when the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is
set to AUTO in recording mode.)
• To exit the help mode,
press the MENU button or
select [END].
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Soft skin mode
This makes skin colors appear softer for a more attractive
appearance.
This is more effective if you record a person closely from
the torso up.
This function allows you to record color images in very low
light situations. (Minimum required illumination: approx,
1 Ix)
Backlight
compensation
Self-timer
This makes the image brighter to prevent darkening of a
backlit subject.
This makes the scene brighter in dark conditions such as
evening twilight.
This is for recording still pictures using the timer.
Each time the [_] icon is selected, the indication changes by
one setting in the foIIowing order:
[(;) 10] _ [(;)2] _ setting canceled
(;)10: Records after 10 seconds
(;)2: Records after 2 seconds
• When the O button is pressed, a still picture is recorded
after the [(;)10] or [(;)2] display and the recording lamp flashes
for the time which has been set.
• After recording, the self-timer is canceled.
• In auto focus mode, if the O button is pressed halfway once
and then fully, the lens focuses on the subject when the
button is pressed halfway.
• If the _ button is pressed fully all at once, the lens focuses
on the subject just before recording.
• Depending on the time taken to bring the subject into focus,
the recording may take longer than set to start.
To stop the timer midway through
Press the MENU button.
This is for close-ups bringing only what you want to record
__ into focus. By focusing only on the subject and blurring the
background, the image can be impressive.
• The unit can focus on the subject at a distance of approx.
50 cm (20").
• If the magnification is !0× or less, then it is automatically set
to 10×.
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Fade:
• The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade
in become black (or white).
[_ Intelligent contrast control:
• If there are extremely dark or bright parts or the
brightness is insufficient, the effect may net be
clear.
_[_ Help mode:
• When the help mode is used, functions cannot
be set.
• When the help mode is used, motion pictures
and still pictures cannot be recorded.
Soft skin mode:
• If the background or anything else in the scene
has colors similar to the skin color, they will
also be smoothed.
• If the brightness is insufficient, the effect may
not be clear.
• If you record a person in the distance, the face
may not be recorded clearly. In this case,
cancel soft skin mode or zoom in on the face
(close-up) to record.
MagicPix:
• Recorded scene is seen as if frames were
missed,
• If set in a bright place, the screen may become
washed out for a while.
• MagicPix function makes dark scenes that are
usually invisible can be recorded in bright
colors. For this reason, bright dots that are
usually invisible may be seen, but this is not a
malfunction.
• Attach this unit to a tripod, and you can record
images free from vibration.
• In darker areas, auto focus may focus a bit
slower. This is normal. If there is difficulty
focusing with auto focus, manually adjust the
focus.
_' Low light:
• The shutter speed is 1/30 or more. (When
[24pDIGITAL CINEMA] is [ON], it is 1/24 or
more.)
• Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be
recorded finely.
d) Self-timer:
• The self-timer standby mode is canceled when
you press the recording start/stop button to
start motion picture recording.
Even if you press the recording start/stop
button while the self-timer is counting down,
motion picture recording is not possible.
• Setting the self-timer to [_)2] is a good way to
prevent image shake when the O button is
pressed while using a tripod etc.
(_) Tele macro:
• The tele macro function is canceled when the
zoom magnification becomes lower than 10×.
• If a sharper focus cannot be achieved, adjust
the focus manually. (4 60)
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Recording functions of
menus
_Operate the mode switch to select _ .
• Set to [OFF] when the menus are not used. (Set [MIC SETUP] to [SURROUND] and [MIC LEVEL] to
[AUTO].)
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24p digital cinema
You can check if the image is level while recording or playing
back motion pictures and still pictures. The function can also
be used to estimate the balance of the composition,
@ [HORIZONTAL]
O [GRID1]
i_ [GRID2]
Select the menu. (-> 27)
[BASIC] _ [GUIDE LINES] _ desired setting
(When _ (motion picture playback) tab is selected while the
mode switch is set to [] . (4 64))
[VIDEO SETUP] _ [GUIDE LINES] _ desired setting
• The guide lines do not appear on the images actually recorded.
Images recorded at a rate of 24 frames per second are the
same frame rate as movie films.
• Set the recording mode to HA or HG. (4 38)
Select the menu. (-> 27)
[VIDEO] _ [24pDIGITAL CINEMA] _ [ON]
• The shutter speed is 1/24 or more. (When [AUTO SLOW SHTR] is
[OFF], it is 1/48 or more.)
• In 24p digital cinema mode, the images are recorded at a rate of
24 frames per second so that the images may not appear as
smooth as the images recorded at a rate of 60 frames per second
when [24pDIGITAL CINEMA] is [OFF].
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Wind noise redu_
Microphone setup
SURROUND]:
Sound is recorded with
5.1 ch surround microphone.
[ZOOM MIC]:
Directivity of the microphone
is synchronized with the
zoom operation. Sounds
near the front of the unit are
recorded more clearly if you
zoom in (close-up) and
surrounding sounds are
recorded more realistically if
rou zoom ou[ (wide angle)_
[FOCUS MIC]:
Directivity of the center is
enhanced for recording audio
near the front of the unit
more clearly.
This is for reducing the wind noise coming into the built-in
microphones depending on the wind strength.
Select the menu. (-> 27)
[VIDEO] _ [WIND CUT] _ [ON]
• This function's default setting is [ON].
Directivity (sound sensitivity direction) of the built-in
microphones can be adjusted.
Select the menu. (-> 27)
[VIDEO] _ [MIC SETUP]_ desired setting
• This function's default setting is [SURROUND].
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Microphone level
AGC: Auto Gain Control
[AUTO]:
AGC is actiyated, and the
recording level is adju:
automatically.
[SET+AGC]:
]-he desired recording level
can he set. AGC will a!so be
activated to reduce the
amount of sound d!stortio
[SET]:
AGC is not activated and So
natural recording can be
performed
When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones
can be adjusted,
1 Select the menu. (-) 27)
[VIDEO] _ [MIC LEVEL] _ [SET+AGC] or [SET]
• Set [MIC LEVEL] to [AUTO] to set the microphone input level
automatically.
2 Move the cursor button to adjust the
microphone input level.
O Center
O Front left
O Back left
_) Front right
Back right
O Microphone input level
• A gain value for each of the 5 built-in microphones is displayed.
(The input level of the microphones cannot be set individually.)
• Adjust the gain value so that the last 2 bars of the microphone
input level are not red. (Otherwise, the sound is distorted.) Select
a lower setting for gain value or set [MIC LEVEL] to [AUTO].
3 Press the cursor button to set and then press
the MENU button to finish the setting.
DDDm||II MENU
O Microphone input level meter
• Microphone input level meter is displayed on the screen.
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HD hi-speed burst
shooting
72 still pictures are recorded at a rate of 24 per second.
1 Select the menu. (-) 27)
[PICTURE] _ [HI-SPEED BURST] _ [ON]
2 Press the O button.
• Up to 72 still pictures can be taken in burst mode. ([ [_ ] flashes in
red during recording.)
3 Select the setting to save with the cursor
button and press the cursor button.
[REC ALL]: All pictures are stored.
[SELECT]: Pictures in the selected range are stored.
[DEL ALL]: No picture is stored.
• Select the thumbnails on the right bottom of the screen with the
cursor button and move the cursor button right to display the next
page.
4 (Only when the [SELECT) is selected)
Select the range of pictures that will be stored.
°÷
°@
MENU
O Start point
O Finish point
• Select the start point and the finish point and enter them using the
MENU button. When the confirmation message appears, select
[YES] and press the cursor button. (Two or more pictures must be
selected.)
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Built-in flash
Red eye reduction
When the O button is pressed, the flash is activated and the
picture will be recorded, Use the built-in flash in order to record
still pictures in dark places.
Select the menu. (-> 27)
[PICTURE] _ [FLASH] _ [AUTO] or [ON]
• This function's default setting is [AUTO].
• When the O button is pressed halfway, the flash indicator will
appear in the bottom left corner of the screen.
[ON]: {_
[AUTO]: {_A
[OFF]:
• When [AUTO] is set, the ambient brightness is automatically
detected, and the flash wilI activate only when necessary. (If the
flash is not necessary, the [{A] indicator will not appear when the
f'_ button is pressed halfway.)
• To adjust the brightness of the flash
Select the menu. (4 27)
[PICTURE] _ [FLASH LEVEL] _ desired setting
[{_ ]: Less brighter
[{_+ 0]: Normal
[{_+]: Much brighter
Reduces the phenomena where human eyes become red from
flashes.
Select the menu. (-> 27)
[PICTURE] _ [RED EYE] _ [ON]
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Shutter sound
[ebra
0 Zebra pattern
Color bar
I WDE0IIPHOTOI
You can add a shutter sound when recording still pictures.
Select the menu. (-> 27)
[PICTURE] _ [SHTR SOUND] _ [ON]
• This function's default setting is [ON].
Parts where white saturation (color saturation) is likely to
occur (extremely brightly lit or shiny parts) are displayed with
diagonal lines (zebra pattern).
Select the menu. (-> 27)
[ADVANCED] _ [ZEBRA] _ [ON]
• You can record an image with little white saturation if you
manually adjust the shutter speed or brightness (iris/gain) (4 62).
• The zebra pattern does not appear on the images actually
recorded.
This unit displays a 7 color bar which is useful for adjusting the
picture quality of the TV or the external monitor.
Select the menu. (-) 27)
[ADVANCED] _ [COLOR BAR] _ [ON]
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Auto slow shutter
Digital cinema color
You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing
the shutter speed.
Select the menu. (-) 27)
[ADVANCED] _ [AUTO SLOW SHTR] _ [ON]
• This function's default setting is [ON].
• The shutter speed is adjusted between 1/30 and 1/250 depending
on the surrounding brightness. (When adjusting the shutter speed
manually, it can be adjusted between 1/30 and 1/8000.)
• If [AUTO SLOW SHTR] is set to [OFF], then the shutter speed will
be set between !/60 and 1/250. (When adjusting the shutter
speed manually, it can be adjusted between 1/60 and 1/8000.)
Recording motion pictures with more vivid colors.
Select the menu. (-> 27)
[ADVANCED] _ [Digital Cinema Color] _ [ON]
• For more realistic colors, use an HDMI mini cable with a TV that
supports the x.v.Co!or TM.
24p digital cinema:
• [Digital Cinema Color] is turned [ON] and is not
changeable.
• Motion pictures recorded while this setting is
turned to [ON] may not be played back
properly with a player that does not support
24p.
Wind noise reduction:
• The sound quality may be changed if this function
is activated in strong winds. However, the sound
quality is automatically restored to the original
quality when then the wind weakens.
Microphone setup:
• If [MIC SETUP] is set to [FOCUS MIC] or
[ZOOM MIC] when zooming in (close-up),
sounds from the surrounding area are
suppressed and sound near the front of the
unit is recorded. If you wish to record higher
quality sound and maintain realism even when
zooming in, for instance recording a music
recital, we recommend setting [MIC SETUP] to
[SURROUND].
Microphone level:
• When [MIC SETUP] is [ZOOM MIC], the
volume will be different depending on the zoom
rate. Set [MIC SETUP] to [SURROUND] or set
the microphone input level after adjusting the
zoom rate. (4 53)
• The microphone input level meter shows the
largest volume for the microphones.
HD hi-speed burst shooting:
• If this is turned to [ON], motion pictures cannot
be recorded. The following functions are also
disabled.
Changing the settings in [VIDEO] on the
Menu.
PRE-REC
Pressing the O button halfway
Digital zoom
Fade
MagicPix
Low light
Built-in Flash
Auto slow shutter
Digital cinema color
Scene mode
Adjusting shutter speed and iris/gain
• The maximum number of times you can record
on an SD card is 30.
• If a sharper focus cannot be achieved, adjust
the focus manually. (4 60)
• Noise increases in dark locations. Color
balance and brightness on the screen may
change with some light sources such as
fluorescent lamps.
• Still picture quality can be changed. (4 43)
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• Image quality is different from ordinary still
picture recording. To record more vivid still
pictures, turn off this function before recording.
(-,)41)
• If you turn off the power or set the mode switch
to [] , this function is canceled.
Built-in flash:
• Do not block the flash with your hand or by
other means.
• Set the flash to [OFF] where using a flash is
prohibited.
• Do not use the flash with the ND filter (optional)
attached.
• The unit automatically determines if the flash is
necessary even when it has been set to [OFF]
by detecting the ambient brightness. (if it
determines that the flash is necessary, the [(_ ]
indication lights up in red when the O button
is pressed halfway.)
• If the [{] indication etc. flashes or is not
displayed when the I_1 button is pressed
halfway, the flash is not activated.
• The available range of the flash is approx. 1 m
to 2.5 m (3.3 feet to 8.2 feet) in dark places.
Pictures will appear dark or reddish when they
are recorded by using the flash at distances
greater than 2.5 m (8.2 feet).
• Using the flash fixes a shutter speed to 1/500
or slower.
• The picture may appear dark if the flash is Iit in
front of a white background.
• A conversion lens (optional) can block the flash
and may cause a vignetting effect.
• If the flash is activated a large number of times,
it may take longer to charge it.
Red eye reduction:
• The flash is activated 2 times. Do not move
until the second flash is finished.
• Red eye phenomenon may appear depending
on the recording conditions.
Color bar:
• This function is canceled when the power is
turned off.
• The icon will not be displayed.
• When the color bar is on, the menu settings of
[GUIDE LINES], [24pDIGITAL CINEMA],
[MIC LEVEL], [H!-SPEED BURST], [FLASH],
[RED EYE], [ZEBRA], [MF ASSIST] and
[Digital Cinema Color] cannot be selected.
Auto slow shutter:
• If the scene is low in brightness or contrast, the
subject may not be focused in on.
• When the shutter speed becomes 1/30, the
screen may be seen as if frames are missed
and afterimages may appear.
Digital cinema color:
• To play back images recorded in the digital
cinema color with vivid colors of wider color
ranges, a device compatible with x.v.Color TM is
required. When these images are played back
with devices other than ones compatible with
x.v.Color TM, it is recommended to record the
images after this function is turned [OFF].
• When motion pictures recorded while this
function is turned [ON] are played back with a
TV not compatible with x.v.Color TM, colors may
not be reproduced properly.
• x.v.Color TM is a name for devices that are
compatible with the xvYCC format, an
international standard for expanded color in
motion pictures, and that follow the rules for
signal transmission.
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Manual recording functions
_Operate the mode switch to select _.
Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to MANUAL.
The iconshown in the illustration appears.
When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds
and apertures.
Select the menu. (-) 27)
[BASIC] _ [SCENE MODE] _ desired
setting
Sports
Used to record fast action.
Portrait
To make people stand out against the
background
Spotlight
Improved quality when subject is
brightly illuminated.
Surf&snow
_ Improved image quality when
shooting on beaches or snowy
locations.
• Set [SCENE MODE] to [OFF] or the AUTO/
MANUAL/FOCUS switch to AUTO to cancel
the function.
Sports mode
• For slow-motion playback or playback pause of
recorded pictures, this mode helps diminish
camera shake.
• During normal playback, the image movement
may not look smooth.
• Avoid recording under fluorescent light,
mercury light or sodium light because the color
and brightness of the playback image may
change.
• If you record a subject illuminated with bright
light or a highly reflective subject, vertical lines
of light may appear.
• If the brightness is insufficient, the sports mode
does not function. The [ ,i_ ] display flashes.
• If this mode is used indoors, the screen may
flicker.
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Portrait mode
• If this mode is used indoors, the screen may
flicker. If so, change the scene mode setting to
[OFF].
Spotlight mode
• If the recording subject is extremely bright, the
subject may become washed out and the
periphery extremely darkened.
Surf & snow mode
• If the subject is extremely bright, the recorded
image may become washed out.
If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use manual focus.
• Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to MANUAL. (-> 59)
1 (When MF assist function is used)
Select the menu. (-> 27)
I [ADVANCED] _ [iF ASSIST] _ [ON]
• This function's default setting is [ON].
2 Move the switch down and set it
to FOCUS position.
• MF assist does not work if the zoom
magnification is more than 10×.
• The part of the screen that is enlarged is not
enlarged on the image actually recorded.
• The zebra pattern does not appear on the part
of the screen that is enlarged when [ZEBRA] is
[ON].
The manual focus indication [MF] and the icon
shown in the illustration appear.
3 Move the cursor button to bring
the subject into focus.
The center of the screen is enlarged. The normal
screen returns approximately 2 seconds after
you finish bringing the subject into focus.
• The center of the screen is not enlarged when
[MF ASSIST] is [OFF].
• Move the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch
down again to the FOCUS or AUTO position to
restore to the automatic adjustment.
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The automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colors depending on the scenes or
lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the white balance manually.
• Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to MANUAL. (4 59)
/ Move the cursor button to select • To set the white balance
[ w_ ]. manually
1 Select [ _ ], fill the screen with a white
subject,
2 Select the white balance mode.
2 Select [_].
Auto white balance adjustment
Indoor mode (for recording under
incandescent lamps)
Incandescent lights, halogen lamps
Outdoor mode
'_ Outdoors under a clear sky
Manual adjustment mode
• Mercury-vapor lamps, sodium
lamps, some fluorescent lights
• Lights used for wedding
receptions at hotels, stage
spotlights in theaters
• Sunrise, sunset, etc.
• Set the white balance mode to [ _ ] or the
AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to AUTO to
restore to the automatic adjustment.
• When the screen turns black instantly and the
[ i_1] display stops flashing and then lights
constantly, the setting is complete.
• If the [ 1_ ] display continues flashing, the
white balance cannot be set because it is too
dark etc. In this case, use the automatic white
balance.
• When the [_1] display flashes, the manual
white balance previously adjusted is stored.
Whenever recording conditions change, re-set
the white balance for correct adjustment.
• When setting both the white balance and the
iris/gain, set the white balance first.
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Shutter Speed:
Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects.
Aperture:
Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark.
• Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to MANUAL. (4 59)
1 Move the cursor button to select
[i_] (aperture) or [s=_](shutter
speed).
2 Make the adjustment.
Manual shutter speed adjustment
• Avoid recording under fluorescent light,
mercury light or sodium light because the color
and brightness of the playback image may
change.
• If you increase the shutter speed manually, the
noise on the screen may increase.
• You may see vertical lines of light in the
playback image of a brightly shining subject or
highly reflective subject, but this is not a
malfunction.
• During normal playback, image movement
may not look smooth.
• When recording in an extremely bright place,
the screen may change color or flicker. If so
adjust the shutter speed manually to [!/60] or
[!/100].
O Shutter speed:
1/30 to 1/8000
• If [AUTO SLOW SHTR] is set to [OFF], the
shutter speed will be set between 1/60 and
1/6000.
• If [24pDIGITAL CINEMA] is set to [ON], the
shutter speed will be set between 1/24 and
1/6000. (When [AUTO SLOW SHTR] is set to
[OFF], the range is 1/48 to !/8000.)
• The shutter speed closer to 1/6000 is faster.
Manual iris/gain adjustment
• If the gain value is increased, the noise on the
screen increases.
• Depending on the zoom magnification, there
are iris values that are not displayed.
Iris/Gain value:
CLOSE _ (F16 to F2,0) _ OPEN _ (0dB to
18dB)
• Value closer to [CLOSE] darken the image.
• Value closer to [18dB] brighten the image.
• When the iris value is adjusted to brighter than
[OPEN], it changes to the gain value.
• Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to
AUTO to restore to automatic adjustment.
• When setting both the shutter speed and the
iris/gain value, set the shutter speed and then
set the iris/gain value.
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Motion picture playback
[_ OFF,_
O Lock release button
• Operate the mode switch while at the same time pressing in the lock release button if changing from
OFF to another mode.
1 Operate the mode switch to
select t_.
2 Select [ _ ] (motion picture
playback) with the cursor button.
3 Select the scene to be played
back and press the cursor
button.
0 Motion picture playback
Thumbnail display
• Previous page
!_ Next page
_t Play mode select button
0 Scene number
The selected scene is played back on the full
screen, and the operation icon is automatically
displayed on the screen.
• If 9 or more scenes have been recorded, the
next (or previous) page can be displayed by
moving the cursor button left and right or
selecting F--Z--I/F-_ and then pressing
the cursor button.
• The scene number display switches to the
page number, except when thumbnails are
selected.
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• Press the cursor button while selecting the play
mode select button to switch to the thumbnails
of the following scenes.
F_C] (All scenes):
Playback of all scenes
(By date):
Playback of scenes recorded on a selected date
(-). 67)
(Intelligent scene selection):
Playback of the detected scenes that have been
recorded vividly (4 67)
4 Select the playback operation
with the cursor button.
• Fast forward/rewind playback
Move the cursor button right during playback to
fast forward.
(Move the cursor button left to rewind.)
• The fast forward/rewind speed increases if you
move the cursor button again. (The display on
the screen changes from I_I_ to 1_1).)
• Normal playback is restored when you move
the cursor button up.
Operating with the remote control
Press the _1_1 or I_I_ button during playback.
I)/I I: Playback/Pause
41_1: Rewind playback
I_1_ : Fast forward playback
I1: Stops the playback and shows the
thumbnails.
• The operation icon appears or disappears
each time the cursor button is pressed.
• Speaker volume adjustment
Move the volume lever to adjust the speaker
volume during playback.
W T
Towards "+':
Increases the volume
Towards "-""
Decreases the volume
• Skip playback
(to the start of a scene)
(Operation is possible with the remote
control only.)
Press the I_l_l or I_1_ button during playback.
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• Slow-motion playback
1 Pause the playback.
2 Move and hold the cursor button right.
(Move and hold the cursor button left to
play back slow-motion pictures in
reverse.)
Operating with the remote control
1 Press the I I button.
2 Press the _1 or I_ button.
• Normal playback is restored when you move
the cursor button up.
• When slow-motion pictures are played back in
reverse, they wiii be shown continuously at
approximately 2/3 rd the speed of normal
playback (intervals of 0.5 seconds).
Operating with the remote control
Press the 41 or I,- button during playback.
Motion picture compatibility
• This unit is based on the AVCHD formal
• The video signal that can be played back on
this unit is t920x1080/60i 1920x1080/24p
or 1440 X 1080/60i
• Th_s unit may degrade or not play back
motion pictures recorded 3r created on
other proaucts, and other products may
degrade or not play back motion pictures
recorded on this unit. even if the products
support AVCHD.
• Frame-by-frame playback
The motion picture is advanced one frame at a
time.
1 Pause the playback,
2 Move the cursor button right. (Move the
cursor button left to advance the frames
one at a time in the reverse direction.)
• Normal playback is restored when you move
the cursor button up.
• When the frames are advanced one at a time
in the reverse direction, they will be shown in
intervals d 0.5 seconds.
• Sound will be heard only during normal
playback.
• If pause ptay is continued for 5 minutes, the
screen returns to the thumbnails.
• Any scenes where the thumbnails are
displayed as [_ cannot be played back. An
error message appears and the screen shows
the thumbnails.
• During motion picture playback, the power will
not turn off even if the LCD monitor is closed.
• The remaining time for playback indication will
be reset to "0h00m00s" each scene.
• A continuous recording of motion picture data
on the SD card that exceeds 4 GB may
momentarily stop at every 4 GB of data when
played back with another device.
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Scenes recorded on the same day can be played
back in succession.
1 Select I_ (By date), then press
the cursor button.
÷
• Even if scenes are recorded on the same day,
they are grouped separately in the following
cases.
When the number of scenes exceeds 99
When the SD card is repaired
When the setting of 24pDIGITAL CINEMA is
changed*
When the recording mode is changed from
HA/HG/HX to HE* or HE to HA/HG/HX*
* -1, -2... is added after the recording date
displayed on the screen.
2 Select the playback date, then
press the cursor button.
÷
The scenes recorded on the date selected are
displayed as thumbnails.
• Move the cursor button up or down to select
the playback date. Move the cursor button left
to select the last date of the previous month,
and move it to the right to select the last date of
the following month.
3 Select the scene to be played
back, then press the cursor
button.
• Select ['A_] (All scenes) and press the cursor
button to return to the playback of all scenes.
• Playing back of all the scenes returns if the
power is turned off or the mode switch is
operated.
Motion pictures are played back after excepting
some parts that may not have been recorded
clearly such as image shaking or out-of-focus
scenes.
1 Select _ (Intelligent scene
selection), then press the cursor
button.
÷
2 Select the scene to be played back,
then press the cursor button.
÷
• Select [_ (All scenes) and press the cursor
button to return to the playback of all scenes.
• Select _ (By date) and press the cursor
button to activate the intelligent scene
selection on the selected date. (4 67)
• To return to the Intelligent scene selection for
alI scenes, select [_ (All scenes) with the
cursor button and then press the cursor button.
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• The following motion pictures are skipped
When motion pictures are recorded while
moving the unit quickly
When the unit shakes
When the image contrast is too strong such
as when using backlight:
When scenes are too dark
When motion pictures are recorded while the
unit is upside down or downward
When the subject is out of focus
• Up to 9 sections can be skipped for a single
scene.
• When motion pictures are skipped, the image
stops momentarily.
• The position of sections to be skipped may
vary depending on the type of recording, with
some having no skipped parts.
• Playing back all the scenes returns if the power
is turned off or the mode switch is operated.
• For data that are copied to a PC or written to
media by selecting motion pictures, or edited
with the easy editing function of HD Writer
2.5E, the Intelligent scene selection is
disabled.
If playback of a scene was stopped halfway, the
playback can be resumed from where it was
stopped.
Select the menu. (-) 27)
I [VIDEO SETUP] _ [RESUME PLAY] _ [ON] I
i
i
if playback of a motion picture is stopped, [ _ ]
appears on the thumbnaii view of the stopped
scene.
• Set [RESUME PLAY] to [OFF] to cancel the
resume playback function.
• The memorized resume position is cleared if
you turn off the power or operate the mode
switch.
Playback of the first scene starts after playback
of the last scene finishes.
Select the menu. (-> 27)
I [VIDEO SETUP] _ [REPEAT PLAY] _ [ON] I
I
I
The [O] indication appears oll the thumbnail
and full screen views.
• All the scenes on the SD card are played back
repeatedly, (When the ptay mode is set to
I_], all the scenes on the selected date are
played back repeatedly,)
• Set [REPEAT PLAY] to [OFF] to cancel the
repeat playback function.
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Still picture playback
O Lock release button
• Operate the mode switch while at the same time pressing in the lock release button if changing from
OFF to another mode.
1 Operate the mode switch to
select l_].
2 Select [ O ] (still picture
playback) with the cursor button.
3 Select the still picture to be
played back and press the cursor
button.
0 Still picture playback
Play mode select button
• Thumbnail display
Previous page
Next page
0 Still picture number
• Folder/file name
The selected still picture is played back on the
fulI screen, and the operation icon is
automatically displayed on the screen.
• If 9 or more still pictures have been recorded,
the next (or previous) page can be displayed
by moving the cursor button left and right or
selecting r--<7 / F-s-7 and then pressing
the cursor button.
• The picture number display switches to the
page number, except when thumbnails are
selected.
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• Select the play mode select button and press
the cursor button to switch the following picture
displays to thumbnail view.
FEEl (All scenes):
Playback of all still pictures
[E_] (By date):
Playback of still pictures recorded on a selected
date (4 71)
4 Select the playback operation
with the cursor button.
I_/! I: Slide show (playback of the still pictures
in numerical order) start/pause.
,411: Plays back the previous picture.
!11_: Plays back the next picture.
I1: Stops the playback and shows the
thumbnails.
• The operation icon appears or disappears
each time the center of the cursor button is
pressed.
Still picture compatibility
• This unit is compliant with the unified
standard DCF (Design rule for Camera File
system) established by JEITA (Japan
Electronics and Information Technology
ndustries Association].
• The file format of stili pictures supported by
this unit is JPEG. _Not all JPEG formatted
files will be played back.)
• If a non-standard still picture is played back.
the folder file name may not be displayed.
• This unit may degrade or not play back still
pictures recorded or created on other
products and other products may degrade
or no[ play back still pictures recorded on
this unit.
• Any still pictures where the thumbnails are
displayed as [J_ cannot be played back. An
error message appears and the screen shows
the thumbnails.
• During still picture playback, the power will not
turn off even if the LCD monitor is closed.
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Still pictures recorded on the same day can be
played back in succession.
1 Select I_ (By date), then press
the cursor button.
÷
• Even if still pictures are recorded on the same
day, they are grouped separately in the
following cases.
When the number of still pictures exceeds
999
When pictures are recorded in HD hi-speed
burst shooting mode ([ [_ ] is indicated
before the date in the list by date).
2 Select the playback date, then
press the cursor button.
÷
The still pictures recorded on the date selected
are displayed as thumbnails.
• Move the cursor button up or down to select
the playback date. Move the cursor button left
to select the last date of the previous month,
and move it to the right to select the last date of
the following month.
3 Select the still picture to be
played back.
• Select _ (All scenes) and press the cursor
button to return to the playback of all still
pictures.
• Playing back of all the still pictures returns if
the power is turned off or the mode switch is
operated.
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Deleting scenes/still pictures
Important:
The deleted scenes/still pictures cannot be restored.
_Operate the mode switch to select [_.
To delete by confirming images
being played back
Press the _ button while scenes or still
pictures to be deleted are being played back.
• When the confirmation message appears,
select [YES], then press the cursor button.
1
Deleting multiple scenes/still pictures from the thumbnail display
Press the @ button while the
thumbnail view screen is
displayed.
2 Move the cursor button to select
[SELECT] or [ALL SCENES] and
press the cursor button.
3 (Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2)
Select the scene/still picture to
be deleted, then press the cursor
button.
• When [ALL SCENES] is selected, the following
scenes/stilI pictures except the protected
scenes/still pictures on the SD card will be
deleted. When the confirmation message
appears, select [YES], then press the cursor
button.
When the play mode is set to I_:
All scenes or still pictures
When the play mode is set to _ :
All the scenes or still pictures on the selected
date
• To unselect the scene/still picture, press the
cursor button again.
• Up to 99 scenes can be selected to be deleted.
4 (Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2)
Press the @ button.
• When the confirmation message appears,
select [YES], then press the cursor button.
(Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2)
To continue deleting other scenes
Repeat steps 3-4.
To complete editing
Press the MENU button.
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• You can also delete scenes by pressing the
MENU button, selecting [EDIT SCENE]
(DELETE] >- [ALL SCENES] or [SELECT].
• You can also delete still pictures by pressing
the MENU button, selecting [PICT. SETUP]
(DELETE] _ [ALL SCENES] or [SELECT].
• When play mode is set to [INTEL SCENE],
scenes cannot be deleted.
• To delete an unwanted part of a scene, divide
the scene first, and then delete the
unnecessary part. (4 74)
• Scenes/still pictures which cannot be played
back (the thumbnails are displayed as I_)
cannot be deleted.
• Do not open the SD card cover while deleting
motion pictures or still pictures on the SD card.
The deletion will stop.
• In case of [ALL SCENES], the deletion may
take time if there are many scenes or stilI
pictures on the SD card.
• Do not turn off this unit while deleting.
• When you delete scenes/still pictures, use a
battery with sufficient battery power or use the
AC adaptor.
• If you delete scenes recorded on other
products or still pictures conforming to DCF
standard with this unit, all the data related to
the scenes/still pictures may be deleted.
• When still pictures recorded on an SD card by
other products are deleted, a still picture (other
than JPEG) that cannot be played back on this
unit may be erased.
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Dividing a scene to delete
To delete an unnecessary portion of a scene, first divide the scene and then delete the unnecessary
portion.
_Select [ _ ] (motion picture playback) while the mode switch is set to _ . (-> 64)
1 Select the menu. (-> 27) To continue dividing other scenes
I [EDIT SCENE] _ [DIVIDE] _ [SET]
2 Select the scene to be divided,
then press the cursor button.
Repeat steps 2-3 before completing dividing in
I step 4.
To delete all the divided points
I[D,V,DE,_ [CANCEL ALL] I
• When theconfirmationmessage appears,
select [YES], then press the cursor button.
• All divided points set on this unit will be
canceled.
• The scenes that were deleted after division
cannot be recovered.
3 Select [ _ ] to set the dividing
point.
• Using slow-motion playback or frame-by-frame
playback makes it easy to search for the point
where you want to divide the scene. (4 66)
• When the confirmation message appears,
select [YES], then press the cursor button.
4 Press the MENU button to
complete dividing.
5 Delete the unnecessary scene.
(-) 72)
• When play mode is set to [INTEL. SCENE],
scenes cannot be divided.
• Scenes cannot be divided if the number of all
scenes has reached 3998 or the number of
scenes played back on a selected date has
reached 99.
• It may not be possible to divide scenes with a
short recording time.
• If images that have been divided are played
back on another device, the points where the
scenes join may not be clear.
• Data that has been recorded or edited on
another device cannot be divided and the
divided points cannot be deleted.
• When [CANCEL ALL] is selected, the divided
points of all scenes are deleted and the unit
turns back to the setting that plays back all
scenes even if you selected to play back the
scenes by date.
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Protecting scenes/still
pictures
Scenes/still pictures can be protected so that they are not deleted by mistake.
(Even if you protect some scenes/still pictures on an SD card, formatting the SD card will delete
them,)
_Operate the mode switch to select _ .
1 Select the menu. (-) 27)
[VIDEO SETUP] or [PICT. SETUP]_
[SCENE PROTECT] _ [YES]
2 Select the scene/still picture to
be protected and then press the
cursor button.
The [ O_ ] indication appears and the scene/still
picture is protected.
• Press the cursor button again to cancel the
setting.
• 2 or more scenes/still pictures can be set in
succession.
• Press the MENU button to complete the
settings.
• When play mode is set to [INTEL. SCENE]
while playing back motion pictures, scenes
cannot be protected.
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DPOF setting
You can write the data selecting still pictures to be printed and the number of prints (DPOF data) onto
the SD card.
_Select [ O ] (still picture playback) while the mode switch is set to [] . (-_ 69)
• What is DPOF? To cancelall DPOF settings
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a format
which allows the user of a digital camera to
define which captured images on the SD card
are to be printed, together with information on the
number of copies they wish to print. (Please
note: Not all commercial printing services
support this feature at his time.)
1 Select the menu. (-) 27)
I [PICT. SETUP] _ [DPOF SET] _ [SET] I
I I
Select the menu. (4 27)
I[DPOF SET] _ [CANCEL ALL] I
• When the confirmation message appears,
select [YES], then press the cursor button.
• Please perform the DPOF settings on this unit.
• You cannot add the recording date to pictures
to be printed with the DPOF settings.
2 Select the still picture to be set,
then press the cursor button.
÷
3 Select the number of prints, then
press the cursor button.
• To cancel the setting, set the number of prints
to [0].
• You can also select multiple still pictures in
succession.
• Press the MENU button to complete the
settings.
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Formatting
Please be aware that if an SD card is formatted, then all the data recorded on the card will be
erased. Back up important data on a PC, DVD disc etc.
1 Select the menu. (-> 27)
I [SETUP] _ [FORMAT CARD] _ [YES]
• When the confirmation message appears,
select [YES], then press the cursor button.
• When formatting is complete, press the MENU
button to exit the message screen.
• Do not turn this unit offer remove the SD card, while formatting. Do not expose the unit to vibrations
or shock.
Use this unit to format SD cards.
Do not format an SD card using any other equipment such as a PC. The card may not be used
on this unit.
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Watching Video/Pictures on
your TV
The motion pictures and still pictures recorded on this unit can be played back on a TV screen.
Confirm the terminals on your TV 0 0
and use a cable compatible with
the terminals. Image quality may
vary with the €onnected terminals.
O High quality
_ HBMIterminal
O Component termina!
O Video terminal
• Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down.
• Use the supplied component cable to connect the unit via the component terminal on your TV, while
using the supplied AV cable to connect it to the video terminal. Use of the following Panasonic HDMI
mini cables is recommended to connect the unit to the HDMI terminal.
1 Connect this unit to a TV.
O
O
O HDMI mini cable
(optional,
O Componen[ cable
(supplied
AV cable tsuppbed)
Picture quality
O High definition images
when connecting [o
HDMI terminal
O High definition images
when connecting [o
component terminal
compatible with 1080
Standard images when
connecting to
component terminal
comoatible with 480i
I_) Standard images when
connecting to video
termina
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• Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go.
• We recommend using Panasonic HDMI mini cables (optional).
Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m/4.9 feet), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m/9.8 feet)
• Do not use any other component cables except the supplied one.
• The component terminal is for outputting images only so be sure to also connect the AV cable. (It is
not necessary to connect the yellow plug.)
• Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.
2 Select the video input on the TV, that this unit is connected to.
• Example:
Select the [HDMI] channel with a HDM! mini cable.
Select the [Component] channel with a component cable.
Select the [Video 2] channel with an AV cable.
(The name of the channel may differ depending on the connected TV.)
3 Set the mode switch to [] to play back.
• The image and audio are output ell the TV.
O HDMI mini cable (optional) • Connecting with a HDMI mini cable (4 81)
• Listening in 5.1 channel sound (4 82)
• Playback using VIERA Link TM (HDAVl Control TM) (4 83)
O Component cable (supplied) • Connecting with the component cable (4 82)
If the image or audio from this unit does not appear on the TV
• Check the connections.
• Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go.
• Check the input setting (input switch) and the audio input setting on the TV, (For more
information, please read the operating instructions for the TV.)
• Check [HDMI RESOLUTION] when connecting with a HDMI mini cable. (4 81)
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• To watch images with a 16:9
aspect ratio on a regular TV (4:3)
When playing back motion pictures or stilI
pictures recorded on this unit with a 16:9 aspect
ratio on a TV with a 4:3 aspect ratio, the images
on the screen may be squeezed horizontally.
In this case, change the menu setting to play
back the pictures in the original aspect ratio.
(Depending on the TV setting, the pictures may
not be displayed correctly. For more information,
please read the operating instructions d your
TV.)
Select the menu. (-) 27)
J [SETUP]-" [TV ASPECT] -" [4:31 J
Example of images with a 16:9 aspect ratio on
a regular TV (4:3)
3E
If a wide-screen TV is connected, adjust the
aspect setting on the TV. (Refer to the
operating instructions of the TV for details.)
1
• To display the on-screen
information on the TV
When the EXT DISPLAY button on the remote
control is pressed, the information displayed on
the screen (operation icon and time code etc.)
can be displayed on the TV.
• Press the button again to erase the
information.
• The screen on this unit will not change.
• When connecting with a HDMI mini cable, be
sure to connect to a HDMI input termina!. Do
not connect to a HDMI output terminal on other
products.
• When connecting with a component cable, be
sure to also connect the AV cable.
(Insert it in the audio input terminal for the
component terminal input.)
• When a HDMI mini cable and the AV cable are
connected at the same time, priority is given to
the output from the HDMI mini cable.
• When the component cable and the AV cable
are connected at the same time, priority is
given to the component cable for image output.
Refer to the following support site for information about the Panasonic TVs that you can
directly insert an SD card into the SD card slot on the TV and then play it back.
http://panasonic.net/
• For details on how to play back, please read the operating instructions for the TV.
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What is HDMI?
HDMI is the next-generation interface for digital devices. When this unit is connected to a HDMI
compatible device, the image and audio can be output with a digital signal. If you connect this unit to
a HDMI compatible high definition TV and then play back the recorded high definition images, you
can enjoy them in high resolution with high quality sound.
If you connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link, linked operations
(VIERA Link) are possible. (4 83)
Select the desired method of HDMI output when using an HDMI mini cable (optional).
Select the menu. (-) 27)
I [SETUP] _ [HDMI RESOLUTION] _ desired setting I
[AUTO]: The output resolution is automatically set based on the information from the connected TV.
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720p, 1080i 1080i
Others 480p
[1080i]: The interlace method with 1080 available scan lines is used for output.
[480p]: The progressive method with 480 available scan lines is used for output.
1080i
This is an interlace scan method which scans 1080 scan lines to display a high definition image. The
1080 available scan lines are divided in half and scanned on the screen alternatively every 1t60 th of
a second. The number of available scan lines is more than double the 480 scan lines used to display
standard images until now so the images have clearer detail and a lot of presence.
480p
This is a progressive scan method which scans all 480 available scan lines on the screen at the
same time every 1/60 th of a second. This method reduces the flickering as the scan lines are not
scanned on the screen alternatively like in the interlace method.
480i
This is an interlace scan method in which the 480 available scan lines are divided in half and
scanned on the screen alternatively every 1/80 th of a second.
Interlace method/progressive method
Video signals until now (NTSC) are referred to as 480i (i is short for interlace) whereas a high-
density video signal that doubles the number of scan lines is called 480p (p is short for progressive).
The component terminal and the HDMI mini connector on this unit are also compatible with high
definition image output !080i. It is necessary to have a compatible TV to enjoy progressive and high
definition images.
• If the images are not output on the TV when the setting is [AUTO], switch to the method [1080i] or
[480p] which enables the images to be displayed on your TV. (Please read the operating instructions
for the TV.)
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If you connect this unit and an AV amplifier with a HDMI terminal with a HDMI mini cable and then
playback, you can listen to 5.1 channel sound recorded from the internal microphones.
• Please read the operating instructions for the AV amplifier, speakers and TV for more information
about how to connect them etc.
• If you connect this unit to a Panasonic AV amplifier and Panasonic TV that are compatible with
VIERA Link, linked operations (VlERA Link) become possible. (_ 83)
• The unit cannot be connected to the optical digital cable. Connect it to an AV amplifier with the HDMI
terminals.
When this unit is connected to a TV with the component cable, the output setting on this unit can be
changed. Set it to match the terminal on the TV that you connect to.
Select the menu. (-) 27)
I [SETUP] _ [COMPONENT OUT] _ setting
desired
[480i]: When connecting to the component terminal on the TV compatible with 480i.
(Playback is in standard quality.)
[1080i]: When connecting to the component terminal on the TV compatible with 1080i.
(Playback is in high definition quality.)
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Playback using VIERA Link TM
(HDAVI ControITM)
• Setting on this unit
_Set the mode switch to [].
Select the menu. (-> 27)
I [SETUP] _ [VIERA Link] _ [ON]
• The default setting is [ON].
What is the VIERA Link?
• VIERA Link TM is a new name for EZ Sync TM.
• This function allows you to use your remote control for the Panasonic TV for easy operations when
this unit has been connected to an VIERA Link compatible device using a HDMI mini cable
(optional) for automatic linked operations. (Not all operations are possible.)
• VIERA Link is a unique Panasonic function built on a HDMI control function using the standard
HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) specification. Linked operations with HDMI CEC
compatible devices made by other companies are not guaranteed. When using devices made by
other companies that are compatible with VIERA Link, refer to the operating instructions for the
respective devices.
• This unit is compatible with VIERA Link Vet.3. VIERA Link Vet.3 is the newest Panasonic version
and is also compatible with existing Panasenic VIERA Link devices. (As of December 2007)
Connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with VlERA Link with a HDMI
mini cable and then operate with the remote control for the TV.
• Playback operation with the
remote control for the TV
O HDMI mini cable (optional)
O Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link
2)
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1) Press the button up, down, left or right to
select a scene or file to be played back, and
then press the button in the center to set it.
2) Activate the operation icons that are
displayed on TV screen with the remote
control for the TV.
Operation icons
O Display operation icons
i_ Cancel operation icons
_1 Display/Cancel operation icons
• The playback operation is performed the same
as on this unit.
Playing back motion pictures (4, 64)
Playing back still pictures (4, 69)
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• If the TV has two or more HDMI input terminals, it is recommended to connect this unit to HDMI2 or
HDMI3.
• VIERA Link must be activated on the connected TV. (Read the operating instructions of the TV for
how to set etc.)
• If you are not using VIERA Link, set [VIERA Link] to [OFF].
• Other linked operations
Turning the power off:
If you use the remote control for the TV to turn off the power, the power on this unit also turns off. (When
recording motion pictures, formatting, deleting, recovering or connecting the unit to a PC with a USB
cable, the power will not turn off.)
Automatic input switching:
If you connect with a HDMI mini cable and then turn on the power on this unit, the input channel on the
TV automatically switches to this unit's screen. If the TV's power is in standby status, it will turn on
automatically (if [Set] has been selected for the TV's [Power on link] setting).
• Depending on the HDMI terminaI on the TV, the input channel may not switch automatically. In this
case, use the remote control for the TV to switch the input channel. (For details on how to switch
input, please read the operating instructions for the TV.)
• If VlERA Link does not work properly, refer to page 1!9.
• If you are unsure whether or not the TV and AV amplifier you are using are compatible with
VIERA Link, read the operating instructions for the devices.
• Available linked operations between this unit and a Panasonic TV is different depending on the types
of Panasonic TVs even if they are compatible with VlERA Link. Refer to the operating instructions of
the TV for the operations that support on the TV.
• Operation is not possible with a cable that is not based on the HDMI standard.
We recommend using Panasonic HDMI mini cables.
Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m/4.9 feet), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m/9.8 feet)
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Connecting a DVD burner to
copy to/play back a disc
Motion pictures or still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied to a DVD disc by connecting a
DVD burner VW-BN1 (optional) to this unit using a Mini AB USB connection cable (supplied with
VW-BN1). The copied DVD disc can also be played back.
• Please read the operating instructions of the DVD burner for how to use it.
We recommend using Panasonic DVD burner VW-BN1.
About discs that can be used for copying
New" 12 cm discs (DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL)
• You cannot copy to 8 cm discs or +RW/+ R/+R DL/CD-RW/CD-R.
• We recommend using the discs that have been recommended in the operaung instructions of the
DVD burner. Refer to the operating instructions of the DVD burner for details about recommenaed
discs disc handling etc.
- You cannot record on a disc that has already been used. However if a DVD-RAM or a DVD-RW is
formatted, then it can be used for copying.
1 Connect the AC adaptor (supplied with VW-BN1) to the DVD burner.
• You cannot supply power to the DVD burner from this unit.
2 Connect this unit to the AC adaptor and set the mode switch to [].
• If a battery is used, operation is not possible when this unit is connected to a DVD burner.
3 Connect this unit to the DVD burner with the Mini AB USB connection
cable (supplied with VW-BN1).
O Mini AB USB Connection Cable (supplied with VW-BN!)
O DVD burner (optional)
• Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
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4 Insert the disc in the DVD burner.
5 (When copying)
Select [BURN DISC] and press the cursor button.
(When playing back)
Select [PLAY DISC] and press the cursor button.
• Refer to page 90 for how to play back the copied discs.
• Motion pictures are copied as AVCHD format high definition images,
• We recommend preparing the necessary number of discs that can be used for copying (4 86),
and spare discs.
• You cannot copy from multiple SD cards to 1 disc.
• Motion pictures and stilI pictures cannot both be copied to a single disc.
• Confirm that auto protection is [ON] before copying data. We recommend that auto protection is
turned [ON] while copying data. (4 9!)
1 Connect this unit to the DVD
burner to prepare for copying.
(-> 86)
2 Select the item and press the
cursor button.
3 (Only when [SELECT SCENES]/
[SELECT DATE] is selected in step 2)
Select [VIDEO] or [PICTURE] and
press the cursor button.
[ALL SCENES]:
This is for copying all scenes simultaneously.
(Since motion pictures and still pictures are
copied to separate discs, two or more discs are
required.) Proceed to step 6.
[SELECT SCENES]:
This is for selecting the scenes to copy.
[SELECT DATE]:
This is for selecting date of the scenes to copy.
4 (Only when [SELECT SCENES] is selected
in step 2)
8elect the scene you want to copy
and press the cursor button,
• When the cursor button is pressed again, the
selected scene will be canceled.
• Up to 99 scenes can be selected in
succession.
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(Only when [SELECT DATE] is selected in step
2)
Select the date you want to copy
and press the cursor button.
÷
• When the cursor button is pressed again, the
selected date will be canceled.
• Up to 99 dates can be selected in succession.
• Move the cursor button up or down to select
the playback date. Move the cursor button left
to select the last date of the previous month,
and move it to the right to select the last date of
the following month.
5 (Only when [SELECT SCENES] is selected
in step 2)
Select [START] and press the
cursor button.
(Only when [SELECT DATE] is selected in
step 2)
Press the MENU button.
MENU
6 When the confirmation message
appears, select [YES], then press
the cursor button.
O The number of discs necessary for copying
by disc type
• When 2 or more discs are necessary for
copying, follow the on-screen instructions to
switch discs.
• After copying is complete, eject the disc and
disconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable
from this unit.
• After copying is complete, the disc becomes
play-only and further recording is no longer
possible.
Before you delete the data on the SD card after copying is complete, be sure to play back the
discs to check that they have been copied to correctly. (4 90)
Important Notice
• When connecting an optional DVD burner and this unit for copying a disc. do not insert a
disc with recorded motion pictures into devices that do not support the AVCHD format. In
some cases the disc may get stuck in the device. The disc will not play back on devices that
do not support the AVCHD format.
• When inserting a disc containing recorded motiontstill pictures inte other devices, a
message prompting you to format the disc may be displayed. Do not format the disc, since
deleted data cannot be restored later.
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To copy motion pictures to the full capacity 0f a disc
* The data is written to all areas of the disc
to increase playback compatibility with
DVD-RAM Approx. 50 min to 80 min other devices sO, even if the data capacity
DVD-RW* Approx. 35 min to 75 min to be copied is small, the time it takes for
copying may be about the same as the
DVD-R* Approx. 25 min to 45 min time shown in the table.
To copy 600 still pictures (approx. 600 MB)
• DVD-R DL have two layers of recording surface so the copy time is approximately 2 to 3 times that
of DVD-R.
• Depending on the following conditions, the lime it takes for copying may be longer than the above
times. Wait until a message appears indicating that copying is complete.
The number of recorded scenes:
It will take time to copy if the number of recorded scenes is large even when the recording time is
the same.
When the temperature of the DVD burner has become high:
Example: If multiple discs have been copied to continuous, or the surrounding temperature _shigh.
To copy the same data on a new disc successively after confirming the
contents of the copied disc by playing it back
Press the DiSC COPY button on the
playback thumbnaiI view to display the
selection screen in Step 2, so that you can
copy data again.
DISCCOPY
• The disc that was copied to can be played back by connecting this unit and a DVD burner. (4 90)
• Do not turn off this unit or the DVD burner or disconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable while
copying. Also, do not shake the DVD burner.
• It is impossible to stop copying halfway.
• The order in which the scenes were copied cannot be changed.
• Data that has been recorded on another device may not be copied.
• Motion pictures that are recorded on a PC with HD Writer 2.5E cannot be copied.
• When 2 or more discs are necessary for copying, the last scene copied to a disc is automatically
divided to fit the space on the disc.
• The number of discs necessary for copying is automatically calculated. However, copying may be
completed using less discs than the number displayed if there is other data on the SD card or if
scenes were automatically divided.
• When the disc that was copied to is played back on another device, the picture may momentarily stop
at the points where the scenes switch.
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• Only discs that have been copied by connecting this unit to the DVD burner or where motion
pictures have been recorded in AVCHD format can be played back. It may not be possible to
play back discs recorded on other devices,
1 Connect this unit to the DVD burner to prepare for playback. (-> 86)
2 Use the cursor button to select [O] disc playback tab.
O (Destination disc for motion pictures)
Disc playback tab
O (Destination disc for still pictures)
Disc playback tab
3 Select the scene or still picture to be played back and then play it back.
• The playback operation is performed the same as when playing back motion pictures or still pictures.
(4 64, 69)
• After playback, eject the disc and disconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable from this unit.
• Press the DISC COPY button in thumbnail view to display the selection screen for copying data to a
disc. The data can be copied to a new disc inserted in the DVD burner. (4 89)
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• Connect this unit to the DVD burner and then select [PLAY DISC]. (4 86)
• Formatting discs
This is for initializing DVD-RAM and DVD-RW
discs.
• Select [O] tab.
Please be aware that if a disc is formatted,
then all the data recorded on the disc will be
erased. Back up important data on a PC etc.
Select the menu. (-> 27)
[DISC SETUP] or [SETUP]
[FORMAT DISC] _ [YES]
• When the confirmation message appears,
select [YES], then press the cursor button.
• When formatting is complete, press the MENU
button to exit the message screen.
• Connect this unit and the DVD burner to format
discs. You may no longer be able to use the
discs if you format them on another device
such as a PC etc.
• Auto protect
You can protect (write protect) a DVD-RAM or
DVD-RW disc when copying to it so that it is not
formatted by mistake when you insert it in
another device.
• Select [ _ ] (motion picture playback) of
[O] tab.
1 Select the menu. (-> 27)
I [DISC SETUP] _ [AUTO PROTECT] _ [ON] I
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l
• The default setting is [ON].
• We recommend setting [AUTO PROTECT] to
[ON] in order to prevent accidental deletion on
other devices.
If a disc that you copied to is inserted in
another device without protecting it, a message
may be displayed prompting you to format the
disc. If the disc is formatted, important data will
be erased and the process cannot be
reversed.
2 Copy to the disc. (-> 87)
• The copied disc is write protected when it is
ejected if [AUTO PROTECT] is [ON].
To release the disc protection
• If you format a disc, the auto protection is
released. Please be aware that if a disc is
formatted, then all the data recorded on the
disc is erased and cannot be recovered.
• The disc will need to be re-formatted on the
device you will use.
• Displaying disc information
Information such as the type of recorded disc,
the number of recorded scenes and whether or
not the disc is finalized is displayed.
• Select [ _ ] (motion picture playback) of
[_] tab.
Select the menu. (-> 27)
I [DISC SETUP] _ [INFORMATION] _ [YES] I
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n
• Press the MENU button to exit the information
screen.
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Dubbing images onto other
video device
Images played back on this unit can be dubbed onto a DVD recorder or video device.
• Images are dubbed in standard quality.
• Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down.
Change the video input on the
video device and TV that this unit
is connected to,
• The channel set will differ depending on
the terminal to which the unit is connected.
• See the operating instructions of the video
device for details.
• Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
pIDEO IN @ _'_1 • Do not use any o,her AV cabies except the
supplied one.
__ O AVcable (supphed)
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1 Connect this unit to a video device and then set the mode switch to [].
2 Start playback on this unit.
3 Start recording on the connected device.
• To stop recording (dubbing), stop playback on this unit after stopping recording on the recorder.
• If the date and time display and function indication are not wanted, cancel them before dubbing.
(4 30, 80)
If the dubbed images are played back on a wide-screen TV, the images may be stretched vertically.
In this case, refer to the operating instruction of the device you are connecting to or read the
operating instructions of the wide-screen TV and set the aspect ratio to 16:9.
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With a printer (PictBridge)
To print pictures by directly connecting this unit to the printer, use a printer compatible with PictBridge.
(Read the operating instructions for the printer.)
PictBridge is an industry standard from the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) for direct
printing. It allows images to be printed directly from digital cameras to a printer, without having to
connect the camera to a PC.
• Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down.
• Turn on this unit. (This function is available in all modes.)
O USB cable (supplied)
• Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
1 Connect this unit to a printer.
• Do not use any other USB connection cables
except the supplied one. (Operation is not
guaranteed with any other USB cables.)
2 Select [PictBridge] and press the
cursor button.
3 Select a still picture to be printed,
then press the cursor button.
4 Select the desired number of prints,
then press the cursor button.
• If the [PictBridge] indication does not appear or
continues to flash, disconnect and then
reconnect the USB cable.
• You can set up to 9 prints.
• To cancel the setting, set the number of prints
to [0].
• Up to 8 files can be set in succession by
repeating steps 3 and 4.
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5 Press the MENU button to
display the PictBridge menus.
MENU
8 Select the desired layout setting
on [PAGE LAYOUT].
6 Select the date print setting on
[DATE PRINT].
• If the printer is not capable of date printing, this
setting is unavailable.
7 Select the paper size setting on
[PAPER SIZE].
[STANDARD]: Layout specific to the printer
No frame print
Frame print
• You cannot set page layouts not supported on
the printer.
9 Select [PRINT] --_ [YES] and
press the cursor button to print
the pictures.
[STANDARD]: Size specific to the printer
[4x5 INCH]: L size
[5×7 INCH]: 2L size
[4×6 INCH]: Postcard size
[A4]: A4 size
• You cannot set paper sizes not supported on
the printer.
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• Exit PictBridge by disconnecting the USB cable
(supplied) after the pictures have been printed.
When you stop printing halfway
Move the cursor button down.
• A confirmation messageappears. If [YES] is selected,
the number of prints set is canceled and the screen
returns to step 3. If [NO] isselected, atl the settings are
keptand the screen returns to step 3.
• Avoid the following operations during printing.
These operations disable proper printing.
Disconnecting the USB cable
Opening the SD card cover and removing
the SD card
Switching the mode switch
Turn the unit off
• Check the settings for the paper size, print
quality etc. on the printer.
• The print quality varies with paper size.
• The edges of still pictures recorded in this unit
with a 16:9 aspect ratio may be cut oft. When
using a printer with a trimming or bordedess
printing function, cancel this function before
printing. (Refer to the operating instructions of
the printer for details.)
• When the unit is connected directly to the
printer, the DPOF settings cannot be used.
• Connect the printer directly to this unit. Do not
use a USB hub.
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pictures
O Motion pictures
Copying data
0
between media .1:
i_ Motion pictures
Easy editing:
CD-ROM (supplied):
HD Writer 2.5E for HDC .2
Editing motion picture data copied on an HDD of a PC
• Split, merge, delete
• Converting the motion picture data to MPEG2
• Creating a DVD Video disc
Playing back on a PC:
Play back the motion picture data on an SD card or
a DVD disc in high definition picture quality on a
PC.
Formatting discs:
Depending on the type of disc that you use,
formatting is necessary. Discs are formatted using
the UDF 2.5 file system that supports the AVCHD
format.
Playing back on a PC Standard Windows picture
viewer or a commercially
available picture viewer
Still picture
Copying still pictures to a PC (-_ 104) Windows Explorer
Refer to page 106 if using a Macintosh.
Compatible media are SD card and discs (DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R and DVD-R DL).
Refer to the operating instructions d HD Writer 2.5E (PDF file) for details on how to use it.
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• D O not insert a disc recorded in AVCHD format with HD Writer 2,5E in a device that does not
support the AVCHD format. In some cases the disc may get stuck in the device, The disc
will not play back on devices that d0 not support the AVCHD format.
• When inserting a disc containing recorded motion pictures into other devices, a message
prompting you to format the disc may be displayed, Do not format the disc, since deleted
data cannot be restored later.
• We cannot guarantee operation if you use software other than that supplied to read/write motion
picture.
• Do not start the software supplied with this unit and other software at the same time. Close any other
software if you start the software supplied with this unit and close the software supplied with this unit
if you start any other software.
• Be sure to use the supplied USB cable when connecting this unit and a PC. (Operation is not
guaranteed with any other USB cables.)
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Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following.
You ("Licensee") are granted a license for the
Software defined in this End User Software
Agreement ("Agreement") on condition that you
agree to the terms and conditions of this
Agreement. If Licensee does not agree to the
terms and conditions of this Agreement, promptly
return the Software to Matsushita Electric
Industrial Co., Ltd. ("Matsushita"), its distributors
or dealers from which you made the purchase.
Article 1 License
Licensee is granted the right to use the software,
including the information recorded or described
on the CD-ROM, instruction manuals, and any
other media provided to Licensee (collectively
"Software"), but all applicable rights to patents,
copyrights, trademarks and trade secrets in the
Software are not transferred to Licensee.
Article 2 Use by a Third Party
Licensee may not use, copy, modify, transfer or
allow any third party, whether free of charge or
not, to use, copy or modify the Software, except
as expressly provided for in this Agreement.
Article 3 Restrictions on Copying the Software
Licensee may make a single copy of the
Software in whole or in part solely for back-up
purposes.
Article4 PC
Licensee may only use the Software on a single
PC at a single location.
Article 5 Reverse Engineering, Decompiling or
Disassembly
Licensee may not reverse engineer, decompile,
or disassemble the Software, except to the
extent either of them is permitted under law or
regulation of the country where Licensee resides.
Matsushita, or its distributors or dealers will not
be responsible for any defects in the Software or
damage to Licensee caused by Licensee's
reverse engineering, decompiling, or
disassembly of the Software.
Article 6 Limitation of Liability
The Software is provided "AS-IS" without
warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied,
including, but not limited to, warranties of non-
infringement, merchantability and/or fitness for a
particular purpose. Further, Matsushita does not
warrant that the operation of the Software will be
uninterrupted or error free. Matsushita or any of
its distributors or dealers wiii not be liable for any
damage suffered by Licensee arising from or in
connection with Licensee's use of the Software.
Article 7 Export Control
Licensee agrees not to export or re-export to any
country the Software in any form without the
appropriate export licenses under regulations of
the country where Licensee resides, if
necessary.
Article 8 Termination of License
The right granted to Licensee hereunder will be
automatically terminated if Licensee violates any
of the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
Upon such automatic termination, Licensee must
destroy the Software and related documentation
together with all the copies thereof at Licensee's
own expense.
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Operating environment
• Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some PCs
cannot be used.
• A CD-ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software applications. (A compatible DVD writer
drive and media are necessary for writing to a DVD.)
• Operation is not guaranteed in the following cases.
When 2 or more USB devices are connected to a PC, or when devices are connected through USB
hubs or by using extension cables.
Operation on an upgraded OS.
Operation on an OS other than the one pre-instatled.
• This software is not compatible with Microsoft Windows 3.!, Windows 95, Windows 98,
Windows 98SE, Windows Me and Windows NT.
• Operating environment for HD Writer 2.5E for HDC
PC IBM PC/AT compatible PC
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 4
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2
Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate
Microsoft Windows Vista Business
InteI Pentium lli 1.0 GHz or higher (including compatible CPU)
(Intel Core 2 Duo 2.16 GHz or higher, Intel Pentium D 3.2 GHz or higher
or AMD Athlon TM 64 X2 Dual-Core 5200+ or higher is recommended
when a playback function or MPEG2 output function is used.)
RAM Windows Vista: 1024 MB or more
Windows XP/2000:512 MB or more (1024 MB or more recommended)
Display High Color (16 bit) or more (32 bit or more recommended)
Desktop resolution of 1024×768 pixets or more (1280× 1024 pixeIs or
more recommended)
Windows Vista: DirectX 10 compatible video card
Windows XP/2O0O: DirectX 9.0c compatible video card
Compatible with DirectDraw overlay
PCI Express TM × 16 compatible recommended
Free hard disk drive Ultra DMA -- lOg or more
space 300 MB or more (for installing the application)
• When writing to a DVD, more than double the amount of free space as
the disc being created is necessary.
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Windows Vista: DirectX 10
Windows XP/2000: DirectX 9.0c
• If you install the software on a PC that is not compatible with
DirectX 9.0c, the PC may not work properly. If you are unsure whether
or not your PC is compatible, contact the maker of your PC.
Sound DirectSound Support
Interface USB port [Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)]
Other requirements Mouse or equivalent pointing device
Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only.
Input is not supported in languages other than English, French and Spanish.
Operation cannot be guaranteed on all DVD drives.
Operation is not guaranteed on Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows XP
Media Center Edition, Tablet PC Edition and not compatible with 64 bit operation systems.
• This software is not compatible with a multi-boot environment.
• This software is not compatible with a multi-monitor environment.
• If using Windows XP/2000, an administrative account user onty can use this software. If using
Windows Vista, administrative account and standard account users only can use this software. (An
administrative account user should install and uninstall this software.)
• Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage)
PC IBM PC/AT compatible PC
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 4
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate
Microsoft Windows Vista Business
Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise
Windows Vista: Intel Pentium ]111.0 GHz or higher
Windows XP/2000: Intel Pentium Ill 450 MHz or higher or Intel Celeron
400 MHz or higher
Windows Vista Home Basic:
512 MB or more
Windows Vista Home Premium/Ultimate/Business/Enterprise:
1 GB or more
Windows XP/2000:!28 MB or more (256 MB or more recommended)
Interface USB port
Other requirements Mouse or equivalent pointing device
• The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS.
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Installation
When installing the software, log on to your PC as the Administrator (or with a user name with
equivalent authorization) or with the user name for a standard user account. (if you do not have
authorization to do this, consult your manager.)
• Before starting the installation, close all applications that are running.
• Do not perform any other operations on your PC while the software is being installed.
1 Insert the CD-ROM into the PC.
• If the installation screen does not appear
automatically, double-click the CD-ROM drive
icon in [My Computer (Computer)].
2 Click [Next].
3 Read the [End User License
Agreement], then place a check
beside [I accept the terms of the
license agreement] if you agree
to them and click [Next].
• If you do not agree to the terms and conditions
of the License Agreement, installation is not
possible.
4 Continue to follow the on-screen
messages to install HD Writer
2.5E.
• If using Windows 2000, Microsoft DirectX 9.00
must be installed in order to operate HD Writer
2.5E.
Depending on the operating environment, you
may be required to install DirectX 9.0c. Click
[Yes] to install it.
If you install the software on a PC that is not
compatible with DirectX 9.0c, the PC may not
work properly. If you are unsure whether or not
your PC is compatible, contact the PC
manufacturer.
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5 After the installation is complete, restrictions
are displayed.
Check the contents, then close
the window.
6 Click [Finish].
The PC must be rebooted for the
application to work.
• Uninstalling HD Writer 2.5E
Follow the steps below to uninstall any software applications that you no longer require.
1 Select [start] --_ ([Settings] --_) 2 Select [HD Writer 2.5E for HDC],
[Control Panel] --_ then click [Change/Remove]
[Add or Remove Programs ([Change or Remove] or [Add/
(Applications)] or [Uninstall a
program]. Remove]) or [Uninstall].
• Proceed with the uninstallation by following the
on-screen instructions.
• After uninstalling the software, be sure to
reboot the PC.
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Connection and recognition
After the software applications are installed, this unit must be connected to the PC and be correctly
recognized by the PC.
• Remove the supplied CD-ROM from your PC.
O USB cable (supplied)
1 Connect this unit to the AC
adaptor.
• If a battery is used, operation is not possible
when this unit is connected to a PC.
2 Turn on the unit.
• This function is available in all modes.
3 Connect this unit to a PC.
• Insert the USB connectors as far as they will go.
• Do not use any other USB connection cables
except the supplied one. (Operation is not
guaranteed with any other USB cables.)
4 Select [PC CONNECT] and press
the cursor button.
• This unit is automatically detected by the PC.
• When the unit is connected to a PC, the
operation mode cannot be changed and its
power cannot be turned off.
Disconnect the USB cable, before turning
this unit off (4 103).
• Do not disconnect the USB cable or the AC
adaptor while the card access lamp is on or
card access icon ( _ ) appears on the LCD
monitor. Doing so may damage the data.
• If the driver has not been
recognized properly
Use the following methods to enable it to be
recognized.
Method 1:
Turn off the unit and your PC once and try
verifying again.
Method 2:
Remove the SD card and try verifying again.
Method 3:
Try connecting the unit to another USB port on
your PC.
• To disconnect USB cable safely
1 Double click the _ (_)iconintask
tray displayed on the PC,
• Depending on your PC's settings, this icon
may not be displayed.
2 Select [USB Mass Storage Device] and
click [Stop].
3 Verify [MATSHITA HDC-SD9/SD USB
Device] is selected and click [OK].
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When the unit is connected to a PC, it is recognized as an external drive.
• (Removable Disk] (Example: _{_ ............) is displayed in [My Computer (Computer)].
Example folder structure of an SD card: O up to 999 still pictures in JPEG format*
_;_ Removable Disk
IOOCDPFQ------'O
1g 1CDPFR------_O
c_
E
HD
AVCHDTN'--'O
BDMV_
IISVPL-_-Q
We recommend using HD Writer 2.5E to copy
or write back motion picture data recorded on
an SD card.
Using Windows Explorer or other programs on
the PC to copy, move or rename files and
folders recorded with this unit will result in
them being unusable with HD Writer 2.5E.
can be stored, ([IMGA0001.JPG] etc.)
Still pictures are stored in JPEG format*
when recorded in HD hi-speed burst
shooting mode.
* These can be opened with picture software
that supports JPEG pictures.
The DPOF setting files are recorded.
O The motion picture thumbnails are
recorded.
Q AVCHD format motion picture files are
saved. ([00000.MTS] etc,)
Q Files for intelligent scene selection
playback are recorded.
• Copying your still pictures to
your PC
Card reader function (mass storage)
Still pictures recorded with this unit can be
copied to the PC with Explorer or other
programs.
1 Connect this unit to the PC and then
select [PC CONNECT],
2 Double click the folder that contains the
still pictures on the removable disk
([DCIM] _ [100CDPFQ] etc,).
3 Drag and drop the still pictures onto the
destination folder (on the PC's HDD),
• Do not delete the SD card's folders. Doing so
may make the SD card unuseable in this unit.
• When data not supported by this unit has been
recorded on a PC, it will not be recognized by
this unit.
• Always use this unit to format SD cards.
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Starting HD Writer 2.5E
• When using HD Writer 2.5E on Windows XP/20OO, log on to your computer as Administrator (or with
a {ogin name equally authorized). {f you log on with a {ogin name other than Administrator, you cannot
use the applications.
• When using HD Writer 2.5E on Windows Vista, log on to your computer as Administrator (or with a
{ogin name equally authorized) or with the user name for a standard user account. If you log on with a
user name for a guest user account, the software cannot be used.
(On the PC)
Select [start] --_ [All Programs (Programs)] --_ [Panasonic] --_ [HD Writer 2.5E]
--_ [HD Writer].
The HD Writer 2.5E introductory screen is displayed. If [OK] is clicked, the software will start.
• For details on how to use the software applications, read the PDF operating instructions of the
software.
For details on how to use the software applications, read the PDF operating instructions.
• You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to read the PDF
operating instructions.
Select [start] --_ [All Programs (Programs)] --_ [Panasonic] --_ [HD Writer 2.5E]
--_ [Operating Instructions].
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If using Macintosh
• HD Writer 2.5E is not available for Macintosh.
• Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage)
PC Macintosh
Mac OS X 10.4
PowerPC G5 (! .8 GHz or higher)
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 PCs
cannot be used.
• The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS.
• Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only.
• Copying still pictures on PC
1 Connect this unit to a PC via the supplied USB cable.
• The USB function selection screen will appear.
2 Select [PC CONNECT] and press the cursor button.
3 Double-click [NO_NAME] or [Untitled] displayed on the desktop.
• Files are stored in [100CDPFQ] or [1O0CDPFR] folder etc. in the [DCIM] folder.
4 Using a drag-and-drop operation, move the pictures you want to acquire
or the folder storing those pictures to any different folder on the PC.
• To disconnect USB cable safely
Drag [NO_NAME] or [Untitled] disk icon to the [Trash], and then disconnect the USB cable.
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Indications
• Recording indications
Motion picture recording
I_-_ IIl 0h00rn00s _ 90min
R1h20m (I_lll)_]_[_ _ _ z00_''_ _)
M F * i :,
Q ;
;F "1,
O Still picture recording
(when the O button is pressed)
Remaining battery power
(4 22)
90min Remaining battery time (4 22)
Rlh20m Remaining time for motion
picture recording (4 37)
0h00m00s Elapsed recording time (4 37)
JAN 1 2008 Date indication (4 30)
12:34PM Time indication (4 30)
,_ World time setting (4 31)
Motion picture recording mode
(4 38)
HA mode
HG mode
HX mode
HE mode
t/I I (Red) Recording (4 36)
I | (Green) Recording pause (4 36)
PRE-REC (4 40)
Auto mode (4 35)
Manual mode (4 59)
MF Manual focus (4 60)
White balance (4 61)
| Auto white balance
-,.O,- Indoor mode (recording under
incandescent lamp)
,_ Outdoor mode
Manual adjustment mode
1/100 Sh utter speed (4 62)
OPEN, F2.0 F number (4 62)
OdB Gain value (4 62)
Scene mode (4 59)
,_& Sports mode
Portrait mode
[] Spotlight mode
8_,', Surf & snow mode
Low light mode (4 49)
[;_€_, _ Power LCD Extra (4 32)
(_) Image stabilizer (4 45)
Zebra (4 56)
24pDIGITAL CINEMA (4 51)
[_ HI-SPEED BURST (4 54)
Digital cinema color (4 57)
10X Zoom magnification indication
(4 44)
Zoom microphone (4 52)
ZO0_
e.T Focus microphone (4 52)
_'/_ Wind noise reduction (4 52)
E][_13E][_13E]E] Microphone level (4 53)
Face detection & AE mode
(-_ 46)
I_ BackIight compensation (4 49)
_) Soft skin mode (4 49)
_) TeIe macro (-_ 49)
I_'] W, I_']B Fade (White), Fade (Black)
(-_ 48)
_,_ MagicPix function (-_ 49)
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Intelligent contrast control
(4 48)
O (White} Focus indication (4 41)
• (Green)
b:)l 0, b:)2 Self-Timer recording (4 49)
_I_AI(:_ Flash (4 55)
_+/_ Flash level (4 55)
Red eye reduction (4 55)
i, ._. Still picture quality (4 43)
Number of recording pixels for
still pictures (4 43)
@ 1920x1080
3000 Remaining number of still
pictures (4 42)
m (White} Card can be recorded to
(4 42)
m (Green) Recognizing the card (4 42)
-_ (Red) Recording/accessing the card
(4 42)
(_1)) MEGA OIS (4 42)
• Playback indications
Motion picture playback
Still picture playback
• Playback (4 65, 70)
! ! Pause (4 65, 70)
• •, _/ Fast forward/rewind playback
41_1, _ (4 65)
• 1/1_1 Last!first scene paused
1_)4/1441 Skip playback (4 65)
I)-/4t Slow motion playback (4 66)
I I•/_ll I Frame-by-frame playback
(4 66)
Next/Previous still picture
(4 70)
OhOOmOOe Playback time
Play mode (4 65)
I_ All scenes
Scenes recorded on the
selected date
I_ Intelligent scene selection
Number of recording pixels for
motion pictures (4 38)
1920× 1080
[_ 1440×1080
No,10 Scene number
u::]_ _ Volume adjustment (4 65)
O Repeat playback (4 68)
_> Resume playback (4 68)
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100-0001 Still picture folder/file name
(4 69)
PictBridge When a printer compatible
with PictBridge is connected
(4 93)
I_ 1 DPOF already set
(to more than 1) (4 76)
O_ Protected still pictures (4 75)
Number of recording pixeIs for
still pictures (4 43)
@ 1920x 1080
The picture size is not displayed for still
pictures recorded with other products that have
different picture sizes from the sizes shown
above.
• PC connection indications
_ Accessing the card (When
connected to a PC) (4 103)
• Confirmatory indications
-- (Time The built-in battery is Iow. (4 30)
display)
[] The warninglalarm indication
appears when LCD monitor is
rotated towards the lens side.
Return the direction of the LCD
monitor to normal position and
check the warning/alarm
indication.
"l No SD card is inserted/unusable
card.
• Confirmatory indications when a
DVD burner is connected
Disc type (4 86)
_:zb DVD-RAM
q_# DVD-RW
<tlib DVD-R
_ DVD-R DL (Dual layer on single
side)
_.\'_ Unusable disc
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Messages
Major confirmation/error messages to be indicated on the LCD monitor in text.
CANNOT RECORD - INCOMPATIBLE CONTROL DATA.
The recording format of the SD card is different so it cannot be used. Save the data on the SD card
to a PC, then use the SD card after formatting it on this unit.
CHECK CARD.
This card is not compatible or it cannot be recognized by the unit.
If this message appears even though motion pictures and still pictures are recorded on an SD card,
the card may be unstable. Reinsert the SD card, then turn the power off and then on again.
CARD LOCKED.
The write protection switch on the SD card is set to LOCK. (4 24)
HIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED.
Use a battery that is compatible with this unit. (4 22)
if using a Panasonic battery compatible with this unit, eject the battery and then insert it again. If
the message appears even after repeating this several times, this unit needs repair. Detach the
power and contact consumer support. (4 136, 137) Do not attempt to repair it by yourself.
You are attempting to connect an AC adaptor not compatible with this unit. Use the supplied AC
adaptor. (4 23)
PUSH THE RESET SWITCH.
An irregularity in the unit has been detected. Press the RESET button to restart the unit. (4 118)
_ooCANNOT CHECK CONNECTED DEVICE. DISCONNECT THE USB FROM THIS UNIT.
CABLE
The DVD burner is not correctly connected.
Disconnect and then reconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable.
Connect a DVD burner that is compatible with this unit. (4 86)
PLEASE CHECK EXTERNAL DRIVE OR DISCI
A disc that cannot be used when connecting the unit to the DVD burner has been inserted, or the
DVD burner is not recognized properly. Connect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable again and
insert a disc to copy the data. (4 86)
CANNOT COPY TO DISC WITH RECORDED IMAGES. INSERT DISC WITH NO RECORDED
IMAGES.
Data cannot be copied since a disc that cannot be used by connecting the unit and the DVD burner
or a used disc is inserted. Please use a new disc. (4 86)
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DISCONNECT USB CABLE.
The unit cannot correctly establish the connection to the PC or printer. Disconnect and then
reconnect the USB cable.
DISCONNECT USB CABLE.You cannot turn off this unit while it is connected to a PC or a DVD burner.
If faulty management information is found when a SD card is accessed, one of the following messages
may appear. Be sure to follow the messages. (Repairing may take time depending on the error.)
CONTROL DATA ERROR HAS BEEN DETECTED. (SD CARD) I
or
THUMBNAIL DATA ERROR IS DETECTED. I
• Use a sufficiently charged battery or the AC adaptor.
• Depending on the condition of the data, it may not be possible to completely repair the data.
• If the recovery fails, you will no longer be able to play back the scenes recorded before the power
went off.
• When data recorded on another device is recovered, it may not be possible to play back the data on
this unit or the other device.
• If recovery fails, turn the power of the unit off and on again after waiting a while. If recovery fails
repeatedly, format an SD card on the unit. Please be aware that if an SD card is formatted, then all
the data recorded on the card wiii be erased. Back up important data on a PC, DVD disc etc.
• If the thumbnail information is recovered, displaying the thumbnails may become slower.
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Functions that cannot be
used simultaneously
Some functions in this unit are disabled or cannot be selected due to the unit's specifications.
The table below shows examples of functions restricted by various conditions.
Motion picture recording • When the HD hi-speed burst shooting mode is on
PRE-REC
Zoom • When the O button is pressed halfway
Digital zoom • When 24p digital cinema is used
• When the HD hi-speed burst shooting mode is on
• When the MagicPix function is used
• When the color bars are displayed
Face detection & AE mode
Backlight compensation
Intelligent contrast control
Low light
MagicPix (Set and cancel)
Soft skin mode (Set and cancel)
Tele macro (Set and cancel)
Help mode
Fade
• When the MagicPix function is used
• When the iris/gain is set
• When the MagicPix function is used
• When the scene mode is used
• When the HD hi-speed burst shooting mode is on
• While recording
• When PRE-REC is used
• When PRE-REC is used
• When the HD hi-speed burst shooting mode is on
MagicPix • When 24p digital cinema is used
• When the HD hi-speed burst shooting mode is on
Guide lines • When the face detection & AE mode is used
24p digital cinema • When the motion picture recording mode is HX/HE
• When the digital zoom is set to [25×] or [700×]
HD hi-speed burst shooting mode • When the digital zoom is set to [25×] or [700×]
Shutter sound • While recording motion pictures
• When PRE-REC is used
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Flash
• While recording motion pictures
• When PRE-REC is used
• When the MagicPix function is used
• When the HD hi-speed burst shooting mode is on
Auto slow shutter • When the HD hi-speed burst shooting mode is on
Digital cinema color • When the MagicPix function is used
• When the HD hi-speed burst shooting mode is on
Scene mode • When the low light mode is used
• When setting the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch
to AUTO
• When the MagicPix function is used
• When the HD hi-speed burst shooting mode is on
MF assist function • When digital zoom (10× or higher) is used
Change of white balance • When digital zoom (10× or higher) is used
• When the MagicPix function is used
Adjusting the shutter speed, iris/gain • When the MagicPix function is used
• When the low light mode is used
• When the scene mode is used
• When the HD hi-speed burst shooting mode is on
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Troubleshooting
/
This unit cannot be
turned on.
This unit does not stay
on long enough,
Battery runs down
quickly.
\
/This unit is turned off
automatically.
J
/'The minute display of the _
remaining battery power
indication is not
displayed correctly,
J
• Charge the battery using the AC adaptor. (-) 20)
• The battery 3rotection circuit may have operatec Attach
the battery to the AC adaptor for 5 to 10 seconds. If the unit
still cannot be used, the battery is faulty
• Make sure the LCD monitor is openec
• The battery is affected by ambient temperature. In cold
places, the battery using time becomes shorter.
• The battery has a limited life. If the operating time is stil [oo
short even after the battery is fully charged, the battery has
worn out and needs to be replacec
• If you do nor use the unit for approximately 5 minutes the
power is automatically turned off to conserve battery life. To
resume recording, turn the power backon.
The power will net turn off automatically when the power
save functior __ 28) is set to [OFF].
• If you connect to a TV compatible with VIERA Link with a
HDMI mini cable and turn off the power on the TV with the
remote control for the TV. the power on this unit also turns
off. If you are not using VIERA Link. set [VIERA Link] to
[OFF]. (4 83)
• When th_sunit is connected to a DVD burner to copy or play
back images ta disc is being accessed), the power turns off
automatically if the Mini AB USB connection cable is
removed
• The remaining battery capacity indication is an
approximation.
If you think the remaining battery capacity indication is not
displayed correctly, fully charge the battery, discharge it and
then charge it again. (Even if this operation is performed, it
may not be possible to display the remaining battery
capacity correctly if the battery was used for a long period
of time where the temperature was low or high or if the
battery was repeatedly charged.)
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f
This unit cannot be
operated though it is
turned on,
This unit does not
operate normally.
J
iThe remote control doesot function. 1
he remaining time 1
ndication or the elapsed
ime indication is not
hown.
/-Recording does not start
although power is
supplied to this unit and
the SD card is correctly
inserted,
J
Ie eU n btrarystops l
J
olor balance of images
s strange when | _
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• The unit cannot be operated if the LCD monitor _snot
opened
• Press the RESET button_ (4 1t8) If normal conditions are
no[ restored yet, remove the battery orAC adaptor, wait
about 1 _n_nuteand then reconnect the battery or AC
adaptor. Then about 1 minute later, turn on the power
again. (Conducting the above operation while the SD card
is being accessed may damage the data on the SD card.)
• The button-type battery of the remote control may be run
ou[. Replace it with a new button-type battery. (4 19)
• If you set [SETUP] _ [DISPLAY] _ [OFF]= all indications
other than warnings and date are not d_splayed.
• Operate the mode sw_tch to select j=_
• No recording is possible while the SD card's wri[e project
switch is set to LOCK. (4 24"_
• If there s no more available memory of the SD card. free up
some memory by deleting unnecessary scenes or use a
new SD card. (4 25, 72)
• If the SD card cover is open, this unit may not operate
normally. Close the SD card cover.
• Use an SD card that can be used for motion picture
recording_ (-) 24)
• If [AGS] is [ON], record in the normal horizontal posmon or
set [AGS] to [OFF]. (4 35)
• In a place w_th multiple light sources, such as a gymnasium
or a hall the auto white balance function may not operate
properly. In this case, adjust the white balance setting
manually. -.) 61"_
• Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to AUTO.
• If you are trying to record a scene which is hard to bring in[o
focus in auto focus mode use the manual focus mode to
adjust the focus. (-) 60, t27)
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/'Recorded still pictures
are not clear.
ome playback images 1
re skipped
utomatically.
lthough this unit is
orrectly connected to a
,einmagescannot be
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The images on the SD 1
ard do not look normal.
flf the SD card is inserted 1
in this unit, it is not
recognized.
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IF'tthe SD card is inserted_'_
in another device, it is not]
recognized. J
• If you are trytng to record small or finely detailed objects
with [PICT, QUALITY] set at [.z= ], the images may break up
into a mosaic-like pa[tern_ Record with [PICT.QUALITY] set
a[ [ ._,__h] instead. (4 43
• The playmode is se[ to _ (Intelligent scene selectiom.
Change the playmode to [_ (All scenes). (4 67)
• Please read the operating instructions of your TV and
select the channel that matches the input used for the
connection.
• Change the [TVASPECT] setting to match the aspect ratio
of the TV.
• If both HDMI mini cable and component cable are
connected set the unit to playback mode.
• Protected scenes cannot be deleted Release the protec[
setting. (4 75)
• Any scenes/stllI pictures where the thumbnails are
displayed as _ cannot be deleted. If the sceneststil
pictures are unnecessary, format the SD card to erase the
data. (4 77) Please be aware that if an SD card is
formatted then all the data recorded on the SD card is
erased and cannot be recovered. Back up important da[a
on a PC 3VD disc etc
• If the SD card's write protect switch is set to LOCK then
deletion is disabled. (4 24_
• The data may be destroyed. It may have been destroyed by
static or elec[romagnetic waves. Back up impor[an[ data on
a PC DVD disc etc. as we .
• If the SD card is formatted on a PC. i_ may not be
recognized by this unit. Use this unit to format SD cards
_4 77)
• Check that the device is compatible with the capacity or
type of SD card (SD Memory CardtSDHC Memory Card)
that you inserted. Refer to the operating instructions of the
device for details.
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he indication _'
isappears.
he screen is frozen.
o operation can be
erformed. J
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White round spots like
soap bubbles appear on
the recorded picture.
/"'PUSH THE RESET
SWITCH," is displayed.
• No operation can be performed on this unit when it is
connected to a PC
• Turn off the power to this unit. If the power cannot be turned
off, press the RESET 3utton. or remove the battery or AC
adaptor and then reattach it. Turn on the power again. If
normal operation is still not restored, detach the power
connected and contact consumer support. _-') 136. 137"_
• If you take a picture with the
flash _na dark place or indoors.
white round spots may appear
on the picture caused by the
flash reflecting of particles of
dust in the air. This is not a
malfunction.
A characteristic of this is that the number of round spots
and thetr position differ in every picture
• The unit has automaticalJy detected an error. Press the
RESET button with the projecting part of the grip belt O
This will restart the unit
• If you do not press the RESET button, the power to this unit
is turned off automatically about 1 minute later.
• Even after y'OUpress the RESET buttor the indication may
still appear repeatedly. If so. this unit needs repair. Detach
the power connected, contact consumer support. (-.) 136.
137) Do not attempt to repair the unit by yourself
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VIERA Link does not
work.
fWhen connected by the
USB cable, this unit is not| _/_
detected by the PC. 1
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sconnected, an error _,
essage will appear on
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urner cannot be turned _,_,_
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/-Cannot see the PDF
operating instructions for| _,,_
3 D writer 2"5E" /
• Connect with a HDMI mini cable (optional). (4 83)
• Press the MENU button then select [SETUP]
[VIERA Link] _ [ON] with the cursor button t-') 83)
• Depending on HDMI terminal of the TV. the input channel
may not switch automatically. In this case. use the remo_e
control for the TV to switch input. (For details on how to
switch input, please read the operating instructions for the
TVj
• Check the VIERA Link setting on the connected device.
• Turn the power to the unit off and then back on agan.
• Set [EZ Sync] to [Off] on the TV and then turn it back to
[On]. (Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for
details.)
• Use AC adaptor when connecting this unit and a PC.
• Select another USB terminal on the PC.
• Check the operabng environment. _-,) 99',
• Turn the power to the unit off and then back on again and
reconnect the USB cable
• To disconnect the USB cable safely, double-chck the ,#_
(,_ ) icon in the task tray and follow the instructions on the
screen
• When the unit is connected to the DVD burner use the
respective AC adaptors for both this unit and the DVD
burner.
• You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe
Reader 7.0 or later to read the PDF operating instructions
for HD Writer 2.5E.
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• If scenes do not change smoothly when played back on another device
The images may be still for several seconds at the joins between the scenes if the following operations
are performed when multiple scenes have been continuously played back using another unit.
* Just how smoothly the scenes will be played back depends on the playback unit. Depending on the
unit used, the images may stop moving and become still for a moment even when none of the
following conditions are applicable.
• When the scenes were recorded on different dates
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O The image will be still for several seconds wherever the date changes.
O The images are played back smoothly if the scenes were recorded on the same date.
• When more than 99 scenes were recorded on the same date
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O The images of 99 consecutive scenes are played back smoothly.
• When scenes lasting under 3 seconds have been recorded
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O The image will be still for several seconds after a scene which lasts under 3 seconds.
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• When PRE-REC was used for recording
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O Normal recording
I_ PRE-REC recording
O The picture momentarily stops at the end of the Iast scene that was recorded normally before PRE-
REC recording.
• When the recording mode was changed from HA/HG/HX to HE or from HE
to HA/HG/HX
O O
HA/HG/HX /il HE
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O Q Q
O The picture momentarily stops where the scenes switch between HA/HG/HX and HE modes.
O Playback is smooth if the same mode is used or the mode is switched among HA, HG and HX.
• When the settings on the 24p digital cinema change
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O When recording motion pictures after changing settings on the 24p digital cinema, the motion
pictures at the switching points of scenes stop for several seconds.
O Scenes with the same settings can be played back smoothly at the switching points.
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• When deleting scenes
• Example 1: Deleting scenes midway through a sequence of scenes,
O
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O Scene to be deleted
O The image will be still for several seconds wherever a scene was deleted.
O The images of consecutive scenes where they are no deletions are played back smoothly one after
another.
• Example 2: When recording again after having deleted the last scene.
0
O
O Scene to be deleted
I_ A new scene is recorded here.
O The image will be still for several seconds wherever a scene was deleted.
O The images of consecutive scenes where they are no deletions are played back smoothly one after
another.
• If you connected this unit and the DVD burner, selected scenes and then
copied them to 1 disc.
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O If you select a scene other than the next scene, the picture may momentarily stop at the point
where the scenes switch.
O The point where the scenes switch will be played back smoothly if you select the scenes in order.
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• When editing scenes on a PC using a software such as HD Writer 2.5E
• Example 1: When scenes were selected using HD Writer 2.5E and output to the media
If scenes were dragged and dropped from the scene display area O and output to the media, the
images will be stilt for several seconds wherever one scene changes to the next.
This stopping of the images for several seconds wherever one scene changes to the next can be
prevented by dragging and dropping the scenes in the Image display area 0 or by clicking [Copy
between media] button on the Start Menu.
• Example 2: When deleting scenes was initiated by HD Writer 2.5E
When a scene is deleted, the images may be still for several seconds where that scene was deleted.
• Example 3: When merging scenes was initiated by HD Writer 2.5E
Wherever scenes are merged, the images may be still for several seconds at the merged parts.
• Example 4: When edit assist is initiated by HD Writer 2.5E
When edit assist is initiated, the motion pictures at the switching points of the respective scenes or
edited portions may stop for several seconds.
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Cautions for use
The unit and the SD card become warm during
use. This is not a malfunction.
Keep the High Definition Video Camera as far
away as possible from electromagnetic
equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs,
video games etc.).
• If you use the High Definition Video Camera on
top of or near a TV, the pictures and sound on
the High Definition Video Camera may be
disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
• Do not use the High Definition Video Camera
near cell phones because doing so may result
in noise adversely affecting the pictures and
sound.
• Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures
may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields
created by speakers or large motors.
• Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by
microprocessors may adversely affect the High
Definition Video Camera, disturbing the
pictures and sound.
• If the High Definition Video Camera is
adversely affected by electromagnetic
equipment and stops functioning properly, turn
the High Definition Video Camera off and
remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor.
Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC
adaptor and turn the High Definition Video
Camera on.
Do not use the High Definition Video Camera
near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.
• If you record near radio transmitters or
high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and
sound may be adversely affected.
Make sure to use the supplied cords and
cables. If you use optional accessories, use
the cords and the cables supplied with them,
Do not extend the cords and the cables,
Do not spray insecticides or volatile
chemicals onto the unit.
• If the unit is sprayed with such chemicals, its
body may be marred and the surface finish
may peeI off.
• Do not leave rubber or plastic products in
contact with the unit for a long time.
When you use the unit in a sandy or dusty
place such as a beach, do not let sand or fine
dust get into the body and terminals of the
unit,
Also, keep the unit away from sea water.
• Sand or dust may damage the unit. (Care
should be taken when inserting and removing
a card.)
• If sea water splashes onto the unit, wipe off the
water with a well wrung cloth. Then wipe the
unit again with a dry cloth.
When carrying the unit, do not drop or bump
it.
• A strong impact can break the unit's casing,
causing it to malfunction.
Cleaning
• Before cleaning, detach the battery or pulI the
AC cable from the AC outlet, and then wipe the
unit with a soft, dry cloth.
• If the unit is very dirty, dip a cloth in water and
squeeze firmly, and then wipe the unit with the
damp cloth. Next, dry the unit with a dry cloth.
• Use of benzine, paint thinner, alcohol, or
dishwashing liquid may alter the camera body
or peel the surface finish. Do not use these
solvents.
• When using a chemical dust cloth, follow the
instructions that came with the cloth.
Do not use the unit for surveillance purposes
or other business uses.
• This unit was designed for consumer
intermittent use. It was not intended for
continuous use, or for any industrial or
commercial application resulting in prolonged
use.
• In certain situations, continuous use could
cause the unit to overheat and cause a
malfunction. Such use is strongly discouraged.
When you are not going to use the unit for an
extended time
• When storing the unit in a cupboard or cabinet,
it is recommended that you place a desiccant
(silica gel) in with it.
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The battery used in this unit is a rechargeable
lithium-ion battery. It is susceptible to humidity
and temperature and the effect increases the
more the temperature rises or fails. In cold areas,
the full charge indication may not appear or the
low battery indication may appear about
5 minutes after starting use. At high
temperatures, the protection function may be
triggered, making it impossible to use the unit.
Be sure to detach the battery after use.
• if the battery is left attached, a minute amount
of current continues to flow even if the unit's
power is off. Keeping the unit in this state may
result in over discharge of the battery. This
may result in you not being able to use the
battery even after it is charged.
• The battery should be stored in the vinyl bag
so metal does not come into contact with the
terminals.
• The battery should be stored in a cool place
free from humidity, with as constant
temperature as possible. (Recommended
temperature: 15 °C to 25 °C (59 °F to 77 °F),
Recommended humidity: 40% to 60%)
• Extremely high temperatures or low
temperatures will shorten the life of the battery.
• if the battery is kept in high-temperature, high-
humidity, or oily-smoky places, the terminals
may rust and cause malfunctions.
• To store the battery for a long period of time,
we recommend you charge it once every year
and store it again after you have completely
used up the charged capacity.
• Dust and other matter attached to the battery
terminals should be removed.
Prepare spare batteries when going out for
recording,
• Prepare batteries enough to last for 3 to 4
times the period you are planning to record for.
Cold places such as a ski resort can shorten
the period which you can record for.
If you drop the battery accidentally, check to
see if the terminals are damaged,
• Attaching a battery with damaged terminals
can damage the unit or AC adaptor.
Do not throw old battery into fire,
• Heating a battery or throwing it into a fire may
result in an explosion.
If the operating time is very short even after
the battery has been recharged, the battery
has worn out, Please purchase a new battery,
• If the temperature of the battery is extremely
high or extremely low, charging may take time
or the battery may not be charged.
• If the charging lamp keeps flashing, make sure
that the terminals of the battery or the AC
adaptor are not exposed to dirt, foreign objects
or dust, then reconnect them properly.
Disconnect the AC cable from the AC outlet
when you remove dirt, foreign objects or dust
on the terminals of the battery or the AC
adaptor.
If the charging lamp is still flashing, the
temperature of the battery may be extremely
high or extremely low or something may be
wrong with the battery or AC adaptor. Contact
consumer support. (4 136, 137).
• If you use the AC adaptor near a radio, radio
reception may be disturbed. Keep the AC
adaptor 1 m (3.3 feet) or more away from the
radio.
• When using the AC adaptor, it may generate
whirring sounds. However, this is normal.
• After use, be sure to disconnect the AC
adaptor. (if it is left connected, a minute
amount of current is consumed.)
• Always keep the electrodes of the AC adaptor
and battery clean.
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• When the LCD monitor gets dirty, wipe it with a
dry soft cloth.
• In a place with drastic temperature changes,
condensation may form on the LCD monitor.
Wipe it with soft dry cloth.
• When the unit has become very cold, for
example due to storage in a cold area, its LCD
monitor will be slightly darker than usual
immediately after the power is turned on. The
normal brightness will be restored when the
unit's internal temperature rises.
Extremely high precision technology is
employed to produce the LCD Monitor screen
featuring a total of approximately 300,000
pixels. The result is more than 99.99%
effective pixels with a mere 0.0!% of the
pixels inactive or always Iit. However, this is
not a malfunction and does not affect the
recorded picture.
When condensation forms on the unit, the lens
will cloud up and the unit may not work properly.
Make every effort to ensure that condensation
does not form. If it does form, take the actions
described below.
Causes of condensation
Condensation takes place when the ambient
temperature or humidity is changed as
follows.
• When this unit is brought inside from the cold
(e.g. a ski slope) to a warm room.
• When this unit is moved from an
air-conditioned car to outside.
• When a cold room has been warmed up
quickly.
• When cool wind from an air conditioner is
directly blown onto this unit.
• After summer afternoon showers of rain.
• When this unit is in a very humid place where
the air is thick with steam. (e.g. a heated
swimming pool)
Helpful hint
If, for example, you have used this unit for
recording on a ski slope and are taking it into a
heated room, place the unit inside a plastic bag,
remove as much of the air from inside the bag as
possible, then seal the bag. Leave the unit for
about an hour in the room so the temperature of
the unit is close to the ambient temperature of
the room, then use it.
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Explanation of terms
Automatic white balance
White balance adjustment recognizes the color
of light and adjusts so the white color will
become a purer white. The unit determines the
hue of light that comes through the lens, thereby
judging the recording condition, and selects the
closest hue setting.
This is called automatic white balance
adjustment.
However, since the unit only stores white color
information under several light sources,
automatic white balance adjustment does not
function normally under other light sources.
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The illustration above shows the range over
which the auto white balance functions.
1) The effective range of automatic white
balance adjustment on this unit
2) Blue sky
3) Cloudy sky (rain)
4) TV screen
5) Sunlight
6) White fluorescent lamp
7) Halogen light bulb
8) Incandescent light bulb
9) Sunrise or sunset
10) Candlelight
white balance adjustment range, use the manual
white balance adjustment mode.
White balance adjustment
White balance adjustment determines the white
color under different light sources. By
recognizing which is the white color under
sunlight and which is the white color under a
fluorescent light, the unit can adjust the balance
among the other colors.
Since the white color is the reference for all the
colors, the unit can record pictures in a natural
hue if it can recognize the reference color white.
Auto focus
The lens is moved forward or backward
automatically to bring the subject into focus.
Auto focus has the following characteristics.
• Adjusts so that the vertical lines of a
subject are seen more clearly.
• Attempts to bring an object with higher
contrast into focus.
• Focuses on the screen center only,
Due to these characteristics, auto focus does not
work correctly in the following situations. Record
pictures in the manual focus mode.
Recording distant and close-up objects at the
same time
Since the unit focuses on whatever is at the
center of the screen, it is difficult to bring the
background into focus when close-up objects are
placed in focus. When recording people with
distant mountains in the background, you cannot
focus on both the subject which is close-up and
the objects which are in the distance.
Outside of the effective range of automatic white
balance adjustment, the image will become
reddish or bluish. Even within the effective range
of automatic white balance adjustment, the
automatic white balance adjustment may not
function properly if there is more than one light
source. For light outside the functional automatic
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Recording a subject behind dirty or dusty
window
The subject behind the window will not be
focused because the focus is on the dirty
window.
Similarly, when recording something on the
opposite side of a road with heavy traffic, a
vehicle that happens to pass by may be brought
into focus.
Recording a subject that is surrounded by
objects with glossy surfaces or by highly
reflective objects
Since whatever is shiny or glistens is brought into
focus, it is hard to focus on the subject to be
recorded. The focus may become blurry when
recording subjects at the beach, in night views or
in scenes involving fireworks or special lights.
Recording a subject in dark surroundings
The unit cannot focus correctly because the light
information that comes through the lens
decreases considerably.
Recording a fast-moving subject
As the focus lens-inside moves mechanically, it
cannot keep up with a fast-moving subject.
When, for example, recording a sports event with
fast moving subjects, the focus may lose its
sharpness.
Recording a subject with little contrast
It is easy to bring subjects with a sharp contrast
or vertical lines or stripes into focus. This means
that a subject with little contrast, such as a white
wall, may become blurry because the unit
achieves focus based upon the vertical lines of
an image.
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Specifications
High Definition Video Camera
Information for your safety
Signal system 1080/60i
Recording format AVCHD format compliant
1/6" 3CCD image sensor
Total: 560 K×3
Effective pixels:
Motion picture: 520 K×3
Still picture: 520 K×3
Auto Iris, F1.8 to F2.8
Focal length:
3.0 mm to 30.0 mm
Macro (Full range AF)
Filter diameter 37 mm
Zoom 10× optical zoom, 25×/700× digital zoom
Monitor 2.7" wide LCD monitor (approx. 300 K pixels)
Microphone 5.! channel surround microphone (with a zoom microphone/focus
microphone function)
Speaker 1 round speaker _ 20 mm
White balance Auto tracking white balance system
adjustment
Standard illumination 1,400 Ix
Minimum required Approx. 5 Ix (1/30 in Low light mode)
illumination Approx. 1 Ix with the MagicPix function
A/V terminal video output 1.0 Vp-p, 75 _, NTSC system
level
Component terminal Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 _
video output level Pb: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 _
Pr: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 _
HDMI mini connector HDMI TM (x.v.Color TM) 1125i (1080i)/525p (480p)
video output level
A/V terminal audio output 3!6 mV, 600 _2,2 ch
level (Line)
HDMI mini connector 5.! ch (AC3)/2 ch (Linear PCM)
audio output level
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Card reader/writer function (No copyright protection support)
Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), USB terminal Type Mini AB
PictBridge-compliant
Flash Available range: Approx. ! .0 m to 2.5 m (3.3 feet to 8.2 feet)
Dimensions 65 mm (W)×67 mm (H)× 126 mm (D)
[2.56" (W)× 2.638" (H)×4.96" (D)]
(excluding projecting parts)
Mass (Weight) Approx. 275 _z(Approx. 0.606 Ibs.)
[without battery (supplied) and an SD card (optional)]
Mass (Weight) in Approx. 337 _ (Approx. 0.743 Ibs.)
operation [with battery (supplied) and an SD card (optional)]
Operating temperature O°C to 40 °C (32 °F to !04 °F)
Operating humidity 10% to 80%
Battery operation time See page 22
Motion pictures
Recording media SD Memory Card:
1 GB, 2 GB (FAT12 and FAT16 system compliant)
SDHC Memory Card:
4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB (FAT32 system compliant)
Compression MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Recording mode and HA: Approx. 17 Mbps (VBR)
transfer rate HG: Approx. !3 Mbps (VBR)
HX: Approx. 9 Mbps (VBR)
HE: Approx. 6 Mbps (VBR)
Refer to page 38 for the recordabIe time.
HA/HG: 1920×1080/60i, 1920× 1080/24p
HX: !920× 1080/60i
HE: !440× 1080/60i
Audio compression Dolby Digital (Dolby AC3)/5.1 ch
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Still pictures
Recording media SD Memory Card:
8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 126 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB
(FAT!2 and FAT16 system corresponding)
SDHC Memory Card:
4 GB, 6 GB, 16 GB (FAT32 system corresponding)
Compression JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2
standard), DPOF corresponding
Picture size 1920x 1060
Refer to page 43 for the number of recordable pictures.
AC adaptor
Information for your safety
Dimensions 92 mm (W)×33 mm (H)×6! mm (D)
[3.6" (W)× 1.3" (H)×2.4" (D)]
Mass (Weight) Approx. 115 g (Approx. 0.25 Ibs.)
Specifications may change without prior notice.
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Optional accessories
VW-AD2 ! PP-K
VW-VBG 130.1
VW-VBG260 q
VW_VBG6*I*2
VW-VH04
RP-CDHM15
RP-CDHM30
VW-T3714H
VW-W3707H
RP-SDM04GU1 K
RP-SDM02GU1A
RP-SDV16GU1K
RP-SDV08GU1K
RP-SDV08GU1A (USA only)
RP-SDV04GU1K
RP-SDV02GU1A
RP-SDV01GU1A
VW-BN1
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AC adaptor with AC Cable and DC
Cables
1320 mAh/Rechargeable Lithium Ion
Battery Pack
2640 mAh/Rechargeable Lithium Ion
Battery Pack
5800 mAh/Rechargeable Lithium Ion
Battery Pack
Battery pack holder kit
HDMI mini cable
Tele conversion Iens
Wide conversion lens
Class 4 4 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4 2 GB SD Memory Card
Class 6 16 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 6 8 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 6 4 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 6 2 GB SD Memory Card
Class 6 ! GB SD Memory Card
DVD burner
"1 Please refer to page 22, concerning the battery charging time and available recording time.
*2 The battery pack holder kit VW-VH04 (optional) is necessary.
NOTE:
Accessories and/or model numbers may vary by country. Please consult your local dealer.
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Please photocopy this form when placing an order.
1. Model #
2. Items Ordered
Accessory # Description Price Each Quantity Total Price
3. Method of payment (check one)
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Total Enclosed
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VISA Credit Card #
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Discover Customer Signature
Make Check or Money Order Payable to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES
(Please do not send cash)
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Ship To:
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Mrs.
Ms.
First Last
6.95
Street Address
City State Zip
Phone#:
Day ( )
Night ( )
TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF
THE FOLLOWING:
VlSITYOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER
OR
CALL PANASONIC'S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368
[6 AM-6 PM M-E PACIFIC TIME]
OR
MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE
20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032
In CANADA, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for more information on Accessories.
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Request for Service Notice (USA Only)
Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice, in the
unlikely event this product needs service.
;questforServiceNotice:
,Please include your proof of purchase.
(Failure to do so will delay your repair.)
,To further speed your repair, please provide
an explanation of what is wrong with the unit
and any symptom it is exhibiting.
Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to:
Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center
1590 Touhy Ave.
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
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Limited Warranty (For USA Customers)
PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS PANASONIC PUERTO RICO, INC.
COMPANY, DIVISION OF PANASONIC Ave. 65 de Infanteda, Kin. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park,
CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
Panasonic Video Products
Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty Coverage
If your preduct does not work propedy because of a defect [n materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or
Panason[c Puedo Rico, k_c. (collectively referred to as "the warrantor") will, for the length of the period indicated oil tbe chair below,
which stads with tbe date of original purchase ("warranty period"), at its option either (a) repaiJ your preduct with new or ref u ¢rfisbed
pairs, or (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished preduct. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.
Product
Camco_er
DVD/VCR Deck,
AN Mixel
TWVCR, TV/DVD,
TWDVD/VCR
Combination
TWHDR
Combin_ion
Rechargeable
Batteries
(in exchange for
defective item)
Tape
(in exchange for
defective item)
Memory Cards
(in exchange for
defective item)
Pal'ts
One (1) Yem (except CCD image Sensor',
CCD image Sensor - 8 (Six) Months
One (1) Year
One (1) Year (except CRT)
CRT - Two (2) Years
One (1) Year (except CRT)
CRT - Two (2) Years
Ten (10) Days
Five (5) Days
Ninety (90) Days
Labor Service
Ninety (90) Days i Carry- n or Ma - n
Ninety (90) Days
Ninety (90) Days Carry-h or Ma[Mn
! Carry-In: 21"
Ninety (90) Days CRTand Smallel
Ninety (90) Days In-Home or Cmryqn:
22" CRT and Larger
Ninety (90) Days
In-Home or Carry-ln
Ninety (90) Days
Not Applicable ! Carry-in or Ma[Mn
Not Applicable i Carry-in or Ma[Mn
Not Applicable i Carry-in or Ma[Mn
Contact Number
1-900-211 -PANA(7282)
1-800-211 -PANA(7262)
1-800-211 -PANA(7262)
1-888-943-9788
1-800-211 -PANA(7262)
1-800-211 -PANA(7262)
1-800-211 -PANA(7262)
During the "Labor" warranty period there willbe no charge fol labor. Dudng the "Parts" warranty period, theJe willbe no charge for pads.
You must carry-in or mail-in (prepaid) your product or arrange for in-home service, as applicable, during the warranty per[ed.
If non-rechm geable batteries are included, they aJe riot warranted. This waJ ranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the
United States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is exteeded 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 tor warranty service.
Carry-In, MaR-in (Prepaid) or In-Home Service
For Carryqn, MaiMn (prepaid) ol In-HomeService (as applicable) in the United States call toll free contact number listed above or visit
Panasonic Web Site: hSp://www.panason[c.com
For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (797)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910.
In-Home service, if applicable, Jequires clear, complete and easy access to the product by the autborized servicer and does not include
removal or re-inst allation 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 pads of the product, be removed for sbop 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 (incleding,
among other things, leSerbox pictures on standard 4:3 scleen TV's, or non-expaeded 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
fa[Kires which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failuJes which Jesuit horn accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect,
bug infestation, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadiustment of consumer controls,
improper maintenance, power line surge, ligMning damage, modification, or commercial use (such as in a hotel, office, restaurant, or
other business), ]enta] use of tbe product, service by anyone other than a P_tory Service Center or otbol Authouzed Sen/[cer, 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 ANYBREACB 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 arid from the servicer, loss of media or images, data or o_her 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
UMITED 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 irnplied
warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal fights and you may also have og'Jer fights
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 SeJ_ice Centel. If tbe problem is not bandied to your satisfaction, tben ,write to the warrantor's Consumer Affairs Depadrnent at tbe
addresses listed for tbe warrantor.
PARTS AND SERVICE (INCLUDING COST OF AN IN-ROME SERVICE CALL, WHERE APPLICABLE} WHICH
ARE NOT COVERED BY THiS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
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Customer Services Directory
Service in Canada: As per Servicentre listed in Canadian warranty information on page 137.
i Accessory Purchases ]
Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products
by visiting our Web Site at:
htt ://www. stc. anasonic.com
or, send your request by E-mail to:
np_gparts@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 pro, 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
Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center
MAIL TO: 1590Touhy Ave.
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").
As of January 2007
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Warranty (For Canadian Customers)
Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3
PANASONIC PRODUCT- LIMITED WARRANTY
Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and
agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.
Camcorder Product - One (1) year, parts and labour
LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
This warranty does not apply to products purchased outside Canada or to any product which has been
improperly installed, subjected to usage for which the product was not designed, misused or abused,
damaged during shipping, or which has been altered or repaired in any way that affects the reliability or
detracts from the performance, nor does it cover any product which is used commercially. Dry cell
batteries are also excluded from coverage under this warranty.
This warranty is extended to the original end user purchaser only. A purchase receipt or other proof of
date of original purchase is required before warranty service is performed.
THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS iN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR
iMPLiED, iNCLUDiNG ANY iMPLiED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABiLiTY AND FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
iN NO EVENT WiLL PANASONIC CANADA iNC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, iNDiRECT OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, or the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above limitations and exclusions
may not be applicable.
WARRANTY SERVICE
FOR PRODUCT OPERATION ASSISTANCE, please contact:
Our Customer Care Centre: Telephone #: (905) 624-5505
1-800 #: 1-800-561-5505
Fax #: (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 TM Iocator" under "Customer support"
IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE
Carefully pack and send prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton.
Include details of the defect claimed, and proof of date of original purchase.
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Index
• Numerics
24p digital cinema ..................... 51
5.1 channel .......................... 82
•A
AN terminal .................... 17, 78, 92
AC adaptor .................... 20, 23, 125
Aperture ............................. 62
Auto focus .......................... 127
Auto Ground-Directional Standby (AGS) .... 35
Auto mode ........................... 35
Auto slow shutter ...................... 57
Automatic white balance ............... 127
AVCHD ............................. 11
•B
Backlight compensation ................. 49
Battery .......................... 20, !25
Battery capacity indication ............... 22
Beep sound .......................... 29
•C
Card ............................. 24, 25
Charging time ........................ 22
Color bar ............................ 56
Component terminal ................ !7, 82
Copy
Disc .............................. 87
Cursor button ......................... 16
Customer Services Directory ............ 136
•D
Date and time display .................. 30
Date and time setting ................... 30
Delete .............................. 72
Demo mode .......................... 29
Digital cinema color .................... 57
Digital zoom .......................... 44
Display .............................. 28
Dividing a scene to delete ............... 74
DPOF setting ......................... 76
Dubbing ............................. 92
DVD burner .......................... 86
Copying to discs .................... 87
Managing the copied disc ............. 91
Playing back the copied disc .......... 90
•F
Face detection & AE mode .............. 46
Fade ................................ 48
Flash ............................... 55
Focus ............................... 60
Focus microphone ..................... 52
Format .............................. 77
Frame-by-frame playback ............... 66
•G
Gain ............................... 62
Grip belt ............................ 18
Guide line ........................... 51
•H
HD hi-speed burst shooting mode ........ 54
HDMI mini connector ............ 17, 81, 83
Help mode .......................... 48
High definition ........................ !1
•1
image stabilizer ...................... 45
initial setting ......................... 29
Intelligent contrast control .............. 48
intelligent scene selection .............. 67
Iris ................................. 62
•L
Language ........................... 28
LCD monitor .................. !6, 32, 126
Lens hood ........................... 17
Limited Warranty (Canada) ............ 137
Limited Warranty (USA) ............... 135
Low light ............................ 49
•M
MagicPix function ..................... 49
Manual focus ........................ 60
Menu .............................. 27
Menu list ............................ 28
MF assist ........................... 60
Microphone level ..................... 53
Microphone setup ..................... 52
Mode switch ......................... 26
Motion picture
Playback ......................... 64
Recording ........................ 36
Motion picture compatibility ............. 66
•N
Number of recordabte pictures ........... 43
•O
Operation icons ...................... 47
•P
PictBridge ........................... 93
Picture quality ........................ 43
Playing back motion pictures by date ...... 67
Playing back still pictures by date ........ 71
POWER LCD EXTRA .................. 32
Power save .......................... 28
PRE-REC ........................... 40
Protect
Scenes .......................... 75
Still pictures ....................... 75
•Q
Quick start .......................... 39
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mR
Recordabte time .................... 22, 38
Recording lamp ....................... 28
Recording modes ...................... 38
Recording time elapsed ................. 37
Red eye reduction ..................... 55
Remaining number of still pictures ......... 42
Remaining time left for recording .......... 37
Remote control ....................... 19
Repair ............................. !12
Repeat playback ...................... 68
Request for Service Notice (USA Only) .... !34
Resume playback ..................... 68
mS
Scene mode .......................... 59
SD Memory Card ...................... 24
SD Speed Class Rating ................. 24
SDHC Memory Card ................... 24
Self-recording ........................ 32
Self-timer recording .................... 49
Shooting guide ........................ 40
Shoulder strap fixture ................... 18
Shutter sound ........................ 56
Shutter speed ........................ 62
Skip playback ......................... 65
Slide show ........................ 14, 70
Slow-motion playback .................. 66
Soft skin mode ........................ 49
Still picture
Playback .......................... 69
Recording ......................... 41
Still picture compatibility ................. 70
Surround microphone .................. 52
liT
Tele macro ........................... 49
Tripod receptacle ...................... 17
TV aspect ............................ 80
liV
VlERA Link .......................... 83
Volume adjustment .................... 65
liW
White balance .................... 61, 127
Wind noise reduction function ............ 52
World time setting ..................... 31
liZ
Zebra ............................... 56
Zoom ............................... 44
Zoom microphone ..................... 52
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Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guia espa ola
para el uso rapido
carga
[CHARGE] O
• Carga de la bateria
Encendida:
Carga e n curso
Apagada:
Carga comPletada
1 Conecte el cable de CA al adaptador de
CA y a la toma de CA.
2 Instale la bateria en el compartimiento
alineando la marca y, a continuacion,
conectela de forma segura.
• Insercion de la bateria
Abra el monitor LCD e instale la
bateria insertandola en la direccion
mostrada en la figura.
• Cbmo encender la unidad
Encienda la alimentacion girando el
interruptor del modo a _ o []
mientras pulsa el boton de
desbloqueo O.
[]_]OFF_
• ActOe en el interruptor del modo mientras
pulsa al mismo tiempo el botOn de desbtoqueo
si cambia de OFF a otro modo.
• Indicador de estado O
• Para apagar la unidad, ajuste el interruptor deI
mode a OFF.
• Insertar/extraer una tarjeta SD
Inserte la bateria hasta que dispare y se
btoquee.
Luz indicadora de acceso a la
tarjeta [ACCESS]
• Cuando esta unidad accede a la tarjeta SD,
O la luz indicadora de acceso se enciende.
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1 Ajuste el interruptor del modo a OFF,
2 Abra la tapa de la tarjeta SD mientras
desplaza la palanca SD CARD OPEN 0.
3 Inserte/extraiga la tarjeta SD.
• Coloque el lade del terminal O en Ia direcci6n
mostrada en la figura y empQjelo hasta que
tope manteni6ndolo derecho.
• Para extraer la tarjeta SD, presione en el
centro de la tarjeta SD y luego tire de ella
derecho hacia fuera.
4 Cierre firmemente la tapa de la tarjeta SD.
• Ci¢rrela firmemente hasta que dispare.
• Seleccion del idioma
1) Pulse el bot6n MENU, seleccione
[LANGUAGE] y, luego, pulse el bot6n cursor.
2) SeIecciene [Espa_el] y pulse el bot6n cursor.
• Modo de ayuda
En el mode de ayuda se describen los iconos de
funcionamiento que aparecen cuando se ajusta
el interruptor AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS a la
posici6n AUTO en el modo de grabacidn.
• Actee en el interrupter del modo para
seleccionar _.
1) Pulse el cursor para visualizar el icono.
• En la parte inferior de la pantalla se visualiza la
explicaci6n del icono seleccionado.
• Cada vez que mueva el cursor hacia abajo, la
indicaci6n cambiar&
• Cuando se utiliza el mode de ayuda, no es
posibte seleccionar funciones.
Para salir del modo de ayuda
Pulse ei bot6n MENU o seleccione [END].
• Grabacion de peliculas
1) ActQe en el interrupter del modo para
seleccionar _ y abra el monitor LCD.
2) Pulse el bot6n de inicio/parada de grabaci6n
para iniciar la grabaci6n.
,$
• Grabacion de fotografias
1) ActQe en el interrupter del modo para
seleccionar _ y abra el monitor LCD.
2) Pulse el bot6n O a tope.
2) Mueva el cursor hacia la derecha para
seleccionar [ t[_ ].
3) Mueva el cursor hacia arriba, hacia izquierda
o hacia la derecha para seleccionar el icono
deseado.
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• Reproducci6n de peliculas
1) ActQe en el interruptor del modo para
seleccionar [_.
2) Seleccione [ _!_ ] (reproducci6n de
peliculas) O usando el bot6n cursor.
• Reproduccion de fotografias
1) ActQe en el interruptor det modo para
seleccionar []
2) Seleccione [ I_ ] (reproducci6n de
fotografias) O usando el bot6n cursor.
3) Seleccione la escena a ser reproducida,
luego pulse el bot6n cursor.
3) Seleccione la fotografia a ser reproducida y
pulse et bot6n cursor.
÷
4) SeIeccione la operaci6n de reproducci0n con
et bot0n cursor.
0
4) Seteccione la operaci6n de reproducci6n con
el bot6n cursor.
I)II I: ReproducciOn/Pausa
41_1: Rebobinado durante la reproducci6n
I_I_: Avarice rapido durante la reproducciOn
I1: Detener la reproducci6n y visualizar Ias
miniaturas.
I_/I I: Iniciar o hacer una pausa en la presentacidn
de diapositivas (reproduccidn de las
fotografias contenidas en orden numerico).
_111: Reproducir la imagen anterior.
III_: Reproducir Ia imagen siguiente.
I1: Detener la reproducci6n y visualizar las
miniaturas.
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Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,
Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Panasonic Puerto Rico, inc.
Ave. 65 de Infanterfa,Kin. 9.5, San Gabriel IndustrialPark, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Panasonic Canada inc.
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3
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