Operating Instructions
SD Card/Hard Disk Video Camera
Model No.
SDR-H79P
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.
Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.
For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
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FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
≥ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
≥ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
≥ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
≥ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution:
To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions
and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting to
computer or peripheral devices.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name:
Model No.:
Panasonic
SDR-H79P
Responsible party:
Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company
1-800-211-PANA (7262)
Support Contact:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
SDR-H79P
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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 (i and j) with metal objects.
≥ Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off thoroughly with
water.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the eyes. Rinse eyes thoroughly
with water, and then consult a doctor.
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 oC (140 oF) or incinerate.
AC adaptor
This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V.
But
≥ In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected to a 120 V AC power supply only.
≥ When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to suit the
AC outlet configuration.
≥ When connecting to a supply of greater than AC 125 V, ensure the cord you use is suited to the
voltage of the AC supply and the rated current of the AC adaptor.
≥ Contact an electrical parts distributor for assistance in selecting a suitable AC plug adaptor or AC
cord set.
Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units.
U.S.A. CONSUMERS: ATTENTION:
A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product
you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information
on how to recycle this battery.
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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.
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.
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning
storms or when unused for long periods of
time.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
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
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install
in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
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.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized
plug has two blades with one wider than the
other. A grounding-type plug has two blades
and a third grounding prong. The wide blade
or the third prong are provided for your
safety. If the provided plug does not fit into
your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on
or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit
from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified
by the manufacturer.
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CARE
Precautions
≥ TO CLEAN YOUR CAMERA ... Do not use
strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning
your camera body.
USE & LOCATION
WARNING
≥ 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.
≥ 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 pool 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.
-If you see this symbol-
Information on Disposal in other Countries
outside the European Union
≥ AS WITH ANY SMALL OBJECT, SD CARDS
CAN BE SWALLOWED BY YOUNG
CHILDREN. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO
HANDLE THE SD CARD.
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.
CAUTION
≥ DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS
INCORRECTLY REPLACED. REPLACE
ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT
TYPE.
≥ DO NOT AIM YOUR CAMERA AT THE SUN
OR OTHER BRIGHT OBJECTS
≥ DO NOT EXPOSE YOUR CAMERA TO
EXTENDED HIGH TEMPERATURE ... Such
as, in direct sunlight, inside a closed car, next
to a heater, etc... This action could
permanently damage the internal parts of your
camera.
≥ AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN
TEMPERATURE ... If the unit is suddenly
moved from a cold place to a warm place,
moisture may form on the HDD and inside the
unit.
∫ Indemnity concerning recording
content
The manufacturer shall in no event be liable for
the loss of recordings due to malfunction or
defect of this unit, its accessories or recordable
media.
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.
≥ 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.
∫ 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 22 for more details on SD cards.
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∫ For the purposes of these
operating instructions
≥ SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card are
referred to as the “SD card”.
≥ Pages for reference are indicated by an arrow,
for example: l 00
∫ Licenses
≥ SDHC Logo is a trademark.
≥ U.S. Patent Nos. 6,836,549; 6,381,747;
7,050,698; 6,516,132; and 5,583,936.
This product incorporates copyright protection
technology that is protected by U.S. patents
and other intellectual property rights. Use of
this copyright protection technology must be
authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for
home and other limited viewing uses only
unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision.
Reverse engineering or disassembly is
prohibited.
≥ Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
®
®
®
≥ Microsoft , Windows , Windows Vista ,
®
®
®
DirectDraw , DirectSound 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, PC/AT and PowerPC are registered
trademarks of International Business Machines
Corporation of the U.S.
®
™
®
®
≥ Intel , Core , Pentium and Celeron are the
registered trademarks or trademarks of the
Intel Corporation in the United States and other
countries.
≥ YouTube and the YouTube logo are the
registered trademarks or trademarks of
YouTube LLC.
≥ Macintosh and Mac OS are either registered
trademarks or trademarks of Apple Inc. in the
United States and/or other countries.
≥ Other names of systems and products
mentioned in these instructions are usually the
registered trademarks or trademarks of the
manufacturers who developed the system or
product concerned.
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Contents
Accessories...................................................10
Quick Guide...................................................11
Recording (Advanced)
[1] Recording functions of operation
icons................................................... 42
Operation icons................................... 43
Backlight compensation/Fade/Help
Preparation
Before using
mode/MagicPix/Soft skin mode/
PRE-REC/Face detection/Self-timer
[2] Recording functions of menus ........ 48
Menus ................................................. 48
Aspect ratio/Wind noise reduction/
[1] Parts identification and handling..... 13
[2] Power supply ..................................... 16
Charging the battery............................ 16
Inserting the battery............................. 17
Charging time and recordable time ..... 18
Connecting to the AC outlet................. 19
[3] About HDD and SD cards ................. 20
About SD cards ................................... 21
HDD handling ...................................... 23
Access lamp ........................................ 23
[4] Inserting/removing an SD card ........ 24
Guideline/Auto slow shutter
[3] Manual recording functions............. 50
Scene mode........................................ 51
Manual focus adjustment .................... 51
White balance ..................................... 52
Manual shutter speed/aperture
adjustment........................................... 53
Setup
[1] Turning the unit on/off
Playback
Selecting a mode............................... 25
[2] Using the menu screen..................... 26
Language selection ............................. 27
Menu list .............................................. 27
[3] Setting date and time ........................ 29
World time setting (Displaying the time
of the travel destination) ...................... 30
[4] Adjusting LCD monitor ..................... 31
Playback
[1] Motion picture playback................... 54
[2] Still picture playback ........................ 57
Editing
[1] Deleting scenes/files......................... 59
Deleting scenes/files one at a time ..... 59
Deleting multiple scenes/files.............. 59
Deleting the copied scenes
collectively........................................... 60
[2] Editing scenes................................... 61
[3] Using playlists................................... 64
Creating a new playlist........................ 64
Editing a playlist .................................. 65
[4] Editing still pictures.......................... 67
Recording
Recording (Basic)
[1] Before recording................................ 32
Intelligent auto mode ........................... 32
[2] Recording motion pictures............... 34
Record motion picture to be uploaded
Media management
to YouTube .......................................... 35
Recording modes and recordable
[1] HDD and SD card management ....... 71
Formatting HDD .................................. 71
Displaying HDD information................ 71
Formatting an SD card........................ 71
time...................................................... 36
[3] Recording still pictures..................... 37
Number of pixels.................................. 38
[4] Recording functions.......................... 39
Zoom in/out function............................ 39
Recording yourself............................... 40
Quick start ........................................... 40
Optical image stabilizer function.......... 41
With other products
[1] Playback on TV.................................. 72
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[2] With a DVD burner............................. 74
Connecting this unit to the DVD
Specifications..............................................111
Number of recordable pictures.......... 114
Optional accessories ................................. 115
Accessory Order Form (For USA and
Puerto Rico Customers).................... 116
Request for Service Notice (USA and
Puerto Rico Only)....................................... 117
Limited Warranty (United States and
burner .................................................. 75
DVD COPY function ............................ 76
FAVORITE SCENES function.............. 77
Notes for copying data to discs using
the DVD burner.................................... 79
Playing back a disc inserted in
the DVD burner.................................... 80
[3] With other video devices .................. 81
Recording (dubbing) images onto other
video devices....................................... 81
[4] With a printer (PictBridge)................ 82
Puerto Rico)................................................ 118
Customer Services Directory
(United States and Puerto Rico)................ 119
Index............................................................ 120
Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía
española para el uso rápido...................... 121
With a PC
Before using
[1] What you can do with a PC............... 84
[2] Operating environment..................... 85
End User License Agreement.............. 87
Setup
[1] Installation.......................................... 88
Installing VideoCam Suite ................... 88
Uninstalling the software ..................... 89
[2] Connection and recognition............. 90
About the PC display........................... 90
To disconnect USB cable safely .......... 91
Using software
[1] Using VideoCam Suite ...................... 92
Reading the operating instructions of
the software......................................... 92
DVD COPY function ............................ 92
Upload to YouTube.............................. 93
Using a Macintosh
[1] If using a Macintosh.......................... 94
Others
Indications
[1] Indications.......................................... 95
[2] Messages ........................................... 98
Helpful hints
[1] Functions that cannot be used
simultaneously ................................ 100
[2] Troubleshooting .............................. 101
Cautions for use .........................................106
Explanation of terms ..................................109
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Accessories
Check the accessories before using this unit.
Battery pack
AV cable
VW-VBG070
K2KC4CB00022
≥ The battery is not charged. Be sure to charge the
battery before using this unit. (l 16)
AC adaptor
USB cable
VSK0697
K1HA05AD0005
AC cable
CD-ROM
K2CA2CA00029 or
K2CA2CA00025
LSFT0771
DC cable
K2GJ2DC00015
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Quick Guide
∫ Charging the battery
∫ How to turn on the power
1
Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor
and the AC outlet.
While pressing the lock release button A, set
the mode dial to
,
,
or
.
2
Insert the battery into the AC adaptor by
aligning the arrows.
≥ Align with the status indicator B.
≥ To turn off the power, set the mode dial to OFF.
∫ Inserting an SD card
∫ Inserting the battery
Push the battery against the battery holder
and slide it until it clicks.
1
2
Open the LCD monitor.
Open the SD card slot cover then insert
the SD card into the card slot.
3
Securely close the SD card slot cover.
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∫ Recording motion pictures
∫ Playback
≥ Rotate the mode dial to select
.
≥ Rotate the mode dial to select
or
.
ENTER
MENU
ENTER
MENU
1
2
Press the MENU button, then select
1
2
Press the MENU button, then select
[MEDIA SELECT] # [HDD] or [SD CARD]
to select the recording destination and
press the joystick.
Press the recording start/stop button to
start recording.
[MEDIA SELECT] # [HDD] or [SD CARD]
to select the desired medium and press
the joystick.
Select the scene/file to be played back,
then press the joystick.
3
Press the recording start/stop button
again to pause recording.
3
Select the playback operation with the
joystick.
∫ Recording still pictures
≥ Rotate the mode dial to select
.
ENTER
MENU
Motion picture playback
1/;: Playback/Pause
:: Skip playback (backward)
9: Skip playback (forward)
1
2
Press the MENU button, then select
∫:
Stops the playback and shows the
thumbnails.
[MEDIA SELECT] # [HDD] or [SD CARD]
to select the recording destination and
press the joystick.
Still picture playback
1/;: Slide show start/pause.
2;: Plays back the previous picture.
;1: Plays back the next picture.
Press the recording start/stop button.
∫:
Stops the playback and shows the
thumbnails.
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Preparation
Before using
Parts identification and
handling
1
1
2
3
4
5
6
15
7
9
8
10
12 13 14
11
1
2
3
LCD monitor open
Joystick
LCD monitor
LCD monitor
Pull the LCD monitor out in the direction of
the arrow with your fingers.
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.
4
5
Web mode button [WEB MODE] (l 35)
When recording: Zoom lever [W/T] (l 39)
When playing back: Volume lever
[sVOLr] (l 55)
≥ It can open up to 90o.
6
7
8
9
Intelligent auto button [iA] (l 32)
Menu button [MENU] (l 26)
Speaker
Delete button [ ] (l 59)
10 Manual button [MANUAL AF/MF] (l 50)
11 Optical image stabilizer button
[
, O.I.S.] (l 41)
≥ It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens
12 Audio-video output terminal [A/V]
or 90o B towards the opposite direction.
(l 72, 81)
13 SD Card access lamp [ACCESS]
(l 23)
14 SD Card slot cover [SD CARD] (l 24)
15 SD card slot (l 24)
≥ The brightness and color level of the LCD
monitor can be adjusted. (l 31)
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Joystick
Lens cover
Use the joystick to select the recording
functions and playback operations, and to
operate the menu screen.
For the lens protection, be sure to close the
lens cover when not in use.
Slide open/close switch for the lens cover.
Move the joystick up, down, left, or right to
select a setting or scene and then press
the joystick to set it.
1
2
Select by moving up, down, left or right.
Set by pressing the center.
≥ Menu screen operations (l 26)
≥ To select the recording functions (l 42)
≥ To adjust manually (l 50)
Grip belt
Adjust the belt length and the pad position.
≥ Playback operations (l 54, 57)
16
17
1
2
3
Flip the belt.
Adjust the length.
Replace the belt.
18
19
16 Open/close switch for the lens cover
17 Lens
≥ Attach the wide conversion lens (VW-W3707H;
optional) in front of the lens.
≥ When using the wide conversion lens, if the
magnification exceeds 20k then the image
quality is degraded.
≥ The tele conversion lens cannot be used.
18 Grip belt
19 Microphone (built-in, stereo)
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20
21
22 23
27
28
27 Tripod receptacle
28 Battery release lever [BATTERY] (l 17)
25
26
24
20 HDD access lamp [ACCESS HDD] (l 23)
21 Status indicator (l 25)
22 Mode dial (l 25)
Tripod receptacle
This is a hole for attaching the unit to the
optional tripod.
23 Recording start/stop button (l 34, 37)
24 Battery holder (l 17)
25 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 19)
≥ Always use the supplied AC adaptor or a
genuine Panasonic AC adaptor
(VW-AD21PP-K; optional).
26 USB terminal [ ] (l 75, 82, 90)
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Preparation
Before using
Power supply
2
∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit
The battery that can be used with this unit is supplied battery/VW-VBG070/VW-VBG130/
VW-VBG260/VW-VBG6.
≥ This unit has a function to distinguish the batteries that can be used, and the batteries
(VW-VBG070/VW-VBG130/VW-VBG260/VW-VBG6) are compatible with this function. (The
batteries that are not compatible to this function cannot be used.)
≥ The battery pack holder kit VW-VH04 (optional) is necessary if using VW-VBG6.
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine
product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are
not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate
safety standards. There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion.
Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use
of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend
that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.
Charging the battery
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, the battery will not charge. Remove the DC cable
from the AC adaptor.
Charging lamp [CHARGE] A
Lights up:
Charging (l 18, Charging time)
Goes off:
Charging completed
Flashing:
≥ When the battery temperature is excessively
high or low, the lamp flashes and the charging
time will be longer than normal.
≥ Remove dirt, foreign objects or dust on the
terminals of the battery or the AC adaptor.
If the lamp is still flashing, something may be
wrong with the battery or AC adaptor.
Contact consumer support (l 119).
1 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC outlet.
2 Insert the battery on the AC adaptor by aligning the arrows.
≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries. (l 10, 18, 115)
≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
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Inserting the battery
Removing the battery
While sliding the BATTERY lever, slide the
battery to remove it.
Push the battery against the battery
holder and slide it until it clicks.
≥ Hold the battery with your hand so that it
does not fall.
≥ Be sure to set the mode dial to OFF and check that the status indicator is off before removing the
battery.
≥ 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.
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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Charging time and recordable time
∫ Charging time
≥ Temperature: 25 oC (77 oF)/humidity: 60%
Battery model number
Voltage/Capacity (Minimum)
Charging time
Supplied battery/VW-VBG070
(optional)
7.2 V/725 mAh
1 h 35 min
VW-VBG130 (optional)
VW-VBG260 (optional)
VW-VBG6* (optional)
7.2 V/1250 mAh
7.2 V/2500 mAh
7.2 V/5400 mAh
2 h 35 min
4 h 40 min
9 h 25 min
≥ If the temperature is higher or lower than 25 oC (77 oF), the charging time will become longer.
∫ Recordable time
≥ Temperature: 25 oC (77 oF)/humidity: 60%
Maximum
Voltage/
Capacity
(Minimum)
Actual
recordable
time
Battery model
number
Recording
destination
Recording
mode
continuously
recordable
time
XP
SP/LP
XP/SP/LP
XP
1 h 50 min
1 h 55 min
2 h
55 min
1 h
Supplied battery/
VW-VBG070
(optional)
[HDD]
[SD]
7.2 V/
725 mAh
1 h 5 min
1 h 30 min
1 h 35 min
1 h 45 min
2 h 50 min
2 h 55 min
3 h 15 min
7 h
2 h 55 min
3 h
[HDD]
[SD]
VW-VBG130
(optional)
7.2 V/
1250 mAh
SP/LP
XP/SP/LP
XP
3 h 10 min
5 h 20 min
5 h 35 min
5 h 50 min
13 h 20 min
13 h 50 min
14 h 30 min
[HDD]
[SD]
VW-VBG260
(optional)
7.2 V/
2500 mAh
SP/LP
XP/SP/LP
XP
[HDD]
[SD]
VW-VBG6*
(optional)
7.2 V/
5400 mAh
SP/LP
XP/SP/LP
7 h 20 min
8 h 5 min
* The battery pack holder kit VW-VH04 (optional) is necessary.
≥ These times are approximations.
≥ 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 unit will also heat up while being used. This is not a
malfunction.
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Battery capacity indication
≥ The display changes as the battery capacity reduces.
#
#
#
#
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 when using the Panasonic battery that you can use for
this unit. It may take time to display the remaining battery capacity. The actual time can vary
depending on your actual use.
≥ The maximum amount of remaining battery capacity able to be indicated is 9 hours 59 minutes. If
the actual remaining time exceeds 9 hours 59 minutes, the indication will stay green and will not
change until the remaining time falls below 9 hours 59 minutes.
≥ When turning the mode dial to switch 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.
Connecting to the AC outlet
Important:
While the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor, the battery will not charge.
1 Connect the AC cable to the AC
adaptor and the AC outlet.
≥ Do not use the AC cable with any other
equipment as it is designed only for this unit.
Also, do not use the AC cable from other
equipment with this unit.
2 Connect the DC cable to the AC
adaptor.
3 Connect the DC cable to this unit.
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Preparation
Before using
About HDD and SD cards
3
This unit can be used for recording motion pictures and still pictures to the internal HDD and an SD
card.
SDHC
Memory
Card
Internal HDD
(Hard Disk Drive)
SD Memory Card
Display on the screen
Indication in these
instructions
[HDD]
[SD]
Capacity
4 GB/
6 GB/
8 GB/
12 GB/
16 GB/
32 GB
256 MB/
512 MB/
1 GB/
32 MB/
64 MB/
128 MB
8 MB/
16 MB
*1
60 GB
2 GB
Functions
Recording motion
pictures
*2
¥
–
¥
¥
Recording still
pictures
¥
¥
¥
Creating playlists
–
¥: applicable –: not applicable
*1 The 60 GB hard drive utilizes a portion of the storage space for formatting, file management and
other purposes. 60 GB is 60,000,000,000 bytes. Usable capacity will be less.
*2 Cannot be guaranteed in operation.
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About SD cards
This unit is compatible with both SD Memory cards and SDHC Memory cards. You can only use
SDHC Memory cards on devices that are compatible with them. You cannot use SDHC Memory
cards on devices that are only compatible with SD Memory cards. (When using an SDHC Memory
card on another device, be sure to read the operating instructions for that device.)
≥ Please confirm the latest information on the following website. (This website is in English only.)
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam
≥ This unit supports SD Memory Cards formatted in FAT12 system and FAT16 system based on SD
Memory Card Specifications and SDHC Memory Cards formatted in FAT32 system.
≥ If you wish to use Memory Cards that are 4 GB or more, only SDHC Memory Cards can be used.
≥ 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDHC logo are not based on SD Memory Card
Specifications.
≥ Use this unit to format SD cards. If an SD card is formatted on other products (such as a PC), the time
spent for recording may become longer and you may not be able to use the SD card. (l 71)
≥ We recommend that you use a Panasonic brand SD card.
≥ When using an SD card on which data has been written many times, the remaining time left for
recording may be reduced.
≥ When the write-protect switch A 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.
≥ A MultiMediaCard cannot be used on this unit.
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About SD cards that you can use for motion picture recording
We recommend using SD cards conforming to Class 2 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating or the
following SD cards made by Panasonic for motion picture recording. (If another kind of SD card is used,
the recording may suddenly stop during motion picture recording.)
High Speed SD
Memory Card
Class 2 SD/SDHC
Memory Card
Class 4 SD/SDHC
Memory Card
Class 6 SD/SDHC
Memory Card
256 MB
512 MB
1 GB
RP-SDH256
RP-SDR256
–
–
RP-SDK512
RP-SDR512
–
–
RP-SDH01G
RP-SDR01G
–
RP-SDV01G
RP-SDV02G
RP-SDV04G
–
2 GB
RP-SDK02G
RP-SDR02G
RP-SDM02G
4 GB
–
–
–
–
–
–
RP-SDR04G
RP-SDM04G
6 GB
–
–
–
–
–
RP-SDM06G
8 GB
–
RP-SDV08G
–
12 GB
16 GB
32 GB
RP-SDM12G
–
–
RP-SDV16G
RP-SDV32G
≥ Operation in motion picture recording is not guaranteed with the following SD cards.
jSD cards from 32 MB to 128 MB
jSD cards from 256 MB to 32 GB other than the ones mentioned above
SD card handling
≥ Do not touch the terminals on the back of the card.
≥ Do not expose the terminals of the card to water, garbage or dust.
≥ Do not leave SD card in the following areas:
jIn direct sunlight.
jIn very dusty or humid areas.
jNear a heater.
jLocations susceptible to significant difference in temperature (condensation can occur).
jWhere static electricity or electromagnetic waves occur.
≥ To protect SD cards, keep them in their cases when not being used.
≥ Electrical noise, static electricity, or failure of this unit or the SD card may damage or erase the data
stored on the SD card. We recommend saving the SD data to a PC.
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∫
Indemnity about recorded content
HDD handling
Panasonic does not accept any responsibility
for damages directly or indirectly due to any
type of problems that result in loss of
This unit has an internal HDD. The HDD is a
precision instrument, so take care when handling it.
∫ Do not cause any vibrations or
impacts to this unit
recording or edited content, and does not
guarantee any content if recording or editing
does not work properly. Likewise, the above
also applies in a case where any type of repair
is made to the unit (including any other non-
HDD related component).
Impact may cause the HDD to malfunction.
≥
≥
The HDD may no longer be recognized by this unit.
Recording may no longer be possible on the HDD.
≥ Playback of contents stored on HDD may no
longer be possible.
During recording or playback:
Access lamp
≥
Do not cause vibrations or any impact to the HDD.
∫ Do not drop this unit
The HDD may be damaged if this unit receives a
strong impact due it to being dropped, etc.
This unit has a drop detection function to protect
the HDD from impact if the unit is dropped. If it
detects that the unit has been dropped during
motion picture recording, the HDD protection
operation sound may be recorded. Also, if it
detects that the unit is being continuously
dropped, recording or playback may stop.
A
HDD access lamp [ACCESS HDD]
≥ When this unit accesses the HDD, the lamp
lights up.
∫ Take note of the temperature of
≥ When lamp is on, do not
sExpose the unit to strong vibrations or
impacts
sOperate the mode dial
sRemove the battery or disconnect the AC
adaptor
this unit
It may no longer be possible to record or
playback if the temperature of this unit is too high
or low. A warning message will appear on this
unit’s LCD monitor if an irregularity in the
temperature is detected. (l 98)
≥ Performing the above while lamp is on may
result in damage to data/HDD or this unit.
However, the access lamp is supposed to light
up while rotating the dial to select a mode. In
this case, there is no problem.
∫ Do not use the unit in a low
pressure area
The HDD may be damaged if you use this unit
where the altitude is more than 3000 m (9800 feet).
∫ Back up important recorded data
B
SD card access lamp [ACCESS]
to protect it
≥ When this unit accesses the SD card, the lamp
lights up.
≥ When lamp is on, do not
sOpen the SD card slot cover and remove
the SD card
Save recorded data periodically on a PC, DVD
disc, etc. for backup purposes.
If the HDD fails, the recorded data cannot be
repaired.
sOperate the mode dial
sRemove the battery or disconnect the AC
adaptor
≥ Performing the above while lamp is on may
result in damage to data/SD card or this unit.
However, the access lamp is supposed to light
up while rotating the dial to select a mode. In
this case, there is no problem.
∫ Notes for recording
Images may not be recorded properly to the HDD
near high-volume speakers due to the vibration
from the speakers. In such cases, record in a
location away from the speakers or use an SD
card.
∫ About disposing of or giving
away this unit
Refer to page 107.
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Preparation
Before using
Inserting/removing an SD
card
4
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.
A
Label side
1 Rotate the mode dial to OFF.
≥ Check that the status indicator has gone off.
2 Open the LCD monitor and then open the SD card slot cover.
3 Insert/remove the SD card.
≥ Press the SD card 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 slot cover.
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Preparation
Setup
Turning the unit on/off
Selecting a mode
1
Rotate the mode dial to switch to recording, playback or power OFF.
≥ Rotate the mode dial while at the same
time pressing in the lock release button
A if changing from OFF to another
mode.
≥ Align with the status indicator B.
While pressing the lock release
How to turn the power on and off
with the LCD monitor
button, set the mode dial to
or to turn on the power.
,
,
When the mode dial is set to
or
, the
The status indicator lights and the power turns
power can be turned on and off with the LCD
monitor.
on.
≥ When the unit is turned on for the first time, a
message asking you to set the date and time
will appear. Select [YES] and set the date and
time. (l 29)
∫ To turn on
Open the LCD monitor.
To turn off the power
Set the mode dial to OFF.
≥ The status indicator goes off and the power
turns off.
The status indicator lights.
Video recording mode (l 34)
Video playback mode (l 54)
Picture recording mode (l 37)
Picture playback mode (l 57)
OFF
∫ To turn off
Close the LCD monitor.
The status indicator goes off.
≥ When quick start is set to [ON], the status
indicator flashes green. To turn off the power
immediately after closing the LCD monitor, set
quick start to [OFF]. (l 40)
Set the mode dial to OFF when this unit is not
being used.
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Preparation
Setup
Using the menu screen
2
ENTER
MENU
1 Press the MENU button.
The menu displayed differs depending on the
position of the mode dial.
4 Select the desired setting, then
press the joystick to enter the
selection.
2 Select the desired top menu, then
move the joystick right or press
the joystick.
To get back to the previous screen
Move the joystick left.
To exit the menu screen
Press the MENU button.
3 Select the submenu item, then
move the joystick right or press
the joystick.
≥ Do not switch the mode dial when the menu is
displayed.
≥ 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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≥ [OFF]
≥ [ON]
Language selection
The screen indications are selected as shown
in the illustration below.
You can select the language displayed on the
screen.
[OFF]
[ON]
1 Press the MENU button, then
select [LANGUAGE] and press
the joystick.
A
1h30m
0h00m00s
SP
1h20m
R
NOV.15.2009
2 Select [English] and press the
NOV.15.2009
joystick.
[DATE/TIME] (l 29)
[DATE FORMAT] (l 29)
[FORMAT CARD] (l 71)
Menu list
*3
[QUICK START] (l 40)
[ECONOMY]
*1 It will be displayed only in the manual mode.
*2 It is not displayed when the Intelligent auto
mode is set to on.
≥ [OFF]
≥ [5 MINUTES]
*3 It will be displayed only when the
[MEDIA SELECT] is set to [SD CARD].
*4 It will be displayed only when the
[MEDIA SELECT] is set to [HDD].
Part of the menu will not be used depending on
the used functions. (l 100)
[OFF]:
The economy function is not activated.
[5 MINUTES]:
When about 5 minutes have passed without
any operation, this unit automatically turns off
to save battery life. To use this unit, turn it on
again.
≥ The economy function will not activate
when:
jconnected to AC adaptor
jusing the USB for PC, DVD burner, printer
jPRE-REC is used
Motion picture recording menus
∫ [BASIC]
*1
[SCENE MODE] (l 51)
[REC MODE] (l 36)
[ASPECT] (l 48)
[CLOCK SET] (l 29)
[SET WORLD TIME] (l 30)
*3
[AUDIO REC] (l 35)
[BEEP SOUND]
∫ [ADVANCED]
[D.ZOOM] (l 39)
≥ [OFF]
≥ [ON]
[FACE FRAMING] (l 45)
*2
[WIND CUT] (l 48)
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
[GUIDE LINES] (l 48)
[ZOOM MIC] (l 40)
[AUTO SLW SHTR] (l 48)
[FADE COLOR] (l 44)
*2
∫ [MEDIA SELECT]
[HDD] (l 34)
[SD CARD] (l 34)
2 Beeps
When you pause recording
When you turn off the power
2 Beeps for 4 times
When an error occurs e.g. recording not
starting. Check the sentence displayed on the
screen. (l 98)
∫ [SETUP]
[DISPLAY]
[POWER LCD] (l 31)
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[LCD SET] (l 31)
[EXT. DISPLAY] (l 73)
[INITIAL SET]
∫ [SETUP]
Refer to the motion picture recording menus.
∫ [LANGUAGE] (l 27)
≥ [YES]
≥ [NO]
When there is a menu that cannot be selected
due to another function or mode being
activated, set to [YES] for changing the menu
settings back to the default condition.
(Setting for [CLOCK SET] and [LANGUAGE]
will not be changed.)
Motion picture playback menus
∫ [EDIT SCENE]
[LOCK SET] (l 61)
*4
[SPLIT&DELETE] (l 62)
[DELETE] (l 59)
(In playlist playback mode)
∫ [EDIT]
[DEMO MODE]
[ADD] (l 66)
[MOVE] (l 66)
[DELETE] (l 59, 65)
≥ [OFF]
≥ [ON]
This setting is used to start the unit
demonstration.
(Only when using the AC adaptor and the
∫ [MEDIA SELECT]
[HDD] (l 54)
[SD CARD] (l 54)
mode dial is at the
or
position)
If you set this to [ON] without inserting an SD
card, this unit is automatically set to the
demonstration mode for introducing its
functions. If any button is pressed or operated,
the demonstration mode is canceled. If no
operations take place for approx. 10 minutes,
the demonstration mode automatically starts.
To terminate the demonstration mode, set this
to [OFF]. For normal use, set this function to
[OFF].
∫ [SETUP]
[RESUME PLAY] (l 55)
[TV ASPECT] (l 73)
[FORMAT HDD] (l 71)
[HDD STATUS] (l 71)
For other items, refer to the motion picture
*4
*4
recording menus.
∫ [LANGUAGE] (l 27)
∫ [LANGUAGE] (l 27)
Still picture playback menus
∫ [PICT. SETUP]
Still picture recording menus
∫ [BASIC]
[LOCK SET] (l 67)
*3
[DPOF SET] (l 68)
*1
[SCENE MODE] (l 51)
[COPY] (l 69)
[DELETE] (l 59)
[SLIDE INTERVAL] (l 58)
[PICTURE SIZE] (l 38)
[CLOCK SET] (l 29)
[SET WORLD TIME] (l 30)
∫ [MEDIA SELECT]
[HDD] (l 57)
[SD CARD] (l 57)
∫ [ADVANCED]
[FACE FRAMING] (l 45)
[SHTR EFFECT] (l 38)
*2
[AUTO SLW SHTR] (l 48)
∫ [SETUP]
*2
[GUIDE LINES] (l 48)
[TV ASPECT] (l 73)
For other items, refer to the motion picture
recording menus.
∫ [MEDIA SELECT]
[HDD] (l 37)
[SD CARD] (l 37)
∫ [LANGUAGE] (l 27)
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Preparation
Setup
Setting date and time
3
When the unit is turned on for the first time, a message asking you to set the date and time will appear.
Select [YES] and press the joystick. Perform steps 2 and 3 below to set the date and time.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
or
.
1 Select the menu. (l 26)
∫ Changing the date format
Select the menu. (l 26)
[SETUP] # [DATE FORMAT] # desired
display style
[BASIC] # [CLOCK SET] # [YES]
2 Select the date or time, then
Display style
[Y/M/D]
Screen display
2009.NOV.15
NOV.15.2009
15.NOV.2009
adjust the desired value with the
joystick.
[M/D/Y]
[D/M/Y]
≥ To set summer time, select summer 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 is [- -], the built-in lithium
battery needs to be charged. Use the following
steps to charge the battery, and then set the
date and time.
To recharge the built-in lithium battery
Connect the AC adaptor or insert the battery to
the unit, and the built-in lithium battery will be
recharged. Leave the unit as it is for approx.
24 hours and the battery will save the date and
time for approx. 6 months. (Even if the mode
dial is set to OFF, the battery is still being
recharged.)
≥ The year will change as follows:
2000, 2001, ..., 2099, 2000, ...
≥ The 12-hour system is used to display the time.
≥ [
] appears on the right top of the screen
when [SET WORLD TIME] (l 30) is set to
[HOME], while [
[DESTINATION].
] appears when it is set to
3 Press the joystick to enter the
selection.
≥ The clock function starts at [00] seconds when
the joystick 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. (l 26)
[SETUP] # [DATE/TIME] # desired display
style
[DATE]
[D/T]
[OFF]
NOV.15.2009
NOV.15.2009 12:34 PM
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World time setting (Displaying the time of the travel
destination)
It is possible to display and record the time at the travel destination by selecting your home region and
the travel destination.
destination appears after setting the home
region successively. If the home region has
1 Select the menu. (l 26)
[BASIC] # [SET WORLD TIME] # [YES]
already been set once, execute the menu
operation for Step 1.
≥ If the clock is not set, adjust the clock to the
current time. (l 29)
≥ When the [HOME] (your home region) is not
set, such as the time for the initial settings, the
message appears. Press the joystick to move
to Step 3.
5
(Only when setting the region of your travel
destination)
Select your travel destination
and enter the selection with the
joystick.
2
3
(Only when setting your home region)
Select [HOME] and press the
joystick.
(Only when setting your home region)
Select your home region and
enter the selection with the
joystick.
≥ When the destination is in summer time
period, move the joystick up. [
]
appears and the summer time setting is
turned on; the clock is set forward by one
hour. Move the joystick up again to return
to the normal time setting.
≥ 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.
≥ When the home is in summer time period,
move the joystick up. [ ] appears and
the summer time setting is turned on; the
clock is set forward by one hour. Move the
joystick 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.
≥ 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 you cannot find your travel destination in the
area shown on the screen, set it by using the
time difference from your home region.
4
(Only when setting the region of your travel
destination)
Select [DESTINATION] and press
the joystick.
≥ When the home region is set for the first time,
the screen for selecting home/travel
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Preparation
Setup
Adjusting LCD monitor
4
≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded.
Adjusting the brightness and
color level
Increasing and decreasing the
brightness of the entire LCD
monitor
1 Select the menu. (l 26)
Select the menu. (l 26)
[SETUP] # [LCD SET] # [YES]
[SETUP] # [POWER LCD] # desired
setting
2 Select the item and then adjust
*
[AUTO] :
the settings with the joystick.
Brightness of the LCD is automatically adjusted
depending on the ambient brightness.
+2
:
Makes even brighter
+1
:
Makes brighter
±0
:
No setting (normal)
[BRIGHTNESS]:
-1
:
Brightness of the LCD monitor
[COLOR]:
Color level of the LCD monitor
≥ Close the setting by pressing the MENU
button.
Makes darker
* It is not displayed in the manual mode or in the
playback mode.
+1
≥ If you use the AC adaptor, the [
] indication
appears and the screen becomes brighter
automatically when the power is turned on.
≥ The recordable time using the battery will
become shorter when you use this unit with the
LCD monitor lit up.
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Recording
Recording (Basic)
Before recording
1
∫ Basic camera positioning
1
Hold the camera with both hands.
Put your hand through the grip belt.
Do not cover the microphones.
2
3
Keep your arms near your body.
Separate your legs for better balance.
≥ When you are outdoors, record pictures with
the sunlight behind you. If the subject is
backlit, it will become dark in the recording.
≥ When recording, make sure your footing is
stable and there is no danger of colliding
with another person or an object.
Intelligent auto mode
It will make an optimal setting automatically depending on the objects and recording conditions.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
or
.
Intelligent auto button
Press this button to switch on/off the
Intelligent auto mode.
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It is automatically set to the following modes
depending on the objects and recording
conditions.
≥ Due to conditions, a different mode may be
identified for the same subject.
≥ Modes are selected automatically by the unit,
so it may not choose desired mode depending
on the recording conditions.
≥ Brightness may change suddenly or flicker
when set to on.
Mode
Portrait
Scene/Effect
When the object is
a person
Faces are detected
automatically, and
the brightness is
adjusted so it is
≥ Optical image stabilizer function (l 41) is set
to on in all modes.
≥ If this is turned to on, the guideline function is
disabled.
recorded clearly.
∫ When the Intelligent auto mode is
Scenery
Recording outdoors
set to off
The whole landscape
will be recorded
vividly without whiting
out the background
sky, which may be
very bright.
The auto mode icon [
Color balance (white balance) and focusing will
be adjusted automatically.
jAuto white balance (l 109)
jAuto focusing (l 109)
] appears.
AUTO
Depending on the brightness of the subject etc.,
the aperture and shutter speed are automatically
adjusted for optimum brightness.
Spotlight
Low light
Normal
Under a spotlight
(When set to the video recording mode:
The shutter speed is adjusted to a maximum of
1/350.)
≥ Color balance and focus may not be adjusted
automatically depending on light sources or
scenes. If so, manually adjust these settings.
(l 50)
Very bright object is
recorded clearly.
Dark room or
twilight
It can record clearly
even in a dark room
or twilight.
Other situations
Brightness and color
balance are adjusted
automatically for
clear image.
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Recording
Recording (Basic)
Recording motion pictures
2
[HDD] [SD]
≥ Open the lens cover before turning the unit on.
≥ When about 5 minutes have passed without
1 Rotate the mode dial to select
any operation in recording pause, the unit
automatically turns off to save battery life.
To use the unit, turn it on again.
and open the LCD monitor.
This economy feature can also be set to [OFF].
(l 27, [ECONOMY])
2 Select the recording destination
by the menu. (l 26)
∫ Screen indications
[MEDIA SELECT] # [HDD] or
[SD CARD]
0h00m10s
SP
R 12h45m
3 Press the recording start/stop
button to start recording.
A
B
C
Recording mode
Selected recording destination
Remaining time left for recording
When the remaining time is less than
1 minute, [R 0h00m] flashes red.
Recording time elapsed
To end the recording
D
Press the recording start/stop button again.
≥ [¥] and [;] are red during recording. Do not
move this unit until [;] is green.
Each time the unit enters the recording
pause mode, the counter display will be reset
to “0h00m00s”.
≥ The images recorded between pressing the
recording start/stop button to start recording
and pressing it again to pause recording
become one scene.
The scene is automatically divided when the
recorded data exceeds 3.9 GB. (The recording
will continue.)
≥ While motion picture recording is in progress,
the recording will not stop even if the LCD
monitor is closed.
≥ Do not disconnect the AC adaptor or remove
the battery if the unit is in recording mode. This
may cause a repair message to appear when
powered up again. (l 99, About recovery)
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Audio recording modes
Record motion picture to be
uploaded to YouTube
[SD]
This mode switches the method for recording
audio to an SD card.
You can record motion pictures of under 10
minutes, suitable for uploading to YouTube.
1 Press the WEB MODE button.
¬Select [SD CARD] in
[MEDIA SELECT].
WEB MODE
Select the menu. (l 26)
[SETUP] # [AUDIO REC] # [DOLBY] or
[MPEG]
[DOLBY]:
This is a recording method suitable for creating a
DVD-Video disc using the DVD burner. (l 74)
[MPEG] (MPEG-1 Audio Layer 2):
This is a recording method suitable for playing
back the SD card using a device conforming to
the SD-Video standard.
The web mode icon [
] appears.
2 Press the recording start/stop
≥ This unit is not capable of converting the audio
recording method after recording motion
pictures.
button to start recording.
Countdown of remaining time will start from
“9m59s”.
By using the supplied software, audio can be
recorded in [DOLBY] mode on a DVD-Video
disc and in [MPEG] mode on an SD card.
≥ This function’s default setting is [DOLBY].
≥ Recording will pause automatically after 10
minutes from start of the recording.
≥ To upload motion pictures to YouTube (l 93)
≥ Web mode is canceled if you turn the unit off.
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Recording modes and recordable time
To change the picture quality of the motion picture
Select the menu. (l 26)
[BASIC] # [REC MODE] # desired setting
∫ HDD
Recording mode
XP
SP
LP
(High quality)
(Normal)
(Long play)
Capacity
60 GB
14 h
27 h
54 h
Favours recording
time
Favours image quality
∫ SD card
Recording mode
XP
SP
LP
(High quality)
(Normal)
(Long play)
Capacity
256 MB
512 MB
1 GB
3 min
6 min
6 min
12 min
12 min
25 min
12 min
25 min
50 min
2 GB
25 min
50 min
1 h 40 min
3 h 20 min
5 h
4 GB
50 min
1 h 40 min
2 h 30 min
3 h 20 min
5 h
6 GB
1 h 15 min
1 h 40 min
2 h 30 min
3 h 20 min
6 h 40 min
8 GB
6 h 40 min
10 h
12 GB
16 GB
32 GB
6 h 40 min
13 h 20 min
13 h 20 min
26 h 40 min
Favours recording
time
Favours image quality
≥ The recordable times shown in the table are approximations.
≥ 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
of movement is recorded, the recording time is reduced.
≥ Mosaic-pattern noise may appear on a playback image in the following cases.
jWhen there is a complicated pattern in the background
jWhen the unit is moved too fast
jWhen a subject with sharp movements has been recorded
(Particularly if it has been recorded in [LP] mode.)
≥ If you record still pictures on the HDD or an SD card, the recordable time available for the motion
picture will become shorter.
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Recording
Recording (Basic)
Recording still pictures
3
[HDD] [SD]
≥ Open the lens cover before turning the unit on.
1 Rotate the mode dial to select
∫ Screen indications
and open the LCD monitor.
2 Select the recording destination
0.2
R 12345
by the menu. (l 26)
[MEDIA SELECT] # [HDD] or
[SD CARD]
3 Press the recording start/stop
A
B
C
Size of still pictures
Selected recording destination
Remaining number of still pictures
Flashes in red when [R 0] appears.
button.
The unit automatically focuses on the subject at
the center of screen (when auto focus is
selected).
∫ To record still pictures clearly
≥ When zooming in on the subject with a
magnification of 4k or higher, it is difficult to
reduce the slight shaking from holding this unit
by hand. We recommend decreasing the zoom
magnification and approaching the subject
when recording.
≥ About the number of recordable still pictures
(l 114)
≥ When recording still pictures, hold the unit
firmly with your hands and keep your arms
stationary at your side so as not to shake the
unit.
≥ You can record stable pictures without shaking
by using a tripod.
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Recording with a shutter sound
effect
Number of pixels
Select the menu. (l 26)
Select the menu. (l 26)
[BASIC] # [PICTURE SIZE] # desired
setting
[ADVANCED] # [SHTR EFFECT] # [ON]
Icon
0.3M
Aspect
4:3
Number of pixels
640k480
≥ This function’s default setting is [ON].
0.2
16:9
640k360
0.2
≥ Default [PICTURE SIZE] is set to [
]. The
sides of pictures recorded in a 16:9 aspect
ratio may be cut when printed. Check before
printing.
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Recording
Recording (Basic)
Recording functions
4
[HDD] [SD]
≥ When the zoom magnification is 1k, this unit
can focus on a subject approx. 2 cm (0.8z)
away from the lens. (Macro function)
≥ When the zoom speed is high, the subject may
not be focused easily.
Zoom in/out function
You can zoom in up to 70k optically.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
or
Digital zoom function
.
Move the zoom lever.
If the zoom magnification exceeds 70k , then the
digital zoom function will be activated. The
maximum magnification provided by the digital
zoom can be switched.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
.
Select the menu. (l 26)
[ADVANCED] # [D.ZOOM] # desired
setting
[OFF]:
Optical zoom only (Up to 70k)
[100k]:
Up to 100k
[1000k]: Up to 1000k
≥ If [100k] or [1000k] is selected, the digital
zoom range is displayed in blue while zooming.
≥ The larger the digital zoom magnification, the
more the image quality is degraded.
≥ This function cannot be used in picture
recording mode.
70
T side:
Close-up recording (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 distant subjects are brought closer, they
are focused at about 1.5 m (4.9 feet) or more.
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To use the zoom microphone
function
Quick start
This unit will resume recording/pause mode
about 0.8 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.
The zoom microphone is linked to the zooming
operation so that far-away sounds with a tele-
shot and close-up sounds with a wide-angle shot
are recorded more clearly.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
.
Select the menu. (l 26)
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
or
.
[ADVANCED] # [ZOOM MIC] # [ON]
1 Select the menu. (l 26)
[SETUP] # [QUICK START] # [ON]
Recording yourself
2 Close the LCD monitor while the
mode dial is set to or
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
or
.
.
The status indicator A flashes green and the unit
Rotate the LCD monitor towards the
lens side.
goes into quick start standby mode.
3 Open the LCD monitor.
The status indicator A lights red and the unit is
put into recording pause approx. 0.8 seconds
after it is turned on.
≥ The image is horizontally flipped as if you see
a mirror image. (However the image recorded
is the same as a normal recording.)
≥ When the LCD monitor is rotated towards the
lens side, the icon will not be displayed even if
you press the joystick.
≥ 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. (l 98)
To cancel Quick start
Select [SETUP] # [QUICK START] # [OFF]
≥ The default setting is on.
≥ Quick start standby mode is canceled if
jabout 5 minutes elapsed
jthe mode dial is switched
jthe battery is removed or the AC adaptor is
disconnected
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≥ In the following cases, the image stabilizer
function may not work effectively.
jWhen the digital zoom is used
jWhen the unit is shaken greatly
jWhen you record a moving subject while
tracking it
≥ 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 last recorded is
retained.)
≥ In the Quick start mode, the zoom
magnification becomes 1k and the picture size
may differ from what it was before Quick start
standby mode.
≥ If [ECONOMY] (l 27) is set to [5 MINUTES]
and the unit automatically goes into Quick start
standby mode, close the LCD monitor and then
open it again.
Optical image stabilizer
function
Reduces the image shaking (jitter) due to hand
movement when recording.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
or
.
Press the O.I.S. button.
O.I.S.
O.I.S.: Optical Image Stabilizer
The image stabilizer icon [
] appears.
To cancel the optical image stabilizer
function
Press the O.I.S. button again.
≥ The default setting is on.
≥ Set the intelligent auto mode to off before
turning the optical image stabilizer function to
off.
≥ When a tripod is used, we recommend that you
turn the image stabilizer off.
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Recording
Recording
(Advanced)
Recording functions of
operation icons
1
[HDD] [SD]
Set the recording functions by selecting the operation icons to add different effects to the recorded
images.
ENTER
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
or
.
1 Press the joystick, and icons will be displayed on the screen.
1/3NEXT
≥ The indication changes each time the joystick is moved down.
≥ The indication disappears when the center of the joystick is pressed again.
2 Select an icon with the joystick.
1/3NEXT
To cancel the function
Select the icon again.
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Operation icons
Backlight compensation/Fade/Help mode/MagicPix/Soft skin mode/PRE-REC/Face
detection/Self-timer
Video recording mode
Backlight
Fade
Help mode
compensation
1/3NEXT
1/3NEXT
1/3NEXT
1/3NEXT
*1
MagicPix
Soft skin mode
PRE-REC
PRE-REC
2/3NEXT
2/2NEXT
2/3NEXT
2/3NEXT
*2
Face detection
3/3NEXT
3/3NEXT
*1 It is displayed only when [MEDIA SELECT] is set to [SD CARD].
*2 It is not displayed when the Intelligent auto mode is on.
≥ The shaded operation icons are not displayed while recording.
≥ If you turn off the power or operate the mode
dial, the backlight compensation and the
MagicPix functions are canceled.
≥ If you turn off the power, the fade function is
canceled.
≥ PRE-REC is canceled if
jthe power is turned off
jthe mode dial is operated
jthe SD card slot cover is opened
jthe battery is removed or the AC adaptor is
disconnected
jthe MENU button is pressed
j3 hours have elapsed
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Picture recording mode
Backlight
Ø Self-timer
Help mode
compensation
1/3NEXT
1/3NEXT
1/3NEXT
1/3NEXT
Soft skin mode
2/3NEXT
2/3NEXT
*
Face detection
3/3NEXT
3/3NEXT
* It is not displayed when the Intelligent auto mode is on.
≥ If you turn off the power or operate the mode dial, the backlight compensation function is canceled.
≥ If you turn off the power, the self-timer function is canceled.
Function
Effect
This makes the image brighter to prevent darkening of a
backlit subject.
Backlight
compensation
When you start recording, the image/audio gradually
appears. (Fade in)
Fade
When you pause recording, the image/audio gradually
disappears. (Fade out)
≥ After the image/audio completely disappears, the recording
stops and the fade setting is canceled.
∫ To select the color for fade in/out
Select the menu. (l 26)
[ADVANCED] # [FADE COLOR] # [WHITE] or [BLACK]
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Function
Effect
This explains the recording functions.
Help mode
Select the desired icon with the joystick to
display an explanation on the screen.
To exit the help mode
Press the MENU button or select [EXIT].
EXIT
1/3NEXT
This allows you to record color subjects in dark locations
to stand out against the background.
MagicPix
≥ Minimum required illumination: approx. 2 lx
≥ Attach this unit to a tripod, and you can record images free
from vibration.
≥ If it is difficult to focus, adjust the focus manually. (l 51)
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.
Soft skin mode
PRE-REC
This allows recording of the pictures and sound to start
approximately 3 seconds before the recording start/stop
button is pressed.
[SD]
[
] appears on the screen and the unit repeats the
PRE-REC
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 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.
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.
In the face detection 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.
Face detection
∫ To display the face detection framing
Select the menu. (l 26)
[ADVANCED] # [FACE FRAMING] # [ON]
≥ This function’s default setting is [ON].
≥ Set to [OFF] to not display the face detection framing.
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Function
Effect
This is for recording still pictures using the timer. Use this
function to include yourself in the picture.
Self-timer
Press the recording start/stop button, the [Ø]
indication blinks for about 10 seconds and then
the still picture is recorded.
≥ After recording, the self-timer is canceled.
To stop the timer midway through
Press the MENU button. (The self-timer setting is canceled.)
Fade:
PRE-REC:
≥ The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade
in become black (or white).
≥ When the remaining time left for recording
motion pictures is less than 1 minute, PRE-
REC cannot be set.
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.
MagicPix:
≥ After setting PRE-REC, if recording starts in
less than 3 seconds, 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.
≥ The thumbnail of the scenes recorded using
the PRE-REC function will be the top image of
the scenes actually recorded.
≥ The date indication for scenes recorded using
the PRE-REC function will be the date when
the start/stop button is pressed. Therefore, the
date indication when displaying thumbnails or
during playback may be different from the date
when the recording actually started.
≥ Recorded scene is seen as if frames were
missed.
≥ The MagicPix function makes the signal
charging time of CCD up to approximately 30k
longer than usual, so that dark scenes can be
recorded brightly. For this reason, bright dots
that are usually invisible may be seen, but this
is not a malfunction.
≥ If set in a bright place, the screen may become
washed out for a while.
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.
≥ You may not be able to see the face clearly
when recording a distant person. In this case,
cancel soft skin mode or zoom in on the face.
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Face detection:
≥ In the following case, faces may not be
detected in some recording conditions.
jFaces are not full-faces
jFaces are tilted
jFaces are extremely bright or dark
jShadows on faces
jFaces are not completely exposed (for
instance wearing sunglasses)
jThe size of a face is small on the screen.
jThe subject moves quickly.
jWhen there is camera shake.
jWhen the digital zoom is used
jWhen 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.
jNonhuman subjects are recognized as
faces.
jWhen 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 frame disappears due
to zooming, the brightness may change
suddenly or the images may flicker.
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Recording
Recording
(Advanced)
Recording functions of
menus
2
[HDD] [SD]
Menus
Aspect ratio/Wind noise reduction/Guideline/Auto slow shutter
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
or
.
Function
Effect/Setting method
This allows you to record images compatible with wide-screen TVs
(16:9) and regular TVs (4:3).
Aspect ratio
(Only when the mode
dial is set to
.)
Select the menu. (l 26)
[BASIC] # [ASPECT] # [16:9] or [4:3]
≥ The default setting is [16:9].
This reduces the wind noise picked up by the microphone.
Wind noise
reduction function
≥ The Intelligent auto mode is set to off. (l 32)
(Only when the mode
Select the menu. (l 26)
[ADVANCED] # [WIND CUT] # [ON]
≥ The default setting is [ON].
dial is set to
.)
≥ To cancel the function, select [OFF].
You can check if the image is level while recording by using the
guidelines displayed on the screen.
Guideline function
≥ The Intelligent auto mode is set to off. (l 32)
Select the menu. (l 26)
[ADVANCED] # [GUIDE LINES] # [ON]
≥ To cancel the function, select [OFF].
You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the
shutter speed.
Auto slow shutter
mode
≥ The Intelligent auto mode is set to off. (l 32)
Select the menu. (l 26)
[ADVANCED] # [AUTO SLW SHTR] # [ON]
≥ To cancel the function, select [OFF].
Guideline function:
Wind noise reduction function:
≥ The guidelines do not appear on the images
actually recorded.
≥ In Intelligent auto mode, the wind noise
reduction is set to on.
≥ The guidelines are not displayed while rotating
the LCD monitor forward to record yourself.
≥ The wind noise reduction depends on the wind
strength. (If this function is activated in strong
winds, the stereo effect may be reduced. When
the wind weakens, the stereo effect will be
restored.)
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Auto slow shutter mode:
≥ When the auto slow shutter mode is selected,
the slowest shutter speed changes from 1/60
to 1/30.
≥ When the shutter speed becomes 1/30, the
screen display may be seen as if frames are
missed and afterimages may appear.
≥ If the scene is low in brightness or contrast, the
subject may not be focused on.
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Recording
Recording
(Advanced)
Manual recording functions
3
[HDD] [SD]
Each time you press the MANUAL AF/MF button:
Manual mode
MANUAL
AF/MF
1
The icon shown in the illustration appears.
White balance
MNL
Aperture adjustment
4/4NEXT
Shutter speed
2
Manual focus mode
4/4NEXT
The manual focus indication [MF] and the icon shown in
the illustration appear.
Manual focus adjustment
MNL
5/5NEXT
5/5NEXT
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
or
.
Press the MANUAL AF/MF button.
To restore to the automatic adjustment
Press the iA button.
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≥ If you record a subject illuminated with bright
light or a highly reflective subject, vertical lines
of light may appear.
Scene mode
When you record images in different situations,
this mode automatically sets optimum shutter
speeds and apertures.
≥ If the brightness is insufficient, the sports mode
does not function. The [
] display flashes.
≥ If this mode is used indoors, the screen may
flicker.
Portrait mode
1 Select the manual mode. (l 50)
≥ If this mode is used indoors, the screen may
flicker. If so, change the scene mode setting to
[OFF].
Low light mode
≥ Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be
recorded finely.
2 Select the menu. (l 26)
[BASIC] # [SCENE MODE] # desired
setting
Spotlight mode
Icon
Mode/Recording conditions
Sports
To record sports scenes or scenes
where there are quick motions
≥ 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.
5
Portrait
To make people stand out against the
background
Manual focus adjustment
Low light
To make the scene brighter in dark
conditions
If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions,
then use manual focus.
1 Select the manual focus mode.
Spotlight
To make the subject under a spotlight
look more attractive
(l 50)
Surf & snow
To record images in bright places
such as ski slopes and beaches
2 Bring the subject into focus with
the joystick.
MNL
To cancel the scene mode function
Set [SCENE MODE] to [OFF].
≥ You can also cancel the scene mode function
by pressing the iA button.
5/5NEXT
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.
To restore to the automatic adjustment
Press the MANUAL AF/MF button again.
≥ You can also restore the auto focusing by
pressing the iA button.
≥ Avoid recording under fluorescent light,
mercury light or sodium light because the color
and brightness of the playback image may
change.
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To set the white balance manually
White balance
1 Select [ ] with the joystick, and
fill the screen with a white
subject.
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.
MNL
1 Select the manual mode. (l 50)
2 Select [ ] with the joystick.
BACK
MNL
2 Select [ ] with the joystick.
4/4NEXT
MNL
3 Select the white balance mode
with the joystick.
BACK
MNL
When the [
is complete.
≥ If the [
] display stops flashing, the setting
] display continues flashing, the white
balance cannot be set because it is too dark. In
this case, use the automatic white balance.
BACK
≥ When the unit is turned on with the lens cover
closed, the automatic white balance
Icon
Mode/Recording conditions
adjustment may not function properly. Please
turn the unit on after opening the lens cover.
Auto white balance adjustment
AWB
≥ When the [
] display flashes, the manual
Indoor mode (for recording under
incandescent lamps)
Incandescent lights, halogen lamps
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.
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.
To restore to the automatic adjustment
AWB
Set the white balance mode to [
].
≥ You can also restore the automatic adjustment
by pressing the iA button.
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Manual shutter speed/
aperture adjustment
≥ When setting both the shutter speed and the
iris/gain value, set the shutter speed and then
set the iris/gain value.
Shutter Speed:
Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects.
∫ 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.
Aperture:
Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too
dark.
≥ 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.
1 Select the manual mode. (l 50)
2 Select [ ] or [ ] with the
joystick.
≥ During normal playback, image movement
may not look smooth.
MNL
≥ When recording in an extremely bright place,
the screen may change color or flicker. If so
adjust the shutter speed manually to [1/60] or
[1/100].
4/4NEXT
∫ 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.
3 Adjust the settings with the
joystick.
MNL
1/100
OPEN
BACK
A
Shutter speed:
1/60 to 1/8000
1/60 to 1/500
≥ The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 is faster.
≥ If [AUTO SLW SHTR] is set to [ON], the
slowest shutter speed is 1/30.
B
Iris/Gain value:
CLOSE # (F16 to F2.2) # OPEN #
(0dB to 18dB)
≥ Value closer to [CLOSE] darkens the image.
≥ Value closer to [18dB] brightens the image.
≥ When the iris value is adjusted to brighter than
[OPEN], it changes to the gain value.
To restore to automatic adjustment
Press the iA button.
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Playback
Playback
Motion picture playback
1
[HDD] [SD]
ENTER
1/;: Playback/Pause
:: Skip playback (backward)
9: Skip playback (forward)
∫:
Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails.
1 Rotate the mode dial to select
.
4 Select the playback operation
with the joystick.
2 Select the playback medium by
the menu. (l 26)
[MEDIA SELECT] # [HDD] or
[SD CARD]
3 Select the scene to be played
back, then press the joystick.
Selecting pages
≥ Select [
]/[
] and then press
the joystick.
≥ If you move and hold the joystick left or
right, you can fast forward or fast rewind the
pages. The thumbnails will disappear, but
the scene or page numbers will change.
Release the joystick when you have arrived
at the page with the scene you want to
display.
A
Scene number (Page number: Except when
thumbnails are selected.)
The selected scene is played back, and the
operation icon is automatically displayed on the
screen.
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2 Move and hold the joystick left or
right.
≥ Sound will be heard only during normal
playback.
≥ When the amount of time recorded on the
scene is too short, playback may not be
possible.
≥ When a scene is displayed as [
] on the
thumbnail display, playback is not possible.
≥ When set to the video playback mode, the
power will not turn off even when the LCD
monitor is closed.
∫ Frame-by-frame playback
≥ When playing back motion pictures recorded
on an SD card with other products on this unit
or playing back motion pictures recorded on an
SD card with this unit on other products, the
picture quality may deteriorate and it may be
unplayable. (The message “CANNOT PLAY.”
appears.)
1 Pause the playback.
2 Move the joystick left or right.
≥ The time displayed may be different from the
recording time and it may take time to display
the thumbnail display when playing back
motion pictures recorded on an SD card with
other products.
≥ The recording time is not displayed on the
screen during playback of scenes recorded on
an SD card with other products.
To adjust the speaker volume
during playback
Move the volume lever.
To change the playback speed
≥ Normal playback is restored when you move
the joystick up.
∫ Fast forward/rewind playback
Move and hold the joystick left or
right during playback until fast
forward/rewind starts.
Towards “r”: increases the volume
Towards “s”: decreases the volume
Resuming the previous playback
Select the menu. (l 26)
[SETUP] # [RESUME PLAY] # [ON]
If playback of a motion picture is stopped, [R]
appears on the thumbnail view of the stopped
scene.
≥ Move the joystick again to increase the speed.
∫ Slow-motion playback
To cancel the resume function
Set [RESUME PLAY] to [OFF].
1 Pause the playback.
≥ The memorized resume position is cleared if
you edit the scenes, etc.
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Playing back motion pictures by
date
Playing back a playlist
Creating a new playlist (l 64)
[HDD]
Scenes recorded on the same day can be played
back in succession.
1 Select
(PLAYLIST), then press
1 Select
(BY DATE), then press
the joystick.
the joystick.
2 Select the playlist to be played
back, then press the joystick.
2 Select the playback date, then
press the joystick.
(When playing back motion pictures on the HDD)
3 Select the scene to start
(When playing back motion pictures on the SD
card)
playback, then press the joystick.
To select a different playlist
Select
(PLAYLIST), then press the joystick.
To return to the screen showing the original
scenes
Select
(VIEW ALL), then press the joystick.
3 Select the scene to be played
back, then press the joystick.
To select a different date
Select
To return to the screen showing all scenes
Select (VIEW ALL), then press the joystick.
(BY DATE), then press the joystick.
≥ Even if scenes are recorded on the same day,
they are grouped separately in the following
cases.
jWhen the number of scenes exceeds 99
jWhen the world time setting is changed
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Playback
Playback
Still picture playback
2
[HDD] [SD]
ENTER
1/;: Slide show start/pause.
2;: Plays back the previous picture.
;1: Plays back the next picture.
∫:
Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails.
The selected file is played back, and the
operation icon is automatically displayed on the
screen.
1 Rotate the mode dial to select
.
2 Select the playback medium by
the menu. (l 26)
4 Select the playback operation
[MEDIA SELECT] # [HDD] or
[SD CARD]
with the joystick.
3 Select the file to be played back,
then press the joystick.
A
File number (Page number: When [
] is selected.)
]/
[
≥ The method for selecting pages is the same as
for motion picture playback. (l 54)
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∫ About still picture compatibility
≥ This unit is compliant with the unified standard
DCF (Design rule for Camera File system)
established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and
Information Technology Industries
Changing the interval of playback
for the slide show
Select the menu. (l 26)
Association).
[PICT. SETUP] # [SLIDE INTERVAL] #
≥ The file format supported by this unit is JPEG.
(Not all JPEG formatted files will be played
back.)
desired setting
[SHORT]:
Approx. 1 sec
[NORMAL]:
Approx. 5 sec
[LONG]:
≥ If a non-standard file is played back, the folder/
file number may not be displayed.
≥ This unit may degrade or not play back data
recorded or created on another product and
another product may degrade or not play back
data recorded on this unit.
Approx. 15 sec
≥ This function’s default setting is [NORMAL].
≥ With pictures with large image size, it may take
longer than the specified time to play back the
next picture, or the interval may not decrease
even if the setting is changed.
≥ While this unit accesses the SD card (the SD
card access lamp is lit), do not open the SD
card slot cover and remove the SD card.
≥ Do not operate the mode dial during the slide
show.
≥ It takes time to display the file, and how long it
will take depends on the number of pixels of
the file.
≥ When a file is displayed as [
] on the
thumbnail display, playback is not possible.
≥ The time displayed may be different from the
recording time and it may take time to display
the thumbnail display when playing back still
pictures recorded on an SD card with other
products.
≥ When set to the picture playback mode, the
power will not turn off even when the LCD
monitor is closed.
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Playback
Editing
Deleting scenes/files
1
[HDD] [SD]
Important:
The deleted scenes/files cannot be restored.
ENTER
¬Deleting motion picture scenes:
Rotate the mode dial to select
Deleting multiple scenes/
files
.
.
¬Deleting still picture files:
Rotate the mode dial to select
1 Press the button in the
¬Select [HDD] or [SD CARD] in
[MEDIA SELECT].
thumbnail display.
≥ To delete an unwanted part of a scene, use the
SPLIT&DELETE function. (l 62)
2 Select [SELECT] or [ALL] and
press the joystick.
(Only when [ALL] is selected)
Deleting scenes/files one at
a time
≥ All the scenes/files on the HDD or SD card
except the locked scenes/files will be deleted.
Proceed to step 5.
1 Press the button during
≥ When the date is selected in motion picture
playback, all scenes on the selected date are
deleted.
playback.
2
When the confirmation message appears
Select [YES], then press the
joystick.
3
(Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2)
Select the scene/file to be
deleted, then press the joystick.
The selected scene/file is encircled by a red
frame.
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≥ To unselect the scene/file, press the joystick
again.
≥ Up to 50 scenes/files can be selected to be
≥ The locked scenes or scenes of which copied
information was destroyed cannot be deleted.
deleted.
∫ When you stop deleting halfway
Press the MENU button while deleting.
≥ The scenes or still pictures that have already
been deleted when the deletion is canceled
cannot be restored.
∫ Notes for deleting scenes/files
≥ Do not turn off this unit while deleting.
≥ When you delete scenes/files, use a battery
with sufficient battery power or use the AC
adaptor.
4
5
(Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2)
Press the button.
When the confirmation message appears
Select [YES], then press the
joystick.
(Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2)
To continue deleting other scenes/files
Repeat steps 3 to 5.
≥ Do not open the SD card slot cover and
remove the SD card while deleting scenes/files
recorded on an SD card. The deletion will stop.
≥ If files conforming to DCF standard are
deleted, all the data related to the files will be
deleted.
To complete editing
Press the MENU button.
≥ When deleting still picture files recorded on an
SD card by other products, a still picture file
(other than JPEG) that cannot be played back
on this unit may be erased.
≥ You can also delete scenes/files by the menu.
Select [EDIT SCENE] or [PICT. SETUP] #
[DELETE].
≥ In case of [ALL], the deletion may take time if
there are many scenes/files.
≥ When a still picture is copied to an SD card
using a PC and other equipment, it may not
show up on the display of the unit. In this case,
the image will not be deleted.
Deleting the copied scenes
collectively
Scenes copied to a disc using the DVD burner or
the supplied software (DVD COPY function) can
be deleted as a group.
Copied icon ( ) is indicated in the thumbnail
display after copying. (l 76, 92)
1 Select the menu. (l 26)
[EDIT SCENE] # [DELETE] #
[COPIED]
2
When the confirmation message appears
Select [YES], then press the
joystick.
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Playback
Editing
Editing scenes
2
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
.
Function
Operating method
¬Select [HDD] or [SD CARD] in [MEDIA SELECT].
Locking motion
pictures
1 Select the menu. (l 26)
[HDD] [SD]
[EDIT SCENE] # [LOCK SET] # [YES]
This is for preventing
motion picture scenes
from being deleted by
mistake.
2 Select the scene to be protected, then press
the joystick.
(However, please be aware
that if a medium is
formatted, then all the data
on the medium will be
erased.)
[
] appears and the selected scene is locked.
≥ Press the joystick again to release the lock setting.
≥ You can also select multiple scenes in succession.
To complete the settings
Press the MENU button.
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Function
Operating method
¬Select [HDD] in [MEDIA SELECT].
Dividing a scene to
delete
1 Select the menu. (l 26)
[HDD]
[EDIT SCENE] # [SPLIT&DELETE] # [YES]
This divides the recorded
scenes in two and deletes
the front half or back half.
2 Select the scene to be divided, then press the
joystick.
3
When you reach the point where you want to divide the scene
Select [ ] with the joystick.
≥ Move the joystick left or right to fast forward/rewind playback.
≥ Using slow-motion playback or frame-by-frame playback makes it
easy to search for the point where you want to divide the scene.
(l 55)
4 Select the half that you want to delete and
press the joystick.
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Function
Operating method
Dividing a scene to delete
(Continued)
5 Select [YES], then press the joystick to play
back the part to be deleted.
≥ When [NO] is selected, the confirmation message appears.
Proceed to step 6.
When you stop the playback, the confirmation message appears.
6 Select [YES], then press the joystick.
To continue dividing and deleting other scenes
Repeat steps 2 to 6.
To complete editing
Press the MENU button.
≥ It is impossible to divide and delete scenes with a short recording
time. The length of the remaining scenes must be 3 seconds or
longer.
≥ It is impossible to set the dividing point at the beginning or the
end of the scene.
≥ When a scene that was divided and deleted using the
SPLIT&DELETE function is copied to a disc using the DVD
burner or the supplied software and played back on another
device, a maximum of about 1 second of the deleted part may be
played back.
≥ If a scene with [ ] (copied icon) is divided and deleted, the
copied information is erased. (l 76)
≥ The actual division may slightly slip off the previously designated
dividing point.
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Playback
Editing
Using playlists
3
[HDD]
You can create a playlist by gathering your favorite recorded scenes.
Since the playlist is not created by copying data, playlists consume a very small amount of HDD space.
≥ When you create or delete playlists, the original scenes will not be modified. Editing scenes on a
playlist will not affect the original scenes.
A
B
Recorded scenes
Playlist
≥ You can create a playlist on the HDD only. You cannot create a playlist on an SD card.
≥ The maximum number of playlists on the HDD: 4
The maximum number of playlist scenes on the HDD: 99
≥ If original scenes are deleted, the portion of playlists created with these scenes is also deleted.
Creating a new playlist
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
¬Select [HDD] in [MEDIA SELECT].
(PLAYLIST), then press
the joystick.
.
2 Select [CREATE], then press the
joystick.
1 Select
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The selected scene is encircled by a red frame.
≥ To unselect the scene, press the joystick again.
≥ Up to 50 scenes can be selected and added.
≥ The scenes are registered in the playlist in the
order that they were selected.
3 Select the scene to be added to
the playlist, then press the
joystick.
4 Press the MENU button.
5
When the confirmation message appears
Select [YES], then press the
joystick.
Editing a playlist
Editing scenes on a playlist will not affect the original scenes.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
¬Select [HDD] in [MEDIA SELECT].
(PLAYLIST), then press
the joystick.
.
2 Select the playlist to be edited,
then press the joystick.
1 Select
Function
Operating method
The method for deleting playlist scenes is the same as for
“Deleting scenes/files”. (l 59)
Deleting scenes
≥ If you delete scenes on a playlist, it will not affect the original
scenes.
≥ When [ALL] is selected, the selected playlist will be deleted.
≥ You can also delete playlist scenes by the menu. Select [EDIT] #
[DELETE].
≥ Deleting scenes on a playlist will not increase the remaining
capacity for recording.
≥ The playlist itself is deleted if you delete all the scenes in it.
≥ When a playlist is deleted, the number of each subsequent
playlist decreases by one.
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Function
Operating method
Adding scenes to
playlist
Select the menu. (l 26)
[EDIT] # [ADD] # [YES]
The following steps are the same as steps 3 to 5 in “Creating a new
playlist”. (l 64)
Scenes can be added to
the created playlist.
Moving scenes
within a playlist
1 Select the menu. (l 26)
[EDIT] # [MOVE] # [YES]
2 Select the scene to be moved, then press the
It is possible to change
the sequence of scenes in
the playlist by moving
them to another position.
joystick.
The selected scene is encircled by a red frame, and the position for
insertion is shown by a yellow bar.
3 Select the position to insert the scene, then
press the joystick.
To continue moving other scenes in the playlist
Repeat steps 2 to 3.
To complete editing
Press the MENU button.
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Playback
Editing
Editing still pictures
4
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
.
Function
Operating method
¬Select [HDD] or [SD CARD] in [MEDIA SELECT].
Locking still pictures
[HDD] [SD]
1 Select the menu. (l 26)
This is for preventing still
picture files from being
deleted by mistake.
(However, please be aware
that if a medium is
[PICT. SETUP] # [LOCK SET] # [YES]
2 Select the file to be protected, then press the
joystick.
formatted, then all the data
on the medium will be
erased.)
[
] appears and the selected file is locked.
≥ Press the joystick again to release the lock setting.
≥ You can also select multiple files in succession.
To complete the settings
Press the MENU button.
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Function
Operating method
¬Select [SD CARD] in [MEDIA SELECT].
DPOF setting
[SD]
1 Select the menu. (l 26)
This is for writing the print
data on selected still
pictures.
[PICT. SETUP] # [DPOF SET] # [SET]
2 Select the file to be set, then press the joystick.
∫ What is DPOF?
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 this time.)
3 Select the number of prints, then press the
joystick.
≥ To cancel the setting, set the number of prints to [0].
≥ You can also select multiple files in succession.
To complete the settings
Press the MENU button.
To cancel all DPOF settings
Select [PICT. SETUP] # [DPOF SET] # [CANCEL ALL].
≥ The DPOF setting can be established for up to 999 files.
≥ DPOF settings made on other devices may not be recognized by
this unit. Please perform the DPOF settings on this unit.
≥ You cannot add the recording date to pictures to be printed with
the DPOF settings.
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Function
Operating method
Copying still picture
files
[HDD] [SD]
1 Select the menu. (l 26)
[PICT. SETUP] # [COPY]
2 Select desired direction and press the joystick.
This is for copying still
picture files from the HDD
to an SD card or vice
versa.
:Copying from the HDD to an SD card
:Copying from an SD card to the HDD
3 Select [SELECT] or [ALL] then press the
joystick.
≥ When [ALL] is selected, all still picture files in the HDD or SD card
will be copied. Proceed to step 6.
4
(Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 3)
Select the file to be copied, then press the
joystick.
The selected file is encircled by a red frame.
≥ To unselect the scene, press the joystick again.
≥ Up to 50 files can be selected to be copied.
≥ The files are copied in the order that they were selected.
5
6
(Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 3)
Press the MENU button.
When the confirmation message appears
Select [YES], then press the joystick.
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Function
Operating method
Copying still picture files
(Continued)
(Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 3)
To continue copying other files
Repeat steps 4 to 6.
To cancel copying halfway
Press the MENU button.
To complete editing
Press the MENU button.
≥ Do not turn off this unit while copying.
≥ When you copy files, use a battery with sufficient battery power or
use the AC adaptor.
≥ Do not open the card slot cover while copying. The copying will
stop.
≥ In case of [ALL], the copying may take time if there are many
files.
≥ The copied files are recorded after the still picture files in the copy
destination. (The file names or the folder names will differ from
the original file.)
≥ The lock and DPOF settings of the file cannot be copied.
≥ When a still picture is copied to an SD card using a PC or other
equipment, it may not show up on the display of the unit. In this
case, the image will not be copied to the HDD even if [ALL] is
selected.
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Playback
Media
management
HDD and SD card
management
1
Formatting HDD
≥ The unit indicating the capacity of the used and
usable area is 1 GB=1,073,741,824 bytes.
≥ The 60 GB hard drive utilizes a portion of the
storage space for formatting, file management
and other purposes. 60 GB is 60,000,000,000
bytes. Usable capacity will be less.
[HDD]
This is for initializing HDD.
Please be aware that if the HDD is formatted,
then all the data recorded on the HDD will be
erased. Store important data on a PC, etc.
Formatting an SD card
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
.
[SD]
¬Select [HDD] in [MEDIA SELECT].
This is for initializing SD cards.
1 Select the menu. (l 26)
Please be aware that if an SD card is formatted,
then all the data recorded on the card will be
erased. Store important data on a PC, etc.
[SETUP] # [FORMAT HDD] # [YES]
¬Select [SD CARD] in
[MEDIA SELECT].
2
When the confirmation message appears
Select [YES], then press the
joystick.
1 Select the menu. (l 26)
[SETUP] # [FORMAT CARD] # [YES]
≥ When formatting is complete, press the MENU
button to exit the message screen.
2
When the confirmation message appears
Select [YES], then press the
joystick.
≥ During formatting, do not turn this unit off.
≥ When you format the HDD, use a battery with
sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor.
≥ During formatting, do not cause any vibrations
or impacts to this unit.
≥ When formatting is complete, press the MENU
button to exit the message screen.
≥ Perform a physical formatting of the HDD when
this unit is to be disposed/transferred. (l 107)
≥ During formatting, do not turn this unit off.
≥ Do not open the card slot cover while
formatting. The formatting will stop.
Displaying HDD information
≥ When you format the SD card, use a battery
with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor.
≥ Use this unit to format SD cards. If an SD card
is formatted on other products (such as a PC),
the time spent for recording may become
longer and you may not be able to use the SD
card.
[HDD]
Information about the space used and remaining
on the HDD is displayed.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
.
¬Select [HDD] in [MEDIA SELECT].
≥ Depending on the type of SD card being used,
it may take time to format.
Select the menu. (l 26)
[SETUP] # [HDD STATUS] # [YES]
To exit the information screen
Press the MENU button.
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Playback
With other
products
Playback on TV
1
[HDD] [SD]
The motion pictures and still pictures recorded by this unit can be played back on a TV.
≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down.
≥ If you have a TV with an SD card slot, the motion pictures and still pictures recorded on an SD card
may be played back on the TV. (Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for details about TV
compatibility.)
A
AV cable (supplied)
≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
≥ Do not use any other AV cables except the
supplied one.
≥ Select the video input on the TV that this
unit is connected to.
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
1 Connect this unit and a TV.
2 Turn on this unit, then rotate the
mode dial to select
or
.
3 Select the playback medium by
the menu. (l 26)
[MEDIA SELECT] # [HDD] or
[SD CARD]
4 Start playback on this unit.
∫ 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 TV’s input setting (input switch).
(For more information, please read the
operating instructions for the TV.)
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∫ To watch images with a 16:9
∫ To display the on-screen
aspect ratio on a regular TV (4:3)
information on the TV
If the images are squeezed horizontally on a TV
with a 4:3 aspect ratio, change the menu setting
to play back the pictures in the original aspect
ratio.
≥ If the images are not displayed correctly on a
wide-screen TV, adjust the aspect setting on
the TV. (Refer to the operating instructions of
the TV for details.)
The information displayed on the screen
(operation icon and time code etc.) can be
displayed on the TV.
Select the menu. (l 26)
[SETUP] # [EXT. DISPLAY] # [ON]
≥ Select [OFF] to erase the information.
≥ The screen on this unit will not change.
Select the menu. (l 26)
[SETUP] # [TV ASPECT] # [4:3]
Example of images with a 16:9 aspect ratio on
a regular TV (4:3)
[TV ASPECT] setting
[16:9]
[4:3]
≥ This function’s default setting is [16:9].
≥ Depending on the TV setting, the pictures may
not be displayed correctly. For more
information, please read the operating
instructions of your TV.
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Playback
With other
products
With a DVD burner
2
It is possible to copy images that have been recorded on this unit to discs by connecting the optional
DVD burner.
The disc that was copied to can be played back by connecting this unit and a DVD burner. (l 80)
Device capable of copying images to discs by connecting to this unit
sDVD burner/VW-BN1
≥ We recommend using VW-BN1.
≥ Operation is not guaranteed with any other DVD drives.
≥ Use the Mini AB USB Connection Cable supplied with the DVD burner to connect this unit to the
DVD burner. (Operation cannot be guaranteed with cables other than the one supplied with the
DVD burner.)
About discs that can be used
*1
*2
*3
*3
New 12 cm discs (DVD-RAM, DVD-RW , DVD-R, DVD-R DL, CD-RW , CD-R
)
≥ Do not allow fingerprints or dirt to get on the recording/playback side of the disc.
≥ +RW/+R/+R DL discs or 8 cm discs cannot be used for copying.
≥ Refer to the operating instructions of the DVD burner for details about recommended discs, disc
handling, etc.
*1 You cannot record on a disc that has already been used. However, a formatted DVD-RAM, DVD-
RW, or CD-RW disc can be used for copying.
When a recorded DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, or CD-RW disc is inserted into the DVD burner, the disc
is formatted and recording starts. The data recorded on the disc will be erased. Please be
aware that the erased data cannot be restored.
*2 Supports motion pictures only
*3 Supports still pictures only
∫ The different copying functions available when this unit is connected to
the DVD burner
Data
Media
Motion pictures
Still pictures
HDD/SD
Page
HDD
SD
DVD COPY function
1 ALL SCENES
¥
¥
¥
¥
¥
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2 ADDED SCENES
FAVORITE SCENES function
3 SELECT SCENES
4 SELECT DATE
5 SELECT PLAYLIST
–
¥
¥
¥
¥
¥
–
–
–
–
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78
78
¥: applicable –: not applicable
≥ It is impossible to copy motion pictures and still pictures simultaneously.
≥ It is impossible to copy data from the HDD and SD card simultaneously.
≥ You cannot copy from multiple SD cards to 1 disc.
≥ The order in which the scenes are copied cannot be changed.
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Connecting this unit to the DVD burner
Connect this unit to the DVD burner to copy data to discs or play back motion pictures or still pictures
that were copied to a disc.
Mini B
Mini A
A
B
Mini AB USB Connection Cable (supplied with the DVD burner)
DVD burner (optional)
≥ Connect the Mini A terminal to this unit and the Mini B terminal to the DVD burner.
≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
1 Connect the AC adaptor supplied with the DVD burner to the DVD burner.
≥ You cannot supply power to the DVD burner from this unit.
2 Connect this unit to the AC adaptor.
3 Turn on the power to this unit.
4 Connect this unit to the DVD burner with the Mini AB USB Connection
Cable (supplied with the DVD burner).
≥ The DVD burner function selection screen will appear.
5 Insert the disc in the DVD burner.
≥ Insert the disc into the DVD burner after connecting the DVD burner to this unit.
≥ Please read the operating instructions of the DVD burner for how to use it.
≥ If the DVD burner is connected to this unit with a disc already inserted, the message “CANNOT
CHECK CONNECTED DEVICE. DISCONNECT THE USB CABLE FROM THIS UNIT.” may be
displayed after “Please Wait.” is displayed for over a minute. When this happens, disconnect the
Mini AB USB Connection Cable from the unit and remove the disc from the DVD burner to make sure
the disc is usable and was not inserted upside down. (l 74)
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DVD COPY function
[HDD] [SD]
Images recorded on this unit can be backed up to discs.
Copied information is recorded in the motion picture scenes that are copied to a disc using the
DVD COPY function. It is possible to write only scenes that are added after copying or delete the
copied scenes as a group.
¬Connect this unit to the DVD burner. (l 75)
1 Copying all the scenes to discs
2 Copying added scenes to discs
Copy all motion pictures or still pictures on any of
the media to discs.
Copy scenes on the media, which are added
after being copied to the disc using the
DVD COPY function (scenes that the copied
icons ( ) are not indicated), to discs.
1 Select menus with the following
procedures.
1 Select menus with the following
[BURN DISC] # [HDD] or [SD CARD] #
procedures.
*
[VIDEO] or [PICTURE]# [DVD COPY]
*
# [ALL SCENES]
[BURN DISC] # [HDD] or [SD CARD] #
[VIDEO] # [DVD COPY] #
[ADDED SCENES]
* Only when [VIDEO] is selected.
2 Select [YES], then press the joystick.
A
The number of discs necessary for copying by
disc type.
≥ When two or more discs are necessary for
copying, follow the on-screen instructions to
switch discs.
≥ When a recorded DVD-RAM, DVD-RW or CD-RW disc is inserted in the DVD burner, a message
confirming whether the contents of the disc can be erased or not is displayed. After confirming that
the data can be erased, select [YES].
≥ When a message appears indicating copying is complete, then press the joystick. If all scenes are
copied, it is possible to create another set with the same contents. Follow the instructions on the
screen.
To finish, eject the disc and disconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable.
≥ Press the MENU button in the middle of the operation to return to the initial menu screen.
∫ Copied icon (
)
The copied information is recorded in motion picture scenes that are copied to a disc using the
DVD COPY function, and [ ] is indicated on the thumbnail.
≥ Motion picture scenes indicated with [ ] can be deleted as a group using the delete menu.
(l 60)
≥ The copied information will be deleted when using the SPLIT&DELETE function to split and delete
scenes that were copied using the DVD COPY function. Therefore, these scenes will be copied
again when using the ADDED SCENES function.
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FAVORITE SCENES function
It is possible to select motion picture scenes recorded on this unit and record them on a single DVD
disc, as well as copy scenes by selecting the recording date.
It is also possible to copy playlists created on the HDD to DVD discs.
¬Connect this unit to the DVD burner. (l 75)
3 Selecting the scenes to copy to 1 disc
[HDD] [SD]
Select scenes from the recorded motion pictures to copy to a single DVD disc.
1 Select menus with the following procedures.
[BURN DISC] # [HDD] or [SD CARD] # [VIDEO] # [FAVORITE SCENES] #
[SELECT SCENES]
≥ When a recorded DVD-RAM or DVD-RW disc is inserted in the DVD burner, a message confirming
whether the contents of the disc can be erased or not is displayed. After confirming that the data can
be erased, select [YES].
2 Select the scenes to be copied and then press the joystick.
A
B
Data size of the scene
Remaining space on the disc
*
The selected scene is encircled by a red frame.
≥ To unselect the scene, press the joystick again.
≥ Up to 50 scenes can be set in succession.
≥ If the total data size of the scene exceeds the disc capacity, the remaining space on the disc display
will turn red and the amount in excess will be displayed. Select scenes so that they fit on to one disc.
* The units of usable capacity on a DVD disc are 1 MBl1,048,576 bytes.
3 Select [START], then press the joystick.
4
When the confirmation message appears
Select [YES], then press the joystick.
≥ When a message appears indicating copying is complete, then press the joystick. It is possible to
create another disc with the same contents. Follow the instructions on the screen.
To finish, eject the disc and disconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable.
≥ Press the MENU button in the middle of the operation to return to the initial menu screen.
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4 Selecting the scenes by date to
5 Selecting the scenes by playlist
copy to discs
to copy to discs
[HDD] [SD]
[HDD]
Scenes recorded with this unit are selectively
copied by date to DVD discs.
Playlists created on the HDD of this unit are
copied to DVD discs.
1 Select menus with the following
1 Select menus with the following
procedures.
procedures.
[BURN DISC] # [HDD] or [SD CARD] #
[VIDEO] # [FAVORITE SCENES] #
[SELECT DATE]
[BURN DISC] # [HDD] # [VIDEO] #
[FAVORITE SCENES] #
[SELECT PLAYLIST]
2 Select the date/playlist to be copied and then press the joystick.
≥ To unselect the date/playlist, press the joystick again.
≥ Up to 50 dates can be set in succession.
3 Press the MENU button.
4
When the confirmation message appears
Select [YES], then press the joystick.
5 Select [YES], then press the joystick.
A
The number of discs necessary for copying by
disc type.
≥ When two or more discs are necessary for copying,
follow the on-screen instructions to switch discs.
≥ When a recorded DVD-RAM or DVD-RW disc is inserted in the DVD burner, a message confirming
whether the contents of the disc can be erased or not is displayed. After confirming that the data can
be erased, select [YES].
≥ When a message appears indicating copying is complete, then press the joystick. It is possible to
create another set with the same contents. Follow the instructions on the screen.
To finish, eject the disc and disconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable.
≥ Press the MENU button in the middle of the operation to return to the initial menu screen.
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When a disc that was created with this unit
and the DVD burner is inserted into the DVD
recorder, a message may be displayed
prompting you to format the disc. Do not
format the disc because all data will be erased
and cannot be recovered.
Notes for copying data to
discs using the DVD burner
When deleting data on the media after
making a copy, be sure to play back the
discs to check that they have been copied
correctly before deleting. (l 80)
Refer to the operating instructions of the DVD
recorder for details.
≥ Do not turn off this unit or the DVD burner or
disconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable
while copying. Also, do not shake this unit and
the DVD burner.
≥ You cannot connect a USB hub and use it.
≥ You cannot eject a disc while copying.
≥ When data is divided and copied to more than
one disc, a disc with a large unused area may
result since data is recorded by scene.
≥ After data is copied to a disc, images cannot be
added to the disc by connecting the unit to the
DVD burner.
∫ About the time it takes to copy
The time it takes for copying to 1 disc.
(When copying 4 GB of motion pictures to 1 disc)
Disc type
DVD-RAM
DVD-RW
DVD-R
Copy time
Approx. 40 min to 90 min
Approx. 30 min to 60 min
Approx. 15 min to 60 min
The time it takes to copy differs depending on the
number of scenes recorded on the media, type of
disc, number of discs copied, and the room
temperature. Also, it takes time to automatically
verify the copied data. For this reason, it may
take longer to copy than the recording time on
the medium.
Wait until the message is displayed indicating
completion of copying.
≥ A DVD-R DL disc has two layers of recording
surface so the copy time is approximately 1.5
to 2 times that of a DVD-R disc.
≥ Use of a CD-RW or CD-R disc is
recommended for copying still pictures that are
small in size.
≥ If “READING DISC...” is displayed on the
screen for more than 2 minutes, remove the
disc from the DVD burner and make sure the
disc is usable and was not inserted upside
down. (l 74)
≥ There is no guarantee that a disc created by
connecting this unit and the DVD burner will
play back on any playable device.
∫ About playing back the discs
≥ The recording date for scenes or files copied to
a disc using the DVD burner with this unit is the
date that the scene or file was copied. This
date may not be displayed properly depending
on the software used.
≥ Data that has been recorded on another device
may not be copied, or it may not play properly
even if it is copied.
≥ When a still picture file is copied to an SD card
using a PC and other equipment but it does not
show up on the display of the unit, the image
will not be copied to the disc.
A disc created with the DVD burner can be
played back with a DVD player. (For disc
compatibility, refer to the operating instructions of
the player.)
The DVD burner is capable of recording a
maximum of 9999 still pictures on a single disc.
Since the maximum number of still pictures that
can be played back may vary with the player,
some of the still pictures on the disc may not play
back.
If the device is not capable of playing the disc,
connect the DVD burner to this unit for playback.
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Playing back a disc inserted in the DVD burner
You can play back the motion pictures or the still pictures copied to a disc.
ENTER
1 Connect this unit to the DVD burner. (l 75)
2 Select [PLAY DISC], then press the joystick.
≥ The motion pictures or the still pictures on the disc are displayed as thumbnails.
3 Select the scene/file to be played back, then press the joystick.
4 Select the playback operation with the joystick.
≥ The playback operation is the same as when playing back motion pictures or still pictures. (l 54, 57)
≥ After playback, eject the disc and disconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable.
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Playback
With other
products
With other video devices
3
3 Select the playback medium by
Recording (dubbing) images
onto other video devices
the menu. (l 26)
[MEDIA SELECT] # [HDD] or
[SD CARD]
[HDD] [SD]
You can create a playlist by gathering the scenes
on the HDD that you want to record (dub), then
record (dub) only the scenes in this playlist to
other devices. (l 64)
4 Start playback on this unit.
Then start recording on the
connected device.
≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying
about the battery running down.
To stop recording (dubbing)
Stop recording on the connected device.
Then stop playback on this unit.
∫ Using SD card slot or USB
terminal of other video devices
If you have a DVD recorder with an SD card slot
or a USB terminal, images recorded by this unit
can be copied (dubbed) onto the hard disk or a
DVD disc.
VIDEO IN
Refer to the operating instructions of your DVD
recorder for information about whether or not it
supports copying (dubbing) from an SD card or a
USB terminal.
AUDIO IN
A
AV cable (supplied)
≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
≥ Do not use any other AV cables except
the supplied one.
When using a USB terminal
Connect this unit to a DVD recorder with the USB
cable (supplied), then select [PC/RECORDER]
on the USB function selection screen.
≥ Select the video input on the video
device and TV that this unit and the
video device are connected to.
≥ For details on how to copy (dub) the images,
refer to the operating instructions of the DVD
recorder.
1 Connect this unit to a video
If you record (dub) images and then play them
back on a wide-screen TV, they may be
squeezed horizontally. In this case, refer to
the operating instructions of the device you
are recording (dubbing) to or read the
device.
2 Turn on this unit, then rotate the
mode dial to select
.
operating instructions of the wide-screen TV
and set the aspect setting to 16:9 (Full).
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Playback
With other
products
With a printer (PictBridge)
4
[HDD] [SD]
To print pictures by directly connecting this unit to the printer, use a printer compatible with PictBridge.
(Read the operating instructions for the printer.)
A
USB cable (supplied)
≥ Insert the USB connectors as far as they will
go.
≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the
supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed
with any other USB cables.)
¬Connect this unit to the AC adaptor
and turn on the unit.
4 Select the desired number of
prints, then press the joystick.
1 Connect this unit to a printer.
The USB function selection screen will appear.
2 Select [PictBridge] # [HDD] or
[SD CARD] then press the
joystick.
The [
screen.
] indication appears on this unit’s
≥ You can set up to 9 prints.
≥ To cancel the setting, set the number of prints
to [0].
3 Select a file to be printed, then
≥ Up to 8 files can be selected to be printed.
press the joystick.
5 Press the MENU button to
display the PictBridge menus.
6 Select the date print setting on
[DATE PRINT], then press the
joystick.
≥ If the printer is not capable of date printing, this
setting is unavailable.
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≥ 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.
7 Select the paper size setting on
[PAPER SIZE], then press the
joystick.
[STANDARD]: Size specific to the printer
[4k5 INCH]:
[5k7 INCH]:
[4k6 INCH]:
[A4]:
L size
2L size
Postcard size
A4 size
≥ You cannot set paper sizes not supported on
the printer.
8 Select the layout setting on
[PAGE LAYOUT], then press the
joystick.
[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 joystick.
≥ Exit PictBridge by disconnecting the USB cable
after the pictures have been printed.
When you want to stop printing halfway
Move the joystick down.
A confirmation message appears. If [YES] is
selected, the number of prints set is canceled
and the screen returns to step 3. If [NO] is
selected, all the settings are kept and the screen
returns to step 3.
≥ Avoid the following operations during printing.
These operations disable proper printing.
jDisconnecting the USB cable
jOpening the SD card slot cover and
removing the SD card
jSwitching the mode dial
jTurning off the power
≥ Check the settings for the paper size, quality of
print, etc. on the printer.
0.2
≥ The sides of pictures recorded in [
] mode
may be cut off. Check before printing (print
preview).
When using a printer with a trimming or
borderless printing function, cancel this
function before printing. (Refer to the operating
instructions of the printer for details.)
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With a PC
Before using
What you can do with a PC
1
When you have installed VideoCam Suite from the supplied CD-ROM and connected your PC to the
unit, you can perform the operations described below.
A
B
C
Copy images recorded by this unit onto the PC hard disk.
Create original DVD-Video discs.
Edit images copied to a PC.
Create playlists.
D
E
Play back images recorded by this unit on a PC.
DVD COPY function
You can easily create DVD-Video discs. (l 92)
WEB MODE function
F
You can easily upload motion pictures to YouTube. (l 93)
≥ VideoCam Suite can handle images recorded with this unit or by using VideoCam Suite. Images
created with other video cameras, DVD recorders, software and commercial DVD-Videos are not
supported.
≥ We cannot guarantee proper operation of this unit if you use software other than that supplied.
≥ Do not copy images recorded on this unit using any software other than the supplied software.
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With a PC
Before using
Operating environment
2
≥ 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.)
≥ When two or more USB devices are connected to a PC, or when devices are connected through USB
hubs or by using extension cables, proper operation is not guaranteed.
≥ Use the supplied USB cable when connecting to the PC. (Operation is not guaranteed with any other
USB cables.)
∫ VideoCam Suite 2.0
Personal computer
OS
IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 4
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3
Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic or Service Pack 1
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium or Service Pack 1
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate or Service Pack 1
Microsoft Windows Vista Business or Service Pack 1
CPU
Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz or higher (including compatible CPU)
≥ Intel Pentium 4 1.8 GHz or higher is recommended when a playback
function or MPEG2 conversion function is used.
RAM
512 MB or more (1 GB or more recommended)
Display
High Color (16 bit) or more (32 bit or more recommended)
Desktop resolution of 1024k768 pixels or more (1280k1024 pixels or
more recommended)
Video card supporting DirectX 9.0c (supports overlay of DirectDraw)
™
PCI Express k16 compatible recommended
Free hard disk space
Necessary software
Ultra DMA — 33 or more
450 MB or more (for installing the application)
≥ When writing to a DVD or an SD card, more than double the amount of
free space as the disc being created is necessary.
DirectX 10.1 (pre-installed on Windows Vista Service Pack 1)
DirectX 10 (pre-installed on Windows Vista)
DirectX 9.0c (Windows XP/2000)
≥ 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
SD card reader/writer (required to read and write the SD card)
Internet connection
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≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some
personal computers cannot be used.
≥ Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only.
≥ This software is not compatible with Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98,
Windows 98SE, Windows Me and Windows NT.
≥ Operation on an upgraded OS is not guaranteed.
≥ Operation on an OS other than the one pre-installed is not guaranteed.
≥ This software is not compatible with a multi-boot environment.
≥ This software is not compatible with a multi-monitor environment.
≥ 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.
≥ Input is not supported in languages other than English, German, French, Simplified Chinese and
Japanese.
≥ If using Windows XP/2000, an administrative account user only 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.)
≥ DirectX 9.0c will be installed automatically during installation of the supplied software.
≥ Operation cannot be guaranteed on all DVD drives.
≥ DVD discs authored with this software are not guaranteed to play in all DVD players.
≥ Depending upon the environment of your PC, if it does not support Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), for
example, frame dropout may occur, the audio may be intermittent, or the software may run slowly
when you play back recorded images.
≥ If your PC does not satisfy the above system requirements, an error may occur when writing data to
disc.
∫ SD card reader function (mass storage)
Personal computer
OS
IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 4
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3
Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic or Service Pack 1
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium or Service Pack 1
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate or Service Pack 1
Microsoft Windows Vista Business or Service Pack 1
CPU
Windows Vista: 32-bit (k86) Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz or higher processor
Windows XP/2000: Intel Pentium III 450 MHz or higher or Intel Celeron
400 MHz or higher
RAM
Windows Vista Home Basic: 512 MB or more
Windows Vista Home Premium/Ultimate/Business: 1 GB or more
Windows XP/2000: 128 MB or more (256 MB or more recommended)
Interface
USB port
≥ The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS.
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End User License Agreement
Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following.
You (“Licensee”) are granted a license for the Software defined in this End User License Agreement
(“Agreement”) on condition that you agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. If Licensee
does not agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, promptly return the Software to
Panasonic Corporation (“Panasonic”), its distributors or dealers from which you made the purchase.
Article 1 License
Licensee is granted the right to use the software, including the information recorded or described on the
CD-ROM, instruction manuals, and any other media provided to Licensee (collectively “Software”), but
all applicable rights to patents, copyrights, trademarks and trade secrets in the Software are not
transferred to Licensee.
Article 2 Use by a Third Party
Licensee may not use, copy, modify, transfer or allow any third party, whether free of charge or not, to
use, copy or modify the Software, except as expressly provided for in this Agreement.
Article 3 Restrictions on Copying the Software
Licensee may make a single copy of the Software in whole or a part solely for back-up purpose.
Article 4 Computer
Licensee may use the Software only on one computer, and may not use it on more than one computer.
Article 5 Reverse Engineering, Decompiling or Disassembly
Licensee may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Software, except to the extent
either of them is permitted under law or regulation of the country where Licensee resides. Panasonic, or
its distributors will not be responsible for any defects in the Software or damage to Licensee caused by
Licensee’s reverse engineering, decompiling, or disassembly of the Software.
Article 6 Indemnification
The Software is provided “AS-IS” without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including,
but not limited to, warranties of non-infringement, merchantability and/or fitness for a particular
purpose. Further, Panasonic does not warrant that the operation of the Software will be uninterrupted or
error free. Panasonic or any of its distributors will not be liable for any damage suffered by Licensee
arising from or in connection with Licensee’s use of the Software.
Article 7 Export Control
Licensee agrees not to export or re-export to any country the Software in any form without the
appropriate export licenses under regulations of the country where Licensee resides, if necessary.
Article 8 Termination of License
The right granted to Licensee hereunder will be automatically terminated if Licensee contravenes any
of the terms and conditions of this Agreement. In this event, Licensee must destroy the Software and
related documentation together with all the copies thereof at Licensee’s own expense.
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With a PC
Setup
Installation
1
When installing the software, log on to your
computer as the Administrator or with a user
name with equivalent authorization. (If you do not
have authorization to do this, consult your
manager.)
≥ If the country or region cannot be selected,
select [NTSC Area].
≥ Before starting the installation, close any other
software applications which are running.
≥ Do not perform any other operations on your
PC while the software is being installed.
For Windows Vista:
If [User Account Control] dialog appears, click
[Continue].
≥ When the confirmation message appears, click
[Yes].
Installing VideoCam Suite
6 Click [Install] to start the
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)].
installation process.
2 Click [Next].
7
When installation is complete, some notes
will appear
Check the contents, then close
the window.
3 Select where the application is to
be installed, then click [Next].
4 Select [Yes] or [No] to create
shortcut.
5 Select the country or region
where you live, then click [Next].
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∫ For Windows XP
8 Select [Yes, I want to restart my
computer now.], then click
[Finish].
1 Select [start] # [Control Panel]
# [Add or Remove Programs].
The PC must be rebooted for the application
to work.
2 Select [VideoCam Suite 2.0], then
click [Remove].
≥ Depending on the operating environment, you
may be required to install DirectX 9.0c. If so,
click [Yes], and install it.
If you install the software on a PC that is not
compatible with DirectX 9.0c, the PC may not
work properly. If you are unsure whether or not
your PC is compatible, contact the PC
manufacturer.
∫ For Windows 2000
1 Select [Start] # [Settings] #
[Control Panel] # [Add/Remove
Programs].
Uninstalling the software
Follow the steps below to uninstall the software if
it is no longer required.
∫ For Windows Vista
1 Select [Start] # [Control Panel]
# [Uninstall a program].
2 Select [VideoCam Suite 2.0], then
click [Change/Remove].
2 Select [VideoCam Suite 2.0], then
click [Uninstall].
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With a PC
Setup
Connection and recognition
2
After the software is installed, the unit must be connected to the PC and be correctly recognized by the
PC.
≥ Remove the supplied CD-ROM from your PC.
A
USB cable (supplied)
≥ Insert the USB connectors as far as they will
go.
≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the
supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed
with any other USB cables.)
¬Connect this unit to the AC adaptor
and turn on the unit.
About the PC display
1 Connect this unit to a PC.
When the unit is connected to a PC, it is
recognized as an external drive.
The USB function selection screen will appear.
≥ This unit supports only the readout of data
using the PC. The PC cannot write data to the
unit, or erase data from the unit.
≥ Depending on the operating environment of the
PC, the shape of the drive icon and the drive
name will differ.
2 Select [PC/RECORDER] # [HDD]
or [SD CARD] then press the
joystick.
This unit is automatically detected by the PC.
∫ Drive icons
The icon is displayed in [My Computer
(Computer)].
When accessing the HDD
≥ Windows Vista:
≥ When the unit is connected to a PC, its
power cannot be turned off. Disconnect the
USB cable before turning this unit off.
(l 91)
≥ Do not disconnect the USB cable or AC
adaptor while the access lamp is on or access
icon (
or
) appears on the LCD
monitor. Doing so may damage the data on the
HDD or SD card.
≥ The HDD and SD card cannot be accessed
simultaneously.
≥ Windows XP:
≥ It may be necessary to reboot the PC after
connecting this unit to it for the first time.
≥ Windows 2000:
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When accessing the card
∫ Copying still pictures on PC
≥ Windows Vista:
HDD or SD card reader function
(mass storage)
When the unit is connected to a PC and the HDD
or the SD card can be used as an external drive,
still pictures on the drive can be copied to the PC
with Windows Explorer or other programs.
≥ Windows XP:
1
2
Double click the folder that contains the
files on the drive ([100CDPFP] etc.).
Drag and drop the files onto the
≥ Windows 2000:
destination folder (on the PC hard disk).
≥ Do not delete the SD card’s folders. Doing so
may make the SD card unusable in this unit.
≥ Always use this unit to format SD cards.
∫ Example folder structure
HDD
To disconnect USB cable
safely
1 Double click the
(
) icon in
task tray.
Hardware disconnect dialog appears.
≥ Depending on your PC’s settings, this icon
may not be displayed.
SD card
2 Select [USB Mass Storage
Device] and click [Stop].
3 Verify [MATSHITA HDD CAM-HDD
USB Device] or [MATSHITA HDD
CAM-SD USB Device] is selected
and click [OK].
Click [Close], and you can safely disconnect the
cable.
≥ SD-Video format motion pictures are stored in
the [PRG¢¢¢] folder. (“¢¢¢” denotes
base-16 (hexadecimal) characters from 001 to
FFF.)
≥ Up to 99 files can be recorded in the
[PRG¢¢¢] folder.
≥ JPEG format still pictures (IMGA0001.JPG
etc.) are stored in the [100CDPFP] folder.
≥ Up to 999 files can be recorded in the
[100CDPFP] or other such folder.
≥ The DPOF setting files are stored in the [MISC]
folder (SD card only).
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With a PC
Using software
Using VideoCam Suite
1
For Windows Vista:
≥ When using VideoCam Suite, log on to your PC as Administrator (or with a login name equally
authorized) or with the user name for a standard user account. If you log on with a user name for a
guest user account, the software cannot be used.
For Windows XP/2000:
≥ When using VideoCam Suite, log on to your PC as Administrator (or with a login name equally
authorized). If you log on with a login name other than Administrator, the software cannot be used.
Select [start] # [All Programs (Programs)] # [Panasonic] #
[VideoCam Suite 2.0] # [VideoCam Suite].
Refer to the operating instructions of the software (PDF file) for details on how to use it.
DVD COPY function
Reading the operating
instructions of the software
[HDD]
When VideoCam Suite is used, you can easily
create DVD-Video discs by using the DVD COPY
function.
Among the motion pictures recorded on the unit’s
HDD, those scenes which have not yet been
copied to the DVD using this function will be
automatically identified and written onto the
DVD.
Select [start] #
[All Programs (Programs)] #
[Panasonic] # [VideoCam Suite 2.0]
# [Manual].
DVD-Video discs created using this function can
be played back on a DVD player or other
devices.
∫ When the operating instructions will not
open
¬Insert a DVD disc in a drive for DVD
writing on the PC.
You will need Adobe Reader to read the PDF
operating instructions.
Download and install a version of Adobe Reader
that you can use with your OS from the following
Web Site.
1 Connect this unit to a PC. (l 90)
2 Select [DVD COPY] then press
http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/
readstep2_allversions.html
the joystick.
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[DVD COPY] screen appears.
[MEDIA SELECT] # [HDD] or
[SD CARD]
2 Connect this unit to a PC. (l 90)
3 Select [WEB MODE] then press
the joystick.
[YouTube Uploader] starts and the motion
pictures recorded in web mode are displayed.
≥ Refer to the operating instructions of the
software (PDF file) for details on how to use it.
≥ After copying is complete, a message appears.
If [OK] is clicked, the USB function will be set to
[PC/RECORDER]. Before turning this unit off,
disconnect the USB cable (l 91).
≥ Any scenes that are copied with the
DVD COPY function are indicated by the [
(copied icon) and can be deleted as a group
using the deletion menu. (l 60, 76)
≥ The order of the motion pictures on a disc are
set automatically when the disc is created with
the DVD COPY function. In order to designate
the order in which the motion pictures are
copied to a disc, import the motion pictures
onto the PC, and then write them to the DVD
disc. (l 92)
≥ Once scenes have been copied using the
DVD COPY function, they cannot be copied a
second or subsequent time. Import the motion
pictures onto the PC, and then write them to
the DVD disc. (l 92)
]
≥ Refer to the operating instructions of the
software (PDF file) for details on how to use it.
≥ In order to upload motion pictures to YouTube,
a user account must first be obtained via the
YouTube site.
≥ After uploading is complete, a message
appears. If [OK] is clicked, the USB function
will be set to [PC/RECORDER]. Before turning
this unit off, disconnect the USB cable (l 91).
≥ This service is available as of 1 December,
2008.
™
≥ Any operation about YouTube services and
the specification changes are not guaranteed.
The available services and the displays are
subject to change without notice.
≥ Any copyrighted video cannot be uploaded
without having the copyright or obtaining
permission from the copyright holder(s).
When deleting data on the HDD after
making a copy, be sure to play back the
discs to check that they have been copied
correctly before deleting.
Upload to YouTube
You can easily upload motion pictures to
YouTube with the VideoCam Suite. You need to
record the motion picture to upload in web mode.
(l 35)
¬Turn on this unit, then rotate the mode
dial to select
.
1 Select the media that has a scene
to upload recorded with the
menu. (l 26)
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With a PC
Using a
Macintosh
If using a Macintosh
1
∫ Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage)
Personal computer
OS
Macintosh
Mac OS X v10.4
Mac OS X v10.5
CPU
PowerPC G5 (1.9 GHz or higher)
Intel Core Duo
Intel Core Solo
Interface
USB port
≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some
personal computers cannot be used.
≥ The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS.
≥ Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only.
∫ Copying still pictures on PC
∫ To disconnect USB cable safely
Drag [CAM_HDD] or [CAM_SD] disk
icon to the [Trash], and then
disconnect the USB cable.
1 Connect this unit to a PC via the
supplied USB cable.
≥ The USB function selection screen will appear.
2 Select [PC/RECORDER] # [HDD]
or [SD CARD] then press the
joystick.
3 Double-click [CAM_HDD] or
[CAM_SD] displayed on the
desktop.
≥ Files are stored in [100CDPFP] folder etc. in
the [DCIM] folder.
4 Drag and drop the files onto
destination folder (on the PC
hard disk).
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Others
Indications
Indications
1
Intelligent auto mode (l 32)
Normal mode
∫ Recording indications
Motion picture recording
Portrait mode
+1
1h30m
0h00m00s
SP
0h30m
Scenery mode
R
AWB
Spotlight mode
1
/
100
OPEN
Low light mode
0dB
NOV.15.2009 12:34 PM
MF
Manual focus (l 51)
Still picture recording
2t
Zoom magnification indication
1h30m
+1
(l 39)
0.2
R
10000
ª
Backlight compensation mode
AWB
(l 44)
1
/
100
OPEN
Image stabilizer (l 41)
Shutter speed (l 53)
F number (l 53)
0dB
NOV.15.2009 12:34 PM
1/100
OPEN, F4.0
0dB
Remaining battery power
(l 19)
Gain value (l 53)
Soft skin mode (l 45)
1h30m
Remaining battery time (l 19)
Remaining time for recording
Elapsed recording time
,
Fade (White), Fade (Black)
(l 44)
R 0h30m
0h00m00s
MagicPix function (l 45)
Face detection (l 45)
NOV.15.2009 Date/time indication (l 29)
12:34 PM
ZOOM
Zoom microphone (l 40)
Wind noise reduction (l 48)
Power LCD function (l 31)
World time setting (l 30)
¥/; (Red)
; (Green)
PRE-REC
Recording (l 34)
A
,
,
+2
,
Recording pause (l 34)
PRE-REC (l 45)
+1
-1
XP
SP
LP
,
,
Motion picture recording mode
(l 36)
Aspect ratio 16:9 (l 48)
Auto mode (l 33)
16:9
AUTO
MNL
Web mode (l 35)
Manual mode (l 50)
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Scene mode (l 51)
Sports mode
∫ Playback indications
Motion picture playback
Portrait mode
Low light mode
Spotlight mode
Surf & snow mode
White balance (l 52)
Auto white balance
Still picture playback
AWB
Indoor mode (recording under
incandescent lamp)
Outdoor mode
Manual adjustment mode
Self-Timer recording (l 46)
Ø
1
;
Playback (l 54)
Number of recording pixels for
still pictures (l 114)
Pause (l 54)
0.3M
640k480
5,
/
Fast forward/rewind (l 55)
6,
0.2
640k360
7/8
Last/first scene paused
Skip playback (l 54)
(White)
HDD can be recorded to
9/:
D/E
(Green) Recognizing the HDD
Slow-motion playback (l 55)
(White)
(Green)
R 10000
SD Card can be recorded to
Recognizing the SD card
;1/2;
Frame-by-frame playback
(l 55)
Remaining number of still
pictures
0h00m00s
Motion picture playback time
Play mode (l 56)
All scenes on the media
displayed
Scenes recorded on the
selected date displayed
01
Scenes in the selected playlist
displayed
XP
SP
LP
,
,
Motion picture recording mode
(l 36)
No.10
R
Scene number
Volume adjustment (l 55)
Resume playback (l 55)
Locked motion pictures and
still pictures (l 61, 67)
Copied motion pictures (l 76)
Scenes recorded in the web
mode (l 35)
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100-001
100-0001
1
Motion picture folder/file
number display
∫ Indications when other products
are connected
Still picture folder/file number
display
The DVD burner is connected
When the [BURN DISC] menu
is selected
DPOF already set
(to more than 1) (l 68)
When the [PLAY DISC] menu
is selected
Number of recording pixels for
still pictures (l 114)
Disc type (l 74)
DVD-RAM disc
DVD-RW disc
DVD-R disc
0.3M
640k480
0.2
640k360
The picture size is not displayed for still
pictures recorded with other products that have
different picture sizes from the sizes shown
above.
DVD-R DL disc
CD-RW disc
CD-R disc
When a printer compatible with
PictBridge is connected (l 82)
,
Accessing the HDD or an SD
card (l 90)
∫ Confirmatory indications
–– (Time
display)
The built-in battery is low.
(l 29)
°
The warning/alarm indication
appears when LCD monitor is
rotated towards the lens side.
Return the direction of the LCD
monitor to normal position and
check the warning/alarm
indication.
No SD card is inserted/
unusable card.
G
The HDD cannot be accessed
as the drop detection function
has detected that the unit was
dropped.
If it detects that the unit is
being continuously dropped,
recording may stop.
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Others
Indications
Messages
2
RECOMMEND DATA BACK UP PERIODICALLY.
The capacity of the HDD is limited. We recommend backing up important recorded data periodically
to a PC, etc., to protect it. This message does not indicate that there is a problem with this unit.
HDD BACKUP RECOMMENDED.
There is a possible problem with the HDD. Immediately copy the data on the HDD to a PC, etc., and
then have the unit repaired.
THIS CARD CANNOT RECORD IN VIDEO MODE.
An 8 MB or 16 MB SD card has been inserted in video recording mode.
CHECK CARD.
This card is not compatible or it cannot be recognized by the unit.
ERROR OCCURRED. RECORDING IS STOPPED.
≥ When using an SD card that can be used for motion picture recording (l 22)
When this message appears, it is recommended that you format the SD card being used. (l 71)
When an SD card is formatted, all the data recorded on it will be deleted. Back up the data on the
SD card to a PC, etc. before formatting the SD card.
≥ When using any other card
Use a Panasonic SD card or another SD card which can be used to record motion pictures. (l 22)
THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED.
Use a battery that is compatible with this unit. (l 16)
You are attempting to connect an AC adaptor not compatible with this unit. Use the supplied AC
adaptor. (l 19)
If using a Panasonic battery compatible with this unit (l 16), remove 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 (l 119). Do not attempt to repair it by yourself.
EXIT THE MENU THEN CHANGE TO MANUAL MODE.
CANCEL MAGICPIX MODE.
You are attempting to use a function that cannot be used simultaneously.
SHAKE OR DROP HAS BEEN DETECTED. FAILED OPERATION. PLEASE WAIT A WHILE.
The unit has detected that it is being dropped so the operation has stopped.
CANNOT OPERATE. TEMPERATURE IS HIGH. PLEASE TURN OFF AND WAIT A WHILE.
The internal temperature of this unit is high so it cannot be operated. Turn off the power, wait until
the temperature falls and then turn on the power again.
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CANNOT OPERATE DUE TO LOW TEMPERATURE.
The internal temperature of this unit is extremely low so it cannot be operated.
If “Please Wait.” appears after this message, wait a while without turning the unit off. It may take
time until the unit can be used.
ERROR OCCURRED. PLEASE TURN UNIT OFF, THEN TURN ON AGAIN.
An irregularity in the unit has been detected. Restart the unit by turning off and on the power.
DISCONNECT USB CABLE.
The unit cannot correctly establish the connection to the PC or printer. Disconnect and reconnect
the USB cable and then select the desired USB function again.
CANNOT OPERATE WHILE CONNECTED TO COMPUTER.
The unit’s power cannot be turned off when the unit is connected to the PC.
ALL CONTENTS OF THIS DISC WILL BE DELETED. DO YOU WANT TO CONTINUE?
The inserted disc contains recorded data. Confirm the contents by using the device that recorded
the data before deletion.
THIS SCENE COULD NOT BE READ SO COPYING ONTO DISC WAS ABORTED.
To copy the scene again, delete the displayed scene first.
AN ERROR OCCURRED IN THE DVD BURNER. DISCONNECT THE USB CABLE FROM THIS
UNIT.
Remove the Mini AB USB Connection Cable from this unit, and then turn the power off and then on
again.
About recovery
It is possible that the system cannot complete writing of a file normally when, for example, power is
turned off for some reason during recording or editing.
If faulty management information is found when the HDD or an 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.)
HDD ERROR DETECTED. NOW REPAIRING DATA.
NOW REPAIRING DATA. DO NOT REMOVE CARD.
≥ When you repair the data, use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor. Even if the
power is turned off without repairing the data, you can repair the data when you turn the power on
again.
≥ Depending on the condition of the data, it may not be possible to completely repair the data.
≥ Do not repair an SD card that has been recorded on another device. This may cause the loss of data
or the card.
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Others
Helpful hints
Functions that cannot be
used simultaneously
1
Some functions in this unit are disabled or cannot be selected due to the unit’s specifications.
The table below shows examples of functions restricted by various conditions.
Conditions which
disable the functions
Functions
Digital zoom
Intelligent auto mode
Fade
≥ In picture recording mode
≥ When the MagicPix function is used
≥ In picture recording mode
≥ When PRE-REC is used
MagicPix
≥ While recording (Cannot set or cancel)
≥ In picture recording mode
≥ When PRE-REC is used (Cannot set or cancel)
Backlight compensation
≥ When the MagicPix function is used
≥ When the iris/gain is set
Soft skin mode (Set and cancel)
Help mode
≥ While recording
≥ When PRE-REC is used
Face detection
≥ When the MagicPix function is used
Scene mode
≥ When the MagicPix function is used
Change of white balance
≥ When digital zoom is used
≥ When the MagicPix function is used
Adjusting the shutter speed, iris/gain
Guideline
≥ When the MagicPix function is used
≥ When the scene mode is used
≥ When the face detection is used
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Others
Helpful hints
Troubleshooting
2
Problem
Check points
This unit cannot be
turned on.
≥ Charge the battery using the AC adaptor. (l 16)
≥ The battery protection circuit may have operated. Attach
the battery to the AC adaptor for 5 to 10 seconds. If the unit
still cannot be used, the battery is faulty.
This unit does not stay
on long enough.
≥ Make sure the LCD monitor is opened.
≥ 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 still too
short even after the battery is fully charged, the battery has
worn out and needs to be replaced.
Battery runs down
quickly.
This unit is turned off
automatically.
≥ If you do not use the unit for approximately 5 minutes, the
power is automatically turned off to conserve battery life. To
resume recording, turn the power back on.
The power will not turn off automatically when the economy
function (l 27) is set to [OFF].
Remaining battery
indication is not
≥ The remaining battery capacity indication is an
approximation.
displayed properly.
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.)
This unit cannot be
operated though it is
turned on.
≥ The unit cannot be operated unless you open the LCD
monitor.
≥ Turn on the power again. If normal conditions are not
restored yet, remove the battery or AC adaptor, wait about
1 minute and then reconnect the battery or AC adaptor.
Then about 1 minute later, turn on the power again.
(Conducting the above operation while the SD card or HDD
is being accessed may damage the data on the SD card or
HDD.)
This unit does not
operate normally.
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Problem
Check points
A clicking sound is heard
when the power is turned
off.
≥ This is the sound of the lens moving and is not a
malfunction.
The screen has changed
suddenly.
(Demo mode is on)
≥ If you set [DEMO MODE] to [ON] without inserting an SD
card in video recording mode or picture recording mode,
the unit is automatically set to the demonstration mode for
introducing its functions. Normally this should be set to
[OFF]. (l 28)
A function indication
such as the remaining
time indication or the
elapsed time indication is
not shown.
≥ If you set [SETUP] > [DISPLAY] > [OFF], indications
other than warnings and date are not displayed.
Recording does not start
although power is
≥ No recording is possible while the SD card’s write protect
switch is set to LOCK. (l 21)
supplied to this unit.
≥ If the HDD or SD card has no more available memory, free
up some memory by deleting unnecessary scenes (l 59)
or use a new SD card.
≥ Is the unit set to the video recording mode or picture
recording mode?
≥ If the SD card slot cover is open, this unit may not operate
normally. Close the card slot cover.
Recording starts but
stops immediately.
≥ The unit is hot. Follow the messages on the display. To use
the unit again, turn the unit off and leave it for a while.
≥ If the recording stops when the HDD is used, back up the
data on the HDD to a PC, etc. and then format the HDD.
(l 71)
The playback picture
breaks up for a moment.
The operation arbitrarily
stops.
≥ If the unit is exposed to strong vibrations or shocks while
recording on HDD, recording may stop to protect the HDD.
If the unit is used in a place with loud sounds, the recording
may stop due to sound vibrations. Recording data on an SD
card is recommended in these places.
≥ The drop detection function has activated to protect the
HDD. Do not drop or shake this unit while operating it.
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Problem
Check points
Recording stops
suddenly during motion
picture recording on an
SD card.
≥ Use an SD card that can be used for motion picture
recording. (l 22)
≥ When using an SD card on which data has been written
many times and the data writing speed has reduced, the
recording may suddenly stop during motion picture
recording. Back up the data on the SD card to a PC, etc.
and then format the SD card. (l 71)
Auto focus function does
not work.
≥ Press MANUAL AF/MF button to erase the MF icon, or
press iA button.
≥ There are some recording subjects and surroundings for
which the auto focus does not operate correctly. (l 109) If
so, use the manual focus mode to adjust the focus. (l 51)
“ENVIRONMENT TOO
DARK, OR LENS COVER
CLOSED.” is displayed.
≥ Open the lens cover before turning the unit on.
≥ This message may appear if you try to record in extremely
dark places.
Sound is not played back
from the built-in speaker
of this unit.
≥ During playback, move the volume lever to display the
volume indication and adjust it. (l 55)
Although this unit is
correctly connected to a
TV, playback images
cannot be seen.
≥ Please read the operating instructions of your TV and
select the video input that this unit is connected to.
≥ Change the setting to match the aspect ratio of the TV.
(l 73)
The playback images are
squeezed horizontally.
Scenes or files cannot be
deleted or edited.
≥ Locked scenes or files cannot be deleted. Release the lock
setting. (l 61, 67)
≥ It may not be possible to delete scenes that are displayed
as [
] on the thumbnail display. If the scenes are
unnecessary, format the HDD or the SD card to erase the
data. (l 71) Please be aware that if the HDD or the SD
card is formatted then all the data recorded on the HDD or
the SD card will be erased.
≥ If the SD card’s write protect switch is set to LOCK, then
deletion and editing are disabled. (l 21)
The images on the SD
card do not look normal.
≥ The data may be destroyed. It may have been destroyed by
static or electromagnetic waves. Store important data on a
PC or other products as well.
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Problem
Check points
Even if HDD or an SD
card is formatted, it
cannot be used.
≥ Either this unit or the SD card may be damaged. Please
contact consumer support (l 119).
≥ Use an SD card from 8 MB to 32 GB with this unit. (l 20)
The indication
disappears.
≥ 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, remove the battery or AC adaptor and then reconnect it.
Turn on the power again. If normal operation is still not
restored, detach the power connected, and contact
consumer support. (l 119)
The screen is frozen.
No operation can be
performed.
“ERROR OCCURRED.
PLEASE TURN UNIT OFF,
THEN TURN ON AGAIN.”
is displayed.
≥ The unit has automatically detected an error. Restart the
unit by turning off and on the power.
≥ The power will be turned off in about 1 minute if the power
is not turned off and on.
≥ Repair is needed if it is repeatedly displayed even if it is
restarted. Detach the power connected, and contact
consumer support. (l 119) Do not attempt to repair the unit
by yourself.
When the SD card is
inserted in this unit, it is
not recognized.
≥ Use this unit to format SD cards. Please be aware that if an
SD card is formatted, then all the data recorded on the card
will be erased. (l 71)
When the SD card is
inserted in another
device, it is not
recognized.
≥ Check that the device is compatible with the capacity or
type of SD card (SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card)
that you inserted. Refer to the operating instructions of the
device for details.
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With other products
Problem
Check points
The sound does not play
back properly when a
DVD disc that has been
copied using the DVD
burner is played back.
≥ When the scenes recorded on an SD card by setting
[AUDIO REC] to [MPEG] are copied to a DVD disc using
the DVD burner and then played back with any other
devices, sound may not play back properly.
In this case, record scenes by setting [AUDIO REC] to
[DOLBY] and then copy to the disc. Or use the software
supplied with this unit to copy the scenes.
With a PC
Problem
Check points
When connected by the
USB cable, this unit is not
detected by the PC.
≥ Close the menu screen before connecting the USB cable.
≥ Select another USB terminal on the PC.
≥ Check the operating environment. (l 85)
≥ Disconnect the USB cable, turn the unit off then on and
then reconnect the USB cable.
When the USB cable is
disconnected, an error
message will appear on
the PC.
≥ To disconnect the USB cable safely, double-click the
(
) icon in the task tray and follow the instructions on the
screen.
The DVD COPY function
will not start.
≥ To create DVD-Video discs using the DVD COPY function,
you need to install VideoCam Suite from the supplied CD-
ROM to your PC. (l 88)
I cannot copy motion
pictures using the
DVD COPY function.
≥ Once motion pictures have been copied using the
DVD COPY function, they cannot be copied a second or
subsequent time.
Import the motion pictures onto the PC, and then write them
on the DVD disc.
It takes a long time to
create a DVD.
≥ Creating a DVD may take some time even if the size of the
motion picture files are small.
The DVD player cannot
play back the discs I have
created using VideoCam
Suite.
≥ To playback a DVD disc created using VideoCam Suite, the
player must support playback of that DVD disc. (Refer to
the operating instructions of the player.)
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Others
Cautions for use
About this unit
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 peel off.
≥ The unit and SD card become warm after long
operation, but this is not a malfunction.
≥ Do not leave rubber or plastic products in
contact with the unit for a long time.
Keep the SD Card/Hard Disk Video Camera as
far away as possible from electromagnetic
equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs,
video games etc.).
≥ If you use the SD Card/Hard Disk Video
Camera on top of or near a TV, the pictures
and sound on the SD Card/Hard Disk Video
Camera may be disrupted by electromagnetic
wave radiation.
≥ Do not use the SD Card/Hard Disk Video
Camera near cell phones because doing so
may result in noise adversely affecting the
pictures and sound.
≥ Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures
may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields
created by speakers or large motors.
≥ Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by
microprocessors may adversely affect the SD
Card/Hard Disk Video Camera, disturbing the
pictures and sound.
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
an SD 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
≥ If the SD Card/Hard Disk Video Camera is
adversely affected by electromagnetic
equipment and stops functioning properly, turn
the SD Card/Hard Disk Video Camera off and
remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor.
Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC
adaptor and turn the SD Card/Hard Disk Video
Camera on.
≥ Before cleaning, detach the battery or pull 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.
Do not use the SD Card/Hard Disk Video
Camera near radio transmitters or high-
voltage lines.
≥ If you record near radio transmitters or
high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and
sound may be adversely affected.
≥ 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.
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.
≥ In certain situations, continuous use could
cause the unit to overheat and cause a
malfunction. Such use is strongly discouraged.
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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.
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.
≥ The battery should be stored in a cool place
free from humidity, with as constant
When disposing of or giving away this unit,
note that:
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.
≥ Formatting and deletion simply change the file
management information and cannot be used
to completely erase the data in HDD of this
unit. The data can be recovered using
commercially available software or the like.
≥ We recommend that you physically format the
HDD before disposing of or giving away this
unit. To physically format the HDD, connect the
unit via the AC adaptor, select [FORMAT HDD]
# [YES] from the menu, and then press and
hold the delete button on the screen below for
about 3 seconds. When the HDD data deletion
screen appears, select [YES], and then follow
the on-screen instructions.
≥ Dust and other matter attached to the battery
terminals should be removed.
Prepare spare batteries when going out for
recording.
≥ Prepare enough batteries to last 3 to 4 times
the period you are planning to record.
≥ Cold weather, such as when skiing, can
shorten the recording period.
If you drop the battery accidentally, check to
see if the terminals are damaged.
≥ Inserting a battery with damaged terminals can
damage the unit or AC adaptor.
≥ Please look after the data in your HDD
carefully. Panasonic will not be held
responsible in the unlikely case that private
data is divulged.
Do not throw old battery into fire.
≥ Heating a battery or throwing it into a fire may
result in an explosion.
About the battery
The battery used in this unit is a rechargeable
lithium-ion battery. It is susceptible to humidity
and temperature and the effect increases the
more the temperature rises or falls. In cold areas,
the full charge indication may not appear or the
low battery indication may appear for about
5 minutes after starting use. At high
If the operating time is very short even after
the battery has been recharged, the battery
has worn out. Please purchase a new battery.
temperatures, the protection function may be
triggered, making it impossible to use the unit.
Be sure to detach the battery after use.
≥ If the battery is left inserted, 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
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may not work properly. Make every effort to
ensure that condensation does not form. If it
does form, take the actions described below.
About the AC adaptor
≥ 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 CHARGE 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.
If the charging lamp is still flashing, something
may be wrong with the battery or AC adaptor.
Contact consumer support (l 119).
≥ 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.)
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
≥ Always keep the electrodes of the AC adaptor
and battery clean.
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.
LCD monitor
≥ 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 a 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 123,000
pixels. The result is more than 99.99%
effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of the
pixels inactive or always lit. However, this is
not a malfunction and does not affect the
recorded picture.
About condensation
If condensation forms on the unit, the lens will
cloud up, the HDD may be damaged and the unit
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Explanation of terms
white balance adjustment range, use the manual
white balance adjustment mode.
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 certain light sources,
automatic white balance adjustment does not
function normally under other light sources.
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.
2)
10 000K
9
000K
Auto focus
8
000K
3)
7
6
000K
000K
The lens is moved forward or backward
automatically to bring the subject into focus.
4)
5)
5
4
000K
000K
6)
1)
Auto focus has the following characteristics.
≥ Adjusts the focus so that the vertical lines of a
subject are seen more clearly.
7)
3
000K
≥ Attempts to bring an object with higher contrast
into focus.
≥ Focuses on the screen center only.
8)
9)
2
1
000K
000K
10)
Due to these characteristics, auto focus does not
work correctly in the following situations. Record
pictures in the manual focus mode.
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
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.
3) Cloudy sky (rain)
4) TV screen
5) Sunlight
6) White fluorescent lamp
7) Halogen light bulb
8) Incandescent light bulb
9) Sunrise or sunset
10) Candlelight
Recording a subject behind dirty or dusty
window
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
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.
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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, 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
SD Card/Hard Disk Video Camera
Information for your safety
Power source:
Power consumption:
DC 9.3 V/7.2 V
Recording
3.8 W
Signal system
EIA Standard: 525 lines, 60 fields NTSC color signal
Recording format
SD card: Based on the SD-Video standard
HDD: Independent standard
Image sensor
1/8z CCD image sensor
Total: 800 K
Effective pixels:
Moving picture: 290 K (4:3), 380 K (16:9)
Still picture: 290 K (4:3), 380 K (16:9)
Lens
Auto Iris, F1.9 to F5.7
Focal length: 1.5 mm to 105 mm
Macro (Full range AF)
Filter diameter
Zoom
37 mm
70k optical zoom, 100k/1000k digital zoom
2.7z wide LCD monitor (approx. 123 K pixels)
Stereo (with a zoom function)
1 round speaker ‰ 15 mm
1,400 lx
Monitor
Microphone
Speaker
Standard illumination
Minimum required
illumination
Approx. 6 lx (1/30 in Low light mode)
Approx. 2 lx with the MagicPix function
Video output level
Audio output level (Line)
USB
1.0 Vp-p, 75 ™
316 mV, 600 ™
Card reader function (No copyright protection support)
HDD reader function
Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) compliant
USB terminal Type Mini AB
PictBridge-compliant
USB host function (for DVD burner)
Dimensions
53 mm (W) k 67 mm (H) k 107 mm (D)
(excluding the projecting
parts)
[2.09z (W) k 2.64z (H) k 4.21z (D)]
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Mass (Weight)
Approx. 300 g (Approx. 0.66 lbs.)
[without battery (supplied) and an SD card (optional)]
Mass (Weight) in
operation
Approx. 351 g (Approx. 0.77 lbs.)
[with battery (supplied) and an SD card (optional)]
Operating temperature
Operating humidity
Operating altitude
Motion pictures
0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
10% to 80%
Less than 3000 m (9800 feet) above sea level
Recording media
SD Memory Card (removable type):
32 MB /64 MB /128 MB /256 MB/512 MB/1 GB/2 GB (FAT12 and
FAT16 format corresponding)
*1
*1
*1
SDHC Memory Card (removable type):
4 GB/6 GB/8 GB/12 GB/16 GB/32 GB (FAT32 format corresponding)
HDD (fixed type):
*2
60 GB
Compression
MPEG-2
Recording mode and
transfer rate
XP: 10 Mbps (VBR)
SP: 5 Mbps (VBR)
LP: 2.5 Mbps (VBR)
Recordable time
Refer to page 36.
Audio compression
SD card: Dolby Digital/MPEG-1 Audio Layer 2
HDD: Dolby Digital
16 bit (48 kHz/2 ch)
Maximum number of
recordable folders and
scenes
SD card: 99 foldersk99 scenes (9801 scenes)
HDD: 999 foldersk99 scenes (98901 scenes)
(When the date changes, a new folder is created and scenes are
recorded in this new folder even if the number of scenes in the old
folder has not reached 99.)
*1 Cannot be guaranteed in operation.
*2 The 60 GB hard drive utilizes a portion of the storage space for formatting, file management and
other purposes. 60 GB is 60,000,000,000 bytes. Usable capacity will be less.
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Still pictures
Recording media
SD Memory Card (removable type):
8 MB/16 MB/32 MB/64 MB/128 MB/256 MB/512 MB/1 GB/2 GB
(FAT12 and FAT16 format corresponding)
SDHC Memory Card (removable type):
4 GB/6 GB/8 GB/12 GB/16 GB/32 GB (FAT32 format corresponding)
HDD (fixed type):
*
60 GB
Compression
Picture size
JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2
standard), DPOF corresponding
640k480 (4:3), 640k360 (16:9)
Number of recordable
pictures
Refer to page 114.
* The 60 GB hard drive utilizes a portion of the storage space for formatting, file management and
other purposes. 60 GB is 60,000,000,000 bytes. Usable capacity will be less.
AC adaptor
Information for your safety
Power source:
Power consumption:
DC output:
AC 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
19 W
DC 9.3 V, 1.2 A (Unit operation)
DC 8.4 V, 0.65 A (Battery charging)
Dimensions
92 mm (W) k 33 mm (H) k 61 mm (D)
[3.6z (W) k 1.3z (H) k 2.4z (D)]
Mass (Weight)
Approx. 115 g (Approx. 0.25 lbs.)
Specifications may change without prior notice.
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Number of recordable pictures
0.3M
0.2
Picture size
(640k480)
99999
(640k360)
*
*
[HDD]
[SD]
60 GB
8 MB
99999
37
92
37
92
16 MB
32 MB
64 MB
128 MB
256 MB
512 MB
1 GB
200
430
200
430
820
820
1710
3390
6790
13820
27150
41280
55260
83350
1710
3390
6790
13820
27150
41280
55260
83350
2 GB
4 GB
6 GB
8 GB
12 GB
16 GB
32 GB
*
*
99999
99999
*
*
99999
99999
* This unit can record only up to 99,999 still pictures in the HDD or in these SD cards.
≥ The number of recordable pictures depends on the subject being recorded.
≥ The memory capacity indicated on the label of an SD card is the total of the capacity for copyright
protection and management and the capacity which can be used on the unit, a PC etc.
≥ The numbers shown in the table are approximations.
≥ If you record motion pictures on the HDD or an SD card, the number of recordable still pictures will
become smaller.
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Optional accessories
Accessory No.
Figure
Description
VW-AD21PP-K
AC adaptor with AC Cable and DC Cables
1
VW-VBG070*
Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack
Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack
Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack
1
VW-VBG130*
1
VW-VBG260*
1 2
VW-VBG6* *
Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack
Battery Pack Holder Kit
VW-VH04
VW-W3707H
Wide conversion lens
Video DC Light
*3
VW-LDC103PP
VZ-LL10
Light bulb for video DC light
Shoe adaptor
VW-SK12
RP-SDR01GU1A
RP-SDR512U1A
RP-SDR256U1A
Class 2 1 GB SD Memory Card
Class 2 512 MB SD Memory Card
Class 2 256 MB SD Memory Card
RP-SDM12GU1K
RP-SDM06GU1K
RP-SDM04GU1K
RP-SDM02GU2A
RP-SDM02GU1A
Class 4 12 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4 6 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4 4 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4 2 GB SD Memory Card (Package of 2 cards)
Class 4 2 GB SD Memory Card
RP-SDV32GU1K
RP-SDV16GU1K
RP-SDV08GU1K
RP-SDV04GU1K
RP-SDV02GU1A
Class 6 32 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 6 16 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 6 8 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 6 4 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 6 2 GB SD Memory Card
VW-BN1
DVD burner
*1 Please refer to page 18 about the battery charging time and available recording time.
*2 The battery pack holder kit VW-VH04 (optional) is necessary.
*3 The shoe adaptor VW-SK12 (optional) is necessary.
NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary by country. Please consult your local dealer.
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Accessory Order Form (For USA and Puerto Rico Customers)
Please photocopy this form when placing an order.
1. Model #
2. Items Ordered
Accessory #
Description
P
rice Each
Quantity
Total Price
Subtotal
Your State & Local Sales Tax
Shipping & Handling
Total Enclosed
6.95
3. Method of payment (check one)
Check of Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS)
VISA
Credit Card #
MasterCard
Discover
Expiration Date
Customer Signature
Make Check or Money Order Payable to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES
(Please do not send cash)
4. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address)
Ship To:
Mr.
Mrs.
Ms.
Phone#:
First
Last
Day
(
)
)
Street Address
City
Night
(
State
Zip
TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:
VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER
OR
CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368
[6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME]
OR
MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY
ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE
20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032
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Request for Service Notice (USA and
Puerto Rico Only)
Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice, in the
unlikely event this product needs service.
Request for Service Notice:
•
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 (United States and Puerto Rico)
PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY,
DIVISION OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
Panasonic Video Products
Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty Coverage
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company
(referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original
purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new or a
refurbished product. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.
Product
Parts
Labor
Contact Number
Service
Ninety (90) Days
Ninety (90) Days
One (1) Year (except CCD Image Sensor)
CCD Image Sensor - 6 (Six) Months
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Carry-In or Mail-In
Camcorder
DVD/VCR Deck,
A/V Mixer
One (1) Year
Ninety (90) Days
Carry-In or Mail-In
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Carry-In: 21”
TV/VCR, TV/DVD,
TV/DVD/VCR
Combination
Ninety (90) Days
Ninety (90) Days
CRTand Smaller
In-Home or Carry-In:
22” CRT and Larger
One (1) Year (except CRT)
CRT - Two (2) Years
One (1) Year (except CRT)
CRT - Two (2) Years
Ninety (90) Days
Ninety (90) Days
TV/HDR
Combination
1-888-843-9788
In-Home or Carry-In
Rechargeable
Batteries
(in exchange for
defective item)
Ten (10) Days
Not Applicable
Carry-In or Mail-In
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Tape
(in exchange for
defective item)
Five (5) Days
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Carry-In or Mail-In
Carry-In or Mail-In
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Memory Cards
(in exchange for
defective item)
Ninety (90) Days
During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts” warranty period, there will be no charge for parts.
You must carry-in or mail-in (prepaid) your product or arrange for in-home service, as applicable, during the warranty period.
If non-rechargeable batteries are included, they are not warranted. This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the
United States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold “as is”.
A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required for warranty service.
Carry-In, Mail-in (Prepaid) or In-Home Service
For Carry-In, Mail-In (prepaid) or In-HomeService (as applicable) in the United States and Puerto Rico call toll free contact number listed
above or visit Panasonic Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com
In-Home service, if applicable, requires clear, complete and easy access to the product by the authorized servicer and does not include
removal or re-installation of an installed product. It is possible that certain in-home repairs will not be completed in-home, but will require
that the product, or parts of the product, be removed for shop diagnosis and/or repair and then returned.
Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions
This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or
cosmetic damage, nor does it cover markings or retained images on the picture tube resulting from viewing fixed images (including,
among other things, letterbox pictures on standard 4:3 screen TV’s, or non-expanded standard 4:3 pictures on wide screen TV’s, or
onscreen data in a stationary and fixed location). The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or
failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect,
bug infestation, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls,
improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use (such as in a hotel, office, restaurant, or
other business), rental use of the product, service by anyone other than a Factory Service Center or other Authorized Servicer, or
damage that is attributable to acts of God.
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”.
THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM
THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANYBREACH OF THIS WARRANTY.
(As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, cost of having someone remove or re-install an installed unit if applicable, or travel
to and from the servicer, loss of media or images, data or other memory or recorded content. The items listed are not exclusive, but are
for illustration only.)
ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE
LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied
warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer
or Service Center. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the warrantor’s Consumer Affairs Department at the
addresses listed for the warrantor.
PARTS AND SERVICE (INCLUDING COST OF AN IN-HOME SERVICE CALL, WHERE APPLICABLE) WHICH
ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
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Customer Services Directory
(United States and Puerto Rico)
Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer
or Service Center; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and
Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at:
http://www.panasonic.com/help
or, contact us via the web at:
http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-211-PANA (7262),
Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-877-833-8855
Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico)
Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products
by visiting our Web Site at:
http://www.pstc.panasonic.com
or, send your request by E-mail to:
You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday – Friday 9 am to 9 pm, EST.)
Panasonic Service and Technology Company
20421 84th Avenue South,
Kent, WA 98032
(We Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal Checks)
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-866-605-1277
Product Repairs (United States and Puerto Rico)
Centralized Factory Service Center
Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center
1590 Touhy Ave.
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
MAIL TO:
Please carefully pack and ship, prepaid and insured, to the Elk Grove Village Centralized
Factory Service Center.
As of October 2008
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Index
Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Motion picture playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Motion picture recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
∫ A
AC adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16, 19, 108
Aperture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Aspect ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Audio rec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Auto focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Auto slow shutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Automatic white balance . . . . . . . . . . . .52, 109
∫ N
Number of recordable pictures . . . . . . . . . . 114
∫ O
Operation icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Optical image stabilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
∫ B
∫ P
Backlight compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16, 18, 107
Battery capacity indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Beep sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
PictBridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Playing back motion pictures by date . . . . . . 56
Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Power LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
PRE-REC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
∫ C
∫ Q
Charging time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Quick start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
∫ D
∫ R
Date and time display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Demo mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Digital zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
DPOF setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
DVD burner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Recording mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Recording time elapsed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Remaining number of still pictures . . . . . . . . 37
Remaining time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Resume playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
∫ S
Scene mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
SD card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 24
Self-recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Self-timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Shutter effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Shutter speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Skip playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Slide show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Slow-motion playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Soft skin mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Still picture compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Still picture playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Still picture recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
∫ E
Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
∫ F
Face detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Fade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Frame-by-frame playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
∫ G
Gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Guideline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
∫ H
HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Help mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
∫ T
TV aspect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
∫ V
∫ I
Volume adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Initial set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Intelligent auto (iA) mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Iris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
∫ W
Web mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
White balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52, 109
Wind noise reduction function . . . . . . . . . . . 48
World time setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
∫ L
Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
LCD monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13, 31, 108
Locking motion pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Locking still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
∫ Z
Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Zoom microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
∫ M
MagicPix function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Manual focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50, 51
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Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía española
para el uso rápido
∫ Carga de la batería
∫ Cómo encender la cámara
1
Conecte el cable de CA al adaptador de
CA y a la toma de CA.
Inserte la batería en el cargador de
baterías alineando las flechas.
Mientras pulsa el botón de desbloqueo A,
ajuste el selector de modo a
.
,
,
o
2
≥ Alinee el indicador de estado B.
≥ Para apagar la cámara, ajuste el selector de
modo a OFF.
∫ Inserción de la batería
Empuje la batería contra el porta batería y
hágala deslizar hasta que dispare.
∫ Inserción de una tarjeta SD
1
2
Abra la pantalla LCD.
Abra la tapa de la ranura para tarjetas SD
y, a continuación, inserte la tarjeta SD.
3
Cierre bien la tapa de la ranura para
tarjetas SD.
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∫ Grabación de imágenes fijas
∫ Reproducción
≥ Gire el selector de modo para seleccionar
.
≥ Gire el selector de modo para seleccionar
o
.
ENTER
MENU
ENTER
MENU
1
2
Pulse el botón MENU, luego seleccione
[SELEC MEDIO] # [DISCO DURO] o
[TARJETA SD] para seleccionar el destino
de grabación y pulse el joystick.
Pulse el botón de inicio/detención de la
grabación para empezar la grabación.
1
Pulse el botón MENU, luego seleccione
[SELEC MEDIO] # [DISCO DURO] o
[TARJETA SD] para seleccionar el medio
de grabación deseado y pulse el joystick.
Seleccione la escena/fichero a reproducir
y, a continuación, pulse el joystick.
2
3
Pulse de nuevo el botón de inicio/
detención de la grabación para
interrumpir la grabación.
3
Seleccione la operación de reproducción
con el joystick.
∫ Grabación de imágenes fijas
≥ Gire el selector de modo para seleccionar
.
ENTER
MENU
Reproducción de imágenes en
movimiento
1/;: Reproducción/Pausa
:: Salto reproducción (hacia atrás)
9: Salto reproducción (hacia delante)
1
2
Pulse el botón MENU, luego seleccione
[SELEC MEDIO] # [DISCO DURO] o
[TARJETA SD] para seleccionar el destino
de grabación y pulse el joystick.
∫:
Detiene la reproducción y muestra las
miniaturas.
Reproducción de imágenes fijas
Pulse el botón de inicio/detención de la
grabación.
1/;: Inicio/pausa exposición de diapositivas.
2;: Reproduce la imagen anterior.
;1: Reproduce la imagen siguiente.
∫:
Detiene la reproducción y muestra las
miniaturas.
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Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
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LSQT1561 A
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