Operating Instructions
Memory Card Camera-Recorder
Model No.
AG-AC7P
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
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FCC NOTICE (USA)
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number:
Trade Name:
AG-AC7P
Panasonic
Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Support contact:
1-800-524-1448
This device complies with Part 15 of 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.
To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and do not
make any unauthorized modifications.
CAUTION:
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 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.
The user may find the booklet “Something About Interference”
available from FCC local regional offices helpful.
FCC Warning:
To assure continued FCC emission limit compliance, the user must use only shielded
interface cables with ferrite core when connecting to host computer or peripheral
devices. Also, any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment could void
the user’s authority to operate this device.
indicates safety information.
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AC adaptor
This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V.
But
≥ In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected to a 120 V AC power
supply only.
≥ When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to
suit the AC outlet configuration.
≥ When connecting to a supply of greater than AC 125 V, ensure the cord you use is suited
to the voltage of the AC supply and the rated current of the AC adaptor.
≥ Contact an electrical parts distributor for assistance in selecting a suitable AC plug
adaptor or AC cord set.
The unit should be installed near an accessible AC power outlet, with the power cord
connected directly to it.
To completely disconnect power from the unit, unplug the power cord from the AC power
outlet.
∫ Concerning the battery
Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)
≥ Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.
≥ Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit.
≥ Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.
≥ Do not touch the plug terminals (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.
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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∫ Product identification marking
Product
Memory Card Camera-Recorder
AC adaptor
Location
Bottom
Bottom
U.S.A. CONSUMERS: ATTENTION:
A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product you have
purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to
recycle this battery.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety
instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these
operating instructions handy for future reference.
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
11) Only use attachments/accessories
specified by the manufacturer.
12) Use only with the
cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table
specified by the
4) Follow all instructions.
manufacturer, or
sold with the
apparatus. When a
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
cart is used, use caution when moving
the cart/apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings.
Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning
storms or when unused for long periods
of time.
8) Do not install near any heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel. Servicing is required when
the apparatus has been damaged in any
way, such as power-supply cord or plug
is damaged, liquid has been spilled or
objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain
or moisture, does not operate normally,
or has been dropped.
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.
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Precautions
USE & LOCATION
≥ 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.
WARNING
≥ 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.
CARE
≥ TO CLEAN YOUR CAMERA ... Do not
use strong or abrasive detergents when
cleaning your camera body.
≥ TO PROTECT THE LENS ... Do not touch
the surface of the lens with your hand.
Use a commercial camera lens solution
and lens paper when cleaning the lens.
Improper cleaning can scratch the lens
coating.
≥ TO PROTECT THE FINISH OF YOUR
CAMERA ... Before handling your
camera, make sure your hands and face
are free from any chemical products, such
as suntan lotion, as it may damage the
finish.
≥ AS WITH ANY SMALL OBJECT, SD
CARDS CAN BE SWALLOWED BY
YOUNG CHILDREN. DO NOT ALLOW
CHILDREN TO HANDLE THE SD CARD.
CAUTION
≥ DO NOT AIM YOUR CAMERA AT THE
SUN OR OTHER BRIGHT OBJECTS
≥ DO NOT LEAVE THE CAMERA WITH
THE EVF AIMED DIRECTLY AT THE
SUN AS THIS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO
THE INTERNAL PARTS OF THE EVF
≥ DO NOT EXPOSE YOUR CAMERA TO
EXTENDED HIGH TEMPERATURE ...
Such as, in direct sunlight, inside a closed
car, next to a heater, etc... This action
could permanently damage the internal
parts of your camera.
≥ AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN
TEMPERATURE ... If the unit is suddenly
moved from a cold place to a warm place,
moisture may form on the SD card and
inside the unit.
≥ DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAMERA OR
THE POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON
WHEN NOT IN USE.
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-If you see this symbol-
∫ Indemnity about recorded
content
Panasonic does not accept any
Information on Disposal in other
Countries outside the European
Union
responsibility for damages directly or
indirectly due to any type of problems that
result in loss of 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.
This symbol is only valid
in the European Union.
If you wish to discard
this product, please
contact your local
authorities or dealer
∫ Cards that you can use with
and ask for the correct
method of disposal.
this unit
SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card
and SDXC Memory Card
≥ 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not
have the SDHC logo or 48 GB or more
Memory Cards that do not have the SDXC
logo are not based on SD Memory Card
Specifications.
≥ Refer to page 21 for more details on SD
cards.
∫ For the purposes of these
operating instructions
≥ SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card
and SDXC Memory Card are referred to
as the “SD card”.
≥ Functions that can be used for motion
picture recording/motion picture playback
are indicated by
in these
operating instructions.
≥ Functions that can be used for still picture
recording (including the still picture
recording in motion picture recording
mode)/still picture playback are indicated
by
in these operating
instructions.
≥ Pages for reference are indicated by an
arrow, for example: l 00
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Contents
Accessories............................................11
Advanced
Preparation
Recording (Advanced)
Before using
[1] Parts identification and
[1] Zoom in/out function................. 45
Extra optical zoom ....................... 45
[2] Image stabilizer function........... 46
Optical image stabilizer lock ........ 47
[3] Power LCD.................................. 48
[4] Recording functions of operation
icons ........................................... 49
Operation icons............................ 49
[5] Recording functions of
menus ......................................... 53
[6] Manual recording....................... 63
White balance.............................. 64
Manual shutter speed/
handling...................................... 12
About the supplied accessories...... 16
Setup
[1] Power supply.............................. 17
Charging the battery .................... 17
Inserting/removing the battery ..... 18
Charging and recording time........ 19
Connecting to the AC outlet......... 20
[2] Recording to a card ................... 21
Cards that you can use with
this unit......................................... 21
Inserting/removing an SD card .... 22
[3] Turning the unit on/off............... 23
Turning the unit on and off with the
power switch ................................ 23
[4] Selecting a mode ....................... 24
[5] About the LCD monitor/
iris adjustment.............................. 65
[7] Recording with manual focus .... 66
Playback (Advanced)
[1] Playback Operations ................. 67
Motion picture playback using
operation icon .............................. 67
Creating still picture from motion
picture.......................................... 68
Time frame index ......................... 69
Repeat playback.......................... 69
Resuming the previous
viewfinder ................................... 25
How to use the touch screen ....... 25
Viewfinder adjustment.................. 26
Recording showing the contents
to a partner................................... 26
[6] Setting date and time................. 27
playback....................................... 70
[2] Various playback functions ...... 71
Playing back motion pictures/still
pictures by date ........................... 71
Changing the playback settings and
playing back the slide show......... 72
Basic
Recording/Playback
[1] Before recording........................ 28
[2] Recording motion pictures ....... 30
[3] Recording still pictures............. 32
Recording still pictures in motion
picture recording mode ................ 33
[4] Intelligent auto mode................. 34
[5] Motion picture/Still picture
Editing
[1] Deleting scenes/still pictures ... 74
Dividing a scene to partially
delete........................................... 76
Protecting scenes/still pictures...... 77
playback...................................... 36
Setup
[1] Using the menu screen ............. 39
[2] Using the Setup Menu ............... 40
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With a TV
[1] Watching Video/Pictures on
your TV........................................ 78
Connecting with a HDMI cable..... 81
Connecting with the component
cable ............................................ 81
™
[2] Playback using VIERA Link
™
(HDAVI Control )....................... 82
Copy/Dubbing
With this unit/other products
[1] Dubbing images onto other video
devices........................................ 85
With a PC
With a PC
[1] Connecting to a PC (for non-linear
editing/file transfer) ................... 86
Operating environment
(mass storage) ............................. 86
Connecting to a PC...................... 88
About the PC display ................... 89
Others
Indications
[1] Indications.................................. 90
[2] Messages.................................... 92
About recovery............................. 92
Troubleshooting.....................................93
Cautions for use.....................................99
About copyright ...................................104
Recording modes/approximate
recordable time ....................................105
Approximate number of recordable
pictures.................................................106
Specifications.......................................107
Optional accessories...........................111
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.
AND PUERTO RICO)............................112
Index .....................................................114
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Accessories
Check the accessories before using this unit.
Keep the accessories out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Lens cap
Battery pack
AC adaptor
AC cable
DC cable
Shoulder strap
AV cable
Component cable
USB cable
Stylus pen
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Preparation
Before using
Parts identification and
handling
1
1
LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l 25)
1 2 3 4 5
6
≥ It can open up to 90o.
≥ It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens
or 90o B towards the opposite direction.
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.
7
8
9
10
2
Viewfinder (l 26)
MANUAL
FOCUS
Due to limitations in LCD production
technology, there may be some tiny bright
or dark spots on the viewfinder screen.
However, this is not a malfunction and
does not affect the recorded picture.
POWER
LCD
MENU
11 12
3
Eyecup
4
Sub recording start/stop button (
l
28)
≥ This button functions in the same manner
as the recording start/stop button.
5
Sub zoom lever (l 45)
≥ This lever functions in the same manner
as the zoom lever.
6
7
Speaker
Sub menu button [MENU] (l 39)
≥ This button functions in the same manner
as the menu button.
8
9
Mode switch (l 24)
Intelligent auto/Manual/Manual focus
switch [iA/MANUAL/FOCUS]
(l 34, 63, 66)
10 Cursor button
11 Power LCD button [POWER LCD] (
12 Menu button [MENU] (l 39)
l
48)
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13 Focus ring (l 66)
14 Accessory shoe (l 111)
15 Recording lamp (l 42)
13
14
16 Lens
17 Lens hood
≥ This will reduce the extra light entering the
lens in bright sunlight or backlight etc.,
making it possible to take clearer pictures.
18 Lens hood attachment knob
≥ When you remove the lens hood, first of
all, loosen the lens hood attachment knob.
≥ When you attach the lens hood back, unite
the mark A and fasten the lens hood
attachment knob.
17 18
16
15
≥ If you use the filter kit (optional) or the
conversion lens (optional), remove the
lens hood. (l 111)
19 Eyepiece corrector knob (l 26)
20 Tripod receptacle
≥ If you attach a tripod which has 5.5 mm
(0.22q) screw or larger, it may damage this
unit.
19
20
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21 Battery holder (l 18)
24
21 22 23
22 Battery release button [PUSH] (l 18)
23 Shoulder strap fixture (l 16)
24 External microphone terminal
[EXT MIC]
≥ This unit is not compatible with a plug-in
powered microphone.
≥ When the unit is connected with the AC
adaptor, sometimes noise may be heard
depending on the microphone type. In this
case, please switch to the battery for the
power supply and the noise will stop.
25 Internal microphones
25
26 Headphone terminal [PHONES]
(l 52)
≥ Excessive sound pressure from
earphones and headphones can cause
hearing loss.
26
27 28
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
≥ Listening at full volume for long periods
may damage the user’s ears.
L–AUDIO–R
OUT
27 Photoshot button [
] (l 32)
28 Zoom lever [W/T] (In motion picture
recording mode or still picture
recording mode) (l 45)
29 30
31
Thumbnail display switch [
/
]/
Volume lever [sVOLr] (In playback
mode) (l 38)
29 Component connector
[COMPONENT] (l 78)
≥ Use the component cable (only the
supplied cable).
30 Video output connector [VIDEO OUT]
(l 78, 85)
≥ Use the AV cable (only the supplied
cable).
31 Audio output connector
[AUDIO OUT] (l 78, 85)
≥ Use the AV cable (only the supplied
cable).
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32 Access lamp [ACCESS] (l 22)
33 Card slot (l 22)
34 HDMI connector [HDMI]
32
33
(l 78, 82)
35 USB terminal [ ] (l 88)
36 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 20)
≥ Always use the supplied AC adaptor or a
genuine Panasonic AC adaptor
(VW-AD21PP-K; optional).
37 Status indicator (l 23)
38 Power switch (l 23)
34 35
39 Recording start/stop button (l 30)
40 Grip belt
Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits
your hand.
37
38
39
DC IN
36
40
1, 2 Flip the belt.
3
Adjust the length.
4, 5 Replace the belt.
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2
Fold the tip of the shoulder strap,
run it through the shoulder strap
length adjuster, and pull it.
About the supplied
accessories
∫ About the Lens cap
When not using the unit, attach the lens cap
to protect the lens.
≥ Pull it out more than 2 cm (0.79 q) 1 from
the shoulder strap length adjuster so that it
cannot slip off.
≥ When recording, always remove the lens
cap before turning the unit on.
∫ About the Shoulder strap
We recommend that you attach the shoulder
strap before going out of doors to record so
as to avoid dropping this unit.
1
Pull the end of the shoulder strap
through the shoulder strap fixture
on the unit.
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Preparation
Setup
Power supply
1
∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit
The battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBG130/VW-VBG260/VW-VBG6.
≥ The unit has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely. The
dedicated battery (VW-VBG130/VW-VBG260/VW-VBG6) supports this function. The
only batteries suitable for use with this unit are genuine Panasonic products and
batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic. (Batteries
which do not support this function cannot be used). Panasonic cannot in any way
guarantee the quality, performance or safety of batteries which have been
manufactured by other companies and are not genuine Panasonic products.
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, then the battery will not charge.
Remove the DC cable from the AC adaptor.
Charging lamp [CHARGE] A
Lights up:
Charging (Battery charging time: l 19)
Goes off:
Charging completed
Flashing:
Be sure to connect the unit correctly
(l 101)
1 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC outlet.
2 Insert the battery into the AC adaptor by aligning the arrows.
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≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 17).
≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
≥ Do not heat or expose to flame.
≥ Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period
of time with doors and windows closed.
Inserting/removing the battery
Install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure and
slide it until it clicks and locks.
Removing the battery
Be sure to set the power switch to
OFF and the status indicator goes
off. Then remove the battery while
supporting the unit to prevent it
dropping.
While pushing the PUSH button,
slide the battery in the direction
indicated by the arrow.
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 and recording time
∫ Charging/Recording time
≥ Temperature: 25 oC (77 oF)/humidity: 60%RH
Maximum
continuously
recordable time
Actual
recordable
time
Battery model number
[Voltage/Capacity]
Charging Recording
time
mode
HA
HG
4 h 35 min
4 h 40 min
4 h 40 min
5 h
2 h 50 min
2 h 50 min
2 h 55 min
3 h 5 min
Supplied battery/
VW-VBG260 (optional)
[7.2 V/
4 h 40 min
HX/HE
SA/SX
2640/2500 (typ./min.) mAh]
HA/HG/
HX/HE
VW-VBG130 (optional)
[7.2 V/
1320/1250 (typ./min.) mAh]
2 h 25 min
1 h 30 min
2 h 35 min
9 h 25 min
SA/SX
HA
2 h 35 min
11 h 25 min
11 h 30 min
11 h 35 min
12 h 20 min
1 h 35 min
7 h 5 min
7 h 5 min
7 h 10 min
7 h 40 min
VW-VBG6 (optional)
[7.2 V/
5800/5400 (typ./min.) mAh]
HG
HX/HE
SA/SX
≥ These times are approximations.
≥ The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely.
Charging time and recordable time vary depending on the usage conditions such as
high/low temperature.
≥ 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 batteries heat up after use or charging. This is not a malfunction.
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. The actual time can vary depending on your actual use.
≥ 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 using the AC adaptor or batteries made by other companies, the remaining
battery capacity will not be shown.
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Connecting to the AC outlet
The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is
always “live” as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet.
Important:
While the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor, the battery will not charge.
≥ Do not use the AC cable with any other equipment as it is designed only for this unit.
Also, do not use the AC cable from other equipment with this unit.
DC IN
A
B
DC output terminal
DC input terminal
Insert the DC cable matching the
[
] mark of the DC input
terminal.
1 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC outlet.
2 Connect the DC cable to the AC adaptor.
3 Connect the DC cable to the DC input terminal [DC IN].
≥ When removing the AC adaptor, be sure to set the power switch to OFF and the status
indicator goes off. Then remove the AC adaptor.
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Preparation
Setup
Recording to a card
2
This unit (an SDXC compatible device) is compatible with SD Memory Cards, SDHC
Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards. When using an SDHC memory card/SDXC
memory card with other equipment, check the equipment is compatible with these memory
cards.
Cards that you can use with this unit
Use SD cards conforming to Class 4 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating* for
motion picture recording.
Still picture
recording
Card type
Capacity
Motion picture recording
8 MB/16 MB Cannot be used.
32 MB/64 MB/
Cannot be
guaranteed in
operation.
SD
Memory
Card
Cannot be guaranteed in operation.
128 MB/256 MB
512 MB/1 GB/
2 GB
4 GB/6 GB/8 GB/
12 GB/16 GB/
24 GB/32 GB
SDHC
Memory
Card
Can be used.
Can be used.
SDXC
Memory Card
48 GB/64 GB
* SD Speed Class Rating is the speed
standard regarding continuous writing.
Check via the label on the card, etc.
e.g.:
≥ 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not
have the SDHC logo or 48 GB or more
Memory Cards that do not have the SDXC
logo are not based on SD Memory Card
Specifications.
≥ 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
32
out of reach of children to prevent
swallowing.
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Inserting/removing an SD card
When using an SD card not from Panasonic, or one previously used on other equipment,
for the first time on this unit, format the SD card. (l 43) When the SD card is formatted, all
of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored.
Caution:
Check that the access lamp has gone off.
Access lamp [ACCESS] A
≥ When this unit is accessing the SD
card, the access lamp lights up.
1 Open the SD card cover and
insert (remove) the SD card
into (from) the card slot.
≥ Face the label side B in the direction
shown in the illustration and press it
straight in as far as it will go.
≥ Press the center of the SD card and then
pull it straight out.
2 Securely close the SD card
cover.
≥ Securely close it until it clicks.
≥ Do not touch the terminals on the back of
the SD card.
≥ Do not apply strong shocks, bend, or drop
the SD card.
≥ Do not expose the terminals of the SD
card to water, garbage or dust.
≥ Do not place SD cards in the following
areas:
≥ Electrical noise, static electricity or the
failure of this unit or the SD card may
damage or erase the data stored on the
SD card.
≥ When the card access lamp is lit, do not:
jRemove the SD card
jIn direct sunlight
jIn very dusty or humid areas.
jNear a heater
jLocations susceptible to significant
difference in temperature (condensation
can occur.)
jTurn the unit off
jWhere static electricity or
electromagnetic waves occur
≥ To protect SD cards, return them to their
cases when you are not using them.
≥ About disposing of or giving away the SD
card. (l 102)
jInsert and remove the USB cable
jExpose the unit to vibrations or shock
Performing the above while the lamp is on
may result in damage to data/SD card or
this unit.
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Preparation
Setup
Turning the unit on/off
3
You can turn the unit on and off using the power switch.
Turning the unit on and off with the power switch
Set the power switch to ON to turn on the unit
≥ Rotate the power switch if
changing from OFF to ON.
≥ Align with A.
≥ Status indicator B
O
The status indicator lights.
∫ To turn off the unit
Set the power switch to OFF and the status indicator goes off.
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Preparation
Setup
Selecting a mode
4
Change the mode to recording or playback.
Operate the mode switch to change the mode to
,
or
.
Motion picture recording mode (l 30)
Still picture recording mode (l 32)
Playback mode (l 36, 67)
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Preparation
Setup
About the LCD monitor/
viewfinder
5
How to use the touch screen
You can operate by directly touching the LCD monitor (touch screen) with your finger.
It is easier to use the stylus pen (supplied) for detailed operation or if it is hard to operate with
your fingers.
≥ The unit supports both operations using the cursor buttons and operations using the touch
screen. Select the optimal method according to the situation.
≥ In this operating instructions, the majority of functions are described on the basis of
operations using the cursor buttons.
∫ Touch
Touch and release the touch screen to select
icon or picture.
≥ Touch the center of the icon.
≥ Touching the touch screen will not operate
while you are touching another part of the
touch screen.
∫ Drag
Move your finger while pressing on the touch
screen. Can be used during direct playback.
∫ About the operation icons
≥ To operate the following icons using the cursor buttons, select the desired icon using the
cursor buttons and then press the button in the center. (Excluding some functions)
/
/
/
:
These icons are used to switch the menu and
thumbnail display page, for item selection and setting
etc.
:
This icon is used to return to the previous screen such
as when setting menus.
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≥ Do not touch the LCD monitor with hard pointed tips, such as ball point pens.
≥ Perform the touch screen calibration when the touch is not recognized or wrong location is
recognized. (l 44)
Viewfinder adjustment
∫ Using the viewfinder
Pull out the viewfinder and turn the
viewfinder upward/downward by
pinching the viewfinder extension
knob.
∫ Adjusting the field of view
It adjusts the field of view to show the images
on the viewfinder clearly.
Adjust the focus by sliding the
eyepiece corrector knob.
≥ Close the LCD monitor to turn on the
viewfinder.
Recording showing the contents to a partner
¬ Change the mode to
or
.
Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side.
≥ LCD monitor and viewfinder are turned on during the face-to-
face recording when the LCD monitor is rotated towards the
lens side.
≥ Record by viewing the image in the viewfinder during the face-
to-face recording.
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Preparation
Setup
Setting date and time
6
When the unit is turned on for the first time, a message asking you to set the date and time
will appear.
Select [YES] and perform steps 2 to 3 below to set the date and time.
¬ Change the mode to
or
.
≥ The date and time function is driven by a
built-in lithium battery.
1 Select the menu.
≥ If the time display becomes [- -], the built-
in lithium battery needs to be charged. To
recharge the built-in lithium battery,
connect the AC adaptor or attach the
battery to this unit. Leave the unit as it is
for approx. 24 hours and the battery will
maintain the date and time for approx.
6 months. (The battery is still being
recharged even if the unit is off.)
MENU
: [SETUP] # [CLOCK SET]
2 Select the date and time to be
set using the cursor button
right or left, then adjust the
desired value using the cursor
button up or down.
A
Displaying the World time setting
(l 40):
[HOME]/
[DESTINATION]
≥ The year can be set between 2000 and
2039.
≥ The 12-hour system is used to display the
time.
3 Select [ENTER] and press the
button in the center.
≥ The clock function starts at [00] seconds.
≥ A message prompting for World time
setting may be displayed. Perform the
World time setting. (l 40)
≥ Select [EXIT], then press the button in the
center or press the MENU button to
complete the setting.
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Basic
Recording/
Playback
Before recording
1
Check the following by trying recording before important events such as weddings in order to
verify that the image recording and audio recording work properly and that you know how to
use the unit.
∫ Holding the unit for recording
Normal recording
Low-angle recording
Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor
according to the position in which the unit is
held.
≥ If the unit is not held firmly in stable
position, the picture in the LCD monitor
cannot be watched properly.
≥ When walking while recording, keep both
eyes open so that you can see where you
are going and what is happening around
you.
≥ Place the unit on your right shoulder and
hold it firmly with both hands.
≥ Hold the eyecup of the viewfinder as close
as possible to your right eye.
≥ For easier low-angle recording, the sub
recording start/stop button and the sub
zoom lever on the front of the unit can be
used.
≥ Take a firm stance with the legs slightly
apart.
≥ For stable images, it is recommended to
use a tripod (optional) whenever possible.
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Recording from a high position
For more stable pictures
≥ Stabilize the unit by resting your elbows on
a table or another stable horizontal
surface.
∫ Basic motion picture recording
≥ The unit should normally be held steady when recording.
≥ If you move the unit when recording, do so slowly, maintaining a constant speed.
≥ The zoom operation is useful for recording subjects you cannot get close to, but overuse of
zoom in and zoom out can make the resulting motion picture less enjoyable to watch.
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Basic
Recording/
Playback
Recording motion
pictures
2
≥ Remove the lens cap before turning on the unit. (l 16)
1 Change the mode to
.
2 Press the recording start/stop
button to start recording.
≥ When you begin recording, ; changes to ¥ on
the screen.
O
3 Press the recording start/stop
button again to pause recording.
≥ Still pictures can be recorded while recording the motion picture. (l 33)
≥ The images recorded between pressing the recording start/stop button to start recording
and pressing it again to pause recording become one scene.
≥ Maximum number of recordable scenes: Approx. 3900
Maximum number of different dates: Approx. 200 (l 71)
When either of them reaches to the maximum limit, more scenes cannot be recorded.
(In the case of SD cards it is the maximum number of recordable scenes per card.)
≥ Put the unit in pause mode when connecting or disconnecting an external microphone with
the EXT MIC terminal.
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∫ Screen indications in the motion picture recording mode
0h00m00s
R 1h20m
A
B
Recording mode
Approximate remaining recordable
time
HA
(When the remaining time is less than
1 minute, [R 0h00m] flashes red.)
Recording time elapsed
C
Each time the unit is put into recording
pause, the counter display will be reset
to “0h00m00s”.
(“h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for
minute and “s” for second.)
About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures
≥ They are not compatible with devices other than those that support AVCHD. Images
cannot be played with equipment that does not support AVCHD (ordinary DVD
recorders). Confirm that your equipment supports AVCHD by referring to the operating
instructions.
≥ There are some cases where the recorded motion pictures cannot be played back,
even if the device supports AVCHD. In such cases, play the recorded motion picture
with this unit instead.
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Basic
Recording/
Playback
Recording still pictures
3
≥ Remove the lens cap before turning on the unit. (l 16)
1 Change the mode to
.
2 Press the
button.
Focus indication:
A
B
Focus indication
± (The white lamp flashes.):
Focusing
¥ (The green lamp lights up.):
When in focus
No mark:
When focusing is unsuccessful.
Focus area (area inside brackets)
≥ If you set the optical image stabilizer function (l 46) to
(MODE1), then the image
stabilizer function will be more effective. ( (MEGA optical image stabilizer) will be
MEGA
button is pressed.)
displayed when the
≥ It is recommended using a tripod when recording still pictures in dark places because the
shutter speed becomes slow.
≥ The screen will become darker when the
1/30 or slower.
button is pressed if the shutter speed is
≥ To print a picture, print using a PC or a printer.
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∫ About the screen indications in ∫ About the focusing area
still picture recording
When there is a contrasting object ahead or
behind the subject in the focus area, the
subject may not be focused. If so, move the
contrasting object out of the focus area.
≥ Focus area is not displayed in the
following conditions.
MEGA
2.9M
R3000
jWhen the Extra optical zoom is used
:
Still picture operation indicator
(l 91)
MEGA optical image stabilizer
Recording still pictures in
motion picture recording
mode
MEGA
:
(l 32)
:
Optical image stabilizer (l 46)
Quality of still pictures (l 62)
Size of still pictures (l 61)
Remaining number of still pictures
(Flashes in red when [0] appears.)
:
:
You can record still pictures even in motion
picture recording mode.
M
R3000:
¬ Change the mode to
.
Press the
button (press to the
∫ About the focus indication
≥ The focus indication indicates the status of
the auto focus.
bottom) to take the picture.
≥ The focus indication does not appear in
manual focus mode.
≥ The focus indication does not appear or
has difficulty focusing in the following
cases.
≥ It is possible to record still pictures while
recording motion pictures. (Simultaneous
recording)
≥ Remaining number of recordable pictures
is displayed while still pictures are being
recorded.
jWhen close subjects and far subjects
are included in the same scene
jWhen the scene is dark
jWhen there is a bright part in the scene
jWhen the scene is filled with only
horizontal lines
≥ While recording motion pictures or during
the PRE-REC operation, image quality is
different from ordinary still pictures so that
motion picture recording takes preference
over still picture recording.
≥ If simultaneous recording is used while
recording a motion picture, the recordable
time remaining will shorten. If the unit is
turned off or the mode switch operated,
the recordable time remaining may
lengthen.
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Basic
Recording/
Playback
Intelligent auto mode
4
The following modes appropriate for the condition are set just by pointing the unit to what you
want to record.
MANUAL
FOCUS
Intelligent auto/Manual/Manual focus switch
Slide this switch to change intelligent auto mode/manual mode/manual focus
mode.
≥ Please refer to page 63 about manual mode, page 66 about manual focus mode.
Mode
Scene
Effect
Scenery
Recording outdoors
The whole landscape will be recorded
vividly without whiting out the background
sky, which may be very bright.
*1
*2
Spotlight
Macro
Under a spotlight
Very bright object is recorded clearly.
Recording zooming in This allows recording while going near to
on a flower etc.
the object of recording.
*1
*2
Normal
Other situations
Contrast is adjusted automatically for
clear image.
*1 In motion picture recording mode only
*2 In still picture recording mode only
≥ Depending on the recording conditions, the unit may not enter the desired mode.
≥ The zoom microphone is set to [OFF] in the intelligent auto mode. (l 56)
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∫ Intelligent auto mode
Auto focus
The unit focuses automatically.
≥ Auto focus does not work correctly in the
following situations. Record pictures in the
manual focus mode. (l 66)
When switching to intelligent auto mode, the
auto white balance and auto focus operate
and automatically adjust the color balance
and focusing.
jRecording distant and close-up objects
at the same time
jRecording a subject behind dirty or
dusty window
Depending on the brightness of the subject
etc., the aperture and shutter speed are
automatically adjusted for an optimum
brightness.
jRecording a subject that is surrounded
by objects with glossy surfaces or by
highly reflective objects
≥ Color balance and focus may not be
adjusted automatically depending on light
sources or scenes. If so, manually adjust
these settings. (l 64, 66)
Automatic white balance
The illustration shows the range over which
automatic white balance functions.
2)
10 000K
9 000K
8 000K
3)
7 000K
6 000K
4)
5 000K
4 000K
5)
1)
6)
3 000K
7)
8)
9)
2 000K
1) The effective range of automatic white
balance adjustment on this unit
2) Blue sky
3) Cloudy sky (rain)
4) Sunlight
5) White fluorescent lamp
6) Halogen light bulb
7) Incandescent light bulb
8) Sunrise or sunset
9) Candlelight
If the automatic white balance is not
functioning normally, adjust the white
balance manually. (l 64)
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Basic
Recording/
Playback
Motion picture/Still
picture playback
5
≥ You can also perform operations by touch operation. (l 25)
1 Change the mode to
.
2 Select the play mode select icon
A using the cursor button, then
press the button in the center.
3 Select [VIDEO] or [PICTURE]
and press the button in the
center.
4 Select the scene or the still
picture to be played back and
press the button in the center.
≥ Next (previous) page can be displayed by
using
/
.
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5 Select the playback operation by
0h00m00s
selecting the operation icon and
press the button in the center.
F
≥ Select
/
F
and press the button in the
F
center to display/not-display the operation
icon.
A
Operation icon
Motion picture playback
Still picture playback
1/;: Playback/Pause
1/;: Slide show (playback of the still
pictures in numerical order)
start/pause.
2;: Plays back the previous picture.
;1: Plays back the next picture.
6:
5:
∫:
Rewind playback
Fast forward playback
Stops the playback and shows
the thumbnails.
1:
Displays the direct playback
bar. (l 68)
∫:
Stops the playback and shows
the thumbnails.
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∫ Change the thumbnail display
∫ Speaker/Headphone volume
While the thumbnail is displayed, the
adjustment
thumbnail display changes in the following
order if the zoom lever or sub zoom lever are
Operate the volume lever or the sub zoom
lever to adjust the speaker/headphone
volume during motion picture playback.
operated to
(T) side or
(W) side.
20 scenes () 9 scenes () 1 scene ()
Time frame index* (l 69)
T
T
T
W
W
W
T
W
* Time frame index can only set in motion
picture playback mode.
Towards “r(T)”:
≥ 9 scenes display returns if the unit is
turned off or the mode is changed.
≥ When the thumbnail display is changed to
1 scene during motion picture playback,
the recording date and time can be
checked. Similarly, when the thumbnail
display is changed to 1 still picture during
still picture playback, the recording date
and file number can be checked.
Increases the volume
Towards “s(W)”:
Decreases the volume
≥ Sound will be heard only during normal
playback.
≥ If pause play is continued for 5 minutes,
the screen returns to the thumbnails.
≥ The elapsed time for playback indication
will be reset to “0h00m00s” each scene.
Motion picture compatibility
≥ This unit is based on the AVCHD format.
≥ The video signal that can be played back on this unit is 1920k1080/60i,
1920k1080/24p, 1440k1080/60i or 720k480/60i.
≥ This unit may degrade or not play back motion pictures recorded or created on other
products, and other products may degrade or not play back motion pictures recorded
on this unit, even if the products support AVCHD.
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 Association).
≥ The file format of still pictures supported by this unit is JPEG. (Not all JPEG formatted
files will be played back.)
≥ This unit may degrade or not play back still pictures recorded or created on other
products and other products may degrade or not play back still pictures recorded on
this unit.
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Basic
Setup
Using the menu screen
1
≥ You can also perform operations by touch operation. (l 25)
(sub menu button) functions
in the same manner as
MENU (menu button).
MENU
1 Press the MENU button.
4 Select the desired item, then
press the button in the center
to enter the setting.
MENU
2
Select the desired top menu
using the cursor button, then
A
press the cursor button right or
press the button in the center.
5 Select [EXIT], then press the
button in the center or press
the MENU button to exit the
menu setting.
3
Select the submenu item
press the cursor button right or
press the button in the center.
B, then
∫ About
guide display
After selecting
and press the button in
the center, selecting the submenus and
items and press the button in the center will
cause function descriptions and settings
confirmation messages to appear.
≥ After the messages have been displayed,
the guide display is canceled.
≥ Next (previous) page can be displayed by
using
/
.
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Basic
Setup
Using the Setup Menu
2
≥
The items displayed differ depending on the position and settings of the mode switch.
Select the menu.
MENU
: [SETUP] # desired setting
[OFF]/[ON]
[DISPLAY]
The screen display can be changed to [OFF] (a portion of information displayed) or [ON] (all
information displayed).
[OFF]/[SIMPLE]/[DETAIL]
[EXT. DISPLAY]
Please refer to page 80.
[CLOCK SET]
Please refer to page 27.
[SET WORLD TIME]
It is possible to display and record the time at the travel destination by selecting your home
region and the travel destination.
1
Select [SET WORLD TIME] using the cursor button and press the button in
the center.
≥ If the clock is not set, adjust the clock to the current time. (l 27)
≥ When the [HOME] (your home region) is not set, the message appears. Select [ENTER]
and press the button in the center, then proceed to step 3.
2
(Only when setting your home region)
Select [HOME] and press the button in the center.
≥ Select [ENTER] and press the button in the center.
3
(Only when setting your home region)
Select your home region using the
cursor button right or left, then select
[ENTER] and press the button in the
center.
≥ Select [SUMMER TIME SET] and press the
button in the center to set daylight saving
time.
appears and the summer time
A
B
The current time
The time difference from GMT
(Greenwich Mean Time)
setting is turned on; the time difference
from GMT is set forward by one hour.
Select [SUMMER TIME SET] and press the
button in the center again to return to the
normal time setting.
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4
(Only when setting the region of your travel destination)
Select [DESTINATION] and press the button in the center.
Select [ENTER] and press the button in the center.
≥
≥ When the home region is set for the first time, the screen for selecting home/travel
destination appears after setting the home region successively. If the home region has
already been set once, execute the menu operation for step 1.
5
(Only when setting the region of your travel
destination)
Select your travel destination using
the cursor button right or left, then
select [ENTER] and press the button
in the center.
≥ Select [SUMMER TIME SET] and press the
button in the center to set daylight saving
C
D
The local time at the selected
travel destination
The time difference between
the travel destination and the
home region
time.
appears and the summer time
setting is turned on. The travel destination
time and time difference from the home
region time are set forward by one hour.
Select [SUMMER TIME SET] and press the
button in the center again to return to the
normal time setting.
≥ Close the setting by pressing the MENU button.
destination is indicated.
appears and the time of the travel
To return the display to the home setting
Set the home region using step 1 to 3, and close the setting by selecting [EXIT], then press
the button in the center or pressing the MENU button.
≥ If you cannot find your travel destination in the area shown on the screen, set it by using
the time difference from your home region.
[OFF]/[D/T]/[DATE]
[DATE/TIME]
It is possible to change the date and time display mode.
[Y/M/D]/[M/D/Y]/[D/M/Y]
[DATE FORMAT]
It is possible to change the date format.
[OFF]/[5 MINUTES]
[ECONOMY]
When about 5 minutes have passed without any operation, this unit automatically turns off to
save battery life.
≥ The power save function will not activate when:
jconnected to AC adaptor
jusing the USB cable for PC etc.
jPRE-REC is used
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[OFF]/[ON]
[QUICK POWER ON]
The unit is put into recording pause approx. 1 second when the unit is turned on with the
mode set to or
.
≥ Depending on the recording conditions, start time may be longer than 1 second.
≥ In the quick power on mode, the zoom magnification becomes 1k.
[OFF]/[ON]
[REC LAMP]
The recording lamp lights up during recording. When this is set to [OFF], it does not light
during recording.
[OFF]/
/
[ALERT SOUND]
Touch screen operation, start and stop of recording and unit on/off can be confirmed with this
sound.
(Volume low)/
(Volume high)
2 Beeps for 4 times
When an error occurs. Check the sentence displayed on the screen. (l 92)
[LCD SET]
It adjusts brightness and color density on the LCD monitor.
≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded.
1
2
Select [LCD SET] using the cursor button and press the button in the center.
Select the desired setting item and press the button in the center.
[BRIGHTNESS]:
Brightness of the LCD monitor
[COLOR]:
Color level of the LCD monitor
3
Adjust settings using the cursor button
right or left.
4
Select [ENTER] and press the button in the
center.
≥ Select [EXIT] and press the button in the center or press the MENU button to exit the menu
screen.
[EVF SET]
It adjusts the brightness of the viewfinder.
≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded.
1
2
Select [EVF SET] using the cursor button and press the button in the center.
Adjust settings using the cursor button right or left.
≥ Adjust while checking the picture in the viewfinder.
3
Select [ENTER] and press the button in the center.
≥ Select [EXIT] and press the button in the center or press the MENU button to complete the
setting.
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[480i]/[1080i]
[AUTO]/[1080i]/[480p]
[OFF]/[ON]
[COMPONENT OUT]
Please refer to page 81.
[HDMI RESOLUTION]
Please refer to page 81.
[VIERA Link]
Please refer to page 82.
[16:9]/[4:3]
[TV ASPECT]
Please refer to page 80.
[INITIAL SET]
Set to [YES] for changing the menu settings back to the default condition.
≥ Settings for [CLOCK SET] and [LANGUAGE] will not be changed.
[FORMAT CARD]
Please be aware that if a medium is formatted, then all the data recorded on the medium will be
erased and cannot be restored. Back up important data on a PC, DVD disc etc. (
l
86)
≥ When formatting is complete, select [EXIT] and press the button in the center to exit the
message screen.
≥ Perform a physical formatting of the SD card when the SD card is to be disposed/
transferred. (l 102)
≥ Do not turn this unit off or remove the SD card, while formatting. Do not expose the unit to
vibrations or shock.
Use this unit to format media.
Do not format an SD card using any other equipment such as a PC. The card may
not be used on this unit.
[CARD STATUS]
The amount of space left on the SD card can be checked.
(Only when the mode is at the
)
≥
Select [EXIT] and press the button in the center or press the MENU button to close the indication.
≥ The SD card requires some space to store information and manage system files, so the
actual usable space is slightly less than the indicated value. The usable space is generally
calculated as 1 GB=1,000,000,000 bytes. The capacities of this unit, PCs and software are
expressed as 1 GB=1,024k1,024k1,024=1,073,741,824 bytes. Therefore, the indicated
value of the capacity appears to be smaller.
≥ Check the remaining recordable time for motion pictures in motion picture recording mode.
(l 31)
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[CALIBRATION]
Perform the touch screen calibration if a different object to the one touched is selected.
≥ This function can be performed only by touch operation.
1
2
Open the LCD monitor.
Touch [CALIBRATION].
≥ Touch [ENTER].
Touch the [_] that appears on the screen with the supplied stylus pen.
≥ Touch [_] in sequence (up left # down left # down right # up right # center).
Touch [ENTER].
3
4
≥ Calibration cannot be performed when the LCD monitor is turned 180o.
[English]/[Español]/[Português]
[LANGUAGE]
You can select the language on the screen display and the menu screen.
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Advanced
Recording
(Advanced)
Zoom in/out function
1
The default setting of the [ZOOM MODE] is [i.Zoom 23k]. It can be extended to a maximum
of 23k during motion picture recording mode. (l 54)
¬ Change the mode to
or
.
T
Zoom lever/Sub zoom lever
T side:
T
Close-up recording (zoom in)
W side:
W
W
Wide-angle recording (zoom out)
≥ The zoom speed varies
depending on the range over
which the zoom lever is moved.
≥ The sub zoom lever are useful for
making fine adjustments to the
zoom magnification.
Extra optical zoom
When in still picture recording mode, it is possible to zoom up to a maximum of 40k without
degrading the picture quality by setting the picture size to [ 0.3M]. (l 61)
∫ Extra optical zoom mechanism
When you set the picture size to [ 0.3M], the maximum [ 2.9M] area is cropped to the
center [ 4:3 0.3M] area, allowing a picture with a higher zoom effect.
≥ If you take your finger off the zoom lever during zoom operation, the operation sound may
be recorded. When returning the zoom lever to the original position, move it quietly.
≥ When the zoom magnification is 20k, the subjects are focused at about 1.2 m (3.9 feet) or
more.
≥ When the zoom magnification is 1k, this unit can focus on a subject approx. 4 cm (1.6q)
away from the lens.
≥ The zoom speed does not vary when operating with the sub zoom lever.
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Advanced
Recording
(Advanced)
Image stabilizer function
2
Use the image stabilizer to reduce the effects of shake during recording.
This unit is equipped with HYBRID O.I.S.
HYBRID O.I.S. is a hybrid of optical and electrical image stabilizer.
¬ Change the mode to
or
.
∫ Motion picture recording mode
MENU
: [RECORD SETUP] # [O.I.S.] # [ON] or [OFF]
≥ When recording with a tripod in motion picture recording mode, we recommend that you
set to [OFF].
(When [O.I.S.] is set to [ON])
MENU
: [RECORD SETUP] # [HYBRID O.I.S.] # [ON] or [OFF]
When set to [ON], you can further improve image stabilization for recording while walking, or
holding the unit and recording a distant subject with zoom.
≥ This function’s default setting is [ON].
≥ When [HYBRID O.I.S.] is [ON],
is displayed. When [OFF],
is displayed.
∫ Still picture recording mode
MENU
: [RECORD SETUP] # [O.I.S.] # [OFF]/[MODE1]/[MODE2]
[OFF]:
Cancel the setting.
[MODE1]:
The function works all the time.
[MODE2]:
The function works when the
button is pressed. We recommend you are recording
yourself or recording with a tripod in still picture recording mode.
≥ When [O.I.S.] is [MODE1],
is displayed. When [O.I.S.] is [MODE2],
is
displayed.
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Optical image stabilizer lock
In motion picture recording mode, you can further improve optical image stabilization by
touching and holding O.I.S. LOCK icon. With this function, you can further reduce the effects
of the shake that tends to occur when using zoom.
≥ This function can be performed only by touch operation.
F
A
O.I.S. LOCK icon
≥ Open the LCD monitor before using this function.
≥ Set [O.I.S.] to [ON] to switch the image stabilizer to ON.
≥
is displayed while you are touching icon.
≥ Optical image stabilizer lock is released when you remove your finger from the icon.
≥ Operation icon will disappear when no function is performed for a specific period of time if
[DISPLAY] is set to [OFF]. Touch the screen to display it again.
∫ Setting to display/not-display the O.I.S. LOCK icon
MENU
: [RECORD SETUP] # [O.I.S. LOCK DISPLAY] # [ON] or [OFF]
≥ Stabilization may not be possible under strong shaking conditions.
≥ To record while moving the unit quickly, release optical image stabilizer lock.
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Advanced
Recording
(Advanced)
Power LCD
3
This makes it easier to view the LCD monitor in bright places including outdoors.
≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded.
POWER
LCD
Power LCD button
Each time the POWER LCD button is pressed, the indication changes by one setting in
the following order.
No display (Normal) #
-
1 (Makes less bright) #
A
*(Automatic adjustment) #
+2
+1
(Makes even brighter) #
(Makes brighter)
* It is not displayed in the manual mode or in the playback mode.
+1
≥ When the AC adaptor is in use, the LCD monitor is set to
automatically.
≥ The recordable time will become shorter when you use this unit with the LCD monitor lit up.
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Advanced
Recording
(Advanced)
Recording functions of
operation icons
4
Select the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be recorded.
¬ Change the mode to
or
.
F
1 Select
using the cursor
2
(e.g. Backlight compensation)
button and press the button in
the center to display the
Select an operation icon and
press the button in the center.
operation icons on the screen.
F
F
≥ Select the operation icon and press the
button in the center again to cancel the
function.
≥ Select 1 at the bottom right of the screen
and press the button in the center to
change the page.
F
≥ Select
/
F
and press the button in
the center to display/not-display the
operation icon.
Operation icons
*4 It is displayed only when a headphone is
connected to the headphone output
terminal.
*1
Fade
*1, 2
Intelligent contrast control
≥ If you turn off the unit or change the mode
*1
PRE-REC
to
, PRE-REC, backlight
*2, 3
Intelligent exposure
compensation, color night rec and tele
macro functions are canceled.
Backlight compensation
≥ If you turn off the unit, the fade function is
canceled.
*2
Soft skin mode
Tele macro
Guidelines
≥ It is possible to set from the menu.
(Except for the PRE-REC and headphone
volume adjustment)
≥ After setting [DISPLAY] to [OFF] if no
operation is performed for a few seconds,
the operation icon disappears. Press any
cursor button to display the icon again.
*1, 2
Color night rec
*4
Headphone volume adjustment
*1 It is not displayed in still picture
recording mode.
*2 It is not displayed in the intelligent auto
mode.
*3 It is not displayed in motion picture
recording mode.
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Fade
When you start recording, the image/audio gradually
appears. (Fade in)
(Fade in)
When you pause recording, the image/audio gradually
disappears. (Fade out)
≥ The fade setting is canceled when the recording stops.
∫ To select the color for fade in/out
(Fade out)
MENU
: [RECORD SETUP] # [FADE COLOR] #
[WHITE] or [BLACK]
≥ The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade in become black (or white).
Intelligent contrast control
This brightens parts that are in shadow and difficult to see and suppresses white
saturation in bright parts at the same time. Both bright and dark parts can be recorded
clearly.
≥ If there are extremely dark or bright parts or the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not
be clear.
PRE-REC
This prevents you from missing a shot.
PRE-REC
This allows recording of the pictures and sound to start approximately 3 seconds
before the recording start/stop button is pressed.
≥
appears on the screen.
≥ Aim the unit at the subject beforehand.
≥ There is no beep sound.
≥ PRE-REC is canceled in the following cases.
jIf you change the mode.
jIf you remove the SD card.
jIf you press the MENU button.
jIf you turn the unit off.
jIf you start recording.
jAfter 3 hours have passed
≥
After setting PRE-REC, if recording starts in less than 3 seconds, motion pictures taken
3 seconds before pressing the recording start/stop button cannot be recorded.
≥ Images displayed on the thumbnail in playback mode will differ from the motion pictures
displayed at the start of playback.
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Intelligent exposure
This brightens dark parts so the image can be recorded clearly.
≥ If there are extremely dark parts or the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be
clear.
Backlight compensation
This makes the image brighter to prevent darkening of a backlit subject.
Soft skin mode
This makes skin colors appear softer for a more attractive appearance.
This is more effective if you record a person closely from the torso up.
≥ If the background or anything else in the scene has colors similar to the skin color, they will
also be smoothed.
≥ If the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be clear.
≥ If you record a person in the distance, the face may not be recorded clearly. In this case,
cancel soft skin mode or zoom in on the face (close-up) to record.
Tele macro
A more impressive image can be obtained by focusing on the object only in close-up
and shading off the background.
≥ The unit can focus on the subject at a distance of approx. 50 cm (20q).
≥ If the magnification is 20k or less, then it is automatically set to 20k.
≥ The tele macro function is canceled when the zoom magnification becomes lower than
20k.
Guidelines
You can check if the image is level while recording or playing back motion pictures
and still pictures. The function can also be used to estimate the balance of the
composition.
∫ Selecting the type of Guidelines
#
#
# Setting canceled
≥ The guidelines do not appear on the images actually recorded.
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Color night rec
This function allows you to record color images in very low light situations. (Minimum
required illumination: approx. 1 lx)
≥ Recorded scene is seen as if frames were missed.
≥ If set in a bright place, the screen may become washed out for a while.
≥ Bright dots that are usually invisible may be seen, but this is not a malfunction.
≥ Using a tripod is recommended.
≥ In darker areas, auto focus may focus a bit slower. This is normal.
Headphone volume adjustment
Adjust the volume of the headphone using the
cursor button right or left while recording.
≥ Press the cursor button down to complete the
setting.
F
≥ It is possible to adjust the volume of the headphone by using
(Increase the volume)/
(Decrease the volume) while recording. (When the LCD monitor is in use)
≥ Actual volume to be recorded does not change.
≥ Sound will not be heard from the headphone during still picture recording mode. (Except
for using the external microphone)
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Advanced
Recording
(Advanced)
Recording functions of
menus
5
[SCENE MODE]
When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter
speeds and apertures.
≥ Change the mode to
or
.
≥ Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to manual mode. (l 63)
MENU
: [RECORD SETUP] # [SCENE MODE] # desired setting
[OFF]:
Cancel the setting
5Sports:
To make fast moving scenes less shaky with slow playback
and pause of playback
Portrait:
Spotlight:
Snow:
To make people stand out against the background
Improved quality when subject is brightly illuminated.
Improved image quality when shooting on snowy locations.
To make blue in the sea or sky vibrant
Beach:
Sunset:
To make red in the sunrise or sunset vibrant
To capture the fireworks in the night sky beautifully
For spatial scenery
Fireworks:
Scenery:
Low light:
For dark scenes, such as at dusk
(In motion picture recording mode only)
Night scenery:
Night portrait:
To capture the evening or night scenery beautifully.
To capture a person and the background brightly.
(In still picture recording mode only)
≥ (Sports/Portrait/Spotlight/Snow/Beach/
Sunset/Scenery)
jThe shutter speed is 1/8 or more in still
picture recording mode.
≥ (Sports)
jDuring normal playback, the image
movement may not look smooth.
jColor and screen brightness may
change under indoor lighting.
jIf the brightness is insufficient, the
sports mode does not function. The
display flashes.
≥ (Sunset/Low light)
jThe shutter speed is 1/30 or more in
motion picture recording mode.
≥ (Sunset/Fireworks/Scenery/Night
scenery)
≥ (Portrait)
jImage may get blurry when close object
is recorded.
jColor and screen brightness may
change under indoor lighting.
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≥ (Night scenery/Night portrait)
jThe shutter speed is 1/2 or more in still
picture recording mode.
≥ (Fireworks)
jThe shutter speed is 1/30.
jImage may get washed out when
recorded in bright surrounding.
jIt is recommended using a tripod.
[ZOOM MODE]
Set the maximum zoom ratio for the motion picture recording mode.
≥ Change the mode to
.
MENU
: [RECORD SETUP] # [ZOOM MODE] # desired setting
[i.Zoom OFF]:
Up to 20k
[i.Zoom 23k]:
This zoom function allows you to maintain high-definition
picture quality. (Up to 23k)
[D.Zoom 50k]:
Digital zoom (Up to 50k)
[D.Zoom 1200k]:
Digital zoom (Up to 1200k)
≥ The larger the digital zoom magnification, the more the image quality is degraded.
≥ This function cannot be used in still picture recording mode.
[REC MODE]
Switch the picture quality of the motion pictures to be recorded.
≥ Change the mode to
.
MENU
: [RECORD SETUP] # [REC MODE] # desired setting
(1920k1080)
[HA]/[HG]/[HX]/[HE]
(720k480)
[SA]/[SX]
A
B
Image quality prioritized
Recording time prioritized
≥ Recordable time using the battery (l 19)
≥ This function’s default setting is [HA] mode.
≥ Please refer to page 105 about approximate recordable time.
≥ When the unit is moved a lot or moved quickly, or when a fast-moving subject is recorded
(particularly when recording in [HE]/[SX] mode), mosaic-type noise may appear at
playback.
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[ASPECT]
You can select an aspect ratio for the video you record.
≥ Change the mode to
.
≥ Set [REC MODE] to [SA] or [SX]. (l 54)
MENU
: [RECORD SETUP] # [ASPECT] # desired setting
[16:9]:
[4:3]:
Aspect ratio of high-definition television, etc.
Aspect ratio of 4:3 television
[AGS]
If the unit continues to be tilted upside down from the normal horizontal position while
recording motion pictures, it is automatically put into recording pause.
≥ Change the mode to
.
MENU
: [RECORD SETUP] # [AGS] # [ON]
≥ The AGS function may activate and cause the unit to pause the recording if you are
recording a subject right above or right below you.
[Digital Cinema Color]
™
Recording motion pictures with more vivid colors, using x.v.Color technology.
≥ Change the mode to
.
≥ Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to manual mode. (l 63)
MENU
: [RECORD SETUP] # [Digital Cinema Color] # [ON]
™
≥ For more realistic colors, use an HDMI cable with a TV that supports the x.v.Color
.
≥ This function cannot be used when set to intelligent auto mode.
≥ When motion pictures recorded while this function is turned [ON] are played back
™
with a TV not compatible with x.v.Color , colors may not be reproduced properly.
≥ To play back images recorded in the digital cinema color with vivid colors of wider color
™
ranges, a device compatible with x.v.Color is required. When these images are played
™
back with devices other than ones compatible with x.v.Color , it is recommended to record
the images after this function is turned [OFF].
™
≥ x.v.Color is a name for devices that are compatible with the xvYCC format, an
international standard for expanded color in motion pictures, and that follow the rules for
signal transmission.
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[WIND NOISE CANCELER]
This will reduce the wind noise coming into the built-in microphones while maintaining the
realism.
≥ Change the mode to
.
≥ Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to manual mode. (l 63)
MENU
: [RECORD SETUP] # [WIND NOISE CANCELER] # [ON]
≥ This function’s default setting is [ON].
≥ When changing to intelligent auto mode, [WIND NOISE CANCELER] is set to [ON], and
the setting cannot be changed.
≥ You may not see the full effect depending on the recording conditions.
≥ If wind sound cannot be reduced with the wind noise canceler function alone, set
[BASS SETTING] to [LOWCUT]. (l 58)
[ZOOM MIC]
Directivity of the built-in microphone is interlocked with the zoom operation. Sounds near the
front of the unit are recorded more clearly if you zoom in (close-up) and surrounding sounds
are recorded more realistically if you zoom out (wide angle).
≥ Change the mode to
.
≥ Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to manual mode. (l 63)
MENU
: [RECORD SETUP] # [ZOOM MIC] # [ON]
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[MIC LEVEL]
When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones and the external microphone
terminal can be adjusted.
≥ Change the mode to
.
≥ Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to manual mode. (l 63)
1
Select the menu.
MENU
: [RECORD SETUP] # [MIC LEVEL] # desired setting
[AUTO]:
AGC is activated, and the recording level is adjusted
automatically.
[SETr
]/[SET]:
The desired recording level can be set.
2
(When [SETr
]/[SET] is selected)
Adjust the microphone input level
using the cursor button right or left.
≥ Select
using the cursor button and press
the cursor button in the center to activate/
disactivate AGC. When AGC is activated, the
icon is surrounded by yellow and the amount
of sound distortion can be reduced. When
AGC is disactivated, natural recording can be
performed.
A
B
C
Left
Right
Microphone input level
≥ Adjust the microphone input level so that the
last 2 bars of the gain value are not red.
(Otherwise, the sound is distorted.) Select a lower setting for microphone input level.
Select [ENTER] using the cursor button and press the button in the center to
determine the microphone input level, then select [EXIT] and press the
button in the center.
3
≥
(Microphone input level meter) is displayed on the screen.
≥ When changing to intelligent auto mode, the setting is fixed to [AUTO] and cannot be
changed.
≥ When [ZOOM MIC] is [ON], the volume will be different depending on the zoom rate.
≥ The microphone input level meter shows the larger of the inputs from the microphones.
≥ You cannot record with the audio completely muted.
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[BASS SETTING]
Change the lower setting of the built-in microphone according to your choice.
≥ Change the mode to
.
≥ Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to manual mode. (l 63)
MENU
: [RECORD SETUP] # [BASS SETTING] # desired setting
[0dB]/[+3dB]/[+6dB]/[LOWCUT]
≥ Normally set to [0dB].
≥ Select [+3dB] or [+6dB] to get strong power feeling at bass level.
[PICTURE ADJUST]
Adjust the quality of the image while recording.
Adjust by outputting to a TV while adjusting the quality of the image.
≥ Change the mode to
or
.
(This setting is retained when you change between motion picture recording mode and still
picture recording mode)
≥ Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to manual mode. (l 63)
1
Select the menu.
MENU
: [RECORD SETUP] # [PICTURE ADJUST]
2
Select the desired setting items using the cursor button and press the button
in the center.
[SHARPNESS]:
[COLOR]:
Sharpness of the edge
Depth of the color of the image
Brightness of the image
Picture color balance
[EXPOSURE]:
[WB ADJUST]:
3
4
Adjust settings using the cursor button right or left.
Select [ENTER] and press the button in the center.
≥ Select [EXIT] and press the button in the center or press the MENU button to complete the
settings.
≥
appears on the screen.
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[ZEBRA]
Parts where white saturation (color saturation) is likely to
occur (extremely brightly lit or shiny parts) are displayed with
diagonal lines (zebra pattern).
≥ Change the mode to
or
.
≥ Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to manual mode.
(l 63)
MENU
: [RECORD SETUP] # [ZEBRA] # [ON]
A
Zebra pattern
≥ You can record an image with little white saturation if you
manually adjust the shutter speed or brightness (iris/gain)
(l 65).
≥ The zebra pattern does not appear on the images actually recorded.
[LUMINANCE]
Displays the luminance level of the center of the screen (luminance display frame) in %.
It makes the adjustment of the brightness of the object easier, by checking the luminance
level of the object, when recording same object in different surroundings.
Adjust the brightness using [IRIS]. (l 65)
≥ Change the mode to
or
.
≥ Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to manual mode. (l 63)
MENU
: [RECORD SETUP] # [LUMINANCE] # desired setting
[OFF]:
Cancel the setting.
[ALWAYS]:
Constantly display.
50%
[ON ADJUST]:
Display only when [IRIS] is adjusted. (l 65)
A
B
Luminance display frame
Luminance level
≥ Luminance level is displayed between [0%] and [99%]. It will be displayed as [99% ] when
it is over 99%.
≥ Luminance is displayed while adjusting [IRIS] even if [DISPLAY] is set to [OFF].
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[HISTOGRAM]
A graph with brightness as horizontal axis and number of pixels at that brightness as vertical
axis is displayed. It is possible to determine the exposure of the whole image by looking at
the distribution in the graph.
Adjust the brightness using [IRIS]. (l 65)
≥ Change the mode to
or
.
≥ Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to manual mode. (l 63)
MENU
: [RECORD SETUP] # [HISTOGRAM] # desired setting
[OFF]:
∫ Example of the display
Cancel the setting.
[ALWAYS]:
Constantly display.
[ON ADJUST]:
Display only when [IRIS] is adjusted. (l 65)
A
B
C
Normal
Dark
Bright
≥ Histogram is displayed while adjusting [IRIS] even if [DISPLAY] is set to [OFF].
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[PICTURE SIZE]
The higher the number of pixels, the higher the clarity of the picture when printing.
≥ Change the mode to
.
MENU
: [PICTURE] # [PICTURE SIZE] # desired setting
∫ Picture size and Maximum zoom ratio
Aspect ratio will change depending on the picture size.
4:3:
3:2:
Aspect ratio of 4:3 television
Aspect ratio of conventional film camera or prints (such as L-size print)
16:9: Aspect ratio of high-definition television, etc.
Extra optical zoom
Picture size
1952k1464
Aspect ratio
(l 45)
*
2.9M
0.3M
2.8M
2.1M
–
4:3
640k480
2064k1376
1920k1080
40k
*
3:2
–
*
16:9
–
* Extra optical zoom cannot be used. The maximum zoom magnification is 20k.
∫ Picture size in motion picture recording mode
Picture size will change depending on recording mode or aspect ratio.
Picture size
Aspect ratio
16:9
Recording mode
HA/HG/HX/HE
SA/SX
M
1920k1080
640k480
4:3
SA/SX
M
≥ This function’s default settings are [
2.9M] in still picture recording mode and
M
(1920k1080) in motion picture recording mode.
≥ The recording will become longer depending on the recording pixels.
≥ Please refer to page 106 about the number of recordable pictures.
≥ When the picture size is [
2.9M], [
0.3M], [ 2.8M] or
(640k480),
M
black bands may appear on the left and right of the screen.
≥ The edges of still pictures recorded on this unit with a 16:9 aspect ratio may be cut at
printing. Check the printer or photo studio before printing.
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[QUALITY]
Selecting the picture quality.
≥ Change the mode to
or
.
MENU
: [PICTURE] # [QUALITY] # desired setting
:
Still pictures with a high picture quality are recorded.
:
Priority is given to the number of still pictures recorded. Still pictures are recorded
in normal picture quality.
[SHTR SOUND]
You can add a shutter sound when recording still pictures.
≥ Change the mode to
.
MENU
: [PICTURE] # [SHTR SOUND] # [OFF]/
/
≥ No shutter sound is emitted in motion picture recording mode.
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Advanced
Recording
(Advanced)
Manual recording
6
¬ Change the mode to
or
.
(The white balance, shutter speed, brightness (Iris and Gain) settings are retained when you
change between motion picture recording mode and still picture recording mode.)
Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to manual mode.
≥
appears on the screen.
MNL
MANUAL
FOCUS
WB
SHTR
IRIS
White balance (l 64)
Manual shutter speed (l 65)
Iris adjustment (l 65)
WB
SHTR
IRIS
F
Perform the setting by selecting the desired item to be set with the
cursor button and press the button in the center.
≥ Select 1 and press the button in the center to change the page.
F
≥ Select
/
F
and press the button in the center to display/not-display the manual icon.
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White balance
The automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colors depending on the
scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the white balance manually.
≥ Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to manual mode. (l 63)
≥ To return to auto setting, set to
set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to
intelligent auto mode.
or
AWB
1 Select [WB] using the cursor
button right or left and press
the button in the center.
∫ To set the white balance
2 Select white balance mode
using the cursor button up or
down and press the button in
the center.
manually
1
2
Select
using the cursor button
up or down, fill the screen with a
white subject.
Select the blinking
button in the center.
and press the
AWB
WB
SHTR IRIS
F
≥ Select the optimal mode by confirming the
color on the screen.
WB
SHTR
IRIS
F
≥ When the screen turns black instantly and
the display stops flashing and then
lights constantly, the setting is complete.
Icon
Mode/Recording conditions
Auto white balance
adjustment
AWB
≥ If the
display continues flashing, the
white balance cannot be set. In this case,
use other white balance modes.
Sunny mode
Outdoors under a clear sky
Cloudy mode
Outdoors under cloudy sky
≥ If you turn on the unit with the lens cap
attached, the auto white balance will not
be performed correctly. Always remove
the lens cap before turning on the unit.
Indoor mode 1
Incandescent light, video lights
like in the studio, etc.
≥ When the
display flashes, the manual
Indoor mode 2
Color fluorescent lamps, sodium
lamps in gymnasiums etc.
white balance previously adjusted is
stored. Whenever recording conditions
change, re-set the white balance.
≥ When setting both the white balance and
the iris/gain, set the white balance first.
Manual adjustment mode
≥ Mercury-vapor lamps, sodium
lamps, some fluorescent lights
≥ Lights used for wedding
receptions at hotels, stage
spotlights in theaters
AWB
when
≥
is not displayed on the screen
is being set.
AWB
≥ Sunrise, sunset, etc.
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Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment
Shutter Speed:
Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects.
Iris:
Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark.
≥ Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to manual mode. (l 63)
Manual shutter speed adjustment
1 Select [SHTR] or [IRIS] using
the cursor button right or left
and press the button in the
center.
≥ When the shutter speed is set lower than
1/15 in the still picture recording mode, it
is recommended using a tripod. Also,
white balance cannot be set. The shutter
speed will be set to 1/30 when the unit is
turned on again.
≥ You may see a band of light around the
object that is shining very bright, or having
very high reflection.
2 Adjust settings using the
cursor button up or down and
press the button in the center.
SHTR
: Shutter speed:
≥ During normal playback, image movement
may not look smooth.
1/60 to 1/8000
≥ The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 is
faster.
≥ The shutter speed will be set between 1/2
and 1/2000 in still picture recording mode.
≥ If you record an extremely bright object or
record under indoor lighting, color and
screen brightness may change or a
horizontal line may appear on the screen.
In this case, record in the intelligent auto
mode or set the shutter speed to 1/60 in
areas where the power supply frequency
is 60 Hz, or 1/100 in areas of 50 Hz.
IRIS
: Iris/Gain value:
CLOSE
to 18dB)
!#
(F16 to F2.0)
!#
OPEN
!#
(0dB
≥ Value closer to [CLOSE] darken the
image.
≥ Value closer to [18dB] brighten the image.
≥ When the iris value is adjusted to brighter
than [OPEN], it changes to the gain value.
Manual iris/gain adjustment
≥ Luminance level and histogram are
displayed during the iris adjustment.
(l 59, 60)
≥ If the gain value is increased, the noise on
the screen increases.
≥ To return to auto setting, set the iA/
MANUAL/FOCUS switch to intelligent auto
mode.
≥ Depending on the zoom magnification,
there are iris values that are not displayed.
≥ When setting both the shutter speed and
the iris/gain value, set the shutter speed
and then set the iris/gain value.
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Advanced
Recording
(Advanced)
Recording with manual
focus
7
Perform focus adjustment using the focus ring.
If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use manual focus.
¬ Change the mode to
or
.
(The manual focus setting is retained when you change between motion picture recording
mode and still picture recording mode.)
Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to manual focus mode, then slide the
iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to FOCUS.
≥ MF appears on the screen.
MANUAL
FOCUS
A
Rotate the focus ring to adjust the focus.
The in-focus area is displayed in blue. The
normal screen returns approximately
2 seconds after you finish bringing the
subject into focus.
≥ When [MF ASSIST] is [OFF], the blue
area is not displayed.
1
(When MF assist function is used)
Select the menu.
MENU
: [RECORD SETUP] #
[MF ASSIST] # [ON]
≥ To restore auto focus, slide the iA/
MANUAL/FOCUS switch to FOCUS again
or set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to
intelligent auto mode.
2 Adjust the focus by rotating
the focus ring.
MF
≥ The blue display does not appear on the
images actually recorded.
WB
SHTR
IRIS
F
B
Part displayed in blue
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Advanced
Playback
(Advanced)
Playback Operations
1
Motion picture playback using operation icon
For details on the basic playback operations, refer to page 36.
Playback operation
Playback display
Operating steps
Select 5 using the cursor button and
press the button in the center during
playback to fast forward.
(Select 6 and press the button in the
center to rewind.)
During Playback
≥ The fast forward/rewind speed
increases if you select 5/6 and
press the button in the center again.
(The display on the screen changes
Fast forward/
rewind playback
from 5 to
.)
≥
Normal playback is restored when you select
and press the button in the center.
With the playback paused, select
continue pressing the button in the center.
is for slow rewind playback)
and
(
Playback is slow while pressing the button
in the center.
≥
Normal playback is restored when you select
and press the button in the center.
Slow-motion
playback
≥ When slow-motion pictures are played
back in reverse, they will be shown
rd
continuously at approximately 2/3 the
speed of normal playback (intervals of
0.5 seconds).
During Pause
With the playback paused, select
and press the button in the center.
(Select
and press the button in the
Frame-by-frame
playback
The motion
center to advance the frames one at a
time in the reverse direction.)
picture is
advanced one
frame at a time.
≥
Normal playback is restored when you select
and press the button in the center.
≥ When the frames are advanced one at a
time in the reverse direction, they will be
shown in intervals of 0.5 seconds.
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Playback
operation
Playback display
During Playback
Operating steps
1) Open the LCD monitor.
2) Touch 1 to display the direct
playback bar A.
3) Touch or drag the direct playback bar.
(l 25)
(This operation can be performed only by
Direct playback
touch operation.)
≥ The playback pauses temporarily and
skips to the touched or dragged
position.
≥ Playback will start by releasing your
touching or dragging finger.
≥ Touch 2 to display the operation icon.
Creating still picture from motion picture
A single frame from the recorded motion picture can be saved as a still picture.
Picture size of the still picture to be created will differ depending on the recording mode of the
recorded motion picture.
Recording mode
Aspect ratio
16:9
Picture size after creating still picture
2.1
M
HA/HG/HX/HE
1920k1080
640k360
640k480
0
.2M
16:9
SA/SX
4:3
M
1 Pause at the scene you want to save as a still picture during
playback.
≥ It is convenient to use slow-motion playback and frame-by-frame playback.
2 Press the
button.
≥ Date the motion picture was recorded will be registered as date of the still picture.
≥ Quality will be different from the normal still picture.
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Time frame index
An image of one scene is displayed as a thumbnail at set search condition. Scene can be
played back from any midway point of the scene you wish to see.
≥ Operate the zoom lever or the sub zoom lever to
(T) side and change over the
thumbnail display to Time frame index. (l 38)
1 Go to the selected search condition using
the cursor button, and press the button in
the center.
≥ Next (previous) scene can be displayed by using
/
.
2 Select the desired search condition and
A
B
Selected search
condition
Scene selection
press the button in the center.
[3 SECONDS]/[6 SECONDS]/[12 SECONDS]/
[MINUTES]
3
(When [MINUTES] is selected)
Set the time using the cursor button
up or down.
≥ It can be set up to a maximum of 60 minutes.
≥ Select [ENTER] and press the button in the
center.
4 Select the thumbnail to be played back and press the button in the
center.
≥ Next (previous) thumbnail can be displayed by using
/
.
Repeat playback
Playback of the first scene starts after playback of the last scene finishes.
MENU
: [VIDEO SETUP] # [REPEAT PLAY] # [ON]
The
indication appears on the full screen views.
≥ All the scenes are played back repeatedly. (When playing back motion pictures by date, all
the scenes on the selected date are played back repeatedly.)
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Resuming the previous playback
If playback of a scene was stopped halfway, the playback can be resumed from where it was
stopped.
MENU
: [VIDEO SETUP] # [RESUME PLAY] # [ON]
If playback of a motion picture is stopped,
scene.
appears on the thumbnail view of the stopped
≥ The memorized resume position is cleared if you turn off the unit or change the mode. (The
setting of [RESUME PLAY] does not change.)
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Advanced
Playback
(Advanced)
Various playback
functions
2
Playing back motion pictures/still pictures by date
The scenes or the still pictures recorded on the same day can be played back in succession.
1 Select the date select icon using the
cursor button and press the button in
the center.
A
Date select icon
2 Select the playback date and press the
button in the center.
The scenes or the still pictures recorded on the date selected are displayed as thumbnails.
3 Select the scene or the still picture to be played back and press the
button in the center.
≥ Playing back of all the scenes or the still pictures returns if the unit is turned off or the mode
is changed.
≥ Even if scenes are recorded on the same day, they are grouped separately in the following
cases. –1, –2... is added after the recording date displayed on the screen.
jWhen the number of scenes exceeds 99
jWhen switching between scenes recorded using [HA], [HG], [HX] or [HE] and scenes
recorded using [SA] or [SX] in playback mode
jWhen the media is repaired
≥ Even if still pictures are recorded on the same day, they are grouped separately in the
following cases.
jWhen the number of still pictures exceeds 999
≥
is displayed after the date in the list by date for the still pictures created from the motion
picture. (l 68)
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Changing the playback settings and playing back the
slide show
1 Select
using the cursor
button and press the button in
the center.
2 Select the desired item and press the button in the center.
[DATE SETUP]:
Select the date to be played back.
[SLIDE INTERVAL]:
[MUSIC SELECT]:
Selects the interval between still pictures at playback.
Select the music to be played on playback.
3
(When [DATE SETUP] is selected)
Select the playback date and
press the button in the center.
(When [SLIDE INTERVAL] is selected)
Select the interval of playback for the slide show and press the
button in the center.
[SHORT]:
[NORMAL]:
[LONG]:
Approx. 1 second
Approx. 5 seconds
Approx. 15 seconds
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(When [MUSIC SELECT] is selected)
Select the desired sound and
press the button in the center.
≥ To adjust the volume of music during
playback of the slide show or audio testing,
operate the volume lever or the sub zoom
lever. (l 38)
≥ Select [ENTER] and press the button in the center.
(To test the music audio)
Select [START], then press the button in the center and start the
audio testing.
≥ Select the other music option and press the button in the center to change the music to be
tested.
≥ When you select [STOP] and press the button in the center, the music playback stops.
4 Select [START] and press the button in the center.
5 Select the playback operation. (l 36)
≥ When the playback is finished or stopped, the screen to select [REPLAY], [SELECT
AGAIN] or [EXIT] is displayed. Select the desired item and press the button in the center.
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Advanced
Editing
Deleting scenes/still
pictures
1
Deleted scenes/still pictures cannot be restored, so perform appropriate
confirmation of the contents before proceeding with deletion.
¬ Change the mode to
.
∫ Deleting multiple scenes/still pictures from the thumbnail display
1 Select the menu.
MENU
: [EDIT SCENE] or [PICT. SETUP]
#
[DELETE]
#
[ALL SCENES] or [SELECT]
≥ When [ALL SCENES] is selected, all the scenes or still pictures on the media will be
deleted.
(In case of playing back scenes or still pictures by date, all the scenes or still pictures on
the selected date will be deleted.)
≥ Protected scenes/still pictures cannot be deleted.
2
(When [SELECT] is selected in step 1)
Select the scene/still picture to be deleted and press the button in
the center.
≥ When the button in the center is pressed, the scene/still picture is selected and
appears on the thumbnail. Select the scene/still picture again and press the button in the
center to cancel the operation.
≥ Up to 99 scenes can be selected to be deleted.
3
(When [SELECT] is selected in step 1)
Select [Delete], then press the button in the center.
≥ To continuously delete other scenes/still pictures, repeat steps 2-3.
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When you stop deleting halfway
Select [CANCEL], then press the button in the center or press the MENU button while
deleting.
≥ The scenes or still pictures that have already been deleted when the deletion is canceled
cannot be restored.
To complete editing
Press the MENU button.
≥ Scenes which cannot be played back (the thumbnails are displayed as
) cannot be
deleted.
≥
In case of [ALL SCENES], the deletion may take time if there are many scenes or still pictures.
≥ If you delete scenes recorded on other products or still pictures conforming to DCF
standard with this unit, all the data related to the scenes/still pictures may be deleted.
≥ When still pictures recorded on an SD card by other products are deleted, a still picture
(other than JPEG) that cannot be played back on this unit may be erased.
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Dividing a scene to partially delete
To delete an unnecessary portion of a scene, first divide the scene and then delete the
unnecessary portion.
≥ Change the mode to
.
≥ Select the play mode select icon and press the button in the center to select [VIDEO]
(l 36)
1 Select the menu.
MENU
: [EDIT SCENE] # [DIVIDE] # [SET]
2 Select the scene to be divided and press the button in the center.
3 Select
and press the button in the
center to set the dividing point.
0h00m00s
≥ 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 67)
≥ Select [YES] and press the button in the center to
continue dividing the same scene. To continue dividing other scenes, select [NO] and
press the button in the center and repeat steps 2-3.
4 Press the MENU button to complete dividing.
5 Delete the unnecessary scene. (l 74)
To delete all the divided points
[DIVIDE] # [CANCEL ALL]
≥ The scenes that were deleted after division cannot be recovered.
≥ You cannot divide a scene if the number of scenes of a given date would exceed
99 scenes.
≥ It may not be possible to divide scenes with a short recording time.
≥ Data that has been recorded or edited on another device cannot be divided and the divided
points cannot be deleted.
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Protecting scenes/still pictures
Scenes/still pictures can be protected so that they are not deleted by mistake.
(Even if you protect some scenes/still pictures, formatting the media will delete them.)
≥ Change the mode to
.
1 Select the menu.
MENU
: [VIDEO SETUP] or [PICT. SETUP] # [SCENE PROTECT]
2 Select the scene/still picture to be protected and press the button in
the center.
≥ When the button in the center is pressed, the scene/still picture is selected and
appears on the thumbnail. Select the scene/still picture again and press the button in the
center to cancel the operation.
≥ Press the MENU button to complete the settings.
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Advanced
With a TV
Watching Video/Pictures
on your TV
1
Confirm the terminals on your TV and use a cable compatible with the terminals.
Image quality may vary with the connected terminals.
A
1
2
High quality
HDMI terminal
Component
terminal
3
Video terminal
≥ Use the supplied component cable and AV cable. Use of the following Panasonic HDMI
cables is recommended to connect the unit to the HDMI terminal.
≥ HDMI is the interface for digital devices. If you connect this unit to a HDMI compatible high
definition TV and then play back the recorded high definition images, you can enjoy them
in high resolution with high quality sound.
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1 Connect this unit to a TV.
A
HDMI cable (optional)
≥ Be sure to connect to the
HDMI terminal.
B
C
Component cable
(supplied)
AV cable (supplied)
Picture quality
1
High definition images
when connecting to
HDMI terminal
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
L– AUDIO –R
OUT
2
High definition images
when connecting to
component terminal
compatible with 1080i
Standard images
when connecting to
component terminal
compatible with 480i
Standard images
3
when connecting to
video terminal
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
L– AUDIO –R
OUT
≥ Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go.
≥ Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI cable (RP-CDHG15, RP-CDHG30, RP-CDHG50;
optional).
≥ Do not use any other component cables except the supplied one.
≥ When connecting to the component terminal of the TV, the yellow plug of the AV cable is
not required.
≥ Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.
2 Select the video input on the TV.
≥ Example:
Select the [HDMI] channel with a HDMI cable.
Select the [Component] channel with a component cable.
Select the [Video 2] channel with an AV cable.
(The name of the channel may differ depending on the connected TV.)
≥ Check the input setting (input switch) and the audio input setting on the TV. (For more
information, please read the operating instructions for the TV.)
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3 Change the mode to
to play back.
Cables
Reference items
A
B
HDMI cable (optional)
≥ Connecting with a HDMI cable (l 81)
≥ Playback using VIERA Link (HDAVI Control
(l 82)
™
™
)
Component cable
(supplied)
≥ Connecting with the component cable (l 81)
∫ To watch images on a regular
TV (4:3) or when both sides of
the images do not appear on
the screen
Change the menu setting to display the
images correctly. (Check the TV setting.)
∫ To display the on-screen
information on the TV
When the menu setting is changed, the
information displayed on the screen
(operation icon and time code etc.) can be
displayed/not displayed on the TV.
MENU
: [SETUP] # [EXT. DISPLAY] #
MENU
: [SETUP] # [TV ASPECT] #
desired setting
[4:3]
[OFF]:
Not displayed
[SIMPLE]*:
Example of images with a 16:9 aspect
ratio on a regular TV (4:3)
Information partially displayed
[DETAIL]:
All information displayed
* This setting is only available in recording
mode.
[TV ASPECT] setting
[16:9]
[4:3]
≥ If the HDMI cable, component cable and
AV cable are connected at the same time,
output will be prioritized in order of the
HDMI cable, component cable and AV
cable.
≥ If a wide-screen TV is connected, adjust
the aspect setting on the TV. (Refer to the
operating instructions of the TV for
details.)
Refer to the following support site for information about the Panasonic TVs that you
can directly insert an SD card into the SD card slot on the TV and then play it back.
http://panasonic.net/
≥ It may not be possible to play back scenes on the TV depending on the recording mode.
≥ For details on how to play back, please read the operating instructions for the TV.
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Connecting with a HDMI cable
Select the desired method of HDMI output.
MENU
: [SETUP] # [HDMI RESOLUTION] # [AUTO]/[1080i]/[480p]
≥ [AUTO] determines the output resolution automatically based on information from the
connected TV.
If the images are not output on the TV when the setting is [AUTO], switch to the method
[1080i] or [480p] which enables the images to be displayed on your TV. (Please read the
operating instructions for the TV.)
≥ Image will not display on TV for a few seconds in the following cases.
jWhen switching between scenes recorded using [HA], [HG], [HX] or [HE] and scenes
recorded using [SA] or [SX] in playback mode
Connecting with the component cable
Component output setting can be changed.
MENU
: [SETUP] # [COMPONENT OUT] # desired setting
[480i]:
When connecting to the component terminal on the TV compatible with 480i.
(Playback is in standard quality.)
[1080i]:
When connecting to the component terminal on the TV compatible with
1080i.
(Playback is in high definition quality.)
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Advanced
Playback using VIERA Link™
(HDAVI Control™)
With a TV
2
What is the VIERA Link?
≥ VIERA Link is a new name for EZ Sync
™
™
.
≥
This function allows you to use your remote control for the Panasonic TV for easy
operations when this unit has been connected to a VIERA Link compatible device using a
HDMI cable (optional) for automatic linked operations. (Not all operations are possible.)
≥ VIERA Link is a unique Panasonic function built on a HDMI control function using the
standard HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) specification. Linked operations
with HDMI CEC compatible devices made by other companies are not guaranteed.
When using devices made by other companies that are compatible with VIERA Link,
refer to the operating instructions for the respective devices.
≥ This unit is compatible with VIERA Link Ver.5. VIERA Link Ver.5 is the newest
Panasonic version and is also compatible with existing Panasonic VIERA Link devices.
(As of Dec. 2010)
¬ Change the mode to
.
1 Select the menu.
MENU
: [SETUP] # [VIERA Link] # [ON]
≥ If you are not using VIERA Link, set to [OFF].
2 Connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link
with a HDMI cable.
HDMI IN
A
B
HDMI cable (optional)
Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link
≥ It is recommended to connect this unit to an HDMI terminal other than the HDMI1 if there
are 2 or more HDMI input terminals on the TV.
≥ VIERA Link must be activated on the connected TV. (Read the operating instructions of the
TV for how to set etc.)
≥ Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI cable (RP-CDHG15, RP-CDHG30, RP-CDHG50;
optional).
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3 Operate with the remote control for the TV.
2)
1)
1) Press the button up, down, left or right to select a scene or still picture to be played back,
and then press the button in the center to set it.
2) Activate the operation icons that are displayed on TV screen with the remote control for
the TV.
A
B
C
D
Operation icons
Display operation icons
Cancel operation icons
Display/Cancel operation icons
≥ The following operations are available by pressing the color buttons on the remote control.
jGreen: Switching the number of scenes/still pictures in thumbnail display
(9 thumbnails > 20 thumbnails > 9 thumbnails...)
jYellow: Deleting scenes/still pictures
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∫ Other linked operations
Turning the unit off:
If you use the remote control for the TV to turn off the power, this unit also turns off.
Automatic input switching:
If you connect with a HDMI cable and then turn on this unit, the input channel on the TV
automatically switches to this unit’s screen. If the TV’s power is in standby status, it will turn
on automatically (if [Set] has been selected for the TV’s [Power on link] setting).
≥ Depending on the HDMI terminal on the TV, the input channel may not switch
automatically. In this case, use the remote control for the TV to switch the input channel.
≥ If you are unsure whether or not the TV and AV amplifier you are using are compatible with
VIERA Link, read the operating instructions for the devices.
≥ Available linked operations between this unit and a Panasonic TV is different depending on
the types of Panasonic TVs even if they are compatible with VIERA Link. Refer to the
operating instructions of the TV for the operations that support on the TV.
≥ Operation is not possible with a cable that is not based on the HDMI standard.
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Copy/Dubbing
With this unit/other
products
Dubbing images onto
other video devices
1
Images played back on this unit can be dubbed onto a DVD recorder or video device.
≥ Images are dubbed in standard quality.
≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down.
Change the video input on the
video device and TV that this
unit is connected to.
≥ The channel set will differ depending
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
on the terminal to which the unit is
L– AUDIO –R
OUT
connected.
≥ See the operating instructions of the
video device for details.
≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
≥ Do not use any other AV cables
except the supplied one.
A
AV cable (supplied)
1 Connect this unit to a video device and then change the mode to
.
2 Start playback on this unit.
3 Start recording on the connected device.
≥ To stop recording (dubbing), stop playback on this unit after stopping recording on the
recorder.
≥ If the date and time display and function indication are not wanted, cancel them before
dubbing. (l 41, 80)
If the dubbed images are played back on a wide-screen TV, the images may be stretched
vertically.
In this case, refer to the operating instruction of the device you are connecting to or read
the operating instructions of the wide-screen TV and set the aspect ratio to 16:9.
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With a PC
With a PC
Connecting to a PC (for non-
linear editing/file transfer)
1
Non-linear editing of video data on SD cards can be performed by connecting the unit via the
USB cable to a PC for editing.
Operating environment (mass storage)
∫ For Windows
PC
OS
IBM PC/AT compatible PC
Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) or SP1
Windows Vista (32 bit) (SP1/SP2)
Windows XP (32 bit) (SP3)
CPU
RAM
Windows 7/Windows Vista: 1.0 GHz or higher 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit
(x64) processor
Windows XP: Intel Pentium III 450 MHz or higher or Intel Celeron
400 MHz or higher
Windows 7: 1 GB or more (32 bit)/2 GB or more (64 bit)
Windows Vista Home Basic: 512 MB or more
Windows Vista Home Premium/Business/Ultimate/Enterprise:
1 GB or more
Windows XP: 128 MB or more (256 MB or more recommended)
Interface
USB port
Other
Mouse or equivalent pointing device
requirements
≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled,
some PCs cannot be used.
≥ Operation is not guaranteed in the following cases.
jOperation on an upgraded OS.
jOperation on an OS other than the one pre-installed.
jWhen a hub or other device is connected between the unit and a PC.
≥ Not compatible with Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 98SE,
Windows Me, Windows NT and Windows 2000.
≥ The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS.
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∫ For Mac
PC
Mac
OS
Mac OS X 10.6
CPU
RAM
Interface
Intel Core Duo or better
1 GB or more
USB port
Other
Mouse or equivalent pointing device
requirements
≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled,
some PCs cannot be used.
≥ The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS.
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Connecting to a PC
A
USB cable (supplied)
1 Connect this unit to the AC adaptor.
≥ It is possible to use it connected to the PC with the batteries only, but you will not be able to
write data into the unit.
2 Turn on the unit.
≥ This function is available in all modes.
3 Connect this unit to a PC.
≥ The USB function selection screen will appear.
4 Touch [PC] on the screen of this unit.
≥ This unit is automatically recognized as an external drive of the PC. (l 89)
≥ When you select an option other than [PC], reconnect the USB cable.
≥ When using the battery, the LCD monitor turns off after about 5 seconds. Touch the screen
to turn the LCD monitor on.
5 Perform non-linear editing on the PC.
≥ When copying files from the unit to a PC, be careful to ensure that files are not accidentally
overwritten.
≥ For more details, refer to your PC editing software’s operating instructions.
≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed
with any other USB cables.)
≥ When the unit is connected to a PC it cannot be turned off.
Disconnect the USB cable, before turning this unit off.
≥ Do not disconnect the USB cable, the battery or the AC adaptor while the access lamp is
on or card access icon (
) appears on the unit screen.
≥ When performing reading/writing between a PC and an SD card, be aware that some SD
card slots built into PCs and some SD card readers are not compatible with the SDHC
memory card or SDXC memory card.
≥ When using an SDXC Memory Card, check the following support site.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html
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∫ To disconnect USB cable safely
(Windows)
Select the
icon in task tray displayed on the PC, and then click [Eject Panasonic
Camcorder].
≥ Depending on your PC’s settings, this icon may not be displayed.
(Mac)
Drag [CAM_SD] disk icon to the [Trash], and then disconnect the USB cable.
About the PC display
When the unit is connected to a PC, it is recognized as an external drive.
≥ Removable disk (Example:
) is displayed in [Computer] or the desktop.
Example folder structure of an SD card:
CAM_SD
DCIM
100CDPFQ
101CDPFS
MISC
PRIVATE
AVCHD
AVCHDTN
BDMV
IISVPL
The following data will be recorded.
1
2
3
4
Up to 999 still pictures in JPEG format ([S1000001.JPG] etc.)
JPEG format still pictures created from the motion picture
The motion picture thumbnails
AVCHD format motion picture files ([00000.MTS] etc.)
≥ Do not delete the SD card’s folders. Doing so may make the SD card unusable in this unit.
≥ When data not supported by this unit has been recorded on a PC, it will not be recognized
by this unit.
≥ Always use this unit to format SD cards.
≥ Data recorded in AVCHD format offers excellent compatibility with PC due to the file type.
However, since this format includes not only video and audio data, but also a variety of
important information, the folder structure will consist of file associations as illustrated in
the diagram. If even part of this information is modified or deleted, the data may no longer
be recognized as AVCHD data, or the memory card may no longer be able to be used with
AVCHD devices.
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Others
Indications
Indications
1
(White) Card recording possible
∫ Recording indications
status
Motion picture recording mode
(Green) Recognizing the card
A
0h00m00s
1h30m
¥/; (Red)
Recording
HA1920
MF
R 1h20m
PRE-REC
+6dB
; (Green)
Recording pause
PRE-REC (l 50)
Manual mode (l 63)
1
/100
OPEN 0dB
99%↑
MNL
/
/
/
/
12:34PM
F
NOV 15 2011
Intelligent auto mode (l 34)
F
/
Operation icon is displayed/
F
not displayed. (l 49)
Still picture recording mode
MF
AWB
Manual focus (l 66)
A
MEGA
MNL
1h30m
/
/
/
/
/
2.9M
MF
R 3000
White balance (l 64)
1/100 Shutter speed (l 65)
OPEN/F2.0 Iris value (l 65)
0dB Gain value (l 65)
1
/100
99%↑
OPEN 0dB
F
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
Remaining battery power
(l 19)
Scene mode (l 53)
+2 / +1 /
1 /
Power LCD (l 48)
-
A
1h30m
Remaining battery time
(l 19)
/
/
/
/
/
R 1h20m
Remaining time for motion
picture recording (l 31)
Image stabilizer (l 46)/Optical image
stabilizer lock (l 47)
0h00m00s
Elapsed recording time
(l 31)
Zebra (l 59)
Picture adjustment (l 58)
Digital cinema color (l 55)
Zoom microphone (l 56)
Wind noise canceler (l 56)
Bass setting (l 58)
(“h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for
minute and “s” for second.)
NOV 15 2011 Date indication (l 27)
12:34PM
Time indication (l 27)
World time setting (l 40)
/
/
+3dB
+6dB
LOW
SA
SX
/
/
/
/
/
CUT
Microphone level (l 57)
Motion picture recording mode (l 54)
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Backlight compensation
(l 51)
∫ Playback indications
1/;/5/
;1/2;
/6/
/7/8/D/E/
Soft skin mode (l 51)
Tele macro (l 51)
Display during playback (l 36, 67)
/
Fade (White), Fade (Black)
(l 50)
F
/
Operation icon is displayed/
not displayed. (l 36)
F
Color night rec function
(l 52)
0h00m00s
No.10
Playback time (l 36)
Scene number
Intelligent contrast control
(l 50)
Repeat playback (l 69)
Resume playback (l 70)
Still picture folder/file name
Intelligent exposure (l 51)
99%
Luminance level (l 59)
100-0001
± (White)/¥ (Green)
Protected motion pictures/
still pictures (l 77)
Focus indication (l 32)
/
Picture quality (l 62)
∫ Indication of connection to
/
/
/
2.1
M
/
M
2.8M
2.9M
M
other devices
Number of recording pixels for still pictures
(l 33, 61, 68)
Accessing the card (l 88)
In playback mode, the picture size is not
displayed for still pictures recorded with
other products that have different picture
sizes from the sizes shown above.
∫ Confirmatory indications
–– (Time The built-in battery is low.
display) (l 27)
R3000
Remaining number of still
SD card is not inserted or is
non-compatible.
pictures (l 33)
(White) Still picture recording icon
(Red)
Recording still picture
MEGA
MEGA OIS (l 32)
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Indications
Messages
2
Major confirmation/error messages to be indicated on the screen in text.
CHECK CARD.
This card is not compatible or it cannot be recognized by the unit.
If this message appears even though motion pictures and still pictures are recorded on an
SD card, the card may be unstable. Reinsert the SD card, then turn the unit off and then
on again.
THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED.
≥ Use a battery that is compatible with this unit. (l 17)
If using a Panasonic battery compatible with this unit, 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 consult the dealer who you purchased this unit
from. Do not attempt to repair it by yourself.
≥ You are attempting to connect an AC adaptor not compatible with this unit. Use the
supplied AC adaptor. (l 20)
About recovery
If faulty management information is found, the messages may appear and a repair is
performed. (Repairing may take time depending on the error.)
SOME SCENES NEED REPAIRING. PLAY SCENES TO BE REPAIRED.
(IRREPARABLE SCENES WILL BE DELETED.)
≥ The above message is displayed when abnormal management information is detected
when the scenes are displayed in thumbnail. To perform the repair, select the scene with
in the thumbnail, and start the playback. Please be aware that if the repair fails,
scenes with
will be deleted.
≥ Use a sufficiently charged battery or the AC adaptor.
Depending on the condition of the data, it may not be possible to completely repair the data.
≥
≥ If recovery fails, it will not be possible to play back scenes recorded before the unit turned
off.
≥ When data recorded on another device is recovered, it may not be possible to play back
the data on this unit or the other device.
≥ If recovery fails, turn the unit off and on again after waiting a while. If recovery fails
repeatedly, format a media on the unit. Please be aware that if a media is formatted, then
all the data recorded on the media will be erased.
≥ If the thumbnail information is recovered, displaying the thumbnails may become slower.
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Check points
This unit cannot be
turned on.
≥ Charge the battery again to ensure it is sufficiently
charged. (l 17)
≥ In cold places, the battery using time becomes
This unit does not stay
on long enough.
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 the unit turns off when you turn off the power to the
TV using the TV remote control, the VIERA Link is at
work. If you are not using the VIERA Link, set
[VIERA Link] to [OFF]. (l 82)
A clicking sound is
heard when the unit is
shaken.
≥ This is the sound of the lens moving and is not a
defect.
This sound will no longer be heard when the unit is
turned on and change the mode to
or
.
Remaining battery
indication is not
≥ The remaining battery capacity indication is an
approximation.
displayed properly.
If the remaining battery capacity indication is not
displayed correctly, fully charge the battery,
discharge it and then charge it again.
This unit cannot be
operated though it is
turned on.
≥ 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 unit
again. (Conducting the above operation while the
media is being accessed may damage the data on
the media.)
This unit does not
operate normally.
≥ If normal operation is still not restored, detach the
power connected, and consult the dealer who you
purchased this unit from.
Item other than the
touched one is
selected.
≥ Calibrate the touch screen. (l 44)
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Problem
Check points
The remaining time
indication or the
elapsed time
≥ [DISPLAY] of the [SETUP] is [OFF]. (l 40)
indication is not
shown.
The unit arbitrarily
stops recording.
≥ Use an SD card that can be used for motion picture
recording. (l 21)
≥ The recordable time may have shortened due to the
deterioration of the data writing speed or repeated
recording and deletion. Using the unit, format the SD
card. (l 43)
≥ If [AGS] is [ON], record in the normal horizontal
position or set [AGS] to [OFF]. (l 55)
Auto focus function
does not work.
≥ Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to intelligent
auto mode.
≥ If you are trying to record a scene which is hard to
bring into focus in auto focus mode, use the manual
focus mode to adjust the focus. (l 35, 66)
Color balance of
images is strange
when recording in a
place such as a
gymnasium.
≥ In a place with multiple light sources, such as a
gymnasium or a hall, set the white balance setting to
(Indoor mode 2). If you cannot record clearly
with the
(Indoor mode 2), set it to
(Manual
adjustment mode). (l 64)
Any scenes/still
pictures cannot be
played back.
≥ Any scenes/still pictures where the thumbnails are
displayed as cannot be played back.
Although this unit is
correctly connected to
a TV, images cannot
be seen.
≥ Please read the operating instructions of your TV
and select the channel that matches the input used
for the connection.
≥ Change the [TV ASPECT] setting to match the
aspect ratio of the TV. (l 80)
The images are
≥ Change the setting of the unit depending on the
squeezed horizontally.
cable connecting to the TV. (l 81)
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Problem
Check points
Scenes cannot be
deleted.
≥ Release the protect setting. (l 77)
≥ Any scenes/still pictures where the thumbnails are
displayed as
cannot be deleted. If the scenes/
still pictures are unnecessary, format the media to
erase the data. (l 43) Please be aware that if a
media is formatted then all the data recorded on the
media is erased and cannot be recovered. Back up
important data on a PC, disc etc.
If the SD card is
inserted in this unit, it
is not recognized.
≥ If the SD card is formatted on a PC, it may not be
recognized by this unit. Use this unit to format SD
cards. (l 43)
If 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/SDXC Memory Card) that you inserted. Refer
to the operating instructions of the device for details.
Color or brightness of
the image changes, or
you may see
horizontal bars in the
image.
≥ Color or brightness of the image may change, or you
may see horizontal bars in the image when the
object is recorded under fluorescent light, mercury
light or sodium light, etc., but this is not a
malfunction.
≥ In motion picture recording mode, record in
intelligent auto mode or set the shutter speed to
1/60 in areas where the power supply frequency is
60 Hz, or 1/100 in areas of 50 Hz.
The LCD monitor
flickers indoors.
≥ In still picture recording mode, this will not affect the
recorded image.
Object seems to be
warped.
≥ Object seems to be warped slightly when the object
moves across the image very fast, but this is
because the unit is using MOS for the image sensor.
This is not a malfunction.
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Problem
Check points
“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 unit will be turned off in about 1 minute if the unit
is not turned off and on.
≥ Repair is needed if it is repeatedly displayed even if
it is restarted. Detach the power connected, and
consult the dealer who you purchased this unit from.
Do not attempt to repair the unit by yourself.
VIERA Link does not
work.
[Setting on this unit]
≥ Connect with a HDMI cable (optional). (l 82)
≥ Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] #
[VIERA Link] # [ON] using the cursor button. (l 82)
≥ Turn the unit off and then back on again.
[Setting on other devices]
≥ If the TV input does not switch automatically, switch
the input using the TV remote control.
≥ Check the VIERA Link setting on the connected
device.
≥ Please refer to the operating instructions of the
connected device.
When connected by
the USB cable, this
unit is not detected by
the PC.
≥ After re-inserting the SD card into the unit, reconnect
the supplied USB cable.
≥ Select another USB terminal on the PC.
≥ Check the operating environment. (l 86)
≥ Connect the supplied USB cable again after
restarting the PC and turning on this unit again.
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Problem
Check points
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.
Cannot copy scenes
on the SD card by
connecting to other
equipment with the
USB cable.
≥ Other equipment might have not recognized the SD
card. Unplug the USB cable once, and reconnect it.
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∫ If scenes do not change smoothly when played back on another
device
The images may be still for several seconds at the joins between the scenes if the following
operations are performed when multiple scenes have been continuously played back using
another unit.
≥ Just how smoothly the scenes will be played back depends on the playback unit.
Depending on the unit used, the images may stop moving and become still for a moment
even when none of the following conditions are applicable.
≥ A continuous recording of motion picture data that exceeds 4 GB may momentarily stop at
every 4 GB of data when played back with another device.
Principal reasons for not playing back smoothly
≥ When the scenes were recorded on different dates
≥ When scenes lasting under 3 seconds have been recorded
≥ When PRE-REC was used for recording
≥ When deleting scenes
≥ When scenes recorded more than 99 scenes on the same date
≥ When switching between scenes recorded using [HA], [HG], [HX] or [HE] and
scenes recorded using [SA] or [SX]
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Cautions for use
Make sure to use the supplied cords and
cables. If you use optional accessories,
use the cords and the cables supplied
with them.
About this unit
The unit and the SD card become warm
during use. This is not a malfunction.
Do not extend the cords and the cables.
Keep this unit as far away as possible
from electromagnetic equipment (such
as microwave ovens, TVs, video games
etc.).
≥ If you use this unit on top of or near a TV,
the pictures and/or sound on this unit may
be disrupted by electromagnetic wave
radiation.
≥ Do not use this unit near cell phones
because doing so may result in noise
adversely affecting the pictures and/or
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
this unit, disturbing the pictures and/or
sound.
≥ If this unit is adversely affected by
electromagnetic equipment and stops
functioning properly, turn this unit off and
remove the battery or disconnect AC
adaptor. Then reinsert the battery or
reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit
on.
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.
≥ Do not leave rubber or plastic products in
contact with the unit for a long time.
When you use the unit in a sandy or
dusty place such as a beach, do not let
sand or fine dust get into the body and
terminals of the unit.
Also, keep the unit away from sea water.
≥ Sand or dust may damage the unit. (Care
should be taken when inserting and
removing a card.)
≥ If sea water splashes onto the unit, wipe
off the water with a well wrung cloth. Then
wipe the unit again with a dry cloth.
When carrying the unit, do not drop or
bump it.
≥ A strong impact can break the unit’s
casing, causing it to malfunction.
Cleaning
≥ Before cleaning, detach the battery or 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 this unit near radio
transmitters or high-voltage lines.
≥ If you record near radio transmitters or
high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures
and/or sound may be adversely affected.
≥ When using a chemical dust cloth, follow
the instructions that came with the cloth.
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Do not use the unit for surveillance
purposes, etc.
About the battery
≥ In certain situations, continuous use could
cause the unit to overheat and cause a
malfunction. Such use is strongly
discouraged.
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 about
5 minutes after starting use. At high
temperatures, the protection function may
be triggered, making it impossible to use the
unit.
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.
Be sure to detach the battery after use.
≥ If the battery is left attached, a minute
amount of current continues to flow even if
the unit is off. Keeping the unit in this state
may result in over discharge of the battery.
This may result in you not being able to
use the battery even after it is charged.
≥ The battery should be stored in the vinyl
bag so metal does not come into contact
with the terminals.
≥ The battery should be stored in a cool
place free from humidity, with as constant
temperature as possible. (Recommended
temperature: 15 oC to 25 oC (59 °F to
77 °F), Recommended humidity: 40%RH
to 60%RH)
≥ Extremely high temperatures or low
temperatures will shorten the life of the
battery.
≥ If the battery is kept in high-temperature,
high-humidity, or oily-smoky places, the
terminals may rust and cause
malfunctions.
≥ To store the battery for a long period of
time, we recommend you charge it once
every year and store it again after you
have completely used up the charged
capacity.
≥ Dust and other matter attached to the
battery terminals should be removed.
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Prepare spare batteries when going out
for recording.
About the AC adaptor
≥ Prepare batteries appropriate to 3 to 4
times the period you are planning to
record for. Cold places such as a ski resort
can shorten the period which you can
record for.
≥ If the temperature of the battery is
extremely high or extremely low, charging
may take time or the battery may not be
charged.
≥ If the charging lamp keeps flashing, make
sure that the terminals of the battery or the
AC adaptor are not exposed to dirt, foreign
objects or dust, then reconnect them
properly.
Disconnect the AC cable from the AC
outlet when you remove dirt, foreign
objects or dust on the terminals of the
battery or the AC adaptor.
If 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.
Do not throw old battery into fire.
≥ Heating a battery or throwing it into a fire
may result in an explosion.
If the charging lamp is still flashing, the
temperature of the battery may be
extremely high or extremely low or
something may be wrong with the battery
or AC adaptor. Contact your dealer.
≥ 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.
If the operating time is very short even
after the battery has been recharged, the
battery has worn out. Please purchase a
new battery.
≥ When using the AC adaptor, it may
generate whirring sounds. However, this is
normal.
≥ After use, be sure to disconnect the AC
adaptor. (If it is left connected, a minute
amount of current is consumed.)
≥ Always keep the electrodes of the AC
adaptor and battery clean.
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About the SD card
LCD monitor/viewfinder
When disposing of or giving away the SD
card, note that:
≥ Formatting and deletion of this unit or
computer only changes the file
≥ When the LCD monitor gets dirty, wipe it
with a soft cloth, such as eye glass
cleaner.
≥ Do not touch the LCD monitor with your
finger nails, or rub or press with strong
force.
≥ It may become hard to see or hard to
recognize the touch when the LCD
protection sheet is affixed.
≥ In a place with drastic temperature
changes, condensation may form on the
LCD monitor. Wipe it with a soft cloth,
such as eye glass cleaner.
≥ 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 unit is turned
on. The normal brightness will be restored
when the unit’s internal temperature rises.
management information and does not
completely delete the data in the SD card.
≥ It is recommended that the SD card is
physically destroyed or the SD card is
physically formatted using this unit when
disposing of or giving away the SD card.
≥ To physically format the SD card, connect
the unit via the AC adaptor, select
[SETUP] # [FORMAT CARD] # [YES]
from the menu, and then press and hold
the recording start/stop button or sub
recording start/stop button on the screen
below for about 3 seconds. When the SD
card data deletion screen appears, select
[YES], and then follow the on-screen
instructions.
Extremely high precision technology is
employed to produce the LCD Monitor
screen featuring a total of approximately
230,000 dots. The result is more than
99.99% effective dots with a mere 0.01%
of the dots inactive or always lit.
However, this is not a malfunction and
does not affect the recorded picture.
≥ The customer is responsible for the
management of the data in the SD card.
Extremely high precision technology is
employed to produce the viewfinder
screen featuring a total of approximately
123,000 dots. The result is more than
99.99% effective dots with a mere 0.01%
of the dots inactive or always lit.
However, this is not a malfunction and
does not affect the recorded picture.
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About condensation
When condensation forms on the unit, the
lens will cloud up and the unit may not work
properly. Make every effort to ensure that
condensation does not form. If it does form,
take the actions described below.
Causes of condensation
Condensation takes place when the
ambient temperature or humidity is
changed as follows.
≥ When this unit is brought inside from the
cold (e.g. a ski slope) to a warm room.
≥ When this unit is moved from an
air-conditioned car to outside.
≥ When a cold room has been warmed up
quickly.
≥ When cool wind from an air conditioner is
directly blown onto this unit.
≥ After summer afternoon showers of rain.
≥ When this unit is in a very humid place
where the air is thick with steam. (e.g. a
heated swimming pool)
Helpful hint
If, for example, you have used this unit for
recording on a ski slope and are taking it into
a heated room, place the unit inside a plastic
bag, remove as much of the air from inside
the bag as possible, then seal the bag.
Leave the unit for about an hour in the room
so the temperature of the unit is close to the
ambient temperature of the room, then use
it.
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About copyright
≥ Mac is a trademark of Apple Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other countries.
≥ PowerPC is a trademark of International
Business Machines Corporation.
≥ Other names of systems and products
mentioned in these instructions are
usually the registered trademarks or
trademarks of the manufacturers who
developed the system or product
concerned.
IMPORTANT
“Unauthorized recording of
copyrighted television programs, video
tapes and other materials may infringe
the right of copyright owners and be
contrary to copyright laws.”
∫ Licenses
≥ SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C,
LLC.
≥ “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” Logo are
trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and
Sony Corporation.
≥ Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
This product is licensed under the AVC
patent portfolio license for the personal and
non-commercial use of a consumer to (i)
encode video in compliance with the AVC
Standard (“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode
AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer
engaged in a personal and non-commercial
activity and/or was obtained from a video
provider licensed to provide AVC Video. No
license is granted or shall be implied for any
other use. Additional information may be
obtained from MPEG LA, LLC.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
≥ HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and
High-Definition Multimedia Interface are
trademarks or registered trademarks of
HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States
and other countries.
See http://www.mpegla.com.
™
≥ VIERA Link is a trademark of Panasonic
Corporation.
™
≥ EZ Sync is a trademark of Panasonic
Corporation.
≥ HDAVI Control is a trademark of
™
Panasonic Corporation.
™
≥ x.v.Color is a trademark.
®
®
≥ Microsoft , Windows and Windows
®
Vista are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.
≥ Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted
with permission from Microsoft
Corporation.
≥ IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks
of International Business Machines
Corporation of the U.S.
®
™
®
®
≥ Intel , Core , Pentium and Celeron are
the registered trademarks or trademarks
of Intel Corporation in the United States
and other countries.
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Recording modes/approximate
recordable time
≥ SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. The stated times are the
approximate recordable times for continuous recording.
Recording mode
Picture size
4 GB
HA
HG
HX
HE
SA
SX
1920k1080
720k480
30 min
2 h
40 min
1 h
1 h 30 min
1 h
4 h
2 h
8 h
SD card 16 GB
2 h 40 min 4 h 10 min 6 h 40 min
11 h
64 GB 8 h 30 min
16 h 50 min 27 h 30 min 16 h 30 min
33 h
A
B
Image quality prioritized
Recording time prioritized
≥ If recording for long periods, prepare batteries for 3 or 4 times the period you wish to record
for. (l 19)
≥ The default setting is [HA] mode.
≥ Maximum continuously recordable time for one scene: 12 hours
≥ The recording is paused once when the recording time for one scene exceeds 12 hours,
and the recording will automatically resume after a few seconds.
≥ If a recording with a lot movements is recorded, the recording time is reduced.
≥ The recordable time may be reduced if recording of short scene is repeated.
≥ Use time in the row of 4 GB in above table as a guideline for the time that can be copied
onto one DVD disc (4.7 GB).
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Approximate number of recordable
pictures
≥ SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. The stated number is the
approximate number of recordable pictures.
Aspect ratio
Picture size
4:3
M
M
1952k1464
640
k
480
Picture quality
4 GB
2500
10000
42000
4000
30000
50000
SD card
16 GB
64 GB
16000 122000 205000
66000 492000 829000
Aspect ratio
Picture size
Picture quality
4 GB
3:2
16:9
M
M
2064k1376
1920k1080
2500
10000
42000
4000
3600
14000
59000
5600
SD card
16 GB
64 GB
16000
66000
23000
93000
≥ The number of recordable pictures depends on whether
and
are used
together and on the subject being recorded.
≥ Maximum number of recordable pictures that can be displayed is 99999.
If the number of recordable pictures exceeds 99999, the number will not change when the
picture is taken until the number of recordable pictures gets less than 99999.
≥ 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.
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Specifications
Memory Card Camera-Recorder
Information for your safety
Power source: DC 9.3 V (When using AC adaptor)/DC 7.2 V (When using battery)
Power consumption: Recording; 5.0 W
Signal system:
AVCHD; 1080/60i, 480/60i
Recording format:
AVCHD; AVCHD format compliant
Image sensor: 1/4.1z 1MOS image sensor
Total; 3320 K
Effective pixels;
Motion picture; 1920 K to 1360 K (16:9), 1440 K to 1020 K (4:3)
Still picture; 2160 K to 1520 K (4:3), 2080 K to 1460 K (3:2), 1920 K to 1360 K (16:9)
Lens: Auto Iris, 16.8k Optical Zoom, F1.8 to F2.6
Focal length; 2.9 mm to 48.7 mm
Macro (Full range AF)
35 mm equivalent;
Motion picture; 35.8 mm to 716 mm (16:9)/43.9 mm to 878 mm (4:3)
Still picture; 35.8 mm to 716 mm (4:3/3:2/16:9)
Minimum focus distance;
Normal; Approx. 4 cm (1.6q) (Wide)/Approx. 1.2 m (3.9 feet) (Tele)
Tele macro; Approx. 50 cm (20q) (Tele)
Intelligent auto Macro; Approx. 1 cm (0.4q) (Wide)/Approx. 50 cm (20q) (Tele)
Filter diameter:
46 mm
Zoom: i.Zoom OFF 20k, 23k i.Zoom, 50k/1200k Digital Zoom
Using image sensor effective area
Image Stabilizer Function:
Optical (HYBRID O.I.S., active mode, O.I.S. LOCK function)
Monitor: 2.7z wide LCD monitor (Approx. 230 K dots)
Viewfinder: 0.27z wide EVF (Approx. 123 K dots)
Microphone: Stereo (with a zoom microphone function)
Speaker: 1 round speaker, dynamic type
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White balance adjustment: Auto tracking white balance system
Standard illumination: 1,400 lx
Minimum required illumination:
Approx. 4 lx (1/30 with Low light mode in the Scene mode)
Approx. 1 lx with the color night rec function
AV connector video output level:
1.0 Vp-p, 75 h, NTSC system
Component connector video output level;
Y; 1.0 Vp-p, 75 h/Pb; 0.7 Vp-p, 75 h/Pr; 0.7 Vp-p, 75 h
™
™
HDMI connector video output level: HDMI (x.v.Color ) 1080i/480p
AV connector audio output level (Line): 316 mV, 600 h, 2 ch
Headphone output: 77 mV, 32 h (Stereo mini jack)
HDMI connector audio output level:
Dolby Digital/Linear PCM
MIC input:
j70 dBV (Mic sensitivity j50 dB equivalent, 0 dB=1 V/Pa, 1 kHz)
(Stereo mini jack)
USB:
Card reader/writer function (No copyright protection support)
Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), USB terminal Type Mini B
Dimensions:
216 mm (W)k224 mm (H)k432 mm (D)
[8.50q (W)k8.82q (H)k17.01q (D)] (excluding projecting parts)
Mass (Weight):
Approx. 1800 g (Approx. 3.97 lbs.) [without battery (supplied) and an SD card (optional)]
Mass (Weight) in operation:
Approx. 1913 g (Approx. 4.22 lbs.) [with battery (supplied) and an SD card (optional)]
Operating temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Operating humidity: 10%RH to 80%RH
Battery operation time: See page 19
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∫ Motion pictures
Recording media:
SD Memory Card (FAT12 and FAT16 system compliant)
SDHC Memory Card (FAT32 system compliant)
SDXC Memory Card (exFAT system compliant)
Refer to page 21 for details on SD cards usable in this unit.
Compression: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Recording mode and transfer rate:
HA; Approx. 17 Mbps (VBR)
HG; Approx. 13 Mbps (VBR)
HX; Approx. 9 Mbps (VBR)
HE; Approx. 5 Mbps (VBR)
SA; Approx. 9 Mbps (VBR)
SX; Approx. 4.5 Mbps (VBR)
Refer to page 105 for the recordable time.
Picture size:
HA/HG/HX/HE; 1920k1080/60i
SA/SX; 720k480/60i
Audio compression:
Dolby Digital/2ch
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∫ Still pictures
Recording media:
SD Memory Card (FAT12 and FAT16 system compliant)
SDHC Memory Card (FAT32 system compliant)
SDXC Memory Card (exFAT system compliant)
Refer to page 21 for details on SD cards usable in this unit.
Compression:
JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2 standard)
Picture size:
Picture aspect [4:3]; 1952k1464/640k480
Picture aspect [3:2]; 2064k1376
Picture aspect [16:9]; 1920k1080
Refer to page 106 for the number of recordable pictures.
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)k33 mm (H)k61 mm (D) [3.6q (W)k1.3q (H)k2.4q (D)]
Mass (Weight):
Approx. 115 g (Approx. 0.25 lbs.)
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Others
Optional accessories
Product numbers correct as of May 2011. These may be subject to change.
Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.
*1
∫ Attaching the optional
accessories on the accessory
shoe
The video DC light/VW-LDC103PP
(optional) etc. can be mounted the
accessory shoe.
AC adaptor (VW-AD21PP-K)
Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG130)
Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG260)
Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG6)
HDMI cable (RP-CDHG15, RP-CDHG30,
RP-CDHG50)
Wide conversion lens (VW-W4607H)
*2
Filter kit (VW-LF46N)
Video DC light (VW-LDC103PP)
Light bulb for video DC light (VZ-LL10PP)
*1 The supplied DC cables cannot be
used on this unit.
*2 When using the VW-LF46N, remove
the lens hood (supplied).
∫ Attaching the conversion lens/
filter kit
Attach the wide conversion lens
(VW-W4607H; optional), ND filter or MC
protector of the Filter kit (VW-LF46N;
optional) in front of the lens.
≥ It is not possible to attach it to the front of
the lens hood. (l 13)
Be careful about the following.
When 2 lens accessories, such as the ND
filter and wide conversion lens, are fitted
and the zoom lever is pressed toward the
W side, the 4 corners of an image will be
darkened. (Vignetting)
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Limited Warranty
(ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO)
PANASONIC SOLUTIONS COMPANY
UNIT COMPANY OF PANASONIC CORPORATION
OF NORTH AMERICA
One Panasonic Way 2A-4 Secaucus, NJ 07094
Limited Warranty
Panasonic Solutions Company or Panasonic Sales Company (collectively referred to as “the
Warrantor”) will repair this product and all included accessories with new or refurbished parts,
free of charge in the USA or Puerto Rico, from the original date purchase in the event of a
defect in materials or workmanship as follow:
Labor
Warranty
Part Warranty
Warranty
All Monitors, VCRs, Cameras,
Camcorders, P2 Product, DVDs,
Switchers, and Plug-in Computers.
1 Year
1 Year
Exceptions
90 days or
500 Hours
90 days or
500 Hours
D3 & D5 Video Heads
Camera CCD
Monitor CRT
2 Years
2 Years
1 Year
1 Year
All Accessories
Including batteries, cables, and
tapes.
10 Days
None
P2 Memory Card
1 Year
None
None
SD/SDHC Memory Card
90 Days
Carry-in or mail-in service in the USA or Puerto Rico may be obtained during the warranty
period by contacting a Panasonic Solutions Company Authorized Service Center either by
using the website
http://www.panasonic.com/support/
or by calling toll free 1-800-524-1448 to locate the nearest authorized Service Center.
This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser and is non transferable. A purchase
receipt or other proof of date of original purchase from Panasonic Solutions Company
Authorized Dealer will be required before warranty service is rendered. Whenever the date of
original purchase can not be satisfactorily determined, the date of manufacture will be
considered as the warranty effective date. The Warrantor reserves the right to audit any claim
and to nullify any claim that cannot be substantiated.
Serial numbers that have been altered, defaced or removed void this warranty.
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This warranty only covers failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, which occur
during normal use. The warranty does not cover damage which occur in shipping or failures
which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from faulty
installation, set-up adjustments, improper antenna, inadequate signal pickup, maladjustment of
user controls, improper operation, power line surge, improper voltage supply, lighting damage,
or service by anyone other than an authorized repair facility, or damage that is attributable to
acts of God or force majeure.
The Warrantor does not warrant, and shall not be responsible for, any lost data or images
contained in any product (including in any returned product), regardless of the cause of the
loss. The Warrantor shall also not be responsible for any costs associated with determining the
source of system problems or removing and installing Panasonic products.
LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS
There are no express warranties except as listed above.
THE WARRANTOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGE TO DISCS) RESULTING FROM
THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THE WARRANTY.
ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE
APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.
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 above exclusions or limitations 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 you have a problem with this product that is not handled to your satisfaction, then write the
Consumer Affairs Department at the Company address indicated above.
IN THE USA AND PUERTO RICO
FOR THE NEAREST SERVICE CENTER
CALL 1-800-524-1448
OR
Website: http://www.panasonic.com/support/
FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT
CALL 1-800-524-1448
OR
Email: [email protected]
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Index
∫ A
∫ G
AC adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 20, 101
Accessory shoe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 111
Alert sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Approximate number of recordable
Gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Grip belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Guide display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Audio output connector . . . . . . 14, 78, 85
Auto focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Auto Ground-Directional Standby
∫ H
HDMI connector . . . . . . . . . . . .15, 78, 82
HDMI resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Headphone terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Headphone volume adjustment . . . . . . .52
Histogram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
HYBRID O.I.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
(AGS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Automatic white balance . . . . . . . . . . . 35
∫ B
Backlight compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Bass setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 100
Battery capacity indication . . . . . . . . . . 19
∫ I
i.Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Image stabilizer function . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Initial setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Intelligent auto mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Intelligent contrast control . . . . . . . . . . .50
Intelligent exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Iris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
∫ C
Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Card status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Charging time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Color night rec function . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Component out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Component terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Copy
Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Creating still picture from motion
picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
∫ L
Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
LCD monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . .12, 25, 102
LCD set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Lens cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Lens hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Limited Warranty
∫ D
Date and time display . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Date and time setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Date format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Digital cinema color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Digital zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Direct playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Divide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Drag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
(USA and Puerto Rico) . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Luminance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
∫ M
Manual focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Manual recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
MF assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Microphone level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Microphone terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Mode switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Motion picture compatibility . . . . . . . . . .38
∫ E
∫ O
Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Extra optical zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Eyepiece corrector knob . . . . . . . . . . . 26
O.I.S. LOCK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Operation icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
∫ P
∫ F
Picture adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Picture quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Picture size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Playback Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Playing back motion pictures/
still pictures by date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Power LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Power switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
PRE-REC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Face-to-face recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Fade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Fade color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Focus indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Formatting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Frame-by-frame playback . . . . . . . . . . 67
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∫ Q
Quick power on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
∫ R
Recordable time . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 105
Recording aspect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Recording lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Recording modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Recording time elapsed . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Remaining number of still pictures . . . . 33
Remaining time left for recording . . . . . 31
Repeat playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Resume playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
∫ S
Scene mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Scene protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
SD Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
SD Speed Class Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
SDHC Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
SDXC Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Shoulder strap fixture . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 16
Shutter sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Shutter speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Simultaneous recording . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Slide show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37, 72
Slow-motion playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Soft skin mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Still picture compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
∫ T
Tele macro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Time frame index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Touch screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Touch screen calibration . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Tripod receptacle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
TV aspect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
∫ V
Video output connector . . . . . . 14, 78, 85
VIERA Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 26, 42, 102
Volume adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
∫ W
White balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Wind noise canceler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
World time setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
∫ Z
Zebra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Zoom microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Zoom mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
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F0511TS0 ( 2000 )
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Printed in Japan
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