Operating Instructions
High Definition Video Camera
Model No.
HDC-SX5P/PC
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.
Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.
For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca
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CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
IEC 60825-1:2001
CAUTION
This product contains a laser diode of higher class than 1.
To ensure continued safety, do not remove any covers or attempt to gain access to the inside of the
product. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
≥ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
≥ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
≥ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
≥ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution:
To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions
and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting to
computer or peripheral devices.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this
equipment.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name:
Model No.:
Panasonic
HDC-SX5P
Responsible party:
Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company
1-800-211-PANA (7262)
Support Contact:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
HDC-SX5P
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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Batteries
1
Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)
≥ Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.
≥ Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit.
≥ Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.
≥ Do not touch the plug terminals (i and j) with metal objects.
≥ Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.
2
Button-type battery (Lithium battery)
≥ Insert with poles aligned.
≥ Do not touch the terminals (i and j) with metal objects.
≥ Do not recharge, disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.
≥ Keep out of reach of children
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off thoroughly with
water.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the eyes. Rinse eyes thoroughly
with water, and then consult a doctor.
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble.
Do not heat the batteries above the following temperatures or incinerate.
Button-type battery 60 oC (140 oF)
Battery pack
60 oC (140 oF)
AC adaptor
This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V.
But
≥ In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected to a 120V AC power supply only.
≥ When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to suit the
AC outlet configuration.
≥ When connecting to a supply of greater than AC 125V, ensure the cord you use is suited to the
voltage of the AC supply and the rated current of the AC adaptor.
≥ Contact an electrical parts distributor for assistance in selecting a suitable AC plug adaptor or AC
cord set.
Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units.
U.S.A./CANADA CONSUMERS: ATTENTION:
A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product
you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information
on how to recycle this battery.
<For USA-California only>
This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material – special
handling may apply.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the
unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for
future reference.
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not
fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or the table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods
of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled
or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does
not operate normally, or has been dropped.
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CARE
Precautions
≥ TO CLEAN YOUR CAMERA ... Do not use
strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning
your camera body.
USE & LOCATION
WARNING
≥ TO PROTECT THE LENS ... Do not touch the
surface of the lens with your hand. Use a
commercial camera lens solution and lens
paper when cleaning the lens. Improper
cleaning can scratch the lens coating.
≥ TO PROTECT THE FINISH OF YOUR
CAMERA ... Before handling your camera,
make sure your hands and face are free from
any chemical products, such as suntan lotion,
as it may damage the finish.
≥ TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your camera
and power supply should not be exposed to
rain or moisture. Do not connect the power
supply or operate your camera if it gets wet.
Your camera has been designed for outdoor
use, however it is not designed to sustain
direct exposure to water, rain, sleet, snow,
sand, dust, or a direct splashing from a pool or
even a cup of coffee. This action could
permanently damage the internal parts of your
camera. Do not attempt to disassemble this
unit. There are no user serviceable parts
inside. Unplug your camera from the power
supply before cleaning.
-If you see this symbol-
Information on Disposal in other Countries
outside the European Union
≥ AS WITH ANY SMALL OBJECT, SD CARDS
CAN BE SWALLOWED BY YOUNG
CHILDREN. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO
HANDLE THE SD CARD.
This symbol is only valid in the
European Union.
If you wish to discard this
product, please contact your
local authorities or dealer and
ask for the correct method of
disposal.
CAUTION
≥ 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 disc and inside the
unit.
≥ DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAMERA OR THE
POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN NOT
IN USE.
≥ STORAGE OF YOUR CAMERA ... Store and
handle your camera in a manner that will not
subject it to unnecessary movement (avoid
shaking and striking). Your camera contains a
sensitive pick-up device which could be
damaged by improper handling or storage.
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manufacturers who developed the system or
product concerned.
ª Indemnity concerning recording
content
This product is licensed under the AVC patent
portfolio license for the personal and
The manufacturer shall in no event be liable for
the loss of recordings due to malfunction or
defect of this unit, its accessories or recordable
media.
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. See http://www.mpegla.com.
IMPORTANT
ª Carefully observe copyright laws
Whatever you have recorded and created can
be used for your personal entertainment only.
Under copyright laws, other materials cannot
be used without obtaining permission from
the holders of the copyrights.
≥ SDHC Logo is a trademark.
≥ miniSD Logo is a trademark.
≥ “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” Logo are the
trademarks of Matsushita Electric Industrial
Co., Ltd. and the Sony Corporation.
≥ Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
≥ HDMI, the HDMI Logo and the High-Definition
Multimedia Interface are the registered
trademarks or trademarks of HDMI Licensing
LLC.
™
≥ HDAVI Control is a trademark of Matsushita
Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
≥ LEICA is a registered trademark of Leica
Microsystems IR GmbH and DICOMAR is a
registered trademark of Leica Camera AG.
®
®
™
≥ Microsoft , Windows , Windows Vista and
®
DirectX are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.
≥ IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of
International Business Machines Corporation
of the U.S.
®
™
®
®
≥ Intel , Core , Pentium and Celeron are the
registered trademarks or trademarks of the
Intel Corporation in the United States and other
countries.
≥ Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with
permission from Microsoft Corporation.
≥ Other names of systems and products
mentioned in these instructions are usually the
registered trademarks or trademarks of the
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Recording
Contents
Before recording .................................51
Recording motion pictures ................53
PRE-REC function .................................. 55
Recording modes and recordable time
Accessories .........................................10
Quick Guide .........................................10
available for the motion picture .................... 56
Recording still pictures
Before using
Features of the High Definition
(JPEG images) on an SD card ............58
Number of pixels and picture quality
Video Camera ......................................14
Parts identification and handling ......18
Using the LCD monitor .......................21
Using the viewfinder ...........................22
Using the remote control ....................22
Discs that can be used
on this unit ...........................................24
Cards that you can use
with this unit ........................................28
Disc and card handling .......................30
for still picture recording .......................... 60
Recording functions ...........................61
Zoom in/out function ............................... 61
Recording Yourself .................................. 63
Intelligent contrast control ....................... 63
Fade in/fade out function ........................ 64
MagicPix function .................................... 65
Soft skin mode ........................................ 65
Backlight compensation function ............ 66
Self-timer recording ................................. 66
Built-in flash ............................................ 67
Tele macro function ................................. 69
Image stabilizer function ......................... 69
Guide line function .................................. 70
Wind noise reduction function ................. 71
Microphone level ..................................... 71
Zebra display .......................................... 72
Color bar ................................................. 73
Auto slow shutter mode .......................... 73
Manual recording functions ...............74
Scene mode ............................................ 74
Manual focus adjustment ........................ 75
White balance ......................................... 76
Manual shutter speed/
Setup
Charging the battery ...........................31
Inserting/Removing the battery .........31
Charging and recording time .............32
Connecting to the AC outlet ...............35
Selecting a mode
(Turning the unit on/off) ......................36
Quick start ...........................................38
Inserting/removing a disc ...................39
Inserting/removing an SD card ..........40
How to use the cursor button ............41
Language selection .............................46
Using the menu screen .......................47
Setting date and time ..........................48
Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder ....49
aperture adjustment ................................ 77
Playback
Playback of motion pictures ..............79
Still picture playback
(JPEG images) on an SD card ............84
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Editing
With a computer
Editing scenes .....................................86
Deleting scenes .......................................86
Dividing a scene to delete .......................87
Protecting scenes ....................................88
Copying from an SD card to a disc ...89
Editing still pictures ............................90
Deleting still pictures ...............................90
Protecting still pictures ............................91
DPOF setting ...........................................92
Before using with a computer .......... 112
What you can do with a computer ......... 112
Contents on provided CD-ROM ............ 113
End User License Agreement ............... 114
Operating environment ......................... 115
Installation ......................................... 117
Installing HD Writer 2.0E for SX/SD ...... 117
Reading the operating instructions
of the software applications .................. 118
Uninstalling software application ........... 118
Connection and recognition ............ 119
Camera–Computer connection ............. 119
About the computer display .................. 120
To disconnect USB cable safely ............ 121
Verifying the unit is correctly
Disc and card management
Formatting ...........................................93
Formatting discs ......................................93
Formatting SD cards ...............................94
Finalizing a disc ..................................94
Finalizing a disc .......................................94
Un-finalizing a DVD-RW ..........................96
Creating a top menu ................................96
Protecting a disc .................................97
Disc protection setting .......................98
Displaying disc information ...............99
recognized by the computer .................. 122
Using HD Writer 2.0E for SX/SD .......123
If using a Macintosh ..........................127
Others
Menus and Indications .....................128
Menu list ................................................ 128
Indications ............................................. 132
Messages .............................................. 135
Functions that cannot be used
With other products
Watching Video/Pictures
simultaneously ...................................... 138
Frequently asked questions .............139
Troubleshooting ................................140
Cautions for use ................................151
Explanation of terms .........................154
Specifications ....................................156
Optional accessories ........................159
Accessory Order Form
(For USA Customers) ........................161
Request for Service Notice
(USA Only) .........................................162
Limited Warranty
(For USA Customers) ........................163
Customer Services Directory ...........164
Warranty
(For Canadian Customers) ...............165
Index ...................................................166
Spanish Quick Use Guide/
on your TV .........................................100
Playback on TV .....................................100
1 Connecting with a HDMI cable
(optional) ...............................................101
™
Playback using EZ Sync
™
(HDAVI Control ) ..................................103
2 Connecting with the component cable
(supplied) and the AV cable
(supplied) ...............................................105
3 Connecting with the AV cable
(supplied) ...............................................106
With Blu-ray Disc Player,
DVD recorder, DVD player,
computer etc. .....................................108
Playback using Blu-ray Disc Players .....108
Playback on DVD recorder, DVD player,
computer etc. .........................................108
With a DVD recorder or
video device .......................................109
Dubbing images onto
Guía española para el uso rápido ....168
other video device .................................109
With a printer (PictBridge) ................ 110
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Accessories
Quick Guide
Check the accessories before using this unit.
ª Charging the battery
Battery pack
VW-VBG260
AC adaptor
VW-AD21PP
DC cable
K2GJYYC00001
1 Connect the AC cable to the AC
AV cable
K2KC4CB00024
adaptor and the AC outlet.
2 Put the battery on the battery
mount by aligning the mark, and
then securely plug it in.
Component cable
K2KZ9DB00004
AC cable
K2CA2CA00025
ª Inserting the battery
Push the battery against the battery holder and
slide it until it clicks.
Remote control
N2QAEC000023
Button-type battery
CR2025
USB cable
K2KZ4CB00011
CD-ROM
ª Removing the battery
While sliding the BATTERY lever, slide the
battery to remove it.
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ª How to turn on the power
4 Push the section marked
PUSH CLOSE on the cover of the
disc compartment to close the
cover.
While pressing the lock release
button A, set the mode dial to
,
or
.
ª Inserting/removing an SD card
1 Set the mode dial to OFF.
2 Open the LCD monitor and then
insert/remove the SD card into/
from the card slot.
ª How to turn off the power
Set the mode dial to OFF.
ª Recording motion pictures
1
Rotate the mode dial to select
or
.
ª Inserting/removing a disc
1 Attach the battery or connect the
AC adaptor.
2 Slide the DISC EJECT lever once
and release it.
2 Press the recording start/stop
ACCESS
/PC
button to start recording.
DISC
EJECT
3 Open the cover of the disc
compartment by hand and insert/
remove the disc.
3 Press the recording start/stop
button again to pause recording.
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ª Recording still pictures (JPEG
ª Motion picture playback
images) on an SD card
1 Rotate the mode dial to select
1 Rotate the mode dial to select
.
.
2 (HD mode only) Press the cursor
2 Press the PHOTO SHOT button
halfway in order to adjust
button up and then select the
[
] or [ ] tab.
focusing. (For auto focus only)
A
Motion picture playback tab
3 Select the scene to be played
back.
4 Press the cursor button.
3 Press the PHOTO SHOT button
fully to take the picture.
5 Move the cursor button to
operate.
1/;: Playback/Pause
6: Rewind playback
5: Fast forward playback
∫:
Stops the playback and shows the
thumbnails.
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ª Still picture playback (JPEG
images) on an SD card
1 Rotate the mode dial to select
.
2 Press the cursor button up and
then right to select the [
] tab.
2
A
Still picture playback tab
3 Select the file to be played back.
4 Press the cursor button.
5 Move the cursor button to
operate.
1/;: Slide show (playback of the still pictures
on the SD card in numerical order) start/
pause.
E:
D:
∫:
Plays back the previous picture.
Plays back the next picture.
Stops the playback and shows the
thumbnails.
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Before using
Before using
Features of the High Definition Video Camera
Very clear high definition pictures
This unit can record highly detailed high definition images to an 8 cm (3z) DVD disc or an SD card.
You can watch images in high-resolution HD video if you connect this unit and a high definition TV and
then play back the images. (l 100)
You can also record to a conventional standard picture quality 8 cm (3z) DVD disc by rotating the mode
dial. Playback is possible on existing devices that do not support AVCHD.
*
A
High Definition images (1920k1080) :
Number of available scan lines 1080
Standard images until now (720k480):
B
Number of available scan lines 480
High definition images
≥ High definition images have more than approximately 2 times the number of available scan lines and
*
approximately 6 times the number of pixels compared with standard images.
≥ The still pictures above are images for explanation purposes.
* If the recording mode is HG
ª What is the AVCHD?
This is a format for recording and playing back highly detailed high definition images.
Images are recorded based on the MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 codec for compressing images and audio is
recorded in Dolby Digital. It is compatible with various discs such as DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R and
DVD-R DL. (l 26, About recording formats in conventional standard picture quality)
Important Notice
Do not insert discs which have been recorded in AVCHD format into devices which do not
support the AVCHD format. In some cases the disc may get stuck in the device. The disc will
not play back on devices that do not support the AVCHD format.
About the SDHC Memory Card and the compatibility of motion pictures recorded in
high definition (Be careful about the following.)
About the SDHC Memory Card
≥ It is not compatible with devices other than those that support SDHC.
≥ If you use the SDHC Memory Card in another device, use a device that is SDHC compatible. (l 28)
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Before using
About the compatibility of discs recorded in HD mode (high definition picture quality)
on this unit
≥ They are not compatible with devices other than those that support AVCHD. (Refer to the operating
instructions of the device for details.)
≥ 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.
≥ Do not insert them into devices that are not compatible (DVD players, computers, etc. that do not
support AVCHD) as they will not be played back.
≥ A format message may appear when you insert a disc into a device that is not compatible. (If you
accidentally format the disc, the pictures you recorded will all be deleted.)
≥ We recommend setting [AUTO PROTECT] to [ON] (l 97) to prevent important scenes being deleted
by mistake. (This function’s default setting is [ON].)
Existing DVD recorders, DVD players, computers, etc. that do not support AVCHD.
≥ Discs recorded in STD mode can be played back on devices other than those that support AVCHD.
(l 108)
Watching High Definition images
If you connect this unit and a high definition TV A with a HDMI cable (optional) B and then play back
the pictures, you can enjoy watching them in high definition.
≥ Pictures recorded in STD mode cannot be played back.
≥ If you connect this unit to a TV that does not support high definition, the images will be standard
picture quality.
ª When connecting to a TV that does not have a HDMI terminal
Connecting with the component cable and the AV cable (l 105)
≥ Pictures recorded in STD mode cannot be played back.
Connecting with the AV cable (l 106)
≥ The pictures cannot be played in high definition. They will be played back in standard picture quality.
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Before using
Using the remote control for the TV for playback
™
™
If you connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with EZ Sync (HDAVI Control ) A with a HDMI
cable (optional) B, you can use the remote control for the TV for playback. Refer to the operating
instructions of the TV for details.
≥ Pictures recorded in STD mode cannot be played back.
ª What is 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 an EZ Sync compatible device using a HDMI cable (optional) for
automatic linked operations.
* Not all operations are possible.
™
≥ EZ Sync 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.
™
™
≥ This unit is compatible with EZ Sync Ver.2. EZ Sync Ver.2 is the newest Panasonic version and is
™
also compatible with existing Panasonic EZ Sync devices. (As of February 2007)
ª Other linked operations
Turning the power off:
If you turn the power off with the remote control for the TV, the power on this unit also turns off.
Automatic input switching:
If you connect with a HDMI cable and then turn on the power on this unit, the input channel on the TV
automatically switches to this unit’s screen. If the TV’s power is in standby status, it will turn on
automatically (if [Set] has been selected for the TV’s [Power on link] setting).
≥ Depending on HDMI terminal of the TV, the input channel may not switch automatically. In this case,
use the remote control for the TV to switch input. (For details on how to switch input, please read the
operating instructions for the TV.)
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Before using
Saving data to a computer
You can use the supplied software (HD Writer 2.0E for SX/SD) to copy data recorded on a disc or an
SD card with this unit to the hard disk of the computer.
A
USB cable (supplied)
ª What you can do with HD Writer
Copying data to a computer
You can copy data on a disc or an SD card to the hard disk of the computer.
Writing data to media
You can copy motion picture data from the hard disk of the computer to an SD card or a disc.
Copying between media
You can copy motion picture data from an SD card to a disc or from a disc to an SD card.
Playing back on a computer
You can play back the images in high definition picture quality on a computer.
Easy editing
You can easily edit (split, merge, delete etc.) motion picture data that was copied to the hard disk of the
computer. Also, you can convert data to MPEG2 format and create a DVD-Video.
≥ For details on how to use the software application, read the PDF operating instructions.
Important Notice
Do not insert a disc recorded in AVCHD format with the supplied HD Writer 2.0E for SX/SD in
a device that does not support the AVCHD format. In some cases the disc may get stuck in
the device. The disc will not play back on devices that do not support the AVCHD format.
ª The SD Media Storage (USA only)
The SD Media Storage (VW-PT2: optional) is convenient if you are on the move.
It is an extremely compact, lightweight and easy to carry HDD (hard disk).
≥ If you insert an SD card with recorded motion pictures and still pictures in the SD
Media Storage, the data can easily be saved to the SD Media Storage by
pressing the copy button only.
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Before using
13 Disc/computer access lamp [ACCESS/
PC] (l 39)
14 Menu button [MENU] (l 47)
15 Status indicator (l 36)
Parts identification and
handling
16 Delete button [ ] (l 86, 90)
17 Mode dial (l 36)
18 Cursor button (l 41)
19 Recording start/stop button (l 53)
20 Disc eject lever [DISC EJECT] (l 39)
1
2
5
22
3
4
6
23
21
1
2
3
4
5
6
Lens (LEICA DICOMAR)
Built-in flash (l 67)
Outlet
Recording lamp (l 131)
Lens cover
White balance sensor/remote control
sensor (l 23, 77)
25
24
21 Internal stereo microphones
22 Zoom lever [W/T] (In recording mode)
(l 61)
Volume lever [sVOLr] (In playback
mode) (l 83)
12
13
14
23 Photoshot button [
] (l 58)
24 Eyepiece corrector knob (l 50)
25 Smart accessory shoe (l 20)
≥ Accessories, such as a video DC light/
VW-LDH3 (optional), are attached here.
7
15
16
8
17
9
18
26
19
10
20
11
27
7
Viewfinder (l 22)
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.
26 Battery release lever [BATTERY] (l 31)
27 Tripod receptacle (l 21)
8
9
LCD monitor open latch (l 21)
Battery holder (l 31)
10 DC input terminal [DC IN 9.3V] (l 35)
11 HDMI terminal [HDMI] (l 101, 103)
12 PRE-REC button [PRE-REC] (l 55)
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Before using
32
33
28
29
41
42
43
30
31
34
35
36
38
39
41 Disc compartment (l 39)
42 Grip belt (l 19)
43 Outlet
37
40
Using grip belt
Adjust the belt length so it fits your hand.
Adjust the belt length and the pad
position.
28 Inlet (cooling fan)
ª About the cooling fan
≥ The cooling fan rotates to prevent the internal
temperature rising. Take care not to cover the
inlet and outlets when using this unit.
29 Speaker
30 LCD monitor (l 21)
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.
1
2
3
Flip the belt.
Adjust the length.
Replace the belt.
31 Reset button [RESET] (l 145)
32 Mode select switch [AUTO/MANUAL/
FOCUS] (l 52, 74)
33 Viewfinder extension knob (l 22)
34 DISC COPY button [DISC COPY] (l 89)
35 Power LCD EXTRA button
[POWER LCD EXTRA] (l 50)
36 Card access lamp [ACCESS] (l 41)
37 Card slot (l 40)
38 Audio-video output terminal [A/V] (l 105,
106, 109)
≥ Use the supplied AV cable only.
39 Component terminal [COMPONENT]
(l 105)
40 USB terminal [ ] (l 110, 119)
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Before using
Lens hood
Smart accessory shoe
You can mount an optional microphone, light etc.
≥ When using an accessory for the smart
accessory shoe, the power is supplied from
this product.
Rotate the lens hood
counter-clockwise A to remove it. In
order to attach it, place into slot B,
and then rotate it clockwise C.
Connect to the smart accessory
shoe.
≥ When fitting the tele conversion lens
(VW-T3714H; optional) or the wide conversion
lens (VW-W3707H; optional), first remove the
lens hood.
(Refer to the operating instructions for the tele
conversion lens or the wide conversion lens.)
If using an accessory for the smart accessory
shoe, be sure to use the following.
jStereo zoom microphone (VW-VMH3;
optional)
jVideo DC light (VW-LDH3; optional)
jVideo flash (VW-FLH3; optional)
≥ Mounting an accessory for the smart
accessory shoe other than the above may
cause the unit to malfunction.
≥ When the AC adaptor or the battery pack
(VW-VBG130; optional) is used, you cannot
use the video DC light.
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Before using
Using the LCD monitor
Tripod receptacle
This is a hole for attaching the unit to the optional
tripod.
You can record the image while viewing it on the
LCD monitor.
(Please carefully read the operating instructions
for how to attach the unit to the tripod.)
1 Pull the LCD monitor out in the
direction of the arrow with your
fingers.
≥ It can open up to 90o.
≥ When a tripod is used, you can perform
operations easily using the remote control.
(l 22)
2 Adjust the angle of the LCD
monitor as desired.
≥ It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens or
90o B towards the viewfinder.
≥ The brightness and color level of the LCD
monitor can be adjusted. (l 49)
≥ The unit may be damaged or fail if the LCD
monitor is forcibly opened or rotated.
≥ If the LCD monitor is rotated by 180x towards
the lens and the viewfinder is extended (when
recording yourself), the LCD monitor and the
viewfinder simultaneously light.
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Before using
* means that these buttons function in the same
manner as the corresponding buttons on the
unit.
Using the viewfinder
Pull out the viewfinder.
ª Install a button-type battery
Install the supplied button-type battery in the
remote control before using it.
1 While pressing the stopper A,
pull out the battery holder.
≥ The brightness of the viewfinder (l 49) and
the field of view can be adjusted. (l 50)
A
2 Set the button-type battery with
its (i) mark facing upward and
then put the battery holder back
in place.
Using the remote control
1
START/
STOP
PHOTO
SHOT
EXT
DISPLAY
7
8
2
3
DATE/
TIME
ZOOM
VOL
SEARCH
STILL ADV
SKIP
PLAY
PAUSE
STOP
SEARCH
STILL ADV
SKIP
Concerning the button-type battery
≥ When the button-type battery runs down,
replace it with a new battery (part number:
CR2025). The battery should normally last
about 1 year, however this depends on how
frequently the unit is used.
4
MENU
9
5
6
ENTER
10
≥ Keep the button-type battery out of the reach of
children to prevent swallowing.
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.
1
2
Photoshot button [
On-screen display button [EXT DISPLAY]
(l 100)
]*
3
4
5
6
7
Date/time button [DATE/TIME] (l 49)
Playback operation buttons (l 81, 82)
*
Delete button [
]
Direction buttons [3,4,2,1] (l 48)
Recording start/stop button [START/
*
STOP]
*
8
9
Zoom/volume buttons [ZOOM, VOL]
Menu button [MENU] (l 48)
*
10 Enter button [ENTER] (l 48)
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Before using
Replace battery with Panasonic PART NO.
CR2025 only. Use of another battery may
present a risk of fire or explosion.
Caution: Battery may explode if mistreated.
Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep away
from children.
Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in
fire.
ª Remote control usable range
The distance between the remote control and the
unit’s remote control sensor A: Within approx.
5 m (16 feet)
Angle: Approx. 10o up and 15o down, left, and
right
≥ The remote control is intended for indoor
operation. Outdoors or under strong light, the
unit may not operate properly even within the
usable ranges.
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Before using
Discs that can be used on this unit
DVD-RAM
8 cm (3q)
DVD-RW
8 cm (3q)
DVD-R
8 cm (3q)
DVD-R DL
8 cm (3q)
Single sided/
double sided
Single sided/
double sided
Single sided/
double sided
Dual layer on
single side
Disc type
[DVD-RW
Ver. 1.1/
2X-SPEED (2X/
1X)]
(DVD-R for
General
Ver. 2.0)
(DVD-RAM
Ver. 2.1)
(DVD-R for DL
Ver. 3.0)
ª If recording in high definition picture quality (HD mode)
Disc type
DVD-RAM
DVD-RW
AVCHD format
Rewritable
DVD-R
DVD-R DL
Recording format
AVCHD format
AVCHD format
AVCHD format
One time
recording disc
One time
recording disc
Characteristic
Rewritable disc
1
disc*
Display on the
screen
Indication in these
instructions
ＨＤ
ＲＡＭ
ＨＤ
-ＲＷ
ＨＤ
-Ｒ
ＨＤ
-ＲＤＬ
Functions
≥ Deleting recorded
scenes
*2
*2
*2
¥
¥
¥
¥
¥
≥ Playback on other
*4
*4
*4
¥
¥
¥
*3
products
≥ Recording after
finalizing
*5
*6
¥
¥
–
–
¥: available –: not available
*1 By formatting the disc, it can be used repeatedly. Please be aware that if a disc is formatted, then
all the data recorded on the disc will be erased and it cannot be restored. (l 93)
*2 The remaining space on the disc will not increase even if scenes are deleted.
*3 Products that support 8 cm (3q) discs and the AVCHD.
*4 Must be finalized on this unit. (l 94)
*5 Does not need to be finalized.
*6 Un-finalize the disc. (l 96)
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Before using
ª If recording in conventional standard picture quality (STD mode)
Disc type
DVD-RAM
DVD-RW
DVD-R
DVD-R DL
DVD Video
Recording
format
DVD Video
Recording
format
DVD-Video
format
(Video
DVD-Video
format
(Video
DVD-Video
format
(Video
Recording format
(VR format)
(VR format)
format)
format)
format)
One time
recording
disc
One time
recording
disc
Rewritable
disc
Rewritable
disc
Rewritable
disc*
Characteristic
1
Display on the
screen
Indication in these
instructions
ＲＡＭ
-ＲＷ（ＶＲ）
-ＲＷ（Ｖ）
-Ｒ
-ＲＤＬ
Functions
≥ Deleting recorded
scenes
¥
¥
¥
¥
–
–
–
–
–
–
≥ Editing on this unit
≥ Playback on other
products
*3
*4
*5
*5
*5, 6
¥
¥
¥
¥
¥
*2
≥ Recording after
finalizing
*7
*8
¥
¥
¥
–
–
¥: available –: not available
*1 By formatting the disc, it can be used repeatedly. Please be aware that if a disc is formatted, then
all the data recorded on the disc will be erased and it cannot be restored. (l 93)
*2 DVD player or DVD recorder that supports 8 cm (3q) discs.
*3 Can only be played back on a device that supports DVD-RAM.
*4 Must be finalized on this unit. (l 94) Playback of DVD-RW (VR format) is possible on compatible
products.
*5 Must be finalized on this unit. (l 94)
*6 Can only be played back on a device that supports DVD-R DL.
*7 Does not need to be finalized.
*8 Un-finalize the disc. (l 96)
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Before using
≥ Still pictures cannot be recorded on a disc
with this unit.
What is the DVD-Video format (Video
format)?
≥ You cannot record or play continuously from
one side of the disc to the other when using a
double sided disc. You will need to eject the
disc and turn it over.
≥ Discs inserted in a holder, cartridge, or caddy
case cannot be used unless they are removed
from the containers prior to use.
By finalizing the disc, it can be played back
on most DVD players.
You can record on DVD-RW and DVD-R in
Video format with this unit.
≥ Refer to P14 about the recording format of high
definition picture quality.
≥ It is recommended that you use Panasonic
discs. Usually discs compatible with the DVD
standard can be used for recording and
playback with no problems. However, some
commercially available discs do not meet the
DVD standard for quality and performance. If
you use one of these discs, you may not be
able to record or playback normally. (The
message “RECOMMENDED TO USE
PANASONIC DISC” appears.)
≥ (HD mode) Discs recorded in high definition
picture quality with this unit may not be
playable on other devices even if the other
devices support AVCHD. In such cases,
play back the discs with this unit instead.
≥ (STD mode) Recording on DVD-R in DVD
Video Recording format is not supported.
≥ When using DVD-RW, DVD-R or DVD-R DL
do not perform the following as it may make
the disc unusable.
ª About DVD-R DL (dual layer on
single side)
DVD-R DL (dual layer on single side) discs have
two layers of recording and playback surface on
one side. If the recording does not fit on the first
layer (L0), it continues on the second layer (L1).
In this case, the recording continues across two
layers.
In STD mode, the recording is divided into two
scenes at the point where the layers switch.
This unit automatically switches layers during
disc playback so you can play back the whole of
the disc continuously like a normal disc.
However, the picture or the sound may
momentarily stop at the point where the layers
switch.
ª Examples of discs that cannot be
used on this unit
jRecord on a disc with other products after
recording on it with this unit.
≥ Discs other than those with diameter of 8 cm
(3q)
jRecord on a disc with this unit after recording
on it with other products.
jInsert an un-finalized disc in any other
products.
≥ Dual layer on single side discs other than
DVD-R DL
≥ iRW
≥ iR
≥ DVD-ROM
≥ CD-RW
≥ CD-R
≥ CD-ROM
≥ CD
ª About recording formats in
conventional standard picture
quality
What is the DVD Video Recording format
(VR format)?
This is a recording format which allows you to
erase recorded images and use one disc
repeatedly. You can also edit images.
You can record on DVD-RAM and DVD-RW
in VR format with this unit.
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Before using
3 When the confirmation message
appears, select [YES], then press
the cursor button.
When using new DVD-RAM or
DVD-RW
¬HD mode
≥ If the disc is formatted, then all the data
recorded on the disc will be erased.
≥ To change the format type, format the disc
again. (l 93)
When a brand-new DVD-RAM or DVD-RW is
inserted in this unit, you have to first format the
disc. See the illustration below.
Move the cursor button up or down
to select [YES], then press the
cursor button.
When inserting a disc recorded
on another device or in another
mode
When a DVD-RAM or a DVD-RW recorded on
another device or in another mode is inserted in
this unit, the screen shown in the illustration may
be displayed.
If the disc is formatted (l 93), then it can be
used. However, all the data recorded on the disc
will be erased. Check the data before formatting.
≥ DVD-R or DVD-R DL recorded on another
device cannot be formatted and used for
recording.
¬STD mode
When using DVD-RW, select whether to record
in DVD Video Recording format (VR format) or
DVD-Video format (Video format) and then
format the disc. (l 26, About recording formats
in conventional standard picture quality)
When a brand-new DVD-RW is inserted in this
unit, the screen shown in the illustration may be
displayed.
¬HD mode
1 Move the cursor button left or
right to select [YES], then press
the cursor button.
≥ First format the disc in HD mode. (l 93)
¬STD mode
2 Select format type, then press
the cursor button.
≥ First format the disc in HD mode, then format it
again in STD mode and use it. (l 93)
DVD-Video format (Cannot edit or
delete scene)
[VIDEO]:
DVD Video Recording format (Allows
editing and deleting of scene)
[VR]:
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Before using
Cards that you can use with this unit
SDHC Memory
Card
Card type
Capacity
SD Memory Card
32 MB, 64 MB,
128 MB
256 MB, 512 MB,
1 GB, 2 GB
8 MB, 16 MB
4 GB, 8 GB
Cannot be
guaranteed in
operation.*
Motionpicture
recording
Cannot be
used.
Refer to “About SD cards that you can use
for motion picture recording”.
Still picture
recording
Can be used.
* The recording may suddenly stop during motion picture recording depending on the SD card you use.
(l 54)
≥ Functions that can be used for motion picture recording/motion picture playback using an SD card are
indicated by
and functions that can be used for still picture recording/still picture playback
VIDEO
using an SD card are indicated by
in these operating instructions.
PHOTO
This unit (an SDHC compatible device) is compatible with both SD Memory Cards and SDHC
Memory Cards. You can use SDHC Memory Cards on devices that are compatible with them.
However, you cannot use SDHC Memory Cards on devices that are only compatible with SD
Memory Cards. (When using an SDHC Memory Card on another device, always read the operating
instructions of that device.)
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Before using
ª About SD cards that you can use for motion picture recording
We recommend using SD Memory cards and SDHC Memory cards conforming to Class 2 or higher of
the SD Speed Class Rating or the following SD cards made by Panasonic for motion picture recording.
Pro High Speed
SD Memory Card
Super High Speed
SD Memory Card
High Speed
SD Memory Card
SDHC Memory
Card
Card type
*1
256 MB
512 MB
—
RP-SDH256
RP-SDR256
RP-SDR512
—
—
*1
*1
RP-SDK512
RP-SDH512
*1
*1
RP-SDK01G
RP-SDQ01G
*1
1 GB
2 GB
RP-SDH01G
—
RP-SDV01G
RP-SDR01G
*1
RP-SDQ02G
RP-SDR02G
*1
RP-SDK02G
*1
—
—
RP-SDV02G
RP-SDM02G
RP-SDM04G
*1
4 GB
8 GB
—
—
—
—
—
—
RP-SDR04G
RP-SDV04G
*2
RP-SDV08G
*1 No longer made.
*2 Available from Sep. 2007
≥ Operation in motion picture recording is not guaranteed with an SD card memory from 32 MB to 8 GB
except the cards above. (The recording may suddenly stop during motion picture recording.)
≥ For the purposes of these operating instructions, SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card are
referred to as the “SD card”.
≥ This unit supports SD Memory Cards formatted in FAT12 system and FAT16 system based on SD
Memory Card Specifications and SDHC Memory Cards formatted in FAT32 system.
≥ If you wish to use Memory Cards that are 4 GB and 8 GB, only SDHC Memory Cards can be used.
≥ 4 GB (or more) Memory Cards that do not have the SDHC logo are not based on SD Memory Card
Specifications.
≥ Use this unit to format SD cards. If an SD card is formatted on other products (such as a computer),
the time spent for recording may become longer and you may not be able to use the SD card. (l 94)
(Do not format it on a PC etc.)
≥ When the write-protect switch A on the SD card is locked, no recording, deletion
or editing will be possible on the card.
≥ Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
≥ A MultiMediaCard cannot be used on this unit.
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Before using
≥ Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine,
thinner, static electricity prevention liquids or
any other solvent.
≥ Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.
≥ Do not drop, stack, or impact discs. Do not
place objects on them.
Disc and card handling
ª How to hold a disc or card
Do not touch the recorded surface or the terminal
surface.
≥ Do not use the following discs:
jDiscs with exposed adhesive from removed
stickers or labels.
jDiscs that are badly warped or cracked.
jIrregularly shaped discs, such as heart
shapes.
ª When inserting/removing a disc
Do not allow fingerprints or dirt to get on the
recording/playback side of the disc.
≥ If there are scratches or dirt (e.g. dust or
fingerprints) on the recording/playback side of
the disc, normal recording/playback may not
be possible and the following may occur:
jRecording/playback is not possible.
jThe image or the sound is interrupted or
stops momentarily.
jNoise appears on the image or the sound.
jThe message “NO DATA.”, “PLEASE
CHECK THE DISC.”, “CHECK THE DISC
AFTER PUSHING THE RESET SWITCH TO
REPAIR THE DISC.”, etc. appears.
≥ Do not expose the terminals of the SD card to
water, garbage or dust.
≥ Do not place discs or SD cards in the following
areas:
jIn direct sunlight.
jIn very dusty or humid areas.
jNear a heater.
jLocations susceptible to significant
difference in temperature (condensation can
occur).
ª If there is dirt on the disc
jWhere static electricity or electromagnetic
waves occur.
≥ To protect discs and cards, return them to their
cases when you are not using them.
≥ Clean it with a soft cloth. Wipe the disc from
the center to the outer edge to remove the dirt.
Do not use force when wiping the disc as it
may scratch it. Also, do not use solvents
(thinner, water, antistatic agent, detergent etc.).
ª Handling precautions
≥ Be careful about scratches and dirt.
≥ Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. (This
may cause disc warping and un-balanced
rotation, rendering it unusable.)
≥ Write on the label side of the disc only with a
soft, oil-based felt pen. Do not use ballpoint
pens or other hard writing implements.
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Setup
≥ Battery charging time (l 32)
≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries
(l 10, 32, 159).
Setup
Charging the battery
≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee
the performance/quality of this product.
When this unit is purchased, the battery is not
charged. Charge the battery before using this unit.
Inserting/Removing the
battery
If the DC cable is connected to the AC
adaptor, then the battery will not charge.
Remove the DC cable from the AC adaptor.
Inserting the battery
≥ Refer to page 32 concerning batteries that
can be used with this unit.
Push the battery against the battery
holder and slide it until it clicks.
A
1 Connect the AC cable to the AC
adaptor and the AC outlet.
Removing the battery
≥ Remove the DC cable beforehand.
While sliding the BATTERY lever,
slide the battery to remove it.
2 Put the battery on the battery
mount by aligning the mark, and
then securely plug it in.
≥ The output plug of the AC cable is not
completely connected to the AC adaptor jack.
As shown in A, there is a gap.
ª Charging lamp
Lights up:
Charging
Goes off:
Charging completed
≥ Hold the battery with your hand so it does not
fall.
Flashing:
≥ Before removing the battery, be sure to set the
Mode dial to OFF and check that the status
indicator is off.
Make sure that the terminals of the battery or the
AC adaptor are not exposed to dirt, foreign
objects or dust, then reconnect them properly.
Disconnect the AC cable from the AC outlet
when you remove dirt, foreign objects or dust on
the terminals of the battery or the AC adaptor.
If the charging lamp is still flashing, something
may be wrong with the battery or AC adaptor.
Contact your dealer.
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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Setup
Charging and recording time
ª About batteries that you can use with this unit
The Panasonic battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBG260/VW-VBG6/VW-VBG130.
VW-VBG260/VW-VBG6/VW-VBG130 come with a function to check whether the battery and unit can
be safely used together.
≥ Batteries made by other companies which have been certified by Panasonic may be used with this
unit, but we offer no guarantee as to the quality, performance or safety of such batteries.
≥ In order to safely use the unit we recommend that you use genuine Panasonic batteries which have
been subject to our quality control process.
≥ We cannot accept any liability whatsoever for damages to the unit or accidents caused by
non-genuine Panasonic batteries (including those that have been certified by Panasonic).
≥ Exercise care when purchasing batteries. Many fake or imitation batteries have been found among
those sold at unusually low prices and those which customers cannot check for themselves before
purchasing.
ª Charging time
The times shown in the tables below are for when the temperature is 25 oC (77 oF) and the humidity is
60%.
If the temperature is higher or lower than 25 oC (77 oF), the charging time will become longer.
Battery model number
Voltage/capacity
Charging time
Supplied battery/
VW-VBG260 (optional)
7.2 V/2640 mAh
4 h
VW-VBG130 (optional)
VW-VBG6 (optional)
7.2 V/1320 mAh
7.2 V/5800 mAh
2 h 20 min
8 h 50 min
≥ The charging time shown in the table are approximations.
≥ “8 h 50 min” indicates 8 hours 50 minutes.
≥ When you charge a battery that has not been used for long time, the charging time will become
longer.
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Setup
ª Recordable time
≥ The times shown in the table below are for when the temperature is 25 oC (77 oF) and the humidity is
60%. These times are approximations. The times indicate the recordable time when the viewfinder is
used. The times in parentheses indicate the recordable time when the LCD monitor is used.
≥ The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time on a disc when repeatedly starting/stopping
recording, turning the unit on/off, moving the zoom lever, etc.
Battery
model
number
Maximum
continuously
recordable time
Voltage/
capacity
Actual recordable
time
Recording mode
1 h 55 min
(1 h 50 min)
50 min
(50 min)
HG
*
Disc
2 h 5 min
(2 h)
50 min
(50 min)
HN
(HD mode)
2 h 10 min
(2 h 5 min)
55 min
(50 min)
HE
XP
2 h
(1 h 55 min)
50 min
(50 min)
Supplied
battery/
7.2 V/
*
VW-VBG260 2640 mAh
(optional)
Disc
2 h 10 min
(2 h 5 min)
55 min
(50 min)
SP
(STD mode)
2 h 20 min
(2 h 10 min)
55 min
(55 min)
LP
2 h 45 min
(2 h 35 min)
1 h 40 min
(1 h 35 min)
HG
SD card
(HD mode)
HN
HE
2 h 50 min
(2 h 40 min)
1 h 45 min
(1 h 35 min)
1 h
(55 min)
25 min
(25 min)
HG
HN
HE
XP
SP
LP
*
Disc
1 h 5 min
(1 h 5 min)
25 min
(25 min)
(HD mode)
1 h 10 min
(1 h 5 min)
30 min
(25 min)
1 h 5 min
(1 h)
25 min
(25 min)
VW-VBG130
(optional)
7.2 V/
1320 mAh
*
Disc
1 h 10 min
(1 h 5 min)
30 min
(25 min)
(STD mode)
1 h 15 min
(1 h 10 min)
30 min
(30 min)
1 h 30 min
(1 h 20 min)
55 min
(50 min)
HG
SD card
(HD mode)
HN
HE
1 h 30 min
(1 h 25 min)
55 min
(50 min)
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Setup
Battery
model
number
Maximum
continuously
recordable time
Voltage/
capacity
Actual recordable
time
Recording mode
5 h
(4 h 35 min)
2 h 10 min
(2 h)
HG
*
Disc
5 h 15 min
(5 h)
2 h 10 min
(2 h 5 min)
HN
(HD mode)
5 h 35 min
(5 h 15 min)
2 h 20 min
(2 h 10 min)
HE
XP
5 h
(4 h 50 min)
2 h 15 min
(2 h 10 min)
VW-VBG6
(optional)
7.2 V/
5800 mAh
*
Disc
5 h 30 min
(5 h 15 min)
2 h 15 min
(2 h 10 min)
SP
(STD mode)
5 h 45 min
(5 h 35 min)
2 h 25 min
(2 h 20 min)
LP
6 h 50 min
(6 h 25 min)
4 h 15 min
(4 h)
HG
SD card
(HD mode)
HN
HE
7 h 5 min
(6 h 40 min)
4 h 25 min
(4 h 5 min)
* When using a DVD-RAM disc
≥ The recordable times shown in the table are approximations.
≥ “1 h 30 min” indicates 1 hour 30 minutes.
≥ The recordable times will vary depending on the status of use. These times are approximations.
The recordable time will become shorter in the following cases:
jWhen you use both the viewfinder and the LCD monitor simultaneously while rotating the LCD
monitor frontward to record yourself, etc.
jWhen you use this unit with the LCD monitor lit up by pressing the POWER LCD EXTRA button.
jWhen you use accessories fitted on the unit’s smart accessory shoe such as the stereo zoom
microphone and video DC light, etc.
≥ The batteries heat up after use or charging. This unit will also heat up while being used. This is not a
malfunction.
≥ Be aware that the operating time of the battery will become shorter in low temperatures. We
recommend charging a spare battery for use when recording.
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Connecting to the AC outlet
ª About the remaining battery
capacity indication
The remaining battery capacity is displayed in
minutes when using the Panasonic battery that
you can use for this unit. It may take time to
display the remaining battery capacity.
90min
≥ The display changes as the battery capacity
reduces.
#
#
#
#
.
1 Connect the AC cable to the AC
If there is less than 3 minutes remaining, then
will become red. If the battery
adaptor and the AC outlet.
discharges, then
will flash.
2 Connect the DC cable to the AC
≥ The remaining battery capacity may not be
displayed correctly where the temperature is
low or high or if the battery was not used for a
long period of time.
To correctly display the remaining battery
capacity, recharge the battery, discharge it and
then charge it again. (Even if this operation is
performed, it may not be possible to display the
remaining battery capacity correctly if the
battery was used for a long period of time
where the temperature is low or high or if the
battery was repeatedly charged.)
adaptor.
3 Connect the DC cable to the DC
input terminal DC IN 9.3V.
≥ Do not use the AC cable with any other
equipment as it is designed only for this unit.
Do not use the AC cable from other equipment
with this unit.
≥ While the DC cable is connected to the AC
adaptor, the battery will not charge.
≥ The maximum amount of remaining battery
capacity able to be indicated is 999 minutes. If
the actual remaining time exceeds
999 minutes, the indication will stay green and
will not change until the remaining time falls
below 999 minutes.
≥ The time displayed is an approximation of the
remaining time your battery will provide useful
power. The actual time can vary depending on
your actual use.
≥ When rotating the mode dial to switch modes,
the time indication will turn off in order to
recalculate the remaining battery capacity
time.
≥ When using the AC adaptor or batteries made
by other companies, the remaining battery
capacity will not be shown.
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Selecting a mode
(Turning the unit on/off)
Disc Recording mode
(l 53)
Use this to record motion
pictures in standard picture
quality on a disc.
Rotate the mode dial to switch to recording,
playback or power OFF.
STD
≥ Rotate the mode dial slowly.
mode
Playback mode (l 80)
Use this to play back motion
pictures recorded in
standard picture quality on a
disc.
How to turn on the power
While pressing the lock release
button, set the mode dial to
or
,
OFF The power turns off.
.
≥ Rotate the mode dial while at the same time
pressing in the lock release button A if
changing from OFF to another mode.
≥ Align with the mark B.
SD Card Recording mode
(l 53, 58)
Use this to record motion
pictures and still pictures in
high definition picture quality
on an SD card.
Disc Recording mode
(l 53, 58)
Use this to record motion
pictures in high definition
picture quality on a disc and
still pictures in high
definition picture quality on
an SD card.
HD
mode
The status indicator lights and the power turns
on.
≥ The lens cover opens in recording mode.
≥ When the unit is turned on for the first time, a
message asking you to set the date and time
will appear. Select [YES] and set the date and
time. (l 48)
Playback mode (l 79, 84)
Use this to play back motion
pictures recorded in high
definition picture quality on a
disc and motion pictures
and still pictures recorded in
high definition picture quality
on an SD card.
How to turn off the power
Set the mode dial to OFF.
≥ Do not forcefully rotate the dial.
≥ If changing from HD mode to STD mode or
STD mode to HD mode when a disc is
inserted in this unit, first slide the
DISC EJECT lever and then change the
mode.
≥ STD and HD mode cannot be recorded on the
same disc. When using double sided media,
one side can be used for STD and other side
for HD mode.
The status indicator goes off and the power turns
off.
≥ The lens cover closes when the mode dial is
set to OFF.
≥
While recording in HD mode if you wish to switch to
STD mode, remove the current disc and insert
another disc to record in STD mode, and vice versa.
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ª To turn off the power
When the power is turned on for the first time
after changing the disc or battery, the unit
carries out a recognition procedure to check
that there are no problems with the disc.
If you want to start using the unit as soon as
you turn on the power, do the following.
Close the LCD monitor and retract
the viewfinder.
1
2
Turn on the power.
After “READING DISC...” disappears
from the screen, turn off the power.
≥ Depending on the condition of the disc, it
may take longer than this.
≥ If the date and time are not set, it will take
longer than usual before you can start
recording.
The status indicator A goes off and the power
turns off. (If [QUICK START] (l 38) is set to
[ON], the unit goes into quick start standby mode
and the status indicator flashes green.)
≥ The power will not turn off unless the LCD
monitor is closed and the viewfinder is
retracted.
≥ The power will not turn off while recording
motion pictures even if the LCD monitor is
closed and the viewfinder is retracted.
How to turn the power on and off
with the LCD monitor/viewfinder
When the mode dial is set to
or
, the
power can be turned on and off with the LCD
monitor and the viewfinder.
Set the mode dial to OFF when this unit is not
being used.
ª To turn on the power
Open the LCD monitor or extend the
viewfinder.
The status indicator A lights and the power turns
on.
≥ It lights up when the viewfinder is extended
with the LCD monitor closed. (When the LCD
monitor is opened, the viewfinder turns off.)
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The status indicator A lights red and the unit is
put into recording pause approx. 1.7 seconds
after it is turned on.
Quick start
When quick start is ON the battery power is still
being consumed, even when the LCD monitor
and the viewfinder are closed.
This unit will resume recording/pause mode
about 1.7 seconds after the LCD monitor or the
viewfinder are reopened.
≥ When in quick start standby mode, about
70% of the power used in recording pause
mode is being consumed so the recording
time will be reduced.
ª To cancel Quick start
Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP]
# [QUICK START] # [OFF] and press the
cursor button.
≥ The status indicator goes off, the lens cover
closes and the power turns off if the mode dial
is set to OFF while the unit is in quick start
standby mode.
≥ The status indicator goes off and the power
turns off if quick start standby mode continues
for approx. 5 minutes.
≥ This is only activated in the following case.
sWhen the mode dial is set to
and an
SD card is inserted.
≥ Quick start standby mode is canceled, if
jthe mode dial is switched
jthe battery is removed or the AC adaptor is
disconnected
≥ In the quick start mode, it may take some time
for automatic white balance to adjust, if the
scene being recorded has a light source
different from the scene last recorded. (When
the MagicPix function is used, however, the
white balance of the scene last recorded is
retained.)
1 Press the MENU button, then
select [SETUP] # [QUICK START]
# [ON] and press the cursor
button.
MENU
≥ In the quick start mode, the zoom
magnification becomes 1k and the picture size
may differ from what it was before quick start
standby mode.
2 Close the LCD monitor and
retract the viewfinder while the
mode dial is set to
.
≥ If [POWER SAVE] (l 131) is set to
[5 MINUTES] and the unit automatically goes
into quick start standby mode, close the LCD
monitor and then open it again.
The status indicator A flashes green and the unit
goes into quick start standby mode.
≥ The lens cover does not close.
3 Open the LCD monitor or extend
the viewfinder.
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B
C
Pickup lens (Reads disc)
Press until it clicks.
Inserting/removing a disc
≥ Be careful not to touch the recording/playback
side of the disc when inserting/removing it.
The cover of the disc compartment will not open
unless the unit has a charged battery or is
connected to the AC adaptor.
Removing disc
While pressing down on the spindle, grasp the
1 Attach the battery or connect the
edge of the disc and gently lift it out.
AC adaptor.
2 Slide the DISC EJECT lever up
and release it.
ACCESS
/PC
DISC
EJECT
A few moments after the ACCESS/PC lamp A
blinks, the cover of the disc compartment will
open slightly.
3 Open the cover of the disc
compartment and insert/remove
the disc.
Inserting disc
Place the disc onto the spindle in the center and
then push the disc down until it clicks into place.
4 Push the section marked
PUSH CLOSE on the cover of the
disc compartment to close the
cover.
≥ When using new DVD-RAM or DVD-RW
(l 27)
≥ When inserting a disc recorded on another
device or in another mode (l 27)
≥ You cannot remove a disc while recording
motion pictures on an SD card or in PRE-REC.
(l 55)
A
Recording/playback side
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displayed when the power is turned back on.
(l 137)
≥ Do not insert anything other than the 8 cm (3z)
DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R or DVD-R DL
disc into the disc compartment. Doing so could
cause malfunctions. (l 26)
ª Identifying recording/playback
sides of disc
A
≥ Do not touch the pickup lens or other parts
inside the disc compartment. Be sure not to
touch the area around the pickup lens as it can
become extremely hot.
B
A
B
“SIDE A” mark
The opposite side is the “SIDE A” recording/
playback side.
After inserting a disc/After recording
finishes
While the ACCESS/PC lamp is lit, the disc is
rotating and disc information is being
recorded. If the power supply is interrupted at
this time, the disc may become unusable. Do
not disconnect the AC adaptor or remove the
battery. Also, do not shake or bump into the
unit while the lamp is on.
Single sided disc/dual layer on single side
disc:
The recording/playback side is opposite to the
labelled side.
Double sided disc:
The “SIDE A” recording/playback side is the side
opposite the side with the “SIDE A” mark.
The “SIDE B” recording/playback side is the side
with the “SIDE A” mark.
Inserting/removing an SD
card
≥ Do not use excessive force when opening the
cover.
≥ Do not touch the pickup lens or the recording/
playback side of the disc.
Be sure to set the mode dial to OFF before
inserting/removing an SD card.
This may impair recording and playback.
≥ Insert the disc securely to prevent damage.
≥ When you open the cover, the ACCESS/PC
lamp flashes. Do not leave the cover open.
≥ If the cover is open, the power will not turn off
even if the Mode dial is set to OFF.
≥ If the disc is not correctly inserted, the cover
will not close. Never try to forcibly close the
cover. This could cause damage. Reinsert the
disc properly.
If the SD card is inserted or removed while
the power is on, this unit may malfunction
or the data recorded on the SD card may
be lost.
1 Set the mode dial to OFF.
≥ Check that the status indicator has gone off.
2 Open the card slot cover.
≥ If a single sided disc is inserted into the unit
with the printed label facing the inside, an error
message will appear. Remove the disc and
reinsert it with its recording/playback side
facing the inside.
≥ Do not allow the recording/playback side to
become dirty or scratched.
≥ Do not remove the battery pack or disconnect
the AC adaptor while removing the disc or until
power is completely turned off. If you do, the
cover will not open. If this happens, reattach
the battery pack or reconnect the AC adaptor,
slide the DISC EJECT lever once, and then
release it. A repair disc message may be
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3 Insert/remove the SD card into/
How to use the cursor button
from the card slot.
This unit has a cursor button A for selecting
functions, performing operations, etc. so it is
easy to operate this unit with one hand.
へ
次へ
3
1//3
≥
When inserting an SD card, face the label side
A
upwards and press it straight in as far as it will go.
≥ When removing the SD card, press the center
of the SD card and then pull it straight out.
B
Operating the operation icons and menu
screens that are displayed
Basic operations
4
Securely close the card slot cover.
The following describes operations on the menu
screen and selection of files on the thumbnail
view screen, etc.
ª About the SD card
≥
≥
Do not touch the terminals on the back of the SD card.
Electrical noise, static electricity or the failure of this
unit or the SD card may damage or erase the data
stored on the SD card. We recommend saving the
important data recorded on this unit to a PC using
the USB cable (supplied), HD Writer 2.0E for SX/SD
Move the cursor button up, down,
left, or right to select an item or
scene, and then press the cursor
button to set it.
etc. (
l
123) (We recommend using HD Writer 2.0E
1
for SX/SD to acquire data recorded on this unit.)
5
3
≥ When using an SD card on which data has
been written many times, the remaining time
left for recording may be reduced. (l 54)
4
2
ª Card access lamp [ACCESS]
1
2
3
4
5
Select by moving up.
Select by moving down.
Select by moving left.
Select by moving right.
Press the cursor button to set the item.
≥ Menu screen operations (l 47)
≥ When this unit accesses the SD card (reading,
recording, playback, erasing, etc.), the access
lamp A lights up.
≥ When the lamp is lit, do not:
jRemove the SD card
jOperate the mode dial
jRemove the battery or disconnect the AC
adaptor
Performing the above while the lamp is on may
result in damage to data/SD card or this unit.
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Operations during recording
Operations during playback
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
or
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
.
.
1 Move the cursor button up,
1 Press the center of the cursor
button, and icons will be
down, left or right to select the
scene to be played back and
press the cursor button.
displayed on the screen.
≥ The indication disappears when the center of
the cursor button is pressed again.
≥ The indication changes each time the cursor
button is moved down.
The selected scene is played back on the full
screen. The operation icon is automatically
displayed on the screen.
2 Move the cursor button up, left or
right to select an item.
2 Move the cursor button up,
down, left or right to select the
playback operation.
≥ The operation icon appears or disappears
each time the center of the cursor button is
pressed.
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Operation icons displayed in each mode
HD Recording mode
/
Icon
Direction
Function
Page
3
Intelligent contrast control
63
64
46
65
65
66
(1/3)
2
1
3
2
1
Fade
Help mode
MagicPix
(2/3)
(3/3)
Soft skin mode
Backlight compensation
3
2
Self-timer recording
Flash
66
67
Ø
ß
1
Tele macro
69
Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to MANUAL.
3
2
1
White balance
76
77
77
In manual mode
[MANUAL]
(4/4)
Iris or gain value
Shutter speed
Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to FOCUS.
In manual focus
mode [FOCUS]
(5/5)
21
Manual focus adjustment
75
≥ The shaded operation icons are not displayed while recording.
≥ About switching between AUTO and MANUAL (l 52)
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STD Recording mode
1/2NEXT
2/2NEXT
3/3NEXT
4/4NEXT
Icon
Direction
Function
Page
3
Backlight compensation
Fade
66
(1/2)
2
1
3
2
1
64
46
65
65
69
Help mode
MagicPix
(2/2)
Soft skin mode
Tele macro
Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to MANUAL.
3
2
1
White balance
76
77
77
In manual mode
[MANUAL]
(3/3)
Iris or gain value
Shutter speed
Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to FOCUS.
In manual focus
mode [FOCUS]
(4/4)
21
Manual focus adjustment
75
≥ The shaded operation icons are not displayed while recording.
≥ About switching between AUTO and MANUAL (l 52)
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HD/STD Playback mode
(In motion picture playback)
HD mode
STD mode
Icon
1/;
∫
Direction
Function
Page
3
4
Playback/pause
79
79
79
82
79
82
Stop playback and show thumbnails
Rewind (during playback)
6
2;
5
;1
2
1
Reverse slow/frame playback (during pause)
Fast forward (during playback)
Forward slow/frame playback (during pause)
HD Playback mode
(In still picture playback)
Icon
1/;
∫
Direction
Function
Page
84
3
4
2
1
Slide show start/pause
Stop playback and show thumbnails
Playback previous picture (during pause)
Playback next picture (during pause)
84
E
84
D
84
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To exit the help mode
Press the MENU button or select [END] (HD
Help mode
mode)/[EXIT] (STD mode).
The help mode explains the operation icons
displayed when the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS
switch is set to AUTO in recording mode.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
or
.
1 Press the cursor button to
display the icon.
≥ When the help mode is used, functions cannot
be set.
≥ When the help mode is used, motion pictures
and still pictures cannot be recorded.
Language selection
2 Move the cursor button right to
You can select the language on the screen
display and the menu screen.
select [ ].
1 Press the MENU button, then
select [LANGUAGE] and press
the cursor button.
3 Move the cursor button up, left or
right to select the desired icon.
¬HD mode
2 Select [English] and press the
cursor button.
An explanation of the selected icon scrolls at the
bottom of the screen.
¬STD mode
EXIT
1/2NEXT
An explanation of the selected icon is displayed
on the screen.
≥ The indication changes each time the cursor
button is moved down.
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4 Move the cursor button up or
Using the menu screen
down in order to select the
submenu item.
Refer to “Menus and Indications” (l 128) for
information about the menus.
1 While stopped, press the MENU
button.
MENU
C
Current settings on menus
5 Move the cursor button right or
The menu displayed differs depending on the
position of the mode dial.
press the cursor button.
≥ Do not switch the mode dial when the menu is
displayed.
2 Move the cursor button up or
down in order to select the
desired top menu A.
A
6 Move the cursor button up or
down in order to select the
desired item.
3 Move the cursor button right or
press the cursor button.
7 Press the cursor button to enter
the selection.
The submenu B is displayed.
To get back to the previous screen
Move the cursor button left.
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To exit the menu screen
Press the MENU button.
Setting date and time
When the unit is turned on for the first time, a
message asking you to set the date and time will
appear.
MENU
≥ Move the cursor button to select [YES], press
the cursor button and then perform steps 2 and
3 below to set the date and time.
≥ The menu screen does not appear during
recording or playing. You cannot start other
operations while the menu screen is displayed.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
or
.
Remote control operation
1 Press the MENU button, then
The menu screen transition is the same as when
the buttons on the main unit are used.
select [BASIC] # [CLOCK SET] #
[YES] and press the cursor
button.
1 Press the MENU button.
2 Move the cursor button left or
right to select the item to be set.
Then, move the cursor button up
or down to set the desired value.
MENU
ENTER
2 Select a menu item.
MENU
ENTER
≥ The year will change as follows:
2000, 2001, ..., 2039, 2000, ...
≥ The 12-hour system is used to display the time.
≥ Use the direction buttons (3,4,2,1) and
ENTER button in place of the cursor button on
the main unit.
3 Press the cursor button to enter
the selection.
3 Press the MENU button to exit
≥ The clock function starts at [00] seconds when
the cursor button is pressed.
the menu screen.
≥ Press the MENU button to finish the setting.
Check the date and time displayed.
MENU
ENTER
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Changing the date and time display style
Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] #
[DATE/TIME] # desired display style and press
the cursor button.
Adjusting LCD monitor/
viewfinder
≥ You can also show or change the date and
time display by repeatedly pressing the DATE/
TIME button on the remote control.
Adjusting the brightness and
color level
[DATE]
[D/T]
1 Press the MENU button, then
select [SETUP] # [LCD SET] or
[EVF SET] # [YES] and press the
cursor button.
JAN 1 2008
JAN 1 2008 12:34PM
[OFF]
2 Move the cursor button up or
down to select the item to be
adjusted. Then, move the cursor
button left or right to make the
Changing the display style
Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] #
[DATE FORMAT] # desired display style and
press the cursor button.
adjustment.
≥ (HD mode) Move the cursor button to select
the item to be adjusted. Then, press the center
of the cursor button to set and then move the
cursor button to make the adjustment.
Display style
[Y/M/D]
Screen display
2008. 1. 1
[M/D/Y]
JAN 1 2008
1. 1.2008
[D/M/Y]
≥ The date and time function are driven by a
built-in lithium battery.
The bar display moves.
≥ (HD mode) After adjustments are made if no
operations are performed for about 2 seconds,
the bar will disappear.
≥ Press the MENU button to exit the menu
screen.
[LCD SET]
[BRIGHTNESS]:
Brightness of the LCD monitor
[COLOR]:
Color level of the LCD monitor
≥ When the viewfinder is extended and the LCD
monitor is rotated by 180° towards the lens, the
brightness and color level of the LCD monitor
cannot be adjusted.
[EVF SET]
[BRIGHTNESS]:
Brightness of the viewfinder
≥ To adjust the brightness of the viewfinder,
extend the viewfinder and close the LCD
monitor to activate it.
≥ Make sure to check the time before recording.
≥ If the time display becomes [- -], the built-in
lithium battery has run down. Use the following
steps to charge the battery.
To recharge the built-in lithium battery:
Connect the AC adaptor or attach the battery to
the unit, and the built-in lithium battery will be
recharged. Leave the unit as it is for approx.
24 hours and the battery will save the date and
time for approx. 6 months. (The battery is still
being recharged even if the mode dial is set to
OFF.)
≥ When you turn on the power for the first time
after charging, a message asking you to set
the date and time will appear. Select [YES] and
set the date and time.
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≥ These settings will not affect the images
actually recorded.
≥ The screen displayed on the LCD monitor is
smaller in STD mode.
ª In order to increase the
brightness of the entire LCD
monitor
Press the POWER LCD EXTRA
button.
POWER LCD
EXTRA
+
1
The [
monitor.
] indication appears on the LCD
≥ Each time the POWER LCD EXTRA button is
pressed, the indication changes by one setting
+
1
+
2
in the following order: [
canceled (standard)
] > [
] > setting
≥ Press the POWER LCD EXTRA button if the
surroundings are bright and the LCD monitor is
difficult to see. The entire LCD monitor will
become brighter than usual.
≥ This will not affect the images to be recorded.
+
1
≥ If you use the AC adaptor, the [
] indication
appears and the screen becomes brighter
automatically when the power is turned on.
Adjusting the viewfinder field of
view
Adjust the focus by sliding the
eyepiece corrector knob.
JAN 1 2008
JAN 1 2008
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Recording
Before recording
First, format the SD card or the disc if one which has been used on another device is going to be used
for the first time on this unit. (l 93, 94) When the SD card or the disc is formatted, all of the recorded
data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored. Copy valuable data onto a PC or other
device before proceeding with the formatting.
We recommend using HD Writer 2.0E for SX/SD to import data recorded on this unit. (l 123)
Basic camera positioning
1
2
3
Hold the unit with both hands.
Put your hand through the grip belt.
Do not cover inlet A or outlet B of the cooling fan with your hand as it will prevent heat release.
If heat builds up inside the unit, it could be damaged.
Do not cover the microphones C or the sensors D with your hands.
Keep your arms near your body.
4
5
6
Separate your legs for better balance.
≥ When you are outdoors, record pictures with the sunlight behind you. If the subject is backlit, it will
become dark in the recording.
≥ When recording, make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with another
person or object.
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ª About auto mode
Auto Ground-directional Standby
(AGS)
Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to
AUTO, color balance (white balance) and
focusing will be adjusted automatically.
This function prevents unnecessary recording
when you forget to pause recording and walk
with the unit tilted upside down while recording
continues.
AUTO
MANUAL
FOCUS
jAutomatic white balance (l 154)
jAuto focus (l 155)
Depending on the brightness of the subject etc.,
the aperture and shutter speed are automatically
adjusted for an optimum brightness.
(The shutter speed is adjusted to a maximum of
1/250 in recording mode.)
≥ Color balance and focus may not be adjusted
automatically depending on light sources or
scenes. If so, manually adjust these settings.
jScene mode setting (l 74)
jWhite balance setting (l 76)
jShutter speed setting (l 77)
jIris/gain value setting (l 77)
jManual focus setting (l 75)
≥ If the unit continues to be tilted upside down
from the normal horizontal position while
recording motion pictures, it is automatically
set to recording pause.
Turning the AGS function on/off
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
or
.
Press the MENU button, then select
[VIDEO] (HD mode) or [SETUP] (STD
mode) # [AGS] # [ON] or [OFF] and
press the cursor button.
MENU
≥ This function’s default setting is [OFF].
≥ The AGS function may activate and cause the
unit to pause the recording if you are recording
a subject right above or right below you. In
these cases, set [AGS] to [OFF] then continue
the recording.
≥ Use the recording start/stop button to pause
the recording. The AGS function is only a
backup function for when you forget to pause
the recording.
≥ The time it takes the unit to be put into
recording pause after being tilted upside down
varies depending on the operating conditions.
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≥ The power will not turn off while recording
motion pictures even if the LCD monitor is
closed and the viewfinder is retracted.
Recording motion pictures
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To end the recording
VIDEO
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Press the recording start/stop button again to
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pause recording.
Record motion pictures to a disc or an SD card.
≥ Use an SD card that can be used for motion
picture recording. (l 29)
≥ This unit is compatible with the 16:9 aspect
ratio of a wide-screen TV and images are
recorded in high definition or conventional
standard picture quality.
≥ [¥] and [;] are red during recording. Do not
move this unit until [;] is green.
≥ The images recorded between pressing the
recording start/stop button to start recording
and pressing it again to pause recording
become one scene.
1 Rotate the mode dial to select
or
.
≥ When about 5 minutes have passed without
any operation in recording pause, the unit
automatically turns off to prevent the battery
from running down. When you want to use the
unit, turn it on again.
The lens cover opens automatically.
This setting can also be set to [OFF]. (l 131)
¬HD mode
≥ Records motion pictures in high definition
picture quality on a disc or an SD card.
ª Screen indications in the disc
recording mode (HD mode)
A
¬STD mode
≥ Records motion pictures in conventional
standard picture quality on a disc.
B
C
2 Open the LCD monitor or extend
the viewfinder.
A
B
Recording mode
3 Press the recording start/stop
Remaining time left for recording
(When the remaining time is less than
1 minute, [R0min] flashes red.)
Recording time elapsed
button to start recording.
C
≥ Maximum number of scenes (on one side if a
disc): 999
Maximum number of recordable scenes with
different dates (on one side if a disc): 99
(In some cases, scenes shot on the same day
will be recorded with different dates (l 83))
When either of them reaches to the maximum
limit, more scenes cannot be recorded.
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≥ Discs or SD cards with more than the
maximum scenes or dates cannot be used with
this unit.
≥ Sound is recorded from the internal
microphones on the top of this unit. Take care
not to cover the microphone with your hand.
≥ Each time the unit is put into recording pause,
the counter display will be reset to
ª When recording stops suddenly
during motion picture recording
on an SD card
When using an SD card other than one that can
be used for motion picture recording (l 29), the
recording may stop suddenly. At this time, the
following message appears.
“0h00m00s”.
When motion pictures are to be recorded, use a
Panasonic SD card or another SD card which
can be used to record motion pictures. (l 29)
≥ When recording motion pictures, do not
remove the battery or disconnect the AC
adaptor. Also do not remove the SD card while
the card access lamp is lit. If you do either of
the above, the scene recovery message is
displayed and the recovery operation will begin
when the SD card is next inserted or the power
is turned back on. (l 137)
≥ While “WRITING CONTROL DATA TO THE
DISC. DO NOT SHAKE THE UNIT.” is
displayed, do not disconnect the AC adaptor or
remove the battery as doing so may make the
disc unusable.
≥ While motion picture recording is in progress,
do not disconnect the AC adaptor or remove
the battery. If you do, a repair disc message
may be displayed when the power is turned
back on. (l 137)
Even if you use an SD card that can be used
for motion picture recording (l 29), this kind
of message may appear.
The ACCESS/PC lamp lights immediately
after recording finishes. While it lights, the disc
is rotating and disc information is being
recorded. If you shake the unit or swing it, the
recorded images may be distorted so do not
strongly shake or cause impact to it.
The data on the card has been written many
times and the data writing speed has reduced.
We recommend formatting the SD card being
used. (l 94) When an SD card is formatted, all
the data recorded on it will be deleted so copy
valuable data to the PC prior to formatting.
(l 123) (When acquiring data recorded on this
unit, we recommend using HD Writer 2.0E for
SX/SD to acquire it. (l 123))
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≥ PRE-REC is canceled in the following cases.
jIf you operate the mode dial.
jIf you turn the unit off.
PRE-REC function
This prevents you missing a shot.
jIf you open the card slot cover.
jIf you press the MENU button.
jIn quick start standby mode.
≥ When the remaining time left for recording
motion pictures is less than 1 minute,
PRE-REC cannot be set.
≥ If you start recording less than 3 seconds after
pressing the PRE-REC button, the PRE-REC
function is not activated and the pictures are
recorded normally.
≥ When the recording start/stop button is
pressed, image shake and operation sound
may be recorded.
VIDEO
This allows recording of the pictures and sound
to start approximately 3 seconds before the
recording start/stop button is pressed so you can
capture moments you would otherwise have
missed.
¬When the mode dial is set to
and
an SD card is inserted in this unit.
1 Open the LCD monitor or extend
the viewfinder.
2 Press the PRE-REC button.
The
indication appears.
≥ Aim this unit at the subject and position it
securely.
≥ Recording of the pictures and sound starts
approximately 3 seconds before the recording
start/stop button is pressed.
3 Press the recording start/stop
button to start recording.
≥ There is no beep sound.
≥ After recording starts, the PRE-REC setting is
canceled.
To end PRE-REC
≥ PRE-REC is also ended if you press the
PRE-REC button in PRE-REC.
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Recording modes and recordable time available for the motion picture
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Switch the picture quality of the motion pictures to be recorded.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
or
.
Press the MENU button, then select [VIDEO] (HD mode) or [BASIC] (STD
mode) # [REC MODE] # desired item and press the cursor button.
ª Approximate recordable time for a disc
HD mode
Disc type
HG
HN
HE
(1920k1080):
HG
HN
HE
Motion pictures can be recorded
with the highest picture quality.
(1440k1080):
Motion pictures can be recorded
with normal picture quality.
(1440k1080):
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21 min
31 min
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Motion pictures can be recorded
for a longer time.
26 min
40 min
60 min
≥ The recordable times shown in the table are approximations.
≥ The recording is in high definition picture quality no matter what recording mode is used to
record.
≥ This unit records in CBR in HG mode. CBR is an abbreviation for Constant Bit Rate. CBR recording
does not vary the bit rate (amount of data in a fixed time).
≥ This unit records in VBR in HN/HE mode. VBR is an abbreviation for Variable Bit Rate. VBR recording
automatically varies the bit rate (amount of data in a fixed time) depending on the subject being
recorded. This means if a subject with sharp movements is recorded, the recording time is reduced.
STD mode
Disc type
XP
SP
LP
:Motion pictures can be recorded
with the highest picture quality.
:Motion pictures can be recorded
with normal picture quality.
:Motion pictures can be recorded
for longer time.
XP
SP
LP
18 min
37 min
1 h 15 min
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35 min
37 min
1 h 14 min
2 h 18 min
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≥ The recordable times shown in the table are approximations.
≥ The recording is in standard picture quality no matter what recording mode is used to record.
≥ This unit records in VBR (Variable Bit Rate) in XP/SP/LP mode. VBR recording automatically varies
the bit rate (amount of data in a fixed time) depending on the subject being recorded. This means if a
subject with sharp movements is recorded, the recording time is reduced.
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ª Approximate recordable time for an SD card made by Panasonic
SD card
memory
(1920k1080):
HG
HN
HE
HG
HN
HE
Motion pictures can be recorded
with the highest picture quality.
(1440k1080):
Motion pictures can be recorded
with normal picture quality.
(1440k1080):
256 MB
512 MB
1 GB
2 min
5 min
3 min
7 min
15 min
30 min
1 h
5 min
10 min
22 min
45 min
1 h 30 min
3 h
10 min
20 min
40 min
1 h 20 min
Motion pictures can be recorded
for longer time.
2 GB
4 GB
8 GB
2 h
≥ The recordable times shown in the table are approximations.
≥ The recording is in high definition picture quality no matter what recording mode is used to
record.
≥ This unit records in CBR (Constant Bit Rate) in HG mode. CBR recording does not vary the bit rate
(amount of data in a fixed time).
≥ This unit records in VBR in HN/HE mode. VBR is an abbreviation for Variable Bit Rate. VBR recording
automatically varies the bit rate (amount of data in a fixed time) depending on the subject being
recorded. This means if a subject with sharp movements is recorded, the recording time is reduced.
≥ Recordable time using the battery (l 33)
≥ 8 MB and 16 MB SD cards cannot be used for motion picture recording.
≥ If the write protection switch on the SD card is set to LOCK, it cannot be used for recording. (l 29)
≥ If an SD card is recorded on or erased many times, it may no longer be possible to record motion
pictures even if there is available memory on the SD card. In this case, after saving the data on PC,
format the SD card.
≥ Mosaic-pattern noise may appear on a playback image in the following cases.
jWhen there is a complicated pattern in the background
jWhen the unit is moved too much or too fast
jWhen a subject with sharp movements has been recorded
(Particularly if it has been recorded in [HE] or [LP] mode.)
≥ Sound is recorded with the Dolby Digital.
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Focus indication:
Recording still pictures (JPEG
images) on an SD card
PHOTO
Record the still picture on an SD card.
≥ This number of recording pixels for still pictures
is compatible with the 16:9 aspect ratio of a
wide-screen TV. They are recorded at
[1920k1080].
A
B
Focus indication
Focus area (area inside brackets)
± (The white lamp flashes.):
Focusing
≥ Still pictures cannot be recorded in STD mode.
¥ (The green lamp lights up.):
When in focus
No mark:
1 Rotate the mode dial to select
or
.
When focusing is unsuccessful.
4 Press the PHOTO SHOT button
fully to take the picture.
The lens cover opens automatically.
2 Open the LCD monitor or extend
the viewfinder.
3 Press the PHOTO SHOT button
halfway in order to adjust the
focus. (For auto focus only)
≥ In order to take better still pictures, the screen
will brighten when the PHOTO SHOT button is
fully pressed.
To record still pictures clearly
≥ When zooming in on the subject with a
magnification of 4k or higher, it is difficult to
reduce the slight shaking from holding this unit
by hand. We recommend decreasing the zoom
magnification and approaching the subject
when recording.
≥ When recording still pictures, hold the unit
firmly with your hands and keep your arms
stationary at your side so as not to shake the
unit.
The shutter speed and the iris/gain value are
fixed and the unit focuses on the subject
automatically.
≥ If you set [O.I.S.] (l 69) to [ON], then the
image stabilizer function will be more effective.
≥ You can record stable pictures without shaking
by using a tripod and the remote control.
([
] (MEGA optical image stabilizer)
MEGA
will be displayed.)
≥ For information about the number of
recordable still pictures on an SD card
(l 61)
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≥ The sound cannot be recorded.
≥ You can record still pictures on the card even if
the focus indication does not appear, but
pictures may be recorded without being
focused.
≥ The focus indication does not appear or has
difficulty displaying in the following cases.
jWhen the zoom magnification is high.
jWhen the unit is shaken.
≥ If the write protection switch on the SD card is
set to LOCK, it cannot be used for recording.
≥ The PHOTO SHOT button on the remote
control cannot be pressed halfway.
≥ If the [PICT.QUALITY] is set to [
],
mosaic-pattern noise may appear on a
playback image depending on the picture
content.
≥ While this unit accesses the SD card (
displayed/the access lamp is lit), do not
jWhen the subject is moving.
jWhen the subject stands in front of a light
source.
is
perform the following operations. The SD card
or the recorded data may be damaged.
jTurn the unit off.
jWhen close subjects and far subjects are
included in the same scene.
jWhen the scene is dark.
jOpen the card slot cover and remove the SD
card.
jOperate the mode dial.
jWhen there is a bright part in the scene.
jWhen the scene is filled with only horizontal
lines.
≥ Other products may degrade or not play back
still pictures recorded on this unit.
jWhen the scene lacks contrast.
jWhen recording motion pictures.
jWhen the MagicPix function is used.
jWhen PRE-REC is used.
≥
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.
ª Concerning the focusing area
ª About the screen indications
when the PHOTO SHOT button is
pressed halfway
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.
If it is still difficult to focus, adjust the focus
manually.
≥ The focusing area is not displayed when the
digital zoom (more than approx. 10k) is used.
2.1Ｍ
MEGA
750
Switching the shutter sound on/off
A BC D E F G H
Flash (l 67)
You can add a shutter sound when recording still
pictures.
A
B
C
D
E
F
Flash level (l 68)
Press the MENU button, then select
[PICTURE] # [SHTR SOUND] # [ON]
or [OFF] and press the cursor
button.
Red eye reduction (l 68)
Quality of still pictures (l 60)
Size of still pictures
Remaining number of still pictures
(Flashes in red when [0] appears.)
Card indication (l 132)
MENU
G
H
MEGA optical image stabilizer (l 58)
ª About the focus indication
≥ The focus indication indicates the status of the
auto focus.
≥ The focus indication does not appear in
manual focus mode.
≥ Focus on a subject manually when it is not
easily focused. (l 75)
≥ This function’s default setting is [ON].
≥ This function does not work during motion
picture recording.
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About simultaneous recording
(recording still pictures while
recording motion pictures)
Number of pixels and picture
quality for still picture
recording
You can record still pictures on an SD card even
while recording motion pictures on SD card and/
or disc.
PHOTO
Picture quality
While recording motion pictures,
press the PHOTO SHOT button fully
(press to the bottom) to take the
picture.
Selecting the picture quality.
Press the MENU button, then select
[PICTURE] # [PICT.QUALITY] #
desired item and press the cursor
button.
MENU
:
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.
≥ The PHOTO SHOT button cannot be pressed
halfway in the simultaneous recording.
≥ The screen indications that appear when the
PHOTO SHOT button is pressed halfway will
be displayed.
≥ The picture quality is different from normal still
picture recording because priority is given to
the motion picture recording. We recommend
pausing the motion picture recording to record
a still picture with better picture quality.
≥ Still pictures cannot be recorded in STD mode.
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Recording functions
Approximate Number of
Recordable Pictures on an
SD Card
Zoom in/out function
ª Picture quality and number of
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recordable pictures
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Picture size
2.1Ｍ (1920k1080)
The maximum optical zoom ratio is 10k.
Picture quality
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
or
8 MB
16 MB
32 MB
64 MB
128 MB
256 MB
512 MB
1 GB
4
10
6
.
Move the zoom lever.
17
32
20
47
74
94
150
200
410
820
1670
3290
6690
320
640
1290
2630
5160
10520
2 GB
T side:
4 GB
Close-up recording (zoom in)
W side:
8 GB
Wide-angle recording (zoom out)
≥ The number of recordable pictures
depends on whether [ ] and [
] are
used together and on the subject being
recorded.
≥ The numbers shown in the table are
approximations.
≥ 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 zooming in while holding this unit by
hand, we recommend using the image
stabilizer function. (l 69)
≥ When distant subjects are brought closer, they
are focused at about 1.2 m (3.9 feet) or more.
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≥ When the zoom magnification is 1k, this unit
can focus on a subject approx. 4 cm (1.6z)
away from the lens. (Macro function)
≥ The zoom speed varies depending on the
range over which the zoom lever is moved.
(The zoom speed does not vary when
operating with the remote control.)
≥ If the zoom lever is pushed to the end, you can
zoom from 1k up to 10k in as fast as approx.
2.3 seconds.
About using the zoom
microphone function
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The zoom microphone is linked to the zooming
operation so that far-away sounds with a
tele-shot and close-up sounds with a wide-angle
shot are recorded more clearly.
≥ When the zoom speed is high, the subject may
not be focused easily.
Press the MENU button, then select
[VIDEO] (HD mode) or [ADVANCED]
(STD mode) # [ZOOM MIC] # [ON]
and press the cursor button.
Digital zoom function
If the zoom magnification exceeds 10k, then the
digital zoom function will be activated. The
maximum magnification provided by the digital
zoom can be selected.
MENU
Press the MENU button, then select
[BASIC] (HD mode) or [ADVANCED]
(STD mode) # [D.ZOOM] # desired
item and press the cursor button.
≥ The stereo effect will be reduced with
MENU
tele-shots.
[OFF]:
[25k]:
[700k]:
Optical zoom only (Up to 10k)
Up to 25k
Up to 700k
≥ If [25k] or [700k] is selected, the digital zoom
range is displayed in blue while zooming.
≥ The larger the digital zoom magnification, the
more the image quality is degraded.
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Recording Yourself
Intelligent contrast control
This is for recording both bright and
dark parts clearly at the same time.
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VIDEO PHOTO
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VIDEO PHOTO
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You can record yourself while viewing the LCD
monitor. You can record persons in front of the
unit while showing them the image.
This brightens parts that are in the shadow and
difficult to see and stops white saturation in bright
parts.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
or
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
or
.
.
Rotate the LCD monitor towards the
lens side.
1 Press the cursor button. Then
move the cursor button down to
display the icon shown in the
illustration.
The image is horizontally flipped as if you see a
mirror image. (However the image recorded is
the same as a normal recording.)
≥ Extend the viewfinder to see the picture while
recording.
2 Move the cursor button up to
select [ ].
≥ When the LCD monitor is rotated towards the
lens side, the icon will not be displayed even if
you press the cursor button.
≥ Only some indications will appear on the
screen. When [°] appears, return the
direction of the LCD monitor to normal position
and check the warning/alarm indication.
(l 135)
To cancel intelligent contrast control
Select [
] again.
≥ If there are extremely dark or bright parts or the
brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be
clear.
≥ If you turn off the power or operate the mode
dial, the intelligent contrast control is canceled.
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4 Press the recording start/stop
Fade in/fade out function
button. (Fade out)
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Fade in:
The image and audio gradually appear.
Fade out:
The image and audio gradually disappear.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
or
The image/audio gradually disappears. After the
image/audio completely disappears, recording
stops.
.
1 Press the cursor button. Then
move the cursor button down to
display the icon shown in the
illustration.
≥ After recording, the fade setting is canceled.
To cancel fading
Select [
] again.
To select the color for fade in/out
The color which appears in fading pictures can
be selected.
Press the MENU button, then select
[VIDEO] (HD mode) or [ADVANCED]
(STD mode) # [FADE COLOR] #
[WHITE] or [BLACK] and press the
cursor button.
2 Move the cursor button left to
select [ ].
≥ If you turn off the power, the fade function is
canceled.
≥ While the fade in/fade out function is selected,
it takes several seconds to display the image
when you start recording. It also takes several
seconds to pause recording.
3 Press the recording start/stop
button. (Fade in)
≥ The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade
in become black (or white).
When you start recording, the image/audio
gradually appears.
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longer than usual, so that dark scenes can be
recorded brightly. For this reason, bright dots
that are usually invisible may be seen, but this
is not a malfunction.
MagicPix function
This allows recording in dark
locations.
≥ If you turn off the power or operate the mode
dial, the MagicPix function is canceled.
≥ If set in a bright place, the screen may become
washed out for a while.
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VIDEO PHOTO
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-Ｒ -ＲＤＬ
This function allows you to record color images in
very low light situations. (Minimum required
illumination: approx. 1 lx)
Attach this unit to a tripod, and you can record
images free from vibration.
Soft skin mode
This makes skin colors appear softer
for a more attractive appearance.
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≥ Recorded scene is seen as if frames were
missed.
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¬Rotate the mode dial to select
or
This is more effective if you record a subject
more closely from the torso up.
.
1 Press the cursor button. Then
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
or
move the cursor button down to
display the icon shown in the
illustration.
.
1 Press the cursor button. Then
move the cursor button down to
display the icon shown in the
illustration.
2 Move the cursor button up to
select [ ].
2 Move the cursor button left to
select [ ].
To cancel the MagicPix function
Select [ ] again.
≥ The focus indication does not appear even if
the PHOTO SHOT button is pressed halfway.
≥ In darker areas, auto focus may focus a bit
slower. This is normal. If there is difficulty
focusing with auto focus, manually adjust the
focus.
To cancel the soft skin mode
Select [
] again.
≥ If the background or anything else in the scene
has colors similar to the skin color, they will
also be smoothed.
≥ The MagicPix function makes the signal
charging time of CCD up to approximately 30k
≥ If the brightness is insufficient, the effect may
not be clear.
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≥ 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.
(STD mode) Move the cursor button
up to select [ ].
Backlight compensation
function
This is for preventing a backlit subject
from being darkened.
1/2NEXT
≥ The image on the screen will become brighter.
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To return to normal recording
Select [
] again.
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Use this function when the light is emanating
from behind the subject and the subject appears
dark.
≥ If you turn off the power or operate the mode
dial, the backlight compensation function is
canceled.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
or
Self-timer recording
.
1 Press the cursor button. Then
PHOTO
move the cursor button down to
display the icon shown in the
illustration.
You can record still pictures on an SD card using
the timer.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
or
¬HD mode
.
1 Press the cursor button. Then
move the cursor button down to
display the icon shown in the
illustration.
¬STD mode
1/2NEXT
2 Move the cursor button up to
select [Ø].
2 (HD mode) Move the cursor
button right to select [ ].
≥ Each time the cursor button is pressed up, the
indication changes by one setting in the
following order: [Ø ] > [Ø ] > setting
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2
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Ø
Ø :
:
Starts recording after 10 seconds
Starts recording after 2 seconds
10
Built-in flash
2
3 Press the PHOTO SHOT button.
PHOTO
A still picture is recorded after the [Ø ] or [Ø ]
10
2
display and the recording lamp flashes for the
time which has been set.
Use the built-in flash in order to record still
pictures in dark places.
≥ After recording, the self-timer is canceled.
¬
Rotate the mode dial to select
or
.
≥ If you press the PHOTO SHOT button halfway
and then fully in auto focus mode, the subject
is focused when the button is pressed halfway.
≥ When you press the PHOTO SHOT button fully
in auto focus mode, the subject is focused just
before recording.
1 Press the cursor button. Then
move the cursor button down to
display the icon shown in the
illustration.
To stop the timer midway through
Press the MENU button. (The self-timer setting is
canceled.)
≥ The self-timer is canceled if the power is turned
off or the mode dial is operated.
≥ The self-timer standby mode is canceled when
you press the recording start/stop button to
start motion picture recording.
2 Move the cursor button left to
select [ß].
Even if you press the recording start/stop
button while the self-timer is counting down,
motion picture recording is not possible.
≥ Depending on the time taken to bring the
subject into focus, the recording may take
longer than set to start.
≥ Each time the cursor button is pressed left, the
indication changes by one setting in the
following order: [FLASH ON] >
≥ Setting the self-timer to [Ø ] is a good way to
2
prevent image shake when the PHOTO SHOT
button is pressed while using a tripod etc.
[FLASH AUTO] > [FLASH OFF]
≥ When the PHOTO SHOT button is pressed
halfway, the flash indicator will appear in the
bottom left corner of the screen.
[FLASH ON]:
ß
[FLASH AUTO]:ßA
[FLASH OFF]:
≥ When [FLASH AUTO] is set, the ambient
brightness is automatically detected, and the
flash will activate only when necessary. (If the
flash is not necessary, the [ßA] indicator will
not appear when the PHOTO SHOT button is
pressed halfway.)
≥
This function’s default setting is [FLASH AUTO].
3 Press the PHOTO SHOT button.
The flash is activated and the picture will be
recorded.
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≥ Red eye phenomenon may appear depending
on the recording conditions.
When the flash is not used
Set the flash to [FLASH OFF].
To adjust the brightness of the
flash
≥ Do not block the flash with your hand or by
other means.
≥ The unit automatically determines if the flash is
necessary even when it has been set to
[FLASH OFF] by detecting the ambient
brightness. (If it determines that the flash is
necessary, the [ ] indication lights up in red
when the PHOTO SHOT button is pressed
halfway.)
Press the MENU button, then select
[PICTURE] > [FLASH LEVEL] >
desired item and press the cursor
button.
MENU
≥ If the [ß] indication etc. flashes or is not
displayed when the PHOTO SHOT button is
pressed halfway, the flash is not activated.
≥ The available range of the flash is approx. 1 m
to 2.5 m (3.3 feet to 8.2 feet) in dark places.
Pictures will appear dark or reddish when they
are recorded by using the flash at distances
greater than 2.5 m (8.2 feet).
[ßj]: If the brightness is too high.
[ßd0]: In normal recording
[ßi]: If the brightness is insufficient.
≥ Using the flash fixes a shutter speed of 1/750
or faster to 1/500.
≥ The picture may become out of focus in dark
places. If so, adjust the focus manually.
≥ The picture may appear dark if the flash is lit in
front of a white background.
≥ A conversion lens (optional) can block the flash
and may cause a vignetting effect.
≥ Set the flash to [FLASH OFF] where using a
flash is prohibited.
ª Using the flash VW-FLH3
(optional)
≥ The flash permits still picture recording in a
dark place 2.5 m (8.2 feet) or more distant from
the subject. The available range of the flash is
approx. 1 m to 4 m (3.3 feet to 13.1 feet).
≥ The [ß] or [ßA] indication appears only when
the PHOTO SHOT button is pressed halfway.
≥ The flash setting cannot be changed when the
power switch on the flash is set to [ON] or
[AUTO].
≥ If the flash is activated a large number of times,
it may take longer to charge it.
≥ The optional flash and the built-in flash cannot
be used simultaneously.
Red eye reduction function
≥ The brightness of the flash cannot be adjusted.
≥ The shutter speed, iris/gain, and white balance
become fixed.
≥ Using the flash outdoors or with backlight or
other bright conditions may result in white
blotches (color blotches) on the pictures. If so,
either adjust the iris manually or use the
backlight compensation function, without using
the flash.
Reduces the phenomena where human eyes
become red from flashes.
Press the MENU button, then select
[PICTURE] # [RED EYE] # [ON] and
press the cursor button.
To cancel the red eye reduction function
Press the MENU button, then select [PICTURE]
#
≥ Carefully read the operating instructions for the
flash.
[RED EYE] [OFF] and press the cursor button.
#
≥ The flash is activated 2 times. Do not move
until the second flash is finished.
≥ Use this when you take pictures of people in
dark places.
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Tele macro function
This is for close-ups bringing only
what you want to record into focus.
Image stabilizer function
This is for reducing image shakes
during recording.
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By focusing only on the subject and blurring the
background, the image can be impressive.
The unit can focus on the subject at a distance of
approx. 50 cm (20z).
Reduces the image shaking due to hand
movement when recording.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
or
.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
or
Press the MENU button, then select
[BASIC] (HD mode) or [ADVANCED]
(STD mode) # [O.I.S.] # [ON] and
press the cursor button.
.
1 Press the cursor button. Then
move the cursor button down to
display the icon shown in the
illustration.
MENU
To cancel the image stabilizer function
Press the MENU button, then select [BASIC] (HD
mode) or [ADVANCED] (STD mode) # [O.I.S.]
# [OFF] and press the cursor button.
2 Move the cursor button right to
select [ ].
≥ This function’s default setting is [ON].
≥ In still picture recording mode, pressing the
PHOTO SHOT button halfway increases the
effect of the image stabilizer function. (MEGA
optical image stabilizer)
≥ When a tripod is used, we recommend that you
turn the image stabilizer off.
≥ If the magnification is 10k or less, then it is
automatically set to 10k.
≥ In the following cases, the image stabilizer
function may not work effectively.
jWhen the digital zoom is used
jWhen the unit is shaken greatly
jWhen you record a moving subject while
tracking it
To cancel the tele macro function
Select [
] again.
≥ If a sharper focus cannot be achieved, adjust
the focus manually. (l 75)
≥ In the following cases, the tele macro function
jWhen the conversion lens is used
is canceled.
jThe zoom magnification becomes lower than
10k.
jThe power is turned off or the mode dial is
operated.
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STD mode
Guide line function
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
.
This is for viewing the slope and the
balance of the image while recording
or playing back.
Press the MENU button, then select
[BASIC] > [GUIDE LINES] # [ON]
and press the cursor button.
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Press the MENU button, then select [BASIC] >
[GUIDE LINES] > [OFF] and press the cursor
button.
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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.
≥ The guide lines do not appear on the images
actually recorded.
≥ The guidelines are not displayed while rotating
the LCD monitor frontward to record yourself.
HD mode
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
or
and
or rotate the mode dial to
then select the [
] or [
] tab.
(l 79)
Press the MENU button, then select
[BASIC] or [PLAY SETUP] >
[GUIDE LINES] > desired item and
press the cursor button.
A
B
C
[HORIZONTAL]
[GRID1]
[GRID2]
To cancel the guide line function
Press the MENU button, then select [BASIC] or
[PLAY SETUP] > [GUIDE LINES] > [OFF] and
press the cursor button.
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Wind noise reduction function
This is for reducing the wind noise
coming into the microphone when
recording.
Microphone level
This is for adjusting the microphone
input level.
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When recording, the input level from the built-in
microphones and the external microphone
terminal can be adjusted.
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¬Rotate the mode dial to select
or
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
or
.
.
Press the MENU button, then select
[VIDEO] (HD mode) or [ADVANCED]
(STD mode) # [WIND CUT] # [ON]
and press the cursor button.
1 Press the MENU button, then
select [VIDEO] > [MIC LEVEL]
> [SETrAGC] or [SET] and
press the cursor button.
MENU
MENU
AGC: Auto Gain Control
To cancel the wind noise reduction
function
Press the MENU button, then select [VIDEO]
(HD mode) or [ADVANCED] (STD mode) #
[WIND CUT] # [OFF] and press the cursor
button.
[AUTO]:
AGC is activated, and the
recording level is adjusted
automatically.
[SETrAGC]: The desired recording level can
be set. AGC will also be
activated to reduce the amount
of sound distortion.
≥ This function’s default setting is [ON].
≥ The wind noise reduction depends on the wind
strength. (The stereo effect may be reduced if
this function is activated in strong winds.
However, the stereo effect is automatically
restored when then the wind weakens.)
[SET]:
AGC is not activated and so
natural recording can be
performed.
2 Move the cursor button left or
right to adjust the microphone
input level.
A
B
C
Left
Right
Microphone input level
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≥ A gain value for each of the 2 built-in
microphones is displayed. (The input level of
the microphones cannot be set individually.)
Zebra display
Displays portions of the image that
may be overexposed.
3 Press the cursor button to set
and then press the MENU button
to finish the setting.
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Parts where white saturation (color saturation) is
likely to occur (extremely brightly lit or shiny
parts) are displayed with diagonal lines (zebra
pattern).
D
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
or
.
Press the MENU button, then select
[ADVANCED] # [ZEBRA] # [ON] and
press the cursor button.
D
Microphone input level meter
≥ Microphone input level meter is displayed on
the screen.
To return to automatic setting
Press the MENU button, then select [VIDEO] >
[MIC LEVEL] > [AUTO] and press the cursor
button.
≥ Adjust the gain value so that the last 2 bars of
the microphone input level on the center of the
screen are not red. (Otherwise, the sound is
distorted.) Select a lower setting for gain value
or set [MIC LEVEL] to [AUTO].
≥ The microphone input level meter displays the
microphone input level for the built-in
microphone with the larger volume.
A
A
Zebra pattern
≥ You can record an image with little white
saturation if you manually adjust the shutter
speed or brightness (iris/gain) (l 77).
To cancel the zebra display
Press the MENU button, then select
[ADVANCED] # [ZEBRA] # [OFF] and press
the cursor button.
≥ When [ZOOM MIC] is [ON], the volume will be
different depending on the zoom rate. Set
[ZOOM MIC] to [OFF] or set the microphone
input level after adjusting the zoom rate.
(l 62)
≥ The zebra pattern does not appear on the
images actually recorded.
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Color bar
This is for displaying a color bar to
check the color tone.
Auto slow shutter mode
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You can record bright pictures even in dark
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This unit displays a 7 color bar which is useful for
adjusting the picture quality of the TV or the
external monitor.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
or
.
Press the MENU button, then select
[ADVANCED] # [AUTO SLOW SHTR]
# [ON] and press the cursor button.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
or
.
Press the MENU button, then select
[ADVANCED] # [COLOR BAR] #
[ON] and press the cursor button.
MENU
≥ When auto slow shutter mode is selected, the
shutter speed is adjusted between 1/30 and
1/250 depending on the surrounding
brightness.
≥ When adjusting the shutter speed manually, it
can be adjusted between 1/30 and 1/8000.
(l 77)
To cancel the color bar
Press the MENU button, then select
[ADVANCED] # [COLOR BAR] # [OFF] and
press the cursor button.
To cancel the auto slow shutter mode
Press the MENU button, then select
[ADVANCED] # [AUTO SLOW SHTR] # [OFF]
and press the cursor button.
≥ If [AUTO SLOW SHTR] is set to [OFF], then
the shutter speed will be set between 1/60 and
1/250. (When adjusting the shutter speed
manually, it can be adjusted between 1/60 and
1/8000.)
≥ This function is canceled when the power is
turned off.
≥ The icon will not be displayed even if you press
the cursor button.
≥ This function’s default setting is [ON].
≥ If the scene is low in brightness or contrast, the
subject may not be focused in on.
≥ When the shutter speed becomes 1/30, the
screen display may appear to have frames
missing and afterimages may appear.
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≥ You can also cancel the scene mode function
by setting the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch
to AUTO.
Manual recording functions
Scene mode
Sports mode
This is for recording in various
situations.
≥ For slow-motion playback or playback pause of
recorded pictures, this mode helps diminish
camera shake.
≥ During normal playback, the image movement
may not look smooth.
≥ Avoid recording under fluorescent light,
mercury light or sodium light because the color
and brightness of the playback image may
change.
≥ If you record a subject illuminated with bright
light or a highly reflective subject, vertical lines
of light may appear.
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When you record images in different situations,
this mode automatically sets optimum shutter
speeds and apertures.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
or
.
≥ If the brightness is insufficient, the sports mode
does not function. The [5] display flashes.
≥ If this mode is used indoors, the screen may
flicker.
1 Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS
switch to MANUAL.
Portrait mode
≥ If this mode is used indoors, the screen may
flicker. If so, change the scene mode setting to
[OFF].
Low light mode
≥ Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be
recorded finely.
Spotlight mode
≥ If the recording subject is extremely bright, the
subject may become washed out and the
periphery extremely darkened.
Surf & snow mode
≥ If the subject is extremely bright, the recorded
image may become washed out.
2 Press the MENU button, then
select [BASIC] # [SCENE MODE]
desired item and press the
cursor button.
[5] Sports
Used to record fast action.
[
] Portrait
To make people stand out against the
background
[
] Low light
Improved image quality in low light situations.
] Spotlight
[
Improved quality when subject is brightly
illuminated.
[
] Surf & snow
Improved image quality when shooting on
beaches or snowy locations.
To cancel the scene mode function
Press the MENU button, then select [BASIC] #
[SCENE MODE] # [OFF] and press the cursor
button.
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To restore to the automatic adjustment
Press the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch down
again to the FOCUS position.
≥ You can also restore the auto focusing by
setting the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to
AUTO.
Manual focus adjustment
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If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions,
then use manual focus.
≥ The subject may not be in focus when zoomed
in if focusing with a wide angle. First, zoom in
on the subject, and then focus on it.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
or
.
1 (When MF assist function is used)
(HD mode only)
Press the MENU button, then
select [ADVANCED] #
[MF ASSIST] # [ON] and press
the cursor button.
About the MF assist function
(HD mode only)
2 Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS
The center of the screen is enlarged during
manual focus adjustment. This allows you to
focus on the subject more easily.
switch to MANUAL.
The normal screen returns approximately
2 seconds after you finish bringing the subject
into focus.
≥ The center of the screen is not enlarged if
[MF ASSIST] is set to [OFF].
3 Move the switch down and set it
≥ MF assist does not work if the zoom
magnification is more than 10k.
to FOCUS position.
≥ The part of the screen that is enlarged is not
enlarged on the image actually recorded.
≥ The zebra pattern does not appear on the part
of the screen that is enlarged when [ZEBRA] is
[ON].
The manual focus indication [MF] and the icon
shown in the illustration appear.
4 Move the cursor button left or
right to bring the subject into
focus.
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[
[
]: Outdoor mode
White balance
≥ Outdoors under a clear sky
]: Manual adjustment mode
≥ Mercury-vapor lamps, sodium lamps,
some fluorescent lights
This is for recording in natural colors.
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≥ Lights used for wedding receptions at
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≥ Sunrise, sunset etc.
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The automatic white balance function may not
reproduce natural colors depending on the
scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can
adjust the white balance manually.
To restore to the automatic adjustment
AWB
Set the white balance mode to [
].
≥ You can also restore the automatic adjustment
by setting the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch
to AUTO.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
or
.
1 Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS
To set the white balance manually
switch to MANUAL.
1 Select [ ], fill the screen with a
white subject.
The icon shown in the illustration is displayed
automatically.
2 Move the cursor button up to
2 Move the cursor button up to
select [ ].
select [ ].
≥ When the [ ] display stops flashing, the
setting is complete.
≥ If the [ ] display continues flashing, the white
balance cannot be set because it is too dark
etc. In this case, use the automatic white
balance.
3 Move the cursor button left or
right to select the white balance
mode.
[
[
AWB ]: Auto white balance adjustment
]: Indoor mode (for recording under
incandescent lamps)
≥ Incandescent lights, halogen lamps
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ª White balance sensor
Manual shutter speed/aperture
adjustment
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Shutter Speed:
Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects.
Aperture:
The white balance sensor A detects the type of
light source during recording.
Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too
dark.
Do not cover the white balance sensor during
recording, or it may not function properly.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
or
ª Black balance adjustment
.
This is one of the 3CCD system functions that
automatically adjusts the black when the white
balance is set in the manual adjustment mode.
When the black balance is adjusted, the screen
will temporarily be black. (The black balance
cannot be adjusted manually.)
1 Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS
switch to MANUAL.
1
2
3
The icon shown in the illustration is displayed
automatically.
1
2
3
Black balance adjustment in progress.
(Flashes.)
White balance adjustment in progress.
(Flashes.)
2 Move the cursor button left or
right to select [ ] (aperture) or
[
] (shutter speed).
Adjustment completed. (Lights up.)
≥ When the [ ] display flashes, the manual
white balance previously adjusted is stored.
Whenever recording conditions change, re-set
the white balance for correct adjustment.
≥ When setting both the white balance and the
iris/gain, set the white balance first.
3 Move the cursor button left or
right to make the adjustment.
A
Shutter speed:
HD mode:
1/30 to 1/8000
STD mode:
1/60 to 1/8000
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≥ The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 is faster.
≥ (HD mode) If [AUTO SLOW SHTR] is set to
[OFF], then the shutter speed will be set
between 1/60 and 1/8000.
B
Iris/Gain value:
CLOSE # (F16 to F2.0) # OPEN # (0dB to
18dB)
≥ Value closer to [CLOSE] darken the image.
≥ Value closer to [18dB] brighten the image.
≥ When the iris value is adjusted to brighter than
[OPEN], it changes to the gain value.
To restore to automatic adjustment
Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to
AUTO.
≥ When setting both the shutter speed and the
iris/gain value, set the shutter speed and then
set the iris/gain value.
Manual shutter speed adjustment
≥ Avoid recording under fluorescent light,
mercury light or sodium light because the color
and brightness of the playback image may
change.
≥ If you increase the shutter speed manually, the
noise on the screen may increase.
≥ You may see vertical lines of light in the
playback image of a brightly shining subject or
highly reflective subject, but this is not a
malfunction.
≥ During normal playback, image movement
may not look smooth.
≥ When recording in an extremely bright place,
the screen may change color or flicker. If so
adjust the shutter speed manually to [1/60] or
[1/100].
Manual iris/gain adjustment
≥ If the gain value is increased, the noise on the
screen increases.
≥ Depending on the zoom magnification, there
are iris values that are not displayed.
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The selected scene will be encircled by a yellow
frame.
Playback
≥ If 9 or more scenes have been recorded, the
next (or previous) page can be displayed by
moving the cursor button left and right or
moving the cursor button down, selecting
Playback of motion pictures
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left and right and then pressing the center of
the cursor button.
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≥ The scene number display switches to the
page number when the motion picture
Play back the motion pictures recorded on the
disc or SD card.
playback tab or [
]/[
] is selected.
¬HD mode
4 Press the cursor button.
1 Rotate the mode dial to select
.
The selected scene is played back on the full
screen.
The lens cover closes.
≥ The operation icon is automatically displayed
on the screen.
2 Press the cursor button up and
5 Move the cursor button to
then select the [ ] or [ ] tab.
operate.
1/;: Playback/Pause
6: Rewind playback (l 81)
5: Fast forward playback (l 81)
∫:
Stops the playback and shows the
thumbnails.
A
Motion picture playback tab
The motion pictures recorded on the disc or SD
card are displayed as thumbnails.
3 Select the scene to be played
back.
B
C
D
Previous page
Next page
Scene number
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2 Select the scene to be played
ª Repeat playback
Playback of the first scene starts after playback
of the last scene finishes.
back.
Press the MENU button, then select
[PLAY SETUP] # [REPEAT PLAY] #
[ON] and press the cursor button.
MENU
A
B
Scene number
Scroll bar display
The selected scene will be encircled by a yellow
frame.
≥ When 9 or more scenes have been recorded,
the next (or previous) page is displayed by
moving the cursor button.
≥ If you move and hold the cursor button up or
down, you can advance 8 scenes at a time.
The screen will not change at this time, but the
scene numbers and scroll bar display will
change so release the cursor button when you
have arrived at the page with the scene you
want to display.
The [
] indication appears on the thumbnail
and full screen views.
≥ The following scenes can be played back
repeatedly.
jWhen [PLAY MODE] is set to [VIEW ALL]:
All the scenes on the disc or SD card
jWhen [PLAY MODE] is set to [BY DATE]:
All the scenes on the selected date
To cancel the repeat playback function
Press the MENU button, then select
[PLAY SETUP] # [REPEAT PLAY] # [OFF] and
press the cursor button.
3 Press the cursor button.
¬STD mode
1 Rotate the mode dial to select
.
The selected scene is played back on the full
screen.
≥ The operation icon is automatically displayed
on the screen.
The lens cover closes.
≥ The motion pictures recorded on the disc are
displayed as thumbnails.
4 Move the cursor button to
operate.
1/;: Playback/Pause
6: Rewind playback (l 81)
5: Fast forward playback (l 81)
∫:
Stops the playback and shows the
thumbnails.
≥ Discs recorded in HD mode cannot be played
back in STD mode and discs recorded in STD
mode cannot be played back in HD mode.
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≥ Sound will be heard only during normal
playback.
Fast forward/rewind playback
≥ If pause play is continued for 5 minutes, the
screen returns to the thumbnails.
≥ When the amount of time recorded on the
scene is too short, playback may not be
possible.
Move the cursor button right during
playback.
(Move the cursor button left to
rewind.)
≥ Scenes which cannot be displayed as
thumbnails (the thumbnails are displayed as
[
]) cannot be played back.
(HD mode) An error message appears and the
screen shows the thumbnails.
≥ The power will not turn off when the LCD
monitor and the viewfinder are closed and
retracted.
≥ The date/time displayed may be different from
the recording date/time and it may take time to
display the thumbnail display when playing
back motion pictures not recorded on this unit.
≥ (HD mode) The remaining time for playback
indication will be reset to “0h00m00s” each
scene.
Move the cursor button again to increase the
speed. (The screen display changes from 5 to
.)
≥ Normal playback is restored when you move
the cursor button up.
ª Operating with the remote
control
≥ The high definition picture quality video signals
that can be played back on this unit are
1920k1080/60i or 1440k1080/60i.
≥ (HD mode) This unit may degrade or not
playback motion pictures recorded or created
on other products, and other products may
degrade or not playback motion pictures
recorded on this unit, even if the products
support AVCHD.
≥ (HD mode) If you continuously record motion
picture data that exceeds 4 GB on an SD card
and then play back the data on another device,
the picture may momentarily stop where the
data has reached 4 GB.
Press the 6 or 5 button during playback.
SEARCH
STILL ADV
SKIP
PLAY
PAUSE
STOP
SEARCH
STILL ADV
SKIP
Skip playback (to the start of a
scene)
(Operation is possible with the remote
control only.)
≥ If motion pictures recorded on another device
with a 4:3 aspect ratio are played back on this
unit in STD mode, the images on the LCD
monitor and the viewfinder are squeezed
vertically.
Press the : or 9 button on the
remote control during playback.
SEARCH
STILL ADV
SKIP
PLAY
PAUSE
STOP
SEARCH
STILL ADV
SKIP
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Slow-motion playback
Frame-by-frame playback
The motion picture is advanced one frame at a
time.
1 Move the cursor button up during
playback to pause the playback.
1 Move the cursor button up during
2 Move and hold the cursor button
right. (Slow-motion pictures will
be played back in reverse when
you move and hold the cursor
button left.)
playback to pause the playback.
2 Move the cursor button right.
(The frames will be advanced one
at a time in reverse when you
move the cursor button left.)
≥ Normal playback is restored when you move
the cursor button up.
≥ Normal playback is restored when you move
the cursor button up.
≥ If the frames are advanced one at a time in
reverse when in HD mode, they will be shown
in intervals of 0.5 seconds.
≥ When slow-motion pictures are played back in
reverse, they will be shown continuously at
th
approximately 1/1.5 the speed of normal
playback in HD mode (intervals of 0.5
seconds) and at approximately 1/5th the speed
of normal playback in STD mode.
ª Operating with the remote
control
Press the ; button.
ª Operating with the remote
control
1
Press the E or D button during playback.
SEARCH
STILL ADV
SKIP
PLAY
PAUSE
STOP
SEARCH
STILL ADV
SKIP
SEARCH
STILL ADV
SKIP
PLAY
PAUSE
STOP
SEARCH
STILL ADV
SKIP
2
Press the E or D button.
SEARCH
STILL ADV
SKIP
PLAY
PAUSE
STOP
SEARCH
STILL ADV
SKIP
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Playback
To return to playing back all the scenes
Press the MENU button, then select
[PLAY SETUP] # [PLAY MODE] # [VIEW ALL]
and press the cursor button.
To adjust the speaker volume
during playback
Adjust the speaker volume during playback.
Move the volume lever to change
the volume level.
≥ When [PLAY MODE] is set to [VIEW ALL], all
recorded motion pictures will be played back in
succession. ([
] is displayed.)
≥ Playing back all the scenes returns if the power
is turned off or the mode dial is operated.
≥
Even if scenes are recorded on the same day, they
are grouped separately in the following cases.
jWhen the number of scenes exceeds 99
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Towards “r”:
increases the volume
Towards “s”:
decreases the volume
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jWhen the recording mode is changed from
HN/HE to HG or HG to HN/HE (–1, –2... is
added after the recording date displayed on
the screen.)
Playing back motion pictures by
date
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Recorded scenes are grouped by date on this unit.
Scenes recorded on the same day can be played
back in succession.
jWhen the layers switch on a DVD-R DL
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Resuming the previous playback
1 Press the MENU button, then
select [PLAY SETUP] #
If playback of a scene was stopped halfway, the
playback can be resumed from where it was stopped.
[PLAY MODE] # [BY DATE] and
press the cursor button.
Press the MENU button, then select
[PLAY SETUP] # [RESUME PLAY] #
[ON] and press the cursor button.
MENU
MENU
2 Select the playback date, then
press the cursor button.
If playback of a motion picture is stopped, [
]
appears on the thumbnail view of the stopped scene.
To cancel the resume playback function
Press the MENU button, then select
[PLAY SETUP] # [RESUME PLAY] # [OFF]
and press the cursor button.
The scenes recorded on the date selected are
displayed as thumbnails.
≥
The memorized resume position is cleared if you
turn off the power, operate the mode dial or eject
the disc. (The [RESUME PLAY] setting is kept.)
3 Select the scene to be played
back.
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right and then pressing the center of the cursor
button.
≥ The file number display switches to the page
number when the still picture playback tab or
Still picture playback (JPEG
images) on an SD card
[
]/[
] is selected.
PHOTO
4 Press the cursor button.
1 Rotate the mode dial to select
.
The selected file is played back on the full
screen.
≥ The operation icon is automatically displayed
on the screen.
The lens cover closes.
2 Press the cursor button up and
then right to select the [
] tab.
5 Move the cursor button to
operate.
1/;: Slide show (playback of the still pictures
on the SD card in numerical order) start/
pause.
2
E:
D:
∫:
Plays back the previous picture.
Plays back the next picture.
Stops the playback and shows the
thumbnails.
A
Still picture playback tab
The still pictures recorded on the SD card are
displayed as thumbnails (reduced-size images).
3 Select the file to be played back.
ª About still picture compatibility
≥ This unit is compliant with the unified standard
DCF (Design rule for Camera File system)
established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and
Information Technology Industries
Association).
≥ The file format supported by this unit is JPEG.
(Not all JPEG formatted files will be played
back.)
≥ If a non-standard file is played back, the folder/
file name may not be displayed.
≥ This unit may degrade or not play back data
recorded or created on another product and
another product may degrade or not play back
data recorded on this unit.
B
C
D
E
Previous page
Next page
File number
Folder/file name
The selected file will be encircled by a yellow
frame.
≥ If 9 or more files have been recorded, the next
(or previous) page can be displayed by moving
the cursor button left and right or moving the
≥ While this unit accesses the SD card (the
access lamp is lit), do not remove the SD card.
≥ Do not operate the mode dial during the slide
show.
cursor button down, selecting [
[
]/
] by moving the cursor button left and
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≥ It takes time to display the file, depends on the
number of pixels of the file.
≥ Files which cannot be displayed as thumbnails
(the thumbnails are displayed as [
cannot be played back.
])
≥ If you attempt to play back a file which is a
different format or a damaged file, an error
message appears and the screen shows the
thumbnails.
≥ The date/time displayed may be different from
the recording date/time and it may take time to
display the thumbnail display when playing
back still pictures not recorded on this unit.
≥ The power will not turn off when the LCD
monitor and the viewfinder are closed and
retracted.
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Editing
Editing
Deleting multiple scenes from the
thumbnail display
Editing scenes
HD mode
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
Deleting scenes
This is for deleting scenes.
and then select the [
] or [
] tab.
.
STD mode
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¬Rotate the mode dial to select
Press the button while the
thumbnail view screen is displayed.
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The deleted scenes cannot be restored.
≥ (HD mode) The remaining space on DVD-RW,
DVD-R and DVD-R DL will not increase even if
scenes are deleted.
≥ (STD mode) Scenes on DVD-RW (Video
format), DVD-R and DVD-R DL cannot be
deleted.
2 Move the cursor button up or
down to select [ALL SCENES]
(HD mode)/[ALL] (STD mode) or
[SELECT] and press the cursor
button.
Deleting scenes one at a time
HD mode
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
and then select the [
] or [
] tab.
.
STD mode
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
1 Press the button during
playback.
≥ When [ALL SCENES] (HD mode)/[ALL] (STD
mode) is selected, the following scenes except
the protected scenes will be deleted. Proceed
to step 5.
jWhen [PLAY MODE] is set to [VIEW ALL]:
All the scenes on the disc or SD card
jWhen [PLAY MODE] is set to [BY DATE]:
All the scenes selected by date
2 When the confirmation message
appears, select [YES], then press
the cursor button.
3 (Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2)
Select the scene to be deleted,
then press the cursor button.
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The selected scene is encircled by a red frame.
≥ When the cursor button is pressed again, the
scene will be unselected.
≥ Up to 99 scenes (HD mode)/8 scenes (STD
mode) can be selected in succession.
Dividing a scene to delete
This is for dividing a scene into two to
delete an unnecessary portion.
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4 (Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2)
VIDEO
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Press the button.
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5 When the confirmation message
appears, select [YES], then press
the cursor button.
To delete an unnecessary portion of a scene, first divide
the scene and then delete the unnecessary portion.
HD mode
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
(Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2)
and then select the [
] or [
] tab.
.
To continue deleting other scenes
Repeat steps 3-5.
STD mode
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
Press the MENU button, then
select [EDIT SCENE] [DIVIDE]
[SET] (HD mode) or [YES] (STD
To complete editing
Press the MENU button.
1
#
#
≥ You can also delete scenes by pressing the
MENU button, selecting [EDIT SCENE] #
[DELETE] and then selecting [ALL SCENES]
(HD mode)/[ALL] (STD mode) or [SELECT].
≥ To delete an unwanted part of a scene, divide
the scene first, and then delete the
mode) and press the cursor button.
MENU
unnecessary part. (l 87)
≥ Scenes which cannot be played back (the
thumbnails are displayed as [
deleted.
≥ Protected scenes cannot be deleted.
≥ Do not open the card slot cover while deleting.
The deletion will stop.
]) cannot be
2 Select the scene to be divided,
then press the cursor button.
≥ In case of [ALL SCENES] (HD mode)/[ALL]
(STD mode), the deletion may take time if
there are many scenes on the disc or SD card.
≥ Do not turn off this unit while deleting.
≥ When you delete scenes, use a battery with
sufficient battery power or use the AC adaptor.
≥ If you delete scenes recorded on other
products with this unit, all the data related to
the scenes may be deleted.
The selected scene is played back.
3 When you reach the area where
you want to divide the scene,
press the cursor button down to
set the dividing point.
≥ It may not be possible to delete scenes that
have been divided to approximately 1 second
or less in STD mode.
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≥ 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 82)
Protecting scenes
This is for preventing scenes from
being deleted by mistake.
4 When the confirmation message
appears, select [YES], then press
the cursor button.
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Recorded scenes can be protected so that they
are not deleted by mistake.
(Even if you protect some scenes, formatting
the disc or SD card will delete them.)
5 Delete the unnecessary scenes.
≥ Refer to P86 for deleting scenes.
To continue dividing other scenes
Repeat steps 2-4.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
and then select the [
] or [
] tab.
To complete editing
Press the MENU button.
1 Press the MENU button, then
select [PLAY SETUP] #
(HD mode only)
[SCENE PROTECT] # [YES] and
press the cursor button.
To delete all the divided points
Press the MENU button, then select
[EDIT SCENE] # [DIVIDE] # [CANCEL ALL]
and press the cursor button.
2 Select the scene to be protected
and then press the cursor button.
≥ When the confirmation message appears,
select [YES], then press the cursor button.
≥ All divided points set on this unit will be
canceled.
≥ The scenes that were deleted after division
cannot be recovered.
The [
protected.
] indication appears and the scene is
≥ Scenes cannot be divided if the number of
scenes has reached 999.
≥ When the amount of time recorded on the
scene is too short, dividing may not be
possible.
≥ Press the cursor button again to cancel the
setting.
≥ 2 or more scenes can be set in succession.
≥ If images that have been divided are played
back on another device, the points where the
scenes join may not be clear.
To complete the settings
Press the MENU button.
≥ Data that has been recorded on another device
cannot be divided.
≥ When [CANCEL ALL] is selected, the divided
points of all scenes are deleted and the unit
turns back to the setting that plays back all
scenes even if you selected to play back the
scenes by date.
≥ Data that has been recorded or edited on
another device cannot be divided and the
divided points cannot be deleted.
≥ Discs other than DVD-RAM cannot be divided
or deleted and the divided points cannot be
deleted when the remaining space on the disc
becomes small.
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Editing
Copying from an SD card to a
disc
Selecting the scenes to copy
¬Connect the AC adaptor to this unit,
then insert a DVD-RAM or a DVD-RW
formatted on this unit (l 93) or a new
disc.
VIDEO
You can easily copy motion pictures recorded on
an SD card with this unit to a disc.
≥ Compatible discs are DVD-RAM, DVD-RW,
DVD-R and DVD-R DL.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
and then select the [ ] tab.
1 Press the MENU button, then
select [DISC COPY] #
Copying all the scenes at one time
[COPY SELECT] # [YES] and
press the cursor button.
¬Connect the AC adaptor to this unit,
then insert a DVD-RAM or a DVD-RW
formatted on this unit (l 93) or a new
disc.
MENU
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
and then select the [ ] tab.
1 Press the DISC COPY button
while the thumbnail view screen
is displayed.
2 Select the scene to be copied
and then press the cursor button.
2 Move the cursor button up or
down to select [YES] and press
the cursor button.
A
B
Scene size
Remaining space on the disc
The selected scene is encircled by a red frame.
≥ When the cursor button is pressed again, the
selected scene will be canceled.
≥ Up to 99 scenes can be set in succession.
≥ If you select a scene with a scene size that
exceeds the remaining space on the disc, the
remaining space on the disc display will turn
red and the amount exceeded will be
displayed.
A
The number of discs necessary for copying
by disc type.
≥ When 2 or more discs are necessary for
copying, follow the on-screen instructions to
switch discs.
≥ When copying is complete, press the MENU
button to exit the message screen.
Cancel the selected scene and select scenes
that do not exceed the space on 1 disc.
3 Move the cursor button up or
down to select [START] and
press the cursor button.
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4 When the confirmation message
appears, select [YES], then press
the cursor button.
Editing still pictures
Deleting still pictures
This is for deleting still picture files
recorded on SD cards.
To complete copying
Press the MENU button.
≥ Do not turn off the power on this unit while
copying.
≥ You can copy all the scenes at one time when
[COPY ALL] is selected in step 1.
≥ We recommend preparing a spare disc before
copying.
PHOTO
The deleted files cannot be restored.
Deleting files one at a time
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
≥ The order in which the scenes were copied
cannot be changed.
and then select the [
] tab.
≥ Data that has been recorded on another device
cannot be copied.
≥ When 2 or more discs are necessary for
copying, the last scene copied to a disc is
automatically divided to fit the space on the
disc.
1 Press the
button during
playback.
≥ If you will delete all the data on the SD card
when copying is complete, be sure to play back
the discs to check that they have been copied
correctly before deleting.
2 When the confirmation message
appears, select [YES], then press
the cursor button.
Deleting multiple files from the
thumbnail display
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
and then select the [
] tab.
1 Press the
button while the
thumbnail view screen is
displayed.
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Editing
≥ Do not open the card slot cover while deleting.
The deletion will stop.
2 Move the cursor button up or
down to select [ALL SCENES] or
[SELECT] and press the cursor
button.
≥
In case of [ALL SCENES], the deletion may take
time if there are many files on the SD card.
≥ Do not turn off this unit while deleting.
≥ When you delete files, use a battery with
sufficient battery power or use the AC adaptor.
≥
If files conforming to DCF standard are deleted,
all the data related to the files will be deleted.
Protecting still pictures
This is for preventing still picture files
from being deleted by mistake.
≥ When [ALL SCENES] is selected, all files on
the SD card except the protected files will be
erased. Proceed to step 5.
PHOTO
3 (Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2)
Select the file to be deleted, then
press the cursor button.
Files recorded on an SD card can be protected so that they
are not deleted by mistake. (Even if you protect some files on
an SD card, formatting the SD card will delete them.)
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
and then select the [
] tab.
1 Press the MENU button, then
select [PLAY SETUP] #
[SCENE PROTECT] # [YES] and
press the cursor button.
The selected file is encircled by a red frame.
≥ When the cursor button is pressed again, the
file will be unselected.
MENU
≥ Up to 99 files can be selected in succession.
4 (Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2)
Press the
button.
5 When the confirmation message
appears, select [YES], then press
the cursor button.
2 Select the file to be protected and
then press the cursor button.
(Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2)
To continue deleting other files
Repeat steps 3-5.
To complete editing
Press the MENU button.
The [
protected.
] indication appears and the file is
≥ Press the cursor button again to cancel the
setting.
≥ 2 or more files can be set in succession.
ª
Deleting still picture files recorded
on an SD card by other products
A still picture file (other than JPEG) that cannot
be played back on this unit may be erased.
To complete the settings
Press the MENU button.
≥ Protected files cannot be deleted.
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≥ You can also select multiple files in succession.
DPOF setting
This is for writing the printing data on
an SD card.
To complete the settings
Press the MENU button.
To cancel all DPOF settings
Press the MENU button, then select
PHOTO
[PLAY SETUP] # [DPOF SET] #
You can write the data of the still pictures to be
printed and the number of prints (DPOF data)
onto the SD card.
[CANCEL ALL] and press the cursor button.
≥ When the confirmation message appears,
select [YES], then press the cursor button.
ª What is DPOF?
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a format
which allows the user of a digital camera to
define which captured images on the SD card
are to be printed, together with information on the
number of copies they wish to print. (Please
note: Not all commercial printing services
support this feature at his time.)
≥ The DPOF setting can be established for up to
999 prints.
≥ DPOF setting made on other devices may not
be recognized by this unit. Please perform the
DPOF settings on this unit.
≥ You cannot add the recording date to pictures
to be printed with the DPOF settings.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
and then select the [
] tab.
1 Press the MENU button, then
select [PLAY SETUP] #
[DPOF SET] # [SET] and press
the cursor button.
MENU
2 Select the file to be set and then
press the cursor button.
The number of prints set to be in DPOF is
displayed.
3 Move the cursor button up or
down to select the number of
prints, then press the cursor
button.
≥ To cancel the setting, set the number of prints
to [0].
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Disc and card management
≥ When formatting is complete, press the MENU
button to exit the message screen.
Disc and card
management
≥ Use this unit to format discs. If a disc is
formatted on other products (such as a
computer), the time spent for recording may
become longer and you may not be able to use
the disc.
Formatting
Formatting discs
This is for initializing discs.
≥ When using a double sided disc, format each
side.
≥ It may not be possible to format a disc with
many scratches or dirt. Such discs cannot be
used.
≥ Do not turn this unit off, while formatting.
≥ When you format the disc, use a battery with
sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor.
≥ Refer to P27 for information about formatting
discs recorded on another device or in another
mode.
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Please be aware that if a disc is formatted,
then all the data recorded on the disc will be
erased. Store important data on a computer,
etc.
HD mode
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
and then select the [ ] tab.
STD mode
or
or
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
.
1 Press the MENU button, then
select [DISC SETUP] or [SETUP]
# [FORMAT DISC] # [YES] and
press the cursor button.
MENU
2 (When formatting a DVD-RW in STD mode
only)
Select format type, then press
the cursor button.
3 When the confirmation message
appears, select [YES], then press
the cursor button.
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Disc and card management
Finalizing a disc
Formatting SD cards
This is for initializing SD cards.
Finalizing a disc
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Please be aware that if an SD card is
formatted, then all the data recorded on the
card will be erased. Store important data on a
computer, etc.
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If you insert a DVD-RW, DVD-R or DVD-R DL
disc recorded in this unit (that has not been
finalized) into another device such as DVD
recorder, computer, etc., the disc may
become unusable.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
or
.
1 Press the MENU button, then
select [SETUP] #
Be sure to finalize the disc on this unit before
inserting it in other devices.
[FORMAT CARD] # [YES] and
press the cursor button.
To allow the disc to be played
back on other devices that
support AVCHD (HD mode)
MENU
Important Notice
Do not insert discs which have been
recorded in AVCHD format into devices
which do not support the AVCHD format. In
some cases the disc may get stuck in the
device. The disc will not play back on
devices that do not support the AVCHD
format.
2 When the confirmation message
appears, select [YES], then press
the cursor button.
≥ When formatting is complete, press the MENU
button to exit the message screen.
≥ Use this unit to format SD cards. If an SD card
is formatted on other products (such as a
computer), the time spent for recording may
become longer and you may not be able to use
the SD card.
DVD-RW, DVD-R and DVD-R DL:
≥ After finalizing, the disc becomes play-only
and you can no longer record.
≥ When you un-finalize a DVD-RW, the disc
can be used for recording again. (l 96)
≥ Depending on the type of SD card being used,
it may take time to format.
DVD-RAM:
≥ It is not necessary to finalize DVD-RAM.
≥ Do not turn this unit off, while formatting.
≥ When you format the SD card, use a battery
with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor.
≥ Do not open the card slot cover while
formatting.
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To allow the disc to be played
back on other DVD players etc.
(STD mode)
2 Press the MENU button, then
select [DISC SETUP] #
[FINALIZE] # [YES] and press the
cursor button.
DVD-RAM:
≥ It is not necessary to finalize DVD-RAM.
MENU
DVD-RW (VR format):
≥ DVD-RW (VR format) after finalization can
be recorded and edited in the same way as
DVD-RW (VR format) before finalization.
≥ After finalizing a DVD-RW (VR format) once,
you cannot finalize it again. (Even if you
record on or edit a DVD-RW (VR format)
after finalizing, it is not necessary to finalize
it again.)
3 When the confirmation message
appears, select [YES], then press
the cursor button.
≥ When finalizing is complete, press the MENU
button to exit the message screen.
HD mode
≥ When finalizing a DVD-RW, DVD-R or DVD-R
DL a top menu containing thumbnails is
created.
DVD-RW (Video format), DVD-R and
DVD-R DL:
≥ After finalizing, the disc becomes play-only
and you can no longer record.
≥ When you un-finalize a DVD-RW (Video
format), the disc can be used for recording
again. (l 96)
STD mode
≥ When finalizing a DVD-RW (Video format) or
DVD-R, a top menu containing thumbnails is
created.
HD mode
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
and then select the [
] tab.
≥ Do not finalize a disc recorded on this unit
using any other device.
≥ When using a double sided disc, finalize each
side.
STD mode
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
.
≥ The top menu created when finalizing does not
appear on this unit. It appears when the disc is
played back on other devices.
≥ Depending on the condition of the disc, the
time it takes for finalizing will differ. It may take
up to 22 minutes.
≥ Do not allow the unit to be heavily vibrated or
shaken while finalizing a disc. Doing so may
prevent the disc from being finalized resulting
in an unplayable disc.
1 Connect this unit to the AC
adaptor.
≥ Finalization cannot be executed when using a
battery.
≥ If the power supply stops while finalizing, the
finalization will fail and the data may be
damaged.
≥ If the power supply stops while finalizing, the
finalization will fail and the disc may become
unplayable on other devices even if disc repair
is carried out.
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Un-finalizing a DVD-RW
Creating a top menu
This is for un-finalizing a DVD-RW so
that it can be used for recording.
A top menu is displayed when a
DVD-RAM is played back on other
devices that support AVCHD.
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HD mode
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
and then select the [ ] tab.
and then select the [
] tab.
1
Connect this unit to the AC adaptor.
STD mode
≥ Creating a top menu cannot be executed when
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
.
using a battery.
≥ If the power supply stops while creating a top
menu, the data may be damaged.
1 Press the MENU button, then
select [DISC SETUP] #
[UN-FINALIZE] # [YES] and press
the cursor button.
2 Press the MENU button, then
select [DISC SETUP] #
[CREATE TOP MENU] # [YES]
and press the cursor button.
MENU
MENU
2 When the confirmation message
appears, select [YES], then press
the cursor button.
≥ When un-finalizing is complete, press the
MENU button to exit the message screen.
3 When the confirmation message
appears, select [YES], then press
the cursor button.
≥ (HD mode) Discs other than DVD-RW cannot
be un-finalized. If there is no space remaining
on the DVD-RW, the disc may not be
un-finalized.
≥ After creating the top menu, press the MENU
button to exit the message screen.
≥ If a top menu is created, the disc becomes
play-only and you can no longer record.
≥ The top menu is not displayed on the unit, but it
will be displayed when the disc is played back
on other devices that support AVCHD.
≥ Except for DVD-RAM, the top menu is created
during finalizing.
≥ (STD mode) Discs other than DVD-RW (Video
format) cannot be un-finalized. DVD-RW (VR
format) after finalization can be recorded and
edited in the same way as DVD-RW (VR
format) before finalization.
≥ When you un-finalize the disc, use a battery
with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor.
ª Deleting the top menu
If you insert a DVD-RAM on which a top menu was
created, the confirmation message appears when you
set a recording mode. If you select [YES] to erase the
top menu, the DVD-RAM can be recorded and edited
in the same way as before the top menu was created.
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Protecting a disc
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This is for protecting discs (write protection) when they are being ejected from this unit to prevent them
from being formatted if they are inserted in other devices.
Discs protected using this unit cannot be edited or used to record on other devices, but they can be
used in the same way as unprotected discs with this unit.
Auto Protect Operation
Insert into
unit >
Operations on the unit >
Status of ejected disc
Protected
Protected disc
Motion picture recording,
editing, etc.
When auto
protect is
[ON]
Playback only
Unprotected
disc
Motion picture recording,
editing, etc.
Playback only
Unprotected
Unprotected
Protected
Protected disc
Motion picture recording,
editing, etc.
When auto
protect is
[OFF]
Playback only
Unprotected
disc
Motion picture recording,
editing, etc.
Unprotected
Playback only
≥ After disc writing operations (recording motion pictures, editing, finalizing, un-finalizing, creating a top
menu and deleting a top menu), the disc is protected when [AUTO PROTECT] is [ON], and it is not
protected when [AUTO PROTECT] is [OFF].
≥ When the protected disc is ejected, “WRITE PROTECTED DISC-CANNOT BE RECORDED BY
OTHER DEVICES.” appears on the screen.
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Disc protection setting
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
or
and then select the [
] tab.
Press the MENU button, then select
[DISC SETUP] or [SETUP] #
[AUTO PROTECT] # [ON] and press
the cursor button.
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This is for preventing recorded contents from
being deleted or edited by mistake.
Further recording and editing is not possible on
protected discs until the protection is released.
MENU
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
.
1 Press the MENU button, then
select [DISC SETUP] #
≥ This function’s default setting is [ON].
≥ We recommend that the auto protect function
is set to [ON] in order to prevent accidental
deletion on other devices. If discs recorded on
this unit are inserted into other devices without
protecting them, a message may be displayed
prompting you to format the disc. If the disc is
formatted, the data on it will be erased, and the
process cannot be reversed.
[DISC PROTECT] and press the
cursor button.
MENU
2 When the confirmation message
appears, select [YES], then press
the cursor button.
≥ If a disc with no recorded motion pictures is
ejected, it will not be protected.
ª To release the disc protection
To release disc protection
Erase all the motion pictures on the disc or
format the disc.
≥ Please be aware that if a disc is formatted,
then all the data recorded will be erased and
cannot be recovered.
1) Press the MENU button, then select
[DISC SETUP] # [DISC PROTECT] and
press the cursor button.
2) When the confirmation message appears,
select [YES], then press the cursor button.
≥ The disc will need to be re-formatted on the
device you will use.
≥ If the disc has been protected on another
device, it may not be possible to release the
protection on this unit. In this case, release the
protection on the device that you used to
protect it.
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Disc and card management
Displaying disc information
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Information such as the type of recorded disc,
the number of recorded scenes, the remaining
space, whether or not the disc is finalized etc. is
displayed.
HD mode
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
and then select the [
] tab.
STD mode
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
or
.
Press the MENU button, then select
[DISC SETUP] # [INFORMATION] #
[YES] and press the cursor button.
MENU
To exit the information screen
Press the MENU button.
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With other products
≥ Do not use any other AV cables except the
supplied one.
≥ Do not use any other component cables except
the supplied one.
≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying
about the battery running down.
With other products
Watching Video/Pictures on
your TV
ª To display the on-screen
Playback on TV
information on the TV
The information displayed on the screen
(operation icon, time code etc.) can be displayed
on the TV.
The motion pictures and still pictures recorded
on this unit can be played back on a TV screen.
Connect this unit to a TV with one of the
following terminals. An HDMI cable (optional)
is required when connecting to an HDMI
terminal of the TV.
Press the EXT DISPLAY button on
the remote control.
START/
¬Difference in picture quality
depending on the terminal used for
connection
PHOTO
SHOT
EXT
STOP
DISPLAY
DATE/
TIME
ZOOM
VOL
A
B
≥ Press the button again to erase the
information.
≥ The screen on this unit will not change.
C
D
E
A
High quality
B
C
D
E
Standard quality
HDMI terminal
Component terminal
Video terminal
When using the following Panasonic TVs,
you can directly insert an SD card into the
SD card slot on the TV and then play it
back.
≥ Connect with the AV cable for pictures
jTH-50PZ750U
recorded in conventional standard picture
jTH-58PZ750U
quality. The pictures cannot be played back in
high definition picture quality.
≥ For details on how to play back, please read
the operating instructions for the TV.
TV you use
Reference items
1
Connectingwith
a HDMI cable
(optional)
TV with a HDMI
terminal
(l 101)
2
3
Connectingwith
the component
cable (supplied)
and the AV
cable (supplied)
(l 105)
TV with a
component terminal
Connectingwith
the AV cable
(supplied)
Other TVs
(l 106)
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1 Connecting with a HDMI cable (optional)
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VIDEO PHOTO
What is HDMI?
HDMI is the next-generation interface for digital devices. When this unit is connected to a HDMI
compatible device, the image and audio can be output with a digital signal. If you connect this unit
and a HDMI compatible high definition TV and then play back the recorded high definition images
(l 14), you can enjoy them in high resolution with high quality sound.
If you connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with EZ Sync, linked operations are
possible. (l 103)
≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down.
1 Connect this unit and a TV with the HDMI cable (optional).
HDMI IN
≥ Use a HDMI cable (optional) A with the logo shown on above.
2 Set the mode dial to
to turn on the power.
3 Select the video input on the TV that this unit is connected to.
Example:
Select the [HDMI] channel etc.
(The name of the channel may differ depending on the connected TV.)
4 Start playback on this unit.
The image and audio are output on the TV.
ª If the image or audio from this unit does not appear on the TV
≥ Check the connections.
≥ Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go.
≥ Check the input setting (input switch) and the audio input setting on the TV.
(For more information, please read the operating instructions for the TV.)
≥ Check [HDMI RESOLUTION]. (l 102)
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With other products
ª About the settings when
1080i
This is an interlace scan method which scans
1080 scan lines to display a high definition
image. The 1080 available scan lines are
divided in half and scanned on the screen
connecting with HDMI
When this unit is connected to another device
with a HDMI cable, the output setting on this unit
can be changed.
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alternatively every 1/60 of a second. The
HDMI output resolution
You can switch the method to output the images.
number of available scan lines is more than
double the 480 scan lines used to display
standard images until now so the images have
clearer detail and a lot of presence.
Press the MENU button, then select
[SETUP] > [HDMI RESOLUTION]
desired item and press the cursor
button.
480p
This is a progressive scan method which
scans all 480 available scan lines on the
screen at the same time every 1/60 of a
second. This method reduces the flickering as
the scan lines are not scanned on the screen
alternatively like in the interlace method.
[AUTO]:
The output resolution is
automatically set based on the
information from the connected TV.
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Information from
the connected TV
Output resolution
720p, 1080i
Others
1080i
480p
480i
This is an interlace scan method in which the
480 available scan lines are divided in half
and scanned on the screen alternatively every
[1080i]:
The interlace method with 1080
available scan lines is used for
output.
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1/60 of a second.
Interlace method/progressive method
Video signals until now (NTSC) are referred to
as 480i (“i” is short for interlace) whereas a
high-density video signal that doubles the
number of scan lines is called 480p (“p” is
short for progressive).
The component terminal and the HDMI
terminal on this unit are also compatible with
high definition image output [1080i]. It is
necessary to have a compatible TV to enjoy
progressive and high definition images.
[480p]:
The progressive method with 480
available scan lines is used for
output.
≥ 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.)
≥ Be sure to connect to an HDMI input terminal.
Do not connect to an HDMI output terminal on
other products.
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™
™
Playback using EZ Sync (HDAVI Control )
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™
™
If you connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with EZ Sync (HDAVI Control ) with a HDMI
cable, the following linked operations become possible.
≥ You can use the remote control for the TV to control playback on this unit.
≥ If you use the remote control for the TV to turn off the power, the power on this unit also turns off.
(The power cannot be cut off when recording a motion picture, formatting a disc, finalizing a disc,
un-finalizing a disc, deleting data, recovering data or connecting the unit to a computer with a USB
cable.)
≥ If you connect with a HDMI cable and then turn on the power, 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).
jDepending 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. (For details on how to
switch input, please read the operating instructions for the TV.)
≥ If EZ Sync does not work properly, refer to page 145.
1 Connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with EZ Sync with a HDMI
cable (optional).
HDMI IN
≥ Use a HDMI cable (optional) A with the logo shown on above.
≥ If the TV has two or more HDMI input terminals, it is recommended to connect this unit to HDMI2 or
HDMI3.
2 EZ Sync must be activated on the connected TV.
≥ Read the operating instructions of the TV for how to set etc.
3 Set the mode dial to
to turn on the power.
4 Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] # [EZ Sync] # [ON] and
press the cursor button.
≥ The default setting is [ON].
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5 Operate with the remote control for the TV.
1)
2)
A
DISPLAY ON/OFF
B
C
D
1) Press the button up, down, left or right to select a scene or file to be played back, and then press
the button in the center to set it.
2) Activate the operation icons that are displayed on TV screen with the remote control for the TV.
A
B
C
D
Operation icons
Display operation icons
Cancel operation icons
Display/cancel operation icons
≥ The playback operation is performed the same as on this unit.
jPlaying back motion pictures (l 79)
jPlaying back still pictures (l 84)
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To cancel EZ Sync (HDAVI Control )
Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] # [EZ Sync] # [OFF] and press the cursor button.
≥ If you are unsure whether or not the TV you are using are compatible with EZ Sync, read the
operating instructions for the TV.
≥ 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 EZ Sync. Refer to the operating instructions of the
TV for the operations that support on the TV.
≥ Operation is not possible with a cable that is not based on the HDMI standard.
We recommend using Panasonic cables.
Part numbers: RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m/4.9 feet), RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m/9.8 feet), RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m/
16.4 feet) etc.
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2 Connecting with the component cable (supplied) and the AV
cable (supplied)
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≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down.
1 Connect this unit to a TV with the component cable (supplied) and the AV
cable (supplied).
A
B
Component cable (supplied)
AV cable (supplied)
≥ Connect to terminals of the same color.
≥ The component terminal C is for outputting images only so be sure to also connect the AV cable.
(Insert it in the audio input terminal for the component terminal input. Refer to the operating
instructions of the TV for details.)
2 Set the mode dial to
to turn on the power.
3 Select the video input on the TV that this unit is connected to.
Example:
Select the [Component] channel etc.
(The name of the channel may differ depending on the connected TV.)
4 Start playback on this unit.
The image and audio are output on the TV.
ª About the setting when connecting the component terminals
When this unit is connected to a TV with the component cable, the output setting on this unit can be
changed. Set it to match the terminal on the TV that you connect to.
Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] > [COMPONENT OUT] desired
item and press the cursor button.
[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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With other products
ª If the image or audio from this unit does not appear on the TV
≥ Check the connections.
≥ Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go.
≥ Check the TV’s input setting (input switch). (For more information, please read the operating
instructions for the TV.)
≥ If the images are not displayed correctly on a wide-screen TV, adjust the setting in screen mode on
the TV. (For more information, please read the operating instructions of the TV.) If the pictures are
displayed squeezed horizontally on a regular TV (4:3), change the setting on this unit. (l 107)
3 Connecting with the AV cable (supplied)
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≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down.
1 Connect this unit to a TV with the AV cable (supplied).
A
AV cable (supplied)
2 Set the mode dial to
to turn on the power.
3 Select the video input on the TV that this unit is connected to.
Example:
Select the [Video 2] channel etc.
(The name of the channel may differ depending on the cable.)
4 Start playback on this unit.
The image and audio are output on the TV.
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With other products
ª To watch images with a 16:9 aspect ratio on a regular TV (4:3)
When playing back motion pictures or still pictures recorded on this unit with a 16:9 aspect ratio on a TV
with a 4:3 aspect ratio, the images on the screen may be squeezed horizontally. In this case, change
the menu setting to play back the pictures in the original aspect ratio. (Depending on the TV setting, the
pictures may not be displayed correctly. For more information, please read the operating instructions of
your TV.)
Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] # [TV ASPECT] # [4:3] and
press the cursor button.
Example of images with a 16:9 aspect ratio on a regular TV (4:3)
[TV ASPECT] setting
[16:9]
[4:3]
ª If the image or audio from this unit does not appear on the TV
≥ Check the connections.
≥ Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go.
≥ Check the TV’s input setting (input switch). (For more information, please read the operating
instructions for the TV.)
≥ (HD mode) When a HDMI cable is connected at the same time, priority is given to the output from the
HDMI cable.
≥ (HD mode) When the component cable is connected at the same time, priority is given to the
component cable for image output.
≥ If the images are not displayed correctly on a wide-screen TV, adjust the setting in screen mode on
the TV. (For more information, please read the operating instructions of the TV.)
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With other products
With Blu-ray Disc Player, DVD
recorder, DVD player,
computer etc.
Playback on DVD recorder,
DVD player, computer etc.
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Do not insert DVD-RW, DVD-R or DVD-R DL
discs that have not been finalized into a
Blu-ray Disc Player, DVD recorder, DVD
player, computer etc. Doing so could result in
an unusable disc. Also, when inserting discs
into a Blu-ray Disc Player, DVD recorder, DVD
player, computer etc, a message may be
displayed prompting you to format the disc,
but doing so will delete important data which
cannot be restored, so do not format the disc.
≥ When playing back a disc on a DVD recorder/
player, place the device so that the disc lies
flat.
ª Playing back a DVD-RAM or a
DVD-RW (VR format)
1 [Only when playing back DVD-RW (VR
format) discs]
Finalize the disc on this unit.
(l 94)
Playback using Blu-ray Disc
Players
2 Insert the disc in the playback
device and then play it back.
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≥ Playback is only possible on devices that
support 8 cm (3z) DVD-RAM or DVD-RW (VR
format). Refer to the operating instructions of
the playback device.
≥ You cannot record images that allow “One time
only recording” on a 8 cm (3z) disc.
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Discs recorded with this unit can be played back
on Panasonic Blu-ray Disc Players/Recorders.
Devices which can play back discs
recorded with this unit
jDMP-BD10 Blu-ray Disc Player
ª Playing back a DVD-RW (Video
format) or a DVD-R
1 (Only when playing back DVD-RW, DVD-R
or DVD-R DL discs)
1 Finalize the disc on this unit.
(l 94)
Finalize the disc using this unit.
(l 94)
2 Insert the disc in the playback
device and then play it back.
2 Insert the disc into a Blu-ray Disc
Player to play it back.
≥ Refer to the Blu-ray Disc Player operating
instructions for details on how to play back
discs.
≥ Playback is possible on devices that support
8 cm (3z) DVD-Video, but playback on all DVD
players is not guaranteed.
≥ Playback of DVD-R DL is only possible on
devices that support 8 cm (3z) DVD-R DL.
Refer to the operating instructions of the
playback device.
≥ The recording time is not displayed.
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5 Then start recording on the
connected device.
≥ See the operating instructions of the video
device for details.
With a DVD recorder or video
device
Dubbing images onto other
video device
To stop dubbing
1) Stop recording on the connected device.
2) Then stop playback on this unit.
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≥ If the date and time display and function
indication are not wanted, cancel them before
dubbing. (l 49, 100)
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≥ Images are dubbed in standard picture
quality.
≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying
about the battery running down.
If the dubbed images are played back on a
wide-screen TV, the images may be stretched
vertically.
1 Connect this unit and a video
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.
device.
A
AV cable (supplied)
≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
2 Set the mode dial to
to turn
on the power.
3 Change the video input on the
video device and TV that this unit
is connected to.
≥ The channel set will differ depending on the
terminal to which the unit is connected.
4 Start playback on this unit.
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With other products
reconnect the USB cable or check the printer,
SD card and settings on this unit.
With a printer (PictBridge)
3 Select a file to be printed, then
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press the cursor button.
To print pictures by directly connecting this unit to
the printer, use a printer compatible with
PictBridge.
(Read the operating instructions for the printer.)
PictBridge is an industry standard from the
Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA)
for direct printing. It allows images to be printed
directly from digital cameras to a printer, without
having to connect the camera to a computer.
≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying
about the battery running down.
The number of prints set is displayed.
4 Move the cursor button up or
down to select the desired
number of prints, then press the
cursor button.
≥ You can set up to 9 prints.
≥ To cancel the setting, set the number of prints
to [0].
≥ Up to 8 files can be set in succession by
repeating steps 3 and 4.
≥ Insert an SD card with recorded images in
this unit and then turn on the power.
≥ You cannot use in STD mode.
1 Connect this unit to a printer.
5 Press the MENU button to
display the PictBridge menus.
6 Select the date print setting on
[DATE PRINT].
A
USB cable (supplied)
The USB function selection screen will appear.
≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
≥ Do not use any other USB connection cables
except the supplied one. (Operation is not
guaranteed with any other USB connection
cables.)
≥ If the printer is not capable of date printing, this
setting is unavailable.
2 Select [PictBridge] and press the
cursor button.
The [PictBridge] indication appears on this unit’s
screen.
≥ If the [PictBridge] indication does not appear or
continues to flash, disconnect and then
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selected, all the settings are kept and the
screen returns to step 4.
7 Select the paper size setting on
[PAPER SIZE].
≥ Avoid the following operations during printing.
These operations disable proper printing.
jDisconnecting the USB cable
jOpening the card slot cover and removing
the SD card
jSwitching the mode dial
jTurning off the power
[STANDARD]: Size specific to the printer
≥ Check the settings for the paper size, quality of
print, etc. on the printer.
[4t5 INCH]:
[5t7 INCH]:
[4t6 INCH]:
[A4]:
≥ You cannot set paper sizes not supported on
the printer.
L size
2L size
Postcard size
A4 size
≥ The edges of still pictures recorded in this unit
with a 16:9 aspect ratio may be cut off. When
using a printer with a trimming or borderless
printing function, cancel this function before
printing. (Refer to the operating instructions of
the printer for details.)
8 Select the layout setting on
[PAGE LAYOUT].
≥ You may not be able to print still pictures
recorded with other products.
≥ When the unit is connected directly to the
printer, the DPOF settings cannot be used.
≥ Connect the printer directly to this unit. Do not
use a USB hub.
[STANDARD]: Layout specific to the printer
[
[
]:
]:
No frame print
Frame print
≥ You cannot set page layouts not supported on
the printer.
9 Select [PRINT] # [YES] and press
the cursor button to print the
pictures.
≥ Exit PictBridge by disconnecting the USB cable
(supplied) after the pictures have been printed.
When you stop printing halfway
Move the cursor button down.
≥ A confirmation message appears. If [YES] is
selected, the number of prints set is canceled
and the screen returns to step 3. If [NO] is
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With a computer
Before using with a computer
What you can do with a computer
Data type
Available functions
Software used
Copying data to a computer
*
Writing data to media
*
Copying data between media
Playing back on a computer
Easy editing
Motion picture
HD Writer 2.0E for SX/SD
Converting to MPEG2
Creating a DVD-Video disc
Standard Windows picture viewer or a
commercially available picture viewer
Playing back on a computer
Copying files to a computer
Still picture
Windows Explorer
Refer to P127 if using a Macintosh.
* Compatible media are SD card and discs (DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R and DVD-R DL).
≥ Be sure to finalize all discs other than DVD-RAM on this unit before using them with a computer.
≥ You cannot write data to a disc when this unit is connected to a PC. Insert a media in the DVD writing
drive on the computer and copy the data.
≥ Operation is not guaranteed when reading or writing motion picture data using software other than
that supplied with this unit.
≥ Do not start the software supplied with this unit and other software at the same time. Close any other
software if you start the software supplied with this unit and close the software supplied with this unit
if you start any other software.
≥ Be sure to use the supplied USB cable when connecting this unit and a computer. (Operation is not
guaranteed with any other USB cables.)
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Contents on provided CD-ROM
The following software applications are contained on the provided CD-ROM.
ª HD Writer 2.0E for SX/SD
You can acquire data of motion pictures and still pictures to the hard disk of the computer, easily edit
(split, merge, delete) the motion pictures, then write the data to an SD card or disc.
≥ You cannot copy, play back, or create a DVD-Video from the data recorded in STD mode.
[Copy to PC]:
If you copy data to the hard disk of the computer, you can easily edit it (split, delete etc.).
[Write data to media]:
You can copy motion picture data and still picture data from the hard disk of the computer to an SD
card. You can also copy motion picture data to a disc.
[Copy between media]:
You can copy motion picture data from an SD card to a disc or from a disc to an SD card.
[Easy editing]:
You can easily edit (split, merge, delete etc.) motion picture data that was copied to the hard disk of the
computer. Also, you can convert data to MPEG2 format and create a DVD-Video.
[Start Playback]:
You can play back the images in high definition picture quality on a computer.
[Format disc]:
Depending on the type of disc that you use, formatting is necessary. Discs are formatted using the
UDF 2.5 file system that supports the AVCHD format.
ª DirectX
If using Windows 2000, Microsoft DirectX 9.0c must be installed in order to operate the HD Writer 2.0E
for SX/SD.
If DirectX is not already installed on your computer, you can install it from the CD-ROM. Click [DirectX]
and follow the on-screen messages to install it. If you install the software on a computer that is not
compatible with DirectX 9.0c, the computer may not work properly. If you are unsure whether or not
your computer is compatible, contact the maker of your computer.
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End User License Agreement
Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following.
You (“Licensee”) are granted a license for the Software defined in this End User Software Agreement
(“Agreement”) on condition that you agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. If Licensee
does not agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, promptly return the Software to
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (“Matsushita”), its distributors or dealers from which you made
the purchase.
Article 1 License
Licensee is granted the right to use the software, including the information recorded or described on the
CD-ROM, instruction manuals, and any other media provided to Licensee (collectively “Software”), but
all applicable rights to patents, copyrights, trademarks and trade secrets in the Software are not
transferred to Licensee.
Article 2 Use by a Third Party
Licensee may not use, copy, modify, transfer or allow any third party, whether free of charge or not, to
use, copy or modify the Software, except as expressly provided for in this Agreement.
Article 3 Restrictions on Copying the Software
Licensee may make a single copy of the Software in whole or in part solely for back-up purposes.
Article 4 Computer
Licensee may only use the Software on a single computer at a single location.
Article 5 Reverse Engineering, Decompiling or Disassembly
Licensee may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Software, except to the extent
either of them is permitted under law or regulation of the country where Licensee resides. Matsushita,
or its distributors or dealers will not be responsible for any defects in the Software or damage to
Licensee caused by Licensee’s reverse engineering, decompiling, or disassembly of the Software.
Article 6 Limitation of Liability
The Software is provided “AS-IS” without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including,
but not limited to, warranties of non-infringement, merchantability and/or fitness for a particular
purpose. Further, Matsushita does not warrant that the operation of the Software will be uninterrupted
or error free. Matsushita or any of its distributors or dealers will not be liable for any damage suffered by
Licensee arising from or in connection with Licensee’s use of the Software.
Article 7 Export Control
Licensee agrees not to export or re-export to any country the Software in any form without the
appropriate export licenses under regulations of the country where Licensee resides, if necessary.
Article 8 Termination of License
The right granted to Licensee hereunder will be automatically terminated if Licensee violates any of the
terms and conditions of this Agreement. Upon such automatic termination, Licensee must destroy the
Software and related documentation together with all the copies thereof at Licensee’s own expense.
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Operating environment
≥ A CD-ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software applications. (A compatible DVD writer
drive and media are necessary for writing to a DVD.)
≥ When 2 or more USB devices are connected to a computer, or when devices are connected through
USB hubs or by using extension cables, proper operation is not guaranteed.
≥ Use the supplied USB cable when connecting to the computer. (Operation is not guaranteed with any
other USB cables.)
≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some
personal computers cannot be used.
≥ This software is not compatible with Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98/98SE,
Windows Me and Windows NT.
≥ Operation on an upgraded OS is not guaranteed.
≥ Operation on an OS other than the one pre-installed is not guaranteed.
ª Operating environment for HD Writer 2.0E for SX/SD
Personal computer
OS
IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 4
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2
Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate
Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz or higher
(including compatible CPU)
CPU
RAM
(Intel Core 2 Duo 1.86 GHz or higher or Intel Pentium D 3.0 GHz or
higher is recommended when a playback function or MPEG2 output is
used.)
Windows Vista: 1024 MB or more
Windows XP/2000: 512 MB or more (1024 MB or more recommended)
High Color (16 bit) or more (32 bit or more recommended)
Desktop resolution of 1024k768 pixels or more (1280k1024 pixels or
more recommended)
Display
Windows Vista: DirectX 10 compatible video card
Windows XP/2000: DirectX 9.0c compatible video card
Compatible with DirectDraw overlay
™
PCI Express k16 compatible recommended
Ultra DMA — 100 or more
250 MB or more (for installing the application)
When writing to a DVD, more than double the amount of free space as the
disc being created is necessary.
Free hard disk space
Necessary software
Windows Vista: DirectX 10
Windows XP/2000: DirectX 9.0c
≥ If you install the software on a computer that is not compatible with
DirectX 9.0c, the computer may not work properly. If you are unsure
whether or not your computer is compatible, contact the maker of your
computer.
Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later
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Sound
DirectSound Support
Interface
USB port [Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)]
Mouse or equivalent pointing device
Other requirements
≥ Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only.
≥ Operation is not guaranteed on computers that are not PC/AT compatible.
≥ Input is not supported in languages other than English, French and Spanish.
≥ Operation cannot be guaranteed on all DVD drives.
≥ Discs recorded in AVCHD with this software cannot be played back on devices that do not support
AVCHD.
≥ Operation is not guaranteed on Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition, Tablet PC Edition,
Windows Vista Business/Enterprise and not compatible with 64 bit operation systems.
≥ This software is not compatible with a multi-boot environment.
≥ If using Windows XP/2000, an administrative account user only can use this software. If using
Windows Vista, administrative account and standard account users only can use this software. (An
administrative account user should install and uninstall this software.)
≥ This software is not compatible with a multi-CPU environment.
≥ If your computer does not satisfy the above system requirements, an error may occur when writing
data to disc.
≥ Set the display resolution to 1024k768 (16 bits color) or higher.
Select [start] # ([Settings] #) [Control Panel] # ([Appearance and Themes] #) [Display (Adjust
screen resolution)] and select [Settings] tab, and then adjust [Screen resolution (Resolution)] and
[Color quality (Colors)].
ª Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage)
Personal computer
IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 4
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate
OS
Microsoft Windows Vista Business
Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise
Windows Vista: Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz or higher
Windows XP/2000:
Intel Pentium III 450 MHz or higher or Intel Celeron 400 MHz or higher
CPU
RAM
Windows Vista Home Basic: 512 MB or more
Windows Vista Home Premium/Ultimate/Business/Enterprise: 1 GB or
more
Windows XP/2000: 128 MB or more (256 MB or more recommended)
Interface
USB port
Other requirements
Mouse or equivalent pointing device
≥ The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS.
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3 Click [Next].
Installation
When installing the software, log on to your
computer as the Administrator (or with a user
name with equivalent authorization) or with the
user name for a standard user account. (If you
do not have authorization to do this, consult your
manager.)
≥ Before starting the installation, close all the
applications that are running.
≥ Do not perform any other operations on your
computer while the software is being installed.
4 Read the End User License
Agreement, then place a check
beside [I accept the terms of the
license agreement] if you agree
to them and click [Next].
Installing HD Writer 2.0E for
SX/SD
1 Insert the CD-ROM into the
computer.
≥ If you do not agree to the terms and conditions
of the License Agreement, installation is not
possible.
The [Setup Menu] screen will appear.
≥ If the [Setup Menu] screen does not appear,
double-click the CD-ROM drive icon in [My
Computer (Computer)].
5 Continue to follow the on-screen
messages to install it.
2 Click [HD Writer 2.0E for SX/SD].
6 After the installation is complete, restrictions
are displayed.
Check the contents, then close
the window, by clicking [k] on
the top right corner.
≥ If using Windows 2000, Microsoft DirectX 9.0c
must be installed in order to operate the
HD Writer 2.0E for SX/SD.
If you install the software on a computer that is
not compatible with DirectX 9.0c, the computer
may not work properly. If you are unsure
whether or not your computer is compatible,
contact the computer manufacturer.
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7 Click [Finish].
Uninstalling software
application
Follow the steps below to uninstall any software
applications that you no longer require.
1 Select [start] # ([Settings] #)
[Control Panel] #
[Add or Remove Programs
(Applications)] or [Uninstall a
program].
The computer must be rebooted for the
application to work.
Reading the operating
instructions of the software
applications
For details on how to use the software
applications, read the PDF operating
instructions.
≥ You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or
later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to read the
PDF operating instructions.
2 Select [HD Writer 2.0E for SX/SD],
then click [Change/Remove]
([Change or Remove] or [Add/
Remove]) or [Uninstall].
Select [start] #
[All Programs (Programs)] #
[Panasonic] # [HD Writer 2.0E] #
[Operating Instructions].
≥ Proceed with the uninstallation by following the
on-screen instructions.
≥ After uninstalling the software, be sure to
reboot the computer.
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≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go. The unit
and computer will not operate properly if the
plugs are not inserted fully.
Connection and recognition
≥ Do not use any other USB connection cables
except the supplied one. (Operation is not
guaranteed with any other USB connection
cables.)
Camera–Computer connection
After the software applications are installed, this
unit must be connected to the computer and be
correctly recognized by the computer.
4 Select [PC CONNECT (DISC)] or
≥
≥
Connect after installing the software applications.
Remove the supplied CD-ROM if it is inserted in
the computer. (If the [Setup Menu] screen is
displayed, wait until it finishes and then remove
the CD-ROM.)
[PC CONNECT (CARD)] and then
press the cursor button.
This unit is automatically recognized by the
computer.
≥
≥
If the recognition procedure is not accomplished
properly, operation will not be possible after
connecting the unit to the computer.
If the unit fails to operate normally, it may mean
that you have not conducted the installation or
recognition procedure properly.
≥ When the unit is connected to a computer,
the operation mode cannot be changed and
its power cannot be turned off.
Disconnect the USB cable, before turning
this unit off. (l 121)
≥ (STD mode) If the unit is connected to a
computer when the USB function is set to
[PC CONNECT (DISC)], no image will appear
on the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.
≥ When this unit is connected to a computer, you
cannot use this unit’s DISC EJECT lever to
remove a disc.
≥ Be sure to finalize all discs other than
DVD-RAM before using them with a
computer. Un-finalized discs cannot be
recognized by the computer.
1 Connect this unit to the AC
adaptor.
≥ Do not disconnect the USB cable or AC
adaptor while the ACCESS/PC lamp is on or
≥ If a battery is used, operation is not possible
when this unit is connected to a computer.
card access icon
monitor. Doing so may damage the data on the
disc or card.
≥ It may be necessary to reboot the computer
after connecting this unit to it for the first time.
appears on the LCD
2 Insert a disc or card with
recorded images in the unit, then
turn on the unit.
3
Connect this unit and a computer.
A
USB cable (supplied)
The USB function selection screen will appear.
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ª Disk drive display
<HD mode>
[Optical Disk Drive] is displayed in [My Computer
(Computer)], but it cannot be opened on
computers that do not support the UDF 2.5.
Example folder structure of a disk:
About the computer display
When the unit is connected to a computer, it is
recognized as an external drive.
ª SD card drive display
≥ [Removable Disk] is displayed in [My
Computer (Computer)].
Optical Disk Drive
AVCHDTN
BDMV
Example folder structure of an SD card:
≥ AVCHD format motion picture files
([00000.MTS] etc.) are saved in the [BDMV]
folder.
Removable Disk
DCIM
≥ The motion picture thumbnails are recorded in
the [AVCHDTN] folder.
≥ The data cannot be written.
<STD mode>
100CDPFP
MISC
Optical disc drive is displayed in [My Computer
(Computer)].
PRIVATE
AVCHD
AVCHDTN
BDMV
≥ When a DVD-RAM or DVD-RW (VR format) is
inserted in this unit, it can be accessed from
the removable disk drive.
≥ AVCHD format motion picture files
([00000.MTS] etc.) are saved in the [BDMV]
folder.
≥ The motion picture thumbnails are recorded in
the [AVCHDTN] folder.
≥ JPEG format still pictures (IMGA0001.JPG
etc.) are stored in the [100CDPFP] folder.
These can be opened with picture software
that supports JPEG pictures.
≥ When a DVD-RW (Video format) or DVD-R is
inserted in this unit, it can be accessed from
the optical disc drive.
≥ Up to 999 files can be recorded in the
[100CDPFP] or other such folder.
≥ The DPOF setting files are recorded in the
[MISC] folder.
Example folder structure of a DVD-RAM or
DVD-RW (VR format):
DVD_CAMERA*
DVD_RTAV
≥ DVD video recording format motion pictures
are stored in the [DVD_RTAV] folder.
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Example folder structure of a DVD-RW (Video
format) or DVD-R:
≥ Do not use the computer to delete, move or
rename the SD card’s folders. Doing so may
make the SD card unuseable in this unit.
≥ Always use this unit to format SD cards.
≥ When data not supported by this unit has been
recorded on a computer, it will not be
recognized by this unit.
DVD_CAMERA*
VIDEO_TS
≥ DVD-Video format motion pictures are stored
in the [VIDEO_TS] folder.
* Depending on the maker of the disc and the
device used to format it, the name displayed
will differ.
To disconnect USB cable
safely
1 Double click the
(
) icon in
task tray displayed on the
We recommend using HD Writer 2.0E for SX/
SD to copy or write back motion picture data
recorded in HD mode on a disc, an SD card or
SD media storage.
Using Windows Explorer or other programs on
the computer to copy, move or rename files
and folders recorded with this unit will result in
them being unusable with HD Writer 2.0E for
SX/SD.
computer.
≥ Hardware disconnect dialogue appears.
≥ Depending on your computer’s settings, this
icon may not be displayed.
2 Select [USB Mass Storage
Device] and click [Stop].
When using a disc:
≥ Verify [MATSHITA HDC-SX5(DVD) USB
Device] is selected and click [OK].
ª Copying your still pictures to
your computer
When using an SD card:
Card reader function (mass storage)
≥ Verify [MATSHITA HDC-SX5(SD) USB Device]
is selected and click [OK].
When an SD card with recorded data on it is
inserted into the unit and the unit is connected to
a computer using a USB cable, the SD card can
be used as an external drive so that still pictures
on the card can be copied to the computer with
Explorer or other programs.
≥ Click [Close], and you can safely disconnect
the USB cable.
1 Connect this unit to the computer
and then select
[PC CONNECT (CARD)].
[Removable Disk] is displayed in [My Computer
(Computer)].
2 Double click the folder that
contains the files on the
removable disk ([DCIM] >
[100CDPFP] etc.).
3 Drag and drop the files onto the
destination folder (on the
computer hard disk).
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3 Verify the following items are
Verifying the unit is correctly
recognized by the computer
displayed.
Connect the unit to the computer with a USB
cable, select [PC CONNECT (DISC)] or
[PC CONNECT (CARD)] on the USB function
selection screen and then follow the steps below.
≥ With some computers including those made by
NEC, the Device Manager may not be
displayed if a mode that places restrictions on
the functions has been established. Consult
the manufacturer or follow the steps in your
computer’s operating instructions to establish a
mode in which all the functions can be used,
then proceed with operation.
ª If the driver has been recognized
properly
When using a disc:
≥ [MATSHITA HDC-SX5(DVD) USB Device] is
displayed at [DVD/CD-ROM drives].
≥ [USB Mass Storage Device] is displayed at
[Universal Serial Bus controllers].
1 (When using Windows XP/2000)
Select [start] # ([Settings] #)
[Control Panel] # ([Performance
and Maintenance] #) [System].
When using an SD card:
≥ [MATSHITA HDC-SX5(SD) USB Device] is
displayed at [Disc drives].
≥ [USB Mass Storage Device] is displayed at
[Universal Serial Bus controllers].
ª If the driver has not been
recognized properly
(When using Windows Vista)
[!] or [Unknown device] appears at [Universal
Serial Bus controllers] or [Other devices], etc.
(Where the display will appear depends on the
type of computer you are using.)
Use the following method to enable it to be
recognized.
Select [start] # [Control Panel] #
[System and Maintenance] #
[Device Manager].
2 (When using Windows XP/2000)
Click the [Hardware] tab, then
click [Device Manager].
Method 1:
Turn off the unit and your computer once and try
again.
Method 2:
Eject the disc or SD card and try verifying again.
Method 3:
Try connecting the unit to another USB port on
your computer.
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≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go. The unit
and computer will not operate properly if the
plugs are not inserted fully.
Using HD Writer 2.0E for SX/
SD
≥ Do not use any other USB connection cables
except the supplied one. (Operation is not
guaranteed with any other USB cables.)
≥ When using HD Writer 2.0E for SX/SD on
Windows XP/2000, log on to your computer as
Administrator (or with a login name equally
authorized). If you log on with a login name
other than Administrator, you cannot use the
applications.
≥ When using HD Writer 2.0E for SX/SD on
Windows Vista, log on to your computer as
Administrator (or with a login name equally
authorized) or with the user name for a
standard user account. If you log on with a
user name for a guest user account, the
software cannot be used.
4 Select [PC CONNECT (DISC)] or
[PC CONNECT (CARD)] and then
press the cursor button.
This unit is automatically recognized by the
computer.
5 (On the computer)
Select [start] #
[All Programs (Programs)] #
[Panasonic] # [HD Writer 2.0E]
# [HD Writer].
ª Copying data on a disc or an SD
card to the hard disk of the
computer
1 Connect this unit to the AC
adaptor.
≥ If a battery is used, operation is not possible
when this unit is connected to a computer.
The HD Writer 2.0E for SX/SD introductory
screen is displayed. If [OK] is clicked, the
software will start.
2 Insert a disc or card with
recorded images in the unit, then
turn on the unit.
6 Click the [Copy to PC] button.
3 Connect this unit and a
computer.
7 Click the [Start copying] button.
A
USB cable (supplied)
The USB function selection screen will appear.
≥ A confirmation message appears. Click [Yes]
and copying starts.
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≥ After copying is complete, a message appears.
If [Yes] is clicked, all the motion pictures and
still pictures on the SD card will be deleted.
≥ If you switch from an SD card to a disc or a
disc to an SD card, first disconnect and then
reconnect the USB cable, click the [Refresh]
button and then select
3 Select [Start writing] to copy the
images from the hard disk of the
computer to the SD card.
[PC CONNECT (DISC)] or
[PC CONNECT (CARD)] again.
ª Writing back to an SD card
≥ Insert an SD card in this unit and format the
card. (l 94)
(Use an SD card that can be used for
motion picture recording. (l 29))
≥ A confirmation message appears. Click [Yes]
and copying starts.
Please be aware that if an SD card is formatted,
then all the data recorded on the card will be
erased. Store important data on a computer etc.
≥ Connect the AC adaptor to this unit.
≥ Connect this unit to the computer and start
HD Writer 2.0E for SX/SD.
ª Playing back the high definition
images on the computer
≥ Start HD Writer 2.0E for SX/SD.
1 Click the [Start Playback] button.
1 Click the [Write data to media]
button.
2 Select the media to be played
back and then click [OK].
2 Click
on the top right and
select the folder with the image
data you want to copy to the SD
card.
3 Select the scene to be played
back and then click the [Play]
button.
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≥ The scenes from the selected one to the last
one are played back on the full screen.
≥ Right click on the screen and then select [Stop]
to stop playback.
4 Click the [Output the file] button.
≥ A confirmation message appears. Click [OK]
and converting to MPEG2 starts.
ª Formatting a disc
ª Converting data that was copied
to the hard disk of the computer
to MPEG2 format
≥ The images are in conventional standard
quality.
≥ Format the disc on this unit or with [Format
disc] in HD Writer 2.0E for SX/SD.
≥ Please be aware that if a disc is formatted,
then all the data recorded on the disc is erased
and cannot be recovered.
ª Creating a DVD-Video disc
≥ You can record the converted data to a DVD
disc using other DVD-Video writing
software and then play it back on a DVD
recorder etc.
You can create a disc (DVD-Video) that can be
played back on conventional devices that do not
support the AVCHD.
≥ The images are in conventional standard
quality.
≥ Insert an unused DVD-RW or DVD-R in a
drive for DVD writing on the computer.
DVD-RAM cannot be used.
≥ Start HD Writer 2.0E for SX/SD.
1 Click the [Easy editing] button.
≥ You cannot record on a disc that has been
already recorded on.
However, you can record on a DVD-RW that
has already been recorded on if you use
HD Writer 2.0E for SX/SD to format it.
Please be aware that if a disc is formatted,
then all the data recorded on the disc is
erased and cannot be recovered. Save
important data on a computer etc.
≥ Start HD Writer 2.0E for SX/SD.
2 Select the file to be converted
into MPEG2 and then click the
[Save as MPEG2] button.
1 Click the [Select videos to copy
to media] button on the [Easy
editing] screen.
3 Click
, select the save
destination, input the file name
and then click the [Save] button.
2 Select the desired scenes and
then click the [Confirm selection]
button.
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3 Insert the disc in a drive for
writing, click
and then select
the save destination.
4 Click
and then select
[DVD-Video (High quality)] or
[DVD-Video (Standard quality)].
5 Click the [Start Copy] button.
≥ A confirmation message appears. Click [OK]
and creating the DVD-video starts.
≥ It takes time to convert to MPEG2 format.
≥ The disc created is a DVD-Video so it cannot
be used with HD Writer 2.0E for SX/SD.
≥ Refer to the operating instructions of the
software (PDF file) for details on how to use it.
≥ Do not insert a disc recorded in AVCHD format
with HD Writer 2.0E for SX/SD in a device that
does not support the AVCHD format. It may no
longer be possible to eject it. Also, the disc
cannot be played back on devices that do not
support the AVCHD format.
≥ Some discs recorded in AVCHD with HD Writer
2.0E for SX/SD may not be playable on other
devices even if the other devices support
AVCHD. In such cases, play them back on this
unit instead.
≥ The menu screen recorded in AVCHD with
HD Writer 2.0E for SX/SD does not appear on
this unit or HD Writer 2.0E for SX/SD. Use a
device that supports AVCHD for playback.
≥ Do not use Windows Explorer or other
programs on the computer to copy, move or
rename folders and files of motion picture data
copied to the hard disk of the computer.
They will become unusable with HD Writer
2.0E for SX/SD.
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If using a Macintosh
≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some
personal computers cannot be used.
≥ Apple, Mac OS is either registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States and/or
other countries.
≥ PowerPC is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
ª Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage)
Personal computer
OS
Macintosh
Mac OS X v10.4
PowerPC G5 (1.8 GHz or higher)
Intel Core Duo
CPU
Intel Core Solo
RAM
64 MB or more
USB port
Interface
≥ The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS.
≥ Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only.
ª Copying still pictures on PC
1 Connect this unit to a computer via the supplied USB cable.
≥ The USB function selection screen will appear.
2 Select [PC CONNECT (CARD)] and press the cursor button.
3 Double-click [NO_NAME] or [Untitled] displayed on the desktop.
≥ Files are stored in [100CDPFP] folder etc. in the [DCIM] folder.
4 Using a drag-and-drop operation, move the pictures you want to acquire
or the folder storing those pictures to any different folder on the
computer.
ª To disconnect USB cable safely
Drag [NO_NAME] or [Untitled] disk icon to the [Trash], and then disconnect the USB cable.
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ª [SETUP]
[FORMAT DISC] (l 93)
Others
*1
*1
[AUTO PROTECT] (l 97)
[FORMAT CARD] (l 94)
[DISPLAY] (l 131)
Menus and Indications
[DATE/TIME] (l 49)
[DATE FORMAT] (l 49)
Menu list
[POWER SAVE] (l 131)
[QUICK START] (l 38)
[BEEP SOUND] (l 132)
HD mode recording menus
/
*2
[LCD SET] (l 49)
[EVF SET] (l 49)
[COMPONENT OUT] (l 105)
[HDMI RESOLUTION] (l 102)
[EZ Sync] (l 103)
[TV ASPECT] (l 107)
[INITIAL SET] (l 132)
[DEMO MODE] (l 132)
ª [BASIC]
[SCENE MODE] (l 74)
[D.ZOOM] (l 62)
ª [LANGUAGE] (l 46)
[O.I.S.] (l 69)
[GUIDE LINES] (l 70)
[CLOCK SET] (l 48)
*1 Disc recording mode only
*2 SD card recording mode only
ª [VIDEO]
[REC MODE] (l 56)
[FADE COLOR] (l 64)
[WIND CUT] (l 71)
[ZOOM MIC] (l 62)
[MIC LEVEL] (l 71)
[H.SHOE MIC] (l 131)
[AGS] (l 52)
ª [PICTURE]
[PICT.QUALITY] (l 60)
[FLASH LEVEL] (l 68)
[SHTR SOUND] (l 59)
[RED EYE] (l 68)
ª [ADVANCED]
[REC LAMP] (l 131)
[ZEBRA] (l 72)
[COLOR BAR] (l 73)
[MF ASSIST] (l 75)
[AUTO SLOW SHTR] (l 73)
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STD mode recording menus
HD mode playback menus
motion picture playback)
(
ª [BASIC]
ª [PLAY SETUP]
[SCENE MODE] (l 74)
[GUIDE LINES] (l 70)
[REC MODE] (l 56)
[CLOCK SET] (l 48)
[PLAY MODE] (l 83)
[REPEAT PLAY] (l 80)
[RESUME PLAY] (l 83)
[SCENE PROTECT] (l 88)
[GUIDE LINES] (l 70)
ª [ADVANCED]
ª [EDIT SCENE]
[DIVIDE] (l 87)
[D.ZOOM] (l 62)
[O.I.S.] (l 69)
[FADE COLOR] (l 64)
[REC LAMP] (l 131)
[WIND CUT] (l 71)
[ZOOM MIC] (l 62)
[H.SHOE MIC] (l 131)
[DELETE] (l 86)
ª [DISC COPY]*1
[COPY ALL] (l 89)
[COPY SELECT] (l 89)
ª [DISC SETUP]
[FORMAT DISC] (l 93)
ª [DISC SETUP]*2
[INFORMATION] (l 99)
[FORMAT DISC] (l 93)
[FINALIZE]
(When using a DVD-RW, DVD-R or DVD-R DL)
(l 94)
[CREATE TOP MENU]
(When using a DVD-RAM) (l 96)
[UN-FINALIZE] (l 96)
[AUTO PROTECT] (l 97)
[INFORMATION] (l 99)
ª [SETUP]
[DISPLAY] (l 131)
[DATE/TIME] (l 49)
[DATE FORMAT] (l 49)
[POWER SAVE] (l 131)
[AGS] (l 52)
[BEEP SOUND] (l 132)
[LCD SET] (l 49)
[EVF SET] (l 49)
*1 When selecting the [
playback) tab
*2 When selecting the [
playback) tab
] (motion picture
] (motion picture
ª [LANGUAGE] (l 46)
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ª [SETUP]
[FORMAT CARD] (l 94)
[DISPLAY] (l 131)
HD mode playback menus
still picture playback)
(
[DATE/TIME] (l 49)
[DATE FORMAT] (l 49)
[POWER SAVE] (l 131)
[BEEP SOUND] (l 132)
[LCD SET] (l 49)
[EVF SET] (l 49)
ª [PLAY SETUP]
[SCENE PROTECT] (l 91)
[DPOF SET] (l 92)
[COMPONENT OUT] (l 105)
[HDMI RESOLUTION] (l 102)
[EZ Sync] (l 103)
[TV ASPECT] (l 107)
ª [SETUP]
[FORMAT CARD] (l 94)
[DISPLAY] (l 131)
ª [LANGUAGE] (l 46)
[DATE/TIME] (l 49)
[DATE FORMAT] (l 49)
[POWER SAVE] (l 131)
[BEEP SOUND] (l 132)
[LCD SET] (l 49)
[EVF SET] (l 49)
[COMPONENT OUT] (l 105)
[HDMI RESOLUTION] (l 102)
[EZ Sync] (l 103)
[TV ASPECT] (l 107)
ª [LANGUAGE] (l 46)
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STD mode playback menus
motion picture playback)
Menus related to [VIDEO] and
[ADVANCED]
(
ª [H.SHOE MIC]
≥ [NORMAL]
≥ [LOWCUT]
Set to [LOWCUT] and this reduces low sound
noise and wind noise hitting the stereo zoom
microphone (VW-VMH3; optional) mounted on
the smart accessory shoe.
ª [PLAY SETUP]
[PLAY MODE] (l 83)
[RESUME PLAY] (l 83)
ª [REC LAMP]
≥ [OFF]
≥ [ON]
The recording lamp lights during recording and
flashes when the unit receives a signal from the
remote control or when the self-timer is counting
down. When this is set to [OFF], it does not light
during recording.
ª [EDIT SCENE]
[DIVIDE] (l 87)
[DELETE] (l 86)
ª [DISC SETUP]
[FINALIZE] (l 94)
Menus related to [SETUP]
[UN-FINALIZE] (l 96)
[DISC PROTECT] (l 98)
[FORMAT DISC] (l 93)
[INFORMATION] (l 99)
ª [DISPLAY]
≥ [OFF]
≥ [ON]
The screen indications are selected as shown in
the illustration below.
[OFF]
ª [SETUP]
[DISPLAY] (l 131)
[DATE/TIME] (l 49)
[DATE FORMAT] (l 49)
[POWER SAVE] (l 131)
[BEEP SOUND] (l 132)
[LCD SET] (l 49)
[EVF SET] (l 49)
[ON]
[TV ASPECT] (l 107)
+
1
ª [LANGUAGE] (l 46)
ª [POWER SAVE]
≥ [OFF]
≥ [5 MINUTES]
[OFF]:
The power saving function is not activated.
[5 MINUTES]:
When about 5 minutes have passed without any
operation, this unit automatically turns off to save
battery life. To use this unit turn it on again.
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≥ In the following cases, the unit may not turn off
even when you set this to [5 MINUTES].
jWhen using the AC adaptor
jWhen connecting the unit to a computer or
printer via the USB cable
Indications
ª Recording indications
Motion picture recording
jWhen PRE-REC is used
ª [BEEP SOUND]
≥ [OFF]
≥ [ON]
This allows operations such as starting and
ending recording to be signaled by a beep.
When [OFF] is set, no beep is heard when an
operation such as recording is started or ended.
1 Beep
JAN 1 2008 12:34PM
Still picture recording
(when the PHOTO SHOT button is pressed
halfway)
When you start recording
When you turn on the power
When this unit is recognized by the computer or
the printer, etc.
2 Beeps
When you pause recording
When you turn off the power
2 Beeps/4 times
Remaining battery power
When an error occurs e.g. recording not starting.
Check the sentence displayed on the screen.
(l 135)
Remaining time for battery
power
90min
Remaining time for motion
R30min
ª [INITIAL SET] (HD mode only)
picture recording
0h00m00s
Elapsed recording time
≥ [YES]
≥ [NO]
When there is a menu that cannot be selected
due another function or mode being activated,
set to [YES] for changing the menu settings back
to the default condition.
(The language setting cannot be changed back
to the default condition.)
JAN 1 2008
12:34PM
Date indication
Time indication
Recording/writing to a disc or
an SD card
¥/; (Red)
; (Green)
Recording pause
Auto mode
AUTO
ª [DEMO MODE] (HD mode only)
Manual mode
MNL
MF
≥ [OFF]
This item is used to start the unit demonstration.
(Only when the mode dial is at the or
≥ [ON]
Manual focus
10t
Zoom magnification indication
Backlight compensation
Image stabilizer
POWER LCD EXTRA
Shutter speed
position) If you set this to [ON] without inserting a
disc or an SD card, this unit is automatically set
to the demonstration mode for introducing its
functions. If any button is pressed or operated,
the demonstration mode is canceled. If no
operations take place for approx. 10 minutes, the
demonstration mode automatically starts. To
terminate the demonstration mode, insert a disc
or an SD card, or set this to [OFF]. For normal
use, set this function to [OFF].
+
1
/
+
2
1/100
OPEN, F2.0
0dB
F number
Gain value
PRE-REC
Intelligent contrast control
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Soft skin mode
ß/ßA/
Flash
Tele macro
ßi/ßj
Flash level
Red eye reduction
/
Fade (White), Fade (Black)
MagicPix function
Zoom microphone
Wind noise reduction
± (White)
¥ (Green)
Focus indication
/
Ø
/Ø
Self-Timer recording
MEGA OIS
10
2
MEGA
External microphone
supporting the smart
accessory shoe
Number of recording pixels for
still pictures
2.1Ｍ
1920k1080
External microphone
supporting the smart
accessory shoe (LOW CUT)
(White)
(Green)
(Red)
Card can be recorded to
Recognizing the card
LOWCUT
Microphone level
Zebra display
HG mode
Recording/accessing the card
Still picture quality
/
Remaining number of still
pictures
100
HN mode
HE mode
XP mode
XP
SP
SP mode
LP mode
LP
5
Sports mode
Portrait mode
Low light mode
Spotlight mode
Surf & snow mode
Auto white balance
AWB
Indoor mode (recording under
incandescent lamp)
Outdoor mode
Manual adjustment mode
Disc type
DVD-RAM
DVD-RW
DVD-RW (VR format)
DVD-RW (Video format)
DVD-RW (unformatted)
DVD-R
/
DVD-R DL
(dual layer on single side)
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DPOF already set
(to more than 1)
ª Playback indications
Motion picture playback
1
Contents that have been
protected.
Number of recording pixels for
still pictures
2.1Ｍ
1920k1080
The picture size is not displayed for still
pictures recorded with other products that have
different picture sizes from the sizes shown
above.
Still picture playback
ª PC connection indications
Accessing the card
(When connected to a computer)
1
;
Playback
Pause
ª Confirmatory indications
5,
6,
/
Fast forward/rewind playback
––
7/8
Last/first scene paused
Skip playback
(Time
The built-in battery is low. (l 49)
display)
9/:
D/E
The warning/alarm indication
appears when LCD monitor is
rotated towards the lens side.
Return the direction of the LCD
monitor to normal position and
check the warning/alarm
indication.
Slow motion playback
Frame-by-frame playback
Playback time
;1/2;
0h00m00s
°
Play mode
All scenes on the disc or SD
card
No disc is inserted.
Unusable disc
Scenes recorded on the
selected date
No card is inserted.
Number of recording pixels for
motion pictures
1920k1080
1440k1080
No.10
Scene number
Volume adjustment
Repeat playback
Resume playback
15
Still picture folder/file number
display
100-0001
When a printer compatible with
PictBridge is connected
PictBridge
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Messages
CANNOT RECORD.
Data writing to the disc or SD card has failed.
There are no images recorded on the disc or SD card.
If this message appears although data is recorded on the SD card,
the condition of the card is probably not stable.
NO DATA.
Turn off the power and then turn it on again.
CANNOT BE USED DUE TO
INCOMPATIBLE DATA.
The recording format is different so it cannot be used.
Insert a new disc or save the data on the SD card to a computer and
then format the SD card before using it.
CANNOT RECORD
-INCOMPATIBLE
CONTROL DATA.
THIS DISC IS
INCOMPATIBLE.
You inserted an incompatible disc (copy-protected discs, etc.).
PLEASE CHECK THE
DISC.
You inserted a disc that cannot be read on this unit, or the disc has
been protected (write-protect).
THIS IS A
NON-RECORDABLE DISC.
The disc cannot be used for recording on this unit. Insert a new disc.
RECOMMENDED TO USE
PANASONIC DISC
You inserted a disc that does not meet the DVD standard for quality
and performance so you may not be able to record normally.
A finalized DVD-RW (HD mode)/DVD-RW (Video format/STD
mode) or DVD-R, DVD-R DL has been inserted.
After finalizing, the discs become play-only and cannot record. If you
un-finalize a DVD-RW (HD mode)/DVD-RW (Video format/STD
mode), it can be used for recording. (l 96)
CANNOT RECORD. (THIS
DISC IS FINALIZED)
CANNOT RECORD. THE
NUMBER OF SCENES HAS
EXCEEDED THE MAXIMUM
LIMIT.
The disc or SD card is full or the number of scenes has reached the
maximum limit so no further data can be recorded. Delete
unnecessary scenes (l 86) or insert a new disc or SD card.
The scenes grouped by date have reached the maximum number of
dates so recording is not possible.
Delete unnecessary scenes (l 86) or insert a new disc or SD card.
CANNOT RECORD - DATE
CAPACITY IS FULL.
NO NEED TO FORMAT
THIS DISC.
DVD-R and DVD-R DL can only be recorded on once so cannot be
formatted.
A finalized disc has been inserted. DVD-R and DVD-R DL cannot be
un-finalized. If you un-finalize a DVD-RW, it can be used for
recording again. (l 96)
THE DISC IS FINALIZED.
CANNOT FINALIZE.
The disc cannot be finalized (un-finalized) on this unit. (The disc
was recorded on another device etc.)
Or, you are trying to finalize a disc that has no motion pictures
recorded on it.
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CANNOT READ DISC.
PLEASE CHECK
CONDITION OF DISC.
There are scratches or dirt on the recording/playback side of the
disc. If there is dirt on the disc, use a soft cloth to wipe it. (l 30) If
the disc is scratched, insert a new one.
CHECK CARD.
This card is not compatible or it cannot be recognized by the unit.
THIS CARD CANNOT
RECORD IN VIDEO MODE.
An 8 MB or 16 MB SD card on which motion pictures cannot be
recorded is inserted.
CARD LOCKED.
The write protection switch on the SD card is set to LOCK. (l 29)
NOW ACCESSING.
PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE
CARD.
The data is being processed. Close the card slot cover and wait for
a while.
The SD card is full so no further data can be recorded. Delete
unnecessary files (l 86, 90) or insert a new SD card.
CARD FULL.
CANNOT OPERATE THIS
FUNCTION IN THIS MODE.
PRE-REC cannot be set in disc recording mode.
Or, you are trying to copy a disc in STD playback mode.
Creating a top menu has failed.
There may be scratches or dirt on the recording/playback side of the
disc. If there is dirt on the disc, use a soft cloth to wipe it. (l 30)
TOP MENU COULD NOT
BE CREATED.
CANNOT DIVIDE. THE
NUMBER OF SCENES IS
FULL.
The disc or SD card is full or the number of scenes has reached the
maximum limit so no further data can be divided. Delete
unnecessary scenes (l 86).
CANNOT OPERATE.
TEMPERATURE IS HIGH.
The temperature of the unit is high so it cannot be operated. Turn off
the power, wait until the unit cools and then turn on the power again.
CANNOT OPERATE.
TEMPERATURE IS HIGH.
PLEASE TURN OFF AND
WAIT A WHILE.
Use a battery that is compatible with this unit. (l 32)
You are attempting to connect an AC adaptor not compatible with
this unit. Use the supplied AC adaptor. (l 35)
THIS BATTERY CANNOT
BE USED.
If using a Panasonic battery compatible with this unit (l 32), eject
the battery and then insert it again. If the message appears even
after repeating this several times, this unit needs repair. Detach the
power and consult the dealer who you purchased this unit from. Do
not attempt to repair it by yourself.
AGS MODE ON-REC
PAUSED
The AGS function is activated. (l 52)
PUSH THE RESET
SWITCH.
An irregularity in the unit has been detected. Press the RESET
button to restart the unit. (l 145)
There may be scratches or dirt on the recording/playback side of the
disc. If there is dirt on the disc, use a soft cloth to wipe it. (l 30) If
the disc is scratched, insert a new one.
CHECK THE DISC AFTER
PUSHING THE RESET
SWITCH TO REPAIR THE
DATA.
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The [GUIDE LINES], [ZEBRA], [MF ASSIST], [MIC LEVEL] and
[RED EYE] menu settings cannot be set when the color bar is set.
CANNOT SET.
DISCONNECT USB
CABLE.
The unit cannot correctly establish the connection to the computer
or printer. Disconnect and then reconnect the USB cable.
(HD mode) DISCONNECT
USB CABLE.
The unit’s power cannot be turned off when the unit is connected to
the computer.
(STD mode) CANNOT
OPERATE WHILE
CONNECTED TO
COMPUTER.
About recovery
It is possible that the system cannot complete writing of a file normally when, for example, power is
turned off for some reason during recording or editing.
If faulty management information is found when a disc or an SD card is accessed, the following
message may appear. (Repairing may take time depending on the error.)
¬HD mode
CONTROL DATA ERROR HAS BEEN
DETECTED.
When connecting to AC adaptor or the remaining capacity of the battery is enough:
[FINISHED.]
When the remaining capacity of the battery is low:
[CANNOT REPAIR CONTROL INFORMATION DUE TO LOW BATTERY POWER.]
THUMBNAIL DATA ERROR IS DETECTED.
When connecting to AC adaptor or the remaining capacity of the battery is enough:
[THUMBNAIL DATA HAS BEEN REPAIRED SUCCESSFULLY.]
When the remaining capacity of the battery is low:
[CANNOT REPAIR CONTROL INFORMATION DUE TO LOW BATTERY POWER.]
¬STD mode
DISC ERROR HAS OCCURRED. NOW
REPAIRING DATA ON THE DISC.
≥ Use a sufficiently charged battery or the AC adaptor.
≥ Depending on the condition of the data, it may not be possible to completely repair the data.
≥ If the recovery fails, you will no longer be able to playback the data recorded before the power went
off.
≥ When data recorded on another device is recovered, it may not be possible to play back the data on
this unit or the other device.
≥ If the thumbnail information is recovered, displaying the thumbnails may become slower.
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Functions that cannot be used simultaneously
Some functions in this unit are disabled or cannot be selected due to the unit’s specifications.
The table below shows examples of functions restricted by various conditions.
Functions
Backlight compensation
Intelligent contrast control
MagicPix (Set and cancel)
Soft skin mode (Set and cancel)
Tele macro (Set and cancel)
Help mode
Conditions which disable the functions
≥ When the MagicPix function is used
≥ When the iris/gain is set
≥ While recording
≥ When PRE-REC is used
Self timer
Red eye reduction
Fade
≥ When PRE-REC is used
≥ While motion pictures recording
≥ When PRE-REC is used
Shutter effect
Flash
≥ While motion pictures recording
≥ When PRE-REC is used
≥ When the MagicPix function is used
≥ When the PHOTO SHOT button is pressed halfway in still
picture recording
Zoom
Zoom microphone
≥ An external microphone is used
Wind noise reduction
≥ When setting the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to
AUTO
Scene mode
≥ When the MagicPix function is used
MF assist function
≥ When digital zoom (10k or higher) is used
≥ When digital zoom (10k or higher) is used
≥ When the MagicPix function is used
Change of white balance
Adjusting the shutter speed, iris/
gain
≥ When the MagicPix function is used
≥ When the scene mode is used
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of discs can be used?
DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R and DVD-R DL can be used if they are 8 cm (3q) bare
discs. (l 24)
Can discs with a cartridge be used?
They can be used if the cartridge is removed.
Can double sided discs be used?
They can be used.
However you cannot record or play continuously from one side of the disc to the other.
You will need to eject the disc and turn it over.
Can I record continuously from one side of the disc to the other on a double sided disc?
You cannot record continuously from one side of the disc to the other. The recording time
indicated on the disc package is the total time for both sides. You will need to eject the
disc and turn it over to record on both sides.
Can DVD-R or DVD-R DL be recorded to once only?
Recording can be started and stopped until the disc is full.
(HD mode) The remaining space on the disc will not increase even if recorded scenes
are deleted.
(STD mode) Once data is recorded it cannot be deleted.
Is playback possible on a DVD player?
HD mode:
To playback a disc recorded on this unit, you will need a playback device that supports
AVCHD.
Also if a DVD-RW, DVD-R or DVD-R DL recorded on this unit is inserted in another
device without it being finalized, it may no longer be possible to use the disc. Always
finalize the disc on this unit before inserting it in another device.
STD mode:
By finalizing a DVD-RW (VR format/Video format) or a DVD-R in this unit, it can be
played back on a DVD player.
To playback a DVD-RAM, DVD-RW (VR format) or DVD-R DL, you will need a DVD
recorder or a DVD player that supports DVD-RAM, DVD-RW (VR format) or DVD-R DL.
Refer to the operating instructions of the DVD recorder or DVD player.
Can I use computer software other than that supplied?
For information about software from other companies, contact the makers of the
software.
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Troubleshooting
ª Unit operations
Problem
Check points
≥ Is the battery fully charged?
# Charge the battery using the AC adaptor. (l 31)
≥ The battery protection circuit may have operated. Attach the battery
to the AC adaptor for 5 to 10 seconds. If the unit still cannot be
used, the battery is faulty.
This unit cannot be
turned on.
≥ Make sure the LCD monitor is opened or the viewfinder extended.
≥ If you do not use the unit for approximately 5 minutes, the power is
automatically turned off to conserve battery life. To resume
recording, turn the power back on. The power will not turn off
automatically when the power save function is set to [OFF]. (l 131)
≥ Are you connecting to a TV compatible with EZ Sync with a HDMI
cable?
This unit is turned off
automatically.
# If you connect to a TV compatible with EZ Sync with a HDMI
cable and turn off the power on the TV with the remote control for
the TV, the power on this unit also turns off. If you are not using
EZ Sync, set [EZ Sync] to [OFF]. (l 103)
≥ Is the battery low?
This unit does not stay
on long enough.
# If the remaining battery power indication is flashing or the
message “CHANGE THE BATTERY.” is displayed, the battery
has run down. Charge the battery. (l 31)
≥ Is the battery fully charged?
# Charge it with the AC adaptor. (l 31)
≥ Are you using the battery in an extremely cold place?
# The battery is affected by ambient temperature. In cold places,
battery life becomes shorter.
Battery runs down
quickly.
≥ Has the battery worn out?
# 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.
≥ The remaining battery capacity indication is an approximation. If
you think the remaining battery capacity indication is not displayed
correctly, fully charge the battery, discharge it and then charge it
again. (Even if this operation is performed, it may not be possible to
display the remaining battery capacity correctly if the battery was
used for a long period of time where the temperature was low or
high or if the battery was repeatedly charged.)
The minute display of the
remaining battery power
indication is not
displayed correctly.
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Check points
≥ The unit cannot be operated unless you open the LCD monitor or
extend the viewfinder.
This unit cannot be
operated though it is
turned on.
≥ Press the RESET button. (l 145) If normal conditions are not
restored yet, remove the battery or AC adaptor, wait about 1 minute
and then reconnect the battery or AC adaptor. Then about 1 minute
later, turn on the power again. (Conducting the above operation
when the access lamp is on may destroy the data on the disc or SD
card.)
This unit does not
operate normally.
The remote control does
not function.
≥ Has the button-type battery of the remote control run out?
# Replace it with a new button-type battery. (l 22)
≥ This message may appear if the battery is removed or the AC
adaptor is disconnected while removing a disc or before the power
to the unit fully turns off.
# Open the disc cover with the DISC EJECT lever and then close it
again.
The message “DISC
DOOR OPENED.”
appears although the
disc cover is closed.
≥ The disc cover will not open unless the unit is powered.
# Connect a charged battery or AC adaptor.
≥ The DISC EJECT lever does not work when the unit is connected to
the computer.
The DISC EJECT lever
does not work.
# Disconnect the USB cable.
≥ Has the demonstration started?
# If you set [DEMO MODE] to [ON] without inserting a disc or an
SD card in recording mode, the unit is automatically set to the
demonstration mode for introducing its functions. Normally this
should be set to [OFF]. Press the MENU button, then select
[SETUP] # [DEMO MODE] # [OFF] and press the cursor
button.
The screen has changed
suddenly.
A function indication
such as the remaining
time indication or the
elapsed time indication is
not shown.
≥ If you set [SETUP] > [DISPLAY] > [OFF], all indications other
than warnings and date are not displayed.
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Problem
Check points
≥ Are there fingerprints or dirt on the surface of the disc?
# If there are fingerprints or dirt on the disc, wipe them off. (l 30)
The disc cannot be read.
≥ (HD mode) Has the DVD-RW, DVD-R or DVD-R DL been finalized?
# After finalizing, the discs become play-only and cannot record. If
you un-finalize a DVD-RW, it can be used for recording. (l 96)
≥ (STD mode) Is the DVD-RAM or the DVD-RW (VR format)
write-protected?
# Release the protection. (l 98) If the DVD-RAM or DVD-RW (VR
format) was protected on another device, release the protection
on the same device.
≥ (STD mode) Has the DVD-RW (Video format) or DVD-R been
finalized?
Recording does not start
although power is
supplied to this unit and
the disc or SD card is
correctly inserted.
# After finalizing, the discs become play-only and cannot record. If
you un-finalize a DVD-RW (Video format), it can be used for
recording. (l 96)
≥ Has the SD card’s write protect switch been set to LOCK?
# No recording is possible while the write protect switch is set to
LOCK. (l 29)
≥ Is the memory of the disc or SD card full?
# If the disc or SD card has no more available memory, free up
some memory by deleting unnecessary scenes (l 86, 90) or
use a new disc or SD card.
≥ Is the unit set to the recording mode?
# No recording is possible unless the mode dial is at
≥ Is the disc cover or card slot cover open?
or
.
# If the disc cover or card slot cover is open, this unit may not
operate normally. Close the disc cover or card slot cover.
Recording starts but
stops immediately.
≥ Is the disc scratched or dirty?
# Wipe off the dirt on the disc. (l 30) If the disc is scratched, insert
a new one.
The playback picture
breaks up for a moment.
≥ The unit is hot. Follow the messages on the display. To use the unit
again, turn the unit off and leave it for a while.
≥ Can the SD card be used for motion picture recording?
# Use an SD card that can be used for motion picture recording.
(l 29)
The unit arbitrarily stops
recording.
≥ Is the AGS function activated?
# Record in the normal horizontal position or set [AGS] to [OFF].
(l 52)
≥ Is manual focus mode selected?
# Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to AUTO.
≥ Are you trying to record a scene which is hard to bring into focus in
auto focus mode?
# There are some recording subjects and surroundings for which
the auto focus does not operate correctly. (l 155) If so, use the
manual focus mode to adjust the focus. (l 75)
Auto focus function does
not work.
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Check points
≥ Are you trying to record small or finely detailed objects with
[PICT.QUALITY] set at [
]?
Recorded still pictures
are not clear.
# If you try to record small or finely detailed objects with
[PICT.QUALITY] set at [
], the images may break up into a
mosaic-like pattern. Record with [PICT.QUALITY] set at [
instead. (l 60)
]
Sound is not played back
from the built-in speaker
of this unit.
≥ Is the volume too low?
# During playback, move the volume lever to display the volume
indication and adjust it. (l 83)
≥ Does the input switch on the TV match the connected terminal?
# Please read the operating instructions of your TV and select the
channel that matches the input used for the connection.
≥ Is the [TV ASPECT] setting correct?
# Change the setting to match the aspect ratio of the TV.
Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] # [TV ASPECT]
# [16:9] or [4:3] and press the cursor button.
Although this unit is
correctly connected to a
TV, images cannot be
seen.
≥ If both HDMI and component cables are connected, priority in
recording mode is given to the output from the HDMI cable. If you
set the unit to playback mode, output is from both cables.
≥ Pictures recorded in STD mode cannot be played back using the
HDMI or component cables.
The images are squeezed
horizontally.
Use the AV cable to play back pictures recorded in STD mode.
≥ (STD mode) Is the DVD-RAM or the DVD-RW (VR format)
write-protected?
# Release the protection. (l 98)
If the disc or the contents on the disc have been protected on
another device, release the protection on the same device.
≥ (HD mode) Is the scene protected?
# Release the protection. (l 88) If the disc or the contents on the
disc have been protected on another device, release the
protection on the same device.
Scenes cannot be deleted
or edited.
≥ Scene which cannot be displayed as thumbnails (the thumbnails
are displayed as [
]) cannot be deleted. If the scenes are
unnecessary, format the disc or SD card to erase the data. (l 93,
94) Please be aware that if a disc or an SD card is formatted then
all the data recorded on the disc or SD card will be erased.
≥ Is the still picture file protected?
# Protected files cannot be deleted. Release the protect setting.
(l 91)
≥ If the SD card’s write protect switch is set to LOCK, then deletion is
disabled. (l 29)
≥ The data may be destroyed. It may have been destroyed by static
or electromagnetic waves. Store important data on a computer or
other products as well.
The images on the SD
card do not look normal.
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Check points
Even if a disc or an SD
card is formatted, it
cannot be used.
≥ Either this unit or the disc or SD card may be damaged. Please
consult a dealer. Use an SD card from 8 MB to 8 GB with this unit.
≥ Is the SD card formatted on a computer inserted?
# Use this unit to format SD cards. Please be aware that if an SD
card is formatted, then all the data recorded on the card will be
erased. (l 94)
If the SD card is inserted
in this unit, it is not
recognized.
≥ Check that the device is compatible with the capacity or type of SD
card (SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card) that you inserted.
(l 28)
If the SD card is inserted
in another device, it is not
recognized.
# Refer to the operating instructions of the device for details.
≥ Is this unit connected to a computer?
# No operation can be performed on this unit when it is connected
to a computer.
The indication
disappears.
≥ Turn off the power to this unit. If the power cannot be turned off,
press the RESET button, or remove the battery or AC adaptor and
then reattach it. After that, turn on the power again. If normal
operation is still not restored, detach the power connected, and
consult the dealer who you purchased this unit from.
The screen is frozen.
No operation can be
performed.
≥ If you take a picture with the flash in a
dark place or indoors, white round
spots may appear on the picture
caused by the flash reflecting of
particles of dust in the air. This is not a
malfunction.
White round spots like
soap bubbles appear on
the recorded picture.
A characteristic of this is that the number of round spots and their
position differ in every picture.
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Problem
Check points
≥ Is the disc scratched or dirty?
# After using the following method to restart the unit, eject the disc
and clean it. (l 30) If there are scratches on the disc, use a new
disc.
≥ The unit has automatically detected an error. Press the RESET
button with the projecting part of the grip belt A. This will restart the
unit.
“PUSH THE RESET
SWITCH.” or “CHECK
THE DISC AFTER
PUSHING THE RESET
SWITCH TO REPAIR THE
DISC.” is displayed.
≥ If you do not press the RESET button, the power to this unit is
turned off automatically about 1 minute later.
≥ Even after you press the RESET button, the indication may still
appear repeatedly. If so, this unit needs repair. Detach the power
connected, and consult the dealer who you purchased this unit
from. Do not attempt to repair the unit by yourself.
ª When connected to another device
Problem
Check points
≥ Are you connecting with the component cable or the AV cable?
# Connect with a HDMI cable (optional). (l 103)
≥ Is the [EZ Sync] setting appropriate?
# Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] > [EZ Sync] >
[ON] with the cursor button.
≥ Depending on HDMI terminal of the TV, the input channel may not
switch automatically. In this case, use the remote control for the TV
to switch input. (For details on how to switch input, please read the
operating instructions for the TV.)
EZ Sync does not work.
≥ Check the EZ Sync setting on the connected device.
≥ Turn the power to the unit off and then back on again.
≥ Set [EZ Sync] to [Off] on the TV and then turn it back to [On]. (Refer
to the operating instructions of the TV for details.)
≥ Are you using pictures recorded in STD mode?
# Use pictures recorded in HD mode.
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ª With a computer
Problem
Check points
≥ Is the AC adaptor connected?
# Use the AC adaptor when connecting this unit and a computer.
Even if connected by the
USB cable, this unit is not ≥ Select another USB terminal on the computer.
recognized by the
computer.
≥ Check the operating environment. (l 115)
≥ Turn the power to the unit off and then back on again and reconnect
the USB cable.
When the USB cable is
disconnected, an error
message will appear on
the computer.
≥ To disconnect the USB cable safely, double-click the
in the task tray and follow the instructions on the screen.
(
) icon
≥ Is Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later
installed on the computer that you are using?
Cannot see the PDF
operating instructions for
HD Writer 2.0E for SX/SD.
# You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe
Reader 7.0 or later to read the PDF operating instructions for
HD Writer 2.0E for SX/SD.
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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 continuously 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 When the scenes were recorded on different dates
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A
B
The image will be still for several seconds wherever the date changes.
The images are played back smoothly if the scenes were recorded on the same date.
ª When more than 99 scenes were recorded on the same date
A
B
The image will be still for several seconds when the scene changes every time 99 recorded scenes
have been played back.
The images of 99 consecutive scenes are played back smoothly.
ª When scenes lasting under 3 seconds have been recorded
1
2
A
3 or more seconds
Under 3 seconds
The image will be still for several seconds after a scene which lasts under 3 seconds.
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ª When PRE-REC was used for recording
1
2
A
Normal recording
PRE-REC recording
The picture momentarily stops at the end of the last scene that was recorded normally before
PRE-REC recording.
ª When the recording mode was changed from HN/HE to HG or from HG to
HN/HE
A
B
The picture momentarily stops where the scenes switch between HN/HE and HG modes.
Playback is smooth if the same mode is used or the mode is switched between HN and HE.
ª When deleting scenes
e.g. 1: Deleting scenes midway through a sequence of scenes.
1
A
B
Scene to be deleted
The image will be still for several seconds wherever a scene was deleted.
The images of consecutive scenes where they are no deletions are played back smoothly one after
another.
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e.g. 2: When recording again after having deleted the last scene.
1
2
A
B
Scene to be deleted
A new scene is recorded here.
The image will be still for several seconds wherever a scene was deleted.
The images of consecutive scenes where they are no deletions are played back smoothly one after
another.
ª When editing scenes on a computer using a program such as HD Writer
2.0E for SX/SD
e.g. 1: When scenes were selected using HD Writer 2.0E for SX/SD and output to the
media
B
A
If scenes were dragged and dropped from the scene display area A and output to the media, the
images will be still for several seconds wherever one scene changes to the next.
This stopping of the images for several seconds wherever one scene changes to the next can be
prevented by dragging and dropping the scenes in the Image display area B or by clicking [Copy
between media] button on the Start Menu.
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e.g. 2: When deleting scenes was initiated by HD Writer 2.0E for SX/SD
When a scene is deleted, the images may be still for several seconds where that scene was deleted.
e.g. 3: When merging scenes was initiated by HD Writer 2.0E for SX/SD
Wherever scenes are merged, the images may be still for several seconds where the original scenes
were split.
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Do not spray insecticides or volatile
chemicals onto the unit.
Cautions for use
≥ If the unit is sprayed with such chemicals, its
body may be marred and the surface finish
may peel off.
About this unit
≥ Do not leave rubber or plastic products in
contact with the unit for a long time.
≥ The unit, disc and SD card become warm after
long operation, but this is not a malfunction.
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 disc or a card.)
Keep the High Definition Video Camera as far
away as possible from electromagnetic
equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs,
video games etc.).
≥ If you use the High Definition Video Camera on
top of or near a TV, the pictures and sound on
the High Definition Video Camera may be
disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
≥ Do not use the High Definition Video Camera
near cell phones because doing so may result
in noise adversely affecting the pictures and
sound.
≥ Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures
may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields
created by speakers or large motors.
≥ Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by
microprocessors may adversely affect the High
Definition Video Camera, disturbing the
pictures and sound.
≥ If the High Definition Video Camera is
adversely affected by electromagnetic
equipment and stops functioning properly, turn
the High Definition Video Camera off and
remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor.
Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC
adaptor and turn the High Definition Video
Camera on.
≥ 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.
Do not use benzine, paint thinner or alcohol
for cleaning the unit.
≥ Before cleaning, detach the battery or pull out
the AC cable from the AC outlet.
≥ The camera body may be discolored and the
surface finish may peel off.
≥ Wipe the unit with a soft dry cloth to remove
dust and fingerprints. To remove stubborn
stains, thoroughly wring a cloth that has been
soaked in a neutral detergent diluted with
water and wipe the unit with it. Afterwards,
wipe it with a dry cloth.
Do not use the High Definition Video Camera
near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.
≥ If you record near radio transmitters or
high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and
sound may be adversely affected.
≥ When you use a chemical dust cloth, follow the
instructions that came with the cloth.
Do not touch the laser pickup lens.
≥ If you touch the laser pickup lens directly it may
cause malfunctions.
Make sure to use the supplied cords and
cables. If you use optional accessories, use
the cords and the cables supplied with them.
Do not extend the cords and the cables.
Do not use the unit for surveillance purposes
or other business uses.
≥ This unit was designed for consumer
intermittent use. It was not intended for
continuous use, or for any industrial or
commercial application resulting in prolonged
use.
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≥ In certain situations, continuous use could
cause the unit to overheat and cause a
malfunction. Such use is strongly discouraged.
Prepare spare batteries when going out for
recording.
≥ Prepare batteries enough to last for 3 to 4
times the period during you want to record
pictures in. In cold places such as a ski resort,
the period during which you can record
pictures is shortened.
≥ When you travel, do not forget to bring an AC
adaptor so that you can recharge the batteries
at your destination.
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.
About the battery
If you drop the battery accidentally, check to
see if the terminals are damaged.
≥ Attaching a battery with damaged terminals
can damage the unit or AC adaptor.
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
Do not throw old battery into fire.
≥ Heating a battery or throwing it into a fire may
result in an explosion.
5 minutes after starting use. At high
temperatures, the protection function may be
triggered, making it impossible to use the unit.
If the operating time is very short even after
the battery has been recharged, the battery
has worn out. Please purchase a new battery.
Be sure to detach the battery after use.
≥ If the battery is left attached, a minute amount
of current continues to flow even if the unit’s
power is off. Keeping the unit in this state may
result in over discharge of the battery. This
may result in you not being able to use the
battery even after it is charged.
About the AC adaptor
≥
If the temperature of the battery is extremely high
or extremely low, charging may take time or the
battery may not be charged.
≥ The battery should be stored in the vinyl bag
so metal does not come into contact with the
terminals.
≥ The battery should be stored in a cool place
free from humidity, with as constant
temperature as possible. (Recommended
temperature: 15 °C to 25 °C (59 °F to 77 °F),
Recommended humidity: 40% to 60%)
≥ Extremely high temperatures or low
temperatures will shorten the life of the battery.
≥ If the battery is kept in high-temperature,
high-humidity, or oily-smoky places, the
terminals may rust and cause malfunctions.
≥ To store the battery for a long period of time,
we recommend you charge it once every year
and store it again after you have completely
used up the charged capacity.
≥
If the charging lamp keeps flashing, make sure
that the terminals of the battery or the AC adaptor
are not exposed to dirt, foreign objects or dust,
then reconnect them properly. Disconnect the AC
cable from the AC outlet when you remove dirt,
foreign objects or dust on the terminals of the
battery or the AC adaptor. If the charging lamp is
still flashing, 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.
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.)
≥
≥
≥
≥ Dust and other matter attached to the battery
terminals should be removed.
≥
Always keep the electrodes of the AC adaptor
and battery clean.
Put this unit near the outlet to make it easy
for the interrupting device (plug) to reach it.
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ª About the miniSD Card
≥ Be sure to insert miniSD Cards in the
About the disc
dedicated card adaptor before use. Inserting a
card in this unit without the adaptor may
damage the unit or the card.
≥ Do not insert an empty card adaptor in this
unit. Do not leave the adaptor in this unit while
inserting or removing miniSD Cards. This may
cause the unit to malfunction.
≥ If there is dust, a scratch, or dirt on disc or
if it is warped, the following phenomena
may occur:
jBlock noise in playback image
jMomentary stop of playback image
jSound interrupted during playback, or
abnormal sound
j[
] appears for thumbnail displays
LCD monitor/viewfinder
jDisc cannot correctly be recognized
jDelay between video and audio
When the ACCESS/PC lamp is illuminated
(during access to the disc), do not open the
disc cover, turn off the power, or cause any
vibrations or impacts.
≥ When the LCD monitor gets dirty, wipe it with a
dry soft cloth.
≥ In a place with drastic temperature changes,
condensation may form on the LCD monitor.
Wipe it with soft dry cloth.
≥ When the unit has become very cold, for
example due to storage in a cold area, its LCD
monitor will be slightly darker than usual
immediately after the power is turned on. The
normal brightness will be restored when the
unit’s internal temperature rises.
DVD-R/DVD-R DL
≥ For optimum recording on DVD-R or
DVD-R DL discs, this unit writes control data to
a DVD-R or DVD-R DL used for recording
when it is being inserted and ejected. If the
disc has no area for control data to be written,
recording may not be possible. To prevent this,
do not insert a DVD-R or DVD-R DL which has
been recorded on more than 50 times.
≥ Do not insert a DVD-R or DVD-R DL recorded
on this unit that has not been finalized into a
recordable device, such as a DVD recorder.
The recorded data may be damaged.
Extremely high precision technology is
employed to produce the LCD Monitor screen
featuring a total of approximately
300,000 pixels. The result is more than
99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of
the pixels inactive or always lit. However, this
is not a malfunction and does not affect the
recorded picture.
About the SD card
Extremely high precision technology is
employed to produce the viewfinder screen
featuring a total of approximately
183,000 pixels. The result is more than
99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of
the pixels inactive or always lit. However, this
is not a malfunction and does not affect the
recorded picture.
≥ 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
computer etc.
≥ During prolonged use, the unit’s surfaces and
the SD card will heat up slightly. This is normal.
Always set the mode dial to OFF when
inserting or removing an SD card.
While this unit accesses the SD card (while
or
is being displayed/the access lamp
is lit), do not remove the SD card, operate the
mode dial, turn off the power or shake or
impact the unit.
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Explanation of terms
About condensation
Automatic white balance
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.
White balance adjustment recognizes the color
of light and adjusts so the white color will
become a purer white. The unit determines the
hue of light that comes through the lens and
white balance sensor, thereby judging the
recording condition, and selects the closest hue
setting.
Causes of condensation
Condensation takes place when the ambient
temperature or humidity is changed as
follows.
This is called automatic white balance
adjustment.
However, since the unit only stores white color
information under several light sources,
automatic white balance adjustment does not
function normally under other light sources.
≥ 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.
2)
10 000K
9
8
000K
000K
3)
7
6
000K
000K
4)
5)
≥ 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)
5
4
000K
000K
6)
1)
7)
3
000K
8)
When this unit is taken to a location with a
significant temperature difference such as
from a cold place to a hot place.
9)
2
1
000K
000K
10)
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.
The illustration above shows the range over
which the auto white balance functions.
1) The effective range of automatic white
balance adjustment on this unit
2) Blue sky
3) Cloudy sky (rain)
4) TV screen
5) Sunlight
6) White fluorescent lamp
7) Halogen light bulb
8) Incandescent light bulb
9) Sunrise or sunset
What to do with the lens is fogged
up.
Remove the battery or AC adaptor and leave the
unit for about 1 hour. When the unit becomes
close to the ambient temperature, the fog
disappears naturally.
10) Candlelight
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≥ Recording a subject behind dirty or dusty
window
Outside of the effective range of automatic white
balance adjustment, the image will become
reddish or bluish. Even within the effective range
of automatic white balance adjustment, the
automatic white balance adjustment may not
function properly if there is more than one light
source. For light outside the functional automatic
white balance adjustment range, use the manual
white balance adjustment mode.
The subject behind the window will not be
focused because the focus is on the dirty
window.
Similarly, when recording something on the
opposite side of a road with heavy traffic, a
vehicle that happens to pass by may be brought
into focus.
≥ Recording a subject that is surrounded by
objects with glossy surfaces or by highly
reflective objects
Since whatever is shiny or glistens is brought into
focus, it is hard to focus on the subject to be
recorded. The focus may become blurry when
recording subjects at the beach, in night views or
in scenes involving fireworks or special lights.
White balance
The images recorded by the unit may become
bluish or reddish under the influence of certain
light sources. To avoid such phenomena, adjust
the white balance.
White balance adjustment determines the white
color under different light sources. By
recognizing which is the white color under
sunlight and which is the white color under a
fluorescent light, the unit can adjust the balance
among the other colors.
≥ Recording a subject in dark surroundings
The unit cannot focus correctly because the light
information that comes through the lens
decreases considerably.
Since the white color is the reference for all the
colors (that make up light), the unit can record
pictures in a natural hue if it can recognize the
reference color white.
≥ Recording a fast-moving subject
As the focus lens-inside moves mechanically, it
cannot keep up with a fast-moving subject.
When, for example, recording a sports event with
fast moving subjects, the focus may lose its
sharpness.
Auto focus
The lens is moved forward or backward
automatically to bring the subject into focus.
Auto focus has the following characteristics.
≥ Adjusts so that the vertical lines of a
subject are seen more clearly.
≥ Attempts to bring an object with higher
contrast into focus.
≥ Recording a subject with little contrast
It is easy to bring subjects with a sharp contrast
or vertical lines or stripes into focus. This means
that a subject with little contrast, such as a white
wall, may become blurry because the unit
achieves focus based upon the vertical lines of
an image.
≥ Focuses on the screen center only.
Due to these characteristics, auto focus does not
work correctly in the following situations. Record
pictures in the manual focus mode.
≥ Recording distant and close-up objects at
the same time
Since the unit focuses on whatever is at the
center of the screen, it is difficult to bring the
background into focus when close-up objects are
placed in focus. When recording people with
distant mountains in the background, you cannot
focus on both the subject which is close-up and
the objects which are in the distance.
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Specifications
High Definition Video Camera
Information for your safety
Power source:
Power consumption:
DC 9.3 V (When using AC adaptor)/7.2 V (When using battery)
Recording 10.2 W
HD mode:
1080/60i
STD mode:
525/60i
Signal system
HD mode:
Motion picture: AVCHD format compliant
Still picture:
STD mode:
JPEG
Recording format
Motion picture: DVD Video Recording format (DVD-RAM, DVD-RW)
DVD-Video format (DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL)
1/6z 3CCD image sensor
Total: 560 Kk3
Effective pixels:
Image sensor
Lens
Motion picture/still picture: 520 Kk3
Auto Iris, F1.8 to F2.8
Focal length: 3.0 mm to 30.0 mm
Macro (Full range AF)
Filter diameter
Zoom
37 mm
10k optical zoom, 25/700k digital zoom
2.7z wide LCD monitor (approx. 300 K pixels)
0.44z wide EVF (approx. 183 K pixels)
Stereo (with a zoom function)
1 round speaker ‰ 20 mm
Monitor
Viewfinder
Microphone
Speaker
White balance
adjustment
Auto tracking white balance system
1,400 lx
Standard illumination
Minimum required
illumination
Approx. 5 lx (Low light mode: 1/30)
Approx. 1 lx (MagicPix mode)
Video output level
1.0 Vp-p, 75 h
Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 h
Pb: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 h
Pr: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 h
1125i (1080i)/525i (480i)
Component terminal
output level
HDMI terminal output level
Audio output level (Line)
HDMI 1125i (1080i)/525p (480p)
316 mV, 600 h
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Card reader/writer function (No copyright protection support)
Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), USB terminal Type miniB
PictBridge-compliant
USB
Flash
Available range: Approx. 1 m to 2.5 m (3.3 feet to 8.2 feet)
83.5 mm (W)k93.5 mm (H)k151.5 mm (D)
[3.30z (W)k3.70z (H)k6.00z (D)]
(excluding projecting parts)
Dimensions
Approx. 540 g (1.20 lbs.)
(without supplied battery, disc and an SD card)
Mass (Weight)
Mass (Weight) in
operation
Approx. 660 g (1.46 lbs.) (with supplied battery, disc and an SD card)
0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
(0 °C to 30 °C (32 °F to 86 °F) when connected to the computer)
Operating temperature
Operating humidity
10% to 80%
See page 32
Battery operation time
Motion pictures
Recording media
Disc:
8 cm (3q) DVD-RAM Ver. 2.1
8 cm (3q) DVD-RW Ver. 1.1/2X-SPEED (2X/1X)
8 cm (3q) DVD-R for General Ver. 2.0
8 cm (3q) DVD-R for DL Ver. 3.0
SD Memory Card:
256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB (FAT12 and FAT16 system compliant)
SDHC Memory Card:
4 GB, 8 GB (FAT32 system compliant)
HD mode:
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
STD mode:
MPEG2
Compression
HD mode:
HG: Approx. 13 Mbps (CBR)
(Approx. 14 min recordable time on a single-sided DVD-RAM)
HN: Approx. 9 Mbps (VBR)
(Approx. 21 min recordable time on a single-sided DVD-RAM)
HE: Approx. 6 Mbps (VBR)
Recording mode and
transfer rate
(Approx. 31 min recordable time on a single-sided DVD-RAM)
STD mode:
XP: 10 Mbps (VBR)
(Approx. 18 min recordable time on a single-sided DVD-RAM)
SP: 5 Mbps (VBR)
(Approx. 37 min recordable time on a single-sided DVD-RAM)
LP: 2.5 Mbps (VBR)
(Approx. 75 min recordable time on a single-sided DVD-RAM)
HG: 1920k1080
HN/HE: 1440k1080
Picture size
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Audio compression
Still pictures
Dolby Digital (Dolby AC3)/2 ch
SD Memory Card:
8 MB/16 MB/32 MB/64 MB/128 MB/256 MB/512 MB/1 GB/2 GB
(FAT12 and FAT16 format corresponding)
SDHC Memory Card:
Recording media
4 GB, 8 GB (FAT32 format corresponding)
JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2
standard), DPOF corresponding
Compression
Picture size
1920k1080
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, 0.75 A (Battery charging)
92 mm (W)k33 mm (H)k61 mm (D)
[3.6z (W)k1.3z (H)k2.4z (D)]
Dimensions
Mass (Weight)
Approx. 115 g (0.25 lbs.)
Battery pack
Information for your safety
Maximum voltage:
Nominal voltage:
Rated capacitance:
DC 8.4 V
DC 7.2 V
2640 mAh
Specifications may change without prior notice.
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Optional accessories
Accessory No.
LM-AF30U
Figure
Description
8 cm (3z) DVD-RAM (single sided)
8 cm (3z) DVD-RAM (double sided)
8 cm (3z) DVD-RW (single sided)
8 cm (3z) DVD-RW (double sided)
8 cm (3z) DVD-R (single sided)
8 cm (3z) DVD-R (double sided)
LM-AF60U
LM-RW30U
LM-RW60U
LM-RF30V
LM-RF60V
8 cm (3z) DVD-R DL (dual layer on single
side)
LM-RF55LV
AC adaptor with AC Cable and DC
Cables
VW-AD21PP-K
2640 mAh/Rechargeable Lithium Ion
Battery Pack
1
VW-VBG260*
1320 mAh/Rechargeable Lithium Ion
Battery Pack
1
VW-VBG130*
5800 mAh/Rechargeable Lithium Ion
Battery Pack
1 2
VW-VBG6* *
VW-VH04
VW-LDH3
Battery Pack Holder Kit
Video DC Light (3 W)
VW-FLH3
VW-VMH3
Video Flash
Stereo Zoom Microphone
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Figure
Description
VW-T3714H
VW-W3707H
Tele Conversion Lens
Wide Conversion Lens
RP-SDR01GU1A
RP-SDR512U1A
Class 2 1 GB SD Memory Card
Class 2 512 MB SD Memory Card
RP-SDM04GU1K
RP-SDM02GU1A
Class 4 4 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4 2 GB SD Memory Card
RP-SDV08GU1K
Class 6 8 GB SDHC Memory Card
RP-SDV08GU1A (USA only)
RP-SDV04GU1K
RP-SDV02GU1A
Class 6 4 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 6 2 GB SD Memory Card
Class 6 1 GB SD Memory Card
RP-SDV01GU1A
*1 Please refer to page 32 concerning the battery charging time and available recording time.
*2 The battery pack holder kit VW-VH04 (optional) is necessary.
NOTE:
Accessories and/or model numbers may vary by country. Please consult your local dealer.
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Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers)
Please photocopy this form when placing an order.
1. Model #
2. Items Ordered
Accessory #
Description
Price Each
Quantity
Total Price
Subtotal
Your State & Local Sales Tax
Shipping & Handling
Total Enclosed
6.95
3. Method of payment (check one)
Check of Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS)
VISA
Credit Card #
MasterCard
Discover
Expiration Date
Customer Signature
Make Check or Money Order Payable to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES
(Please do not send cash)
4. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address)
Ship To:
Mr.
Mrs.
Ms.
Phone#:
First
Last
Day
(
)
)
Street Address
City
Night
(
State
Zip
TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF
THE FOLLOWING:
VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER
OR
CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368
[6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME]
OR
MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE
20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032
In CANADA, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for more information on Accessories.
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Request for Service Notice (USA Only)
Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice, in the
unlikely event this product needs service.
Request for Service Notice:
•Please include your proof of purchase.
(Failure to do so will delay your repair.)
•To further speed your repair, please provide
an explanation of what is wrong with the unit
and any symptom it is exhibiting.
Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to:
Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center
1590 Touhy Ave.
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
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Limited Warranty (For USA Customers)
PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS
COMPANY, DIVISION OF PANASONIC
CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
PANASONIC PUERTO RICO, INC.
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park,
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Panasonic Video Products
Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty Coverage
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or
Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below,
which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished
parts, or (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished product. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.
Product
Parts
Labor
Contact Number
Service
Ninety (90) Days
One (1) Year (except CCD Image Sensor)
CCD Image Sensor - 6 (Six) Months
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Carry-In or Mail-In
Camcorder
Ninety (90) Days
DVD/VCR Deck,
A/V Mixer
One (1) Year
Ninety (90) Days
Carry-In or Mail-In
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Carry-In: 21”
TV/VCR, TV/DVD,
TV/DVD/VCR
Combination
Ninety (90) Days
Ninety (90) Days
CRTand Smaller
In-Home or Carry-In:
22” CRT and Larger
One (1) Year (except CRT)
CRT - Two (2) Years
One (1) Year (except CRT)
CRT - Two (2) Years
Ninety (90) Days
TV/HDR
Combination
1-888-843-9788
In-Home or Carry-In
Ninety (90) Days
Rechargeable
Batteries
(in exchange for
defective item)
Ten (10) Days
Not Applicable
Carry-In or Mail-In
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Tape
(in exchange for
defective item)
Five (5) Days
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Carry-In or Mail-In
Carry-In or Mail-In
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Memory Cards
(in exchange for
defective item)
Ninety (90) Days
During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts” warranty period, there will be no charge for parts.
You must carry-in or mail-in (prepaid) your product or arrange for in-home service, as applicable, during the warranty period.
If non-rechargeable batteries are included, they are not warranted. This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the
United States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold “as is”.
A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required for warranty service.
Carry-In, Mail-in (Prepaid) or In-Home Service
For Carry-In, Mail-In (prepaid) or In-HomeService (as applicable) in the United States call toll free contact number listed above or visit
Panasonic Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com
For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910.
In-Home service, if applicable, requires clear, complete and easy access to the product by the authorized servicer and does not include
removal or re-installation of an installed product. It is possible that certain in-home repairs will not be completed in-home, but will require
that the product, or parts of the product, be removed for shop diagnosis and/or repair and then returned.
Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions
This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or
cosmetic damage, nor does it cover markings or retained images on the picture tube resulting from viewing fixed images (including,
among other things, letterbox pictures on standard 4:3 screen TV’s, or non-expanded standard 4:3 pictures on wide screen TV’s, or
onscreen data in a stationary and fixed location). The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or
failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect,
bug infestation, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls,
improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use (such as in a hotel, office, restaurant, or
other business), rental use of the product, service by anyone other than a Factory Service Center or other Authorized Servicer, or
damage that is attributable to acts of God.
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”.
THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM
THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANYBREACH OF THIS WARRANTY.
(As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, cost of having someone remove or re-install an installed unit if applicable, or travel
to and from the servicer, loss of media or images, data or other memory or recorded content. The items listed are not exclusive, but are
for illustration only.)
ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE
LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied
warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer
or Service Center. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the warrantor’s Consumer Affairs Department at the
addresses listed for the warrantor.
PARTS AND SERVICE (INCLUDING COST OF AN IN-HOME SERVICE CALL, WHERE APPLICABLE) WHICH
ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
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Service in Canada: As per Sevicenter listed in Canadian warranty information l 165.
Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer
or Service Center; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and
Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at:
http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport
or, contact us via the web at:
http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-211-PANA (7262),
Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-877-833-8855
Accessory Purchases
Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products
by visiting our Web Site at:
http://www.pstc.panasonic.com
or, send your request by E-mail to:
You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday – Friday 9 am to 9 pm, EST.)
Panasonic Service and Technology Company
20421 84th Avenue South,
Kent, WA 98032
(We Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal Checks)
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-866-605-1277
Product Repairs
Centralized Factory Service Center
Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center
1590 Touhy Ave.
MAIL TO:
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Please carefully pack and ship, prepaid and insured, to the Elk Grove Village Centralized
Factory Service Center.
Customer’s in Puerto Rico, please ship or carry in to location below (“Service in Puerto Rico”).
Service in Puerto Rico
Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park,
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Phone (787)750-4300, Fax (787)768-2910
As of January 2007
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Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3
PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY
Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and
agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.
Camcorder Product – One (1) year, parts and labour
LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
This warranty does not apply to products purchased outside Canada or to any product which has been
improperly installed, subjected to usage for which the product was not designed, misused or abused,
damaged during shipping, or which has been altered or repaired in any way that affects the reliability
or detracts from the performance, nor does it cover any product which is used commercially. Dry cell
batteries are also excluded from coverage under this warranty.
This warranty is extended to the original end user purchaser only. A purchase receipt or other proof of
date of original purchase is required before warranty service is performed.
THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, or the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above limitations and
exclusions may not be applicable.
WARRANTY SERVICE
FOR PRODUCT OPERATION ASSISTANCE, please contact:
Our Customer Care Centre: Telephone #: (905) 624-5505
1-800 #:
Fax #:
1-800-561-5505
(905) 238-2360
Email link:
“Customer support” on www.panasonic.ca
FOR PRODUCT REPAIRS, please locate your nearest Authorized Servicentre at www.panasonic.ca :
Link: “ServicentresTM locator” under “Customer support”
IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE
Carefully pack and send prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton.
Include details of the defect claimed, and proof of date of original purchase.
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Index
Fade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Finalize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58, 75
Format card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Format disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Frame-by-frame playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
∫ A
A/V terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19, 105, 106
AC adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31, 35, 152
Accessory shoe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Aperture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Auto focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155
Auto Ground-directonal Standby (AGS) . . . . .52
Auto protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Auto slow shutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Automatic white balance . . . . . . . . . . . .76, 154
AVCHD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
∫ G
Gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Grip belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Guide line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
∫ H
HDMI terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101, 103
Help mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
High definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
∫ B
Backlight compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31, 32, 152
Beep sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132
Black balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
∫ I
Image stabilizer function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Initial setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Intelligent contrast control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Iris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
∫ C
Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28, 30, 40, 153
Charging time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Color bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Component terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Cooling fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Creating a top menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Cursor button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
∫ L
Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
LCD monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 49, 153
Lens hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
∫ M
MagicPix function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Manual focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Menu list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
MF assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Microphone level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Microphone on the accessory shoe . . . . . . 131
Mode dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Motion picture playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Motion picture recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
∫ D
Date and time display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Date and time setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Delete scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Delete still picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Demo mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132
Digital zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24, 30, 39, 153
Disc information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131
Dividing a scene to delete. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
DPOF setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R,
∫ N
Number of recordable pictures . . . . . . . . . . . 61
∫ O
Operation icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
DVD-R DL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24, 25
∫ E
EZ Sync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
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∫ P
∫ U
Pickup lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
PictBridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Picture quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Playing back motion pictures by date . . . . . .83
POWER LCD EXTRA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Power save . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131
PRE-REC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Protect (Disc) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97, 98
Protecting scenes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Protecting still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Un-finalize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
∫ V
Video format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 49, 153
Volume adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
VR format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
∫ W
White balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76, 155
Wind noise reduction function . . . . . . . . . . . 71
∫ Z
∫ Q
Zebra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Zoom microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Quick start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
∫ R
Recordable time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Recordable time available
for the motion picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Recording lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131
Recording modes available
for the motion picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Recording time elapsed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Red eye reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Remaining battery capacity indication . . . . . .35
Remaining number of still pictures . . . . . . . . .59
Remaining time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137
Repeat playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Request for Service Notice (USA Only) . . . .162
Resume playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
∫ S
Scene mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
SD Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
SDHC Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Self-recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Self-timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Shutter sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Shutter speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Simultaneous recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Skip playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Slide show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Slow-motion playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Soft skin mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Still picture compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Still picture playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Still picture recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
∫ T
Tele macro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Tripod receptacle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
TV aspect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
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ª Cómo encender la cámara
Spanish Quick Use Guide/
Guía española para el uso
rápido
Mientras pulsa el botón de
desbloqueo A, ajuste el disco del
modo a
,
o a
.
ª Carga de la batería
ª Cómo apagar la cámara
Ajuste el disco del modo a OFF.
1 Conecte el cable de CA al
adaptador de CA y a la toma de
CA.
2 Instale la batería en el
compartimiento alineando la
marca y, luego, conéctela de
forma segura.
ª Instalación de la batería
Empuje la batería contra el compartimiento de la
batería y deslícela hasta escuchar un clic.
ª Extracción de la batería
Mientras desliza la palanca BATTERY, deslice la
batería para extraerla.
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ª Insertar/extraer un disco
ª Grabación de imágenes en
movimientos
1 Unir la batería o conectar el
adaptador de CA.
1 Gire el disco del modo para
seleccionar
o a
.
2 Deslice la palanca DISC EJECT
una vez y luego suéltela.
ACCESS
/PC
DISC
EJECT
2 Pulse el botón de inicio/parada
de grabación para iniciar la
grabación.
3 Abra la tapa del compartimiento
del disco con la mano e inserte/
extraiga el disco.
4 Presione la sección de la tapa del
compartimiento del disco
marcada PUSH CLOSE para
cerrar la tapa.
3 Vuelva a pulsar el botón de
inicio/parada de grabación para
hacer una pausa en la grabación.
ª Insertar/extraer una tarjeta SD
1 Ajuste el disco del modo a OFF.
2 Abra el monitor LCD e inserte/
extraiga la tarjeta SD en/de la
ranura de la tarjeta.
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ª Utilice una tarjeta SD para grabar
ª Reproducción de imágenes en
imágenes fijas (Imágenes JPEG)
movimiento
1 Gire el disco del modo para
1 Gire el disco del modo para
seleccionar
.
seleccionar
.
2 Pulse el botón PHOTO SHOT
hasta la mitad para ajustar el
enfoque. (Sólo para enfoque
automático)
2 (Sólo modo HD) Pulse el cursor
hacia arriba y luego seleccione la
ficha [ ] o [ ].
A
Ficha de reproducción de imágenes en
movimiento
3 Seleccione la escena que desea
reproducir.
3 Pulse el botón PHOTO SHOT a
4 Pulse el botón cursor.
tope para tomar la imagen.
5 Mueva el botón cursor para
obrar.
1/;: Reproducción/pausa
6: Revisión
5: Localización
∫:
Detener la reproducción y visualizar las
miniaturas.
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ª Reproducción de imágenes fijas
(Imágenes JPEG) en una tarjeta
SD
1 Gire el disco del modo para
seleccionar
.
2 Pulse el cursor hacia arriba y
luego hacia la derecha para
seleccionar la ficha [
].
A
Ficha de reproducción de imágenes fija
3 Seleccione el archivo que desea
reproducir.
4 Pulse el botón cursor.
5 Mueva el botón cursor para
obrar.
1/;: Iniciar o hacer una pausa en la
presentación de diapositivas
(reproducción de las imágenes fijas
contenidas en la tarjeta SD en orden
numérico).
E:
D:
∫:
Reproducir la imagen anterior.
Reproducir la imagen siguiente.
Detener la reproducción y visualizar las
miniaturas.
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