Panasonic SDR S26 User Manual

Operating Instructions  
SD Video Camera  
Model No.  
SDR-S26  
Before use, please read these instructions completely.  
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GN  
-If you see this symbol-  
Indemnity concerning recording  
content  
Information on Disposal in other Countries  
outside the European Union  
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.  
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.  
Carefully observe copyright laws  
Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or  
other published or broadcast material for  
purposes other than your own private use  
may infringe copyright laws. Even for the  
purpose of private use, recording of certain  
material may be restricted.  
Cards that you can use with this  
unit  
SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card  
4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have  
the SDHC logo are not based on SD Memory  
Card Specifications.  
Refer to page 16 for more details on SD cards.  
For the purposes of these  
operating instructions  
SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card are  
referred to as the “SD card”.  
Pages for reference are indicated by an arrow,  
for example: l 00  
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Licenses  
SDHC Logo is a trademark.  
U.S. Patent Nos. 6,836,549; 6,381,747;  
7,050,698; 6,516,132; and 5,583,936.  
This product incorporates copyright protection  
technology that is protected by U.S. patents  
and other intellectual property rights. Use of  
this copyright protection technology must be  
authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for  
home and other limited viewing uses only  
unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision.  
Reverse engineering or disassembly is  
prohibited.  
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Corporation of the U.S.  
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YouTube and the YouTube logo are the  
registered trademarks or trademarks of  
YouTube LLC.  
Macintosh and Mac OS are either registered  
trademarks or trademarks of Apple Inc. in the  
United States and/or other countries.  
Other names of systems and products  
mentioned in these instructions are usually the  
registered trademarks or trademarks of the  
manufacturers who developed the system or  
product concerned.  
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Contents  
Information for Your Safety ...........................2  
Accessories.....................................................7  
Recording (Advanced)  
[1] Recording functions of operation  
icons................................................... 36  
Operation icons................................... 37  
Backlight compensation/Fade/Help  
mode/Colour night view/Soft skin mode/  
PRE-REC/Face detection/Self-timer  
[2] Recording functions of menus ........ 42  
Menus ................................................. 42  
Aspect ratio/Wind noise reduction/  
Preparation  
Before using  
[1] Parts identification and handling....... 8  
[2] Power supply ..................................... 11  
Inserting the battery............................. 11  
Charging the battery............................ 12  
Charging time and recordable time ..... 14  
[3] About SD cards.................................. 15  
About SD cards ................................... 15  
Access lamp ........................................ 17  
[4] Inserting/removing an SD card ........ 18  
Guideline/Auto slow shutter  
[3] Manual recording functions............. 44  
Scene mode........................................ 45  
Manual focus adjustment .................... 45  
White balance ..................................... 46  
Manual shutter speed/aperture  
Setup  
adjustment........................................... 47  
[1] Turning the unit on/off  
Selecting a mode............................... 19  
[2] Using the menu screen..................... 20  
Language selection ............................. 21  
Menu list .............................................. 21  
[3] Setting date and time ........................ 23  
World time setting (Displaying the time  
of the travel destination) ...................... 24  
[4] Adjusting LCD monitor ..................... 25  
Playback  
Playback  
[1] Motion picture playback................... 48  
[2] Still picture playback ........................ 51  
Editing  
[1] Deleting scenes/files......................... 53  
Deleting scenes/files one at a time ..... 53  
Deleting multiple scenes/files.............. 53  
Deleting the copied scenes  
collectively........................................... 54  
[2] Editing scenes................................... 55  
[3] Editing still pictures.......................... 56  
Recording  
Recording (Basic)  
[1] Before recording................................ 26  
Intelligent auto mode ........................... 26  
[2] Recording motion pictures............... 28  
Record motion picture to be uploaded  
SD card management  
[1] Formatting an SD card...................... 58  
to YouTube .......................................... 29  
Recording modes and recordable  
With other products  
time...................................................... 30  
[3] Recording still pictures..................... 31  
Number of pixels.................................. 32  
[4] Recording functions.......................... 33  
Zoom in/out function............................ 33  
Recording yourself............................... 34  
Quick start ........................................... 34  
Optical image stabilizer function.......... 35  
[1] Playback on TV.................................. 59  
[2] With a DVD burner ............................ 61  
Connecting this unit to the DVD  
burner.................................................. 62  
DVD COPY function............................ 63  
FAVOURITE SCENES function........... 64  
Notes for copying data to discs using  
the DVD burner ................................... 66  
Playing back a disc inserted in the  
DVD burner ......................................... 67  
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[3] With other video devices .................. 68  
Dubbing images onto other video  
devices ................................................ 68  
[4] With a printer (PictBridge)................ 69  
With a PC  
Before using  
[1] What you can do with a PC............... 71  
[2] Operating environment..................... 72  
End User License Agreement.............. 74  
Setup  
[1] Installation.......................................... 75  
Installing VideoCam Suite ................... 75  
Uninstalling the software ..................... 76  
[2] Connection and recognition............. 77  
About the PC display........................... 77  
To disconnect USB cable safely .......... 78  
Using software  
[1] Using VideoCam Suite ...................... 79  
Reading the operating instructions of  
the software......................................... 79  
Upload to YouTube.............................. 79  
Using a Macintosh  
[1] If using a Macintosh.......................... 81  
Others  
Indications  
[1] Indications.......................................... 82  
[2] Messages ........................................... 85  
Helpful hints  
[1] Functions that cannot be used  
simultaneously .................................. 87  
[2] Troubleshooting ................................ 88  
Cautions for use ...........................................93  
Explanation of terms ....................................96  
Specifications ...............................................98  
Number of recordable pictures .......... 101  
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Accessories  
Check the accessories before using this unit.  
Optional accessories  
Battery pack  
VW-VBJ10  
Some optional accessories may not be available  
in some countries.  
The battery is not charged. Be sure to charge  
the battery before using this unit. (l 12)  
AC adaptor  
Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBJ10)  
Wide conversion lens (VW-W3707H)  
Filter kit (VW-LF37WE)  
VSK0695  
DVD burner (VW-BN1)  
Shoe adaptor (VW-SK12E)  
*
AC cable  
K2CJ2DA00011  
Video DC light (VW-LDC103E)  
Light bulb for video DC light (VZ-LL10E)  
* The shoe adaptor VW-SK12E (optional) is  
necessary.  
AV cable  
K2KC4CB00022  
USB cable  
K1HA05AD0006  
CD-ROM  
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Preparation  
Before using  
Parts identification and  
handling  
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5
6
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2
3
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8
9 10 11 12 13  
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1
2
3
LCD monitor open part  
Joystick  
LCD monitor  
LCD monitor  
Pull the LCD monitor out in the direction of  
the arrow with your fingers.  
Due to limitations in LCD production  
technology, there may be some tiny bright  
or dark spots on the LCD monitor screen.  
However, this is not a malfunction and  
does not affect the recorded picture.  
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5
Web mode button [WEB MODE] (l 29)  
When recording: Zoom lever [W/T] (l 33)  
When playing back: Volume lever  
[sVOLr] (l 49)  
It can open up to 90o.  
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7
8
9
Intelligent auto button [iA] (l 26)  
Menu button [MENU] (l 20)  
Speaker  
Delete button [ ] (l 53)  
10 Manual button [MANUAL AF/MF] (l 44)  
11 Optical image stabilizer button  
[
, O.I.S.] (l 35)  
12 SD Card access lamp [ACCESS]  
It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens  
or 90o B towards the opposite direction.  
(l 17)  
13 SD Card slot cover [SD CARD] (l 18)  
14 SD card slot (l 18)  
The brightness and colour level of the LCD  
monitor can be adjusted. (l 25)  
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Joystick  
Attaching the lens cap  
(Included in the Filter Kit  
(VW-LF37WE; optional))  
When the filter kit (VW-LF37WE; optional) is  
used, protect the lens surface while the unit  
is not used with the lens cap supplied with  
the filter kit.  
Use the joystick to select the recording  
functions and playback operations, and to  
operate the menu screen.  
Move the joystick up, down, left, or right to  
select a setting or scene, and then press  
the joystick to set it.  
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2
Select by moving up, down, left, or right.  
Set by pressing the centre.  
Menu screen operations (l 20)  
To select the recording functions (l 36)  
To adjust manually (l 44)  
To attach or remove the lens cap, hold both  
sides of the lens cap with the tips of your  
finger and thumb.  
Playback operations (l 48, 51)  
17 Grip belt  
18 Microphone (built-in, stereo)  
15 16  
Lens cover  
For the lens protection, be sure to close the  
lens cover when not in use.  
Slide open/close switch for the lens cover.  
17  
18  
15 Open/close switch for the lens cover  
16 Lens  
Attach the MC protector or the ND filter of the  
Filter Kit (VW-LF37WE; optional) or the wide  
conversion lens (VW-W3707H; optional) in  
front of the lens.  
When using the wide conversion lens, if the  
magnification exceeds 20k then the image  
quality is degraded.  
Grip belt  
Adjust the belt length and the pad position.  
The tele conversion lens cannot be used.  
1
2
3
Flip the belt.  
Adjust the length.  
Replace the belt.  
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26  
22  
27  
28  
23 24  
25  
26 Tripod receptacle  
27 Battery cover (l 11)  
28 Battery cover release button [PUSH/  
SLIDE OPEN] (l 11)  
19 Status indicator (l 12, 19)  
20 Mode dial (l 19)  
21 Recording start/stop button (l 28, 31)  
22 Terminal cover  
23 Audio-video output terminal [A/V]  
Tripod receptacle  
This is a hole for attaching the unit to the  
optional tripod.  
(l 59, 68)  
24 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 12)  
Do not use any other AC adaptors except the  
supplied one.  
25 USB terminal [ ] (l 62, 69, 77)  
When the tripod is used, the battery cover  
cannot be opened. Insert the battery before  
attaching this unit to the tripod. (l 11)  
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Preparation  
Before using  
Power supply  
2
About batteries that you can use with this unit  
The battery that can be used with this unit is supplied battery/VW-VBJ10.  
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine  
product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are  
not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate  
safety standards. There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion.  
Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use  
of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend  
that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.  
Inserting the battery  
¬Rotate the mode dial to select OFF.  
Removing the battery  
Open the battery cover, then  
remove the battery.  
A
1
Battery cover release button [PUSH/SLIDE OPEN]  
While pressing the battery cover release button, slide  
and open the battery cover  
2
Close and slide the battery cover  
Insert the battery until it clicks paying attention to the direction of the  
battery.  
Be sure to set the mode dial to OFF and check that the status indicator is off before removing the  
battery.  
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Charging the battery  
The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is always  
“live” as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet.  
When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before using this unit.  
¬Rotate the mode dial to select OFF.  
The battery will not be charged if the power is turned on.  
Status indicator A  
Flashes red at intervals of about 1  
second:  
Charging (l 14, Charging time)  
Goes off:  
Charging completed  
Flashes rapidly or slowly:  
Charging errors have occurred (l 13)  
1 Open the LCD monitor and then open the terminal cover.  
2 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC outlet.  
3 Connect the AC adaptor to this unit’s DC input terminal.  
Do not use the AC cable with any other equipment as it is designed only for this unit. Also, do not use  
the AC cable from other equipment with this unit.  
We recommend using Panasonic batteries (VW-VBJ10).  
If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.  
Do not heat or expose to flame.  
Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with  
doors and windows closed.  
CAUTION  
Warning  
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly  
replaced. Replace only with the same or  
equivalent type recommended by the  
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not  
disassemble, heat above 60 xC or incinerate.  
manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries  
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.  
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About charging errors  
Connecting to the AC outlet  
If the status indicator does the following:  
Does not flash:  
Remove and reinsert the battery, and disconnect  
and reconnect the AC adaptor.  
If the status indicator still does not flash, contact  
your dealer.  
If you turn on this unit while charging the battery  
using the AC adaptor, you can use the power  
supplied from the AC outlet to power the unit for  
use. (While it is in use, the battery will not be  
charged.)  
Flashes rapidly at approx. 0.25 seconds  
intervals:  
The battery cannot be charged. Try doing the  
following.  
Remove and reinsert the battery, and try  
recharging the battery.  
The battery temperature or surrounding  
temperature is too high/low, therefore wait until  
the unit and the battery are at suitable  
temperatures and try recharging the battery.  
If battery charging still does not commence,  
contact your dealer.  
Flashes slowly at approx. 3 seconds  
intervals:  
Charging requires time for the following reasons:  
The battery has been excessively discharged.  
The battery temperature or ambient  
temperature is too high/low.  
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Charging time and recordable time  
Charging time  
Temperature: 25 oC/humidity: 60%  
Battery model number  
Voltage/Capacity (Minimum)  
3.6 V/940 mAh  
Charging time  
Supplied battery/  
VW-VBJ10 (optional)  
2 h 15 min  
If the temperature is higher or lower than 25 oC, the charging time will become longer.  
Recordable time  
Temperature: 25 oC/humidity: 60%  
Maximum  
continuously  
recordable time  
Battery model  
number  
Voltage/Capacity  
(Minimum)  
Actual recordable  
time  
Supplied battery/  
VW-VBJ10 (optional)  
3.6 V/940 mAh  
1 h 15 min  
40 min  
These times are approximations.  
The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time when repeatedly starting/stopping recording,  
turning the unit on/off, moving the zoom lever, etc.  
The recordable times will vary depending on the status of use. Be aware that the operating time of the  
battery will become shorter in low temperatures. We recommend charging a spare battery for use  
when recording.  
The batteries heat up after use or charging. This unit will also heat up while being used. This is not a  
malfunction.  
Battery capacity indication  
The display changes to the following indications step-by-step as the battery capacity decreases.  
#
#
#
#
If the battery discharges, then  
(
) will flash.  
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Preparation  
Before using  
About SD cards  
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This unit can be used for recording motion pictures and still pictures to an SD card.  
SDHC  
Memory Card  
SD Memory Card  
Capacity  
256 MB/  
512 MB/1 GB/ 8 GB/12 GB/  
2 GB 16 GB/32 GB  
4 GB/6 GB/  
32 MB/64 MB/  
128 MB  
8 MB/16 MB  
Functions  
*
Recording motion pictures  
¥
¥
Recording still pictures  
¥
¥: applicable –: not applicable  
* Cannot be guaranteed in operation.  
About SD cards  
This unit is compatible with both SD Memory cards and SDHC Memory cards. You can only use  
SDHC Memory cards on devices that are compatible with them. You cannot use SDHC Memory  
cards on devices that are only compatible with SD Memory cards. (When using an SDHC Memory  
card on another device, be sure to read the operating instructions for that device.)  
Please confirm the latest information on the following website. (This website is in English only.)  
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam  
This unit supports SD Memory Cards formatted in FAT12 system and FAT16 system based on SD  
Memory Card Specifications and SDHC Memory Cards formatted in FAT32 system.  
If you wish to use Memory Cards that are 4 GB or more, only SDHC Memory Cards can be used.  
4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDHC logo are not based on SD Memory Card  
Specifications.  
Use this unit to format SD cards. If an SD card is formatted on other products (such as a PC), the time  
spent for recording may become longer and you may not be able to use the SD card. (l 58)  
We recommend that you use a Panasonic brand SD card.  
When using an SD card on which data has been written many times, the remaining time left for  
recording may be reduced.  
When the write-protect switch A on SD card is locked, no recording, deletion or  
editing will be possible on the card.  
Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.  
A MultiMediaCard cannot be used on this unit.  
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About SD cards that you can use for motion picture recording  
We recommend using SD cards conforming to Class 2 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating or the  
following SD cards made by Panasonic for motion picture recording. (If another kind of SD card is used,  
the recording may suddenly stop during motion picture recording.)  
High Speed SD  
Memory Card  
Class 2 SD/SDHC  
Memory Card  
Class 4 SD/SDHC  
Memory Card  
Class 6 SD/SDHC  
Memory Card  
256 MB  
512 MB  
1 GB  
RP-SDH256  
RP-SDR256  
RP-SDK512  
RP-SDR512  
RP-SDH01G  
RP-SDR01G  
RP-SDV01G  
RP-SDV02G  
RP-SDV04G  
2 GB  
RP-SDK02G  
RP-SDR02G  
RP-SDM02G  
4 GB  
RP-SDR04G  
RP-SDM04G  
6 GB  
RP-SDM06G  
8 GB  
RP-SDV08G  
12 GB  
16 GB  
32 GB  
RP-SDM12G  
RP-SDV16G  
RP-SDV32G  
Operation in motion picture recording is not guaranteed with the following SD cards.  
jSD cards from 32 MB to 128 MB  
jSD cards from 256 MB to 32 GB other than the ones mentioned above  
SD card handling  
Do not touch the terminals on the back of the card.  
Do not expose the terminals of the card to water, garbage or dust.  
Do not leave SD card in the following areas:  
jIn direct sunlight.  
jIn very dusty or humid areas.  
jNear a heater.  
jLocations susceptible to significant difference in temperature (condensation can occur).  
jWhere static electricity or electromagnetic waves occur.  
To protect SD cards, keep them in their cases when not being used.  
Electrical noise, static electricity, or failure of this unit or the SD card may damage or erase the data  
stored on the SD card. We recommend saving the SD data to a PC.  
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Access lamp  
A
SD card access lamp [ACCESS]  
When this unit accesses the SD card, the lamp  
lights up.  
When lamp is on, do not  
sOpen the SD card slot cover and remove  
the SD card  
sOperate the mode dial  
sRemove the battery or disconnect the AC  
adaptor  
Performing the above while lamp is on may  
result in damage to data/SD card or this unit.  
However, the access lamp is supposed to light  
up while rotating the dial to select a mode. In  
this case, there is no problem.  
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Preparation  
Before using  
Inserting/removing an SD  
card  
4
Caution:  
If the SD card is inserted or removed while the power is on, this unit may malfunction or the data  
recorded on the SD card may be lost.  
A
Label side  
1 Rotate the mode dial to OFF.  
Check that the status indicator has gone off.  
2 Open the LCD monitor and then open the SD card slot cover.  
3 Insert/remove the SD card.  
Press the SD card straight in as far as it will go.  
Press the centre of the SD card and then pull it straight out.  
4 Securely close the SD card slot cover.  
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Preparation  
Setup  
Turning the unit on/off  
Selecting a mode  
1
Rotate the mode dial to switch to recording, playback or power OFF.  
Rotate the mode dial while at the same  
time pressing in the lock release button  
A if changing from OFF to another  
mode.  
Align with the status indicator B.  
While pressing the lock release  
button, set the mode dial to  
or to turn on the power.  
How to turn the power on and off  
with the LCD monitor  
,
,
When the mode dial is set to  
or  
, the  
The status indicator lights and the power turns  
power can be turned on and off with the LCD  
monitor.  
on.  
When the unit is turned on for the first time, a  
message asking you to set the date and time  
will appear. Select [YES] and set the date and  
time. (l 23)  
To turn on  
Open the LCD monitor.  
To turn off the power  
Set the mode dial to OFF.  
The status indicator goes off and the power  
turns off.  
The status indicator lights.  
Video recording mode (l 28)  
Video playback mode (l 48)  
Picture recording mode (l 31)  
Picture playback mode (l 51)  
OFF  
To turn off  
Close the LCD monitor.  
The status indicator goes off.  
When quick start is set to [ON], the status  
indicator flashes green. To turn off the power  
immediately after closing the LCD monitor, set  
quick start to [OFF]. (l 34)  
Set the mode dial to OFF when this unit is not  
being used.  
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Preparation  
Setup  
Using the menu screen  
2
ENTER  
MENU  
1 Press the MENU button.  
The menu displayed differs depending on the  
position of the mode dial.  
4 Select the desired setting, then  
press the joystick to enter the  
selection.  
2 Select the desired top menu, then  
move the joystick right or press  
the joystick.  
To get back to the previous screen  
Move the joystick left.  
To exit the menu screen  
Press the MENU button.  
3 Select the submenu item, then  
move the joystick right or press  
the joystick.  
Do not switch the mode dial when the menu is  
displayed.  
The menu screen does not appear during  
recording or playing. You cannot start other  
operations while the menu screen is displayed.  
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[DATE/TIME] (l 23)  
[DATE FORMAT] (l 23)  
[FORMAT CARD] (l 58)  
[QUICK START] (l 34)  
[ECONOMY]  
Language selection  
You can select the language displayed on the  
screen.  
1 Press the MENU button, then  
select [LANGUAGE] and press  
the joystick.  
[OFF]  
[5 MINUTES]  
[OFF]:  
The economy function is not activated.  
[5 MINUTES]:  
2 Select [English] and press the  
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.  
joystick.  
When using the AC adaptor, connecting the  
unit to a PC, DVD burner or printer via the  
USB cable or PRE-REC is used, the  
economy function will not activate.  
Menu list  
*1 It will be displayed only in the manual mode.  
*2 It is not displayed when the intelligent auto  
mode is set to on.  
Part of the menu will not be used depending on  
the used functions. (l 87)  
[BEEP SOUND]  
[OFF]  
[ON]  
Motion picture recording menus  
[BASIC]  
This allows operations such as starting and  
ending recording to be signaled by a beep.  
1 Beep  
When you start recording  
When you turn on the power  
When this unit is recognised by the PC or the  
printer, etc.  
*1  
[SCENE MODE] (l 45)  
[REC MODE] (l 30)  
[REC ASPECT] (l 42)  
[CLOCK SET] (l 23)  
[SET WORLD TIME] (l 24)  
2 Beeps  
[ADVANCED]  
When you pause recording  
When you turn off the power  
2 Beeps for 4 times  
When an error occurs e.g. recording not  
starting. Check the sentence displayed on the  
screen. (l 85)  
[D.ZOOM] (l 33)  
[FACE FRAMING] (l 39)  
*2  
[WIND CUT] (l 42)  
*2  
[GUIDE LINES] (l 42)  
[ZOOM MIC] (l 34)  
[AUTO SLW SHTR] (l 42)  
*2  
[FADE COLOUR] (l 38)  
[POWER LCD] (l 25)  
[LCD SET] (l 25)  
[SETUP]  
[DISPLAY]  
[OFF]  
[ON]  
The screen indications are selected as shown  
in the illustration below.  
[OFF]  
[ON]  
A
0h00m00s  
SP  
R
1h20m  
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Motion picture playback menus  
[EDIT SCENE]  
[EXT. DISPLAY] (l 60)  
[INITIAL SET]  
[LOCK SET] (l 55)  
[DELETE] (l 53)  
[YES]  
[NO]  
When there is a menu that cannot be selected  
due to another function or mode being  
activated, set to [YES] for changing the menu  
settings back to the default condition.  
(Setting for [CLOCK SET] and [LANGUAGE]  
will not be changed.)  
[SETUP]  
[RESUME PLAY] (l 49)  
[TV ASPECT] (l 60)  
For other items, refer to the motion picture  
recording menus.  
[LANGUAGE] (l 21)  
[DEMO MODE]  
[OFF]  
[ON]  
Still picture playback menus  
[PHOTO SETUP]  
[LOCK SET] (l 56)  
[DPOF SET] (l 57)  
[DELETE] (l 53)  
This setting is used to start the unit  
demonstration.  
(Only when using the AC adaptor and the  
mode dial is at the  
or  
position)  
[SLIDE INTERVAL] (l 52)  
If you set this to [ON] without inserting an SD  
card, this unit is automatically set to the  
demonstration mode for introducing its  
functions. If any button is pressed or operated,  
the demonstration mode is cancelled. If no  
operations take place for approx. 10 minutes,  
the demonstration mode automatically starts.  
To terminate the demonstration mode, set this  
to [OFF]. For normal use, set this function to  
[OFF].  
[SETUP]  
[TV ASPECT] (l 60)  
For other items, refer to the motion picture  
recording menus.  
[LANGUAGE] (l 21)  
[LANGUAGE] (l 21)  
Still picture recording menus  
[BASIC]  
*1  
[SCENE MODE] (l 45)  
[PICTURE SIZE] (l 32)  
[CLOCK SET] (l 23)  
[SET WORLD TIME] (l 24)  
[ADVANCED]  
[FACE FRAMING] (l 39)  
[SHTR EFFECT] (l 32)  
*2  
[AUTO SLW SHTR] (l 42)  
*2  
[GUIDE LINES] (l 42)  
[SETUP]  
Refer to the motion picture recording menus.  
[LANGUAGE] (l 21)  
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Preparation  
Setup  
Setting date and time  
3
When the unit is turned on for the first time, a message asking you to set the date and time will appear.  
Select [YES] and press the joystick. Perform steps 2 and 3 below to set the date and time.  
¬Rotate the mode dial to select  
or  
.
Changing the date format  
Select the menu. (l 20)  
[SETUP] # [DATE FORMAT] # desired  
display style  
1 Select the menu. (l 20)  
[BASIC] # [CLOCK SET] # [YES]  
2 Select the date or time, then  
Display style  
[Y/M/D]  
Screen display  
2009.11.15  
adjust the desired value with the  
joystick.  
[M/D/Y]  
11.15.2009  
[D/M/Y]  
15.11.2009  
To set summer time, select summer time in  
[HOME] for [SET WORLD TIME] after setting  
the clock.  
The date and time function is driven by a built-  
in lithium battery.  
If the time display is [- -], the built-in lithium  
battery needs to be charged. Use the following  
steps to charge the battery, and then set the  
date and time.  
To recharge the built-in lithium battery  
Connect the AC adaptor or insert the battery to  
the unit, and the built-in lithium battery will be  
recharged. Leave the unit as it is for approx.  
24 hours and the battery will save the date and  
time for approx. 6 months. (Even if the mode  
dial is set to OFF, the battery is still being  
recharged.)  
The year will change as follows:  
2000, 2001, ..., 2099, 2000, ...  
The 24-hour system is used to display the time.  
[  
] appears on the right top of the screen  
when [SET WORLD TIME] (l 24) is set to  
[HOME], while [  
[DESTINATION].  
] appears when it is set to  
3 Press the joystick to enter the  
selection.  
The clock function starts at [00] seconds when  
the joystick is pressed.  
4 Press the MENU button to finish  
the setting.  
WARNING  
THE LITHIUM BATTERY IN THIS UNIT MUST  
ONLY BE REPLACED BY QUALIFIED  
PERSONNEL. IF THIS IS NECESSARY,  
CONTACT THE PANASONIC CUSTOMER  
CARE CENTRE ON 132600 FOR YOUR  
NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTRE.  
Check the date and time displayed.  
Changing the date and time display mode  
Select the menu. (l 20)  
[SETUP] # [DATE/TIME] # desired display  
style  
[DATE]  
[D/T]  
[OFF]  
15.11.2009  
15.11.2009 12:34  
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World time setting (Displaying the time of the travel  
destination)  
It is possible to display and record the time at the travel destination by selecting your home region and  
the travel destination.  
destination appears after setting the home  
region successively. If the home region has  
1 Select the menu. (l 20)  
[BASIC] # [SET WORLD TIME] # [YES]  
already been set once, execute the menu  
operation for Step 1.  
If the clock is not set, adjust the clock to the  
current time. (l 23)  
When the [HOME] (your home region) is not  
set, such as the time for the initial settings, the  
message appears. Press the joystick to move  
to Step 3.  
5
(Only when setting the region of your travel  
destination)  
Select your travel destination  
and enter the selection with the  
joystick.  
2
3
(Only when setting your home region)  
Select [HOME] and press the  
joystick.  
(Only when setting your home region)  
Select your home region and  
enter the selection with the  
joystick.  
When the destination is in summer time  
period, move the joystick up. [  
]
appears and the summer time setting is  
turned on; the clock is set forward by one  
hour. Move the joystick up again to return  
to the normal time setting.  
The local time at the selected travel destination  
appears on the right top of the screen. The  
time difference between the travel destination  
and the home region appears on the left  
bottom of the screen.  
When the home is in summer time period,  
move the joystick up. [ ] appears and  
the summer time setting is turned on; the  
clock is set forward by one hour. Move the  
joystick up again to return to the normal  
time setting.  
Close the setting by pressing the MENU  
button. [  
] appears and the time of the  
travel destination is indicated.  
To return the display to the home setting  
Set the home region using Step 1 to 3, and close  
the setting by pressing the MENU button.  
The current time appears on the left top of the  
screen. The time difference from GMT  
(Greenwich Mean Time) appears on the left  
bottom of the screen.  
If you cannot find your travel destination in the  
area shown on the screen, set it by using the  
time difference from your home region.  
4
(Only when setting the region of your travel  
destination)  
Select [DESTINATION] and press  
the joystick.  
When the home region is set for the first time,  
the screen for selecting home/travel  
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Preparation  
Setup  
Adjusting LCD monitor  
4
These settings will not affect the images actually recorded.  
Adjusting the brightness and  
colour level  
Increasing and decreasing the  
brightness of the entire LCD  
monitor  
1 Select the menu. (l 20)  
Select the menu. (l 20)  
[SETUP] # [LCD SET] # [YES]  
[SETUP] # [POWER LCD] # desired  
setting  
2 Select the item and then adjust  
*
[AUTO] :  
the settings with the joystick.  
Brightness of the LCD is automatically adjusted  
depending on the ambient brightness.  
+2  
:
Makes even brighter  
+1  
:
Makes brighter  
0
:
No setting (normal)  
[BRIGHTNESS]:  
-1  
:
Brightness of the LCD monitor  
[COLOUR]:  
Colour level of the LCD monitor  
Close the setting by pressing the MENU  
button.  
Makes darker  
* It is not displayed in the manual mode or in the  
playback mode.  
If you use the AC adaptor, the [ +1 ] indication  
appears and the screen becomes brighter  
automatically when the power is turned on.  
The recordable time using the battery will  
become shorter when you use this unit with the  
LCD monitor lit up.  
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Recording  
Recording (Basic)  
Before recording  
1
Basic camera positioning  
1
Hold the camera with both hands.  
Put your hand through the grip belt.  
Do not cover the microphones.  
2
3
Keep your arms near your body.  
Separate your legs for better balance.  
When you are outdoors, record pictures with  
the sunlight behind you. If the subject is  
backlit, it will become dark in the recording.  
When recording, make sure your footing is  
stable and there is no danger of colliding  
with another person or an object.  
Intelligent auto mode  
It will make an optimal setting automatically depending on the objects and recording conditions.  
¬Rotate the mode dial to select  
or  
.
Intelligent auto button  
Press this button to switch on/off the  
intelligent auto mode.  
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It is automatically set to the following modes  
depending on the objects and recording  
conditions.  
Due to conditions, a different mode may be  
identified for the same subject.  
Modes are selected automatically by the unit,  
so it may not choose desired mode depending  
on the recording conditions.  
Brightness may change suddenly or flicker  
when set to on.  
Mode  
Portrait  
Scene/Effect  
When the object is  
a person  
Faces are detected  
automatically, and  
the brightness is  
adjusted so it is  
Optical image stabilizer function (l 35) is set  
to on in all modes.  
If this is turned to on, the guideline function is  
disabled.  
recorded clearly.  
When the intelligent auto mode is  
Scenery  
Recording outdoors  
set to off  
The whole landscape  
will be recorded  
The auto mode icon [  
Colour balance (white balance) and focusing will  
] appears.  
AUTO  
vividly without whiting  
out the background  
sky, which may be  
very bright.  
be adjusted automatically.  
jAuto white balance (l 96)  
jAuto focusing (l 96)  
Depending on the brightness of the subject etc.,  
the aperture and shutter speed are automatically  
adjusted for optimum brightness.  
(When set to the video recording mode:  
The shutter speed is adjusted to a maximum of  
1/350.)  
Spotlight  
Low light  
Normal  
Under a spotlight  
Very bright object is  
recorded clearly.  
Colour balance and focus may not be adjusted  
automatically depending on light sources or  
scenes. If so, manually adjust these settings.  
(l 44)  
Dark room or  
twilight  
It can record clearly  
even in a dark room  
or twilight.  
Other situations  
Brightness and  
colour balance are  
adjusted  
automatically for  
clear image.  
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Recording  
Recording (Basic)  
Recording motion pictures  
2
Open the lens cover before turning the unit on.  
Screen indications  
1 Rotate the mode dial to select  
and open the LCD monitor.  
0h00m10s  
SP  
2 Press the recording start/stop  
R 12h45m  
button to start recording.  
A
B
Recording mode  
Remaining time left for recording  
When the remaining time is less than  
1 minute, [R 0h00m] flashes red.  
Recording time elapsed  
To end the recording  
C
Press the recording start/stop button again.  
[¥] and [;] are red during recording. Do not  
move this unit until [;] is green.  
Each time the unit enters the recording  
pause mode, the counter display will be reset  
to “0h00m00s”.  
The images recorded between pressing the  
recording start/stop button to start recording  
and pressing it again to pause recording  
become one scene.  
The scene is automatically divided when the  
recorded data exceeds 3.9 GB. (The recording  
will continue.)  
When about 5 minutes have passed without  
any operation in recording pause, the unit  
automatically turns off to save battery life.  
To use the unit, turn it on again.  
While motion picture recording is in progress,  
the recording will not stop even if the LCD  
monitor is closed.  
Do not disconnect the AC adaptor or remove  
the battery if the unit is in recording mode. This  
may cause a repair message to appear when  
powered up again. (l 86, About recovery)  
This economy feature can also be set to [OFF].  
(l 21, [ECONOMY])  
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Record motion picture to be  
uploaded to YouTube  
You can record motion pictures of under 10  
minutes, suitable for uploading to YouTube.  
1 Press the WEB MODE button.  
WEB MODE  
The web mode icon [  
] appears.  
2 Press the recording start/stop  
button to start recording.  
Countdown of remaining time will start from  
“9m59s”.  
Recording will pause automatically after 10  
minutes from start of the recording.  
To upload motion pictures to YouTube. (l 79)  
Web mode is cancelled if you turn the unit off.  
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Recording modes and recordable time  
To change the picture quality of the motion picture  
Select the menu. (l 20)  
[BASIC] # [REC MODE] # desired setting  
Recording mode  
XP  
SP  
LP  
(High quality)  
(Normal)  
(Long play)  
SD card  
256 MB  
512 MB  
1 GB  
3 min  
6 min  
6 min  
12 min  
12 min  
25 min  
12 min  
25 min  
50 min  
2 GB  
25 min  
50 min  
1 h 40 min  
3 h 20 min  
5 h  
4 GB  
50 min  
1 h 40 min  
2 h 30 min  
3 h 20 min  
5 h  
6 GB  
1 h 15 min  
1 h 40 min  
2 h 30 min  
3 h 20 min  
6 h 40 min  
8 GB  
6 h 40 min  
10 h  
12 GB  
16 GB  
32 GB  
6 h 40 min  
13 h 20 min  
13 h 20 min  
26 h 40 min  
Image quality  
prioritized  
Recording time  
prioritized  
The recordable times shown in the table are approximations.  
This unit records in VBR (Variable Bit Rate). VBR recording automatically varies the bit rate (amount  
of data in a fixed time) depending on the subject being recorded. This means if a recording with a lot  
movements is recorded, the recording time is reduced.  
Mosaic-pattern noise may appear on a playback image in the following cases.  
jWhen there is a complicated pattern in the background  
jWhen the unit is moved too fast  
jWhen a subject with sharp movements has been recorded  
(Particularly if it has been recorded in [LP] mode.)  
If you record still pictures on an SD card, the recordable time available for the motion picture will  
become shorter.  
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Recording  
Recording (Basic)  
Recording still pictures  
3
Open the lens cover before turning the unit on.  
1 Rotate the mode dial to select  
Screen indications  
and open the LCD monitor.  
2 Press the recording start/stop  
0.2  
R 12345  
button.  
The unit automatically focuses on the subject at  
the centre of screen (when auto focus is  
selected).  
About the number of recordable still pictures  
(l 101)  
A
B
Size of still pictures  
Remaining number of still pictures  
Flashes in red when [R 0] appears.  
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.  
You can record stable pictures without shaking  
by using a tripod.  
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Recording with a shutter sound  
effect  
Number of pixels  
Select the menu. (l 20)  
Select the menu. (l 20)  
[BASIC] # [PICTURE SIZE] # desired  
setting  
[ADVANCED] # [SHTR EFFECT] # [ON]  
Icon  
0.3M  
Aspect  
4:3  
Number of pixels  
640k480  
This function’s default setting is [ON].  
0.2  
16:9  
640k360  
0.2  
Default [PICTURE SIZE] is set to [  
]. The  
sides of pictures recorded in a 16:9 aspect  
ratio may be cut when printed. Check before  
printing.  
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Recording  
Recording (Basic)  
Recording functions  
4
When the zoom magnification is 1k, this unit  
can focus on a subject approx. 2 cm away from  
the lens. (Macro function)  
When the zoom speed is high, the subject may  
not be focused easily.  
Zoom in/out function  
You can zoom in up to 70k optically.  
¬Rotate the mode dial to select  
or  
.
Digital zoom function  
Move the zoom lever.  
If the zoom magnification exceeds 70k , then the  
digital zoom function will be activated. The  
maximum magnification provided by the digital  
zoom can be switched.  
¬Rotate the mode dial to select  
.
Select the menu. (l 20)  
[ADVANCED] # [D.ZOOM] # desired  
setting  
[OFF]:  
Optical zoom only (Up to 70k)  
[100k]:  
Up to 100k  
[3500k]: Up to 3500k  
If [100k] or [3500k] is selected, the digital  
zoom range is displayed in blue while zooming.  
The larger the digital zoom magnification, the  
more the image quality is degraded.  
This function cannot be used in picture  
recording mode.  
70  
T side:  
Close-up recording (zoom in)  
W side:  
Wide-angle recording (zoom out)  
The zoom speed varies depending on the  
range over which the zoom lever is moved.  
If you take your finger off the zoom lever during  
zoom operation, the operation sound may be  
recorded. When returning the zoom lever to  
the original position, move it quietly.  
When distant subjects are brought closer, they  
are focused at about 1.5 m or more.  
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To use the zoom microphone  
function  
Quick start  
This unit will resume recording/pause mode  
about 0.8 seconds after the LCD monitor is  
reopened.  
When in quick start standby mode about  
60% of the power used in recording pause  
mode is being consumed, so the recording  
time will be reduced.  
The zoom microphone is linked to the zooming  
operation so that far-away sounds with a tele-  
shot and close-up sounds with a wide-angle shot  
are recorded more clearly.  
¬Rotate the mode dial to select  
.
Select the menu. (l 20)  
¬Rotate the mode dial to select  
or  
.
[ADVANCED] # [ZOOM MIC] # [ON]  
1 Select the menu. (l 20)  
[SETUP] # [QUICK START] # [ON]  
Recording yourself  
2 Close the LCD monitor while the  
mode dial is set to or  
¬Rotate the mode dial to select  
or  
.
.
The status indicator A flashes green and the unit  
goes into quick start standby mode.  
Rotate the LCD monitor towards the  
lens side.  
3 Open the LCD monitor.  
The status indicator A lights red and the unit is  
put into recording pause approx. 0.8 seconds  
after it is turned on.  
The image is horizontally flipped as if you see  
a mirror image. (However the image recorded  
is the same as a normal recording.)  
When the LCD monitor is rotated towards the  
lens side, the icon will not be displayed even if  
you press the joystick.  
Only some indications will appear on the  
screen. When [°] appears, return the  
direction of the LCD monitor to normal position  
and check the warning/alarm indication. (l 85)  
To cancel Quick start  
Select [SETUP] # [QUICK START] # [OFF]  
The default setting is on.  
Quick start standby mode is cancelled if  
jabout 5 minutes elapsed  
jthe mode dial is switched  
jthe battery is removed or the AC adaptor is  
disconnected  
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In the following cases, the image stabilizer  
function may not work effectively.  
jWhen the digital zoom is used  
jWhen the unit is shaken greatly  
jWhen you record a moving subject while  
tracking it  
In the quick start mode it may take some time  
for automatic white balance to adjust, if the  
scene being recorded has a light source  
different from the scene last recorded. (When  
the colour night view function is used, however,  
the white balance of the scene last recorded is  
retained.)  
In the quick start mode, the zoom  
magnification becomes 1k and the picture size  
may differ from what it was before quick start  
standby mode.  
If [ECONOMY] (l 21) is set to [5 MINUTES]  
and the unit automatically goes into quick start  
standby mode, close the LCD monitor and then  
open it again.  
Optical image stabilizer  
function  
Reduces the image shaking (jitter) due to hand  
movement when recording.  
¬Rotate the mode dial to select  
or  
.
Press the O.I.S. button.  
O.I.S.  
O.I.S.: Optical Image Stabilizer  
The image stabilizer icon [  
] appears.  
To cancel the optical image stabilizer  
function  
Press the O.I.S. button again.  
The default setting is on.  
Set the intelligent auto mode to off before  
turning the optical image stabilizer function to  
off.  
When a tripod is used, we recommend that you  
turn the image stabilizer off.  
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Recording  
Recording  
(Advanced)  
Recording functions of  
operation icons  
1
Set the recording functions by selecting the operation icons to add different effects to the recorded  
images.  
ENTER  
¬Rotate the mode dial to select  
or  
.
1 Press the joystick, and icons will be displayed on the screen.  
1/3NEXT  
The indication changes each time the joystick is moved down.  
The indication disappears when the centre of the joystick is pressed again.  
2 Select an icon with the joystick.  
1/3NEXT  
To cancel the function  
Select the icon again.  
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Operation icons  
Backlight compensation/Fade/Help mode/Colour night view/Soft skin mode/PRE-  
REC/Face detection/Self-timer  
Video recording mode  
Backlight  
Fade  
Help mode  
compensation  
1/
3
N
EXT  
1/3NEXT  
1/3NEXT  
1/3NEXT  
Colour night view  
Soft skin mode  
PRE-REC  
PRE-REC  
2/3NEXT  
2/3NEXT  
2/3NEXT  
2/2NEXT  
*
Face detection  
3/3NEXT  
3/3NEXT  
* It is not displayed when the intelligent auto mode is on.  
The shaded operation icons are not displayed while recording.  
If you turn off the power or operate the mode  
dial, the backlight compensation and the colour  
night view functions are cancelled.  
If you turn off the power, the fade function is  
cancelled.  
PRE-REC is cancelled if  
jthe power is turned off  
jthe mode dial is operated  
jthe SD card slot cover is opened  
jthe battery is removed or the AC adaptor is  
disconnected  
jthe MENU button is pressed  
j3 hours have elapsed  
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Picture recording mode  
Backlight  
Ø Self-timer  
Help mode  
compensation  
1
/
3
NEXT  
1/3NEXT  
1/3NEXT  
1/3NEXT  
Soft skin mode  
2/3NEXT  
3/3NEXT  
2/3NEXT  
*
Face detection  
3/3NEXT  
* It is not displayed when the intelligent auto mode is on.  
If you turn off the power or operate the mode dial, the backlight compensation function is cancelled.  
If you turn off the power, the self-timer function is cancelled.  
Function  
Effect  
This makes the image brighter to prevent darkening of a  
backlit subject.  
Backlight  
compensation  
When you start recording, the image/audio gradually  
appears. (Fade in)  
Fade  
When you pause recording, the image/audio gradually  
disappears. (Fade out)  
After the image/audio completely disappears, the recording  
stops and the fade setting is cancelled.  
To select the colour for fade in/out  
Select the menu. (l 20)  
[ADVANCED] # [FADE COLOUR] # [WHITE] or [BLACK]  
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Function  
Effect  
This explains the recording functions.  
Help mode  
Select the desired icon with the joystick to  
display an explanation on the screen.  
To exit the help mode  
Press the MENU button or select [EXIT].  
EXIT  
1/3NEXT  
This allows you to record colour subjects in dark locations  
to stand out against the background.  
Colour night view  
Minimum required illumination: approx. 2 lx  
Attach this unit to a tripod, and you can record images free  
from vibration.  
If it is difficult to focus, adjust the focus manually. (l 45)  
This makes skin colours appear softer for a more attractive  
appearance.  
This is more effective if you record a person closely from the  
torso up.  
Soft skin mode  
PRE-REC  
This allows recording of the pictures and sound to start  
approximately 3 seconds before the recording start/stop  
button is pressed.  
[
] appears on the screen and the unit repeats the  
PRE-REC  
update by recording motion pictures for about 3 seconds onto  
the built-in memory and then deleting them.  
Aim this unit at the subject and position it securely.  
Press the recording start/stop button to start  
recording.  
Images and audio are recorded for about 3 seconds before  
pressing the recording start/stop button.  
There is no beep sound.  
After recording starts, the PRE-REC setting is cancelled.  
When a subject is backlit and appears darker, this function  
detects the face and automatically adjusts the brightness  
and picture quality so that the face is recorded clearly.  
In the face detection mode, detected faces appear with frames.  
Up to 5 frames are indicated. Larger faces and faces nearer to  
the centre of the screen take preference over others.  
Faces that do not appear completely on the screen are not  
detected.  
Face detection  
To display the face detection framing  
Select the menu. (l 20)  
[ADVANCED] # [FACE FRAMING] # [ON]  
This function’s default setting is [ON].  
Set to [OFF] to not display the face detection framing.  
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Function  
Effect  
This is for recording still pictures using the timer. Use this  
function to include yourself in the picture.  
Self-timer  
Press the recording start/stop button, the [Ø]  
indication blinks for about 10 seconds and then  
the still picture is recorded.  
After recording, the self-timer is cancelled.  
To stop the timer midway through  
Press the MENU button. (The self-timer setting is cancelled.)  
Fade:  
PRE-REC:  
The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade  
in become black (or white).  
Help mode:  
When the help mode is used, functions cannot  
be set.  
When the remaining time left for recording  
motion pictures is less than 1 minute, PRE-  
REC cannot be set.  
After setting PRE-REC, if recording starts in  
less than 3 seconds, or while the PRE-REC  
indication flashes within about 3 seconds after  
initiating the quick start operation, motion  
pictures taken 3 seconds before pressing the  
recording start/stop button cannot be recorded.  
When the recording start/stop button is  
pressed, image shake and operation sound  
may be recorded.  
The thumbnail of the scenes recorded using  
the PRE-REC function will be the top image of  
the scenes actually recorded.  
The date indication for scenes recorded using  
the PRE-REC function will be the date when  
the start/stop button is pressed. Therefore, the  
date indication when displaying thumbnails or  
during playback may be different from the date  
when the recording actually started.  
When the help mode is used, motion pictures  
and still pictures cannot be recorded.  
Colour night view:  
Recorded scene is seen as if frames were  
missed.  
The colour night view function makes the  
signal charging time of CCD up to  
approximately 25k longer than usual, so that  
dark scenes can be recorded brightly. For this  
reason, bright dots that are usually invisible  
may be seen, but this is not a malfunction.  
If set in a bright place, the screen may become  
washed out for a while.  
Soft skin mode:  
If the background or anything else in the scene  
has colours similar to the skin colour, they will  
also be smoothed.  
If the brightness is insufficient, the effect may  
not be clear.  
You may not be able to see the face clearly  
when recording a distant person. In this case,  
cancel soft skin mode or zoom in on the face.  
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Face detection:  
In the following case, faces may not be  
detected in some recording conditions.  
jFaces are not full-faces  
jFaces tilt  
jFaces are extremely bright or dark  
jShadows on faces are a few  
jFaces are not completely exposed (for  
instance wearing sunglasses)  
jThe size of a face is small on the screen.  
jThe subject moves quickly.  
jWhen the hand shakes  
jWhen the digital zoom is used  
jWhen the unit is tilted  
In the following cases, the function may not  
operate properly even if faces are detected. If  
this occurs, turn off this function.  
jNonhuman subjects are recognised as  
faces.  
jWhen the brightness or quality cannot be  
adjusted clearly since scenes are extremely  
dark, or the areas around the faces or the  
background is extremely bright.  
There is no function to focus preferentially on a  
face that is detected.  
Since the brightness of the entire image is  
adjusted to record faces more vividly,  
brightness may change suddenly or images  
may flicker under some recording conditions.  
When the face detection frame disappears due  
to zooming, the brightness may change  
suddenly or the images may flicker.  
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Recording  
Recording  
(Advanced)  
Recording functions of  
menus  
2
Menus  
Aspect ratio/Wind noise reduction/Guideline/Auto slow shutter  
¬Rotate the mode dial to select  
or  
.
Function  
Effect/Setting method  
This allows you to record images compatible with wide-screen TVs  
(16:9) and regular TVs (4:3).  
Aspect ratio  
(Only when the mode  
dial is set to  
.)  
Select the menu. (l 20)  
[BASIC] # [REC ASPECT] # [16:9] or [4:3]  
The default setting is [16:9].  
This reduces the winding noise picked up by the microphone.  
Wind noise  
reduction function  
The intelligent auto mode is set to off. (l 26)  
(Only when the mode  
Select the menu. (l 20)  
[ADVANCED] # [WIND CUT] # [ON]  
The default setting is [ON].  
dial is set to  
.)  
To cancel the function, select [OFF].  
You can check if the image is level while recording by using the  
guidelines displayed on the screen.  
Guideline function  
The intelligent auto mode is set to off. (l 26)  
Select the menu. (l 20)  
[ADVANCED] # [GUIDE LINES] # [ON]  
To cancel the function, select [OFF].  
You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the  
shutter speed.  
Auto slow shutter  
mode  
The intelligent auto mode is set to off. (l 26)  
Select the menu. (l 20)  
[ADVANCED] # [AUTO SLW SHTR] # [ON]  
To cancel the function, select [OFF].  
Guideline function:  
Wind noise reduction function:  
The guidelines do not appear on the images  
actually recorded.  
In intelligent auto mode, the wind noise  
reduction is set to on.  
The guidelines are not displayed while rotating  
the LCD monitor frontward to record yourself.  
The wind noise reduction depends on the wind  
strength. (If this function is activated in strong  
winds, the stereo effect may be reduced. When  
the wind weakens, the stereo effect will be  
restored.)  
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Auto slow shutter mode:  
When the auto slow shutter mode is selected,  
the slowest shutter speed changes from 1/50  
to 1/25.  
When the shutter speed becomes 1/25, the  
screen display may be seen as if frames are  
missed and afterimages may appear.  
If the scene is low in brightness or contrast, the  
subject may not be focused on.  
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Recording  
Recording  
(Advanced)  
Manual recording functions  
3
MANUAL  
AF/MF  
Each time you press the MANUAL AF/MF button:  
1
Manual mode  
The icon shown in the illustration appears.  
MNL  
White balance  
Aperture adjustment  
4
/
4
N
E
XT  
Shutter speed  
4/4NEXT  
2
Manual focus mode  
The manual focus indication [MF] and the icon shown in  
the illustration appear.  
MNL  
Manual focus adjustment  
5
/
5
N
E
XT  
5/5NEXT  
¬Rotate the mode dial to select  
or  
.
Press the MANUAL AF/MF button.  
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If you record a subject illuminated with bright  
light or a highly reflective subject, vertical lines  
of light may appear.  
Scene mode  
When you record images in different situations,  
this mode automatically sets optimum shutter  
speeds and apertures.  
If the brightness is insufficient, the sports mode  
does not function. The [  
] display flashes.  
If this mode is used indoors, the screen may  
flicker.  
Portrait mode  
1 Select the manual mode. (l 44)  
If this mode is used indoors, the screen may  
flicker. If so, change the scene mode setting to  
[OFF].  
Low light mode  
Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be  
recorded finely.  
2 Select the menu. (l 20)  
[BASIC] # [SCENE MODE] # desired  
setting  
Spotlight mode  
Icon  
Mode/Recording conditions  
Sports  
To record sports scenes or scenes  
where there are quick motions  
If the recording subject is extremely bright, the  
subject may become washed out and the  
periphery extremely darkened.  
Surf & snow mode  
If the subject is extremely bright, the recorded  
image may become washed out.  
5
Portrait  
To make people stand out against the  
background  
Manual focus adjustment  
Low light  
To make the scene brighter in dark  
conditions  
If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions,  
then use manual focus.  
1 Select the manual focus mode.  
Spotlight  
To make the subject under a spotlight  
look more attractive  
(l 44)  
Surf & snow  
To record images in bright places  
such as ski slopes and beaches  
2 Bring the subject into focus with  
the joystick.  
MNL  
To cancel the scene mode function  
Set [SCENE MODE] to [OFF].  
You can also cancel the scene mode function  
by pressing the iA button.  
5/5NEXT  
Sports mode  
For slow-motion playback or playback pause of  
recorded pictures, this mode helps diminish  
camera shake.  
During normal playback, the image movement  
may not look smooth.  
To restore to the automatic adjustment  
Press the MANUAL AF/MF button again.  
You can also restore the auto focusing by  
pressing the iA button.  
Avoid recording under fluorescent light,  
mercury light or sodium light because the  
colour and brightness of the playback image  
may change.  
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To set the white balance manually  
White balance  
1 Select [ ] with the joystick, and  
fill the screen with a white  
subject.  
The automatic white balance function may not  
reproduce natural colours depending on the  
scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can  
adjust the white balance manually.  
MNL  
1 Select the manual mode. (l 44)  
2 Select [ ] with the joystick.  
BACK  
MNL  
2 Select [ ] with the joystick.  
4/4NEXT  
MNL  
3 Select the white balance mode  
with the joystick.  
BACK  
MNL  
When the [  
is complete.  
If the [  
] display stops flashing, the setting  
] display continues flashing, the white  
balance cannot be set because it is too dark. In  
this case, use the automatic white balance.  
BACK  
When the unit is turned on with the lens cover  
closed, the automatic white balance  
Icon  
Mode/Recording conditions  
adjustment may not function properly. Please  
turn the unit on after opening the lens cover.  
Auto white balance adjustment  
AWB  
When the [  
] display flashes, the manual  
Indoor mode (for recording under  
incandescent lamps)  
Incandescent lights, halogen lamps  
white balance previously adjusted is stored.  
Whenever recording conditions change, re-set  
the white balance for correct adjustment.  
When setting both the white balance and the  
iris/gain, set the white balance first.  
Outdoor mode  
Outdoors under a clear sky  
Manual adjustment mode  
Mercury-vapor lamps, sodium  
lamps, some fluorescent lights  
Lights used for wedding receptions  
at hotels, stage spotlights in  
theatres  
Sunrise, sunset, etc.  
To restore to the automatic adjustment  
AWB  
Set the white balance mode to [  
].  
You can also restore the automatic adjustment  
by pressing the iA button.  
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Manual shutter speed/  
aperture adjustment  
When setting both the shutter speed and the  
iris/gain value, set the shutter speed and then  
set the iris/gain value.  
Shutter Speed:  
Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects.  
Manual shutter speed adjustment  
Avoid recording under fluorescent light,  
mercury light or sodium light because the  
colour and brightness of the playback image  
may change.  
Aperture:  
Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too  
dark.  
If you increase the shutter speed manually, the  
noise on the screen may increase.  
You may see vertical lines of light in the  
playback image of a brightly shining subject or  
highly reflective subject, but this is not a  
malfunction.  
1 Select the manual mode. (l 44)  
2 Select [ ] or [ ] with the  
joystick.  
During normal playback, image movement  
may not look smooth.  
MNL  
When recording in an extremely bright place,  
the screen may change colour or flicker. If so  
adjust the shutter speed manually to [1/50] or  
[1/100].  
4/4NEXT  
Manual iris/gain adjustment  
If the gain value is increased, the noise on the  
screen increases.  
Depending on the zoom magnification, there  
are iris values that are not displayed.  
3 Adjust the settings with the  
joystick.  
MNL  
1/100  
OPEN  
BACK  
A
Shutter speed:  
1/50 to 1/8000  
1/50 to 1/500  
The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 is faster.  
If [AUTO SLW SHTR] is set to [ON], the  
slowest shutter speed is 1/25.  
B
Iris/Gain value:  
CLOSE # (F16 to F2.2) # OPEN #  
(0dB to 18dB)  
Value closer to [CLOSE] darkens the image.  
Value closer to [18dB] brightens the image.  
When the iris value is adjusted to brighter than  
[OPEN], it changes to the gain value.  
To restore to automatic adjustment  
Press the iA button.  
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Playback  
Playback  
Motion picture playback  
1
ENTER  
1/;: Playback/Pause  
:: Skip playback (backward)  
9: Skip playback (forward)  
:  
Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails.  
1 Rotate the mode dial to select  
.
3 Select the playback operation  
with the joystick.  
2 Select the scene to be played  
back, then press the joystick.  
Selecting pages  
Select [  
]/[  
] and then press  
the joystick.  
A
Scene number (Page number: Except when  
thumbnails are selected.)  
If you move and hold the joystick left or  
right, you can fast forward or fast rewind the  
pages. The thumbnails will disappear, but  
the scene or page numbers will change.  
Release the joystick when you have arrived  
at the page with the scene you want to  
display.  
The selected scene is played back, and the  
operation icon is automatically displayed on the  
screen.  
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2 Move and hold the joystick left or  
right.  
Sound will be heard only during normal  
playback.  
When the amount of time recorded on the  
scene is too short, playback may not be  
possible.  
When a scene is displayed as [  
] on the  
thumbnail display, playback is not possible.  
When set to the video playback mode, the  
power will not turn off even when the LCD  
monitor is closed.  
Frame-by-frame playback  
When playing back motion pictures recorded  
on an SD card with other products on this unit  
or playing back motion pictures recorded on an  
SD card with this unit on other products, the  
picture quality may deteriorate and it may be  
unplayable. (The message “CANNOT PLAY.”  
appears.)  
1 Pause the playback.  
2 Move the joystick left or right.  
The time displayed may be different from the  
recording time and it may take time to display  
the thumbnail display when playing back  
motion pictures recorded on an SD card with  
other products.  
The recording time is not displayed on the  
screen during playback of scenes recorded on  
an SD card with other products.  
To adjust the speaker volume  
during playback  
To change the playback speed  
Move the volume lever.  
Normal playback is restored when you move  
the joystick up.  
Fast forward/rewind playback  
Move and hold the joystick left or  
right during playback until fast  
forward/rewind starts.  
Towards “r”: increases the volume  
Towards “s”: decreases the volume  
Resuming the previous playback  
Select the menu. (l 20)  
[SETUP] # [RESUME PLAY] # [ON]  
If playback of a motion picture is stopped, [R]  
appears on the thumbnail view of the stopped  
scene.  
Move the joystick again to increase the speed.  
Slow-motion playback  
To cancel the resume function  
Set [RESUME PLAY] to [OFF].  
1 Pause the playback.  
The memorised resume position is cleared if  
you edit the scenes, etc.  
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Playing back motion pictures by  
date  
Scenes recorded on the same day can be played  
back in succession.  
1 Select  
(BY DATE), then press  
the joystick.  
2 Select the playback date, then  
press the joystick.  
3 Select the scene to be played  
back, then press the joystick.  
To select a different date  
Select  
To return to the screen showing all scenes  
Select (VIEW ALL), then press the joystick.  
(BY DATE), then press the joystick.  
Even if scenes are recorded on the same day,  
they are grouped separately in the following  
cases.  
jWhen the number of scenes exceeds 99  
jWhen the world time setting is changed  
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Playback  
Playback  
Still picture playback  
2
ENTER  
1/;: Slide show start/pause.  
2;: Plays back the previous picture.  
;1: Plays back the next picture.  
:  
Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails.  
1 Rotate the mode dial to select  
.
3 Select the playback operation  
with the joystick.  
2 Select the file to be played back,  
then press the joystick.  
A
File number (Page number: When [  
] is selected.)  
]/  
[
The method for selecting pages is the same as  
for motion picture playback. (l 48)  
The selected file is played back, and the  
operation icon is automatically displayed on the  
screen.  
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About still picture compatibility  
This unit is compliant with the unified standard  
DCF (Design rule for Camera File system)  
established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and  
Information Technology Industries  
Changing the interval of playback  
for the slide show  
Select the menu. (l 20)  
Association).  
[PHOTO SETUP] # [SLIDE INTERVAL] #  
The file format supported by this unit is JPEG.  
(Not all JPEG formatted files will be played  
back.)  
desired setting  
[SHORT]:  
Approx. 1 sec  
[NORMAL]:  
Approx. 5 sec  
[LONG]:  
If a non-standard file is played back, the folder/  
file number may not be displayed.  
This unit may degrade or not play back data  
recorded or created on another product and  
another product may degrade or not play back  
data recorded on this unit.  
Approx. 15 sec  
This function’s default setting is [NORMAL].  
With pictures with large image size, it may take  
longer than the specified time to play back the  
next picture, or the interval may not decrease  
even if the setting is changed.  
While this unit accesses the SD card (the SD  
card access lamp is lit), do not open the SD  
card slot cover and remove the SD card.  
Do not operate the mode dial during the slide  
show.  
It takes time to display the file, and how long it  
will take depends on the number of pixels of  
the file.  
When a file is displayed as [ ] on the  
thumbnail display, playback is not possible.  
The time displayed may be different from the  
recording time and it may take time to display  
the thumbnail display when playing back still  
pictures recorded on an SD card with other  
products.  
When set to the picture playback mode, the  
power will not turn off even when the LCD  
monitor is closed.  
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Playback  
Editing  
Deleting scenes/files  
1
Important:  
The deleted scenes/files cannot be restored.  
ENTER  
¬Deleting motion picture scenes:  
Rotate the mode dial to select  
Deleting multiple scenes/  
files  
.
.
¬Deleting still picture files:  
Rotate the mode dial to select  
1 Press the button in the  
thumbnail display.  
Deleting scenes/files one at  
a time  
2 Select [SELECT] or [ALL] and  
press the joystick.  
1 Press the button during  
(Only when [ALL] is selected)  
All the scenes/files on the SD card except the  
locked scenes/files will be deleted. Proceed to  
step 5.  
When the date is selected in motion picture  
playback, all scenes on the selected date are  
deleted.  
playback.  
2
When the confirmation message appears  
Select [YES], then press the  
joystick.  
3
(Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2)  
Select the scene/file to be  
deleted, then press the joystick.  
The selected scene/file is encircled by a red  
frame.  
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To unselect the scene/file, press the joystick  
again.  
Up to 50 scenes/files can be selected to be  
The locked scenes or scenes of which copied  
information was destroyed cannot be deleted.  
deleted.  
When you stop deleting halfway  
Press the MENU button while deleting.  
The scenes or still pictures that have already  
been deleted when the deletion is cancelled  
cannot be restored.  
Notes for deleting scenes/files  
Do not turn off this unit while deleting.  
When you delete scenes/files, use a battery  
with sufficient battery power or use the AC  
adaptor.  
4
5
(Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2)  
Press the button.  
When the confirmation message appears  
Select [YES], then press the  
joystick.  
(Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2)  
To continue deleting other scenes/files  
Repeat steps 3 to 5.  
Do not open the SD card slot cover and  
remove the SD card while deleting scenes/files  
recorded on an SD card. The deletion will stop.  
If files conforming to DCF standard are  
deleted, all the data related to the files will be  
deleted.  
To complete editing  
Press the MENU button.  
When deleting still picture files recorded on an  
SD card by other products, a still picture file  
(other than JPEG) that cannot be played back  
on this unit may be erased.  
You can also delete scenes/files by the menu.  
Select [EDIT SCENE] or [PHOTO SETUP] #  
[DELETE].  
In case of [ALL], the deletion may take time if  
there are many scenes/files.  
When a still picture is copied to an SD card  
using a PC and other equipment, it may not  
show up on the display of the unit. In this case,  
the image will not be deleted.  
Deleting the copied scenes  
collectively  
Scenes copied to a disc using the DVD burner or  
the supplied software (DVD COPY function) can  
be deleted as a group.  
Copied icon ( ) is indicated in the thumbnail  
display after copying. (l 63)  
1 Select the menu. (l 20)  
[EDIT SCENE] # [DELETE] #  
[COPIED]  
2
When the confirmation message appears  
Select [YES], then press the  
joystick.  
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Playback  
Editing  
Editing scenes  
2
¬Rotate the mode dial to select  
.
Function  
Operating method  
Locking motion  
pictures  
1 Select the menu. (l 20)  
[EDIT SCENE] # [LOCK SET] # [YES]  
2 Select the scene to be protected, then press  
This is for preventing  
motion picture scenes  
from being deleted by  
mistake.  
the joystick.  
(However, please be aware  
that if an SD card is  
formatted, then all the data  
on the SD card will be  
erased.)  
[
] appears and the selected scene is locked.  
Press the joystick again to release the lock setting.  
You can also select multiple scenes in succession.  
To complete the settings  
Press the MENU button.  
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Playback  
Editing  
Editing still pictures  
3
¬Rotate the mode dial to select  
.
Function  
Operating method  
Locking still pictures 1 Select the menu. (l 20)  
[PHOTO SETUP] # [LOCK SET] # [YES]  
This is for preventing still  
picture files from being  
deleted by mistake.  
(However, please be aware  
that if an SD card is  
formatted, then all the data  
on the SD card will be  
erased.)  
2 Select the file to be protected, then press the  
joystick.  
[
] appears and the selected file is locked.  
Press the joystick again to release the lock setting.  
You can also select multiple files in succession.  
To complete the settings  
Press the MENU button.  
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Function  
Operating method  
DPOF setting  
1 Select the menu. (l 20)  
[PHOTO SETUP] # [DPOF SET] # [SET]  
This is for writing the print  
data on selected still  
pictures.  
2 Select the file to be set, then press the joystick.  
What is DPOF?  
DPOF (Digital Print Order  
Format) is a format which  
allows the user of a digital  
camera to define which  
captured images on the SD  
card are to be printed,  
together with information on  
the number of copies they  
wish to print. (Please note:  
Not all commercial printing  
services support this feature  
at this time.)  
3 Select the number of prints, then press the  
joystick.  
To cancel the setting, set the number of prints to [0].  
You can also select multiple files in succession.  
To complete the settings  
Press the MENU button.  
To cancel all DPOF settings  
Select [PHOTO SETUP] # [DPOF SET] # [CANCEL ALL].  
The DPOF setting can be established for up to 999 files.  
DPOF setting made on other devices may not be recognised by  
this unit. Please perform the DPOF settings on this unit.  
You cannot add the recording date to pictures to be printed with  
the DPOF settings.  
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Playback  
SD card  
management  
Formatting an SD card  
1
This is for initializing SD cards.  
Please be aware that if an SD card is formatted,  
then all the data recorded on the card will be  
erased. Store important data on a PC, etc.  
1 Select the menu. (l 20)  
[SETUP] # [FORMAT CARD] # [YES]  
2
When the confirmation message appears  
Select [YES], then press the  
joystick.  
When formatting is complete, press the MENU  
button to exit the message screen.  
During formatting, do not turn this unit off.  
Do not open the card slot cover while  
formatting. The formatting will stop.  
When you format the SD card, use a battery  
with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor.  
Use this unit to format SD cards. If an SD card  
is formatted on other products (such as a PC),  
the time spent for recording may become  
longer and you may not be able to use the SD  
card.  
Depending on the type of SD card being used,  
it may take time to format.  
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Playback  
With other  
products  
Playback on TV  
1
The motion pictures and still pictures recorded by this unit can be played back on a TV.  
Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down.  
If you have a TV with an SD card slot, the motion pictures and still pictures recorded on an SD card  
may be played back on the TV. (Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for details about TV  
compatibility.)  
A
AV cable (supplied)  
Insert the plugs as far as they will go.  
Do not use any other AV cables except the  
supplied one.  
Select the video input on the TV that this  
unit is connected to.  
VIDEO IN  
AUDIO IN  
1 Connect this unit and a TV.  
2 Turn on this unit, then rotate the  
mode dial to select  
or  
.
3 Start playback on this unit.  
If the image or audio from this unit does  
not appear on the TV  
Check the connections.  
Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they  
go.  
Check the TV’s input setting (input switch).  
(For more information, please read the  
operating instructions for the TV.)  
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To watch images with a 16:9  
To display the on-screen  
aspect ratio on a regular TV (4:3)  
information on the TV  
If the images are squeezed horizontally on a TV  
with a 4:3 aspect ratio, change the menu setting  
to play back the pictures in the original aspect  
ratio.  
If the images are not displayed correctly on a  
wide-screen TV, adjust the aspect setting on  
the TV. (Refer to the operating instructions of  
the TV for details.)  
The information displayed on the screen  
(operation icon and time code etc.) can be  
displayed on the TV.  
Select the menu. (l 20)  
[SETUP] # [EXT. DISPLAY] # [ON]  
Select [OFF] to erase the information.  
The screen on this unit will not change.  
Select the menu. (l 20)  
[SETUP] # [TV ASPECT] # [4:3]  
Example of images with a 16:9 aspect ratio on  
a regular TV (4:3)  
[TV ASPECT] setting  
[16:9]  
[4:3]  
This function’s default setting is [16:9].  
Depending on the TV setting, the pictures may  
not be displayed correctly. For more  
information, please read the operating  
instructions of your TV.  
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Playback  
With other  
products  
With a DVD burner  
2
It is possible to copy images that have been recorded on this unit to discs by connecting the optional  
DVD burner.  
The disc that was copied to can be played back by connecting this unit and a DVD burner. (l 67)  
Device capable of copying images to discs by connecting to this unit  
sDVD burner/VW-BN1  
We recommend using VW-BN1.  
Operation is not guaranteed with any other DVD drives.  
Use the Mini AB USB Connection Cable supplied with the DVD burner to connect this unit to the  
DVD burner. (Operation cannot be guaranteed with cables other than the one supplied with the  
DVD burner.)  
About discs that can be used  
*1  
*2  
*3  
*3  
New 12 cm discs (DVD-RAM, DVD-RW , DVD-R, DVD-R DL, CD-RW , CD-R  
)
Do not allow fingerprints or dirt to get on the recording/playback side of the disc.  
+RW/+R/+R DL discs or 8 cm discs cannot be used for copying.  
Refer to the operating instructions of the DVD burner for details about recommended discs, disc  
handling, etc.  
*1 You cannot record on a disc that has already been used. However, a formatted DVD-RAM, DVD-  
RW, or CD-RW disc can be used for copying.  
When a recorded DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, or CD-RW disc is inserted into the DVD burner, the disc  
is formatted and recording starts. The data recorded on the disc will be erased. Please be  
aware that the erased data cannot be restored.  
*2 Supports motion pictures only  
*3 Supports still pictures only  
The different copying functions available when this unit is connected to  
the DVD burner  
Data  
DVD COPY function  
1 ALL SCENES  
Motion pictures  
Still pictures  
Page  
¥
¥
¥
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2 ADDED SCENES  
FAVOURITE SCENES function  
3 SELECT SCENES  
4 SELECT DATE  
¥
¥
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¥: applicable –: not applicable  
It is impossible to copy motion pictures and still pictures simultaneously.  
You cannot copy from multiple SD cards to 1 disc.  
The order in which the scenes are copied cannot be changed.  
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Connecting this unit to the DVD burner  
Connect this unit to the DVD burner to copy data to discs or play back motion pictures or still pictures  
that were copied to a disc.  
Mini B  
Mini A  
A
B
Mini AB USB Connection Cable (supplied with the DVD burner)  
DVD burner (optional)  
Connect the Mini A terminal to this unit and the Mini B terminal to the DVD burner.  
Insert the plugs as far as they will go.  
1 Connect the AC adaptor supplied with the DVD burner to the DVD burner.  
You cannot supply power to the DVD burner from this unit.  
2 Connect this unit to the AC adaptor.  
If a battery is used, operation is not possible when this unit is connected to a DVD burner.  
3 Turn on the power to this unit.  
4 Connect this unit to the DVD burner with the Mini AB USB Connection  
Cable (supplied with the DVD burner).  
The DVD burner function selection screen will appear.  
5 Insert the disc in the DVD burner.  
Insert the disc into the DVD burner after connecting the DVD burner to this unit.  
Please read the operating instructions of the DVD burner for how to use it.  
If the DVD burner is connected to this unit with a disc already inserted, the message “CANNOT  
CHECK CONNECTED DEVICE. DISCONNECT THE USB CABLE FROM THIS UNIT.” may be  
displayed after “Please Wait.” is displayed for over a minute. When this happens, disconnect the  
Mini AB USB Connection Cable from the unit and remove the disc from the DVD burner to make sure  
the disc is usable and was not inserted upside down. (l 61)  
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DVD COPY function  
Images recorded on this unit can be backed up to discs.  
Copied information is recorded in the motion picture scenes that are copied to a disc using the  
DVD COPY function. It is possible to write only scenes that are added after copying or delete the  
copied scenes as a group.  
¬Connect this unit to the DVD burner. (l 62)  
1 Copying all the scenes to discs  
2 Copying added scenes to discs  
Copy all motion pictures or still pictures on the  
SD card to discs.  
Copy scenes on the SD card, which are added  
after being copied to the disc using the  
DVD COPY function (scenes that the copied  
icons ( ) are not indicated), to discs.  
1 Select menus with the following  
procedures.  
1 Select menus with the following  
[BURN DISC] # [VIDEO] or  
procedures.  
*
[PICTURE]# [DVD COPY] #  
*
[ALL SCENES]  
[BURN DISC] # [VIDEO] #  
[DVD COPY] # [ADDED SCENES]  
* Only when [VIDEO] is selected.  
2 Select [YES], then press the joystick.  
A
The number of discs necessary for copying by  
disc type.  
When two or more discs are necessary for copying,  
follow the on-screen instructions to switch discs.  
When a recorded DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, or CD-RW disc is inserted in the DVD burner, a message  
confirming whether the contents of the disc can be erased or not is displayed. After confirming that  
the data can be erased, select [YES].  
When a message appears indicating copying is complete, then press the joystick. If all scenes are  
copied, it is possible to create another set with the same contents. Follow the instructions on the  
screen.  
To finish, eject the disc and disconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable.  
Press the MENU button in the middle of the operation to return to the initial menu screen.  
Copied icon (  
)
The copied information is recorded in motion picture scenes that are copied to a disc using the  
DVD COPY function, and [ ] is indicated on the thumbnail.  
Motion picture scenes indicated with [ ] can be deleted as a group using the delete menu.  
(l 54)  
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FAVOURITE SCENES function  
It is possible to select motion picture scenes recorded on this unit and record them on a single DVD  
disc, as well as copy scenes by selecting the recording date.  
¬Connect this unit to the DVD burner. (l 62)  
3 Selecting the scenes to copy to 1 disc  
Select scenes from the recorded motion pictures to copy to a single DVD disc.  
1 Select menus with the following procedures.  
[BURN DISC] # [VIDEO] # [FAVOURITE SCENES] # [SELECT SCENES]  
When a recorded DVD-RAM or DVD-RW disc is inserted in the DVD burner, a message confirming  
whether the contents of the disc can be erased or not is displayed. After confirming that the data can  
be erased, select [YES].  
2 Select the scenes to be copied and then press the joystick.  
A
B
Data size of the scene  
Remaining space on the disc  
*
The selected scene is encircled by a red frame.  
To unselect the scene, press the joystick again.  
Up to 50 scenes can be set in succession.  
If the total data size of the scene exceeds the disc capacity, the remaining space on the disc display  
will turn red and the amount in excess will be displayed. Select scenes so that they fit on to one disc.  
* The units of usable capacity on a DVD disc are 1 MBl1,048,576 bytes.  
3 Select [START], then press the joystick.  
4
When the confirmation message appears  
Select [YES], then press the joystick.  
When a message appears indicating copying is complete, then press the joystick. It is possible to  
create another disc with the same contents. Follow the instructions on the screen.  
To finish, eject the disc and disconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable.  
Press the MENU button in the middle of the operation to return to the initial menu screen.  
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4 Selecting the scenes by date to copy to discs  
Scenes recorded with this unit are selectively copied by date to DVD discs.  
1 Select menus with the following procedures.  
[BURN DISC] # [VIDEO]# [FAVOURITE SCENES] # [SELECT DATE]  
2 Select the date to be copied and then press the joystick.  
To unselect the date, press the joystick again.  
Up to 50 dates can be set in succession.  
3 Press the MENU button.  
4
When the confirmation message appears  
Select [YES], then press the joystick.  
5 Select [YES], then press the joystick.  
A
The number of discs necessary for copying by  
disc type.  
When two or more discs are necessary for copying,  
follow the on-screen instructions to switch discs.  
When a recorded DVD-RAM or DVD-RW disc is inserted in the DVD burner, a message confirming  
whether the contents of the disc can be erased or not is displayed. After confirming that the data can  
be erased, select [YES].  
When a message appears indicating copying is complete, then press the joystick. It is possible to  
create another set with the same contents. Follow the instructions on the screen.  
To finish, eject the disc and disconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable.  
Press the MENU button in the middle of the operation to return to the initial menu screen.  
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When a disc that was created with this unit  
and the DVD burner is inserted into the DVD  
recorder, a message may be displayed  
prompting you to format the disc. Do not  
format the disc because all data will be erased  
and cannot be recovered.  
Notes for copying data to  
discs using the DVD burner  
When deleting data on the SD card after  
making a copy, be sure to play back the  
discs to check that they have been copied  
correctly before deleting. (l 67)  
Refer to the operating instructions of the DVD  
recorder for details.  
Do not turn off this unit or the DVD burner or  
disconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable  
while copying. Also, do not shake this unit and  
the DVD burner.  
About the time it takes to copy  
The time it takes for copying to 1 disc.  
(When copying 4 GB of motion pictures to 1 disc)  
You cannot connect a USB hub and use it.  
You cannot eject a disc while copying.  
When data is divided and copied to more than  
one disc, a disc with a large unused area may  
result since data is recorded by scene.  
After data is copied to a disc, images cannot be  
added to the disc by connecting the unit to the  
DVD burner.  
Disc type  
DVD-RAM  
DVD-RW  
DVD-R  
Copy time  
Approx. 40 min to 90 min  
Approx. 30 min to 60 min  
Approx. 15 min to 60 min  
The time it takes to copy differs depending on the  
number of scenes recorded on the SD card, type  
of disc, number of discs copied, and the room  
temperature. Also, it takes time to automatically  
verify the copied data. For this reason, it may  
take longer to copy than the recording time on  
the SD card.  
Wait until the message is displayed indicating  
completion of copying.  
A DVD-R DL disc has two layers of recording  
surface so the copy time is approximately 1.5  
to 2 times that of a DVD-R disc.  
Use of a CD-RW or CD-R disc is  
recommended for copying still pictures that are  
small in size.  
If “READING DISC...” is displayed on the  
screen for more than 2 minutes, remove the  
disc from the DVD burner and make sure the  
disc is usable and was not inserted upside  
down. (l 61)  
There is no guarantee that a disc created by  
connecting this unit and the DVD burner will  
play back on any playable device.  
The recording date for scenes or files copied to  
a disc using the DVD burner with this unit is the  
date that the scene or file was copied. This  
date may not be displayed properly depending  
on the software used.  
About playing back the discs  
A disc created with the DVD burner can be  
played back with a DVD player. (For disc  
compatibility, refer to the operating instructions of  
the player.)  
Data that has been recorded on another device  
may not be copied, or it may not play properly  
even if it is copied.  
When a still picture is copied to an SD card  
using a PC and other equipment but it does not  
show up on the display of the unit, the image  
will not be copied to the disc.  
The DVD burner is capable of recording a  
maximum of 9999 still pictures on a single disc.  
Since the maximum number of still pictures that  
can be played back may vary with the player,  
some of the still pictures on the disc may not play  
back.  
If the device is not capable of playing the disc,  
connect the DVD burner to this unit for playback.  
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Playing back a disc inserted in the DVD burner  
You can play back the motion pictures or the still pictures copied to a disc.  
ENTER  
1 Connect this unit to the DVD burner. (l 62)  
2 Select [PLAY DISC], then press the joystick.  
The motion pictures or the still pictures on the disc are displayed as thumbnails.  
3 Select the scene/file to be played back, then press the joystick.  
4 Select the playback operation with the joystick.  
The playback operation is the same as when playing back motion pictures or still pictures. (l 48, 51)  
After playback, eject the disc and disconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable.  
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Playback  
With other  
products  
With other video devices  
3
To stop dubbing  
Stop recording on the connected device.  
Then stop playback on this unit.  
Dubbing images onto other  
video devices  
Using SD card slot or USB  
Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying  
about the battery running down.  
terminal of other video devices  
If you have a DVD recorder with an SD card slot  
or a USB terminal, images recorded by this unit  
can be dubbed onto the hard disk or a DVD disc.  
Refer to the operating instructions of your DVD  
recorder for information about whether or not it  
supports dubbing from an SD card or a USB  
terminal.  
When using a USB terminal  
Connect this unit to a DVD recorder with the USB  
cable (supplied), then select [PC/RECORDER]  
on the USB function selection screen.  
VIDEO IN  
For details on how to dub the images, refer to  
the operating instructions of the DVD recorder.  
AUDIO IN  
If you dub images and then play them back on  
a wide-screen TV, they may be squeezed  
horizontally. In this case, refer to the operating  
instructions of the device you are dubbing to  
or read the operating instructions of the wide-  
screen TV and set the aspect setting to 16:9  
(Full).  
A
AV cable (supplied)  
Insert the plugs as far as they will go.  
Do not use any other AV cables except  
the supplied one.  
Select the video input on the video  
device and TV that this unit and the  
video device are connected to.  
1 Connect this unit to a video  
device.  
2 Turn on this unit, then rotate the  
mode dial to select  
.
3 Start playback on this unit.  
Then start recording on the  
connected device.  
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Playback  
With other  
products  
With a printer (PictBridge)  
4
To print pictures by directly connecting this unit to the printer, use a printer compatible with PictBridge.  
(Read the operating instructions for the printer.)  
Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down.  
A
USB cable (supplied)  
Insert the USB connectors as far as they  
will go.  
Do not use any other USB cables except  
the supplied one. (Operation is not  
guaranteed with any other USB cables.)  
¬Turn on this unit.  
4 Select the desired number of  
prints, then press the joystick.  
1 Connect this unit to a printer.  
The USB function selection screen will appear.  
2 Select [PictBridge] and press the  
joystick.  
The [  
] indication appears on this unit’s  
screen.  
You can set up to 9 prints.  
To cancel the setting, set the number of prints  
to [0].  
3 Select a file to be printed, then  
press the joystick.  
Up to 8 files can be selected to be printed.  
5 Press the MENU button to  
display the PictBridge menus.  
6 Select the date print setting on  
[DATE PRINT], then press the  
joystick.  
If the printer is not capable of date printing, this  
setting is unavailable.  
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When the unit is connected directly to the  
printer, the DPOF settings cannot be used.  
Connect the printer directly to this unit. Do not  
use a USB hub.  
7 Select the paper size setting on  
[PAPER SIZE], then press the  
joystick.  
[STANDARD]: Size specific to the printer  
[4k5 INCH]:  
[5k7 INCH]:  
[4k6 INCH]:  
[A4]:  
L size  
2L size  
Postcard size  
A4 size  
You cannot set paper sizes not supported on  
the printer.  
8 Select the layout setting on  
[PAGE LAYOUT], then press the  
joystick.  
[STANDARD]: Layout specific to the printer  
[
[
]:  
]:  
No frame print  
Frame print  
You cannot set page layouts not supported on  
the printer.  
9 Select [PRINT] # [YES] and press  
the joystick.  
Exit PictBridge by disconnecting the USB cable  
after the pictures have been printed.  
When you want to stop printing halfway  
Move the joystick down.  
A confirmation message appears. If [YES] is  
selected, the number of prints set is cancelled  
and the screen returns to step 3. If [NO] is  
selected, all the settings are kept and the screen  
returns to step 3.  
Avoid the following operations during printing.  
These operations disable proper printing.  
jDisconnecting the USB cable  
jOpening the SD card slot cover and  
removing the SD card  
jSwitching the mode dial  
jTurning off the power  
Check the settings for the paper size, quality of  
print, etc. on the printer.  
0.2  
The sides of pictures recorded in [  
] mode  
may be cut off. Check before printing (print  
preview).  
When using a printer with a trimming or  
borderless printing function, cancel this  
function before printing. (Refer to the operating  
instructions of the printer for details.)  
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With a PC  
Before using  
What you can do with a PC  
1
When you have installed VideoCam Suite from the supplied CD-ROM and connected your PC to the  
unit, you can perform the operations described below.  
A
B
C
Copy images recorded by this unit onto the PC hard disk.  
Create original DVD-Video discs.  
Edit images copied to a PC.  
Create playlists.  
D
E
Play back images recorded by this unit on a PC.  
WEB MODE function  
You can easily upload motion pictures to YouTube. (l 79)  
VideoCam Suite can handle images recorded with this unit or by using VideoCam Suite. Images  
created with other video cameras, DVD recorders, software and commercial DVD-Videos are not  
supported.  
We cannot guarantee proper operation of this unit if you use software other than that supplied.  
Do not copy images recorded on this unit using any software other than the supplied software.  
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With a PC  
Before using  
Operating environment  
2
A CD-ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software applications. (A compatible DVD writer  
drive and media are necessary for writing to a DVD.)  
When two or more USB devices are connected to a PC, or when devices are connected through USB  
hubs or by using extension cables, proper operation is not guaranteed.  
Use the supplied USB cable when connecting to the PC. (Operation is not guaranteed with any other  
USB cables.)  
VideoCam Suite 2.0  
Personal computer  
OS  
IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer  
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 4  
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3  
Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3  
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic or Service Pack 1  
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium or Service Pack 1  
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate or Service Pack 1  
Microsoft Windows Vista Business or Service Pack 1  
CPU  
Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz or higher (including compatible CPU)  
Intel Pentium 4 1.8 GHz or higher is recommended when a playback  
function or MPEG2 conversion function is used.  
RAM  
512 MB or more (1 GB or more recommended)  
Display  
High Colour (16 bit) or more (32 bit or more recommended)  
Desktop resolution of 1024k768 pixels or more (1280k1024 pixels or  
more recommended)  
Video card supporting DirectX 9.0c (supports overlay of DirectDraw)  
PCI Express k16 compatible recommended  
Free hard disk space  
Necessary software  
Ultra DMA — 33 or more  
450 MB or more (for installing the application)  
When writing to a DVD or an SD card, more than double the amount of  
free space as the disc being created is necessary.  
DirectX 10.1 (pre-installed on Windows Vista Service Pack 1)  
DirectX 10 (pre-installed on Windows Vista)  
DirectX 9.0c (Windows XP/2000)  
If you install the software on a PC that is not compatible with  
DirectX 9.0c, the PC may not work properly. If you are unsure whether  
or not your PC is compatible, contact the maker of your PC.  
Sound  
DirectSound support  
Interface  
USB port [Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)]  
Other requirements  
Mouse or equivalent pointing device  
SD card reader/writer (required to read and write the SD card)  
Internet connection  
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Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some  
personal computers cannot be used.  
Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only.  
This software is not compatible with Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98,  
Windows 98SE, Windows Me and Windows NT.  
Operation on an upgraded OS is not guaranteed.  
Operation on an OS other than the one pre-installed is not guaranteed.  
This software is not compatible with a multi-boot environment.  
This software is not compatible with a multi-monitor environment.  
Operation is not guaranteed on Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows XP  
Media Center Edition, Tablet PC Edition and not compatible with 64 bit operation systems.  
Input is not supported in languages other than English, German, French, Simplified Chinese and  
Japanese.  
If using Windows XP/2000, an administrative account user only can use this software. If using  
Windows Vista, administrative account and standard account users only can use this software. (An  
administrative account user should install and uninstall this software.)  
DirectX 9.0c will be installed automatically during installation of the supplied software.  
Operation cannot be guaranteed on all DVD drives.  
DVD discs authored with this software are not guaranteed to play in all DVD players.  
Depending upon the environment of your PC, if it does not support Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), for  
example, frame dropout may occur, the audio may be intermittent, or the software may run slowly  
when you play back recorded images.  
If your PC does not satisfy the above system requirements, an error may occur when writing data to  
disc.  
SD card reader/writer function (mass storage)  
Personal computer  
OS  
IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer  
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 4  
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3  
Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3  
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic or Service Pack 1  
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium or Service Pack 1  
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate or Service Pack 1  
Microsoft Windows Vista Business or Service Pack 1  
CPU  
Windows Vista: 32-bit (k86) Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz or higher processor  
Windows XP/2000: Intel Pentium III 450 MHz or higher or Intel Celeron  
400 MHz or higher  
RAM  
Windows Vista Home Basic: 512 MB or more  
Windows Vista Home Premium/Ultimate/Business: 1 GB or more  
Windows XP/2000: 128 MB or more (256 MB or more recommended)  
Interface  
USB port  
The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS.  
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End User License Agreement  
Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following.  
You (“Licensee”) are granted a license for the Software defined in this End User License Agreement  
(“Agreement”) on condition that you agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. If Licensee  
does not agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, promptly return the Software to  
Panasonic Corporation (“Panasonic”), its distributors or dealers from which you made the purchase.  
Article 1 License  
Licensee is granted the right to use the software, including the information recorded or described on the  
CD-ROM, instruction manuals, and any other media provided to Licensee (collectively “Software”), but  
all applicable rights to patents, copyrights, trademarks and trade secrets in the Software are not  
transferred to Licensee.  
Article 2 Use by a Third Party  
Licensee may not use, copy, modify, transfer or allow any third party, whether free of charge or not, to  
use, copy or modify the Software, except as expressly provided for in this Agreement.  
Article 3 Restrictions on Copying the Software  
Licensee may make a single copy of the Software in whole or a part solely for back-up purpose.  
Article 4 Computer  
Licensee may use the Software only on one computer, and may not use it on more than one computer.  
Article 5 Reverse Engineering, Decompiling or Disassembly  
Licensee may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Software, except to the extent  
either of them is permitted under law or regulation of the country where Licensee resides. Panasonic, or  
its distributors will not be responsible for any defects in the Software or damage to Licensee caused by  
Licensee’s reverse engineering, decompiling, or disassembly of the Software.  
Article 6 Indemnification  
The Software is provided “AS-IS” without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including,  
but not limited to, warranties of non-infringement, merchantability and/or fitness for a particular  
purpose. Further, Panasonic does not warrant that the operation of the Software will be uninterrupted or  
error free. Panasonic or any of its distributors will not be liable for any damage suffered by Licensee  
arising from or in connection with Licensee’s use of the Software.  
Article 7 Export Control  
Licensee agrees not to export or re-export to any country the Software in any form without the  
appropriate export licenses under regulations of the country where Licensee resides, if necessary.  
Article 8 Termination of License  
The right granted to Licensee hereunder will be automatically terminated if Licensee contravenes any  
of the terms and conditions of this Agreement. In this event, Licensee must destroy the Software and  
related documentation together with all the copies thereof at Licensee’s own expense.  
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With a PC  
Setup  
Installation  
1
When installing the software, log on to your  
computer as the Administrator or with a user  
name with equivalent authorization. (If you do not  
have authorization to do this, consult your  
manager.)  
If the country or region cannot be selected,  
select [PAL Area].  
Before starting the installation, close any other  
software applications which are running.  
Do not perform any other operations on your  
PC while the software is being installed.  
For Windows Vista:  
If [User Account Control] dialogue appears, click  
[Continue].  
When the confirmation message appears, click  
[Yes].  
Installing VideoCam Suite  
6 Click [Install] to start the  
1 Insert the CD-ROM into the PC.  
If the installation screen does not appear  
automatically, double-click the CD-ROM drive  
icon in [My Computer (Computer)].  
installation process.  
2 Click [Next].  
7
When installation is complete, some notes  
will appear  
Check the contents, then close  
the window.  
3 Select where the application is to  
be installed, then click [Next].  
4 Select [Yes] or [No] to create  
shortcut.  
5 Select the country or region  
where you live, then click [Next].  
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For Windows XP  
8 Select [Yes, I want to restart my  
computer now.], then click  
[Finish].  
1 Select [start] # [Control Panel]  
# [Add or Remove Programs].  
The PC must be rebooted for the application  
to work.  
2 Select [VideoCam Suite 2.0], then  
click [Remove].  
Depending on the operating environment, you  
may be required to install DirectX 9.0c. If so,  
click [Yes], and install it.  
If you install the software on a PC that is not  
compatible with DirectX 9.0c, the PC may not  
work properly. If you are unsure whether or not  
your PC is compatible, contact the PC  
manufacturer.  
For Windows 2000  
Uninstalling the software  
1 Select [Start] # [Settings] #  
[Control Panel] # [Add/Remove  
Programs].  
Follow the steps below to uninstall the software if  
it is no longer required.  
For Windows Vista  
1 Select [Start] # [Control Panel]  
# [Uninstall a program].  
2 Select [VideoCam Suite 2.0], then  
click [Change/Remove].  
2 Select [VideoCam Suite 2.0], then  
click [Uninstall].  
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Setup  
Connection and recognition  
2
After the software is installed, the unit must be connected to the PC and be correctly recognised by the  
PC.  
Remove the supplied CD-ROM from your PC.  
A
USB cable (supplied)  
Insert the USB connectors as far as they will  
go.  
Do not use any other USB cables except the  
supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed with  
any other USB cables.)  
Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying  
about the battery running down.  
¬Turn on this unit.  
About the PC display  
When the unit is connected to a PC, it is  
recognised as an external drive.  
Only the readout of data using the PC can be  
performed when the battery is used. (The PC  
cannot write data to the unit, or erase data from  
the unit.)  
Depending on the operating environment of the  
PC, the shape of the drive icon and the drive  
name will differ.  
1 Connect this unit to a PC.  
The USB function selection screen will appear.  
2 Select [PC/RECORDER] and  
press the joystick.  
This unit is automatically detected by the PC.  
When the unit is connected to a PC, its  
power cannot be turned off. Disconnect the  
USB cable before turning this unit off.  
(l 78)  
Drive icons  
The icon is displayed in [My Computer  
(Computer)].  
Do not disconnect the USB cable, AC adaptor  
Windows Vista:  
or remove the battery while the access lamp is  
on or access icon (  
) appears on the LCD  
monitor. Doing so may damage the data on the  
SD card.  
It may be necessary to reboot the PC after  
connecting this unit to it for the first time.  
Windows XP:  
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Windows 2000:  
Copying still pictures on PC  
Card reader/writer function (mass storage)  
When the unit is connected to a PC and the SD  
card can be used as an external drive, still  
pictures on the drive can be copied to the PC  
with Windows Explorer or other programmes.  
Example folder structure  
1
2
Double click the folder that contains the  
files on the drive ([100CDPFP] etc.).  
Drag and drop the files onto the  
destination folder (on the PC hard disk).  
Do not delete the SD card’s folders. Doing so  
may make the SD card unusable in this unit.  
Always use this unit to format SD cards.  
SD-Video format motion pictures are stored in  
the [PRG¢¢¢] folder. (“¢¢¢” denotes  
base-16 (hexadecimal) characters from 001 to  
FFF.)  
Up to 99 files can be recorded in the  
[PRG¢¢¢] folder.  
JPEG format still pictures (IMGA0001.JPG  
etc.) are stored in the [100CDPFP] folder.  
Up to 999 files can be recorded in the  
[100CDPFP] or other such folder.  
The DPOF setting files are stored in the [MISC]  
folder.  
To disconnect USB cable  
safely  
1 Double click the  
(
) icon in  
task tray.  
Hardware disconnect dialogue appears.  
Depending on your PC’s settings, this icon  
may not be displayed.  
2 Select [USB Mass Storage  
Device] and click [Stop].  
3 Verify [MATSHITA SD VIDEO  
CAMERA USB Device] is  
selected and click [OK].  
Click [Close], and you can safely disconnect the  
cable.  
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With a PC  
Using software  
Using VideoCam Suite  
1
For Windows Vista:  
When using VideoCam Suite, log on to your PC as Administrator (or with a login name equally  
authorized) or with the user name for a standard user account. If you log on with a user name for a  
guest user account, the software cannot be used.  
For Windows XP/2000:  
When using VideoCam Suite, log on to your PC as Administrator (or with a login name equally  
authorized). If you log on with a login name other than Administrator, the software cannot be used.  
Select [start] # [All Programs (Programs)] # [Panasonic] #  
[VideoCam Suite 2.0] # [VideoCam Suite].  
Refer to the operating instructions of the software (PDF file) for details on how to use it.  
Reading the operating  
instructions of the software  
Upload to YouTube  
You can easily upload motion pictures to  
YouTube with the VideoCam Suite. You need to  
record the motion picture to upload in web mode.  
(l 29)  
Select [start] #  
[All Programs (Programs)] #  
[Panasonic] # [VideoCam Suite 2.0]  
# [Manual].  
1 Connect this unit to a PC. (l 77)  
2 Select [WEB MODE] then press  
the joystick.  
[YouTube Uploader] starts and the motion  
pictures recorded in web mode are displayed.  
When the operating instructions will not  
open  
You will need Adobe Reader to read the PDF  
operating instructions.  
Download and install a version of Adobe Reader  
that you can use with your OS from the following  
Web Site.  
http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/  
readstep2_allversions.html  
Refer to the operating instructions of the  
software (PDF file) for details on how to use it.  
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In order to upload motion pictures to YouTube,  
a user account must first be obtained via the  
YouTube site.  
After uploading is complete, a message  
appears. If [OK] is clicked, the USB function  
will be set to [PC/RECORDER]. Before turning  
this unit off, disconnect the USB cable (l 78).  
This service is available as of December 1,  
2008.  
Any operation about YouTube services and  
the specification changes are not guaranteed.  
The available services and the displays are  
subject to change without notice.  
Any copyrighted video cannot be uploaded  
without having the copyright or obtaining  
permission from the copyright holder(s).  
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Using a  
Macintosh  
If using a Macintosh  
1
Operating environment for the card reader/writer function (mass storage)  
Personal computer  
Macintosh  
OS  
Mac OS X v10.4  
Mac OS X v10.5  
CPU  
PowerPC G5 (1.9 GHz or higher)  
Intel Core Duo  
Intel Core Solo  
Interface  
USB port  
Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some  
personal computers cannot be used.  
The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS.  
Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only.  
Copying still pictures on PC  
To disconnect USB cable safely  
Drag [CAM_SD] or [Untitled] disk  
icon to the [Trash], and then  
disconnect the USB cable.  
1 Connect this unit to a PC via the  
supplied USB cable.  
The USB function selection screen will appear.  
2 Select [PC/RECORDER] and  
press the joystick.  
3 Double-click [CAM_SD] or  
[Untitled] displayed on the  
desktop.  
Files are stored in [100CDPFP] folder etc. in  
the [DCIM] folder.  
4 Drag and drop the files onto  
destination folder (on the PC  
hard disk).  
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Others  
Indications  
Indications  
1
Intelligent auto mode (l 26)  
Normal mode  
Recording indications  
Motion picture recording  
Portrait mode  
+1  
0h00m00s  
SP  
0h30m  
Scenery mode  
R
Spotlight mode  
AWB  
1
/
100  
Low light mode  
OPEN  
0dB  
MF  
Manual focus (l 45)  
15.11.2009  
12:34  
2t  
Zoom magnification indication  
(l 33)  
Still picture recording  
+1  
ª
Backlight compensation mode  
(l 38)  
0.2  
R
10000  
Image stabilizer (l 35)  
Shutter speed (l 47)  
F number (l 47)  
AWB  
1
/
100  
1/100  
OPEN  
0dB  
OPEN, F4.0  
15.11.2009  
12:34  
0dB  
Gain value (l 47)  
Soft skin mode (l 39)  
Remaining battery power  
(l 14)  
,
Fade (White), Fade (Black)  
(l 38)  
R 0h30m  
0h00m00s  
Remaining time for recording  
Elapsed recording time  
Date/time indication (l 23)  
Colour night view function  
(l 39)  
15.11.2009  
12:34  
Face detection (l 39)  
ZOOM  
Zoom microphone (l 34)  
Wind noise reduction (l 42)  
Power LCD function (l 25)  
World time setting (l 24)  
Recording (l 28)  
¥/; (Red)  
; (Green)  
PRE-REC  
16:9  
A
,
+2  
,
Recording pause (l 28)  
PRE-REC (l 39)  
+1  
,
-1  
XP  
SP  
LP  
,
,
Motion picture recording mode  
(l 30)  
Aspect ratio 16:9 (l 42)  
Auto mode (l 27)  
Web mode (l 29)  
AUTO  
Manual mode (l 44)  
MNL  
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Scene mode (l 45)  
Sports mode  
Playback indications  
Motion picture playback  
Portrait mode  
Low light mode  
Spotlight mode  
Surf & snow mode  
White balance (l 46)  
Auto white balance  
AWB  
Still picture playback  
Indoor mode (recording under  
incandescent lamp)  
Outdoor mode  
Manual adjustment mode  
Self-Timer recording (l 40)  
Ø
Number of recording pixels for  
still pictures (l 101)  
0.3M  
640k480  
1
;
Playback (l 48)  
0.2  
640k360  
Pause (l 48)  
(White)  
(Green)  
R 10000  
SD Card can be recorded to  
Recognising the SD card  
5,  
6,  
/
Fast forward/rewind (l 49)  
Remaining number of still  
pictures  
7/8  
Last/first scene paused  
Skip playback (l 48)  
9/:  
D/E  
Slow-motion playback (l 49)  
;1/2;  
Frame-by-frame playback  
(l 49)  
0h00m00s  
Motion picture playback time  
Play mode (l 50)  
All scenes on the SD card  
displayed  
Scenes recorded on the  
selected date  
XP  
SP  
LP  
,
,
Motion picture recording mode  
(l 30)  
No.10  
R
Scene number  
Volume adjustment (l 49)  
Resume playback (l 49)  
Locked motion pictures and  
still pictures (l 55, 56)  
Copied motion pictures (l 63)  
Scenes recorded in the web  
mode (l 29)  
100-001  
Motion picture folder/file  
number display  
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100-0001  
1
Still picture folder/file number  
display  
Indications when other products  
are connected  
DPOF already set  
(to more than 1) (l 57)  
The DVD burner is connected  
When the [BURN DISC] menu  
is selected  
Number of recording pixels for  
still pictures (l 101)  
When the [PLAY DISC] menu  
is selected  
0.3M  
640k480  
0.2  
640k360  
Disc type (l 61)  
DVD-RAM disc  
DVD-RW disc  
DVD-R disc  
The picture size is not displayed for still  
pictures recorded with other products that have  
different picture sizes from the sizes shown  
above.  
DVD-R DL disc  
CD-RW disc  
CD-R disc  
When a printer compatible with  
PictBridge is connected (l 69)  
Accessing an SD card (l 77)  
Confirmatory indications  
–– (Time  
display)  
The built-in battery is low.  
(l 23)  
°
The warning/alarm indication  
appears when LCD monitor is  
rotated towards the lens side.  
Return the direction of the LCD  
monitor to normal position and  
check the warning/alarm  
indication.  
No SD card is inserted/  
unusable card.  
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Others  
Indications  
Messages  
2
THIS CARD CANNOT RECORD IN VIDEO MODE.  
An 8 MB or 16 MB SD card has been inserted in video recording mode.  
CHECK CARD.  
This card is not compatible or it cannot be recognised by the unit.  
ERROR OCCURRED. RECORDING IS STOPPED.  
When using an SD card that can be used for motion picture recording (l 16)  
When this message appears, it is recommended that you format the SD card being used. (l 58)  
When an SD card is formatted, all the data recorded on it will be deleted. Back up the data on the  
SD card to a PC, etc. before formatting the SD card.  
When using any other card  
Use a Panasonic SD card or another SD card which can be used to record motion pictures. (l 16)  
EXIT THE MENU THEN CHANGE TO MANUAL MODE.  
CANCEL NIGHT VIEW MODE  
You are attempting to use a function that cannot be used simultaneously.  
ERROR OCCURRED. PLEASE TURN UNIT OFF, THEN TURN ON AGAIN.  
An irregularity in the unit has been detected. Restart the unit by turning off and on the power.  
DISCONNECT USB CABLE.  
The unit cannot correctly establish the connection to the PC or printer. Disconnect and reconnect  
the USB cable and then select the desired USB function again.  
CANNOT OPERATE WHILE USB CONNECTED.  
The unit’s power cannot be turned off when the unit is connected to the PC.  
ALL CONTENTS ON THIS DISC WILL BE DELETED. DO YOU WANT TO CONTINUE?  
The inserted disc contains recorded data. Confirm the contents by using the device that recorded  
the data before deletion.  
THIS SCENE CANNOT BE READ, DISC COPY IS ABORTED.  
To copy the scene again, delete the displayed scene first.  
AN ERROR OCCURRED IN THE DVD BURNER. DISCONNECT THE USB CABLE FROM THIS  
UNIT.  
Remove the Mini AB USB Connection Cable from this unit, and then turn the power off and then on  
again.  
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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 an SD card is accessed, the following message may  
appear. Be sure to follow the messages. (Repairing may take time depending on the error.)  
NOW REPAIRING DATA. DO NOT REMOVE CARD.  
When you repair the data, use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor. Even if the  
power is turned off without repairing the data, you can repair the data when you turn the power on  
again.  
Depending on the condition of the data, it may not be possible to completely repair the data.  
Do not repair an SD card that has been recorded on another device. This may cause the loss of data  
or the card.  
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Others  
Helpful hints  
Functions that cannot be  
used simultaneously  
1
Some functions in this unit are disabled or cannot be selected due to the unit’s specifications.  
The table below shows examples of functions restricted by various conditions.  
Conditions which  
disable the functions  
Functions  
Digital zoom  
Intelligent auto mode  
Fade  
In picture recording mode  
When the colour night view function is used  
In picture recording mode  
When PRE-REC is used  
Colour night view  
While recording (Cannot set or cancel)  
In picture recording mode  
When PRE-REC is used (Cannot set or cancel)  
Backlight compensation  
When the colour night view function is used  
When the iris/gain is set  
Soft skin mode (Set and cancel)  
Help mode  
While recording  
When PRE-REC is used  
Face detection  
When the colour night view function is used  
Scene mode  
When the colour night view function is used  
Change of white balance  
When digital zoom is used  
When the colour night view function is used  
Adjusting the shutter speed, iris/gain  
Guideline  
When the colour night view function is used  
When the scene mode is used  
When the face detection is used  
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Others  
Helpful hints  
Troubleshooting  
2
Problem  
Check points  
This unit cannot be  
turned on.  
Charge the battery using the AC adaptor. (l 12)  
Make sure the LCD monitor is opened.  
The battery is affected by ambient temperature. In cold  
places, the battery using time becomes shorter.  
The battery has a limited life. If the operating time is still too  
short even after the battery is fully charged, the battery has  
worn out and needs to be replaced.  
This unit does not stay  
on long enough.  
Battery runs down  
quickly.  
This unit is turned off  
automatically.  
If you do not use the unit for approximately 5 minutes, the  
power is automatically turned off to conserve battery life. To  
resume recording, turn the power back on.  
The power will not turn off automatically when the economy  
function (l 21) is set to [OFF].  
This unit cannot be  
operated though it is  
turned on.  
The unit cannot be operated unless you open the LCD  
monitor.  
Turn on the power again. If normal conditions are not  
restored yet, remove the battery or AC adaptor, wait about  
1 minute and then reconnect the battery or AC adaptor.  
Then about 1 minute later, turn on the power again.  
(Conducting the above operation while the SD card is being  
accessed may damage the data on the SD card.)  
This unit does not  
operate normally.  
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Problem  
Check points  
A clicking sound is heard  
when the power is turned  
off.  
This is the sound of the lens moving and is not a  
malfunction.  
The screen has changed  
suddenly.  
(Demo mode is on)  
If you set [DEMO MODE] to [ON] without inserting an SD  
card in video recording mode or picture recording mode,  
the unit is automatically set to the demonstration mode for  
introducing its functions. Normally this should be set to  
[OFF]. (l 22)  
A function indication  
such as the remaining  
time indication or the  
elapsed time indication is  
not shown.  
If you set [SETUP] > [DISPLAY] > [OFF], indications  
other than warnings and date are not displayed.  
Recording does not start  
although power is  
No recording is possible while the SD card’s write protect  
switch is set to LOCK. (l 15)  
supplied to this unit.  
If the SD card has no more available memory, free up some  
memory by deleting unnecessary scenes (l 53) or use a  
new SD card.  
Is the unit set to the video recording mode or picture  
recording mode?  
If the SD card slot cover is open, this unit may not operate  
normally. Close the card slot cover.  
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Problem  
Check points  
Recording stops  
suddenly during motion  
picture recording on an  
SD card.  
Use an SD card that can be used for motion picture  
recording. (l 16)  
When using an SD card on which data has been written  
many times and the data writing speed has reduced, the  
recording may suddenly stop during motion picture  
recording. Back up the data on the SD card to a PC, etc.  
and then format the SD card. (l 58)  
Auto focus function does  
not work.  
Press MANUAL AF/MF button to erase the MF icon, or  
press iA button.  
There are some recording subjects and surroundings for  
which the auto focus does not operate correctly. (l 96) If  
so, use the manual focus mode to adjust the focus. (l 45)  
“CONDITION TOO DARK,  
OR OPEN LENS COVER.”  
is displayed.  
Open the lens cover before turning the unit on.  
This message may appear if you try to record in extremely  
dark places.  
Sound is not played back  
from the built-in speaker  
of this unit.  
During playback, move the volume lever to display the  
volume indication and adjust it. (l 49)  
Although this unit is  
correctly connected to a  
TV, playback images  
cannot be seen.  
Please read the operating instructions of your TV and  
select the video input that this unit is connected to.  
Change the setting to match the aspect ratio of the TV.  
(l 60)  
The playback images are  
squeezed horizontally.  
Scenes or files cannot be  
deleted or edited.  
Locked scenes or files cannot be deleted. Release the lock  
setting. (l 55, 56)  
It may not be possible to delete scenes that are displayed  
as [ ] on the thumbnail display. If the scenes are  
unnecessary, format the SD card to erase the data. (l 58)  
Please be aware that if the SD card is formatted then all the  
data recorded on the SD card will be erased.  
If the SD card’s write protect switch is set to LOCK, then  
deletion and editing are disabled. (l 15)  
The images on the SD  
card do not look normal.  
The data may be destroyed. It may have been destroyed by  
static or electromagnetic waves. Store important data on a  
PC or other products as well.  
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Problem  
Check points  
Even if an SD card is  
formatted, it cannot be  
used.  
Either this unit or the card may be damaged. Please consult  
a dealer.  
Use an SD card from 8 MB to 32 GB with this unit. (l 15)  
The indication  
disappears.  
No operation can be performed on this unit when it is  
connected to a PC.  
Turn off the power to this unit. If the power cannot be turned  
off, remove the battery or AC adaptor and then reconnect it.  
Turn on the power again. If normal operation is still not  
restored, detach the power connected, and consult the  
dealer who you purchased this unit from.  
The screen is frozen.  
No operation can be  
performed.  
“ERROR OCCURRED.  
PLEASE TURN UNIT OFF,  
THEN TURN ON AGAIN.”  
is displayed.  
The unit has automatically detected an error. Restart the  
unit by turning off and on the power.  
The power will be turned off in about 1 minute if the power  
is not turned off and on.  
Repair is needed if it is repeatedly displayed even if it is  
restarted. Detach the power connected, and consult the  
dealer who you purchased this unit from. Do not attempt to  
repair the unit by yourself.  
When the SD card is  
inserted in this unit, it is  
not recognised.  
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 58)  
When the SD card is  
inserted in another  
device, it is not  
recognised.  
Check that the device is compatible with the capacity or  
type of SD card (SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card)  
that you inserted. Refer to the operating instructions of the  
device for details.  
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With other products  
Problem  
Check points  
The sound does not play  
back properly when a  
DVD disc that has been  
copied using the DVD  
burner is played back.  
When the scenes are copied to a DVD disc using the DVD  
burner and then played back with any other devices, sound  
may not play back properly.  
In this case, use the software supplied with this unit to copy  
the scenes.  
With a PC  
Problem  
Check points  
When connected by the  
USB cable, this unit is not  
detected by the PC.  
Close the menu screen before connecting the USB cable.  
Select another USB terminal on the PC.  
Check the operating environment. (l 72)  
Disconnect the USB cable, turn the unit off then on and  
then reconnect the USB cable.  
When the USB cable is  
disconnected, an error  
message will appear on  
the PC.  
To disconnect the USB cable safely, double-click the  
(
) icon in the task tray and follow the instructions on the  
screen.  
It takes a long time to  
create a DVD.  
Creating a DVD may take some time even if the size of the  
motion picture files are small.  
The DVD player cannot  
play back the discs I have  
created using VideoCam  
Suite.  
To playback a DVD disc created using VideoCam Suite, the  
player must support playback of that DVD disc. (Refer to  
the operating instructions of the player.)  
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Others  
Cautions for use  
In the event of abnormal operation (e.g. if the unit  
emits smoke or an unusual smell), immediately  
stop operating the unit and consult the  
Do not spray insecticides or volatile  
chemicals onto the unit.  
If the unit is sprayed with such chemicals, its  
body may be marred and the surface finish  
may peel off.  
Panasonic Customer Care Centre on 132600.  
Do not leave rubber or plastic products in  
contact with the unit for a long time.  
About this unit  
The unit 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  
an SD card.)  
Keep the SD Video Camera as far away as  
possible from electromagnetic equipment  
(such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games  
etc.).  
If you use the SD Video Camera on top of or  
near a TV, the pictures and sound on the SD  
Video Camera may be disrupted by  
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.  
electromagnetic wave radiation.  
Do not use the SD Video Camera near cell  
phones because doing so may result in noise  
adversely affecting the pictures and sound.  
Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures  
may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields  
created by speakers or large motors.  
Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by  
microprocessors may adversely affect the SD  
Video Camera, disturbing the pictures and  
sound.  
If the SD Video Camera is adversely affected  
by electromagnetic equipment and stops  
functioning properly, turn the SD Video  
Camera off and remove the battery or  
disconnect AC adaptor. Then reinsert the  
battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn the  
SD Video Camera on.  
When carrying the unit, do not drop or bump  
it.  
A strong impact can break the unit’s casing,  
causing it to malfunction.  
Cleaning  
Before cleaning, detach the battery or pull the  
AC cable from the AC outlet, and then wipe the  
unit with a soft, dry cloth.  
If the unit is very dirty, dip a cloth in water and  
squeeze firmly, and then wipe the unit with the  
damp cloth. Next, dry the unit with a dry cloth.  
Use of benzine, paint thinner, alcohol, or  
dishwashing liquid may alter the camera body  
or peel the surface finish. Do not use these  
solvents.  
When using a chemical dust cloth, follow the  
instructions that came with the cloth.  
Do not use the SD Video Camera near radio  
transmitters or high-voltage lines.  
If you record near radio transmitters or  
high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and  
sound may be adversely affected.  
Do not use the unit for surveillance purposes  
or other business uses.  
This unit was designed for consumer  
intermittent use. It was not intended for  
continuous use, or for any industrial or  
commercial application resulting in prolonged  
use.  
In certain situations, continuous use could  
cause the unit to overheat and cause a  
malfunction. Such use is strongly discouraged.  
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.  
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If you drop the battery accidentally, check to  
see if the terminals are damaged.  
Inserting a battery with damaged terminals can  
damage the unit.  
When you are not going to use the unit for an  
extended time  
When storing the unit in a cupboard or cabinet,  
it is recommended that you place a desiccant  
(silica gel) in with it.  
Do not throw old battery into fire.  
Heating a battery or throwing it into a fire may  
result in an explosion.  
About the battery  
If the operating time is very short even after  
the battery has been recharged, the battery  
has worn out. Please purchase a new battery.  
The battery used in this unit is a rechargeable  
lithium-ion battery. It is susceptible to humidity  
and temperature and the effect increases the  
more the temperature rises or falls. In cold areas,  
the full charge indication may not appear or the  
low battery indication may appear for about  
5 minutes after starting use. At high  
temperatures, the protection function may be  
triggered, making it impossible to use the unit.  
Be sure to detach the battery after use.  
If the battery is left inserted, a minute amount  
of current continues to flow even if the unit’s  
power is off. Keeping the unit in this state may  
result in over discharge of the battery. This  
may result in you not being able to use the  
battery even after it is charged.  
The battery should be stored in the vinyl bag  
so metal does not come into contact with the  
terminals.  
The battery should be stored in a cool place  
free from humidity, with as constant  
temperature as possible. (Recommended  
temperature: 15 °C to 25 °C, Recommended  
humidity: 40% to 60%)  
Extremely high temperatures or low  
temperatures will shorten the life of the battery.  
If the battery is kept in high-temperature, high-  
humidity, or oily-smoky places, the terminals  
may rust and cause malfunctions.  
To store the battery for a long period of time,  
we recommend you charge it once every year  
and store it again after you have completely  
used up the charged capacity.  
Dust and other matter attached to the battery  
terminals should be removed.  
Prepare spare batteries when going out for  
recording.  
Prepare enough batteries to last 3 to 4 times  
the period you are planning to record.  
Cold weather, such as when skiing, can  
shorten the recording period.  
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About the AC adaptor  
About condensation  
If the temperature of the battery is extremely  
high or extremely low, charging may take time  
or the battery may not be charged.  
If 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.  
If you use the AC adaptor near a radio, radio  
reception may be disturbed. Keep the AC  
adaptor 1 m or more away from the radio.  
When using the AC adaptor, it may generate  
whirring sounds. However, this is normal.  
After use, be sure to disconnect the AC  
adaptor. (If it is left connected, a minute  
amount of current is consumed.)  
Causes of condensation  
Condensation takes place when the ambient  
temperature or humidity is changed as  
follows.  
When this unit is brought inside from the cold  
(e.g. a ski slope) to a warm room.  
When this unit is moved from an  
air-conditioned car to outside.  
Always keep the electrodes of the AC adaptor  
and battery clean.  
When a cold room has been warmed up  
quickly.  
LCD monitor  
When cool wind from an air conditioner is  
directly blown onto this unit.  
When the LCD monitor gets dirty, wipe it with a  
dry soft cloth.  
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)  
In a place with drastic temperature changes,  
condensation may form on the LCD monitor.  
Wipe it with a soft dry cloth.  
When the unit has become very cold, for  
example due to storage in a cold area, its LCD  
monitor will be slightly darker than usual  
immediately after the power is turned on. The  
normal brightness will be restored when the  
unit’s internal temperature rises.  
Helpful hint  
If, for example, you have used this unit for  
recording on a ski slope and are taking it into a  
heated room, place the unit inside a plastic bag,  
remove as much of the air from inside the bag as  
possible, then seal the bag. Leave the unit for  
about an hour in the room so the temperature of  
the unit is close to the ambient temperature of  
the room, then use it.  
Extremely high precision technology is  
employed to produce the LCD Monitor screen  
featuring a total of approximately 123,000  
pixels. The result is more than 99.99%  
effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of the  
pixels inactive or always lit. However, this is  
not a malfunction and does not affect the  
recorded picture.  
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Explanation of terms  
white balance adjustment range, use the manual  
white balance adjustment mode.  
Automatic white balance  
White balance adjustment recognises the colour  
of light and adjusts so the white colour will  
become a purer white. The unit determines the  
hue of light that comes through the lens, thereby  
judging the recording condition, and selects the  
closest hue setting.  
This is called automatic white balance  
adjustment.  
However, since the unit only stores white colour  
information under certain light sources,  
automatic white balance adjustment does not  
function normally under other light sources.  
White balance adjustment  
White balance adjustment determines the white  
colour under different light sources. By  
recognising which is the white colour under  
sunlight and which is the white colour under a  
fluorescent light, the unit can adjust the balance  
among the other colours.  
Since the white colour is the reference for all the  
colours, the unit can record pictures in a natural  
hue if it can recognise the reference colour white.  
2)  
10 000K  
Auto focus  
9
8
000K  
000K  
3)  
The lens is moved forward or backward  
7
000K  
automatically to bring the subject into focus.  
4)  
6
000K  
5)  
5
4
000K  
000K  
Auto focus has the following characteristics.  
Adjusts the focus so that the vertical lines of a  
subject are seen more clearly.  
Attempts to bring an object with higher contrast  
into focus.  
6)  
1)  
7)  
3
000K  
8)  
Focuses on the screen centre only.  
9)  
2
1
000K  
000K  
Due to these characteristics, auto focus does not  
work correctly in the following situations. Record  
pictures in the manual focus mode.  
10)  
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  
Recording distant and close-up objects at the  
same time  
Since the unit focuses on whatever is at the  
centre 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.  
8) Incandescent light bulb  
9) Sunrise or sunset  
10) Candlelight  
Recording a subject behind dirty or dusty  
window  
The subject behind the window will not be  
focused because the focus is on the dirty  
window.  
Similarly, when recording something on the  
opposite side of a road with heavy traffic, a  
vehicle that happens to pass by may be brought  
into focus.  
Outside of the effective range of automatic white  
balance adjustment, the image will become  
reddish or bluish. Even within the effective range  
of automatic white balance adjustment, the  
automatic white balance adjustment may not  
function properly if there is more than one light  
source. For light outside the functional automatic  
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Recording a subject 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, at night views or  
in scenes involving fireworks or special lights.  
Recording a subject in dark surroundings  
The unit cannot focus correctly because the light  
information that comes through the lens  
decreases considerably.  
Recording a fast-moving subject  
As the focus lens-inside moves mechanically, it  
cannot keep up with a fast-moving subject.  
When, for example, recording a sports event with  
fast moving subjects, the focus may lose its  
sharpness.  
Recording a subject with little contrast  
It is easy to bring subjects with a sharp contrast  
or vertical lines or stripes into focus. This means  
that a subject with little contrast, such as a white  
wall, may become blurry because the unit  
achieves focus based upon the vertical lines of  
an image.  
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Specifications  
SD Video Camera  
Information for your safety  
Power source:  
Power consumption:  
DC 5.0 V (When using AC adaptor), DC 3.6 V (When using battery)  
Recording: 3.0 W, Charging: 4.5 W  
Signal system  
Recording format  
Image sensor  
CCIR: 625 lines, 50 fields PAL colour signal  
Based on the SD-Video standard  
1/8z CCD image sensor  
Total: 800 K  
Effective pixels:  
Moving picture: 400 K (4:3), 370 K (16:9)  
Still picture: 410 K (4:3), 380 K (16:9)  
Lens  
Auto Iris, F1.9 to F5.7  
Focal length: 1.5 mm to 105 mm  
Macro (Full range AF)  
Filter diameter  
Zoom  
37 mm  
70k optical zoom, 100k/3500k digital zoom  
2.7z wide LCD monitor (approx. 123 K pixels)  
Stereo (with a zoom function)  
1 round speaker 15 mm  
1,400 lx  
Monitor  
Microphone  
Speaker  
Standard illumination  
Minimum required  
illumination  
Approx. 6 lx (1/25 in low light mode)  
Approx. 2 lx with the colour night view function  
Video output level  
Audio output level (Line)  
USB  
1.0 Vp-p, 75 ™  
316 mV, 600 ™  
Card reader/writer function (No copyright protection support)  
Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) compliant  
USB terminal Type Mini AB  
PictBridge-compliant  
USB host function (for DVD burner)  
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Dimensions  
56 mm (W) k 65 mm (H) k 107 mm (D)  
(excluding the projecting  
parts)  
Mass  
Approx. 235 g  
[without battery (supplied) and an SD card (optional)]  
Mass in operation  
Approx. 257 g  
[with battery (supplied) and an SD card (optional)]  
Operating temperature  
Operating humidity  
0 °C to 40 °C  
10% to 80%  
Motion pictures  
Recording media  
SD Memory Card:  
32 MB /64 MB /128 MB /256 MB/512 MB/1 GB/2 GB (FAT12 and  
FAT16 format corresponding)  
*
*
*
SDHC Memory Card:  
4 GB/6 GB/8 GB/12 GB/16 GB/32 GB (FAT32 format corresponding)  
Compression  
MPEG-2  
Recording mode and  
transfer rate  
XP: 10 Mbps (VBR)  
SP: 5 Mbps (VBR)  
LP: 2.5 Mbps (VBR)  
Recordable time  
Refer to page 30.  
Audio compression  
MPEG-1 Audio Layer 2  
16 bit (48 kHz/2 ch)  
Maximum number of  
recordable folders and  
scenes  
99 foldersk99 scenes (9801 scenes)  
(When the date changes, a new folder is created and scenes are  
recorded in this new folder even if the number of scenes in the old  
folder has not reached 99.)  
* Cannot be guaranteed in operation.  
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Still pictures  
Recording media  
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:  
4 GB/6 GB/8 GB/12 GB/16 GB/32 GB (FAT32 format corresponding)  
Compression  
Picture size  
JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2  
standard), DPOF corresponding  
640k480 (4:3), 640k360 (16:9)  
Number of recordable  
pictures  
Refer to page 101.  
AC adaptor  
Information for your safety  
Power source:  
Power consumption:  
DC output:  
AC 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz  
12 W  
DC 5.0 V, 1.6 A  
Dimensions  
Mass  
76 mm (W)k22 mm (H)k46 mm (D)  
Approx. 100 g  
Specifications may change without prior notice.  
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Number of recordable pictures  
0.3M  
0.2  
Picture size  
(640k480)  
(640k360)  
SD card  
8 MB  
16 MB  
32 MB  
64 MB  
128 MB  
256 MB  
512 MB  
1 GB  
37  
92  
37  
92  
200  
430  
200  
430  
820  
820  
1710  
3390  
6790  
13820  
27150  
41280  
55260  
83350  
1710  
3390  
6790  
13820  
27150  
41280  
55260  
83350  
2 GB  
4 GB  
6 GB  
8 GB  
12 GB  
16 GB  
32 GB  
*
*
99999  
99999  
*
*
99999  
99999  
* This unit can record only up to 99,999 still pictures in these SD cards.  
The number of recordable pictures depends on the subject being recorded.  
The memory capacity indicated on the label of an SD card is the total of the capacity for copyright  
protection and management and the capacity which can be used on the unit, a PC etc.  
The numbers shown in the table are approximations.  
If you record motion pictures on an SD card, the number of recordable still pictures will become  
smaller.  
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Panasonic Corporation  
Web site: http://panasonic.net  

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