Operating Instructions
High Definition Video Camera
Model No.
HDC-SDX1P
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.
Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.
For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or,
contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
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FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
≥ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
≥ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
≥ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
≥ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution:
To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation
instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite
core when connecting to computer or peripheral devices.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name:
Model No.:
Panasonic
HDC-SDX1P
Responsible party:
Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company
1-800-211-PANA (7262)
Support Contact:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
HDC-SDX1P
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Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)
≥ Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.
≥ Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit.
≥ Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.
≥ Do not touch the plug terminals (i and j) with metal objects.
≥ Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off
thoroughly with water.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the eyes. Rinse eyes
thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 oC (140 oF) or
incinerate.
AC adaptor
This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V.
But
≥ In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected to a 120 V AC power
supply only.
≥ When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor
to suit the AC outlet configuration.
≥ When connecting to a supply of greater than AC 125 V, ensure the cord you use is
suited to the voltage of the AC supply and the rated current of the AC adaptor.
≥ Contact an electrical parts distributor for assistance in selecting a suitable AC plug
adaptor or AC cord set.
The unit should be installed near an accessible AC power outlet, with the power cord
connected directly to it.
To completely disconnect power from the unit, unplug the power cord from the AC power
outlet.
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∫ Product Identification Marking
Product
High Definition Video Camera
AC adaptor
Location
Battery holder
Bottom
U.S.A. CONSUMERS: ATTENTION:
A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product
you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information
on how to recycle this battery.
<For USA-California only>
This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material –
special handling may apply.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety
instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these
operating instructions handy for future reference.
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
11) Only use attachments/accessories
specified by the manufacturer.
12) Use only with the
cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table
specified by the
4) Follow all instructions.
manufacturer, or
sold with the
apparatus. When a
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
cart is used, use caution when moving
the cart/apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings.
Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning
storms or when unused for long periods
of time.
8) Do not install near any heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel. Servicing is required when
the apparatus has been damaged in any
way, such as power-supply cord or plug
is damaged, liquid has been spilled or
objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain
or moisture, does not operate normally,
or has been dropped.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized or grounding-type plug. A
polarized plug has two blades with one
wider than the other. A grounding-type
plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide blade or the
third prong are provided for your safety.
If the provided plug does not fit into your
outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being
walked on or pinched particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the
apparatus.
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Precautions
USE & LOCATION
≥ STORAGE OF YOUR CAMERA ... Store
and handle your camera in a manner that
will not subject it to unnecessary
movement (avoid shaking and striking).
Your camera contains a sensitive pick-up
device which could be damaged by
improper handling or storage.
WARNING
≥ TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your
camera and power supply should not be
exposed to rain or moisture. Do not
connect the power supply or operate your
camera if it gets wet. Your camera has
been designed for outdoor use, however it
is not designed to sustain direct exposure
to water, rain, sleet, snow, sand, dust, or a
direct splashing from a pool or even a cup
of coffee. This action could permanently
damage the internal parts of your camera.
Do not attempt to disassemble this unit.
There are no user serviceable parts
inside. Unplug your camera from the
power supply before cleaning.
CARE
≥ TO CLEAN YOUR CAMERA ... Do not
use strong or abrasive detergents when
cleaning your camera body.
≥ TO PROTECT THE LENS ... Do not touch
the surface of the lens with your hand.
Use a commercial camera lens solution
and lens paper when cleaning the lens.
Improper cleaning can scratch the lens
coating.
≥ TO PROTECT THE FINISH OF YOUR
CAMERA ... Before handling your
camera, make sure your hands and face
are free from any chemical products, such
as suntan lotion, as it may damage the
finish.
≥ AS WITH ANY SMALL OBJECT, SD
CARDS CAN BE SWALLOWED BY
YOUNG CHILDREN. DO NOT ALLOW
CHILDREN TO HANDLE THE SD CARD.
CAUTION
-If you see this symbol-
≥ DO NOT AIM YOUR CAMERA AT THE
SUN OR OTHER BRIGHT OBJECTS
≥ DO NOT EXPOSE YOUR CAMERA TO
EXTENDED HIGH TEMPERATURE ...
Such as, in direct sunlight, inside a closed
car, next to a heater, etc... This action
could permanently damage the internal
parts of your camera.
Information on Disposal in other
Countries outside the European
Union
This symbol is only
valid in the European
Union.
If you wish to discard
this product, please
contact your local
authorities or dealer
and ask for the correct
method of disposal.
≥ AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN
TEMPERATURE ... If the unit is suddenly
moved from a cold place to a warm place,
moisture may form on the SD card and
inside the unit.
≥ DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAMERA OR
THE POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON
WHEN NOT IN USE.
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≥ Functions that can be used for still picture
recording (including the still picture
recording in Motion Picture Recording
Mode)/still picture playback are indicated
∫ About the recording format for
recording motion pictures
You can select from either AVCHD or MP4
recording formats to record motion pictures
using this unit. (l 57)
by
in these operating
instructions.
AVCHD: You can record high definition
quality images with this format. It is suitable
for viewing on a large format TV or for
saving to disc.
≥ Pages for reference are indicated by an
arrow, for example: l 00
MP4: This is a recording format suitable for
playing back or editing on a PC. It can be
processed faster than AVCHD when it is
imported to a PC.
∫ Indemnity about recorded
content
Panasonic does not accept any
responsibility for damages directly or
indirectly due to any type of problems that
result in loss of recording or edited content,
and does not guarantee any content if
recording or editing does not work properly.
Likewise, the above also applies in a case
where any type of repair is made to the unit.
∫ Cards that you can use with
this unit
SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card
and SDXC Memory Card
≥ 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not
have the SDHC logo or 48 GB or more
Memory Cards that do not have the SDXC
logo are not based on SD Memory Card
Specifications.
≥ Refer to page 22 for more details on SD
cards.
∫ For the purposes of these
operating instructions
≥ SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card
and SDXC Memory Card are referred to
as the “SD card”.
≥ Functions that can be used for motion
picture recording/motion picture playback
are indicated by
in these
operating instructions.
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Contents
Accessories........................................... 11
Quick Guide........................................... 12
Advanced
Recording (Advanced)
Preparation
[1] Zoom in/out function................. 46
Extra Optical Zoom...................... 46
[2] Image Stabilizer Function ......... 47
Optical Image Stabilizer Lock ...... 48
[3] AF/AE tracking ........................... 49
[4] Recording with
the video light ............................ 50
[5] Recording functions of
operation icons.......................... 51
Operation icons............................ 51
[6] Recording functions
Before using
[1] Parts identification and
handling...................................... 15
Setup
[1] Power supply.............................. 18
Inserting/removing the battery ..... 19
Charging the battery .................... 20
Charging and recording time........ 21
[2] Recording to a card ................... 22
Cards that you can use
with this unit ................................. 22
Inserting/removing an SD card .... 23
[3] Turning the unit on/off............... 24
Turning the unit on and off with
of menus..................................... 56
[7] Manual recording....................... 70
White balance.............................. 71
Manual shutter speed/
iris adjustment.............................. 72
Manual focus adjustment............. 73
the power button .......................... 24
Turning the unit on and off with
Playback (Advanced)
the LCD monitor........................... 24
[4] Selecting a mode ....................... 25
[5] Adjusting LCD monitor.............. 26
How to use the touch screen ....... 26
Recording Yourself....................... 26
[6] Setting date and time................. 27
[1] Playback Operations ................. 74
Motion picture playback using
operation icon .............................. 74
Creating still picture from
motion picture .............................. 75
Highlight&Time frame index......... 76
Repeat playback.......................... 76
Resuming the previous
playback....................................... 77
Zooming in on a still picture
Basic
Recording/Playback
[1] Before recording........................ 28
[2] Recording motion pictures ....... 29
[3] Recording still pictures............. 31
Recording still pictures in Motion
Picture Recording Mode .............. 32
[4] Intelligent Auto Mode ................ 33
[5] Motion picture/Still picture
during playback
(Playback zoom).......................... 77
[2] Various playback functions ...... 78
Playing back motion pictures/
still pictures by date ..................... 78
Face Highlight Playback/
playback...................................... 35
Highlight Playback/
Intelligent Scene Selection .......... 79
Changing the playback setting
and playing back
Setup
[1] Using the menu screen ............. 39
[2] Using the Setup Menu ............... 40
the slide show.............................. 82
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Editing
Using with a PC
[1] Deleting scenes/
[1] Starting HD Writer AE 2.6X ..... 113
Reading the operating
still pictures................................ 83
Dividing a scene to partially
instructions of the software
delete (AVCHD) ........................... 84
Dividing a scene to partially
delete (MP4) ................................ 85
Deleting personal information ...... 86
Protecting scenes/still pictures..... 87
[2] DPOF setting .............................. 88
applications................................ 113
[2] If using Mac.............................. 114
[3] To use as a camera for
Skype ........................................ 115
How to connect.......................... 116
Others
With a TV
Indications
[1] Watching Video/Pictures
on your TV .................................. 89
Connecting with
[1] Indications................................ 117
[2] Messages.................................. 120
About recovery........................... 121
Troubleshooting ................................. 122
Cautions for use ................................. 128
About copyright.................................. 134
Recording modes/approximate
a HDMI mini cable........................ 92
Connecting with
the AV multi cable ........................ 92
™
[2] Playback using VIERA Link
™
(HDAVI Control )....................... 93
recordable time................................... 135
Approximate number of recordable
pictures................................................ 136
Specifications ..................................... 137
Optional accessories ......................... 141
Accessory Order Form
Copy/Dubbing
With this unit/other products
[1] Connecting a DVD burner to
copy to/play back a disc................ 95
Preparing for copying/
(For USA and Puerto Rico
playing back................................. 95
Copying to discs........................... 97
Playing back the copied disc........ 99
Managing the copied disc .......... 100
[2] Dubbing images onto other
video devices ........................... 101
Customers) ................................ 143
Limited Warranty
(ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND
PUERTO RICO).................................... 144
Index .................................................... 146
Spanish Quick Use Guide/
Guía española para
el uso rápido ....................................... 148
With a PC
Before using
[1] What you can do with a PC..... 102
End User License Agreement.... 104
[2] Operating environment ........... 105
Setup
[1] Installation ................................ 108
[2] Connecting to a PC.................. 110
About the PC display ................. 112
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Accessories
Check the accessories before using this unit.
Keep the accessories out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Product numbers correct as of Jun. 2010. These may be subject to change.
Battery pack
VW-VBK180
AC adaptor
VSK0711
AC cable
K2CA2CA00025
AV multi cable
K1HY12YY0004
USB cable
K1HY04YY0032
Stylus pen
VGQ0C14
CD-ROM
Software
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Quick Guide
∫ Inserting the battery
Install the battery by inserting it in the
direction shown in the figure.
Access lamp [ACCESS] A
≥ When this unit is accessing the SD
card, the access lamp lights up.
1) Open the LCD monitor.
2) Open the SD card cover and insert
(remove) the SD card into (from) the
card slot B.
≥ Face the label side C in the direction
shown in the illustration and press it
straight in as far as it will go.
A
Insert the battery until it clicks and locks.
≥ Press the center of the SD card and then
pull it straight out.
∫ Charging the battery
3) Securely close the SD card cover.
≥ Securely close it until it clicks.
∫ Turning the unit on/off
Turning the unit on and off with the
power button
Press the power button to turn on the unit.
A
1
DC input terminal
Connect the AC adaptor to the DC input
terminal.
2
Connect the AC cable to the AC
adaptor, then the AC outlet.
≥ The status indicator will flash red at an
interval of 2 seconds, indicating that
charging has begun.
A
The status indicator lights on.
It will turn off when the charging is
completed.
≥ To turn off the unit, hold down the power
button until the status indicator goes off.
Turning the unit on and off with the LCD
monitor
∫ Inserting/removing an SD card
Unit is turned on when the LCD monitor is
opened, and unit is turned off when it is closed.
∫ To turn on the unit
A
The status indicator lights on.
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∫ To turn off the unit
∫ Language selection
1) Press the MENU button, then touch
[SETUP] # [LANGUAGE].
2) Touch [English].
∫ Recording motion pictures
B
The status indicator goes off.
1) Change the mode to
.
2) Open the LCD monitor.
3) Press the recording start/stop button to
start recording.
∫ Selecting a mode
Operate the mode switch to change the
mode to
,
or
.
Motion Picture Recording
Mode (l 29)
A
When you begin recording,
;
changes to
¥.
Still Picture Recording Mode
(l 31)
∫ Recording still pictures
1) Change the mode to
2) Open the LCD monitor.
.
Playback Mode (l 35, 74)
3) Press the
picture.
button fully to take the
∫ How to use the touch screen
You can operate by directly touching the
LCD monitor (touch screen) with your finger.
It is easier to use the stylus pen (supplied)
for detailed operation or if it is hard to
operate with your fingers.
Touch and release the touch screen to select
icon or picture.
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(Motion picture playback)
1/;: Playback/Pause
∫ Motion picture/Still picture
playback
6:
5:
∫:
Rewind playback
1) Change the mode to
.
Fast forward playback
Stops the playback and shows
the thumbnails.
2) Touch the play mode select icon A.
1:
Displays the direct playback bar.
(l 75)
(Still picture playback)
1/;: Slide show (playback of the still
pictures in numerical order)
start/pause.
3) Select the [VIDEO/PICTURE] you wish
to play back.
≥ Touch [ENTER].
4) Touch the scene or the still picture to be
played back.
2;: Plays back the previous picture.
;1: Plays back the next picture.
∫:
Stops the playback and shows
the thumbnails.
F
≥ Touch
/
F
to display/not-display the
operation icon.
B
is displayed when [AVCHD] is
touched or is displayed when
[MP4] is touched in step 3.
≥ Next (previous) page can be displayed by
touching
/
.
5) Select the playback operation by
touching the operation icon.
0h00m00s
F
C
Operation icon
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Preparation
Before using
Parts identification and
handling
1
1
2
Power button [
Delete/Video light button
/LIGHT] ( l 50, 83)
] (l 24)
1 2 34
5
[
3
4
Intelligent auto/Manual button
[iA/MANUAL] (l 33, 70)
Optical image stabilizer button
[
O.I.S.] (l 47)
5
6
7
Recording start/stop button (l 29)
Battery holder (l 19)
HDMI mini connector [HDMI]
6
(l 89, 93)
AV MULTI
8
9
USB terminal [ ] (l 96, 110, 116)
AV multi connector [AV MULTI]
(l 89, 101)
10
7
8 9
≥ Use the AV multi cable (only the supplied
cable).
10 Access lamp [ACCESS] (l 23)
11 Card slot (l 23)
11
12
12 SD card cover (l 23)
13 Speaker
14 Lens cover opening/closing switch
When not using the unit, close the lens
cover to protect the lens.
≥ Slide the opening/closing switch to
open/close the cover.
14
15
13
16
17
15 Lens cover
16 Built-in flash (l 53)
17 Lens
18 Internal stereo microphones
19 Video light (l 50, 69)
18
19
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20 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l 26)
21
22
20
≥ It can open up to 90o.
23
≥ It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens
or 90o B towards the opposite direction.
Due to limitations in LCD production
technology, there may be some tiny bright
or dark spots on the LCD monitor screen.
However, this is not a malfunction and
does not affect the recorded picture.
21 Menu button [MENU] (l 39)
22 Adjust zoom buttons (l 46)
23 Sub recording start/stop button
(l 28)
≥ This button functions in the same manner
as the recording start/stop button.
24 Tripod receptacle
24
25 Battery release lever [BATT] (l 19)
25
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26 Photoshot button [
] (l 31)
2728
26
27 Zoom lever [W/T] (In Motion Picture
Recording Mode or Still Picture
Recording Mode) (l 46)
Thumbnail display switch [
/
]/
Volume lever [sVOLr] (In Playback
Mode) (l 37)
28 Mode switch (l 25)
29 Status indicator (l 24)
30 DC input terminal (l 20)
≥ Do not use any other AC adaptors except
the supplied one.
31 Grip belt
Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits
your hand.
29
31
30
1
2
3
Flip the belt.
Adjust the length.
Replace the belt.
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Preparation
Setup
Power supply
1
∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit
The battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBK180/VW-VBK360.
≥ The unit has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely. The
dedicated battery (VW-VBK180/VW-VBK360) supports this function. The only
batteries suitable for use with this unit are genuine Panasonic products and
batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic. (Batteries
which do not support this function cannot be used). Panasonic cannot in any way
guarantee the quality, performance or safety of batteries which have been
manufactured by other companies and are not genuine Panasonic products.
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine
product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs
are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of
appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead
to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure
occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products
are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.
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Inserting/removing the battery
≥ Press the power button to turn off the unit. (l 24)
Install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure.
Removing the battery
Be sure to hold down the power button until
the status indicator goes off. Then remove
the battery while supporting the unit to
prevent it from dropping.
Move the battery release lever in the
direction indicated by the arrow and
remove the battery when unlocked.
A
Insert the battery until it clicks
and locks.
ヵ
ャ モ ヵ
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is
incorrectly replaced. Replace only with
the same or equivalent type
recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to
the manufacturer’s instructions.
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Charging the battery
When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery fully
before using this unit for the first time.
Important:
≥ Use the supplied AC adaptor. Do not use the AC adaptor of another device.
≥ 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.
≥ The battery can also be charged using a battery charger (VW-BC10PP; optional).
≥ The battery will not be charged if the unit is turned on.
A
DC input terminal
1 Connect the AC adaptor to the DC input terminal.
2 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor, then the AC outlet.
≥ The status indicator will flash red at an interval of 2 seconds, indicating that charging has
begun.
It will turn off when the charging is completed.
∫ Connecting to the AC outlet
If you turn on the unit while charging with the AC adaptor, you can use the unit with power
supplied from the outlet.
≥ If the status indicator flashes at a particularly fast or slow rate, refer to page 131.
≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 11, 21, 141).
≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
≥ Do not heat or expose to flame.
≥ Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period
of time with doors and windows closed.
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Charging and recording time
∫ Charging/Recording time
≥ Temperature: 25 oC (77 oF)/humidity: 60%RH
Battery model
Maximum
Recording continuous
Actual
recordable
time
number
[Voltage/Capacity
(minimum)]
Charging
time
Recording
format
mode
recordable
time
HA/HG
HX/HE
1 h 45 min
1 h 50 min
1 h 55 min
2 h
AVCHD
MP4
55 min
Supplied battery/
VW-VBK180
(optional)
[3.6 V/1790 mAh]
1280k
720p
2 h 50 min
1 h
640k480p
1 h 50 min
3 h 40 min
55 min
960k540p
HA
1 h 50 min
1 h 55 min
2 h
AVCHD
MP4
HG/HX/HE
VW-VBK360
(optional)
1280k
720p
3 h 55 min
4 h 5 min
4 h 50 min
[3.6 V/3580 mAh]
640k480p
2 h 5 min
3 h 50 min
2 h
960k540p
≥ These times are approximations.
≥ The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely.
Charging time and recordable time vary depending on the usage conditions such as
high/low temperature.
≥ The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time when repeatedly starting/stopping
recording, turning the unit on/off, moving the zoom lever etc.
≥ The batteries heat up after use or charging. This is not a malfunction.
Battery capacity indication
≥ The display changes as the battery capacity reduces.
#
#
#
#
If there is less than 3 minutes remaining, then
will become red. If the battery
discharges, then will flash.
≥ The remaining battery capacity is displayed when using the Panasonic battery that you
can use for this unit. The actual time can vary depending on your actual use.
≥ When using the AC adaptor or batteries made by other companies, the remaining
battery capacity will not be shown.
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Preparation
Setup
Recording to a card
2
This unit (an SDXC compatible device) is compatible with SD Memory Cards, SDHC
Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards. When using an SDHC memory card/SDXC
memory card with other equipment, check the equipment is compatible with these
memory cards.
Cards that you can use with this unit
Use SD cards conforming to Class 4 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating* for
motion picture recording.
Still
Card type
Capacity
Motion picture recording
picture
recording
8 MB/16 MB Cannot be used.
32 MB/64 MB/
SD
Memory
Card
Cannot be guaranteed in operation.
128 MB/256 MB
512 MB/1 GB/
2 GB
Can be
used.
4 GB/6 GB/8 GB/
12 GB/16 GB/
24 GB/32 GB
SDHC
Memory
Card
Can be used.
SDXC
Memory
Card
48 GB/64 GB
* The SD Speed Class Rating is the speed standard for successive writes.
≥ 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not
have the SDHC logo or 48 GB or more
≥ When the write-protect
switch A on SD card is
Memory Cards that do not have the SDXC
locked, no recording,
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logo are not based on SD Memory Card
deletion or editing will be
Specifications.
possible on the card.
≥ Keep the Memory Card out of reach of
children to prevent swallowing.
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Inserting/removing an SD card
When using an SD card not from Panasonic, or one previously used on other equipment,
for the first time on this unit, format the SD card. (l 44) When the SD card is formatted, all
of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored.
Caution:
Check that the access lamp has gone off.
Access lamp [ACCESS] A
≥ When this unit is accessing the SD
card, the access lamp lights up.
1 Open the LCD monitor.
2 Open the SD card cover and
insert (remove) the SD card
into (from) the card slot B.
≥ Face the label side C in the direction
shown in the illustration and press it
straight in as far as it will go.
≥ Press the center of the SD card and then
pull it straight out.
3
Securely close the SD card cover.
≥ Securely close it until it clicks.
≥ Do not touch the terminals on the back of
the SD card.
≥ Do not place SD cards in the following
areas:
≥ Do not apply strong shocks, bend, or drop
the SD card.
≥ Electrical noise, static electricity or the
failure of this unit or the SD card may
damage or erase the data stored on the
SD card.
jIn direct sunlight
jIn very dusty or humid areas
jNear a heater
jLocations susceptible to significant
difference in temperature (condensation
can occur.)
≥ When the card access lamp is lit, do not:
jRemove the SD card
jTurn the unit off
jInsert and remove the USB cable
jExpose the unit to vibrations or shock
Performing the above while the lamp is on
may result in damage to data/SD card or
this unit.
jWhere static electricity or
electromagnetic waves occur
≥ To protect SD cards, return them to their
cases when you are not using them.
≥ About disposing of or giving away the SD
card. (l 131)
≥ Do not expose the terminals of the SD
card to water, garbage or dust.
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Preparation
Setup
Turning the unit on/off
3
You can turn the unit on and off using the power button or by opening and closing the LCD
monitor.
Turning the unit on and off with the power button
Press the power button to turn on the unit.
To turn off the unit
Hold down the power button
until the status indicator
goes off.
A
The status indicator lights on.
Turning the unit on and off with the LCD monitor
Unit is turned on when the LCD monitor is opened, and unit is turned off when it is closed.
During normal use, opening and closing of the LCD monitor can be conveniently used
to turn the unit on/off.
∫ To turn on the unit
∫ To turn off the unit
A
The status indicator lights on.
B
The status indicator goes off.
≥ The unit will not turn off while recording motion pictures even if the LCD monitor is closed.
≥ In the following cases, opening the LCD monitor does not turn on the unit. Press the power
button to turn on the unit.
jWhen the unit is originally purchased
jWhen you have turned off the unit using the power button
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Preparation
Setup
Selecting a mode
4
Change the mode to recording or playback.
Operate the mode switch to change the mode to
,
or
.
Motion Picture Recording Mode (l 29)
Still Picture Recording Mode (l 31)
Playback Mode (l 35, 74)
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Preparation
Setup
Adjusting LCD monitor
5
∫ About the operation icons
How to use the touch
screen
/
/
/
:
These icons are used to switch the menu
and thumbnail display page, for item
selection and setting etc.
You can operate by directly touching the
LCD monitor (touch screen) with your finger.
It is easier to use the stylus pen (supplied)
for detailed operation or if it is hard to
operate with your fingers.
:
Touch to return to the previous screen
such as when setting menus
∫ Touch
Touch and release the touch screen to select
icon or picture.
≥ Do not touch on the LCD monitor with
hard pointed tips, such as ball point pens.
≥ Perform the touch screen calibration when
the touch is not recognized or wrong
location is recognized. (l 44)
Recording Yourself
≥ Touch the center of the icon.
≥ Touching the touch screen will not operate
while you are touching another part of the
touch screen.
¬ Change the mode to
or
.
Rotate the LCD monitor towards
the lens side.
∫ Drag
Move your finger while pressing on the touch
screen. Can be used during direct playback
and playback zoom.
≥
The image is horizontally flipped as if you
see a mirror image. (However the image
recorded is the same as a normal recording.)
≥ Only some indications will appear on the
screen. When appears, return the
direction of the LCD monitor to normal
position and check the warning/alarm
indication. (l 120)
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Preparation
Setup
Setting date and time
6
When the unit is turned on for the first time, a message asking you to set the date and time
will appear.
Select [YES] and perform steps 2 to 3 below to set the date and time.
¬ Change the mode to
or
.
≥ The date and time function is driven by a
built-in lithium battery.
≥ When this unit is purchased, the clock is
set. If the time display becomes [- -], the
built-in lithium battery needs to be
charged. To recharge the built-in lithium
battery, connect the AC adaptor or attach
the battery to this unit. Leave the unit as it
is for approx. 24 hours and the battery will
maintain the date and time for approx.
6 months. (The battery is still being
recharged even if the unit is off.)
1 Select the menu.
: [SETUP] # [CLOCK SET]
2 Touch the date or time to be
set, then set the desired value
using
/
.
A
Displaying the World time setting
(l 40):
[HOME]/
[DESTINATION]
≥ The year can be set between 2000 and
2039.
≥ The 12-hour system is used to display the
time.
3 Touch [ENTER].
≥ The clock function starts at [00] seconds.
≥ A message prompting for World time
setting may be displayed. Perform the
World time setting by touching the screen.
(l 40)
≥ Touch [EXIT] or press the MENU button to
complete the setting.
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Basic
Recording/
Playback
Before recording
1
∫ Basic camera positioning
1
2
3
Hold the unit with both hands.
Put your hand through the grip belt.
It is convenient to use the Sub-recording Start/Stop button A when holding the unit at
waist level.
≥ When recording, make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with
another person or object.
≥ When you are outdoors, record pictures with the sunlight behind you. If the subject is
backlit, it will become dark in the recording.
≥ Keep your arms near your body and separate your legs for better balance.
≥ Do not cover the microphones.
∫ Basic motion picture recording
≥ The unit should normally be held steady when recording.
≥ If you move the unit when recording, do so slowly, maintaining a constant speed.
≥ The zoom operation is useful for recording subjects you cannot get close to, but overuse of
zoom in and zoom out can make the resulting motion picture less enjoyable to watch.
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Basic
Recording/
Playback
Recording motion
pictures
2
≥ Open the lens cover before turning on the unit. (l 15)
1 Change the mode to
.
2 Open the LCD monitor.
3 Press the recording start/
stop button to start
recording.
A
When you begin recording, ;
changes to ¥.
4 Press the recording start/
stop button again to pause
recording.
≥ There are 2 recording formats that can be used with this unit: AVCHD that records
full high-definition motion pictures, and MP4 that records motion pictures suitable
for playback and editing on a PC. To change the recording format, refer to page 57.
≥ Still pictures can be recorded while recording the motion picture. (l 32)
≥ The images recorded between pressing the recording start/stop button to start recording
and pressing it again to pause recording become one scene.
When you record with the recording format set to MP4, the scene will automatically be
divided to a specific period of time or specific file size. (Recording will continue.)
≥ In the case of SD cards it is the maximum number of recordable scenes per card.
Recording formats
AVCHD
MP4
Maximum number of recordable scenes
Maximum number of different dates(l 78)
Approx. 3900
Approx. 200
Approx. 89100
Approx. 900
When the number of recordable scenes or number of different dates reaches to the
maximum limit, additional scenes cannot be recorded.
≥ While recording is in progress, the recording will not stop even if the LCD monitor is closed.
≥ Maximum number of recordable scenes and maximum number of different dates will be
less than above when there are both MP4 scenes and still pictures recorded on an SD
card.
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∫ Screen indications in the Motion Picture Recording Mode
A
B
Recording mode
Approximate remaining recordable
time
0h00m00s
R 1h20m
HG
(When the remaining time is less than
1 minute, [R 0h00m] flashes red.)
Recording time elapsed
C
Each time the unit is put into recording
pause, the counter display will be reset
to “0h00m00s”.
(“h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for
minute and “s” for second.)
About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures
≥ Only motion pictures recorded with the recording format set to AVCHD are supported by
AVCHD compatible equipment. Also, there is no compatibility with non-AVCHD
compatible equipment. Images cannot be played with equipment that does not support
AVCHD (ordinary DVD recorders). Confirm that your equipment supports AVCHD by
referring to the operating instructions.
≥ Only motion pictures recorded with the recording format set to MP4 are supported by
MP4 compatible equipment. Also, there is no compatibility with non-MP4 compatible
equipment. Images cannot be played with equipment that does not support MP4.
Confirm that your equipment supports MP4 by referring to the operating instructions.
≥ It is not always possible to play back motion pictures recorded with the recording format
set to “AVCHD” on AVCHD compatible equipment. In such a case, play back on this unit
instead.
≥ It is not always possible to play back motion pictures recorded with the recording format
set to “MP4” on MP4 compatible equipment. In such a case, play back on this unit
instead.
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Basic
Recording/
Playback
Recording still pictures
3
≥ Open the lens cover before turning on the unit. (l 15)
1 Change the mode to
.
2 Open the LCD monitor.
3 Press the
button
halfway. (For Auto focus
only)
4 Press the
button fully.
Focus indication:
A
B
Focus indication
± (The white lamp flashes.):
Focusing
¥ (The green lamp lights up.):
When in focus
No mark:
When focusing is unsuccessful.
Focus area (area inside brackets)
≥ If you set the Optical image stabilizer function (l 47) to
(MODE1), then the Image
Stabilizer function will be more effective. ( (MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer) will be
MEGA
displayed when the
button is pressed halfway.)
≥ In dark environments, the video light will turn on.
≥ Focus indication will change to registered focus icon when [FACE RECOG.] is set to [ON].
(l 60)
≥ Using a flash or tripod is recommended when recording still pictures in dark places
because the shutter speed becomes slow.
≥ The screen will become darker when the
speed is 1/30 or slower.
button is pressed halfway if the shutter
≥ To print a picture, print using a PC or a printer.
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≥ Focus area is not displayed in the
following conditions.
jWhen the Intelligent Auto Mode
(Portrait) is used
∫ About the screen indications in
Still Picture Recording
MEGA
jWhen AF/AE tracking is used
jWhen the Extra optical zoom is used
jWhen it is judged that the video light is
required
2.9M
R3000
:
Still picture operation indicator
(l 118)
Flash (l 53)
Recording still pictures in
Motion Picture Recording
Mode
ß:
ßj:
Flash level (l 53)
:
Red-eye reduction (l 54)
MEGA optical image stabilizer
(l 31)
Optical image stabilizer (l 47)
Quality of still pictures (l 67)
Size of still pictures (l 66)
Remaining number of still pictures
(Flashes in red when [0] appears.)
AF assist lamp (l 69)
You can record still pictures even in Motion
Picture Recording Mode.
:
:
MEGA
¬ Change the mode to
.
:
Press the
button fully (press
:
2.9M
to the bottom) to take the picture.
R3000:
:
∫ About the focus indication
≥ The focus indication indicates the status of
the Auto focus.
≥ The focus indication does not appear in
Manual Focus Mode.
≥ It is possible to record still pictures while
recording motion pictures. (Simultaneous
recording)
≥ Remaining number of recordable pictures
is displayed while still pictures are being
recorded.
≥
The focus indication does not appear or has
difficulty focusing in the following cases.
jWhen close subjects and far subjects
are included in the same scene
jWhen the scene is dark
≥ Built-in flash, Red-eye reduction,
Self-timer (l 54) do not work.
≥ While recording motion pictures or during
the PRE-REC operation, image quality is
different from ordinary still pictures so that
motion picture recording takes preference
over still picture recording.
jWhen there is a bright part in the scene
jWhen the scene is filled with only
horizontal lines
∫ About the focusing area
When there is a contrasting object ahead or
behind the subject in the focus area, the
subject may not be focused. If so, move the
contrasting object out of the focus area.
≥ If simultaneous recording is used while
recording a motion picture, the recordable
time remaining will shorten. If the unit is
turned off or the mode switch operated,
the recordable time remaining may
lengthen.
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Basic
Recording/
Playback
Intelligent Auto Mode
4
The following modes appropriate for the condition are set just by pointing the unit to what you want to record.
Intelligent auto/Manual button
Press this button to switch Intelligent
Auto Mode/Manual Mode.
≥ Please refer to page 70 for details about
Manual Mode.
Mode
Scene
Effect
Portrait
When the object is a Faces are detected and focused
person
automatically, and the brightness is
adjusted so it is recorded clearly.
Scenery
Recording outdoors The whole landscape will be recorded
vividly without whiting out the background
sky, which may be very bright.
*1
*1
Spotlight
Low light
Under a spotlight
Very bright object is recorded clearly.
Dark room or twilight It can record very clearly even in a dark
room or twilight.
*2
*2
*2
Night portrait Recording night
portrait
A subject and the background are
recorded with near real-life brightness.
Night scenery Recording night
scenery
You can record night scenery vividly by
slowing the shutter speed.
Macro
Recording zooming
in on a flower etc.
This allows recording at very close
proximity to the object of recording.
*1
*2
Normal
Other situations
Contrast is adjusted automatically for
clear images.
*1 In Motion Picture Recording Mode only
*2 In Still Picture Recording Mode only
≥ Depending on the recording conditions, the unit may not enter the desired mode.
≥ In the Portrait, Spotlight and Low light mode, a subject that is bigger and close to center of
the screen will be surrounded by an orange frame. (l 61)
≥ Using a tripod is recommended in Night Portrait and Night Scenery Mode.
≥ Faces cannot be detected depending on the recording conditions, such as when faces are
of certain sizes or at certain tilts or when digital zoom is used.
≥ The zoom microphone is set to [OFF] in the Intelligent Auto Mode. (l 63)
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∫ Intelligent Auto Mode
Auto focus
The unit focuses automatically.
≥ Auto focus does not work correctly in the
following situations. Record pictures in the
Manual Focus Mode. (l 73)
jRecording distant and close-up objects
at the same time
When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode, the
Auto White Balance and Auto Focus operate
and automatically adjust the color balance
and focusing.
Depending on the brightness of the subject
etc., the aperture and shutter speed are
automatically adjusted for an optimum
brightness.
jRecording a subject behind a dirty or
dusty window
jRecording a subject that is surrounded
by objects with glossy surfaces or by
highly reflective objects
≥ Color balance and focus may not be
adjusted automatically depending on light
sources or scenes. If so, manually adjust
these settings. (l 71, 73)
Automatic white balance
The illustration shows the range over which
Automatic white balance functions.
2)
10 000K
9 000K
8 000K
3)
7 000K
6 000K
4)
5 000K
4 000K
5)
1)
6)
3 000K
7)
8)
9)
2 000K
1 000K
1) The effective range of Automatic white
balance adjustment on this unit
2) Blue sky
3) Cloudy sky (rain)
4) Sunlight
5) White fluorescent lamp
6) Halogen light bulb
7) Incandescent light bulb
8) Sunrise or sunset
9) Candlelight
If the Automatic White Balance is not
functioning normally, adjust the white
balance manually. (l 71)
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Basic
Recording/
Playback
Motion picture/Still
picture playback
5
1 Change the mode to
.
2 Touch the play mode select icon A.
3 Select the [VIDEO/PICTURE] you wish
to play back.
≥ Touch [ENTER].
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4 Touch the scene or the still picture to be
played back.
A
is displayed when [AVCHD] is touched or
is
displayed when [MP4] is touched in step 3.
≥ Next (previous) page can be displayed by touching
/
.
5 Select the playback operation by touching the operation icon.
B
Operation icon
0h00m00s
F
≥ Touch
icon.
/
F
to display/not-display the operation
F
Motion picture playback
1/;: Playback/Pause
Still picture playback
1/;: Slide show (playback of the still
pictures in numerical order)
start/pause.
2;: Plays back the previous picture.
;1: Plays back the next picture.
6:
5:
∫:
Rewind playback
Fast forward playback
Stops the playback and shows
the thumbnails.
1:
Displays the direct playback
bar. (l 75)
∫:
Stops the playback and shows
the thumbnails.
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∫ Change the thumbnail display
While the thumbnail is displayed, the thumbnail display changes in the following order if the
zoom lever or adjust zoom buttons are operated to
side or
side.
20 scenes () 9 scenes () 1 scene () Highlight&Time frame index* (l 76)
* Highlight&Time frame index can only set in Motion Picture Playback Mode.
Even in Motion Picture Playback Mode, [FACE] and [HIGHLIGHT] cannot be used when
[MP4] is selected.
≥ 9 scenes display returns if the unit is turned off or the mode is changed.
≥ When the thumbnail display is changed to 1 scene during motion picture playback, the
recording date and time can be checked. Similarly, when the thumbnail display is changed
to 1 still picture during still picture playback, the recording date and file number can be
checked.
∫ Speaker volume adjustment
Operate the volume lever or the adjust zoom buttons to adjust the speaker volume during
motion picture playback.
Towards “r”:
Increases the volume
Towards “s”:
Decreases the volume
≥ Sound will be heard only during normal playback.
≥ If pause play is continued for 5 minutes, the screen returns to the thumbnails.
≥ The elapsed time for playback indication will be reset to “0h00m00s” for each scene.
≥ When playing back MP4 scenes, the image will pause momentarily and the screen may
turn black when the scenes are switching.
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Motion picture compatibility
≥ This unit is based on AVCHD format/MPEG-4 AVC file format.
≥ Video signals for the AVCHD that can be played back with this unit are 1920k1080/60i,
1920k1080/24p and 1440k1080/60i.
≥ Video signals for the MP4 that can be played back with this unit are 1280k720/30p,
960k540/30p and 640k480/30p.
≥ This unit may degrade or not play back motion pictures recorded or created on other
products, and other products may degrade or not play back motion pictures recorded on
this unit, even if the products support AVCHD.
≥ This unit may degrade or not play back motion pictures recorded or created on other
products, and other products may degrade or not play back motion pictures recorded on
this unit, even if the products support MP4.
Still picture compatibility
≥ This unit is compliant with the unified standard DCF (Design rule for Camera File
system) established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries
Association).
≥ The file format of still pictures supported by this unit is JPEG. (Not all JPEG formatted
files will be played back.)
≥ This unit may degrade or not play back still pictures recorded or created on other
products and other products may degrade or not play back still pictures recorded on this
unit.
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Basic
Setup
Using the menu screen
1
1 Press the MENU button.
2 Touch the top menu A.
4 Touch the desired item to enter
the setting.
5 Touch [EXIT] or press the
MENU button to exit the menu
setting.
3 Touch the submenu B.
∫ About
guide display
After touching
, touching the submenus
and items will cause function descriptions
and settings confirmation messages to
appear.
≥ After the messages have been displayed,
the guide display is canceled.
≥ Next (previous) page can be displayed by
touching
/
.
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Basic
Setup
Using the Setup Menu
2
≥ The items displayed differ depending on the position or settings of the mode switch.
Select the menu.
: [SETUP] # desired setting
[OFF]/[ON]
[DISPLAY]
The screen display can be changed to [OFF] (a portion of information displayed) or [ON] (all
information displayed).
[OFF]/[SIMPLE]/[DETAIL]
[EXT. DISPLAY]
Please refer to page 91.
[CLOCK SET]
Please refer to page 27.
[SET WORLD TIME]
It is possible to display and record the time at the travel destination by selecting your home
region and the travel destination.
1
Touch [SET WORLD TIME].
≥ If the clock is not set, adjust the clock to the current time. (l 27)
≥ When the [HOME] (your home region) is not set, the message appears. Touch [ENTER]
and proceed to Step 3.
2
(Only when setting your home region)
Touch [HOME].
≥ Touch [ENTER].
(Only when setting your home region)
Touch to select your home
region and touch [ENTER].
≥ Touch [SUMMER TIME SET] to set daylight
saving time. appears and the
3
/
summer time setting is turned on; the time
difference from GMT is set forward by one
hour. Touch [SUMMER TIME SET] again to
return to the normal time setting.
A
B
The current time
The time difference from GMT
(Greenwich Mean Time)
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4
(Only when setting the region of your travel destination)
Touch [DESTINATION].
≥ Touch [ENTER].
≥ When the home region is set for the first time, the screen for selecting home/travel
destination appears after setting the home region successively. If the home region has
already been set once, execute the menu operation for Step 1.
5
(Only when setting the region of your travel
destination)
Touch
destination and touch [ENTER].
≥ Touch [SUMMER TIME SET] to set daylight
saving time. appears and the
/
to select your travel
summer time setting is turned on. The
travel destination time and time difference
from the home region time are set forward
by one hour. Touch [SUMMER TIME SET]
again to return to the normal time setting.
≥ Close the setting by pressing the MENU
C
D
The local time at the selected
travel destination
The time difference between
the travel destination and the
home region
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 touching [EXIT] or pressing
the MENU button.
≥ If you cannot find your travel destination in the area shown on the screen, set it by using
the time difference from your home region.
[OFF]/[D/T]/[DATE]
[DATE/TIME]
It is possible to change the date and time display mode.
[Y/M/D]/[M/D/Y]/[D/M/Y]
[DATE FORMAT]
It is possible to change the date format.
[OFF]/[5 MINUTES]
[ECONOMY]
When about 5 minutes have passed without any operation, this unit automatically turns off to
save battery life.
≥ The Power Save Function will not activate when:
jconnected to AC adaptor
jusing the USB cable for PC, DVD burner etc.
jPRE-REC is used
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[OFF]/[ON]
[QUICK POWER ON]
The unit is put into recording pause approx. 1 second when the unit is turned on with the
mode set to or
.
≥ Depending on the recording conditions, start time may be longer than 1 second.
≥ In the Quick power on mode, the zoom magnification becomes 1k.
[OFF]/[ON]
[QUICK START]
This unit is put into recording pause approx. 0.6 seconds after the LCD monitor is reopened.
≥ When in Quick start standby mode about 80% of the power used in Recording pause
mode is being consumed, so the recording time will be reduced.
≥ Start time will not be shortened if there is no SD card inserted.
≥ Change the mode to
1
2
or
Set [QUICK START] to [ON].
Close the LCD monitor while the mode is set
to or
.
.
The status indicator A flashes green and the unit goes
into Quick start standby mode.
3
Open the LCD monitor.
The status indicator A lights red and the unit is
put into recording pause.
≥ Quick Start Standby Mode is canceled if
jabout 5 minutes have elapsed
jmode is set to
≥ Depending on the recording conditions, time for Quick Start may be more than 0.6 seconds
slower in Still Picture Recording Mode.
≥ It may take some time for Automatic white balance to adjust.
≥ In the Quick Start Mode, the zoom magnification becomes 1k.
≥ If [ECONOMY] (l 41) is set to [5 MINUTES] and the unit automatically goes into Quick
Start Standby Mode, close the LCD monitor and then open it again.
≥ Turn the unit off using the power button.
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[OFF]/
/
[ALERT SOUND]
Touch screen operation, starting and stopping of recording and unit on/off can be confirmed
with this sound.
(Volume low)/
(Volume high)
2 Beeps for 4 times
When an error occurs. Check the sentence displayed on the screen. (l 120)
/
/
/
/
+2
+1
0
-
1
A
[POWER LCD]
This makes it easier to view the LCD monitor in bright places including outdoors.
≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded.
+2
A
+1
0
(Makes even brighter)/
*(Automatic adjustment)
(Makes brighter)/
(Normal)/
-1 (Makes less bright)/
* It is not displayed in the Manual Mode or in the Playback Mode.
+1
≥ When the AC adaptor is in use, the LCD monitor is set to
automatically.
≥ The recordable time will become shorter when you use this unit with the LCD monitor lit up.
[LCD SET]
It adjusts brightness and color density on the LCD monitor.
≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded.
1
2
Touch [LCD SET].
Touch the desired setting item.
[BRIGHTNESS]:
Brightness of the LCD monitor
[COLOR]:
Color level of the LCD monitor
3
4
Touch
Touch [ENTER].
/
to adjust settings.
≥ Touch [EXIT] or press the MENU button to exit the menu
screen.
[COMPONENT]/[AV OUT]
[AV MULTI]
Please refer to page 92.
[480i]/[1080i]
[COMPONENT OUT]
Please refer to page 92.
[AUTO]/[1080i]/[480p]
[HDMI RESOLUTION]
Please refer to page 92.
[OFF]/[ON]
[VIERA Link]
Please refer to page 93.
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[16:9]/[4:3]
[TV ASPECT]
Please refer to page 91.
[INITIAL SET]
Set to [YES] for changing the menu settings back to the default condition.
≥ Settings for [CLOCK SET] and [LANGUAGE] will not be changed.
[FORMAT CARD]
Please be aware that if a medium is formatted, then all the data recorded on the medium will be
erased and cannot be restored. Back up important data on a PC, DVD disc etc. (
l
95, 102)
≥ When formatting is complete, touch [EXIT] to exit the message screen.
≥ Perform a physical formatting of the SD card when the SD card is to be disposed/
transferred. (l 131)
≥ Do not turn this unit off or remove the SD card, while formatting. Do not expose the unit to
vibrations or shock.
Use this unit to format media.
Do not format an SD card using any other equipment such as a PC. The card may
not be used on this unit.
[CARD STATUS]
The amount of space left on the SD card can be checked.
(Only when the mode is at the
position)
≥ Touch [EXIT] or press the MENU button to close the indication.
≥ The SD card requires some space to store information and manage system files, so the
actual usable space is slightly less than the indicated value. The usable space is generally
calculated as 1 GB=1,000,000,000 bytes. The capacities of this unit, PCs and software are
expressed as 1 GB=1,024k1,024k1,024=1,073,741,824 bytes. Therefore, the indicated
value of the capacity appears to be smaller.
≥ Check the remaining recordable time for motion pictures in motion picture recording mode.
(l 30)
[CALIBRATION]
Perform the touch screen calibration if a different object to the one touched is selected.
1
Touch [CALIBRATION].
≥ Touch [ENTER].
Touch the [_] that appears on the screen with the supplied stylus pen.
≥ Touch [_] in sequence (up left # down left # down right # up right # center).
Touch [ENTER].
2
3
≥ Calibration cannot be performed when the LCD monitor is turned 180o.
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[OFF]/[ON]
[DEMO MODE]
This item is used to start the unit demonstration.
(Only when the mode is at the or position)
If [DEMO MODE] is switched to [ON] and you touch [EXIT] when there is no SD card
inserted, the demonstration automatically starts.
If any operation takes place, the demonstration is canceled. However if no operations take
place for approx. 10 minutes, the demonstration automatically starts again. To stop the
demonstration, set [DEMO MODE] to [OFF] or insert an SD card.
[O.I.S. DEMO]
This item is used to start the Optical Image Stabilizer demo.
(Only when the mode is at the
position)
Touch [O.I.S. DEMO], the demonstration automatically starts.
When you touch [EXIT], the demonstration will be canceled.
[English]/[Français]/[Español]
[LANGUAGE]
You can select the language on the screen display and the menu screen.
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Advanced
Recording
(Advanced)
Zoom in/out function
1
The default setting of the [ZOOM MODE] is [i.Zoom 23k]. It can be extended to a maximum
of 23k during Motion Picture Recording Mode. (l 57)
¬ Change the mode to
or
.
Zoom lever/Adjust zoom buttons
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.
≥ The adjust zoom buttons are useful for
making fine adjustments to the zoom
magnification.
T
W
6
Extra Optical Zoom
When in Still Picture Recording Mode, it is possible to take a picture with zoom up to a
maximum of 40k without degrading the picture quality by setting the picture size to [ 4:3
0.3M] (l 66)
∫ Extra optical zoom mechanism
When you set the picture size to [ 4:3 0.3M], the maximum [ 4:3 2.9M] area is cropped to the
center [ 4:3 0.3M] area, allowing a picture with a higher zoom effect.
≥ If you take your finger off the zoom lever during zoom operation, the operation sound may
be recorded. When returning the zoom lever to the original position, move it quietly.
≥ When the zoom magnification is 20k, the subjects are focused at approx. 1.2 m (3.9 feet)
or more.
≥ When the zoom magnification is 1k, this unit can focus on a subject approx. 4 cm (1.6q)
away from the lens.
≥ The zoom speed does not vary when operating with the adjust zoom buttons.
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Advanced
Recording
(Advanced)
Image Stabilizer
Function
2
Use the image stabilizer to reduce the effects of shake during recording.
¬ Change the mode to
or
.
Optical image stabilizer button
Press the button to turn optical image stabilizer
on/off.
(Motion Picture Recording Mode)
/
# OFF
≥ When [HYBRID O.I.S.] is [ON],
displayed. When [OFF], is displayed.
is
≥ When recording with a tripod in Motion Picture
Recording Mode, we recommend that you set to
OFF.
(Still Picture Recording Mode)
/
# OFF
≥ When [O.I.S.] is [MODE1],
When [MODE2], is displayed.
is displayed.
∫ Changing Image stabilizer mode
(Motion Picture Recording Mode)
: [RECORD SETUP] # [HYBRID O.I.S.] # [ON] or [OFF]
When set to [ON], you can further improve image stabilization for recording while walking, or
holding the unit and recording a distant subject with zoom.
≥ This function’s default setting is [ON].
(Still Picture Recording Mode)
: [RECORD SETUP] # [O.I.S.] # [MODE1] or [MODE2]
[MODE1]:
The function works all the time.
[MODE2]:
The function works when the
button is pressed. We recommend you are recording
yourself or recording with a tripod in Still Picture Recording Mode.
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Optical Image Stabilizer Lock
In Motion Picture Recording Mode, you can further improve optical image stabilization by
touching and holding O.I.S. LOCK icon. With this function, you can further reduce the effects
of the shake that tends to occur when using zoom.
F
A
O.I.S. LOCK icon
≥ Press the Optical image stabilizer button to switch the image stabilizer to ON.
is displayed while you are touching the icon.
≥
≥ Optical Image Stabilizer Lock is released when you remove your finger from the icon.
≥ Operation icon will disappear when no function is performed for a specific period of time if
[DISPLAY] is set to [OFF]. Touch the screen to display it again.
∫ Setting to display/not-display the O.I.S. LOCK icon
: [RECORD SETUP] # [O.I.S. LOCK DISPLAY] # [ON] or [OFF]
≥ Stabilization may not be possible under strong shaking conditions.
≥ To record while moving the unit quickly, release Optical Image Stabilizer Lock.
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Advanced
Recording
(Advanced)
AF/AE tracking
3
It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the subject specified on the touch screen.
The focus and exposure will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves. (Dynamic tracking)
¬ Change the mode to
or
.
∫ About target frame
≥ When target lock fails, the target frame
blinks in red and then disappears. Touch a
characteristic part (color etc.) on the object
to lock onto it again.
1 Touch
.
≥ When the
button is pressed halfway
in Still Picture Recording Mode, the focus
is set to the object that is locked. The
target frame turns green when it focuses,
and the target cannot be changed.
≥
will be displayed on the screen.
≥ When [FACE RECOG.] (l 58) is [ON] and
a registered face is detected, the target is
automatically locked.
≥ This function cannot be used in the
Manual Mode.
≥ It may track different objects or may not
lock the target depending on the recording
conditions such as the following:
jWhen the object is too large or too small
jWhen color of the object is similar to the
background
2 Touch the object and lock the
target.
jWhen the scene is dark
≥ When the target is locked in Still Picture
Recording Mode, the screen may become
dark or the video light may turn on.
≥ AF/AE tracking will be canceled in the
following cases.
jWhen the mode is changed
jWhen the unit is turned off
jWhen the Scene mode is set
jSwitch to Intelligent Auto Mode/Manual
Mode
A
Target frame
≥ When you touch the head of the object,
the target frame on the head gets locked
and tracking starts.
≥ Touch the object to be changed again
when you want to change the target.
≥ When the Intelligent Auto Mode is
selected, the setting becomes
(Normal) and touched object is tracked.
jSwitch to recording of yourself.
≥ After setting [DISPLAY] to [OFF] if no
operation is performed for a few seconds,
the operation icon disappears. Touch the
screen to display the icon again. When the
AF/AE tracking is used, the icon does not
disappear.
Selection becomes
target frame is locked on a face. (It may
turn to (Normal) even if the target is
(Portrait) when
locked on the face when a spotlight is
shining or with a dark scene.)
3 Start recording.
≥ When you touch [RETURN], the tracking
function will be canceled.
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Advanced
Recording
(Advanced)
Recording with the video
light
4
The video light enables brightening of the images taken in a dimly-lit place.
¬ Change the mode to or
.
Delete/Video light button
Setting of the video light switches every
time the button is pressed while in recording
mode.
#
/
# Setting canceled
:
Always on.
/
:
Turns on/off automatically according to
brightness of the surroundings.
≥ Lights up when the lens cover is closed.
≥ When set to
/
, the video light turns on in Low Light Mode in Intelligent Auto Mode.
≥ When the video light is in use, the recordable time when using the battery is shortened.
≥ The subject should be within 1.5 m (4.9 feet) of the unit.
≥ Using the Color Night Rec Function at the same time will make conditions even brighter.
≥ If you turn off the unit or change the mode to
, the video light is turned off.
≥ If [AF ASSIST LAMP] is set to [AUTO] (l 69) and the video light is set to
/
or
OFF, the video light will turn on when taking pictures in a dark place to make the focusing
easier.
≥ Set the video light to off at places where using a light is prohibited.
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Advanced
Recording
(Advanced)
Recording functions of
operation icons
5
Select the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be recorded.
¬ Change the mode to
or
.
F
1 Touch
to display the
2
(e.g. Backlight compensation)
operation icons on the screen.
Select an operation icon.
F
F
≥ Touch 1 at the bottom right of the screen
≥ Select the operation icon again to cancel
the function.
F
to change the page and touch
/
to
F
display/not-display the operation icon.
≥ Refer to the respective pages for
canceling the following functions.
jSmile Shot (l 53)
jBuilt-in flash (l 53)
jSelf-timer (l 54)
jGuideline (l 55)
Operation icons
*1 Not displayed in Still Picture Recording
Mode.
*2 Not displayed in the Intelligent Auto
Mode.
*3 Not displayed in Motion Picture
Recording Mode.
≥ If you turn off the unit or change the mode
*1
Fade
*1, 2
Intelligent contrast control
*1
PRE-REC
Smile Shot
*1
*3
Built-in flash
*2, 3
*2, 3
to
, PRE-REC, Backlight
Red-Eye Reduction
compensation, Color Night Rec, Self-timer
and Tele macro functions are canceled.
≥ If you turn off the unit, the Fade function is
canceled.
*3
Self-timer
Intelligent exposure
Backlight compensation
≥ It is possible to set from the menu.
(Except for the PRE-REC)
≥ After setting [DISPLAY] to [OFF] if no
operation is performed for a few seconds,
the operation icon disappears. Touch the
screen to display the icon again.
*2
Soft skin mode
Tele macro
Guideline
*1, 2
Color Night Rec
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Fade
When you start recording, the image/audio gradually
appears. (Fade in)
(Fade in)
When you pause recording, the image/audio gradually
disappears. (Fade out)
≥ The Fade setting is canceled when the recording stops.
∫ To select the color for Fade in/out
(Fade out)
: [RECORD SETUP] # [FADE COLOR] #
[WHITE] or [BLACK]
≥ The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade in become black (or white).
Intelligent contrast control
This brightens parts that are in shadow and difficult to see and suppresses white saturation
in bright parts at the same time. Both bright and dark parts can be recorded clearly.
≥ If there are extremely dark or bright parts or the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not
be clear.
PRE-REC
This prevents you from missing a shot.
PRE-REC
This allows recording of the pictures and sound to start approximately 3 seconds
before the recording start/stop button is pressed.
PRE-REC
≥
appears on the screen.
≥ Aim the unit at the subject beforehand.
≥ There is no beep sound.
≥ PRE-REC is canceled in the following cases.
jIf you change the mode.
jIf you remove the SD card.
jIf you press the MENU button.
jIf you turn the unit off.
jIf you start recording.
jAfter 3 hours have passed
≥
After setting PRE-REC, if recording starts in less than 3 seconds, 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.
≥ Images displayed on the thumbnail in Playback Mode will differ from the motion pictures
displayed at the start of playback.
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Smile Shot
When a smiling face is detected during motion picture recording, the unit
automatically records a still picture.
The icon changes each time it is touched.
(ON) #
(Face Recognition) # OFF
:
The unit records a still picture on detecting a smiling face.
Still pictures are only recorded when the face of a person registered using Face
Recognition (l 58) is detected.
:
OFF:
Cancel the setting.
≥ During Smile Shot recording, the face detected as a smiling face is surrounded by a green
frame and are red.
≥ Smile Shot recording will not work in the following cases. (
When there is no SD card inserted
jWhen it is set to manual focus
When [FACE RECOG.] is set to [OFF], or no one is registered (In
/
/
will flash)
j
j
(Face Recognition) only)
≥
The face of the subject may not be detected correctly depending on the recording conditions.
2.1
M
≥ The number of recording pixels are
(1920k1080) or M (640k480). (l 66)
0.3
≥ When still pictures that have been recorded using the Smile Shot are displayed as
thumbnails, the appears.
≥ When the AF/AE tracking function is target locking a face of the subject, still pictures are
only recorded if a smiling face is detected on the locked subject. When the Smile Shot
function is set to
(Face Recognition), it will record only if the face of a subject
registered with [FACE RECOG.] is locked as a target.
Built-in flash
When the
button is pressed, the flash is activated and the picture will be
recorded. Use the Built-in flash in order to record still pictures in dark places.
Each time the ß icon is selected, the indication changes by one setting in the following order:
ß ([ON]) # ßA ([AUTO]) #
([OFF])
≥ The unit automatically determines if the flash is necessary even when it has been set to
by detecting the ambient brightness. (If it determines that the flash is necessary, the
indication lights up in red.)
∫ To adjust the brightness of the flash
: [PICTURE] # [FLASH LEVEL] # desired setting
[ßj]: Less bright
[ßd0]: Normal
[ßi]: Much brighter
≥ Set the flash to
prohibited.
≥ If the ß indication etc. flashes when the
button is pressed halfway, the flash
is not activated.
where using a flash is
≥ The available range of the flash is approx.
1 m to 2.5 m (3.3 feet to 8.2 feet) in dark
places.
≥ Using the flash fixes a shutter speed to
1/500 or slower.
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Red-Eye Reduction
Reduces the phenomena where human eyes become red from flashes.
≥ The flash is activated 2 times.
≥ The red-eye phenomenon tends to appear in certain recording conditions and more with
some people than with others.
≥ When faces are detected in the Intelligent Auto Mode, the Red-Eye Reduction is set to on.
Self-timer
This is for recording still pictures using the timer.
Each time the
order:
icon is selected, the indication changes by one setting in the following
Ø10 (Records after 10 seconds) # Ø2 (Records after 2 seconds) # setting canceled
≥ When you press the button, Ø10 or Ø2 flashes for the set period before a still picture
is recorded. After recording, the Self-timer is canceled.
≥ In Auto Focus Mode, if the
button is pressed halfway once and then fully, the lens
focuses on the subject when the button is pressed halfway. If the
fully all at once, the lens focuses on the subject just before recording.
button is pressed
To stop the timer midway through
Press the MENU button.
≥ Setting the Self-timer to Ø2 is a good way to prevent image shake when the
button is
pressed while using a tripod etc.
Intelligent exposure
This brightens dark areas so the image can be recorded clearly.
≥
If there are extremely dark parts or the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be clear.
Backlight compensation
This makes the image brighter to prevent darkening of a backlit subject.
Soft skin mode
This makes skin colors appear softer for a more attractive appearance.
This is more effective if you record a person closely from the torso up.
≥ If the background or anything else in the scene has colors similar to the skin color, they will
also be smoothed.
≥ If the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be clear.
≥ If you record a person in the distance, the face may not be recorded clearly. In this case,
cancel Soft Skin Mode or zoom in on the face (close-up) to record.
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Tele macro
A more impressive image can be obtained by focusing on the object only in close-up
and shading off the background.
≥ The unit can focus on the subject at a distance of approx. 50 cm (20q).
≥ If the magnification is 20k or less, then it is automatically set to 20k.
≥ Tele Macro Function is canceled when the zoom magnification becomes lower than 20k.
Guideline
You can check if the image is level while recording or playing back motion pictures
and still pictures. The function can also be used to estimate the balance of the
composition.
It will switch every time the icon is touched.
#
#
# Setting canceled
≥ The guidelines do not appear on the images actually recorded.
∫ Displaying Guidelines at playback
≥ Change the mode to
and touch the play mode select icon to select [SD CARD]/
[AVCHD] or [SD CARD]/[MP4]. (l 35)
: [VIDEO SETUP] # [GUIDE LINES] # desired setting
≥ To cancel the Guideline function during playback, set to [OFF].
≥ It cannot be set while in Still Picture Playback Mode.
Color Night Rec
This function allows you to record color images in very low light situations. (Minimum
required illumination: approx. 1 lx)
≥ Recorded scene is seen as if frames were missed.
≥ If set in a bright place, the screen may become washed out for a while.
≥ Bright dots that are usually invisible may be seen, but this is not a malfunction.
≥ Using a tripod is recommended.
≥ In darker areas, Auto Focus may focus a bit slower. This is normal.
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Advanced
Recording
(Advanced)
Recording functions of
menus
6
[SCENE MODE]
When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter
speeds and apertures.
≥ Change the mode to
or
.
: [RECORD SETUP] # [SCENE MODE] # desired setting
[OFF]:
Cancel the setting
5Sports:
To make fast moving scenes less shaky with slow playback
and pause of playback
Portrait:
Spotlight:
Snow:
To make people stand out against the background
Improved quality when subject is brightly illuminated.
Improved image quality when shooting in snowy locations.
To make blue in the sea or sky vibrant
Beach:
Sunset:
To make red in the sunrise or sunset vibrant
To capture the fireworks in the night sky beautifully
For spatial scenery
Fireworks:
Scenery:
Low light:
For dark scenes, such as at dusk
(In Motion Picture Recording Mode only)
Night scenery:
Night portrait:
To capture the evening or night scenery beautifully.
To capture a person and the background brightly.
(In Still Picture Recording Mode only)
≥ (Sports/Portrait/Spotlight/Snow/Beach/
Sunset/Scenery)
jThe shutter speed is 1/8 or more in Still
Picture Recording Mode.
≥ (Sunset/Low light)
jThe shutter speed is 1/30 or more in
Motion Picture Recording Mode.
≥ (Portrait)
jColor and screen brightness may
change under indoor lighting.
≥ (Fireworks)
jThe shutter speed is 1/30.
jImage may get washed out when
recorded in bright surroundings.
≥ (Night scenery/Night portrait)
jThe shutter speed is 1/2 or more in Still
Picture Recording Mode.
≥
(Sunset/Fireworks/Scenery/Night scenery)
jImage may get blurry when a close
object is recorded.
≥ (Sports)
jDuring normal playback, the image
jUsing a tripod is recommended.
≥ (Night portrait)
jThe flash is set to [ON].
movement may not look smooth.
jColor and screen brightness may
change under indoor lighting.
jIf the brightness is insufficient, the
Sports mode does not function. The
5 display flashes.
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[ZOOM MODE]
Set the maximum zoom ratio for the Motion Picture Recording Mode.
≥ Change the mode to
.
: [RECORD SETUP] # [ZOOM MODE] # desired setting
[i.Zoom OFF]:
Up to 20k
[i.Zoom 23k]:
This zoom function allows you to maintain high-definition
picture quality. (Up to 23k)
[D.Zoom 50k]:
Digital zoom (Up to 50k)
[D.Zoom 1200k]:
Digital zoom (Up to 1200k)
≥ The larger the digital zoom magnification, the more the image quality is degraded.
≥ This function cannot be used in Still Picture Recording Mode.
[REC FORMAT]
Switch the recording format of the motion picture.
≥ Change the mode to
.
: [RECORD SETUP] # [REC FORMAT] # desired setting
[AVCHD]:
[MP4]:
You can record high definition quality images with this
format. It is suitable for viewing on a large format TV or for
saving to disc.
This is a recording format suitable for playing back or
editing on a PC. It can be processed faster than AVCHD
when it is imported to a PC.
≥ This function’s default setting is [AVCHD].
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[REC MODE]
Switch the picture quality of the motion pictures to be recorded.
The recording mode that can be selected will differ depending on the recording format.
(l 57)
≥ Change the mode to
.
: [RECORD SETUP] # [REC MODE] # desired setting
(When [AVCHD] is selected)
(When [MP4] is selected)
*
[HA]/[HG]/[HX]/[HE]
[1280
k
720p]/[640
k
480p]/[
960k540p]
* It will record in iFrame format suitable for
editing with iMovie’09.
A
B
Favors image quality
Favors recording time
≥ Recordable time using the battery (l 21)
≥ This function’s default setting is [HG] mode in [AVCHD]/[1280k720p] in [MP4].
≥ Please refer to page 135 for details about approximate recordable time.
≥ When the unit is moved a lot or moved quickly, or when a fast-moving subject is recorded
(particularly when recording in [HE] mode), mosaic-type noise may appear at playback.
≥ When [REC MODE] is set to [640k480p], black bands are displayed on the sides of the
screen.
[FACE RECOG.]
Face Recognition is a function for finding faces that resemble faces which have already been
registered and automatically prioritizing focus and exposure for those faces. This function
makes it possible to keep the face of your loved ones in focus even when they are at the
back or on the end of a line in a group picture.
≥ Change the mode to
or
.
: [RECORD SETUP] # [FACE RECOG.] # desired setting
[OFF]:
Cancel the setting
[ON]:
The Face Recognition function is available
Face Recognition registration/editing/cancellation
[SET]:
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∫ Registering a face for face recognition
[RECORD SETUP] # [FACE RECOG.] # [SET] # [SET]
≥ Up to a maximum of 6 people can be registered.
1
Align the person’s face with the guide.
≥ Take a picture of the persons face from the front,
ensuring that their hair does not hide the outline of
their face, their eyes or their eyebrows.
2
Touch [REC] or press the
button fully.
≥ Touch [ENTER].
≥ It may not be possible to register a face depending
on the recording conditions. In this case, try
recording the face again.
A
Guide
3
Entering the person’s name.
≥ Touch the text entry icon in the center of the screen
and enter the name.
≥ After entering the name, touch [Enter].
Text entry icon
B
Entering text
Icon
Description of operation
[A] etc.
Enters a character.
Moves cursor left.
Moves cursor right.
[A/a]
Switches between [A]/[a] (alphabet) and [&/1] (symbols/numbers).
Deletes a character.
Deletes the previous character if the cursor is in an empty space.
[Delete]
[Enter]
Ends text entry.
≥ A maximum of 9 characters can be entered.
Touch [ENTER] to end registration.
≥ Touch [EXIT].
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∫ Changing the information of a registered person
1
Select the menu.
[RECORD SETUP] # [FACE RECOG.] # [SET] # [EDIT]
2
Touch the desired item to enter the setting.
≥ Up to 3 face shots can be registered. To additionally register
or to change/delete the registered face shots, touch
the face shot.
or
[SET NAME]:
Change the name.
[PRIORITY]:
Focus and exposure will be set in priority according to the
registration order setting from the first person. Target will be
locked according to the registration order setting from the first
person when AF/AE tracking is active.
≥ To change the registration order, select the person you wish
to change.
1
4
2
5
3
6
KEN
ANNA
MARY
JOE
JESSICA
CATHY
[FOCUS ICON]:
This changes the focus indication icon that appears during still
picture recording. (Only displayed when Face Recognition is in
use.)
≥ Touch the icon you wish to have displayed.
3
Touch [ENTER].
∫ Canceling a registered person
1
Select the menu.
[RECORD SETUP] # [FACE RECOG.] # [SET] # [DELETE] or [DELETE ALL]
≥ Touching [DELETE ALL] cancels all the registered people.
2
(When [DELETE] is selected)
Touch the person to cancel.
≥ When touched, the person is selected and
touch again.
is displayed. To cancel the selected person,
≥ Touch [ENTER].
≥ Since face recognition searches for faces that resemble the registered faces, there is no
guarantee of positive recognition.
≥ It may not be possible to correctly recognize a person who has been registered due to
differences in facial expression and environment.
≥ Perform the registration again if recognition becomes unstable in cases such as when
facial features change with age.
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[NAME DISPLAY]
When a registered person is detected by face recognition during recording, the name
registered for that person is displayed.
≥ Change the mode to
or
.
: [RECORD SETUP] # [NAME DISPLAY] # desired number
[OFF]/[1]/[2]/[3]
≥ Displayed name will disappear after a while.
≥ It is displayed according to the registration order setting from the first person.
≥ This function is not displayed during recording of yourself or Playback Mode.
[FACE FRAMING]
Detected faces appear with frames.
≥ Change the mode to
or
.
: [RECORD SETUP] # [FACE FRAMING] # desired setting
[OFF]:
Cancel the setting.
[PRIMARY]:
Only the prioritized face framing is displayed.
[ALL]:
All face detection framings are displayed.
≥ Up to 15 frames are indicated. Larger faces and faces nearer to the center of the screen
take preference over others. When [FACE RECOG.] is [ON], registered people are given
priority.
∫ Prioritized face framing
Prioritized face framing is displayed as orange frames. Focus and adjustment of brightness
will be performed against the prioritized face framing.
≥ Prioritized face framing is only displayed in Intelligent Auto Mode.
≥ Focus will be set to prioritized face framing and the brightness adjusted when the unit is set
to Portrait mode in Intelligent Auto Mode. Focus will be set to prioritized face framing when
the unit is in Spotlight or Low light modes.
≥ Focus will be set to prioritized face framing when the
button is pressed halfway when
recording still pictures. Prioritized face framing will turn to green when the focus is set.
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[AGS]
If the unit continues to be tilted upside down from the normal horizontal position while
recording motion pictures, it is automatically put into recording pause.
≥ Change the mode to
.
: [RECORD SETUP] # [AGS] # [ON]
≥ The AGS function may activate and cause the unit to pause the recording if you are
recording a subject right above or right below you.
[AUTO SLOW SHTR]
You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the shutter speed.
≥ Change the mode to
.
≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 70)
: [RECORD SETUP] # [AUTO SLOW SHTR] # [ON]
≥ The shutter speed is set to 1/30 or more depending on the surrounding brightness.
≥ This function cannot be used in Still Picture Recording Mode.
≥ When the shutter speed becomes 1/30, the screen may be seen as if frames are missed
and afterimages may appear.
[Digital Cinema Color]
™
Recording motion pictures with more vivid colors, using x.v.Color technology.
≥ Change the mode to
.
≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 70)
: [RECORD SETUP] # [Digital Cinema Color] # [ON]
™
≥ For more realistic colors, use an HDMI mini cable with a TV that supports the x.v.Color
.
≥ This function cannot be used when switched to Intelligent Auto Mode.
≥ When motion pictures recorded while this function is turned [ON] are played back
™
with a TV not compatible with x.v.Color , colors may not be reproduced properly.
≥ To play back images recorded in Digital cinema color with vivid colors of wider color
™
ranges, a device compatible with x.v.Color is required. When these images are played
™
back with devices other than ones compatible with x.v.Color , it is recommended to record
the images after this function is turned [OFF].
™
≥ x.v.Color is a name for devices that are compatible with the xvYCC format, an
international standard for expanded color in motion pictures, and that follow the rules for
signal transmission.
≥ This function cannot be used when [REC FORMAT] is set to [MP4]. (l 57)
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[SHOOTING GUIDE]
Message is displayed when this unit is moved rapidly.
≥ Change the mode to
.
: [RECORD SETUP] #
[SHOOTING GUIDE] # [ON]
When “CAMERA PANNING IS TOO FAST.” appears,
move the unit slowly while recording.
≥ Set to [OFF] to turn off the message indication.
≥ Message will not appear while pausing the recording. (Message will appear even if it is
pausing the recording if [DEMO MODE] is set to [ON].)
≥ In some recording conditions, messages may not appear.
[WIND NOISE CANCELER]
This will reduce the wind noise coming into the built-in microphones while maintaining the
realism.
≥ Change the mode to
.
≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 70)
: [RECORD SETUP] # [WIND NOISE CANCELER] # [ON]
≥ This function’s default setting is [ON].
≥ When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode, [WIND NOISE CANCELER] is set to [ON], and
the setting cannot be changed.
≥ You may not see the full effect depending on the recording conditions.
[ZOOM MIC]
Directivity of the microphone is synchronized with the zoom operation. Sounds near the front
of the unit are recorded more clearly if you zoom in (close-up) and surrounding sounds are
recorded more realistically if you zoom out (wide angle).
≥ Change the mode to
.
≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 70)
: [RECORD SETUP] # [ZOOM MIC] # [ON]
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[MIC LEVEL]
When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones can be adjusted.
≥ Change the mode to
.
≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 70)
1
Select the menu.
: [RECORD SETUP] # [MIC LEVEL] # desired setting
[AUTO]:
AGC is activated, and the recording level is adjusted
automatically.
[SETr
]/[SET]:
The desired recording level can be set.
2
(When [SETr
Touch
level.
≥ Touch
]/[SET] is selected)
to adjust the microphone input
/
to activate/disactivate AGC.
When AGC is activated, the icon is surrounded by
yellow and the amount of sound distortion can be
reduced. When AGC is disactivated, natural recording
can be performed.
≥ Adjust the microphone input level so that the last 2 bars
of the gain value are not red. (Otherwise, the sound is
distorted.) Select a lower setting for microphone input
level.
A
B
C
Left
Right
Microphone input level
3
Touch [ENTER] to determine the microphone input level and then touch
[EXIT].
≥
(Microphone input level meter) appears on the screen.
≥ When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode, the setting is fixed to [AUTO] and cannot be
changed.
≥ When [ZOOM MIC] is [ON], the volume will be different depending on the zoom rate.
≥ The microphone input level meter shows the larger of the inputs from the 2 built-in
microphones.
≥ You cannot record with the audio completely muted.
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[PICTURE ADJUST]
Adjust the quality of the image while recording.
Adjust by outputting to a TV while adjusting the quality of the image.
≥ Change the mode to
or
.
(This setting is retained when you change between Motion Picture Recording Mode and
Still Picture Recording Mode)
≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 70)
1
Select the menu.
: [RECORD SETUP] # [PICTURE ADJUST]
2
Touch the desired setting items.
[SHARPNESS]:
[COLOR]:
Sharpness of the edge
Depth of the color of the image
Brightness of the image
Picture color balance
[EXPOSURE]:
[WB ADJUST]:
3
4
Touch
Touch [ENTER].
/
to adjust settings.
≥ Touch [EXIT] or press the MENU button to complete the settings.
appears on the screen.
≥
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[PICTURE SIZE]
The higher the number of pixels, the higher the clarity of the picture when printing.
≥ Change the mode to
.
: [PICTURE] # [PICTURE SIZE] # desired setting
∫ Picture size and Maximum zoom ratio
Aspect ratio will change depending on the picture size.
4:3:
Aspect ratio of 4:3 television
3:2:
Aspect ratio of conventional film camera or prints (such as L-size print)
Aspect ratio of high-definition television, etc.
16:9:
Extra optical zoom
Picture size
1952k1464
Aspect ratio
(l 46)
*
2.9M
0.3M
2.8M
2.1M
–
4:3
4:3
4:3
640k480
2064k1376
1920k1080
40k
*
3:2
–
:
3 2
*
16:9
–
16:9
* Extra optical zoom cannot be used. The maximum zoom magnification is 20k.
∫ Picture size in Motion Picture Recording Mode
Picture size will change depending on recording mode.
Picture size
Aspect ratio
16:9
Recording mode
HA/HG/HX/HE
1280k720p
2.1
M
1920k1080
960k540p
640k480
4:3
640k480p
0.3M
≥ This function’s default settings are [
2.9M] in Still Picture Recording Mode and
2.1
M
in
4:3
Motion Picture Recording Mode.
≥ The recording will become longer depending on the picture size.
≥ Please refer to page 136 for details about the number of recordable pictures.
:
3 2
2.8M] or M , black bands may
0.3
≥ When the picture size is [
2.9M], [
0.3M], [
4:3
4:3
appear on the left and right of the screen.
≥ The edges of still pictures recorded on this unit with a 16:9 aspect ratio may be cut at
printing. Check the printer or photo studio before printing.
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[QUALITY]
Selecting the picture quality.
≥ Change the mode to
or
.
: [PICTURE] # [QUALITY] # desired setting
:
:
Still pictures with a high picture quality are recorded.
Priority is given to the number of still pictures recorded. Still pictures are recorded
in normal picture quality.
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[HI-SPEED BURST]
Recording is done continuously at the rate of 30 or 60 still pictures per second.
Use this function to record an object with fast movement.
≥ Change the mode to
.
1
Select the menu.
4
(When [Record] is selected in step 3)
Touch [REC ALL] or [SELECT].
: [PICTURE] #
[HI-SPEED BURST] # desired setting
[REC ALL]: All pictures are stored.
[SELECT]: Pictures are stored by
specifying range.
5
(When [SELECT] is selected in step 4)
Touch the range of pictures that
will be stored.
[OFF]:
Cancel the setting.
[30 frames/sec]:
90 still pictures are recorded continuously
at the rate of 30 per second.
The picture size is
(1920k1080).
2.1
M
[60 frames/sec]:
180 still pictures are recorded
continuously at the rate of 60 per second.
*
A
B
Start point
The picture size is
M
(1280k720).
0.9
Finish point
2
≥
Press the
flashes in red during recording.
button halfway, then
button.
≥ Previous (Next) page is displayed by
touching
/
.
≥ First press the
* Only select the picture for start point if only
1 picture is to be stored.
≥ A confirmation message is displayed
when [Enter] is touched after selecting the
start point and finish point.
press it fully to set the focus and record. It
will automatically focus if you press fully
once, so it is convenient when recording
objects moving back and forth.
3
Touch [Record] or [Delete].
Touch [YES] to store the pictures.
[Record]:
[Delete]:
Pictures are stored.
All pictures are deleted.
≥ If you turn off the unit or change the mode, this function is canceled.
≥ The maximum number of times you can record on a media is 15.
(In the case of SD cards it is the maximum number of recordable scenes per card.)
≥ Color balance and brightness on the screen may change with some light sources such as
fluorescent lamps.
≥ Image quality is different from ordinary still picture recording.
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[AF ASSIST LAMP]
When the recording environment is dark and focusing is difficult, the video light turns on to
make focusing easier.
≥ Change the mode to
.
≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 70)
: [PICTURE] # [AF ASSIST LAMP] # [AUTO]
≥ Set the video light to
/
or OFF. (l 50)
≥ When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode, the setting is fixed to [AUTO] and cannot be
changed.
[SHTR SOUND]
You can add a shutter sound when recording still pictures.
≥ Change the mode to
.
: [PICTURE] # [SHTR SOUND] # [OFF]/
/
≥ No shutter sound is emitted in Motion Picture Recording Mode.
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Advanced
Recording
(Advanced)
Manual recording
7
¬ Change the mode to
or
.
(The manual focus, white balance, shutter speed, brightness (Iris and Gain) settings are
retained when you change between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture
Recording Mode)
Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode.
≥
appears on the screen.
MNL
FOCUS
WB
SHTR
IRIS
F
FOCUS
WB
Focus (l 73)
White balance (l 71)
SHTR
IRIS
Manual shutter speed (l 72)
Iris adjustment (l 72)
Perform the setting by touching the desired item to be set.
F
≥ Touch 1 to change the page and the manual icon appears or disappears each time
/
is touched.
F
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White balance
Automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colors depending on the scenes
or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the white balance manually.
≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. (l 70)
1 Touch [WB].
∫ To set the white balance
manually
2 Touch
/
to select White
1
2
Select
white subject.
Touch and set the blinking
, fill the screen with a
balance mode.
.
AWB
FOCUS
WB
SHTR IRIS
F
FOCUS
WB
SHTR
IRIS
F
≥ Select the optimal mode by confirming the
color on the screen.
≥ When the screen turns black instantly and
the display stops flashing and then
lights constantly, the setting is complete.
Icon
Mode/Recording conditions
Auto white balance
adjustment
≥ If the
display continues flashing, the
white balance cannot be set. In this case,
use other White balance modes.
AWB
Sunny mode
Outdoors under a clear sky
≥ If you turn on the unit with the lens cover
closed, the auto white balance will not be
performed correctly. Always open the lens
cover before turning on the unit.
Cloudy mode
Outdoors under cloudy sky
Indoor mode 1
Incandescent light, video lights
like in the studio, etc.
≥ When the
display flashes, the manual
white balance previously adjusted is
stored.Whenever recording conditions
change, re-set the white balance.
≥ When setting both the white balance and
the iris/gain, set the white balance first.
Indoor mode 2
Color fluorescent lamps, sodium
lamps in gymnasiums etc.
Manual adjustment mode
≥ Mercury-vapor lamps,
sodium lamps, some
AWB
≥
is not displayed on the screen
AWB
when
is being set.
fluorescent lights
≥ Lights used for wedding
receptions at hotels, stage
spotlights in theaters
≥ Sunrise, sunset, etc.
AWB
≥ To return to auto setting, set to
or
press the iA/MANUAL button again.
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Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment
Shutter Speed:
Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects.
Iris:
Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark.
≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. (l 70)
1 Touch [SHTR] or [IRIS].
Manual shutter speed adjustment
≥ When the shutter speed is set lower than
1/15 in the Still Picture Recording Mode,
using a tripod is recommended. Also,
white balance cannot be set. The shutter
speed will be set to 1/30 when the unit is
turned on again or when the Quick start is
performed.
≥ You may see a band of light around an
object that is shining very bright, or highly
reflective.
2 Touch
/
to adjust
settings.
SHTR
Shutter speed:
1/60 to 1/8000
≥ If [AUTO SLOW SHTR] is set to [ON], the
shutter speed will be set between 1/30
and 1/8000.
≥ The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 is
faster.
≥ During normal playback, image movement
may not look smooth.
≥ The shutter speed will be set between 1/2
and 1/2000 in Still Picture Recording
Mode.
≥ If you record an extremely bright object or
record under indoor lighting, color and
screen brightness may change or a
horizontal line may appear on the screen.
In this case, record in the Intelligent Auto
Mode or set the shutter speed to 1/60 in
areas where the power supply frequency
is 60 Hz, or 1/100 in areas of 50 Hz.
IRIS
Iris/Gain value:
CLOSE
to 18dB)
!#
(F16 to F2.0)
!#
OPEN
!#
(0dB
≥ Value closer to [CLOSE] 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.
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.
≥ To return to auto setting, press the
iA/MANUAL button again.
≥ When setting both the shutter speed and
the iris/gain value, set the shutter speed
and then set the iris/gain value.
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Manual focus adjustment
If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use Manual Focus.
≥ Change the mode to
or
.
≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. (l 70)
1
(When MF assist function is used)
≥ When [MF ASSIST] is [OFF], the blue
area is not displayed.
Select the menu.
≥ To restore Auto Focus, touch [AF] in step
3 or press the iA/MANUAL button again.
: [RECORD SETUP] #
[MF ASSIST] # [ON]
≥ The blue display does not appear on the
images actually recorded.
F
≥ Touch
to display the manual icon.
2 Touch [FOCUS].
3 Touch [MF] to change to
Manual Focus.
≥ MF appears on the screen.
4 Adjust the focus by touching
MF MF
/
.
MF
MF
:To focus on a close subject
:To focus on a faraway subject
MF
MF
MF
MF
FOCUS
WB
SHTR
IRIS
F
A
Part displayed in blue
The in-focus area is displayed in blue. The
normal screen returns approximately
2 seconds after you finish bringing the
subject into focus.
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Advanced
Playback
(Advanced)
Playback Operations
1
Motion picture playback using operation icon
For details on the basic playback operations, refer to page 35.
Playback
operation
Playback display
Operating steps
Touch 5 during playback to fast
forward.
(Touch 6 to rewind.)
During Playback
≥ The fast forward/rewind speed
increases if you touch 5/6 again.
(The display on the screen changes
Fast forward/
rewind playback
from 5 to
≥ Normal playback is restored when you
touch
.)
.
With the playback paused, continue
touching
is for slow rewind playback)
.
(
Playback is slow while touching.
≥ Normal playback is restored when you
touch
.
Slow-motion
playback
≥ When slow-motion pictures are played
back in reverse, they will be shown
continuously at approximately 2/3 the
During Pause
rd
speed of normal playback (intervals of
0.5 seconds).
≥ Slow-motion playback for MP4 scenes
will be in 1 second intervals.
≥
When the operation
icon disappears,
touch the screen to
display the icon
again.
With the playback paused, touch
(Touch to advance the frames one
at a time in the reverse direction.)
≥ Normal playback is restored when you
touch
.
Frame-by-frame
playback
.
The motion picture
is advanced one
frame at a time.
≥ When the frames are advanced one at a
time in the reverse direction, they will be
shown in intervals of 0.5 seconds.
≥ Frame-by-frame playback for MP4
scenes will be in 1 second intervals.
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Playback
operation
Playback display
During Playback
Operating steps
1) Touch 1 to display the direct
playback bar A.
2) Touch or drag the direct playback bar.
(l 26)
≥ The playback pauses temporarily and
skips to the touched or dragged
position.
Direct playback
≥ Playback will start by releasing your
touching or dragging finger.
≥ Touch 2 to display the operation icon.
Creating still picture from motion picture
A single frame from the recorded motion picture can be saved as a still picture.
Picture size of the still picture to be created will differ depending on the recording mode of the
recorded motion picture.
Recording mode
HA/HG/HX/HE
1280k720p
Aspect ratio
Picture size after creating still picture
2.1
0.9
M
1920k1080
M
1280k720
16:9
2.1
M
1920k1080
960k540p
640k480p
4:3
640k480
M
1 Pause at the scene you want to save as a still picture during
playback.
≥ It is convenient to use slow-motion playback and frame-by-frame playback.
2 Press the
button fully.
≥ Date the motion picture was recorded will be registered as date of the still picture.
≥ Quality will be different from the normal still picture.
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Highlight&Time frame index
An image of one scene is displayed as a thumbnail at set search condition. Scene can be
played back from any midway point of the scene you wish to see.
≥ Operate the zoom lever or the adjust zoom buttons to
side and change over the
thumbnail display to Highlight&Time frame index. (l 37)
1 Touch selected search condition.
≥ Next (previous) scene can be displayed by touching
/
.
2 Touch the desired search condition.
[3 SECONDS]/[6 SECONDS]/[12 SECONDS]/
*
*
[MINUTES]/[FACE] /[HIGHLIGHT]
A
B
Selected search condition
Scene selection
* It is not displayed on MP4 scenes.
≥ When select [FACE], it will select the portion for which
face recognition was performed from the scenes
judged to be clearly recorded. This will then be displayed as a thumbnail.
≥ A portion judged to be clearly recorded will be detected and displayed in thumbnail if you
select [HIGHLIGHT].
3
(When [MINUTES] is selected)
Touch
/
to set the time.
≥ It can be set up to a maximum of 60 minutes.
≥ Touch [ENTER].
4 Touch the thumbnail to be played back.
≥ Next (previous) thumbnail can be displayed by touching
/
.
Repeat playback
Playback of the first scene starts after playback of the last scene finishes.
: [VIDEO SETUP] # [REPEAT PLAY] # [ON]
The
indication appears on the full screen views.
≥ All the scenes are played back repeatedly. (When playing back motion pictures by date, all
the scenes on the selected date are played back repeatedly.)
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Resuming the previous playback
If playback of a scene was stopped halfway, the playback can be resumed from where it was
stopped.
: [VIDEO SETUP] # [RESUME PLAY] # [ON]
If playback of a motion picture is stopped,
scene.
appears on the thumbnail view of the stopped
≥ The memorized resume position is cleared if you turn off the unit or change the mode.
(The setting of [RESUME PLAY] does not change.)
Zooming in on a still picture during playback (Playback
zoom)
You can zoom in by touching a still picture during playback.
1 Touch the part you wish to zoom in on during still picture playback.
≥ The still picture is zoomed in on, centering on the part you touched. With each touch, you
zoom in further. (k1 # k2 # k4)
2 Touch
/
/
/
or drag the screen
(l 26) to move the zoomed position.
≥ The location of the zoom displays for about 1 second
when zooming in (zooming out) or moving the displayed
location.
≥ The more picture is enlarged, the more its quality
deteriorates.
A
Displayed location of
the zoom
Zooming out from the zoomed still picture
Touch
≥ Touch
to zoom out. (k4 # k2 # k1)
to return to normal playback (k1).
≥ You can also perform zoom operations using the zoom lever or the adjust zoom buttons.
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Advanced
Playback
(Advanced)
Various playback
functions
2
Playing back motion pictures/still pictures by date
The scenes or the still pictures recorded on the same day can be played back in succession.
1 Touch the date select icon.
A
Date select icon
2 Touch the playback date.
The scenes or the still pictures recorded on the date
selected are displayed as thumbnails.
3 Touch the scene or the still picture to be played back.
≥ Playing back of all the scenes or the still pictures returns if the unit is turned off or the mode
is changed.
≥ Even with AVCHD scenes recorded on the same day, they will be displayed separately in
the following cases. -1, -2 ... are added after the date displayed on the date list.
jWhen the number of scenes exceeds 99
jWhen the media is repaired
≥ Even with MP4 scenes recorded on the same day, they will be displayed separately when
ꢀꢁꢂ2
ꢃꢄꢂ2
ꢄꢅꢂ2
are displayed after the date in the date
the recording mode is changed. (
list.)
,
,
≥ Even if still pictures are recorded on the same day, they are grouped separately in the
following cases.
jWhen the number of still pictures exceeds 999
jWhen pictures are recorded in Hi-Speed Burst Shooting mode (
is indicated after the
date in the list by date.)
≥
is displayed after the date in the list by date for the still pictures created from the motion
picture. (l 75)
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Face Highlight Playback/Highlight Playback/Intelligent
Scene Selection
A part can be extracted and played back even when the AVCHD scene is not set to normal
playback.
≥ Change the mode to
and touch the play mode select icon to select [SD CARD]/
[AVCHD]. (l 35)
≥ Face Highlight Playback, Highlight Playback or Intelligent Scene Selection cannot be used
for MP4 scenes.
1 Touch
.
2 Touch the desired playback mode.
[FACE HIGHLIGHT]:
Giving priority to the parts with detected faces, the part that was
recognized as clearly recorded is extracted from a long
recording, and it can be played back in a short time with music
added.
[HIGHLIGHT]:
Part that was recognized as clearly recorded is extracted from a
long recording, and it can be played back in a short time with
music added.
[INTEL. SCENE]:
Scenes can be played back with music, excluding a portion of
the scene judged to have failed to shoot due to fast movement
of this unit, camera shake, or focus error.
3 Touch the desired item.
≥ When [FACE HIGHLIGHT]/[HIGHLIGHT] is selected
[SCENE SETUP]:
Select the scene or date to be played back. (l 80)
[PRIORITY SETUP]*:
Select the person registered for face recognition to be played
back. (l 80)
[PLAYBACK TIME]:
[MUSIC SELECT]:
Select the time to play back. (l 81)
Select the music to be played on playback. (l 81)
* This appears only when [FACE HIGHLIGHT] is selected.
≥ When [INTEL. SCENE] is selected
[DATE SETUP]:
Select the date to be played back. (l 81)
[MUSIC SELECT]:
Select the music to be played on playback. (l 81)
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4 Touch [START].
≥ When Face Highlight Playback/Highlight Playback is selected, the playback time is
displayed and playback is paused.
5 Select the playback operation. (l 35, 74)
≥ When the playback is finished or stopped, the screen to select [REPLAY],
[SELECT AGAIN] or [EXIT] is displayed.Touch the desired item.
≥ Playing back of all the scenes returns if the unit is turned off or the mode is changed.
(Intelligent scene selection)
≥ Up to 9 sections can be skipped for a single scene.
≥ When motion pictures are skipped, the image stops momentarily.
≥ Divided scene will not be skipped.
≥ For data that are edited with the editing function of HD Writer AE 2.6X, the Intelligent scene
selection is disabled.
∫ Scene setting
1
2
Touch [SELECT SCENES] or [SELECT DATE].
(When [SELECT SCENES] is selected)
Touch the scenes to be played back.
≥ Up to 99 scenes can be selected in succession.
≥ When touched, the scene is selected and is
displayed. Touch the scene again to cancel the
operation.
(When [SELECT DATE] is selected)
Touch the date to be played back.
≥ A maximum of 7 days can be selected.
≥ When touched, the date is selected and surrounded
by red. Touch the date again to cancel the operation.
3
Touch [Enter]/[ENTER].
∫ Priority setting
1
Touch [SELECTED FACE].
≥ If you touch [NONE], any detected face, including the face of person registered for Face
Recognition, is given priority on playback.
2
(When [SELECTED FACE] is selected)
Touch a face to specify.
≥ You can specify up to 6 faces, which are to be played
back in priority.
1
4
2
5
3
6
KEN
ANNA
MARY
JOE
JESSICA
CATHY
≥ When touched, the registered face is selected and
surrounded by red. Touch the registered face again to
cancel the operation.
≥ Touch [ENTER]. When a single face is specified, the name registered for that face is
displayed. When multiple faces are specified, the number of faces is displayed.
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∫ Playback time setting
Touch the playback time.
≥ The playback time of [AUTO] is a maximum of
approx. 5 minutes.
≥ Playback time may become shorter than the setting,
or it may not even play back if the part recognized as
clearly recorded is short.
∫ Date setting
Touch the playback date.
∫ Music setting
1
Touch your favorite music.
≥ When [NO MUSIC] is selected, the audio recorded at
the time of shooting is played back.
≥ To adjust the volume of music during playback or
audio testing, operate the volume lever or the adjust
zoom buttons. (l 37)
2
Touch [ENTER].
To test the music audio
Touch [START].
≥ Touch the other music option to change the music to be tested.
≥ When you touch [STOP], the music playback stops.
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Changing the playback setting and playing back the
slide show
1 Touch
.
2 Touch the desired item.
[DATE SETUP]:
Select the date to be played back.
[SLIDE INTERVAL]:
[MUSIC SELECT]:
Selects the interval between still pictures at playback.
Select the music to be played on playback
3
(When [DATE SETUP] is selected)
Touch the playback date.
(When [SLIDE INTERVAL] is selected)
Touch the interval of playback for the slide show.
[SHORT]:
[NORMAL]:
[LONG]:
Approx. 1 second
Approx. 5 seconds
Approx. 15 seconds
(When [MUSIC SELECT] is selected)
Touch the desired sound.
≥ To adjust the volume of music during playback of the
slide show or audio testing, operate the volume lever
or the adjust zoom buttons. (l 37)
≥ Touch [ENTER].
(To test the music audio)
Touch [START] and start the audio testing.
≥ Touch the other music option to change the music to be tested.
≥ When you touch [STOP], the music playback stops.
4 Touch [START].
5 Select the playback operation. (l 35)
≥ When the playback is finished or stopped, the screen to select [REPLAY],
[SELECT AGAIN] or [EXIT] is displayed.Touch the desired item.
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Advanced
Editing
Deleting scenes/still
pictures
1
Deleted scenes/still pictures cannot be restored, so perform appropriate
confirmation of the contents before proceeding with deletion.
¬ Change the mode to
and touch the play mode select icon to select
[SD CARD]/[AVCHD], [SD CARD]/[MP4] or [SD CARD]/[PICTURE]. (l 35)
To delete by confirming images
being played back
Press the
/LIGHT button while
scenes or still pictures to be deleted are
being played back.
∫ Deleting multiple scenes/still pictures from the thumbnail display
1 Press the /LIGHT button while the thumbnail view screen is
displayed.
2 Touch [ALL SCENES] or [SELECT].
≥ When [ALL SCENES] is selected, all the scenes or
still pictures on the media will be deleted.
(In case of playing back scenes or still pictures by
date, all the scenes or still pictures on the selected
date will be deleted.)
≥ Protected scenes/still pictures cannot be deleted.
3
(When [SELECT] is selected in step 2)
Touch the scene/still picture to be deleted.
≥ When touched, the scene/still picture is selected and the
indication appears on the
thumbnail. Touch the scene/still picture again to cancel the operation.
≥ Up to 99 scenes can be selected to be deleted.
4
(When [SELECT] is selected in step 2)
Touch [Delete] or press the
/LIGHT button.
≥ To continuously delete other scenes/still pictures, repeat steps 3-4.
When you stop deleting halfway
Touch [CANCEL] or press the MENU button while deleting.
≥ The scenes or still pictures that have already been deleted when the deletion is canceled
cannot be restored.
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To complete editing
Press the MENU button.
≥ You can also delete scenes by pressing the MENU button, selecting [EDIT SCENE] #
[DELETE] # [ALL SCENES] or [SELECT].
≥ You can also delete still pictures by pressing the MENU button, selecting [PICT. SETUP] #
[DELETE] # [ALL SCENES] or [SELECT].
≥ During Face Highlight Playback, Highlight Playback, Intelligent Scene Selection, or Disc
Playback when connected to a DVD burner (optional), scenes/still pictures cannot be
deleted.
≥ Scenes/still pictures which cannot be played back (the thumbnails are displayed as
cannot be deleted.
)
≥ In case of [ALL SCENES], the deletion may take time if there are many scenes or still
pictures.
≥ If you delete scenes recorded on other products or still pictures conforming to DCF
standard with this unit, all the data related to the scenes/still pictures may be deleted.
≥ When still pictures recorded on an SD card by other products are deleted, a still picture
(other than JPEG) that cannot be played back on this unit may be erased.
Dividing a scene to partially delete (AVCHD)
To delete unnecessary parts from AVCHD scenes, perform the deletion after dividing the
scenes.
≥ Change the mode to
and touch the play mode select icon to select [SD CARD]/
[AVCHD]. (l 35)
1 Select the menu.
: [EDIT SCENE] # [DIVIDE] # [SET]
2 Touch the scene to be divided.
3 Touch
to set the dividing point.
0h00m00s
≥ Using slow-motion playback or frame-by-frame
playback makes it easy to search for the point where
you want to divide the scene. (l 74)
≥ Touch [YES] to continue dividing the same scene. To
continue dividing other scenes, touch [NO] and
repeat steps 2-3.
4 Press the MENU button to complete dividing.
5 Delete the unnecessary scene. (l 83)
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To delete all the divided points
[DIVIDE] # [CANCEL ALL]
≥ The scenes that were deleted after division cannot be recovered.
≥ You cannot divide a scene if you are playing back a disc with a DVD burner (optional)
connected, or if the number of scenes of a given date would exceed 99 scenes.
≥ It may not be possible to divide scenes with a short recording time.
≥ Data that has been recorded or edited on another device cannot be divided and the divided
points cannot be deleted.
≥ If personal information in the divided scenes is deleted, the personal information is deleted
when the divided scenes are canceled.
Dividing a scene to partially delete (MP4)
Divide the MP4 scene, and delete unnecessary parts.
This divides the recorded scenes in two and deletes the front half or back half.
≥ Change the mode to
and touch the play mode select icon to select [SD CARD]/
[MP4]. (l 35)
1 Select the menu.
: [EDIT SCENE] # [SPLIT&DELETE]
2 Touch the scene to be divided.
3 Touch
to set the dividing point.
0h00m00s
≥ Using slow-motion playback or frame-by-frame
playback makes it easy to search for the point where
you want to divide the scene. (l 74)
4 Touch the part for deletion.
5 Touch [YES] and confirm (playback) the
part for deletion.
≥ A confirmation message appears when [NO] is
touched or playback is canceled.
6 Touch [YES].
≥ To continue dividing other scenes, repeat steps 2-6.
≥ Press the MENU button to complete dividing.
≥ The scenes that were deleted after division cannot be recovered.
≥ It may not be possible to divide scenes with a short recording time.
≥ The actual division may slightly slip off the previously designated dividing point.
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Deleting personal information
Delete personal information from the AVCHD scene for which faces were recognized.
≥ Change the mode to
and touch the play mode select icon to select
[SD CARD]/[AVCHD]. (l 35)
≥ Personal information is not recorded in the MP4 scenes.
1 Select the menu.
: [VIDEO SETUP] # [DELETE PERSONAL INFO]
2 Touch the desired scenes with personal information to be deleted.
≥
≥
appears at scenes for which faces were recognized. Touch one of the scenes where
appears.
will change to
operation.
(red) when touched. Touch the
(red) again to cancel the
≥ Up to 99 scenes can be selected in succession.
3 Touch [Delete].
≥ To continuously delete other personal information, repeat steps 2-3.
≥ Press the MENU button to complete the settings.
When you stop deleting halfway
Touch [CANCEL] or press the MENU button while deleting personal information.
≥ The personal information that has already been deleted when the deletion is canceled
cannot be restored.
≥ During Disc Playback when connected to a DVD burner (optional), scenes/still pictures
cannot be deleted.
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Protecting scenes/still pictures
Scenes/still pictures can be protected so that they are not deleted by mistake.
(Even if you protect some scenes/still pictures, formatting the media will delete them.)
≥ Change the mode to
.
1 Select the menu.
: [VIDEO SETUP] or [PICT. SETUP] # [SCENE PROTECT]
2 Touch the scene/still picture to be protected.
≥ When touched, the scene/still picture is selected and the
thumbnail. Touch the scene/still picture again to cancel the operation.
≥ Press the MENU button to complete the settings.
indication appears on the
≥ When the disc playback is selected while a DVD burner (optional) is connected, scenes/
still pictures cannot be protected.
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Advanced
Editing
DPOF setting
2
You can write the data selecting still pictures to be printed and the number of prints (DPOF
data) onto the SD card.
¬ Change the mode to
and touch the play mode select icon to select
[SD CARD]/[PICTURE]. (l 35)
∫ 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.)
1 Select the menu.
: [PICT. SETUP] # [DPOF SET] # [SET]
2 Touch the still picture to be set.
3 Touch
/
to set the number of
prints.
≥ Up to 999 prints can be selected. (Prints for set
number can be printed with a printer that supports
DPOF.)
≥ To cancel the setting, set the number of prints to [0].
4 Touch [ENTER].
≥ To continuously set other still pictures, repeat steps 2-4.
≥ Press the MENU button to complete the settings.
To cancel all DPOF settings
[DPOF SET] # [CANCEL ALL]
≥ When the disc playback is selected while a DVD burner (optional) is connected, scenes/
still pictures cannot be set DPOF.
≥ You cannot add the recording date to pictures to be printed with the DPOF settings.
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Advanced
With a TV
Watching Video/Pictures
on your TV
1
Confirm the terminals on your TV and use a cable compatible with the terminals.
Image quality may vary with the connected terminals.
1
2
3
4
High quality
HDMI terminal
Component terminal
Video terminal
≥ Use the supplied AV multi cable. Check the output settings when connecting the
component terminal or the video terminal with the AV multi cable. (l 92)
≥ Use of the following Panasonic HDMI mini cables is recommended to connect the unit to
the HDMI terminal.
≥ HDMI is the interface for digital devices. If you connect this unit to a HDMI compatible high
definition TV and then play back the recorded high definition images, you can enjoy them
in high resolution with high quality sound.
1 Connect this unit to a TV.
A
HDMI mini cable (optional)
≥ Be sure to connect to the HDMI
terminal.
B
AV multi cable (supplied)
Picture quality
1
2
High definition images when
connecting to HDMI terminal
High definition images when
connecting to component
terminal compatible with
1080i
AV MULTI
Standard images when
connecting to component
terminal compatible with 480i
Standard images when
connecting to video terminal
3
AV MULTI
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≥ Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go.
≥ Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30; optional).
≥ Do not use any other AV multi cables except the supplied one.
≥ When connecting to the component terminal of the TV, the yellow plug of the AV multi cable
is not required.
≥ When connecting to the AV terminal of the TV, do not connect the component terminal plug
of the AV multi cable. Image may not display when the component terminal plug is
connected simultaneously.
2 Select the video input on the TV.
≥ Example:
Select the [HDMI] channel with a HDMI mini cable.
Select the [Component] or [Video 2] channel with an AV multi cable.
(The name of the channel may differ depending on the connected TV.)
≥ Check the input setting (input switch) and the audio input setting on the TV. (For more
information, please read the operating instructions for the TV.)
3 Change the mode to
to play back.
Cables
Reference items
A
B
HDMI mini cable (optional) ≥ Connecting with a HDMI mini cable (l 92)
™
™
≥ Playback using VIERA Link (HDAVI Control
(l 93)
)
AV multi cable (supplied)
≥ Connecting with the AV multi cable (l 92)
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∫ To watch images on a regular
TV (4:3) or when both sides of
the images do not appear on
the screen
Change the menu setting to display the
images correctly. (Check the TV setting.)
∫ To display the on-screen
information on the TV
When the menu setting is changed, the
information displayed on the screen
(operation icon and time code etc.) can be
displayed/not displayed on the TV.
: [SETUP] # [EXT. DISPLAY] #
desired setting
: [SETUP] # [TV ASPECT] # [4:3]
Example of images with a 16:9 aspect
ratio on a regular TV (4:3)
[OFF]:
Not displayed
[TV ASPECT] setting
[SIMPLE]*:
Information partially displayed
[DETAIL]:
[16:9]
[4:3]
All information displayed
* This setting is only available in Recording
Mode.
≥ If a wide-screen TV is connected, adjust
the aspect setting on the TV. (Refer to the
operating instructions of the TV for
details.)
≥ When the AV multi cable is connected to
this unit, the setup screen of the AV multi
destination is displayed on the screen of
this unit. Touch either [COMPONENT] or
[AV OUT] in accordance with the terminal
connecting to the TV. (l 92)
≥ If the HDMI mini cable and AV multi cable
are connected at the same time, output
will be prioritized in order of the HDMI mini
cable, AV multi cable.
≥ When viewing images recorded using
0.3M
(640k480) on a [16:9] TV, the images may
be stretched horizontally. Adjust the
aspect setting on the TV. (Refer to the
operating instructions of the TV for
details.)
Refer to the following support site for information about Panasonic TVs with an SD
card slot for playing back your pictures.
http://panasonic.net/
≥ For details on how to play back, please read the operating instructions for the TV.
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Connecting with a HDMI mini cable
Select the desired method of HDMI output.
: [SETUP] # [HDMI RESOLUTION] # [AUTO]/[1080i]/[480p]
≥ [AUTO] determines the output resolution automatically based on information from the
connected TV.
If the images are not output on the TV when the setting is [AUTO], switch to the method
[1080i] or [480p] which enables the images to be displayed on your TV. (Please read the
operating instructions for the TV.)
≥ When multiple scenes with different recording modes are played back among the MP4
scenes, the image may not display for a few seconds on the TV during the switching of
scenes.
Connecting with the AV multi cable
AV multi connector output setting can be changed.
: [SETUP] # [AV MULTI] # desired setting
[COMPONENT]:
[AV OUT]:
When connecting to the component terminal
When connecting to the video terminal
Changing the component output setting
: [SETUP] # [COMPONENT OUT] # desired setting
[480i]:
When connecting to the component terminal on the TV compatible with 480i.
(Playback is in standard quality.)
[1080i]:
When connecting to the component terminal on the TV compatible with
1080i. (Playback is in high definition quality.)
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Advanced
Playback using VIERA Link™
(HDAVI Control™)
With a TV
2
What is the VIERA Link?
≥ VIERA Link is a new name for EZ Sync
™
™
.
≥ This function allows you to use your remote control for the Panasonic TV for easy
operations when this unit has been connected to a VIERA Link compatible device using
a HDMI mini cable (optional) for automatic linked operations. (Not all operations are
possible.)
≥ VIERA Link is a unique Panasonic function built on a HDMI control function using the
standard HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) specification. Linked operations
with HDMI CEC compatible devices made by other companies are not guaranteed.
When using devices made by other companies that are compatible with VIERA Link,
refer to the operating instructions for the respective devices.
≥ This unit is compatible with VIERA Link Ver.5. VIERA Link Ver.5 is the newest
Panasonic version and is also compatible with existing Panasonic VIERA Link devices.
(As of Dec. 2009)
¬ Change the mode to
.
1 Select the menu.
: [SETUP] # [VIERA Link] # [ON]
≥ If you are not using VIERA Link, set to [OFF].
2 Connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link
with a HDMI mini cable.
HDMI IN
A
B
HDMI mini cable (optional)
Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link
≥ It is recommended to connect this unit to an HDMI terminal other than the HDMI1 if there
are 2 or more HDMI input terminals on the TV.
≥ VIERA Link must be activated on the connected TV. (Read the operating instructions of the
TV for how to set etc.)
≥ Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30; optional).
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3 Operate with the remote control for the TV.
2)
1)
1) Press the button up, down, left or right to select a scene or still picture to be played back,
and then press the button in the center to set it.
2) Activate the operation icons that are displayed on TV screen with the remote control for
the TV.
A
B
C
D
Operation icons
Display operation icons
Cancel operation icons
Display/Cancel operation icons
≥ The following operations are available by pressing the color buttons on the remote control.
jGreen: Switching the number of scenes/still pictures in thumbnail display
(9 thumbnails # 20 thumbnails # 9 thumbnails...)
Zoom in on still picture
jYellow: Deleting scenes/still pictures
jRed: Zoom out from still picture
∫ Other linked operations
Turning the unit off:
If you use the remote control for the TV to turn off the power, this unit also turns off.
Automatic input switching:
If you connect with a HDMI mini cable and then turn on this unit, the input channel on the TV
automatically switches to this unit’s screen. If the TV’s power is in standby status, it will turn
on automatically (if [Set] has been selected for the TV’s [Power on link] setting).
≥ Depending on the HDMI terminal on the TV, the input channel may not switch
automatically. In this case, use the remote control for the TV to switch the input channel.
≥ If you are unsure whether or not the TV and AV amplifier you are using are compatible with
VIERA Link, read the operating instructions for the devices.
≥ Available linked operations between this unit and a Panasonic TV is different depending on
the types of Panasonic TVs even if they are compatible with VIERA Link. Refer to the
operating instructions of the TV for the operations that support on the TV.
≥ Operation is not possible with a cable that is not based on the HDMI standard.
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Copy/Dubbing
With this unit/other
products
Connecting a DVD burner
to copy to/play back a disc
1
AVCHD scenes or still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied to a DVD disc by
connecting a DVD burner (optional) to this unit using a Mini AB USB Connection Cable
(supplied with DVD burner). The copied DVD disc can also be played back.
≥ Please read the operating instructions of the DVD burner for how to use it.
≥ MP4 scenes cannot be copied to disc. Copy to PC to make a backup. (l 102)
Preparing for copying/playing back
We recommend using Panasonic DVD burner VW-BN2/VW-BN01.
∫ About discs that can be used for copying
Disc type
DVD-R
DVD-R DL
+R
/
DVD-RW
+RW
/
/
DVD-RAM
+R DL
*1
Copy
≤
≤
≤
≤
—
≤
≤
—
—
*2
Additional copy
*3
Format
*1 Use a new disc. You can additionally copy only to a DVD-RAM. When you copy to
DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +RW, +R or +R DL, the disc is automatically finalized to
allow playback on other devices and additional copying will not be possible.
*2 Only DVD-RAM copied with the DVD burner or HD Writer AE 2.6X can additionally copy.
*3 Connect this unit and a DVD burner before formatting. If you format a used disc, you can
copy on that disc. Please be aware that if a disc is formatted, then all the data recorded
on the disc will be erased. (l 100)
≥ We recommend using the discs that have been recommended in the operating instructions
of the DVD burner. Refer to the operating instructions of the DVD burner for details about
recommended discs, disc handling etc.
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1 Connect the AC adaptor (supplied with 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 and change the mode to
.
3 Connect this unit to the DVD burner with the Mini AB USB
Connection Cable (supplied with DVD burner).
A
B
Mini AB USB Connection Cable (supplied with DVD burner)
DVD burner (optional)
≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
4 Insert the disc in the DVD burner.
≥ Insert the DVD disc with the recording side down when using the DVD burner.
5 Touch the desired item.
[BURN DISC]:
Refer to page 97 for how to copy discs.
[PLAY DISC]:
Refer to page 99 for how to play back the copied discs.
To terminate the connection with the DVD burner
Touch [EXIT].
≥ Disconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable from this unit.
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Copying to discs
≥ You cannot copy from multiple SD cards to 1 disc. (You can additionally copy only to a
DVD-RAM.)
≥ You cannot copy AVCHD scenes together with still pictures or high-definition images
together with standard images to the same disc.
≥ MP4 scenes cannot be copied to disc. Copy to PC to make a backup. (l 102)
1 Connect this unit to the DVD
burner to prepare for copying.
(l 96)
3 Touch [START].
≥ When 2 or more discs are necessary for
copying, follow the on-screen instructions
to switch discs.
2 Touch the desired items
following the instructions on
the screen.
≥ You may need more discs than displayed
number of discs when you are copying
additionally to a used DVD-RAM.
≥ Eject the disc after copying is completed.
≥ When the copied disc is played back on
another device and the list of scenes is
displayed, they are ordered by date.
≥ It will return to the previous step by
touching
.
≥ (When [SELECT SCENES] is selected)
When touched, the scene/still picture is
selected and the
indication appears
∫ About recording formats when
copying AVCHD scenes
[High Definition]:
The images recorded in high definition
picture quality with this unit are copied as
they are.
on the thumbnail. Touch the scene/still
picture again to cancel the operation.
≥ (When [SELECT DATE] is selected)
When touched, the date is selected and
surrounded by red. Touch the date again
to cancel the operation.
[Standard] ([XP]/[SP]):
≥ Up to 99 scenes/99 dates can be selected
in succession.
Images are converted into the original
standard picture quality and then copied.
≥ Since XP has a higher picture quality
compared to SP, the data capacity
becomes large so that you may need
more discs for copying than SP.
Before you delete the data on the media after copying is complete, be sure to play
back the discs to check that they have been copied to correctly. (l 99)
Important Notice
≥ When connecting an optional DVD burner and this unit for copying a disc, do not
insert a disc with recorded AVCHD scenes in high definition picture quality into
devices that do not support the AVCHD format. In some cases the disc may get
stuck in the device. The disc will not play back on devices that do not support the
AVCHD format.
≥ When inserting a disc containing recorded AVCHD scenes/still pictures into other
devices, a message prompting you to format the disc may be displayed. Do not
format the disc, since deleted data cannot be restored later.
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Approximate time for copying to a disc
To copy AVCHD scenes to the full capacity of a disc
Copy time
Disc type
[High Definition]
[Standard] ([XP])
[Standard] ([SP])
Approx.
50 min to 1 h 20 min
DVD-RAM
Approx.
1 h 30 min to
2 h 30 min
*
DVD-RW /
+RW
Approx.
35 min to 1 h 15 min
Approx.
3 h to 5 h
*
Approx.
15 min to 45 min
*
*
DVD-R /+R
* Even if the data capacity to be copied is small, the time it takes for copying may be
about the same as the time shown in the table.
≥ When copying motion pictures in standard picture quality to a disc, the recordable time
of [Standard] ([XP]) is approx. 1 hour and that of [Standard] ([SP]) is approx. 2 hours.
To copy approx. 600 MB still pictures (picture size
Disc type
)
M
Copy time
Approx. 10 min to 20 min
DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW/+R
≥ Copy time of DVD-R DL/+R DL is approximately 2 to 3 times that of DVD-R/+R.
≥ Depending on the following conditions or discs, the time it takes for copying may be
longer than the above times. Wait until the end of copying is displayed.
jWhen the number of recorded scenes is large
jWhen the temperature of the DVD burner has become high
≥ The disc that was copied to can be played back by connecting this unit and a DVD
burner.
≥ 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 or the DVD burner.
≥ It is impossible to stop copying halfway.
≥ The order in which the scenes were copied cannot be changed.
≥ Data that has been recorded on another device may not be copied.
≥ When 2 or more discs are necessary for copying, the last scene copied to a disc is
automatically divided to fit the space on the disc.
≥ Copying may complete with more or less than the number of discs displayed when dividing
of scenes was performed automatically etc.
≥ For discs being copied using [Standard] ([XP])/[Standard] ([SP]), you cannot select Face
Highlight Playback, Highlight Playback, Intelligent Scene Selection and [HIGHLIGHT] or
[FACE] of Highlight & Time Frame Index.
≥ The remaining copy time displayed while copying is the approximate time for a single disc.
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Playing back the copied disc
≥ Only discs that have been copied by connecting this unit to the DVD burner or
created with HD Writer AE 2.6X can be played back.
A
Mini AB USB Connection Cable (supplied with DVD burner)
1 Connect this unit to the DVD burner to prepare for playback. (l 96)
≥ When playing back on a TV, connect this unit to the TV. (l 89)
2 Touch the scene or still picture to be played back and then play it
back.
≥ The playback operation is performed the same as when playing back motion pictures or
still pictures. (l 35, 74)
≥ It will return to Step 5 on page 96 when [RETURN] is selected in the thumbnail screen.
≥ It is also possible to switch the media to play back by touching the play mode select icon.
It is possible to select [DISC]/[VIDEO] or [DISC]/[PICTURE] when the DVD burner is
connected.
≥ Black bands may appear on the left and right of the screen when it is played back
connected to a TV with 4:3 ratio.
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Managing the copied disc
≥ Connect this unit to the DVD burner and then touch [PLAY DISC]. (l 96)
∫ Formatting discs
This is for initializing DVD-RAM, DVD-RW and +RW discs.
Please be aware that if a disc is formatted, then all the data recorded on the disc will
be erased. Back up important data on a PC etc.
: [DISC SETUP] # [FORMAT DISC]
≥ When formatting is complete, touch [EXIT] to exit the message screen.
≥ Connect this unit and the DVD burner to format discs.
You may no longer be able to use the discs if you format them on another device such as a
PC etc.
∫ Auto protect
You can protect (write protect) a DVD-RAM disc when copying motion pictures in high
definition picture quality or DVD-RW disc when copying motion pictures or still pictures in
high definition picture quality to the disc.
1 Select the menu.
: [DISC SETUP] # [AUTO PROTECT] # [ON]
≥ If a disc that you copied to is inserted in another device without protecting it, a message
may be displayed prompting you to format the disc. We recommend setting
[AUTO PROTECT] to [ON] in order to prevent accidental deletion.
2 Copy to the disc. (l 97)
≥ After copying, the disc is write protected.
To release the disc protection
[DISC SETUP] # [CANCEL PROTECT]
≥ Touch [EXIT] and close the message screen after the auto protection is released.
∫ Displaying disc information
Information such as the type of recorded disc, the number of recorded scenes and whether
or not the disc is finalized is displayed.
: [DISC SETUP] # [DISC STATUS]
≥ Touch [EXIT] to exit the information screen.
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Copy/Dubbing
With this unit/other
products
Dubbing images onto
other video devices
2
Images played back on this unit can be dubbed onto a DVD recorder or video device.
≥ Images are dubbed in standard quality.
≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down.
Change the video input on the video
device and TV that this unit is
connected to.
≥ The channel set will differ depending on the
terminal to which the unit is connected.
AV MULTI
≥ See the operating instructions of the video
device for details.
≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
≥ Do not use any other AV multi cables except
the supplied one.
A
AV multi cable (supplied)
1 Connect this unit to a video device and then change the mode to
.
2 Start playback on this unit.
3 Start recording on the connected device.
≥ To stop recording (dubbing), stop playback on this unit after stopping recording on the
recorder.
≥ If the date and time display and function indication are not wanted, cancel them before
dubbing. (l 41, 91)
If the dubbed images are played back on a wide-screen TV, the images may be stretched
vertically.
In this case, refer to the operating instructions for the device you are connecting to or read
the operating instructions of the wide-screen TV and set the aspect ratio to 16:9.
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With a PC
Before using
What you can do with a
PC
1
HD Writer AE 2.6X
You can copy the motion/still picture data to the HDD of PCs or write to media like Blu-ray discs (BD),
DVD discs or SD cards using HD Writer AE 2.6 , the software installed in the supplied CD-ROM.
X
Refer to the operating instructions of HD Writer AE 2.6X (PDF file) for details on how to use it.
∫ Smart wizard
The Smart wizard screen is automatically displayed when you connect this unit to a PC with
HD Writer AE 2.6X installed. (l 110)
Copy to PC:
You can copy motion/still picture data to the HDD of PCs.
Copy to disc:
You can copy to disc in high definition picture quality or conventional standard picture quality
(MPEG2 format).
≥ Select the function you wish to use and follow the on-screen instructions for easy copying.
Available function
Copying data to a PC
Data type
Software required
CD-ROM (supplied):
HD Writer AE 2.6X
Motion
picture and
still picture
Copying in BD/AVCHD format*
* MP4 scenes cannot be copied to BD/AVCHD
format.
Copying in DVD-Video format:
≥ Converted to conventional standard quality
(MPEG2 format).
Editing:
Editing motion picture data copied on an HDD of a PC
≥ Title, Transition, Delete partially, Divide Scene
≥ Converting the motion picture data to MPEG2
≥
Converting part of motion picture into still picture
Motion
picture
Online sharing:
You can upload motion pictures on the Internet
and share them with your family and friends.
Playing back on a PC:
Play back the motion picture data in high definition
picture quality on a PC.
Formatting discs:
Depending on the type of disc that you use,
formatting is necessary.
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Available function
Playing back on a PC
Data type
Software required
HD Writer AE 2.6X or
Standard Windows
picture viewer or a
commercially available
picture viewer
Still
picture
Copying still pictures to a PC (l 112)
Windows Explorer
Refer to page 114 if using a Mac.
Important Notice
≥ When using an SDXC Memory Card, check the following support site.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html
≥ Do not insert a disc recorded in AVCHD format with HD Writer AE 2.6X in a device
that does not support the AVCHD format. In some cases the disc may get stuck in
the device. The disc will not play back on devices that do not support the AVCHD
format.
≥ When inserting a disc containing recorded motion pictures into other devices, a
message prompting you to format the disc may be displayed. Do not format the
disc, since deleted data cannot be restored later.
≥ Motion pictures that have been recorded on another device cannot be written to the
software supplied with this unit. To write motion picture data recorded with the
Panasonic High Definition Video Camera sold previously, use the HD Writer supplied
with the unit.
≥ We cannot guarantee operation if you use software other than that supplied to read/write
motion picture.
≥ Do not start the software supplied with this unit and other software at the same time. Close
any other software if you start the software supplied with this unit and close the software
supplied with this unit if you start any other software.
∫ About Conversion Assist Function
When you want to convert the recording quality and write to media, the “Conversion Assist
Function”, which is a linking function between this unit and the HD Writer AE 2.6X, is
activated by connecting this unit to the PC with the USB cable. When the “Conversion Assist
Function” is used, it is possible to write to media faster than when operating only on PC.
≥ Please refer to page 110 for details about the connection of this unit and a PC.
≥ Refer to the operating instructions of the software for details. (l 113)
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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
permitted under law or regulation of the
country where Licensee resides. Panasonic,
and 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.
(“Panasonic”), its distributors or dealers from
which you made the purchase.
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 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 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 3 Restrictions on Copying the
Software
Article 8 Termination of License
Licensee may make a single copy of the
Software in whole or a part solely for back-
up purposes.
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.
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
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With a PC
Before using
Operating environment
2
≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled,
some PCs cannot be used.
≥ A CD-ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software applications. (A compatible
BD/DVD writer drive and media are necessary for writing to a BD/DVD.)
≥ Operation is not guaranteed in the following cases.
jWhen 2 or more USB devices are connected to a PC, or when devices are connected
through USB hubs or by using extension cables.
jOperation on an upgraded OS.
jOperation on an OS other than the one pre-installed.
≥ This software is not compatible with Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98,
Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows NT and Windows 2000.
∫ Operating environment for HD Writer AE 2.6X
PC
OS
IBM PC/AT compatible PC
Microsoft Windows XP (32 bit) Home Edition Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3
Microsoft Windows XP (32 bit) Professional Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3
Microsoft Windows Vista (32 bit) Home Basic Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2
Microsoft Windows Vista (32 bit) Home Premium Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2
Microsoft Windows Vista (32 bit) Business Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2
Microsoft Windows Vista (32 bit) Ultimate Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2
Microsoft Windows 7 (32 bit) Starter
Microsoft Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) Home Basic
Microsoft Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) Home Premium
Microsoft Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) Professional
Microsoft Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) Ultimate
CPU
RAM
Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz or higher (including compatible CPU)
≥ Intel Core 2 Duo 2.16 GHz or higher or
AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core 5200+ or higher is recommended
when a playback function or MPEG2 output function is used.
≥ Intel Core 2 Quad 2.6 GHz or higher is recommended when
using the editing or Continuous Photo Playback function.
Windows 7: 1 GB or more (32 bit)/2 GB or more (64 bit)
Windows Vista: 1 GB or more
Windows XP: 512 MB or more (1 GB or more recommended)
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Display
High Color (16 bit) or more (32 bit or more recommended)
Desktop resolution of 1024k768 pixels or more (1280k1024
pixels or more recommended)
Windows Vista/Windows 7: DirectX 9.0c compatible video card
(DirectX 10 recommended) with DirectDraw overlay
Windows XP: DirectX 9.0c compatible video card
Compatible with DirectDraw overlay
™
PCI Express k16 compatible recommended
Free hard disk
drive space
Ultra DMA — 100 or more
450 MB or more (for installing the software)
≥ When writing to a DVD/BD/SD, more than double the amount of
free space as the disc being created is necessary.
Sound
DirectSound Support
Interface
USB port [Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)]
Other requirements Mouse or equivalent pointing device
Internet connection
≥ Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only.
≥ Input is not supported in languages other than English, German, French and Simplified
Chinese.
≥ Operation cannot be guaranteed on all BD/DVD drives.
≥ Operation is not guaranteed on Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows XP
Media Center Edition, Tablet PC Edition and Windows 7 Enterprise.
≥ This software is not compatible with a multi-boot environment.
≥ This software is not compatible with a multi-monitor environment.
≥ If using Windows XP, an administrative account user only can use this software. If using
Windows Vista/Windows 7, administrative account and standard account users only can
use this software. (An administrative account user should install and uninstall this
software.)
∫ To use the HD Writer AE 2.6X
You will need a high performance PC depending on the functions to be used. It may not
properly play back or properly operate depending on the environment of the PC used. Refer
to the operating environment and notes.
≥ Operation during the playback may become slow if the CPU or memory is not fulfilling the
requirements of the operating environment.
≥ Always use the most current driver for the video card.
≥ Always make sure there is enough capacity on the HDD in the PC. It may become
inoperable or the operation may stop suddenly if the capacity gets low.
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∫ Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage)
PC
OS
IBM PC/AT compatible PC
Microsoft Windows XP (32 bit) Home Edition Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3
Microsoft Windows XP (32 bit) Professional Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3
Microsoft Windows Vista (32 bit) Home Basic Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2
Microsoft Windows Vista (32 bit) Home Premium Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2
Microsoft Windows Vista (32 bit) Business Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2
Microsoft Windows Vista (32 bit) Ultimate Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2
Microsoft Windows Vista (32 bit) Enterprise Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2
Microsoft Windows 7 (32 bit) Starter
Microsoft Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) Home Basic
Microsoft Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) Home Premium
Microsoft Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) Professional
Microsoft Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) Ultimate
CPU
RAM
Windows Vista/Windows 7: 1.0 GHz or higher
Windows XP: Intel Pentium III 450 MHz or higher or Intel Celeron
400 MHz or higher
Windows 7: 1 GB or more (32 bit)/2 GB or more (64 bit)
Windows Vista Home Basic: 512 MB or more
Windows Vista Home Premium/Business/Ultimate/Enterprise:
1 GB or more
Windows XP: 128 MB or more (256 MB or more recommended)
Interface
USB port
Other requirements Mouse or equivalent pointing device
≥ The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS.
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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.)
≥ Before starting the installation, close all applications that are running.
≥ Do not perform any other operations on your PC while the software is being installed.
≥ Explanation of operations and screens is based on Windows Vista.
1 Insert the CD-ROM into the PC.
≥ The following screen is displayed automatically. Click [Run setup.exe] # [Continue].
≥ If the following screen is not displayed automatically, select [Start] # [Computer] (or
double-click on [Computer] on the desktop), and then double-click [PANASONIC].
2 Click [Next].
3 Read the [End User License Agreement], then place a check beside
[I accept the terms of the license agreement] if you agree to them
and click [Next].
4 Select the country or region where you
live, then click [Next].
≥ If the country or region cannot be selected, select
[NTSC Area].
≥ When the confirmation message appears, click [Yes].
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5 Select where the application is to be
installed, then click [Next].
6 Select [Yes] or [No] to create shortcut.
≥ A message regarding the playback in the environment
used may be displayed depending on the performance
of the PC used. Click [OK] after confirming.
7
When installation is complete, some notes will appear.
Check the contents, then close the window.
8 Select [Yes, I want to restart my
computer now.], then click [Finish].
The PC must be rebooted for the
application to work.
∫ Uninstalling HD Writer AE 2.6X
Follow the steps below to uninstall any software applications that you no longer require.
1 Select [Start] #
[Control Panel] #
[Uninstall a Program].
2 Select [HD Writer AE 2.6X], then
click [Uninstall].
≥ Proceed with the uninstallation by following
the on-screen instructions.
≥ After uninstalling the software, be sure to
reboot the PC.
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With a PC
Setup
Connecting to a PC
2
≥ Connect this unit to the PC after the software applications are installed.
≥ Remove the supplied CD-ROM from your PC.
A
USB cable (supplied)
1 Connect this unit to the AC adaptor.
≥ It is possible to use the unit connected to the PC with the batteries only, but you will not be
able to write data into the unit.
≥ Connect with the AC adaptor when using the Conversion Assist Function.
2 Turn on the unit.
≥ This function is available in all modes.
3 Connect this unit to a PC.
≥ The USB function selection screen will appear.
4 Touch [PC] on the screen of this unit.
≥ The Smart wizard screen is automatically displayed when HD Writer AE 2.6X is installed.
≥ This unit is automatically recognized as an external drive of the PC. (l 112)
≥ When you select an option other than [PC], reconnect the USB cable.
≥ When using the battery, the LCD monitor turns off after about 5 seconds. Touch the screen
to turn the LCD monitor on.
≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed
with any other USB cables.)
≥ When the unit is connected to a PC, it cannot be turned off.
Disconnect the USB cable, before turning this unit off.
≥ Do not disconnect the USB cable or the AC adaptor while the access lamp is on or card
access icon (
) appears on the unit screen.
≥ When performing reading/writing between a PC and an SD card, be aware that some SD
card slots built into PCs and some SD card readers are not compatible with the SDHC
Memory Card or SDXC Memory Card.
≥ When using an SDXC Memory Card, check the following support site.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html
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∫ To disconnect USB cable safely
1
Double click the
icon in task tray displayed on the PC.
≥ Depending on your PC’s settings, this icon may not be displayed.
2
3
Select [USB Mass Storage Device] and click [Stop].
Verify [MATSHITA HDC-SDX1/SD USB Device] is selected and click [OK].
∫ Charging the battery by connecting it to different devices
When using the battery, if you turn off the unit and connect it to a PC, Panasonic Blu-ray disc
recorder or Panasonic DVD recorder, the battery will charge.
≥ When connecting this unit to a PC for the first time, make sure to connect this unit to
the PC with this unit turned on.
≥ Insert the USB cable securely all the way. It will not operate properly if it is not inserted all
the way.
≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed
with any other USB cables.)
≥ Be sure to connect the unit directly to the PC, Blu-ray disc recorder or DVD recorder.
≥ During charging, the status indicator flashes. When charging is finished, the status
indicator turns off.
≥ You cannot charge when the status indicator flashes rapidly for approx. 1 minute, or when
it does not light at all. Charge using the AC adaptor. (l 20)
≥ It will take 2 or 3 times longer to charge compared to when using the AC adaptor.
≥ Use the AC adapter to charge the large capacity battery (VW-VBK360; optional).
≥ If the status indicator flashes at a particularly fast or slow rate, refer to page 131.
≥ When this unit is connected to a PC, Blu-ray disc recorder or DVD recorder using a USB
cable while the unit is turned on, power is also supplied from the connected equipment to
this unit.
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About the PC display
When the unit is connected to a PC, it is recognized as an external drive.
≥ Removable disk (Example:
) is displayed in [Computer].
The following data will be recorded.
We recommend using HD Writer AE 2.6X
to copy or write back motion picture data.
Using Windows Explorer or other
programs on the PC to copy, move or
rename files and folders recorded with
this unit will result in them being unusable
with HD Writer AE 2.6X.
1
2
3
4
5
6
Up to 999 still pictures in JPEG
format ([S1000001.JPG] etc.)
1280k720p MP4 format motion
picture files ([S1000001.MP4] etc.)
640k480p MP4 format motion picture
files ([S1000001.MP4] etc.)
iFrame 960k540p MP4 format motion
picture files ([S1000001.MP4] etc.)
JPEG format still pictures recorded
in Hi-speed Burst Shooting Mode
JPEG format still pictures created
from the motion picture
Example folder structure of an SD card:
CAM_SD
DCIM
100CDPFQ
101XCPBH
102VCPBH
103UCPBH
7
8
The DPOF setting files
AVCHD format motion picture
thumbnails
104CDPFR
105CDPFS
9
:
AVCHD format motion picture files
([00000.MTS] etc.)
Files for Intelligent Scene Selection
playback
MISC
PRIVATE
AVCHD
AVCHDTN
∫ Copying your still pictures to
your PC
BDMV
IISVPL
Card reader function (mass storage)
Still pictures recorded with this unit can be
copied to the PC with Explorer or other
programs.
1
Double click the folder that contains
the still pictures. ([DCIM] #
[100CDPFQ] etc.)
2
Drag and drop the still pictures onto
the destination folder (on the PC’s
HDD).
≥ Do not delete the SD card’s folders. Doing
so may make the SD card unusable in this
unit.
≥ When data not supported by this unit has
been recorded on a PC, it will not be
recognized by this unit.
≥ Always use this unit to format SD cards.
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With a PC
Using with a PC
Starting HD Writer AE
2.6X
1
≥ When using HD Writer AE 2.6X on Windows XP, log on to your computer as Administrator
(or with a login name equally authorized). If you log on with a login name other than
Administrator, you cannot use the applications.
≥ When using HD Writer AE 2.6X on Windows Vista/Windows 7, log on to your computer as
Administrator (or with a login name equally authorized) or with the user name for a
standard user account. If you log on with a user name for a guest user account, the
software cannot be used.
(On the PC)
Select [Start] # [All Programs] # [Panasonic] # [HD Writer AE 2.6X] #
[HD Writer AE].
≥ For details on how to use the software applications, read the PDF operating instructions of
the software.
Reading the operating instructions of the software
applications
≥ You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to read the
PDF operating instructions.
Select [Start] # [All Programs] # [Panasonic] # [HD Writer AE 2.6X] #
[Operating Instructions].
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With a PC
Using with a PC
If using Mac
2
≥ HD Writer AE 2.6X is not available for Mac.
≥ iMovie’09 supported. For details about iMovie’09, please contact Apple Inc.
≥ There are some limitations in the functions when iMovie’09 is used. Refer to page 126 for
details.
∫ Operating environment
PC
OS
Mac
Mac OS X 10.5.8
Mac OS X 10.6
CPU
Intel Core Duo
Intel Core 2 Duo
RAM
1 GB or more
USB port
Interface
≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled,
some PCs cannot be used.
≥ The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS.
≥ Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only.
∫ Copying still pictures on PC
1 Connect this unit to a PC via the supplied USB cable.
≥ The USB function selection screen will appear.
2 Touch [PC] on the screen of this unit.
≥ This unit is automatically recognized as an external drive of Mac.
≥ When you select an option other than [PC], reconnect the USB cable.
≥ When using the battery, the LCD monitor turns off after about 5 seconds. Touch the screen
to turn the LCD monitor on.
3 Double-click [CAM_SD] displayed on the desktop.
≥ Files are stored in [100CDPFQ] or [104CDPFR] folder etc. in the [DCIM] folder.
4 Using a drag-and-drop operation, move the pictures you want to
acquire or the folder storing those pictures to any different folder on
the PC.
∫ To disconnect USB cable safely
Drag [CAM_SD] disk icon to the [Trash], and then disconnect the USB cable.
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With a PC
Using with a PC
To use as a camera for
Skype
3
It is possible to perform video conferencing using Skype when this unit is connected to a PC
that is connected to the Internet.
Skype is a software that allows you to perform video conferencing using an Internet connection.
≥ Skype must first be installed before use.
≥ For downloading or details regarding Skype, refer to the Skype Website.
≥ For information on how to use Skype, refer to the Skype help file.
≥ Depending on the PC or Internet environment used, you may not be able to use Skype,
images may be disrupted, cut off, the resolution may be low or the audio may be cut off.
(l 126)
∫ Operating environment for Skype
PC
IBM PC/AT compatible PC
Skype 4.2 for Windows
Mac
Software
Skype 2.8 for
Mac OS X
OS
Microsoft Windows XP (32 bit) Home Edition Service Pack 2/ Mac OS X 10.6
Service Pack 3
Microsoft Windows XP (32 bit) Professional Service Pack 2/
Service Pack 3
Microsoft Windows Vista (32 bit) Home Basic Service Pack 1
Service Pack 2
/
Microsoft Windows Vista (32 bit) Home Premium Service Pack 1/
Service Pack 2
Microsoft Windows Vista (32 bit) Business Service Pack 1/
Service Pack 2
Microsoft Windows Vista (32 bit) Ultimate Service Pack 1/
Service Pack 2
Microsoft Windows Vista (32 bit) Enterprise Service Pack 1/
Service Pack 2
Microsoft Windows 7 (32 bit) Starter
Microsoft Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) Home Basic
Microsoft Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) Home Premium
Microsoft Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) Professional
Microsoft Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) Ultimate
CPU
RAM
Intel Pentium 4 1.7 GHz or higher
Intel Core Duo
Intel Core 2 Duo
Windows 7: 1 GB or more (32 bit)/2 GB or more (64 bit) 512 MB or more
Windows Vista Home Basic: 512 MB or more
Windows Vista Home Premium/Business/Ultimate/
Enterprise: 1 GB or more
Windows XP: 512 MB or more
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Free hard disk
drive space
100 MB free disc space
Sound
Speaker or headphones
USB port
Interface
Other
High-speed broadband internet connection
requirements
≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled,
some PCs cannot be used.
≥ The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS.
How to connect
1 Connect this unit to the AC adaptor.
≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down.
2 Turn on the unit.
≥ Change the mode to
or
.
3 Connect this unit to a PC.
A
≥
USB cable (supplied)
Insert the USB cable securely all the way. It will not operate properly if it is not inserted all the way.
≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed
with any other USB cables.)
≥ The USB function selection screen will appear.
4 Touch [WEB CAM] on the screen of this
unit.
≥ When you select an option other than [WEB CAM],
reconnect the USB cable.
≥ Sides of the image will be truncated and displayed in
4:3 aspect ratio on you and your partner’s PCs.
≥ When you use the camera as a Web camera continuously for 8 hours, it will stop the
operation and return to the USB function selection screen.
≥ Do not operate any other function on this unit while the camera is connected to a PC in
Web camera mode.
5 Disconnect the USB cable after shutting down Skype.
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Others
Indications
Indications
1
∫ Recording indications
World time setting (l 40)
Motion Picture Recording Mode
/
/
/
/
/
/
A
0h00m00s
1h30m
HG1920
MF
100
R 1h20m
Motion picture recording mode (l 58)
PRE-REC
(White) Card recording possible
1
/
OPEN 0dB
status
(Green) Recognizing the card
12:34PM
F
¥/; (Red)
; (Green)
PRE-REC
Recording
NOV 15 2010
Recording pause
PRE-REC (l 52)
Manual Mode (l 70)
Still Picture Recording Mode
MNL
MEGA
MNL
A
1h30m
MF
2.9M
R 3000
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
Intelligent Auto Mode (l 33)
1/100
1/100
O
O
P
P
E
E
N
N
0dB
F
/
Operation icon is
F
displayed/not displayed.
(l 51)
F
MF
AWB
White Balance (l 71)
Manual Focus (l 73)
/
/
/
/
/
Remaining battery power
(l 21)
1h30m
Remaining battery time
(l 21)
R 1h20m
Remaining time for motion
picture recording (l 30)
0h00m00s
Elapsed recording time
(l 30)
(“h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for
minute and “s” for second.)
NOV 15 2010 Date indication (l 27)
12:34PM
Time indication (l 27)
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± (White)/¥ (Green)/
/
/
/
/
1/100
Shutter Speed (l 72)
Focus Indication (l 31)
OPEN/F2.0 Iris Value (l 72)
Ø10/Ø2
Self-Timer Recording
(l 54)
0dB
Gain Value (l 72)
5/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
ß/ßA/
Flash (l 53)
/
ßi/ßj
Flash Level (l 53)
Scene Mode (l 56)
Red-Eye Reduction (l 54)
+2
+1
-
1
A
/
/
/
Power LCD (l 43)
/
Picture Quality (l 67)
/
/
/
/
/
2.1
M
0.9
M
M
/
M
/
2.8M
/
/
Image Stabilizer (l 47)/Optical Image
Number of recording pixels for still pictures
Stabilizer Lock (l 48)
(l 32, 66, 68, 75)
/
The picture size is not displayed for still
pictures recorded with other products that
have different picture sizes from the sizes
shown above.
AF/AE Tracking (l 49)
/
/
Video Light (l 50)
R3000
Remaining number of still
pictures (l 32)
Picture Adjustment (l 65)
Hi-Speed Burst Shooting
(l 68)
(White) Still picture recording icon
(Red)
Recording still picture
MEGA OIS (l 31)
Digital Cinema Color (l 62)
AF Assist Lamp (l 69)
MEGA
WEB camera (l 115)
Zoom Microphone (l 63)
Wind Noise Canceler
(l 63)
/
Smile Shot (l 53)
Microphone Level (l 64)
Backlight Compensation
(l 54)
Soft Skin Mode (l 54)
Tele Macro (l 55)
/
Fade (White), Fade (Black)
(l 52)
Color Night Rec Function
(l 55)
Intelligent Contrast Control
(l 52)
Intelligent Exposure (l 54)
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∫ Playback indications
∫ Indication of connection to
other devices
1/;/5/
/6/
/7/8/D/E/;1/
2;
Accessing the card (l 110)
Display during playback (l 35, 74)
∫ Confirmatory indications
F
/
Operation Icon is
displayed/not displayed.
(l 35)
F
–– (Time The built-in battery is low.
display)
(l 27)
0h00m00s
No.10
Playback Time (l 35)
Scene Number
Warning for recording yourself
(l 26)
Repeat Playback (l 76)
Resume Playback (l 77)
Still picture folder/file name
SD card is not inserted or is
non-compatible.
100-0001
∫ Confirmatory indications when
DPOF already set
(to more than 1) (l 88)
a DVD burner is connected
Protected motion pictures/
still pictures (l 87)
Disc playback (l 99)
XP
Scene copied in [Standard]
([XP])
AVCHD thumbnail (l 35)
MP4 thumbnail (l 35)
SP
Scene copied in [Standard]
([SP])
Still picture recorded using
Smile Shot (l 53)
/
/
/
/
/
/
Disc type (l 95)
Unusable disc
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Others
Indications
Messages
2
Major confirmation/error messages to be indicated on the screen in text.
CHECK CARD.
This card is not compatible or it cannot be recognized by the unit.
If this message appears even though motion pictures and still pictures are recorded on
an SD card, the card may be unstable. Reinsert the SD card, then turn the unit off and
then on again.
THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED.
≥ Use a battery that is compatible with this unit. (l 18)
If using a Panasonic battery compatible with this unit, remove the battery and then
insert it again. If the message appears even after repeating this several times, this unit
needs repair. Detach the power and contact consumer support. (l 145) Do not attempt
to repair it by yourself.
≥ You are attempting to connect an AC adaptor not compatible with this unit. Use the
supplied AC adaptor. (l 20)
PLEASE CHECK EXTERNAL DRIVE OR DISC.
A disc that cannot be used when connecting the unit to the DVD burner has been
inserted, or the DVD burner is not recognized properly. Connect the Mini AB USB
Connection Cable again and insert a disc to copy the data. (l 95)
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About recovery
If faulty management information is found, the messages may appear and a repair is
performed. (Repairing may take time depending on the error.)
SOME SCENES NEED REPAIRING. PLAY SCENES TO BE REPAIRED.
(IRREPARABLE SCENES WILL BE DELETED.)
≥ The above message is displayed when abnormal management information is detected
when the scenes are displayed in thumbnail. To perform the repair, touch the scene with
in the thumbnail, and start the playback. Please be aware that if the repair fails,
scenes with
will be deleted.
≥ Use a sufficiently charged battery or the AC adaptor.
≥ Depending on the condition of the data, it may not be possible to completely repair the
data.
≥ When data recorded on another device is recovered, it may not be possible to play back
the data on this unit or the other device.
≥ If recovery fails, turn the unit off and on again after waiting a while. If recovery fails
repeatedly, format a media on the unit. Please be aware that if a media is formatted, then
all the data recorded on the media will be erased.
≥ If the thumbnail information is recovered, displaying the thumbnails may become slower.
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Check points
This unit cannot be
turned on.
≥ Charge the battery again to ensure it is sufficiently
charged. (l 20)
≥ In cold places, the battery using time becomes
This unit does not stay
on long enough.
shorter.
≥ The battery has a limited life. If the operating time is
still too short even after the battery is fully charged,
the battery has worn out and needs to be replaced.
Battery runs down
quickly.
This unit is turned off
automatically.
≥ If the unit turns off when you turn off the power to the
TV using the TV remote control, the VIERA Link is at
work. If you are not using the VIERA Link, set
[VIERA Link] to [OFF]. (l 93)
≥ When this unit is connected to a DVD burner to copy
or play back images (a disc is being accessed), the
unit turns off automatically if the Mini AB USB
Connection Cable is removed.
A clicking sound is
heard when the unit is
shaken.
≥ This is the sound of the lens moving and is not a
defect.
This sound will no longer be heard when the unit is
turned on and change the mode to
or
.
Remaining battery
indication is not
≥ The remaining battery capacity indication is an
approximation.
displayed properly.
If the remaining battery capacity indication is not
displayed correctly, fully charge the battery,
discharge it and then charge it again.
This unit cannot be
operated though it is
turned on.
≥ Remove the battery or AC adaptor, wait about
1 minute and then reconnect the battery or AC
adaptor. Then about 1 minute later, turn on the unit
again. (Conducting the above operation while the
media is being accessed may damage the data on
the media.)
This unit does not
operate normally.
≥ If normal operation is still not restored, detach the
power connected, and contact consumer support.
(l 145)
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Problem
Check points
Item other than the
touched one is
selected.
≥ Calibrate the touch screen. (l 44)
The remaining time
indication or the
elapsed time
≥ [DISPLAY] of the [SETUP] is [OFF]. (l 40)
indication is not
shown.
The unit arbitrarily
stops recording.
≥ Use an SD card that can be used for motion picture
recording. (l 22)
≥ The recordable time may have shortened due to the
deterioration of the data writing speed or repeated
recording and deletion. Using the unit, format the SD
card. (l 44)
≥ If [AGS] is [ON], record in the normal horizontal
position or set [AGS] to [OFF]. (l 62)
Auto focus function
does not work.
≥ Switch to Intelligent Auto Mode.
≥ If you are trying to record a scene which is hard to
bring into focus in Auto Focus Mode, use the Manual
Focus Mode to adjust the focus. (l 34, 73)
“ENVIRONMENT TOO
DARK, OR LENS
COVER CLOSED.” is
displayed.
≥ Before turning on the unit, open the lens cover.
≥ This message may also be displayed when recording
in a very dark location.
Color balance of
images is strange
when recording in a
place such as a
gymnasium.
≥ In a place with multiple light sources, such as a
gymnasium or a hall, set the white balance setting to
(Indoor mode 2). If you cannot record clearly
with the
(Indoor mode 2), set it to
(Manual
adjustment mode). (l 71)
Any scenes/still
pictures cannot be
played back.
≥ Any scenes/still pictures where the thumbnails are
displayed as cannot be played back.
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Problem
Check points
Although this unit is
correctly connected to
a TV, images cannot
be seen.
≥ Please read the operating instructions of your TV and
select the channel that matches the input used for
the connection.
≥ Change the [TV ASPECT] setting to match the
aspect ratio of the TV. (l 91)
The images are
squeezed horizontally.
≥ Change the setting of the unit depending on the
cable connecting to the TV. (l 92)
Scenes cannot be
deleted.
≥ Release the protect setting. (l 87)
≥ Any scenes/still pictures where the thumbnails are
displayed as
cannot be deleted. If the scenes/
still pictures are unnecessary, format the media to
erase the data. (l 44) Please be aware that if a
media is formatted then all the data recorded on the
media is erased and cannot be recovered. Back up
important data on a PC, disc etc.
If the SD card is
inserted in this unit, it
is not recognized.
≥ If the SD card is formatted on a PC, it may not be
recognized by this unit. Use this unit to format SD
cards. (l 44)
If the SD card is
inserted in another
device, it is not
recognized.
≥ Check that the device is compatible with the capacity
or type of SD card (SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory
Card/SDXC Memory Card) that you inserted. Refer
to the operating instructions of the device for details.
Color or brightness of
the image changes, or
you may see
horizontal bars in the
image.
≥ Color or brightness of the image may change, or you
may see horizontal bars in the image when the object
is recorded under fluorescent light, mercury light or
sodium light, etc., but this is not a malfunction.
≥ In Motion Picture Recording Mode, record in
Intelligent Auto Mode or set the shutter speed to 1/60
in areas where the power supply frequency is 60 Hz,
or 1/100 in areas of 50 Hz.
The LCD monitor
flickers indoors.
≥ In Still Picture Recording Mode, this will not affect the
recorded image.
Object seems to be
warped.
≥ Object seems to be warped slightly when the object
moves across the image very fast, but this is
because the unit is using MOS for the image sensor.
This is not a malfunction.
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Problem
Check points
White round spots like
soap bubbles appear
on the recorded
picture.
≥ If you take a picture with the
flash in a dark place or
indoors, white round spots
may appear on the picture
caused by the flash
reflecting of particles of dust in the air. This is not a
malfunction.
A characteristic of this is that the number of round
spots and their position differ in every picture.
“ERROR OCCURRED.
PLEASE TURN UNIT
OFF, THEN TURN ON
AGAIN.” is displayed.
≥ The unit has automatically detected an error. Restart
the unit by turning off and on.
≥ The unit will be turned off in about 1 minute if the unit
is not turned off and on.
≥ Repair is needed if it is repeatedly displayed even if it
is restarted. Detach the power connected, contact
consumer support. (l 145) Do not attempt to repair
the unit by yourself.
VIERA Link does not
work.
[Setting on this unit]
≥ Connect with a HDMI mini cable (optional). (l 93)
≥ Press the MENU button, then touch [SETUP] #
[VIERA Link] # [ON]. (l 93)
≥ Turn the unit off and then back on again.
[Setting on other devices]
≥ If the TV input does not switch automatically, switch
the input using the TV remote control.
≥ Check the VIERA Link setting on the connected
device.
≥ Please refer to the operating instructions of the
connected device.
When connected by
the USB cable, this
unit is not detected by
the PC.
≥ After re-inserting the SD card into the unit, reconnect
the supplied USB cable.
≥ Select another USB terminal on the PC.
≥ Check the operating environment. (l 105, 114, 115)
≥ Connect the supplied USB cable again after
restarting the PC and turning on this unit again.
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Problem
Check points
When the USB cable is
disconnected, an error
message will appear
on the PC.
≥ To disconnect the USB cable safely, double-click the
icon in the task tray and follow the instructions
on the screen.
The power of the DVD
burner cannot be
turned on.
≥ When the unit is connected to the DVD burner, use
the respective AC adaptors for both this unit and the
DVD burner.
Cannot see the PDF
operating instructions
for HD Writer AE 2.6X.
≥ You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or
Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to read the PDF operating
instructions for HD Writer AE 2.6X.
Cannot copy scenes
on the SD card by
connecting to other
equipment with the
USB cable.
≥ Other equipment might have not recognized the SD
card. Unplug the USB cable once, and reconnect it.
Cannot import AVCHD
scenes with iMovie’09.
≥ You may not be able to import AVCHD scenes with
iMovie’09 when both AVCHD scenes and MP4
scenes (included iFrame) are recorded on a single
SD card. In such a case, first copy all the MP4
scenes data (included iFrame) to iMovie’09, delete all
the MP4 scenes data on the SD card, and then
import the AVCHD scenes with iMovie’09.
When using Skype,
the image/audio is cut
off.
≥ Reconnect the USB cable after shutting down Skype,
and connect to Skype again.
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∫ If scenes do not change smoothly when played back on another
device (AVCHD)
The images may be still for several seconds at the joins between the scenes if the following
operations are performed when multiple scenes have been continuously played back using
another unit.
≥ Just how smoothly the scenes will be played back depends on the playback unit.
Depending on the unit used, the images may stop moving and become still for a moment
even when none of the following conditions are applicable.
≥ A continuous recording of motion picture data that exceeds 4 GB may momentarily stop at
every 4 GB of data when played back with another device.
≥ It may not play back smoothly when the editing of scenes was done with the HD Writer AE
2.6X, but it will play back smoothly if you set the seamless settings in the HD Writer AE
2.6X. Refer to the operating instructions for the HD Writer AE 2.6X.
Principal reasons for not playing back smoothly
≥ When the scenes were recorded on different dates
≥ When scenes lasting under 3 seconds have been recorded
≥ When PRE-REC was used for recording
≥ When deleting scenes
≥ When selected scenes are copied to a disc in a connected DVD burner
≥ When scenes recorded with more than 99 scenes on the same date
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Cautions for use
Make sure to use the supplied cords and
cables. If you use optional accessories,
use the cords and the cables supplied
with them.
About this unit
The unit and the SD card become warm
during use. This is not a malfunction.
Do not extend the cords and the cables.
Keep this unit as far away as possible
from electromagnetic equipment (such
as microwave ovens, TVs, video games
etc.).
≥ If you use this unit on top of or near a TV,
the pictures and/or sound on this unit may
be disrupted by electromagnetic wave
radiation.
Do not spray insecticides or volatile
chemicals onto the unit.
≥ If the unit is sprayed with such chemicals,
its body may be marred and the surface
finish may peel off.
≥ Do not leave rubber or plastic products in
contact with the unit for a long time.
≥ Do not use this unit near cell phones
because doing so may result in noise
adversely affecting the pictures and/or
sound.
≥ Recorded data may be damaged, or
pictures may be distorted, by strong
magnetic fields created by speakers or
large motors.
≥ Electromagnetic wave radiation generated
by microprocessors may adversely affect
this unit, disturbing the pictures and/or
sound.
When you use the unit in a sandy or
dusty place such as a beach, do not let
sand or fine dust get into the body and
terminals of the unit.
Also, keep the unit away from sea water.
≥ Sand or dust may damage the unit. (Care
should be taken when inserting and
removing a card.)
≥ If sea water splashes onto the unit, wipe
off the water with a well wrung cloth. Then
wipe the unit again with a dry cloth.
≥ If this unit is adversely affected by
electromagnetic equipment and stops
functioning properly, turn this unit off and
remove the battery or disconnect AC
adaptor. Then reinsert the battery or
reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit
on.
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.
Do not use this unit near radio
transmitters or high-voltage lines.
≥ If you record near radio transmitters or
high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures
and/or sound may be adversely affected.
≥ 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.
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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.
About the battery
The battery used in this unit is a
rechargeable lithium-ion battery. It is
susceptible to humidity and temperature and
the effect increases the more the
temperature rises or falls. In cold areas, the
full charge indication may not appear or the
low battery indication may appear about
5 minutes after starting use. At high
temperatures, the protection function may
be triggered, making it impossible to use the
unit.
When you are not going to use the unit
for an extended time
≥ When storing the unit in a cupboard or
cabinet, it is recommended that you place
a desiccant (silica gel) in with it.
Be sure to detach the battery after use.
≥ If the battery is left attached, a minute
amount of current continues to flow even if
the unit is off. Keeping the unit in this state
may result in over discharge of the battery.
This may result in you not being able to
use the battery even after it is charged.
≥ The battery should be stored in the vinyl
bag so metal does not come into contact
with the terminals.
≥ The battery should be stored in a cool
place free from humidity, with as constant
temperature as possible. (Recommended
temperature: 15 °C to 25 °C (59 °F to
77 °F), Recommended humidity: 40%RH
to 60%RH)
≥ Extremely high temperatures or low
temperatures will shorten the life of the
battery.
≥ If the battery is kept in high-temperature,
high-humidity, or oily-smoky places, the
terminals may rust and cause
malfunctions.
≥ To store the battery for a long period of
time, we recommend you charge it once
every year and store it again after you
have completely used up the charged
capacity.
≥ Dust and other matter attached to the
battery terminals should be removed.
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Prepare spare batteries when going out
for recording.
About the AC adaptor
≥ Prepare batteries enough to last for 3 to 4
times the period you are planning to
record for. Cold places such as a ski resort
can shorten recording time.
≥ If the temperature of the battery is
extremely high or extremely low, charging
may take time or the battery may not be
charged.
≥ If you use the AC adaptor near a radio,
radio reception may be disturbed. Keep
the AC adaptor 1 m (3.3 feet) or more
away from the radio.
≥ When using the AC adaptor, it may
generate whirring sounds. However, this is
normal.
≥ After use, be sure to disconnect the AC
adaptor. (If it is left connected, a minute
amount of current is consumed.)
≥ Always keep the electrodes of the AC
adaptor and battery clean.
If you drop the battery accidentally,
check to see if the terminals are
damaged.
≥ Inserting a battery with damaged terminals
can damage the unit.
Do not throw an old battery into fire.
≥ Heating a battery or throwing it into a fire
may result in an explosion.
If the operating time is very short even
after the battery has been recharged, the
battery has worn out. Please purchase a
new battery.
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About status indicator during
charging
About the SD card
When disposing of or giving away the SD
card, note that:
≥ Formatting and deletion of this unit or
computer only changes the file
When the status indicator is flashing at a
particularly fast or slow rate, the
following should be considered.
management information and does not
completely delete the data in the SD card.
≥ It is recommended that the SD card is
physically destroyed or the SD card is
physically formatted using this unit when
disposing of or giving away the SD card.
≥ To physically format the SD card, connect
the unit via the AC adaptor, select
[SETUP] # [FORMAT CARD] # [YES]
from the menu, and then press and hold
the delete/video light button on the screen
below for about 3 seconds. When the SD
card data deletion screen appears, select
[YES], and then follow the on-screen
instructions.
Flashing with approx. 4 second period
(off for approx. 2 seconds, on for approx.
2 seconds):
≥ When the battery is over discharged or the
temperature of the battery is too high or
low. It can be charged, but it may take a
few hours to complete the charging
normally.
≥ It will flash in 2 second intervals when
normal charging resumes. Even in such
cases, it may start flashing in 4 second
intervals until charging is completed
depending on the conditions of use.
Flashing with approx. 0.5 second period
(off for approx. 0.25 second, on for
approx. 0.25 second):
≥ The battery is not charged. Remove the
battery from the unit, and try charging
again.
≥ Check that the terminals of the unit or
battery are not dirty or covered with a
foreign object, and connect the battery
correctly once again. If a foreign object or
dirt is present, turn off the unit before
removing.
≥ The customer is responsible for the
management of the data in the SD card.
≥ The battery or environment is at an
extremely high or low temperature. Wait
until the temperature has returned to an
appropriate level and try charging again. If
you are still unable to charge, there may
be a fault in the unit, battery or AC
adaptor.
Off:
≥ Charging has finished.
≥ If the status indicator stays off despite the
charging being unfinished, there may be a
fault in the unit, battery or AC adaptor.
≥ Refer to page 129 for details on the
battery.
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LCD monitor
About personal information
≥ When the LCD monitor gets dirty, wipe it
with a soft cloth such as eye glass cleaner.
≥ Do not touch the LCD monitor with your
finger nails, or rub or press with strong
force.
≥ It may become hard to see or hard to
recognize the touch when the LCD
protection sheet is affixed.
≥ In a place with drastic temperature
changes, condensation may form on the
LCD monitor. Wipe it with a soft cloth such
as eye glass cleaner.
≥ When the unit has become very cold, for
example due to storage in a cold area, its
LCD monitor will be slightly darker than
usual immediately after the unit is turned
on. The normal brightness will be restored
when the unit’s internal temperature rises.
After you have set up the face recognition
function, personal information will be held in
this unit and included in recorded images.
≥ When the unit is serviced, or given away/
disposed of, the personal information
should be deleted in the interests of
protecting personal information. (l 86)
Indemnity
≥ Information, including personal
information, may be changed or lost as a
result of mistaken operation, static
electricity effects, accident, breakage,
repair or other handling.
It should be noted before use that
Panasonic does not accept any
responsibility for direct or indirect
problems which occur as the result of the
change to or loss of the information
including personal information.
Extremely high precision technology is
employed to produce the LCD Monitor
screen featuring a total of approximately
230,000 dots. The result is more than
99.99% effective dots with a mere 0.01%
of the dots inactive or always lit.
However, this is not a malfunction and
does not affect the recorded picture.
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About condensation
When condensation forms on the unit, the
lens will cloud up and the unit may not work
properly. Make every effort to ensure that
condensation does not form. If it does form,
take the actions described below.
Causes of condensation
Condensation takes place when the
ambient temperature or humidity is
changed as follows.
≥ When this unit is brought inside from the
cold (e.g. a ski slope) to a warm room.
≥ When this unit is moved from an
air-conditioned car to outside.
≥ When a cold room has been warmed up
quickly.
≥ When cool wind from an air conditioner is
directly blown onto this unit.
≥ After rain showers.
≥ When this unit is in a very humid place
where the air is thick with steam. (e.g. a
heated swimming pool)
Helpful hint
If, for example, you have used this unit for
recording on a ski slope and are taking it into
a heated room, place the unit inside a plastic
bag, remove as much of the air from inside
the bag as possible, then seal the bag.
Leave the unit for about an hour in the room
so the temperature of the unit is close to the
ambient temperature of the room, then use it.
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About copyright
™
≥ AMD Athlon is a trademark of Advanced
∫ Carefully observe copyright
Micro Devices, Inc.
laws
≥ iMovie and Mac are trademarks of
Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and
other countries.
Whatever you have recorded and created
can be used for your personal
entertainment only. Under copyright
laws, other materials cannot be used
without obtaining permission from the
holders of the copyrights.
≥ PowerPC is a trademark of International
Business Machines Corporation.
≥ Other names of systems and products
mentioned in these instructions are
usually the registered trademarks or
trademarks of the manufacturers who
developed the system or product
concerned.
∫ Licenses
≥ SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C,
LLC.
≥ “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” Logo are
trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and
Sony Corporation.
≥ Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
≥ HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-
Definition Multimedia Interface are
trademarks or registered trademarks of
HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States
and other countries.
≥ VIERA Link™ is a trademark of Panasonic
Corporation.
≥ EZ Sync™ is a trademark of Panasonic
Corporation.
This product is licensed under the AVC
patent portfolio license for the personal and
non-commercial use of a consumer to (i)
encode video in compliance with the AVC
Standard (“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode
AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer
engaged in a personal and non-commercial
activity and/or was obtained from a video
provider licensed to provide AVC Video. No
license is granted or shall be implied for any
other use. Additional information may be
obtained from MPEG LA, LLC.
See http://www.mpegla.com.
≥ HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of
Panasonic Corporation.
≥ x.v.Color™ is a trademark.
®
®
≥ Microsoft , Windows and Windows
®
Vista are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.
≥ Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted
with permission from Microsoft
Corporation.
≥ IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks
of International Business Machines
Corporation of the U.S.
®
™
®
®
≥ Intel , Core , Pentium and Celeron are
the registered trademarks or trademarks
of Intel Corporation in the United States
and other countries.
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Recording modes/approximate
recordable time
≥ SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. The stated times are the
approximate recordable times for continuous recording.
Recording format
Recording mode
Picture size
AVCHD
HA
1920k1080
30 min
HG
HX
HE
1920k1080
40 min
1920k1080
1 h
1920k1080
1 h 30 min
3 h 20 min
6 h 40 min
13 h 40 min
20 h 20 min
27 h 30 min
4 GB
8 GB
16 GB
32 GB
48 GB
64 GB
1 h
1 h 20 min
2 h 40 min
5 h 30 min
8 h 10 min
11 h
2 h
2 h
4 h 10 min
8 h 20 min
12 h 30 min
16 h 50 min
SD card
4 h 10 min
6 h 20 min
8 h 30 min
Recording format
Recording mode
Picture size
4 GB
MP4
1280k720p
1280k720
50 min
640k480p
640k480
3 h 20 min
7 h
iFrame
960k540
19 min
8 GB
1 h 45 min
3 h 30 min
7 h 30 min
11 h
40 min
16 GB
SD card
14 h
1 h 20 min
2 h 40 min
4 h
32 GB
30 h
48 GB
64 GB
44 h 50 min
60 h 30 min
15 h
5 h 20 min
A
B
Favors image quality
Favors recording time
≥ If recording for long periods, prepare batteries for 3 or 4 times the period you wish to record
for. (l 21)
≥ The default setting is [HG] mode.
≥ Maximum continuously recordable time for one scene: 12 hours
≥ The recording is paused once when the recording time for one scene exceeds 12 hours,
and the recording will automatically resume after a few seconds.
≥ If a recording with a lot of action is recorded, the recording time is reduced.
≥ The recordable time may be reduced if recording of short scene is repeated.
≥ Use time in the row of 4 GB in above table as a guideline for the time that can be copied
onto one DVD disc (4.7 GB).
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Others
Approximate number of recordable
pictures
≥ SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. The stated number is the
approximate number of recordable pictures.
Aspect ratio
Picture size
4:3
2.9M
0.3M
640k480
1952k1464
Picture quality
512 MB
300
500
3600
6100
1 GB
2 GB
600
1200
1000
2000
4000
8000
7400
15000
30000
12000
25000
50000
4 GB
2500
SD card
8 GB
5000
60500 102000
16 GB
32 GB
48 GB
64 GB
10000
20000
31000
42000
16000 122000 205000
32000 246000 414000
49000 364000 613000
66000 492000 829000
Aspect ratio
Picture size
Picture quality
512 MB
3:2
16:9
2.1
M
2.8M
2064k1376
1920k1080
300
500
440
690
1 GB
2 GB
600
1200
1000
2000
900
1800
1400
2800
4 GB
2500
4000
3600
5600
SD card
8 GB
5000
8000
7300
11000
23000
46000
69000
93000
16 GB
32 GB
48 GB
64 GB
10000
20000
31000
42000
16000
32000
49000
66000
14000
29000
44000
59000
≥ The number of recordable pictures depends on whether
and
are used
together and on the subject being recorded.
≥ Maximum number of recordable pictures that can be displayed is 99999.
If the number of recordable pictures exceeds 99999, the number will not change when the
picture is taken until the number of recordable pictures gets less than 99999.
≥ The memory capacity indicated on the label of an SD card is the total of the capacity for
copyright protection and management and the capacity which can be used on the unit, a
PC etc.
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Specifications
High Definition Video Camera
Information for your safety
Power source: DC 5.0 V (When using AC adaptor)/DC 3.6 V (When using battery)
Power consumption: Recording; 4.4 W/Charging; 7.7 W
Signal system:
AVCHD;1080/60i
MP4; 720/30p, 540/30p, 480/30p
Recording format:
AVCHD; AVCHD format compliant
MP4, iFrame; MPEG-4 AVC file format compliant (.MP4)
Image sensor: 1/4.1z 1MOS image sensor
Total; 3320 K
Effective pixels;
Motion picture; 1920 K to 1360 K (16:9), 1440 K to 1020 K (4:3)
Still picture; 2160 K to 1520 K (4:3), 2080 K to 1460 K (3:2), 1920 K to 1360 K (16:9)
Lens: Auto Iris, 16.8k Optical Zoom, F1.8 to F2.6
Focal length; 2.9 mm to 48.7 mm
Macro (Full range AF)
35 mm equivalent;
Motion picture; 35.8 mm to 716 mm (16:9)/43.9 mm to 878 mm (4:3)
Still picture; 35.8 mm to 716 mm (4:3/3:2/16:9)
Minimum focus distance;
Normal; Approx. 4 cm (1.6q) (Wide)/Approx. 1.2 m (3.9 feet) (Tele)
Tele macro; Approx. 50 cm (20q) (Tele)
Intelligent auto Macro; Approx. 1 cm (0.4q) (Wide)/Approx. 50 cm (20q) (Tele)
Zoom: i.Zoom OFF 20k, 23k i.Zoom, 50k/1200k Digital Zoom
Using image sensor effective area
Image Stabilizer Function:
Optical (HYBRID O.I.S., active mode, O.I.S. LOCK function)
Monitor: 2.7z wide LCD monitor (Approx. 230 K dots)
Microphone: Stereo (with a zoom microphone function)
Speaker: 1 round speaker, dynamic type
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White balance adjustment: Auto tracking white balance system
Standard illumination: 1,400 lx
Minimum required illumination:
Approx. 4 lx (1/30 with Low light mode in the Scene mode)
Approx. 1 lx with the Color Night Rec function
AV multi connector video output level:
AV video output level; 1.0 Vp-p, 75 h, NTSC system
Component video output level; Y; 1.0 Vp-p, 75 h/Pb; 0.7 Vp-p, 75 h/Pr; 0.7 Vp-p, 75 h
™
™
HDMI mini connector video output level: HDMI (x.v.Color ) 1080i/480p
AV multi connector audio output level (Line): 316 mV, 600 h, 2 ch
HDMI mini connector audio output level:
AVCHD; Dolby Digital/Linear PCM
MP4; Linear PCM
USB:
Card reader/writer function (No copyright protection support)
Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), USB terminal Type Mini AB
USB host function (for DVD burner)
Battery charging function (Charges from USB terminal when the main unit is off)
WEB camera;
Compression; Motion JPEG
Picture size; 640k480(VGA), 320k240(QVGA), 160k120(QQVGA)
Flash: Available range; Approx. 1.0 m to 2.5 m (3.3 feet to 8.2 feet)
Dimensions:
51.5 mm (W)k57.5 mm (H)k107.5 mm (D)
[2.03 q (W)k2.26 q (H)k4.23 q (D)] (excluding projecting parts)
Mass (Weight):
Approx. 185 g (Approx. 0.41 lbs.) [without battery (supplied) and an SD card (optional)]
Mass (Weight) in operation:
Approx. 229 g (Approx. 0.5 lbs.) [with battery (supplied) and an SD card (optional)]
Operating temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Operating humidity: 10%RH to 80%RH
Battery operation time: See page 21
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∫ Motion pictures
Recording media:
SD Memory Card (FAT12 and FAT16 system compliant)
SDHC Memory Card (FAT32 system compliant)
SDXC Memory Card (exFAT system compliant)
Refer to page 22 for details on SD cards usable in this unit.
Compression: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Recording mode and transfer rate:
AVCHD;
HA; Approx. 17 Mbps (VBR)
HG; Approx. 13 Mbps (VBR)
HX; Approx. 9 Mbps (VBR)
HE; Approx. 5 Mbps (VBR)
MP4;
1280k720p; Approx. 10 Mbps (VBR)
640k480p; Approx. 2.5 Mbps (VBR)
iFrame 960k540p; Approx. 28 Mbps (VBR)
Refer to page 135 for the recordable time.
Picture size:
AVCHD;
HA/HG/HX/HE; 1920k1080/60i
MP4;
1280k720p; 1280k720/30p
640k480p; 640k480/30p
iFrame 960k540p; 960k540/30p
Audio compression:
AVCHD; Dolby Digital/2ch
MP4; AAC/2ch
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∫ Still pictures
Recording media:
SD Memory Card (FAT12 and FAT16 system compliant)
SDHC Memory Card (FAT32 system compliant)
SDXC Memory Card (exFAT system compliant)
Refer to page 22 for details on SD cards usable in this unit.
Compression:
JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2 standard),
DPOF corresponding
Picture size:
Picture aspect [4:3]; 1952k1464/640k480
Picture aspect [3:2]; 2064k1376
Picture aspect [16:9]; 1920k1080
Refer to page 136 for the number of recordable pictures.
AC adaptor
Information for your safety
Power source:
Power consumption:
DC output:
AC 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
12 W
DC 5.0 V, 1.6 A
Dimensions:
46 mm (W)k25 mm (H)k75.5 mm (D)
[1.8 q (W)k1.0 q (H)k3.0 q (D)]
Mass (Weight):
Approx. 115 g (Approx. 0.25 lbs.)
Specifications may change without prior notice.
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Optional accessories
Accessory No.
Figure
Description
VW-BC10PP
Battery charger
*1
*1
VW-VBK180
VW-VBK360
Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery
Pack
Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery
Pack
RP-CDHM15
RP-CDHM30
HDMI mini cable
*2
VW-LDC103PP
Video DC Light
VZ-LL10PP
Light bulb for video DC light
Shoe adaptor
VW-SK12PP
VW-ACK180PP
Accessory kit
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Accessory No.
Figure
Description
RP-SDP16GU1K
RP-SDP12GU1K
RP-SDP08GU1K
RP-SDP04GU1K
RP-SDP02GU1K
Class 4 16 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4 12 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4 8 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4 4 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4 2 GB SD Memory Card
RP-SDW64GU1K
RP-SDW48GU1K
RP-SDW32GU1K
RP-SDW16GU1K
RP-SDW08GU1K
RP-SDW04GU1K
RP-SDW02GU1K
Class 10 64 GB SDXC Memory Card
Class 10 48 GB SDXC Memory Card
Class 10 32 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 10 16 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 10 8 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 10 4 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 6 2 GB SD Memory Card
VW-BN2
DVD burner
VW-BN01
DVD burner
*1 Please refer to page 21, concerning the battery charging time and available recording
time.
*2 To use the VW-LDC103PP, the shoe adaptor/VW-SK12PP and the battery pack/
VW-VBG130, VW-VBG260 are required. To charge the battery pack/VW-VBG130,
VW-VBG260, the AC adaptor/VW-AD21PP-K, VW-AD20PP-K is required.
NOTE:
Accessories and/or model numbers may vary by country. Please consult your local
dealer.
Product numbers correct as of Jun. 2010. These may be subject to change.
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Accessory Order Form (For USA and Puerto Rico
Customers)
Please photocopy this form when placing an order.
1. Model #
2. Items Ordered
Accessory #
Description
Price Each
Quantity
Total Price
Subtotal
Your State & Local Sales Tax
Shipping & Handling
Total Enclosed
6.95
3. Method of payment (check one)
Check of Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS)
VISA
Credit Card #
MasterCard
Discover
Expiration Date
Customer Signature
Make Check or Money Order Payable to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES
(Please do not send cash)
4. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address)
Ship To:
Mr.
Mrs.
Ms.
Phone#:
First
Last
Day
(
)
)
Street Address
City
Night
(
State
Zip
TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF
THE FOLLOWING:
VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER
OR
CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368
[6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME]
OR
MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE
20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032
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Limited Warranty
(ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO)
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,
Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
Panasonic Camcorder Products
Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty Coverage (For USA and Puerto Rico Only)
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship,
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of
the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty
period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, (b) replace it
with a new or a refurbished equivalent value product, or (c) refund your purchase price. The
decision to repair, replace or refund will be made by the warrantor.
Product or Part Name
Parts
1 year
Labor
90 days
Camcorder
Rechargeable Batteries (defective exchange)
SD Memory Cards (defective exchange)
10 days
Not Applicable
90 days
Not Applicable
During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts” warranty
period, there will be no charge for parts. This Limited Warranty excludes both parts and labor for
non-rechargeable batteries, antennas, and cosmetic parts (cabinet). This warranty only applies
to products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is
extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold “as is”.
Carry-In or Mail-In Service
To find a service center please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help or call 1-800-211-PANA
(7262).
When shipping the unit, carefully pack, include all accessories, and send it prepaid, adequately
insured and preferably in the original carton. If Lithium Ion batteries are shipped by air the
package must be labeled “Contains Lithium Ion Battery (No lithium metal)”. Damaged batteries
are prohibited from shipment by US Mail. Batteries must be securely packed in a manner to
prevent short-circuiting and a package cannot contain more than 3 Lithium Ion batteries. Include
a letter detailing the complaint, a return address and provide a daytime phone number where you
can be reached. A valid registered receipt is required under the Limited Warranty.
IF REPAIR IS NEEDED DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, THE PURCHASER WILL BE
REQUIRED TO FURNISH A SALES RECEIPT/PROOF OF PURCHASE INDICATING DATE
OF PURCHASE, AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF PURCHASE. CUSTOMER WILL BE
CHARGED FOR THE REPAIR OF ANY UNIT RECEIVED WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OF
PURCHASE.
Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions
This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES
NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT
COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not
supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect,
mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of
consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification,
introduction of sand, humidity or liquids, commercial use such as hotel, office, restaurant, or
other business or rental use of the product, or service by anyone other than a Factory Service
Center or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.
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THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED
WARRANTY COVERAGE”.
THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF
THIS WARRANTY.
(As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, travel to and from the servicer, loss of or
damage to media or images, data or other memory or recorded content. The items listed are not
exclusive, but for illustration only.)
ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you
may contact your dealer or Service Center. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction,
then write to the warrantor’s Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the
warrantor.
PARTS AND SERVICE, WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, ARE
YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
Customer Services Directory (United States and Puerto Rico)
Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest
Dealer or Service Center; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer
Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at:
http://www.panasonic.com/help
or, contact us via the web at:
http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-211-PANA (7262)
Monday-Friday 9am-9pm, Saturday-Sunday 10am-7pm EST
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855
Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico)
Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products
by visiting our Web Site at:
http://www.pstc.panasonic.com
Or, send your request by E-mail to:
You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only)
(Monday-Friday 9am-9pm EST)
Panasonic Service and Technology Company
20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
(We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal
Checks)
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-866-605-1277
As of November 2009
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Index
Divide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Dividing a scene to partially delete
(AVCHD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Dividing a scene to partially delete
(MP4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
DPOF setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
DVD burner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
∫ A
AC adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20, 130
AF assist lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
AF/AE tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Alert sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Approximate number of recordable
pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136
Auto focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Auto Ground-Directional Standby
∫ E
(AGS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Auto protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Auto slow shutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Automatic face framing . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Automatic white balance . . . . . . . . . . . .34
AV multi connector . . . . . . . . . .15, 89, 101
AV multi connector output . . . . . . . . . . .92
AVCHD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 57
Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Extra optical zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
∫ F
Face highlight playback . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Face recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Fade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Fade color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Flash level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31, 73
Format disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Formatting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44, 100
Frame-by-frame playback . . . . . . . . . . . 74
∫ B
Backlight compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18, 129
Battery capacity indication . . . . . . . . . . .21
∫ C
Cancel protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 ∫ G
Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Card status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Changing the display style . . . . . . . . . . .41
Charging time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Color night rec function . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Component out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Component terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Conversion Assist Function . . . . . . . . .103
Copy
Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Creating still picture from
motion picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
∫ D
Date and time display . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Date and time setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Deleting personal information . . . . . . . . .86
Demo mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Digital cinema color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Digital zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Direct playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Disc status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Grip belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Guide display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Guideline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
∫ H
HD Writer AE 2.6X . . . . . . . . . . . 102, 113
HDMI mini connector . . . . . . . . 15, 89, 93
HDMI resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Highlight playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Highlight&Time frame index . . . . . . . . . 76
Hi-speed burst shooting mode . . . . . . . 68
Hybrid O.I.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
∫ I
i.Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
iFrame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Image stabilizer function . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Initial setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Intelligent auto mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Intelligent contrast control . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Intelligent exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Intelligent scene selection . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Iris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
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∫ S
Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Scene mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
LCD monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16, 26, 132 Scene protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
LCD set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 SD Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Limited Warranty
SD Speed Class Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
(USA and Puerto Rico) . . . . . . . . . . . .144 SDHC Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
SDXC Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Self-recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Self-timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Shooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Shutter sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Shutter speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Simultaneous recording . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Skype . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Slide show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36, 82
Slow-motion playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Smile shot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Soft skin mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Still picture compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Sub recording start/stop button . . . . . . . 28
∫ M
Manual focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Manual recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
MF assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Microphone level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Mode switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Motion picture compatibility . . . . . . . . . .38
MP4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 57
∫ N
Name display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
∫ O
O.I.S. LOCK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Operation icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Optical image stabilizer demo . . . . . . . . .45
∫ T
Tele macro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Touch screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Touch screen calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Tripod receptacle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
TV aspect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
∫ P
Picture adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Picture quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Picture size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Playback Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Playback zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Playing back motion pictures by date . . .78
Power button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Power LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
PRE-REC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
∫ V
Video light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
VIERA Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Volume adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
∫ W
White balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Wind noise canceler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
World time setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
∫ Q
Quick power on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Quick start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
∫ R
∫ Z
Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Zoom microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Zoom mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Rec format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Recordable time . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21, 135
Recording modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Recording time elapsed . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121
Red-eye reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Remaining number of still pictures . . . . .32
Remaining time left for recording . . . . . .30
Repeat playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Resume playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
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Spanish Quick Use Guide/
Guía española para el uso rápido
∫ Insertar la batería
∫ Insertar/extraer una tarjeta SD
Meta la batería insertándola en la dirección
señalada en la figura.
A
Introduzca la batería hasta que dispare
y se cierre.
Lámpara de acceso [ACCESS] A
≥ Cuando la unidad accede a la tarjeta
SD, se enciende la lámpara de acceso.
∫ Carga de la batería
1) Abra la pantalla LCD.
2) Abra la tapa de la tarjeta SD e
introduzca (retire) la tarjeta SD en (de)
la ranura correspondiente B.
≥ Coloque el lado de la etiqueta C en la
dirección mostrada en la figura y empújela
hasta que tope manteniéndola derecha.
≥ Presione el centro de la tarjeta SD, luego
sáquela fuera recta.
A
1
Terminal de entrada de CC
Conecte el adaptador de CA al terminal
de entrada de CC.
Conecte el cable de CA al adaptador de
CA, luego a la toma de CA.
3) Cierre de forma segura la tapa de la
tarjeta SD.
≥ Ciérrelo firmemente hasta que haga clic.
2
≥ El indicador de estado parpadeará de
color rojo en un intervalo de 2 segundos,
indicando que comenzó la carga.
El indicador de estado se apaga cargado
completamente la batería.
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∫ Encender/apagar la unidad
∫ Selección del modo
Encender y apagar el dispositivo con el
botón de alimentación
Utilice el selector de modo para cambiar el
modo a
,
o
.
Pulse el botón de alimentación para
encender el dispositivo.
Modo de grabación de
películas (l 29)
A
El indicador de estado se ilumina.
Modo de grabación de
fotografías (l 31)
≥ Para apagar la unidad,mantenga pulsado
el botón de alimentación hasta que el
indicador de estado se apague.
Modo de reproducción
(l 35, 74)
Encendido y apagado del monitor LCD
El dispositivo se enciende al abrir el monitor
LCD, y se apaga al cerrarlo.
∫ Cómo usar la pantalla táctil
Puede actuar directamente tocando el
monitor LCD (pantalla táctil) con el dedo.
Es más sencillo utilizar el lápiz electrónico
(suministrado) para operaciones detalladas
o bien si es difícil de actuar con los dedos.
∫ Para encender la unidad
Toque y suelte la pantalla táctil para
seleccionar el icono o la imagen.
A
El indicador de estado se ilumina.
∫ Para apagar la unidad
B
El indicador de estado se apaga.
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∫ Selección del idioma
∫ Reproducción de película/
1) Pulse el botón MENU, luego toque
[CONFIGURAR] > [LANGUAGE].
2) Toque [Español].
fotografía
1) Cambie el modo a
2) Toque el icono de selección del modo
.
de reproducción A.
∫ Grabación de películas
1) Cambie el modo a
.
2) Abra el monitor LCD.
3) Pulse el botón de inicio/parada de
grabación para iniciar la grabación.
3) Seleccione [VIDEO/FOTO].
≥ Toque [ENTRAR].
4) Toque la escena o la fotografía que
desea reproducir.
A
Cuando comienza a grabar, ; cambia a
¥.
B
Se visualiza
cuando se toque
[AVCHD] o Se visualiza
cuando
∫ Grabación de películas
se toque [MP4] en el paso 3.
≥ Puede visualizarse la página siguiente
(anterior) tocando
1) Cambie el modo a
2) Abra el monitor LCD.
3) Pulse el botón
.
/
.
5) Seleccione la operación de
reproducción tocando el icono de
operación.
totalmente.
0h00m00s
F
C
Icono de funcionamiento
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(Reproducción de películas)
1/;: Reproducción/Pausa
6:
5:
∫:
Rebobinado
(durante la reproducción)
Avance rápido
(durante la reproducción)
Detener la reproducción y
visualizar las miniaturas.
Visualiza la barra de
reproducción directa. (l 75)
1:
(Reproducción de fotografías)
1/;: Iniciar o hacer una pausa en la
presentación de diapositivas
(reproducción de las fotografías
que contiene en orden
numérico).
2;: Reproducción de la imagen
anterior.
;1: Reproducción de la siguiente
imagen.
∫:
Detener la reproducción y
visualizar las miniaturas.
F
≥ Toque
/
F
para visualizar/no
visualizar el icono de funcionamiento.
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