Panasonic HC-V10, HC-V10M, HC-V11M Operating Instruction

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

For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca

Owner ’s Manual

PCP PU

Digital Video Camera

Model No. HC-V10

HC-V10M

HC-V11M

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.

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Dear Customer,

Thank you for choosing Panasonic!

You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Pleas e take time to fill in the information on the right. The serial number is on the tag loca te d on the underside of your camera. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient camera informat ion source.

Date of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. Model No. Serial No.

Safety Precautions

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,

≥ Do not expose this unit to rain, moistu re, dripping or splashing. ≥ Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on this unit. ≥ Use only the recommended accessories. ≥ Do not remove covers. ≥ Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer serv icing to qualified service personnel.

CAUTION!

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, ≥ Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another confined

space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated.

≥ Do not obstruct this unit’ s ventilation opening s with n ewspape rs, t ableclot hs, curt ains, an d

similar items.

≥ Do not place sources of naked flames, s uch as lighted candles, on this unit.

Install this unit so th at the AC ada pto r ca n be unpl ugged fro m the soc ket outle t immediat ely if any problem occurs.

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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.

HC-V10P

FCC Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B dig i tal 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, a nd can radia te radio fr equenc y energy and, if not inst alled 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 installa tion. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television recept ion, whic h ca n be determin ed b y tur ning th e eq uipment 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 at tached 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 us er’s authority to operate this equipment.

Declaration of Conform ity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: HC-V10P Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North Amer ica

One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America

1-800-211-PANA (7262) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following

two conditions: (1) This dev ice may not c ause harmf ul interfer ence, and (2) this device mus t accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. AND CANADA.

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 out side of th e U.S .A. or Canada , use a plu g ada ptor to

suit the AC outlet configuration.

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∫ Concerning the battery

Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)

≥ Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack. ≥ Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit. ≥ Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals. ≥ Do not touch the plug terminals (i and j) with metal objects. ≥ Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.

If any electrolyte should come int o con tac t wit h yo ur hands or cl othes, wash i t off th oroughly with water. If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the eyes. Rinse eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.

Warning

Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 oC (140 oF) or incinerate.

CAUTION

≥ Danger of explosion if battery is incorrect ly replaced. Replace only with the type

recommended by the manufacturer.

≥ When disposing the batteries, ple ase cont act yo ur local au thorities or de aler and as k for

the correct method of disposal.

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∫ Product Identification Marking

Product Location

Digital Video Camera Bottom AC adaptor Bottom

U.S.A./CANADA CONSUMERS: ATTENTION:

A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.

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Precautions

WARNING

CAUTION

USE & LOCATION

≥ TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your

camera and power supply shoul d 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, howeve r it is not designed to sust ain direct exposure to water, rain, sleet, snow, sand, dust, or a direct splashing fro m 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.

≥ AS WITH ANY SMALL OBJECT, SD

CARDS CAN BE SWALLOWED BY YOUNG CHILDREN. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO HANDLE THE SD CARD.

≥ 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, ne xt to a heater, etc... This action could permanently damage the i nternal parts of your camera.

≥ AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN

TEMPERATURE ... If the unit is suddenly

moved from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may form on the SD card and inside the unit.

≥ DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAMERA OR

THE POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN NOT IN USE.

≥ STORAGE OF YOUR CAMERA ... Store

and handle your camera in a manner tha t will not subject it to unnecessary movement (avoid shaking and striking). Y our camera contains a sensitive pick-up device which could be damaged by improper handling or storage.

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 prod ucts , su ch as suntan lotion, as it may damage the finish.

-If you see this symbol-

Information on Disposa l 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.

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∫ About the recording format for

recording motion pictures

≥ The unit is an MP4 format (MPEG-4 AVC

file standard) camera for recording highdefinition motion pictures.

≥ AVCHD and MPEG2 motion pictures are

different format s, and are not therefore supported by the unit.

∫ 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 cont ent if recording or editing does not work properly. Likewise, the above also applies in a case where any type of repair is made to the unit (including any other non-built-in memory related component).

∫ Handling of built-in memory

[HC-V10M/HC-V11M]

This unit is equipped with the built-in memory. When using this component, pay attention to the following points.

Back up data periodically.

The built-in memory is temporary storag e. In order to avoid erasing data due to static electricity, electromagnetic waves , breakage, and failur es, back up the dat a t o a PC or disc. (l 80) ≥ Access lamp [ACCESS] (l 17)

illuminates while the SD card or built-in memory is being accessed (initial ization, recording, playback, de leting etc.). Do not perform the following ope rati ons whe n th e lamp illuminates. It may damage the builtin memory or cause a malfunction in the unit.

jTurn the unit off (remove the batt e ry ) jInsert and remove the USB cable jExpose th e un i t to vibrations or sho c k

≥ About disposing of or giving a way this unit .

(l 101)

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∫ About Condensation (When

the lens or the LCD monitor is fogged up)

Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidit y changes . Be ca reful of condensation since it causes lens or LCD monitor stains, fu ngus and camera malfunction. ≥ For more details about the cause and

action required for condensation, refer to page 104.

∫ Cards that you can use with

this unit

SD Memory Card, SDHC Memor y 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 t he SDXC logo are not based on SD Memory Card Specifications.

≥ Refer to page 25 for more details on SD

cards.

∫ For the purposes of this

owner's manual

≥ 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 this owner’s manual.

≥ Functions that can be used for still pictu r e

recording/still picture playback are indicated by in this owner’s manual.

≥ Pages for reference are indicated by an

arrow, for example: l 00

This owner’s manual is designed for use with models , and

. Pictures may be slightly different from th e or i g i na l . ≥ The illustrations used in this owner’s

manual show model , however, p art s of t he ex planati on r ef er to different models.

≥ Depending on the model, some functi ons

are not available.

≥ Features may vary, so please read

carefully.

≥ Not all models may be available

depending on the region of purchase.

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Contents

Accessories.............................................12

Quick Guide....... ... .. ... ................. ... ... .. .....13

Preparation

Names and Functions of Main Parts.....17

Power supply.. ... ... ................................. ..20

Inserting/removing the battery........... 20

Charging the battery ......................... 21

Charging and reco rdi n g tim e.... ... ...... 24

Recording to a card ................................25

Cards that you can use with

this unit.............. ... ... ... ................. .. ... . 25

Inserting/removing an SD card.......... 26

Turning the unit on/off............................27

Selecting a mode ....................................28

Setting date and time..............................29

Basic

Before recording.....................................30

Selecting a media to record

[HC-V10M/HC-V11M]...............................31

Recording motion pictures ....................32

Recording still pictures..........................34

Intelligent Auto Mode .............................35

Motion picture/

Still picture playbac k ..............................37

Using the menu scre e n ..........................40

Using the Setup M enu .... ... .. ...................41

Advanced (Recording)

Using the Zoom ...................................... 48

Optical image stabilizer function .......... 49

Recording functions of

operation icons .................... ................... 50

Operation icons................................. 50

Recording functions of menus.............. 54

Manual recording.................................... 59

White Balance................................... 59

Manual shutter speed/

Iris adjustment .......... ........................ 61

Recording with Manual Focus .......... 62

Advanced (Playback)

Playback Operatio ns....... ................. ......63

Motion picture playback

using operation icon........ .................. 63

Creating still picture from

motion picture ................................... 64

Repeat playba ck .......... ... ... ............... 64

Resuming the previous playback...... 65

Zooming in on a still picture during

playback (Playbac k zoom )................ 65

Various playback function s ........ ... ... .....66

Playing back motion pictures/

still pictures by date .......................... 66

Changing the playback settings and

playing back the slide show.............. 67

Deleting scene s/ stil l p ic t ure s ................ 68

Dividing a scene to

partially delete...... ... .. ... ................. ... . 70

Protecting scenes/still pictures ......... 71

Watching Video/Pictures

on your TV...... .. .......................................72

Connecting with a

HDMI mini cable .......... ... ... ............... 74

Playback using VIERALink

™

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Copy/Dubbing

Copying from Built-in Memory to SD card

[HC-V10M/HC-V11M]...............................77

Dubbing images onto

other video devices ................................79

With a PC

What you can do with a PC ....................80

End User License Agreement........... 82

Operating environment ..........................84

Installation ...............................................87

Connecting to a PC.................................88

About the PC displa y .................... ... . 90

Starting HD Writer HE 1.0.... ................. ..91

Reading the operating instructions of

the software applications................... 91

If using Mac .............................................92

Others

Indications...............................................93

Messages.................................................95

About recovery...................... ... ......... 95

Troubleshooting......................................96

Cautions for use....................................100

About copyright ....................................105

Recording modes/approximate

recordable time ...... ... ... ... ......................106

Approximate number of recordable

pictures..................................................107

Specifications........................................108

Optional access o ri es...... ... ................... 111

Accessory Order Form (For USA and

Puerto Rico Custo m er s)..... ... ... ....... 113

Limited Warranty (ONL Y FOR U.S.A.

AND PUERTO RICO).............................114

Warranty

(For Canadian Cus to me rs )..... ... ... ........ 116

Useful Information (Only For Latin

American Countries).............................117

Index ......................................................118

Spanish Quick Use Guide/

Guía española para el uso rápido........120

PreparationBasicAdvanced

(Recording)

(Playback)

Copy/DubbingWith a PCOthers Advanced

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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 Jan. 2012. These may be subject to change.

Battery pack

VW-VBL090

AC adaptor

VSK0784

AV cable

K2KYYYY00203

USB cable

K2KYYYY00202

CD-ROM

Software

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Quick Guide

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∫ Inserting the battery

Install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure.

≥ Insert the battery unti l it clicks and locks.

∫ Charging the battery

The battery cannot be charged when the power is on. Press the power but ton to turn off the power.

A USB terminal B To the AC outlet

1 Open the LCD monitor. 2 Connect the USB cable to the AC

adaptor.

≥ Check that the plug portion of the AC

adaptor is not loose or misaligned.

3 Plug the AC adaptor into the AC outlet. 4 Connect the USB cable to the un it.

≥ The status indicator C will flash red

approx. a 2 second time period (off for approx. 1 second, on for approx. 1 second), that charging has begun. It will turn off when the charging is completed.

for

indicating

∫ Inserting/removing an SD card

Access lamp [ACCESS] A

≥ When this unit is accessing the SD

card or built-in memory, the access lamp lights up.

≥ Check that the access lamp has gone off.

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.

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∫ Turning the unit on/off

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Turning the unit on and off with the power button

Press the power button to turn on the unit.

∫ Selecting a mode

Operate the mode switch to change the mode to or .

Recording Mode (l 32, 34)

Playback Mode (l 37, 63)

A The status indicator lights on.

≥ 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

Opening the LCD monitor turns on the unit. Closing the LCD monitor turns off the unit.

To turn on the unit

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A The status indicator lights on.

To turn off the unit

B The status indicator goes off.

∫ How to use the cursor button

≥ Use the cursor button to select the

recording functions and playback operations, and to operate the menu screen.

≥ In this owner’s manual, the cursor button

is denoted as shown below or as 3/4/2/1. Example: For pressing the (down) button.

or Press 4

∫ Language selection

1) Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] # [LANGUAGE].

2) Select desired language.

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∫ Selecting a media to record

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[HC-V10M/HC-V11M]

1) Change the mode to .

2) Select the menu.

: [MEDIA SELECT]

3) Select the media to record moti on pictures or still pictures using 3/4/2/1, and press the ENTER button.

≥ Select [VIDEO/SD CARD] or [PICTURE/

SD CARD] to record to the SD card. Select [VIDEO/Built-inMemory] or [PICTURE/Built-inMemory] to record to the built-in memory.

≥ The media is selected separately for

motion pictures or still pictures is highlighted in yellow .

4) Press the MENU button.

∫ Recording motion pictures

1) Change the mode to .

2) Open the LCD monitor.

3) Press the recording st art/stop button to start recording.

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A When you begin recording, ; changes

to ¥.

∫ Recording still pictures

1) Change the mode to .

2) Open the LCD monitor.

3) Press the button to take the picture.

∫ Motion picture/Still picture

playback

1) Change the mode to .

2) Select the play mode select icon A using 3/4/2 and press the ENTER button.

3) Select the [VIDEO/P IC T UR E ] yo u wi sh to play back, then press the ENTER button.

/ Select the [MEDIA] a nd [VIDEO/ PICTURE] you wish to play back, then press the ENTER button.

≥ Press the MENU button. ≥ When a video item is selected, an icon will

appear on the thumbnail display. ( ,

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played back using 3/4/2/1, then press the ENTER button.

≥ When you select / and press the

ENTER button, the next (previous) p age is displayed.

5) Select the operation icon using 3/4/2/1.

B Operation icon

≥ Press the ENTER button to display(/ not-

display) the operation icon.

(Motion picture playback)

1/;: Playback/Pause 6: Rewind playback 5: Fast forward playback ∫: Stops the playback and shows

the thumbnails.

(Still picture playback) 1/;: Slide show (playback of the still

pictures in numerical order) start/ pause.

2;: Plays back the previous pictu re. ;1: Plays back the next picture. ∫: Stops the playback and shows

the thumbnails.

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Preparation

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Names and Functions of Main Parts

1 LCD monitor

≥ It can open up to 90o.

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≥ It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens

or 90o B towards the opposite direction.

Due to limitations in LCD production technology , t here may be some ti ny bright or dark spots on th e L CD monit or scr een. However, t his is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture.

2 Intelligent auto/Manual button

[iA/MANUAL] (l 35, 59)

3 Optical image stabilizer button

[ O.I.S.] (l 49) 4 Power button [ ] (l 27) 5 Delete button [ ] (l 68) 6 Audio-video output terminal [A/V]

(l 72, 79)

≥ Use the AV cable (only the supplied

cable).

7 USB terminal [ ] (l 21, 88 ) 8 Access lamp [ACCESS] (l 26) 9 SD card slot (l 26) 10 SD card cover [SD CARD] (l 26)

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11 Lens cover 12 Lens 13 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.

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14 Internal stereo microphones

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15 Menu button [MENU] (l 40) 16 Status indicator (l 27) 17 Mode switch (l 28) 18 Recording start/stop button (l 32) 19 Cursor button (l 37, 40, 50)

≥ Use the cursor button to select the

recording functions and playback operations, and to operate the menu screen.

≥ In this owner’s manual, the cursor button

is denoted as shown below or as 3/4/2/

1. Example: For pressing the (down) button

or Press 4

20 Enter button [ENTER] (l 37, 40, 50) 21 Battery holder (l 20)

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22 Battery release lever [BATTERY]

(l 20) 23 Tripod receptacle

≥ If you attach a tripod which has a 5.5 mm

(0.22 q) screw or larger, it may damage this unit.

24 Photoshot button [ ] (l 34)

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25 Zoom lever [W/T] (In Recording

Mode) (l 48)

Thumbnail display switch [ / ]/

Vo lume lever [sVOLr] (In Playback

Mode) (l 38) 26 Speaker 27 Grip belt

Adjust the length o f the grip bel t so tha t it fits your hand.

1 Flip the belt. 2 Adjust the length. 3 Replace the belt.

28 HDMI mi n i co nnector (l 72, 75)

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Preparation

Removing the battery

Be sure to hold down the power button until the status indicator goes off. Then remove the battery wh i l e su pp orting the uni t to prevent it from dropping.

Move the battery release lever in the direction indicated by the arrow and remove the battery when unlocked.

Insert the battery unti l it clicks and locks.

Power supply

∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit

The battery that can be used with this uni t is VW-VBL090/VW-VBK180/VW-VBK360.

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 pack s may l ead to fi re o r exp losio n. Pleas e be ad vise d th at we ar e not lia ble for any accident or failure occurr ing as a r esult of use of a counte rf eit bat tery p a ck. To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.

Inserting/removing the battery

≥ Press the power button to turn off the unit. (l 27)

Install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure.

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BATTERY

Charging the battery

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When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery fully before using this unit for the first time.

∫ Charging with an AC adaptor.

The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet.

Important: ≥ Be sure to use the supplied AC adaptor and USB cable. Do not use parts supplied

with other equipment.

≥ The AC adaptor and USB cable are for use with this unit only. Do not use them with

other equipment. Similarly, do not use AC adaptors and USB cables from other equipment with this unit.

≥ The battery can also be charged using a battery charger (VW-BC10PP: optional). ≥ The battery cannot be charged when the power is on. Press the power button to turn

off the power. (l 27)

≥ It is recommended to charge the battery in a temperatu re between 10 oC and 30 oC

(50 oF and 86 oF). (The battery temperature should also be the same.)

A USB terminal B To the AC outlet

≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.

1 Open the LCD monitor. 2 Connect the USB cable to the AC adaptor.

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Check that the plug portion of the AC adaptor is not loose or misaligned.

≥ Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one. ≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed

with any other USB cables.)

3 Plug the AC adaptor into the AC outlet. 4 Connect the USB cable to the unit.

≥ The status indicator C will flash red

on for approx. 1 second), It will turn off when the charging is completed.

indicating that charging has begun.

for approx. a 2 second time period (off for approx. 1 second,

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∫ Connecting to the AC outlet

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If you turn on the unit while connecting with the AC adaptor, you can use the unit with power supplied from the outlet. When recording for a long time, keep the AC adaptor connected and use it together with the battery.

∫ Connecting to a PC and charging.

Charge the unit if you do not have the AC adaptor handy.

A USB cable (supplied)

≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go. ≥ Press the power button and turn the power off. (l 27)

1 Turn the power of the PC on. 2 Connect the USB cable.

≥ The status indicator B will flash red

on for approx. 1 second), It will turn off when the charging is completed.

≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed

with any other USB cables.)

≥ Always connect directly to a PC. ≥ You canno t cha rge wh en the s t at us indica tor fla shes rap idly, or when it does not light at all.

Charge using the AC adaptor. (l 21)

≥ It will take 2 or 3 times longer to charge compared to when using the AC adapto r.

indicating that charging has begun.

for approx. a 2 second time period (off for approx. 1 second,

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≥ If the status indicator flashes at a particularly fast or slow rate, refer to page 103. ≥ If you do not intend to use the unit for an extended period, disconnect the USB cable from

the unit for safety.

≥ Charging may not be possible depending on the operating environment of the PC being

used (such as cu s t om - m a de PC).

≥ Charging will stop when turning the power of the PC off or forcing it into sleep mode.

Charging will start again when turning the power of the PC on again, or waking from sleep mode.

≥ When connected to a PC, an error mes sage may be dis pla yed at the t op of the P C scre en.

For more details, refer to page 99.

≥ The unit will be charged if it is connected to a Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder or DVD

recorder with a USB cable, even if the power is turned off.

≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries. (l 12, 2 4, 111) ≥ 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 a car exposed t o di rect 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 ≥ Time in the parenthesis is charging time when this unit is connected to a PC, Panasonic

Blu-ray disc recorder, or DVD recorder.

Battery model number

[Voltage/Capacity

(minimum)]

Supplied battery/

VW-VBL090 (optional)

[3.6 V/895 mAh]

VW-VBK180 (optional)

[3.6 V/1790 mAh]

VW-VBK360 (optional)

[3.6 V/3580 mAh]

≥ These times are approximations. ≥ The indicated charging time is f or when the batter y has been disc harged compl etely.

Charging time and recordable time vary depending on the usage conditions such as high/low temperature.

≥ The actual recordable time refers to the recorda ble t ime when repeat ed ly st art ing/s toppin g

recording, turning the unit on/off, moving the zoom lever etc.

≥ The batteries heat up after use or charging. This is not a malfunction.

Charging

time

2h10min

(3 h)

2h50min

(5h20min)

4h45min

(10 h)

Recording

mode

[1280k720/60p] 1 h 20 min 40 min

[iFrame]/

[640k480/60p]

[1280k720/60p] 3 h 1 h 30 min

[iFrame]/

[640k480/60p]

[1280k720/60p] 6h5min 3h10min

[iFrame]/

[640k480/60p]

Maximum

continuously

recordable

time

1h35min 45min

3h25min 1h45min

6h55min 3h35min

Actual

recordable

time

Battery capacit y indica tion

The display changes as the battery capacity reduces.

####

When the charge runs out, flashes red.

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Preparation

Recording to a card

The unit can record still pictures or motion pictures to an SD card or bui lt-in memory. To record to an SD card, read the following.

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 record ing.

Card type Capacity

SD Memory Card 512 MB/1 GB/2 GB SDHC Memory Card 4GB/6GB/8GB/12GB/16GB/24GB/32GB SDXC Memory Card 48 GB/64 GB

* SD Speed Class Rating is the speed

standard regarding continuous writing. Check via the label on the card, etc.

≥ Please confirm the latest information about SD Memory Cards/SDHC Memory Cards/

SDXC Memory Cards that can be used for motion picture recording on the following website.

http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam

(This website is in English only.) ≥ Operation of the SD Card 256 MB or less is not guaranteed. Also, the SD Card 32 MB or

less cannot be used for the motion picture recording.

≥ Memory cards of 4 GB or more that do not have the SDHC lo go, or memory card s of 48 GB

or more that do not have the S DXC logo are not based o n SD Memo ry Card Specifications.

≥ The operation of memory cards exceeding 64 GB cannot be guaranteed. ≥ When the write-protect switch A on SD card is locked, no recording,

deletion or editing will be possible on th e card.

≥ Keep the memory card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

e.g.:

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Inserting/removing an SD card

When using an SD card not from Pana sonic, or one previously used on other equipment, for the first time on this unit, format the SD card. (l 45) 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 or built-in memory, 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.

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



≥ Do not touch the terminals on the back of

the SD card.

≥ 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 dat a st ored on the SD card.

≥ When the card access lam p 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.

≥ Do not expose the terminals of the SD

card to water, dirt or dust.

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≥

Do not place SD cards in the following ar eas:

jIn direct sunlight jIn very dusty or humid areas jNear a hea ter jLocations susceptible to significant

difference in temperat ure (cond ensation can occur.)

jWhere static electricity or

electromagnetic waves occur

≥ To protect SD cards, return them to their

cases when you are not using th em.

≥ About disposing of or giving away the SD

card. (l 103)

Preparation



To turn off the unit

Hold down the power button until the status indicator goes off.

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

Turning the unit on/off

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

Open the LCD monitor and press the power button to turn on the unit.

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 indicato r lights on.

≥ The unit will not turn off while recording motion pictures even if the LCD monitor is closed. ≥ In the following cases, opening t he L CD monit or does not t urn on the un it. P ress t he power

button to turn on the unit.

jWhen the un i t i s originally purchased jWhen you have turned off the unit using the power button

B The status indicator goes off.

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Preparation

Selecting a mode

Change the mode to recording or pl ayback.

Operate the mode switch to change the mode to or .

Recording Mode (l 32, 34) Playback Mode (l 37, 63)

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Preparation

Setting date and time

When the unit is turned on for the first time, a message asking you to set the date and time will appear. Select [YES] and perform

¬ Change the mode to .

1 Select the menu. (l 40)

: [SETUP] # [CLOCK SET]

2 Select the date or time using 2/1 and set the desired value using

3/4.

A Displaying the World time setting

(l 41):

[HOME]/ [DESTINATION]

≥ The year can be set between 2000 and

2039.

≥ The 12-hour system is used to display the

time.

3 Press the ENTER button.

≥ A message prompting for World Time setting may be displayed. Perform the World Time

setting by pressing the ENTER button. (l 41)

≥ Press the MENU button to complete the setting.

≥ The date and time function is driven by a built-in lithium battery. ≥ 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. 24hours and the battery will maintain the date and time for approx. 4 months. (The battery is still being recharged even if the unit is off.)

Step

s 2 to 3 below to set the date and time.

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Basic

Before recording

∫ Basic cam era positi oning

1 Hold the unit with both hands. 2 Put your hand through the grip belt.

≥ When recording, make sure your footing is stab le and there is no danger of colliding with

another person or objec t.

≥ 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 with your hand etc.

∫ 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 use ful f or reco rding sub jec ts yo u ca nnot get cl ose to, bu t overu se o f

zoom in and zoom out can make the resulting motion picture less enjoyable to watch.

∫ Recording yoursel f Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side.

≥ The image is horizontally flipped as if you see a mirror

image. (However the image recorded is t he 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 95)

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