PANASONIC HDC-HS100 User Manual

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Operating Instructions

High Definition Video Camera

Model No. HDC-HS100

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

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Information for Your Safety

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, ≥ DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO

RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

≥ USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED

ACCESSORIES.

≥ DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR

BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION!

≥ DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT

IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.

≥ DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S

VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.

≥ DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED

FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.

≥ DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN

ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER.

The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable. To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from AC receptacle.

Warning

Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble. Do not heat the batteries above the following temperatures or incinerate.

Button-type battery 60 oC Battery pack 60 oC

∫ EMC Electric and magnetic

compatibility

This symbol (CE) is located on the rating plate.

Use only the recommended accessories.

≥ Do not use any other AV cables, Component

cable and USB cables except the supplied one.

≥ When you use the cable which are sold

separately, please make sure to use the one whose length is less than 3 metres.

≥ Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children

to prevent swallowing.

Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units.

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∫ Information for Users on

Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries

These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery

used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/ EC and 2006/66/EC. By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling. For more information about collection and recycling of old products and batteries, please contact your local municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the items. Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.

[Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union]

These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard these items, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

and recycling of old products and

For business users in the European Union

If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further information.

Note for the battery symbol (bottom two symbol examples):

This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. In this case it complies with the requirement set by the Directive for the chemical involved.

∫ Indemnity concerning recording

content

The manufacturer shall in no event be liable for the loss of recordings due to malfunction or defect of this unit, its accessories or recordable media.

∫ Carefully observe copyright laws

Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted.

∫ Cards that you can use with this

unit

SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card

≥ 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have

the SDHC logo are not based on SD Memory Card Specifications.

≥ Refer to page 21 for more details on SD cards.

∫ For the purposes of these

operating instructions

≥ SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card are

referred to as the “SD card”.

≥ Functions that can be used for motion picture

recording/motion picture playback are indicated by in these operating instructions.

≥ Functions that can be used for still picture

recording/still picture playback are indicated by

in these operating instructions.

≥ “HD Writer 2.6E for HDC” is referred to as the

“HD Writer 2.6E”.

≥ Pages for reference are indicated by an arrow,

for example: l 00

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∫ Licenses

≥ SDHC Logo is a trademark. ≥ “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” Logo are

trademarks of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. 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 the High-Definition

Multimedia Interface are the registered trademarks or trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

≥ HDAVI Control

Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

≥ “x.v.Colour” is trademark. ≥ LEICA is a registered trademark of Leica

Microsystems IR GmbH and DICOMAR is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG.

≥ Microsoft

DirectX trademarks of the 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.

, Core™, Pentium® and Celeron® are the

≥ Intel

registered trademarks or trademarks of the Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries.

≥ AMD Athlon

Micro Devices, Inc.

≥ Apple, Mac OS is either registered trademarks

or trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.

≥ PowerPC is a trademark of International

Business Machines Corporation.

≥ 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.

™

is a trademark of Matsushita

, Windows®, Windows Vista® and

are either registered trademarks or

™

is a trademark of the Advanced

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

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Contents

Information for Your Safety .................2

Accessories ..........................................7

Features ................................................8

Preparation

Before using

[1] Handling of HDD

(Hard disk drive) ............................ 10

[2] Parts identification and

handling.......................................... 11

Remote control ................................ 15

Setup

[1] Power supply ................................. 17

Charging the battery........................ 17

Inserting/removing the battery ......... 18

Charging and recording time ........... 19

Connecting to the AC outlet............. 20

[2] Preparation of SD cards................ 21

Cards that you can use with

this unit ............................................ 21

Inserting/removing an SD card ........ 22

[3] Selecting a mode

(Turning the unit on/off) ................ 23

Turning the power on and off

with the LCD monitor....................... 23

[4] Using the menu screen ................. 24

Language selection ......................... 25

Menu list .......................................... 25

[5] Setting date and time .................... 28

World time setting (Displaying

the time of the travel destination) .... 30

[6] Adjusting LCD monitor/

viewfinder....................................... 31

LCD/EVF select switch.................... 31

Increasing the brightness of

the LCD monitor .............................. 31

Adjusting the brightness and

the colour level ................................ 31

Changing the picture quality

on the LCD monitor ......................... 32

Adjusting the viewfinder field

of view ............................................. 32

Recording showing the contents

to a partner ...................................... 32

Recording

Recording (Basic)

[1] Before recording ........................... 34

Anti-Ground-Shooting (AGS) .......... 35

Quick start....................................... 36

Quick power on............................... 36

[2] Recording motion pictures .......... 37

Recording modes/approximate

recordable time ............................... 39

PRE-REC........................................ 40

Shooting guide ................................ 40

[3] Recording still pictures ................ 41

Number of recordable pictures........ 43

[4] Zoom in/out function .................... 44

Digital zoom function....................... 44

[5] Optical image stabilizer

function.......................................... 45

[6] Intelligent auto mode .................... 46

Recording (Advanced)

[1] Recording functions of

operation icons ............................. 47

Operation icons............................... 47

[2] Recording functions of menus .... 53

[3] Recording manually by

setting the menu ........................... 59

Scene mode.................................... 59

Wind noise reduction....................... 60

Microphone level ............................. 61

Picture adjustment .......................... 62

Zebra............................................... 62

Luminance....................................... 63

Histogram........................................ 64

[4] Recording manually using

the multi manual ring .................... 65

Zoom operation............................... 66

Manual focus adjustment ................ 66

White balance ................................. 67

Manual shutter speed/iris

adjustment....................................... 68

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Playback

Backup

Playback

[1] Motion picture playback ............... 70

Creating still picture from

motion picture.................................. 73

Playing back motion pictures

by date............................................. 74

Intelligent scene selection ............... 74

Repeat playback.............................. 75

Resuming the previous playback..... 75

[2] Still picture playback ..................... 76

Playing back still pictures by date.... 78

Editing

[1] Deleting scenes/still pictures ....... 79

[2] Dividing a scene to delete ............ 81

[3] Protecting scenes/still pictures ... 82

[4] DPOF setting.................................. 83

[5] Copying between SD card and

HDD................................................. 84

Confirming remaining capacity

on the copy destination.................... 84

Copying ........................................... 84

[6] Formatting SD cards and HDD ..... 87

With a TV

[1] Watching Video/Pictures

on your TV...................................... 88

Connecting with a HDMI mini

cable................................................ 91

Listening in 5.1 channel sound ........ 92

Connecting with the component

cable................................................ 92

Connecting with the AV cable.......... 92

[2] Playback using VIERA Link

(HDAVI Control

™

)........................... 93

With other products

[1] Connecting a DVD burner to

copy to/play back a disc............... 96

Preparing for copying/playing

back................................................. 96

Copying to discs.............................. 98

Playing back the copied disc......... 101

Managing the copied disc (Formatting, Auto protect,

Displaying disc information) .......... 102

[2] Dubbing images onto

other video device....................... 103

[3] With a printer (PictBridge) .......... 104

With a PC

Before using

[1] What you can do with a PC ........ 108

End User License Agreement ........ 110

[2] Operating environment................ 111

Setup

[1] Installation .................................... 113

[2] Connection and recognition ....... 115

About the PC display...................... 116

Using with a PC

[1] Starting HD Writer 2.6E................ 117

Reading the operating instructions

of the software applications............ 117

[2] If using Macintosh........................ 118

Others

Indications

[1] Indications................................... 120

[2] Messages ..................................... 123

About recovery .............................. 125

Helpful hints

[1] Functions that cannot be used

simultaneously ............................ 126

[2] Troubleshooting.......................... 128

Cautions for use............................... 136

Explanation of terms ....................... 139

Specifications................................... 141

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Accessories

Check the accessories before using this unit.

Battery pack

VW-VBG130

AC adaptor

VSK0698

AC cable

K2CQ2CA00006

DC cable

K2GJYDC00002

Remote control

N2QAEC000023

Button-type battery

CR2025

AV cable

K2KC4CB00027

Component cable

K2KZ9DB00004

Optional accessories

Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.

AC adaptor (VW-AD21E-K)

Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG130)

Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG260)

Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG6)

Battery pack holder kit (VW-VH04)

HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30)

Tele conversion lens (VW-T3714H)

Wide conversion lens (VW-W3707H)

Filter kit (VW-LF37WE)

Video DC light (VW-LDC103E)

Light bulb for video DC light (VZ-LL10E)

Stereo microphone (VW-VMS2E)

Shoe adaptor (VW-SK12E)

Tripod (VW-CT45E)

DVD burner (VW-BN1)

*1 The supplied DC cables cannot be used on

this unit.

*2 The battery pack holder kit VW-VH04

(optional) is necessary.

*3 Available from Sep. 2008

USB cable

K2KYYYY00050

CD-ROM

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Features

∫ Very clear high definition pictures

This unit can record detailed high definition images to an SD card or HDD (hard disk drive).

High definition images (1920k1080)

A Number of available scan lines 1080



Standard images (720k576)

B Number of available scan lines 576



High definition images

≥ The still pictures above are images for explanation purposes. * If the recording mode is HA/HG/HX.

What is the AVCHD?

This is a format for recording and playing back highly detailed high definition images. Images are recorded based on the MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 codec for compressing images and audio is recorded with the Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator.

≥ Since the recording method is different from an ordinary DVD video etc., the data are not compatible.

∫ Compatibility with other products

With other products Available function Picture quality

Watching Video/ Pictures on your TV (l 88 to 94)

Using a DVD burner (l 96 to 102)

What you can do with a PC (l 108 to 109)

Dubbing images onto other video device (l 103)

Playback with the HDMI mini cable

jPlayback using VIERA Link (HDAVI Control

(l 93)

Playback with the component cable [1080i]

Playback with the component cable [576i] Standard images

Playback with the AV cable

Connecting a DVD burner to copy to/play back a disc

jPlaying back the copied disc (l 101)

Copying data to a PC and easy editing

Writing data to DVD discs and SD cards

Converting the motion picture data to MPEG2 Standard images

Creating a DVD Video disc

Dubbing images when connecting with the AV cable

™

)

High definition images

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Preparation

Recording

Playback

Backup

With a PC

10 Before using

17 Setup

Others

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Before using

The unit is equipped with the built-in 60 GB* HDD. While the HDD is capable of storing a large amount of data, there are a few things to look out for. When using this component, pay attention to the following points. * The usable HDD 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.

∫ Do not expose the HDD to

vibrations and shocks.

Due to the environment and handling conditions, the HDD may be subject to partial damages or may not be able to read, record, and play back data. Do not expose the unit to vibrations or shock, and do not turn off the power during recording or playback. If the unit is used in a place with loud sounds, such as a club or venue, the recording may stop due to sound vibrations. Recording data on an SD card is recommended in these places.

Handling of HDD (Hard disk drive)

∫ Transportation

When the unit is transported, turn off the power and be careful not to shake, fall, or impact the unit.

∫ Falling detection

[ ] is indicated on the screen when it detects a falling state (a weightless state). In that case, HDD operation noise may be recorded. If the falling state is detected repeatedly, the unit may stop the recording or playback operation in order to protect the HDD.

∫

HDD access lamp [ACCESS HDD]

∫ Back up data periodically.

The HDD is temporary storage. In order to avoid erasing data due to static electricity, electromagnetic waves, breakage, and failures, back up the data to a PC or DVD disc. (

96, 108)

∫ If the HDD experiences any

abnormality, back up data immediately.

Failure in the HDD may produce continuous noise or choppy sound during recording or playing back. Continuous use will cause further deterioration, and may eventually disable the HDD. If these phenomena are observed, copy the data on the HDD to a PC, a DVD disc etc. immediately and contact your dealer. Once the HDD is out of order, data cannot be restored.

∫ Operation may stop in hot or cold

environments.

If the surrounding temperature is too hot or too cold, the unit is disabled in order to protect the HDD.

∫ Do not use the unit in low

atmospheric pressures.

The HDD may fail if it is used at altitudes of 3000 m or higher above sea level.

≥ The lamp illuminates while the HDD is being

accessed (initialization, recording, playback, deleting etc.).

≥ Do not perform the following operations when

the lamp illuminates. It may damage the HDD or cause a malfunction in the unit.

jTurn the unit off jInsert and remove the USB cable jExpose the unit to vibrations or shock

About disposing of or giving away this unit. (l137)

≥

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 (including any other nonHDD related component).

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Before using

AV/

10 11

12 13

16 17

Parts identification and handling

1 LCD monitor open part 2 LCD monitor (l 31)

Pull the LCD monitor out in the direction of the arrow with your fingers.

≥ It can open up to 90o.

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

90o B towards the viewfinder.

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.

3 Speaker 4 Optical image stabilizer button [ ,

O.I.S.] (l 45)

5 Delete button [ ] (l 79) 6 Cursor button

Use the cursor button to select the recording functions and playback operations, and to operate the menu screen.

1 Select by moving up, down, left, right. 2 Set by pressing the centre.

≥ Menu screen operations (l 24) ≥ To select the recording functions (l 47, 53) ≥ Playback operations (l 70)

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7 Intelligent auto button [iA] (l 46) 8 PRE-REC button [PRE-REC] (l 40) 9 Menu button [MENU] (l 24) 10 Battery holder (l 18) 11 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 20) 12 USB terminal [ ] (l 96, 104, 115) 13 HDMI mini connector [HDMI] (l 88, 93) 14 Audio-video/headphone output terminal

[AV/ ] (l 26, 51, 88, 103)

≥ Use the AV cable (only the supplied cable) or

headphones.

≥ Setup the [AV JACK] in the menu when the

headphones are used. (l 26)

≥ Excessive sound pressure from earphones

and headphones can cause hearing loss.

15 Component terminal [COMPONENT]

(l 88) 16 Card access lamp [ACCESS] (l 22) 17 Card slot (l 22) 18 SD card cover (l 22) 19 SD card open lever [OPEN] (l 22) 20 Disc copy button [DISC COPY] (l 98,

100)

MIC

27 Built-in flash (l 56) 28 Lens (LEICA DICOMAR) 29 Lens hood

Rotate the lens hood counter-clockwise A to remove it. In order to attach it, place into slot B, and then rotate it clockwise C.

24 25

21 Lens cover

≥ The lens cover opens in recording mode.

(l 23)

22 Multi manual ring (l 65) 23 Mode select switch [AUTO, MANUAL,

FOCUS/ZOOM] (l 35, 59, 65) 24 Camera function button [CAM FUNC]

(l 65) 25 Remote control sensor (l 16) 26 Recording lamp (l 25)

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≥ Attach the MC protector or the ND filter of the

Filter Kit (VW-LF37WE; optional) in front of the lens hood.

≥ When fitting the tele conversion lens

(VW-T3714H; optional) or the wide conversion lens (VW-W3707H; optional), first remove the lens hood.

Be careful about the following.

When 2 lens accessories, such as the ND filter and tele conversion lens, are fitted and the zoom lever is pressed toward the W side, the 4 corners of an image will be darkened. (Vignetting) (When fitting 2 lens accessories, first remove the lens hood and then fit them.)

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Attaching the lens cap

(Included in the Filter Kit (VW-LF37WE; optional))

≥ When the filter kit (VW-LF37WE; optional) is

used, protect the lens surface while the unit is not used with the lens cap supplied with the filter kit.

≥ To attach or remove the lens cap, hold both

sides of the lens cap with the tips of your finger and thumb.

30 Microphone terminal [MIC]

≥ A compatible plug-in powered microphone can

be used as an external microphone.

≥ Audio will be stereo (2 ch) with the external

microphone input.

≥ Make sure that the microphone cable is out of

the way from the lens so it will not be recorded in the images.

≥ When the unit is connected with the AC

adaptor, sometimes noise may be heard depending on the microphone type. In this case, please switch to the battery for the power supply and the noise will stop.

31 Mode dial (l 23) 32 Recording start/stop button (l 37) 33 Status indicator (l 23) 34 LCD/EVF select switch [EVF/LCD] (l 31) 35 Viewfiner (l 31)

Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the viewfinder screen. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture.

36 Eyepiece corrector dial (l 32) 37 HDD access lamp [ACCESS HDD] (l 10) 38 Photoshot button [ ] (l 41)

39 Zoom lever [W/T] (In recording mode)

(l 44) Volume lever [sVOLr] (In playback mode) (l 71)

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40 Accessory shoe

≥ The video DC light/VW-LDC103E (optional)

should be mounted here.

41 Internal microphones (5.1 channel

support) 42 Grip belt

Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits your hand.

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

43 Shoulder strap fixture

45 Tripod receptacle

This is a hole for attaching the unit to the optional tripod. (For details on mounting the tripod, refer to the operating instructions for the tripod.)

A Camera base

44 Battery release lever [BATTERY] (l 18)

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Remote control

Install a button-type battery (supplied)

2 3

EXT

DISPLAY

DATE/ TIME

STILL ADV STILL ADV

START/

PHOTO

STOP

SHOT

ZOOM

VOL

PLAY

PAU SE

STOPSKIP SKIP

ENTER

1 Photoshot button [ , PHOTO SHOT] 2 On-screen display button [EXT DISPLAY]

(l 90) 3 Date/time button [DATE/TIME] (l 28) 4 Playback operation buttons (l 72) 5 Delete button [ ]

6 Direction buttons [3,4,2,1]

These buttons operate similar to how the cursor button moves up/down/right/left on the unit.

7 Recording start/stop button [START/

STOP]

8 Zoom/volume buttons [ZOOM, VOL] 9 Menu button [MENU]

10 Enter button [ENTER]

This button operates similar to pressing the cursor button on the unit. * means that these buttons function in the same

manner as the corresponding buttons on the unit.

1 While pressing

the stopper A, pull out the battery holder.

2 Set the button-

type battery with its (i) mark facing upward and then put the battery holder back in place.

≥ When the button-type battery runs down,

replace it with a new battery (part number: CR2025). The battery should normally last about 1 year, however this depends on how frequently the unit is used.

Warning

Keep the Button-Type battery out of the reach of children. Never put Button-Type battery in mouth. If swallowed call your doctor.

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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∫ Remote control usable range

A Remote control sensor Distance: Within approx. 5 m Angle: Approx. 10o up and 15o down, left, and right ≥ The remote control is intended for indoor

operation. Outdoors or under strong light, the unit may not operate properly even within the usable ranges.

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Setup

Charging lamp [CHARGE] A

Lights up:

Charging (Battery charging time: l 19)

Goes off:

Charging completed

Flashing:

Make sure that the terminals of the battery or the AC adaptor are not exposed to dirt, foreign objects or dust, then reconnect them properly. (l 138)

Power supply

∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit

The Panasonic battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBG130/VW-VBG260/VW-VBG6.

VW-VBG130/VW-VBG260/VW-VBG6 come with a function to check whether the battery and unit can be safely used together.

≥ To use the VW-VBG6 for this unit, the battery pack holder kit VW-VH04 (optional) is required.

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. ≥ Be aware that many batteries sold at extremely cheap prices or in situations where it is difficult to

verify the actual products before purchase have proven to be counterfeit.

Charging the battery

When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before using this unit.

Important: If the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor, then the battery will not charge. Remove the DC cable from the AC adaptor.

1 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC outlet.

2 Insert the battery into the battery charger by aligning the arrows.

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≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 7, 19).

Removing the battery

Make sure to turn the mode dial to OFF and the status indicator is turned off, and then remove by holding onto it taking care not to drop.

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

A Install the battery with the terminal cover

securely closed.

B Insert the battery until it clicks and locks.

≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. ≥ Do not heat or expose to flame. ≥ Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with

doors and windows closed.

Inserting/removing the battery

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

CAUTION

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Charging and recording time

∫ Charging/Recording time ≥ Temperature: 25 oC/humidity: 60%

≥ When using the viewfinder (times in parentheses are when using the LCD monitor)

Battery model

number

Supplied battery/

VW-VBG130

(optional)

VW-VBG260

(optional)

VW-VBG6 (optional)

* The battery pack holder kit VW-VH04 (optional) is necessary.

≥ These times are approximations. ≥ The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely. The charging

time may vary depending on how the battery has been used. The charging time for the battery in hot/ cold environments or a battery that has not been used for long time may be longer than normal.

Charging

time

2h35min

4h40min

9h25min

Recording

destination

HDD

Recording

mode

HA/HG/HX/

HA/HG/HX

HA/HG/HX/

HA/HG/HX

HA/HG/HX/

Maximum

continuously

recordable time

1h50min

(1 h 45 min)

(1 h 55 min)

3h25min

(3 h 15 min)

3h30min

(3 h 15 min)

3h45min

(3 h 30 min)

8h35min

(8 h 5 min)

8h40min (8 h 5 min)

9h20min

(8 h 40 min)

Actual

recordable

time

1h10min

(1h5min)

1h15min

(1h10min)

2h10min

(2 h)

2h10min

(2 h)

2h20min

(2h10min)

5h25min

(5h5min)

5h25min

(5h5min)

5h50min

(5h25min)

≥ The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time when repeatedly starting/stopping recording,

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

≥ The recordable times will vary depending on the status of use. Be aware that the operating time of the

battery will become shorter in low temperatures. We recommend charging a spare battery for use when recording.

≥ The batteries heat up after use or charging. This is not a malfunction. ≥ It is not necessary to consume the battery completely. The battery can be recharged even if some

capacity remains.

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Battery capacity indication



DC IN



≥ 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. It may take time to display the remaining battery capacity. The actual time can vary depending on your actual use.

≥ The maximum amount of remaining battery capacity able to be indicated is 9 hours 59 minutes. If

the actual remaining time exceeds 9 hours 59 minutes, the indication will stay green and will not change until the remaining time falls below 9 hours 59 minutes.

≥ When turning the mode dial to switch modes, the time indication will turn off momentarily in order to

recalculate the remaining battery capacity time.

≥ When using the AC adaptor or batteries made by other companies, the remaining battery capacity

will not be shown.

Connecting to the AC outlet

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

Important: While the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor, the battery will not charge. ≥ Do not use the AC cable with any other equipment as it is designed only for this unit. Do not

use the AC cable from other equipment with this unit.

A DC output terminal B DC input terminal

Insert the DC cable so the [ ] mark is pointing upward matching the [ ] mark of the DC input

terminal.

1 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC outlet.

2 Connect the DC cable to the AC adaptor.

3 Connect the DC cable to the DC input terminal [DC IN].

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Setup

Preparation of SD cards

This unit (an SDHC compatible device) is compatible with both SD Memory Cards and SDHC Memory Cards. You cannot use SDHC Memory Cards on devices that are only compatible with SD Memory Cards. When using an SDHC Memory Card on another device, confirm that the device supports the SDHC Memory Card.

Cards that you can use with this unit

Card type Capacity Motion picture recording

SD Memory

Card

SDHC

Memory

Card

* The SD Speed Class Rating is the speed standard for successive writes.

≥ Please confirm the latest information about SD

Memory Cards/SDHC 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.)

Use this unit to format SD cards. (l 87) Do not format an SD card using any other equipment such as a PC. The card may not be used on this unit.

8MB

16 MB

32 MB

64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB

1 GB RP-SDV01G

2 GB RP-SDV02G, RP-SDM02G

4 GB RP-SDV04G, RP-SDM04G

6 GB RP-SDM06G

8 GB RP-SDV08G

12 GB RP-SDM12G

16 GB RP-SDV16G

32 GB RP-SDV32G

We recommend using SD cards conforming to Class 4 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating the following SD cards made by Panasonic for motion picture recording.

Cannot be used. Can be used.

Cannot be guaranteed in operation. The recording may suddenly stop during motion picture recording depending on the SD card you use. (l 38)

≥ 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have

the SDHC logo are not based on SD Memory Card Specifications.

≥ When the write-protect

switch A on SD card is locked, no recording, deletion or editing will be possible on the card.

≥ Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children

to prevent swallowing.

Still picture

recording

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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 87) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored. Copy valuable data onto a PC, DVD disc etc. before proceeding with the formatting. (l 96, 108)

Caution: When the SD card is removed while the card access lamp is lit, this unit may malfunction or the data recorded on the SD card may be lost.

Card access lamp [ACCESS] A

≥ When this unit is accessing the card, the

access lamp lights up.

1 Open the LCD monitor.

≥ Check that the card access lamp has gone off.

2 Open the SD card cover by

sliding the OPEN lever B.

3 Insert/remove the SD card.

≥ 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 centre of the SD card and then pull it

straight out.

4 Securely close the SD card cover.

≥ Securely close it until it clicks.

≥ Do not touch the terminals on the back of the SD card. ≥ Do not apply strong shocks, bend, or drop the SD card. ≥ Electrical noise, static electricity or the failure of this unit or the SD card may damage or erase the

data stored on the SD card. We recommend saving the important data recorded on this unit to a PC, DVD disc etc. (l 96, 108)

≥ 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.

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Setup

≥ Rotate the mode dial while at the same

time pressing in the lock release button if changing from OFF to another mode.

≥ Align with the status indicator B.

Rotate the mode dial to switch to recording, playback or power OFF.

Selecting a mode (Turning the unit on/off)

Turn on the power by turning the mode dial to or while pressing the lock release button A.

The status indicator lights and the power turns on. ≥ When the unit is turned on for the first time, a message asking you to set the date and time will

appear. Select [YES] and set the date and time. (l 28)

To turn off the power

Set the mode dial to OFF. The status indicator B goes off and the power turns off.

Recording mode (l 37, 41)

Playback mode (l 70, 76)

OFF

Turning the power on and off with the LCD monitor

When the mode dial is set to , and the LCD/EVF select switch is set to LCD, power is turned on when the LCD monitor is opened, and power is turned off when it is closed. ≥ When the LCD/EVF select switch is set to EVF, power will not turn on/off with the opening and closing

of the LCD monitor.

∫ To turn on the power



A The status indicator lights. B LCD/EVF select switch

Set the mode dial to OFF when this unit is not being used.

∫ To turn off the power

A The status indicator goes off.

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Setup

Using the menu screen

Operate the displayed menu screens with the cursor button.

1 Press the MENU button.

≥ The menu displayed differs depending on the

position of the mode dial.

2 Select the top menu A and move

the cursor button right or press the cursor button.

3 Select the submenu item B and

move the cursor button right or press the cursor button.

≥ Descriptions of submenus and current settings

on menus are displayed scrolling at the bottom of the screen.

4 Select the desired setting and

press the cursor button to enter the selection.

≥ Move the cursor button left to return to the

previous screen. You can set other items continuously.

5 Press the MENU button to exit

the menu screen.

≥ The menu screen does not appear during

recording or playing. You cannot start other operations while the menu screen is displayed.

C Current settings on menus

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Language selection

You can select the language on the screen display and the menu screen.

1 Press the MENU button, then select [LANGUAGE] and press the cursor

button.

2 Select [English] and press the cursor button.

Menu list

Recording mode

*1 It is not displayed when the AUTO/MANUAL switch is set to AUTO. *2 It is not displayed when the intelligent auto mode is set to [ON]. *3 It will be displayed only when the [MEDIA SELECT] is set to [SD CARD]. *4 It will be displayed only when the [MEDIA SELECT] is set to [HDD]. Part of the menu will not be used depending on the used functions. (l 126)

∫ [BASIC]

[SCENE MODE] [D.ZOOM] (l 44) [GUIDE LINES] [SET WORLD TIME] (l 30)

∫ [RECORD SETUP]

[FACE FRAMING] (l 50) [REC MODE] (l 39) [DIGITAL CINEMA] [FADE COLOUR] (l 48) [WIND CUT] [MIC SETUP] (l 54) [MIC LEVEL] [AGS] (l 35) [HI-SPEED BURST] [FLASH] (l 56) [FLASH LEVEL] (l 56) [RED EYE] (l 56) [SHTR SOUND] (l 56)

(l 60)

(l 61)

(l 59)

(l 53)

(l 55)

∫ [ADVANCED]

[REC LAMP]

The recording lamp lights up during recording and flashes when the unit receives a signal from the remote control or when the self-timer is counting down. When this is set to [OFF], it does not light during recording.

(l 63)

(l 64)

(l 56)

(l 62)

[AUTO SLOW SHTR] [SHOOTING GUIDE] (l 40) [Digital Cinema Colour] (l 57) [PICTURE ADJUST] [MF ASSIST] [ZEBRA] [LUMINANCE] [HISTOGRAM]

∫ [MEDIA SELECT]

Media to record can be set to [HDD] or [SD CARD].

(l 62)

(l 66)

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∫ [SETUP]

1h30m

R 1h20m

[CLOCK SET] (l 28) [DISPLAY]

The screen indications are selected as shown in the illustration below.

[OFF] [ON]

[DATE/TIME] (l 28) [DATE FORMAT] (l 28) [POWER SAVE]

[OFF]:

The power saving function is not activated.

[5 MINUTES]:

When about 5 minutes have passed without any operation, this unit automatically turns off to save battery life. ≥ The power save function will not activate

when:

jconnected to AC adaptor jusing the USB for PC, DVD burner, printer jPRE-REC is used

[QUICK POWER ON]

(l 36)

[QUICK START] (l 36) [BEEP SOUND]

This allows operations such as starting and ending recording to be signaled by a beep.

1 Beep

When you start recording When you turn on the power When this unit is recognised by the PC or the printer, etc.

2 Beeps

When you pause recording When you turn off the power

2 Beeps for 4 times

When an error occurs. Check the sentence displayed on the screen. (l 123)

[POWER LCD] (l 31) [LCD AI]

(l 32) [LCD SET] (l 31) [EVF SET] (l 31) [COMPONENT OUT] (l 92) [HDMI RESOLUTION] (l 91) [VIERA Link] (l 93) [TV ASPECT] (l 90) [AV JACK] (l 92)

Output from the AV/headphone output terminal can be set to [AV OUT] or [PHONE].

[AV OUT]:

When AV cable is used

[PHONE]:

When headphone is used ≥ You will hear a buzzing sound when it is set

to [AV OUT] while using a headphone.

[INITIAL SET]

Set to [YES] for changing the menu settings back to the default condition. (Settings for [CLOCK SET], [MEDIA SELECT] and [LANGUAGE] will not be changed.)

[FORMAT CARD] [FORMAT HDD]

(l 87)

[DEMO MODE]

This item is used to start the unit demonstration. (Only when the mode dial is at the position) If [DEMO MODE] is switched [ON] when there is no SD card inserted and while this unit is connected to the AC adaptor, the demonstration automatically starts. If any operation takes place, the demonstration is cancelled. 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.

∫ [LANGUAGE] (l 25)

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Playback mode

*1 When the disc playback tab [ ] is selected while a DVD burner (optional) is connected, or when

[INTEL. SCENE] (l 74) is selected, this does not appear.

*2 Only when the disc playback tab [ ] is selected while a DVD burner (optional) is connected, this

appears. *3 This appears only when the card playback tab [ ] is selected. *4 This appears only when the HDD playback tab [ ] is selected.

([ ] motion picture playback)

∫ [VIDEO SETUP]

[REPEAT PLAY] (l 75) [RESUME PLAY] (l 75) [SCENE PROTECT] [GUIDE LINES] (l 53)

∫ [EDIT SCENE]

[DIVIDE] (l 81) [DELETE] (l 80)

∫ [COPY]

(l 84) (l 84)

∫ [DISC SETUP]

[FORMAT DISC] (l 102) [AUTO PROTECT] (l 102) [DISC STATUS] (l 102)

∫ [SETUP]

[FORMAT CARD] [CARD STATUS] [FORMAT HDD] [HDD STATUS]

≥ For any other menus that are not described

above, refer to menus with the same names for the recording mode.

(l 84)

(l 87)

(l 84)

(l 82)

(l 87)

([ ] still picture playback)

∫ [PHOTO SETUP]

[SLIDES INTERVAL] (l 77) [SCENE PROTECT] [DPOF SET] [DELETE]

(l 80)

≥ For any other menus that are not described

above, refer to menus with the same names for the recording mode and motion picture playback.

*1*3

(l 83)

(l 82)

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Setup

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

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

1 Select the menu. (l 24)

[SETUP] # [CLOCK SET] # [YES]

2 Select the date or time to be set,

then set the desired value with

the cursor button.

≥ The year will change as follows:

2000, 2001, ..., 2039, 2000, ...

≥ The 24-hour system is used to display the time. ≥ [ ] appears on the right top of the screen

when [SET WORLD TIME] (l 30) is set to [HOME], while [ ] appears when it is set to [DESTINATION].

3 Press the cursor button to enter

the selection.

≥ The clock function starts at [00] seconds when

the cursor button is pressed.

Changing the date and time display mode

Select the menu. (l 24) [SETUP] # [DATE/TIME] # desired display style

≥ You can also show or change the date and

time display by repeatedly pressing the DATE/ TIME button on the remote control.

[DATE] [D/T]

15. 11. 2008 12:3415. 11. 2008

[OFF]

Changing the date format

Select the menu. (l 24) [SETUP] # [DATE FORMAT] # desired display style

Display style Screen display

[Y/M/D] 2008. 11. 15

[M/D/Y] 11 15 2008

[D/M/Y] 15. 11. 2008

≥ To set daylight saving time, select the daylight

saving time in [HOME] for [SET WORLD TIME] after setting the clock.

≥ The date and time function is driven by a built-

in lithium battery.

≥ If the time display becomes [- -], the built-in

lithium battery needs to be charged. Use the following steps to charge the battery.

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To recharge the built-in lithium battery

≥ Connect the AC adaptor or attach the battery

to this unit, and the built-in lithium battery will be recharged. 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 mode dial is set to OFF.)

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World time setting (Displaying the time of the travel destination)

It is possible to display and record the time at the travel destination by selecting your home region and the travel destination.

1 Select the menu. (l 24)

[BASIC] # [SET WORLD TIME] # [YES]

≥ If the clock is not set, adjust the clock to the

current time. (l 28)

≥ When the [HOME] (your home region) is not

set, such as the time for the initial settings, the message appears. Press the cursor button to move to Step 3.

2 (Only when setting your home region)

destination appears after setting the home region successively. If the home region has already been set once, execute the menu operation for Step 1.

5 (Only when setting the region of your travel

destination)

Select your travel destination and enter the selection with the cursor button.

Select [HOME] and press the

cursor button.

3 (Only when setting your home region)

Select your home region and

enter the selection with the

cursor button.

≥ When the home is in summer time period,

move the cursor button up. [ ] appears and the summer time setting is turned on; the clock is set forward by one hour. Move the cursor button up again to return to the normal time setting.

≥ The current time appears on the left top of the

screen. The time difference from GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) appears on the left bottom of the screen.

4 (Only when setting the region of your travel

destination)

Select [DESTINATION] and press

the cursor button.

≥ When the home region is set for the first time,

the screen for selecting home/travel

≥ When the destination is in summer time

period, move the cursor button up. [ ] appears and the summer time setting is turned on; the clock is set forward by one hour. Move the cursor button up again to return to the normal time setting.

≥ The local time at the selected travel destination

appears on the right top of the screen. The time difference between the travel destination and the home region appears on the left bottom of the screen.

≥ Close the setting by pressing the MENU

button. [ ] appears and the time of the travel destination is indicated.

To return the display to the home setting

Set the home region using Step 1 to 3, and close the setting by pressing the MENU button.

≥ 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.

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Setup

EVF LCD

≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded. ≥ When the [POWER LCD], [LCD SET] or [LCD AI] is set, set the LCD/EVF select switch to LCD.

When the [EVF SET] is set or the viewfinder field of view is corrected, set the LCD/EVF select switch to EVF.

Adjusting LCD monitor/ viewfinder

LCD/EVF select switch

LCD:

Record/play back with LCD monitor

EVF:

Record/play back with viewfinder

Increasing the brightness of the LCD monitor

Select the menu. (l 24)

[SETUP] # [POWER LCD] # desired setting

[OFF]:

No setting (normal)

Makes brighter

Makes even brighter

≥ If you use the AC adaptor, the [ ] indication

appears and the screen becomes brighter automatically when the power is turned on.

Adjusting the brightness and the colour level

1 Select the menu. (l 24)

[SETUP] # [LCD SET] or [EVF SET] # [YES]

2 Select the item with the cursor

button and press the cursor button.

LCD SET [BRIGHTNESS]:

Brightness of the LCD monitor

[COLOUR]:

Colour level of the LCD monitor

EVF SET [BRIGHTNESS]:

Brightness of the viewfinder

3 Adjust the settings with the

cursor button.

≥ After adjustments are made if no operations

are performed for about 2 seconds, the bar will disappear.

≥ Press the MENU button to exit the menu

screen.

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Changing the picture quality

on the LCD monitor

Recording showing the contents to a partner

1 Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to

MANUAL (l 59)

2 Select the menu. (l 24)

[SETUP] # [LCD AI] # [DYNAMIC] or [NORMAL]

[DYNAMIC]:

The image on the LCD monitor becomes clear and vivid. Optimum contrast and brightness are set depending on the scenes recorded. Clear and brilliant images are presented.

[NORMAL]:

Switches to the standard picture quality.

≥ When the brightness of the LCD monitor is

increased (when the [POWER LCD] is set to [ ] or [ ]), or when the AUTO/MANUAL switch is set to AUTO, it is set to [DYNAMIC], and the setting cannot be changed.

Adjusting the viewfinder field of view

Adjust the focus by rotating the eyepiece corrector dial.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side.

≥ Both the LCD monitor and the viewfinder are

turned on during the face-to-face recording regardless of the position of the LCD/EVF select switch.

≥ The image is horizontally flipped as if you see

a mirror image. (However the image recorded is the same as a normal recording.)

≥ Record by viewing the image in the viewfinder

during the face-to-face 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 123)

≥ Following settings cannot be made during the

face-to-face recording. Return the LCD monitor to normal position before making the settings.

jPOWER LCD jLCD SET

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Preparation

Recording

Playback

Backup

With a PC

34 Recording (Basic)

47 Recording (Advanced)

Others

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Recording (Basic)

Before recording

∫ Basic camera positioning

≥ When you are outdoors, record pictures with the sunlight behind you. If the subject is backlit, it will

become dark in the recording.

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

person or object.

1 Hold the unit with both hands. 2 Put your hand through the grip belt. 3 Do not cover the microphones A.

Turn the multi manual ring B as shown above.

4 Keep your arms near your body. 5 Separate your legs for better balance.

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About auto mode

AUTO

MANUAL

FOCUS/ZOOM

Colour balance (white balance) and focusing are adjusted automatically. Depending on the brightness of the subject etc., the aperture and shutter speed are automatically adjusted for an optimum brightness. (The shutter speed is adjusted to a maximum of 1/250 in recording mode.)

jAutomatic white balance (l 139) jAuto focus (l 139)

≥ Colour balance and focus may not be

adjusted automatically depending on light sources or scenes. If so, manually adjust these settings. (l 59, 65)

Anti-Ground-Shooting (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.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

Select the menu. (l 24)

[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. In these cases, set [AGS] to [OFF] then continue the recording.

≥ Use the recording start/stop button to pause

the recording.

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Quick start

This unit will resume recording pause mode about 0.6 seconds after the LCD monitor is reopened.

≥ When in quick start standby mode about

70% of the power used in recording pause mode is being consumed, so the recording time will be reduced.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

1 Set the LCD/EVF select switch to

LCD. (l 31)

2 Select the menu. (l 24)

[SETUP] # [QUICK START] # [ON]

3 Close the LCD monitor while the

mode dial is set to .

The status indicator A flashes green and the unit goes into quick start standby mode. ≥ The lens cover does not close.

4 Open the LCD monitor.

≥ Time for quick start will be more than 0.6

seconds slower in the following conditions.

jWhen the digital cinema is used jWhen the unit is exposed to vibration or

shock

≥ In the quick start mode, it may take some time

for automatic white balance to adjust, if the scene being recorded has a light source different from the scene last recorded. (When the colour night view function is used, however, the white balance of the scene last recorded is retained.)

≥ In the quick start mode, the zoom

magnification becomes 1k and the picture size may differ from what it was before quick start standby mode.

≥ If [POWER SAVE] (l 26) is set to

[5 MINUTES] and the unit automatically goes into quick start standby mode, close the LCD monitor and then open it again.

Quick power on

(Only when recording to an SD card) The unit is put into recording pause approx.

1.9 seconds when the mode dial is set to from OFF. ≥ Start time will not shorten if you are recording

to a HDD, or if there is no SD card inserted.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

1 Select SD card as a media to

record from the menu. (l 24)

[MEDIA SELECT] # [SD CARD]

The status indicator A lights red and the unit is put into recording pause approx. 0.6 seconds after it is turned on. ≥ Set [QUICK START] to [OFF] to cancel the

quick start mode.

≥ Quick start standby mode is cancelled if

jabout 5 minutes elapsed jmode dial is set to junit is turned off

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2 Select the menu. (l 24)

[SETUP] # [QUICK POWER ON] # [ON]

≥ This function’s default setting is [ON]. ≥ Set [QUICK POWER ON] to [OFF] to cancel

the quick power on.

≥ In the quick power on mode, the zoom

magnification becomes 1k and the picture size may differ from what it was before turning power off.

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Recording

0h00m00s

R1h20m

(Basic)

Recording motion pictures

This unit records high definition images that are compatible with the AVCHD format on an SD card or HDD. Sound is recorded with the Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator.

0h00m00s

R1h20m

≥ Rotate the mode dial while at the same time pressing in the lock release button A if changing from

OFF to another mode.

≥ Align with the status indicator B.

1 Rotate the mode dial to select

2 Set the LCD/EVF select switch to

LCD or EVF. (l 31)

≥ Open the LCD monitor when it is set to LCD.

3 Select the media to record from

the menu. (l 24)

[MEDIA SELECT] # [HDD] or [SD CARD]

≥ You cannot set the recording media for motion

pictures and still pictures separately.

4 Press the recording start/stop

button to start recording.

≥ While recording is in progress, the recording

will not stop even if the LCD monitor is closed.

5 Press the recording start/stop

button again to pause recording.

≥ [¥] and [;] are red during recording. Do not

move this unit until [;] is green.

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About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures

0h00m00s0h00m00s0h00m00s

R 1h20mR 1h20mR 1h20m

≥ They are not compatible with devices other than those that support AVCHD. Images cannot be

played with equipment that does not support AVCHD (ordinary DVD recorders). Confirm that your equipment supports AVCHD by referring to the operating instructions.

≥ There are some cases where the recorded motion pictures cannot be played back, even if the

device supports AVCHD. In such cases, play the recorded motion picture with this unit instead.

≥ The images recorded between pressing the recording start/stop button to start recording and

pressing it again to pause recording become one scene.

≥ When about 5 minutes have passed without any operation in recording pause, the unit automatically

turns off to prevent the battery from running down. When you want to use the unit, turn it on again. This power save feature can also be set to [OFF]. ([POWER SAVE]: l 26)

≥ (The maximum number of recordable pictures on a single SD card or HDD)

Maximum number of recordable scenes: 3900 Maximum number of different dates: 200 (l 74) When either of them reaches to the maximum limit, more scenes cannot be recorded.

≥

When recording motion pictures, do not remove the battery or disconnect the AC adaptor. Also, do not remove the SD card while the card access lamp lights up. If you do either of the above, the recovery operation will begin when the SD card is next inserted or the power is turned back on. (

≥ Put the unit in pause mode when connecting or disconnecting an external microphone with the MIC

terminal. If an external microphone is connected or disconnected while recording, the audio will not be recorded properly.

≥ Still pictures can be recorded while recording the motion picture. (l 41) ≥ A message is displayed and you cannot record when the HDD does not operate normally due to the

temperature of the unit being too high or low, or when the SD card cover cannot be closed due to failure of the SD card cover. In this case, press the recording start/stop button to display the media change message, allowing you to change the recording media.

∫ Screen indications in the

recording mode

A Recording mode B Remaining time left for recording

(When the remaining time is less than 1 minute, [R 0h00m] flashes red.)

C Recording time elapsed

Each time the unit is put into recording pause, the counter display will be reset to “0h00m00s”.

125)

When motion picture recording stops suddenly

For some SD cards, the message appears suddenly, and recording stops. Use a Panasonic SD card or another SD card which can be used to record motion pictures. (l 21)

When the unit stops while a usable SD card for recording motion pictures (l 21) is used, the data writing rate has deteriorated.

We recommend formatting the SD card being used. (l 87) When an SD card is formatted, all the data recorded on it will be deleted so copy valuable data to the PC prior to formatting. (l 108)

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Recording modes/approximate recordable time

Switch the picture quality of the motion pictures to be recorded.

Select the menu. (l 24)

[RECORD SETUP] # [REC MODE] # desired setting





SD card 1 GB 7min 9min 14min 21min

2GB 15 min 20 min 30 min 45 min

4GB 30min 40min 1h 1h30min

6GB 45min 1h 1h30min 2h15min

8GB 1h 1h20min 2h 3h

12 GB 1h30min2h 3h4h30min

16 GB 2h 2h40min 4h 6h

32 GB 4h 5h20min 8h 12h

HDD 60 GB 7h40min 10h10min 15h20min 23h

A Image quality prioritized B Recording time prioritized

*1 1920k1080: Motion pictures can be recorded with the highest picture quality. *2 1920k1080: Motion pictures can be recorded with high picture quality. *3 1920k1080: Motion pictures can be recorded with normal picture quality. *4 1440k1080: Motion pictures can be recorded for a longer time. * This means the highest quality for this unit.

The recording is in high definition picture quality no matter what recording mode is used to record.

≥ ≥ 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.

≥ This unit records in VBR (Variable Bit Rate). VBR recording automatically varies the bit rate (amount

of data in a fixed time) depending on the subject being recorded. This means if a recording with a lot movements is recorded, the recording time is reduced.

≥ 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).

≥ Recordable time using the battery (l 19) ≥ Mosaic-pattern noise may appear on a playback image in the following cases.

jWhen there is a complicated pattern in the background jWhen the unit is moved too fast jWhen a subject with sharp movements has been recorded

(Particularly if it has been recorded in HE mode.) ≥ Many repeated recording and deletion of motion pictures may reduce the usable time for recording on

an SD card or an HDD. In that case, format the SD card or the HDD using this unit. Since all data recorded on the SD card or the HDD will be deleted once the media has been formatted, save important data to your PC etc.

∫ Back up data periodically.

The HDD is temporary storage. In order to avoid erasing data due to static electricity, electromagnetic waves, breakage, and failures, back up the data to a PC or DVD disc. (l 96, 108)

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PRE-REC

This prevents you missing a shot.

This allows recording of the pictures and sound to start approximately 3 seconds before the recording start/stop button is pressed.

1 Press the PRE-REC button.

PRE-REC

≥ When the recording start/stop button is

pressed, image shake and operation sound may be recorded.

≥ The image when pressing the recording start/

stop button appears in thumbnail view, and it is different from the image when starting playback.

Shooting guide

Message is displayed when this unit is moved rapidly.

Select the menu. (l 24)

PRE-REC

[ ] appears on the screen and the unit repeats the update by recording motion pictures for about 3 seconds onto the built-in memory and then deleting them.

≥ Aim this unit at the subject and position it

securely.

≥ Press the PRE-REC button again to cancel the

setting.

2 Press the recording start/stop

button to start recording.

≥ Images and audio are recorded for about 3

seconds before pressing the recording start/ stop button.

≥ There is no beep sound. ≥ After recording starts, the PRE-REC setting is

cancelled.

≥ To use the PRE-REC function again, press the

PRE-REC button again.

≥ PRE-REC is cancelled in the following cases.

jIf you operate the mode dial. jIf you open the SD card cover when the

[MEDIA SELECT] is set to [SD CARD] in

recording mode.

jIf you press the MENU button. jIf you turn the unit off.

≥ When the remaining time left for recording

motion pictures is less than 1 minute, PREREC cannot be set.

≥ If you start recording less than 3 seconds after

pressing the PRE-REC button, or while the PRE-REC indication flashes within about 3 seconds after initiating the quick start operation, motion pictures for 3 seconds cannot be recorded.

[ADVANCED] # [SHOOTING GUIDE] # [ON]

≥ This function’s default setting is [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.

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Recording

2.1

 

(Basic)

Recording still pictures

The number of pixels recorded for still pictures is [ 1920k1080] (16:9). Still pictures can also be recorded while recording motion pictures.

≥ Rotate the mode dial while at the same time pressing in the lock release button A if changing from

OFF to another mode.

≥ Align with the status indicator B.

1 Rotate the mode dial to select

2 Set the LCD/EVF select switch to

LCD or EVF. (l 31)

≥ Open the LCD monitor when it is set to LCD.

3 Select the media to record from

the menu. (l 24)

[MEDIA SELECT] # [HDD] or [SD CARD]

≥ You cannot set the recording media for motion

pictures and still pictures separately.

4 Press the button halfway.

(For auto focus only)

Focus indication appears and the unit focuses on the subject automatically. (Focus on a subject manually when it is not easily focused automatically. l 66)

≥ If you set the optical image stabilizer function

(l 45) to on, then the image stabilizer function will be more effective. ([ ] (MEGA optical image stabilizer) will be displayed.)

MEGA

Focus indication:

A Focus indication

± (The white lamp flashes.): Focusing ¥ (The green lamp lights up.): When in focus No mark: When focusing is unsuccessful. B Focus area (area inside brackets)

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5 Press the button fully.

3000

≥ In order to take better still

pictures, the screen will brighten when the button is fully pressed.

To record still pictures clearly

≥ While recording motion pictures or during

the PRE-REC operation, the following arrangements are applied so that motion picture recording takes preference over still picture recording. For vivid still pictures, we recommend pausing motion picture recording and taking still pictures after releasing the PRE-REC mode. jImage quality is different from ordinary still

pictures.

jPressing the button halfway is

disabled.

jThe remaining usable capacity (number of

pictures that can be taken) indication does not appear.

≥ You can record stable pictures without

shaking by using a tripod and the remote control. (When a remote control is used, pressing the button halfway is disabled.)

∫ About the screen indications

when the button is pressed

2.1

ß: Flash (l 56) ßj: Flash level (l 56)

: Red eye reduction (l 56)

2.1

: Size of still pictures

3000: Remaining number of still pictures

(Flashes in red when [0] appears.)

: Still picture operation indicator

(l 121)

MEGA

: MEGA optical image stabilizer

(l 45)

3000

MEGA

≥ The sound cannot be recorded while recording

still pictures.

≥ 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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∫ About the focus indication

2.1

≥ The focus indication indicates the status of the

auto focus.

≥ The focus indication does not appear in

manual focus mode.

≥ You can record still pictures even if the focus

indication does not appear, but pictures may be recorded without being focused.

≥ The focus indication does not appear or has

difficulty focusing in the following cases.

jWhen the zoom magnification is high. jWhen the unit is shaken. jWhen the subject is moving. jWhen the subject stands in front of a light

source.

jWhen close subjects and far subjects are

included in the same scene.

jWhen the scene is dark. jWhen there is a bright part in the scene. jWhen the scene is filled with only horizontal

lines.

jWhen the scene lacks contrast. jWhen the colour night view function is used.

∫ 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. ≥ Focus area is not displayed in the following

conditions. jWhen the intelligent auto (portrait mode) is

used.

jWhen the automatic face detection mode is

used. (l 50)

jWhen the digital zoom (more than approx.

12k) is used.

Number of recordable pictures

Picture size

card

HDD 60 GB 55470

≥ The number of recordable pictures

depends on the subject being recorded.

≥ The numbers shown in the table are

approximations.

8MB 4

16 MB 10

32 MB 20

64 MB 47

128 MB 94

256 MB 200

512 MB 410

1GB 820

2GB 1670

4GB 3290

6GB 5000

8GB 6690

12 GB 10100

16 GB 13470

32 GB 27030

(1920t1080)

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Recording



WTW

121212



(Basic)

Zoom in/out function

The maximum optical zoom ratio is 12k.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

VOL

Zoom lever

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.

when operating with the remote control.) When the zoom speed is high, the subject may not be focused easily.

≥ Zoom can also be operated using the multi

manual ring. (l 66)

Digital zoom function

If the zoom magnification exceeds 12k, then the digital zoom function will be activated. The maximum magnification provided by the digital zoom can be selected.

Select the menu. (l 24)

[BASIC] # [D.ZOOM] # desired setting

[OFF]: Optical zoom only (Up to 12k) [30k]: Up to 30k [700k]: Up to 700k ≥ If [30k] or [700k] is selected, the digital zoom

range is displayed in blue while zooming.

≥ The larger the digital zoom magnification, the

more the image quality is degraded.

≥ 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 12k, the

subjects are focused at about 1.2 m or more.

≥ When the zoom magnification is 1k, this unit

can focus on a subject approx. 4 cm away from the lens. (Macro function)

≥ If the zoom lever is pushed to the end, you can

zoom from 1k up to 12k in as fast as approx.

2.3 seconds. (The zoom speed does not vary

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Recording

Optical image stabilizer button

Press this button to switch on/off the image stabilizer function.

≥ [ ] appears on the screen.

O.I.S.: Optical Image Stabilizer

(Basic)

Optical image stabilizer can stabilize the image without decreasing the image quality as much.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

≥ This function’s default setting is [ON]. ≥ Set the intelligent auto mode to [OFF] before turning the optical image stabilizer function to [OFF]. ≥ In still picture recording mode, pressing the button halfway increases the effect of the image

stabilizer function. (MEGA optical image stabilizer)

≥ In the following cases, the image stabilizer function may not work effectively.

jWhen the digital zoom is used jWhen the unit is shaken greatly jWhen you record a moving subject while tracking it jWhen the conversion lens is used

Optical image stabilizer function

O.I.S.

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Recording

AUTO

MANUAL

FOCUS/ZOOM

Intelligent auto button

Press this button to switch on/off the intelligent auto mode.

(Basic)

Intelligent auto mode

It will make an optimal setting automatically depending on the objects and recording conditions.

¬Set the mode dial to , and set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to AUTO (l 35)

It is automatically set to the following modes depending on the objects and recording conditions.

Mode Scene/Effect

Portrait When the object is

a person

Mode Scene/Effect

Low light

Dark room or twilight

Faces are detected and focused 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.

Spotlight Under a spotlight

Very bright object is recorded clearly.

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It can record very clearly even in a dark room or twilight.

Normal Other situations

Contrast is adjusted automatically for clear image.

≥ Due to conditions, a different mode may be

identified for the same subject.

≥ Modes are selected automatically by the unit,

so it may not choose desired mode depending on the recording conditions.

≥ Brightness may change suddenly or flicker

when set to [ON].

≥ Optical image stabilizer function (l 45) and

intelligent contrast control (l 49) are set to [ON] in all modes.

≥ If this is turned to [ON], the following functions

are disabled.

jDigital cinema jHD hi-speed burst shooting jGuide line

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Recording (Advanced)

Select the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be recorded.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

1 Press the cursor button, and

icons will be displayed on the

screen.

Recording functions of operation icons

2 (e.g. Backlight compensation)

Select an icon with the cursor button.

≥ The indication changes each time the cursor

button is moved down.

≥ The operation icon appears or disappears

each time the cursor button is pressed.

Operation icons

Fade Backlight

Intelligent contrast

control

compensation

Automatic face

detection

≥ Select the icon again to cancel the function.

(Refer to page 48 to cancel help mode, and page 49 to cancel self-timer.)

Help mode

Soft skin mode

Self-timer

Colour night view

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Tel e m a c r o

*1 It is not displayed while recording. *2 It is not displayed when the intelligent auto mode is [ON]. *3 It is displayed only when [AV JACK] is set to [PHONE]. ≥ If you turn off the power or set the mode dial to , help mode, colour night view, backlight

compensation, self timer and tele macro functions are cancelled.

≥ If you turn off the power, the fade function is cancelled.

volume adjustment

Function Effect

Fade

(Fade in)

(Fade out)

Headphone

When you start recording, the image/audio gradually appears. (Fade in) When you pause recording, the image/audio gradually disappears. (Fade out)

≥ For fade out, the recording stops and the fade setting is

cancelled after the image and audio disappeared completely.

∫ To select the colour for fade in/out Select the menu. (l 24)

[RECORD SETUP] # [FADE COLOUR] # [WHITE] or [BLACK]

Backlight

compensation

Help mode

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This makes the image brighter to prevent darkening of a backlit subject.

Select the icon of the function that you want to know with the cursor button and then an explanation of the selected icon scrolls at the bottom of the screen. (Except headphone volume adjustment)

≥ To exit the help mode, press the MENU button or select

[END].

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Function Effect

Self-timer

Intelligent contrast

control

This is for recording still pictures using the timer.

Each time the [ ] icon is selected, the indication changes by one setting in the following order: [Ø10] # [Ø2] # setting cancelled

Ø10: Records after 10 seconds Ø2: Records after 2 seconds

≥ When the button is pressed, a still picture is recorded

after the [Ø10] or [Ø2] display and the recording lamp flashes for the time which has been set.

≥ After recording, the self-timer is cancelled. ≥ 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 button is pressed fully all at once, the lens focuses

on the subject just before recording.

≥ Depending on the time taken to bring the subject into focus,

the recording may take longer than set to start.

To stop the timer midway through

Press the MENU button.

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.

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Function Effect

Automatic face

detection

Soft skin mode

Colour night view

Brightness, quality, and focus are adjusted automatically so the face will be recorded clearly by detecting the face when it is recorded in the dark, such as when the light is shining from behind the objects.

In the automatic face detection mode, detected faces appear with frames. ≥ Up to 15 frames are indicated. Larger faces and faces nearer

to the centre of the screen take preference over others.

≥ Faces that do not appear completely on the screen are not

detected.

∫ Prioritized face framing

The face that is larger and nearer to the centre of the screen within the detected faces will be framed with an orange frame (prioritized face framing). Focus and adjustment of brightness will be performed against the prioritized face framing. ≥ Set the focus manually when set to manual focus. Prioritized

face framing will not be displayed.

≥ 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.

∫ To display the face detection framing Select the menu. (l 24)

[RECORD SETUP] # [FACE FRAMING] # desired setting [OFF]:

Not display

[PRIMARY]:

Only the prioritized face framing is displayed.

[ALL]:

All face detection framings are displayed.

≥ Set to [OFF] to not display the face detection framing. ≥ This function’s default setting is [ALL].

This makes skin colours appear softer for a more attractive appearance. This is more effective if you record a person closely from the torso up.

This function allows you to record colour images in very low light situations. (Minimum required illumination: approx. 1 lx)

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Function Effect

Tele macro

Headphone

volume adjustment

This is for close-ups bringing only what you want to record into focus. By focusing only on the subject and blurring the background, the image can be impressive.

≥ The unit can focus on the subject at a distance of approx.

40 cm.

≥ If the magnification is 12k or less, then it is automatically set

to 12k.

Adjusts the volume of the headphone while recording.

:Increases the volume :Decreases the volume

≥ Actual volume to be recorded does not change.

Fade:

≥ The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade

in become black (or white).

≥ It will be cancelled automatically once the

recording time for one scene exceeds 12 hours.

Help mode:

≥ When the help mode is used, functions cannot

be set.

≥ When the help mode is used, motion pictures

and still pictures cannot be recorded.

Self-timer:

≥ The self-timer standby mode is cancelled when

you press the recording start/stop button to start motion picture recording. Even if you press the recording start/stop button while the self-timer is counting down, motion picture recording is not possible.

≥ 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 contrast control:

≥ If there are extremely dark or bright parts or the

brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be clear.

Automatic face detection

≥ In the following case, faces may not be

detected in some recording conditions.

jFaces are not full-faces jFaces tilt jFaces are extremely bright or dark jShadows on faces are a few jFaces are not completely exposed (for

instance wearing sunglasses)

jThe size of a face is small on the screen. jThe subject moves quickly. jWhen the hand shakes jWhen the digital zoom is used jWhen the unit is tilted

≥ In the following cases, the function may not

operate properly even if faces are detected. If this occurs, turn off this function. jNonhuman subjects are recognised as

faces.

jWhen the brightness or quality cannot be

adjusted clearly since scenes are extremely dark, or the areas around the faces or the background is extremely bright.

≥ Since the brightness of the entire image is

adjusted to record faces more vividly, brightness may change suddenly or images may flicker under some recording conditions.

≥ When the face detection frame disappears due

to zooming, the brightness may change suddenly or the images may flicker.

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Soft skin mode:

≥ If the background or anything else in the scene

has colours similar to the skin colour, they will also be smoothed.

≥ If the brightness is insufficient, the effect may

not be clear.

≥ 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.

Colour night view:

≥ Recorded scene is seen as if frames were

missed.

≥ If set in a bright place, the screen may become

washed out for a while.

≥ Colour night view function makes dark scenes

that are usually invisible can be recorded in bright colours. For this reason, bright dots that are usually invisible may be seen, but this is not a malfunction.

≥ Attach this unit to a tripod, and you can record

images free from vibration.

≥ In darker areas, auto focus may focus a bit

slower. This is normal. If there is difficulty focusing with auto focus, manually adjust the focus.

Tele macro:

≥ The tele macro function is cancelled when the

zoom magnification becomes lower than 12k.

≥ If a sharper focus cannot be achieved, adjust

the focus manually. (l 66)

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Recording (Advanced)

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

≥ Set to [OFF] when the menus are not used.

Function Effect/Setting method

Guide line

Recording functions of menus

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.

A [HORIZONTAL] B [GRID1] C [GRID2]

≥ The intelligent auto mode is set to [OFF]. (l 46)

Select the menu. (l 24)

[BASIC] # [GUIDE LINES] # desired setting

(When (motion picture playback) tab is selected while the mode dial is set to . (l 70))

[VIDEO SETUP] # [GUIDE LINES] # desired setting

≥ The guide lines do not appear on the images actually recorded.

Digital cinema

Use this function to record an image with vivid colour, like an image on a movie film.

≥ The intelligent auto mode is set to [OFF]. (l 46) ≥ Set the recording mode to HA or HG. (l 39)

Select the menu. (l 24)

[RECORD SETUP] # [DIGITAL CINEMA] # [ON]

≥ When [DIGITAL CINEMA] is [ON], smooth viewing of the motion

pictures may not be possible.

≥ The picture will be recorded as 50i (l 91) irrespective of the

digital cinema mode setting.

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Function Effect/Setting method

Microphone setup

[SURROUND]:

Sound is recorded with

5.1 ch surround microphone.

[ZOOM MIC]:

Directivity of the microphone is interlocked with the zoom operation. Sounds near the front of the unit are recorded more clearly if you zoom in (close-up) and surrounding sounds are recorded more realistically if you zoom out (wide angle).

[FOCUS MIC]:

Directivity of the centre is enhanced for recording audio near the front of the unit more clearly.

Directivity (sound sensitivity direction) of the built-in microphones can be adjusted.

Select the menu. (l 24)

[RECORD SETUP] # [MIC SETUP] # desired setting

≥ This function’s default setting is [SURROUND].

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Function Effect/Setting method

HD hi-speed burst shooting

72 still pictures are recorded at a rate of 25 per second. Use this function to record an object with fast movement.

≥ The intelligent auto mode is set to [OFF]. (l 46)

1 Select the menu. (l 24)

[RECORD SETUP] # [HI-SPEED BURST] # [ON]

2 Press the button.

≥ Up to 72 still pictures can be taken in burst mode. ([ ] flashes in

red during recording.)

3 Select the setting to save with the cursor

button and press the cursor button.

[REC ALL]:

All pictures are stored.

[SELECT]:

Pictures in the selected range are stored.

[DEL ALL]:

No picture is stored. ≥ Select the thumbnail on the right bottom of the screen with the

cursor button and move the cursor button right to display the next page.

4 (Only when the [SELECT] is selected)

Select the range of pictures that will be stored.

A Start point B Finish point

* Only select the picture for start point if only 1 picture is to be

stored. Confirmation message is displayed when [REC] is selected and the cursor button is pressed after selecting the start point and the finish point. Select [YES] and press the cursor button.

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Function Effect/Setting method

Built-in flash

Red eye reduction

Shutter sound

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.

Select the menu. (l 24)

[RECORD SETUP] # [FLASH] # [AUTO] or [ON]

≥ This function’s default setting is [AUTO]. ≥ When the button is pressed halfway, the flash indicator will

appear in the bottom left corner of the screen. [ON]: ß [AUTO]: ßA [OFF]: ≥ When [AUTO] is set, the ambient brightness is automatically

detected, and the flash will activate only when necessary. (If the

flash is not necessary, the [ßA] indicator will not appear when the

button is pressed halfway.)

∫ To adjust the brightness of the flash Select the menu. (l 24)

[RECORD SETUP] # [FLASH LEVEL] # desired setting

[ßj]: Less brighter [ßd0]: Normal [ßi]: Much brighter

Reduces the phenomena where human eyes become red from flashes.

Select the menu. (l 24)

[RECORD SETUP] # [RED EYE] # [ON]

You can add a shutter sound when recording still pictures.

Auto slow shutter

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Select the menu. (l 24)

[RECORD SETUP] # [SHTR SOUND] # [ON]

≥ This function’s default setting is [ON].

You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the shutter speed.

≥ The intelligent auto mode is set to [OFF]. (l 46)

Select the menu. (l 24)

[ADVANCED] # [AUTO SLOW SHTR] # [ON]

≥ The shutter speed is adjusted between 1/25 and 1/250 depending

on the surrounding brightness. (When adjusting the shutter speed

manually, it can be adjusted between 1/25 and 1/8000.) ≥ If [AUTO SLOW SHTR] is set to [OFF], then the shutter speed will

be set between 1/50 and 1/250. (When adjusting the shutter

speed manually, it can be adjusted between 1/50 and 1/8000.)

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Function Effect/Setting method

Digital cinema colour

Recording motion pictures with more vivid colours, using x.v.Colour

™

technology.

Select the menu. (l 24)

[ADVANCED] # [Digital Cinema Colour] # [ON]

≥ For more realistic colours, use an HDMI mini cable with a TV that

supports the x.v.Colour

™

Digital cinema:

≥ [Digital Cinema Colour] is turned [ON] and is

not changeable.

Microphone setup:

≥ If [MIC SETUP] is set to [FOCUS MIC] or

[ZOOM MIC] when zooming in (close-up), sounds from the surrounding area are suppressed and sound near the front of the unit is recorded. If you wish to record higher quality sound and maintain realism even when zooming in, for instance recording a music recital, we recommend setting [MIC SETUP] to [SURROUND].

HD hi-speed burst shooting:

≥ If this is turned to [ON], motion pictures cannot

be recorded. The following functions are also disabled.

jPressing the button halfway jDigital zoom jColour night view jBuilt-in Flash jAuto slow shutter jDigital cinema colour jScene mode jAdjusting shutter speed and iris/gain

≥ If you turn off the power or set the mode dial to

, this function is cancelled.

≥ The maximum number of times you can record

on an SD card or the HDD is 30.

≥ If a sharper focus cannot be achieved, adjust

the focus manually. (l 66)

≥ Noise increases in dark locations. Colour

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. To record more vivid still pictures, turn off this function before recording. (l 41)

Built-in flash:

≥ Do not block the flash with your hand or by

other means.

≥ Set the flash to [OFF] where using a flash is

prohibited.

≥ Do not use the flash with the ND filter (optional)

attached.

≥ The unit automatically determines if the flash is

necessary even when it has been set to [OFF] by detecting the ambient brightness. (If it determines that the flash is necessary, the [ ] indication lights up in red when the button is pressed halfway.)

≥ If the [ß] indication etc. flashes or is not

displayed when the button is pressed halfway, the flash is not activated.

≥ The available range of the flash is approx. 1 m

to 2.5 m in dark places. Pictures will appear dark or reddish when they are recorded by using the flash at distances greater than 2.5 m.

≥ Using the flash fixes a shutter speed to 1/500

or slower.

≥ The picture may appear dark if the flash is lit in

front of a white background.

≥ A conversion lens (optional) can block the flash

and may cause a vignetting effect.

≥ If the flash is activated a large number of times,

it may take longer to charge it.

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Red eye reduction:

≥ The flash is activated 2 times. Do not move

until the second flash is finished.

≥ Red eye phenomenon may appear depending

on the recording conditions.

Auto slow shutter:

≥ If the scene is low in brightness or contrast, the

subject may not be focused in on.

≥ When the shutter speed becomes 1/25, the

screen may be seen as if frames are missed and afterimages may appear.

Digital cinema colour:

≥ To play back images recorded in the digital

cinema colour with vivid colours of wider colour ranges, a device compatible with x.v.Colour

™

is required. When these images are played back with devices other than ones compatible

™

with x.v.Colour

, it is recommended to record

the images after this function is turned [OFF].

≥ When motion pictures recorded while this

function is turned [ON] are played back with a TV not compatible with x.v.Colour may not be reproduced properly.

≥ x.v.Colour

™

is a name for devices that are

™

, colours

compatible with the xvYCC format, an international standard for expanded colour in motion pictures, and that follow the rules for signal transmission.

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Recording

MNL

AUTO

MANUAL

FOCUS/ZOOM

(Advanced)

Recording manually by setting the menu

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to MANUAL.

[ ] appears on the screen.

Scene mode

When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures.

Select the menu. (l 24)

[BASIC] # [SCENE MODE] # [SET] # desired setting

Icon Mode/Recording conditions

Sports

Used to record fast action.

Portrait

To make people stand out against the background

Low light

For dark scenes, such as at dusk

Spotlight

Improved quality when subject is brightly illuminated.

Snow

Improved image quality when shooting on snowy locations.

Beach

To make blue in the sea or sky vibrant

Icon Mode/Recording conditions

Sunset

To make red in the sunrise or sunset vibrant

Fireworks

To capture the fireworks in the night sky beautifully

Scenery

For spatial scenery

≥ Set [SCENE MODE] to [OFF] or the AUTO/

MANUAL switch to AUTO to cancel the function.

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Sports mode

≥ For slow-motion playback or playback pause of

recorded pictures, this mode helps diminish camera shake.

≥ During normal playback, the image movement

may not look smooth.

≥ Colour or brightness of the screen might

change under fluorescent light, mercury light or sodium light, etc.

≥ You may see a band of light around the object

that is shining very bright, or having very high reflection.

≥ If the brightness is insufficient, the sports mode

does not function. The [ ] display flashes.

≥ If this mode is used indoors, the screen may

flicker.

Portrait mode

≥ If this mode is used indoors, the screen may

flicker. If so, change the scene mode setting to [OFF].

Low light mode

≥ The shutter speed is 1/25 or more. ≥ Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be

recorded finely.

Spotlight mode

≥ If the recording subject is extremely bright, the

subject may become washed out and the periphery extremely darkened.

Snow mode

≥ If the subject is extremely bright, the recorded

image may become washed out.

Beach mode

≥ If the subject is extremely bright, the recorded

image may become washed out.

Sunset mode

≥ The shutter speed is 1/25 or more. ≥ Image may get blurry when close object is

recorded.

Fireworks mode

≥ The shutter speed is 1/25. ≥ Image may get blurry when close object is

recorded.

≥ Image may get washed out when recorded in

bright surrounding.

Scenery mode

≥ Image may get blurry when close object is

recorded.

Wind noise reduction

This is for reducing the wind noise coming into the built-in microphones depending on the wind strength.

≥ Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to MANUAL. (l 59)

Select the menu. (l 24)

[RECORD SETUP] # [WIND CUT] # [ON]

≥ When the AUTO/MANUAL switch is set to

AUTO, [WIND CUT] is set to [ON].

≥ The sound quality may be changed if this

function is activated in strong winds. However, the sound quality is automatically restored to the original quality when then the wind weakens.

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Microphone level

When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones and the external microphone terminal can be adjusted.

≥ Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to MANUAL. (l 59)

1 Select the menu. (l 24)

[RECORD SETUP] # [MIC LEVEL] # [SETr ] or [SET]

≥ Set to [AUTO] to return to normal setting.

[AUTO]:

AGC is activated, and the recording level is adjusted automatically.

[SETr ]:

The desired recording level can be set. AGC will also be activated to reduce the amount of sound distortion.

[SET]:

AGC is not activated and so natural recording can be performed.

AGC: Auto Gain Control

2 Move the cursor button to adjust

the microphone input level.

3 Press the cursor button to set

and then press the MENU button to finish the setting.

G Microphone input level meter

≥ When the AUTO/MANUAL switch is set to

AUTO, [MIC LEVEL] is set to [AUTO].

≥ When [MIC SETUP] is [ZOOM MIC], the

volume will be different depending on the zoom rate. Set [MIC SETUP] to [SURROUND] (l 54) or set the microphone input level after adjusting the zoom rate.

≥ Audio becomes stereo (2 ch) when input is

from an external microphone, and the front left and front right gain values only work.

≥ The microphone input level meter shows the

largest volume for the microphones.

≥ You cannot record with the audio completely

muted.

A Centre B Front left C Back left D Front right E Back right F Microphone input level

≥ A gain value for each of the 5 built-in

microphones is displayed. (The input level of the microphones cannot be set individually.)

≥ 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.

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Picture adjustment

Adjust the quality of the image while recording. Adjust by outputting to a TV while adjusting the quality of the image.

≥ Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to MANUAL. (l 59)

1 Select the menu. (l 24)

[ADVANCED] # [PICTURE ADJUST] # [YES]

2 Select the item with the cursor

button and press the cursor button.

[SHARPNESS]:

Sharpness of the edge

[COLOUR]:

Depth of the colour of the image

[EXPOSURE]:

Brightness of the image

3 Adjust the settings with the

cursor button.

≥ After adjustments are made if no operations

are performed for about 2 seconds, the bar will disappear.

≥ Press the MENU button to complete the

settings. [ ] appears on the screen.

Zebra

Parts where white saturation (colour saturation) is likely to occur (extremely brightly lit or shiny parts) are displayed with diagonal lines (zebra pattern).

≥ Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to MANUAL. (l 59)

Select the menu. (l 24)

[ADVANCED] # [ZEBRA] # [ON]

A Zebra pattern

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≥ You can record an image with little white

saturation if you manually adjust the shutter speed or brightness (iris/gain) (l 68).

≥ The zebra pattern does not appear on the

images actually recorded.

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Luminance

Displays the luminance level of the centre of the screen (luminance display frame) in %. It makes the adjustment of the brightness of the object easier, by checking the luminance level of the object, when recording same object in different surroundings. Adjust the brightness using [IRIS]. (l 68)

≥ Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to MANUAL. (l 59)

Select the menu. (l 24)

[ADVANCED] # [LUMINANCE] # desired setting

[OFF]:

Not display

[ANYTIME]:

Constantly display

[ON ADJUST]:

Display only when [IRIS] is adjusted. (l 68) ≥ This function’s default setting is [ON ADJUST].

50%

A Luminance display frame B Luminance level

≥ Luminance level is displayed between [0%]

and [99%]. It will be displayed as [99% ] when it is over 99%.

≥ When the luminance display is set to

[ANYTIME] or [ON ADJUST], luminance is displayed while adjusting [IRIS] even if [DISPLAY] is set to [OFF].

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Histogram

A graph with brightness as horizontal axis and number of pixels at that brightness as vertical axis is displayed. It is possible to determine the exposure of the whole image by looking at the distribution in the graph. Adjust the brightness using [IRIS]. (l 68)

≥ Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to MANUAL. (l 59)

Select the menu. (l 24)

[ADVANCED] # [HISTOGRAM] # desired setting

[OFF]:

Not display

[ANYTIME]:

Constantly display

[ON ADJUST]:

Display only when [IRIS] is adjusted. (l 68)

≥ This function’s default setting is [ON ADJUST].

∫ Example of the display

A Normal B Dark C Bright

≥ When the histogram display is set to

[ANYTIME] or [ON ADJUST], histogram is displayed while adjusting [IRIS] even if [DISPLAY] is set to [OFF].

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Recording

AUTO

MANUAL

FOCUS/ZOOM

CAM FUNC

(Advanced)

Perform zoom operation, focus, white balance, shutter speed, and iris adjustments using the multi manual ring.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

Recording manually using the multi manual ring

Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to MANUAL. (l 59)

A Multi manual ring

Operate by rotating the ring

B Switching between manual zoom and manual focus

Manual zoom [ ] and manual focus [MF] is switched every time the AUTO/MANUAL switch is moved to the FOCUS/ZOOM position.

[]:

Manual zoom (l 66)

[MF]:

Manual focus (l 66)

C Camera function button

It is used for white balance, shutter speed, and iris settings.

∫ To select the items of the camera function 1 Press the camera function button.

2 Select the items by rotating the multi manual ring.

≥ It cannot be selected by the cursor button.

3 Enter the selection by pressing the camera function

button again.

≥ Setup the selected item using the multi manual ring.

jWHITE BALANCE (l 67) jSHUTTER SPEED/IRIS (l 68)

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Zoom operation

Zoom operation can be done using the multi manual ring.

≥ Move the AUTO/MANUAL switch from the MANUAL to FOCUS/ZOOM position, and display

[]. (l 65)

Zoom by rotating the ring.

A side:

Close-up recording (zoom in)

B side:

Wide-angle recording (zoom out) ≥ The zoom speed varies depending on the

speed to rotate the ring.

≥ Auto focus is on when [ ] is displayed.

Manual focus adjustment

If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use manual focus.

≥ Move the AUTO/MANUAL switch from the MANUAL to FOCUS/ZOOM position, and display

[MF]. (l 65)

1 (When MF assist function is used)

Select the menu. (l 24)

[ADVANCED] # [MF ASSIST] # [ON]

≥ This function’s default setting is [ON].

2 Adjust the focus by rotating the

ring.

≥ Face detection framing is not displayed when

the display is enlarged even if [FACE FRAMING] is set to [ALL].

≥ The zebra pattern does not appear on the part

of the screen that is enlarged when [ZEBRA] is [ON].

≥ Luminance display is not displayed when the

display is enlarged even if [LUMINANCE] is set to [ANYTIME].

≥ Histogram is not displayed when the display is

enlarged even if [HISTOGRAM] is set to [ANYTIME].

The centre of the screen is enlarged. The normal screen returns approximately 2 seconds after you finish bringing the subject into focus. ≥ The centre of the screen is not enlarged when

[MF ASSIST] is [OFF].

≥ To return to auto focus, move the AUTO/

MANUAL switch to FOCUS/ZOOM position and display [ ], or set to AUTO.

≥ MF assist does not work if the zoom

magnification is more than 12k.

≥ The part of the screen that is enlarged is not

enlarged on the image actually recorded.

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White balance

CAM FUNC

AWB

CAM FUNC

The automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colours depending on the scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the white balance manually.

≥ Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to MANUAL. (l 59)

1 Press the camera function button

and select [WHITE BALANCE] by rotating the ring. (l 65)

2 Enter the selection by pressing

the camera function button.

3 Select the white balance mode by

rotating the ring.

≥ Select the optimal mode by confirming the

colour on the screen.

Icon Mode/Recording conditions

Auto white balance adjustment

Sunny mode

Outdoors under a clear sky

Cloudy mode

Outdoors under cloudy sky

Indoor mode 1

Incandescent light, video lights like in the studio, etc.

Indoor mode 2

Colour fluorescent light, sodium light, etc.

Manual adjustment mode

≥ Mercury-vapor lamps, sodium

lamps, some fluorescent lights Lights used for wedding receptions

≥

at hotels, stage spotlights in theaters

≥ Sunrise, sunset, etc.

4 Enter the selection by pressing

the camera function button.

≥ Select [RETURN] with the ring, and press the

camera function button again to complete the settings.

≥ Set the white balance mode to [ ] or the

AUTO/MANUAL switch to AUTO to restore to the automatic adjustment.

∫ To set the white balance

manually

1 Select [ ], fill the screen with a white

subject.

2 Press the camera function button for

about 1 second.

≥ When the screen turns black instantly and the

[ ] display stops flashing and then lights constantly, the setting is complete.

≥ If the [ ] display continues flashing, the

white balance cannot be set because it is too dark etc. In this case, use the automatic white balance.

≥ When the [ ] display flashes, the manual

white balance previously adjusted is stored. Whenever recording conditions change, re-set the white balance for correct adjustment.

≥ When setting both the white balance and the

iris/gain, set the white balance first.

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Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment

Shutter Speed:

Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects.

Iris:

Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark.

≥ Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to MANUAL. (l 59)

1 Press the camera function button

and select [SHUTTER SPEED] or [IRIS] by rotating the ring. (l 65)

CAM FUNC

4 Enter the selection by pressing

≥ Select [RETURN] with the ring, and press the

camera function button again to complete the settings.

≥ Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to AUTO to

restore to automatic adjustment.

the camera function button.

2 Enter the selection by pressing

the camera function button.

3 Adjust by rotating the ring.

A Shutter speed: 1/50 to 1/8000

≥ If [AUTO SLOW SHTR] is set to [ON], the

shutter speed will be set between 1/25 and 1/8000.

≥ The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 is faster.

B Iris/Gain value: CLOSE # (F16 to F2.0) # OPEN # (0dB to 18dB)

≥ Value closer to [CLOSE] darken the image. ≥ Value closer to [18dB] brighten the image. ≥ When the iris value is adjusted to brighter than

[OPEN], it changes to the gain value.

≥ When setting both the shutter speed and the

iris/gain value, set the shutter speed and then set the iris/gain value.

Manual shutter speed adjustment

≥ If you increase the shutter speed manually, the

noise on the screen may increase.

≥ You may see a band of light around the object

that is shining very bright, or having very high reflection.

≥ During normal playback, image movement

may not look smooth.

≥ Colour or brightness of the image may change,

or you may see horizontal bars in the image when the object is recorded in extremely bright place or under fluorescent light, mercury light or sodium light, etc. In this case, record in auto mode or set the shutter speed to 1/100 in areas where the power supply frequency is 50 Hz, or 1/125 in areas of 60 Hz.

Manual iris/gain adjustment

≥ Luminance level and histogram are displayed

during the iris adjustment. It is also possible not to display them. (l 63)

≥ If the gain value is increased, the noise on the

screen increases.

≥ Depending on the zoom magnification, there

are iris values that are not displayed.

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Preparation

Recording

Playback

Backup

With a PC

70 Playback

79 Editing

88 With a TV

Others

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Playback

Motion picture playback

A Lock release button B Align with the status indicator.

≥ Rotate the mode dial while at the same time pressing in the lock release button if changing from OFF

to another mode.

1 Rotate the mode dial to select

2 (When playing back from an SD card)

Select [ ] (motion picture playback) of [ ] (card playback) tab with the cursor button.

(When playing back from a HDD)

Select [ ] (motion picture playback) of [ ] (HDD playback) tab with the cursor button.

C Card playback tab D Motion picture playback

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3 Select the scene to be played

VOL

back and press the cursor button.

G Thumbnail display H Previous page I Next page J Play mode select button K Scene number

The selected scene is played back on the full screen, and the operation icon is automatically displayed on the screen. ≥ If 9 or more scenes have been recorded, the

next (or previous) page can be displayed by moving the cursor button left and right or selecting / and then pressing the cursor button. When the last scene has been selected, move the cursor button right to select the first scene.

≥ The scene number display switches to the

page number, except when thumbnails are selected.

≥ Press the cursor button while selecting the play

mode select button to switch to the thumbnails of the following scenes.

(All scenes):

Playback of all scenes

(By date):

Playback of scenes recorded on a selected date (l 74)

(Intelligent scene selection):

Playback of the detected scenes that have been recorded vividly (l 74)

4 Select the playback operation

with the cursor button.

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

thumbnails.

≥ The operation icon appears or disappears

each time the cursor button is pressed.

∫ Speaker/Headphone volume

adjustment

Move the volume lever to adjust the speaker/ headphone volume during playback.

Tow ards “ r”:

Increases the volume

Tow ards “ s”:

Decreases the volume

∫ Fast forward/rewind playback

Move the cursor button right during playback to fast forward. (Move the cursor button left to rewind.)

≥ The fast forward/rewind speed increases if you

move the cursor button again. (The display on the screen changes from 5 to .)

≥ Normal playback is restored when you move

the cursor button up.

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Operating with the remote control

VOL

PLAY

PAU SE

STILL ADV STILL ADV

PLAY

STOPSKIP SKIP

PAU SE

STILL ADV STILL ADV

PLAY

STOPSKIP SKIP

PAU SE

STILL ADV STILL ADV

PLAY

STOPSKIP SKIP

PAU SE

STILL ADV STILL ADV

Press the 6

or 5 button during playback.

Operating with the remote control

Press the E or D button during playback.

∫ Skip playback

(to the start of a scene)

(Operation is possible with the remote

control only.)

Press the : or 9 button during playback.

PLAY

STILL ADV STILL ADV

PAU SE

STOPSKIP SKIP

∫ Slow-motion playback

1 Pause the playback. 2 Move and hold the cursor button right.

(Move and hold the cursor button left to play back slow-motion pictures in reverse.)

It will playback in slow-motion while moving the cursor button.

≥ Normal playback is restored when you move

the cursor button up.

≥ When slow-motion pictures are played back in

reverse, they will be shown continuously at approximately 2/3 playback (intervals of 0.5 seconds).

the speed of normal

∫ Frame-by-frame playback

The motion picture is advanced one frame at a time.

1 Pause the playback. 2 Move the cursor button right. (Move the

cursor button left to advance the frames one at a time in the reverse direction.)

≥ Normal playback is restored when you move

the cursor button up.

≥ When the frames are advanced one at a time

in the reverse direction, they will be shown in intervals of 0.5 seconds.

Operating with the remote control

1 Press the ; button.

2 Press the E or D button.

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Motion picture compatibility

≥ This unit is based on the AVCHD format. ≥ The video signal that can be played back on

this unit is 1920k1080/50i, 1920k1080/25p or 1440k1080/50i.

≥ 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.

Creating still picture from motion picture

A single frame from the recorded motion picture can be saved as a still picture.

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.

≥ Sound will be heard only during normal

playback.

≥ If pause play is continued for 5 minutes, the

screen returns to the thumbnails.

≥ Any scenes where the thumbnails are

displayed as cannot be played back. An error message appears and the screen shows the thumbnails.

≥ During motion picture playback, the power will

not turn off even if the LCD monitor is closed.

≥ The remaining time for playback indication will

be reset to “0h00m00s” each scene.

≥ 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.

2 Press the button fully.

Still picture is recorded and will be saved on the same media as the motion picture. ≥ You might get a blurry still picture if you press

the button without pausing.

≥ Date the motion picture was recorded will be

registered as date of the still picture. (The date still picture was created will be registered if there is no date recorded for the motion picture.)

≥ Quality will be different from the normal still

picture.

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Playing back motion pictures by date

Scenes recorded on the same day can be played back in succession.

1 Select (By date), then press

the cursor button.

2 Select the playback date, then

press the cursor button.

The scenes recorded on the date selected are displayed as thumbnails. ≥ Move the cursor button up or down to select

the playback date. Move the cursor button left to select the last date of the previous month, and move it to the right to select the last date of the following month.

≥ Even if scenes are recorded on the same day,

they are grouped separately in the following cases.

jWhen the number of scenes exceeds 99 jWhen the SD card or HDD is repaired jWhen the recording mode is changed from

HA/HG/HX to HE

* –1, –2... is added after the recording date

displayed on the screen.

or HE to HA/HG/HX

Intelligent scene selection

(Extracting parts recorded clearly to

play back)

Motion pictures are played back after excepting some parts that may not have been recorded clearly such as image shaking or out-of-focus scenes.

1 Select (Intelligent scene

selection), then press the cursor button.

2 Select the scene to be played

back, then press the cursor button.

3 Select the scene to be played

back, then press the cursor button.

≥ Select (All scenes) and press the cursor

button to return to the playback of all scenes.

≥ Playing back of all the scenes returns if the

power is turned off or the mode dial is operated.

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≥ Select (All scenes) and press the cursor

button to return to the playback of all scenes.

≥ Select (By date) and press the cursor

button to activate the intelligent scene selection on the selected date. To return to the intelligent scene selection for all scenes, select (All scenes) with the cursor button and then press the cursor button.

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≥ The following motion pictures are skipped

jWhen motion pictures are recorded while

moving the unit quickly

jWhen the unit shakes jWhen the image contrast is too strong such

as backlight

jWhen scenes are too dark jWhen you record with the unit tilted, upside

down, or pointing down

jWhen the subject is out of focus

≥ Up to 9 sections can be skipped for a single

scene.

≥ When motion pictures are skipped, the image

stops momentarily.

≥ The position of sections to be skipped may

vary depending on the type of recording, with some having no skipped parts.

≥ Divided scene will not be skipped. ≥ Playing back all the scenes returns if the power

is turned off or the mode dial is operated.

≥ For data that are edited with the easy editing

function of HD Writer 2.6E, the intelligent scene selection is disabled.

≥ Deletion of scenes cannot be done during the

intelligent scene selection.

Repeat playback

Playback of the first scene starts after playback of the last scene finishes.

Select the menu. (l 24)

[VIDEO SETUP] # [REPEAT PLAY] # [ON]

The [ ] indication appears on the thumbnail and full screen views. ≥ All the scenes on the SD card or HDD are

played back repeatedly. (When the play mode is set to , all the scenes on the selected date are played back repeatedly.)

≥ Set [REPEAT PLAY] to [OFF] to cancel the

repeat playback function.

Resuming the previous playback

If playback of a scene was stopped halfway, the playback can be resumed from where it was stopped.

Select the menu. (l 24)

[VIDEO SETUP] # [RESUME PLAY] # [ON]

If playback of a motion picture is stopped, [ ] appears on the thumbnail view of the stopped scene.

≥ This function’s default setting is [ON]. ≥ Set [RESUME PLAY] to [OFF] to cancel the

resume playback function.

≥ The memorised resume position is cleared if

you turn off the power or operate the mode dial.

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Playback

Still picture playback

A Lock release button B Align with the status indicator.

≥ Rotate the mode dial while at the same time pressing in the lock release button if changing from OFF

to another mode.

1 Rotate the mode dial to select

2 (When playing back from an SD card)

Select [ ] (still picture playback) of [ ] (card playback) tab with the cursor button.

C Card playback tab D Still picture playback

(When playing back from a HDD)

Select [ ] (still picture playback) of [ ] (HDD playback) tab with the cursor button.

E HDD playback tab F Still picture playback

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3 Select the still picture to be













played back and press the cursor button.

G Play mode select button H Thumbnail display I Previous page J Next page K Still picture number L Folder/file name

The selected still picture is played back on the full screen, and the operation icon is automatically displayed on the screen. ≥ If 9 or more still pictures have been recorded,

the next (or previous) page can be displayed by moving the cursor button left and right or selecting / and then pressing the cursor button. When the last picture has been selected, move the cursor button right to select the first picture.

≥ The picture number display switches to the

page number, except when thumbnails are selected.

≥ Select the play mode select button and press

the cursor button to switch the following picture displays to thumbnail view.

(All scenes):

Playback of all still pictures

(By date):

Playback of still pictures recorded on a selected date (l 78)

4 Select the playback operation

with the cursor button.

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. ∫: Stops the playback and shows the

thumbnails.

≥ The operation icon appears or disappears

each time the centre of the cursor button is pressed.

∫ Changing the interval of

playback for the slide show

Select the menu. (l 24)

[PHOTO SETUP] # [SLIDES INTERVAL] # desired setting

[SHORT]:

Approx. 1 sec

[NORMAL]:

Approx. 5 sec

[LONG]:

Approx. 15 sec

≥ This function’s default setting is [NORMAL]. ≥ With pictures with large image size, it may take

longer than the specified time to play back the next picture, or the interval may not decrease even if the setting is changed.

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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.)

≥ If a non-standard still picture is played back,

the folder/file name may not be displayed.

≥ 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.

≥ Any still pictures where the thumbnails are

displayed as cannot be played back. An error message appears and the screen shows the thumbnails.

≥ During still picture playback, the power will not

turn off even if the LCD monitor is closed.

Playing back still pictures by date

Still pictures recorded on the same day can be played back in succession.

1 Select (By date), then press

the cursor button.

≥ Move the cursor button up or down to select

the playback date. Move the cursor button left to select the last date of the previous month, and move it to the right to select the last date of the following month.

3 Select the still picture to be

played back.

≥ Select (All scenes) and press the cursor

button to return to the playback of all still pictures.

≥ Playing back of all the still pictures returns if

the power is turned off or the mode dial is operated.

≥ 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 HD hi-speed

burst shooting mode ([ ] is indicated before the date in the list by date).

≥ [ ] is displayed in front of the date in the list

by date for the still pictures created from the motion picture. (l 73)

2 Select the playback date, then

press the cursor button.

The still pictures recorded on the date selected are displayed as thumbnails.

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Editing

To delete by confirming images being played back

Press the button while scenes or still pictures to be deleted are being played back. ≥ When the confirmation message appears,

select [YES], then press the cursor button.

0h00m00s0h00

0h00m00s

Deleting scenes/still pictures

Deleted scenes/still pictures cannot be restored, so perform appropriate confirmation of the contents before proceeding with delete.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

∫ Deleting multiple scenes/still pictures from the thumbnail display

1 Press the button while the

thumbnail view screen is displayed.

2 Move the cursor button to select

[SELECT] or [ALL SCENES] and press the cursor button.

≥ When [ALL SCENES] is selected, the following

scenes/still pictures except the protected scenes/still pictures on the SD card or HDD will be deleted. When the confirmation message appears, select [YES], then press the cursor button. jWhen the play mode is set to :

All scenes or still pictures

jWhen the play mode is set to :

All the scenes or still pictures on the selected date

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3 (Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2)

Select the scene/still picture to be deleted, then press the cursor button.

≥ To unselect the scene/still picture, press the

cursor button again.

≥ Up to 99 scenes can be selected to be deleted.

4 (Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2)

Press the button.

≥ When the confirmation message appears,

select [YES], then press the cursor button.

(Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2)

To continue deleting other scenes

Repeat steps 3-4.

When you stop deleting halfway

Press the MENU button while deleting. ≥ The scenes or still pictures that have already

been deleted when the deletion is cancelled cannot be restored.

≥ In case of [ALL SCENES], the deletion may

take time if there are many scenes or still pictures on the SD card or HDD.

≥ Do not turn off this unit while deleting. ≥ When you delete scenes/still pictures, use a

battery with sufficient battery power or use the AC adaptor.

≥ 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.

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 [PHOTO SETUP] # [DELETE] # [ALL SCENES] or [SELECT].

≥ When play mode is set to [INTEL. SCENE],

scenes cannot be deleted.

≥ To delete an unwanted part of a scene, divide

the scene first, and then delete the unnecessary part. (l 81)

≥ Scenes/still pictures which cannot be played

back (the thumbnails are displayed as ) cannot be deleted.

≥ Do not open the SD card cover while deleting

motion pictures or still pictures on the SD card. The deletion will stop.

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Dividing a scene to delete

To delete an unnecessary portion of a scene, first divide the scene and then delete the unnecessary portion.

¬Select [ ] (motion picture playback) of [ ] tab or [ ] tab while the mode dial

is set to . (l 70)

1 Select the menu. (l 24)

[EDIT SCENE] # [DIVIDE] # [SET]

To continue dividing other scenes

Repeat steps 2-3 before completing dividing in step 4.

2 Select the scene to be divided,

then press the cursor button.

3 Select [ ] to set the dividing

point.

≥ 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 72)

≥ When the confirmation message appears,

select [YES], then press the cursor button.

4 Press the MENU button to

complete dividing.

To delete all the divided points

[DIVIDE] # [CANCEL ALL]

≥ When the confirmation message appears,

select [YES], then press the cursor button.

≥ All divided points set on this unit will be

cancelled.

≥ The scenes that were deleted after division

cannot be recovered.

≥ When play mode is set to [INTEL. SCENE],

scenes cannot be divided.

≥ Scenes cannot be divided if the number of

scenes played back on a selected date has reached 99.

≥ It may not be possible to divide scenes with a

short recording time.

≥ If images that have been divided are played

back on another device, the points where the scenes join may not be clear.

≥ Data that has been recorded or edited on

another device cannot be divided and the divided points cannot be deleted.

≥ When [CANCEL ALL] is selected, the divided

points of all scenes are deleted and the unit turns back to the setting that plays back all scenes even if you selected to play back the scenes by date.

5 Delete the unnecessary scene.

(l 79)

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Scenes/still pictures can be protected so that they are not deleted by mistake.

(Even if you protect some scenes/still pictures on an SD card or HDD, formatting the SD card or HDD will delete them.)

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

Protecting scenes/still pictures

1 Select the menu. (l 24)

[VIDEO SETUP] or [PHOTO SETUP] # [SCENE PROTECT] # [YES]

2 Select the scene/still picture to

be protected and then press the cursor button.

The [ ] indication appears and the scene/still picture is protected. ≥ Press the cursor button again to cancel the

setting.

≥ 2 or more scenes/still pictures can be set in

succession.

≥ Press the MENU button to complete the

settings.

≥ When play mode is set to [INTEL. SCENE]

while playing back motion pictures, scenes cannot be protected.

≥ Protection on the copied motion pictures and

still pictures will be cleared when the protected motion pictures and protected still pictures are copied between SD card and HDD. (l 84)

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DPOF setting

You can write the data selecting still pictures to be printed and the number of prints (DPOF data) onto the SD card.

¬Select [ ] (still picture playback) of [ ] tab while the mode dial is set to .

(l 76)

∫ 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. (l 24)

[PHOTO SETUP] # [DPOF SET] # [SET]

2 Select the still picture to be set,

then press the cursor button.

≥ Press the MENU button to complete the

settings.

To cancel all DPOF settings

[DPOF SET] # [CANCEL ALL]

≥ When the confirmation message appears,

select [YES], then press the cursor button.

≥ The DPOF setting cannot be applied to still

pictures recorded on the HDD.

≥ Please perform the DPOF settings on this unit. ≥ You cannot add the recording date to pictures

to be printed with the DPOF settings.

≥ DPOF setting on copied still pictures will be

cleared when the still picture with DPOF setting is copied between SD card and HDD.

3 Select the number of prints, then

press the cursor button.

≥ To cancel the setting, set the number of prints

to [0].

≥ You can also select multiple still pictures in

succession.

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Motion pictures and still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied between an SD card inserted in this unit and HDD.

Copying between SD card and HDD

Confirming remaining capacity on the copy destination

≥ It cannot be copied if there is not enough remaining capacity on the HDD, when copying to the HDD. ≥ If the remaining capacity on a single SD card is not enough, you can copy to multiple SD cards

following the instruction on the screen. In this case, the last scene copied to an SD card is automatically divided to fit the space on the SD card.

≥ If you divide the scenes (l 81), and copy by scene selection, it is possible to copy matching the

remaining capacity of the SD card or the HDD, or only the necessary parts.

∫ SD card information display

¬Select [ ] tab while the mode dial is set to . (l 70)

Select the menu. (l 24)

[SETUP] # [CARD STATUS] # [YES]

∫ HDD information display

¬Select [ ] tab while the mode dial is set to . (l 70)

Select the menu. (l 24)

≥ Press the MENU button to close the indication.

[SETUP] # [HDD STATUS] # [YES]

≥ The 60 GB built-in HDD requires some space to store information and manage system files, so the

actual usable space is slightly less than the indicated value. The usable HDD 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.

Copying

≥ If there is not much remaining capacity in the SD card, a confirmation message asking to copy after

deleting all data on the SD card is displayed. Be aware that deleted data cannot be restored.

1 Set the mode dial to .

≥ Use a sufficiently charged battery or the AC

adaptor.

(When copying from SD card to HDD)

[COPY] # [] # [YES]

2 Select the menu. (l 24)

(When copying from HDD to SD card)

[COPY] # [] # [YES]

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3 Select the item and press the

cursor button.

[VIDEO & PICTURE]:

All scenes are copied in order of motion pictures, then still pictures. Proceed to step 7.

[VIDEO]:

Motion pictures are copied.

[PICTURE]:

Still pictures are copied.

4 (Only when [VIDEO]/[PICTURE] is selected

in step 3)

Select the item and press the cursor button.

5 (Only when [SELECT SCENES] is selected

in step 4)

Select the scene/still picture to be copied and press the cursor button.

≥ When the cursor button is pressed again, the

selected scene/still picture will be cancelled.

≥ Up to 99 scenes/still pictures can be set in

succession.

(Only when [SELECT DATE] is selected in

step 4)

Select the date to be copied and press the cursor button.

[ALL SCENES]:

All motion pictures or still pictures are copied. Proceed to step 7.

[SELECT SCENES]:

Some scenes are selected for copying.

[SELECT DATE]:

Copy by selecting the date.

≥ When the cursor button is pressed again, the

selected date will be cancelled.

≥ Up to 99 dates can be set in succession. ≥ Move the cursor button up or down to select

the playback date. Move the cursor button left to select the last date of the previous month, and move it to the right to select the last date of the following month.

6 (Only when [SELECT SCENES] is selected

in step 4)

Select [START] and press the cursor button.

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(Only when [SELECT DATE] is selected in

step 4)

Press the MENU button.

7 When the confirmation message

appears, select [YES], then press the cursor button.

≥ If more than 2 SD cards are necessary to copy,

change the card following the instructions on the screen.

8 Press the MENU button when the

copy complete message is displayed.

≥ The thumbnail view of the copy destination is

indicated.

When you stop copying halfway

Press the MENU button while copying.

Approximate time for copying

To copy a 4 GB SD card with full motion pictures to a HDD:

15 min to 20 min

To copy 600 still pictures (approx. 600 MB):

5 min to 10 min

then the same date may be assigned or images may not display by date when the list by date is selected.

≥ Motion pictures that has been recorded on

another device may not be copied. Data recorded on a PC with HD Writer 2.6E, etc. cannot be copied.

≥ Protection and DPOF settings will be cleared

on the copied motion pictures and still pictures when copying motion pictures and still pictures with protection and DPOF settings.

≥ While copying, do not:

jTurn the unit off jRemove the SD card jExpose the unit to vibrations or shock

≥ The order in which the scenes or still pictures

were copied cannot be changed.

If you will delete the motion pictures or still pictures after copying is complete, be sure to play back the motion pictures or still pictures to check that they have been copied to correctly before deleting.

≥ It is impossible to compress motion pictures or

still pictures on the copy source into the capacity that can be accommodated by the usable space on the copy destination.

≥ Depending on the following conditions, the

time it takes for copying may be longer. Do not operate the unit until a message appears indicating that copying is complete. jThe number of recorded scenes is large:

It will take time to copy if the number of recorded scenes is large even when the recording time is the same.

jThe temperature of the unit is high.

≥ If some motion pictures or still pictures have

already been recorded to the copy destination,

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Please be aware that if an SD card or HDD is formatted, then all the data recorded on the SD card or HDD will be erased. Back up important data on a PC, DVD disc etc.

Formatting SD cards and HDD

∫ Formatting SD cards

¬Set the mode dial to and set the [MEDIA SELECT] to [SD CARD] (l 37), or set

to and select [ ] tab. (l 70)

Select the menu. (l 24)

[SETUP] # [FORMAT CARD] # [YES]

≥ When the confirmation message appears,

select [YES], then press the cursor button.

≥ When formatting is complete, press the MENU

button to exit the message screen.

∫ Formatting HDD

¬Set the mode dial to and set the [MEDIA SELECT] to [HDD] (l 37), or set to

and select [ ] tab. (l 70)

Select the menu. (l 24)

[SETUP] # [FORMAT HDD] # [YES]

≥ When the confirmation message appears,

select [YES], then press the cursor button.

≥ Do not turn this unit off or remove the SD card, while formatting. Do not expose the unit to vibrations

or shock.

≥ When formatting is complete, press the MENU

button to exit the message screen.

≥ Perform a physical formatting of the HDD when

this unit is to be disposed/transferred. (l 137)

Use this unit to format SD cards or HDD. Formatting HDD is only available with this unit. Do not format an SD card using any other equipment such as a PC. The card may not be used on this unit.

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With a TV

AV/

A HDMI mini cable (optional) B Component cable

(supplied)

C AV cable (supplied)

Picture quality

1 High definition images

when connecting to HDMI terminal

2 High definition images

when connecting to component terminal compatible with 1080i Standard images when connecting to component terminal compatible with 576i

3 Standard images when

connecting to video terminal

The motion pictures and still pictures recorded on this unit can be played back on a TV screen.

Confirm the terminals on your TV and use a cable compatible with the terminals. Image quality may vary with the connected terminals.

1 High quality 2 HDMI terminal 3 Component terminal 4 Video terminal

≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. ≥ Use the supplied component cable to connect the unit via the component terminal on your TV, while

using the supplied AV cable to connect it to the video terminal. Use of the following Panasonic HDMI mini cables is recommended to connect the unit to the HDMI terminal.

Watching Video/Pictures on your TV

1 Connect this unit to a TV.

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≥ Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go. ≥ We recommend using Panasonic HDMI mini cables (optional).

Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m)

≥ Do not use any other component cables except the supplied one. ≥ The component terminal is for outputting images only so be sure to also connect the AV cable.

(It is not necessary to connect the yellow plug.)

≥ Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.

2 Select the video input on the TV, that this unit is connected to.

≥ Example:

Select the [HDMI] channel with a HDMI mini cable. Select the [Component] channel with a component cable. Select the [Video 2] channel with an AV cable. (The name of the channel may differ depending on the connected TV.)

3 Set the mode dial to to play back.

≥ The image and audio are output on the TV.

Cables Reference items

A HDMI mini cable (optional) ≥ Connecting with a HDMI mini cable (l 91)

B Component cable (supplied) ≥ Connecting with the component cable (l 92)

C AV cable (supplied) ≥ Connecting with the AV cable (l 92)

If the image or audio from this unit does not appear on the TV

≥ Check the connections. ≥ Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go. ≥ Check the input setting (input switch) and the audio input setting on the TV. (For more

information, please read the operating instructions for the TV.)

≥ Check [HDMI RESOLUTION] when connecting with a HDMI mini cable. (l 91) ≥ Check [COMPONENT OUT] when connecting with the component cable. (l 92) ≥ Check [AV JACK] when connecting with the AV cable. (l 92)

≥ Listening in 5.1 channel sound (l 92) ≥ Playback using VIERA Link (HDAVI Control

™

) (l 93)

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∫ To watch images with a 16:9

ZOOM

START/

STOP

PHOTO

SHOT

EXT

DISPLAY

DATE/

TIME

VOL

aspect ratio on a regular TV (4:3)

When playing back motion pictures or still pictures recorded on this unit with a 16:9 aspect ratio on a TV with a 4:3 aspect ratio, the images on the screen may be squeezed horizontally. In this case, change the menu setting to play back the pictures in the original aspect ratio. (Depending on the TV setting, the pictures may not be displayed correctly. For more information, please read the operating instructions of your TV.)

Select the menu. (l 24)

[SETUP] # [TV ASPECT] # [4:3]

Example of images with a 16:9 aspect ratio on a regular TV (4:3)

[TV ASPECT] setting

[16:9] [4:3]

≥ If a wide-screen TV is connected, adjust the

aspect setting on the TV. (Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for details.)

∫ To display the on-screen

information on the TV

When the EXT DISPLAY button on the remote control is pressed, the information displayed on the screen (operation icon and time code etc.) can be displayed on the TV.

≥ Press the button again to erase the

information.

≥ The screen on this unit will not change.

≥ When connecting with a HDMI mini cable, be

sure to connect to a HDMI input terminal. Do not connect to a HDMI output terminal on other products.

≥ When connecting with a component cable, be

sure to also connect the AV cable. (Insert it in the audio input terminal for the component terminal input.)

≥ When a HDMI mini cable and the AV cable are

connected at the same time, priority is given to the output from the HDMI mini cable.

≥ When the component cable and the AV cable

are connected at the same time, priority is given to the component cable for image output.

Refer to the following support site for information about the Panasonic TVs that you can directly insert an SD card into the SD card slot on the TV and then play it back. http://panasonic.net/

≥ 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

What is HDMI?

HDMI is the interface for digital devices. When this unit is connected to a HDMI compatible device, the image and audio can be output with a digital signal. If you connect this unit 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. If you connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link, linked operations (VIERA Link) are possible. (l 93)

Select the desired method of HDMI output when using an HDMI mini cable (optional).

Select the menu. (l 24)

[SETUP] # [HDMI RESOLUTION] # desired setting

[AUTO]:

The output resolution is automatically set based on the information from the connected TV.

Information from the connected TV Output resolution

720p, 1080i 1080i

Others 576p

[1080i]:

The interlace method with 1080 available scan lines is used for output.

[576p]:

The progressive method with 576 available scan lines is used for output.

Interlace method/progressive method

i= interlace scanning is scanning the screen with half of the effective scanning lines every 1/50 seconds, where p= progressive scanning is a high density image signal that is scanning the screen with all the effective scanning lines every 1/50 seconds. The component terminal and the HDMI mini connector on this unit are also compatible with high definition image output 1080i. It is necessary to have a compatible TV to enjoy progressive and high definition images.

≥ If the images are not output on the TV when the setting is [AUTO], switch to the method [1080i] or

[576p] which enables the images to be displayed on your TV. (Please read the operating instructions for the TV.)

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Listening in 5.1 channel sound

You still can listen to the 5.1 channel sound recorded from the internal microphones when this unit is connected to the 5.1 channel compatible AV amplifier or TV using the HDMI mini cable. Please read the AV amplifier and TV operating instructions for how to connect this unit to the AV amplifier and TV. ≥ Please read the operating instructions for the AV amplifier, speakers and TV for more information

about how to connect them etc.

≥ If you connect this unit to a Panasonic AV amplifier and Panasonic TV that are compatible with

VIERA Link, linked operations (VIERA Link) become possible. (l 93)

≥ The unit cannot be connected to the optical digital cable. Connect it to an AV amplifier with the HDMI

terminals.

≥ Audio recorded from an external microphone is in stereo (2 ch).

Connecting with the component cable

When this unit is connected to a TV with the component cable (supplied), the output setting on this unit can be changed. Set it to match the terminal on the TV that you connect to.

Select the menu. (l 24)

[SETUP] # [COMPONENT OUT] # desired setting

[576i]:

When connecting to the component terminal on the TV compatible with 576i. (Playback is in standard quality.)

[1080i]:

When connecting to the component terminal on the TV compatible with 1080i. (Playback is in high definition quality.)

Connecting with the AV cable

When the AV cable (supplied) is connected, set [AV JACK] to [AV OUT].

Select the menu. (l 24)

[SETUP] # [AV JACK] # [AV OUT]

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With a TV

HDMI IN

1) 2)

DISPLAY ON/OFF







What is the VIERA Link?

≥ 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.3. VIERA Link Ver.3 is the newest Panasonic version

and is also compatible with existing Panasonic VIERA Link devices. (As of May 2008)

Playback using VIERA Link (HDAVI Control

™

)

Connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link with a HDMI mini cable and then operate with the remote control for the TV.

∫ Setting on this unit

¬Set the mode dial to .

∫ Playback operation with the

remote control for the TV

Select the menu. (l 24)

[SETUP] # [VIERA Link] # [ON]

≥ The default setting is [ON].

A HDMI mini cable (optional) B Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link

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 centre to set it.

2) Activate the operation icons that are displayed on TV screen with the remote control for the TV.

A Operation icons B Display operation icons C Cancel operation icons D Display/Cancel operation icons

≥ The playback operation is performed the same

as on this unit.

jPlaying back motion pictures (l 70) jPlaying back still pictures (l 76)

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≥ 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.)

≥ If you are not using VIERA Link, set [VIERA Link] to [OFF].

∫ Other linked operations

Turning the power off:

If you use the remote control for the TV to turn off the power, the power on this unit also turns off. (When recording motion pictures, formatting, deleting, recovering or connecting the unit to a PC with a USB cable, the power will not turn off.)

Automatic input switching:

If you connect with a HDMI mini cable and then turn on the power on this unit, the input channel on the TV automatically switches to this unit’s screen. If the TV’s power is in standby status, it will turn on automatically (if [Set] has been selected for the TV’s [Power on link] setting). ≥ Depending on the HDMI terminal on the TV, the input channel may not switch automatically. In this

case, use the remote control for the TV to switch the input channel. (For details on how to switch input, please read the operating instructions for the TV.)

≥ If VIERA Link does not work properly, refer to page 132.

≥ 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.

We recommend using Panasonic HDMI mini cables (optional). Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m)

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Preparation

Recording

Playback

Backup

With a PC

96 With other products

Others

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With other products

Motion pictures or still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied to a DVD disc by connecting a DVD burner VW-BN1 (optional) to this unit using a Mini AB USB Connection Cable (supplied with VW-BN1). The copied DVD disc can also be played back. ≥ Please read the operating instructions of the DVD burner for how to use it.

Connecting a DVD burner to copy to/play back a disc

Preparing for copying/playing back

We recommend using Panasonic DVD burner VW-BN1.

About discs that can be used for copying

Copy to a new*1 12 cm DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R or DVD-R DL. You can additionally copy only to a DVD-RAM.

≥ You cannot copy to 8 cm discs or iRW/iR/iR DL/CD-RW/CD-R. ≥ 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.

≥ Message [CANNOT COPY TO DISC WITH RECORDED IMAGES. INSERT DISC WITH NO

RECORDED IMAGES.] may be displayed when a new DVD-RAM is used. In that case, format the DVD-RAM with the DVD burner before use. (l 102)

*1 You cannot record on a disc that has already been used. However if a DVD-RAM or a DVD-RW

is formatted with the DVD burner, then it can be used for copying. Please be aware that if a disc is formatted, then all the data recorded on the disc will be erased.

*2 Only DVD-RAM copied with the DVD burner or HD Writer 2.6E can additionally copy. You cannot

copy motion pictures and still pictures to the same disc, so only motion pictures can be copied to a DVD-RAM with motion pictures copied, and only still pictures can be copied to a DVD-RAM with still pictures copied.

1 Connect the AC adaptor (supplied with VW-BN1) to the DVD burner.

≥ You cannot supply power to the DVD burner from this unit.

2 Connect this unit to the AC adaptor and set the mode dial to .

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3 Connect this unit to the DVD burner with the Mini AB USB Connection

Cable (supplied with VW-BN1).

A Mini AB USB Connection Cable (supplied with VW-BN1) B DVD burner (optional)

≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.

4 Insert the disc in the DVD burner.

5 (When copying)

Select [BURN DISC] and press the cursor button.

≥ Refer to page 98 for how to copy discs. (When playing back)

Select [PLAY DISC] and press the cursor button.

≥ Refer to page 101 for how to play back the copied discs.

To terminate the connection with the DVD burner

Select [EXIT] and press the cursor button. ≥ Disconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable from this unit.

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Copying to discs

Motion pictures are copied as AVCHD format high definition images. ≥ We recommend preparing the necessary number of discs that can be used for copying (l 96),

and spare discs.

≥ You cannot copy from multiple SD cards to 1 disc. (You can additionally copy only to a DVD-RAM) ≥ Motion pictures and still pictures cannot both be copied to a single disc. ≥ Confirm that auto protection is [ON] before copying data. We recommend that auto protection is

turned [ON] while copying data. (l 102)

1 Connect this unit to the DVD

burner to prepare for copying. (l 96)

2 Select copy source media and

press the cursor button.

3 Select the item and press the

cursor button.

[VIDEO & PICTURE]:

All scenes are copied in order of motion pictures, then still pictures. (Since motion pictures and still pictures are copied to separate discs, two or more discs are required.) Select [NEXT], press the cursor button, and proceed to step 7.

[VIDEO]:

Motion pictures are copied.

[PICTURE]:

Still pictures are copied. ≥ It will return to the previous step by selecting

[ ] by moving the cursor button to the left, and pressing the centre.

4 (Only when [VIDEO]/[PICTURE] is selected

in step 3)

Select the item and press the cursor button.

[ALL SCENES]:

All motion pictures or still pictures are copied. Proceed to step 7.

[SELECT SCENES]:

Some scenes are selected for copying.

[SELECT DATE]:

Copy by selecting the date.

5 (Only when [SELECT SCENES] is selected

in step 4)

Select the scene you want to copy and press the cursor button.

≥ When the cursor button is pressed again, the

selected scene will be cancelled. Up to 99 scenes can be selected in succession.

≥

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(Only when [SELECT DATE] is selected in step 4

Select the date you want to copy and press the cursor button.

)

7 Select [START], then press the

cursor button.



≥ When the cursor button is pressed again, the

selected date will be cancelled.

≥ Up to 99 dates can be selected in succession. ≥ Move the cursor button up or down to select

the date. Move the cursor button left to select the last date of the previous month, and move it to the right to select the last date of the following month.

6 (Only when [SELECT SCENES] is selected

in step 4)

Select [NEXT] and press the cursor button.

(Only when [SELECT DATE] is selected in step 4)

Press the DISC COPY button.

DISC COP

A The number of discs necessary for copying

by disc type

≥ When 2 or more discs are necessary for

copying, follow the on-screen instructions to switch discs.

≥ Displayed number of discs is the number when

new discs are used.

≥ 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.

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Before you delete the data on the SD card or HDD after copying is complete, be sure to play

Press the DISC COPY button on the playback thumbnail view to display the selection screen in Step 2, so that you can copy data again.

DISC COPY

back the discs to check that they have been copied to correctly. (l 101)

Important Notice

≥ When connecting an optional DVD burner and this unit for copying a disc, do not insert a

disc with recorded motion pictures 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 motion/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.

About the approximate time it takes for copying to a disc

To copy motion pictures to the full capacity of a disc

Disc type Copy time * The data is written to all areas of the disc to

DVD-RAM Approx. 50 min to 80 min

DVD-RW

To copy 600 still pictures (approx. 600 MB)

≥ DVD-R DL have two layers of recording surface so the copy time is approximately 2 to 3 times

that of DVD-R.

≥ Depending on the following conditions, the time it takes for copying may be longer than the

above times. Wait until a message appears indicating that copying is complete.

jThe number of recorded scenes:

jWhen the temperature of the DVD burner has become high:

Approx. 35 min to 75 min

DVD-R

DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R Approx. 30 min to 40 min

It will take time to copy if the number of recorded scenes is large even when the recording time is the same.

Example: If multiple discs have been copied to continuously or the surrounding temperature is high.

Approx. 25 min to 45 min

Disc type Copy time

increase playback compatibility with other devices so, 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.

∫ To copy the data on a new disc successively after confirming the contents

of the copied disc by playing it back

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