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 pack60 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 on Disposal for Users of Waste
Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private
households)
This symbol on the products
and/or accompanying
documents means that used
electrical and electronic
products should not be mixed
with general household
waste.
For proper treatment,
recovery and recycling, please take these
products to designated collection points,
where they will be accepted on a free of
charge basis. Alternatively, in some countries
you may be able to return your products to
your local retailer upon the purchase of an
equivalent new product.
Disposing of this product correctly 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.
Please contact your local authority for further
details of your nearest designated collection
point.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect
disposal of this waste, in accordance with
national legislation.
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.
Information on Disposal in other Countries
outside the European Union
This symbol is only valid in the European
Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please
contact your local authorities or dealer and
ask for the correct method of disposal.
∫ 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 20 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
PHOTO
≥ “HD Writer 2.5E for HDC” is referred to as the
“HD Writer 2.5E”.
≥ Pages for reference are indicated by an arrow,
for example: l 00
VIDEO
in these operating instructions.
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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 is a trademark of the Advanced
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
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
Some optional accessories may not be available
in some countries.
AC adaptor (VW-AD21E-K)
Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG130/1320 mAh)
Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG260/2640 mAh)
Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG6/5800 mAh)*1
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-LDC102E)*2
Light bulb for video DC light (VZ-LL10E)
Shoe adaptor (VW-SK12E)
Tripod (VW-CT45E)
DVD burner (VW-BN1)
*1 The battery pack holder kit VW-VH04
(optional) is necessary.
*2 The shoe adaptor VW-SK12E (optional) is
necessary.
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).
A High definition images (1920k1080)
Number of available scan lines 1080
A
*
B Standard images (720k576)
Number of available scan lines 576
B
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 productsAvailable functionPicture quality
Watching Video/
Pictures on your TV
(l 78 to 84)
Using a DVD burner
(l 86 to 91)
What you can do with a
PC
(l 96 to 97)
Dubbing images onto
other video device
(l 92)
Playback with the HDMI mini cable (l 81)
jPlayback using VIERA Link (HDAVI Control
(l 83)
Playback with the component cable [1080i] (l 82)
Playback with the component cable [576i] (l 82)Standard images
Playback with the AV cable (l 78)
Connecting a DVD burner to copy to/play back a
disc (l 86)
jPlaying back the copied disc (l 90)
Copying data to a PC and easy editing (l 96)
Writing data to DVD discs and SD cards (l 96)
Converting the motion picture data to MPEG2
(l 96)
Creating a DVD Video disc (l 96)
Dubbing images when connecting with the AV cable
(l 92)
High definition
™
)
images
High definition
images
Standard images
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Preparation
Recording
Playback
Backup
With a PC
10Before using
16Setup
Others
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Before using
1
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.
∫ 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 86, 96)
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]
∫ 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. It may damage the HDD
or cause a malfunction in the unit.
jOperate the mode dial
jTurn the unit off
jInsert and remove the USB cable
jExpose the unit to vibrations or shock
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 non-HDD related
component).
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Before using
2
Parts identification and
handling
2
1
11
12
13
14 15
1 LCD monitor open part
2 LCD monitor (l 29)
Pull the LCD monitor out in the direction of the
arrow with your fingers.
≥ It can open up to 90o.
3
6
4
5
7
17
16
10
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 Optical image stabilizer button [,
O.I.S.] (l 43)
4 Mode select switch [AUTO/MANUAL/
FOCUS] (l 33, 57)
5 Reset button [RESET] (l 118)
6 Cursor button
Use the cursor button to select the recording
functions and playback operations, and to
operate the menu screen.
8
9
≥ It can rotate up to 180oA towards the lens or
90o B towards the opposite direction.
1 Select by moving up, down, left, right.
2 Set by pressing the centre.
≥ Menu screen operations (l 23)
≥ To select the recording functions (l 45, 49)
≥ To adjust manually (l 57)
≥ Playback operations (l 62, 67)
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7 DC input terminal [DC IN 9.3V] (l 19)
8 Battery holder (l 17)
9 Battery release lever [BATTERY] (l 17)
10 HDMI mini connector [HDMI] (l 81, 83)
11 Disc copy button [DISC COPY] (l 89)
12 Power LCD Extra button
(l 82)
16 USB terminal [] (l 86, 93, 103)
17 Menu button [MENU] (l 23)
18
19
20
2122
18 Built-in flash (l 53)
19 Lens (LEICA DICOMAR)
Lens cover A
≥The lens cover opens in
HDD or SD card
recording mode. (l 22)
20 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.
≥ 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.)
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.
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≥ To attach or remove the lens cap, hold both
sides of the lens cap with the tips of your
finger and thumb.
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
≥ The SD card cover cannot be opened when the
tripod is used.
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31
32
33
34
35
24 25 26 27 28
29
36
37
24 Face detection & AE button [] (l 44)
25 PRE-REC button [PRE-REC] (l 37)
26 Photoshot button [] (l 39)
27 Zoom lever [W/T] (In recording mode)
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.
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Remote control
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
PHOTO
EXT
SHOT
DISPLAY
DATE/
TIME
PLAY
SEARCH
PAU S E
STILL ADVSTILL ADV
STOPSKIPSKIP
ENTER
VOL
START/
STOP
ZOOM
SEARCH
MENU
Install a button-type battery
(supplied)
1 While pressing
7
8
9
1
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.
These buttons operate similar to how the cursor
button moves up/down/right/left on the unit.
7 Recording start/stop button [START/
8 Zoom/volume buttons [ZOOM, VOL]
9 Menu button [MENU]
STOP]
*
*
*
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.
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.
Warning
Keep the Button-Type battery out of the reach
of children. Never put Button-Type battery in
mouth. If swallowed call your doctor.
∫ 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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Power supply
1
∫ 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.
≥ Batteries made by other companies which have been certified by Panasonic may be used with this
unit, but we offer no guarantee as to the quality, performance or safety of such batteries.
≥ In order to safely use the unit, we recommend that you use genuine Panasonic batteries which have
been tested by our quality control process.
≥ We cannot accept any liability whatsoever for damages to the unit or accidents caused by non-
genuine Panasonic batteries (including those that have been certified by Panasonic).
≥ Exercise care when purchasing batteries. Many fake or imitation batteries have been found among
those sold at unusually low prices and those which customers cannot check for themselves before
purchasing.
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.
Charging lamp [CHARGE] A
Lights up:
Charging (Battery charging time: l 18)
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 125)
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.
≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 7, 18).
≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
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≥ 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
Open the LCD monitor and install the battery by inserting it in the direction
shown in the figure.
Removing the battery
Be sure to set the mode dial to OFF and
check that the status indicator is off before
removing the battery.
Move the BATTERY lever in the direction
indicated by the arrow and remove the
battery when unlocked.
A Insert the battery until it clicks and locks.
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.
Notice about the rechargeable battery
The battery is designated recyclable.
Please follow your local recycling regulations.
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Charging and recording time
≥ Temperature: 25 oC/humidity: 60%
∫ Charging time
Battery model numberVoltage/capacityCharging time
Supplied battery/
VW-VBG130 (optional)
VW-VBG260 (optional)7.2 V/2640 mAh4 h 40 min
VW-VBG6 (optional)
∫ Recording time
*
7.2 V/1320 mAh2 h 35 min
7.2 V/5800 mAh9 h 25 min
Maximum
continuously
recordable time
3h5min
(HE mode:
3 h 10 min)
7h50min
(HE mode:
7 h 55 min)
Actual
recordable time
1h55min
4h50min
(HE mode:
4 h 55 min)
*
Voltage/
capacity
7.2 V/
1320 mAh
7.2 V/
2640 mAh
7.2 V/
5800 mAh
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.
≥ 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.
Recording
destination
SD1h50min1h5min
HDD1 h 40 min1 h
SD3h20min2h5min
HDD
SD8h25min5h10min
HDD
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Battery capacity indication
≥ The display changes as the battery capacity reduces. ####.
If there is less than 3 minutes remaining, then will become red. If the battery discharges,
then () will flash.
≥ The remaining battery capacity is displayed in minutes 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 999 minutes. If the
actual remaining time exceeds 999 minutes, the indication will stay green and will not change until
the remaining time falls below 999 minutes.
≥ 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.
3
A DC output 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 9.3V].
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Setup
Preparation of SD cards
2
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 typeCapacityMotion 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 77)
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 GBRP-SDV01G
2 GBRP-SDV02G, RP-SDM02G
4 GBRP-SDV04G, RP-SDM04G
8 GBRP-SDV08G
16 GBRP-SDV16G
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 35)
≥ 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
or
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Inserting/removing an SD card
Caution:
If the SD card is inserted or removed while the power is on, this unit may malfunction or the data
recorded on the SD card may be lost.
Card access lamp [ACCESS]
≥ When this unit is processing data, the
access lamp A lights up.
1 Set the mode dial to OFF. (l 22)
≥ Check that the status indicator has gone off.
2 Open the SD card cover while
sliding the SD CARD OPEN lever
B.
3 Insert/remove the SD card.
≥ Face the terminal 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.
First, format the SD card if one which has been used on another device is going to be used for the
first time on this unit. (l 77) 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 86, 96)
≥ Do not touch the terminals on the back of the SD card.
≥ Electrical noise, static electricity or the failure of this unit or the SD card may damage or erase the
data stored on the SD card. We recommend saving the important data recorded on this unit to a PC,
DVD disc etc. (l 86, 96)
≥ When the card access lamp is lit, do not:
jRemove the SD card
jOperate the mode dial
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
3
Rotate the mode dial to switch to HDD recording, card recording, playback or power 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 26)
To turn off the power
Set the mode dial to OFF.
The status indicator goes off and the power turns off.
Selecting a mode
(Turning the unit on/off)
≥ Rotate the mode dial while at the same
time pressing in the lock release button if
changing from OFF to another mode.
≥ Status indicator B
≥ Align with the mark C.
HDD Recording mode (l 34, 39)
Card Recording mode (l 34, 39)
Playback mode (l 62, 67)
OFF
Turning the power on and off with the LCD monitor
When the mode dial is set to or , the power turns on when the LCD monitor opens and turns
off when the LCD monitor closes.
∫ To turn on the power
The status indicator A lights.
Set the mode dial to OFF when this unit is not being used.
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∫ To turn off the power
The status indicator A goes off.
Setup
Using the menu screen
4
Operate the displayed menu screens with the cursor button.
1 Press the MENU button.
MENU
≥ 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.
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.
MENU
≥ 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
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.
When about 5 minutes have passed without
any operation, this unit automatically turns off
to save battery life.
≥ When using the AC adaptor, connecting the
unit to a PC, printer or DVD burner or PREREC is used, the power saving function will
not activate.
Set to [YES] for changing the menu settings
back to the default condition.
(The language setting cannot be changed
back to the default condition.)
[DEMO MODE]
This item is used to start the unit
demonstration.
(Only when the mode dial is at the
position)
or
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.
above, refer to menus with the same names for
the HDD recording mode/Card recording mode
and motion picture playback.
*1 This appears only when card recording mode
[] or card playback tab [] is
selected.
*2 When the disc playback tab [] is
selected while a DVD burner (optional) is
connected, or when [INTEL. SCENE] (l 65)
is selected, this does not appear.
*3 Only when the disc playback tab [] is
selected while a DVD burner (optional) is
connected, this appears.
*4 This appears only when the HDD playback
tab [] is selected.
*5 This appears only when the card playback
tab [] is selected.
*2
*5
*3
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Setup
Setting date and time
5
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 4 below to set the date and time.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select or
.
1 Select the menu. (l 23)
[BASIC] # [CLOCK SET] # [YES]
2 Select the date or time to be set,
then set the desired value with
the cursor button.
≥ 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.
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 23)
[BASIC] # [SET WORLD TIME] # [YES]
≥ If the clock is not set, adjust the clock to the
current time. (l 26)
≥ 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.
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 travel destination
appears after setting the home region
successively. If the home region has already
been set once, execute the menu operation for
Step 1.
2 (Only when setting your home region)
Select [HOME] with the cursor
button.
3 (Only when setting your home region)
Select your home region and
enter the selection with the
cursor button.
≥ The current time appears on the left top of the
screen. The time difference from GMT
(Greenwich Mean Time) appears on the left
bottom of the screen.
≥ If your home region season is summer, 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.
5 (Only when setting the region of your travel
destination)
Select your travel destination
and enter the selection with the
cursor button.
≥ 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.
≥ If the travel destination season is summer,
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.
≥ 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.
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≥ 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.
Setup
Adjusting LCD monitor
6
≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded.
Increasing the brightness of the LCD monitor
POWER LCD EXTRA button
Each time the POWER LCD EXTRA button
is pressed, the indication changes by one
setting in the following order: [] >
+
2
[] > setting cancelled (standard)
≥ 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 of the LCD
monitor
+
1
+
1
1 Select the menu. (l 23)
[SETUP] # [LCD SET] # [YES]
2 Select the item with the cursor
button.
[BRIGHTNESS]:
Brightness of the LCD monitor
[COLOUR]:
Colour level of the LCD monitor
3 Press the cursor button to make
the adjustment.
≥ 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
Select the menu. (l 23)
[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.
≥ This function is automatically set to
[DYNAMIC] when the brightness of the LCD
monitor is increased (the [] or []
indication appears on the LCD monitor) and
cannot be set to [NORMAL] independently.
+
1
+
2
Recording Yourself
¬Rotate the mode dial to select or
.
Rotate the LCD monitor towards the
lens side.
≥ The image is
horizontally flipped as if
you see a mirror image.
(However the image
recorded is the same
as a normal recording.)
≥ Only some indications will appear on the
screen. When [°] appears, return the
direction of the LCD monitor to normal position
and check the warning/alarm indication.
(l 111)
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