Panasonic HDC-MDH1 User Manual

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Operating Instructions

High Definition Video Camera

Model No. HDC-MDH1

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.

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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, heat above 60 oC or incinerate.

Use only the recommended accessories.

≥ Do not use any other AV cables,

component cables and USB cables except the supplied one.

≥ Keep the Memory Card out of reach of

children to prevent swallowing.

∫ Product identification marking

Product Location

High Definition Video Camera

AC adaptor Bottom

Bottom

How to replace the fuse

The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC mains plug (figures A and B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow the instructions below. Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug.

1) Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.

2) Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover.

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-If you see this symbol-

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 about recorded

content

Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages directly or indirectly due to any type of problems that result in loss of recording or edited content, and does not guarantee any content if recording or editing does not work properly. Likewise, the above also applies in a case where any type of repair is made to the unit.

∫ Cards that you can use with

this unit

SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card

≥ 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not

have the SDHC logo or 48 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDXC logo are not based on SD Memory Card Specifications.

≥ Refer to page 19 for more details on SD

cards.

∫ For the purposes of these

operating instructions

≥ SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card

and SDXC Memory Card are referred to as the “SD card”.

≥ Functions that can be used for motion

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

≥ Functions that can be used for still picture

recording (including the still picture recording in motion picture recording mode)/still picture playback are indicated by in these operating instructions.

≥ Pages for reference are indicated by an

arrow, for example: l 00

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Contents

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

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

Preparation

Before using

[1] Parts identification and

handling ........................................ 8

About the supplied accessories ... 12

Setup

[1] Power supply.............................. 15

Charging the battery .................... 15

Inserting/removing the battery ..... 16

Charging and recording time........ 17

Connecting to the AC outlet ......... 18

[2] Recording to a card ................... 19

Cards that you can use

with this unit ................................. 19

Inserting/removing an SD card .... 20

[3] Turning the unit on/off ............... 21

Turning the unit on and off

with the power switch ................... 21

[4] Selecting a mode ....................... 22

[5] About the LCD monitor/

viewfinder ................................... 23

How to use the touch screen ....... 23

Viewfinder adjustment.................. 24

Recording showing the contents

to a partner................................... 24

[6] Setting date and time................. 25

Basic

Recording/Playback

[1] Before recording........................ 26

[2] Recording motion pictures ....... 28

[3] Recording still pictures ............. 30

Recording still pictures in motion

picture recording mode ................ 31

[4] Intelligent auto mode................. 32

[5] Motion picture/Still picture

playback ..................................... 34

Setup

[1] Using the menu screen ............. 37

[2] Using the Setup Menu ............... 38

Advanced

Recording (Advanced)

[1] Zoom in/out function ................. 43

Extra optical zoom ....................... 43

[2] Image stabilizer function ........... 44

Optical image stabilizer lock ........ 45

[3] Power LCD.................................. 46

[4] Recording functions of

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

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

[5] Recording functions of

menus ......................................... 51

[6] Manual recording....................... 61

White balance .............................. 62

Manual shutter speed/iris

adjustment ................................... 63

[7] Recording with manual focus... 64

PreparationBasicAdvancedCopy/DubbingWith a PCOthers

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Playback (Advanced)

[1] Playback Operations ................. 65

Motion picture playback using

operation icon .............................. 65

Creating still picture from motion

picture .......................................... 66

Time frame index ......................... 67

Repeat playback .......................... 67

Resuming the previous

playback ....................................... 68

[2] Various playback functions ...... 69

Playing back motion pictures/

still pictures by date ..................... 69

Changing the playback settings and playing back

the slide show .............................. 70

Editing

[1] Deleting scenes/still pictures ... 72

Dividing a scene to partially

delete ........................................... 74

Protecting scenes/still pictures..... 75

With a TV

[1] Watching Video/Pictures

on your TV .................................. 76

Connecting with a HDMI cable..... 79

Connecting with the component

cable ............................................ 79

[2] Playback using VIERA Link

(HDAVI Control

™

) ....................... 80

Copy/Dubbing

With this unit/other products

[1] Dubbing images onto other

video devices ............................. 83

With a PC

Before using

[1] What you can do with a PC ....... 84

End User License Agreement...... 86

[2] Operating environment ............. 87

Setup

[1] Installation .................................. 90

[2] Connecting to a PC.................... 92

About the PC display ................... 94

Using with a PC

[1] Starting HD Writer AE 2.5S ....... 95

Reading the operating instructions

of the software applications ......... 95

[2] If using Mac ................................ 96

Others

Indications

[1] Indications .................................. 97

[2] Messages.................................... 99

About recovery............................. 99

Troubleshooting ..................................100

Cautions for use .................................. 106

About copyright................................... 111

Recording modes/approximate

recordable time .................................... 112

Approximate number of recordable

pictures................................................. 113

Specifications ...................................... 114

Optional accessories ..........................119

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Accessories

Check the accessories before using this unit. Keep the accessories out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. Product numbers correct as of Aug. 2010. These may be subject to change.

Battery pack

VW-VBG260

Shoulder strap

VFC3877

AC adaptor

VSK0698

AC cable

A K2CT39A00002 B K2CQ29A00002

A Hong Kong Special Administrative

Region of China and Saudi Arabia

B Areas Other than Hong Kong Special

Administrative Region of China and Saudi Arabia

DC cable

K2GJYDC00004

AV cable

K2KA6CA00001

Component cable

K1HY10YY0005 or K1HY10YY0009

USB cable

K1HY04YY0032

Stylus pen

VGQ0C14

External stereo microphone

VW-VMS2A/1

Battery

R03NWC/BK

CD-ROM

Software

Lens cap

VKF3305

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Preparation

POWER LCD

MANUAL

FOCUS

910

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Before using

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Parts identification and handling

1 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l 23)

≥ It can open up to 90o.

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

or 90o B towards the opposite direction.

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

2 Viewfinder (l 24)

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.

3 Eyecup 4 Sub recording start/stop button (l26)

≥ This button functions in the same manner

as the recording start/stop button.

5 Sub zoom lever (l 43)

≥ This lever functions in the same manner

as the zoom lever.

6 Speaker 7 Sub menu button [MENU] (l 37)

≥ This button functions in the same manner

as the menu button.

8 Mode switch (l 22) 9 Intelligent auto/Manual/Manual focus

switch [iA/MANUAL/FOCUS] (l 32, 61, 64)

10 Cursor button 11 Power LCD button [POWER LCD] (l46) 12 Menu button [MENU] (l 37)

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13 Focus ring (l 64)

1817

13 14

14 Accessory shoe (l 13, 119) 15 Recording lamp (l 40) 16 Lens 17 Lens hood

≥ This will reduce the extra light entering the

lens in blight sunlight or backlight etc., making it possible to take clearer pictures.

18 Lens hood attachment knob

≥ When you remove the lens hood, first of

all, loosen the lens hood attachment knob.

≥ When you attach the lens hood back, unite

the mark A and fasten the lens hood attachment knob.

≥ If you use the filter kit (optional) or the

conversion lens (optional), remove the lens hood. (l 119)

19 Eyepiece corrector knob (l 24) 20 Tripod receptacle

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21 Battery holder (l 16)

2521

26 2827

242322

VIDEO OUT

AUDIOL– –R

OUT

COMPONENT

29 30 31

22 Battery release button [PUSH] (l 16) 23 Shoulder strap fixture (l 12) 24 External microphone terminal

[EXT MIC] (l 13)

25 Internal microphones 26 Headphone terminal [PHONES]

(l 50)

≥ Excessive sound pressure from

earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.

≥ Listening at full volume for long periods

may damage the user’s ears.

27 Photoshot button [ ] (l 30) 28 Zoom lever [W/T] (In motion picture

recording mode or still picture recording mode) (l 43) Thumbnail display switch [ / ]/ Volume lever [sVOLr] (In playback mode) (l 36)

29 Component connector

[COMPONENT] (l 76)

≥ Use the component cable (only the

supplied cable).

30 Video output connector [VIDEO OUT]

(l 76, 83)

≥ Use the AV cable (only the supplied

cable).

31 Audio output connector

[AUDIO OUT] (l 76, 83)

≥ Use the AV cable (only the supplied

cable).

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







DC IN

32 33

32 Access lamp [ACCESS] (l 20) 33 Card slot (l 20) 34 HDMI connector [HDMI]

(l 76, 80)

35 USB terminal [ ] (l 92)

34 35

36 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 18)

≥ Always use the supplied AC adaptor or a

genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (VW-AD21E/EB-K; optional).

37 Status indicator (l 21) 38 Power switch (l 21) 39 Recording start/stop button (l 28) 40 Grip belt

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

38 39

1, 2 Flip the belt. 3 Adjust the length. 4, 5 Replace the belt.

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About the supplied



234

5167

accessories

∫ About the Lens cap

When not using the unit, attach the lens cap to protect the lens.

≥ When recording, always remove the lens

cap before turning the unit on.

∫ About the Shoulder strap

We recommend that you attach the shoulder strap before going out of doors to record so as to avoid dropping this unit.

1 Pull the end of the shoulder strap

through the shoulder strap fixture on the unit.

2 Fold the tip of the shoulder strap,

run it through the shoulder strap length adjuster, and pull it.

≥ Pull it out more than 2 cm 1 from the

shoulder strap length adjuster so that it cannot slip off.

∫ About the external stereo

microphone

External stereo microphone

Supplied external stereo microphone can be switched to record sound in either stereo or monaural.

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1 Wind Shield (Microphone condenser) 2 Off/On mode selector switch [OFF/

MONO/STEREO] (l 14)

3 Battery check lamp [BATTERY]

(l 14) 4 [WIND CUT OFF/ON] switch (l 14) 5 Stereo mini-plug cord (l 13) 6 Shoe (l 13) 7 Shoe lock (l 13)

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Inserting a battery





1 Remove the battery cover from the

microphone.

Attaching the external stereo microphone to the unit

1 Attach the microphone to the

accessory shoe.

≥ Press the [ ] mark on the cover in the

direction of arrow 1 and slide the cover in the direction of arrow 2.

2 Insert the battery with the (s) end

first as shown in the figure.





≥ Be sure to insert the battery with the (j)

and (i) ends facing the proper directions.

3 Replace the battery cover.

≥

When the battery is exhausted, purchase a new “AAA”, “UM-4”, “R03” or “LR03” type battery and insert it in the same way as explained above.

≥ Do not short-circuit the battery. ≥ Remove the battery if you will not use the

microphone for one month or longer.

≥ Keep the AAA battery out of reach of

children to prevent swallowing.

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.







1 Loosen the shoe lock. 2 Attach the microphone. 3 Firmily tighten the shoe lock.

2 Connect the stereo mini-plug cord

to the external microphone

terminal.

≥ You can adjust the microphone angle

within the range shown in the figure.

≥ Hold the shoe lock portion when attaching

and removing the microphone.

≥ Be sure to turn the unit off before

connecting the microphone.

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Using the external stereo

OFF

STEREO

MONO

BATTERY

OFF ON WIND CUT

microphone

1 Set the OFF/MONO/STEREO

switch to MONO or STEREO.

[OFF]:

Turn off the microphone power.

[MONO]:

Records sound in front of the unit in monaural.

[STEREO]:

Records sound in a wide area in stereo. ≥ Although you can change the setting of

the OFF/MONO/STEREO switch while recording, the sound of the switch being changed may be recorded. Pause your recording before changing the setting of this switch.

≥ When the OFF/MONO/STEREO switch is

changed from OFF to MONO or STEREO, the BATTERY lamp will light temporarily if there is still plenty of power in the battery. If the BATTERY lamp does not light temporarily, replace the battery with a new one.

≥ You can adjust the microphone sensitivity

for recording. (l 13)

Changing the WIND CUT OFF/ON switch

The microphone is equipped with a wind shield that is designed to cut down wind noise, but when the wind is so strong that even the wind shield is not adequate to keep down the noise, set the WIND CUT OFF/ON switch to ON to further reduce the wind noise.

[OFF]:

The microphone should usually be used with this position.

[ON]:

Set the WIND CUT OFF/ON switch to this position to reduce wind noise or bass noise. ≥ Although you can change the setting of

the WIND CUT OFF/ON switch while recording, the sound of the switch being changed may be recorded. Pause your recording before changing the setting of this switch.

Caution for use about the external stereo microphone

≥ Do not expose the microphone to

insecticides or volatile substances.

≥ Do not store the microphone in hot

(approximately 60 oC or more) or humid (approximately 80%RH or more) places. In particular, do not leave the microphone inside a car in mid summer or near heating equipment.

≥ A dirty plug may result in faulty contact. Be

sure to wipe the plug clean before connecting the microphone.

≥ Do not connect or disconnect the stereo

mini-plug with turning the unit on.

≥ Do not use a Ni-Cd battery.

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Preparation

Charging lamp [CHARGE] A

Lights up:

Charging (Battery charging time: l 17)

Goes off:

Charging completed

Flashing:

Be sure to connect the unit correctly (l 108)

Setup

Power supply

∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit

The battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBG130/VW-VBG260/VW-VBG6. ≥ The unit has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely. The

dedicated battery (VW-VBG130/VW-VBG260/VW-VBG6) supports this function. The only batteries suitable for use with this unit are genuine Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic. (Batteries which do not support this function cannot be used). Panasonic cannot in any way guarantee the quality, performance or safety of batteries which have been manufactured by other companies and are not genuine Panasonic products.

It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.

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 AC adaptor by aligning the arrows.

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≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 7, 17, 119).

Removing the battery

Be sure to set the power switch to OFF and the status indicator goes off. Then remove the battery while supporting the unit to prevent it dropping.

While pushing the PUSH button, slide the battery in the direction indicated by the arrow.

≥ 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 and slide it until it clicks and locks.

CAUTION

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Charging and recording time

∫ Charging/Recording time

≥ Temperature: 25 oC/humidity: 60%RH

Battery model number

[Voltage/Capacity

(minimum)]

Supplied battery/

VW-VBG260 (optional)

[7.2 V/2500 mAh]

VW-VBG130 (optional)

[7.2 V/1250 mAh]

VW-VBG6 (optional)

[7.2 V/5400 mAh]

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

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

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

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

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

Charging

time

4h40min

2h35min

9h25min

Recording

mode

HA/HG/HX/

SA/SX 5h5min 3h10min

HG/HX/HE 1 h 35 min

SA/SX 2h40min 1h40min

HA/HG 11h55min 7h20min

HX/HE 12h 7h25min

SA/SX 12h35min 7h50min

Battery capacity indication

≥ The display changes as the battery capacity reduces.

≥ The remaining battery capacity is displayed when using the Panasonic battery that you

≥ If the actual remaining time exceeds 9 hours 59 minutes, the indication will stay green

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

####

If there is less than 3 minutes remaining, then will become red. If the battery discharges, then will flash.

can use for this unit. The actual time can vary depending on your actual use.

and will not change until the remaining time falls below 9 hours 59 minutes.

battery capacity will not be shown.

Maximum

continuously

recordable time

4h50min 3h

2h30min

Actual

recordable

time

1h30min

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Connecting to the AC outlet



DC IN



A DC output terminal B DC input terminal

Insert the DC cable matching the [ ] mark of the DC input terminal.

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.

Also, do not use the AC cable from other equipment with this unit.

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].

≥ When removing the AC adaptor, be sure to set the power switch to OFF and the status

indicator goes off. Then remove the AC adaptor.

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Preparation

Setup

Recording to a card

This unit (an SDXC compatible device) is compatible with SD Memory Cards, SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards. When using an SDHC memory card/SDXC memory card with other equipment, check the equipment is compatible with these memory cards.

Cards that you can use with this unit

Use SD cards conforming to Class 4 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating* for motion picture recording.

Still

Card type Capacity Motion picture recording

8 MB/16 MB Cannot be used.

Memory

Card

SDHC

Memory

Card

SDXC

Memory Card

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

32 MB/64 MB/

128 MB/256 MB

512 MB/1 GB/

2GB

4GB/6GB/8GB/

12 GB/16 GB/

24 GB/32 GB

48 GB/64 GB

Cannot be guaranteed in operation.

Can be used.

picture

recording

Can be used.

≥ Please confirm the latest information

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

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

(This website is in English only.) ≥ 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not

have the SDHC logo or 48 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDXC logo are not based on SD Memory Card Specifications.

≥ 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.

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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 41) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored.

Caution: Check that the access lamp has gone off.

Access lamp [ACCESS] A

≥ When this unit is accessing the SD

card, the access lamp lights up.

1 Open the SD card cover and

insert (remove) the SD card

into (from) the card slot.

≥ Face the label side B 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.

2 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.

≥ 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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≥ Do not expose the terminals of the SD

card to water, garbage or dust.

≥ Do not place SD cards in the following

areas:

jIn direct sunlight jIn very dusty or humid areas. jNear a heater jLocations susceptible to significant

difference in temperature (condensation

can occur.)

jWhere static electricity or

electromagnetic waves occur ≥ To protect SD cards, return them to their

cases when you are not using them.

≥ About disposing of or giving away the SD

card. (l 109)

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Preparation





≥ Rotate the power switch if

changing from OFF to ON.

≥ Align with A. ≥ Status indicator B

Setup

Turning the unit on/off

You can turn the unit on and off using the power switch.

Turning the unit on and off with the power switch

Set the power switch to ON to turn on the unit

The status indicator lights.

∫ To turn off the unit

Set the power switch to OFF and the status indicator goes off.

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Preparation

Setup

Selecting a mode

Change the mode to recording or playback.

Operate the mode switch to change the mode to , or .

Motion picture recording mode (l 28)

Still picture recording mode (l 30)

Playback mode (l 34, 65)

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Preparation

Setup

About the LCD monitor/ viewfinder

How to use the touch screen

You can operate by directly touching the LCD monitor (touch screen) with your finger. It is easier to use the stylus pen (supplied) for detailed operation or if it is hard to operate with your fingers. ≥ The unit supports both operations using the cursor buttons and operations using the touch

screen. Select the optimal method according to the situation.

≥ In this operating instructions, the majority of functions are described on the basis of

operations using the cursor buttons.

∫ Touch

Touch and release the touch screen to select icon or picture.

≥ Touch the centre of the icon. ≥ Touching the touch screen will not operate

while you are touching another part of the touch screen.

∫ Drag

Move your finger while pressing on the touch screen. Can be used during direct playback.

∫ About the operation icons

≥ To operate the following icons using the cursor buttons, select the desired icon using the

cursor buttons and then press the button in the centre. (Excluding some functions)

///: These icons are used to switch the menu and thumbnail display page, for item selection and setting etc.

: This icon is used to return to the previous screen such as when setting menus.

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≥ Do not touch the LCD monitor with hard pointed tips, such as ball point pens. ≥ Perform the touch screen calibration when the touch is not recognised or wrong location is

recognised. (l 42)

Viewfinder adjustment

∫ Using the viewfinder Pull out the viewfinder and turn the

viewfinder upward/downward by pinching the viewfinder extension knob.

∫ Adjusting the field of view

It adjusts the field of view to show the images on the viewfinder clearly.

Adjust the focus by sliding the eyepiece corrector knob.

≥ Close the LCD monitor to turn on the

viewfinder.

Recording showing the contents to a partner

¬ Change the mode to or .

Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side.

≥ LCD monitor and viewfinder are turned on during the face-to-

face recording when the LCD monitor is rotated towards the lens side.

≥ Record by viewing the image in the viewfinder during the face-

to-face recording.

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Preparation

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.

¬ Change the mode to or .

1 Select the menu.

: [SETUP] # [CLOCK SET]

2 Select the date and time to be

set using the cursor button right or left, then adjust the desired value using the cursor button up or down.

A Displaying the World time setting

(l 38):

[HOME]/ [DESTINATION]

≥ The year can be set between 2000 and

2039.

≥ The 24-hour system is used to display the

time.

3 Select [ENTER] and press the

button in the centre.

≥ The date and time function is driven by a

built-in lithium battery.

≥ When this unit is purchased, the clock is

set. If the time display becomes [- -], the built-in lithium battery needs to be charged. To recharge the built-in lithium battery, connect the AC adaptor or attach the battery to this unit. Leave the unit as it is for approx. 24 hours and the battery will maintain the date and time for approx. 6 months. (The battery is still being recharged even if the unit is off.)

≥ The clock function starts at [00] seconds. ≥ A message prompting for World time

setting may be displayed. Perform the World time setting. (l 38)

≥ Select [EXIT], then press the button in the

centre or press the MENU button to complete the setting.

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Basic

Recording/ Playback

Before recording

Check the following by trying recording before important events such as weddings in order to verify that the image recording and audio recording work properly and that you know how to use the unit.

∫ Holding the unit for recording

Normal recording

≥ When walking while recording, keep both

eyes open so that you can see where you are going and what is happening around you.

≥ Place the unit on your right shoulder and

hold it firmly with both hands.

≥ Hold the eyecup of the viewfinder as close

as possible to your right eye.

≥ Take a firm stance with the legs slightly

apart.

≥ For stable images, it is recommended to

use a tripod (optional) whenever possible.

Low-angle recording

Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor according to the position in which the unit is held. ≥ If the unit is not held firmly in stable

position, the picture in the LCD monitor cannot be watched properly.

≥ For easier low-angle recording, the sub

recording start/stop button and the sub zoom lever on the front of the unit can be used.

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Recording from a high position For more stable pictures

≥ Stabilize the unit by resting your elbows on

a table or another stable horizontal surface.

∫ Basic motion picture recording

≥ The unit should normally be held steady when recording. ≥ If you move the unit when recording, do so slowly, maintaining a constant speed. ≥ The zoom operation is useful for recording subjects you cannot get close to, but overuse of

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

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Basic

Recording/ Playback

≥ Remove the lens cap before turning on the unit. (l 12)

Recording motion pictures

1 Change the mode to .

2 Press the recording start/stop

button to start recording.

≥ When you begin recording, ; changes to ¥ on

the screen.

3 Press the recording start/stop

button again to pause recording.

≥ Still pictures can be recorded while recording the motion picture. (l 31) ≥ The images recorded between pressing the recording start/stop button to start recording

and pressing it again to pause recording become one scene.

≥ Maximum number of recordable scenes: Approx. 3900

Maximum number of different dates: Approx. 200 (l 69) When either of them reaches to the maximum limit, more scenes cannot be recorded. (In the case of SD cards it is the maximum number of recordable scenes per card.)

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∫ Screen indications in the motion picture recording mode

0h00m00s0h00m00s0h00m00s

R 1h20mR 1h20mR 1h20m

A Recording mode B Approximate remaining recordable

time

(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”. (“h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for minute and “s” for second.)

About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures

≥ 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.

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Basic

MEGA

Recording/ Playback

Recording still pictures

≥ Remove the lens cap before turning on the unit. (l 12)

1 Change the mode to .

2 Press the button.

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)

≥ If you set the optical image stabilizer function (l 44) to (MODE1), then the image

stabilizer function will be more effective. ( (MEGA optical image stabilizer) will be displayed when the button is pressed.)

≥ It is recommended using a tripod when recording still pictures in dark places because the

shutter speed becomes slow.

≥ The screen will become darker when the button is pressed if the shutter speed is

1/25 or slower.

≥ To print a picture, print using a PC or a printer.

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∫ About the screen indications in

R3000

MEGA

2.9

still picture recording

MEGA

2.9

R3000

: Still picture operation indicator

(l 98)

: MEGA optical image stabilizer

(l 30)

: Optical image stabilizer (l 44)

: Quality of still pictures (l 60)

: Size of still pictures (l 59)

R3000: Remaining number of still pictures

(Flashes in red when [0] appears.)

∫ About the focus indication

≥ The focus indication indicates the status of

the auto focus.

≥ The focus indication does not appear in

manual focus mode.

≥ The focus indication does not appear or

has difficulty focusing in the following cases. jWhen close subjects and far subjects

are included in the same scene

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

horizontal lines

∫ About the focusing area

When there is a contrasting object ahead or behind the subject in the focus area, the subject may not be focused. If so, move the contrasting object out of the focus area. ≥ Focus area is not displayed in the

following conditions. jWhen the Extra optical zoom is used

Recording still pictures in motion picture recording mode

You can record still pictures even in motion picture recording mode.

¬ Change the mode to .

Press the button (press to the bottom) to take the picture.

≥ It is possible to record still pictures while

recording motion pictures. (Simultaneous recording)

≥ Remaining number of recordable pictures

is displayed while still pictures are being recorded.

≥ While recording motion pictures or during

the PRE-REC operation, image quality is different from ordinary still pictures so that motion picture recording takes preference over still picture recording.

≥ If simultaneous recording is used while

recording a motion picture, the recordable time remaining will shorten. If the unit is turned off or the mode switch operated, the recordable time remaining may lengthen.

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Basic

Intelligent auto/manual/manual focus switch

Slide this switch to change intelligent auto mode/manual mode/manual focus mode.

≥ Please refer to page 61 about manual mode, page 64 about manual focus mode.

MANUAL

FOCUS

Recording/ Playback

Intelligent auto mode

The following modes appropriate for the condition are set just by pointing the unit to what you want to record.

Mode Scene Effect

Scenery Recording outdoors

Spotlight Under a spotlight Very bright object is recorded clearly.

Macro Recording zooming in

Normal Other situations Contrast is adjusted automatically for

*1 In motion picture recording mode only *2 In still picture recording mode only

on a flower etc.

The whole landscape will be recorded vividly without whiting out the background sky, which may be very bright.

This allows recording while going near to the object of recording.

clear image.

≥ Depending on the recording conditions, the unit may not enter the desired mode. ≥ The zoom microphone is set to [OFF] in the intelligent auto mode. (l 54)

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∫ Intelligent auto mode

10 000K

9 000K 8 000K

7 000K

6 000K

5 000K

4 000K

3 000K

2 000K

1 000K

When switching to intelligent auto mode, the auto white balance and auto focus operate and automatically adjust the colour balance and focusing. Depending on the brightness of the subject etc., the aperture and shutter speed are automatically adjusted for an optimum brightness. ≥ Colour balance and focus may not be

adjusted automatically depending on light sources or scenes. If so, manually adjust these settings. (l 62, 64)

Automatic white balance

The illustration shows the range over which automatic white balance functions.

Auto focus

The unit focuses automatically. ≥ Auto focus does not work correctly in the

following situations. Record pictures in the manual focus mode. (l 64) jRecording distant and close-up objects

at the same time

jRecording a subject behind dirty or

dusty window

jRecording a subject that is surrounded

by objects with glossy surfaces or by highly reflective objects

1) The effective range of automatic white

balance adjustment on this unit

2) Blue sky

3) Cloudy sky (rain)

4) Sunlight

5) White fluorescent lamp

6) Halogen light bulb

7) Incandescent light bulb

8) Sunrise or sunset

9) Candlelight If the automatic white balance is not functioning normally, adjust the white balance manually. (l 62)

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Basic



Recording/ Playback

≥ You can also perform operations by touch operation. (l 23)

Motion picture/Still picture playback

1 Change the mode to . 2 Select the play mode select icon

A using the cursor button, then press the button in the centre.

3 Select [VIDEO] or [PICTURE]

and press the button in the centre.

4 Select the scene or the still

picture to be played back and press the button in the centre.

≥ Next (previous) page can be displayed by

using / .

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5 Select the playback operation by

0h00m00s0h00m00s0h00m00s



A Operation icon

selecting the operation icon and press the button in the centre.

≥ Select / and press the button in the

centre to display/not-display the operation icon.

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

1: Displays the direct playback

Motion picture playback Still picture playback

the thumbnails.

bar. (l 66)

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.

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∫ Change the thumbnail display

While the thumbnail is displayed, the thumbnail display changes in the following order if the zoom lever or sub zoom lever are operated to (T) side or (W) side.

∫ Speaker/Headphone volume

adjustment

Operate the volume lever or the sub zoom lever to adjust the speaker/headphone volume during motion picture playback.

20 scenes () 9 scenes () 1 scene () Time frame index* (l 67)

* Time frame index can only set in motion

picture playback mode.

≥ 9 scenes display returns if the unit is

turned off or the mode is changed.

≥ When the thumbnail display is changed to

1 scene during motion picture playback,

Towa r d s “ r(T)”: Increases the volume Towa r d s “ s(W)”: Decreases the volume

the recording date and time can be checked. Similarly, when the thumbnail display is changed to 1 still picture during still picture playback, the recording date and file number can be checked.

≥ Sound will be heard only during normal

playback.

≥ If pause play is continued for 5 minutes,

the screen returns to the thumbnails.

≥ The elapsed time for playback indication

will be reset to “0h00m00s” each scene.

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, 1440k1080/50i or 720k576/50i.

≥ 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.

Still picture compatibility

≥ This unit is compliant with the unified standard DCF (Design rule for Camera File

system) established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association).

≥ The file format of still pictures supported by this unit is JPEG. (Not all JPEG formatted

files will be played back.)

≥ This unit may degrade or not play back still pictures recorded or created on other

products and other products may degrade or not play back still pictures recorded on this unit.

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Basic

(sub menu button) functions

in the same manner as

(menu button).

Setup

Using the menu screen

≥ You can also perform operations by touch operation. (l 23)

1 Press the MENU button. 2

Select the desired top menu A using the cursor button, then press the cursor button right or press the button in the centre.

Select the submenu item B, then press the cursor button right or press the button in the centre.

≥ Next (previous) page can be displayed by

using / .

4 Select the desired item, then

press the button in the centre to enter the setting.

5 Select [EXIT], then press the

button in the centre or press the MENU button to exit the menu setting.

∫ About guide display

After selecting and press the button in the centre, selecting the submenus and items and press the button in the centre will cause function descriptions and settings confirmation messages to appear. ≥ After the messages have been displayed,

the guide display is cancelled.

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Basic

A The current time B The time difference from GMT

(Greenwich Mean Time)





Setup

Using the Setup Menu

≥

The items displayed differ depending on the position and settings of the mode switch.

Select the menu.

: [SETUP] # desired setting

[DISPLAY]

The screen display can be changed to [OFF] (a portion of information displayed) or [ON] (all information displayed).

[EXT. DISPLAY]

Please refer to page 78.

[OFF]/[ON]

[OFF]/[SIMPLE]/[DETAIL]

[CLOCK SET]

Please refer to page 25.

[SET WORLD TIME]

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

1 Select [SET WORLD TIME] using the cursor button and press the button in

the centre.

≥ If the clock is not set, adjust the clock to the current time. (l 25) ≥ When the [HOME] (your home region) is not set, the message appears. Select [ENTER]

and press the button in the centre, then proceed to step 3.

2 (Only when setting your home region)

Select [HOME] and press the button in the centre.

≥ Select [ENTER] and press the button in the centre.

3 (Only when setting your home region)

Select your home region using the cursor button right or left, then select [ENTER] and press the button in the centre.

≥ Select [SUMMER TIME SET] and press the

button in the centre to set daylight saving time. appears and the summer time setting is turned on; the time difference from GMT is set forward by one hour. Select [SUMMER TIME SET] and press the button in the centre again to return to the normal time setting.

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4 (Only when setting the region of your travel destination)

C The local time at the selected

travel destination

D The time difference between

the travel destination and the home region

Select [DESTINATION] and press the button in the centre.

≥

Select [ENTER] and press the button in the centre.

≥ When the home region is set for the first time, the screen for selecting home/travel

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

5 (Only when setting the region of your travel

destination)

Select your travel destination using the cursor button right or left, then select [ENTER] and press the button in the centre.

≥ Select [SUMMER TIME SET] and press the

button in the centre to set daylight saving time. appears and the summer time setting is turned on. The travel destination time and time difference from the home region time are set forward by one hour. Select [SUMMER TIME SET] and press the button in the centre 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 selecting [EXIT], then press the button in the centre or pressing the MENU button.

≥ If you cannot find your travel destination in the area shown on the screen, set it by using

the time difference from your home region.

[DATE/TIME]

It is possible to change the date and time display mode.

[DATE FORMAT]

It is possible to change the date format.

[ECONOMY]

When about 5 minutes have passed without any operation, this unit automatically turns off to save battery life.

≥ The power save function will not activate when:

jconnected to AC adaptor jusing the USB cable for PC etc. jPRE-REC is used

[OFF]/[D/T]/[DATE]

[Y/M/D]/[M/D/Y]/[D/M/Y]

[OFF]/[5 MINUTES]





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[QUICK POWER ON]

The unit is put into recording pause approx. 1 second when the unit is turned on with the mode set to or .

≥ Depending on the recording conditions, start time may be longer than 1 second. ≥ In the quick power on mode, the zoom magnification becomes 1k.

[REC LAMP]

The recording lamp lights up during recording. When this is set to [OFF], it does not light during recording.

[ALERT SOUND]

Touch screen operation, start and stop of recording and unit on/off can be confirmed with this sound.

(Volume low)/ (Volume high)

2 Beeps for 4 times

When an error occurs. Check the sentence displayed on the screen. (l 99)

[OFF]/[ON]

[OFF]/ /

[LCD SET]

It adjusts brightness and colour density on the LCD monitor. ≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded.

1 Select [LCD SET] using the cursor button and press the button in the centre. 2 Select the desired setting item and press the button in the centre.

[BRIGHTNESS]:

Brightness of the LCD monitor

[COLOUR]:

Colour level of the LCD monitor

3 Adjust settings using the cursor button

right or left.

4 Select [ENTER] and press the button in the

centre.

≥ Select [EXIT] and press the button in the centre or press the MENU button to exit the menu

screen.

[EVF SET]

It adjusts the brightness of the viewfinder. ≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded.

1 Select [EVF SET] using the cursor button and press the button in the centre. 2 Adjust settings using the cursor button right or left.

≥ Adjust while checking the picture in the viewfinder.

3 Select [ENTER] and press the button in the centre.

≥ Select [EXIT] and press the button in the centre or press the MENU button to complete the

setting.

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[COMPONENT OUT]

Please refer to page 79.

[HDMI RESOLUTION]

Please refer to page 79.

[VIERA Link]

Please refer to page 80.

[TV ASPECT]

Please refer to page 78.

[576i]/[1080i]

[AUTO]/[1080i]/[576p]

[OFF]/[ON]

[16:9]/[4:3]

[INITIAL SET]

Set to [YES] for changing the menu settings back to the default condition. ≥ Settings for [CLOCK SET] and [LANGUAGE] will not be changed.

[FORMAT CARD]

Please be aware that if a medium is formatted, then all the data recorded on the medium will be erased and cannot be restored. Back up important data on a PC, DVD disc etc. ( ≥ When formatting is complete, select [EXIT] and press the button in the centre to exit the

message screen.

≥ Perform a physical formatting of the SD card when the SD card is to be disposed/

transferred. (l 109)

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

vibrations or shock.

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

84)

[CARD STATUS]

The amount of space left on the SD card can be checked. (Only when the mode is at the )

≥

Select [EXIT] and press the button in the centre or press the MENU button to close the indication.

≥ The SD card requires some space to store information and manage system files, so the

actual usable space is slightly less than the indicated value. The usable space is generally calculated as 1 GB=1,000,000,000 bytes. The capacities of this unit, PCs and software are expressed as 1 GB=1,024k1,024k1,024=1,073,741,824 bytes. Therefore, the indicated value of the capacity appears to be smaller.

≥ Check the remaining recordable time for motion pictures in motion picture recording mode.

(l 29)

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[CALIBRATION]

γέΎϓ

Perform the touch screen calibration if a different object to the one touched is selected.

≥ This function can be performed only by touch operation.

1 Open the LCD monitor. 2 Touch [CALIBRATION].

≥ Touch [ENTER].

3Touch the [_] that appears on the screen with the supplied stylus pen.

≥ Touch [_] in sequence (up left # down left # down right # up right # centre).

4 Touch [ENTER].

≥ Calibration cannot be performed when the LCD monitor is turned 180o.

[LANGUAGE]

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

[English]/[ 中文 ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ภาษาไทย]/[fgUnh]

ΔϴΑήόϟ΍

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Advanced

Zoom lever/Sub 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.

≥ The sub zoom lever are useful for

making fine adjustments to the zoom magnification.

4:3

Recording (Advanced)

Zoom in/out function

The default setting of the [ZOOM MODE] is [i.Zoom 23k]. It can be extended to a maximum of 23k during motion picture recording mode. (l 52)

¬ Change the mode to or .

Extra optical zoom

When in still picture recording mode, it is possible to zoom up to a maximum of 40k without degrading the picture quality by setting the picture size to [ 0.3M]. (l 59)

∫ Extra optical zoom mechanism

When you set the picture size to [ 0.3M], the maximum [ 2.9M] area is cropped to the

4:3

centre [ 0.3M] area, allowing a picture with a higher zoom effect.

≥ If you take your finger off the zoom lever during zoom operation, the operation sound may

be recorded. When returning the zoom lever to the original position, move it quietly.

≥ When the zoom magnification is 20k, the subjects are focused at 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.

≥ The zoom speed does not vary when operating with the sub zoom lever.

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Advanced

Recording (Advanced)

Image stabilizer function

Use the image stabilizer to reduce the effects of shake during recording. This unit is equipped with HYBRID O.I.S. HYBRID O.I.S. is a hybrid of optical and electrical image stabilizer.

¬ Change the mode to or .

∫ Motion picture recording mode

: [RECORD SETUP] # [O.I.S.] # [ON] or [OFF]

≥ When recording with a tripod in motion picture recording mode, we recommend that you

set to [OFF].

(When [O.I.S.] is set to [ON])

: [RECORD SETUP] # [HYBRID O.I.S.] # [ON] or [OFF]

When set to [ON], you can further improve image stabilization for recording while walking, or holding the unit and recording a distant subject with zoom.

≥ This function’s default setting is [ON]. ≥ When [HYBRID O.I.S.] is [ON], is displayed. When [OFF], is displayed.

∫ Still picture recording mode

: [RECORD SETUP] # [O.I.S.] # [OFF]/[MODE1]/[MODE2]

[OFF]:

Cancel the setting.

[MODE1]:

The function works all the time.

[MODE2]:

The function works when the button is pressed. We recommend you are recording yourself or recording with a tripod in still picture recording mode. ≥ When [O.I.S.] is [MODE1], is displayed. When [O.I.S.] is [MODE2], is

displayed.

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Optical image stabilizer lock

In motion picture recording mode, you can further improve optical image stabilization by touching and holding O.I.S. LOCK icon. With this function, you can further reduce the effects of the shake that tends to occur when using zoom.

≥ This function can be performed only by touch operation.

A O.I.S. LOCK icon

≥ Open the LCD monitor before using this function. ≥ Set [O.I.S.] to [ON] to switch the image stabilizer to ON. ≥ is displayed while you are touching icon. ≥ Optical image stabilizer lock is released when you remove your finger from the icon. ≥ Operation icon will disappear when no function is performed for a specific period of time if

[DISPLAY] is set to [OFF]. Touch the screen to display it again.

∫ Setting to display/not-display the O.I.S. LOCK icon

: [RECORD SETUP] # [O.I.S. LOCK DISPLAY] # [ON] or [OFF]

≥ Stabilization may not be possible under strong shaking conditions. ≥ To record while moving the unit quickly, release optical image stabilizer lock.

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Advanced

Power LCD button

Each time the POWER LCD button is pressed, the indication changes by one setting in the following order.

No display (Normal) # (Makes less bright) # *(Automatic adjustment) #

(Makes even brighter) # (Makes brighter)

* It is not displayed in the manual mode or in the playback mode.

POWER LCD

Recording (Advanced)

Power LCD

This makes it easier to view the LCD monitor in bright places including outdoors.

≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded.

≥ When the AC adaptor is in use, the LCD monitor is set to automatically. ≥ The recordable time will become shorter when you use this unit with the LCD monitor lit up.

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Advanced

PRE-REC

Recording (Advanced)

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

¬ Change the mode to or .

1 Select using the cursor

button and press the button in the centre to display the

Recording functions of operation icons

2 (e.g. Backlight compensation)

Select an operation icon and press the button in the centre.

operation icons on the screen.

≥ Select the operation icon and press the

≥ Select 1 at the bottom right of the screen

and press the button in the centre to change the page.

≥ Select / and press the button in

the centre to display/not-display the operation icon.

button in the centre again to cancel the function.

Operation icons

Fade

Intelligent contrast control

PRE-REC

Intelligent exposure

Backlight compensation

Soft skin mode

Te l e m a c ro

Guideline

Colour night view

Headphone volume adjustment

*1 It is not displayed in still picture

recording mode.

*2 It is not displayed in the intelligent auto

mode.

*3 It is not displayed in motion picture

recording mode.

*1, 2

*2, 3

*1, 2

*4 It is displayed only when a headphone is

connected to the headphone output terminal.

≥ If you turn off the unit or change the mode

to , PRE-REC, backlight compensation, colour night view and tele macro functions are cancelled.

≥ If you turn off the unit, the fade function is

cancelled.

≥ It is possible to set from the menu.

(Except for the PRE-REC)

≥ After setting [DISPLAY] to [OFF] if no

operation is performed for a few seconds, the operation icon disappears. Press any cursor button to display the icon again.

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Fade

(Fade in)

(Fade out)

PRE-REC

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

≥ The fade setting is cancelled when the recording stops.

∫ To select the colour for fade in/out

: [RECORD SETUP] # [FADE COLOUR] #

[WHITE] or [BLACK]

≥ The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade in become black (or white).

Intelligent contrast control

This brightens parts that are in shadow and difficult to see and suppresses white saturation in bright parts at the same time. Both bright and dark parts can be recorded clearly.

≥ If there are extremely dark or bright parts or the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not

be clear.

PRE-REC

This prevents you from missing a shot.

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

≥ appears on the screen.

≥ Aim the unit at the subject beforehand. ≥ There is no beep sound. ≥ PRE-REC is cancelled in the following cases.

jIf you change the mode. jIf you remove the SD card. jIf you press the MENU button. jIf you turn the unit off. jIf you start recording. jAfter 3 hours have passed

≥

After setting PRE-REC, if recording starts in less than 3 seconds, motion pictures taken 3 seconds before pressing the recording start/stop button cannot be recorded.

≥ Images displayed on the thumbnail in playback mode will differ from the motion pictures

displayed at the start of playback.

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Intelligent exposure

This brightens dark parts so the image can be recorded clearly.

≥ If there are extremely dark parts or the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be

clear.

Backlight compensation

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

Soft skin mode

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

≥ If the background or anything else in the scene has 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.

Tele macro

A more impressive image can be obtained by focusing on the object only in close-up and shading off the background.

≥ The unit can focus on the subject at a distance of approx. 50 cm. ≥ If the magnification is 20k or less, then it is automatically set to 20k.

≥ The tele macro function is cancelled when the zoom magnification becomes lower than

20k.

Guideline

You can check if the image is level while recording or playing back motion pictures and still pictures. The function can also be used to estimate the balance of the composition.

∫ Selecting the type of Guideline

# # # Setting cancelled

≥ The guidelines do not appear on the images actually recorded.

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Colour night view

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

≥ Recorded scene is seen as if frames were missed. ≥ If set in a bright place, the screen may become washed out for a while. ≥ Bright dots that are usually invisible may be seen, but this is not a malfunction. ≥ Using a tripod is recommended. ≥ In darker areas, auto focus may focus a bit slower. This is normal.

Headphone volume adjustment

Adjust the volume of the headphone using the cursor button right or left while recording.

≥ Press the cursor button down to complete the

setting.

≥ It is possible to adjust the volume of the headphone by using (Increase the volume)/

(Decrease the volume) while recording. (When the LCD monitor is in use)

≥ Actual volume to be recorded does not change.

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Advanced

Recording (Advanced)

Recording functions of menus

[SCENE MODE]

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

≥ Change the mode to or . ≥ Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to manual mode. (l 61)

: [RECORD SETUP] # [SCENE MODE] # desired setting

[OFF]: Cancel the setting

5Sports: To make fast moving scenes less shaky with slow playback

Portrait: To make people stand out against the background

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

Sunset: To make red in the sunrise or sunset vibrant

Fireworks: To capture the fireworks in the night sky beautifully

Scenery: For spatial scenery

Low light: For dark scenes, such as at dusk

Night scenery: To capture the evening or night scenery beautifully.

Night portrait: To capture a person and the background brightly.

and pause of playback

(In motion picture recording mode only)

(In still picture recording mode only)

≥ (Sports/Portrait/Spotlight/Snow/Beach/

Sunset/Scenery)

jThe shutter speed is 1/6 or more in still

picture recording mode.

≥ (Sunset/Low light)

jThe shutter speed is 1/25 or more in

motion picture recording mode.

≥ (Sunset/Fireworks/Scenery/Night

scenery)

jImage may get blurry when close object

is recorded.

≥ (Sports)

jDuring normal playback, the image

movement may not look smooth.

jColour and screen brightness may

change under indoor lighting.

jIf the brightness is insufficient, the

sports mode does not function. The display flashes.

≥ (Portrait)

jColour and screen brightness may

change under indoor lighting.

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≥ (Fireworks)



jThe shutter speed is 1/25. jImage may get washed out when

recorded in bright surrounding.

≥ (Night scenery/Night portrait)

jThe shutter speed is 1/2 or more in still

picture recording mode.

jIt is recommended using a tripod.

[ZOOM MODE]

Set the maximum zoom ratio for the motion picture recording mode.

≥ Change the mode to .

: [RECORD SETUP] # [ZOOM MODE] # desired setting

[i.Zoom OFF]: Up to 20k

[i.Zoom 23k]: This zoom function allows you to maintain high-definition

picture quality. (Up to 23k)

[D.Zoom 50k]: Digital zoom (Up to 50k)

[D.Zoom 1200k]: Digital zoom (Up to 1200k)

≥ The larger the digital zoom magnification, the more the image quality is degraded.

≥ This function cannot be used in still picture recording mode.

[REC MODE]

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

≥ Change the mode to .

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

(1920k1080) (720k576)

[HA]/[HG]/[HX]/[HE]

[SA]/[SX]

A Image quality prioritised B Recording time prioritised

≥ Recordable time using the battery (l 17) ≥ This function’s default setting is [HA] mode. ≥ Please refer to page 112 about approximate recordable time. ≥ When the unit is moved a lot or moved quickly, or when a fast-moving subject is recorded

(particularly when recording in [HE]/[SX] mode), mosaic-type noise may appear at playback.

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[REC ASPECT]

You can select an aspect ratio for the video you record.

≥ Change the mode to . ≥ Set [REC MODE] to [SA] or [SX]. (l 52)

: [RECORD SETUP] # [REC ASPECT] # desired setting

[16:9]: Aspect ration of high-definition television, etc.

[4:3]: Aspect ration of 4:3 television

[AGS]

If the unit continues to be tilted upside down from the normal horizontal position while recording motion pictures, it is automatically put into recording pause.

≥ Change the mode to .

: [RECORD SETUP] # [AGS] # [ON]

≥ The AGS function may activate and cause the unit to pause the recording if you are

recording a subject right above or right below you.

[Digital Cinema Colour]

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

≥ Change the mode to . ≥ Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to manual mode. (l 61)

: [RECORD SETUP] # [Digital Cinema Colour] # [ON]

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

x.v.Colour

™

≥ This function cannot be used when set to intelligent auto mode. ≥ When motion pictures recorded while this function is turned [ON] are played back

with a TV not compatible with x.v.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 back with devices other than ones compatible with x.v.Colour record the images after this function is turned [OFF].

≥ x.v.Colour

™

is a name for devices that are compatible with the xvYCC format, an

™

, colours may not be reproduced properly.

™

is required. When these images are played

™

, it is recommended to

international standard for expanded colour in motion pictures, and that follow the rules for signal transmission.

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[WIND NOISE CANCELLER]

This will reduce the wind noise coming into the built-in microphones while maintaining the realism.

≥ Change the mode to . ≥ Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to manual mode. (l 61)

: [RECORD SETUP] # [WIND NOISE CANCELLER] # [ON]

≥ This function’s default setting is [ON]. ≥ When changing to intelligent auto mode, [WIND NOISE CANCELLER] is set to [ON], and

the setting cannot be changed.

≥ You may not see the full effect depending on the recording conditions. ≥ If wind sound cannot be reduced with the wind noise canceller function alone, set

[BASS SETTING] to [LOWCUT]. (l 56)

[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).

≥ Change the mode to . ≥ Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to manual mode. (l 61)

: [RECORD SETUP] # [ZOOM MIC] # [ON]

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[MIC LEVEL]

A Left B Right C Microphone input level

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

≥ Change the mode to . ≥ Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to manual mode. (l 61)

1 Select the menu.

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

[AUTO]: AGC is activated, and the recording level is adjusted

[SETr ]/[SET]: The desired recording level can be set.

(When [SETr ]/[SET] is selected)

automatically.

Adjust the microphone input level using the cursor button right or left.

≥ Select using the cursor button and press

the cursor button in the centre to activate/ disactivate AGC. When AGC is activated, the icon is surrounded by yellow and the amount of sound distortion can be reduced. When AGC is disactivated, natural recording can be performed.

≥ Adjust the microphone input level so that the

last 2 bars of the gain value are not red. (Otherwise, the sound is distorted.) Select a lower setting for microphone input level.

3 Select [ENTER] using the cursor button and press the button in the centre to

determine the microphone input level, then select [EXIT] and press the button in the centre.

≥ (Microphone input level meter) is displayed on the screen. ≥ When changing to intelligent auto mode, the setting is fixed to [AUTO] and cannot be

changed.

≥ When [ZOOM MIC] is [ON], the volume will be different depending on the zoom rate. ≥ The microphone input level meter shows the larger of the inputs from the 2 built-in

microphones.

≥ You cannot record with the audio completely muted.

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[BASS SETTING]

Change the lower setting of the built-in microphone according to your choice.

≥ Change the mode to . ≥ Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to manual mode. (l 61)

: [RECORD SETUP] # [BASS SETTING] # desired setting

[0dB]/[+3dB]/[+6dB]/[LOWCUT]

≥ Normally set to [0dB]. ≥ Select [+3dB] or [+6dB] to get strong power feeling at bass level.

[PICTURE ADJUST]

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

≥ Change the mode to or .

(This setting is retained when you change between motion picture recording mode and still picture recording mode)

≥ Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to manual mode. (l 61)

1 Select the menu.

: [RECORD SETUP] # [PICTURE ADJUST]

2 Select the desired setting items using the cursor button and press the button

in the centre.

[SHARPNESS]: Sharpness of the edge

[COLOUR]: Depth of the colour of the image

[EXPOSURE]: Brightness of the image

[WB ADJUST]: Picture colour balance

3 Adjust settings using the cursor button right or left.

4 Select [ENTER] and press the button in the centre.

≥ Select [EXIT] and press the button in the centre or press the MENU button to complete the

settings.

≥ appears on the screen.

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[ZEBRA]

A Zebra pattern

50%

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

≥ Change the mode to or . ≥ Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to manual mode.

(l 61)

: [RECORD SETUP] # [ZEBRA] # [ON]

≥ You can record an image with little white saturation if you

manually adjust the shutter speed or brightness (iris/gain) (l 63).

≥ The zebra pattern does not appear on the images actually recorded.

[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 63)

≥ Change the mode to or . ≥ Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to manual mode. (l 61)

: [RECORD SETUP] # [LUMINANCE] # desired setting

[OFF]:

Cancel the setting.

[ANYTIME]:

Constantly display.

[ON ADJUST]:

Display only when [IRIS] is adjusted. (l 63)

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%.

≥ 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 63)

≥ Change the mode to or . ≥ Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to manual mode. (l 61)

: [RECORD SETUP] # [HISTOGRAM] # desired setting

[OFF]:

∫ Example of the display

Cancel the setting.

[ANYTIME]:

Constantly display.

[ON ADJUST]:

Display only when [IRIS] is adjusted. (l 63)

A Normal B Dark C Bright

≥ Histogram is displayed while adjusting [IRIS] even if [DISPLAY] is set to [OFF].

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[PICTURE SIZE]

4:3

3:2

16:9

2.1

0.3M4:3

2.1

4:3

3:2

0.3

The higher the number of pixels, the higher the clarity of the picture when printing.

≥ Change the mode to .

: [PICTURE] # [PICTURE SIZE] # desired setting

∫ Picture size and Maximum zoom ratio

Aspect ratio will change depending on the picture size.

4:3: Aspect ratio of 4:3 television

3:2: Aspect ratio of conventional film camera or prints (such as L-size print)

16:9: Aspect ratio of high-definition television, etc.

Picture size

2.9M 1952k1464

0.3M 640k480 40k

Aspect ratio

4:3

2.8M 2064k1376 3:2 –

2.1M 1920k1080 16:9 –

Extra optical zoom

(l 43)

–

* Extra optical zoom cannot be used. The maximum zoom magnification is 20k.

∫ Picture size in motion picture recording mode

Picture size will change depending on recording mode or aspect ratio.

Picture size

1920k1080 16:9

640k480 4:3 SA/SX

≥ This function’s default settings are [ 2.9M] in still picture recording mode and

(1920k1080) in motion picture recording mode.

≥ The recording will become longer depending on the recording pixels. ≥ Please refer to page 113 about the number of recordable pictures. ≥ When the picture size is [ 2.9M], [ 0.3M], [ 2.8M] or (640k480),

black bands may appear on the left and right of the screen.

≥ The edges of still pictures recorded on this unit with a 16:9 aspect ratio may be cut at

printing. Check the printer or photo studio before printing.

Aspect ratio

Recording mode

HA/HG/HX/HE

SA/SX

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[QUALITY]

Selecting the picture quality.

≥ Change the mode to or .

: [PICTURE] # [QUALITY] # desired setting

: Still pictures with a high picture quality are recorded.

: Priority is given to the number of still pictures recorded. Still pictures are recorded

in normal picture quality.

[SHTR SOUND]

You can add a shutter sound when recording still pictures.

≥ Change the mode to .

: [PICTURE] # [SHTR SOUND] # [OFF]/ /

≥ No shutter sound is emitted in motion picture recording mode.

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Advanced

MNL

MANUAL

FOCUS

White balance (l 62)

Manual shutter speed (l 63)

Iris adjustment (l 63)

IRIS

Recording (Advanced)

Manual recording

¬ Change the mode to or .

(The white balance, shutter speed, brightness (Iris and Gain) settings are retained when you change between motion picture recording mode and still picture recording mode.)

Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to manual mode.

≥ appears on the screen.

SHTR

IRISSHTRWB

Perform the setting by selecting the desired item to be set with the cursor button and press the button in the centre.

≥ Select 1 and press the button in the centre to change the page. ≥ Select / and press the button in the centre to display/not-display the manual icon.

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White balance

IRISSHTRWB

AWB

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 iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to manual mode. (l 61)

1 Select [WB] using the cursor

button right or left and press the button in the centre.

2 Select white balance mode

using the cursor button up or down and press the button in the centre.

≥ To return to auto setting, set to or

set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to intelligent auto mode.

∫ To set the white balance

manually

1 Select using the cursor button

up or down, fill the screen with a white subject.

2 Select the blinking and press the

button in the centre.

≥ 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 lamps, sodium lamps in gymnasiums 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.

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IRISSHTRWB

≥ 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. In this case, use other white balance modes.

≥ If you turn on the unit with the lens cap

attached, the auto white balance will not be performed correctly. Always remove the lens cap before turning on the unit.

≥ When the display flashes, the manual

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

≥ When setting both the white balance and

the iris/gain, set the white balance first.

≥ is not displayed on the screen

when is being set.

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Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment

SHTR

IRIS

Shutter Speed:

Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects.

Iris:

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

≥ Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to manual mode. (l 61)

1 Select [SHTR] or [IRIS] using

the cursor button right or left and press the button in the centre.

2 Adjust settings using the

cursor button up or down and press the button in the centre.

: Shutter speed:

1/50 to 1/8000

≥ The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 is

faster.

≥ The shutter speed will be set between 1/2

and 1/2000 in still picture recording mode.

: Iris/Gain value:

to 18dB)

≥ Value closer to [CLOSE] darken the

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

≥ To return to auto setting, set the iA/

≥ When setting both the shutter speed and

(F16 to F2.0) !# OPEN !# (0dB

image.

than [OPEN], it changes to the gain value.

MANUAL/FOCUS switch to intelligent auto mode.

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

Manual shutter speed adjustment

≥ When the shutter speed is set lower than

1/12 in the still picture recording mode, it is recommended using a tripod. Also, white balance cannot be set. The shutter speed will be set to 1/25 when the unit is turned on again.

≥ 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.

≥ If you record an extremely bright object or

record under indoor lighting, colour and screen brightness may change or a horizontal line may appear on the screen. In this case, record in the intelligent auto mode or set the shutter speed to 1/100 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. (l 57, 58)

≥ 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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Advanced



MANUAL

FOCUS

Recording (Advanced)

Perform focus adjustment using the focus ring. If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use manual focus.

¬ Change the mode to or .

(The manual focus setting is retained when you change between motion picture recording mode and still picture recording mode.)

Recording with manual focus

Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to manual focus mode, then slide the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to FOCUS.

≥ MF appears on the screen.

A Rotate the focus ring to adjust the focus.

1 (When MF assist function is used)

Select the menu.

: [RECORD SETUP] #

[MF ASSIST] # [ON]

2 Adjust the focus by rotating

the focus ring.

IRISSHTRWB

B Part displayed in blue

The in-focus area is displayed in blue. The normal screen returns approximately 2 seconds after you finish bringing the subject into focus. ≥ When [MF ASSIST] is [OFF], the blue

area is not displayed.

≥ To restore auto focus, slide the iA/

MANUAL/FOCUS switch to FOCUS again or set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to intelligent auto mode.

≥ The blue display does not appear on the

images actually recorded.

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Advanced

Playback (Advanced)

Playback Operations

Motion picture playback using operation icon

For details on the basic playback operations, refer to page 34.

Playback operation

Fast forward/

rewind playback

Slow-motion

playback

Frame-by-frame

playback

The motion picture is advanced one frame at a time.

Playback display Operating steps

Select 5 using the cursor button and press the button in the centre during playback to fast forward. (Select 6 and press the button in the

During Playback

During Pause

centre to rewind.)

≥ The fast forward/rewind speed

increases if you select 5/6 and press the button in the centre again. (The display on the screen changes from 5 to .)

≥

Normal playback is restored when you select

and press the button in the centre.

With the playback paused, select and continue pressing the button in the centre. ( is for slow rewind playback)

Playback is slow while pressing the button in the centre.

≥

Normal playback is restored when you select

and press the button in the centre.

≥ When slow-motion pictures are played

back in reverse, they will be shown continuously at approximately 2/3 speed of normal playback (intervals of

0.5 seconds).

With the playback paused, select and press the button in the centre. (Select and press the button in the centre to advance the frames one at a time in the reverse direction.)

≥

Normal playback is restored when you select

and press the button in the centre.

≥ When the frames are advanced one at a

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

the

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Playback

0.3

operation

Direct playback

Playback display Operating steps

1) Open the LCD monitor.

2) Touch 1 to display the direct

During Playback

playback bar A.

3) Touch or drag the direct playback bar.

(l 23)

(This operation can be performed only by touch operation.) ≥ The playback pauses temporarily and

skips to the touched or dragged position.

≥ Playback will start by releasing your

touching or dragging finger.

≥ Touch 2 to display the operation icon.

Creating still picture from motion picture

A single frame from the recorded motion picture can be saved as a still picture. Picture size of the still picture to be created will differ depending on the recording mode of the recorded motion picture.

Recording mode Aspect ratio Picture size after creating still picture

HA/HG/HX/HE 16:9 1920k1080

SA/SX

16:9 640k360

4:3 640k480

2.1

1 Pause at the scene you want to save as a still picture during

playback.

≥ It is convenient to use slow-motion playback and frame-by-frame playback.

2 Press the button.

≥ Date the motion picture was recorded will be registered as date of the still picture. ≥ Quality will be different from the normal still picture.

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Time frame index

A Selected search

condition

B Scene selection

An image of one scene is displayed as a thumbnail at set search condition. Scene can be played back from any midway point of the scene you wish to see.

≥ Operate the zoom lever or the sub zoom lever to (T) side and change over the

thumbnail display to Time frame index. (l 36)

1 Go to the selected search condition using

the cursor button, and press the button in the centre.

≥ Next (previous) scene can be displayed by using

2 Select the desired search condition and

press the button in the centre.

[3 SECONDS]/[6 SECONDS]/[12 SECONDS]/ [MINUTES]

3 (When [MINUTES] is selected)

Set the time using the cursor button up or down.

≥ It can be set up to a maximum of 60 minutes. ≥ Select [ENTER] and press the button in the

centre.

4 Select the thumbnail to be played back and press the button in the

centre.

≥ Next (previous) thumbnail can be displayed by using / .

Repeat playback

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

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

The indication appears on the full screen views. ≥ All the scenes are played back repeatedly. (When playing back motion pictures by date, all

the scenes on the selected date are played back repeatedly.)

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Resuming the previous playback

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

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

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

≥ The memorised resume position is cleared if you turn off the unit or change the mode. (The

setting of [RESUME PLAY] does not change.)

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Advanced

A Date select icon



Playback (Advanced)

Various playback functions

Playing back motion pictures/still pictures by date

The scenes or the still pictures recorded on the same day can be played back in succession.

1 Select the date select icon using the

cursor button and press the button in the centre.

2 Select the playback date and press the

button in the centre.

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

3 Select the scene or the still picture to be played back and press the

button in the centre.

≥ Playing back of all the scenes or the still pictures returns if the unit is turned off or the mode

is changed.

≥ Even if scenes are recorded on the same day, they are grouped separately in the following

cases. –1, –2... is added after the recording date displayed on the screen.

jWhen the number of scenes exceeds 99 jWhen switching between scenes recorded using [HA], [HG], [HX] or [HE] and scenes

recorded using [SA] or [SX] in playback mode

jWhen the media is repaired

≥ 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

≥ is displayed after the date in the list by date for the still pictures created from the motion

picture. (l 66)

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Changing the playback settings and playing back the slide show

1 Select using the cursor

button and press the button in the centre.

2 Select the desired item and press the button in the centre.

[DATE SETUP]: Select the date to be played back.

[SLIDES INTERVAL]: Selects the interval between still pictures at playback.

[MUSIC SELECT]: Select the music to be played on playback.

3 (When [DATE SETUP] is selected)

Select the playback date and press the button in the centre.

(When [SLIDES INTERVAL] is selected)

Select the interval of playback for the slide show and press the button in the centre.

[SHORT]: Approx. 1 second

[NORMAL]: Approx. 5 seconds

[LONG]: Approx. 15 seconds

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(When [MUSIC SELECT] is selected)

Select the desired sound and press the button in the centre.

≥ To adjust the volume of music during

playback of the slide show or audio testing, operate the volume lever or the sub zoom lever. (l 36)

≥ Select [ENTER] and press the button in the centre.

(To test the music audio)

Select [START], then press the button in the centre and start the audio testing.

≥ Select the other music option and press the button in the centre to change the music to be

tested.

≥ When you select [STOP] and press the button in the centre, the music playback stops.

4 Select [START] and press the button in the centre. 5 Select the playback operation. (l 34)

≥ When the playback is finished or stopped, the screen to select [REPLAY], [SELECT

AGAIN] or [EXIT] is displayed. Select the desired item and press the button in the centre.

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Advanced

Editing

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

¬ Change the mode to .

∫ Deleting multiple scenes/still pictures from the thumbnail display

Deleting scenes/still pictures

1 Select the menu.

: [EDIT SCENE] or [PHOTO SETUP] # [DELETE] # [ALL SCENES] or [SELECT]

≥ When [ALL SCENES] is selected, all the scenes or still pictures on the media will be

deleted. (In case of playing back scenes or still pictures by date, all the scenes or still pictures on the selected date will be deleted.)

≥ Protected scenes/still pictures cannot be deleted.

2 (When [SELECT] is selected in step 1)

Select the scene/still picture to be deleted and press the button in the centre.

≥ When the button in the centre is pressed, the scene/still picture is selected and

appears on the thumbnail. Select the scene/still picture again and press the button in the centre to cancel the operation.

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

3 (When [SELECT] is selected in step 1)

Select [Delete], then press the button in the centre.

≥ To continuously delete other scenes/still pictures, repeat steps 2-3.

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When you stop deleting halfway

Select [CANCEL], then press the button in the centre or press the MENU button while deleting. ≥ The scenes or still pictures that have already been deleted when the deletion is cancelled

cannot be restored.

To complete editing

Press the MENU button.

≥ Scenes which cannot be played back (the thumbnails are displayed as ) cannot be

deleted.

≥

In case of [ALL SCENES], the deletion may take time if there are many scenes or still pictures.

≥ If you delete scenes recorded on other products or still pictures conforming to DCF

standard with this unit, all the data related to the scenes/still pictures may be deleted.

≥ When still pictures recorded on an SD card by other products are deleted, a still picture

(other than JPEG) that cannot be played back on this unit may be erased.

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Dividing a scene to partially delete

0h00m00s0h00m00s0h00m00s

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

≥ Change the mode to . ≥ Select the play mode select icon and press the button in the centre to select [VIDEO]

(l 34)

1 Select the menu.

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

2 Select the scene to be divided and press the button in the centre. 3 Select and press the button in the

centre 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 65)

≥ Select [YES] and press the button in the centre to

continue dividing the same scene. To continue dividing other scenes, select [NO] and press the button in the centre and repeat steps 2-3.

4 Press the MENU button to complete dividing. 5 Delete the unnecessary scene. (l 72)

To delete all the divided points

[DIVIDE] # [CANCEL ALL]

≥ The scenes that were deleted after division cannot be recovered.

≥ You cannot divide a scene if the number of scenes of a given date would exceed

99 scenes.

≥ It may not be possible to divide scenes with a short recording time. ≥ Data that has been recorded or edited on another device cannot be divided and the divided

points cannot be deleted.

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Protecting scenes/still pictures

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

(Even if you protect some scenes/still pictures, formatting the media will delete them.) ≥ Change the mode to .

1 Select the menu.

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

2 Select the scene/still picture to be protected and press the button in

the centre.

≥ When the button in the centre is pressed, the scene/still picture is selected and

appears on the thumbnail. Select the scene/still picture again and press the button in the centre to cancel the operation.

≥ Press the MENU button to complete the settings.

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Advanced

With a TV

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 supplied component cable and AV cable. Use of the following Panasonic HDMI

cables is recommended to connect the unit to the HDMI terminal.

≥ HDMI is the interface for digital devices. If you connect this unit to a HDMI compatible high

definition TV and then play back the recorded high definition images, you can enjoy them in high resolution with high quality sound.

Watching Video/Pictures on your TV

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1 Connect this unit to a TV.



VIDEO OUT

AUDIOL– –R

OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIOL– –R

OUT

COMPONENT

A HDMI cable (optional)

≥ Be sure to connect to the

HDMI terminal.

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

≥ Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go. ≥ Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI cable (RP-CDHG15, RP-CDHG30, RP-CDHG50;

optional).

≥ Do not use any other component cables except the supplied one. ≥ When connecting to the component terminal of the TV, the yellow plug of the AV cable is

not required.

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

2 Select the video input on the TV.

≥ Example:

Select the [HDMI] channel with a HDMI 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.)

≥ 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.)

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3 Change the mode to to play back.

Cables Reference items

A HDMI cable (optional) ≥ Connecting with a HDMI cable (l 79)

B Component cable

(supplied)

≥ Playback using VIERA Link (HDAVI Control

≥ Connecting with the component cable (l 79)

™

) (l 80)

∫ To watch images on a regular

TV (4:3) or when both sides of the images do not appear on the screen

Change the menu setting to display the images correctly. (Check the TV setting.)

: [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.)

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/

≥ It may not be possible to play back scenes on the TV depending on the recording mode. ≥ For details on how to play back, please read the operating instructions for the TV.

∫ To display the on-screen

information on the TV

When the menu setting is changed, the information displayed on the screen (operation icon and time code etc.) can be displayed/not displayed on the TV.

: [SETUP] # [EXT. DISPLAY] #

desired setting

[OFF]:

Not displayed

[SIMPLE]*:

Information partially displayed

[DETAIL]:

All information displayed * This setting is only available in recording

mode.

≥ If the HDMI cable, component cable and

AV cable are connected at the same time, output will be prioritised in order of the HDMI cable, component cable and AV cable.

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Connecting with a HDMI cable

Select the desired method of HDMI output.

: [SETUP] # [HDMI RESOLUTION] # [AUTO]/[1080i]/[576p]

≥ [AUTO] determines the output resolution automatically based on information from the

connected TV. If the images are not output on the TV when the setting is [AUTO], switch to the method [1080i] or [576p] which enables the images to be displayed on your TV. (Please read the operating instructions for the TV.)

≥ Image will not display on TV for a few seconds in the following cases.

jWhen switching between scenes recorded using [HA], [HG], [HX] or [HE] and scenes

recorded using [SA] or [SX] in playback mode

Connecting with the component cable

Component output setting can be changed.

: [SETUP] # [COMPONENT OUT] # desired setting

[576i]: When connecting to the component terminal on the TV compatible with 576i.

[1080i]: When connecting to the component terminal on the TV compatible with

(Playback is in standard quality.)

1080i. (Playback is in high definition quality.)

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Advanced

HDMI IN





With a TV

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 cable (optional) for automatic linked operations. (Not all operations are possible.)

≥ VIERA Link is a unique Panasonic function built on a HDMI control function using the

standard HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) specification. Linked operations with HDMI CEC compatible devices made by other companies are not guaranteed. When using devices made by other companies that are compatible with VIERA Link, refer to the operating instructions for the respective devices.

≥ This unit is compatible with VIERA Link Ver.5. VIERA Link Ver.5 is the newest

Panasonic version and is also compatible with existing Panasonic VIERA Link devices. (As of Dec 2009)

¬ Change the mode to .

Playback using VIERA Link (HDAVI Control

™

)

1 Select the menu.

: [SETUP] # [VIERA Link] # [ON]

≥ If you are not using VIERA Link, set to [OFF].

2 Connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link

with a HDMI cable.

A HDMI cable (optional) B Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link

≥ It is recommended to connect this unit to an HDMI terminal other than the HDMI1 if there

are 2 or more HDMI input terminals on the TV.

≥ VIERA Link must be activated on the connected TV. (Read the operating instructions of the

TV for how to set etc.)

≥ Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI cable (RP-CDHG15, RP-CDHG30, RP-CDHG50;

optional).

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3 Operate with the remote control for the TV.







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 following operations are available by pressing the colour buttons on the remote

control. jGreen: Switching the number of scenes/still pictures in thumbnail display

(9 thumbnails > 20 thumbnails > 9 thumbnails...) Zoom in on still picture

jYellow: Deleting scenes/still pictures jRed: Zoom out from still picture

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∫ Other linked operations

Turning the unit off:

If you use the remote control for the TV to turn off the power, this unit also turns off.

Automatic input switching:

If you connect with a HDMI cable and then turn on this unit, the input channel on the TV automatically switches to this unit’s screen. If the TV’s power is in standby status, it will turn on automatically (if [Set] has been selected for the TV’s [Power on link] setting). ≥ Depending on the HDMI terminal on the TV, the input channel may not switch

automatically. In this case, use the remote control for the TV to switch the input channel.

≥ If you are unsure whether or not the TV and AV amplifier you are using are compatible with

VIERA Link, read the operating instructions for the devices.

≥ Available linked operations between this unit and a Panasonic TV is different depending on

the types of Panasonic TVs even if they are compatible with VIERA Link. Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for the operations that support on the TV.

≥ Operation is not possible with a cable that is not based on the HDMI standard.

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Copy/Dubbing

VIDEO OUT

AUDIOL– –R

OUT

COMPONENT

With this unit/other products

Images played back on this unit can be dubbed onto a DVD recorder or video device.

≥ Images are dubbed in standard quality. ≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down.

Dubbing images onto other video devices

Change the video input on the video device and TV that this unit is connected to.

≥ The channel set will differ depending

on the terminal to which the unit is connected.

≥ See the operating instructions of the

video device for details.

≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go. ≥ Do not use any other AV cables

except the supplied one.

A AV cable (supplied)

1 Connect this unit to a video device and then change the mode to

2 Start playback on this unit. 3 Start recording on the connected device.

≥ To stop recording (dubbing), stop playback on this unit after stopping recording on the

recorder.

≥ If the date and time display and function indication are not wanted, cancel them before

dubbing. (l 39, 78)

If the dubbed images are played back on a wide-screen TV, the images may be stretched vertically. In this case, refer to the operating instruction of the device you are connecting to or read the operating instructions of the wide-screen TV and set the aspect ratio to 16:9.

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With a PC

Before using

What you can do with a PC

HD Writer AE 2.5S

You can copy the motion/still picture data to the HDD of PCs or write to media like Blu-ray discs (BD), DVD discs or SD cards using HD Writer AE 2.5S, the software installed in the supplied CD-ROM. Refer to the operating instructions of HD Writer AE 2.5S (PDF file) for details on how to use it.

∫ Smart wizard

The Smart wizard screen is automatically displayed when you connect this unit to a PC with HD Writer AE 2.5S installed. (l 92)

Copy to PC:

You can copy motion/still picture data to the HDD of PCs.

Copy to disc:

You can copy to disc in high definition picture quality or conventional standard picture quality (MPEG2 format). ≥ Select the function you wish to use and follow the on-screen instructions for easy copying.

Available function Data type Software required

Copying data to a PC Motion

Copying in BD/AVCHD format

Copying in DVD-Video format:

≥ Converted to conventional standard quality

(MPEG2 format).

Editing:

Editing motion picture data copied on an HDD of a PC

≥ Title, Transition, Delete partially, Divide Scene ≥ Converting the motion picture data to MPEG2 ≥ Converting part of motion picture into still picture

Playing back on a PC:

Play back the motion picture data in high definition picture quality on a PC.

Formatting discs:

Depending on the type of disc that you use, formatting is necessary.

picture and still picture

Motion picture

CD-ROM (supplied):

HD Writer AE 2.5S

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Available function Data type Software required

Playing back on a PC

Still

picture

Copying still pictures to a PC (l 94) Windows Explorer

Refer to page 96 if using a Mac.

HD Writer AE 2.5S or Standard Windows picture viewer or a commercially available picture viewer

Important Notice

≥ When using an SDXC Memory Card, check the following support site.

http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html

≥ Do not insert a disc recorded in AVCHD format with HD Writer AE 2.5S in a device

that does not support the AVCHD format. In some cases the disc may get stuck in the device. The disc will not play back on devices that do not support the AVCHD format.

≥ When inserting a disc containing recorded motion pictures into other devices, a

message prompting you to format the disc may be displayed. Do not format the disc, since deleted data cannot be restored later.

≥ Motion pictures that have been recorded on another device cannot be written to the

software supplied with this unit. To write motion picture data recorded with the Panasonic High Definition Video Camera sold previously, use the HD Writer supplied with the unit.

≥ We cannot guarantee operation if you use software other than that supplied to read/write

motion picture.

≥ Do not start the software supplied with this unit and other software at the same time. Close

any other software if you start the software supplied with this unit and close the software supplied with this unit if you start any other software.

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End User License Agreement

Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following.

You (“Licensee”) are granted a license for the Software defined in this End User License Agreement (“Agreement”) on condition that you agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. If Licensee does not agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, promptly return the Software to Panasonic Corporation (“Panasonic”), its distributors or dealers from which you made the purchase.

Article 1 License Licensee is granted the right to use the software, including the information recorded or described on the CD-ROM, instruction manuals, and any other media provided to Licensee (collectively “Software”), but all applicable rights to patents, copyrights, trademarks and trade secrets in the Software are not transferred to Licensee.

Article 2 Use by a Third Party Licensee may not use, copy, modify, transfer or allow any third party, whether free of charge or not, to use, copy or modify the Software, except as expressly provided for in this Agreement.

Article 3 Restrictions on Copying the Software Licensee may make a single copy of the Software in whole or a part solely for backup purpose.

Article 4 Computer Licensee may use the Software only on one computer, and may not use it on more than one computer.

Article 5 Reverse Engineering, Decompiling or Disassembly Licensee may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Software, except to the extent either of them is permitted under law or regulation of the country where Licensee resides. Panasonic, or its distributors will not be responsible for any defects in the Software or damage to Licensee caused by Licensee’s reverse engineering, decompiling, or disassembly of the Software.

Article 6 Indemnification The Software is provided “AS-IS” without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, warranties of non-infringement, merchantability and/or fitness for a particular purpose. Further, Panasonic does not warrant that the operation of the Software will be uninterrupted or error free. Panasonic or any of its distributors will not be liable for any damage suffered by Licensee arising from or in connection with Licensee’s use of the Software.

Article 7 Export Control Licensee agrees not to export or re-export to any country the Software in any form without the appropriate export licenses under regulations of the country where Licensee resides, if necessary.

Article 8 Termination of License The right granted to Licensee hereunder will be automatically terminated if Licensee contravenes any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement. In this event, Licensee must destroy the Software and related documentation together with all the copies thereof at Licensee’s own expense.

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With a PC

Before using

Operating environment

≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled,

some PCs cannot be used.

≥ A CD-ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software applications. (A compatible

BD/DVD writer drive and media are necessary for writing to a BD/DVD.)

≥ Operation is not guaranteed in the following cases.

jWhen 2 or more USB devices are connected to a PC, or when devices are connected

through USB hubs or by using extension cables.

jOperation on an upgraded OS. jOperation on an OS other than the one pre-installed.

≥ This software is not compatible with Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98,

Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows NT and Windows 2000.

∫ Operating environment for HD Writer AE 2.5S

PC IBM PC/AT compatible PC

CPU High-Def. (1920k1080)

RAM Windows 7: 1 GB or more (32 bit)/2 GB or more (64 bit)

Microsoft Windows XP (32 bit) Home Edition Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3 Microsoft Windows XP Microsoft Windows Vista Microsoft Windows Vista Microsoft Windows Vista Microsoft Windows Vista Microsoft Windows 7 (32 bit) Starter Microsoft Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) Home Basic Microsoft Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) Home Premium Microsoft Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) Microsoft Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit)

Intel Core 2 Duo 2.16 GHz or higher or AMD Athlon 64 X2 DualCore 5200+ or higher ≥ Intel Core 2 Quad 2.6 GHz or higher is recommended when using

the editing function.

Standard-Def. (720k576)

Intel Pentium 4 1.8 GHz or higher ≥ Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHz or higher is recommended when using

the editing function.

Windows Vista: 1 GB or more Windows XP: 512 MB or more (1 GB or more recommended)

(32 bit)

Professional Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3

(32 bit)

Home Basic Service Pack 1

(32 bit)

Home Premium Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2

(32 bit)

Business Service Pack 1

(32 bit)

Ultimate Service Pack 1

Professional Ultimate

/Service Pack 2

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Display High Colour (16 bit) or more (32 bit or more recommended)

Free hard disk drive space

Sound DirectSound Support

Interface USB port [Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)]

Other requirements

≥ Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only. ≥ Input is not supported in languages other than English, German, French and Simplified

Chinese.

≥ Operation cannot be guaranteed on all BD/DVD drives. ≥ Operation is not guaranteed on Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows XP

Media Center Edition, Tablet PC Edition and Windows 7 Enterprise.

≥ This software is not compatible with a multi-boot environment. ≥ This software is not compatible with a multi-monitor environment. ≥ If using Windows XP, an administrative account user only can use this software. If using

Windows Vista/Windows 7, administrative account and standard account users only can use this software. (An administrative account user should install and uninstall this software.)

Desktop resolution of 1024k768 pixels or more (1280k1024 pixels or more recommended) Windows Vista/ (DirectX 10 recommended) with DirectDraw overlay Windows XP: DirectX 9.0c compatible video card Compatible with DirectDraw overlay PCI Express

Ultra DMA — 100 or more 450 MB or more (for installing the software) ≥ When writing to a DVD/BD/SD, more than double the amount of

free space as the disc being created is necessary.

Mouse or equivalent pointing device Internet connection

Windows 7

™

k16 compatible recommended

: DirectX 9.0c compatible video card

∫ To use the HD Writer AE 2.5S

You will need a high performance PC depending on the functions to be used. It may not properly play back or properly operate depending on the environment of the PC used. Refer to the operating environment and notes.

≥ Operation during the playback may become slow if the CPU or memory is not fulfilling the

requirements of the operating environment.

≥ Always use the most current driver for the video card. ≥ Always make sure there is enough capacity on the HDD in the PC. It may become

inoperable or the operation may stop suddenly if the capacity gets low.

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∫ Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage)

PC IBM PC/AT compatible PC

CPU Windows Vista/

RAM Windows 7: 1 GB or more (32 bit)/2 GB or more (64 bit)

Interface USB port

Other requirements

≥ The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS.

Microsoft Windows XP (32 bit) Home Edition Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3 Microsoft Windows XP Microsoft Windows Vista Microsoft Windows Vista Microsoft Windows Vista Microsoft Windows Vista Microsoft Windows Vista Microsoft Windows 7 (32 bit) Starter Microsoft Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) Home Basic Microsoft Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) Home Premium Microsoft Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) Microsoft Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit)

Windows XP: Intel Pentium 400 MHz or higher

Windows Vista Home Basic: 512 MB or more Windows Vista Home Premium/Business/Ultimate/Enterprise: 1GB or more Windows XP: 128 MB or

Mouse or equivalent pointing device

(32 bit)

(32 bit) (32 bit)

(32 bit) (32 bit) (32 bit)

Windows 7

Professional Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3

Home Basic Service Pack 1

Home Premium Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2

Business Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2 Ultimate Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2 Enterprise Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2

Professional

Ultimate

: 1.0 GHz or higher

/Service Pack 2

III 450 MHz or higher or Intel Celeron

(256 MB or

recommended)

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With a PC

Setup

Installation

When installing the software, log on to your computer as the Administrator or with a user name with equivalent authorization. (If you do not have authorization to do this, consult your manager.)

≥ Before starting the installation, close all applications that are running. ≥ Do not perform any other operations on your PC while the software is being installed. ≥ Explanation of operations and screens is based on Windows Vista.

1 Insert the CD-ROM into the PC.

≥ The following screen is displayed automatically. Click [Run setup.exe] # [Continue]. ≥ When using Windows 7 or if the following screen is not displayed automatically, select

[Start] # [Computer] (or double-click on [Computer] on the desktop), and then double-click [PANASONIC].

2 Click [Next]. 3 Read the [End User License Agreement], then place a check beside

[I accept the terms of the license agreement] if you agree to them and click [Next].

4 Select where the application is to be

installed, then click [Next].

5 Select [Yes] or [No] to create shortcut.

≥ A message regarding the playback in the environment

used may be displayed depending on the performance of the PC used. Click [OK] after confirming.

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6 When installation is complete, some notes will appear.

Check the contents, then close the window.

7 Select [Yes, I want to restart my computer

now.], then click [Finish].

The PC must be rebooted for the application to work.

∫ Uninstalling HD Writer AE 2.5S

Follow the steps below to uninstall any software applications that you no longer require.

1 Select [Start] #

[Control Panel] # [Uninstall a Program].

2 Select [HD Writer AE 2.5S], then

click [Uninstall].

≥ Proceed with the uninstallation by following

the on-screen instructions.

≥ After uninstalling the software, be sure to

reboot the PC.

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With a PC

Setup

Connecting to a PC

≥ Connect this unit to the PC after the software applications are installed. ≥ Remove the supplied CD-ROM from your PC.

A USB cable (supplied)

1 Connect this unit to the AC adaptor.

≥ It is possible to use it connected to the PC with the batteries only, but you will not be able to

write data into the unit.

2 Turn on the unit.

≥ This function is available in all modes.

3 Connect this unit to a PC.

≥ The USB function selection screen will appear.

4 Touch [PC] on the screen of this unit.

≥ The Smart wizard screen is automatically displayed when HD Writer AE 2.5S is installed. ≥ This unit is automatically recognised as an external drive of the PC. (l 94) ≥ When you select an option other than [PC], reconnect the USB cable. ≥ When using the battery, the LCD monitor turns off after about 5 seconds. Touch the screen

to turn the LCD monitor on.

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

with any other USB cables.)

≥ When the unit is connected to a PC it cannot be turned off.

Disconnect the USB cable, before turning this unit off.

≥ Do not disconnect the USB cable or the AC adaptor while the access lamp is on or card

access icon ( ) appears on the unit screen.

≥ When performing reading/writing between a PC and an SD card, be aware that some SD

card slots built into PCs and some SD card readers are not compatible with the SDHC memory card or SDXC memory card.

≥ When using an SDXC Memory Card, check the following support site.

http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html

∫ To disconnect USB cable safely

1 Double click the icon in task tray displayed on the PC.

≥ Depending on your PC’s settings, this icon may not be displayed.

2 Select [USB Mass Storage Device] and click [Stop]. 3 Verify [MATSHITA HDC-MDH1/SD USB Device] is selected and click [OK].

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About the PC display

AVCHDTN

BDMV

IISVPL

DCIM

CAM_SD

100CDPFQ

AVCHD

MISC

PR IVATE

101CDPFS









When the unit is connected to a PC, it is recognised as an external drive. ≥ Removable disk (Example: ) is displayed in [Computer].

We recommend using HD Writer AE 2.5S to copy or write back motion picture data. Using Windows Explorer or other programmes on the PC to copy, move or rename files and folders recorded with this unit will result in them being unusable with HD Writer AE 2.5S.

Example folder structure of an SD card:

The following data will be recorded.

1 Up to 999 still pictures in JPEG

format ([S1000001.JPG] etc.)

2 JPEG format still pictures created

from the motion picture

3 The motion picture thumbnails 4 AVCHD format motion picture files

([00000.MTS] etc.)

∫ Copying your still pictures to

your PC

Card reader function (mass storage)

Still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied to the PC with Explorer or other programmes.

1 Double click the folder that contains

the still pictures. ([DCIM] # [100CDPFQ] etc.)

2 Drag and drop the still pictures onto

the destination folder (on the PC’s HDD).

≥ Do not delete the SD card’s folders. Doing

so may make the SD card unusable in this unit.

≥ When data not supported by this unit has

been recorded on a PC, it will not be recognised by this unit.

≥ Always use this unit to format SD cards.

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With a PC

Using with a PC

≥ When using HD Writer AE 2.5S on Windows XP, log on to your computer as Administrator

(or with a login name equally authorized). If you log on with a login name other than Administrator, you cannot use the applications.

≥ When using HD Writer AE 2.5S on Windows Vista/Windows 7, log on to your computer as

Administrator (or with a login name equally authorized) or with the user name for a standard user account. If you log on with a user name for a guest user account, the software cannot be used.

(On the PC)

Select [Start] # [All Programs] # [Panasonic] # [HD Writer AE 2.5S] # [HD Writer AE].

≥ For details on how to use the software applications, read the PDF operating instructions of

the software.

Starting HD Writer AE

2.5S

Reading the operating instructions of the software applications

≥ You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to read the

PDF operating instructions.

Select [Start] # [All Programs] # [Panasonic] # [HD Writer AE 2.5S] # [Operating Instructions].

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With a PC

Using with a PC

If using Mac

≥ HD Writer AE 2.5S is not available for Mac.

∫ Operating environment

PC Mac

OS Mac OS X 10.5.8

CPU Intel Core Duo

RAM 1 GB or more

Interface USB port

≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled,

some PCs cannot be used.

≥ The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS. ≥ Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only.

∫ Copying still pictures on PC

1 Connect this unit to a PC via the supplied USB cable.

≥ The USB function selection screen will appear.

2 Touch [PC] on the screen of this unit.

≥ This unit is automatically recognised as an external drive of the Mac. ≥ When you select an option other than [PC], reconnect the USB cable. ≥ When using the battery, the LCD monitor turns off after about 5 seconds. Touch the screen

to turn the LCD monitor on.

3 Double-click [CAM_SD] displayed on the desktop.

≥ Files are stored in [100CDPFQ] or [101CDPFR] folder etc. in the [DCIM] folder.

4 Using a drag-and-drop operation, move the pictures you want to

acquire or the folder storing those pictures to any different folder on the PC.

∫ To disconnect USB cable safely

Drag [CAM_SD] disk icon to the [Trash], and then disconnect the USB cable.

Mac OS X 10.6

Intel Core 2 Duo

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SXSX

PRE-REC

MNL

LOW CUT

Indications

∫ Recording indications

Motion picture recording mode

Still picture recording mode

MNL

1/100 OPEN

0dB

1h30m Remaining battery time

R1h20m Remaining time for motion

0h00m00s Elapsed recording time

(“h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for minute and “s” for second.)

15. 11. 2010 Date indication (l 25)

12:34 Time indication (l 25)

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Motion picture recording mode (l 52)

MEGA

2.9

R 3000

99%↑

Remaining battery power (l 17)

(l 17)

picture recording (l 29)

(l 29)

World time setting (l 38)

1h30m

(White) Card recording possible

status

(Green) Recognising the card

¥/; (Red) Recording

; (Green) Recording pause

PRE-REC (l 48)

Manual mode (l 61)

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Intelligent auto mode (l 32)

/ Operation icon is displayed/

not displayed. (l 47)

MF Manual focus (l 64)

// / / /

AWB

White balance (l 62)

1/100 Shutter speed (l 63)

OPEN/F2.0 Iris value (l 63)

0dB Gain value (l 63)

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Scene mode (l 51)

///

Power LCD (l 46)

// / //

Image stabilizer (l 44)/Optical image stabilizer lock (l 45)

Zebra (l 57)

Picture adjustment (l 56)

Digital cinema colour (l 53)

Zoom microphone (l 54)

Wind noise canceller (l 54)

// Bass setting (l 56)

Microphone level (l 55)

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Backlight compensation

0.3

(l 49)

Soft skin mode (l 49)

Tele macro (l 49)

/ Fade (White), Fade (Black)

(l 48)

Colour night view function (l 50)

Intelligent contrast control (l 48)

Intelligent exposure (l 49)

99% Luminance level (l 57)

± (White)/¥ (Green)

Focus indication (l 30)

/ Picture quality (l 60)

// / /

2.9

2.8

2.1

Number of recording pixels for still pictures (l 31, 59, 66)

In playback mode, the picture size is not displayed for still pictures recorded with other products that have different picture sizes from the sizes shown above.

R3000 Remaining number of still

pictures (l 31)

(White) Still picture recording icon

(Red) Recording still picture

MEGA

MEGA OIS (l 30)

∫ Playback indications

1/;/5//6//7/8/D/E/ ;1/2;

Display during playback (l 34, 65)

/ Operation icon is displayed/

not displayed. (l 34)

0h00m00s Playback time (l 34)

No.10 Scene number

Repeat playback (l 67)

Resume playback (l 68)

100-0001 Still picture folder/file name

Protected motion pictures/ still pictures (l 75)

∫ Indication of connection to

other devices

Accessing the card (l 93)

∫ Confirmatory indications

–– (Time display)

The built-in battery is low. (l 25)

SD card is not inserted or is non-compatible.

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Others

Indications

Messages

Major confirmation/error messages to be indicated on the screen in text.

CHECK CARD.

This card is not compatible or it cannot be recognised by the unit. If this message appears even though motion pictures and still pictures are recorded on an SD card, the card may be unstable. Reinsert the SD card, then turn the unit off and then on again.

THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED.

≥ Use a battery that is compatible with this unit. (l 15)

If using a Panasonic battery compatible with this unit, remove the battery and then insert it again. If the message appears even after repeating this several times, this unit needs repair. Detach the power and consult the dealer who you purchased this unit from. Do not attempt to repair it by yourself.

≥ You are attempting to connect an AC adaptor not compatible with this unit. Use the

supplied AC adaptor. (l 18)

About recovery

If faulty management information is found, the messages may appear and a repair is performed. (Repairing may take time depending on the error.)

SOME SCENES NEED REPAIRING. PLAY SCENES TO BE REPAIRED. (IRREPARABLE SCENES WILL BE DELETED.)

≥ The above message is displayed when abnormal management information is detected

when the scenes are displayed in thumbnail. To perform the repair, select the scene with

in the thumbnail, and start the playback. Please be aware that if the repair fails,

scenes with will be deleted.

≥ Use a sufficiently charged battery or the AC adaptor. ≥

Depending on the condition of the data, it may not be possible to completely repair the data.

≥ If recovery fails, it will not be possible to play back scenes recorded before the unit turned

off.

≥ When data recorded on another device is recovered, it may not be possible to play back

the data on this unit or the other device.

≥ If recovery fails, turn the unit off and on again after waiting a while. If recovery fails

repeatedly, format a media on the unit. Please be aware that if a media is formatted, then all the data recorded on the media will be erased.

≥ If the thumbnail information is recovered, displaying the thumbnails may become slower.

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Others

Troubleshooting

Problem Check points

This unit cannot be turned on.

This unit does not stay on long enough.

Battery runs down quickly.

This unit is turned off automatically.

A clicking sound is heard when the unit is shaken.

Remaining battery indication is not displayed properly.

This unit cannot be operated though it is turned on.

This unit does not operate normally.

≥ Charge the battery again to ensure it is sufficiently

charged. (l 15)

≥ In cold places, the battery using time becomes

shorter.

≥ The battery has a limited life. If the operating time is

still too short even after the battery is fully charged, the battery has worn out and needs to be replaced.

≥ If the unit turns off when you turn off the power to the

TV using the TV remote control, the VIERA Link is at work. If you are not using the VIERA Link, set [VIERA Link] to [OFF]. (l 80)

≥ This is the sound of the lens moving and is not a

defect. This sound will no longer be heard when the unit is turned on

≥ The remaining battery capacity indication is an

approximation. If the remaining battery capacity indication is not displayed correctly, fully charge the battery, discharge it and then charge it again.

≥ Remove the battery or AC adaptor, wait about

1 minute and then reconnect the battery or AC adaptor. Then about 1 minute later, turn on the unit again. (Conducting the above operation while the media is being accessed may damage the data on the media.)

≥ If normal operation is still not restored, detach the

power connected, and consult the dealer who you purchased this unit from.

and change the mode to or .

Item other than the touched one is selected.

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≥ Calibrate the touch screen. (l 42)

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