Panasonic HDC-MDH1 User Manual

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

3 6

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)

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

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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)

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

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

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)

Preparation

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

≥ 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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≥ 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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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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