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	Bottom
	Video Camera
	AC adaptor	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.

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∫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

	Recording still pictures in motion	26		Preparation
[1]	Before recording........................
[2]	Recording motion pictures .......	28
[3]	Recording still pictures.............	30
	picture recording mode ................	31
[4]	Intelligent auto mode.................	32
[5]	Motion picture/Still picture
	playback .....................................	34		Basic
Setup
[1] Using the menu screen .............		37
[2] Using the Setup Menu ...............		38
	Advanced
Recording (Advanced)		44		Advanced
[2]	Image stabilizer function...........
[1]	Zoom in/out function .................	43
	Extra optical zoom .......................	43
	Optical image stabilizer lock ........	45
[3]	Power LCD..................................	46
[4]	Recording functions of	61		Copy/Dubbing
[6]	Manual recording.......................
	operation icons ..........................	47
	Operation icons............................	47
[5]	Recording functions of
	menus .........................................	51
	White balance ..............................	62
	Manual shutter speed/iris
	adjustment ...................................	63		PC
[7] Recording with manual focus...		64
				With a
				Others

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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

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	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

AC adaptor

VSK0698

AC cable

A K2CT39A00002

B K2CQ29A00002

AHong Kong Special Administrative Region of China and Saudi Arabia

BAreas 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

Lens cap

VKF3305

Shoulder strap

VFC3877

External stereo microphone

VW-VMS2A/1

Battery

R03NWC/BK

CD-ROM

Software

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Preparation

Before using	1	Parts identification and

handling

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2

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4 5

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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.
7			Due to limitations in LCD production
			technology, there may be some tiny bright
8	9	10	or dark spots on the LCD monitor screen.
			However, this is not a malfunction and
			does not affect the recorded picture.
		MANUAL	2	Viewfinder (l 24)
		FOCUS	Due to limitations in LCD production
POWER		MENU	technology, there may be some tiny bright
LCD			or dark spots on the viewfinder screen.
11	12		However, this is not a malfunction and
			does not affect the recorded picture.
			3	Eyecup
			4	Sub recording start/stop button (l 26)
			≥ 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] (l 46)
			12	Menu button [MENU] (l 37)

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	13	14	13	Focus ring (l 64)
			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.

15 16 17 18

≥ 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 22	23		2425

26		27 28
COMPONENT	VIDEO OUT	L–AUDIO–R
		OUT

29 30 31

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21Battery holder (l 16)

22Battery release button [PUSH] (l 16)

23Shoulder strap fixture (l 12)

24External microphone terminal [EXT MIC] (l 13)

25Internal microphones

26Headphone 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.

27Photoshot button [ ] (l 30)

28Zoom 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)

29Component 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).

31Audio output connector [AUDIO OUT] (l 76, 83)

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

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32Access lamp [ACCESS] (l 20)

33Card slot (l 20)

32	34	HDMI connector [HDMI]
33		(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.

OFF

DC IN

36

O

37
N
38
39	40

1, 2 Flip the belt.

3 Adjust the length.

4, 5 Replace the belt.

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About the supplied 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.

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2Fold 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.

1 2 3 4

5 6 7

1Wind Shield (Microphone condenser)

2Off/On mode selector switch [OFF/ MONO/STEREO] (l 14)

3Battery check lamp [BATTERY] (l 14)

4[WIND CUT OFF/ON] switch (l 14)

5Stereo mini-plug cord (l 13)

6Shoe (l 13)

7Shoe lock (l 13)

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Inserting a battery

1Remove the battery cover from the microphone.

Attaching the external stereo microphone to the unit

1Attach 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.

2Insert 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.

2Connect 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 microphone

1Set the OFF/MONO/STEREO switch to MONO or STEREO.

OFF STEREO

OFF ON

BATTERY

MONO

WIND CUT

[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

Setup	1 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.

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)

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).

≥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.

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.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

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Charging and recording time

∫ Charging/Recording time

≥ Temperature: 25 oC/humidity: 60%RH

Battery model number	Charging	Recording	Maximum	Actual
[Voltage/Capacity			continuously	recordable
	time	mode
(minimum)]			recordable time	time
Supplied battery/		HA/HG/HX/	4 h 50 min	3 h
VW-VBG260 (optional)	4 h 40 min	HE
[7.2 V/2500 mAh]		SA/SX	5 h 5 min	3 h 10 min
VW-VBG130 (optional)		HA	2 h 30 min	1 h 30 min
	2 h 35 min	HG/HX/HE		1 h 35 min
[7.2 V/1250 mAh]
		SA/SX	2 h 40 min	1 h 40 min
VW-VBG6 (optional)		HA/HG	11 h 55 min	7 h 20 min
	9 h 25 min	HX/HE	12 h	7 h 25 min
[7.2 V/5400 mAh]
		SA/SX	12 h 35 min	7 h 50 min

≥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.

Battery capacity indication

≥ The display changes as the battery capacity reduces.

# # # #

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

≥The remaining battery capacity is displayed when using the Panasonic battery that you can use for this unit. The actual time can vary depending on your actual use.

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

≥When using the AC adaptor or batteries made by other companies, the remaining battery capacity will not be shown.

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Connecting to the AC outlet

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

Important:

While the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor, the battery will not charge.

≥Do not use the AC cable with any other equipment as it is designed only for this unit. Also, do not use the AC cable from other equipment with this unit.

DC IN

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

1 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC outlet. 2 Connect the DC cable to the AC adaptor.

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

≥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	2 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	picture
			recording
	8 MB/16 MB	Cannot be used.
SD	32 MB/64 MB/	Cannot be guaranteed in operation.
Memory	128 MB/256 MB
Card
	512 MB/1 GB/		Can be
	2 GB
SDHC	4 GB/6 GB/8 GB/	Can be used.	used.
Memory	12 GB/16 GB/
Card	24 GB/32 GB
SDXC	48 GB/64 GB
Memory Card

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

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

Cards/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,	32
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		≥ Do not expose the terminals of the SD
the SD card.		card to water, garbage or dust.
≥ Do not apply strong shocks, bend, or drop		≥ Do not place SD cards in the following
the SD card.		areas:
≥ Electrical noise, static electricity or the		jIn direct sunlight
failure of this unit or the SD card may		jIn very dusty or humid areas.
damage or erase the data stored on the		jNear a heater
SD card.		jLocations susceptible to significant
≥ When the card access lamp is lit, do not:		difference in temperature (condensation
jRemove the SD card		can occur.)
jTurn the unit off		jWhere static electricity or
jInsert and remove the USB cable		electromagnetic waves occur
jExpose the unit to vibrations or shock		≥ To protect SD cards, return them to their
Performing the above while the lamp is on		cases when you are not using them.
may result in damage to data/SD card or		≥ About disposing of or giving away the SD
this unit.		card. (l 109)

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Preparation		Turning the unit on/off
Setup	3

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

≥ Rotate the power switch if changing from OFF to ON.

≥ Align with A.

≥ Status indicator B

FF

ON

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	4 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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Setup	5	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	6 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.

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.

≥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.)

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

≥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		Before recording
Playback	1
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

Low-angle 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.

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/	2	Recording motion
Playback		pictures
≥ Remove the lens cap before turning on the unit. (l 12)

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.

FF

O

N

≥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

0h00m00s

HA R 1h20m

A Recording mode

BApproximate remaining recordable time

(When the remaining time is less than

1minute, [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		Recording still pictures
Playback	3
Recording/

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

1 Change the mode to .

2 Press the button.

Focus indication:

AFocus indication

± (The white lamp flashes.): Focusing

¥ (The green lamp lights up.): When in focus

No mark:

When focusing is unsuccessful.

BFocus 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 (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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