PANASONIC HDC-SD100 User Manual

Operating Instructions

High Definition Video Camera

Model No. HDC-SD100

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

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Information for Your Safety

WARNING:

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

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

≥ USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED

ACCESSORIES.

≥ DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR

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

CAUTION!

≥ DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT

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

≥ DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S

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

≥ DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED

FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.

≥ DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN

ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER.

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

Warning

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

Button-type battery 60 oC Battery pack 60 oC

∫ EMC Electric and magnetic

compatibility

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

Use only the recommended accessories.

≥ Do not use any other AV cables, Component

cable and USB cables except the supplied one.

≥ When you use the cable which are sold

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

≥ Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children

to prevent swallowing.

Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units.

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∫ Information for Users on

Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries

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

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

further information.

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

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

and recycling of old products and

For business users in the European Union

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

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

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

∫ Indemnity concerning recording

content

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

∫ Carefully observe copyright laws

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

∫ Cards that you can use with this

unit

SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card

≥ 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have

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

≥ Refer to page 19 for more details on SD cards.

∫ For the purposes of these

operating instructions

≥ SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card are

referred to as the “SD card”.

≥ Functions that can be used for motion picture

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

≥ Functions that can be used for still picture

recording/still picture playback are indicated by

in these operating instructions.

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

“HD Writer 2.6E”.

≥ Pages for reference are indicated by an arrow,

for example: l 00

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∫ Licenses

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

trademarks of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. and Sony Corporation.

≥ Manufactured under license from Dolby

Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

≥ HDMI, the HDMI Logo and the High-Definition

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

≥ HDAVI Control

Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

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

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

≥ Microsoft

DirectX trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

≥ Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with

permission from Microsoft Corporation.

≥ IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of

International Business Machines Corporation of the U.S.

, Core™, Pentium® and Celeron® are the

≥ Intel

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

≥ AMD Athlon

Micro Devices, Inc.

≥ Apple, Mac OS is either registered trademarks

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

≥ PowerPC is a trademark of International

Business Machines Corporation.

≥ Other names of systems and products

mentioned in these instructions are usually the registered trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers who developed the system or product concerned.

™

is a trademark of Matsushita

, Windows®, Windows Vista® and

are either registered trademarks or

™

is a trademark of the Advanced

This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the personal and non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC Standard (“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC Video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use. Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. See http://www.mpegla.com

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Contents

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

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

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

Preparation

Before using

[1] Parts identification and

handling.......................................... 10

Remote control ................................ 14

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] Preparation of SD cards................ 19

Cards that you can use with

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

Inserting/removing an SD card ........ 20

[3] Selecting a mode

(Turning the unit on/off) ................ 21

Turning the power on and off

with the LCD monitor....................... 21

[4] Using the menu screen ................. 22

Language selection ......................... 23

Menu list .......................................... 23

[5] Setting date and time .................... 26

World time setting (Displaying

the time of the travel destination) .... 28

[6] Adjusting LCD monitor/

viewfinder....................................... 29

LCD/EVF select switch.................... 29

Increasing the brightness of

the LCD monitor .............................. 29

Adjusting the brightness and

the colour level ................................ 29

Changing the picture quality on

the LCD monitor .............................. 30

Adjusting the viewfinder field

of view ............................................. 30

Recording showing the contents

to a partner ...................................... 30

Recording

Recording (Basic)

[1] Before recording ........................... 32

Anti-Ground-Shooting (AGS) .......... 33

Quick start....................................... 34

Quick power on............................... 34

[2] Recording motion pictures .......... 35

Recording modes/approximate

recordable time ............................... 38

PRE-REC........................................ 39

Shooting guide ................................ 39

[3] Recording still pictures ................ 40

Number of recordable pictures........ 42

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

Digital zoom function....................... 43

[5] Optical image stabilizer

function.......................................... 44

[6] Intelligent auto mode .................... 45

Recording (Advanced)

[1] Recording functions of

operation icons ............................. 46

Operation icons............................... 46

[2] Recording functions of menus .... 52

[3] Recording manually by

setting the menu ........................... 58

Scene mode.................................... 58

Wind noise reduction....................... 59

Microphone level ............................. 60

Picture adjustment .......................... 61

Zebra............................................... 61

Luminance....................................... 62

Histogram........................................ 63

[4] Recording manually using

the multi manual ring .................... 64

Zoom operation............................... 65

Manual focus adjustment ................ 65

White balance ................................. 66

Manual shutter speed/iris

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

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Playback

Backup

Playback

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

Creating still picture from

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

Playing back motion pictures

by date............................................. 73

Intelligent scene selection ............... 73

Repeat playback.............................. 74

Resuming the previous playback..... 74

[2] Still picture playback ..................... 75

Playing back still pictures by date.... 77

Editing

[1] Deleting scenes/still pictures ....... 78

[2] Dividing a scene to delete ............ 80

[3] Protecting scenes/still pictures ... 81

[4] DPOF setting.................................. 82

[5] SD card management.................... 83

Formatting ....................................... 83

SD card information display............. 83

With a TV

[1] Watching Video/Pictures

on your TV...................................... 84

Connecting with a HDMI mini

cable................................................ 87

Listening in 5.1 channel sound ........ 88

Connecting with the component

cable................................................ 88

Connecting with the AV cable.......... 88

[2] Playback using VIERA Link

(HDAVI Control

™

)........................... 89

With other products

[1] Connecting a DVD burner to

copy to/play back a disc............... 92

Preparing for copying/

playing back.................................... 92

Copying to discs.............................. 94

Playing back the copied disc........... 97

Managing the copied disc (Formatting, Auto protect,

Displaying disc information) ............ 98

[2] Dubbing images onto

other video device......................... 99

[3] With a printer (PictBridge) .......... 100

With a PC

Before using

[1] What you can do with a PC ........ 104

End User License Agreement ....... 106

[2] Operating environment............... 107

Setup

[1] Installation ................................... 109

[2] Connection and recognition ....... 111

About the PC display...................... 112

Using with a PC

[1] Starting HD Writer 2.6E................ 113

Reading the operating instructions

of the software applications............ 113

[2] If using Macintosh........................ 114

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Others

Indications

[1] Indications.................................... 116

[2] Messages ...................................... 119

About recovery .............................. 120

Helpful hints

[1] Functions that cannot be used

simultaneously ............................ 121

[2] Troubleshooting.......................... 123

Cautions for use............................... 132

Explanation of terms ....................... 135

Specifications................................... 137

Accessories

Check the accessories before using this unit.

Battery pack

VW-VBG130

AC adaptor

VSK0698

AC cable

K2CQ2CA00006

DC cable

K2GJYDC00002

Remote control

N2QAEC000023

Button-type battery

CR2025

AV cable

K2KC4CB00027

Component cable

K2KZ9DB00004

Optional accessories

Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.

AC adaptor (VW-AD21E-K)

Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG130)

Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG260)

Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG6)

Battery pack holder kit (VW-VH04)

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

Tele conversion lens (VW-T3714H)

Wide conversion lens (VW-W3707H)

Filter kit (VW-LF37WE)

Video DC light (VW-LDC103E)

Light bulb for video DC light (VZ-LL10E)

Stereo microphone (VW-VMS2E)

Shoe adaptor (VW-SK12E)

Tripod (VW-CT45E)

DVD burner (VW-BN1)

*1 The supplied DC cables cannot be used on

this unit.

*2 The battery pack holder kit VW-VH04

(optional) is necessary.

*3 Available from Sep. 2008

USB cable

K2KYYYY00050

CD-ROM

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Features

∫ Very clear high definition pictures

This unit can record detailed high definition images to an SD card.

High definition images (1920k1080)

A Number of available scan lines 1080



Standard images (720k576)

B Number of available scan lines 576



High definition images

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

What is the AVCHD?

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

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

∫ Compatibility with other products

With other products Available function Picture quality

Watching Video/ Pictures on your TV (l 84 to 90)

Using a DVD burner (l 92 to 98)

What you can do with a PC (l 104 to 105)

Dubbing images onto other video device (l 99)

Playback with the HDMI mini cable

jPlayback using VIERA Link (HDAVI Control

(l 89)

Playback with the component cable [1080i]

Playback with the component cable [576i] Standard images

Playback with the AV cable

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

jPlaying back the copied disc (l 97)

Copying data to a PC and easy editing

Writing data to DVD discs and SD cards

Converting the motion picture data to MPEG2 Standard images

Creating a DVD Video disc

Dubbing images when connecting with the AV cable

™

)

High definition images

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Preparation

Recording

Playback

Backup

With a PC

10 Before using

15 Setup

Others

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Before using

AV/

678

12 13

16 17

Parts identification and handling

1 LCD monitor open part 2 LCD monitor (l 29)

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

≥ It can open up to 90o.

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

90o B towards the viewfinder.

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

3 Speaker 4 Optical image stabilizer button [ ,

O.I.S.] (l 44)

5 Delete button [ ] (l 78) 6 Cursor button

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

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

≥ Menu screen operations (l 22) ≥ To select the recording functions (l 46, 52) ≥ Playback operations (l 70)

7 Intelligent auto button [iA] (l 45)

24 25

8 PRE-REC button [PRE-REC] (l 39) 9 Menu button [MENU] (l 22) 10 Battery holder (l 16) 11 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 18) 12 USB terminal [ ] (l 92, 100, 111) 13 HDMI mini connector [HDMI] (l 84, 89) 14 Audio-video/headphone output terminal

[AV/ ] (l 24, 50, 84, 99)

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

headphones.

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

headphones are used. (l 24)

≥ Excessive sound pressure from earphones

and headphones can cause hearing loss.

15 Component terminal [COMPONENT]

(l 84) 16 Card access lamp [ACCESS] (l 20) 17 Card slot (l 20) 18 SD card cover (l 20) 19 SD card open lever [OPEN] (l 20) 20 Disc copy button [DISC COPY] (l 94, 96)

MIC

27 Built-in flash (l 55) 28 Lens (LEICA DICOMAR) 29 Lens hood

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

21 Lens cover

≥ The lens cover opens in recording mode.

(l 21)

22 Multi manual ring (l 64) 23 Mode select switch [AUTO, MANUAL,

FOCUS/ZOOM] (l 33, 58, 64) 24 Camera function button [CAM FUNC]

(l 64) 25 Remote control sensor (l 14) 26 Recording lamp (l 23)

≥ Attach the MC protector or the ND filter of the

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

≥ When fitting the tele conversion lens

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

Be careful about the following.

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

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

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

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

≥ To attach or remove the lens cap, hold both

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

30 Microphone terminal [MIC]

≥ A compatible plug-in powered microphone can

be used as an external microphone.

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

microphone input.

≥ Make sure that the microphone cable is out of

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

≥ When the unit is connected with the AC

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

36 35 34

33 32

31 Mode dial (l 21) 32 Recording start/stop button (l 35) 33 Status indicator (l 21) 34 LCD/EVF select switch [EVF/LCD] (l 29) 35 Viewfiner (l 29)

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

36 Eyepiece corrector dial (l 30) 37 Photoshot button [ ] (l 40)

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

(l 43) Volume lever [sVOLr] (In playback mode) (l 71)

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39 Accessory shoe

43 44

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

should be mounted here.

40 Internal microphones (5.1 channel

support) 41 Grip belt

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

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

42 Shoulder strap fixture

44 Tripod receptacle

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

A Camera base

43 Battery release lever [BATTERY] (l 16)

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Remote control

Install a button-type battery (supplied)

2 3

EXT

DISPLAY

DATE/ TIME

STILL ADV STILL ADV

START/

PHOTO

STOP

SHOT

ZOOM

VOL

PLAY

PAU SE

STOPSKIP SKIP

ENTER

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

(l 86) 3 Date/time button [DATE/TIME] (l 26) 4 Playback operation buttons (l 71) 5 Delete button [ ]

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

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

7 Recording start/stop button [START/

STOP]

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

10 Enter button [ENTER]

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

manner as the corresponding buttons on the unit.

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 While pressing

the stopper A, pull out the battery holder.

2 Set the button-

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

≥ When the button-type battery runs down,

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

Warning

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

∫ Remote control usable range

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

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

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Setup

Charging lamp [CHARGE] A

Lights up:

Charging (Battery charging time: l 17)

Goes off:

Charging completed

Flashing:

Make sure that the terminals of the battery or the AC adaptor are not exposed to dirt, foreign objects or dust, then reconnect them properly. (l 133)

Power supply

∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit

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

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

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

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

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

Charging the battery

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

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

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

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

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

Removing the battery

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

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

A Install the battery with the terminal cover

securely closed.

B Insert the battery until it clicks and locks.

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

doors and windows closed.

Inserting/removing the battery

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

CAUTION

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Charging and recording time

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

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

Battery model number Charging time

Supplied battery/

VW-VBG130 (optional)

VW-VBG260 (optional) 4 h 40 min

VW-VBG6 (optional)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

capacity remains.

2h35min

9h25min

Maximum continuously

recordable time

2h5min

(1 h 55 min)

3h50min

(3 h 35 min)

9h35min

(8 h 55 min)

Actual recordable

time

1h20min

(1 h 10 min)

2h25min

(2 h 15 min)

(5 h 35 min)

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Battery capacity indication



DC IN



≥ The display changes as the battery capacity reduces. ####

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

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

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

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

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

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

recalculate the remaining battery capacity time.

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

will not be shown.

Connecting to the AC outlet

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

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

use the AC cable from other equipment with this unit.

A DC output terminal B DC input terminal

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

terminal.

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

2 Connect the DC cable to the AC adaptor.

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

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Setup

Preparation of SD cards

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

Cards that you can use with this unit

Card type Capacity Motion picture recording

SD Memory

Card

SDHC

Memory

Card

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

≥ Please confirm the latest information about SD

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

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

(This website is in English only.)

Use this unit to format SD cards. (l 83) Do not format an SD card using any other equipment such as a PC. The card may not be used on this unit.

8MB

16 MB

32 MB

64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB

1 GB RP-SDV01G

2 GB RP-SDV02G, RP-SDM02G

4 GB RP-SDV04G, RP-SDM04G

6 GB RP-SDM06G

8 GB RP-SDV08G

12 GB RP-SDM12G

16 GB RP-SDV16G

32 GB RP-SDV32G

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

Cannot be used. Can be used.

Cannot be guaranteed in operation. The recording may suddenly stop during motion picture recording depending on the SD card you use. (l 37)

≥ 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have

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

≥ When the write-protect

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

≥ Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children

to prevent swallowing.

Still picture

recording

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Inserting/removing an SD card

When using an SD card not from Panasonic, or one previously used on other equipment, for the first time on this unit, format the SD card. (l 83) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored. Copy valuable data onto a PC, DVD disc etc. before proceeding with the formatting. (l 92, 104)

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

Card access lamp [ACCESS] A

≥ When this unit is accessing the card, the

access lamp lights up.

1 Open the LCD monitor.

≥ Check that the card access lamp has gone off.

2 Open the SD card cover by

sliding the OPEN lever B.

3 Insert/remove the SD card.

≥ Face the label side C in the direction shown in

the illustration and press it straight in as far as it will go.

≥ Press the centre of the SD card and then pull it

straight out.

4 Securely close the SD card cover.

≥ Securely close it until it clicks.

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

data stored on the SD card. We recommend saving the important data recorded on this unit to a PC, DVD disc etc. (l 92, 104)

≥ When the card access lamp is lit, do not:

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

Performing the above while the lamp is on may result in damage to data/SD card or this unit.

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Setup

≥ Rotate the mode dial while at the same

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

≥ Status indicator B ≥ Align with the mark C.

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

Selecting a mode (Turning the unit on/off)

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

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

appear. Select [YES] and set the date and time. (l 26)

To turn off the power

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

Recording mode (l 35, 40)

Playback mode (l 70, 75)

OFF

Turning the power on and off with the LCD monitor

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

of the LCD monitor.

∫ To turn on the power

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

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

∫ To turn off the power

A The status indicator goes off.

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Setup

Using the menu screen

Operate the displayed menu screens with the cursor button.

1 Press the MENU button.

≥ The menu displayed differs depending on the

position of the mode dial.

2 Select the top menu A and move

the cursor button right or press the cursor button.

3 Select the submenu item B and

move the cursor button right or press the cursor button.

≥ Descriptions of submenus and current settings

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

4 Select the desired setting and

press the cursor button to enter the selection.

≥ Move the cursor button left to return to the

previous screen. You can set other items continuously.

5 Press the MENU button to exit

the menu screen.

≥ The menu screen does not appear during

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

C Current settings on menus

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Language selection

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

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

button.

2 Select [English] and press the cursor button.

Menu list

Recording mode

*1 It is not displayed when the AUTO/MANUAL switch is set to AUTO. *2 It is not displayed when the intelligent auto mode is set to [ON]. Part of the menu will not be used depending on the used functions. (l 121)

∫ [BASIC]

[SCENE MODE] [D.ZOOM] (l 43) [GUIDE LINES] [SET WORLD TIME] (l 28)

∫ [RECORD SETUP]

[FACE FRAMING] (l 49) [REC MODE] (l 38) [DIGITAL CINEMA] [FADE COLOUR] (l 47) [WIND CUT] [MIC SETUP] (l 53) [MIC LEVEL] [AGS] (l 33) [HI-SPEED BURST] [FLASH] (l 55) [FLASH LEVEL] (l 55) [RED EYE] (l 55) [SHTR SOUND] (l 55)

(l 59)

(l 60)

(l 58)

(l 52)

(l 54)

∫ [ADVANCED]

[REC LAMP]

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

(l 62)

(l 63)

(l 55)

(l 61)

[AUTO SLOW SHTR] [SHOOTING GUIDE] (l 39) [Digital Cinema Colour] (l 56) [PICTURE ADJUST] [MF ASSIST] [ZEBRA] [LUMINANCE] [HISTOGRAM]

(l 61)

(l 65)

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∫ [SETUP]

1h30m

R 1h20m

[CLOCK SET] (l 26) [DISPLAY]

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

[OFF] [ON]

[DATE/TIME] (l 26) [DATE FORMAT] (l 26) [POWER SAVE]

[OFF]:

The power saving function is not activated.

[5 MINUTES]:

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

when:

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

[QUICK POWER ON] (l 34) [QUICK START] (l 34) [BEEP SOUND]

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

1 Beep

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

2 Beeps

When you pause recording When you turn off the power

2 Beeps for 4 times

When an error occurs. Check the sentence displayed on the screen. (l 119)

[POWER LCD] (l 29) [LCD AI]

(l 30) [LCD SET] (l 29) [EVF SET] (l 29) [COMPONENT OUT] (l 88) [HDMI RESOLUTION] (l 87) [VIERA Link] (l 89) [TV ASPECT] (l 86) [AV JACK] (l 88)

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

[AV OUT]:

When AV cable is used

[PHONE]:

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

to [AV OUT] while using a headphone.

[INITIAL SET]

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

[FORMAT CARD] (l 83) [DEMO MODE]

This item is used to start the unit demonstration. (Only when the mode dial is at the position) If [DEMO MODE] is switched [ON] when there is no SD card inserted, the demonstration automatically starts. If any operation takes place, the demonstration is cancelled. However if no operations take place for approx. 10 minutes, the demonstration automatically starts again. To stop the demonstration, set [DEMO MODE] to [OFF] or insert an SD card.

∫ [LANGUAGE] (l 23)

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Playback mode

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

[INTEL. SCENE] (l 73) is selected, this does not appear.

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

appears.

([ ] motion picture playback)

∫ [VIDEO SETUP]

[REPEAT PLAY] (l 74) [RESUME PLAY] (l 74) [SCENE PROTECT] [GUIDE LINES] (l 52)

∫ [EDIT SCENE]

[DIVIDE] (l 80) [DELETE] (l 79)

∫ [DISC SETUP]

[FORMAT DISC] (l 98) [AUTO PROTECT] (l 98) [DISC STATUS] (l 98)

∫ [SETUP]

[CARD STATUS] (l 83)

≥ For any other menus that are not described

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

(l 81)

([ ] still picture playback)

∫ [PHOTO SETUP]

[SLIDES INTERVAL] (l 76) [SCENE PROTECT] [DPOF SET]

[DELETE]

(l 79)

≥ For any other menus that are not described

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

(l 82)

(l 81)

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Setup

Setting date and time

When the unit is turned on for the first time, a message asking you to set the date and time will appear. Select [YES] and perform steps 2 to 3 below to set the date and time.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

1 Select the menu. (l 22)

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

2 Select the date or time to be set,

then set the desired value with the cursor button.

≥ The year will change as follows:

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

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

when [SET WORLD TIME] (l 28) is set to [HOME], while [ ] appears when it is set to [DESTINATION].

3 Press the cursor button to enter

the selection.

≥ The clock function starts at [00] seconds when

the cursor button is pressed.

Changing the date and time display mode

Select the menu. (l 22) [SETUP] # [DATE/TIME] # desired display style

≥ You can also show or change the date and

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

[DATE] [D/T]

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

[OFF]

Changing the date format

Select the menu. (l 22) [SETUP] # [DATE FORMAT] # desired display style

Display style Screen display

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

[M/D/Y] 11 15 2008

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

≥ To set daylight saving time, select the daylight

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

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

in lithium battery.

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

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

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To recharge the built-in lithium battery

≥ Connect the AC adaptor or attach the battery

to this unit, and the built-in lithium battery will be recharged. Leave the unit as it is for approx. 24 hours and the battery will maintain the date and time for approx. 6 months. (The battery is still being recharged even if the mode dial is set to OFF.)

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

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

1 Select the menu. (l 22)

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

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

current time. (l 26)

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

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

2 (Only when setting your home region)

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

5 (Only when setting the region of your travel

destination)

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

Select [HOME] and press the cursor button.

3 (Only when setting your home region)

Select your home region and enter the selection with the cursor button.

≥ When the home is in summer time period,

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

≥ The current time appears on the left top of the

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

4 (Only when setting the region of your travel

destination)

Select [DESTINATION] and press the cursor button.

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

the screen for selecting home/travel

≥ When the destination is in summer time

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

≥ The local time at the selected travel destination

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

≥ Close the setting by pressing the MENU

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

To return the display to the home setting

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

≥ If you cannot find your travel destination in the

area shown on the screen, set it by using the time difference from your home region.

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Setup

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

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

Adjusting LCD monitor/ viewfinder

LCD/EVF select switch

EVF LCD

LCD:

Record/play back with LCD monitor

EVF:

Record/play back with viewfinder

Increasing the brightness of the LCD monitor

Select the menu. (l 22)

[SETUP] # [POWER LCD] # desired setting

[OFF]:

No setting (normal)

Makes brighter

Makes even brighter

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

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

Adjusting the brightness and the colour level

1 Select the menu. (l 22)

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

2 Select the item with the cursor

button and press the cursor button.

LCD SET [BRIGHTNESS]:

Brightness of the LCD monitor

[COLOUR]:

Colour level of the LCD monitor

EVF SET [BRIGHTNESS]:

Brightness of the viewfinder

3 Adjust the settings with the

cursor button.

≥ After adjustments are made if no operations

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

≥ Press the MENU button to exit the menu

screen.

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Changing the picture quality

on the LCD monitor

Recording showing the contents to a partner

1 Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to

MANUAL (l 58)

2 Select the menu. (l 22)

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

[DYNAMIC]:

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

[NORMAL]:

Switches to the standard picture quality.

≥ When the brightness of the LCD monitor is

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

Adjusting the viewfinder field of view

Adjust the focus by rotating the eyepiece corrector dial.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side.

≥ Both the LCD monitor and the viewfinder are

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

≥ The image is horizontally flipped as if you see

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

≥ Record by viewing the image in the viewfinder

during the face-to-face recording.

≥ Only some indications will appear on the

screen. When [°] appears, return the direction of the LCD monitor to normal position and check the warning/alarm indication. (l 119)

≥ Following settings cannot be made during the

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

jPOWER LCD jLCD SET

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