PANASONIC HDC-SD5 User Manual

Operating Instructions

High Definition Video Camera

Model No. HDC-SD5

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

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Information for your safety

Dear Customer,

We would like to take this opportunity to thank
you for purchasing this Panasonic High Definition
Video Camera. Please read these Operating
Instructions carefully and keep them handy for
future reference. Please note that the actual
controls and components, menu items, etc. of
your High Definition Video Camera may look
somewhat different from those shown in the
illustrations in these Operating Instructions.

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.

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Product Identification Marking is located on
the bottom of units.

ª 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 m.

≥ Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children

to prevent swallowing.

Caution for AC mains lead
(For United Kingdom)

For your safety, please read the following text
carefully.

The wire which is coloured Blue must be
connected to the terminal which is marked with
the letter N or coloured Black or Blue.
The wire which is coloured Brown must be
connected to the terminal which is marked with
the letter L or coloured Brown or Red.

This appliance is supplied with a moulded three
pin mains plug for your safety and convenience.
A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced please
ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of
5-ampere and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI
to BS1362.
Check for the ASTA mark Ï or the BSI mark Ì
on the body of the fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you
must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is
replaced.
If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be
used until a replacement cover is obtained.
A replacement fuse cover can be purchased
from your local dealer.

CAUTION!

IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS
UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET
IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD
BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF
AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY.
THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE
ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF
PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13-AMPERE
SOCKET.

If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the
wiring code as stated below.
If in any doubt please consult a qualified
electrician.

IMPORTANT

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live.
As these colours may not correspond with the
coloured markings identifying the terminals in
your plug, proceed as follows:

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE
TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS
MARKED WITH THE LETTER E, BY THE
EARTH SYMBOL Ó OR COLOURED GREEN
OR GREEN/YELLOW.

THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF—KEEP
DRY.

Before use

Remove the connector cover.

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.

Figure A Figure B

Fuse cover

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

Figure A Figure B

Fuse
(5 ampere)

Fuse
(5 ampere)

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Information on Disposal for Users of Waste
Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private
households)

This symbol on the products
and/or accompanying
documents means that used
electrical and electronic
products should not be mixed
with general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery

and recycling, please take
these products to designated collection points,
where they will be accepted on a free of
charge basis. Alternatively, in some countries
you may be able to return your products to
your local retailer upon the purchase of an
equivalent new product.
Disposing of this product correctly will help to
save valuable resources and prevent any
potential negative effects on human health
and the environment which could otherwise
arise from inappropriate waste handling.
Please contact your local authority for further
details of your nearest designated collection
point.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect
disposal of this waste, in accordance with
national legislation.

For business users in the European Union

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

Information on Disposal in other Countries
outside the European Union

This symbol is only valid in the European
Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please
contact your local authorities or dealer and
ask for the correct method of disposal.

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ª 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.

ª 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.

ª Cards that you can use with this

unit

SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card

For the purposes of these operating instructions,
the following cards are referred to as “the SD
card”.
SD Memory Card
SDHC Memory Card

≥ SDHC Logo is a trademark.
≥ miniSD 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™ is a trademark of Matsushita

Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

≥ 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.

®

, Windows®, Windows Vista™ and

®

are either registered trademarks or

≥ 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.

≥ 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.

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

Caution for AC mains lead

(For United Kingdom) ........................3

Before using

Features of the High Definition

Video Camera .....................................8

Accessories .........................................14

Parts identification and handling ......15

Using the LCD monitor .......................18

Using the remote control ....................19

Cards that you can use with this

unit ....................................................21

Setup

Charging the battery ...........................23

Inserting/removing the battery ..........24

Charging time and recordable

time ...................................................25

Connecting to the AC outlet ...............27

Selecting a mode

(Turning the unit on/off) ..................28

Quick start ...........................................29

Inserting/removing an SD card .......... 30

How to use the cursor button ............31

Switching the language ...................... 34

Using the menu screen .......................34

Setting date and time .......................... 36

Adjusting LCD monitor .......................37

Recording

Before recording .................................39

Recording motion pictures ................41

PRE-REC function .................................. 42

Recording modes/recordable time

available for the motion picture ........... 44

Recording still pictures (JPEG) .........45

Number of pixels and picture quality for

still picture recording ........................... 47

Various recording functions ..............48

Zoom in/out function ............................... 48

Recording yourself .................................. 49

Intelligent contrast control ....................... 50

Fade in/fade out function ........................ 50

Colour night view function ....................... 51

Soft skin mode ........................................ 52

Backlight compensation function ............ 52

Self-timer recording ................................. 53

Built-in flash ............................................ 53

Tele macro function ................................. 55

Image stabilizer function ......................... 55

Guide line function .................................. 56

Wind noise reduction function ................. 56

Microphone level ..................................... 57

Zebra display .......................................... 58

Colour bar ............................................... 58

Auto slow shutter .................................... 59

Manual recording functions ............... 59

Scene mode ............................................ 59

Manual focus adjustment ........................ 60

White balance ......................................... 61

Manual shutter speed/aperture

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

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Playback

With a computer

Motion picture playback ..................... 64

Playing back motion pictures by date ...... 67

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

Resuming the previous playback ............68

Still picture (JPEG) playback .............68

Editing

Editing scenes .....................................70

Deleting scenes .......................................70

Dividing a scene to delete .......................71

Protecting scenes ....................................72

Editing still pictures ............................73

Deleting still pictures ...............................73

Protecting still pictures ............................74

DPOF setting ...........................................75

Card management

Formatting ...........................................76

Formatting SD cards ...............................76

With other products

With a TV ..............................................77

Playback on TV .......................................77

Playback using VIERA Link

(HDAVI Control

With a DVD burner ..............................85

Connecting a DVD burner to copy

motion picture data to a disc ................85

Playing back a disc inserted in the DVD

burner ..................................................89

Managing a disc inserted in the DVD

burner ..................................................90

With a DVD recorder or video

device ................................................91

Dubbing images onto a connected

DVD recorder or video device .............91

With a printer (PictBridge) ..................92

™

) .............................83

Before using with a computer ............ 94

What you can do with a computer ........... 94

Contents on provided CD-ROM .............. 95

End User License Agreement ................. 96

Operating environment ........................... 97

Installation ...........................................99

Installing HD Writer 2.0E for SX/SD ........ 99

Reading the operating instructions of

the software applications ................... 100

Software application uninstallation ........ 100

Connection and recognition ............101

Connection and recognition

procedures ........................................ 101

About the computer display .................. 102

To disconnect USB cable safely ............ 103

Verifying the unit is correctly

recognised by the computer .............. 103

Using HD Writer 2.0E for SX/SD ....... 104

If using Macintosh .............................108

Others

Menus and Indications .....................109

Menu list ................................................ 109

Indications ............................................. 112

Messages .............................................. 114

Functions that cannot be used

simultaneously ............................... 116

Troubleshooting ................................ 117

Cautions for use ................................126

Explanation of terms .........................129

Specifications .................................... 131

Index ...................................................134

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Before using

Before using

Features of the High Definition Video Camera

Very clear high definition pictures

This unit can record highly detailed high definition images to an SD card.
You can watch images in high-resolution HD video if you connect this unit and a high definition TV and
then play back the images. (l 77)

A B

A High definition images (1920k1080)

Number of available scan lines 1080

B Standard images (720k576)

Number of available scan lines 576

*

High definition images

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

ª 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 in Dolby Digital.
≥ The recording format is different from the conventional DVD-Video format and so is not compatible.

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Before using

About the SDHC Memory Card and the compatibility of the recorded motion
pictures (Be careful about the following.)

About the SDHC Memory Card

≥ It is not compatible with devices other than those that support SDHC.
≥ If you use the SDHC Memory Card in another device, use a device that is SDHC compatible.

(l 21)

About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures

≥ They are not compatible with devices other than those that support AVCHD. Refer to the operating

instructions of the device for details.

≥ The recorded motion pictures cannot be played back in a device that is not compatible (does not

support AVCHD).

≥ 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.

Existing DVD recorders and DVD players that do not support AVCHD

Watching high definition images

If you connect this unit and a high definition TV A with a HDMI cable (optional) B and then play back
the pictures, you can enjoy watching them in high definition.

A

B

≥ If you connect this unit to a TV that does not support high definition, the images will be standard

quality.

ª When connecting to a TV that does not have a HDMI terminal

Connecting with the component cable and the AV cable (l 80)

Connecting with the AV cable (l 81)

≥ The pictures cannot be played in high definition. They will be played back in standard picture quality.

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A

Using the remote control for the TV for playback

If you connect this unit to a Panasonic TV (VIERA) compatible with VIERA Link (HDAVI Control™) A
with a HDMI cable (optional) B, you can use the remote control for the TV for playback. Refer to the
operating instructions of the TV for details.

B

ª What is the VIERA Link?

≥ This function allows you to use your VIERA remote control for easy operations when this unit has

been connected to a VIERA Link compatible TV using a HDMI cable (optional) for automatic linked
operations.

* Not all operations are possible.
≥ VIERA Link is a unique Panasonic function built on a HDMI control function using the standard HDMI

CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) specification. Linked operations with HDMI CEC compatible
devices made by other companies are not guaranteed.

≥ This unit is compatible with VIERA Link Ver.2. VIERA Link Ver.2 is the newest Panasonic version and

is also compatible with existing Panasonic VIERA Link devices. (As of February 2007)

ª Other linked operations

Turning the power off

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

Automatic input switching

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

use the remote control for the TV to switch input. (For details on how to switch input, please read the
operating instructions for the TV.)

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Before using

Saving data to a disc

If you connect the DVD burner (VW-BN1E; optional) and this unit with a Mini AB USB Connection
Cable (supplied with the DVD burner), you can copy motion picture data recorded on an SD card with
this unit to a DVD disc. You can also play back the DVD disc that you copied the data to.

B

A

A DVD burner (optional)
B Mini AB USB Connection Cable (supplied with the DVD burner)

≥ You can copy to new 12 cm discs (DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL).

Device that can be connected with a Mini AB USB Connection Cable to copy to a DVD disc

jDVD burner/VW-BN1E

≥ Use the Mini AB USB Connection Cable supplied with the DVD burner to connect this unit and the

DVD burner. (Operation cannot be guaranteed with cables other than the one supplied with the
DVD burner.)

If you will delete the data on the SD card after copying is complete, be sure to play back the
discs to check that they have been copied to correctly before deleting.

Important Notice

Do not insert a disc that was copied to by connecting an optional DVD burner and this unit
into devices which do not support the AVCHD format. In some cases the disc may get stuck
in the device. The disc will not play back on devices that do not support the AVCHD format.

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Saving data to a computer

You can use the supplied software (HD Writer 2.0E for SX/SD) to copy data recorded an SD card with
this unit to the hard disk of the computer.

A

A USB cable (supplied)

ª What you can do with HD Writer

Copying data to a computer

You can copy data on an SD card to the hard disk of the computer.

Writing data to media

You can copy motion picture data from the hard disk of the computer to an SD card or a disc.

Copying between media

You can copy motion picture data from an SD card to a disc or from a disc to an SD card.

Playing back on a computer

You can play back images on an SD card in high definition quality on a computer.

Easy editing

You can easily edit (split, merge, delete etc.) motion picture data that was copied to the hard disk of the
computer. Also, you can convert data to MPEG2 format and create a DVD-Video.

≥ For details on how to use the software application, read the PDF operating instructions.

Important Notice

Do not insert discs which have been recorded in AVCHD format with the supplied HD Writer

2.0E for SX/SD into devices which do not support the AVCHD format. In some cases the disc
may get stuck in the device. The disc will not play back on devices that do not support the
AVCHD format.

ª The SD Media Storage

The SD Media Storage (VW-PT2: optional) is convenient if you are on the move.
It is an extremely compact, lightweight and easy to carry HDD (hard disk).
≥ If you insert an SD card with recorded motion pictures and still pictures in the SD

Media Storage, the data can easily be saved to the SD Media Storage by
pressing the copy button only.

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ª Sales and Support Information

(For United Kingdom)

Customer Care Centre

≥ For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3852
≥ For customers within the Republic of

lreland: 01 289 8333

≥ Visit our website for product information
≥ E-mail: [e-mail]

Technical Support for AV Software

≥ For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3869
≥ For customers within the Republic of

lreland: 01 289 8333

Before using

Direct Sales at
≥ Order accessory and consumable items for

your product with ease and confidence by
phoning our Customer Care Centre
Monday–Thursday 9.00 a.m.–5.30 p.m.,
Friday 9.30 a.m.– 5.30 p.m. (Excluding public
holidays)

≥ Or go on line through our Internet Accessory

ordering application at www.panasonic.co.uk

≥ Most major credit and debit cards accepted.
≥ All enquiries transactions and distribution

facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK
Ltd.

≥ It couldn’t be simpler!
≥ Also available through our Internet is direct

shopping for a wide range of finished products,
take a browse on our website for further
details.

Interested in purchasing an extended
guarantee?
Please call 0870 240 6284 or visit our website

www.panasonic.co.uk/guarantee

Panasonic UK

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Before using

Accessories

Check the accessories before using this unit.
≥ SD card is an optional accessory.

Battery pack

VW-VBG130

≥ The supplied battery pack is not available as

spare part, see the list of optional batteries for
alternative battery. (l 25)

AC adaptor

VW-AD21E

AC cable

A K2CT3CA00004

United Kingdom

B K2CQ2CA00006

Areas other than United
Kingdom

DC cable

K2GJ2DC00020

Remote control

N2QAEC000023

Button-type battery

CR2025

Optional accessories

Some optional accessories may not be available
in some countries.

AC adaptor (VW-AD21E/EB-K)

Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG260/
2640 mAh)*1

Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG130/1320 mAh)

Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG6/5800 mAh)*1

Wide conversion lens (VW-W3707H)

Tele conversion lens (VW-T3714H)

Filter kit (VW-LF37WE)

Video DC light (VW-LDC102E)*2

Light bulb for video DC light (VZ-LL10E)

Shoe adaptor (VW-SK12E)

Tripod (VW-CT45E)

Battery pack holder kit (VW-VH04)

*1 The battery pack holder kit VW-VH04

(optional) is necessary.

*2 The shoe adaptor VW-SK12E (optional) is

necessary.

AV cable

K2KC4CB00024

Component cable

K2KZ9DB00004

USB cable

K2KZ4CB00011

CD-ROM

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≥ Refer to page 21 about the SD cards that you

can use with this unit.

Parts identification and
handling

1

2

Before using

17

18

6

19

20

3

4

1 Lens (LEICA DICOMAR)
2 Built-in flash (l 53)
3 Outlet (Cooling fan)
4 Recording lamp (l 111)
5 White balance sensor/remote control

sensor (l 20, 62)

6 Lens cover

7

8

9

10

11

7 PRE-REC button [PRE-REC] (l 42)
8 Mode dial (l 28)
9 LCD monitor open button [LCD OPEN]

(l 18)
10 Delete button [ ] (l 70, 73)
11 Battery cable cover (l 27)
12 Status indicator (l 28)
13 Cursor button (l 31)
14 Recording start/stop button (l 41)
15 Inlet
16 Menu button [MENU] (l 34)

5

12

13

14

15

16

17 Internal stereo microphones
18 Speaker
19 Zoom lever [W/T] (In recording mode)

(l 48)
Volume lever [sVOLr] (In playback
mode) (l 66)

20 Photoshot button [ ] (l 45)

24

21

22

23

21 SD card/battery open lever [SD CARD/

BATTERY OPEN] (l 24)
22 Card access lamp [ACCESS] (l 30)
23 SD card/battery cover (l 24)
24 Tripod receptacle (l 18)
25 Battery holder (l 24)
26 Card slot (l 30)

25

26

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27

28

29

32 33

COMPONENT

A/V

27 Disc copy button [DISC COPY] (l 87)
28 Reset button [RESET] (l 120)
29 LCD monitor (l 18)

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.

30 Mode select switch [AUTO/MANUAL/

FOCUS] (l 40, 59)

31 Power LCD Extra button

[POWER LCD EXTRA] (l 38)

32 Component terminal [COMPONENT]

(l 80)

33 Audio-video output terminal [A/V] (l 80,

81, 91)

≥ Use the supplied AV cable only.

30

15
31

ª About the cooling fan

≥ The cooling fan rotates to prevent the internal

temperature rising. Take care not to cover the
inlets and outlet when using this unit.

Using grip belt

Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits your
hand, and hold it properly.

1 Flip the belt.

2 Put your hand through the grip

belt.

1

2

1 Loosen the belt.
2 Put your hand through the belt as far as it

goes.

3 Replace the belt.

34 Grip belt (l 16)
35 HDMI terminal [HDMI] (l 78, 83)
36 USB terminal [ ] (l 86, 92, 101)

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34

35

36

≥ Tighten up the belt so that your hand remains

firmly in place.

Before using

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.

A

B

≥ Attach the MC protector or the ND filter of the

Filter Kit (VW-LF37WE; optional) in front of the
lens hood. Do not attach the other accessories
on the hood. (Except for the lens cap)
(Refer to the operating instructions for the
Filter Kit.)

≥ When fitting the tele conversion lens

(VW-T3714H; optional) or the wide conversion
lens (VW-W3707H; optional), first remove the
lens hood.
(Refer to the operating instructions for the tele
conversion lens or the wide conversion lens.)

(Be careful about the following.)

When 2 lens accessories, such as the ND filter
and tele conversion lens, are fitted and the W/T
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.)

C

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

Attach the lens cap to protect the surface of the
lens.
≥ When the MC protector or the ND filter of the

Filter Kit (VW-LF37WE; optional) is attached to
the front of the lens hood, use the lens cap
included in the Filter Kit.

1 Pass the end of the lens cap cord

through the belt.

2 Pass the lens cap through the

loop.

3 To attach or remove the lens cap,

hold both sides of the lens cap

with the tips of your finger and

thumb.

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Before using

Tripod receptacle

The tripod receptacle is a hole used to mount a
tripod for the unit. Use of Panasonic’s
VW-CT45E (optional) standard tripod is
recommended. (For details on mounting the
tripod, refer to the operating instructions for the
tripod.)

C

B

A

A Camera base
B Screw for mounting the unit
C Tripod pin

≥ You can perform operations easily using the

remote control when the tripod is used. (l 19)

≥ The SD card/battery cover cannot be opened

when the tripod is used. Insert an SD card and
the battery before attaching this unit to the
tripod. (l 24, 30)

Using the LCD monitor

You can record the image while viewing it on the
LCD monitor.

1 Press the LCD OPEN button and

then open the LCD monitor.

LCD
OPEN

≥ It can open up to 90o.
≥ Place this unit level and then press the

LCD OPEN button. Depending on the angle of
this unit, the LCD monitor may not open
automatically. In this case, open it with your
hand.

Angles at which the LCD monitor will open
and not open automatically

A

C

BB

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A

D

BB

A Angle at which it will not open
B Angle at which it will open
C Approx. 15o
D Approx. 40o

Before using

0

2 Adjust the angle of the LCD

monitor as desired.

A

B

≥ It can be rotated 180° towards the lens A and

90° towards the opposite direction B.

≥ The brightness and colour level of the LCD

monitor can be adjusted. (l 37)

≥ The unit may be damaged or fail if the LCD

monitor is forcibly opened or rotated.

≥ Check that the terminal cover is closed before

closing the LCD monitor.

≥ Close the LCD monitor properly.

Using the remote control

1

2

3

4

EXT

DISPLAY

DATE/

TIME

SEARCH

STILL ADV STILL ADV

5

6

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

(l 77)
3 Date/time button [DATE/TIME] (l 37)
4 Playback operation buttons (l 65, 66)
5 Delete button [ ]
6 Direction buttons [3,4,2,1] (l 36)
7 Recording start/stop button [START/

*

STOP]
8 Zoom/volume buttons [ZOOM, VOL]
9 Menu button [MENU]* (l 36)
10 Enter button [ENTER] (l 36)

* means that these buttons function in the same

manner as the corresponding buttons on the
unit.

START/

PHOTO

STOP

SHOT

ZOOM

VOL

PLAY

SEARCH

PAU S E

STOPSKIP SKIP

MENU

ENTER

*

7

8

9

1

*

*

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Before using

A

ª Install a button-type battery

Install the supplied button-type battery in the
remote control before using it.

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.

Concerning the button-type battery

≥ 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.

ª Remote control usable range

The distance between the remote control and the
unit’s remote control sensor A: Within approx.
5m
Angle: Approx. 10o up and 15o down, left, and
right

A

≥ The remote control is intended for indoor

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

CAUTION

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

Warning

Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not
recharge, disassemble, heat above 60 xC or
incinerate.

Warning

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

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Cards that you can use with this unit

Before using

Card type SD Memory Card

Capacity 8MB, 16MB

Motion picture

recording

Still picture

recording

* The recording may suddenly stop during motion picture recording depending on the SD card you use.

(l 42)

This unit (an SDHC compatible device) is compatible with both SD Memory Cards and SDHC
Memory Cards. You can use SDHC Memory Cards on devices that are compatible with them.
However, 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, always read the operating
instructions of that device.)

Cannot be

used.

32 MB, 64 MB,

128 MB

Cannot be

guaranteed in

operation.

256 MB, 512 MB,

1GB, 2GB

Refer to “About SD cards that you can use

*

Can be used.

for motion picture recording”.

SDHC Memory

Card

4GB, 8GB

ª Handling precautions

≥ Do not expose the terminals of the card to water, garbage or dust.
≥ Do not place 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 cards, return them to their bags or cases when you are not using them.

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Before using

ª About SD cards that you can use for motion picture recording

We recommend using SD Memory cards and SDHC Memory cards conforming to Class 2 or higher of
the SD Speed Class Rating or the following SD cards made by Panasonic for motion picture recording.

Card type

Pro High Speed

SD Memory Card

256 MB — RP-SDH256

512 MB RP-SDK512

1GB

2GB

RP-SDK01G

RP-SDV01G

RP-SDK02G

RP-SDV02G

*1

*1

*1

Super High

Speed

SD Memory Card

*1

RP-SDH512

RP-SDH01G

*1

*1

—

High Speed

SDHC Memory

SD Memory Card

RP-SDR256 —

RP-SDR512 —

RP-SDQ01G

*1

RP-SDR01G

RP-SDQ02G

RP-SDR02G

*1

*1

RP-SDM02G

Card

—

—

RP-SDM04G

4GB ———

RP-SDR04G

*1

RP-SDV04G

8GB — — — RP-SDV08G

*2

*1 No longer made.
*2 Available from Sep. 2007
≥ Operation in motion picture recording is not guaranteed with an SD card memory from 32 MB to 8 GB

except the cards above. (The recording may suddenly stop during motion picture recording.)

≥ 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.)
≥ For the purposes of these operating instructions, SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card are

referred to as the “SD card”.

≥ This unit supports SD Memory Cards formatted in FAT12 system and FAT16 system based on SD

Memory Card Specifications and SDHC Memory Cards formatted in FAT32 system.

≥ If you wish to use Memory Cards that are 4 GB and 8 GB, SDHC Memory Cards only can be used.
≥ 4 GB (or more) Memory Cards that do not have the SDHC logo are not based on SD Memory Card

Specifications.

≥ Use this unit to format SD cards. If an SD card is formatted on other products (such as a computer),

the time spent for recording may become longer and you may not be able to use the SD card. (l 76)

(Do not format it on a PC etc.)

≥ 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.
≥ A MultiMediaCard cannot be used on this unit.

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A

4

Setup

Setup

Charging the battery

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

≥ Connect the battery to an AC adaptor to

recharge it.

≥ If the DC cable is connected to the AC

adaptor, then the battery will not charge.
Remove the DC cable from the AC adaptor.

≥ Refer to page 25 concerning batteries that

can be used with this unit.

A

1 Connect the AC cable to the AC

adaptor and the AC outlet.

≥ Remove the DC cable beforehand.

2 Put the battery on the battery

mount by aligning the mark, and
then securely plug it in.

≥ The output plug of the AC cable is not

completely connected to the AC adaptor
socket. As shown in A, there is a gap.

ª Charging lamp

Lights up:

Charging

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.
Disconnect the AC cable from the AC outlet
when you remove dirt, foreign objects or dust on
the terminals of the battery or the AC adaptor.
If the charging lamp is still flashing, something
may be wrong with the battery or AC adaptor.
Contact your dealer.

≥ Battery charging time (l 25)
≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries

(l 14, 25).

≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee

the quality of this product.

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Setup

B

Inserting/removing the battery

Inserting the battery

1 While sliding the SD CARD/

BATTERY OPEN lever A, move
the SD card/battery cover to open
it.

A

1

2

2 Insert the battery until it clicks

paying attention to the direction
of the battery.

B Push the centre of the battery until it locks.

Removing the battery

1 Open the SD card/battery cover.
2 Remove the battery.

≥ Move A in the direction of the arrow to unlock

it and then remove the battery.

A

3 Close the SD card/battery cover.

≥ Be sure to set the mode dial to OFF and check

that the status indicator is off before removing
the battery.

≥ The SD card/battery cover opens up to 180o.

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.

3 Close the SD card/battery cover.

≥ Securely close it until it clicks.

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Warning

Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not
disassemble, heat above 60 xC or incinerate.

Notice about the rechargeable battery

The battery is designated recyclable.
Please follow your local recycling regulations.

Setup

Charging time and recordable time

ª About batteries that you can use for 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.

≥ The battery pack holder kit VW-VH04 (optional) is necessary if using VW-VBG260/VW-VBG6.
≥ Batteries made by other companies which have been certified by Panasonic may be used with this

unit, but we offer no guarantee as to the quality, performance or safety of such batteries.

≥ In order to safely use the unit, we recommend that you use genuine Panasonic batteries which have

been subject to our quality control process.

≥ We cannot accept any liability whatsoever for damages to the unit or accidents caused by

non-genuine Panasonic batteries (including those that have been certified by Panasonic).

≥ Exercise care when purchasing batteries. Many fake or imitation batteries have been found among

those sold at unusually low prices and those which customers cannot check for themselves before
purchasing.

ª Charging time

The times shown in the tables below are for when the temperature is 25 oC and the humidity is 60%. If
the temperature is higher or lower than 25 oC, the charging time will become longer.

Battery model number Voltage/capacity Charging time

Supplied battery/

VW-VBG130 (optional)

VW-VBG260 (optional) 7.2 V/2640 mAh 4 h

VW-VBG6 (optional) 7.2 V/5800 mAh 8 h 50 min

≥ The charging times shown in the table are approximations.
≥ “2 h 20 min” indicates 2 hours 20 minutes.

7.2 V/1320 mAh 2 h 20 min

≥ When you charge a battery that has not been used for long time, the charging time will become

longer.

ª Recordable time

≥ The times shown in the table below are for when the temperature is 25 oC and the humidity is 60%.

These times are approximations.

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

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

Battery model number

Supplied battery/

VW-VBG130 (optional)

VW-VBG260 (optional) 7.2 V/2640 mAh 2 h 50 min 1 h 45 min

VW-VBG6 (optional) 7.2 V/5800 mAh 7 h 5 min 4 h 20 min

≥ The recordable times shown in the table are approximations.
≥ “1 h 30 min” indicates 1 hour 30 minutes.

≥ The recordable times will vary depending on the status of use. These times are approximations.

Voltage/

capacity

7.2 V/1320 mAh 1 h 30 min 55 min

Maximum continuously

recordable time

Actual recordable

time

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≥ The recordable time will become shorter in the following case:

jWhen you use this unit with the LCD monitor lit up by pressing the POWER LCD EXTRA button.

≥ The batteries heat up after use or charging. This unit will also heat up while being used. This is not a

malfunction.

≥ 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.

ª About the remaining battery capacity indication

The remaining battery capacity is displayed in minutes when using the

60min

Panasonic battery that you can use for this unit. It may take time to
display the remaining battery capacity.

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

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

≥ The remaining battery capacity may not be displayed correctly where the temperature is low or high

or if the battery was not used for a long period of time.
To correctly display the remaining battery capacity, recharge the battery, discharge it and then charge
it again. (Even if this operation is performed, it may not be possible to display the remaining battery
capacity correctly if the battery was used for a long period of time where the temperature is low or
high or if the battery was repeatedly charged.)

≥ The maximum amount of remaining battery capacity able to be indicated is 999 minutes. If the actual

remaining time exceeds 999 minutes, the indication will stay green and will not change until the
remaining time falls below 999 minutes.

≥ The time displayed is a approximation of the remaining time your battery will provide useful power.

The actual time can vary depending on your actual use.

≥ When turning the mode dial to switch modes, the time indication will turn off 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.

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Setup

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.

1 Connect the AC cable to the AC

adaptor and the AC outlet.

2 Connect the DC cable to the AC

adaptor.

3 While sliding the SD CARD/

BATTERY OPEN lever A, move
the SD card/battery cover and
open it.

A

1

2

5 Attach the DC cable.

B Push the centre of the DC cable until it locks.

B

6 Close the SD card/battery cover.

≥ Securely close it until it clicks.
≥ Pass the DC cable through the SD card/battery

cover as shown in the illustration.

≥ 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 About the battery pack holder kit

(VW-VH04; optional)

If using the battery pack holder kit, open the
battery cable cover on this unit and then pass the
DC cable for the battery pack holder kit through
the SD card/battery cover.
≥ Read the operating instructions of the battery

pack holder kit for details on how to use it.

4 Open the battery cable cover.

≥ If you are not attaching the DC cable for use,

close the battery cable cover.

≥ While the DC cable is connected to the AC

adaptor, the battery will not charge.

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Setup

A

Selecting a mode
(Turning the unit on/off)

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

≥ Rotate the mode dial slowly.

How to turn on the power

While pressing the lock release
button, set the mode dial to or

.

≥ Rotate the mode dial while at the same time

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

≥ Align with the status indicator B.

B

The status indicator lights and the power turns
on.

≥ The lens cover opens in recording mode.
≥ 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 36)

How to turn off the power

Recording mode (l 41, 45)

Use this to record motion pictures and
still pictures on an SD card.

Playback mode (l 64, 68)

Use this to play back motion pictures
and still pictures recorded on an SD
card.

OFF The power turns off.

≥ Do not forcefully rotate the mode dial.

Turning the power on and off with
the LCD monitor

The power can be turned on and off with the LCD
monitor when the mode dial is set to .

ª To turn on the power

Open the LCD monitor.

A

The status indicator A lights and the power turns
on.

ª To turn off the power

Close the LCD monitor.

Set the mode dial to OFF.

The status indicator goes off and the power turns
off.
≥ The lens cover closes when the mode dial is

set to OFF.

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A

The status indicator A goes off and the power
turns off. (If [QUICK START] (l 29) is set to
[ON], the unit goes into quick start standby mode
and the status indicator flashes green.)
≥ The power will not turn off while recording a

motion picture even if the LCD monitor is
closed.

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

Setup

A

Quick start

When quick start is ON the battery power is still
being consumed, even when the LCD monitor is
closed.
This unit will resume recording/pause mode
about 1.7 seconds after the LCD monitor is
reopened.

≥ When in quick start standby mode about

70% of the power used in recording pause
mode is being consumed, so the recording
time will be reduced.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select and

insert an SD card in this unit.

1 Press the MENU button, then

select [SETUP] #
[QUICK START] # [ON] and
press the cursor button.

2 Close the LCD monitor while the

mode dial is set to .

A

The status indicator A flashes green and the unit
goes into quick start standby mode.
≥ The lens cover does not close.

3 Open the LCD monitor.

The status indicator A lights red and the unit is
put into recording pause approx. 1.7 seconds
after it is turned on.

ª To cancel Quick start

Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP]
# [QUICK START] # [OFF] and press the
cursor button.

≥ The status indicator goes off, the lens cover

closes and the power turns off if the mode dial
is set to OFF while the unit is in quick start
standby mode.

≥ The status indicator goes off and the power

turns off if quick start standby mode continues
for approx. 5 minutes.

≥ Quick start standby mode is cancelled, the

status indicator goes off and the power turns
off in the following cases.

jthe mode dial is switched
jthe battery is removed or the AC adaptor is

disconnected
≥ When this unit is quick-started with the white

balance on automatic, it may take some time
until the white balance is adjusted if the scene
being recorded has a light source different
from the scene last recorded. (When the colour
night view function is used, however, the white
balance of the scene last recorded is retained.)

≥ When this unit is quick-started, the zoom

magnification becomes 1k and the picture size
may differ from what it was before quick start
standby mode.

≥ If [POWER SAVE] (l 111) is set to

[5 MINUTES] and the unit automatically goes
into quick start standby mode, close the LCD
monitor and then open it again.

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Setup

Inserting/removing an SD
card

Be sure to set the mode dial to OFF before
inserting/removing an SD card.

If the SD card is inserted or removed while the
power is on, this unit may malfunction or the
data recorded on the SD card may be lost.

1 Set the mode dial to OFF.

≥ Check that the status indicator has gone off.

2 While sliding the SD CARD/

BATTERY OPEN lever A, move
the SD card/battery cover and
open it.

A

1

2

3 Insert/remove the SD card into/

from the card slot.

B

4 Securely close the SD card/

battery cover.

≥ Securely close it until it clicks.

ª Concerning the SD card

≥ Do not touch the terminals on the back of the

SD card.

≥ Electrical noise, static electricity or the failure

of this unit or the SD card may damage or
erase the data stored on the SD card. Save
important data recorded on this unit to a PC
using the USB cable (supplied), HD Writer

2.0E for SX/SD etc. (l 104) (We recommend
using HD Writer 2.0E for SX/SD to acquire
data recorded on this unit.)

≥ When using an SD card on which data has

been written many times, the remaining time
left for recording may be reduced. (l 42)

ª Card access lamp [ACCESS]

A

≥ When this unit accesses the SD card (reading,

recording, playback, erasing etc.), the access
lamp A lights up.

≥ When the lamp is lit do not

jOpen the SD card/battery cover and remove

the SD card or the battery or disconnect the

AC adaptor.

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

≥ When inserting an SD card, face the label side

B in the direction shown in the illustration and
press it straight in as far as it goes.

≥ When removing the SD card, press the centre

of the SD card and then pull it straight out.

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1/3



次へ

How to use the cursor button

This unit has a cursor button A for selecting
functions, performing operations etc. so it is easy
to operate this unit with one hand.

次へ

1/3

1/3次へ

B

B Operating the operation icons and menu

screens that are displayed

Basic operations

Operations on the menu screen and selection of
files on the thumbnail view screen etc.

Move the cursor button up, down,
left, or right to select an item or
scene, and then press the cursor
button to set it.

1

3

4

2

1 Select by moving up.
2 Select by moving down.
3 Select by moving left.
4 Select by moving right.
5 Press the cursor button to set the item.

≥ Menu screen operations (l 34)

5

Operations during recording

A

≥ The indication disappears when the centre of

the cursor button is pressed again.

≥ The indication changes each time the cursor

button is moved down.

2 Move the cursor button up, left or

right to select an item.

Operations during playback

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

1 Move the cursor button up,

down, left or right to select the

scene to be played back and

press the cursor button.

≥ The selected scene is played back on the full

screen.

≥ The operation icon is automatically displayed

on the screen.

2 Move the cursor button up,

down, left or right to operate.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

1 Press the centre of the cursor

button, and icons will be
displayed on the screen.

≥ The operation icon appears or disappears

each time the centre of the cursor button is
pressed.

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About the operation icons displayed in each mode

Recording mode

Icon Direction Function Page

3 Intelligent contrast control 50

(1/3)

(2/3)

(3/3)

Ø

ß 2 Flash 53

2 Fade 50

1 Help mode 34

3 Colour night view 51

2 Soft skin mode 52

1 Backlight compensation 52

3 Self-timer 53

1 Tele macro 55

Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to MANUAL.

3 White balance 61

In manual mode
[MANUAL] (4/4)

Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to FOCUS.

In manual focus

mode [FOCUS]

(5/5)

≥ The shaded operation icons are not displayed while recording.
≥ About switching between AUTO and MANUAL (l 40)

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2 Iris or gain value 63

1 Shutter speed 63

21 Manual focus adjustment 60

Setup

Playback mode ( In motion picture playback)

Icon Direction Function Page

1/;3Playback/pause 64

∫4Stop playback and show thumbnails 64

6

2; Reverse slow/frame playback (during pause) 65, 66

5

;1 Forward slow/frame playback (during pause) 65, 66

2

1

Rewind (during playback) 64

Fast forward (during playback) 64

Playback mode ( In still picture playback)

Icon Direction Function Page

1/;3Slide show start/pause 69

∫4Stop playback and show thumbnails 69
E2Playback previous picture (during pause) 69
D1Playback next picture (during pause) 69

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Setup

Help mode

The help mode explains the operation icons
displayed when the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS
switch is set to AUTO in recording mode.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

1 Press the cursor button to

display the icon.

2 Move the cursor button right to

select [ ].

3 Move the cursor button up, left or

right to select the desired icon.

Switching the language

You can switch the language on the screen
display or the menu screen.

1 Press the MENU button, then

select [LANGUAGE] and press

the cursor button.

2 Select [English] and press the

cursor button.

Using the menu screen

Refer to “Menu list” (l 109) for information about
the menus.

1 While stopped, press the MENU

button.

An explanation of the selected icon scrolls at the
bottom of the screen.
≥ The indication changes each time the cursor

button is moved down.

To exit the help mode

Press the MENU button or select [END].

≥ When the help mode is used, functions cannot

be set.

≥ When the help mode is used, motion pictures

and still pictures cannot be recorded.

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≥ The menu displayed differs depending on the

position of the mode dial.

≥ Do not switch the mode dial when the menu is

displayed.

2 Move the cursor button up or

down in order to select the

desired top menu A.

A

Setup

3 Move the cursor button right or

press the cursor button.

B

≥ The submenu B is displayed.

4 Move the cursor button up or

down in order to select the
submenu item.

C

C Current settings on menus

5 Move the cursor button right or

press the cursor button.

7 Press the cursor button to enter

the selection.

To get back to the previous screen

Move the cursor button left.

To exit the menu screen

Press the MENU button.

≥ The menu screen does not appear during

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

6 Move the cursor button up or

down in order to select the
desired item.

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Operating with remote control

The menu screen transition is the same as when
the buttons on the main unit are used.

1 Press the MENU button.

MENU

ENTER

2 Select a menu item.

MENU

ENTER

≥ Use the direction buttons (3,4,2,1) and

ENTER button in place of the cursor button on
the main unit.

3 Press the MENU button to exit

the menu screen.

MENU

ENTER

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.
≥ Move the cursor button up or down to select

[YES], press the cursor button and then
perform steps 2 and 3 below to set the date
and time.

If the screen shows the incorrect date and time,
then adjust it.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

1 Press the MENU button, then

select [BASIC] # [CLOCK SET]

# [YES] and press the cursor

button.

2 Move the cursor button left or

right to select the item to be set.

Then, move the cursor button up

or down to set the desired value.

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≥ The year will change as follows:

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

≥ The 24-hour system is used to display the time.

3 Press the cursor button to enter

the selection.

≥ The clock function starts at [00] seconds when

the cursor button is pressed.

≥ After pressing the MENU button to finish the

setting, check the date and time display.

Setup

Changing the date and time display style

Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] #
[DATE/TIME] # desired display style and press
the cursor button.
≥ 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]

1.1.2008

[OFF]

1.1.2008 12:34

Changing the display style

Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] #
[DATE FORMAT] # desired display style and
press the cursor button.

Display style Screen display

[Y/M/D] 2008.1.1

[M/D/Y] 1 1 2008

[D/M/Y] 1.1.2008

≥ The date and time function are driven by a

built-in lithium battery.

≥ Make sure to check the time before recording.
≥ If the time display becomes [- -], the built-in

lithium battery has run down. Use the following
steps to charge the battery. When you turn on
the power for the first time after charging, a
message asking you to set the date and time
will appear. Select [YES] and set the date and
time.

To recharge the built-in lithium battery:

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

WARNING

THE LITHIUM BATTERY IN THIS
EQUIPMENT MUST ONLY BE REPLACED
BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. WHEN
NECESSARY, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL
PANASONIC SUPPLIER.

Adjusting LCD monitor

Adjusting the brightness and the
colour level of the LCD monitor

1 Press the MENU button, then

select [SETUP] # [LCD SET] #

[YES] and press the cursor

button.

2 Move the cursor button up or

down to select the item to be

adjusted. Then, press the cursor

button and move the cursor

button left or right to make the

adjustment.

The bar display moves.
≥ 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.

[BRIGHTNESS]:

Brightness of the LCD monitor

[COLOUR]:

Colour level of the LCD monitor

≥ These settings will not affect the images

actually recorded.

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ª In order to increase the

brightness of the entire LCD
monitor

Press the POWER LCD EXTRA
button.

POWER LCD
EXTRA

+

The [ ] indication appears on the LCD

1

monitor.
≥ Each time the POWER LCD EXTRA button is

pressed, the indication changes by one setting
in the following order: [ ] > [] > setting
cancelled (standard)

≥ Press the POWER LCD EXTRA button if the

surroundings are bright and the LCD monitor is
difficult to see. The entire LCD monitor will
become brighter than usual.

≥ This will not affect the images to be recorded.
≥ If you use the AC adaptor, the [ ] indication

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

+

1

+

2

+

1

Changing the picture quality on
the LCD monitor

Press the MENU button, then select
[SETUP] # [LCD AI] # [DYNAMIC]
or [NORMAL] and press the cursor
button.

[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.

≥ The effect will vary depending on the scene

recorded.

≥ This function is automatically set to

[DYNAMIC] when the brightness of the LCD
monitor is increased (the [ ] or [ ]
indication appears on the LCD monitor) and
cannot be set to [NORMAL] independently.

≥ This will not affect the images to be recorded.

+

1

+

2

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Recording

Before recording

First, format the SD card if one which has been used on another device is going to be used for the first
time on this unit. (l 76) 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 or other device before proceeding
with the formatting.
We recommend using HD Writer 2.0E for SX/SD to import data recorded on this unit. (l 104)

Basic camera positioning

1

3

A

5

2

6

1 Hold the unit with both hands.
2 Put your hand through the grip belt.
3 Do not cover inlet A or outlet B of the cooling fan with your hand as it will prevent heat release. If

heat builds up inside the unit, it could be damaged.

4 Do not cover the microphones C or the sensors D with your hands.
5 Keep your arms near your body.
6 Slightly open your legs.

≥ When you are outdoors, record pictures with the sunlight behind you. If the subject is backlit, it will

become dark in the recording.

≥ When recording, make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with another

person, a ball etc.

B

4

C

A

D

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ª About auto mode

Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to
AUTO, and colour balance (white balance) and
focusing will be adjusted automatically.

AUTO
MANUAL
FOCUS

jAutomatic white balance (l 129)
jAuto focus (l 130)

Depending on the brightness of the subject etc.,
the aperture and shutter speed are automatically
adjusted for an optimum brightness.
(The shutter speed is adjusted to a maximum of
1/250 in recording mode.)
≥ Colour balance and focus may not be adjusted

automatically depending on light sources or
scenes. If so, manually adjust these settings.

jScene mode setting (l 59)
jWhite balance setting (l 61)
jShutter speed setting (l 63)
jIris/gain value setting (l 63)
jManual focus setting (l 60)

Anti-Ground-Shooting (AGS)

This function prevents unnecessary recording
when you forget to pause recording and walk
with the unit tilted upside down while recording
continues.

≥ If the unit continues to be tilted upside down

from the normal horizontal position while
recording motion pictures, it is automatically
put into recording pause.

Turning the AGS function on/off

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

Press the MENU button, then select
[VIDEO] # [AGS] # [ON] or [OFF]
and press the cursor button.

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≥ This function’s default setting is [OFF].
≥ The AGS function may activate and cause the

unit to pause the recording if you are recording
a subject right above or right below you. In
these cases, set [AGS] to [OFF] then continue
the recording.

≥ Use the recording start/stop button to pause

the recording. The AGS function is only a
backup function for when you forget to pause
the recording.

≥ The time it takes the unit to be put into

recording pause after being tilted upside down
varies depending on the operating conditions.

Recording

ＨＧ

Recording motion pictures

Record motion pictures on an SD card.

≥ Use an SD card that can be used for motion

picture recording. (l 22)

≥ This unit records high definition images that

are compatible with the 16:9 aspect ratio of a
wide-screen TV.

1 Rotate the mode dial to select

.

The lens cover opens automatically.

2 Open the LCD monitor.
3 Press the recording start/stop

button to start recording.

≥ While recording is in progress, the recording

will not stop even if the LCD monitor is closed.

To end the recording

Press the recording start/stop button again to
pause recording.

≥ [¥] and [;] are red during recording. Do not

move this unit until [;] is green.

≥ The images recorded between pressing the

recording start/stop button to start recording
and pressing it again to pause recording
become one scene.

≥ When about 5 minutes have passed without

any operation in recording pause, the unit
automatically turns off to prevent the battery
from running down. When you want to use the
unit, turn it on again.
This setting can also be set to [OFF]. (l 111 ,
[POWER SAVE])

ª Screen indications in the

recording mode

A

1920

B

C

A Recording mode
B Remaining time left for recording

(When the remaining time is less than

1 minute, [R0min] flashes red.)

C Recording time elapsed

≥ Maximum number of recordable scenes: 999

(It may not be possible to record 999 scenes
even if there is available memory on the SD
card.)

≥ Maximum number of recordable scenes with

different dates: 99
(In some cases, scenes shot on the same day
will be recorded with different dates. (l 67))

≥ SD cards with more than the maximum scenes

or different dates cannot be used with this unit.

≥ Sound is recorded from the internal

microphones on the top of this unit. Take care
not to block this microphone.

≥ Each time the unit is put into recording pause,

the counter display will be reset to
“0h00m00s”.

≥ When recording motion pictures, do not

remove the battery or disconnect the AC
adaptor. Also, do not open the SD card/battery
cover and remove the SD card while the card
access lamp lights up. If you do either of the
above, the scene recovery message is
displayed and the recovery operation will begin
when the SD card is next inserted or the power
is turned back on. (l 115, About recovery)

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ª When recording stops suddenly

during motion picture recording

When using an SD card other than one that can
be used for motion picture recording (l 22), the
recording may stop suddenly. At this time, the
following message appears.
When motion pictures are to be recorded, use a
Panasonic SD card or another SD card which
can be used to record motion pictures. (l 22)

Even if you use an SD card that can be used
for motion picture recording (l 22), this kind
of message may appear.

The data on the card has been written many
times and the data writing speed has reduced.
We recommend formatting the SD card being
used. (l 76) When an SD card is formatted, all
the data recorded on it will be deleted so copy
valuable data to the PC prior to formatting.
(l 104) (When acquiring data recorded on this
unit, we recommend using HD Writer 2.0E for
SX/SD to acquire it. (l 104))

PRE-REC function

This prevents you missing a shot.

This allows recording of the pictures and sound
to start approximately 3 seconds before the
recording start/stop button is pressed so you can
capture moments you would otherwise have
missed.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select

and insert an SD card in this unit.

1 Open the LCD monitor.
2 Press the PRE-REC button.

PRE-REC

PRE-REC

The indication appears.
≥ Aim this unit at the subject and position it

securely.

≥ Recording of the pictures and sound starts

approximately 3 seconds before the recording
start/stop button is pressed.

3 Press the recording start/stop

button to start recording.

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≥ There is no beep sound.
≥ After recording starts, the PRE-REC setting is

cancelled.

To end PRE-REC

PRE-REC is also ended if you press the
PRE-REC button in PRE-REC standby mode.

≥ PRE-REC is cancelled in the following cases.

jIf you operate the mode dial.
jIf you turn the unit off.
jIf you open the SD card/battery cover.
jIf you press the MENU button.
jIn quick start standby mode.

≥ If you start recording less than 3 seconds after

pressing the PRE-REC button, the PRE-REC
function is not activated and the pictures are
recorded normally.

≥ When the remaining time left for recording

motion pictures is less than 1 minute,
PRE-REC cannot be set.

≥ When the recording start/stop button is

pressed, image shake and operation sound
may be recorded.

Recording

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Recording modes/recordable time available for the motion picture

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

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

Press the MENU button, then select [VIDEO]
# [REC MODE] # desired item and press the
cursor button.

ª Approximate recordable time for 1 SD card made by Panasonic

SD card memory HG

256 MB 2 min 3 min 5 min

512 MB 5 min 7 min 10 min

1GB 10 min 15 min 22 min

2GB 20 min 30 min 45 min

4GB 40 min 1 h 1 h 30 min

8GB 1 h 20 min 2 h 3 h

*1 (1920k1080): Motion pictures can be recorded with the highest picture quality.

HG

*2 (1440k1080): Motion pictures can be recorded with normal picture quality.

HN

*3 (1440k1080): Motion pictures can be recorded for a longer time.

HE

≥ The recordable times shown in the table are approximations.
≥ The recording is in high definition picture quality no matter what recording mode is used to

record.

≥ This unit records in CBR in HG mode. CBR is an abbreviation for Constant Bit Rate. CBR recording

does not vary the bit rate (amount of data in a fixed time).

≥ This unit records in VBR in HN/HE mode. VBR is an abbreviation for Variable Bit Rate. VBR recording

automatically varies the bit rate (amount of data in a fixed time) depending on the subject being
recorded. This means if a subject with sharp movements is recorded, the recording time is reduced.

≥ Sound is recorded with the Dolby Digital.

≥ Recordable time using the battery (l 25)
≥ 8 MB and 16 MB SD cards cannot be used for motion picture recording.
≥ If the write protection switch on the SD card is set to LOCK, it cannot be used for recording. (l 22)
≥ If an SD card is recorded on or erased many times, it may no longer be possible to record motion

pictures even if there is available memory on the SD card. In this case, after saving the data on PC,
format the SD card.

≥ Mosaic-pattern noise may appear on a playback image in the following cases.

jWhen there is a complicated pattern in the background
jWhen the unit is moved too much or too fast
jWhen a subject with sharp movements has been recorded

(Particularly if it has been recorded in HE mode.)

*1

HN

*2

HE

*3

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Recording still pictures
(JPEG)

Record the still picture on an SD card.
≥ This number of recording pixels for still pictures

is compatible with the 16:9 aspect ratio of a
wide-screen TV. They are recorded at
1920k1080.

1 Rotate the mode dial to select

.

The lens cover opens automatically.

2 Open the LCD monitor.
3 Press the PHOTO SHOT button

halfway in order to adjust
focusing. (For auto focusing
only)

Focus indication:

A
B

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

4 Press the PHOTO SHOT button

fully to take the picture.

≥ In order to take better still pictures, the screen

will brighten when recording.

The shutter speed and the iris/gain value are
fixed and the unit focuses on the subject
automatically.
≥ If you set [O.I.S.] (l 55) to [ON], then the

image stabilizer function will be more effective.
([ ] (MEGA optical image stabilizer)

MEGA

will be displayed.)

To record still pictures clearly

≥ When zooming in on the subject with a

magnification of 4k or higher, it is difficult to
reduce the slight shaking from holding this unit
by hand. We recommend decreasing the zoom
magnification and approaching the subject
when recording.

≥ When recording still pictures, hold the unit

firmly with your hands and keep your arms
stationary at your side so as not to shake the
unit.

≥ You can record stable pictures without shaking

by using a tripod and the remote control.

≥ For information about the number of

recordable still pictures on an SD card
(l 48)

≥ The sound cannot be recorded.
≥ If the write protection switch on the SD card is

set to LOCK, it cannot be used for recording.

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750

ABCD E FG H

≥ The PHOTO SHOT button on the remote

control cannot be pressed halfway.

≥ If the [PICT. QUALITY] is set to [ ],

mosaic-pattern noise may appear on a
playback image depending on the picture
content.

≥ While this unit accesses the SD card ( is

displayed/the card access lamp is lit), do not
perform the following operations. The SD card
or the recorded data may be damaged.

jTurn the unit off.
jOpen the SD card/battery cover and remove

the SD card.

jOperate the mode dial.

≥ Other products may degrade or not playback

still pictures recorded on this unit.

≥ The edges of still pictures recorded on this unit

with a 16:9 aspect ratio may be cut at printing.
Check the printer or photo studio before
printing.

ª About the screen indications

when the PHOTO SHOT button is
pressed halfway

2.1

Ｍ

MEGA

750

750

≥ The focus indication does not appear or has

difficulty displaying in the following cases.

jWhen the zoom magnification is high.
jWhen the unit is shaken.
jWhen the subject is moving.
jWhen the subject stands in front of a light

source.

jWhen close subjects and far subjects are

included in the same scene.

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

lines.

jWhen the scene lacks contrast.
jWhen recording motion pictures.
jWhen the colour night view function is used.
jWhen PRE-REC is used

ª Concerning the focusing area

When there is a contrasting object ahead or
behind the subject in the focus area, the subject
may not be focused. If so, move the contrasting
object out of the focus area.
≥ Even when it is still difficult to focus, adjust the

focus manually.

≥ The focusing area is not displayed when the

digital zoom (more than approx. 10k) is used.

Switching the shutter sound on/
off

A Flash (l 53)
B Flash level (l 54)
C Red eye reduction (l 54)
D Quality of still pictures (l 47)
E Size of still pictures
F Remaining number of still pictures

(Flashes in red when [0] appears.)

G Card indication (l 112)
H MEGA optical image stabilizer (l 55)

ª About the focus indication

≥ The focus indication does not appear in

manual focus mode.

≥ Focus on a subject manually when it is not

easily focused automatically.

≥ You can record still pictures on the card even if

the focus indication does not appear, but
pictures may be recorded without being
focused.

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You can add a shutter sound when recording still
pictures.

Press the MENU button, then select
[PICTURE] # [SHTR SOUND] #
[ON] or [OFF] and press the cursor
button.

≥ This function’s default setting is [ON].
≥ This function does not work during motion

picture recording.

Recording

About simultaneous recording
(recording still pictures while
recording motion pictures)

You can record still pictures even while recording
motion pictures.

While recording motion pictures,
press the PHOTO SHOT button fully
(press to the bottom) to take the
picture.

≥ The PHOTO SHOT button cannot be pressed

halfway in the simultaneous recording.

≥ The screen indications that appear when the

PHOTO SHOT button is pressed halfway will
be displayed. (l 46) However, the remaining
number of still pictures will not be displayed.

≥ The picture quality is different from normal still

picture recording because priority is given to
the motion picture recording. We recommend
pausing the motion picture recording to record
a still picture with better picture quality.

Number of pixels and picture
quality for still picture
recording

Picture quality

Selecting the picture quality.

Press the MENU button, then select
[PICTURE] # [PICT. QUALITY] #
desired item and press the cursor
button.

: Still pictures with a high picture quality

are recorded.

: Priority is given to the number of still

pictures recorded. Still pictures are
recorded in normal picture quality.

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1

t

W

T

5

t

W

T

W

T

10

t

Approximate number of
recordable pictures on an SD card

ª Picture quality and number of

recordable pictures

2.1

Picture size (1920t1080)

Picture quality

8MB 46

16 MB 10 17

32 MB 20 32

64 MB 47 74

128 MB 94 150

256 MB 200 320

512 MB 410 640

1GB 820 1290

2GB 1670 2630

4GB 3290 5160

8GB 6690 10520

≥ The number of recordable pictures

depends on whether [ ] and [ ] are
used together and on the subject being
recorded.

≥ The numbers shown in the table are

approximations.

Ｍ

Various recording functions

Zoom in/out function

You can zoom in up to 10k optically.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

Move the zoom lever.

VOL

WT

T side:

Close-up recording (zoom in)

W side:

Wide-angle recording (zoom out)

1

t

W

T

5

t

W

T

10

10

t

W

T

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≥ If you take your finger off the zoom lever during

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

≥ When zooming in while holding this unit by

hand, we recommend using the image
stabilizer function. (l 55)

≥ When distant subjects are brought closer, they

are focused at about 1.2 m or more.

≥ When the zoom magnification is 1k, this unit

can focus on a subject approx. 4 cm away from
the lens. (Macro function)

≥ The zoom speed varies depending on the

range over which the zoom lever is moved.
(The zoom speed does not vary when
operating with the remote control.)

≥ If the zoom lever is pushed to the end, you can

zoom from 1k up to 10k in as fast as approx.

2.5 seconds.

≥ When the zoom speed is high, the subject may

not be focused easily.

Digital zoom function

If the zoom magnification exceeds 10k, then the
digital zoom function will be activated. The
maximum magnification provided by the digital
zoom can be switched.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

Press the MENU button, then select
[BASIC] # [D.ZOOM] # desired
item and press the cursor button.

Recording

About using the zoom
microphone function

The zoom microphone is linked to the zooming
operation so that far-away sounds with a
tele-shot and close-up sounds with a wide-angle
shot are recorded more clearly.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

Press the MENU button, then select
[VIDEO] # [ZOOM MIC] # [ON] and
press the cursor button.

≥ The stereo effect will be reduced with

tele-shots.

[OFF]: Optical zoom only (Up to 10k)
[25k]: Up to 25k
[700k]: Up to 700k
≥ If [25k] or [700k] is selected, the digital zoom

range is displayed in blue while zooming.

≥ The larger the digital zoom magnification, the

more the image quality is degraded.

Recording yourself

You can record yourself while viewing the LCD
monitor.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

Rotate the LCD monitor towards the
lens side.

The image is horizontally flipped as if you see a
mirror image. (However the image recorded is
the same as a normal recording.)

≥ When the LCD monitor is rotated towards the

lens side, the icon will not be displayed even if
you press the cursor button.

≥ 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 114)

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Intelligent contrast control

This is for recording both bright and
dark parts clearly at the same time.

This brightens parts that are in the shadow and
difficult to see and suppresses white saturation in
bright parts.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

1 Press the cursor button. Then

move the cursor button down to
display the icon shown in the
illustration.

2 Move the cursor button up to

select [ ].

Fade in/fade out function

Fade in:

The image and audio gradually appear.

Fade out:

The image and audio gradually disappear.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

1 Press the cursor button. Then

move the cursor button down to

display the icon shown in the

illustration.

2 Move the cursor button left to

select [ ].

To cancel Intelligent contrast control

Select [ ] again.

≥ If there are extremely dark or bright parts or the

brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be
clear.

≥ If you turn off the power or operate the mode

dial, the intelligent contrast control is cancelled.

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3 Press the recording start/stop

button.

Start recording. (Fade in)

When you start recording, the image/audio
gradually appears.

Recording

4 Press the recording start/stop

button.

Pause recording. (Fade out)

The image/audio gradually disappears. After the
image/audio completely disappears, recording
stops.
≥ After recording, the fade setting is cancelled.

To cancel fading

Select [ ] again.

To select the colour for fade in/out

The colour which appears in fading pictures can
be selected.

Press the MENU button, then select
[VIDEO] # [FADE COLOUR] #
[WHITE] or [BLACK] and press the
cursor button.

Colour night view function

This allows recording in dark
locations.

This function allows you to record colour subjects
in dark locations (Minimum required illumination:
approx. 1 lx) to stand out against the
background.
Attach this unit to a tripod, and you can record
images free from vibration.

≥ Recorded scene is seen as if frames were

missed.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

1 Press the cursor button. Then

move the cursor button down to

display the icon shown in the

illustration.

2 Move the cursor button up to

select [ ].

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

cancelled.

≥ While the fade in/fade out function is selected,

it takes several seconds to display the image
when you start recording. It also takes several
seconds to pause recording.

≥ The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade

in become black (or white).

To cancel the colour night view function

Select [ ] again.

≥ The focus indication does not appear even if

the PHOTO SHOT button is pressed halfway.

≥ When using auto focus, it will take some time

to focus in dark areas. If there is difficulty
focusing with auto focus, manually adjust the
focus.

≥ The flash cannot be used.
≥ The colour night view function makes the

signal charging time of CCD up to
approximately 25k longer than usual, so that
dark scenes can be recorded brightly. For this
reason, bright dots that are usually invisible
may be seen, but this is not a malfunction.

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Recording

≥ If you turn off the power or operate the mode

dial, the colour night view function is cancelled.

≥ If set in a bright place, the screen may become

whitish for a while.

Soft skin mode

This makes skin colours appear softer
for a more attractive appearance.

This is more effective if you record the bust
image of a person.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

1 Press the cursor button. Then

move the cursor button down to
display the icon shown in the
illustration.

2 Move the cursor button left to

select [ ].

Backlight compensation
function

This is for protecting a backlit subject
from being darkened.

Use this function when the light is emanating
from behind the subject and the subject appears
dark.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

1 Press the cursor button. Then

move the cursor button down to

display the icon shown in the

illustration.

2 Move the cursor button right to

select [ ].

To cancel the soft skin mode

Select [ ] again.

≥ If the background or anything else in the scene

has colours similar to the skin colour, they will
also be smoothed.

≥ If the brightness is insufficient, the effect may

not be clear.

≥ If you record a person in the distance, the face

may not be recorded clearly. In this case,
cancel soft skin mode or zoom in on the face
(close-up) to record.

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The image on the screen will become brighter.

To return to normal recording

Select [ ] again.

≥ If you turn off the power or operate the mode

dial, the backlight compensation function is
cancelled.

Self-timer recording

You can record still pictures on an SD card using
the timer.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

1 Press the cursor button. Then

move the cursor button down to
display the icon shown in the
illustration.

2 Move the cursor button up to

select [Ø].

Recording

≥ The self-timer is cancelled if the power is

turned off or the mode dial is operated.

≥ The self-timer standby mode is cancelled when

you press the recording start/stop button to
start motion picture recording.
Even if you press the recording start/stop
button while the self-timer is counting down,
motion picture recording is not possible.

≥ Depending on the time taken to bring the

subject into focus, the recording may take
longer than set to start.

≥ Setting the self-timer to [Ø

prevent image shake when the PHOTO SHOT
button is pressed while using a tripod etc.

] is a good way to

2

Built-in flash

Use the built-in flash in order to record still
pictures in dark places.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

1 Press the cursor button. Then

move the cursor button down to

display the icon shown in the

illustration.

≥ Each time the cursor button is pressed up, the

indication changes by one setting in the
following order: [Ø
cancelled

Ø

: Records after 10 seconds

10

: Records after 2 seconds

Ø

2

] # [Ø2] # setting

10

3 Press the PHOTO SHOT button.

A still picture is recorded after the [Ø10] or [Ø2]
display and the recording lamp flashes for the
time which has been set.

≥ After recording, the self-timer is cancelled.
≥ If you press the PHOTO SHOT button halfway

and then fully in auto focus mode, the subject
is focused when the button is pressed halfway.

≥ When you press the PHOTO SHOT button fully

in auto focus mode, the subject is focused just
before recording.

To stop the timer midway through

Press the MENU button. (The self-timer setting is
cancelled.)

2 Move the cursor button left to

select [ß].

≥ Each time the cursor button is pressed left, the

indication changes by one setting in the
following order: [FLASH ON] >
[FLASH AUTO] > [FLASH OFF]

≥ When the PHOTO SHOT button is pressed

halfway, the flash indicator will appear in the
bottom left corner of the screen.

[FLASH ON]: ß
[FLASH AUTO]:ßA
[FLASH OFF]:

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≥ When [FLASH AUTO] is set, the ambient

brightness is automatically detected, and the
flash will activate only when necessary. (If the
flash is not necessary, the [ßA] indicator will
not appear when the PHOTO SHOT button is
pressed halfway.)

≥ This function’s default setting is

[FLASH AUTO].

3 Press the PHOTO SHOT button.

The flash is activated and the picture will be
recorded.

When the flash is not used

Set the flash to [FLASH OFF].

≥ Do not block the flash with your hand or by

other means.

≥ The unit automatically determines if the flash is

necessary even when it has been set to
[FLASH OFF] by detecting the ambient
brightness. (If it determines that the flash is
necessary, the [ ] indication lights up in red
when the PHOTO SHOT button is pressed
halfway.)

≥ If the [ß] indication etc. flashes or is not

displayed when the PHOTO SHOT button is
pressed halfway, the flash is not activated.

≥ The available range of the flash is approx. 1 m

to 2.5 m in dark places. Pictures will appear
dark or reddish when they are recorded by
using the flash at distances greater than 2.5 m.

≥ Using the flash fixes a shutter speed of 1/750

or faster to 1/500.

≥ The picture may become out of focus in dark

places. If so, adjust the focus manually.

≥ The picture may appear dark if the flash is lit in

front of a white background.

≥ A conversion lens (optional) can block the flash

and may cause a vignetting effect.

≥ Do not use the flash with the ND filter (optional)

attached.

≥ Set the flash to [FLASH OFF] where using a

flash is prohibited.

≥ If the flash will be activated a large number of

times, it may take longer to charge it.

Red eye reduction function

Reduces the phenomena where human eyes
become red from flashes.

Press the MENU button, then select
[PICTURE]

# [RED EYE] # [ON] and

press the cursor button.

To cancel the red eye reduction function

Press the MENU button, then select [PICTURE]
# [RED EYE] # [OFF] and press the cursor
button.

≥ The flash is activated 2 times. Do not move

until the second flash is finished.

≥ Use this when you take pictures of people in

dark places.

≥ Red eye phenomenon may appear depending

on the recording conditions.

To adjust the brightness of the
flash

Press the MENU button, then select
[PICTURE] > [FLASH LEVEL] #
desired item and press the cursor
button.

[ßj]: If the brightness is too high.
[ßd0]: In normal recording
[ßi]: If the brightness is insufficient.

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Tele macro function

This is for bringing only what you
want to record into focus to take
close-ups.

By focusing only on the subject and blurring the
background, the image can be impressive.
The unit can focus on the subject at a distance of
approx. 50 cm.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

1 Press the cursor button. Then

move the cursor button down to
display the icon shown in the
illustration.

2 Move the cursor button right to

select [ ].

≥ If the magnification is 10k or less, then it is

automatically set to 10k.

To cancel the tele macro function

Select [ ] again.

Image stabilizer function

This is for reducing image shakes
during recording.

Reduces the image shaking (jitter) due to hand
movement when recording.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

Press the MENU button, then select
[BASIC] # [O.I.S.] # [ON] and press
the cursor button.

To cancel the image stabilizer function

Press the MENU button, then select [BASIC] #
[O.I.S.] # [OFF] and press the cursor button.

≥ This function’s default setting is [ON].
≥ In still picture recording mode, pressing the

PHOTO SHOT button halfway increases the
effect of the image stabilizer function. (MEGA
optical image stabilizer)

≥ When a tripod is used, we recommend that you

turn the image stabilizer off.

≥ In the following cases, the image stabilizer

function may not work effectively.

jWhen the digital zoom is used
jWhen the unit is shaken greatly
jWhen you record a moving subject while

tracking it

jWhen the conversion lens is used

≥ If a sharper focus cannot be achieved, adjust

the focus manually. (l 60)

≥ In the following cases, the tele macro function

is cancelled.
jThe zoom magnification becomes lower than

10k.

jThe power is turned off or the mode dial is

operated.

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Guide line function

This is for viewing the slope and the
balance of the image while recording
or playing back.

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

¬Rotate the mode dial to select or

rotate the mode dial to and then
select the [ ] (motion picture
playback) tab. (l 64)

Press the MENU button, then select
[BASIC] or [PLAY SETUP] #
[GUIDE LINES] # desired item and
press the cursor button.

To cancel the guide line function

Press the MENU button, then select [BASIC] or
[PLAY SETUP] # [GUIDE LINES] # [OFF] and
press the cursor button.

≥ The guide lines do not appear on the images

actually recorded.

≥ The guidelines are not displayed while rotating

the LCD monitor frontward to record yourself.

Wind noise reduction function

This is for reducing the wind noise
coming into the microphone when
recording.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

Press the MENU button, then select
[VIDEO] # [WIND CUT] # [ON] and
press the cursor button.

A [HORIZONTAL]
B [GRID1]
C [GRID2]

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To cancel the wind noise reduction
function

Press the MENU button, then select [VIDEO] #
[WIND CUT] # [OFF] and press the cursor
button.

≥ This function’s default setting is [ON].
≥ The wind noise reduction depends on the wind

strength. (The stereo effect may be reduced if
this function is activated in strong winds.
However, the stereo effect is automatically
restored when then the wind weakens.)

Recording

C

Microphone level

This is for adjusting the microphone
input level.

When recording, the input level from the built-in
microphones can be adjusted.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

1 Press the MENU button, then

select [VIDEO] # [MIC LEVEL] #
[SETrAGC] or [SET] and press
the cursor button.

AGC: Auto Gain Control

[AUTO]: AGC is activated, and the

recording level is adjusted
automatically.

[SETrAGC]: The desired recording level can

be set. AGC will also be
activated to reduce the amount
of sound distortion.

[SET]: AGC is not activated and so

natural recording can be
performed.

2 Move the cursor button left or

right to adjust the microphone
input level.

3 Press the cursor button to set

and then press the MENU button

to finish the setting.

D

D Microphone input level meter

≥ Microphone input level meter is displayed on

the screen.

To return to automatic setting

Press the MENU button, then select [VIDEO] #
[MIC LEVEL] # [AUTO], and press the cursor
button.

≥ Adjust the gain value so that the last 2 bars of

the microphone input level on the centre of the
screen will not light red. (Otherwise, the sound
is distorted.) Select a lower setting for gain
value or set [MIC LEVEL] to [AUTO].

≥ The microphone input level meter displays the

microphone input level for the built-in
microphone with the larger volume.

≥ When [ZOOM MIC] is [ON], the volume will be

different depending on the zoom rate. Set
[ZOOM MIC] to [OFF] or set the microphone
input level after adjusting the zoom rate.
(l 49)

A B

A Left
B Right
C Microphone input level

≥ A gain value for each of the 2 built-in

microphones is displayed. (The input level of
the microphones cannot be set individually.)

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A

Zebra display

This is for displaying the parts that
are too bright.

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

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

Press the MENU button, then select
[ADVANCED] # [ZEBRA] # [ON]
and press the cursor button.

A Zebra pattern

≥ You can record an image with little white

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

To cancel the zebra display

Press the MENU button, then select
[ADVANCED] # [ZEBRA] # [OFF] and press
the cursor button.

Colour bar

This is for displaying a colour bar to
check the colour tone.

This unit displays a 7 colour bar which is useful
for adjusting the picture quality of the TV or the
external monitor.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

Press the MENU button, then select
[ADVANCED] # [COLOUR BARS] #
[ON] and press the cursor button.

To cancel the colour bar

Press the MENU button, then select
[ADVANCED] # [COLOUR BARS] # [OFF] and
press the cursor button.

≥ This function is cancelled when the power is

turned off.

≥ The icon will not be displayed even if you press

the cursor button.

≥ The zebra pattern does not appear on the

images actually recorded.

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Auto slow shutter

You can record bright pictures even in dark
places by slowing the shutter speed.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

Press the MENU button, then select
[ADVANCED]

# [ON] and press the cursor button.

≥ When auto slow shutter mode is selected, the

shutter speed is adjusted between 1/25 and
1/250 depending on the surrounding
brightness.

≥ When adjusting the shutter speed manually, it

can be adjusted between 1/25 and 1/8000.
(l 63)

To cancel the auto slow shutter mode

Press the MENU button, then select
[ADVANCED] # [AUTO SLOW SHTR] # [OFF]
and press the cursor button.
≥ If [AUTO SLOW SHTR] is set to [OFF], then

the shutter speed will be set between 1/50 and
1/250. (When adjusting the shutter speed
manually, it can be adjusted between 1/50 and
1/8000.)

≥ This function’s default setting is [ON].
≥ If the scene is low in brightness or contrast, the

subject may not be focused in on.

≥ When the shutter speed becomes 1/25, the

screen may be seen as if frames are missed
and afterimages may appear.

# [AUTO SLOW SHTR]

Manual recording functions

Scene mode

This is for recording in various
situations.

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

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

1 Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS

switch to MANUAL.

AUTO
MANUAL
FOCUS

2 Press the MENU button, then

select [BASIC] # [SCENE MODE]

# desired item and press the

cursor button.

[5] Sports

To record sports scenes or scenes where there
are quick motions

[ ] Portrait

To make people stand out against the
background

[ ] Low light

To make the scene brighter in dark conditions

[ ] Spotlight

To make the subject under a spotlight look more
attractive

[ ] Surf & snow

To record images in bright places such as ski
slopes and beaches

To cancel the scene mode function

Press the MENU button, then select [BASIC] #
[SCENE MODE] # [OFF] and press the cursor
button.

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≥ You can also cancel the scene mode function

by setting the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch
to AUTO.

Sports mode

≥ For slow-motion playback or playback pause of

recorded pictures, this mode helps diminish
camera shake.

≥ During normal playback, the image movement

may not look smooth.

≥ Avoid recording under fluorescent light,

mercury light or sodium light because the
colour and brightness of the playback image
may change.

≥ If you record a subject illuminated with strong

light or a highly reflective subject, vertical lines
of light may appear.

≥ If the brightness is insufficient, the sports mode

does not function. The [5] display flashes.

≥ If this mode is used indoors, the screen may

flicker.

Portrait mode

≥ If this mode is used indoors, the screen may

flicker. If so, change the scene mode setting to
[OFF].

Low light mode

≥ Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be

recorded finely.

Spotlight mode

≥ If the recording subject is extremely bright, the

recorded image may become whitish and the
periphery of the recorded image extremely
dark.

Surf & snow mode

≥ If the subject is extremely bright, the recorded

image may become whitish.

Manual focus adjustment

If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions,
then manual focusing is available.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

1 (When MF assist function is used)

Press the MENU button, then

select [ADVANCED] #

[MF ASSIST] # [ON] and press

the cursor button.

≥ This function’s default setting is [ON].

2 Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS

switch to MANUAL.

AUTO
MANUAL
FOCUS

3 Move the switch down and set it

to FOCUS position.

AUTO
MANUAL
FOCUS

The manual focus indication [MF] and the icon
shown in the illustration appear.

4 Move the cursor button left or

right to bring the subject into

focus.

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The centre of the screen is enlarged. The normal
screen returns approximately 2 seconds after
you finish bringing the subject into focus.
≥ The centre of the screen is not enlarged when

[MF ASSIST] is [OFF].

To restore to the automatic adjustment

Press the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch down
again to the FOCUS position.
≥ You can also restore the auto focusing by

setting the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to
AUTO.

≥ The subject may not be in focus when zoomed

in if focusing with a wide angle. First, zoom in
on the subject, and then focus on it.

About the MF assist function

The centre of the screen is enlarged during
manual focus adjustment. This allows you to
focus on the subject more easily.

Recording

White balance

This is for recording in natural
colours.

The automatic white balance function may not
reproduce natural colours depending on the
scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can
adjust the white balance manually.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

1 Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS

switch to MANUAL.

The icon shown in the illustration is displayed
automatically.

2 Move the cursor button up to

select [ ].

≥ MF assist does not work if the zoom

magnification is more than 10k.

≥ The part of the screen that is enlarged is not

enlarged on the image actually recorded.

≥ The zebra pattern does not appear on the part

of the screen that is enlarged when [ZEBRA] is
[ON].

3 Move the cursor button left or

right to select the white balance

mode.

[ ]:Auto white balance adjustment

AWB

[ ]: Indoor mode (for recording under

incandescent lamps)

≥ Incandescent lights, halogen lamps

[ ]: Outdoor mode

≥ Outdoors under a clear sky

[ ]: Manual adjustment mode

≥ Mercury-vapor lamps, sodium lamps,

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≥ Lights used for wedding receptions at

hotels, stage spotlights in theatres

≥ Sunrise, sunset etc.

To restore to the automatic adjustment

Set the white balance mode to [ ].
≥ You can also restore the automatic adjustment

by setting the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch
to AUTO.

AWB

To set the white balance manually

1 Select [ ], fill the screen with a

white subject.

2 Move the cursor button up to

select [ ].

ª About the black balance

adjustment

This is one of the 3CCD system functions that
automatically adjusts the black when the white
balance is set in the manual adjustment mode.
When the black balance is adjusted, the screen
will temporarily be black. (The black balance
cannot be adjusted manually.)

123

1 Black balance adjustment in progress.

(Flashes.)
2 White balance adjustment in progress.

(Flashes.)
3 Adjustment completed. (Lights up.)

≥ When the [ ] display flashes, the manual

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

≥ When setting both the white balance and the

iris/gain, set the white balance first.

≥ When the [ ] display changes from flashing

to on, setting is complete.

≥ When the [ ] display continues flashing, the

white balance cannot be set because the place
is dark etc. In this case, use the automatic
white balance.

ª About the white balance sensor

A

The white balance sensor A detects the type of
light source during recording.
Do not cover the white balance sensor during
recording, or it may not function properly.

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Manual shutter speed/aperture
adjustment

Shutter Speed:

Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects.
When recording people outdoors at night, select
the auto slow shutter mode and use a flash. Both
the subject and the background will become
brighter.

Aperture:

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

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

1 Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS

switch to MANUAL.

The icon shown in the illustration is displayed
automatically.

2 Move the cursor button left or

right to select [ ] (aperture) or
[ ] (shutter speed).

3 Move the cursor button left or

right to make the adjustment.

Recording

B Iris/Gain value:
CLOSE # (F16 to F2.0) # OPEN # (0dB to
18dB)

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

[OPEN], it changes to the gain value.

To restore to automatic adjustment

Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to
AUTO.

≥ When setting both the shutter speed and the

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

Manual shutter speed adjustment

≥ Avoid recording under fluorescent light,

mercury light or sodium light because the
colour and brightness of the playback image
may change.

≥ If you increase the shutter speed manually, the

gain value will increase automatically
depending on how much the sensitivity lowers
and the noise on the screen may increase.

≥ You may see vertical lines of light in the

playback image of a brightly shining subject or
highly reflective subject, but this is not a
malfunction.

≥ During normal playback, image movement

may not look smooth.

≥ When recording in an extremely bright place,

the screen may change colour or flicker. If so
adjust the shutter speed manually to [1/50] or
[1/100].

Manual iris/gain adjustment

≥ If the gain value is increased, the noise on the

screen increases.

≥ Depending on the zoom magnification, there

are iris values that are not displayed.

A Shutter speed:
1/25 to 1/8000

≥ The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 is faster.
≥ If [AUTO SLOW SHTR] is set to [OFF], then

the shutter speed will be set between 1/50 to
1/8000.

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D

Playback

Motion picture playback

Play back motion pictures.

1 Rotate the mode dial to select

.

The lens cover closes.

2 Press the cursor button up and

then select the [ ] (motion
picture playback) tab.

A

A Motion picture playback tab
The motion pictures are displayed as thumbnails
(reduced-size images).

3 Select the scene to be played

back.

B C

≥ If 9 or more scenes have been recorded, the

next (or previous) page can be displayed by
moving the cursor button left and right or
moving the cursor button down, selecting

/ by moving the cursor button
left and right and then pressing the cursor
button.

≥ The scene number display switches to the

page number when the motion picture
playback tab or / is selected.

4 Press the cursor button.

The selected scene is played back on the full
screen.
≥ The operation icon is automatically displayed

on the screen.

5 Move the cursor button to

operate.

1/;: Playback/Pause
6: Rewind playback (l 65)
5: Fast forward playback (l 65)
∫: Stops the playback and shows the

thumbnails.

ª About motion picture

compatibility

≥ This unit is based on the AVCHD format.
≥ The video signal that can be played back on

this unit is 1920k1080/50i or 1440k1080/50i.

≥ This unit may degrade or not playback motion

pictures recorded or created on other products,
and other products may degrade or not
playback motion pictures recorded on this unit,
even if the products support AVCHD.

B Previous page
C Next page
D Scene number

The selected scene will be encircled by a yellow
frame.

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≥ Sound will be heard only during normal

playback.

≥ If pause play is continued for 5 minutes, the

screen returns to the thumbnails.

≥ When the amount of time recorded on the

scene is too short, playback may not be
possible.

≥ Scenes which cannot be displayed as

VOL

thumbnails (the thumbnails are displayed as

) cannot be played back. An error
message appears and the screen shows the
thumbnails.

≥ The power will not turn off even if the LCD

monitor is closed.

≥ The date/time displayed may be different from

the recording date/time and it may take time to
display the thumbnail display when playing
back motion pictures not recorded on this unit.

≥ The remaining time for playback indication will

be reset to “0h00m00s” each scene.

≥ If you continuously record motion picture data

that exceeds 4 GB on an SD card and then
play back the data on another device, the
picture may momentarily stop where the data
has reached 4 GB.

Fast forward/rewind playback

Playback

Skip playback (to the start of a
scene)

(Operation is possible with the remote
control only.)

Press the : or 9 button on the
remote control during playback.

PLAY

SEARCH

STILL ADV STILL ADV

SEARCH

PAU S E

STOPSKIP SKIP

Slow-motion playback

1 Move the cursor button up during

playback to pause the playback.

Move the cursor button right during
playback.
(Move the cursor button left to
rewind.)

≥ The fast forward/rewind speed increases if you

move the cursor button again. (The display on
the screen changes from 5 to .)

≥ Normal playback is restored when you move

the cursor button up.

ª Operating with the remote

control

Press the 6 or 5 button during playback.

PLAY

SEARCH

STILL ADV STILL ADV

SEARCH

PAU S E

2 Move and hold the cursor button

right. (Slow-motion pictures will
be played back in reverse when
you move and hold the cursor
button left.)

≥ Normal playback is restored when you move

the cursor button up.

≥ When slow-motion pictures are played back in

reverse, they will be shown continuously at
approximately 1/1.5
playback (intervals of 0.5 seconds).

ª Operating with the remote

control

Press the E or D button during playback.

th

the speed of normal

PLAY

SEARCH

STILL ADV STILL ADV

SEARCH

PAU S E

STOPSKIP SKIP

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Frame-by-frame playback

The motion picture is advanced one frame at a
time.

1 Move the cursor button up during

playback to pause the playback.

2 Move the cursor button right.

(The frames will be advanced one
at a time in the reverse direction
when you move the cursor
button left.)

≥ Normal playback is restored when you move

the cursor button up.

≥ When the frames are advanced one at a time

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

ª Operating with the remote

control

1 Press the ; button.

To adjust the volume

Adjust the speaker volume during playback.

Move the volume lever to change
the volume level.

VOL

WT

Tow ards “ r”:

Increases the volume

Tow ards “ s”:

Decreases the volume
≥ The further the [ ] indicator moves to the right,

the higher the volume level becomes.

≥ When the adjustment is completed, the volume

setting display will disappear.

151515

PLAY

SEARCH

STILL ADV STILL ADV

SEARCH

PAU S E

STOPSKIP SKIP

2 Press the E or D button.

PLAY

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SEARCH

STILL ADV STILL ADV

SEARCH

PAU S E

STOPSKIP SKIP

Playing back motion pictures
by date

Recorded scenes are grouped by date on this
unit.
Scenes recorded on the same day can be played
back in succession.

1 Press the MENU button, then

select [PLAY SETUP] #
[PLAY MODE] # [BY DATE] and
press the cursor button.

2 Select the date for playback, then

press the cursor button.

The scenes recorded on the same day are
displayed as thumbnails.

3 Select the scene to be played

back.

To return to playing back all the scenes

Press the MENU button, then select
[PLAY SETUP] # [PLAY MODE] # [VIEW ALL]
and press the cursor button.
≥ When [PLAY MODE] is set to [VIEW ALL], all

recorded motion pictures will be played back in
succession. ([ ] is displayed.)

Playback

≥ Even if scenes are recorded on the same day,

they are grouped separately in the following
cases.

jWhen the number of scenes exceeds 99
jWhen the card is repaired
jWhen the recording mode is changed from

HN/HE to HG or HG to HN/HE (–1, –2... is
added after the recording date displayed on
the screen.)

Repeat playback

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

Press the MENU button, then select
[PLAY SETUP] # [REPEAT PLAY] #
[ON] and press the cursor button.

The [ ] indication appears on the thumbnail
and full screen views.
≥ The following scenes can be played back

repeatedly.
jWhen [PLAY MODE] is set to [VIEW ALL]:

All the scenes on the SD card

jWhen [PLAY MODE] is set to [BY DATE]:

All the scenes on the selected date

To cancel the repeat playback function

Press the MENU button, then select
[PLAY SETUP] # [REPEAT PLAY] # [OFF] and
press the cursor button.

≥ Playing back all the scenes returns if the power

is turned off or the mode dial is operated.

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Playback

A

Resuming the previous
playback

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

Press the MENU button, then select
[PLAY SETUP] # [RESUME PLAY]
# [ON] and press the cursor button.

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

To cancel the resume playback function

Press the MENU button, then select
[PLAY SETUP] # [RESUME PLAY] # [OFF]
and press the cursor button.

≥ The memorised resume position is cleared if

you turn off the power or operate the mode
dial. (The [RESUME PLAY] setting is kept.)

Still picture (JPEG) playback

Play back the still pictures recorded on the card.

1 Rotate the mode dial to select

.

The lens cover closes.

2 Press the cursor button up and

then select the [ ] (still picture
playback) tab.

A Still picture playback tab
The still pictures recorded on the SD card are
displayed as thumbnails (reduced-size images).

3 Select the file to be played back.

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B C

D

E

B Previous page
C Next page
D File number display
E Folder/file name

The selected file will be encircled by a yellow
frame.
≥ If 9 or more files have been recorded, the next

(or previous) page can be displayed by moving
the cursor button left and right or moving the
cursor button down, selecting /
by moving the cursor button left and right and
then pressing the cursor button.

Playback

≥ The file number display switches to the page

number when the still picture playback tab or

/ is selected.

4 Press the cursor button.

The selected file is played back on the full
screen.
≥ The operation icon is automatically displayed

on the screen.

5 Move the cursor button to

operate.

1/;: Slide show (playback of the still pictures

on the SD card in numerical order) start/
pause.

E: Plays back the previous picture.
D: Plays back the next picture.
∫: Stops the playback and shows the

thumbnails.

ª About still picture compatibility

≥ This unit is compliant with the unified standard

DCF (Design rule for Camera File system)
established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and
Information Technology Industries
Association).

≥ The file format supported by this unit is JPEG.

(Not all JPEG formatted files will be played
back.)

≥ If a non-standard file is played back, the folder/

file name may not be displayed.

≥ This unit may degrade or not play back data

recorded or created on other products and
other products may degrade or not play back
data recorded on this unit.

≥ It takes time to display the file depending on

the number of pixels of the file.

≥ Files which cannot be displayed as thumbnails

(the thumbnails are displayed as ) cannot
be played back.

≥ If you attempt to play back a file which is a

different format or a damaged file, an error
message appears and the screen shows the
thumbnails.

≥ The date/time displayed may be different from

the recording date/time and it may take time to
display the thumbnail display when playing
back still pictures not recorded on this unit.

≥ The power will not turn off even if the LCD

monitor is closed.

≥ While the SD card is being accessed (while the

card access lamp lights up), do not open the
SD card/battery cover and remove the SD
card.

≥ Do not operate the mode dial during the slide

show.

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Editing

Editing

Editing scenes

Deleting scenes

This is for deleting scenes recorded
on SD cards.

The deleted scenes cannot be restored.

Deleting scenes one at a time

¬Rotate the mode dial to select

and then select the [ ] (motion
picture playback) tab.

1 Press the button during

playback.

2 When the confirmation message

appears, select [YES], then press
the cursor button.

Deleting multiple scenes from the
thumbnail display

¬Rotate the mode dial to select

and then select the [ ] (motion
picture playback) tab.

1 Press the button while the

thumbnail view screen is
displayed.

2 Move the cursor button up or

down to select [SELECT] or [ALL
SCENES] and press the cursor
button.

≥ When [ALL SCENES] is selected, the following

scenes except the protected scenes will be
deleted. Proceed to step 5.
jWhen [PLAY MODE] is set to [VIEW ALL]:

All the scenes on the SD card

jWhen [PLAY MODE] is set to [BY DATE]:

All the scenes selected by date

3 (Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2)

Select the scene to be deleted,
then press the cursor button.

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The selected scene is encircled by a red frame.
≥ When the cursor button is pressed again, the

selected scene will be cancelled.

≥ Up to 99 scenes can be set in succession.

Editing

4 (Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2)

Press the button.

5 When the confirmation message

appears, select [YES], then press
the cursor button.

(Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2)

To continue deleting other scenes

Repeat steps 3-5.

To complete editing

Press the MENU button.

≥ You can also delete scenes by pressing the

MENU button, selecting [EDIT SCENE] #
[DELETE] and then selecting [ALL SCENES]
or [SELECT].

≥ To delete an unwanted part of a scene, divide

the scene first, and then delete the
unnecessary part.

≥ Scenes which cannot be played back (the

thumbnails are displayed as ) cannot be
deleted.

≥ Protected scenes cannot be deleted.
≥ Do not open the SD card/battery cover while

deleting. The deletion will stop.

≥ In case of [ALL SCENES], the deletion may

take time if there are many scenes on the SD
card.

≥ Do not turn off this unit while deleting.
≥ When you delete scenes, use a battery with

sufficient battery power or use the AC adaptor.

≥ If you delete scenes recorded on other

products with this unit, all the data related to
the scenes may be deleted.

Dividing a scene to delete

This is for dividing a scene into two to
delete an unnecessary portion.

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

¬Rotate the mode dial to select

and then select the [ ] (motion
picture playback) tab.

1 Press the MENU button, then

select [EDIT SCENE] # [DIVIDE]
# [SET] and press the cursor

button.

2 Select the scene to be divided,

then press the cursor button.

The selected scene is played back.

3 When you reach the area where

you want to divide the scene,
press the cursor button down to
set the dividing point.

≥ Using slow-motion playback or frame-by-frame

playback makes it easy to search for the point
where you want to divide the scene. (l 65, 66)

4 When the confirmation message

appears, select [YES], then press
the cursor button.

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Editing

5 Delete the unnecessary scene.

Refer to page 70 for how to delete scenes.

To continue dividing other scenes

Repeat steps 2-4.

To complete editing

Press the MENU button.

To delete all the divided points

Press the MENU button, then select
[EDIT SCENE] # [DIVIDE] # [CANCEL ALL]
and press the cursor button.
≥ When the confirmation message appears,

select [YES], then press the cursor button.

≥ All divided points set on this unit will be

cancelled.

≥ The scenes that were deleted after division

cannot be recovered.

≥ Scenes cannot be divided if the number of

scenes has reached 999.

≥ It may not be possible to divide scenes with a

short recording time.

≥ If images that have been divided are played

back on another device, the points where the
scenes join may not be clear.

≥ Data that has been recorded or edited on

another device cannot be divided and the
divided points cannot be deleted.

≥ When [CANCEL ALL] is selected, the divided

points of all scenes are deleted and the unit
turns back to the setting that plays back all
scenes even if you selected to play back the
scenes by date.

Protecting scenes

This is for preventing scenes from
being deleted by mistake.

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

(Even if you protect some scenes on an SD
card, formatting the SD card will delete them.)

¬Rotate the mode dial to select

and then select the [ ] (motion
picture playback) tab.

1 Press the MENU button, then

select [PLAY SETUP] #
[SCENE PROTECT] # [YES] and
press the cursor button.

2 Select the scene to be protected

and then press the cursor button.

The [ ] indication appears and the scene is
protected.
≥ Press the cursor button again to cancel the

setting.

≥ 2 or more scenes can be set in succession.

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To complete the settings

Press the MENU button.

Editing

Editing still pictures

Deleting still pictures

This is for deleting still picture files
recorded on SD cards.

The deleted files cannot be restored.

Deleting files one at a time

¬Rotate the mode dial to select

and then select the [ ] (still picture
playback) tab.

1 Press the button during

playback.

2 When the confirmation message

appears, select [YES], then press
the cursor button.

Deleting multiple files from the
thumbnail display

¬Rotate the mode dial to select

and then select the [ ] (still picture
playback) tab.

1 Press the button while the

thumbnail view screen is
displayed.

2 Move the cursor button up or

down to select [SELECT] or [ALL
SCENES] and press the cursor
button.

≥ When [ALL SCENES] is selected, all files on

the SD card except the protected files will be
erased. Proceed to step 5.

3 (Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2)

Select the file to be deleted, then
press the cursor button.

The selected file is encircled by a red frame.
≥ When the cursor button is pressed again, the

selected file will be cancelled.

≥ Up to 99 files can be set in succession.

4 (Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2)

Press the button.

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Editing

5 When the confirmation message

appears, select [YES], then press
the cursor button.

(Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2)

To continue deleting other files

Repeat steps 3-5.

To complete editing

Press the MENU button.

ª Deleting still picture files

recorded on an SD card by other
products

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

≥ Protected files cannot be deleted.
≥ Do not open the SD card/battery cover while

deleting. The deletion will stop.

≥ In case of [ALL SCENES], the deletion may

take time if there are many files on the SD
card.

≥ Do not turn off this unit while deleting.
≥ When you delete files, use a battery with

sufficient battery power or use the AC adaptor.

≥ If files conforming to DCF standard are

deleted, all the data related to the files will be
deleted.

Protecting still pictures

This is for preventing still picture files
from being deleted by mistake.

Files recorded on an SD card can be protected
so that they are not deleted by mistake. (Even if
you protect some files on an SD card, formatting
the SD card will delete them.)

¬Rotate the mode dial to select

and then select the [ ] (still picture
playback) tab.

1 Press the MENU button, then

select [PLAY SETUP] #
[SCENE PROTECT] # [YES] and
press the cursor button.

2 Select the file to be protected and

then press the cursor button.

The [ ] indication appears and the file is
protected.
≥ Press the cursor button again to cancel the

setting.

≥ 2 or more scenes can be set in succession.

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To complete the settings

Press the MENU button.

DPOF setting

This is for writing the printing data on
an SD card.

You can write the data of the still pictures to be
printed and the number of prints (DPOF data)
onto the SD card.

ª What is DPOF?

DPOF stands for Digital Print Order Format. This
enables picture printing information to be written
onto an SD card so that it can be used on a
system supporting DPOF.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select

and then select the [ ] (still picture
playback) tab.

1 Press the MENU button, then

select [PLAY SETUP] #
[DPOF SET] # [SET] and press
the cursor button.

Editing

To complete the settings

Press the MENU button.

To cancel all DPOF settings

Press the MENU button, then select
[PLAY SETUP] # [DPOF SET] #
[CANCEL ALL] and press the cursor button.
≥ When the confirmation message appears,

select [YES], then press the cursor button.

≥ The DPOF setting can be established for up to

999 prints.

≥ DPOF setting made on other devices may not

be recognised by this unit. Please perform the
DPOF settings on this unit.

≥ You cannot add the recording date to pictures

to be printed with the DPOF settings.

2 Select the file to be set and then

press the cursor button.

The number of prints set to be in DPOF is
displayed.

3 Move the cursor button up or

down to select the number of
prints, then press the cursor
button.

≥ You can select from 0 to 999. (The selected

number of pictures can be printed with the
printer supporting DPOF.)

≥ To cancel the setting, set the number of prints

to [0].

≥ You can also select multiple files in succession.

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Card management

Card management

Formatting

Formatting SD cards

This is for initializing cards.

Please be aware that if an SD card is
formatted, then all the data recorded on the
card will be erased. Store important data on a
computer etc.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select or

.

1 Press the MENU button, then

select [SETUP] #
[FORMAT CARD] # [YES] and
press the cursor button.

2 When the confirmation message

appears, select [YES], then press
the cursor button.

≥ When formatting is complete, press the MENU

button to exit the message screen.

≥ Use this unit to format SD cards. If an SD card

is formatted on other products (such as a
computer), the time spent for recording may
become longer and you may not be able to use
the SD card.

≥ Depending on the type of SD card being used,

it may take time to format.

≥ During formatting, do not turn this unit off.
≥ When you format the SD card, use a battery

with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor.

≥ Do not open the SD card/battery cover while

formatting.

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With other products

With other products

With a TV

Playback on TV

The motion pictures and still pictures recorded
on this unit can be played back on a TV screen.

Connect this unit to a TV with one of the
following terminals.
To play back the images in high definition
quality, connect to the HDMI terminal or the
component terminal on a high definition
compatible TV.
When connecting to a HDMI terminal, a
connection cable (optional) is necessary.

¬Difference in picture quality

depending on the terminal used for
connection

A

CDE

A High quality
B Standard quality
C HDMI terminal
D Component terminal
E Video terminal

TV/Devices you use Reference items

TV with a HDMI
terminal

TV with a
component
terminal

Other TVs

1 Connecting with

a HDMI cable
(optional) (l 78)

2 Connecting with

the component
cable (supplied)
and the AV cable
(supplied)
(l 80)

3 Connecting with

the AV cable
(supplied)
(l 81)

≥ Do not use any other AV cables except the

supplied one.

≥ Do not use any other component cables except

the supplied one.

ª To display the on-screen

information on the TV

The information displayed on the screen
(operation icon and time code etc.) can be
displayed on the TV.

Press the EXT DISPLAY button on the remote
control.

START/

PHOTO

EXT

DISPLAY

DATE/

TIME

≥ Press the button again to erase the

information.

≥ The screen on this unit will not change.

Refer to the following support site for

B

information about the Panasonic TVs that
you can directly insert an SD card into the
SD card slot on the TV and then play it
back.
http://panasonic.net/

≥ For details on how to play back, please read

the operating instructions for the TV.

SHOT

STOP

ZOOM

VOL

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A

1 Connecting with a HDMI cable (optional)

What is HDMI?

HDMI is the next-generation interface for digital devices. When this unit is connected to a HDMI
compatible device, the image and audio can be output with a digital signal. If you connect this unit
and a HDMI compatible high definition TV and then play back the recorded high definition images
(l 8), you can enjoy them in high resolution with high quality sound.

If you connect this unit to a Panasonic TV (VIERA) compatible with VIERA Link (HDAVI
Control), linked operations are possible. (l 83)

≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down.

1 Connect this unit and a TV with the HDMI cable (optional).

HDMI IN

Use a HDMI cable (optional) A with the logo shown above.

2 Set the mode dial to to turn on the power.
3 Select the input channel on the TV.

Example:
Select the [HDMI] channel etc.
(The name of the channel may differ depending on the connected TV.)

4 Start playback on this unit.

The image and audio are output on the TV.

ª If the image or audio from this unit is not output on the TV

≥ Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go.
≥ Check the connected terminal.
≥ Check the input setting (input switch) and the audio input setting on the TV. (For more

information, please read the operating instructions for the TV.)

≥ Check [HDMI RESOLUTION]. (l 79)

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ª About the settings when

connecting with HDMI

When this unit is connected to another device
with a HDMI cable, the output setting on this unit
can be changed.

HDMI output resolution

You can switch the method to output the images.

Press the MENU button, then select
[SETUP] # [HDMI RESOLUTION] #
desired item and press the cursor
button.

[AUTO]: The output resolution is

Information from the

[1080i]: The interlace method with 1080

[576p]: The progressive method with 576

≥ If the images are not output on the TV when

the setting is [AUTO], switch to the method
[1080i] or [576p] which enables the images to
be displayed on your TV. (Please read the
operating instructions for the TV.)

≥ Be sure to connect to an HDMI input terminal.

Do not connect to an HDMI output terminal on
other products.

automatically set based on the
information from the connected TV.

connected TV

720p, 1080i 1080i

Others 576p

available scan lines is used for
output.

available scan lines is used for
output.

Output resolution

1080i

This is an interlace scan method which scans
1080 scan lines to display a high definition
image. The 1080 available scan lines are
divided in half and scanned on the screen
alternatively every 1/50
number of available scan lines is nearly
double the 576 scan lines used to display
standard images until now so the images have
clearer detail and a lot of presence.

576p

This is a progressive scan method which
scans all 576 available scan lines on the
screen at the same time every 1/50
second. This method reduces the flickering as
the scan lines are not scanned on the screen
alternatively like in the interlace method.

576i

This is an interlace scan method in which the
576 available scan lines are divided in half
and scanned on the screen alternatively every

th

of a second.

1/50

Interlace method/progressive method

Video signals until now (PAL) are referred to
as 576i (i is short for interlace) whereas a
high-density video signal that doubles the
number of scan lines is called 576p (p is short
for progressive).
The component terminal and the HDMI
terminal on this unit are also compatible with
high definition image output 1080i. It is
necessary to have a compatible TV to enjoy
progressive and high definition images.

th

of a second. The

th

of a

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With other products

C

2 Connecting with the component cable (supplied) and the AV cable

(supplied)

≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down.

1 Connect this unit and a TV with the component cable (supplied) and the

AV cable (supplied).

COMPONENT

A Component cable (supplied)
B AV cable (supplied)

≥ Connect to terminals of the same colour.
≥ The component terminal C is for outputting images only so be sure to also connect the AV cable.

(Insert it in the audio input terminal for the component terminal input. Refer to the operating
instructions of the TV for details.)

≥ If your TV is not equipped with AV Input Sockets, the 21-pin Adaptor D (optional) is necessary.

Consult your dealer.

A/V

B

A

AUDIO IN

D

COMPONENT
VIDEO IN

2 Set the mode dial to to turn on the power.
3 Select the input channel on the TV.

Example:
Select the [Component] channel etc.
(The name of the channel may differ depending on the connected TV.)

4 Start playback on this unit.

The image and audio are output on the TV.

ª About the setting when connecting the component terminals

When this unit is connected to a TV with the component cable, the output setting on this unit can be
changed. Set it to match the terminal on the TV that you connect to.

Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] # [COMPONENT OUT] #
desired item and press the cursor button.

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

(Playback is in standard quality.)

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

(Playback is in high definition quality.)

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ª If the image or audio from this unit is not output on the TV

≥ Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go.
≥ Check the connected terminal.
≥ Check the TV’s input setting (input switch). (For more information, please read the operating

instructions for the TV.)

≥ If the images are not displayed correctly on a wide-screen TV, adjust the aspect setting on the TV.

(Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for details.) If the pictures are displayed squeezed
horizontally on a regular TV (4:3), change the setting on this unit. (l 82)

3 Connecting with the AV cable (supplied)

≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down.

1 Connect this unit and a TV with the AV cable (supplied).

VIDEO IN

A/V

A AV cable (supplied)

≥ If your TV is not equipped with AV Input Sockets, the 21-pin Adaptor B (optional) is necessary.

Consult your dealer.

A

AUDIO IN

B

2 Set the mode dial to to turn on the power.
3 Change the input channel on the TV.

Example:
Select the [Video 2] channel etc.
(The name of the channel may differ depending on the connected terminal.)

4 Start playback on this unit.

The image and audio are output on the TV.

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With other products

ª To watch images with a 16:9 aspect ratio on a regular TV (4:3)

When playing back motion pictures or still pictures recorded on this unit with a 16:9 aspect ratio on a TV
with a 4:3 aspect ratio, the images on the screen may be squeezed horizontally.
In this case, change the menu setting to play back the pictures in the original aspect ratio. (Depending
on the TV setting, the pictures may not be displayed correctly. For more information, please read the
operating instructions of your TV.)

Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] # [TV ASPECT] # [4:3] and
press the cursor button.

Example of images with a 16:9 aspect ratio on a regular TV (4:3)

[TV ASPECT] setting

[16:9] [4:3]

ª If the image or audio from this unit is not output on the TV

≥ Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go.
≥ Check the connected terminal.
≥ Check the TV’s input setting (input switch). (For more information, please read the operating

instructions for the TV.)

≥ When a HDMI cable is connected at the same time, priority is given to the output from the HDMI

cable.

≥ When the component cable is connected at the same time, priority is given to the component cable

for image output.

≥ If the images are not displayed correctly on a wide-screen TV, adjust the aspect setting on the TV.

(Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for details.) If the pictures are displayed squeezed
horizontally on a regular TV (4:3), change the setting on this unit.

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With other products

A

Playback using VIERA Link (HDAVI Control™)

If you connect this unit to a Panasonic TV (VIERA) compatible with VIERA Link (HDAVI Control) with a
HDMI cable, the following linked operations become possible.

≥ You can use the remote control for the TV to control playback on this unit.
≥ If you use the remote control for the TV to turn off the power, the power on this unit also turns off.

(When recording motion pictures, formatting, deleting, recovering or connecting the unit to a
computer with a USB cable, the power will not turn off.)

≥ If you connect with a HDMI cable and then turn on the power on this unit, the input channel on the

TV automatically switches to this unit’s screen. If the TV’s power is in standby status, it will turn on
automatically (if [Set] has been selected for the TV’s [Power on link] setting).
jDepending on the HDMI terminal on the TV, the input channel may not switch automatically. In

this case, use the remote control for the TV to switch the input channel. (For details on how to
switch input, please read the operating instructions for the TV.)

≥ If VIERA Link does not work properly, refer to page 121.

1 Connect this unit and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) compatible with

VIERA Link with a HDMI cable (optional).

HDMI IN

≥ Use a HDMI cable (optional) A with the logo shown above.
≥ If the TV has two or more HDMI input terminals, it is recommended to connect this unit to HDMI2 or

HDMI3.

2 Set so that VIERA Link is activated on the connected TV.

≥ Read the operating instructions of the TV for how to set etc.

3 Set the mode dial to to turn on the power.
4 Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] # [VIERA Link] # [ON] and

press the cursor button.

≥ The default setting is [ON].

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5 Operate with the remote control for the TV.

1) 2)

A

DISPLAY ON/OFF

BC

D

1) Press the button up, down, left or right to select a scene or file to be played back, and then press
the button in the centre to set it.

2) Activate the operation icons that are displayed on TV screen with the remote control for the TV.

A Operation icons
B Display operation icons
C Cancel operation icons
D Display/Cancel operation icons

≥ The playback operation is performed the same as on this unit.

jPlaying back motion pictures (l 64)
jPlaying back still pictures (l 68)

To cancel VIERA Link (HDAVI Control)

Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] # [VIERA Link] # [OFF] and press the cursor button.

≥ If you are unsure whether or not the TV you are using is compatible with VIERA Link, read the

operating instructions for the TV.

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

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

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

Panasonic cables.
Part numbers: RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m), RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m), etc.

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With other products

With a DVD burner

Connecting a DVD burner to copy motion picture data to a disc

You can copy motion picture data recorded with this unit to a DVD disc using a DVD burner (optional).

≥ AVCHD format high definition images are copied to the DVD disc.
≥ Still pictures cannot be copied.
≥ Do not insert a disc that was copied to by connecting an optional DVD burner and this unit into

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

≥ You cannot copy from multiple SD cards to 1 disc.

Device that can be connected with a Mini AB USB Connection Cable to copy to a DVD disc

sDVD burner/VW-BN1E

≥ Use the Mini AB USB Connection Cable supplied with the DVD burner to connect this unit and the

DVD burner. (Operation cannot be guaranteed with cables other than the one supplied with the
DVD burner.)

≥ Operation is not guaranteed with any other DVD drives.

About discs that can be used

*

12 cm discs (DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL)

New

≥ Do not allow fingerprints or dirt to get on the recording/playback side of the disc.
≥ You cannot copy to 8 cm discs or iRW/iR/iR DL/CD-RW/CD-R.
≥ Use 12 cm DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R or DVD-R DL when connecting this unit to a DVD burner

for use.
We recommend using the discs that have been recommended in the operating instructions of the
DVD burner. Usually discs compatible with the DVD standard can be used for recording and
playback with no problems. However, some commercially available discs do not meet the DVD
standard for quality and performance. If you use one of these discs, you may not be able to record
or playback normally. Refer to the operating instructions of the DVD burner for details about
recommended discs, disc handling etc.

* You cannot record on a disc that has already been used. However if a DVD-RAM or a DVD-RW is

formatted, then it can be used for copying.

ª About the time it takes for copying to a disc

The time it takes for copying to 1 disc. (If copying from a 4 GB SD card that was recorded on until the
memory was full)

Disc type Copy time * The data is written to all areas of the disc to

DVD-RAM Approx. 40 min to 90 min

*

DVD-RW

DVD-R

≥ DVD-R DL have two layers of recording surface so the copy time is approximately 1.5 to 2 times that

of DVD-R.

Depending on the following conditions, the time it takes for copying may be longer than the above
times. Wait until a message appears indicating that copying is complete.
≥ The number of recorded scenes:

It will take time to copy if the number of recorded scenes is large even when the recording time is the same.

≥ When the temperature of the DVD burner has become high:

Example: If multiple discs have been copied to continuously or the surrounding temperature is high.

Approx. 30 min to 60 min

*

Approx. 15 min to 60 min

increase playback compatibility with other devices
so, even if the recording time of the motion pictures
is short, the time it takes for copying may be about
the same as usual.

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¬Connect the AC adaptor supplied with the DVD burner to the DVD burner. (You

cannot supply power to the DVD burner from this unit.)

≥ Please read the operating instructions of the DVD burner for how to use it.

1 Connect this unit to the AC adaptor.

≥ If a battery is used, operation is not possible when this unit is connected to a DVD burner.

2 Set the mode dial to to turn on the power.
3 Connect this unit and the DVD burner.

B

A

Mini A

A Mini AB USB Connection Cable (supplied with the DVD burner)
B DVD burner (optional)

≥ Connect the MiniA terminal to this unit and the MiniB terminal to the DVD burner.
≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.

≥ [ ] (disc playback) tab C appears.
≥ If [ ] (disc playback) tab does not appear even when the DVD burner

is connected, disconnect and then reconnect the Mini AB USB
Connection Cable.

≥ “PLEASE CHECK EXTERNAL DRIVE OR DISC.” appears when a disc

is not inserted in the DVD burner.

Mini B

4 Insert the disc in the DVD burner.

C

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B

Copying all the scenes to discs

≥ We recommend preparing the necessary

number of DVD-RAM or DVD-RW that have
not been recorded on after being formatted by
connecting this unit to a DVD burner, or the
necessary number of new discs, and spare
discs.

1 Press the DISC COPY button

while the thumbnail view screen
is displayed.

DISC COPY

2 Move the cursor button up or

down to select [YES] and press
the cursor button.

A

A The number of discs necessary for copying

by disc type.

≥ When 2 or more discs are necessary for

copying, follow the on-screen instructions to
switch discs.

≥ A message appears indicating copying is

complete. Eject the disc and disconnect the
Mini AB USB Connection Cable from this unit.

Selecting the scenes to copy to
1disc

¬Select the [ ] (motion picture

playback) tab.

1 Press the MENU button, then

select [DISC COPY]
[COPY SELECT] # [YES] and
press the cursor button.

#

2 Select the scene to be copied

and then press the cursor button.

A

A Data size of the scene
B Remaining space on the disc

The selected scene is encircled by a red frame.
≥ When the cursor button is pressed again, the

selected scene will be cancelled.

≥ Up to 99 scenes can be set in succession.
≥ If you select a scene with a scene size that

exceeds the remaining space on the disc, the
remaining space on the disc display will turn
red and the amount exceeded will be
displayed.
Cancel the selected scene and select scenes
that do not exceed the space on 1 disc.

3 Move the cursor button down to

select [START] and press the
cursor button.

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4 When the confirmation message

appears, select [YES], then press
the cursor button.

≥ A message appears indicating copying is

complete. Eject the disc and disconnect the
Mini AB USB Connection Cable from this unit.

If you will delete the data on the SD card
after copying is complete, be sure to play
back the discs to check that they have
been copied to correctly before deleting.
(l 89)

≥ The disc that was copied to can be played

back by connecting this unit and a DVD burner.
(l 89)

≥ Do not turn off this unit or the DVD burner or

disconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable
while copying. Also, do not shake the DVD
burner.

≥ After copying is complete, the disc becomes

play-only and further recording is no longer
possible.

≥ You can also copy all the scenes at one time

by pressing the MENU button and then
selecting [DISC COPY] # [COPY ALL].

≥ The order in which the scenes were copied

cannot be changed.

≥ You cannot connect a USB hub and use it.
≥ Data that has been recorded on another device

may not be copied.

≥ You cannot copy data that has been written

back to an SD card after editing it with the
supplied software. In this case, use the
supplied software to copy the data to a disc.

≥ When 2 or more discs are necessary for

copying, the last scene copied to a disc is
automatically divided to fit the space on the
disc.

≥ The number of discs necessary for copying is

automatically calculated. However, copying
may be completed using less discs than the
number displayed if there is other data on the
SD card or if scenes were automatically
divided.

≥ When the disc that was copied to is played

back on another device, the picture may
momentarily stop at the points where the
scenes switch.

≥ You cannot eject a disc while copying.

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Playing back a disc inserted in the DVD burner

You can play back the motion pictures copied to a disc.

¬Connect the AC adaptor supplied with the DVD burner to the DVD burner. (You

cannot supply power to the DVD burner from this unit.)

≥ Please read the operating instructions of the DVD burner for how to use it.

1 Connect this unit to the AC adaptor.

≥ If a battery is used, operation is not possible when this unit is connected to a DVD burner.

2 Set the mode dial to to turn on the power.
3 Connect this unit and the DVD burner.

B

A

Mini A

A Mini AB USB Connection Cable (supplied with the DVD burner)
B DVD burner (optional)

≥ Connect the MiniA terminal to this unit and the MiniB terminal to the DVD burner.
≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.

≥ [ ] (disc playback) tab C appears.
≥ If [ ] (disc playback) tab does not appear even when the DVD burner is connected, disconnect and

then reconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable.

4 Insert the copied disc in the DVD burner.

≥ The motion pictures on the disc are displayed as thumbnails.

Mini B

C

5 Use the cursor button to select the scene to be

played back and then play it back.

≥ The playback operation is performed the same as when playing back

motion pictures on an SD card. (l 64)

≥ After playback, eject the disc and disconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable from this unit.

≥ It is only possible to play back discs recorded in AVCHD. It may not be possible to play back

discs recorded on other devices.

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Managing a disc inserted in the
DVD burner

Rotate the mode dial to select , connect this
unit to the DVD burner, insert a disc in the DVD
burner and then select [ ] (disc playback) tab
(l 86).

Formatting discs

This is for initializing DVD-RAM and DVD-RW
discs.

Please be aware that if a disc is formatted,
then all the data recorded on the disc will be
erased. Store important data on a computer
etc.

1 Press the MENU button, then

select [DISC SETUP]
[FORMAT DISC] # [YES] and
press the cursor button.

#

2 When the confirmation message

appears, select [YES], then press
the cursor button.

≥ When formatting is complete, press the MENU

button to exit the message screen.

≥ Connect this unit and the DVD burner to format

discs. You may no longer be able to use the
discs if you format them on another device
such as a computer etc.

Auto protect

You can protect (write protect) a DVD-RAM or
DVD-RW disc when copying to it so that it is not
formatted by mistake when you insert it in
another device.

1 Press the MENU button, then

select [DISC SETUP]
[AUTO PROTECT] # [ON] and
press the cursor button.

≥ The default setting is [ON].
≥ We recommend setting [AUTO PROTECT] to

[ON] in order to prevent accidental deletion on
other devices.
If a disc that you copied to is inserted in
another device without protecting it, a message
may be displayed prompting you to format the
disc. If the disc is formatted, important data will
be erased and the process cannot be
reversed.

#

2 Copy to the disc. (l 85)

≥ The copied disc is write protected when it is

ejected if [AUTO PROTECT] is [ON].

ª To release the disc protection

≥ If you format a disc, the auto protection is

released. Please be aware that if a disc is
formatted, then all the data recorded on the
disc is erased and cannot be recovered.

≥ The disc will need to be re-formatted on the

device you will use.

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Displaying disc information

Information such as the type of recorded disc,
the number of recorded scenes, the remaining
space and whether or not the disc is finalized is
displayed.

Press the MENU button, then select
[DISC SETUP]

# [INFORMATION] #

[YES] and press the cursor button.

To exit the information screen

Press the MENU button.

With a DVD recorder or video
device

Dubbing images onto a
connected DVD recorder or
video device

This is for dubbing images recorded on this unit
onto a DVD recorder, video device etc.

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

about the battery running down.

1 Connect this unit and a video

device.

A/V

A

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

B

A AV cable (supplied)

≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
≥ If your recorder is not equipped with AV Input

Sockets, the 21-pin Adaptor B (optional) is
necessary. Consult your dealer.

2 Set the mode dial to to turn

on the power.

3 Change the input channel on the

video device and TV.

≥ The channel set will differ depending on the

terminal to which the unit is connected.

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4 Start playback on this unit. Then

start recording on the connected
device.

≥ See the operating instructions of the video

device for details.

To stop dubbing

1) Stop recording on the connected device.

2) Then stop playback on this unit.

≥ If the date and time display and function

indication are unnecessary, cancel them
before dubbing. (l 37, 77)

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

With a printer (PictBridge)

To print pictures by directly connecting this unit to
the printer, use a printer compatible with
PictBridge. (Read the operating instructions for
the printer.)
≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying

about the battery running down.

¬Insert an SD card with recorded

images in this unit, then turn on the
unit.

1 Connect this unit and a printer.

A

A USB cable (supplied)
The USB function selection screen will appear.

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

except the supplied one. (Operation is not
guaranteed with any other USB cables.)

2 Select [PictBridge] and press the

cursor button.

The [PictBridge] indication appears on this unit’s
screen.
≥ If the [PictBridge] indication does not appear or

continues to flash, disconnect and then
reconnect the USB cable or check the printer,
SD card and settings on this unit.

3 Select a file to be printed, then

press the cursor button.

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The number of pictures set is displayed.

With other products

4 Move the cursor button up or

down to select the desired
number of prints, then press the
cursor button.

≥ You can set up to 9 prints.
≥ To cancel the setting, set the number of prints

to [0].

≥ Up to 8 files displayed can be set in succession

by repeating steps 3 and 4.

5 Press the MENU button to

display the PictBridge menus.

6 Select the date print setting on

[DATE PRINT].

≥ If the printer is not capable of date printing, this

setting is unavailable.

7 Select the paper size setting on

[PAPER SIZE].

[STANDARD]: Size specific to the printer
[4k5 INCH]: L size
[5k7 INCH]: 2L size
[4k6 INCH]: Postcard size
[A4]: A4 size
≥ You cannot set paper sizes not supported on

the printer.

8 Select the layout setting on

[PAGE LAYOUT].

[STANDARD]: Layout specific to the printer

[ ]: No frame print

[]: Frame print
≥ You cannot set page layouts not supported on

the printer.

9 Select [PRINT] # [YES] and

press the cursor button to print
the pictures.

≥ Exit PictBridge by disconnecting the USB cable

(supplied) after the pictures have been printed.

When you stop printing halfway

Move the cursor button down.
A confirmation message appears. If [YES] is
selected, the number of prints set is cancelled
and the screen returns to step 3. If [NO] is
selected, all the settings are kept and the screen
returns to step 4.

≥ Avoid the following operations during printing.

These operations disable proper printing.

jDisconnecting the USB cable
jOpening the SD card/battery cover and

removing the SD card

jSwitching the mode dial
jTurning off the power

≥ Check the settings for the paper size, print

quality etc. on the printer.

≥ The edges of still pictures recorded on this unit

with a 16:9 aspect ratio may be cut at printing.
When using a printer with a trimming or
borderless printing function, cancel this
function before printing. (Refer to the operating
instructions of the printer for details.)

≥ You may not be able to print still pictures

recorded with other products.

≥ When the unit is connected directly to the

printer, the DPOF settings cannot be used.

≥ Connect the printer directly to this unit. Do not

use a USB hub.

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With a computer

With a computer

Before using with a computer

What you can do with a computer

Data type Can do Software used

Copying data to a computer

Writing data to media

Copying data between media

Motion picture

Still picture

* Compatible media are SD card and discs (DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R and DVD-R DL).

Playing back on a computer

Easy editing

Converting to MPEG2

Creating a DVD-Video disc

Playing back on a computer

Copying files to a computer Windows Explorer

Refer to page 108 if using a Macintosh.

*

*

HD Writer 2.0E for SX/SD

Standard Windows picture viewer or a

commercially available picture viewer

≥ This unit does not have a card writing function. You cannot write data to the SD card in this

unit.

≥ When you connect this unit and a computer, always connect the AC adaptor. If you do not connect

the AC adaptor, operation will not be possible after connecting this unit to the computer.

≥ We cannot guarantee operation if you use software other than that supplied to read motion picture

data.

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

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

≥ Be sure to use the supplied USB cable when connecting this unit and a computer. (Operation is not

guaranteed with any other USB cables.)

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Contents on provided CD-ROM

The following software applications are contained on the provided CD-ROM.

ª HD Writer 2.0E for SX/SD

You can acquire data of motion pictures and still pictures on an SD card to the hard disk of the
computer, easily edit (split, merge, delete) the motion pictures, then write the data to an SD card or
disc.

[Copy to PC]:

If there is no more available memory on the SD card, copy the data to the hard disk of the computer.
You can then easily edit it (split or delete scenes etc.).

[Write data to media]:

You can copy motion picture data and still picture data from the hard disk of the computer to an SD
card. You can also copy motion picture data to a disc.

[Copy between media]:

You can copy motion picture data from an SD card to a disc or from a disc to an SD card.

[Easy editing]:

You can easily edit (split, merge, delete etc.) motion picture data that was copied to the hard disk of the
computer. Also, you can convert data to MPEG2 format and create a DVD-Video.

[Start Playback]:

You can play back images on an SD card in high definition picture quality on a computer.

[Format disc]:

Depending on the type of disc that you use, formatting is necessary. Discs are formatted using the
UDF 2.5 file system that supports the AVCHD format.

ª DirectX

If using Windows 2000, Microsoft DirectX 9.0c must be installed in order to operate the HD Writer 2.0E
for SX/SD.
If DirectX is not already installed on your computer, you can install it from the CD-ROM. Click [DirectX]
and follow the on-screen messages to install it.
If you install the software on a computer that is not compatible with DirectX 9.0c, the computer may not
work properly. If you are unsure whether or not your computer is compatible, contact the maker of your
computer.

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End User License Agreement

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Article 3 Restrictions on Copying the Software
Licensee may make a single copy of the
Software in whole or in part solely for back-up
purposes.

Article 4 Computer
Licensee may only use the Software on a single
computer at a single location.

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

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Operating environment

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

media are necessary for writing to a DVD.)

≥ When 2 or more USB devices are connected to a computer, or when devices are connected through

USB hubs or by using extension cables, proper operation is not guaranteed.

≥ Use the supplied USB cable when connecting to the computer. (Operation is not guaranteed with any

other USB cables.)

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

computers cannot be used.

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

Windows Me and Windows NT.

≥ Operation on an upgraded OS is not guaranteed.

ª Operating environment for HD Writer 2.0E for SX/SD

Personal computer IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer

Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 4
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2

OS

CPU

RAM

Display

Free hard disk space

Necessary software

Sound DirectSound Support

Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate

Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz or higher (including compatible CPU)
(Intel Core 2 Duo 1.86 GHz or higher or Intel Pentium D 3.0 GHz or higher
is recommended when a playback function or MPEG2 output function is
used.)

Windows Vista: 1024 MB or more
Windows XP/2000: 512 MB or more (1024 MB or more recommended)

High Colour (16 bit) or more (32 bit or more recommended)
Desktop resolution of 1024k768 pixels or more (1280k1024 pixels or
more recommended)
Windows Vista: DirectX 10 compatible video card
Windows XP/2000: DirectX 9.0c compatible video card
Compatible with DirectDraw overlay
PCI Express

Ultra DMA — 100 or more
250 MB or more (for installing the application)
≥ When writing to a DVD, more than double the amount of free space as

the disc being created is necessary.

Windows Vista: DirectX 10
Windows XP/2000: DirectX 9.0c
≥ If you install the software on a computer that is not compatible with

DirectX 9.0c, the computer may not work properly. If you are unsure
whether or not your computer is compatible, contact the maker of your
computer.

Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later

™

x16 compatible recommended

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

Other requirements Mouse or equivalent pointing device

≥ Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only.
≥ Operation on an OS other than the one pre-installed is not guaranteed.
≥ Operation is not guaranteed on computers that are not PC/AT compatible.
≥ Input is not supported in languages other than English, German, French, Italian, Spanish and

Simplified Chinese.

≥ Operation cannot be guaranteed on all DVD drives.
≥ Discs recorded in AVCHD with this software cannot be played back on devices that do not support

AVCHD.

≥ Operation is not guaranteed on Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition, Tablet PC Edition,

Windows Vista Business/Enterprise and not compatible with 64 bit operation systems.

≥ This software is not compatible with a multi-boot environment.
≥ If using Windows XP/2000, an administrative account user only can use this software. If using

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

≥ This software is not compatible with a multi-CPU environment.
≥ If your computer does not satisfy the above system requirements, an error may occur when writing

data to disc.

≥ Set the display resolution to 1024k768 (16 bits colour) or higher.

Select [start] # ([Settings] #) [Control Panel] # ([Appearance and Themes] #) [Display (Adjust
screen resolution)] and select [Settings] tab, and then adjust [Screen resolution (Resolution)] and
[Color quality (Colors)].

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

Personal computer IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer

Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 4
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Professional

OS

CPU

RAM

Interface USB port

Other requirements Mouse or equivalent pointing device

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

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Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate
Microsoft Windows Vista Business
Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise

Windows Vista: Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz or higher
Windows XP/2000: Intel Pentium III 450 MHz or higher or Intel Celeron

400 MHz or higher

Windows Vista Home Basic:

512 MB or more

Windows Vista Home Premium/Ultimate/Business/Enterprise:

1GB or more

Windows XP/2000: 128 MB or more (256 MB or more recommended)

With a computer

Installation

When installing the software, log on to your
computer as the Administrator (or with a user
name with equivalent authorization) or with the
user name for a standard user account. (If you
do not have authorization to do this, consult your
manager.)
≥ Before starting the installation, close any other

software applications which are running.

≥ Do not perform any other operations on your

computer while the software is being installed.

Installing HD Writer 2.0E for
SX/SD

1 Insert the CD-ROM into the

computer.

The [Setup Menu] screen will appear.
≥ If the [Setup Menu] screen does not appear,

double-click the CD-ROM drive icon in
[My Computer (Computer)].

2 Click [HD Writer 2.0E for SX/SD].

≥ If using Windows 2000, Microsoft DirectX 9.0c

must be installed in order to operate HD Writer

2.0E for SX/SD. (l 95)
If you install the software on a computer that is
not compatible with DirectX 9.0c, the computer
may not work properly. If you are unsure
whether or not your computer is compatible,
contact the maker of your computer.

3 Click [Next].

4 Read carefully through the [End

User License Agreement], then
place a check beside [I accept
the terms of the license
agreement] if you agree to them
and click [Next].

≥ If you do not agree to the terms and conditions

of the License Agreement, installation is not
possible.

≥ Continue to follow the on-screen messages to

install it.

5 After the installation is complete, restrictions

are displayed.

Check the contents, then click
[t] on the top right of the
window.

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6 Click [Finish].

The computer must be rebooted for the
application to work.

Reading the operating
instructions of the software
applications

For details on how to use the software
applications, read the PDF operating
instructions.
≥ You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or

later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to read the
PDF operating instructions.

Select [start] #
[All Programs (Programs)] #
[Panasonic] # [HD Writer 2.0E] #
[Operating Instructions].

Software application
uninstallation

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

1 Select [start] # ([Settings] #)

[Control Panel] #
[Add or Remove Programs
(Applications)] or [Uninstall a
program].

2 Select [HD Writer 2.0E for SX/SD],

then click [Change/Remove]
([Change or Remove] or [Add/
Remove]) or [Uninstall].

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≥ Proceed with the uninstallation by following the

on-screen instructions.

≥ After uninstalling the software, be sure to

reboot the computer.