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)

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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

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.

≥ 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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Before using

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.

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.

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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Before using

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 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: customer.care@panasonic.co.uk

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

Before using

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 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)

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)

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)

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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.

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 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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≥ 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.

≥ 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.)

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.)

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

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

Before using

2 Adjust the angle of the LCD

monitor as desired.

≥ 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

EXT

DISPLAY

DATE/

TIME

STILL ADV STILL ADV

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

PAU S E

STOPSKIP SKIP

ENTER

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Before using

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

≥ 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

Super High

Speed

SD Memory Card

RP-SDH512

RP-SDH01G

—

High Speed

SDHC Memory

SD Memory Card

RP-SDR256 —

RP-SDR512 —

RP-SDQ01G

RP-SDR01G

RP-SDQ02G

RP-SDR02G

RP-SDM02G

Card

—

RP-SDM04G

4GB ———

RP-SDR04G

RP-SDV04G

8GB — — — RP-SDV08G

*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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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.

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

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.

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.

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

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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Setup

≥ 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.

5 Attach the DC cable.

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

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

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.

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.

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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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

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 .

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.

3 Insert/remove the SD card into/

from the card slot.

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]

≥ 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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