PANASONIC HDC-SD600EP User Manual
Operating Instructions
High Definition Video Camera
Model No. HDC-SD600
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
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Information for Your Safety
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,
ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT
DAMAGE,
≥ DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS
TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR
SPLASHING AND THAT NO
OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS,
SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE
PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.
≥ USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED
ACCESSORIES.
≥ DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR
BACK); THERE ARE NO USER
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION!
≥ DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS
UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN
CABINET OR IN ANOTHER
CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE
UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO
PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO
OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT
CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER
MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT
THE VENTILATION VENTS.
≥ DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S
VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH
NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS,
CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.
≥ DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF
NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS
LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.
≥ DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY
MANNER.
The socket outlet shall be installed near
the equipment and easily accessible.
The mains plug of the power supply cord
shall remain readily operable.
To completely disconnect this apparatus
from the AC Mains, disconnect the power
supply cord plug from AC receptacle.
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not
disassemble.
Do not heat the batteries above the
following temperatures or incinerate.
Button-type battery 60 oC
Battery pack 60 oC
∫ EMC Electric and magnetic
compatibility
This symbol (CE) is located on the rating
plate.
Use only the recommended accessories.
≥ Do not use any other AV multi cables and
USB cables except the supplied one.
≥ Keep the Memory Card out of reach of
children to prevent swallowing.
∫ Product identification marking
Product Location
High Definition
Video Camera
AC adaptor Bottom
Battery holder
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∫ Information for Users on
Collection and Disposal of Old
Equipment and used Batteries
These symbols on the
products, packaging, and/
or accompanying
documents mean that used
electrical and electronic
products and batteries
should not be mixed with
general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and
recycling of old products and used
batteries, please take them to applicable
collection points, in accordance with your
national legislation and the Directives
2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC.
By disposing of these products and
batteries correctly, you will help to save
valuable resources and prevent any
potential negative effects on human
health and the environment which could
otherwise arise from inappropriate waste
handling.
For more information about collection and
recycling of old products and batteries,
please contact your local municipality,
your waste disposal service or the point of
sale where you purchased the items.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect
disposal of this waste, in accordance with
national legislation.
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]
These symbols are only valid in the
European Union. If you wish to discard
these items, please contact your local
authorities or dealer and ask for the
correct method of disposal.
Note for the battery
symbol (bottom two
symbol examples):
This symbol might be used
Cd
in combination with a
chemical symbol. In this
case it complies with the
requirement set by the
Directive for the chemical
involved.
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∫ Indemnity about recorded
content
Panasonic does not accept any
responsibility for damages directly or
indirectly due to any type of problems that
result in loss of recording or edited content,
and does not guarantee any content if
recording or editing does not work properly.
Likewise, the above also applies in a case
where any type of repair is made to the unit.
∫ Cards that you can use with
this unit
SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card
and SDXC Memory Card
≥ 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not
have the SDHC logo or 48 GB or more
Memory Cards that do not have the SDXC
logo are not based on SD Memory Card
Specifications.
≥ Refer to page 15 for more details on SD
cards.
∫ For the purposes of these
operating instructions
≥ SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card
and SDXC Memory Card are referred to
as the “SD card”.
≥ Functions that can be used for motion
picture recording/motion picture playback
are indicated by in these
operating instructions.
≥ Functions that can be used for still picture
recording (including the still picture
recording in motion picture recording
mode)/still picture playback are indicated
by in these operating
instructions.
≥ Pages for reference are indicated by an
arrow, for example: l 00
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Contents
Information for Your Safety.....................2
Accessories..............................................7
Preparation
Before using
[1] Parts identification and
handling ........................................ 8
Setup
[1] Power supply.............................. 11
Charging the battery .................... 11
Inserting/removing the battery ..... 12
Charging and recording time........ 13
Connecting to the AC outlet ......... 14
[2] Recording to a card ................... 15
Cards that you can use
with this unit ................................. 15
Inserting/removing an SD card .... 16
[3] Turning the unit on/off ............... 17
Turning the unit on and off
with the power button ................... 17
Turning the unit on and off
with the LCD monitor ................... 17
[4] Selecting a mode ....................... 18
[5] Adjusting LCD monitor.............. 19
How to use the touch screen ....... 19
Recording Yourself....................... 19
[6] Setting date and time................. 20
Basic
Recording/Playback
[1] Before recording ........................ 21
[2] Recording motion pictures ....... 22
[3] Recording still pictures ............. 24
Recording still pictures in motion
picture recording mode ................ 25
[4] Intelligent auto mode ................. 26
[5] Motion picture/Still picture
playback...................................... 28
Setup
[1] Using the menu screen ............. 31
Using the quick menu .................. 32
[2] Using the Setup Menu ............... 33
[3] Using with the remote
control......................................... 40
Operation of direction buttons/
OK button..................................... 41
Advanced
Recording (Advanced)
[1] Zoom in/out function ................. 42
Extra optical zoom ....................... 42
[2] Optical image stabilizer
function....................................... 43
[3] AF/AE tracking ........................... 44
[4] 1080/50p recording .................... 45
[5] Recording functions of
operation icons .......................... 46
Operation icons............................ 46
[6] Recording functions of
menus ......................................... 52
[7] Manual recording ....................... 69
White balance .............................. 70
Manual shutter speed/
iris adjustment .............................. 71
Manual focus adjustment ............. 72
Playback (Advanced)
[1] Playback Operations................. 73
Motion picture playback using
operation icon .............................. 73
Creating still picture from motion
picture .......................................... 74
Highlight&Time frame index......... 75
Repeat playback .......................... 75
Resuming the previous
playback....................................... 76
Zooming in on a still picture during
playback (Playback zoom)........... 76
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[2] Various playback functions ...... 77
Playing back motion pictures/
still pictures by date ..................... 77
Face highlight playback/
Highlight playback/
Intelligent scene selection............ 78
Changing the playback settings
and playing back
the slide show .............................. 81
Editing
[1] Deleting scenes/still pictures ... 82
Dividing a scene to partially
delete ........................................... 84
Deleting personal information ...... 85
Protecting scenes/still pictures..... 85
[2] DPOF setting .............................. 86
With a TV
[1] Watching Video/Pictures
on your TV .................................. 87
Connecting with
a HDMI mini cable........................ 90
Connecting with
the AV multi cable ........................ 90
[2] Playback using VIERA Link
(HDAVI Control
™
) ....................... 91
Copy/Dubbing
With this unit/other products
[1] Connecting a DVD burner to
copy to/play back a disc............ 93
Preparing for copying/
playing back ................................. 93
Copying to discs........................... 95
Playing back the copied disc........ 98
Managing the copied disc ............ 99
[2] Dubbing images onto other
video device ............................. 100
With a PC
Before using
[1] What you can do with a PC..... 101
End User License Agreement.... 103
[2] Operating environment ........... 104
Setup
[1] Installation ................................ 107
[2] Connecting to a PC.................. 109
About the PC display ................. 111
Using with a PC
[1] Starting HD Writer AE 2.1 ........ 112
Reading the operating instructions
of the software applications ....... 112
[2] If using Mac .............................. 113
Others
Indications
[1] Indications ................................ 114
[2] Messages.................................. 117
About recovery........................... 118
Troubleshooting ..................................119
Cautions for use .................................. 125
About copyright...................................130
Recording modes/approximate
recordable time .................................... 131
Number of recordable pictures .......... 132
Specifications ...................................... 134
Optional accessories ..........................138
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Accessories
Check the accessories before using this unit.
Keep the accessories out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Product numbers correct as of Apr 2010. These may be subject to change.
Battery pack
VW-VBG130
AC adaptor
VSK0698
AC cable
K2CQ29A00002
DC cable
K2GJYDC00004
Remote control
(Battery built-in)
N2QAEC000024
AV multi cable
K1HY12YY0004
USB cable
K1HY04YY0032
Stylus pen
VGQ0C14
Lens hood
VDW2053
CD-ROM
Software
CD-ROM
Operating Instructions
VFF0645
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Before using
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Parts identification and handling
1 Speaker
2 Power button [ ] (l 17)
3 Inlet (cooling fan) (l 21)
4 Intelligent auto/Manual button
[iA/MANUAL] (l 26, 69)
5 Optical image stabilizer button
[ /O.I.S.] (l 43)
6 1080/50p button [1080/50p] (l 45)
7 Battery release lever [BATT] (l 12)
8 Battery holder (l 12)
9 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 14)
≥ Always use the supplied AC adaptor or a
genuine Panasonic AC adaptor
(VW-AD21E-K; optional).
10 HDMI mini connector [HDMI]
(l 87, 91)
11 USB terminal [ ] (l 94, 109)
12 AV multi connector (l 87, 100)
≥ Use the AV multi cable (only the supplied
cable).
13 Card slot (l 16)
14 Access lamp [ACCESS] (l 16)
15 Lens cover
≥ The lens cover opens in motion
picture recording mode or still picture
recording mode. (l 18)
16 Remote control sensor (l 41)
17 Built-in flash (l 49)
18 Lens (LEICA DICOMAR)
≥ Please refer to page 21 for details about
attaching the lens hood.
19 AF assist lamp (l 68)
20 Recording lamp (l 36)
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21 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l 19)
≥ It can open up to 90o.
22 23 24 25
26
≥ It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens
or 90o B towards the opposite direction.
Due to limitations in LCD production
technology, there may be some tiny bright
or dark spots on the LCD monitor screen.
However, this is not a malfunction and
does not affect the recorded picture.
22 Quick menu button [Q.MENU] (l 32)
23 Sub recording start/stop button
(l 21)
≥ This button functions in the same manner
as the recording start/stop button.
24 Adjust zoom buttons (l 42)
25 Menu button [MENU] (l 31)
26 Delete button [ ] (l 82)
27 Tripod receptacle
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28 Status indicator (l 17)
28 29 30 31
32
33 34 35
29 Photoshot button [ ] (l 24)
30 Zoom lever [W/T] (In motion picture
recording mode or still picture
recording mode) (l 42)
Thumbnail display switch [ / ]/
Volume lever [sVOLr] (In playback
mode) (l 30)
31 Internal microphones
32 Mode switch (l 18)
33 Recording start/stop button (l 22)
34 Shoulder strap fixture
35 Grip belt
Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits
your hand.
1 Flip the belt.
2 Adjust the length.
3 Replace the belt.
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Charging lamp [CHARGE] A
Lights up:
Charging (Battery charging time: l 13)
Goes off:
Charging completed
Flashing:
Be sure to connect the unit correctly
(l 127)
Setup
Power supply
1
∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit
The battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBG130/VW-VBG260/VW-VBG6.
≥ The unit has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely. The
dedicated battery (VW-VBG130/VW-VBG260/VW-VBG6) supports this function. The
only batteries suitable for use with this unit are genuine Panasonic products and
batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic. (Batteries
which do not support this function cannot be used). Panasonic cannot in any way
guarantee the quality, performance or safety of batteries which have been
manufactured by other companies and are not genuine Panasonic products.
≥
To use the VW-VBG6 for this unit, the battery pack holder kit VW-VH04 (optional) is required.
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine
product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are
not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate
safety standards. There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion.
Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of
use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we would
recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.
Charging the battery
When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before
using this unit.
Important:
If the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor, then the battery will not charge.
Remove the DC cable from the AC adaptor.
1 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC outlet.
2 Insert the battery into the AC adaptor by aligning the arrows.
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≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 7, 13, 138).
Removing the battery
Be sure to hold down the power
button until the status indicator
goes off. Then remove the battery
while supporting the unit to prevent
it dropping.
Move the battery release lever in
the direction indicated by the
arrow and remove the battery
when unlocked.
BATT
A Insert the battery until it clicks and
locks.
≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
≥ Do not heat or expose to flame.
≥ Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period
of time with doors and windows closed.
Inserting/removing the battery
Install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is
incorrectly replaced. Replace only with
the same or equivalent type
recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to
the manufacturer’s instructions.
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Charging and recording time
∫ Charging/Recording time
≥ Temperature: 25 oC/humidity: 60%
Battery model number
[Voltage/Capacity
(minimum)]
Supplied battery/
VW-VBG130 (optional)
[7.2 V/1250 mAh]
VW-VBG260 (optional)
[7.2 V/2500 mAh]
VW-VBG6 (optional)
[7.2 V/5400 mAh]
* The battery pack holder kit VW-VH04 (optional) is necessary.
≥ These times are approximations.
≥ The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely.
Charging time and recordable time vary depending on the usage conditions such as
high/low temperature.
≥ The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time when repeatedly starting/stopping
recording, turning the unit on/off, moving the zoom lever etc.
≥ The batteries heat up after use or charging. This is not a malfunction.
*
Charging
time
2h35min
4h40min
9h25min
Recording
mode
1080/50p 1 h 40 min 1 h
HA, HG,
HX
HE 1h50min 1h5min
1080/50p 3 h 15 min 2 h
HA, HG,
HX
HE 3h25min 2h10min
1080/50p 8 h 10 min 5 h
HA, HG,
HX
HE 8h35min 5h20min
Maximum
continuously
recordable time
1h45min 1h5min
3h25min 2h5min
8h30min 5h15min
Actual
recordable
time
Battery capacity indication
≥ The display changes as the battery capacity reduces.
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If there is less than 3 minutes remaining, then will become red. If the battery
discharges, then will flash.
≥ The remaining battery capacity is displayed when using the Panasonic battery that you
can use for this unit. The actual time can vary depending on your actual use.
≥ If the actual remaining time exceeds 9 hours 59 minutes, the indication will stay green
and will not change until the remaining time falls below 9 hours 59 minutes.
≥ When using the AC adaptor or batteries made by other companies, the remaining
battery capacity will not be shown.
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Connecting to the AC outlet
DC IN
A DC output terminal
B DC input terminal
Insert the DC cable matching the
[ ] mark of the DC input
terminal.
The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is
always “live” as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet.
Important:
While the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor, the battery will not charge.
≥ Do not use the AC cable with any other equipment as it is designed only for this unit.
Also, do not use the AC cable from other equipment with this unit.
1 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC outlet.
2 Connect the DC cable to the AC adaptor.
3 Connect the DC cable to the DC input terminal [DC IN].
≥ When removing the AC adaptor, be sure to hold down the power button until the status
indicator goes off. Then remove the AC adaptor.
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Setup
Recording to a card
2
This unit (an SDXC compatible device) is compatible with SD Memory Cards, SDHC
Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards. When using an SDHC memory card/SDXC
memory card with other equipment, check the equipment is compatible with these memory
cards.
Cards that you can use with this unit
Use SD cards conforming to Class 4 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating* for
motion picture recording.
Still
Card type Capacity Motion picture recording
8 MB/16 MB Cannot be used.
SD
Memory
Card
SDHC
Memory
Card
SDXC
Memory Card
* The SD Speed Class Rating is the speed standard for successive writes.
32 MB/64 MB/
128 MB/256 MB
512 MB/1 GB/
4GB/6GB/8GB/
12 GB/16 GB/
24 GB/32 GB
48 GB/64 GB
Cannot be guaranteed in operation.
The recording may suddenly stop during
motion picture recording depending on
the SD card you use. (l 120)
2GB
Can be used.
picture
recording
Can be
used.
≥ Please confirm the latest information
about SD Memory Cards/SDHC Memory
Cards/SDXC Memory Cards that can be
used for motion picture recording on the
following website.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/
e_cam
(This website is in English only.)
≥ 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not
have the SDHC logo or 48 GB or more
Memory Cards that do not have the SDXC
logo are not based on SD Memory Card
Specifications.
≥ When the write-protect
switch A on SD card is
locked, no recording,
deletion or editing will
be possible on the card.
≥ Keep the Memory Card
out of reach of children to prevent
swallowing.
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Inserting/removing an SD card
When using an SD card not from Panasonic, or one previously used on other equipment,
for the first time on this unit, format the SD card. (l 38) When the SD card is formatted, all
of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored.
Caution:
Check that the access lamp has gone off.
Access lamp [ACCESS] A
≥ When this unit is accessing the SD
card, the access lamp lights up.
1 Open the LCD monitor.
2 Open the SD card/terminal
cover and insert (remove) the
SD card into (from) the card
slot.
≥ Face the label side B in the direction
shown in the illustration and press it
straight in as far as it will go.
≥ Press the centre of the SD card and then
pull it straight out.
3 Securely close the SD card/
terminal cover.
≥ Securely close it until it clicks.
≥ Do not touch the terminals on the back of
the SD card.
≥ Do not apply strong shocks, bend, or drop
the SD card.
≥ Electrical noise, static electricity or the
failure of this unit or the SD card may
damage or erase the data stored on the
SD card.
≥ When the card access lamp is lit, do not:
jRemove the SD card
jTurn the unit off
jInsert and remove the USB cable
jExpose the unit to vibrations or shock
Performing the above while the lamp is on
may result in damage to data/SD card or
this unit.
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≥ Do not expose the terminals of the SD
card to water, garbage or dust.
≥ Do not place SD cards in the following
areas:
jIn direct sunlight.
jIn very dusty or humid areas.
jNear a heater.
jLocations susceptible to significant
difference in temperature (condensation
can occur).
jWhere static electricity or
electromagnetic waves occur.
≥ To protect SD cards, return them to their
cases when you are not using them.
≥ About disposing of or giving away the SD
card. (l 128)
Preparation
To turn off the unit
Hold down the power button until
the status indicator goes off.
Setup
Turning the unit on/off
3
You can turn the unit on and off using the power button or by opening and closing the LCD
monitor.
Turning the unit on and off with the power button
Press the power button to turn on the unit
A The status indicator lights.
Turning the unit on and off with the LCD monitor
Unit is turned on when the LCD monitor is opened, and unit is turned off when it is closed.
During normal use, opening and closing of the LCD monitor can be conveniently used
to turn the unit on/off.
∫ To turn on the unit
∫ To turn off the unit
A The status indicator lights.
≥ The unit will not turn off while recording motion pictures even if the LCD monitor is closed.
≥ In the following cases, opening the LCD monitor does not turn on the unit. Press the power
button to turn on the unit.
jWhen the unit is purchased
jWhen you have turned off the unit using the power button
B The status indicator goes off.
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Setup
Selecting a mode
4
Change the mode to recording or playback.
Operate the mode switch to change the mode to , or .
Motion picture recording mode (l 22)
Still picture recording mode (l 24)
Playback mode (l 28, 73)
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Setup
Adjusting LCD monitor
5
How to use the touch screen
You can operate by directly touching the
LCD monitor (touch screen) with your finger.
It is easier to use the stylus pen (supplied)
for detailed operation or if it is hard to
operate with your fingers.
∫ Touch
Touch and release the touch screen to select
icon or picture.
≥ Touch the centre of the icon.
≥ Touching the touch screen will not operate
while you are touching another part of the
touch screen.
∫ About the operation icons
///:
These icons are used to switch the menu
and thumbnail display page, for item
selection and setting etc.
:
Touch to return to the previous screen
such as when setting menus.
≥ Do not touch the LCD monitor with hard
pointed tips, such as ball point pens.
≥ Perform the touch screen calibration when
the touch is not recognised or wrong
location is recognised. (l 38)
Recording Yourself
¬ Change the mode to or .
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.)
≥ Only some indications will appear on the
screen. When
direction of the LCD monitor to normal
position and check the warning/alarm
indication. (l 117 )
appears, return the
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Setup
Setting date and time
6
When the unit is turned on for the first time, a message asking you to set the date and time
will appear.
Select [YES] and perform steps 2 to 3 below to set the date and time.
¬ Change the mode to or .
1 Select the menu.
: [SETUP] # [CLOCK SET]
2 Touch the date or time to be
set, then set the desired value
using / .
A Displaying the World time setting
(l 33):
[HOME]/ [DESTINATION]
≥ The year can be set between 2000 and
2039.
≥ The 24-hour system is used to display the
time.
3 Touch [ENTER].
≥ The clock function starts at [00] seconds.
≥ A message prompting for World time
setting may be displayed. Perform the
World time setting by touching the screen.
(l 33)
≥ Touch [EXIT] or press the MENU button to
complete the setting.
≥ The date and time function is driven by a
built-in lithium battery.
≥ When this unit is purchased, the clock is
set. If the time display becomes [- -], the
built-in lithium battery needs to be
charged. To recharge the built-in lithium
battery, connect the AC adaptor or attach
the battery to this unit. Leave the unit as it
is for approx. 24 hours and the battery will
maintain the date and time for approx.
6 months. (The battery is still being
recharged even if the unit is off.)
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Basic
Recording/ Playback
Before recording
1
∫ Basic camera positioning
1 Hold the unit with both hands.
2 Put your hand through the grip belt.
3 It is convenient to use sub recording start/stop button A when holding the unit around
your waist.
≥ When recording, make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with
another person or object.
≥ When you are outdoors, record pictures with the sunlight behind you. If the subject is
backlit, it will become dark in the recording.
≥ Keep your arms near your body and separate your legs for better balance.
≥ Do not cover the microphones or the cooling fan inlet with your hand etc.
∫ Basic motion picture recording
≥ The unit should normally be held steady when recording.
≥ If you move the unit when recording, do so slowly, maintaining a constant speed.
≥ The zoom operation is useful for recording subjects you cannot get close to, but overuse of
zoom in and zoom out can make the resulting motion picture less enjoyable to watch.
∫ Attaching/Removing the lens hood
This will reduce the extra light entering the lens in bright sunlight or backlight etc., making it
possible to take clearer pictures.
A Attaching the lens hood
B Removing the lens hood
≥ If you use the Filter kit (optional) or the conversion lens (optional), remove the lens hood.
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Basic
Recording/
Playback
2
Recording motion pictures
1 Change the mode to .
2 Open the LCD monitor.
3 Press the recording start/stop
button to start recording.
A When you begin recording, ;
changes to ¥.
4 Press the recording start/stop
button again to pause
recording.
≥ Still pictures can be recorded while recording the motion picture. (l 25)
≥ The images recorded between pressing the recording start/stop button to start recording
and pressing it again to pause recording become one scene.
≥ Maximum number of recordable scenes: 3900
Maximum number of different dates: 200 (l 77)
When either of them reaches to the maximum limit, more scenes cannot be recorded.
(In the case of SD cards it is the maximum number of recordable scenes per card.)
≥ While recording is in progress, the recording will not stop even if the LCD monitor is closed.
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∫ Screen indications in the motion picture recording mode
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R 1h20mR 1h20mR 1h20m
HG
A Recording mode
B Remaining time left for recording
(When the remaining time is less than
1 minute, [R 0h00m] flashes red.)
C Recording time elapsed
Each time the unit is put into recording
pause, the counter display will be reset
to “0h00m00s”.
About the compatibility of the recorded
motion pictures
≥ They are not compatible with devices other than those that support AVCHD. Images
cannot be played with equipment that does not support AVCHD (ordinary DVD
recorders). Confirm that your equipment supports AVCHD by referring to the operating
instructions.
≥ There are some cases where the recorded motion pictures cannot be played back,
even if the device supports AVCHD. In such cases, play the recorded motion picture
with this unit instead.
Please refer to page 45 about
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Basic
MEGA
Recording/
Playback
Recording still pictures
3
1 Change the mode to .
2 Open the LCD monitor.
3 Press the button halfway.
(For auto focus only)
4 Press the button fully.
Focus indication:
A Focus indication
± (The white lamp flashes.):
Focusing
¥ (The green lamp lights up.):
When in focus
No mark:
When focusing is unsuccessful.
B Focus area (area inside brackets)
≥ If you set the optical image stabilizer function (l 43) to / (MODE1), then the
image stabilizer function will be more effective. ( (MEGA optical image stabilizer) will
be displayed when the button is pressed halfway.)
≥ The AF assist lamp lights in dark places.
≥ Focus indication will change to registered focus icon when [FACE RECOG.] is set to [ON].
(l 57)
≥ It is recommended using a flash or tripod when recording still pictures in dark places
because the shutter speed becomes slow.
≥ The screen will become darker when the button is pressed halfway if the shutter
speed is 1/25 or slower.
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∫ About the screen indications in
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MEGA
MEGA
14.2
M
still picture recording
M
14.2
: Still picture operation indicator
ß: Flash (l 49)
ßj: Flash level (l 49)
R3000: Remaining number of still pictures
(l 115 )
: Red eye reduction (l 49)
: MEGA optical image stabilizer
(l 24)
: Optical image stabilizer (l 43)
: Quality of still pictures (l 66)
: Size of still pictures (l 65)
(Flashes in red when [0] appears.)
: AF assist lamp (l 68)
∫ About the focus indication
≥ The focus indication indicates the status of
the auto focus.
≥ The focus indication does not appear in
manual focus mode.
≥ The focus indication does not appear or
has difficulty focusing in the following
cases.
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.
∫ About 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.
≥ Focus area is not displayed in the
following conditions.
jWhen the intelligent auto mode (portrait)
is used.
jWhen AF/AE tracking is used.
jWhen the Extra optical zoom is used.
jWhen the unit determines that the AF
assist lamp is necessary.
Recording still pictures in motion picture recording mode
You can record still pictures even in motion
picture recording mode.
¬ Change the mode to .
Press the button fully (press
to the bottom) to take the picture.
≥ It is possible to record still pictures while
recording motion pictures. (Simultaneous
recording)
≥ Built-in flash, Red eye reduction, Self-
timer (l 46) do not work.
≥ While recording motion pictures or during
the PRE-REC operation, the following
arrangements are applied so that motion
picture recording takes preference over
still picture recording.
jImage quality is different from ordinary
still pictures.
jThe remaining usable capacity (number
of pictures that can be taken) indication
does not appear.
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Basic
Intelligent auto/Manual
button
Press this button to switch
intelligent auto mode/manual
mode.
≥ Please refer to page 69 about
manual mode.
/MANUAL
Recording/
Playback
Intelligent auto mode
4
The following modes appropriate for the condition are set just by pointing the unit to what you
want to record.
Mode Scene Effect
Portrait When the object is a
Scenery Recording outdoors
Spotlight
Low light
Night portrait
Night scenery
Macro
/ Normal Other situations Contrast is adjusted automatically for
*1 In motion picture recording mode only
*2 In still picture recording mode only
≥ Depending on the recording conditions, the unit may not enter the desired mode.
≥ In the Portrait, Spotlight and Low light mode, one that is bigger and close to centre of the
screen will be surrounded by an orange frame. (l 58)
≥ It is recommended using a tripod in night portrait and night scenery mode.
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*1
*1
*2
person
Under a spotlight Very bright object is recorded clearly.
Dark room or twilight It can record very clearly even in a dark
*2
Recording night
portrait
*2
Recording night
scenery
Recording zooming in
on a flower etc.
Faces are detected and focused
automatically, and the brightness is
adjusted so it is recorded clearly.
The whole landscape will be recorded
vividly without whiting out the background
sky, which may be very bright.
room or twilight.
A person and the background are
recorded with near real-life brightness.
You can record night scenery vividly by
slowing the shutter speed.
This allows recording while going near to
the object of recording.
clear image.
≥ Optical image stabilizer function (l 43) is set to Active mode/ON in all modes.
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≥ Faces cannot be detected depending on the recording conditions, such as when faces are
of certain sizes or at certain tilts or when digital zoom is used.
≥ The zoom microphone is set to [OFF] in the intelligent auto mode. (l 60)
∫ Intelligent auto mode
When switching to intelligent auto mode, the
auto white balance and auto focus operate
and automatically adjust the colour balance
and focusing.
Depending on the brightness of the subject
etc., the aperture and shutter speed are
automatically adjusted for an optimum
brightness.
≥ Colour balance and focus may not be
adjusted automatically depending on light
sources or scenes. If so, manually adjust
these settings. (l 70, 72)
Automatic white balance
The illustration shows the range over which
automatic white balance functions.
If the automatic white balance is not
functioning normally, adjust the white
balance manually. (l 70)
Auto focus
The unit focuses automatically.
≥ Auto focus does not work correctly in the
following situations. Record pictures in the
manual focus mode. (l 72)
jRecording distant and close-up objects
at the same time
jRecording a subject behind dirty or
dusty window
jRecording a subject that is surrounded
by objects with glossy surfaces or by
highly reflective objects
For details on scene mode, refer to page 52.
For how to set manual focus/white balance
manually, refer to page 69-72.
1) The effective range of automatic white
2) Blue sky
3) Cloudy sky (rain)
4) TV screen
5) Sunlight
6) White fluorescent lamp
7) Halogen light bulb
8) Incandescent light bulb
9) Sunrise or sunset
10) Candlelight
balance adjustment on this unit
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Basic
Recording/
Playback
5
Motion picture/Still picture playback
1 Change the mode to .
2 Touch the play mode select icon A.
3 Touch [VIDEO/SD CARD] or [PICTURE/SD CARD].
A [VIDEO/SD CARD]
B [PICTURE/SD CARD]
4 Touch the scene or the still picture to be
played back.
≥ Next (previous) page can be displayed by touching
/.
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5 Select the playback operation by touching the operation icon.
F
0h00m00s0h00m00s0h00m00s
F
1080/50p
A Operation icon
≥ Touch / to display/not-display the operation
Motion picture playback Still picture playback
1/;: Playback/Pause
6: Rewind playback
5: Fast forward playback
∫: Stops the playback and shows
the thumbnails.
1: Displays the direct playback
bar. (l 74)
∫ Play back 1080/50p recorded scenes (l 45)
≥ Change the mode to and touch the play mode select icon.
1 Touch [CHANGE VIDEO].
A appears.
≥ The motion picture media switches between
normal and 1080/50p recorded scenes each
time [CHANGE VIDEO] is touched.
2 Touch [VIDEO/SD CARD].
F
icon.
1/;: Slide show (playback of the still
pictures in numerical order)
start/pause.
2;: Plays back the previous picture.
;1: Plays back the next picture.
∫: Stops the playback and shows
the thumbnails.
≥ Scenes recorded in normal and 1080/50p cannot be viewed at the same time.
≥ The thumbnails are displayed on separate screens in motion picture playback mode.
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∫ Change the thumbnail display
While the thumbnail is displayed, the
thumbnail display changes in the following
order if the zoom lever or adjust zoom
buttons are operated to side or
side.
20 scenes () 9 scenes () 1 scene ()
Highlight&Time frame index* (l 75)
* Highlight&Time frame index can only set
in motion picture playback mode.
≥ 9 scenes display returns if the unit is
turned off or the mode is changed.
≥ When the thumbnail display is changed to
1 scene during motion picture playback,
the recording date and time can be
checked. Similarly, when the thumbnail
display is changed to 1 still picture during
still picture playback, the recording date
and file number can be checked.
∫ Speaker volume adjustment
Operate the volume lever or the adjust zoom
buttons to adjust the speaker volume during
motion picture playback.
Towa r d s “ r”:
Increases the volume
Towa r d s “ s”:
Decreases the volume
≥ Sound will be heard only during normal
playback.
≥ If pause play is continued for 5 minutes,
the screen returns to the thumbnails.
≥ The elapsed time for playback indication
will be reset to “0h00m00s” each scene.
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,
1920k1080/25p or 1440k1080/50i.
≥ This unit may degrade or not play back motion pictures recorded or created on other
products, and other products may degrade or not play back motion pictures recorded
on this unit, even if the products support AVCHD.
Please refer to page 45 about
1080/50p.
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 of still pictures supported by this unit is JPEG. (Not all JPEG formatted
files will be played back.)
≥ This unit may degrade or not play back still pictures recorded or created on other
products and other products may degrade or not play back still pictures recorded on
this unit.
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