Panasonic HDC-SD9P, HDC-SD9PC User Manual

Operating Instructions

High Definition Video Camera

Model No.

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.

HDC-SD9P/PC

For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca

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Things You Should Know

Thank you for choosing Panasonic!

You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information on the right. The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your camera. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient camera information source.

Date of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. Model No. Serial No.

Safety Precautions

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. ENSU RE 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.

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.

The following mark and symbols are located on bottom of the unit.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.

FCC Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

≥ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ≥ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. ≥ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

≥ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Caution: T o assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions

and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer or peripheral devices. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this

equipment. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: HDC-SD9P Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America

One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company

1-800-211-PANA (7262) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

HDC-SD9P

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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Batteries

1 Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)

≥ Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack. ≥ Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit. ≥ Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals. ≥ Do not touch the plug terminals (i and j) with metal objects. ≥ Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.

2 Button-type battery (Lithium battery)

≥ Insert with poles aligned. ≥ Do not touch the terminals (i and j) with metal objects. ≥ Do not recharge, disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire. ≥ Keep out of reach of children

If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off thoroughly with water. If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the eyes. Rinse eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.

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 (140 oF) Battery pack 60 oC (140 oF)

AC adaptor

This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V. But

≥ In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected to a 120V AC power supply only. ≥ When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to suit the

AC outlet configuration.

≥ When connecting to a supply of greater than AC 125V, ensure the cord you use is suited to the

voltage of the AC supply and the rated current of the AC adaptor.

≥ Contact an electrical parts distributor for assistance in selecting a suitable AC plug adaptor or AC

cord set.

Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units.

U.S.A./CANADA CONSUMERS: ATTENTION:

A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.

This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

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Precautions

USE & LOCATION

WARNING

≥ TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your camera

and power supply should not be exposed to rain or moisture. Do not connect the power supply or operate your camera if it gets wet. Your camera has been designed for outdoor use, however it is not designed to sustain direct exposure to water, rain, sleet, snow, sand, dust, or a direct splashing from a pool or even a cup of coffee. This action could permanently damage the internal parts of your camera. Do not attempt to disassemble this unit. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Unplug your camera from the power supply before cleaning.

≥ AS WITH ANY SMALL OBJECT, SD CARDS

CAN BE SWALLOWED BY YOUNG CHILDREN. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO HANDLE THE SD CARD.

CAUTION

≥ DO NOT AIM YOUR CAMERA AT THE SUN

OR OTHER BRIGHT OBJECTS

≥ DO NOT LEAV E THE CAMERA WITH THE

EVF AIMED DIRECTLY AT THE SUN AS THIS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE INTERNAL PARTS OF THE EVF

≥ DO NOT EXPOSE YOUR CAMERA TO

EXTENDED HIGH TEMPERATURE ... Such

as, in direct sunlight, inside a closed car, next to a heater, etc... This action could permanently damage the internal parts of your camera.

≥ AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN

TEMPERATURE ... If the unit is suddenly

moved from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may form on the SD card and inside the unit.

≥ DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAMERA OR THE

POWER SUPPL Y TURNED ON WHEN NOT IN USE.

≥ STORAGE OF YOUR CAMERA ... Store and

handle your camera in a manner that will not subject it to unnecessary movement (avoid shaking and striking). Your camera contains a sensitive pick-up device which could be damaged by improper handling or storage.

CARE

≥ TO CLEAN YOUR CAMERA ... Do not use

strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning your camera body.

≥ TO PROTECT THE LENS ... Do not touch the

surface of the lens with your hand. Use a commercial camera lens solution and lens paper when cleaning the lens. Improper cleaning can scratch the lens coating.

≥ TO PROTECT TH E FIN ISH OF YOUR

CAMERA ... Before handling your camera,

make sure your hands and face are free from any chemical products, such as suntan lotion, as it may damage the finish.

-If you see this symbolInformation 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.

∫ 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.

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IMPORTANT ∫ Carefully observe copyright laws

Whatever you have recorded and created can be used for your personal entertainment only. Under copyright laws , other materi a ls canno t be used without obtaining permission from the holders of the copyrights.

∫ Cards that you can use with this

unit

SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card

≥ 4 GB (or more) Memory Cards that do not have

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

≥ Refer to page 24 for more details on SD cards.

∫ For the purposes of these

operating instructions

≥ SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card are

referred to as the “SD card”.

≥ Functions that can be used for motion picture

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

≥ Functions that can be used for still picture

recording/still picture playback are indicated by

PHOTO

≥ “HD Writer 2.5E for HDC” is referred to as the

“HD Writer 2.5E”.

≥ Pages for reference are indicated by an arrow,

for example: l 00

VIDEO

in these operating instructions.

∫ Licenses

≥ SDHC Logo is a trademark. ≥ “A VCHD” 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.

≥ VIERA Link™ is a trademark of Matsushita

Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

≥ EZ Sync™ is a trademark of Matsushita

Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

≥ HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Matsushita

Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

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

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

≥ Microsoft

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

≥ Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with

permission from Microsoft Corporation.

≥ IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of

International Business Machines Corporation of the U.S.

≥ Intel

registered trademarks or trademarks of the Intel Corporation in the United S tat es and other countries.

≥ AMD Athlon is a trademark of the Advanced

Micro Devices, Inc.

≥ Apple, Mac OS is either registered trademarks

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

≥ PowerPC is a trademark of International

Business Machines Corporation.

≥ Other names of systems and products

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

This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the personal and noncommercial 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

, Windows®, Windows Vista® and

are either registered trademarks or

, Core™, Pentium® and Celeron® are the

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Contents

Accessories........................................10

Features ..............................................11

Quick Guide........................................ 12

Preparation

Before using

[1] Parts identification

and handling.................................. 16

Remote control................................ 19

Setup

[1] Power supply ................................. 20

Charging the battery........................ 20

Inserting/removing the battery......... 21

Charging and recording time........... 22

Connecting to the AC outlet............. 23

[2] Preparation of SD cards................ 24

Cards that you can use

with this unit..................................... 24

Inserting/removing an SD card........ 25

[3] Selectin g a mode

(Turning the unit on/off)................ 26

Turning the power on and off

with the LCD monitor....................... 26

[4] Using the menu screen ................. 27

Language selection ......................... 28

Menu list.................................. ........ 28

[5] Setting date and time.................... 30

World time setting (Displaying the time of the travel

destination)...................................... 31

[6] Adjusting LCD monitor................. 32

Increasing the brightness of the LCD

monitor........ ........................... .......... 32

Adjusting the brightness and the color level of the LCD monitor... 32

Recording Yourself .......................... 32

Recording

Recording (Basic)

[1] Before recording ........................... 34

Auto Ground-Directional Standby

(AGS)............................................ .. 35

[2] Recording motion pictures.......... 36

Recording modes/

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

Quick start....................................... 39

PRE-REC....................... ................. 40

Shooting guide................................ 40

[3] Recording still pictures................ 41

Picture quality.................................. 43

Number of recordable pictures........ 43

[4] Zoom in/out function .................... 44

Digital zoom functi o n....................... 44

[5] Image stabilizer function .............. 45

[6] Face detection & AE mode........... 46

Recording (Advanced)

[1] Recording functions of

operation icons............................. 47

Operation icons............................... 47

Fade, Intelligent contrast control, Help mode, Soft skin mode, MagicPix, Backlight compensation, Low light, Self-timer, Tele macro

[2] Recording functions of menus.... 51

Menus...................... ....................... 51

Guide line, 24p digital cinema, Wind noise reduction, Microphone setup, Microphone level, HD hi-speed burst shooting, Built-in flash, Red eye reduction, Shutter sound, Zebra, Color bar, Auto slow shutter, Digital cinema color

[3] Manual recording functions......... 59

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

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

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

Manual shutter speed/

aperture adjustment........................ 62

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Playback

With a PC

Playback

[1] Motio n picture playback ............... 64

Playing back motion pictures

by date............................................. 67

Intelligent scene selection ............... 67

Repeat playback.............................. 68

Resuming the previous playback..... 68

[2] Still picture playback..................... 69

Playing back still pictures by date.... 71

Editing

[1] Deleting scenes/still pictures....... 72

[2] Dividing a scene to delete ............ 74

[3] Protecting scenes/still pictures ... 75

[4] DPOF setting.................................. 76

[5] Formatting........................ .............. 77

With a TV

[1] Watchi n g Vi de o /

Pictures on your TV....................... 78

Connecting with

a HDMI mini cable........................... 81

Listening in 5.1 channel sound........ 82

Connecting with

the component cable ....................... 82

[2] Playback using VIERA Link

(HDAVI Control

™

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

™

Backup

With other products

[1] Connecting a DVD burner

to copy to/play back a disc........... 86

Preparing for copying/

playing back..................................... 86

Copying to discs.............................. 87

Playing back the copied disc ........... 90

Managing the copied disc (Formatting/Auto protect/

Displaying disc information)............. 91

[2] Dubbing images onto other video

device ....................... ...................... 92

[3] With a printer (PictBridge)............ 93

Before using

[1] What you can do with a PC........ .. 96

End User License Agreement......... 98

[2] Operating environment................. 99

Setup

[1] Installation................................... 101

[2] Connection and recognition . ..... 103

About the PC display..................... 104

Using with a PC

[1] Starting HD Writer 2.5E............... 105

Reading the operating instructions

of the software applications........... 105

[2] If using Macintosh....................... 106

Others

Indications

[1] Indications................................... 108

[2] Messages...................................... 111

About recovery............................... 112

Helpful hints

[1] Functions that cannot be used

simultaneously............................. 113

[2] Troubleshooting........................... 115

Cautions for use......... ......................124

Explanation of terms ....................... 127

Specifications................................... 129

Optional accessories....................... 132

Accessory Order Form

(For USA Customers).................... 133

Request for Service Notice

(USA Only)........................ ................ 134

Limited Warranty

(For USA Customers)......................135

Customer Services Directory.......... 136

Warranty

(For Canadian Customers).............. 137

Index..................................................138

Spanish Quick Use Guide/ Guía española para el

uso rápido.........................................140

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Accessories

Check the accessories before using this unit.

Battery pack

VW-VBG130

AV cable

K2KC4CB00027

AC adaptor

VSK0697

AC cable

K2CA2CA00025

DC cable

K2GJYYC00001

Remote control

N2QAEC000023

Button-type battery

CR2025

Component cable

K2KZ9DB00004

USB cable

K2KZ4CB00011

CD-ROM

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Features

∫ Very clear high definition pictures

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

A High definition images (1920k1080)

Number of available scan lines 1080

B Standard images (720k480)

Number of available scan lines 480

High definition images

≥ High definition images have more than approximately 2 times the number of available scan lines and

approximately 6 times ≥ The still pictures above are images for explanation purposes. * If the recording mode is HA/HG/HX.

the number of pixels compared with standard images.

What is the AVCHD?

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

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

∫ Compatibility with other products

With other products Available function Picture quality

Watching Video/ Pictures on your TV (l 78 to 84)

Using a DVD burner (l 86 to 91)

What you can do with a PC (l 96 to 97)

Dubbing images onto other video device (l 92)

Playback with the HDMI mini cable (l 81)

jPlayback using VIERA Link

(l 83) Playback with the component cable [1080i] (l 82) Playback with the component cable [480i] (l 82) Standard images Playback with the AV cable (l 78) Connecting a DVD burner to copy to/play back a

disc (l 86)

jPlaying back the copied disc (l 90) Copying data to a PC and easy editing (l 96) Writing data to DVD discs and SD cards (l 96) Converting the motion picture data to MPEG2

(l 96) Creating a DVD Video disc (l 96) Dubbing images when connecting with the A V cable

(l 92)

™

(HDAVI Control™)

High definition images

Standard images

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Quick Guide

∫ Charging the battery

Charging lamp [CHARGE] A

Lights up:

Charging

Goes off:

Charging completed

1 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor

and the AC outlet.

2 Insert the battery into the battery charger

by aligning the arrows.

∫ Inserting the battery Open the LCD monitor and install

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

≥ Operate the mode switch while at the same

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

≥ Stat us indicator B ≥ To turn off the power, set the mode switch to

OFF.

∫ Inserting/removing an SD card

SD CARD OPEN

Card access lamp [ACCESS]

≥ When this unit is processing data, the

access lamp A lights up.

A Insert the battery until it clicks and locks.

∫ How to turn on the power Turn on the power by sliding the

mode switch to or while pressing the lock release button A.

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1 Set the mode switch to OFF. 2 Open the SD card cover while sliding the

SD CARD OPEN lever B.

3 Insert/remove the SD card.

≥ When inserting an SD card, face the terminal

side C in the direction shown in the illustration and press it straight in as far as it will go.

≥ When removing the SD card, press the center

of the SD card and then pull it straight out.

4 Securely close the SD card cover.

≥ Securely close it until it clicks.

∫ Language selection

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

2) Select [English] and press the cursor button.

∫ Help mode

0h00m00s

R1h20m

Ｈ

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

≥ Operate the mode switch 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.

∫ Recording motion pictures

1) Operate the mode switch to select and open the LCD monitor.

2) Press the recording start/stop button to start recording.

0h00m00s

1920

R1h20m

∫ Recording still pictures

1) Operate the mode switch to select and open the LCD monitor.

2) Press the button fully to take the picture.

≥ An explanation of the selected icon scrolls at

the bottom of the screen.

≥ The indication changes each time the cursor

button is moved down.

≥ When the help mode is used, functions cannot

be set.

To exit the Help mode

Press the MENU button or select [END].

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∫ Motion picture playback

1) Operate the mode switch to select .

2) Select [ ] (motion picture playback) A with the cursor button.

∫ Still picture playback

1) Operate the mode switch to select .

2) Select [ ] (still picture playback) A with the cursor button.

3) Select the scene to be played back and press the cursor button.

4) Select the playback operation with the cursor button.

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

thumbnails.

3) Select the still picture to be played back and press the cursor button.

4) Select the playback operation with the cursor button.

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.

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Preparation

Recording

Playback

Backup

With a PC

16 Before using 20 Setup

Others

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Before using

Parts identification and handling

345 6 7 8 9

13 14 15

10 11

16 17

1 LCD monitor open part 2 LCD monitor (l 32)

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

≥ It can open up to 90o.

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

90o B towards the 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.

3 Optical image stabilizer button [ ,

O.I.S.] (l 45)

4 Mode select switch [AUTO/MANUAL/

FOCUS] (l 35, 59)

5 Reset button [RESET] (l 118) 6 Cursor button

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

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

≥ Menu screen operations (l 27) ≥ To select the recording functions (l 47, 51)

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≥ To adjust manually (l 59) ≥ Playback operations (l 64, 69)

7 Face detection button [ ] (l 46) 8 PRE-REC button [PRE-REC] (l 40) 9 DC input terminal [DC IN 9.3V] (l 23) 10 Battery holder (l 21) 11 Battery release lever [BATTERY] (l 21) 12 HDMI mini connector [HDMI] (l 81, 83) 13 Disc copy button [DISC COPY] (l 89) 14 Power LCD Extra button

[POWER LCD EXTRA] (l 32) 15 Delete button [ ] (l 72) 16 Audio-video output terminal [A/V] (l78, 92)

≥ Use the supplied AV cable only.

17 Component terminal [COMPONENT ]

(l 82) 18 USB terminal [ ] (l 86, 93, 103) 19 Menu button [MENU] (l 27)

≥ When fitting the tele conversion lens

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

Be careful about the foll owing.

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

23 Remote control sensor (l 19) 24 Recording lamp (l 28)

23 24

20 Built-in flash (l 55) 21 Lens (LEICA DICOMAR)

Lens cover A

≥The lens cover opens in

recording mode.

(l 26)

22 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.

25 Tripod receptacle

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

A Camera base

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33 34

26 27 28 29

37 38

35 36

26 Mode switch (l 26) 27 Photoshot button [ ] (l 41) 28 Zoom lever [W/T] (In recording mode)

(l 44)

Volume lever [sVOLr] (In playback

mode) (l 65) 29 Speaker 30 Internal microphones (5.1 channel

support) 31 Status indicator (l 26) 32 Recording start/s top button (l 36) 33 Card access lamp [ACCESS] (l 25) 34 SD card open lever [SD CARD OPEN]

(l 25) 35 Card slot (l 25) 36 SD card cover (l 25) 37 Shoulder strap fixture

38 Grip belt

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

1 Fli p th e b el t. 2 Adjust the length. 3 Replace the belt.

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Remote control

EXT

DISPLAY

DATE/

TIME

STILL ADV STILL ADV

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

(l 80) 3 Date/time button [DATE/TIME] (l 30) 4 Playback operation buttons (l 65) 5 Delete button [ ] 6 Direction buttons [3,4,2,1]

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

7 Recording start/stop button [START/

STOP] 8 Zoom/volume buttons [ZOOM, VOL] 9 Menu button [MENU] 10 Enter button [ENTER]

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

manner as the corresponding buttons on the unit.

START/

PHOTO

STOP

SHOT

ZOOM

VOL

PLAY

PAU S E

STOPSKIP SKIP

ENTER

Install a button-type battery (supplied)

1 While pressing

the stopper A, pull out the battery holder.

2 Set the button-

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

≥ When the button-type battery runs down,

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

≥ Keep the button-type battery out of reach of

children to prevent swallowing.

Replace battery with Panasonic PART NO. CR2025 only. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Caution: Battery may explode if mistreated. Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep away from children. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.

∫ Remote control usable range

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.

A Remote control sensor Distance: Within approx. 5 m (16 feet) Angle: Approx. 10o up and 15o down, left, and right ≥ The remote control is intended for indoor

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

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Setup

Power supply

∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit

The Panasonic battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBG130/VW-VBG260/VW-V BG6 .

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

≥ To use the VW-VBG6 for this unit, the battery pack holder kit VW-VH04 (optional) is required. ≥ 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 t hat you use genuine Panasonic batteries which have

been tested by 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 ch eck for themselves before purchasing.

Charging the battery

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

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

Charging lamp [CHARGE] A

Lights up:

Charging (Battery charging time: l 22)

Goes off:

Charging completed

Flashing:

Make sure that the terminals of the battery or the AC adaptor are not exposed to dirt, foreign objects or dust, then reconnect them properly. (l 125)

1 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC outlet. 2 Insert the battery into the battery charger by aligning the arrows.

≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 10, 22, 132). ≥ 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.

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Inserting/removing the battery

Open the LCD monitor and install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure.

Removing the battery

Be sure to set the mode switch to OFF and check that the status indicator is off before removing the battery.

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

A Insert the battery until it clicks and locks.

CAUTION

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Charging and recording time

≥ Temperature: 25 oC (77 oF)/humidity: 60% ∫ Charging time

Battery model number Voltage/capacity Charging time

Supplied battery/

VW-VBG130 (optional) VW-VBG260 (optional) 7.2 V/2640 mAh 4 h 40 min

VW-VBG6 (optional)

∫ Recording time

7.2 V/1320 mAh 2 h 35 min

7.2 V/5800 mAh 9 h 25 min

Battery model number

Supplied battery/

VW-VBG130 (optional) VW-VBG260 (optional) 7.2 V/2640 mAh 3 h 20 min 2 h

VW-VBG6 (optional)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

capacity remains.

Voltage/

capacity

7.2 V/1320 mAh 1 h 45 min 1 h 5 min

7.2 V/5800 mAh 8 h 10 min 5 h 5 min

Maximum

continuously

recordable time

Actual recordable

time

Battery capacity indication

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

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

≥ The remaining battery capacity is displayed in minutes when using the Panasonic battery that you

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

≥ The maximum amount of remaining battery capacity able to be indicated is 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.

≥ When switching modes, the time indication will turn off momentarily in order to recalculate the

remaining battery capacity time.

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

will not be shown.

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Connecting to the AC outlet

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

use the AC cable from other equi pm ent with this unit.

A DC output terminal

1 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC outlet. 2 Conne ct the DC cable to the AC adaptor. 3 Conne ct the DC cable to the DC input terminal [DC IN 9.3V].

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Setup

Prepar ati on of SD ca rds

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

Cards that you can use with this unit

Card type Capacity Motion picture recording

SD Memory

Card

SDHC

Memory

Card

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

Use this unit to format SD cards. (l 77) Do not format an SD card using any other equipment such as a PC. The card may not be used on this unit.

≥ 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have

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

8MB

16 MB 32 MB

64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB

1 GB RP-SDV01G 2 GB RP-SDV02G, RP-SDM02G 4 GB RP-SDV04G, RP-SDM04G 8 GB RP-SDV08G

16 GB RP-SDV16G

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

Cannot be used. Can be

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

≥ Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children

to prevent swallowing.

Still pictur e

recording

used.

≥ When the write-protect

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

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Inserting/removing an SD card

Caution: 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.

Card access lamp [ACCESS]

≥ When this unit is processing data, the

access lamp A lights up.

1 Set the mode switch to OFF.

(l 26)

≥ Check that the status indicator has gone off.

2 Open the SD card cover while

sliding the SD CARD OPEN lever B.

3 Insert/remove the SD card.

≥ Face the terminal side C in the direction

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

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

straight out.

4 Securely close the SD card cover.

≥ Securely close it until it clicks.

First, format the SD card if one which has been used on another device is going to be used for the first time on th i s u n i t. ( l 77) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored. Copy valuable data onto a PC, DVD disc etc. before proceeding with the formatting. (l 86, 96)

≥ 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. We recommend saving the important data recorded on this unit to a PC, DVD disc etc. (l 86, 96)

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

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

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

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Setup

Operate the mode switch to recording, playback or power OFF.

Turn on the power by sliding the mode switch to or while pressing the lock release button A.

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

appear. Select [YES] and set the date and time. (l 30)

To turn off the power

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

Recording mode (l 36, 41)

Selecting a mode (Turning the unit on/off)

≥ Operate the mode switch while at the same

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

≥ Status indicator B

Playback mode (l 64, 69)

OFF

Turning the power on and off with the LCD monitor

When the mode switch is set to , the power turns on when the LCD monitor opens and turns off when the LCD monitor closes.

∫ To turn on the power

The status indicator A lights.

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

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∫ To turn off the power

The status indicator A goes off.

Setup

Using the menu screen

Operate the displayed menu screens with the cursor button.

1 Press the MENU button.

≥ The menu displayed differs depending on the

position of the mode switch.

2 Se lect the top menu A and move

the cursor button right or press the cursor button.

3 Select the submenu item B and

move the cursor button right or press the cursor button.

C Current settings on menus

4 Select the desired setting and

press the cursor button to enter the selection.

≥ Move the cursor button left to return to the

previous screen. You can set other items continuously.

5 Press the MENU button to exit

the menu screen.

≥ The menu screen does not appear during

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

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Language selection

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

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

button.

2 Select [English] and press the cursor button.

Menu list

Recording mode

∫ [BASIC]

[SCENE MODE] (l 59) [D.ZOOM] (l 44) [GUIDE LINES] (l 51) [CLOCK SET] (l 30) [SET WORLD TIME] (l 31)

∫ [VIDEO]

[REC MODE] (l 38) [24pDIGITALCINEMA] (l 51) [FADECOLOR] (l 48) [WIND CUT] (l 52) [MIC SETUP] (l 52) [MIC LEVEL] (l 53) [AGS] (l 35)

∫ [PICTURE]

[PICT.QUALITY] (l 43) [HI-SPEED BURST] (l 54) [FLASH] (l 55) [FLASH LEVEL] (l 55) [RED EYE] (l 55) [SHTR SOUND] (l 56)

∫ [ADVANCED]

[REC LAMP]

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

∫ [SETUP]

[FORMATCARD] (l 77) [DISPLAY]

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

[OFF] [ON]

DEC 15 2008

[DATE/TIME] (l 30) [DATE FORMAT] (l 30) [POWER SAVE]

[OFF]:

The power saving function is not activated.

[5 MINUTES]:

When about 5 minutes have passed without any operation, this unit automatically turns off to save battery life. ≥ When using the AC adaptor, connecting the

unit to a PC, printer or DVD burner or PREREC is used, the power saving function will not activa te .

[QUICK START] (l 39)

DEC 15 2008

[ZEBRA] (l 56) [COLOR BAR] (l 56) [MF ASSIST] (l 60) [AUTO SLOW SHTR] (l 57) [SHOOTING GUIDE] (l 40) [Digital Cinema Color] (l 57)

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[BEEP SOUND]

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

1 Beep

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

2 Beeps

When you pause recording When you turn off the power

2 Beeps for 4 times

When an error occurs. Check the sentence displayed on the screen. (l 111)

[LCD SET] (l 32) [COMPONENT OUT] (l 82) [HDMI RESOLUTION] (l 81) [VIERA Link] (l 83) [TV ASPECT] (l 80) [INITIAL SET]

Set to [YES] for changing the menu settings back to the default condition. (The language setting cannot be changed back to the default condition.)

[DEMO MODE]

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

Playback mode

(

[] motion picture playback)

∫ [VIDEO SETUP]

[REPEAT PLAY] (l 68) [RESUME PLAY] (l 68) [SCENE PROTECT] (l 75)

[GUIDE LINES] (l 51)

∫ [EDIT SCENE]

[DIVIDE] (l 74) [DELETE] (l 73)

∫ [DISC SETUP]

[FORMA TDISC] (l 91) [AUTO PROTECT] (l 91) [INFORMATION] (l 91)

≥ For any other menus that are not described

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

([] still picture playback)

∫ [PICT. SETUP]

[SCENE PROTECT] (l 75) [DPOF SET] (l 76) [DELETE] (l 73)

∫ [SETUP]

[FORMA TDISC] (l 91) ≥ For any other menus that are not described

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

*1 When the disc playback tab [ ] is

selected while a DVD burner (optional) is connected, or when [INTEL. SCENE] (l 67) is selected, this does not appear.

*2 Only when the disc playback tab [ ] is

selected while a DVD burner (optional) is connected, this appears.

∫ [LANGUAGE] (l 28)

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Setup

Setting date and time

When the unit is turned on for the first time, a message asking you to set the date and time will appear. Select [YES] and perform steps 2 to 4 below to set the date and time.

¬Operate the mode switch to select

1 Select the menu. (l 27)

[BASIC] # [CLOCK SET] # [YES]

2 Select the date or time to be set,

then set the desired value with the cursor button.

≥ The year will change as follows:

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

≥ The 12-hour system is used to display the time. ≥ [ ] appears on the right top of the screen

when [SET WORLD TIME] (l 31) is se t to [HOME], while [ ] appears when it is set to [DESTINATION].

3 Press the cursor button to enter

the selection.

≥ The clock function starts at [00] seconds when

the cursor button is pressed.

4 Press the MENU button to finish

the setting.

≥ Check the date and time displayed.

Changing the date and time display mode

Select the menu. (l 27) [SETUP] # [DATE/TIME] # desired display style

≥ You can also show or change the date and

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

[DATE] [D/T]

DEC 15 2008 3:30PMDEC 15 2008

[OFF]

Changing the date format

Select the menu. (l 27) [SETUP] # [DATE FORMAT] # desired display style

Display style Screen display

[Y/M/D] 2008. 12. 15 [M/D/Y] DEC 15 2008 [D/M/Y] 15. 12. 2008

≥ To set daylight saving time, select the daylight

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

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

in lithium battery.

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

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

To recharge the built-in lithium battery

≥ Connect the AC adaptor or attach the battery

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

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