PANASONIC HDC-TM350 User Manual [en, de]

High Definition Video Camera

Model No. HDC-TM350

Before use, please read these instructions completely .

Operating Instructions

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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.

For your Safety, please read the following text carefully. 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 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 contact a qualified electrician.

Caution for AC mains lead

or the BSI Mark on the

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: 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.

WARNING DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER E, THE EARTH SYMBOL 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 differs 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.

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

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Information for Your Safety

WARNING:

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

RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH L IQUIDS, SUCH A S VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

≥ USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED

ACCESSORIES.

≥ DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR

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

CAUTION!

≥ DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT

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

≥ DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S

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

≥ DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED

FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.

≥ DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN

ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER.

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

Warning

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

Button-type battery 60 oC Battery pack 60 oC

∫ EMC Electric and magnetic

compatibility

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

Use only the recommended accessories.

≥ Do not use any other AV cables, Component

cable and USB cables except the supplied one.

≥ When you use the cable which are sold

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

≥ Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children

to prevent swallowing.

Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units.

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∫ Information for Users on

Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries

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

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

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

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

and recycling of old products and

For business users in the European Union

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

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

This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. In th i s c a se it complies with the requirement set by the Directive for the chemical involved.

∫ Indemnity concerning recording

content

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

∫ Carefully observe copyright laws

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

∫ Cards that you can use with this

unit

SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card

≥ 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have

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

≥ Refer to page 18 for more details on SD cards.

∫ For the purposes of these

operating instructions

≥ SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card are

referred to as the “SD card”.

≥ Functions that can be used for motion picture

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

≥ Functions that can be used for still picture

recording/still picture playback are indicated by

in these operating instructions.

≥ Pages for reference are indicated by an arrow,

for example: l 00

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∫ Licenses

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

trademarks of Panasonic Corporation 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.

≥ HDA V I Control

Corporation.

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

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

≥ Microsoft

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

≥ Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with

permission from Microsoft Corporation.

≥ IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of

International Business Machines Corporation of the U.S.

, Core™, Pentium® and Celeron® are the

≥ Intel

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

≥ AMD Athlon

Micro Devices, Inc.

≥ iMovie and Mac are trademarks of Apple Inc.,

registered in the U.S. and other countries.

≥ PowerPC is a trademark of International

Business Machines Corporation.

≥ Other names of systems and products

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

™

is a trademark of Panasonic

, Windows®, Windows Vista® and

are either registered trademarks or

™

is a trademark of the Advanced

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

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Contents

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

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

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

Preparation

Before using

[1] Handling of Built-in Memory............... 9

[2] Parts identification and handling..... 10

Setup

[1] Power supply.................................... . 14

Charging the battery............................ 14

Inserting/removing the battery............. 15

Charging and recording time............... 16

Connecting to the AC outlet................. 17

[2] Preparation of SD car ds...... .............. 18

Cards that you can use with this unit... 18

Inserting/remov i ng an SD card............ 19

[3] Selecting a mode

(Turning the unit on/off).................... 20

Turning the power on and off with

the LCD monitor/viewfinder ................. 20

[4] How to use the touch screen........... . 21

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

Using the quick menu.......................... 23

Language selection ............................. 24

Menu list.............................................. 24

[6] Setting date and time........................ 28

World time setting (Displaying the time of the travel

destination).......................................... 29

[7] Adjusting LCD monitor/

viewfinder........................................ ... 30

LCD monitor adjustment............. ......... 30

Touch screen calibration...................... 31

Changing the picture quality on

the LCD monitor.................................. 31

Viewfinder adjustment......................... 31

Recording showing the contents to

a partner.............................................. 32

[8] Using with the remote control.......... 33

Operation of direction buttons/

OK button............................................ 34

Recording

Recording (Basic)

[1] Before recording ............................... 35

Intelligent auto mode........................... 36

Quick start........................................... 38

Quick power on ................................... 38

[2] Recording motion pictures .............. 39

Recording modes/approximate

recordable time ................................... 41

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

Shooting guide.................................... 42

[3] Recording still pictures.................... 43

Aspect ratio/picture size...................... 44

Picture qual it y................................. ..... 45

Recording still pictures in motion

picture recording mode ....................... 46

Number of recordable pictures............ 47

[4] Zoom in/o u t function ........ .. .............. 50

Zoom mode......................................... 50

Ring zoom........................................... 51

Extra optical zoom............................... 51

[5] Optical image stabilizer function..... 52

[6] AF tracking ........................................ 53

Recording (Advanced)

[1] Recording functions of operation

icons.......... ......................... ................ 54

Operation icons................................... 54

[2] Recording functions of menus........ 58

[3] Recording manually by setting

white balance, shutter speed or

iris adjustment................................... 69

White balance..................................... 70

Manual shutter speed/

iris adjustment..................................... 71

[4] Recordi ng with manual foc us..... .. ... 72

[5] Recording manually by setting

the menu................... ......................... 73

Picture adju s tment ......................... ..... 73

PreparationRecordingPlaybackBackupWith a PCOthers

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Playback

Backup

Playback

[1] Motion picture playback ................... 74

Creating still picture from motion

picture............... ................................... 77

Highlight&Time frame index................. 77

Playing back motion pictures by

date.......................... ............................ 78

Intelligent scene selection ................... 78

Highlight playback............................... 79

Repeat playback.................................. 80

Resuming the previous playback......... 80

[2] Still picture playb a ck......................... 81

Playing back still pictures by date........ 83

Editing

[1] Deleting scenes/still pictures........... 84

[2] Dividing a scene to delete ................ 86

[3] Protecting scenes/still pictures . ...... 87

[4] DPOF setting...................................... 88

[5] Copying between SD card and

Built-in Memory................................. 89

Confirming remaining capacity on

the copy destinati on............... .............. 89

Copying ................. .............................. 90

[6] Relay scene combining..................... 92

[7] Formatting.......................................... 93

With a TV

[1] Watching Video/Pictures on

your TV............................................... 94

Connecting with a HDMI mini cable..... 97

Listening in 5.1 channel sound............ 98

Connecting with the component

cable...................................... .............. 98

[2] Playback using VIERA Link

(HDAVI Control

™

)............................... 99

With other products

[1] Connecting a DVD burner to copy

to/play back a disc.......................... 102

Preparing for copying/playing back... 102

Copying to d i sc s.. .............................. 104

Playing back the copied disc............. 107

Managing the copied disc (Formatting, Auto protect,

Displaying disc information).............. 108

[2] Dubbing images onto other vide o

device..................................... .......... 109

[3] With a printer (PictBridge).............. 110

With a PC

Before using

[1] What you can do with a PC............ 113

End User License Agreement........... 115

[2] Operating environment................... 116

Setup

[1] Installation....................................... 118

[2] Connecting to a PC......................... 120

About the PC display......................... 122

Using with a PC

[1] Starting HD Writer AE 1.5............... 123

Reading the operating instructions of

the software applications................... 123

[2] If using Mac..................................... 124

Others

Indications

[1] Indications....................................... 125

[2] Messages......................................... 128

About recovery.................................. 129

Helpful hints

[1] Functions that cannot be use d

simultaneous l y .. .............. ................ 130

[2] Troubleshooting.............................. 133

Cautions for use........................................ 140

Specifications............................................ 144

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Accessories

Check the accessories before using this unit. Product numbers correct as of July 2009. These may be subject to change.

Battery pack

VW-VBG130

AC adaptor

VSK0698

AC cable

K2CQ2CA00006

DC cable

K2GJYDC00004

Remote control (Battery built-in)

N2QAEC000024

AV cable

K2KYYYY00054

Component cable

K1HY10YY0005 or K1HY10YY0009

USB cable

K1HY04YY0032

Stylus pen

VFC4394

Shoe adaptor

VYC0996

CD-ROM

Software

Optional accessories

Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.

AC adaptor (VW-AD21E-K) Battery pack (li hium/VW-VBG130) Battery pack (li hium/VW-VBG260) Battery pack (li hium/VW-VBG6) Battery pack holder kit (VW-VH04) HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30) Tele conversion lens (VW-T4314H) Wide conversion lens (VW-W4307H) Filter kit (VW-LF 4 3 N E ) Video DC light (VW-LDC103E) Light bulb for video DC light (VZ-LL10E) Stereo microphone (VW-VMS2E) Shoe adaptor (VW-SK12E) DVD burner (VW -B N1 /V W -B N 2) *1 The supplied DC cables cannot be used on this unit.

*2 The battery pack holder kit VW-VH04 (op ional) is

necessary.

Batterie-Entsorgung

Batterien gehören nicht in den Hausmüll! Bitte bedienen Sie sich bei der Rückgabe verbrauchter Batterien/Akkus eines in Ihrem Land evtl. vorhandenen Rücknahmesystems. Bitt e geben Sie nur en ladene Batterien/Akkus ab. Batterien sind in der Regel dann entladen, wenn das damit betriebene Gerät

abschaltet und signalisiert “Batterien leer”

nach längerem Gebrauch der Batterien nicht mehr

einwandfrei funktioniert. Zur Kurzschluss-Sicherheit sollten die Batteriepole mit einem Klebestreifen überdeckt werden. Deutschland: Als Verbraucher sind Sie gesetzlich verpflichtet, gebrauchte Batterien zurückzugeben. Sie können Ihre alten Batterien überall dort unentgeltlich abgeben, wo die Batterien gekauft wurden. Ebenso bei den öffen lichen Sammelstellen in Ihrer Stadt oder Gemeinde. Diese Zeichen finden Sie auf schadstoffhaltigen Batterien: Pb = Batterie enhält Blei Cd = Batterie enthä lt Cadmium Hg = Batterie enthält Quecksilber Li = Batterie enth ält L ithiu m

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Features

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∫ Very clear high definition pictures

This unit can record detailed high definition images.

High definition images (1920k1080)

A Number of available scan lines 1080 * If the recording mode is HA/HG/HX.

Standard images (720k576)

B Number of available scan lines 576

What is the AVCHD?

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

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

∫ Compatibility with other products

With other products Available function Picture quality

Watching Video/Pictures on your TV (l 94 to 101)

Using a DVD burner (l 102 to 108)

What you can do with a PC (l 113 to 114)

Dubbing images onto other video device (l 109)

Playback with the HDMI mini cable

jPlayback using VIERA Link (HDAVI Control

(l 99) Playback with the component cable [1080i] Playback with the component cable [576i] Standard images Playback with the AV cable Connecting a DVD burner to copy to/play back a disc

jPlaying back the copied disc (l 107)

Copying data to a PC and editing Writing data to BD/DVD discs and SD cards Converting the motion picture data to MPEG2 St andard images Creating a DVD Video disc Dubbing images when connecting with the AV cable Standard images

High definition

™

)

images

High definition images

Standard images High definition

images

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Preparation

Before using

Handling of Built-in Memory

This unit is equipped with the built-in 64 GB memory. When using this component, pay attention to the following points.

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 (including any other non-built-in memory related component).

∫ Back up data periodically.

The built-in memory is temporary storage. In order to avoid erasing data due to static electricity, electromagnetic waves, breakage, and failures, back up the data to a PC or DVD disc. (l 102, 113)

∫ Access lamp [ACCESS] A

≥ The lamp illuminates while the SD card or built-in memory is being accessed (initialization, recording,

playback, deleting etc.).

≥ Do not perform the following operations when the lamp illuminates. It may damage the built-in

memory or cause a malfunction in the unit.

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

≥ About disposing of or giving away this unit. (l 141)

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7 8

10 11 12 13 14 15

19 20 21

A/V

16 17 18

Before using

1 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l 21, 30)

≥ It can open up to 90o.

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

90o B towards the viewfinder.

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.

2 PRE-REC button [PRE-REC] (l 42) 3 Inlet (cooling fan)

Parts identification and handling

≥ The cooling fan rotates to prevent the internal

temperature rising. Take car e not to cover the inlet when using this unit.

≥ Even when recording using the viewfinder with

the LCD monitor closed, a small gap remains to allow a flow of air.

4 Intelligent auto button [iA] (l 36) 5 Optical image stabilizer button

[ , O.I.S.] (l 52) 6 Eyepiece corrector dial (l 31) 7 Battery holder (l 15) 8 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 17)

≥ Always use the supplied AC adaptor or a

genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (VW-AD21E-K; optional).

9 USB terminal [ ] (l 102, 110, 120) 10 Quick menu button [Q.MENU] (l 23) 11 Sub recording s tart/stop button (l 35)

≥ This button functions in the same manner as

the recording start/stop button.

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12 Adjust zoom butt ons (l 50)

29 30

These buttons fun ction in the same manner as

≥

the zoom lever . Changing the thumbnail display and adjusting the volume can be operated.

13 Menu button [MENU] (l 22) 14 Delete button [ ] (l 84) 15 SD card open lever [OPEN] (l 19) 16 Audio-video output terminal [A/V]

(l 94, 109)

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

17 Component terminal [COMPONENT] (l94) 18 HDMI mini connector [HDMI] (l 94, 99) 19 Access lamp [ACCESS] (l 9, 19) 20 Card slot (l 19) 21 SD card cover (l 19)

22 23

24 25

26 27

22 Lens cover

≥ The lens cover opens in motion picture

recording mode or still picture recording mode. (l 20)

23 Multi manual ring (l 69, 72) 24 Speaker 25 Manual focus button [FOCUS] (l 72) 26 Manual func t ion button [FUNC TION] (l73) 27 Remote control sensor (l 34) 28 Recording lamp (l 25)

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-LF43NE; optional) in front of the lens hood.

≥ When fitting the tele conversion lens

(VW-T4314H; optional) or the wide conversion lens (VW-W4307H; optional), first remove the lens hood.

Be careful about the following.

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

Attaching the lens cap (Included in the Filter Kit (VW-LF43NE; optional))

≥ When the filter kit (VW-LF43NE; optional) is

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

29 Built-in flash (l 56) 30 Lens (LEICA DICOMAR) 31 Lens hood

≥ To attach or remove the lens cap, hold both

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

32 AF assist lamp (l 67)

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38 39

MIC

43 44

40 41

33 Mode dial (l 20) 34 Recording start/stop button (l 39) 35 Status indicator (l 20) 36 Viewfinder (l 31)

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

37 Photoshot button [ ] (l 43) 38 Zoom lever [W/T] (In recording mode)

(l 50) Thumbnail display switch/Volume lever [s /VOLr] (In playback mode) (l 75)

39 Internal microphones (5.1 channel

support) 40 Shoe adaptor mo unting part 41 Shoe adaptor cover

42 Shoe adaptor release lever

[SHOE ADAPTORRELEASE]

The video DC light/VW-LDC103E (optional) etc. can be mounted on the shoe adaptor (supplied).







1 Open the shoe adaptor cover. 2 Attach the shoe adaptor to this unit, and

close the cover.

3 Attach the video DC light to this unit.

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≥ When removing the shoe adaptor, slide the

47 48

SHOE ADAPTOR RELEASE lev er, and remove the shoe adaptor while sliding the lever.

43 Microphone te r mi na l [MIC]

≥ A compatible plug-in powered microphone can

be used as an external microphone.

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

microphone input.

≥ When the unit is connected with the AC

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

44 Headpho ne terminal [ ] (l 57)

≥ Excessive sound pressure from earphones

and headphones can cause hearing loss.

45 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.

46 Shoulder strap fixture

47 Battery release lever [BATT] (l 15) 48 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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Preparation

Charging lamp [CHARGE] A

Lights up:

Charging (Battery charging time: l 16)

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 142)

Setup

Power supply

∫ 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. ≥ This unit has a function to distinguish the batteries that can be used, and the batteries

(VW-VBG130/VW-VBG260/VW-VBG6) are compatible with this function. (The batteries that are not compatible to this function cannot be used.)

≥ 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, 16).

Removing the battery

Make sure that the power is off and the status indicator is turned off, and then remove by holding onto it taking care not to drop.

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

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%

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

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 con ditions such as h igh/low tem perature.

≥ 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

Maximum

continuously

recordable time

1h50min

(1 h 45 min)

3h30min

(3 h 20 min)

8h40min

(8 h 15 min)

Actual recordable

time

1h5min

(1 h 5 min)

2h10min (2 h 5 min)

5h20min (5 h 5 min)

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 when using the Panasonic battery that you can use for

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

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

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

≥ When changing 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



DC IN



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.

A DC output terminal B DC input terminal

Insert the DC cable matching the [ ] mark of the DC input terminal.

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

≥ Make sure to set the mode to OFF and the status indicator is turned off when disconnecting the AC

adaptor.

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Preparation

Setup

Preparation of SD cards

This unit (an SDHC compatible device) is compat ble with both SD Memory Cards and SDHC 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

Use SD cards conforming to Class 4 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating* for motion picture recording.

Card type Capacity

8MB

16 MB 32 MB

SD Memory

Card

SDHC

Memory

Card

* The SD Speed Class Rating is the speed standard for successive writes. Product numbers correct as of July 2009. These may be subject to change.

64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB

1 GB RP-SDV01G 2 GB RP-SDV02G, RP-SDM02G, RP-SDP02G 4GB 6 GB RP-SDM06G

8 GB RP-SDV08G, RP-SDW08G, RP-SDP08G 12 GB RP -SDM 12G, RP-SDP12G 16 GB RP -SDV 16G, RP-SDW16G, RP-SDP16G 32 GB RP -SDV 32G, RP-SDW32G

The following models of Panasonic SD cards can be used.

Cannot be used. Can be used.

Cannot be guaranteed in operation. The recording may suddenly stop during motion picture recording depending on the SD card you use. (l 134)

RP-SDV04G, RP-SDM04G, RP -SDW04G, RP-SDP04G

Motion picture recording

Still pictur e

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.)

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≥ 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have

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

≥ When the write-protect

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

≥ Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children

to prevent swallowing.

Inserting/removing an SD card

OPEN

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 93) 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 102, 113)

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

Access lamp [ACCESS] A

≥ When this unit is accessing the SD card or

built-in memory, the access lamp lights up.

1 Open the LCD monitor.

≥ Check that the access lamp has gone off.

2 Open the SD card cover by

sliding the OPEN lever B.

3 Insert/remove the SD card.

≥ Face the label side C in the direction shown in

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

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

straight out.

≥ 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.

4 Securely close the SD card cover.

≥ Securely close it until it clicks.

≥ 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 suscept ble 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.

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≥ Rotate the mode dial while at the same

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

≥ Align with the mark B. ≥ Status indicator C.

Setup

Change the mode to recording, playback or power OFF.

Selecting a mode (Turning the unit on/off)

Turn on the power by changing the mode to , or while pressing the lock release button A.

The status indicator lights.

To turn off the power

Change the mode to OFF. The status indicator goes off.

Motion picture recording mode (l 39) Still picture r e cording mode (l 43)

Playback mode (l 74, 81)

OFF

Turning the power on and off with the LCD monitor/viewfinder

When the mode is set to or , the power can be turned on and off with the LCD monitor and the viewfinder. Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder to turn on the unit.

≥ The power will not turn off unless the LCD monitor is closed and the viewfinder is retracted. ≥ The power will not turn off while recording motion pictures even if the LCD monitor is closed and the

viewfinder is retracted.

∫ To turn on the power

A The status indicator lights.

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

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∫ To turn off the power

A The status indicator goes off.

Preparation

Setup

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 Stylus pen

The stylus pen (supplied) can be stored on the unit as shown when it is not being used. Remove the stylus pen from the unit when it is to be used.

∫ 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

≥ Only use the supplied stylus pen. ≥ Do not tuck the stylus pen with the LCD

monitor.

≥ Wipe the LCD monitor with a soft cloth, such

as eye glass cleaner, when it gets dirty with finger prints and others.

≥ Do not touch the LCD monitor with hard

pointed tips, such as ball point pens.

≥ Do not touch the LCD monitor with your finger

nails, or rub or press with strong force.

≥ It may become hard to see or hard to

recognise the touch when the LCD protection sheet is affixed.

≥ Perform the touch screen calibration when the

touch is not recognised or wrong location is recognised. (l 31)

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Setup

Using the menu screen

A It is recommended to hold the LCD monitor with your thumb and index finger when pressing the

buttons on the LCD monitor.

1 Press the MENU button.

4 Touch the desired item to enter

the setting.

2 Touch the top menu A.

3 Touch the submenu B.

≥ Next (previous) page can be displayed by

touching / .

≥ Information display setting is completed when

is surrounded by yellow after touching it.

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5 Touch [EXIT] or press the MENU

button to exit the menu setting.

∫ About information display

setting

An explanation or setting confirmation message of the submenu or item being touched gets displayed in step 3 and 4. Touch the to cancel the information display setting.

Using the quick menu

Q MENU

ONON

8.3

ONON

0.3

10.6

4.5

3.5

8.3M2.1

AGC

8.3

ONON

This allows quick setting of some of the menus.

1 Press the Q.MENU button.

Icon Function Page

///

Picture size

2 Touch the desired item.

3 Touch the desired item to enter

the setting.

The quick menu allows changes to the following items only. ≥ The items displayed differ depending on the

position of the mode dial or settings.

Icon Function Page

// /

///

(1sb1 second, 1mb1 minute)

Recording mode

Interval recording

l 41

l 59

l 44,

// /

///

Display

POWER LCD

l 25

l 30

///

Guide line

Microphone level

MF assist

Zebra

Luminance

Histogram

l 59

l 63

l 72

l 64

l 65

4 Touch [EXIT] or press Q.MENU

button to exit the quick menu.

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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 touch [SETUP] > [LANGUAGE]. 2 Touch [English].

Menu list

Part of the menu will not be used depending on the used functions. (l 130)

Motion picture recording mode

*1 It is not displayed when the Intelligent auto mode is on. *2 When the [MEDIA SELECT ] is set to [SD CARD]. *3 It will be displayed only when the [MEDIA SELECT] is set to [Built-in Memory].

RECORD SETUP

[SCENE MODE] (l 58) [ZOOM MODE] (l 50) [GUIDE LINES]

(l 59) [REC MODE] (l 41) [TIME LAPSE REC] (l 59) [DIGITAL CINEMA] [RELAY REC]

(l 60)

(l 60) [FADE] (l 55) [FADE COLOUR] (l 55) [AGS] (l 61) [AUTO SLOW SHTR]

(l 61) [FACE FRAM ING] (l 61) [BACKLIGHT COMPENS.] (l 55)

[INTELLIGENT CONTRAST] [SOFT SKIN MODE]

(l 55)

[TELE MACRO] (l 55) [COLOUR NIGHT VIEW] [Digital Cinema Colour]

[SHOOTING GUIDE] (l 42) [WIND CUT] [MIC SETUP] [MIC LEVEL] [BASS SETTING] [PICTURE ADJUST] [MF ASSIST] [ZEBRA] [LUMINANCE] [HISTOGRAM]

(l 56) (l 62)

(l 62) (l 62) (l 63) (l 64) (l 73) (l 72) (l 64) (l 64) (l 65)

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PICTURE

1h30m

R 1h20m

[PICTURE SIZE] (l 44) [QUALITY] (l 45) [HI-SPEED BURS T ]

(l 66) [SELF TIMER] (l 56) [FLASH] (l 56) [FLASH LEVEL] [RED EYE]

(l 56)

(l 57) [SHTR SOUND] (l 67)

MEDIA SELECT

When recording to the SD card, select [SD CARD]. When recording to the built-in memory, select [Built-in Memory].

SETUP

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

[OFF] [ON]

≥ It is possible to set from the quick menu.

(l 23)

[CLOCK SET] (l 28) [SET WORLD TIME] (l 29) [DATE/TIME] (l 28) [DATE FORMAT] (l 28) [ECONOMY]

[OFF]:

The power saving function is not activated.

[5 MINUTES]:

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

when:

jconnected to AC adaptor jusing the USB cable for PC, DVD

burner, printer etc.

jPRE-REC is used [QUICK POWER ON] (l 38) [QUICK STAR T] (l 38) [REMOTE CONTROL] (l 33) [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.

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[ALERT SOUND] Touch screen operation, start and stop of

recording and power on/off can be confirmed with this sound. 2 Beeps for 4 times When an error occurs. Check the sentence displayed on the screen. (l 128)

[POWER LCD] (l 30) [LCD AI]

(l 31) [LCD SET] (l 30) [EVF SET] (l 31) [COMPONENT OUT] (l 98) [HDMI RESOLUTION] (l 97) [VIERA Link] (l 99) [TV ASPECT] (l 96) [INITIAL SET] Set to [YES] for changing the menu settings

back to the default condition. (Settings for [CLOCK SET], [MEDIA

SELECT]

and [LANGUAGE] will not be

changed.)

[FORMAT CARD] [FORMAT Built-in Memory]

(l 93)

(l 93) [CALIBRATION] (l 31)

[DEMO MODE ] This item is used to start the unit

demonstration. (Only when the mode is at the or , position) If [DEMO MODE] is switched [ON] when there is no SD card inserted and while this unit is connected to the AC adaptor, the demonstration automatically starts.

If any operation takes place, the demonstration is cancelled. However if no operations take place for approx. 10 minutes, the demonstration automatically starts again. To stop the demonstration, set [DEMO MODE] to [OFF] or insert an SD card.

[O.I.S. DEMO] This item is used to start the optical image

stabilizer demo. (Only when the mode is at the or , position) If [O.I.S. DEMO] is switched [YES], the demonstration automatically starts.

When you touch [EXIT], the demonstration will be cancelled.

[LANGUAGE] (l 24)

Still picture recording mode

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*1 It is not displayed when the Intelligent auto

mode is on.

RECORD SETUP

[O.I.S.] (l 52) [I.EXPOSURE]

(l 55)

PICTURE

[ASPECT RATIO] (l 44) [FLASH LEVEL] (l 56) [AF ASSIST LAMP]

≥ For any other menus that are not described

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

(l 67)

Playback mode

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

SCENE] (l 78) is selected, this does not appear. *2 Only when the disc playback is selected while a DVD burner (optional) is connected, this appears. *3 This appears only when the [VIDEO/SD CARD] or [PICTURE/SD CARD] is selected. *4 This appears only when the [VIDEO/Built-in Memory] or [PICTURE/Built-in Memory] is selected.

([ ] motion picture playback)

SETUP

VIDEO SETUP

[REPEAT PLAY] (l 80) [RESUME PLAY] (l 80) [SCENE PROTECT] [GUIDE LINES] (l 59)

EDIT SCENE

[DIVIDE] (l 86) [DELETE] (l 84)

COPY

[RELAY SCENE COMBINE] (l 92) [RELAY INFO CANCEL] (l 92)

DISC SETUP

[FORMAT DISC] (l 108) [AUTO PROTECT] (l 108) [DISC STATUS] (l 108)

(l 87)

(l 90) (l 90)

[FORMAT CARD] [CARD STATUS] [FORMAT Built-in Memory] [Built-in Memory STATUS]

≥ For any other menus that are not described

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

([ ] still picture playback)

PHOTO SETUP

[SCENE PROTEC T ] (l 87) [DPOF SET] [DELETE] (l 84)

≥ For any other menus that are not described

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

(l 93) (l 89)

(l 88)

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Setup

Setting date and time

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

¬Change the mode to or .

1 Select the menu. (l 22)

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

2 Touch the date or time to be set,

then set the desired value using

≥ The year will change as follows:

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

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

when [SET WORLD TIME] (l 29) is set to [HOME], while appears when it is set to [DESTINATION].

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 29)

≥ Touch [EXIT] or press the MENU button to

complete th e setting.

Changing the date and tim e dis pla y mode

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

≥ You can also show or change the date and

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

[DATE] [D/T]

[OFF]

≥ The date and time disappear from the screen

after being displayed for a few seconds.

Changing the date format

Select the menu. (l 22) [SETUP] # [DAT E FORM AT] # desired display style

Display style Screen display

[Y/M/D] 2009. 11. 15 [M/D/Y] 1115 2009 [D/M/Y] 15. 11. 2009

≥ 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. 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 power is off.)

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

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

1 Select the menu. (l 22)

[SETUP] # [SET WORLD TIME] # [YES]

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

current time. (l 28)

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

set, the message appears. Touch [ENTER] and proceed to Step 3.

already been set once, execute the menu operation for Step 1.

5 (Only when setting the region of your travel

destination)

T ouch / to select your travel destination and touch [ENTER].

2 (Only when setting your home region)

Touch [HOME].

≥ Touch [ENTER].

3 (Only when setting your home region)

T ouch / to select your home

region and touch [ENTER].

≥ Touch [SUMMER TIME SET] to set daylight

saving time. appears and the summer time setting is turned on; the clock is set forward by one hour. Touch [SUMMER TIME SET] again to return to the normal time setting.

≥ The current time appears on the left top of the

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

4 (Only when setting the region of your travel

destination)

Touch [DESTINATION].

≥ Touch [ENTER]. ≥ When the home region is set for the first time,

the screen for selecting home/travel destination appears after setting the home region successively. If the home region has

≥ Touch [SUMMER TIME SET] to set daylight

saving time. appears and the summer time setting is turned on; the clock is set forward by one hour. Touch [SUMMER TIME SET] again to return to the normal time setting.

≥ The local time at the selected travel destination

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

≥ Close the setting by pressing the MENU

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

To return the display to the home setting

Set the home region using Step 1 to 3, and close the setting by touching [EXIT] or pressing the MENU button.

≥ If you cannot find your travel destination in the

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

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