Panasonic SDR-H50 User Manual

Operating Instructions

Instrukcja obsługi

SD Card/Hard Disk Video Camera

Model No. SDR-H60

SDR-H50 SDR-H40

Before use, please read these instructions completely. Przed pierwszym włączeniem kamery prosimy o dokładne przeczytanie instrukcji obsługi.

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Information for Your Safety

WARNING:

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

RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

≥ USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED

ACCESSORIES.

≥ DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR

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

CAUTION!

≥ DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT

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

≥ DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S

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

≥ DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED

FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.

≥ DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN

ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER.

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ENGLISH

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.

Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units.

∫ 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 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 meters.

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

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

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

For business users in the European Union

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

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union

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

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∫ 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 copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted.

These operating instructions are designed for use with models SDR-H60, SDR-H50 and SDR-H40. Pictures may be slightly different from the original. ≥ The illustrations used in these operating

instructions show model SDR-H40, however, parts of the explanation refer to different models.

≥ Depending on the model, some functions are

not available.

≥ Features may vary, so please read carefully.

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Contents

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

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

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

Preparation

Before using

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

[2] Power supply ..................................... 14

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

Inserting the battery............................. 15

Charging time and recordable time ..... 16

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

[3] About HDD and SD cards ................. 18

About SD cards ................................... 19

HDD handling ...................................... 21

Access lamp ........................................ 21

[4] Inserting/removing an SD card ........ 22

Setup

[1] Turning the unit on/off

Selecting a mode ............................... 23

[2] Using the menu screen..................... 24

Language selection ............................. 25

Menu list .............................................. 25

[3] Setting date and time ........................ 27

[4] Adjusting LCD monitor ..................... 28

Recording

Recording (Basic)

[1] Before recording................................ 30

[2] Recording motion pictures............... 31

Recording modes and recordable

time...................................................... 33

[3] Recording still pictures..................... 34

Number of pixels and picture quality ... 35

[4] Recording functions.......................... 36

Zoom in/out function............................ 36

Recording yourself............................... 37

Quick start ........................................... 37

Image stabilizer function...................... 38

Recording (Advanced)

[1] Recording functions of operation

icons................................................... 39

Operation icons................................... 40

Backlight compensation/Fade/ Help mode/Colour night view/ Soft skin mode/ PRE-REC (SDR-H60/SDR-H50)/ Self-timer

[2] Recording functions of menus ........ 43

Menus ................................................. 43

Guideline/Aspect ratio/Wind noise reduction/Auto slow shutter

[3] Manual recording functions............. 44

Scene mode........................................ 45

Manual focus adjustment .................... 46

White balance ..................................... 46

Manual shutter speed/aperture

adjustment........................................... 48

Playback

[1] Motion picture playback................... 50

[2] Still picture playback ........................ 53

Editing

[1] Deleting scenes/files......................... 55

Deleting scenes/files one at a time ..... 55

Deleting multiple scenes/files.............. 55

Deleting the copied scenes

collectively........................................... 56

[2] Editing scenes................................... 57

[3] Using playlists................................... 60

Creating a new playlist ........................ 60

Editing a playlist .................................. 61

[4] Editing still pictures.......................... 63

Media management

[1] HDD and SD card management ....... 67

Formatting HDD .................................. 67

Displaying HDD information................ 67

Formatting an SD card ........................ 67

With other products

[1] Playback on TV.................................. 68

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[2] With a DVD burner............................. 69

Connecting this unit to the DVD

burner .................................................. 70

DVD COPY function............................ 71

FAVOURITE SCENES function........... 72

Notes for copying data to discs using

the DVD burner.................................... 74

Playing back a disc inserted in

the DVD burner.................................... 75

[3] With other video devices .................. 76

Dubbing images onto other video

devices ................................................ 76

[4] With a printer (PictBridge) ................ 77

With a PC

Before using

[1] What you can do with a PC............... 80

[2] Operating environment..................... 81

End User License Agreement.............. 83

Setup

[1] Installation.......................................... 84

Installing VideoCam Suite ................... 84

Uninstalling the software ..................... 85

[2] Connection and recognition............. 86

About the PC display ........................... 86

To disconnect USB cable safely .......... 87

Using software

[1] Using VideoCam Suite ...................... 88

Reading the operating instructions of

the software......................................... 88

DVD COPY function............................ 89

Using a Macintosh

[1] If using a Macintosh .......................... 90

Specifications ............................................ 110

Number of recordable pictures on

the HDD or an SD card ..................... 113

Others

Indications

[1] Indications.......................................... 92

[2] Messages ........................................... 95

Helpful hints

[1] Functions that cannot be used

simultaneously .................................. 97

[2] Frequently asked questions ............. 98

[3] Troubleshooting .............................. 100

Cautions for use ........................................ 105

Explanation of terms ................................. 108

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Accessories

Check the accessories before using this unit.

Battery pack

VW-VBG070A

AC adaptor

VSK0698

AC cable

K2CQ2CA00006 or K2CR2DA00004

DC cable

K2GJ2DC00021 or K2GJ2DC00022

AV cable

K2KZ9CB00002

USB cable

K1HA05CD0019 or K1HA05CD0016

CD-ROM

Optional accessories

Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.

AC adaptor (VW-AD21E-K)

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

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

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

Battery Pack Holder Kit (VW-VH04)

DVD burner (VW-BN1)

Shoe adaptor (VW-SK12E)

Video DC light (VW-LDC102E)

Light bulb for video DC light (VZ-LL10E)

Tripod (VW-CT45E)

*1 The supplied DC cables cannot be used on

*2 The battery pack holder kit VW-VH04

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

this unit.

(optional) is necessary.

necessary.

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Features

Extended recording!

Since motion pictures are recorded on the HDD in this unit, it is possible to record images for many hours without changing the media, such as tapes and discs. It is also possible to record motion pictures and still pictures on an SD card.

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Using with a DVD burner!

Use the DVD burner to create the backup discs for motion pictures and still pictures recorded on this unit without using a PC. (l 69)

Using with a PC!

If you use the supplied software, you can create a backup DVD of the scenes recorded on this unit. You can also make an original DVD-Video by exporting the scenes to a PC and then editing them. (l 80)

Preparation

Recording

Playback

With a PC

Others

10 Before using

23 Setup

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Before using

Parts identification and handling

67 910

1 Open/close switch for the lens cover 2 Auto button [AUTO] (l 30) 3 Manual button [MANUAL AF/MF] (l 44) 4 Speaker 5 When recording: Zoom lever [W/T] (l 36)

When playing back: Volume lever [sVOLr] (l 51)

6 LCD monitor open part 7 LCD monitor

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.

8 SD Card slot cover [SD CARD] (l 22) 9 SD Card access lamp [ACCESS]

(l 21, 86)

10 Reset button [RESET] (l 103)

Lens cover

For the lens protection, be sure to close the lens cover when not in use.

Slide open/close switch for the lens cover.

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LCD monitor

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

≥ It can open up to 90o.

11 Le ns 12 Grip belt 13 Microphone (built-in, stereo) 14 White balance sensor (l 47)

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

or 90o B towards the opposite direction.

≥ The brightness and colour level of the LCD

monitor can be adjusted. (l 28)

Grip belt

Adjust the belt length and the pad position.

1 Flip the belt. 2 Adjust the length. 3 Replace the belt.

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15 Image stabilizer button [ , O.I.S.] (l 38) 16 Power LCD plus button

[POWER LCD PLUS] (l 28) 17 DVD COPY button [DVD COPY] (l 89) 18 HDD access lamp [ACCESS HDD] (l 21,

86)

19 Status indicator (l 23) 20 Mode dial (l 23) 21 Joystick 22 Recording start/stop button (l 31, 34) 23 Menu button [MENU] (l 24) 24 Delete button [ ] (l 55) 25 Terminal cover 26 USB terminal [ ] (l 70, 77, 86) 27 Audio-video output terminal [A/V]

(l 68, 76)

Joystick

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

Move the joystick up, down, left, or right to select a setting or scene, and then press the joystick to set it.

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

≥ Menu screen operations (l 24) ≥ To select the recording functions (l 39) ≥ To adjust manually (l 44) ≥ Playback operations (l 50, 53)

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28 SD card slot (l 22) 29 Tripod receptacle 30 Battery holder (l 15, 17) 31 Battery release lever [BATTERY]

(l 15, 17)

Tripod receptacle

This is a hole for attaching the unit to the optional tripod.

≥ When the tripod is used, the SD card slot

cover cannot be opened. Insert an SD card and the battery before attaching this unit to the tripod. (l 15, 22)

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Before using

Power supply

∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit

The Panasonic battery that can be used with this unit is supplied battery/VW-VBG130/VWVBG260/VW-VBG6.

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

≥ The battery pack holder kit VW-VH04 (optional) is necessary if using VW-VBG260/VW-VBG6.

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. ≥ Be aware that many batteries sold at extremely cheap prices or in situations where it is difficult to

verify the actual products before purchase have proven to be counterfeit.

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

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Charging lamp [CHARGE] A

Lights up:

Charging (l 16, Charging time)

Goes off:

Charging completed

Flashing:

≥ When the battery temperature is

excessively high or low, the lamp flashes and the charging time will be longer than normal.

≥ Remove dirt, foreign objects or dust on the

terminals of the battery or the AC adaptor. If the lamp is still flashing, something may be wrong with the battery or AC adaptor. Contact your dealer.

1 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC outlet.

2 Insert the battery on the battery charger by aligning the arrows.

≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries. (l 7, 16) ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.

Inserting the battery

Removing the battery

While pressing button B, move C in the direction of the arrow to unlock it and then remove the battery.

≥ Hold the battery with your hand so that it

does not fall.

Insert the battery until it clicks while paying attention to the direction of the battery.

A Push the centre of the battery until it locks.

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

that the status indicator is off before removing the battery.

≥ Do not heat or expose to flame. ≥ Do not leave a battery pack in an automobile

exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed.

Notice about the rechargeable battery

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

CAUTION

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

Warning

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

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Charging time and recordable time

∫ Charging time ≥ Temperature: 25 oC/humidity: 60%

Battery model number Voltage/capacity Charging time

Supplied battery 7.2 V/770 mAh 1 h 35 min

VW-VBG130 (optional) 7.2 V/1320 mAh 2 h 35 min

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

VW-VBG6 (optional) 7.2 V/5800 mAh 9 h 25 min

≥ If the temperature is higher or lower than 25 oC, the charging time will become longer.

∫ Recordable time ≥ Temperature: 25 oC/humidity: 60%

Battery model

number

Supplied battery 7.2 V/770 mAh

VW-VBG130

(optional)

VW-VBG260

(optional)

VW-VBG6

(optional)

≥ These times are approximations. ≥ 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. The recordable time will become

shorter when you use this unit with the LCD monitor lit up by pressing the POWER LCD PLUS button.

≥ Be aware that low temperatures will shorten the amount of time the battery will remain charged. We

recommend carrying a spare battery.

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

malfunction.

Battery capacity indication

≥ The display changes to the following indications step-by-step as the battery capacity decreases.

####

≥ If the battery discharges, then ( ) will flash.

Volt age /

capacity

7.2 V/1320 mAh

7.2 V/2640 mAh

7.2 V/5800 mAh

Recording

destination

[HDD] 1h 35min 50min

[SD] 1h 45min 55min

[HDD] 2 h 55 min 1 h 30 min

[SD] 3 h 10 min 1 h 45 min

[HDD] 5 h 50 min 3 h 5 min

[SD] 6 h 20 min 3 h 35 min

[HDD] 13 h 25 min 7 h 10 min

[SD] 14 h 30 min 8 h 15 min

Maximum

continuously

recordable time

Actual recordable

time

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Connecting to the AC outlet

The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet.

Important: While the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor, the battery will not charge.

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 this unit.

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

≥ Do not use the AC cable with any other

equipment as it is designed only for this unit. Do not use the AC cable from other equipment with this unit.

Removing the DC cable

While pressing button B, move C in the direction of the arrow to unlock it and then remove the DC cable.

≥ Hold the DC cable with your hand so that it

does not fall.

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Before using

About HDD and SD cards

This unit can be used for recording motion pictures and still pictures to the internal HDD and an SD card.

Internal HDD

(Hard Disk Drive)

Display on the screen

Indication in these instructions

Capacity

Functions

Recording motion pictures

Recording still pictures

Creating playlists ¥ –

*1 The 60 GB hard drive utilizes a portion of the storage space for formatting, file management and

other purposes. 60 GB is 60,000,000,000 bytes. Usable capacity will be less. *2 The 40 GB hard drive utilizes a portion of the storage space for formatting, file management and

other purposes. 40 GB is 40,000,000,000 bytes. Usable capacity will be less. *3 Cannot be guaranteed in operation.

[HDD] [SD]

(SDR-H60/

60 GB

SDR-H50)

40 GB

(SDR-H40)

¥ – ¥

¥¥

SD Memory Card

8MB/

16 MB

32 MB/ 64 MB/

128 MB

¥: applicable –: not applicable

256 MB/ 512 MB/

1GB/

2GB

SDHC

Memory

Card

4GB/ 8GB/

16 GB

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About SD cards

This unit is compatible with both SD Memory cards and SDHC Memory cards. You can only use SDHC Memory cards on devices that are compatible with them. 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, be sure to read the operating instructions for that device.)

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

referred to as the “SD card”.

≥ Please confirm the latest information on the following website. (This website is in English only.)

http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam

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

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

≥ If you wish to use Memory Cards that are 4 GB, 8 GB and 16 GB, only SDHC Memory Cards can be

used.

≥ 4 GB (or more) Memory Cards that do not have the SDHC logo are not based on SD Memory Card

Specifications.

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

spent for recording may become longer and you may not be able to use the SD card. (l 67)

≥ We recommend that you use a Panasonic brand SD card. ≥ When using an SD card on which data has been written many times, the remaining time left for

recording may be reduced.

≥ When the write-protect switch A on SD card is locked, no recording, deletion or

editing will be possible on the card.

≥ Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. ≥ A MultiMediaCard cannot be used on this unit.

∫ About the miniSD Card ≥ Be sure to insert miniSD Cards in the dedicated card adaptor before use. Inserting a card in this unit

without the adaptor may damage the unit or the card.

≥ Do not insert an empty card adaptor in this unit. Do not leave the adaptor in this unit while inserting or

removing miniSD Cards. This may cause the unit to malfunction.

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About SD cards that you can use for motion picture recording

We recommend using SD cards conforming to Class 2 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating or the following SD cards made by Panasonic for motion picture recording. (If another kind of SD card is used, the recording may suddenly stop during motion picture recording.)

High Speed SD

Memory Card

256 MB RP-SDH256 RP-SDR256 – –

512 MB RP-SDK512 RP-SDR512 – –

1GB RP-SDH01G RP-SDR01G – RP-SDV01G

2GB RP-SDK02G RP-SDR02G RP-SDM02G RP-SDV02G

4GB – RP-SDR04G RP-SDM04G RP-SDV04G

8GB – – – RP-SDV08G

16 GB – – – RP-SDV16G

≥ Operation in motion picture recording is not guaranteed with the following SD cards.

jSD cards from 32 MB to 128 MB jSD cards from 256 MB to 16 GB other than the ones mentioned above

Class 2 SD/SDHC

Memory Card

Class 4 SD/SDHC

Memory Card

Class 6 SD/SDHC

Memory Card

SD card handling

≥ Do not touch the terminals on the back of the card. ≥ Do not expose the terminals of the card to water, garbage or dust. ≥ Do not leave SD card in the following areas:

jIn direct sunlight. jIn very dusty or humid areas. jNear a heater. jLocations susceptible to significant difference in temperature (condensation can occur).

jWhere static electricity or electromagnetic waves occur. ≥ To protect SD cards, keep them in their cases when not being used. ≥ Electrical noise, static electricity, or failure of this unit or the SD card may damage or erase the data

stored on the SD card. We recommend saving the SD data to a PC.

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HDD handling

This unit has an internal HDD. The HDD is a precision instrument so take care when handling it.

∫ Do not cause any vibrations or

impacts to this unit

The HDD may no longer be recognised or recording or playback may no longer be possible. In particular, do not cause any vibrations or impacts during recording or playback.

∫ Do not drop this unit

The HDD may be damaged if this unit receives a strong impact due it to being dropped etc. This unit has a drop detection function to protect the HDD from impact if the unit is dropped. If it detects that the unit has been dropped during motion picture recording, the HDD protection operation sound may be recorded. Also if it detects that the unit is being continuously dropped, recording or playback may stop.

∫ Take note of the temperature of

this unit

It may no longer be possible to record or playback if the temperature of this unit is too high or low. A warning message will appear on this unit’s LCD monitor if an irregularity in the temperature is detected. (l 95)

∫ Do not use the unit in a low

pressure area

The HDD may be damaged if you use this unit where the altitude is more than 3000 m.

∫ Back up important recorded data

to protect it

Save recorded data periodically on a PC, DVD disc, etc. for backup purposes. If the HDD fails, the recorded data cannot be repaired.

∫ Cautions for disposing of this

unit

Even if some scenes on the HDD are deleted or formatted, the information is seemingly erased but may still remain. To dispose of this unit, the physical destruction is recommended.

∫ Notes for recording

Images may not be recorded properly to the HDD near high-volume speakers due to the vibration from the speakers. In such cases, record in a location away from the speakers or use an SD card.

∫ 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 nonHDD related component).

Access lamp

A HDD access lamp [ACCESS HDD]

≥ When this unit accesses the HDD, the lamp

lights up.

≥ When lamp is on, do not

sExpose the unit to strong vibrations or

impacts

sOperate the mode dial sRemove the battery or disconnect the AC

adaptor

≥ Performing the above while lamp is on may

result in damage to data/HDD or this unit.

B SD card access lamp [ACCESS]

≥ When this unit accesses the SD card, the lamp

lights up.

≥ When lamp is on, do not

sOpen the SD card slot cover and remove

the SD card

sOperate the mode dial sRemove the battery or disconnect the AC

adaptor

≥ Performing the above while lamp is on may

result in damage to data/SD card or this unit.

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Before using

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.

Inserting/removing an SD card

A Label side

1 Rotate the mode dial to OFF.

≥ Check that the status indicator has gone off.

2 Open the LCD monitor and then open the SD card slot cover.

3 Insert/remove the SD card.

≥ Press the SD card straight in as far as it will go. ≥ Press the centre of the SD card and then pull it straight out.

4 Securely close the SD card slot cover.

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Setup

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

Turning the unit on/off Selecting a mode

≥ Rotate the mode dial while at the same

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

≥ Align with the status indicator B.

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

or to turn on the power.

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 27) ≥ When the unit is turned on for the first time, the

media select screen for recording will appear.

Select [HDD] or [SD CARD] and press the

joystick.

To turn off the power

Set the mode dial to OFF. ≥ The status indicator goes off and the power

turns off.

Video recording mode (l 31)

Video playback mode (l 50)

Picture recording mode (l 34)

Picture playback mode (l 53)

OFF

How to turn the power on and off with the LCD monitor

When the mode dial is set to or , the power can be turned on and off with the LCD monitor.

∫ To turn on

Open the LCD monitor.

The status indicator lights.

∫ To turn off

Close the LCD monitor.

The status indicator goes off. ≥ When quick start is set to [ON], the status

indicator flashes green. To turn off the power immediately after closing the LCD monitor, set quick start to [OFF]. (l 37)

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

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Setup

Using the menu screen

1 Press the MENU button.

The menu displayed differs depending on the position of the mode dial.

2 Select the desired top menu, then

move the joystick right or press the joystick.

3 Select the submenu item, then

move the joystick right or press the joystick.

4 Select the desired setting, then

press the joystick to enter the selection.

To get back to the previous screen

Move the joystick left.

To exit the menu screen

Press the MENU button.

≥ Do not switch the mode dial when the menu is

displayed.

≥ 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

[QUICK START] (l 37) [POWER SAVE]

You can select the language displayed on the screen.

1 Press the MENU button, then

select [LANGUAGE] and press the joystick.

2 Select [English] and press the

joystick.

Menu list

Motion picture recording menus

∫ [BASIC]

[SCENE MODE] (l 45) [GUIDE LINES] (l 43) [REC MODE] (l 33) [REC ASPECT] (l 43) [CLOCK SET] (l 27)

∫ [ADVANCED]

[D.ZOOM] (l 36) [FADE COLOUR] (l 41) [WIND CUT] (l 43) [ZOOM MIC] (l 37) [AUTO SLW SHTR] (l 43)

∫ [MEDIA SELECT]

[HDD] (l 31) [SD CARD] (l 31)

≥ [OFF] ≥ [5 MINUTES]

[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. To use this unit, turn it on again. ≥ When using the AC adaptor, connecting the

unit to a PC, DVD burner or printer via the USB cable or PRE-REC is used, the power saving function will not activate.

[AUDIO REC]

(l 32)

[BEEP SOUND]

≥ [OFF] ≥ [ON]

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 recognised 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 e.g. recording not starting. Check the sentence displayed on the screen. (l 95)

∫ [SETUP]

[DISPLAY]

≥ [OFF] ≥ [ON]

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

[OFF] [ON]

0h00m00s

;

AUTO

15.11.2008

;

R 12h45m

15.11.2008

[DATE/TIME] (l 27) [DATE FORMAT] (l 27) [FORMAT CARD]

(l 67)

[LCD SET] (l 28) [INITIAL SET]

≥ [YES] ≥ [NO]

When there is a menu that cannot be selected due to another function or mode being activated, set to [YES] for changing the menu settings back to the default condition. (The language setting cannot be changed back to the default condition.)

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[DEMO MODE]

≥ [OFF] ≥ [ON]

This setting is used to start the unit demonstration. (Only when using the AC adaptor and the mode dial is at the or position) If you set this to [ON] without inserting an SD card, this unit is automatically set to the demonstration mode for introducing its functions. If any button is pressed or operated, the demonstration mode is cancelled. If no operations take place for approx. 10 minutes, the demonstration mode automatically starts. To terminate the demonstration mode, set this to [OFF]. For normal use, set this function to [OFF].

∫ [LANGUAGE] (l 25)

Still picture recording menus

∫ [BASIC]

[SCENE MODE] (l 45) [GUIDE LINES] (l 43) [PICTURE SIZE] (l 35) [PICT.QUALITY] (l 35) [CLOCK SET] (l 27)

(In playlist playback mode)

∫ [EDIT]

[ADD] (l 62) [MOVE] (l 62) [DELETE] (l 55, 61)

∫ [MEDIA SELECT]

[HDD] (l 50) [SD CARD] (l 50)

∫ [SETUP]

[RESUME PLAY] (l 51) [TV ASPECT] (l 68) [FORMAT HDD] [HDD STATUS] [FORMAT CARD]

(l 67)

For other items, refer to the motion picture recording menus.

∫ [LANGUAGE] (l 25)

Still picture playback menus

∫ [PHOTO SETUP]

[LOCK SET] (l 63) [DPOF SET] [COPY] (l 65) [DELETE] (l 55)

(l 64)

∫ [ADVANCED]

[SHTR EFFECT] (l 35) [AUTO SLW SHTR] (l 43)

∫ [MEDIA SELECT]

[HDD] (l 34) [SD CARD] (l 34)

∫ [SETUP]

Refer to the motion picture recording menus.

∫ [LANGUAGE] (l 25)

Motion picture playback menus

∫ [EDIT SCENE]

[LOCK SET] (l 57) [SPLIT&DELETE] [DELETE] (l 55)

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(l 58)

∫ [MEDIA SELECT]

[HDD] (l 53) [SD CARD] (l 53)

∫ [SETUP]

[TV ASPECT] (l 68) For other items, refer to the motion picture recording menus.

∫ [LANGUAGE] (l 25)

*1 Only when [MEDIA SELECT] is set to

[SD CARD]

*2 Only when [MEDIA SELECT] is set to [HDD]

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 press the joystick. Perform steps 2 and 3 below to set the date and time.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select or .

1 Select the menu. (l 24)

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

2 Select the date or time, then

adjust the desired value with the joystick.

≥ The year will change as follows:

2000, 2001, ..., 2099, 2000, ... ≥ The 24-hour system is used to display the time.

3 Press the joystick to enter the

selection.

≥ The clock function starts at [00] seconds when

the joystick is pressed.

4 Press the MENU button to finish

the setting.

≥ Check the date and time displayed.

∫ Changing the date format

Select the menu. (l 24) [SETUP] # [DATE FORMAT] # desired display style

Display style Screen display

[Y/M/D] 2008.11.15

[M/D/Y] 11.15.2008

[D/M/Y] 15.11.2008

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

in lithium battery.

≥ If the time display is [- -], the built-in lithium

battery needs to be charged. Use the following steps to charge the battery, and then set the date and time.

To recharge the built-in lithium battery

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

∫ Changing the date and time display mode Select the menu. (l 24) [SETUP] # [DATE/TIME] # desired display style

[DATE] [D/T]

15.11.2008 15.11.2008 12:34

[OFF]

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Setup

Adjusting LCD monitor

≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded.

Adjusting the brightness and colour level

1 Select the menu. (l 24)

[SETUP] # [LCD SET] # [YES]

2 Select the item and then adjust

the settings with the joystick.

[BRIGHTNESS]:

Brightness of the LCD monitor

[COLOUR]:

Colour level of the LCD monitor

Increasing and decreasing the brightness of the entire LCD monitor

Press the POWER LCD PLUS button.

LCD PLUS

Each time you press the button:

1 Original brightness 2 Bright 3 Brighter 4 Darker 5 Dark

POWER

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≥ If you turn on the unit when the AC adaptor is

used, this function will automatically be “Bright”.

Preparation

Recording

Playback

With a PC

Others

30 Recording (Basic)

39 Recording (Advanced)

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Recording (Basic)

Basic camera positioning

Before recording

1 Hold the camera with both hands.

Put your hand through the grip belt. Do not cover the microphones or sensor with your hands.

2 Keep your arms near your body. 3 Separate your legs for better balance.

≥ When you are outdoors, record pictures with

the sunlight behind you. If the subject is backlit, it will become dark in the recording.

≥ When recording, make sure your footing is

stable and there is no danger of colliding with another person or an object.

∫ About auto mode

Press the AUTO button, colour balance (white balance) and focusing will be adjusted automatically. (The auto mode icon [ ] appears.)

jAuto white balance (l 108)

jAuto focusing (l 108)

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AUTO

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

automatically depending on light sources or scenes. If so, manually adjust these settings. (l 44)

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