Panasonic SDRS100, SDR-S100PP User Manual

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Operating Instructions

SD Video Camera

Model No. SDR-S100

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.

For USA assistance , please call: 1-800-272-7033 or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

For Canadian assi stance, please cal l: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at w ww.panasonic.ca

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Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following.

End User License Agreement

You (“Licensee”) are granted a license for the Software defined in this End User License Agreement (“Agreement”) on condition that you agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. If Licensee does not agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, promptly return the Software to Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (“Matsushita”), its distributors or dealers from which you made the purchase.

Article 1 License

Licensee is granted the right to use the Software, including the information recorded or described on the CD-ROM, instruction manuals, and any other media provided to Licensee (collectively “Software”), but all applicable rights to patents, copyrights, trademarks and trade secrets in the Software are not transferred to Licensee.

Article 2 Use by a Third Party

Licensee may not use, copy, modify, transfer or allow any third party, whether free of charge or not, to use, copy or modify the Software, except as expressly provided for in this Agreement.

Article 3 Restrictions on Copying the Software

Licensee may make a single copy of the Software in whole or in part solely for back-up purpose.

Article 4 Computer

Licensee may use the Software only on one computer, and may not use it on more than one computer.

Article 5 Reverse Engineering, Decompiling or Disassembly

Licensee may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Software, except to the extent either of them is permitted under law or regulation of the country where Licensee resides. Matsushita, or its distributors will not be responsible for any defects in the Software or damage to Licensee caused by Licensee’s reverse engineering, decompiling, or disassembly of the Software.

Article 6 Indemnification

The Software is provided “AS-IS” without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, warranties of non-infringement, merchantability and/or fitness for a particular purpose. Further, Matsushita does not warrant that the operation of the Software will be uninterrupted or error free. Matsushita or any of its distributors will not be liable for any damage suffered by Licensee arising from or in connection with Licensee’s use of the Software.

Article 7 Export Control

Licensee agrees not to export or re-export to any country the Software in any form without the appropriate export licenses under regulations of the country where Licensee resides, if necessary.

Article 8

The right granted to Licensee hereunder will be automatically terminated if Licensee contravenes any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Upon termination hereof, Licensee must destroy the Software and related documentation together with all the copies thereof at Licensee’s own expense.

Termination of License

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Contents

End User License Agreement ............2

Preparation

Information for your safety ................5

Introduction .........................................7

Accessories .........................................9

Parts identification and handling ....10

Inserting/Removing an SD card.......14

Inserting/Removing the Battery....... 16

Charging the Battery.........................17

Turning the unit on/off......................18

Selecting a mode...............................20

Using the LCD monitor.....................21

Using the cursor button ...................22

One-touch navigation

Using the menu screen..................... 26

Setting date and time........................28

Adjusting LCD monitor.....................29

Recording

Check before recording....................31

Motion picture recording

(MPEG2 motion pictures)...............33

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

This is for moving the zoom lever to adjust the magnification.

Tele-macro function..........................37

This is for bringing only what you want to record into focus to take close-ups.

Soft skin mode ..................................38

This makes skin colors appear softer for a more attractive appearance.

Backlight compensation function ... 39

This is for protecting a backlit subject from being darkened.

Wind noise reduction function ........ 40

This is for reducing the wind noise coming into the microphone when recording.

Wide mode.........................................40

This is for selecting the screen’s aspect ratio when recording motion pictures.

Image stabilizer function..................41

This is for reducing image shakes during recording.

MagicPix functions ...........................42

This allows recording in dark locations.

Scene mode.......................................43

This is for recording in various situations.

Manual focus adjustment................. 45

This allows subjects to be focused manually.

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

This is for recording in natural colours.

Manual shutter speed/aperture

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

Still picture recording

(JPEG still pictures) ....................... 50

Built-in flash ......................................54

Self-timer recording .......................... 56

This is for recording using the timer.

Playback

Motion picture playback

(MPEG2 motion pictures)............... 57

Still picture playback

(JPEG still pictures) ....................... 60

Deleting scenes................................. 62

This is for deleting scenes recorded on SD cards.

Locking scenes ................................. 64

This is for preventing scenes from being deleted by mistake.

Formatting an SD card ..................... 65

This is for initializing (formatting) cards.

DPOF setting .....................................66

This is for writing the printing data on an SD card.

PictBridge ..........................................67

This is for printing pictures by directly connecting to the printer.

Playback on TV .................................70

Using this unit’s recorded data on

other devices ..................................72

This is for copying recordings from a DVD recorder’s SD card slot onto its hard disk.

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Contents (continued)

With a PC............................................73

Installing MotionSD STUDIO ............77

Installing the Web Camera Driver ....78

Connection and recognition

procedures ......................................80

Using MotionSD STUDIO ..................82

Reading the MotionSD STUDIO

operating instructions....................83

Using the unit as a Web Camera......83

To disconnect USB cable safely ......84

Software application

uninstallation ..................................85

Verifying the driver............................86

Details

Approximate Number of

Recordable Pictures

on an SD Card.................................88

Menu list.............................................89

Setup menu........................................91

Indications .........................................92

Functions that cannot be used

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

Troubleshooting................................98

Others

About condensation........................102

Explanation of terms.......................103

Cautions for Use..............................105

Specifications ..................................108

Limited Warranty

(For USA Only)..............................110

Customer Services Directory

(For USA Only)..............................112

Warranty (For Canadian

Customers)....................................114

Index.................................................115

Spanish Quick Use Guide/

Guía rápida para el usuario en

español ..........................................116

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Preparation

Information for your safety

WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES AND DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.

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.

IMPORTANT

∫ Carefully observe copyright laws

Whatever you have recorded and created can be used for your personal entertainment only. Under copyright laws, other materials cannot be used without obtaining permission from the holders of the copyrights.

Injury or material damage resulting from any kind of use that is not in accordance with

≥

the operating instructions are the sole responsibility of the user.

≥ If the SD Video Camera is used continuously for a long time or used at a high

ambient temperature, red, blue, green or white dots may appear on the screen and be recorded on a still picture. This is due to the temperature of the SD Video Camera increasing. This is not a malfunction. Under this condition, turn the SD Video Camera off and leave it for a while.

≥ The manufacturer shall in no event be liable for the loss of recordings due to

malfunction or defect of this SD Video Camera, its accessories or Memory Card.

≥ Note that the SD Video Camera may not play the data recorded or created on

another product and another product may not play the data recorded on the SD Video Camera.

≥ The nameplate of the SD Video Camera is fixed on the bottom of the battery

compartment.

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Information for your safety (continued)

FCC Note: (U.S. only)

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:To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation

Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: SDR-S100 Responsible party:

Support Contact:

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.

Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-272-7033 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.

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SDR-S100

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

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.

U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603, 4,577,216, 4,819,098, and 4,907,093. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited consumer uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

-If you see this symbol-

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.

Introduction

Dear Customer,

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic SD Video Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference.

∫ Try out the SD Video Camera

Be sure to try out the SD Video Camera before recording your first important event and check that it records properly and functions correctly.

∫

About the photographs and illustrations in these operating instructions

Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your SD Video Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions.

∫ Pages for reference

Pages that you should refer to are shown as (P00) .

∫ Use only the recommended accessories.

≥ Do not use any other multi cables and USB cables except the supplied one. ≥ When you use headphones which are sold separately, please make sure the total

length of the headphones including the headphone adaptor is less than 3 m (9.9 feet).

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Introduction (continued)

∫ Cards that you can use with this unit

On this unit, you can use SD Memory Cards of the following capacity (from 8 MB to 2GB).

8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB,

1 GB, 2 GB (Maximum)

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

http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs/e_cam

≥ Refer to page 34 for information about the kinds of SD Memory Cards that can

be used for motion picture recording.

≥ If the SD Memory Card is formatted on other equipment, the time spent for recording

may become longer or the SD Memory Card may not be recognized. Format the SD Memory Card on this unit, in this case. (Do not format it by Explorer

on the PC.)

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

based on SD Memory Card Specifications.

≥ You are not allowed to reproduce (copy),

or transfer to a network, any part of the software applications supplied with this product for commercial purposes without written authorization.

≥ Panasonic will in no way be liable for any

damages sustained directly or indirectly from the use of this product or from any trouble occurring therein.

≥ Panasonic will also in no way be liable for

any losses of data caused by this product.

≥ For the purposes of these operating

instructions, the battery pack is referred to as “the battery” and the SD Memory Card as “the SD card.”

≥ SD Logo is a trademark. ≥ Microsoft and Windows are either

registered trademarks or trademarks of

Microsoft Corporation in the United

States and/or other countries.

≥ Leica is a registered trademark of Leica

microsystems IR GmbH and Dicomar is a

registered trademark of Leica Camera

AG.

≥ Screen shot(s) reprinted with permission

from Microsoft 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.

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Accessories

Check the accessories before using this unit.

SD Memory Card (2 GB)

RP-SDQ02G

Battery pack

CGA-S303

AC cable

K2CA2CA00025

AC adaptor

VSK0681

Multi cable

K2KZ9CB00001

Optional Accessory Battery Pack CGA-S303

Wireless remote control

N2QACC000008

Button-type battery

CR2025

Hand strap

VFC4127

USB cable

VFA0454

Headphone cable

K2KZ99Z00001

CD-ROM

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Parts identification and handling

5 6

1 Lens hood (P11)

15 16 17

212019

23 24

2 Lens cover 3 Built-in flash (P54) 4 Lens (LEICA DICOMAR) 5 Remote Control Sensor (P13) 6 Indication lamp (P32) 7 Tripod mount (P11)

8 Zoom lever [W/T] (P36)

Volume lever [rVOLs] (P58)

9 Record button (P33, 50)

10 Cursor button (P22)

≥Press up, down, left or right to select items. ≥Press the button in the center to enter the

8 9

11 12

selection.

11 Menu button [MENU] (P26) 12 Delete button [ ] (P62) 13 Mode select switch [AUTO/MANUAL/

FOCUS] (P32, 43 to 48) 14 Terminal cover (P67, 70, 80) 15 USB terminal [ ] (P67, 80) 16 Multi-connector [MULTI] (P12, 70) 17 DC input terminal [DC IN 9.3V] (P17)

18 Status indicator (P17 to 19) 19 Power switch [ON/OFF] (P18) 20 Microphone (built-in, stereo) 21 Flash lever [OPENß] (P54) 22 White balance sensor (P47) 23 Speaker (P58) 24 Mode dial (P20) 25 Battery cover (P16)

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29 30 31

26 LCD monitor (P21, 107)

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.

27 Power LCD button [POWER LCD] (P30) 28 Reset button [RESET] (P101)

29 Card access lamp [ACCESS] (P15) 30 Card slot open lever (P14) 31 Card slot cover (P14) 32 Strap fixture (P12)

Lens hood

1In order to remove the lens

hood, rotate it counter-clockwise.

2In order to fit it, put into slot A,

and then rotate it clockwise.

Tripod mount

This is a hole for attaching this unit to a tripod (optional). (Please carefully read the operating instructions for how to attach the tripod to the unit.) This unit does not have a hole for a tripod pin so attach it to a tripod without a tripod pin. If you try to forcibly attach this unit to a tripod with a fixed tripod pin, this unit may get scratched or damaged. ≥ When a tripod is used, you can perform

operations easily using the remote control.

≥ When the tripod is used, the card slot cover and

battery cover cannot be opened. Insert an SD card or the battery before attaching this unit to the tripod. (P14, 16)

1 Camera base

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Parts identification and handling (continued)

Multi-connector [MULTI]

Only connect the supplied multi cable and supplied headphone cable to this connector as the sound may not be output correctly if you connect other cords.

∫ Connecting headphones 1 (optional: ‰ 3.5 mm stereo mini plug)

using the headphone cable (supplied) 2

MULTI

Hand strap fixture

We recommend using the hand strap (supplied) to prevent the unit from dropping.

Hand strap

Remote control

TIME

DATE/

OSD

ENTER

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START/

STOP

1 On-screen display button [OSD] (P71) 2 Date/time button [DATE/TIME] (P29)

3 Menu button [MENU] (P26) 4 Delete button

5 Playback/Pause button [ ]

(P13, 57, 60)

6 Fast-rewind button [:]

(P13, 57, 60)

7 Stop button [∫] (P13, 57, 60) 8 Fast-forward button [9]

(P13, 57, 60)

9 Recording start/stop button

[START/STOP] 10 Zoom/volume button [T]/[W] 11 Enter button [ENTER] (P13)

Recording operations, playback operations

and volume adjustment

These buttons work in the same way as the corresponding buttons on this unit.

[] (P63)

∫ Install a button-type battery (supplied) in the remote control

1) While pressing the stopper 1, pull out the battery holder.

2) Set the button-type battery with its (i) mark facing upward 2 and get the

battery holder back in place.

∫ About the button-type battery

≥ When the button-type battery runs down, replace it with a new battery (CR2025).

The battery typically lasts about one year; the actual life may be less with heavy use.

≥ Keep the button-type battery out of the reach of children.

Warning

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the equipment manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to manufacturer’s instructions. Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above

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.

100 °C (212 °F) or incinerate. Keep the Button-Type battery out of the reach of children. Never put Button-Type battery in mouth. If swallowed, call your doctor.

∫ Remote control usable range

The distance between the remote control and the unit: Within approx. 5 m (15 feet) Angle: Approx. 10o up and 15o down, left, and right 1 Remote control sensor ≥ The remote control is intended for indoor

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

usable ranges.

∫ Operating with remote control (P26)

The menu screen transition is the same as when the buttons on the main unit are used.

1) Press the [MENU] button.

ENTER

2) Select a menu item.

≥The play/pause button [ ], stop button [∫],

Fast-rewind button [:], Fast-forward button [9] and [ENTER] button can be used in place of pressing the cursor button up, down, left, right and the button in the center on this unit.

3) Press the [ENTER] button to exit the menu screen.

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Inserting/Removing an SD card

Before inserting/removing an SD card, be sure to turn the power [OFF]. (P18)

If the SD card is inserted or removed with the power turned on, this unit may malfunction or the data recorded on the SD card may be lost.

1 Open the LCD monitor and then slide

the card slot open lever 1 to open the card slot cover.

2 Insert/remove the SD card into/from

the card slot 2.

3 Securely close the card slot cover.

A Label side

≥ When inserting an SD card, face the label side

towards you and press it straight in with one stroke as far as it goes.

≥ When removing the SD card, open the card

slot cover and press the center of the SD card and then pull it straight out.

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∫ About the SD Memory Cards that you can use

SD card capacity

Recording mode

Motion picture

recording mode

8MB, 16MB

Cannot be

used.

32 MB, 64 MB,

128 MB

Cannot be

guaranteed in

operation

256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB,

(Maximum)

2GB

Refer to page 34.

Still picture

recording mode

The recording may suddenly stop during motion picture recording.

Can be used.

(P35)

∫ About the SD card

≥ Do not touch the terminals on the back of the SD card. ≥ 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 important data on a PC by using the USB cable (supplied) or MotionSD STUDIO. (P73) (When saving images recorded using this unit to a PC, you must use MotionSD STUDIO. )

≥ When using an SD card on which data has been written many times, the remaining

time left for recording may be reduced. (P35)

∫ About the card access lamp

≥ When this unit accesses the SD card (reading, recording, playback, erasing, etc.),

the access lamp lights up.

≥ If the following operations are performed when the access lamp is lit, then the SD

card or the recorded data may be damaged or this unit may malfunction.

– Opening the card slot cover and inserting or removing the SD card. – Operating the [ON/OFF] switch or the mode dial.

∫ About the write protection switch on the SD Memory Card

≥ The SD Memory Card has a write protection switch 1 on it. If the

switch is moved to [LOCK], you cannot write to the SD card, delete the data on it or format it. If it is moved back, you can.

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Inserting/Removing the Battery

1 Remove the battery cover.

2 Insert the battery.

1 While pushing the battery cover,

2 slide it in the direction of the arrow.

1 Place the battery label side up. 2 Insert the projecting parts of the battery

in the holes on the unit.

3 Put the battery cover back in its

original place.

A Label B Projecting parts

Removing the battery

Remove the battery cover, then remove the battery.

≥ After removing the battery, put the battery

cover back in its original place.

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Charging the Battery

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

¬Set the power switch to [OFF]. (P18)

Connect the AC adaptor (supplied) A

DC IN 9.3V

∫ Connecting to the AC outlet

If you turn on this unit while charging the battery using the AC adaptor, you can use the power supplied from the AC outlet to power the unit for use. (While it is in use, the battery will not be charged.)

∫ Charging time and recordable time

The times shown in the table below show the times at a temperature of 25 oC (77 oF) and a humidity of 60%. This is just a guide. If the temperature is higher or lower than the specified value, the charging time will become longer. ≥ The intermittent recordable time refers to recordable time when the recording and

stopping operations are repeated. In reality, it may be shorter than this.

Battery model

number

Supplied battery/

CGA-S303

(optional)

≥ “1h 30 min” indicates 1 hour 30 minutes.

Vol ta ge /

capacity

7.4 V/

760 mAh

to this unit and the AC outlet.

1 Open this unit’s terminal cover. 2 Connect the AC adaptor to this unit’s DC

input terminal [DC IN 9.3V].

3 Connect the AC mains lead to the AC

adaptor, then the AC outlet.

The status indicator B starts blinking in red at intervals of about 2 seconds to signal that charging has commenced. Charging is completed when the lamp goes off. ≥ If the status indicator blinks faster or slower,

refer to page 106.

The

AC Cable not use it with other devices or use the Cable

Charging time

Approx.

1h30min

is for use with this unit only. Do

for other devices with this unit.

Maximum

continuously

recordable time

Approx.

1h20min

Intermittent

recordable time

Approx.

45 min

≥

The recordable time will become shorter when you use this unit with the LCD monitor lit up by pressing the [POWER LCD] button.

≥

The batteries heat up after use or charging. The unit and the SD card also heat up during use. This is not a malfunction.

≥ Along with the reduction of the battery

capacity, the display will change:

####

. If the battery discharges,

then ( ) will flash.

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Turning the unit on/off

How to turn on the power

Set the power switch to [ON].

The status indicator 1 lights red and, in motion picture recording mode or still picture recording

OFF

mode (P20), the lens cover opens.

How to turn off the power

Set the power switch to [OFF].

The status indicator goes out and the lens cover closes. ≥ If the LCD monitor is closed in motion picture

recording mode or still picture recording mode (P20), the power turns off.

Quick start

If quick start is set and then the LCD monitor is closed while the unit’s power is still on, the unit will be ready for recording about 1.5 seconds after the LCD monitor is next opened. Use the quick start function when stopping recording for a few moments.

≥ The quick start function can be set in the following cases.

– In motion picture recording mode, when the SD card is inside this unit – In still picture recording mode, when the SD card is inside this unit

To set quick start function

SETUP

DISPLAY DATE/TIME DATE FORMAT FORMAT CARD QUICK START

SETUP ENTER

EXIT

OFF

1/3

Press the menu button B, use the cursor button A to select [ SETUP]#[ QUICK START], and then set the function to [ON]. (P26)

When the LCD monitor is closed, the quick start standby mode is established. 1 The status indicator lights green. ≥ If quick start is set, the lens cover does not

close.

If the quick start function is set

When the LCD monitor is opened, the unit goes into recording standby.

2 When the LCD monitor is opened, the status

indicator lights red.

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To cancel quick start

Press the menu button, use the cursor button to select [ SETUP]# [ QUICK START]#[OFF]. (P26)

≥ To cancel quick start standby, turn off the

power.

≥ Quick start standby is canceled after

5 minutes have elapsed. In this case, the unit cannot be quick-started and it takes longer for it to start operating.

≥ Quick start standby is canceled if the

mode dial is switched to a mode other than motion picture recording mode or still picture recording mode.

≥ Since about half the power of normal

recording is used in quick start standby, using quick start reduces the recordable time.

≥ If quick start is not set, it takes longer for

this unit to start operating, but the amount of power consumed when the LCD monitor is closed is reduced.

≥ When the LCD monitor is opened in

quick start standby status, the zoom magnification is set to the 1k (approximately). This may cause the size of the image to be different from the size before standby status was established.

≥ When this unit is quick-started with the

white balance on automatic, it may take some time until the white balance is adjusted if the scene being recorded has a light source different from the scene last recorded. (When the MagicPix function is used, however, the white balance of the scene last recorded is retained.)

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Selecting a mode

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The Mode Dial is used to switch between recording and playback modes. Rotate the mode dial slowly but surely. Set the desired mode 1.

Rotate the mode dial, and set the desired mode pictograph to the position shown in the illustration.

Motion picture recording mode

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(P33)

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Motion picture playback mode (P57)

Use this to play back motion pictures

SETUP PLAY

recorded with this unit.

Still picture recording mode (P50)

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Use this to record still pictures (JPEG). The unit can be used as a Web camera when it is connected to a PC.

Still picture playback mode (P60)

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SETUP PLAY

Use this to play back still pictures recorded with this unit.

PC Connection mode (P73)

Use MotionSD STUDIO (This can be installed from the supplied CD-ROM.) to view an SD card’s pictures on a PC or to import them to a PC.

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Using the LCD monitor

Adjusting the monitor’s angle

90o

180o

A When recording

1 Face-to-face 2 Normal

B When playing back

Rotating the LCD monitor beyond the angles given above may damage it.

180o

90o

∫ About face-to-face recording

Turning the LCD monitor in direction 1 is convenient for recording shots of yourself while viewing the monitor or allowing the person or persons whose shots are being recorded to watch what is being recorded. ≥ When using this unit for face-to-face recording, the left and

right sides of the images appearing on the LCD monitor during recording are reversed. Only some screen indications will appear on the LCD monitor.

When [ check the warning/alarm indications. (P94)

≥ When using this unit for face-to-face recording, you cannot operate the operation

icons using the One-touch navigation (P22).

] appears, turn the LCD monitor in direction 2, and

≥ The brightness and color level of the LCD

monitor can be adjusted from the menu.

(P29)

≥ If it is forcibly opened or rotated, this unit

may be damaged or fail.

≥ Check that the card slot is closed, and

then close the LCD monitor firmly.

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Using the cursor button

One-touch navigation

This unit has a cursor button for selecting recording functions, performing playback operations, etc. so it is easy to operate this unit with one hand. Press the cursor button while simultaneously viewing the screen.

Press the cursor button to operate the operation icons 1 and menu screen 2 appearing on the LCD monitor.

BASIC ADVANCE SETUP

EXIT

Press the cursor button or right

to select items or files 1, and

up, down, left

then press the button in the center to enter the selection 2.

≥ Menu screen operations (P26) ≥ File playback selection (P57, 60)

SETUP ENTER

Basic cursor button operations

In viewer style

When the LCD monitor is put back into place with its back facing out, the up, down, left and right positions of the cursor button change as shown in the illustration.

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A Up B Down C Left D Right

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¬When the mode dial is at the or position

1 Press the button in the center.

1 An operation icon appears on the LCD

monitor.

While an operation icon is displayed, a blue border appears around the outside of the button in the centre of the cursor button.

≥ Each time the button in the center is pressed,

the indication changes.

2 Press the cursor button up, down, left

or right to make a selection.

Playback

¬When the mode dial is at the or position

1 Press the cursor button up, down, left

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or right to select the file, and then press the button in the center.

All the scenes are displayed and an operation icon automatically appears.

2 Press the cursor button up, down, left

or right to proceed with the operation.

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Using the cursor button (continued)

About the operation icons which are displayed

Each time the button in the center is pressed while an operation icon is displayed, the indication changes as shown below. ¢ The operation icon is off.

Motion picture recording mode ([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [AUTO])

([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set

to [MANUAL])

Motion picture playback mode

≥ The indication can also be changed during

playback.

Still picture recording mode ([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [AUTO])

([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS]

switch is set to [MANUAL])

Still picture playback mode

≥ The indication can also be changed during

playback.

(When [PICTURE] is selected)

(When [SLIDE SHOW] is selected)

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List of operation icons for each mode

Mode Icon Direction Function

3 Tele-macro (P37)

4 Soft skin mode (P38)

1 Backlight compensation (P39)

Manual adjustment mode (P47)

(Only in manual white balance

adjustment)

White balance (P46)

Shutter speed (P48)

Iris or gain value (P48)

White balance mode selection, manual adjustments (P45, 46, 48)

3 Playback/pause (P57)

Stop playback and show thumbnails (P57)

Rewind, skip (during playback) (P57)

Reverse slow/frame playback (during pause) (P58)

Fast forward, skip (during playback) (P57)

Forward slow/frame playback (during pause) (P58)

3 Tele-macro (P37)

4 Soft skin mode (P38)

2 Self timer (P56)

1 Backlight compensation (P39)

Slide show start/pause (P60)

(Only when [SLIDE SHOW] has been selected.)

Stop playback and show thumbnails (P60)

Playback previous picture (P60)

1 Playback next picture (P60)

Motion picture

recording mode

Motion picture

playback mode

Still picture

recording mode

Still picture

playback mode

—

(1/2)

(2/2)

(Only in

[MANUAL] )

—

r s

∫4

—

(1/2)

(2/2)

Same as motion picture recording mode (2/2)

—

∫ 4

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Using the menu screen

Refer to the “Menu list” (P89) for information about the menus.

1 Press the [MENU] button.

BASIC ADVANCE SETUP

SETUP ENTER

2 Press the cursor button up or down in

BASIC ADVANCE SETUP

SETUP ENTER

3 Press the cursor button right or press

BASIC

SCENE MODE WIND CUT REC MODE WIDE CLOCK SET

SETUP ENTER

EXIT

OFF

ON NO

The menu setting screen is displayed. (The menu displayed differs depending on the position of the mode dial.) ≥ Do not switch the mode dial when the menu is

displayed.

≥ The menu screen is not displayed during

recording and playback. You also cannot record or play back while the menu screen is displayed.

order to select the desired top menu

the button in the center.

4 Press the cursor button up or down in

BASIC

SCENE MODE WIND CUT REC MODE WIDE CLOCK SET

SETUP ENTER

EXIT

OFF

order to select the submenu item.

1 Submenu

ON NO

2 Current settings on menus

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5 Press the cursor button right or press

BASIC

SCENE MODE WIND CUT REC MODE WIDE CLOCK SET

SETUP ENTER

6 Press the cursor button up or down in

BASIC

SCENE MODE WIND CUT REC MODE WIDE CLOCK SET

SETUP ENTER

EXIT

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the button in the center.

order to select the desired item.

7 Press the button in the center to enter

the selection or press the cursor button left to get back to the previous screen.

To exit the menu screen

Press the [MENU] button.

To get back to the previous screen

Press the cursor button left.

≥ If you change the settings for [WIDE] (P40), [PICTURE SIZE] (P52) or [TVASPECT]

(P71), the screen size changes. (If you change [PICTURE SIZE] to or from [HDTV], the size changes.)

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Setting date and time

If the screen shows the incorrect date/time, then adjust it.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select or .

1 Press the menu button, then use the

BASIC

SCENE MODE WIND CUT REC MODE

ワイド

WIDE CLOCK SET

SETUP ENTER

EXIT

YES

cursor button to select [BASIC]#[ CLOCK SET]# [YES]. (P26)

2 Press the cursor button

CLOCK SET

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select the item (year/month/day/ hours/minutes) to be set. Then, press the cursor button

SETUP

SET ENTER

EXIT

the desired value.

≥ The year will change as follows:

left or right

up or down

to set

2000, 2001, ..., 2099, 2000, ...

≥ When [Y/M/D] or [D/M/Y] has been set for

[DATE FORMAT], the 24-hour system is used to display the time. When [M/D/Y] has been set, the 12-hour system is used.

3 Press the button in the center to enter

the selection.

≥ After pressing the Menu button to finish the

setting, check the date and time display.

≥ The clock function starts at [00] seconds.

Changing the display style

SETUP

DISPLAY DATE/TIME DATE FORMAT FORMAT CARD QUICK START

SETUP ENTER

EXIT

Y/M/D M/D/Y

D/M/Y

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Press the menu button, select [SETUP]#[ DATE FORMAT], then use the cursor button to select the desired display style. (P26)

Display style Screen display

Y/M/D

M/D/Y

D/M/Y

15:42

2005.12.15 3:42 PM

DEC 15 2005 15:42

15.12.2005

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Changing the date and time display style

SETUP

DISPLAY DATE/TIME DATE FORMAT FORMAT CARD QUICK START

SETUP ENTER

EXIT

OFF D/T

DATE

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Press the menu button, select [SETUP]#[ DATE/TIME], then use the cursor button to select the desired display style. (P26)

≥ The date and time display can also be

changed by pressing the [DATE/TIME] button on the remote control.

[DATE]

[D/T]

[OFF]

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∫ About date/time

≥ The date and time function are driven by a built-in lithium battery.

Make sure to check the time before recording because the built-in clock is not very accurate.

≥ ≥ If [0] or [– –] is indicated when this unit is turned on, then the built-in lithium battery

runs down. After charging the battery using the steps below, set the clock.

∫ Charging the built-in battery for the date

≥ Connect the AC adaptor to this unit or place the battery on this unit, and the built-in

lithium battery will be recharged. Leave this unit as is for approx. 24 hours, and the battery will save the date and time for approx. 6 months. (Even if the [ON/OFF] switch is set to [OFF], the battery is still being recharged.)

Adjusting LCD monitor

Adjusting the brightness and color level of the LCD monitor

1 Press the menu button, then use the

2 Press the cursor button

SETUP

POWER SAVE BEEP SOUND LCD AI LCD SET INITIAL SET

SETUP ENTER

LCD SET

SET

SETUP ENTER

EXIT

YES

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cursor button to set [SETUP]#[ LCD SET]#[YES]. (P26)

up or down

to select the item to be adjusted. Then, press the cursor button left or right to make the adjustment.

The bar display moves.

– : Brightness of the LCD monitor

– : Color level of the LCD monitor

≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded.

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Adjusting LCD monitor (continued)

Changing the picture quality on the LCD monitor (LCD AI)

Press the menu button, then use the

SETUP

POWER SAVE BEEP SOUND LCD AI LCD SET INITIAL SET

SETUP ENTER

NORMAL DYNAMIC

EXIT

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cursor button to select [ SETUP]#[ LCD AI]# [DYNAMIC] or [NORMAL]. (P26)

– [DYNAMIC]:

The image on the LCD monitor becomes clear and vivid.

– [NORMAL]:

Switches to the standard picture quality.

≥ When [DYNAMIC] is set, the LCD

monitor is set to the

color level and

brightness optimally suited for the particular scenes to be recorded. Crisp and bright images will be displayed.

≥ The effect will vary depending on the

scene recorded.

≥ This function is automatically set to

[DYNAMIC] when the brightness of the LCD monitor is increased (when [ ] is displayed) and cannot be set to [NORMAL] independently.

≥ This will not affect the images to be

recorded.

In order to increase the brightness of the entire LCD monitor

Press the [POWER LCD] button.

[ ] appears on the LCD monitor.

≥ If the [POWER LCD] button is pressed, the

POWER LCD

≥ When the button is pressed again, [ ] goes off, and the original brightness is restored

to the LCD monitor.

≥ This will not affect the images to be recorded. ≥ When the AC adaptor is used, [ ] appears automatically and the monitor becomes

brighter when the power is turned on.

entire LCD monitor will become approx. twice as bright as the normal.

≥ LCD stands for Liquid Crystal Display, and in

this context refers to the LCD monitor.

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Recording

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Check before recording

First, format the SD card if one which has been used on another device is going to be used for the first time on this unit. (P65) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data (files) is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored. Copy valuable data onto a PC or other device before proceeding with the formatting. When copying images recorded using this unit to a PC, you must use MotionSD STUDIO. (P73)

Depending on the TV connected, the sides of the images (the part outside the dotted line) being played may not appear. We recommend widening the recording range of the objects you want to record beforehand.

116:9 screen 24:3 screen

This unit is compatible with wide-screen TVs (16:9) and set to wide mode at the time of purchase. To watch images on normal TVs (4:3), change the wide mode setting before recording (P40) or when playing back the images on the TV screen (P71).

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16:9 4:3

∫ Basic camera holding

≥ Open the LCD monitor.

Recording cannot start when the LCD monitor

1 2

is closed. However, even if the LCD monitor is closed during recording, the power does not turn off until recording is ended.

≥ The angle of the LCD monitor can be adjusted

to suit what you want to record.

≥ We recommend attaching the hand strap 4

(supplied) to prevent the camera from dropping.

≥ Do not cover the White balance sensor 3 with

your fingers, etc.

≥ Do not cover the lens, the front of the flash 1 or the built-in stereo microphone 2

with your fingers.

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Check before recording (continued)

∫ About the indication lamp 1

The indication lamp flashes when signals from the remote control are sensed and during self-timer operation. When [ REC LAMP] in [ ADVANCE] is set to [ON], the lamp lights during recording. You can therefore confirm recording when this unit is attached to a tripod or when using the remote control.

∫ About the auto mode

≥ Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO],

and color balance (white balance) and focusing will be adjusted automatically. (The [ ] indication appears on the screen.)

AUTO

– Automatic white balance:P103

Auto focus: P104

–

AUTO

MANUAL FOCUS

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Motion picture recording (MPEG2 motion pictures)

R 0h02m

0h00m10s

Record motion pictures onto an SD card.

1 Rotate the mode dial to select .

The lens cover now opens automatically.

2 Press the record button to start

recording.

Ending the recording

Press the record button again.

1 [¥] and [;] are red during recording. 2 Do not move this unit until [;] is green.

∫ About the screen indications in the motion picture recording mode

1 Recording time elapsed

R 0h02m

0h00m10s

2 Quality of motion picture

3 Remaining time left for recording

(When the remaining time on the SD card

is less than 1 minute, [R 0h00m] flashes red.)

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Motion picture recording (MPEG2 motion pictures) (continued)

Changing the recording mode of the motion picture 1

BASIC

SCENE MODE WIND CUT REC MODE WIDE CLOCK SET

SETUP ENTER

EXIT

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∫ About the kinds of SD cards that can be used

We recommend using the following SD Memory Cards made by Panasonic for motion picture recording.

SD card memory

256 MB — RP-SDH256 — 512 MB RP-SDK512 RP-SDH512¢ —

1GB RP-SDK01G RP-SDH01G¢ RP-SDQ01G

2GB RP-SDK02G —

¢ No longer made.

Operation in motion picture recording is not guaranteed with an SD card memory from 32 MB to

≥

2 GB except the cards above. (The recording may suddenly stop during motion picture recording.) Please confirm the latest information about SD cards that can be used for motion picture recording on the following website.

http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs/e_cam

(This website is in English only.)

Approximate recording times of motion pictures per SD card made by Panasonic

SD card memory

256 MB Approx. 3 min Approx. 6 min Approx. 12 min 512 MB Approx. 6 min Approx. 12 min Approx. 25 min

1GB Approx. 12 min Approx. 25 min Approx. 50 min 2GB Approx. 25 min Approx. 50 min Approx. 1 h 40 min

≥ “1h 40 min” indicates 1 hour 40 minutes. This unit records in VBR. VBR is an abbreviation for Variable Bit Rate. VBR recording

automatically varies the bit rate (amount of data in a fixed time) depending on the subject being recorded. This means if a subject with sharp movements is recorded, the recording time per SD card is reduced.

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Pro High Speed

SD Memory Card

Press the menu button, then use the cursor button to select the desired recording mode by selecting [BASIC]#[ REC MODE]. (P26)

– :

Motion pictures can be recorded with the highest picture quality.

–:

Motion pictures can be recorded with normal picture quality.

–:

Motion pictures can be recorded for longer.

Super High Speed

SD Memory Card

Supplied SD card

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High Speed

RP-SDQ02G

∫ When recording stops suddenly during motion picture recording

When using an SD card on which data has been written many times and the data writing speed has reduced, the recording may suddenly stop during motion picture recording. At this time, the following message will appear:

REC STOPPED. NOW WRITING.

CARD MAY NOT BE SUITABLE. CHECK CARD.

When using an SD card (P34) that can be used for motion picture recording

When this kind of message appears, it is recommended that you format the SD card being used. (P65) When an SD card is formatted, all the data recorded on it will be deleted so copy valuable data to the PC prior to formatting. (P80) (When copying data recorded using this unit, you must use MotionSD STUDIO. (P73))

When using any other card

When motion pictures are to be recorded, use a Panasonic SD card or another SD card which can be used to record motion pictures. (P34)

≥ Recordable time using the battery

(P17)

≥ 8 MB and 16 MB SD cards cannot be

used for motion picture recording.

≥ If the write protection switch on the SD

card is set to [LOCK], it cannot be used for recording. (P15)

≥ Even if there is available memory for

recording on the SD card, it may not be possible to record.

≥ The sound is recorded in stereo. ≥ The recorded scenes are recorded on

the SD card as one motion picture scene.

≥ When recording is resumed after it was

stopped, the scenes will be saved in a different scene.

≥ When recording motion pictures, do not

remove the battery or disconnect the AC adaptor. Also do not remove the SD card while the [ACCESS] lamp is lit. If you do either of the above, a restore motion picture scene message is displayed when the SD card is next inserted or the power is turned back on. Be sure to restore the motion picture scene. (P96)

≥ Mosaic-pattern noise may appear on a

playback image in the following cases.

– When there is a complicated pattern in

the background

– When the unit is moved too much or too

fast

– When a subject with sharp movements

has been recorded (Particularly if [ REC MODE] was set to [ ] during recording.)

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Zoom in/out function

This is for moving the zoom lever to adjust the magnification.

You can make people and objects appear closer and landscapes can be recorded in wide angle. You can zoom in up to 10k optically.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select or .

1 Move the zoom lever.

ＴＷ

– T side: To bring distant people or objects

appear closer for recording (zoom in)

– W side: To make sights appear more distant

for recording (zoom out)

1t W T1t WT

5t5t W TWT

1010t10t W TWT

≥ When zooming in and taking a picture

while holding this unit by hand, we recommend using the image stabilizer function. (P41)

≥ When distant subjects are brought closer,

they are focused at about 1 m (3.3 feet) or more.

≥ When the zoom magnification is 1k, this

unit can focus on a subject approx. 4 cm (1.6 inch) distant from the lens. (Macro function)

≥ The zoom speed varies depending on the

range over which the zoom lever is moved.

≥ When the zoom speed is high, the

subject may not be focused easily.

This brings distant subjects even closer for recording (digital zoom)

If the zoom magnification exceeds 10k, then the digital zoom function will be activated. The maximum magnification provided by the digital zoom can be switched.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

ADVANCE

D.ZOOM O.I.S. MAGICPIX REC LAMP ZOOM MIC

SETUP ENTER

EXIT

OFF

700x

25x

≥ The larger the digital zoom magnification, the more the image quality is degraded. ≥ This function cannot be used in still picture recording mode.

Press the menu button, use the cursor button to select [ ADVANCE]> [ D.ZOOM], then set the desired magnification. (P26)

– OFF: Optical zoom only (Up to 10k) –[25k]: Up to 25k –[700k]: Up to 700k

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∫ To use the zoom microphone function

Interlocked with the zooming operation, the microphone will collect sounds clearly far away with the tele-shot or those in the vicinity with the wide-angle shot.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

ADVANCE

D.ZOOM O.I.S. MAGICPIX REC LAMP ZOOM MIC

SETUP ENTER

EXIT

OFF

Press the menu button, then use the cursor button to select [ ADVANCE]>[ ZOOM MIC]>[ON]. (P26)

Tele-macro function

This is for

By focusing only on the subject and blurring the background, the image can be impressive. This unit can focus on the subject at a distance of approx. 50 cm (20 inch).

Rotate the mode dial to select or .

1 Press the button in the center of the

bringing only what you want to record into focus to take close-ups.

cursor button to display the icon shown in the illustration.

2 Press the cursor button

up,

select the [ ] tele-macro icon.

≥ If the magnification is 10k or less, then it is

automatically set to 10k.

[] icon flashes orange, then lights

≥ The

white.

To cancel the tele-macro function

Select the [ ] icon again.

≥ If a sharper focus cannot be achieved, adjust the focus manually. (P45) ≥ In the following cases, the tele-macro function is canceled automatically.

– The zoom magnification becomes lower than 10k. – The power is turned off or the mode dial is set to a mode other than motion picture

recording mode or still picture recording mode.

then

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Soft skin mode

This makes skin colors appear softer for a more attractive appearance.

This is more effective if you record the bust image of a person.

Rotate the mode dial to select or .

1 Press the button in the center of the

cursor button to display the icon shown in the illustration.

2 Press the cursor button

down,

then

select the [ ] soft skin icon.

≥ The [] icon flashes orange, then lights

white.

To cancel the soft skin mode

Select the [ ] icon again.

≥ If the background or anything else in the scene has colors similar to the skin color, they

will also be smoothed.

≥ If the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be clear.

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Backlight compensation function

This is for protecting a backlit subject from being darkened.

Use this function when the light is emanating from behind the subject and the subject appears dark.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select or .

1 Press the button in the center of the

cursor button to display the icon shown in the illustration.

2 Press the cursor button

select the [

ª] backlight

right,

compensation icon.

≥ The [ª] icon flashes orange, then lights

white.

≥ The image on the screen will become brighter.

To return to normal recording

Select the [ª] icon again.

≥ In the following case, the backlight compensation is canceled automatically.

– The power is turned off or the mode dial is set to a mode other than motion picture

recording mode or still picture recording mode.

then

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Wind noise reduction function

This is for

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

To cancel the wind noise reduction function

Press the menu button, then use the cursor button to select [ BASIC]>[ WIND CUT]>[OFF]. (P26)

≥ This function’s default setting is [ON]. ≥ Reduces the wind noise depending on the wind strength. (If this function is activated in

strong winds, the stereo effect may be reduced. When the wind weakens, the stereo effect will be restored.)

reducing the wind noise coming into the microphone when recording.

BASIC

SCENE MODE WIND CUT REC MODE WIDE CLOCK SET

SETUP ENTER

EXIT

OFF

Press the menu button, then use the cursor button to select [BASIC]>[ WIND CUT]>[ON]. (P26)

Wide mode

This is for

This allows you to record images compatible with wide-screen TVs (16:9) and regular TVs (4:3).

∫ Recording images with a 16:9 aspect ratio

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

selecting the screen’s aspect ratio when recording motion pictures.

BASIC

SCENE MODE WIND CUT REC MODE WIDE CLOCK SET

SETUP ENTER

EXIT

OFF

Press the menu button, then use the cursor button to select [BASIC]>[WIDE]>[ON]. (P26)

∫ Recording images with a 4:3 aspect ratio

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

BASIC

SCENE MODE WIND CUT REC MODE WIDE CLOCK SET

SETUP ENTER

OFF

EXIT

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Press the menu button, then use the cursor button to select [BASIC]>[WIDE]>[OFF]. (P26)

Image stabilizer function

This is for reducing image shakes during recording.

Reduces the image shaking due to hand movement when recording.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select or .

ADVANCE

D.ZOOM O.I.S. MAGICPIX REC LAMP ZOOM MIC

SETUP ENTER

EXIT

OFF

To cancel the image stabilizer function

Press the menu button, then use the cursor button to select [ ADVANCE]>[ O.I.S.]>[OFF]. (P26)

Press the menu button, then use the cursor button to select [ ADVANCE]>[ O.I.S.]>[ON]. (P26)

≥ In still picture recording mode, pressing

the record button halfway increases the effect of the image stabilizer function. (MEGA OIS)

≥ When a tripod is used, we recommend

that you turn the image stabilizer off.

≥ It may not be possible to compensate for

image shake when the unit is shaken greatly or the person recording is chasing a fast-moving subject to record it.

≥ In the following case, the image stabilizer

function may not work effectively. – When the digital zoom is used

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MagicPix functions

This allows recording in dark locations.

This function allows you to record color subjects in dark locations to stand out against the background. Attach this unit to a tripod, and you can record images free from vibration.

≥ Recorded scene is seen as if frames were missed.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

ADVANCE

D.ZOOM O.I.S. MAGICPIX REC LAMP ZOOM MIC

SETUP ENTER

OFF

EXIT

To cancel the MagicPix function

Press the menu button, then use the cursor button to select [ ADVANCE]>[MAGICPIX]>[OFF]. (P26)

Press the menu button, then use the cursor button to select [ ADVANCE]>[MAGICPIX]> [ON]. (P26)

After exiting the menu screen, the unit is in manual focus mode. Press the cursor button left or right to bring the subject into focus manually. (P45) In the following cases, press the button in the center of the cursor button twice to display the manual focus indication and then focus the subject.

≥ If MagicPix is set to [ON] when it has

already been set to [ON].

≥ If the mode is changed when MagicPix is

set to [ON].

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≥ If set in a bright place, the screen may become whitish for a while. ≥ The MagicPix function makes the signal charging time of CCD up to approximately 30k

longer than usual, so that dark scenes invisible to the naked eye can be recorded brightly. For this reason, bright dots that are usually invisible may be seen, but this is not a malfunction.

≥ If you turn off the power, the MagicPix function is canceled.

Scene mode

This is for recording in various situations.

When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select or .

1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS]

AUTO

MANUAL FOCUS

switch to [MANUAL].

2 Press the menu button, use the

BASIC

SCENE MODE WIND CUT REC MODE WIDE CLOCK SET

SETUP ENTER

EXIT

OFF

cursor button to select [BASIC]>[ SCENE MODE], then select the desired mode. (P26)

Indication Mode Recording conditions

Sports

Portrait

To record sports scenes or scenes where there are quick motions

To make persons stand out against the background

Low light To make the scene lighter at dusk or other dark times

Spotlight

Surf & snow

To make the subject under a spotlight look more attractive

To record images at dazzling places such as ski slopes and beaches

To cancel the scene mode function

Press the menu button, then use the cursor button to select [BASIC]>[ SCENE MODE]>[OFF]. (P26) ≥ You can also cancel the scene mode function by setting the [AUTO/MANUAL/

FOCUS] switch to [AUTO].

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Scene mode (continued)

Sports mode

≥ For slow-motion playback or playback

pause of recorded scenes, this mode prevents camera shakes.

≥ During normal playback, the scene

movement may not look smooth.

≥ Avoid recording under fluorescent light,

mercury light or sodium light because the color and brightness of the playback scene may change.

≥ If you record a subject illuminated with

strong light or a highly reflective subject, vertical lines of light may appear.

≥ If the brightness is insufficient, the sports

mode does not function. The [5] indication flashes.

≥ If this mode is used indoors, the screen

may flicker.

Portrait mode

≥ If this mode is used indoors, the screen

may flicker. If this happens, change the scene mode setting to [OFF].

Low light mode

≥ Extremely dark scenes may not be able

to be recorded finely.

Spotlight mode

≥ If the recording subject is extremely

bright, the recorded scene may become whitish and the periphery of the recorded scene extremely dark.

Surf & snow mode

≥ If the recording subject is extremely

bright, the recorded scene may become whitish.

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Manual focus adjustment

This allows subjects to be focused manually.

If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then manual focusing is available.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select or .

1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS]

AUTO

MANUAL FOCUS

switch to [MANUAL].

2 Move the switch down and set it to

MNL

3 Press the cursor button

MNL

the [FOCUS] position.

≥ The manual focus indication [1MF] will be

displayed.

left or right

bring the subject into focus.

≥ When focused with a wide angle, the subject

may not be in focus when zoomed in. First, zoom in on the subject, and then focus on it.

To restore to the automatic adjustment

Move the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch down again to the [FOCUS] position.

≥ You can also restore the auto focusing by setting the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS]

switch to [AUTO].

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White balance

This is for recording in natural colours.

The automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colours depending on the scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the white balance manually.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select or .

1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS]

MNL

switch to [MANUAL].

The icon shown in the illustration is displayed automatically.

2 Press the cursor button

MNL

select the white balance indication (such as ).

AWB

3 Press the cursor button

MNL

Indication Mode Recording conditions

AWB

Auto white balance adjustment

Indoor mode (for recording under incandescent lamps)

Outdoor mode Outdoors under a clear sky

Manual adjustment mode

select the white balance mode.

Incandescent lights, halogen lamps

Mercury-vapor lamps, sodium lamps, some fluorescent lights Lights used for wedding receptions at hotels, stage spotlights in theatres, sunrise, sunset, etc.

down

left or right

To restore to the automatic adjustment

Set the white balance mode to [ ]. ≥ You can also restore the automatic adjustment by [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch

to [AUTO].

AWB

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To set the white balance manually

MNL

Select [ ] mode, fill the screen with a white subject and then press the cursor button

to select the [ ] indication.

≥

When the [ ] display changes from flashing to on, setting is complete.

About flashing of the [ ] indication

When the manual adjustment mode is selected

≥ Flashing indicates that the white balance previously adjusted is stored. This setting is

stored until the white balance is adjusted again.

When white balance cannot be set in the manual adjustment mode

≥ White balance may not be adjusted properly in the manual adjustment mode in dark

places. If so, use the auto white balance mode.

During setting in the manual adjustment mode

≥ The [ ] indication flashes while settings are being performed in set mode. Upon

completion of the settings, it stops flashing and lights instead.

∫ About the white balance sensor

Do not cover the white balance sensor 1 during recording, or it may not function properly.

∫ About the black balance adjustment

This is one of the 3CCD system functions that automatically adjusts the black when the white balance is set in the manual adjustment mode. When the black balance is adjusted, the screen will temporarily be black. (The black balance cannot be adjusted manually.)

1 Black balance adjustment in progress (flashes) 2 White balance adjustment in progress (flashes) 3 Adjustment completed (lights)

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≥ When setting both the white balance and

the iris/gain, set the white balance first.

≥ Whenever recording conditions change,

re-set the white balance for correct adjustment.

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Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment

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Shutter Speed

Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects.

Aperture

Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select or .

1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS]

MNL

switch to [MANUAL].

The icon shown in the illustration is displayed automatically.

2 Press the cursor button

MNL

times and select the shutter speed indication (such as 1/60) or iris/gain indication (such as F2.0, 0dB).

3 Press the cursor button

make the adjustment.

1 Shutter speed:

1/60 to 1/8000 1/30 to 1/2000

≥The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 (1/2000)

is faster.

2 Iris value:

CLOSE>(F16 to F2.0)>OPEN

≥The closer to “OPEN” the value selected,

the brighter the iris value becomes.

3 Gain value: 0dB>18dB

≥If the value does not become “OPEN”, you

cannot adjust the gain value.

To restore to automatic adjustment

Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO].

down

several

left or right

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∫ When recording fast-moving objects, then playing them back as still

pictures for viewing

General guidelines for the shutter speed

≥ For recording golf swings or tennis shots: 1/500 to 1/2000 ≥ For recording volleyball matches: 1/100 to 1/350 ≥ For recording jet coaster rides: 1/500 to 1/1000

≥ Avoid recording under fluorescent light,

mercury light or sodium light because the colour and brightness of the playback image may change.

≥ If you increase the shutter speed

manually, the sensitivity lowers and accordingly the gain value increases automatically, which may increase the noises on the screen.

≥ You may see vertical lines of light in the

playback image of a brightly shining subject or highly reflective subject, but this is not a malfunction.

≥ During normal playback, image

movement may not look smooth.

≥ When recording in an extremely bright

place, the screen may change color or flicker. If so adjust the shutter speed manually to

1/60 or 1/100.

≥ If the gain value is increased, the noise

on the screen increases.

≥ Depending on the zoom magnification,

there are iris values that are not displayed.

≥ When setting both the shutter speed and

the iris/gain value, set the shutter speed and then set the iris/gain value.

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Still picture recording (JPEG still pictures)

For the number of still pictures to be recorded on an SD card, refer to P88.

2 Press the record button halfway (not

1/60 F2.0 0dB

Rotate the mode dial to select .

The lens cover opens automatically.

all the way down) to bring the subject into focus.

1 Shutter chance mark 2 Focus area 3 Shutter speed 4 Iris/gain

The shutter speed and the iris/gain value are fixed and the unit focuses on the subject automatically.

When the record button is pressed halfway, the

≥

shutter chance mark is indicated as follows.

– ± (The white lamp flashes.):

Focusing

– ¥ (The green lamp lights up.):

When in focus (Beeps twice)

– No mark: When focusing is unsuccessful

(2 beeps 4 times)

≥ If you set [O.I.S.] to [ON] (P41), then the

image stabilizer function will be more effective. ([ ] will be indicated.)

≥ The shutter chance mark is indicated as

follows when the record button is not pressed halfway. Please use it as a guide for recording.

– ¥ (The green lamp lights up.):

When in focus and a good picture can be recorded

– ± (The white lamp lights up.):

Almost in focus

(In auto focusing mode only)

MEGA

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R 3

Press the record button all the way down (as far as it will go) to record.

To record still pictures clearly

≥ When zooming in on the subject with a magnification of 4k to 10k, it is difficult to

reduce the slight shaking from holding this unit by hand. We recommend decreasing the zoom magnification and approaching the subject when recording.

≥ You can record stable pictures without shaking by using a tripod and the remote

control.

≥ The sound cannot be recorded. ≥ When the access lamp is lit, do not

operate the mode dial.

≥ When the access lamp is lit, do not insert

or remove an SD card.

≥ If the write protection switch on the SD

card is set to [LOCK], it cannot be used for recording. (P15)

≥ Another product may degrade or not play

back still pictures recorded on this unit.

≥ If set [PICT. QUALITY] to [ ],

mosaic-pattern noise may appear on a playback image depending on the picture content.

≥ When the [PICTURE SIZE] is set to other

than [640], the mega pixel recording mode is set.

∫ Screen indications in still picture recording mode

1 Quality of still pictures

2 Size of still pictures

3 Remaining number of still pictures

(Flashes red when [R 0] appears.)

R 3

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Still picture recording (JPEG still pictures) (continued)

∫ Number of pixels and picture quality for still picture recording

PICTURE SIZE

Changing the recording size

1 Press the menu button, use the

BASIC

SCENE MODE PICTURE SIZE PICT.QUALITY CLOCK SET

SETUP ENTER

EXIT

2048 1280

640

HDTV

cursor button to select [BASIC]>[ PICTURE SIZE], then set the desired size. (P26)

– 2048:2048k1512 pixels

1280k960 pixels

– 1280

640k480 pixels

– 640

1920k1080 pixels

– HDTV

(still pictures recorded at 16:9 aspect ratio)

PICT. QUALITY

Selecting the picture quality

1 Press the menu button, use the

BASIC

SCENE MODE PICTURE SIZE PICT.QUALITY CLOCK SET

SETUP ENTER

EXIT

cursor button to select [BASIC]>[ PICT. QUALITY], then set the desired picture quality. (P26)

– : Still pictures with a high picture quality

are recorded.

– : Priority is given to the number of still

pictures recorded. Still pictures are recorded in normal picture quality.

≥ When you purchase this unit, [PICTURE SIZE] is set to [HDTV]. The sides of pictures

recorded when [HDTV] is set may be cut at printing. Check before printing.

When using the printer with a trimming feature or other feature which cuts out both edges

of the pictures, cancel the feature for printing. (Refer to the operating instructions of the

printer for details.)

Recording with a shutter operation effect

You can add a shutter operation simulating sound.

ADVANCE

SHTR EFFECT

OFF

2/2

Press the menu button, then use the cursor button to select [ ADVANCE]>[ SHTR EFFECT]> [ON]. (P26)

SETUP ENTER

EXIT

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∫ About the shutter chance mark

≥ The shutter chance mark does not appear in manual focus mode. ≥ When the subject is not easily focused, focus on the subject manually. (P45) ≥ You can record still pictures on the SD card even if the shutter chance mark does not

appear, but pictures may be recorded without being focused.

≥ The shutter chance mark does not appear or is difficult to display in the following

cases.

– When the zoom magnification is high. – When this unit is shaken. – When the subject is moving. – When the subject stands against the

light source.

– When close subjects and far subjects

are included in the same scene.

– When the scene is dark. – When there is a bright part in the scene. – When the scene is filled with only

horizontal lines.

– When the scene lacks contrast.

∫ About the focus area

When there is a contrasting object ahead or behind the subject in the focus area, the subject may not be focused. If so, move the contrasting object out of the focus area.

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Built-in flash

Use the built-in flash in order to record still pictures in dark places.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

1 Slide the [OPENß] flash lever.

The flash rises. ≥ The flash will flash when the record button is

pressed.

Setting the flash mode

ADVANCE

FLASH RED EYE FLASH LEVEL O.I.S. REC LAMP

SETUP ENTER

EXIT

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When the flash is not used

Close the flash by pressing it with your fingers until it clicks back into place.

Press the menu button, then use the cursor button to select [ ADVANCE]>[

ß FLASH] and then

select the desired setting. (P26)

–[ß]: Forced flash

ßA]: Auto

–[

≥ When [

ßA] is set, the ambient brightness is

automatically detected, and only when the flash is judged necessary will it flash.

Red eye reduction function

ADVANCE

FLASH RED EYE FLASH LEVEL O.I.S. REC LAMP

SETUP ENTER

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EXIT

OFF

the menu button, then use the

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Press cursor button to select [ ADVANCE]>[ RED EYE]>[ON]. (P26)

The [ ] indication appears. ≥ Red eye phenomenon may appear depending

on the recording conditions.

To adjust the brightness of the flash

ADVANCE

FLASH RED EYE FLASH LEVEL O.I.S. REC LAMP

SETUP ENTER

EXIT

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Press the menu button, use the cursor button to select [ ADVANCE]>[ FLASH LEVEL], then set the desired brightness level. (P26)

–[ßj]: If the brightness is too high

–[ßd0]: In normal recording

–[ßi]: If the brightness is insufficient

([ßj] or [ßAj] indication will appear.)

([ß] or [ßA] indication will appear.)

([ßi] or [ßAi] indication will appear.)

≥ Do not accidentally press or cover the

flash with your fingers when holding the camera.

≥ Store the flash when it is not being used. ≥ The unit, even when its flash has been

closed, automatically determines if the flash is necessary by detecting the ambient brightness. (If it determines that the flash is necessary, the [ß] indication flashes yellow.)

≥ When the [ß] ([ßi]/[ßj]) indication or

the [ßA] ([ßAi]/[ßAj]) indication is displayed, the flash can be lit. If the indication is flashing or not displayed, the flash cannot be lit.

≥ The available range of the flash is

approx. 1 m to 2 m (3.3 feet to 6.6 feet) in a dark place. Pictures will appear dark or reddish when they are recorded by using the flash at distances greater than 2 m (6.6 feet).

≥ When setting the flash to [ßA] and

adjusting the shutter speed or iris/gain at the same time, the indication [ßA] etc. may disappear and the flash may not flash.

≥ Using the flash fixes the shutter speed of

1/750 or faster to 1/500.

≥ The picture may become out of focus in a

dark place. If so, adjust the focus manually. (P45)

≥ The picture may appear dark if flash is lit

in front of a white background.

≥ Keep the flash stored in locations where

using a flash is prohibited.

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Self-timer recording

This is for recording using the timer.

You can record still pictures on an SD card using the timer.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

1 Press the button in the center to

display the icon shown in the figure.

2 Press the cursor button

the [Ø] self-timer icon.

The [Ø white. ≥ Each time the left cursor button is pressed, the

] icon flashes orange, then lights

indication changes by one setting in the following order: [ cancelled.

: Starts recording after 10 seconds

–

: Starts recording after 2 seconds

–

3 Press the record button.

After the indication lamp and the [Ø

] indication flash for the time which has

[

been set, recording will start. After recording, the self-timer is cancelled.

1 Indication lamp ≥ When the record button is pressed halfway

and then all the way, the subject will be brought into focus when the record button was pressed halfway.

≥ When the record button is pressed all the way

at once, the subject will be focused just before the recording.

To stop the timer midway through

Press the [MENU] button. (The self-timer setting is cancelled.)

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≥ By operating the [ON/OFF] switch or

mode dial, the self-timer standby mode is canceled.

≥ Depending on the time taken to bring the

subject into focus, the recording may take longer than set to start.

≥ Setting the self-timer to [Ø2] is a good

way to prevent image shake when the record button is pressed while using a tripod etc.

]>[Ø2]>setting

left

to select

] or

Playback

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Motion picture playback (MPEG2 motion pictures)

1 Rotate the mode dial to select .

The lens cover closes automatically.

The motion pictures (up to 12 scenes) recorded on the SD card are displayed as thumbnails.

2 Press the cursor button up, down, left

SETUP PLAY

≥If you press and hold the cursor button up or down, you can advance 12 scenes at a

time. The screen will not change at this time, but the scene numbers and bar graph display will change so release the button when you have arrived at the page with the scene you want to playback.

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or right to select the scene to be played back.

1 Scene number 2 Bar graph display

The selected scene will be encircled by a red frame. ≥ When 13 or more scenes have been recorded,

the next (or previous) page is displayed by pressing the cursor button.

3 Press the button in the center of the

cursor button.

The selected scene is played back on the full screen.

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4 Press the cursor button

≥When the : or 9 button is pressed briefly, you can review or cue to the

beginning of scenes (skip playback).

≥No sound will be heard during review playback or cue playback.

The operation icon is automatically displayed on the LCD monitor. 1 The date/time display reflects the recording

start date and time so it will remain unchanged during recording.

up, down, left

or right

to operate.

Playback/Pause: Press . Review playback: Continue to press :. Cue playback: Continue to press 9. Stop the playback, and show the thumbnails:

Press

■ .

≥ When the amount of time recorded on the scene is short, playback may not be possible.

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Motion picture playback (MPEG2 motion pictures) (continued)

Slow-motion playback

The motion pictures will be played back at a speed approx. 1/5 the normal speed.

1) Press the cursor button up during motion picture playback to pause the playback.

2) Keep pressing the cursor button right. (Slow-motion pictures will be played back in reverse when you keep pressing the cursor button left.)

≥Normal playback is restored when the cursor

button up is pressed.

≥ The sound is muted during

playback

slow-motion

Frame-by-frame playback

The motion picture is advanced one frame at a time.

1) Press the cursor button up during motion picture playback to pause the playback.

2) Press the cursor button right. (The frames will be advanced one at a time in the reverse direction when you press the cursor button left.)

≥Normal playback is restored when the cursor

button up is pressed.

To adjust volume

Adjusting the speaker volume, or the headphone volume when using headphones (optional), during playback.

volume level.

– Towards [r]: increases the volume – Towards [s]: decreases the volume

Move the volume lever to change the

≥ The further the [ ] indication moves to the

right (towards the “_” end), the higher the volume level becomes.

≥ When the adjustment is completed, the

volume indication will disappear.

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Playing back motion pictures by date

PLAY SETUP

PLAY MODE REPEAT PLAY RESUME PLAY LOCK

SETUP ENTER

VIEW BY DATE

01 DEC. 15. 2005

02 DEC. 16. 2005

ENTER

SETUP

VIEW ALL

BY DATE

EXIT

1) Press the menu button, then use the cursor button to select [PLAYSETUP]#[PLAYMODE]# [BY DATE]. (P26)

≥When [PLAY MODE] is set to [VIEW ALL], all

recorded motion pictures will be played back in succession. (

[ ALL] is displayed.)

2) Press the cursor button up or down to select the date for playback, then press the button in the

center.

≥Once the playback of one motion picture is

started, any other motion pictures recorded on the same day will then be played back in succession. (

[ 01] etc. is displayed.)

Repeat playback

PLAY SETUP

PLAY MODE REPEAT PLAY RESUME PLAY LOCK

SETUP ENTER

EXIT

OFF

Press the menu button, then use the cursor button to select [PLAYSETUP]#[ REPEAT PLAY]# [ON]. (P26)

The [ ] indication appears on the thumbnail and full screen views. ≥ In order to cancel the repeat playback mode,

set [REPEAT PLAY] to [OFF].

Resuming the previous playback

PLAY SETUP

PLAY MODE REPEAT PLAY RESUME PLAY LOCK

SETUP ENTER

EXIT

OFF

≥ If playback is stopped at any point during a motion picture while [RESUME PLAY] is set to

[OFF], the next time the motion picture is played back, it will be from the beginning.

≥ [RESUME PLAY] is set to [OFF] if an SD card with the write protection switch at the

[LOCK] position is inserted. (P15)

Press the menu button, then use the cursor button to select [PLAYSETUP]#[RESUMEPLAY] #[ON]. (P26)

≥ If playback of a motion picture is stopped, [R]

appears on the thumbnail view of the stopped scene.

∫ About motion picture mode compatibility

≥ This unit can play back MPEG2 formatted files. ≥ This unit is based on the SD-Video standard.

This unit may degrade or not play back motion pictures recorded or created on another product

≥

and another product may degrade or not play back motion pictures recorded on this unit.

≥ Motion pictures less than approximately 2 seconds cannot be played back. ≥ The thumbnails of motion pictures that cannot be played back are displayed in shades of

blue and white. (P101)

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Still picture playback (JPEG still pictures)

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1 Rotate the mode dial to select .

The lens cover closes automatically. The still pictures (up to 12 scenes) recorded on

the SD card are displayed as thumbnails.

2 Press the cursor button

SETUP PLAY

≥If you press and hold the cursor button up or down, you can advance 12 scenes at a

time. The screen will not change at this time, but the scene numbers and bar graph display will change so release the button when you have arrived at the page with the scene you want to display.

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or right

to select the scene to be

played back.

1 Scene number 2 Bar graph

The selected scene will be encircled by a red frame. ≥ When 13 or more scenes have been recorded,

the next (or previous) page is displayed by pressing the cursor button.

up, down, left

3 Press the button in the center of the

cursor button.

The selected scene is played back on the full screen.

The operation icon is automatically displayed on the LCD monitor.

4 Press the cursor button

or right

∫: Stops the playback, and shows the

to operate.

: Slide show (playback of the still pictures

on the SD card in numerical order) start/

pause. : Plays back the previous picture. : Plays back the next picture.

thumbnails.

Only when SLIDE SHOW has been selected. (P61)

up, down, left

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Playing back still pictures as a slide show

PLAY SETUP

PLAY MODE LOCK DPOF SET

SETUP ENTER

PICTURE

SLIDE SHOW

EXIT

∫ About still picture compatibility

≥ This unit is compliant with the unified standard DCF (Design rule for Camera File

system) established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association).

≥ The file format supported by this unit is JPEG. (Not all JPEG formatted files will be

played back.)

≥ If an out-of-specs

displayed.

≥ This unit may degrade or not play back

product and another product may degrade or not play back data recorded on this unit.

still picture is played back, the folder/file name may not be

Press the menu button, then use the cursor button to select [PLAYSETUP]#[PLAYMODE]# [SLIDE SHOW]. (P26)

≥ Still pictures will not be played as a slide show

when [PICTURE] is selected.

still picture recorded or created on another

≥ Do not operate the mode dial during the

slide show.

≥ When the access lamp is lit, do not insert

or remove an SD card.

≥ It takes time to display the still picture

depending on the number of pixels of the still picture.

≥ If you attempt to play back still pictures

recorded in a different format or still picture data is defective, the whole display becomes grayish and the “UNPLAYABLE CARD.’’ indication may appear as warning.

≥ When playing back a still picture

recorded on other equipment, the date and time display is different from when it was recorded.

≥ When playing back a still picture

recorded on other equipment, its size and that of this unit may appear differently. (P93)

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Deleting scenes

This is for deleting scenes recorded on SD cards.

The deleted scenes cannot be restored.

∫ Deleting multiple files from the thumbnail display. ¬Rotate the mode dial to select or .

1 Press the menu button, then use the

DELETE

SELECT ALL

SETUP ENTER

EXIT

cursor button to select

[ DELETE]#[ SELECT] or

[ ALL]. (P26)

When [SELECT] is selected, the motion picture or still picture scenes will be displayed as thumbnails. ≥ When [ALL] is selected, proceed to step 4.

2 (Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 1)

DELETE SCENES

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Use the cursor button to select the scene to be deleted, then press the button in the center.

SETUP ENTER

EXIT

The selected scene will be encircled by a yellow frame. ≥ When the button in the center is pressed

again, the selected scene will be canceled.

≥ Up to 12 scenes displayed on a page can be

set in succession.

3 (Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 1)

DELETE SCENES

DELETE SCENE?

YES

SETUP ENTER

4 When the confirmation message

SETUP ENTER

DELETE SCENES

DELETE SCENE?

YES

EXIT

Press the [ ] button.

≥ If no file is selected in step 2 and the []

button is pressed, the scene encircled by a red frame is deleted.

appears, use the cursor button to select [YES], then press the button in the center.

≥ To stop deleting, select [NO].

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∫ Deleting scenes one at a time ¬Rotate the mode dial to select or .

1 Press the [ ] button during

playback.

DELETE SCENE?

YES

SETUP ENTER

2 When the confirmation message

appears, use the cursor button to

DELETE SCENE?

YES

SETUP ENTER

∫ Deleting still picture files recorded on an SD card by other equipment

A still picture file (other than JPEG) that cannot be played back on this unit may be erased.

select [YES], then press the button in the center.

≥ To stop deleting, select [NO].

≥ Do not open the card slot cover while

deleting. The deletion will stop.

≥ Scenes displayed as thumbnails in

shades of blue and white cannot be deleted. (P101)

≥ Scenes that are locked cannot be

deleted.

≥ If the write protection switch on an SD

card is set to [LOCK], the scenes on the card cannot be deleted. (P15)

≥ When “CARD FULL.” is shown during

recording, delete unnecessary scenes. If there are no scenes to be deleted, it means that the memory is full so insert a new SD card.

≥ In case of [ALL], the deletion may take

time if there are many scenes on the SD card.

≥ Do not turn off this unit while deleting. ≥ When you delete scenes, use a battery

with sufficient battery power or use the AC adaptor.

≥ If scenes conforming to DCF standard

are deleted, all the data related to the scenes will be deleted.

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Locking scenes

This is for preventing scenes from being deleted by mistake.

Scenes recorded on an SD card can be locked so that they may not be deleted by mistake. (However even if you lock some scenes on an SD card, formatting the card will delete all the scenes.)

¬Rotate the mode dial to select or .

1 Press the menu button, then use the

PLAY SETUP

PLAY MODE LOCK DPOF SET

SETUP ENTER

EXIT

YES

cursor button to select [ PLAY SETUP]

[ LOCK]#[YES]. (P26)

2 Press the cursor button up, down, left

LOCK

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or right to select the scene to be protected, then press the button in the center.

SETUP ENTER

EXIT

[ ] indication appears and the selected scene is locked. ≥ Press the button in the center again to release

the lock setting.

To complete the settings

Press the [MENU] button.

≥ Scenes displayed as thumbnails in shades of blue and white cannot be locked. (P101) ≥ If the write protection switch on an SD card is set to [LOCK], the scenes on the card cannot

be locked. (P15)

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Formatting an SD card

This is for initializing (formatting) cards.

Please be aware that if an SD card is formatted, then all the data recorded on the card will be erased. Store important data on a PC, etc. When saving

recorded using this unit to a PC, you must use MotionSD STUDIO. (P73)

¬Rotate the mode dial to select , , or .

1 Press the menu button, then use the

SETUP

DISPLAY DATE/TIME DATE FORMAT FORMAT CARD POWER SAVE

SETUP ENTER

EXIT

YES

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cursor button to select [SETUP]

#[ FORMAT CARD]#

[YES]. (P26)

scenes

2 When the confirmation message

FORMAT CARD ALL DATA WILL BE

DELETED. FORMAT THE CARD NOW?

SETUP ENTER

YES

EXIT

appears, use the cursor button to select [YES], then press the button in the center.

≥ To cancel formatting, select [NO].

≥ Use this unit to format SD cards. If an SD card is formatted on other equipment (such as

a PC), the time spent for recording may become longer and you may not be able to use the SD card.

≥ During formatting, do not turn this unit off. ≥ When you format the SD card, use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC

adaptor.

≥ Depending on the type of SD card being used, it may take time to format. ≥ Do not remove the SD card while formatting. ≥ If the write protection switch on an SD card is set to [LOCK], it cannot be formatted.

(P15)

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DPOF setting

This is for writing the printing data on an SD card.

You can write the data of pictures to be printed, number of copies, and other information (DPOF data) onto the SD card.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

1 Press the menu button, then use the

PLAY SETUP

PLAY MODE LOCK DPOF SET

SETUP ENTER

SET

CANCEL ALL

EXIT

cursor button to select [ PLAY SETUP]#[ DPOF SET]# [SET]. (P26)

2 Press the cursor button up, down, left

DPOF SET

or right to select a scene to be set, then press the button in the center.

The number of prints set to be in DPOF is

SETUP ENTER

3 Press the cursor button up or down to

DPOF SET

displayed.

select the number of prints, then press the button in the center.

≥ You can select from 0 to 999. (Selected

SETUP ENTER

number of pictures can be printed as you set the number of prints with the printer supporting DPOF.)

≥ The function can be cancelled by setting the

number of pictures to [0].

To complete the settings

Press the [MENU] button.

To return the total number of pictures to [0]

PLAY SETUP

PLAY MODE LOCK DPOF SET

SETUP ENTER

SET

CANCEL ALL

EXIT

Press the menu button, then use the cursor button to select [PLAYSETUP]#[DPOFSET]# [CANCEL ALL]. (P26)

≥ When the confirmation message appears, use

the cursor button to select [YES], then press the button in the center.

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DPOF stands for Digital Print Order Format. This enables picture printing information to be written onto an SD card so that it can be used on a system supporting DPOF.

≥ The DPOF setting can be established for up to 999 scenes.

DPOF setting made on another camera may not be recognized by this unit. Please

≥

perform the

≥ You cannot add the recording date to pictures to be printed with the DPOF settings. ≥ If the write protection switch on an SD card is set to [LOCK], the DPOF setting cannot

be set. (P15)

DPOF settings on this unit.

PictBridge

This is for printing pictures by directly connecting to the printer.

To print pictures by directly connecting this unit to the printer, use a printer compatible with PictBridge. (Read the operating instructions for the printer.)

¬Connect this unit to the AC adaptor. ¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

1 Open the terminal cover, then firmly

plug one end of the USB cable 1 (supplied) into the unit’s USB terminal and the other end into the terminal on the printer.

PictBridge

SETUP ENTER

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Insert the plugs as far as they will go. The images recorded on the SD card are displayed as thumbnails. ≥ When no SD card is inserted in this unit, the

[ ] indication does not appear. (You

PictBridge

cannot print any pictures.)

≥ When this unit and the printer are not

connected properly, the [ ] indication keeps blinking. (It will blink for over approx. 1 minute.) Connect the cable or check the printer.

≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the

supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB cables.)

PictBridge

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2 Press the cursor button up, down, left

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or right to select a scene to be printed, then press the button in the center.

SETUP ENTER

3 Press the cursor button up or down to

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The number of pictures set is displayed.

select the desired number of prints, then press the button in the center.

≥ You can set up to 9 prints.

SETUP ENTER

4 Press the menu button to display the

5 Use the cursor button to select

PictBridge

DATE PRINT PAPER SIZE PAGE LAYOUT PRINT

SETUP ENTER

PictBridge

DATE PRINT PAPER SIZE PAGE LAYOUT PRINT

SETUP ENTER

NO STANDARD STANDARD

RETURN

OFF

≥ The function can be canceled by setting the

number of pictures to [0].

≥ Up to 12 scenes displayed on a page can be

set in succession by repeating steps 2 and 3.

menus screen.

[ DATE PRINT], then press the cursor button right to enter the date print setting.

≥ If the printer is not capable of date printing,

this setting is unavailable.

6 Use the cursor button to select

PictBridge

DATE PRINT PAPER SIZE PAGE LAYOUT PRINT

SETUP ENTER

STANDARD

4k5 INCH 5k7 INCH 4k6 INCH

[ PAPER SIZE], then press the cursor button right to enter the paper size setting.

– STANDARD:Size specific to the printer – 4k5 INCH: L size – 5k7 INCH: 2L size – 4k6 INCH: Postcard size – A4: A4 size

≥ You cannot set paper sizes not supported on

the printer.

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7 Use the cursor button to select

PictBridge

DATE PRINT PAPER SIZE PAGE LAYOUT PRINT

SETUP ENTER

STANDARD

[ PAGE LAYOUT], then press the cursor button right to enter the layout setting.

– STANDARD: Layout specific to the printer – : No frame print – : Frame print

≥ You cannot set page layouts not supported on

the printer.

8 Use the cursor button to select

PictBridge

DATE PRINT PAPER SIZE PAGE LAYOUT PRINT

SETUP ENTER

YES

[ PRINT], then press the cursor button right to select [YES]. The pictures are printed.

≥ Exit PictBridge by disconnecting the USB

cable (supplied) after the pictures have been printed.

When you stop printing halfway

Press the cursor button down. ≥ A confirmation message appears. If [YES] is selected, the settings are cancelled and

the screen returns to the thumbnails. If [NO] is selected, the settings made in steps 5 to 7 are kept and the screen returns to the thumbnails.

≥ Avoid the following operations during

printing. These operations disable proper printing. – Disconnecting the USB cable – Removing the SD card – Switching the mode dial – Turning off the power

≥ Check the settings for the paper size,

quality of print, etc. on the printer.

≥ You cannot print pictures that cannot be

played on this unit.

≥ When the unit is connected directly to the

printer, the DPOF settings cannot be used.

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Playback on TV

Images recorded by this unit can be played back on a TV.

¬Insert an SD card with recordings into the unit.

1 Open the terminal cover and then

connect the multi cable (supplied) to the multi-connector terminal [MULTI] and the TV.

[VIDEO IN]

[AUDIO IN]

[S-VIDEO IN]

2 Turn on this unit, then set the mode to

3 Change the input channel on the TV.

<TV setting> Example: Set the channel to “VCR2” etc. (The channel set will differ depending on the terminal to which the cable is connected.)

1 Multi cable (supplied) Insert the plugs as far as they will go.

≥ If the TV has an S-Video terminal, then also

MULTI

connect an S-Video plug. It allows you to enjoy more beautiful images. (You must also connect the Video/Audio input terminals.)

≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying

about the battery running down.

[] or [ ].

4 Start playback on this unit. (P57, 60)

The image and audio are output on the TV.

∫ If the image or audio from this unit is not output on the TV

≥ Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go. ≥ Check the connected terminal. ≥ You cannot playback motion pictures recorded to SD card on this unit by inserting the

SD card into a TV with a built-in SD card slot.

≥ Check the TV’s input setting (input switch). (For more information, please read

the operating instructions for the TV.)

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Connecting to a TV with a 4:3 TV aspect ratio

3:42 PM DEC 15 2005

When motion pictures recorded with a 16:9 aspect ratio (the motion picture recording menu’s [WIDE] setting is [ON]) or still pictures recorded with the same aspect ratio (the still picture recording menu’s [PICTURE SIZE] setting is [HDTV]) are played back on a TV with a 4:3 aspect ratio, the images shown on the LCD monitor may be elongated vertically. In this case, you can play them back with their original aspect ratio by changing the menu setting. (Depending on the settings of the TV, the images may not be shown correctly. Refer to the operating instructions of the TV.)

SETUP

BEEP SOUND LCD AI LCD SET TV ASPECT

SETUP ENTER

16:9

4:3

EXIT

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Examples showing images with a 16:9 aspect ratio displayed on the TV screen

Aspect ratio of TV screen 4:3 16:9

131The images are elongated

16:9

[

TV ASPECT]

4:3

Press the menu button, then use the cursor button to select [SETUP]#[ TV ASPECT]#[4:3]. (P26)

vertically.

2 Black bands appear at the

top and bottom of the screen.

3 The regular images are

displayed.

4 Black bands appear at the

top, bottom, left and right of the screen.

∫ When watching the recorded motion pictures on TV

1 16:9 screen 2 4:3 screen

3:42 PM DEC 15 2005

16:9 4:3

To display the on-screen information on the TV

The information displayed on the LCD monitor (operation icon and mode indication, etc.), date and time (P28) can be displayed on the TV.

Press the [OSD] button on the remote control.

≥ Press the button again to erase the OSD

information.

≥ The LCD monitor display does not change.

OSD

DATE/ TIME

START/

STOP

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Using this unit’s recorded data on other devices

This is for copying recordings from a DVD recorder’s SD card slot onto its hard disk.

To prevent accidental deleting of images recorded, or when the SD card is full, record the files on the SD card to the DVD recorder’s hard disk or DVD-RAM. Depending on the type of DVD recorder used, it may not be possible to copy motion pictures (MPEG2) recorded with this unit onto a hard disk, etc.

≥ For further details, refer to the operating instructions of the DVD recorder.

1 Remove the SD card with the

recorded images from this unit. (P14)

≥ Set this unit’s power switch to [OFF] then

remove the SD card from it.

2 Insert the SD card into the DVD

recorder’s SD card slot.

≥ For details on how to record the images onto

the hard disk, refer to the operating instructions of the DVD recorder.

≥ The images recorded on the hard disk or DVD-RAM are converted to the DVD video

recording format. Once converted, you cannot copy them at high speed onto a DVD-R or copy them onto an SD card using the MPEG2 format.

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With a PC

When the CD-ROM (supplied) is inserted into the PC, the CD launcher starts.

Video editing software MotionSD STUDIO 1.0E

This software allows pictures to be acquired from this unit, edited and output. You can also send a picture acquired from this unit by e-mail, and edited pictures can be written to the DVD drive. For information about how to use MotionSD STUDIO

1.0E, read the PDF operating instructions.

Web Camera Driver

When the unit is connected to a PC, you can send pictures and audio from the unit over the Internet to the person you are communicating with. Alternatively, you can use the PC’s speakers to configure a kind of Internet TV phone for communicating.

Acrobat Reader

To view the installed operating instructions of MotionSD STUDIO, Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later is required. If Adobe Acrobat Reader is not installed in the PC used, click the desired language in the setup screen (or open a folder of which name is the name of the desired language in [Adobe] folder and then double-click [AR505XXX.exe] or [AR500XXX.exe] file. “XXX” (the last 3 characters in the name of the file) varies depending on the language folder you selected) and follow the message on the screen to install Adobe Acrobat Reader.

DirectX

You will need Microsoft DirectX 9.0b in order to use MotionSD STUDIO or the Web camera functions. (It can also be installed when you install the MotionSD STUDIO or Web camera driver.) If DirectX is not installed on your PC because you cancelled its installation when installing the software, click [DirectX] in the CD launcher, and follow the on-screen messages to install it.

Depending on the operating environment, software applications supporting the old version

≥

of DirectX may not run properly after DirectX 9.0b has been installed. If this happens, contact the manufacturer of these applications.

(Your PC must support DirectX 9.0)

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With a PC (continued)

≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are

fulfilled, some personal computers cannot be used.

≥ This software is not Macintosh compatible. ≥ This software is not compatible with Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 95,

Windows 98, Windows Me and Windows NT.

≥ Operation is not guaranteed on an upgraded OS. ≥ Operation on an OS other than the one pre-installed is not guaranteed. ≥ When 2 or more USB devices are connected to a PC, or when devices are

connected through USB hubs or by using extension cables, proper operation is not guaranteed.

≥ Use the supplied USB cable when connecting to the PC. (Operation is not

guaranteed with any other USB cables.)

– IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines

Corporation of the U.S.

– Intel

, Pentium® and Celeron® are registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel

Corporation in the United States and other countries.

≥ To upgrade the Windows Service Pack(SP1, SP4 etc.), select [start] (>[All

Programs (Programs)])>[Windows Update]. (Internet connection is required for this.)

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Operating environment for MotionSD STUDIO 1.0E (Video Editing Software)

Personal computer IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer

CPU

RAM 256 MB or more (512 MB or more recommended)

Display

Free hard disk space

Necessary software

Sound

Drive

Interface USB port (USB 2.0 High Speed recommended)

Other requirements

Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4/Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP2/Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2

Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or higher (including compatible CPU) (Intel Pentium 4 1.6 GHz or higher recommended)

High Color (16 bit) or more (32 bit recommended) Desktop resolution of 1024k768 pixels or more (1280k1024 pixels or more recommended) Graphics card complying with DirectX 9.0b or 9.0c, and DirectDraw overlay

Ultra DMA—33 or more (100 or more is recommended) 640 MB or more When writing to DVD, the same amount of free space as the disc is necessary.

DirectX 9.0b or 9.0c (If you install the software in a personal computer that is not compatible with DirectX 9.0b or 9.0c, the personal computer may stop operating properly. If you are unsure if your personal computer is compatible, contact the maker.) Windows Media Player 6.4 to 10

DirectSound Support CD-ROM drive—required to install this program

(When writing to DVD, a compatible drive and media are necessary.)

Mouse or equivalent pointing device

MotionSD STUDIO

≥ This software is not compatible with a multi-boot environment. ≥ This software is not compatible with a multi-CPU environment. ≥ Operation is not guaranteed on Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition, Tablet

PC Edition and not compatible with 64-bit computers.

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With a PC (continued)

Operating environment for using the unit as a Web camera

Personal computer IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer

CPU

RAM 128 MB or more (256 MB or more recommended)

Display

Free hard disk space

Necessary software

Drive Interface USB port

Other requirements

Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4/Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP1 or SP2/Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP1 or SP2 (The standard driver of OS is used after Windows XP SP2.)

Intel Pentium III 450 MHz or higher or Intel Celeron 400 MHz or higher

High Color (16 bit) or more Desktop resolution of 800k600 pixels or more

250 MB or more

DirectX 9.0b or 9.0c Windows Messenger 5.0 or 5.1/MSN Messenger 7.0

CD-ROM drive

Mouse or equivalent pointing device

To use this unit as a Web Camera, the following conditions must be met.

≥ For information about how to use Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger, read the help

file.

≥ The other parties also need to use the same software ≥ Depending on the PC’s security settings, proper communication may not be possible.

during the communication.

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Installing MotionSD STUDIO

≥ Before attempting to start up the CD launcher, close all other software applications

which are running.

≥ Do not perform any other operations on your PC while MotionSD STUDIO is being

installed.

1 Insert the CD-ROM into the PC.

The CD launcher starts. (Refer to page 79 if the CD launcher fails to start automatically after the CD-ROM has been inserted into the PC.)

2 Click [MotionSD STUDIO 1.0E].

≥ The software application may not run properly

if you cancel the installation at any point e.g. by pressing [Cancel].

3 Click [Next].

≥ Continue to follow the on-screen messages to

install it.

4 Click [Finish].

≥ After the application has been installed, the

PC will reboot automatically.

≥ Depending on the operating environment, you

may be required to install DirectX 9.0b. If so, click [Yes], and install it.

≥ If you install the software in a PC that is not compatible with DirectX 9.0b or 9.0c, the PC

may stop operating properly. If you are unsure whether or not your PC is compatible, contact the maker.

≥ If you are unsure whether or not your PC is compatible, contact the maker of your PC.

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Installing the Web Camera Driver

≥ Before attempting to start up the CD launcher, close all other software applications

which are running.

≥ Install the driver if you are using Windows XP SP1 or Windows 2000 SP4. (With

Windows XP SP2, the driver does not need to be installed because the Web camera is run using the operating system’s standard driver.)

≥ If you are using Windows XP, installation may take some time depending on the

environment.

Before proceeding with the installation, do not connect the USB cable. If you connect the USB cable, you will not be able to install the Web camera driver properly.

1 Insert the CD-ROM into the PC.

The CD launcher starts. (Refer to page 79 if the CD launcher fails to start automatically after the CD-ROM has been inserted into the PC.)

2 Click [Web Camera Driver].

≥ The software application may not run properly

if you cancel the installation at any point e.g. by pressing [Cancel].

3 Click [Next].

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4 Read carefully through the terms and

conditions shown on the screen for the [License Agreement], then click [Yes].

≥ You cannot install the application if you click

[No].

≥ After the application has been installed, the

PC will reboot automatically.

≥ Depending on the operating environment, you

may be required to install DirectX 9.0b. If so, click [Yes], and install it.

≥ After the PC has rebooted, the installation of the Web camera driver starts from

step 3.

5 Click [Finish].

The PC must be rebooted for the driver to work.

∫ If the CD launcher fails to start automatically after the CD-ROM has

been inserted into the PC

Select [start]>[My Computer] (or double-click [My Computer] on the desktop), and double-click [PANASONIC]. (The CD launcher can also be started up by opening [PANASONIC] and double-clicking [autorun (.exe)]).

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Connection and recognition procedures

After the driver and software applications are installed, the unit must be connected to the PC and be correctly recognized by the PC.

Connect after installing the driver and software applications.

≥

If you connect this unit to a PC before installation, this unit may not be properly recognized.

≥ If a CD-ROM is inserted in the PC, remove it. (If the CD launcher is running, wait

until it finishes, then remove the CD-ROM.)

≥ If the recognition procedure is not accomplished properly, operation will not be

possible after connecting the unit to the PC.

≥ If the unit fails to operate normally, it may mean that you have not conducted the

installation or recognition procedure properly.

≥ Use AC adaptors as the power supply for the unit and the equipment connected to it.

¬Connect this unit to the AC adaptor.

1 Select this unit’s operation mode.

Motion picture recording Web camera (P78)

Motion picture playback Unavailable

Still picture recording Web camera (P78)

Still picture playback Unavailable

PC Connection mode

≥ When this unit is in still picture playback mode, connect it to a printer supporting

PictBridge. (P67)

MotionSD STUDIO (P82)

Card reader/writer function

Open this unit’s terminal cover, then firmly plug one end of the USB cable (supplied) into the USB terminal and the other end into the terminal on the PC.

≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go. The unit

and PC will not operate properly if they are not inserted fully.

≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the

supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB cables.)

≥ When the unit is set to PC Connection mode and connected to a PC, the

operation mode cannot be changed and its power cannot be turned off.

In this case, unplug the USB cable (P84), change the operation mode and then turn off its power.

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When this unit is in motion picture recording mode or still picture recording mode, verify the driver. (P86)

≥ If you are running Windows 2000, the message

shown on the right may appear the first time you connect this unit to the PC (the first time you use motion picture recording mode or motion picture playback mode). This has no affect on operation so click [Yes].

– [Panasonic SD Video Camera Web Camera Device]

is displayed.

– The recognition procedure is completed

automatically, and there may be no need to conduct any further steps. (You may proceed straight away to using this unit and PC.)

In PC Connection mode

[Removable disk] is displayed on [My Computer].

∫ Folder structure of a removable disk

≥ The scenes recorded by this unit are stored in the following folders.

Folder (example) Scene (example)

Motion pictures PRG001 MOV001.MOD

Still pictures 100CDPFP IMGA0001.JPG

≥ Do not use the PC to delete the SD card’s folders. Otherwise, it may no longer be

possible for this unit to read the SD card.

≥ Always use this unit to format SD cards. ≥ When data not supported by this unit has been recorded on a PC, it will not be

recognized by this unit.

≥ Up to 999 scenes can be recorded in the [100CDPFP] or other such folder. ≥ Up to 99 scenes can be recorded in the [PRG001] or other such folder. ≥ The DPOF setting scenes are recorded in the [MISC] folder.

Do not acquire the files recorded on this unit by Internet Explorer etc. Use MotionSD STUDIO to acquire them. (P82)

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Using MotionSD STUDIO

≥ Before initial use, select the software’s [Read this first] from the start menu, then

read through the additional instructions or updated information.

≥ The End User Licence Agreement is displayed when the software is first started so

read carefully through its terms and conditions, then click [I agree].

∫ Starting MotionSD STUDIO

1 Select [start]>

[All Programs (Programs)]> [Panasonic]> [MotionSD STUDIO 1.0E]> [MotionSD STUDIO].

[Let’s Try MotionSD STUDIO] is displayed on the screen.

∫ Closing MotionSD STUDIO

1 Click [ ] at the very bottom of

[TOOL BOX].

≥ MotionSD STUDIO can be closed by selecting

[File]>[Exit] on the MotionSD STUDIO menu.

≥ If you use MotionSD STUDIO to edit images and then output them to an SD card, use an

SD card made by Panasonic or one that allows motion picture recording. (P34)

≥ If you use MotionSD STUDIO to output a large number of scenes to an SD card, DVD R/

RW or DVD-RAM, the scenes may be displayed as thumbnails or it may take time to output.

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Reading the MotionSD STUDIO operating instructions

For details on how to use MotionSD STUDIO, read the PDF instructions or the help files.

1 Select [start]>

[All Programs (Programs)]> [Panasonic]> [MotionSD STUDIO 1.0E]> [Manual (PDF format)].

≥ After starting the software, on the menu select

[Help]>[Help] to display the help files.

≥ You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or

later to read the PDF operating instructions. (P73)

Using the unit as a Web Camera

1 Unit used as a Web Camera 2 Computers connected via the Internet

≥ You must use AC adaptors as the power supply for all the equipment. ≥ You can use the PC’s microphone instead of the unit’s microphone.

(Set it using PC.)

≥ Depending on the communication environment and the performance of the PC, the

pictures and/or audio may break up during communication.

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Using the unit as a Web Camera (continued)

∫ Software that can be used when using the unit as a Web Camera

(±: Available, —: Not available)

Windows XP Windows 2000

Windows

Messenger

Windows

Windows XP

Windows 2000 MSN Messenger — ±±

Refer to page 76 for information about the operating environment.

1 Your ow n P C 2 Other person’s PC

Messenger

MSN Messenger

± ——

— ±±

MSN

Messenger

MSN

Messenger

∫ Connections

Before connecting the unit to the PC, you must install [Web Camera Driver]. (P78)

1)Turn on the unit’s power, then set it to motion picture recording mode or still picture recording mode.

2)Connect the unit to the PC via the USB cable. (P80)

≥Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed

with any other USB cables.)

3)Select [start]>[All Programs (Programs)]>[Windows Messenger] or [MSN Messenger].

To disconnect USB cable safely

1)Double click the icon in task tray.

Hardware disconnect dialogue appears. ≥Depending on your PC’s settings, this icon may not be displayed.

2)Select [USB Mass Storage Device] and click [Stop].

3)Verify [MATSHITA SD Video Camera USB Device] is selected and click [OK].

≥Click [OK], and you can safely disconnect the cable.

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Software application uninstallation

Follow the steps below to uninstall any software applications that you no longer require.

1 Click [start]>([Settings]>) [Add or

Remove Programs (Applications)] in [Control Panel].

2 Click here. Select the software

application to be deleted, then click [Change/Remove] ([Change or Remove] or [Add/Remove]).

≥ Proceed with the uninstallation by following

the on-screen instructions.

≥ Select [Panasonic SD Video Camera Web

Driver] to uninstall the Web camera driver.

≥ To remove the Web camera driver from the

PC’s device manager, verify the driver by referring to delete the driver manually.

“Verifying the driver” (P86), then

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Verifying the driver

If the driver does not work properly, follow the steps below to verify if it has been recognized properly. Select the unit’s mode, connect the unit to the PC via the USB cable, then verify the driver. (P80)

≥ With some PCs including those made by NEC, the Device Manager may not be

displayed if a mode that places restrictions on the functions has been established. Consult the manufacturer or follow the steps in your PC’s operating instructions to establish a mode in which all the functions can be used, then proceed with operation.

1 Select [start]>([Settings]>)

[Control Panel]>([Performance and Maintenance]>) [System].

2 Display [Device Manager], and check

whether the driver has been installed properly.

≥ Click the [Hardware] tab, then click [Device

Manager].

∫ If the driver has been recognized properly

(When the unit is in the motion picture recording or still picture recording mode) Windows XP:

[USB compound device] is displayed at [USB controller] and [USB video device] at [Imaging device]. ≥ If two, three or more SD video cameras are

connected, [USB video device #X (X: number)] may appear.

Windows 2000:

[Panasonic SD Video Camera Web Camera Device] appears at [Imaging device].

(When the unit is in PC Connection mode)

[USB Mass Storage Device] appears at [USB (Universal Serial Bus) controller].

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]

∫ If the driver has not been recognized properly

[!] or [Unknown device] appears at [USB (Universal Serial Bus) controller] or [Other devices], etc. (Where the display will appear depends on the type of PC you are using.) Disconnect the USB cable, uninstall then re-install the [Web Camera Driver] (P78) and connect the USB cable again.

In the following cases, the Web camera driver has not been installed properly.

≥ When an exclamation [!] mark appears at [USB compound device] under [USB (Universal

Serial Bus) controller] or at [USB video device] under [Imaging device]

≥ When [Web Camera] is displayed at [Other devices]

Remove the driver from Device Manager, uninstall it (P85), re-install [Web Camera Driver] (P78), then conduct the connection procedure once more.

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Details

Approximate Number of Recordable Pictures on an SD Card

Number of recordable pictures

∫ Picture quality and number of recordable pictures

(using SD Memory Cards)

Picture size (2048t1512) (1280t960)

Picture quality

8MB

16 MB

32 MB

64 MB

128 MB

256 MB

512 MB

1GB

2GB

Picture size (640t480) (1920t1080)

Picture quality

8MB 37 75 3 6 16 MB 92 185 10 16 32 MB 200 410 23 37 64 MB 430 850 50 80

128 MB 820 1640 98 155 256 MB 1710 3410 210 320 512 MB 3390 6780 410 640

1GB 6790 13580 820 1290

2GB 13820 27640 1670 2630

24 712

712 2032 18 28 45 73 38 61 96 155 75 120 185 300

155 250 390 620 310 490 770 1230 630 990 1550 2470

1280 2010 3160 5030

≥ The number of recordable pictures depends on whether [ ] and [ ] are used

together and on the subject being recorded.

≥ The numbers shown in the table are approximations.

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Menu list

Motion picture recording menus

∫ [ BASIC]

BASIC

SCENE MODE WIND CUT REC MODE WIDE CLOCK SET

SETUP ENTER

[ SCENE MODE] (P43) [ WIND CUT] (P40) [ REC MODE] (P34) [ WIDE] (P40) [CLOCKSET

∫ [ ADVANCE]

ADVANCE

D.ZOOM O.I.S. MAGICPIX REC LAMP ZOOM MIC

SETUP ENTER

[ D.ZOOM] (P36) [ O.I.S.] (P41) [MAGICPIX] (P42) [ REC LAMP] (P32) [ ZOOM MIC] (P37)

∫ [ SETUP]

SETUP

DISPLAY DATE/TIME DATE FORMAT FORMAT CARD QUICK START

SETUP ENTER

[ DISPLAY] (P91) [ DATE/TIME] (P29) [DATEFORMAT] (P28) [ FORMAT CARD] (P65)

OFF

EXIT

] (P28)

25x

ON OFF OFF OFF

EXIT

M/D/Y

EXIT

ON NO

OFF

1/3 ON

D/T

[ QUICK START] (P18) [ POWER SAVE] (P91) [ BEEP SOUND] (P91) [ LCD AI] (P30) [ LCD SET] (P29) [ INITIAL SET] (P91)

DEMO

[DEMOMODE

] (P91)

Still picture recording menu

≥ For [ SETUP] items, refer to the

motion picture recording menus.

∫ [ BASIC]

BASIC

SCENE MODE PICTURE SIZE PICT.QUALITY CLOCK SET

SETUP ENTER

[ SCENE MODE] (P43)

[ PICTURE SIZE] (P52) [ PICT.QUALITY] (P52) [CLOCKSET

∫

[

ADVANCE]



ADVANCE

FLASH RED EYE FLASH LEVEL O.I.S. REC LAMP

SETUP ENTER

[ FLASH] (P54)

[ RED EYE] (P54) [ FLASH LEVEL] (P55) [ O.I.S.] (P41) [ REC LAMP] (P32) [SHTREFFECT

OFF

HDTV

EXIT

] (P28)

OFF

EXIT

] (P52)

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Menu list (continued)

Motion picture playback menus

∫ [ DELETE]

DELETE

SELECT ALL

SETUP ENTER

[ SELECT] (P62) [ALL] (P62)

∫

[

PLAY SETUP]

PLAY SETUP

PLAY MODE REPEAT PLAY RESUME PLAY LOCK

SETUP ENTER

[ PLAY MODE] (P59) [ REPEAT PLAY] (P59) [ RESUME PLAY] (P59) [ LOCK] (P64)

EXIT

VIEW ALL

OFF OFF

EXIT

∫ [ SETUP]

SETUP

DISPLAY DATE/TIME DATE FORMAT FORMAT CARD POWER SAVE

SETUP ENTER

[ DISPLAY] (P91) [ DATE/TIME] (P29) [ DATE FORMAT] (P28) [ FORMAT CARD] (P65) [ POWER SAVE] (P91) [ BEEP SOUND] (P91) [ LCD AI] (P30) [ LCD SET] (P29) [ TV ASPECT] (P71)

1/2 ON

D/T

M/D/Y

5 MINUTES

EXIT

Still picture playback menus

≥ For [DELETE] and [ SETUP]

items, refer to the motion picture playback menus.

∫

[

PLAY SETUP]

PLAY SETUP

PLAY MODE LOCK DPOF SET

PICTURE

NO NO

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SETUP ENTER

[

PLAY MODE] (P59)

[

LOCK] (P64)

[

DPOF SET] (P66)

EXIT

Setup menu

∫ [ DISPLAY]

≥OFF ≥ON

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

0h00m00s

;

OFF

3:42 PM DEC 15 2005

R 0h00m

3:42 PM DEC 15 2005

∫ [ BEEP SOUND]

≥OFF ≥ON

This allows operations such as starting and ending recording to be signalled by a beep. When [OFF] is set, no beep is heard when an operation such as recording is started or ended.

1 Beep

When you start recording or turn on the power. Also when deleting files, when the confirmation message appears while formatting and when this unit is recognized by the PC or the printer.

2 Beeps

When you pause recording or turn off the power.

2 Beeps 4 times

If you insert an SD card with the write protection switch set to recording mode has been selected. If you select a recording mode when an SD card with the write protection switch set to

[LOCK] has been inserted. Check the

sentence displayed on the screen. (P94)

[LOCK] when a

∫ [ POWER SAVE]

≥OFF ≥5 MINUTES

[OFF]: The power saving function is not

activated. [5 MINUTES]: When about 5 minutes passed without any operation, this unit automatically turns off to prevent the battery from running down. When you use this unit, turn it on again. ≥ In the following cases, the power may

not turn off even when set [POWER SAVE]>[5 MINUTES].

– When connecting to the AC outlet

(When using the AC adaptor)

– When connecting the unit to a PC or

printer via the USB cable

∫ [ INITIAL SET]

≥YES ≥NO

When there is a menu that cannot be selected depending on a combination of functions, set to [YES] for changing the menu settings back to the initial shipping condition.

DEMO

∫ [DEMOMODE]

≥OFF ≥ON

This item is used to start the unit demonstration. (Only when the mode dial is at the or position) ≥ If you set to [DEMO MODE]>[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 canceled. If no operations take place for approx. 10 minutes, the demonstration mode automatically starts. To terminate the demonstration mode, insert an SD card, or set to [DEMO MODE]>[OFF]. For normal use, set this function to [OFF].

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Indications

Recording indications

1 Motion picture recording 2 Still picture recording

R 0h00m

0h00m00s Time code

12:30 PM DEC 15 2005

● /; (Red) ; (Green) Recording pause

AUTO

MNL

MF Manual focus

O.I.S.

1/60 Shutter speed OPEN/F2.4 F number 6dB Gain value

WEB

ZOOM

R 0h00m

3:42 PM DEC 15 2005

0h00m00s

O.I.S .

;

Remaining battery power Remaining time left for

recording

Date/Time indication

Recording

Digital zoom Auto mode Manual mode

Zoom magnification indication

Back light mode Image stabilizer Powe r LCD

WEB CAMERA mode Soft skin mode Tele macro MagicPix function Zoom microphone

AUTO

R1700

3:42 PM DEC 15 2005

Sports mode Portrait mode Low light mode Spotlight mode Surf & snow mode

AWB

Auto white balance Indoor mode (recording under incandescent lamp) Outdoor mode Manual adjustment mode

ß, ß

s, ß

A, ßAr,



Video flash

ßAs

Red eye reduction

○ (White)

● (Green)

MEGA

, Still picture quality

R18

Shutter chance mark

Ø2Self-Timer recording

MEGA OIS Number of recording pixels

for still pictures 2048k1512 1280k960 640k480 1920k1080

Remaining number of still pictures (Flashes in red when [R 0] appears.)

O.I.S.

;

AUTO

Wind noise reduction

, ,

SP LP

Motion picture recording mode

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Playback indications

1/24

1 Motion picture playback 2 Still picture playback

1/24

SETUP PLAY

1 Playback ; Pause

5/6 7/8 9/:

Cue/Review playback Last/first file paused Skip playback

D/E Slow motion playback

/ Frame-by-frame playback

0h00m00s

Motion picture playback time Select playback Volume adjustment Slide show playback

100-0001

Still picture folder/Scene number display

No. 10 File number

PictBridge

When a printer compatible with PictBridge is connected

000 Number of DPOF Setting

DPOF already set (to more than 1)

Lock setting

R Resume playback

Repeat playback Number of recording pixels for

still pictures 2048k1512 1280k960 640k480 1920k1080

SETUP

PLAY

QXGA UXGA

SXGA

2048 pixels or more 1600 or more, less than 2048 pixels 1280 or more, less than 1600 pixels

XGA

1024 or more, less than 1280 pixels

SVGA

800 or more, less than 1024 pixels 640 or more, less than 800 pixels (The size is not displayed at under 640 pixels.)

For pictures not recorded with this unit, the size display is determined as follows according to the number of horizontal pixels. If this number is 2048, 1280 or 640, then [ ], [ ] or [ ] will be displayed respectively regardless of the number of vertical pixels.

Confirmatory indications

0 or

——

The built-in battery is low.

(P29) ≥ The warning/alarm indication

appears in face-to-face recording style. Return the direction of the LCD monitor in normal position and check the warning/alarm indication. (P21)

≥ The warning/alarm indication

appears during Web camera operations. For details of the warning, refer to the Troubleshooting. (P101)

No SD card is inserted/ unusable card.

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Indications (continued)

Confirmatory indications

CANNOT RECORD. Data writing to the SD card has failed.

CHECK CARD.

THIS CARD CANNOT RECORD IN VIDEO MODE.

CARD LOCKED.

SCENE NUMBER IS FULL. The number of still pictures or motion picture scenes

PROGRAM NUMBER IS FULL.

NO CARD. No SD card is inserted. (P14) CARD DOOR OPENED. The unit is being operated with the card slot open.

CARD FULL.

UNPLAYABLE CARD. The data on the SD card cannot be played back. FILE LOCKED. You are attempting to erase protected files. (P15)

NOW ACCESSING. PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE CARD.

NO DATA.

CARD ERROR. PLEASE REFORMAT.

CANNOT SET DPOF. Writing of the DPOF setting to the SD card has failed.

CONTROL INFORMATION DIFFER. CANNOT USE THIS CARD IN VIDEO MODE.

SCENE IN PROTECTED PROGRAM OR PLAYLIST.

LOW BATTERY. The battery is low. Recharge it. (P17)

PUSH THE RESET SWITCH.

This card is not compatible or it cannot be recognized by the unit.

An 8 MB or 16 MB SD card has been inserted in motion picture recording mode.

The write protection switch on the SD Memory Card is set to [LOCK]. (P15)

(program) that can be recorded on 1 card is exceeded. Delete unnecessary scenes or insert a new SD card. (P14, 62)

The SD card is full. No further data can be recorded. Delete motion picture files or insert a new SD card. (P14, 62)

Data processing is now underway. Close the card slot and wait a few moments.

There are not any still pictures and motion pictures recorded on the SD card.

SD card formatting has failed.

The data on the card differs from the Video Mode standard. Save the data on a PC and then format the card before use.

You are attempting to erase a protected scene or a scene in a play list created on another device.

An irregularity in the equipment has been detected. Remove the SD card then press the reset switch to restart the unit. (P101)

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CHANGE TO MANUAL MODE.

CANCEL MAGICPIX MODE.

TURN OFF POWER LCD.

NO INK IN PRINTER.

NO PAPER IN PRINTER.

PRINTER ERROR.

PLEASE CONNECT AC ADAPTOR AND BATTERY.

CHANGE MODE TO USE USB.

DISCONNECT USB CABLE.

You have set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO] and are attempting to set [SCENE MODE] from the menu screen.

You are attempting to set [SCENE MODE] from the menu screen while MAGICPIX is set. (P42)

You are attempting to set [LCD AI] from the menu screen when the [POWER LCD] button has been pressed to brighten the LCD monitor.

Check the connected printer.

The AC adaptor has not been connected or the battery has not been inserted while the unit is connected to the PC in PC Connection mode.

The USB cable is connected in the motion picture playback mode.

Another mode has been selected from the PC Connection mode while the USB cable was still connected.

Disconnect the USB cable and ensure that the battery has been inserted in the unit. Then connect the AC adaptor and the USB cable.

This indication appears if the USB cable remains connected for more than 5 minutes when a printer or the PC is connected.

The unit’s power cannot be turned off which the unit is connected to the PC.

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Indications (continued)

∫ About recovery

When the SD card was accessed, you tried to playback a file displayed as a thumbnail in shades of blue and white (P101) or faulty control information or a play list created on another device was read, a control information recovery message or play list delete message such as those shown below may be displayed. (After recovery starts, it may take time depending on the error.)

REPAIRING CONTROL DATA. PLEASE

CONNECT AC ADAPTOR.

;

DATA ERROR OCCURRED. REPAIR SD

DATA NOW?

;

YES/NO

YES

When connecting to AC adaptor or the remaining capacity of the battery is enough:

[FINISHED]

When the remaining capacity of the battery is low:

[PLEASE CONNECT AC ADAPTOR OR CHANGE BATTERY.]

[CANNOT USE THIS CARD IN VIDEO MODE WITHOUT REPAIRING DATA ERROR.]

≥ When you recover files or delete play lists, you can record or play motion pictures again.

Therefore, be sure to follow the instruction.

≥ When data recorded on another device is recovered, it may not be possible to play back

the data on this unit or the other device. Always use this unit to recover data recorded on it.

≥ In the case that recovery fails, format the SD card with this unit (in still picture recording

mode or still picture playback mode) or MotionSD STUDIO (P73).

PLAYLIST ERROR. DELETE THIS

PLAYLIST?/PLAYLIST ERROR. DELETE

ALL PLAYLISTS?

;

YES/NO

YES

When connecting to AC adaptor or the remaining capacity of the battery is enough:

[FINISHED]

When the remaining capacity of the battery is low:

[PLEASE CONNECT AC ADAPTOR OR CHANGE BATTERY.]

[CANNOT USE THIS CARD IN VIDEO MODE WITHOUT REPAIRING DATA ERROR.]

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Functions that cannot be used simultaneously

Some functions in this unit are disabled or cannot be selected due to the unit’s specifications. The table below shows examples of functions restricted by various conditions.

Functions

Digital zoom MagicPix

Backlight compensation

Flash

Scene mode

Zoom

Conditions which

disable the

functions

≥ In still picture

recording mode

≥ When the MagicPix

function is used

≥ When the iris/gain is

set

≥ In motion picture

recording mode

≥ During demo mode ≥ When setting the

[AUTO/MANUAL/ FOCUS] switch to [AUTO]

≥ When the MagicPix

function is used

≥ When the record

button is pressed halfway in still picture recording

Functions

disable the

functions

≥ When digital zoom

Conditions which

Change of white balance

Adjusting the shutter speed, iris/gain

Deleting files

Formatting ≥ When the write

DPOF setting

LOCK setting

(10k or higher) is used

≥ When the MagicPix

function is used

≥ When the MagicPix

function is used

≥ When the scene

mode is used

≥ When the write

protection switch on the SD card is set to [LOCK] (P15)

≥ When the file is

protected

protection switch on the SD card is set to [LOCK] (P15)

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Troubleshooting

Problem Check points

This unit cannot be turned on.

This unit is turned off automatically.

This unit does not stay on long enough.

Battery runs down quickly.

This unit cannot be operated though powered up.

This unit does not operate normally.

The remote control does not function.

The screen has changed suddenly.

≥ Is the battery fully charged?

> Charge the battery using the AC adaptor. (P17)

≥ If you do not use the unit for approximately 5 minutes,

the power is automatically turned off to conserve the battery charge. (P91) To resume recording, turn the power back on. The power will not turn off automatically when the power save function (P91) is set to [OFF].

≥ Is the battery low?

> If the remaining battery power indication is flashing or

the message “LOW BATTERY.” is displayed, the battery has run down. Charge the battery.

≥ Is the battery fully charged?

Charge it with the AC adaptor. (P17)

≥ Are you using the battery in an extremely cold place?

> The battery is affected by ambient temperature. In cold

places, the operating time of the battery becomes shorter.

≥ Has the battery worn out?

> The battery has a limited life. If the operating time is still

too short even after the battery is fully charged, depending on the usage, the battery has worn out and can no longer be used.

≥ Press the [RESET] button. (P101) If normal conditions

are not restored yet, remove the battery or disconnect the AC adaptor, wait about 1 minute and then reinsert the battery or reconnect the AC adaptor. Then, about 1 minute later, turn on the power again. (Conducting the above operation when the access lamp is on may destroy the data on the SD card.)

≥ Has the button-type battery of the remote control run

out?

Replace it with a new button-type battery. (P13)

≥ Has the demonstration started?

> If you set [DEMO MODE] to [ON] without inserting an SD

card in motion picture recording mode or still picture recording mode, the unit is automatically set to the demonstration mode for introducing its functions. Normally this should be set to [OFF]. (P91)

(P17)

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Problem Check points

≥ Has the SD card’s write protect switch been set to

[LOCK]?

> No recording is possible while the write protect switch is

set to [LOCK]. (P15)

Recording does not start although power is supplied to this unit and the SD card is correctly inserted.

≥ Is the SD card’s memory full?

> If the card has no more available memory, free up some

memory by copying some scenes to a PC (P80) and then deleting unnecessary scenes. (P62)

≥ Is the unit set to the motion picture recording mode or

still picture recording mode?

> No recording is possible unless the mode dial is at

or . (P20)

≥ Is the card cover open?

If the cover is open, this unit may not operate

normally. Close the card cover.

Motion picture recording stops suddenly.

Auto focus function does not work.

A sentence is displayed in the screen center.

A function indication such as mode indication, remaining time indication, or time code indication is not shown.

Sound is not played back from the built-in speaker of this unit.

≥ Can the SD card be used for motion picture recording?

> Use an SD card that can be used for motion picture

recording. (P34, 35)

≥ Is manual focus mode selected?

> If auto mode is selected, focus is automatically adjusted.

(P32)

≥ Are you trying to record a scene which is hard to bring

into focus in auto focus mode?

> There are some recording subjects and surroundings for

which the auto focus does not operate correctly. (P104) If so, use the manual focus mode to adjust the focus. (P45)

≥ Is the MagicPix set?

> When the MagicPix is working, focusing shifts into the

manual mode. (P45)

≥ Read the contents and respond to them. (P93)

≥ If you set [SETUP]>[DISPLAY]>[OFF], indications

other than warnings and date indications disappear.

≥ Is the volume too low?

> During playback, move the volume lever to display the

volume indication and adjust it. (P58)

(P14)

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Troubleshooting (continued)

Problem Check points

Although this unit is correctly connected to a TV, playback images cannot be seen.

Playback image is not clear.

Sound breaks up or noise affects the picture and/or sound.

Images played back on TV are cut.

Recorded pictures are not clear.

A scene recorded on an SD card cannot be deleted.

The images on the SD card do not look normal.

During playback, [UNPLAYABLE CARD.] is displayed.

The indication disappears.

The screen is frozen.

No operation can be performed.

Even if an SD card is formatted, it cannot be used.

≥ Have you selected video input on the TV?

> Please read the operating instructions of your TV and

≥ Noise may interfere with the picture and/or sound when

the multi cable terminal becomes dirty. Wipe off any dirt with a soft cloth, then connect to the multi-connector.

≥ Depending on the TV connected, the sides of the images

being played may not appear. We recommend widening the recording range of the objects you want to record beforehand.

≥ Are you trying to record small or finely detailed objects

with [PICT.QUALITY] set at [ ]?

> If you try to record small or finely detailed objects with

≥ Is the scene locked?

> Locked scenes cannot be deleted. (P64)

≥ For the SD Memory Card, if its write protect switch is set

to [LOCK], then deletion is disabled. (P15)

≥ The data may be destroyed. It may have been destroyed

by static or electromagnetic waves. Record important data on a PC or other equipment as well. (P80)

≥ Data with different formats or destroyed data is being

played back.

≥ Turn off the power to this unit. If the power cannot be

turned off, press the [RESET] button. You can also remove the battery and then reinsert it or disconnect the AC adaptor and then reconnect it. After that, turn on the power again. If normal operation is still not restored, detach the power connected, and consult the dealer who you purchased this unit from.

≥ Either this unit or the SD card may be damaged. Please

consult a dealer.

select the channel that matches the input used for the connection.

[PICT.QUALITY] set at [ ], the images may break up into a mosaic-like pattern. Record with [PICT.QUALITY] set at [ ] instead. (P52)

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