Panasonic SDR-S150 User Manual

Operating Instructions

SD Video Camera

Model No. SDR-S150

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

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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.......15

Inserting/Removing the Battery....... 17

Charging the Battery.........................18

Turning the unit on/off......................19

Selecting a mode...............................21

Using the LCD monitor.....................22

Using the cursor button ...................23

One-touch navigation

Using the menu screen..................... 27

Setting date and time........................29

Adjusting LCD monitor.....................30

Recording

Check before recording....................32

Motion picture recording

(MPEG2 motion pictures)...............34

Zoom in/out function ........................37

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

Tele-macro function..........................39

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

Soft skin mode ..................................40

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

Backlight compensation function ... 41

This is for protecting a backlit subject
from being darkened.

Wind noise reduction function ........ 42

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

Wide mode.........................................43

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

Image stabilizer function..................44

This is for reducing image shakes
during recording.

MagicPix function .............................45

This allows recording in dark locations.

Scene mode.......................................46

This is for recording in various
situations.

Manual focus adjustment................. 48

This allows subjects to be focused
manually.

White balance....................................49

This is for recording in natural colors.

Manual shutter speed/aperture

adjustment ...................................... 51

Still picture recording

(JPEG still pictures) ....................... 53

Built-in flash ......................................57

Self-timer recording .......................... 59

This is for recording using the timer.

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Contents (continued)

Playback

Motion picture playback

(MPEG2 motion pictures)...............60

Still picture playback

(JPEG still pictures)........................63

Deleting scenes.................................65

This is for deleting scenes recorded on
SD cards.

Locking scenes .................................67

This is for preventing scenes from
being deleted by mistake.

Formatting an SD card ......................68

This is for initializing (formatting)
cards.

DPOF setting......................................69

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

PictBridge ..........................................70

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

Playback on TV..................................73

Using this unit’s recorded data on

other devices...................................75

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

PC

With a PC............................................76

Installing MotionSD STUDIO ............80

Installing the Web Camera Driver ....81

Connection and recognition

procedures ......................................83

Using MotionSD STUDIO ..................85

Reading the MotionSD STUDIO

operating instructions....................86

Using the unit as a Web Camera......86

If using a Macintosh.......................... 88

To disconnect USB cable safely ......89

Software application

uninstallation ..................................89

Verifying the driver............................90

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Details

Approximate Number of Recordable

Pictures on an SD Card..................92

Menu list.............................................93

Setup menu........................................95

Indications .........................................96

Functions that cannot be used

simultaneously..............................101

Troubleshooting..............................102

Others

About condensation........................106

Explanation of terms.......................107

Cautions for Use..............................109

Specifications ..................................112

Limited Warranty.............................115

Customer Services Directory .........117

Request for Service Notice.............118

Index.................................................119

Spanish Quick Use Guide/

Guía rápida para el usuario en

español ..........................................120

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:

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-S150
Responsible party:

Support Contact:

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.

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

SDR-S150

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.

< For USA-California only >
This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material
– special handling may apply.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate

.

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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 when you have not used it for a long period of
time, or before recording important data, to check that the picture and sound are
recorded 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

SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card

For the purposes of these operating instructions, the following cards are referred to as
“the SD card”.

– SD Memory Card (from 8 MB to 2 GB)
– SDHC Memory Card (4 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 35 for information about the kinds of SD Cards that can be used

for motion picture recording.

≥ If the SD Card is formatted on other equipment, it may take longer to record or you

may not be able to use the SD Card. In this case, format the SD Card on this unit.

(Do not format it on a PC etc.)

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

based on SD Memory Card Specifications and SDHC Memory Cards formatted in
FAT32 system.

≥ 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”.

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≥ SDHC Logo is a trademark.
≥ Microsoft

≥ Leica is a registered trademark of Leica

≥ Microsoft product screen shot(s)

≥ Other names of systems and products

®

either registered trademarks or

trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in

the United States and/or other countries.

microsystems IR GmbH and Dicomar is a

registered trademark of Leica Camera

AG.

reprinted with permission from Microsoft

Corporation.

mentioned in these instructions are

usually the registered trademarks or

trademarks of the manufacturers who

developed the system or product

concerned.

, Windows® and DirectX® are

Accessories

Check the accessories before using this unit.

SD Memory Card
(2 GB)

RP-SDR02G

Battery pack

CGA-S303

AC cable

K2CA2CA00029

AC adaptor

VSK0681

Multi cable

K2KZ9CB00001

Wireless remote
control

N2QACC000009

Button-type battery

CR2025

Hand strap

VFC4144

Attachable grip

VYC0948

USB cable

VFA0453-A

Headphone cable

K2KZ99Z00002

CD-ROM

Optional Accessory Battery Pack CGA-S303

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Parts identification and handling

2

4

3

5
6

1 Lens hood (P11)

1

14

15
16
17

212019

18

22
23

24
25

2 Lens cover
3 Built-in flash (P57)
4 Lens (LEICA DICOMAR)
5 Remote Control Sensor (P14)
6 Indication lamp (P33)
7 Tripod mount (P11)

≥ You can also attach the attachable grip.

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8 Zoom lever [W/T] (P37)

Volume lever [rVOLs] (P61)

9 Record button (P34, 53)

10 Cursor button (P23)

≥ Press up, down, left or right to select

items.

≥ Press the button in the center to enter the

8
9

10

11
12

13

selection.

11 Menu button [MENU] (P27)
12 Delete button [ ] (P65)
13 Mode select switch [AUTO/MANUAL/

FOCUS] (P33, 46 to 51)
14 Terminal cover (P70, 73, 83)
15 USB terminal [ ] (P70, 83)
16 Multi-connector [MULTI] (P12, 73)
17 DC input terminal [DC IN 9.3V] (P18)

18 Status indicator (P18 to 20)
19 Power switch [ON/OFF] (P19)
20 Microphone (built-in, stereo)
21 Flash lever [OPENß] (P57)
22 White balance sensor (P50)
23 Speaker (P61)
24 Mode dial (P21)
25 Battery cover (P17)

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26

29

27

30
31

28

32

Lens hood

1 In order to remove the lens

hood, rotate it
counter-clockwise.

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

and then rotate it clockwise.

Hand strap fixture

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

26 LCD monitor (P22, 111)

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] (P31)
28 Reset button [RESET] (P105)
29 Card access lamp [ACCESS] (P16)
30 Card slot open lever (P15)
31 Card slot cover (P15)
32 Strap fixture (P11)

21

1

Tripod mount

This hole is for attaching the attachable grip (supplied) to this unit or attaching this unit
to a tripod (optional).
It is easier to hold this unit if you attach the attachable grip to the tripod mount.

∫ Attachable grip

1 Attach the hand strap to the strap

fixture.

2 Attach the attachable grip string to

the hand strap string.

3 Attach the attachable grip to the

tripod mount.

1

2

3

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Parts identification and handling (continued)

∫ Tripod

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. (P15, 17)

1 Camera base

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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

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1

2

Remote control

1 On-screen display button

[EXT DISPLAY] (P74)

1

8

2

9

3

4

10

11

5

6

7

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

1

∫ 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 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.

2 Date/time button [DATE/TIME] (P30)
3 Delete button [] (P65)
4 3: Playback/Pause button [1/;]

(P14, 60, 63)

5 2: Fast-rewind button [:]

(P14, 60, 63)

¢

¢

6 4: Stop button [∫] (P14, 60, 63)
7 1: Fast-forward button [9]

(P14, 60, 63)

8 Recording start/stop button

[START/STOP]

9 Zoom/volume button [T]/[W]

¢

¢

¢

10 Menu button [MENU] (P14)
11 Enter button [ENTER] (P14)

¢ Recording operations, playback operations

and volume adjustment

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

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.

2

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.

¢

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Parts identification and handling (continued)

∫ 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.

1

∫ Operating with remote control

The menu screen transition is the same as when the buttons on the main unit are used.
(P27)

1) Press the [MENU] button.

2) Select a menu item.

≥ The [3, 4, 2, 1] buttons and the

[ENTER] button can be used in the same
way as pressing the cursor button on this
unit up, down, left and right.

3) Press the [MENU] 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]. (P19)

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.

1

2 Insert/remove the SD card into/from

the card slot 2.

2

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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Inserting/Removing an SD card (continued)

∫ About the SD cards that you can use

SDHC Memory

card capacity

4GB

(Maximum)

Recording mode

Motion picture

recording mode

Still picture

recording mode

SD Memory card capacity

8MB, 16MB

Cannot be

used.

32 MB, 64 MB,

128 MB

Cannot be

guaranteed in

operation.¢

Can be used.

256 MB,

512MB, 1GB,

2GB

Refer to page 35.

¢The recording may suddenly stop during motion picture recording. (P36)

This unit is compatible with both SD Memory cards and SDHC Memory cards. You
can only use SDHC Memory cards on devices that are compatible with them. You
cannot use SDHC Memory cards on devices that are only compatible with SD
Memory cards. (When using a SDHC Memory card on another device, be sure to
read the operating instructions for that device.)

∫ About the SD card

≥ Do not touch the terminals on the back of the SD card.
≥ Electrical noise, static electricity, or the failure of this unit or the SD card may

damage or erase the data stored on the SD card. Save important data recorded on
this unit to a PC using the USB cable (supplied), MotionSD STUDIO etc. (P76) (We
recommend using MotionSD STUDIO etc. to acquire data recorded on this unit.)

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

time left for recording may be reduced. (P36)

∫ 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.
– Removing the battery or AC adaptor.

∫ About the write protection switch on the SD card

≥ The SD 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.

1

2

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Inserting/Removing the Battery

1 Remove the battery cover.

2 Insert the battery.

2

B

11

1

22

A

A

1 While pushing the battery cover,

2 slide it in the direction of the arrow.

≥ Push A while sliding.

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

3

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.

≥ Before removing the battery, be sure to set the

[ON/OFF] switch to [OFF] and check that the
status indicator is off.

≥ 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]. (P19)

B

A

1

2

3

∫ 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 tables below are for when the temperature is 25 oC (77 oF) and
the humidity is 60%. If the temperature is higher or lower than 25 oC (77 oF), 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)

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

Vol ta ge /
capacity

7.4 V/

760 mAh

Connect the AC adaptor (supplied) A
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 110.

The AC Cable is for use with this unit only.
Do not use it with other devices or use the
AC Cable for other devices with this unit.

Charging time

Approx.

1h30min

Maximum

continuously

recordable time

Approx.

1h20min

Intermittent

recordable time

Approx.

45 min

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≥ 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.

Turning the unit on/off

≥ Along with the reduction of the battery

capacity, the display will change:

####

. If the battery discharges,

then ( ) will flash.

1

How to turn on the power

Set the power switch to [ON].

The status indicator 1 lights red and, in motion

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

picture recording mode or still picture recording
mode (P21), 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
(P21), the power turns off.

When the unit is not being used, set the power switch to [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

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Turning the unit on/off (continued)

To set quick start function

SETUP

DISPLAY
DATE/TIME
DATE FORMAT
FORMAT CARD
QUICK START

SETUP ENTER

EXIT

OFF

1/3

ON

MENU

1 2

A

B

Press the menu button B, use the
cursor button A to select
[ SETUP]#[ QUICK START], and
then set the function to [ON]. (P27)

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.

To cancel quick start

Press the menu button, use the cursor button to select [ SETUP]#
[QUICKSTART]#[OFF]. (P27)

≥ Turn off the power to cancel quick start

standby. The status indicator goes out
and the power turns off.

≥ Quick start standby is canceled after

5 minutes have elapsed.
In this case, turn off the power and then
turn it on again or open the LCD monitor
again. The unit cannot be quick-started
and it takes longer for it to start operating.

≥ Quick start standby is canceled and the

power turns off 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.

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≥ 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.)

Selecting a mode

;

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R 0h03m

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R 1

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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.

1

Still picture recording mode (P53)

R 1

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;

Still picture playback mode (P63)

3/24

Motion picture
recording

SP

R 0h03m

0h00m00s

;

mode (P34)

Use this to record
motion pictures

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(MPEG2).
The unit can be used as a Web camera when
it is connected to a PC.

Motion picture
playback mode

3/24

3/24

(P60)

Use this to play back
motion pictures

SETUP PLAY

recorded with this
unit.

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

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

SETUP PLAY

PC Connection mode (P76)

Use MotionSD STUDIO etc. 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

AB

90o

1

90o

90o

90o

2

180o

A When recording

1 Yourself
2 Normal

B When playing back

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

180o

∫ About yourself recording

Turning the LCD monitor in direction 1 is convenient for recording 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 recording yourself, the left and right

sides of the images appearing on the LCD monitor during
recording are reversed. (The image to be recorded is the same
as that recording.)
Only some screen indications will appear on the LCD monitor.

°

When [
alarm indications. (P98)

≥ When using this unit for recording yourself, you cannot operate the operation icons

using the One-touch navigation (P23).

≥ The brightness and color level of the LCD

monitor can be adjusted from the menu.

(P30)

≥ If it is forcibly opened or rotated, this unit

may be damaged or fail.

] appears, turn the LCD monitor in direction 2, and check the warning/

≥ 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.

1

2

BASIC
ADVANCE
SETUP

MENU

SETUP ENTER

Basic cursor button operations

1 2

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.

EXIT

Press the cursor button up, down, left
or right to select items or files 1, and
then press the button in the center to
enter the selection 2.

≥ Menu screen operations (P27)
≥ File playback selection (P60, 63)

A Up
B Down
C Left
D Right

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Using the cursor button (continued)

3/24

Using the recording function

¬ 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 center of the cursor button.

1

≥ 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

SETUP PLAY

3/24

3/24

or right to select the scene, 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.

If the button in the center of the cursor buttons
is pressed, the operation icon can be
displayed or turned off.

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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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Using the cursor button (continued)

List of operation icons for each mode

Mode Icon Direction Function

3 Tele-macro (P39)

—

(1/2)

4 Soft skin mode (P40)

1 Backlight compensation (P41)

Motion
picture

recording

mode

Motion
picture

playback

mode

Still picture

recording

mode

Still picture

playback

mode

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Manual adjustment mode

3

(P50) (Only in manual white
balance adjustment)

White balance (P49)

4

(2/2)

(Only in

[MANUAL])

—

—

(1/2)

(2/2) Same as motion picture recording mode (2/2)

—

r

21

s

∫4

:

9

Ø 2 Self timer (P59)

∫4

Shutter speed (P51)

Iris or gain value (P51)

White balance mode
selection, manual
adjustments (P48, 49, 51)

3 Playback/pause (P60)

Stop playback and show
thumbnails (P60)

Rewind, skip
(during playback) (P60)

2

Reverse slow/frame playback
(during pause) (P61)

Fast forward, skip
(during playback) (P60)

1

Forward slow/frame playback
(during pause) (P61)

3 Tele-macro (P39)

4 Soft skin mode (P40)

1 Backlight compensation (P41)

Slide show start/pause (P63)

3

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

Stop playback and show
thumbnails (P63)

2

Playback previous picture (P63)

1 Playback next picture (P63)

Using the menu screen

Refer to the “Menu list” (P93) for information about the menus.

1 Press the [MENU] button.

BASIC
ADVANCE
SETUP

SETUP ENTER

EXIT

MENU

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.

2 Press the cursor button up or down in

1

order to select the desired top menu

BASIC
ADVANCE
SETUP

MENU

SETUP ENTER

3 Press the cursor button right or press

BASIC

SCENE MODE
WIND CUT
REC MODE
WIDE
CLOCK SET

SETUP ENTER

4 Press the cursor button up or down in

1

BASIC

SCENE MODE
WIND CUT
REC MODE
WIDE
CLOCK SET

SETUP ENTER

EXIT

EXIT

EXIT

OFF

ON

SP

ON
NO

OFF

MENU

ON

SP

ON
NO

MENU

1.

the button in the center.

order to select the submenu item.

1 Submenu
2 Current settings on menus

2

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Using the menu screen (continued)

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

EXIT

XP

SP

LP

MENU

XP

SP
LP

MENU

the button in the center.

order to select the desired item.

7 Press the button in the center to enter

or

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] (P43), [PICTURE SIZE] (P55) or [TV ASPECT]

(P74), 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

NO

cursor button to select [ BASIC]#
[ CLOCK SET]#[YES]. (P27)

MENU

2 Press the cursor button left or right to

CLOCK SET

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DEC 15 03 42 PM

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

SETUP

SET ENTER

EXIT

MENU

the desired value.

≥ The year will change as follows:

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

1/3

MENU

Press the menu button, select
[SETUP]#[ DATE FORMAT], then
use the cursor button to select the desired
display style. (P27)

Display style Screen display

Y/M/D

M/D/Y

D/M/Y

15:42

2006.12.15
3:42 PM

DEC 15 2006
15:42

15.12.2006

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Setting date and time (continued)

Changing the date and time display style

SETUP

DISPLAY
DATE/TIME
DATE FORMAT
FORMAT CARD
QUICK START

SETUP ENTER

EXIT

OFF

D/T

DATE

1/3

MENU

Press the menu button, select
[SETUP]#[ DATE/TIME], then use
the cursor button to select the desired
display style. (P27)

≥ 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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DEC 15 2006

∫ 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

2 Press the cursor button up or down to

SETUP

POWER SAVE
BEEP SOUND
LCD AI
LCD SET
INITIAL SET

SETUP ENTER

LCD SET

SET

SETUP ENTER

EXIT

EXIT

YES

2/3

NO

MENU

MENU

Press the menu button, then use the
cursor button to set [ SETUP]#
[LCDSET]#[YES]. (P27)

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

SETUP

POWER SAVE
BEEP SOUND
LCD AI
LCD SET
INITIAL SET

SETUP ENTER

NORMAL
DYNAMIC

MENU

EXIT

2/3

Press the menu button, then use the
cursor button to select [ SETUP]#
[ LCD AI]#[DYNAMIC] or
[NORMAL]. (P27)

– [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

3:42 PM
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3:42 PM
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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. (P68) 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.
We recommend using MotionSD STUDIO etc. to acquire data recorded on this unit.
(P76)

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.

1 16:9 screen
2 4:3 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 (P43) or when playing back the images on the TV screen (P74).

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3:42 PM
DEC 15 2006

16:9 4:3

∫ Basic camera holding

5

1

2

3

4

≥ Open the LCD monitor.

Recording cannot start when the LCD monitor
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.

≥ It is easier to hold this unit if you attach the

attachable grip 5 (supplied) to the tripod mount. (P11)

≥ 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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∫ 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: P107
– Auto focus: P108

≥ Depending on the brightness of the subject etc., the aperture and shutter speed are

automatically adjusted for an optimum brightness.
(When set to the motion picture recording mode: The shutter speed is adjusted to a
maximum of 1/250.)

≥ Color balance and focus may not be adjusted depending on light sources or scenes.

If so, manually adjust the white balance and focus.
– Scene mode setting: P46
– White balance setting: P49
– Shutter speed setting: P51
– Iris/gain value setting: P51
– Focus setting: P48

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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.

≥ Recording will continue even if the LCD

monitor is closed.

Ending the recording

Press the record button again.

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

≥ When the LCD monitor is closed, recording ends and the unit automatically turns off. If the

quick start function is set, the unit goes into quick start standby mode. (P19)

∫ About the screen indications in the motion picture recording mode

1 Recording time elapsed

R 0h02m

R 0h02m

SP

0h00m10s

0h00m10s

1

2 Quality of motion picture

2

3 Remaining time left for recording

(When the remaining time on the SD card

3

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

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Changing the recording mode of the motion picture
1

BASIC

SCENE MODE
WIND CUT
REC MODE
WIDE
CLOCK SET

SETUP ENTER

EXIT

XP

SP

LP

MENU

∫ About the kinds of SD cards that can be used

We recommend using SD Memory cards and SDHC Memory cards conforming to
Class 2 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating or 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¢

¢ No longer made.
≥ Operation in motion picture recording is not guaranteed with an SD card memory from

32 MB to 4 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

≥ “1 h 40 min” indicates 1 hour 40 minutes.

Pro High Speed

SD Memory Card

1GB RP-SDK01G RP-SDH01G¢

2GB RP-SDK02G —

4GB — — — RP-SDR04G

XP

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
4GB Approx. 50 min Approx. 1 h 40 min Approx. 3 h 20 min

Press the menu button, then use the
cursor button to select the desired
recording mode by selecting
[BASIC]#[ REC MODE]. (P27)

– : Motion pictures can be recorded with

XP

– : Motion pictures can be recorded with

SP

– : Motion pictures can be recorded for

LP

Super High

Speed

SD Memory Card

the highest picture quality.

normal picture quality.

longer.

High Speed

SD Memory Card

RP-SDQ512
RP-SDR512

RP-SDQ01G
RP-SDR01G

RP-SDQ02G
RP-SDR02G

SP LP

High Speed

SDHC Memory

Card

—

—

—

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Motion picture recording (MPEG2 motion pictures) (continued)

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.

∫ 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 (P35) 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. (P68) 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. (P83) (We recommend
using MotionSD STUDIO etc. to acquire data recorded on this unit. (P76))

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. (P35)

≥ Recordable time using the battery

(P18)

≥ 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. (P16)

≥ Even if there is available memory for

recording on the SD card, it may not be
possible to record. In this case, after
saving the data on PC, format the SD
card.

≥ 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. (P100)

≥ 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.)

LP

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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. (P44)

≥ When distant subjects are brought closer,

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

≥ When the zoom speed is high, the

subject may not be focused easily.

≥ 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. (The variable speed zoom
function cannot be used with the remote
control.)

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Zoom in/out function (continued)

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

MENU

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

∫ 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

ON

MENU

Press the menu button, use the cursor
button to select [ ADVANCE]>
[ D.ZOOM], then set the desired
magnification. (P27)

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

Press the menu button, then use the
cursor button to select [ ADVANCE]>
[ZOOMMIC]>[ON]. (P27)

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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

2 Press the cursor button up, then

To cancel the tele-macro function

Select the [ ] icon again.

≥ If a sharper focus cannot be achieved, adjust the focus manually. (P48)
≥ 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.

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

cursor button to display the icon
shown in the illustration.

select the [ ] tele-macro icon.

≥ The [ ] icon flashes orange, then lights

white.

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

automatically set to 10k.

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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 right, then

select the [ª] backlight
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.

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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]. (P27)

≥ 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

ON

MENU

Press the menu button, then use the
cursor button to select [ BASIC]>
[ WIND CUT]>[ON]. (P27)

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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 .

∫ Recording images with a 4:3 aspect ratio

¬ Rotate the mode dial to select .

≥ This function’s default setting is [ON].

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

BASIC

SCENE MODE
WIND CUT
REC MODE
WIDE
CLOCK SET

SETUP ENTER

BASIC

SCENE MODE
WIND CUT
REC MODE
WIDE
CLOCK SET

SETUP ENTER

EXIT

OFF

ON

EXIT

OFF

ON

MENU

MENU

Press the menu button, then use the
cursor button to select [ BASIC]>
[WIDE]>[ON]. (P27)

Press the menu button, then use the
cursor button to select [ BASIC]>
[WIDE]>[OFF]. (P27)

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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

ON

MENU

To cancel the image stabilizer function

Press the menu button, then use the cursor button to select [ ADVANCE]>
[ O.I.S.]> [OFF]. (P27)

Press the menu button, then use the
cursor button to select
[ ADVANCE]>[ O.I.S.]>[ON].
(P27)

≥ 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.

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≥ 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

MagicPix function

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

ON

MENU

To cancel the MagicPix function

Press the menu button, then use the cursor button to select [ ADVANCE]>
[ MAGICPIX]>[OFF]. (P27)

Press the menu button, then use the
cursor button to select
[ ADVANCE]>[ MAGICPIX]>
[ON]. (P27)

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.
(P48)
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].

≥ 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.

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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]

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. (P27)

MENU

Indication Mode Recording conditions

5

Sports

Portrait

Low light

Spotlight

Surf & snow

To record sports scenes or scenes where there are
quick motions

To make persons stand out against the background
To make the scene brighter in dark conditions
To make the subject under a spotlight look more

attractive
To record images in bright 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]. (P27)
≥ You can also cancel the scene mode function by setting the [AUTO/MANUAL/

FOCUS] switch to [AUTO].

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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 mod e

≥ 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]

switch to [MANUAL].

2 Move the switch down and set it to

MNL

the [FOCUS] position.

≥ The manual focus indication [1MF] will be

displayed.

3 Press the cursor button left or right to

MNL

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 colors.

The automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colors 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 down to

MNL

select the white balance indication
(such as ).

AWB

3 Press the cursor button left or right to

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.

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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White balance (continued)

To set the white balance manually

MNL

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

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≥ Whenever recording conditions change,

re-set the white balance for correct
adjustment.

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 down several

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 left or right to

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].

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Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment (continued)

∫ 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 jet coaster rides: 1/500 to 1/1000

<Manual shutter speed adjustment>

≥ Avoid recording under fluorescent light,

mercury light or sodium light because the
color 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.

<Manual iris/gain adjustment>

≥ 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 P92.

1 Rotate the mode dial to select .

The lens cover opens automatically.

2 Press the record button halfway (not

all the way down) to bring the subject

(In auto focusing mode only)

Focusing

When in focus (Beeps twice)

(4 beeps)

When in focus and a good
picture can be recorded

Almost in focus

1/60
F2.0
0dB

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.):

– ¥ (The green lamp lights up.):

– No mark: When focusing is unsuccessful

≥ If you set [O.I.S.] to [ON] (P44), then the

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

MEGA

≥ 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.):

– ± (The white lamp lights up.):

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Still picture recording (JPEG still pictures) (continued)

R 3

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 or higher, 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. (P16)

≥ 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

R 3

R 3

2 Size of still pictures

1

3 Remaining number of still pictures

(Flashes red when [R 0] appears.)

2

3

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∫ 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

MENU

cursor button to select
[BASIC]>[ PICTURE SIZE],
then set the desired size. (P27)

– 2048:2048k1512 pixels
– 1280:1280k960 pixels
– 640:640k480 pixels
– HDTV:1920k1080 pixels

(still pictures recorded at 16:9
aspect ratio)

PICT.QUALITY

Selecting the picture quality

1 Press the menu button, use the

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

BASIC

SCENE MODE
PICTURE SIZE
PICT.QUALITY
CLOCK SET

SETUP ENTER

EXIT

MENU

cursor button to select
[BASIC]>[ PICT.QUALITY],
then set the desired picture quality.
(P27)

– : 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.

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.)

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Still picture recording (JPEG still pictures) (continued)

Recording with a shutter operation effect

You can add a shutter operation simulating sound.

ADVANCE

SHTR EFFECT

SETUP ENTER

EXIT

OFF

ON

2/2

MENU

∫ 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. (P48)
≥ 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.

Press the menu button, then use the
cursor button to select [ ADVANCE]>
[ SHTR EFFECT]>[ON]. (P27)

– 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 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.

– When close subjects and far subjects

are included in the same scene.

∫ 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.
≥ If focusing is still difficult, use manual focus to adjust the focus. (P48)

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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.

OPEN

Setting the flash mode

ADVANCE

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

SETUP ENTER

EXIT

1/2

MENU

When the flash is not used

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

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

pressed.

Press the menu button, then use the
cursor button to select
[ ADVANCE]>[ß FLASH] and then
select the desired setting. (P27)

–[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

Reduces the phenomena where human eyes become red from flashes.

ADVANCE

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

SETUP ENTER

EXIT

OFF

ON

1/2

MENU

Press the menu button, then use the
cursor button to select [ ADVANCE]>
[ RED EYE]>[ON]. (P27)

The [ ] indication appears.
≥ The flash is activated 2 times. Do not move

until the second flash is finished.

≥ Use this when you take pictures of people in

dark places.

≥ Red eye phenomenon may appear depending

on the recording conditions.

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Built-in flash (continued)

To adjust the brightness of the flash

ADVANCE

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

SETUP ENTER

EXIT

1/2

MENU

Press the menu button, use the cursor
button to select [ ADVANCE]>
[ FLASH LEVEL], then set the desired
brightness level. (P27)

–[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

stored, 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. (P48)

≥ 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 left to select

the [Ø] self-timer icon.

The [Ø10] icon flashes orange, then lights white.
≥ Each time the left cursor button is pressed, the

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

: Starts recording after 10 seconds

– Ø

10

: Starts recording after 2 seconds

– Ø

2

3 Press the record button.

After the indication lamp and the [Ø10] or [Ø2]
indication flash for the time which has been set,
recording will start. After recording, the self-timer
is canceled.
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

1

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

]>[Ø2]>setting

10

To stop the timer midway through

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

≥ If you turn off the power, 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.

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Playback

3/24

3:42 PM
DEC 15 2006

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.

3/24

1

2

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.

3:42 PM
DEC 15 2006

1

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 playback.

4 Press the cursor button 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:

≥ 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.

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

Press ∫.

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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 slow-motion

playback.

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.

Move the volume lever to change the
volume level.

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

≥ 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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Motion picture playback (MPEG2 motion pictures) (continued)

Playing back motion pictures by date

PLAY SETUP

PLAY MODE
REPEAT PLAY
RESUME PLAY
LOCK

SETUP ENTER

VIEW BY DATE

01 DEC. 15. 2006

02 DEC. 16. 2006

ENTER

SETUP

VIEW ALL

BY DATE

MENU

EXIT

EXIT

MENU

1) Press the menu button, then use the
cursor button to select
[PLAYSETUP]#[PLAYMODE]#
[BY DATE]. (P27)

≥ 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

ON

MENU

Press the menu button, then use the
cursor button to select
[PLAYSETUP]#[ REPEAT PLAY]#
[ON]. (P27)

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

ON

MENU

≥ 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. (P16)

Press the menu button, then use the
cursor button to select
[PLAYSETUP]#[RESUMEPLAY]#
[ON]. (P27)

≥ 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. (P105)

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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 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 display.

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1

2

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.

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 up, down, left

or right 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.

∫: Stops the playback, and shows the

thumbnails.

¢

Only when [SLIDE SHOW] has been selected.
(P64)

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Still picture playback (JPEG still pictures) (continued)

Playing back still pictures as a slide show

PLAY SETUP

PLAY MODE
LOCK
DPOF SET

SETUP ENTER

PICTURE

SLIDE SHOW

MENU

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

displayed.

≥ This unit may degrade or not play back still picture recorded or created on another

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

Press the menu button, then use the
cursor button to select
[PLAYSETUP]#[PLAYMODE]#
[SLIDE SHOW]. (P27)

≥ Still pictures will not be played as a slide show

when [PICTURE] is selected.

≥ 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.

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≥ 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.
(P97)

≥ Even if the LCD Monitor is closed, the

power does not turn off.

Deleting scenes

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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

MENU

cursor button to select
[ DELETE]#[ SELECT] or
[ ALL]. (P27)

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.

MENU

YES

NO

YES

NO

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.

Press the [ ] button.

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

button is pressed, the scene encircled by a red

EXIT

MENU

frame is deleted.

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

MENU

EXIT

≥ To stop deleting, select [NO].

SETUP ENTER

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

4 When the confirmation message

DELETE SCENES

DELETE SCENE?

SETUP ENTER

DELETE SCENES

DELETE SCENE?

SETUP ENTER

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Deleting scenes (continued)

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

1 Press the [ ] button during

playback.

DELETE SCENE?

YES

SETUP ENTER

NO

2 When the confirmation message

appears, use the cursor button to

DELETE SCENE?

YES

SETUP ENTER

NO

∫ 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. (P105)

≥ 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. (P16)

≥ 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.

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

time if there are many scenes on the SD
card.

≥ When [ALL] is selected in the motion

picture playback mode, the following
scenes will be deleted.
– When [PLAY MODE] is set to

[VIEW ALL]:
All the scenes on the SD card

– When [PLAY MODE] is set to

[BY DATE]:
All the scenes selected by date

≥ 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.

Locking scenes

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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
NO

cursor button to select
[ PLAY SETUP]#[ LOCK]#
[YES]. (P27)

MENU

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

MENU

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

the lock setting.

≥ 2 or more scenes can be set in succession.

To complete the settings

Press the [MENU] button.

≥ Scenes displayed as thumbnails in shades of blue and white cannot be locked. (P105)
≥ If the write protection switch on an SD card is set to [LOCK], the scenes on the card

cannot be locked. (P16)

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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. We recommend using

MotionSD STUDIO etc. to acquire data recorded on this unit. (P76)

¬ 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

1/2

cursor button to select [ SETUP]#
[ FORMAT CARD]#[YES]. (P27)

NO

MENU

2 When the confirmation message

FORMAT CARD
ALL DATA WILL BE

DELETED.
FORMAT THE CARD NOW?

SETUP ENTER

YES

NO

EXIT

MENU

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.

(P16)

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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

NO

SET

CANCEL ALL

MENU

EXIT

cursor button to select
[ PLAY SETUP]#[ DPOF SET]#
[SET]. (P27)

2 Press the cursor button up, down, left

DPOF SET

0

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

2

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 canceled by setting the

number of pictures to [0].

≥ 2 or more scenes can be set in succession.

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

NO

SET

CANCEL ALL

MENU

EXIT

Press the menu button, then use the
cursor button to select
[PLAYSETUP]#[ DPOF SET]#
[CANCEL ALL]. (P27)

≥ When the confirmation message appears, use

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

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DPOF setting (continued)

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∫ What is DPOF?

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 DPOF settings on this unit.

≥ 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. (P16)

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.

1

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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PictBridge

0

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

SETUP ENTER

The number of pictures set is displayed.

3 Press the cursor button up or down to

PictBridge

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

≥ You can set up to 9 prints.

MENU

SETUP ENTER

4 Press the menu button to display the

5 Use the cursor button to select

6 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

PictBridge

DATE PRINT
PAPER SIZE
PAGE LAYOUT
PRINT

SETUP

ENTER

PRINT

OFF
STANDARD
STANDARD

NO

RETURN

OFF

ON

RETURN

STANDARD

4k5 INCH
5k7 INCH
4k6 INCH

A4

RETURN

MENU

MENU

MENU

≥ 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.

[ 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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PictBridge (continued)

7 Use the cursor button to select

PictBridge

DATE PRINT
PAPER SIZE
PAGE LAYOUT
PRINT

SETUP

ENTER

STANDARD

RETURN

MENU

[ 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

NO

RETURN

MENU

[ 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 canceled 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.

≥ Still pictures recorded on other

equipment may not be printed.

≥ When the unit is connected directly to the

printer, the DPOF settings cannot be
used.

≥ Connect the printer directly to this unit.

Do not use a USB hub.

≥ The sides of pictures recorded when

[PICTURE SIZE] is set to [HDTV] may be
cut at printing. When using a printer with
a trimming or borderless function, cancel
this setting. (Refer to the operating
instructions of the printer for details.)

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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]

[VIDEO IN]

[AUDIO IN]

[S-VIDEO IN]

1

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.)

and the TV.

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. (P60, 63)

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 may not be able to 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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Playback on TV (continued)

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3:42 PM
DEC 15 2006

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

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

2/2

MENU

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]

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4:3

∫ When watching the recorded motion pictures on TV

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.

1 16:9 screen
2 4:3 screen

Press the menu button, then use the
cursor button to select [ SETUP]#
[ TV ASPECT]#[4:3]. (P27)

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.

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3:42 PM
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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.) can be displayed on the TV.

Press the [EXT DISPLAY] button on the
remote control.

≥ Press the button again to erase the

information.

≥ The LCD monitor display does not change.

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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 or SD card used, it may not be possible to copy
motion pictures (MPEG2) recorded with this unit onto a hard disk, etc. (P16)

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

1 Remove the SD card with the

recorded images from this unit. (P15)

≥ 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.

≥ If you cannot copy images recorded with this unit directly from an SD card, connect this

unit and the DVD recorder with the multi cable (supplied). You can then copy the images
output on this unit. (For details on how to connect and record, refer to the operating
instructions of the device you are connecting to e.g. 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.

If you copy images directly from an SD card or using the multi cable (supplied) and then
play them back on a wide-screen TV, they may be stretched vertically.
In this case, refer to the operating instruction of the device you are connecting to or read
the operating instructions of the wide-screen TV and set the aspect ratio to 16:9.

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PC

With a PC

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

Video editing software
MotionSD STUDIO 1.1E

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

1.1E, read the PDF operating instructions.

Web Camera Driver
USB Video Class Motion JPEG DriverrAudio Class 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 canceled 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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≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are

fulfilled, some personal computers cannot be used.

≥ 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.

®

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

– Intel

Corporation in the United States and other countries.

≥ To upgrade the Windows Service Pack(SP2, SP4 etc.), select [start] (>[All

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

Refer to P88 if using a Macintosh.

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With a PC (continued)

Operating environment for MotionSD STUDIO 1.1E
(Video Editing Software)

Personal computer IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer

OS

CPU

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

Display

Free hard disk
space

Necessary
software

Sound DirectSound Support

Drive

Interface USB port (Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) recommended)

Other
requirements

Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 4
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2
Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2

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

CD-ROM drive
(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 operation systems.

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Operating environment for using the unit as a Web camera

Personal computer IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer

Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 4

OS

CPU

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

Display

Free hard disk
space

Necessary
software

Sound Windows compatible sound device
Drive CD-ROM drive (for installation)
Interface USB port

Other
requirements

Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 1/2
Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 1/2
(The standard driver of OS is used after Windows XP Service Pack

2.)
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 or 7.5 (7.5: Windows XP only)

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 during the communication.
≥ Depending on the PC’s security settings, proper communication may not be possible.

Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage)

Personal computer IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer

Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 4

OS

CPU

RAM 128 MB or more (256 MB or more recommended)
Interface USB port
Other

requirements

Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 1/2
Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 1/2
(The standard driver of OS is used.)
Intel Pentium III 450 MHz or higher or Intel Celeron 400 MHz or
higher

Mouse or equivalent pointing device

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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 82 if the CD launcher fails to start
automatically after the CD-ROM has been
inserted into the PC.)

2 Click [MotionSD STUDIO 1.1E].

≥ 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 Select the video system.

5 Click [Finish].

≥ Depending on the operating environment, you

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

≥ If it is necessary to reboot the PC after the

application has been installed, click [Yes]
and reboot 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 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 Service Pack 1 or Windows 2000

Service Pack 4. (With Windows XP Service Pack 2, 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 82 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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Installing the Web Camera Driver (continued)

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].

≥ Depending on the operating environment, you

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

≥ The PC will reboot automatically after the

application has been installed. Do not remove
the CD-ROM.

≥ 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 (P81)

Motion picture playback Unavailable

Still picture recording Web camera (P81)

Still picture playback Unavailable

PC Connection mode

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

PictBridge. (P70)

Card reader/writer function

MotionSD STUDIO etc. (P85)

2 Open this unit’s terminal cover, then

firmly plug one end of the USB cable
1 (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

≥ 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, disconnect the USB cable (P89), change the operation mode and then
turn off its power.

with any other USB cables.)

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Connection and recognition procedures (continued)

When this unit is in motion picture recording mode or still
picture recording mode, verify the driver. (P90)

≥ 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 still picture
recording 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

2

≥ 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.

If you wish to acquire the scenes recorded on this unit using Explorer etc.,
refer to the operating instructions for MotionSD STUDIO (PDF file).

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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 1.1E]>
[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. (P16)

≥ 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 1.1E]>
[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.
(P76)

Using the unit as a Web Camera

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.

<Outline view of equipment configuration when using the unit as a Web camera>

1

2

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.

1

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

(±: Available, —: Not available)

2

Windows XP Windows 2000

Windows

Windows XP

1

Windows 2000 MSN Messenger

Messenger

MSN Messenger

Windows

Messenger

± ——

— ±±
— ±±

MSN

Messenger

MSN

Messenger

Refer to page 79 for information about the operating environment.

1 Your own PC
2 Other person’s PC

∫ Connections

Before connecting the unit to the PC, you must install [Web Camera Driver]. (P81)

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. (P83)

≥ 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].

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If using a Macintosh

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

fulfilled, some personal computers cannot be used.

≥ Apple, Mac OS is either registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Computer,

Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.

≥ PowerPC is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.

®

CoreTM Solo and Intel® CoreTM Duo are either registered trademarks or

≥ Intel

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

Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage)

Personal computer Macintosh
OS Mac OS X 10.3 to 10.4

PowerPC G3 (400 MHz or higher)

CPU

RAM 64 MB or more
Interface USB port

≥ Use an OS standard driver for operation.
≥ Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only.

∫ Copying still pictures on PC

1) Connect this unit to the personal computer via the supplied USB connection
cable.

2) Double-click [NO_NAME] or [Untitled] displayed on the desktop.

≥ Files are stored in [100CDPFP] folder in the [DCIM] folder.

3) Using a drag-and-drop operation, move the pictures you want to acquire or the
folder storing those pictures to any different folder on the personal computer.

∫ To disconnect USB cable safely

Drag [NO_NAME] or [Untitled] disk icon to the [Trash], and then disconnect the USB
connection cable.

PowerPC G4
PowerPC G5
Intel Core Duo
Intel Core Solo

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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.

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 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 “Verifying the driver” (P90), then
delete the driver manually.

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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. (P83)

≥ 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 composite 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] (P81) 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 composite 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 (P89), re-install [Web Camera
Driver] (P81), 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 cards)

Picture size (2048t1512) (1280t960)

Picture quality

8MB 24 712
16 MB 712 2032
32 MB 18 28 45 73
64 MB 38 61 96 155

128 MB 75 120 185 300
256 MB 155 250 390 620
512 MB 310 490 770 1230

1GB 630 990 1550 2470

2GB 1280 2010 3160 5030

4GB 2520 3950 6200 9870

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

4GB 27150 54290 3290 5170

≥ Usable capacity will be less.
≥ 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] (P46)
[ WIND CUT] (P42)
[ REC MODE] (P35)
[ WIDE] (P43)
[ CLOCK SET] (P29)

∫ [ ADVANCE]

ADVANCE

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

SETUP ENTER

[ D.ZOOM] (P38)
[ O.I.S.] (P44)
[MAGICPIX] (P45)
[ REC LAMP] (P33)
[ ZOOM MIC] (P38)

∫ [ SETUP]

EXIT

25x

ON
OFF
OFF
OFF

EXIT

OFF

ON

SP

ON
NO

MENU

MENU

[ BEEP SOUND] (P95)
[LCDAI] (P31)
[LCDSET] (P30)
[ INITIAL SET] (P95)

DEMO

[DEMOMODE] (P95)

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] (P46)
[ PICTURE SIZE] (P55)
[ PICT.QUALITY] (P55)
[CLOCKSET] (P29)

∫ [ ADVANCE]

ADVANCE

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

SETUP ENTER

HDTV

EXIT

EXIT

OFF

OFF

ON
OFF

NO

MENU

1/2

MENU

SETUP

DISPLAY
DATE/TIME
DATE FORMAT
FORMAT CARD

QUICK START

SETUP ENTER

EXIT

1/3

ON

D/T

M/D/Y

NO

OFF

MENU

[ DISPLAY] (P95)
[ DATE/TIME] (P30)
[ DATE FORMAT] (P29)
[ FORMAT CARD] (P68)
[ QUICK START] (P19)
[ POWER SAVE] (P95)

[FLASH] (P57)
[ RED EYE] (P57)
[ FLASH LEVEL] (P58)
[ O.I.S.] (P44)
[ REC LAMP] (P33)
[ SHTR EFFECT] (P56)

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Menu list (continued)

Motion picture playback
menus

∫ [ DELETE]

DELETE

SELECT
ALL

MENU

SETUP ENTER

[ SELECT] (P65)
[ ALL] (P65)

∫ [ PLAY SETUP]

PLAY SETUP

PLAY MODE
REPEAT PLAY
RESUME PLAY
LOCK

SETUP ENTER

[ PLAY MODE] (P62)
[ REPEAT PLAY] (P62)
[ RESUME PLAY] (P62)
[ LOCK] (P67)

EXIT

VIEW ALL

OFF
OFF

NO

MENU

EXIT

∫ [ SETUP]

SETUP

DISPLAY
DATE/TIME
DATE FORMAT
FORMAT CARD
POWER SAVE

SETUP ENTER

[ DISPLAY] (P95)
[ DATE/TIME] (P30)
[ DATE FORMAT] (P29)
[ FORMAT CARD] (P68)
[ POWER SAVE] (P95)
[ BEEP SOUND] (P95)
[ LCD AI] (P31)
[ LCD SET] (P30)
[ TV ASPECT] (P74)

1/2

ON
D/T

M/D/Y

NO

5 MINUTES

MENU

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

EXIT

[ PLAY MODE] (P62)
[LOCK] (P67)
[ DPOF SET] (P69)

MENU

Setup menu

∫ [ DISPLAY]

≥OFF ≥ON

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

0h00m00s

O.I.S.

;

;

AUTO

OFF

ON

12:30 PM
DEC 15 2006

SP

R 0h00m

12:30 PM
DEC 15 2006

∫ [ 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 [LOCK] when a
recording mode has been selected.
Check the sentence displayed on the
screen. (P98)

∫ [ 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

∫ [ DEMO MODE]

≥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

12

SP

R 0h00m

;

0h00m00s

O.I.S .

AUTO

R1700

A

O.I.S .

;

AUTO

12:30 PM
DEC 15 2006

Remaining battery power

R 0h00m

Remaining time left for
recording

0h00m00s Time code

12:30 PM
DEC 15 2006

Date/Time indication

¥/; (Red) Recording
; (Green) Recording pause

Digital zoom

AUTO

MNL

Auto mode
Manual mode

MF Manual focus

2t

Zoom magnification
indication

Backlight compensation

O.I.S.

Image stabilizer
Powe r LCD

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

WEB

WEB CAMERA mode
Soft skin mode
Tele macro
MagicPix function

ZOOM

Zoom microphone
Wind noise reduction

, ,

SP LP

XP

Motion picture recording
mode

12:30 PM
DEC 15 2006

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

r

ß

A, ßAr,

,



Video flash

ßAs

Red eye reduction

± (White)
¥ (Green)

Ø

, Ø2Self-Timer recording

10

MEGA

, Still picture quality

R18

Shutter chance mark

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.)

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Playback indications

2

1/24

1/24

1 Motion picture playback 2 Still picture playback

12

1/24

1/24

1/24

1/24

R

SETUP PLAY

1 Playback
; Pause

5/6 Cue/Review playback
7/8
9/:

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

1

than 1)
Lock setting

R Resume playback

Repeat playback
Number of recording pixels for

still pictures
2048k1512
1280k960
640k480
1920k1080

2

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. (P30)

≥ 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.
(P22)

≥ The warning/alarm indication

appears during Web camera
operations. For details of the
warning, refer to the
Troubleshooting. (P106)

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. (P15)
CARD DOOR OPENED. The unit is being operated with the card slot cover open.

CARD FULL.

UNPLAYABLE CARD. The data on the SD card cannot be played back.
FILE LOCKED. You are attempting to erase protected files. (P67)

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. (P18)

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 card is set to
[LOCK]. (P16)

(program) that can be recorded on 1 card is exceeded.
Delete unnecessary scenes or insert a new SD card.
(P15, 65)

The SD card is full. No further data can be recorded.
Delete motion picture files or insert a new SD card.
(P15, 65)

Data processing is now underway. Close the card slot
cover 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.

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PUSH THE RESET SWITCH.

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.

An irregularity in the equipment has been detected.
Remove the SD card then press the reset switch to restart
the unit. (P105)

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. (P45)

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 (P105) 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.]

NO

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

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.]

NO

[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).

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