Panasonic SDR-S26 Operating Instructions

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Operating Instructions

SD Video Camera

Model No. SDR-S26

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

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Information for Your Safety

WARNING:

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

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

≥ USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED

ACCESSORIES.

≥ DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR

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

CAUTION!

≥ DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT

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

≥ DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S

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

≥ DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED

FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.

≥ DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN

ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER.

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

∫ EMC Electric and magnetic

compatibility

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

Use only the recommended accessories.

≥ Do not use any other AV cables and USB

cables except the supplied one.

≥ When you use the cable which are sold

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

≥ Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children

to prevent swallowing.

Camera: Product Identification Marking is located in the battery compartment of the unit.

AC adaptor: Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of unit.

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∫ Information for Users on

Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries

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

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

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

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

and recycling of old products and

For business users in the European Union

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

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

This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. In this case it complies with the requirement set by the Directive for the chemical involved.

∫ Indemnity concerning recording

content

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

∫ Carefully observe copyright laws

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

∫ Cards that you can use with this

unit

SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card

≥ 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have

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

≥ Refer to page 16 for more details on SD cards.

∫ For the purposes of these

operating instructions

≥ SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card are

referred to as the “SD card”.

≥ Pages for reference are indicated by an arrow,

for example: l 00

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∫ Licenses

≥ SDHC Logo is a trademark. ≥ U.S. Patent Nos. 6,836,549; 6,381,747;

7,050,698; 6,516,132; and 5,583,936. 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 viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

≥ Microsoft

DirectDraw either registered trademarks or trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

≥ Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with

permission from Microsoft Corporation.

≥ IBM, PC/AT and PowerPC are registered

trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation of the U.S.

≥ Intel

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

≥ YouTube and the YouTube logo are the

registered trademarks or trademarks of YouTube LLC.

≥ Macintosh and Mac OS are either registered

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

≥ Other names of systems and products

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

, Windows®, Windows Vista®,

, DirectSound® and DirectX® are

, Core™, Pentium® and Celeron® are the

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

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

Preparation

Before using

[1] Parts identification and handling....... 8

[2] Power supply ..................................... 11

Inserting the battery............................. 11

Charging the battery............................ 12

Charging time and recordable time ..... 14

[3] About SD cards.................................. 15

About SD cards ................................... 15

Access lamp ........................................ 17

[4] Inserting/removing an SD card ........ 18

Setup

[1] Turning the unit on/off

Selecting a mode ............................... 19

[2] Using the menu screen..................... 20

Language selection ............................. 21

Menu list .............................................. 21

[3] Setting date and time ........................ 23

World time setting (Displaying the time

of the travel destination) ...................... 24

[4] Adjusting LCD monitor ..................... 25

Recording

Recording (Basic)

[1] Before recording................................ 26

Intelligent auto mode ........................... 26

[2] Recording motion pictures............... 28

Record motion picture to be uploaded

to YouTube .......................................... 29

Recording modes and recordable

time...................................................... 30

[3] Recording still pictures..................... 31

Number of pixels.................................. 32

[4] Recording functions.......................... 33

Zoom in/out function............................ 33

Recording yourself............................... 34

Quick start ........................................... 34

Optical image stabilizer function.......... 35

Recording (Advanced)

[1] Recording functions of operation

icons................................................... 36

Operation icons................................... 37

Backlight compensation/Fade/Help mode/Colour night view/Soft skin mode/ PRE-REC/Face detection/Self-timer

[2] Recording functions of menus ........ 42

Menus ................................................. 42

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

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

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

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

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

Manual shutter speed/aperture

adjustment........................................... 47

Playback

[1] Motion picture playback ................... 48

[2] Still picture playback ........................ 51

Editing

[1] Deleting scenes/files......................... 53

Deleting scenes/files one at a time ..... 53

Deleting multiple scenes/files.............. 53

Deleting the copied scenes

collectively........................................... 54

[2] Editing scenes................................... 55

[3] Editing still pictures.......................... 56

SD card management

[1] Formatting an SD card...................... 58

With other products

[1] Playback on TV.................................. 59

[2] With a DVD burner ............................ 61

Connecting this unit to the DVD

burner.................................................. 62

DVD COPY function............................ 63

FAVOURITE SCENES function........... 64

Notes for copying data to discs using

the DVD burner................................... 66

Playing back a disc inserted in the

DVD burner ......................................... 67

PreparationRecordingPlaybackWith a PCOthers

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[3] With other video devices .................. 68

Dubbing images onto other video

devices ................................................ 68

[4] With a printer (PictBridge) ................ 69

With a PC

Before using

[1] What you can do with a PC............... 71

[2] Operating environment..................... 72

End User License Agreement.............. 74

Setup

[1] Installation.......................................... 75

Installing VideoCam Suite ................... 75

Uninstalling the software ..................... 76

[2] Connection and recognition............. 77

About the PC display ........................... 77

To disconnect USB cable safely .......... 78

Using software

[1] Using VideoCam Suite ...................... 79

Reading the operating instructions of

the software......................................... 79

Upload to YouTube .............................. 79

Using a Macintosh

[1] If using a Macintosh .......................... 81

Others

Indications

[1] Indications.......................................... 82

[2] Messages ........................................... 85

Helpful hints

[1] Functions that cannot be used

simultaneously .................................. 87

[2] Troubleshooting ................................ 88

Cautions for use ...........................................93

Explanation of terms ....................................96

Specifications ...............................................98

Number of recordable pictures .......... 101

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Accessories

Check the accessories before using this unit.

Battery pack

VW-VBJ10

≥ The battery is not charged. Be sure to charge

the battery before using this unit. (l 12)

AC adaptor

VSK0695

AC cable

K2CQ2CA00006 or K2CR2DA00004

AV cable

K2KC4CB00022

USB cable

K1HA05AD0006

CD-ROM

Software

CD-ROM

LSFT0779 Operating Instructions

Optional accessories

Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.

Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBJ10)

Wide conversion lens (VW-LW3707M3E)

Filter kit (VW-LF37WE)

DVD burner (VW-BN1)

Shoe adaptor (VW-SK12E)

Video DC light (VW-LDC103E)

Light bulb for video DC light (VZ-LL10E)

* The shoe adaptor VW-SK12E (optional) is

necessary.

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Preparation

91011 12 13

12 3

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Before using

1 LCD monitor open part 2 Joystick 3 LCD monitor

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

4 Web mode button [WEB MODE] (l 29) 5 When recording: Zoom lever [W/T] (l 33)

When playing back: Volume lever

[sVOLr] (l 49) 6 Intelligent auto button [iA] (l 26) 7 Menu button [MENU] (l 20) 8 Speaker 9 Delete button [ ] (l 53) 10 Manual button [MANUAL AF/MF] (l 44) 11 Optical image stabilizer button

[ , O.I.S.] (l 35) 12 SD Card access lamp [ACCESS]

(l 17) 13 SD Card slot cover [SD CARD] (l 18) 14 SD card slot (l 18)

Parts identification and handling

LCD monitor

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

≥ It can open up to 90o.

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

or 90o B towards the opposite direction.

≥ The brightness and colour level of the LCD

monitor can be adjusted. (l 25)

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Joystick

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





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

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

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

≥ Menu screen operations (l 20) ≥ To select the recording functions (l 36) ≥ To adjust manually (l 44) ≥ Playback operations (l 48, 51)

Attaching the lens cap (Included in the Filter Kit (VW-LF37WE; optional))

≥ When the filter kit (VW-LF37WE; optional) is

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

≥ To attach or remove the lens cap, hold both

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

17 Grip belt 18 Microphone (built-in, stereo)

Lens cover

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

Slide open/close switch for the lens cover.

15 Open/close switch for the lens cover 16 Lens

≥ Attach the MC protector or the ND filter of the

Filter Kit (VW-LF37WE; optional) or the wide conversion lens (VW-LW3707M3E; optional) in front of the lens.

≥ When using the wide conversion lens, if the

magnification exceeds 20k then the image quality is degraded.

≥ The tele conversion lens cannot be used.

Grip belt

Adjust the belt length and the pad position.

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

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19 Status indicator (l 12, 19)

24 2523

20 Mode dial (l 19) 21 Recording start/stop button (l 28, 31) 22 Terminal cover 23 Audio-video output terminal [A/V]

(l 59, 68) 24 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 12)

≥ Do not use any other AC adaptors except the

supplied one.

25 USB terminal [ ] (l 62, 69, 77)

26 Tripod receptacle 27 Battery cover (l 11) 28 Battery cover release button [PUSH/

SLIDE OPEN] (l 11)

Tripod receptacle

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

≥ When the tripod is used, the battery cover

cannot be opened. Insert the battery before attaching this unit to the tripod. (l 11)

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Preparation

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Removing the battery

Open the battery cover, then remove the battery.

A Battery cover release button [PUSH/SLIDE OPEN]

1 While pressing the battery cover release button, slide

and open the battery cover

2 Close and slide the battery cover

Before using

Power supply

∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit

The battery that can be used with this unit is supplied battery/VW-VBJ10.

It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.

Inserting the battery

¬Rotate the mode dial to select OFF.

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

≥ Be sure to set the mode dial to OFF and check that the status indicator is off before removing the

battery.

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Charging the battery

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Status indicator A

Flashes red at intervals of about 1 second:

Charging (l 14, Charging time)

Goes off:

Charging completed

Flashes rapidly or slowly:

Charging errors have occurred (l 13)

The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet. When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before using this unit.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select OFF.

The battery will not be charged if the power is turned on.

1 Open the LCD monitor and then open the terminal cover.

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

3 Connect the AC adaptor to this unit’s DC input terminal.

≥ Do not use the AC cable with any other equipment as it is designed only for this unit. Also, do not use

the AC cable from other equipment with this unit.

≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (VW-VBJ10). ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. ≥ Do not heat or expose to flame. ≥ Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with

doors and windows closed.

CAUTION

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

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Warning

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

∫ About charging errors

If the status indicator does the following:

Does not flash:

Remove and reinsert the battery, and disconnect and reconnect the AC adaptor. If the status indicator still does not flash, contact your dealer.

Flashes rapidly at approx. 0.25 seconds intervals:

The battery cannot be charged. Try doing the following. ≥ Remove and reinsert the battery, and try

recharging the battery.

≥ The battery temperature or surrounding

temperature is too high/low, therefore wait until the unit and the battery are at suitable

temperatures and try recharging the battery. If battery charging still does not commence, contact your dealer.

Flashes slowly at approx. 3 seconds intervals:

Charging requires time for the following reasons:

≥ The battery has been excessively discharged. ≥ The battery temperature or ambient

temperature is too high/low.

∫ 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.)

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Charging time and recordable time

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

Battery model number Voltage/Capacity (Minimum) Charging time

Supplied battery/

VW-VBJ10 (optional)

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

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

3.6V/940mAh 2h15min

Battery model

number

Supplied battery/

VW-VBJ10 (optional)

≥ These times are approximations. ≥ The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time when repeatedly starting/stopping recording,

turning the unit on/off, moving the zoom lever, etc. ≥ The recordable times will vary depending on the status of use. Be aware that the operating time of the

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

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

malfunction.

Battery capacity indication

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

####

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

Voltage/Capacity

(Minimum)

3.6 V/940 mAh 1 h 15 min 40 min

Maximum

continuously

recordable time

Actual recordable

time

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Preparation

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Before using

About SD cards

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

SD Memory Card

Capacity

8MB/16MB

Functions

Recording motion pictures – ¥

Recording still pictures ¥

* Cannot be guaranteed in operation.

32 MB/64 MB/

128 MB

256 MB/

512 MB/1 GB/

2GB

¥: applicable –: not applicable

About SD cards

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

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

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

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

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

≥ If you wish to use Memory Cards that are 4 GB or more, only SDHC Memory Cards can be used. ≥ 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDHC logo are not based on SD Memory Card

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

spent for recording may become longer and you may not be able to use the SD card. (l 58)

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

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

editing will be possible on the card.

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

SDHC

Memory Card

4GB/6GB/

8GB/12GB/

16 GB/32 GB

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About SD cards that you can use for motion picture recording

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

High Speed SD

Memory Card

256 MB RP-SDH256 RP-SDR256 – –

512 MB RP-SDK512 RP-SDR512 – –

1GB RP-SDH01G RP-SDR01G – RP-SDV01G

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

4GB – RP-SDR04G RP-SDM04G RP-SDV04G

6GB – – RP-SDM06G –

8GB – – – RP-SDV08G

12 GB – – RP-SDM12G –

16 GB – – – RP-SDV16G

32 GB – – – RP-SDV32G

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

jSD cards from 32 MB to 128 MB

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

Class 2 SD/SDHC

Memory Card

Class 4 SD/SDHC

Memory Card

Class 6 SD/SDHC

Memory Card

SD card handling

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

jIn direct sunlight.

jIn very dusty or humid areas.

jNear a heater.

jLocations susceptible to significant difference in temperature (condensation can occur).

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

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

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Access lamp

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A SD card access lamp [ACCESS]

≥ When this unit accesses the SD card, the lamp

lights up.

≥ When lamp is on, do not

sOpen the SD card slot cover and remove

the SD card

sOperate the mode dial

sRemove the battery or disconnect the AC

adaptor

≥ Performing the above while lamp is on may

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

However, the access lamp is supposed to light

up while rotating the dial to select a mode. In

this case, there is no problem.

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A Label side

Before using

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

Inserting/removing an SD card

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1 Rotate the mode dial to OFF.

≥ Check that the status indicator has gone off.

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

3 Insert/remove the SD card.

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

4 Securely close the SD card slot cover.

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≥ Rotate the mode dial while at the same

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

≥ Align with the status indicator B.

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Setup

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

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

Turning the unit on/off Selecting a mode

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

or to turn on the power.

The status indicator lights and the power turns on. ≥ When the unit is turned on for the first time, a

message asking you to set the date and time

will appear. Select [YES] and set the date and

time. (l 23)

To turn off the power

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

turns off.

Video recording mode (l 28)

Video playback mode (l 48)

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

∫ To turn on

Open the LCD monitor.

The status indicator lights.

∫ To turn off

Close the LCD monitor.

Picture recording mode (l 31)

Picture playback mode (l 51)

OFF

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

indicator flashes green. To turn off the power immediately after closing the LCD monitor, set quick start to [OFF]. (l 34)

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

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Preparation

ENTER

Setup

Using the menu screen

1 Press the MENU button.

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

2 Select the desired top menu, then

move the joystick right or press the joystick.

4 Select the desired setting, then

press the joystick to enter the selection.

3 Select the submenu item, then

move the joystick right or press the joystick.

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To get back to the previous screen

Move the joystick left.

To exit the menu screen

Press the MENU button.

≥ Do not switch the mode dial when the menu is

displayed.

≥ The menu screen does not appear during

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

Language selection



You can select the language displayed on the screen.

1 Press the MENU button, then

select [LANGUAGE] and press the joystick.

2 Select [English] and press the

joystick.

Menu list

*1 It will be displayed only in the manual mode. *2 It is not displayed when the intelligent auto

mode is set to on.

Part of the menu will not be used depending on the used functions. (l 87)

Motion picture recording menus

∫ [BASIC]

[SCENE MODE] [REC MODE] (l 30) [REC ASPECT] (l 42) [CLOCK SET] (l 23) [SET WORLD TIME] (l 24)

∫ [ADVANCED]

[D.ZOOM] (l 33) [FACE FRAMING] (l 39) [WIND CUT] [GUIDE LINES] [ZOOM MIC] (l 34) [AUTO SLW SHTR] [FADE COLOUR] (l 38)

∫ [SETUP]

[DISPLAY]

(l 42)

(l 45)

(l 42)

[DATE/TIME] (l 23) [DATE FORMAT] (l 23) [FORMAT CARD] (l 58) [QUICK START] (l 34) [ECONOMY]

≥ [OFF] ≥ [5 MINUTES]

[OFF]:

The economy function is not activated.

[5 MINUTES]:

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

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

[BEEP SOUND]

≥ [OFF] ≥ [ON]

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

1 Beep

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

2 Beeps

When you pause recording When you turn off the power

2 Beeps for 4 times

When an error occurs e.g. recording not starting. Check the sentence displayed on the screen. (l 85)

[POWER LCD] (l 25) [LCD SET] (l 25)

≥ [OFF] ≥ [ON]

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

[OFF] [ON]



R 1h20m

0h00m00s

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[EXT. DISPLAY] (l 60) [INITIAL SET]

≥ [YES] ≥ [NO]

When there is a menu that cannot be selected due to another function or mode being activated, set to [YES] for changing the menu settings back to the default condition. (Setting for [CLOCK SET] and [LANGUAGE] will not be changed.)

Motion picture playback menus

∫ [EDIT SCENE]

[LOCK SET] (l 55) [DELETE] (l 53)

∫ [SETUP]

[RESUME PLAY] (l 49) [TV ASPECT] (l 60) For other items, refer to the motion picture recording menus.

[DEMO MODE]

≥ [OFF] ≥ [ON]

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

∫ [LANGUAGE] (l 21)

Still picture recording menus

∫ [BASIC]

[SCENE MODE] [PICTURE SIZE] (l 32) [CLOCK SET] (l 23) [SET WORLD TIME] (l 24)

∫ [ADVANCED]

[FACE FRAMING] (l 39) [SHTR EFFECT] (l 32) [AUTO SLW SHTR] [GUIDE LINES]

(l 45)

(l 42)

∫ [LANGUAGE] (l 21)

Still picture playback menus

∫ [PHOTO SETUP]

[LOCK SET] (l 56) [DPOF SET] (l 57) [DELETE] (l 53) [SLIDE INTERVAL] (l 52)

∫ [SETUP]

[TV ASPECT] (l 60) For other items, refer to the motion picture recording menus.

∫ [LANGUAGE] (l 21)

∫ [SETUP]

Refer to the motion picture recording menus.

∫ [LANGUAGE] (l 21)

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Preparation

Setup

Setting date and time

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

¬Rotate the mode dial to select or .

1 Select the menu. (l 20)

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

2 Select the date or time, then

adjust the desired value with the joystick.

≥ The year will change as follows:

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

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

when [SET WORLD TIME] (l 24) is set to

[HOME], while [ ] appears when it is set to

[DESTINATION].

3 Press the joystick to enter the

selection.

≥ The clock function starts at [00] seconds when

the joystick is pressed.

∫ Changing the date format Select the menu. (l 20) [SETUP] # [DATE FORMAT] # desired display style

Display style Screen display

[Y/M/D] 2009.11.15

[M/D/Y] 11.15.2009

[D/M/Y] 15.11.2009

≥ To set summer time, select summer time in

[HOME] for [SET WORLD TIME] after setting the clock.

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

in lithium battery.

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

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

To recharge the built-in lithium battery

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

4 Press the MENU button to finish

the setting.

≥ Check the date and time displayed.

∫ Changing the date and time display mode

Select the menu. (l 20) [SETUP] # [DATE/TIME] # desired display style

[DATE] [D/T] [OFF]

15.11.2009 15.11.2009 12:34

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

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

1 Select the menu. (l 20)

[BASIC] # [SET WORLD TIME] # [YES]

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

current time. (l 23) ≥ When the [HOME] (your home region) is not

set, such as the time for the initial settings, the

message appears. Press the joystick to move

to Step 3.

2 (Only when setting your home region)

destination appears after setting the home region successively. If the home region has already been set once, execute the menu operation for Step 1.

5 (Only when setting the region of your travel

destination)

Select your travel destination and enter the selection with the joystick.

Select [HOME] and press the joystick.

3 (Only when setting your home region)

Select your home region and enter the selection with the joystick.

≥ When the home is in summer time period,

move the joystick up. [ ] appears and

the summer time setting is turned on; the

clock is set forward by one hour. Move the

joystick up again to return to the normal

time setting.

≥ The current time appears on the left top of the

screen. The time difference from GMT

(Greenwich Mean Time) appears on the left

bottom of the screen.

4 (Only when setting the region of your travel

destination)

Select [DESTINATION] and press the joystick.

≥ When the home region is set for the first time,

the screen for selecting home/travel

≥ When the destination is in summer time

period, move the joystick up. [ ] appears and the summer time setting is turned on; the clock is set forward by one hour. Move the joystick up again to return to the normal time setting.

≥ The local time at the selected travel destination

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

≥ Close the setting by pressing the MENU

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

To return the display to the home setting

Set the home region using Step 1 to 3, and close the setting by pressing the MENU button.

≥ If you cannot find your travel destination in the

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

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Preparation

Setup

Adjusting LCD monitor

≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded.

Adjusting the brightness and colour level

1 Select the menu. (l 20)

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

2 Select the item and then adjust

the settings with the joystick.

[BRIGHTNESS]:

Brightness of the LCD monitor

[COLOUR]:

Colour level of the LCD monitor ≥ Close the setting by pressing the MENU

button.

Select the menu. (l 20)

[AUTO]*:

Brightness of the LCD is automatically adjusted depending on the ambient brightness.

Makes even brighter

Makes brighter

± 0

No setting (normal)

Makes darker * It is not displayed in the manual mode or in the

≥ If you use the AC adaptor, the [ ] indication

≥ The recordable time using the battery will

Increasing and decreasing the brightness of the entire LCD monitor

[SETUP] # [POWER LCD] # desired setting

playback mode.

appears and the screen becomes brighter automatically when the power is turned on.

become shorter when you use this unit with the LCD monitor lit up.

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Recording

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Intelligent auto button

Press this button to switch on/off the intelligent auto mode.

Recording (Basic)

∫ Basic camera positioning

Before recording

1 Hold the camera with both hands.

Put your hand through the grip belt. Do not cover the microphones.

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

≥ When you are outdoors, record pictures with

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

≥ When recording, make sure your footing is

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

Intelligent auto mode

It will make an optimal setting automatically depending on the objects and recording conditions.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select or .

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It is automatically set to the following modes

AUTO

depending on the objects and recording conditions.

Mode Scene/Effect

Portrait When the object is

a person

Faces are detected automatically, and the brightness is adjusted so it is recorded clearly.

Scenery Recording outdoors

The whole landscape will be recorded vividly without whiting out the background sky, which may be very bright.

Spotlight Under a spotlight

Very bright object is recorded clearly.

Low light Dark room or

twilight

≥ Due to conditions, a different mode may be

identified for the same subject.

≥ Modes are selected automatically by the unit,

so it may not choose desired mode depending on the recording conditions.

≥ Brightness may change suddenly or flicker

when set to on.

≥ Optical image stabilizer function (l 35) is set

to on in all modes.

≥ If this is turned to on, the guideline function is

disabled.

∫ When the intelligent auto mode is

set to off

The auto mode icon [ ] appears. Colour balance (white balance) and focusing will be adjusted automatically.

jAuto white balance (l 96) jAuto focusing (l 96)

Depending on the brightness of the subject etc., the aperture and shutter speed are automatically adjusted for optimum brightness. (When set to the video recording mode: The shutter speed is adjusted to a maximum of 1/350.) ≥ Colour balance and focus may not be adjusted

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

It can record clearly even in a dark room or twilight.

Normal Other situations

Brightness and colour balance are adjusted automatically for clear image.

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Recording

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Recording (Basic)

≥ Open the lens cover before turning the unit on.

1 Rotate the mode dial to select

and open the LCD monitor.

2 Press the recording start/stop

button to start recording.

To end the recording

Press the recording start/stop button again. ≥ [¥] and [;] are red during recording. Do not

move this unit until [;] is green.

≥ The images recorded between pressing the

recording start/stop button to start recording

and pressing it again to pause recording

become one scene.

The scene is automatically divided when the

recorded data exceeds 3.9 GB. (The recording

will continue.) ≥ When about 5 minutes have passed without

any operation in recording pause, the unit

automatically turns off to save battery life.

To use the unit, turn it on again.

This economy feature can also be set to [OFF].

(l 21, [ECONOMY])

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Recording motion pictures

∫ Screen indications

A Recording mode B Remaining time left for recording

When the remaining time is less than 1 minute, [R 0h00m] flashes red.

C Recording time elapsed

Each time the unit enters the recording pause mode, the counter display will be reset to “0h00m00s”.

≥ While motion picture recording is in progress,

the recording will not stop even if the LCD monitor is closed.

≥ Do not disconnect the AC adaptor or remove

the battery if the unit is in recording mode. This may cause a repair message to appear when powered up again. (l 86, About recovery)

Record motion picture to be

WEB MODE

uploaded to YouTube

You can record motion pictures of under 10 minutes, suitable for uploading to YouTube.

1 Press the WEB MODE button.

The web mode icon [ ] appears.

2 Press the recording start/stop

button to start recording.

Countdown of remaining time will start from “9m59s”.

≥ Recording will pause automatically after 10

minutes from start of the recording.

≥ To upload motion pictures to YouTube. (l 79) ≥ Web mode is cancelled if you turn the unit off.

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Recording modes and recordable time

To change the picture quality of the motion picture

Select the menu. (l 20)

[BASIC] # [REC MODE] # desired setting

Recording mode

SD card

256 MB 3min 6min 12min

512 MB 6min 12min 25min

1GB 12 min 25 min 50 min

2GB 25 min 50 min 1 h 40 min

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

6GB 1h15min 2h30min 5h

8GB 1h40min 3h20min 6h40min

12 GB 2h30min 5h 10h

16 GB 3 h 20 min 6 h 40 min 13 h 20 min

32 GB 6h40min 13h20min 26h40min

≥ The recordable times shown in the table are approximations. ≥ This unit records in VBR (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 recording with a lot

movements is recorded, the recording time is reduced.

(High quality)

Image quality

prioritized

(Normal)

(Long play)

Recording time

prioritized

≥ Mosaic-pattern noise may appear on a playback image in the following cases.

jWhen there is a complicated pattern in the background

jWhen the unit is moved too fast

jWhen a subject with sharp movements has been recorded

(Particularly if it has been recorded in [LP] mode.)

≥ If you record still pictures on an SD card, the recordable time available for the motion picture will

become shorter.

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Recording

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Recording (Basic)

Recording still pictures

≥ Open the lens cover before turning the unit on.

1 Rotate the mode dial to select

and open the LCD monitor.

2 Press the recording start/stop

button.

The unit automatically focuses on the subject at the centre of screen (when auto focus is selected).

≥ About the number of recordable still pictures

(l 101)

∫ Screen indications

A Size of still pictures B Remaining number of still pictures

Flashes in red when [R 0] appears.

∫ 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.

≥ When recording still pictures, hold the unit

firmly with your hands and keep your arms stationary at your side so as not to shake the unit.

≥ You can record stable pictures without shaking

by using a tripod.

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Recording with a shutter sound

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effect

Select the menu. (l 20)

[ADVANCED] # [SHTR EFFECT] # [ON]

Number of pixels

Select the menu. (l 20)

[BASIC] # [PICTURE SIZE] # desired setting

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

Icon Aspect Number of pixels

4:3 640k480

16:9 640k360

≥ Default [PICTURE SIZE] is set to [ ]. The

sides of pictures recorded in a 16:9 aspect ratio may be cut when printed. Check before printing.

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Recording

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Recording (Basic)

Recording functions

Zoom in/out function

You can zoom in up to 70k optically.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select or

Move the zoom lever.

≥ When the zoom magnification is 1k, this unit

can focus on a subject approx. 2 cm away from the lens. (Macro function)

≥ When the zoom speed is high, the subject may

not be focused easily.

Digital zoom function

If the zoom magnification exceeds 70k , 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 .

Select the menu. (l 20)

[ADVANCED] # [D.ZOOM] # desired setting

[OFF]: Optical zoom only (Up to 70k) [100k]: Up to 100k [3500k]: Up to 3500k

≥ If [100k] or [3500k] is selected, the digital

zoom range is displayed in blue while zooming.

T side:

Close-up recording (zoom in)

W side:

Wide-angle recording (zoom out) ≥ The zoom speed varies depending on the

range over which the zoom lever is moved.

≥ If you take your finger off the zoom lever during

zoom operation, the operation sound may be

recorded. When returning the zoom lever to

the original position, move it quietly. ≥ When distant subjects are brought closer, they

are focused at about 1.5 m or more.

≥ The larger the digital zoom magnification, the

more the image quality is degraded.

≥ This function cannot be used in picture

recording mode.

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To use the zoom microphone

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function

The zoom microphone is linked to the zooming operation so that far-away sounds with a teleshot and close-up sounds with a wide-angle shot are recorded more clearly.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

Select the menu. (l 20)

[ADVANCED] # [ZOOM MIC] # [ON]

Quick start

This unit will resume recording/pause mode about 0.8 seconds after the LCD monitor is reopened.

≥ When in quick start standby mode about

60% of the power used in recording pause mode is being consumed, so the recording time will be reduced.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select or

1 Select the menu. (l 20)

Recording yourself

¬Rotate the mode dial to select or

Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side.

≥ The image is horizontally flipped as if you see

a mirror image. (However the image recorded

is the same as a normal recording.)

≥ When the LCD monitor is rotated towards the

lens side, the icon will not be displayed even if

you press the joystick. ≥ Only some indications will appear on the

screen. When [°] appears, return the

direction of the LCD monitor to normal position

and check the warning/alarm indication. (l 85)

[SETUP] # [QUICK START] # [ON]

2 Close the LCD monitor while the

mode dial is set to or .

The status indicator A flashes green and the unit goes into quick start standby mode.

3 Open the LCD monitor.

The status indicator A lights red and the unit is put into recording pause approx. 0.8 seconds after it is turned on.



To cancel Quick start

Select [SETUP] # [QUICK START] # [OFF]

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≥ The default setting is on. ≥ Quick start standby mode is cancelled if

jabout 5 minutes elapsed jthe mode dial is switched jthe battery is removed or the AC adaptor is

disconnected

≥ In the quick start mode it may take some time

O.I.S.

for automatic white balance to adjust, if the

scene being recorded has a light source

different from the scene last recorded. (When

the colour night view function is used, however,

the white balance of the scene last recorded is

retained.) ≥ In the quick start mode, the zoom

magnification becomes 1k and the picture size

may differ from what it was before quick start

standby mode. ≥ If [ECONOMY] (l 21) is set to [5 MINUTES]

and the unit automatically goes into quick start

standby mode, close the LCD monitor and then

open it again.

Optical image stabilizer function

Reduces the image shaking (jitter) due to hand movement when recording.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select or

Press the O.I.S. button.

≥ In the following cases, the image stabilizer

function may not work effectively.

jWhen the digital zoom is used jWhen the unit is shaken greatly jWhen you record a moving subject while

tracking it

O.I.S.: Optical Image Stabilizer The image stabilizer icon [ ] appears.

To cancel the optical image stabilizer function

Press the O.I.S. button again.

≥ The default setting is on. ≥ Set the intelligent auto mode to off before

turning the optical image stabilizer function to

off. ≥ When a tripod is used, we recommend that you

turn the image stabilizer off.

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Recording

ENTER

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Recording (Advanced)

Set the recording functions by selecting the operation icons to add different effects to the recorded images.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select or .

Recording functions of operation icons

1 Press the joystick, and icons will be displayed on the screen.

≥ The indication changes each time the joystick is moved down. ≥ The indication disappears when the centre of the joystick is pressed again.

2 Select an icon with the joystick.

To cancel the function

Select the icon again.

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Operation icons

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PRE-REC

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Backlight compensation/Fade/Help mode/Colour night view/Soft skin mode/PRE-

REC/Face detection/Self-timer

Video recording mode

Backlight

compensation

Colour night view Soft skin mode PRE-REC

Fade Help mode

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Face detection

* It is not displayed when the intelligent auto mode is on.

≥ The shaded operation icons are not displayed while recording.

≥ If you turn off the power or operate the mode

dial, the backlight compensation and the colour

night view functions are cancelled. ≥ If you turn off the power, the fade function is

cancelled.

≥ PRE-REC is cancelled if

jthe power is turned off jthe mode dial is operated jthe SD card slot cover is opened jthe battery is removed or the AC adaptor is

disconnected

jthe MENU button is pressed j3 hours have elapsed

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Picture recording mode

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Backlight

compensation

Soft skin mode

Ø Self-timer Help mode

1/3

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Face detection

* It is not displayed when the intelligent auto mode is on.

≥ If you turn off the power or operate the mode dial, the backlight compensation function is cancelled. ≥ If you turn off the power, the self-timer function is cancelled.

Function Effect

Backlight

compensation

Fade

This makes the image brighter to prevent darkening of a backlit subject.

When you start recording, the image/audio gradually appears. (Fade in) When you pause recording, the image/audio gradually disappears. (Fade out)

≥ After the image/audio completely disappears, the recording

stops and the fade setting is cancelled.

∫ To select the colour for fade in/out Select the menu. (l 20)

[ADVANCED] # [FADE COLOUR] # [WHITE] or [BLACK]

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Function Effect

EXIT

1/3

PRE-REC

Help mode

This explains the recording functions.

Select the desired icon with the joystick to display an explanation on the screen.

1/3

1/3 NEXT

Colour night view

Soft skin mode

PRE-REC

Face detection

EXIT

To exit the help mode

Press the MENU button or select [EXIT].

This allows you to record colour subjects in dark locations to stand out against the background.

≥ Minimum required illumination: approx. 2 lx ≥ Attach this unit to a tripod, and you can record images free

from vibration.

≥ If it is difficult to focus, adjust the focus manually. (l 45)

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

This is more effective if you record a person closely from the torso up.

This allows recording of the pictures and sound to start approximately 3 seconds before the recording start/stop button is pressed.

[ ] appears on the screen and the unit repeats the update by recording motion pictures for about 3 seconds onto the built-in memory and then deleting them.

≥ Aim this unit at the subject and position it securely.

Press the recording start/stop button to start recording.

≥ Images and audio are recorded for about 3 seconds before

pressing the recording start/stop button.

≥ There is no beep sound. ≥ After recording starts, the PRE-REC setting is cancelled.

When a subject is backlit and appears darker, this function detects the face and automatically adjusts the brightness and picture quality so that the face is recorded clearly.

In the face detection mode, detected faces appear with frames. ≥ Up to 5 frames are indicated. Larger faces and faces nearer to

the centre of the screen take preference over others.

≥ Faces that do not appear completely on the screen are not

detected.

∫ To display the face detection framing Select the menu. (l 20) [ADVANCED] # [FACE FRAMING] # [ON]

≥ This function’s default setting is [ON]. ≥ Set to [OFF] to not display the face detection framing.

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Function Effect

Self-timer

This is for recording still pictures using the timer. Use this function to include yourself in the picture.

Press the recording start/stop button, the [Ø] indication blinks for about 10 seconds and then the still picture is recorded.

≥ After recording, the self-timer is cancelled.

To stop the timer midway through

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

Fade:

≥ The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade

in become black (or white).

Help mode:

≥ When the help mode is used, functions cannot

be set. ≥ When the help mode is used, motion pictures

and still pictures cannot be recorded.

Colour night view:

≥ Recorded scene is seen as if frames were

missed. ≥ The colour night view function makes the

signal charging time of CCD up to

approximately 25k longer than usual, so that

dark scenes can be recorded brightly. For this

reason, bright dots that are usually invisible

may be seen, but this is not a malfunction. ≥ If set in a bright place, the screen may become

washed out for a while.

Soft skin mode:

≥ If the background or anything else in the scene

has colours similar to the skin colour, they will

also be smoothed. ≥ If the brightness is insufficient, the effect may

not be clear. ≥ You may not be able to see the face clearly

when recording a distant person. In this case,

cancel soft skin mode or zoom in on the face.

PRE-REC:

≥ When the remaining time left for recording

motion pictures is less than 1 minute, PREREC cannot be set.

≥ After setting PRE-REC, if recording starts in

less than 3 seconds, or while the PRE-REC indication flashes within about 3 seconds after initiating the quick start operation, motion pictures taken 3 seconds before pressing the recording start/stop button cannot be recorded.

≥ When the recording start/stop button is

pressed, image shake and operation sound may be recorded.

≥ The thumbnail of the scenes recorded using

the PRE-REC function will be the top image of the scenes actually recorded.

≥ The date indication for scenes recorded using

the PRE-REC function will be the date when the start/stop button is pressed. Therefore, the date indication when displaying thumbnails or during playback may be different from the date when the recording actually started.

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Face detection:

≥ In the following case, faces may not be

detected in some recording conditions.

jFaces are not full-faces

jFaces tilt

jFaces are extremely bright or dark

jShadows on faces are a few

jFaces are not completely exposed (for

instance wearing sunglasses)

jThe size of a face is small on the screen.

jThe subject moves quickly.

jWhen the hand shakes

jWhen the digital zoom is used

jWhen the unit is tilted ≥ In the following cases, the function may not

operate properly even if faces are detected. If

this occurs, turn off this function.

jNonhuman subjects are recognised as

faces.

jWhen the brightness or quality cannot be

adjusted clearly since scenes are extremely dark, or the areas around the faces or the background is extremely bright.

≥ There is no function to focus preferentially on a

face that is detected. ≥ Since the brightness of the entire image is

adjusted to record faces more vividly,

brightness may change suddenly or images

may flicker under some recording conditions. ≥ When the face detection frame disappears due

to zooming, the brightness may change

suddenly or the images may flicker.

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Recording

Recording (Advanced)

Recording functions of menus

Menus

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

¬Rotate the mode dial to select or .

Function Effect/Setting method

Aspect ratio

(Only when the mode dial is set to .)

Wind noise reduction function

(Only when the mode dial is set to .)

Guideline function

Auto slow shutter mode

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

Select the menu. (l 20)

[BASIC] # [REC ASPECT] # [16:9] or [4:3]

≥ The default setting is [16:9].

This reduces the winding noise picked up by the microphone.

≥ The intelligent auto mode is set to off. (l 26)

Select the menu. (l 20)

[ADVANCED] # [WIND CUT] # [ON]

≥ The default setting is [ON]. ≥ To cancel the function, select [OFF].

You can check if the image is level while recording by using the guidelines displayed on the screen.

≥ The intelligent auto mode is set to off. (l 26)

Select the menu. (l 20)

[ADVANCED] # [GUIDE LINES] # [ON]

≥ To cancel the function, select [OFF].

You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the shutter speed.

≥ The intelligent auto mode is set to off. (l 26)

Select the menu. (l 20)

[ADVANCED] # [AUTO SLW SHTR] # [ON]

≥ To cancel the function, select [OFF].

Guideline function:

≥ The guidelines do not appear on the images

actually recorded. ≥ The guidelines are not displayed while rotating

the LCD monitor frontward to record yourself.

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Wind noise reduction function:

≥ In intelligent auto mode, the wind noise

reduction is set to on.

≥ The wind noise reduction depends 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.)

Auto slow shutter mode:

≥ When the auto slow shutter mode is selected,

the slowest shutter speed changes from 1/50

to 1/25. ≥ When the shutter speed becomes 1/25, the

screen display may be seen as if frames are

missed and afterimages may appear. ≥ If the scene is low in brightness or contrast, the

subject may not be focused on.

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Recording

MANUAL

AF/MF

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MNL

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Each time you press the MANUAL AF/MF button:

1 Manual mode

The icon shown in the illustration appears.

White balance

Aperture adjustment

Shutter speed

2 Manual focus mode

The manual focus indication [MF] and the icon shown in the illustration appear.

Manual focus adjustment

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Recording (Advanced)

Manual recording functions

¬Rotate the mode dial to select or .

Press the MANUAL AF/MF button.

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Scene mode

MNL

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

1 Select the manual mode. (l 44)

2 Select the menu. (l 20)

[BASIC] # [SCENE MODE] # desired setting

Icon Mode/Recording conditions

Sports

To record sports scenes or scenes where there are quick motions

Portrait

To make people stand out against the background

Low light

To make the scene brighter in dark conditions

Spotlight

To make the subject under a spotlight look more attractive

Surf & snow

To record images in bright places such as ski slopes and beaches

≥ If you record a subject illuminated with bright

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

≥ If the brightness is insufficient, the sports mode

does not function. The [ ] display flashes.

≥ If this mode is used indoors, the screen may

flicker.

Portrait mode

≥ If this mode is used indoors, the screen may

flicker. If so, 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

subject may become washed out and the periphery extremely darkened.

Surf & snow mode

≥ If the subject is extremely bright, the recorded

image may become washed out.

Manual focus adjustment

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

1 Select the manual focus mode.

(l 44)

2 Bring the subject into focus with

the joystick.

To cancel the scene mode function

Set [SCENE MODE] to [OFF]. ≥ You can also cancel the scene mode function

by pressing the iA button.

Sports mode

≥ For slow-motion playback or playback pause of

recorded pictures, this mode helps diminish

camera shake. ≥ During normal playback, the image movement

may not look smooth. ≥ Avoid recording under fluorescent light,

mercury light or sodium light because the

colour and brightness of the playback image

may change.

To restore to the automatic adjustment

Press the MANUAL AF/MF button again. ≥ You can also restore the auto focusing by

pressing the iA button.

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White balance

4/4

BACK

AWB

MNL

BACK

BACKBACKBACK

MNL

BACKBACKBACK

To set the white balance manually

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

1 Select the manual mode. (l 44)

2 Select [ ] with the joystick.

MNL

4/4

4/4 NEXT

3 Select the white balance mode

with the joystick.

MNL

BACK

Icon Mode/Recording conditions

Auto white balance adjustment

Indoor mode (for recording under incandescent lamps)

Incandescent lights, halogen lamps

Outdoor mode

Outdoors under a clear sky

Manual adjustment mode

≥ Mercury-vapor lamps, sodium

lamps, some fluorescent lights

≥ Lights used for wedding receptions

at hotels, stage spotlights in theatres

≥ Sunrise, sunset, etc.

1 Select [ ] with the joystick, and

fill the screen with a white subject.

2 Select [ ] with the joystick.

When the [ ] display stops flashing, the setting is complete. ≥ If the [ ] display continues flashing, the white

balance cannot be set because it is too dark. In this case, use the automatic white balance.

≥ When the unit is turned on with the lens cover

closed, the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly. Please turn the unit on after opening the lens cover.

≥ When the [ ] display flashes, the manual

white balance previously adjusted is stored. Whenever recording conditions change, re-set the white balance for correct adjustment.

≥ When setting both the white balance and the

iris/gain, set the white balance first.

To restore to the automatic adjustment

Set the white balance mode to [ ]. ≥ You can also restore the automatic adjustment

by pressing the iA button.

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Manual shutter speed/

MNL

4/44/4 NEXTNEXT4/4 NEXT

OPENOPEN

1/1001001/100

OPEN

MNL

BACKBACKBACK

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aperture adjustment

Shutter Speed:

Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects.

Aperture:

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

1 Select the manual mode. (l 44)

2 Select [ ] or [ ] with the

joystick.

3 Adjust the settings with the

joystick.

≥ When setting both the shutter speed and the

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

∫ Manual shutter speed adjustment ≥ Avoid recording under fluorescent light,

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

≥ If you increase the shutter speed manually, the

noise on the screen may increase.

≥ 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 colour or flicker. If so adjust the shutter speed manually to [1/50] 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.

A Shutter speed:

1/50 to 1/8000 1/50 to 1/500

≥ The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 is faster. ≥ If [AUTO SLW SHTR] is set to [ON], the

slowest shutter speed is 1/25.

B Iris/Gain value:

CLOSE # (F16 to F2.2) # OPEN # (0dB to 18dB)

≥ Value closer to [CLOSE] darkens the image. ≥ Value closer to [18dB] brightens the image. ≥ When the iris value is adjusted to brighter than

[OPEN], it changes to the gain value.

To restore to automatic adjustment

Press the iA button.

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Playback

ENTER

1/;: Playback/Pause :: Skip playback (backward) 9: Skip playback (forward) ∫: Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails.

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Playback

Motion picture playback

1 Rotate the mode dial to select .

2 Select the scene to be played

back, then press the joystick.

3 Select the playback operation

with the joystick.

A Scene number (Page number: Except when

thumbnails are selected.) The selected scene is played back, and the operation icon is automatically displayed on the screen.

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Selecting pages

≥ Select [ ]/[ ] and then press

the joystick.

≥ If you move and hold the joystick left or

right, you can fast forward or fast rewind the pages. The thumbnails will disappear, but the scene or page numbers will change. Release the joystick when you have arrived at the page with the scene you want to display.

≥ Sound will be heard only during normal

playback.

≥ When the amount of time recorded on the

scene is too short, playback may not be possible.

≥ When a scene is displayed as [ ] on the

thumbnail display, playback is not possible.

≥ When set to the video playback mode, the

power will not turn off even when the LCD monitor is closed.

≥ When playing back motion pictures recorded

on an SD card with other products on this unit or playing back motion pictures recorded on an SD card with this unit on other products, the picture quality may deteriorate and it may be unplayable. (The message “CANNOT PLAY.” appears.)

≥ The time displayed may be different from the

recording time and it may take time to display the thumbnail display when playing back motion pictures recorded on an SD card with other products.

≥ The recording time is not displayed on the

screen during playback of scenes recorded on an SD card with other products.

2 Move and hold the joystick left or

right.

∫ Frame-by-frame playback

1 Pause the playback.

2 Move the joystick left or right.

To adjust the speaker volume during playback

To change the playback speed

≥ Normal playback is restored when you move

the joystick up.

∫ Fast forward/rewind playback Move and hold the joystick left or

right during playback until fast forward/rewind starts.

≥ Move the joystick again to increase the speed.

∫ Slow-motion playback

1 Pause the playback.

Move the volume lever.

Tow ards “ r”: increases the volume Tow ards “ s”: decreases the volume

Resuming the previous playback

Select the menu. (l 20)

[SETUP] # [RESUME PLAY] # [ON]

If playback of a motion picture is stopped, [R] appears on the thumbnail view of the stopped scene.

To cancel the resume function

Set [RESUME PLAY] to [OFF].

≥ The memorised resume position is cleared if

you edit the scenes, etc.

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Playing back motion pictures by date

Scenes recorded on the same day can be played back in succession.

1 Select (BY DATE), then press

the joystick.

2 Select the playback date, then

press the joystick.

3 Select the scene to be played

back, then press the joystick.

To select a different date

Select (BY DATE), then press the joystick.

To return to the screen showing all scenes

Select (VIEW ALL), then press the joystick.

≥ Even if scenes are recorded on the same day,

they are grouped separately in the following cases.

jWhen the number of scenes exceeds 99 jWhen the world time setting is changed

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Playback

1/;: Slide show start/pause. 2;: Plays back the previous picture. ;1: Plays back the next picture. ∫: Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails.

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Playback

Still picture playback

ENTER

1 Rotate the mode dial to select .

2 Select the file to be played back,

then press the joystick.

3 Select the playback operation

with the joystick.

A File number (Page number: When [ ]/

[ ] is selected.) ≥ The method for selecting pages is the same as

for motion picture playback. (l 48)

The selected file is played back, and the operation icon is automatically displayed on the screen.

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∫ 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 a non-standard file is played back, the folder/

file number may not be displayed.

≥ This unit may degrade or not play back data

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

≥ While this unit accesses the SD card (the SD

card access lamp is lit), do not open the SD card slot cover and remove the SD card.

≥ Do not operate the mode dial during the slide

show.

≥ It takes time to display the file, and how long it

will take depends on the number of pixels of the file.

≥ When a file is displayed as [ ] on the

thumbnail display, playback is not possible.

≥ The time displayed may be different from the

recording time and it may take time to display the thumbnail display when playing back still pictures recorded on an SD card with other products.

≥ When set to the picture playback mode, the

power will not turn off even when the LCD monitor is closed.

Changing the interval of playback for the slide show

Select the menu. (l 20)

[PHOTO SETUP] # [SLIDE INTERVAL] # desired setting

[SHORT]:

Approx. 1 sec

[NORMAL]:

Approx. 5 sec

[LONG]:

Approx. 15 sec

≥ This function’s default setting is [NORMAL]. ≥ With pictures with large image size, it may take

longer than the specified time to play back the next picture, or the interval may not decrease even if the setting is changed.

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Playback

ENTER

Editing

Deleting scenes/files

Important: The deleted scenes/files cannot be restored.

¬Deleting motion picture scenes:

Rotate the mode dial to select .

¬Deleting still picture files:

Rotate the mode dial to select .

Deleting scenes/files one at a time

1 Press the button during

playback.

2 When the confirmation message appears

Select [YES], then press the

joystick.

Deleting multiple scenes/ files

1 Press the button in the

thumbnail display.

2 Select [SELECT] or [ALL] and

press the joystick.

(Only when [ALL] is selected) ≥ All the scenes/files on the SD card except the

locked scenes/files will be deleted. Proceed to step 5.

≥ When the date is selected in motion picture

playback, all scenes on the selected date are deleted.

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

Select the scene/file to be deleted, then press the joystick.

The selected scene/file is encircled by a red frame.

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≥ To unselect the scene/file, press the joystick

again.

≥ Up to 50 scenes/files can be selected to be

deleted.

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

Press the button.

5 When the confirmation message appears

Select [YES], then press the

joystick.

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

To continue deleting other scenes/files

Repeat steps 3 to 5.

To complete editing

Press the MENU button.

≥ You can also delete scenes/files by the menu.

Select [EDIT SCENE] or [PHOTO SETUP] # [DELETE].

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

there are many scenes/files.

Deleting the copied scenes collectively

≥ The locked scenes or scenes of which copied

information was destroyed cannot be deleted.

∫ When you stop deleting halfway

Press the MENU button while deleting. ≥ The scenes or still pictures that have already

been deleted when the deletion is cancelled cannot be restored.

∫ Notes for deleting scenes/files ≥ Do not turn off this unit while deleting.

≥ When you delete scenes/files, use a battery

with sufficient battery power or use the AC adaptor.

≥ Do not open the SD card slot cover and

remove the SD card while deleting scenes/files recorded on an SD card. The deletion will stop.

≥ If files conforming to DCF standard are

deleted, all the data related to the files will be deleted.

≥ When deleting still picture files recorded on an

SD card by other products, a still picture file (other than JPEG) that cannot be played back on this unit may be erased.

≥ When a still picture is copied to an SD card

using a PC and other equipment, it may not show up on the display of the unit. In this case, the image will not be deleted.

Scenes copied to a disc using the DVD burner or the supplied software (DVD COPY function) can be deleted as a group.

Copied icon ( ) is indicated in the thumbnail display after copying. (l 63)

1 Select the menu. (l 20)

[EDIT SCENE] # [DELETE] # [COPIED]

2 When the confirmation message appears

Select [YES], then press the

joystick.

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Playback

Editing

Editing scenes

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

Function Operating method

Locking motion pictures

This is for preventing motion picture scenes from being deleted by mistake. (However, please be aware that if an SD card is formatted, then all the data on the SD card will be erased.)

1 Select the menu. (l 20)

[EDIT SCENE] # [LOCK SET] # [YES]

2 Select the scene to be protected, then press

the joystick.

[ ] appears and the selected scene is locked.

≥ Press the joystick again to release the lock setting. ≥ You can also select multiple scenes in succession.

To complete the settings

Press the MENU button.

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Playback

Editing

Editing still pictures

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

Function Operating method

Locking still pictures

This is for preventing still picture files from being deleted by mistake. (However, please be aware that if an SD card is formatted, then all the data on the SD card will be erased.)

1 Select the menu. (l 20)

[PHOTO SETUP] # [LOCK SET] # [YES]

2 Select the file to be protected, then press the

joystick.

[ ] appears and the selected file is locked.

≥ Press the joystick again to release the lock setting. ≥ You can also select multiple files in succession.

To complete the settings

Press the MENU button.

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Function Operating method

DPOF setting

This is for writing the print data on selected still pictures.

∫ What is DPOF?

DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a format which allows the user of a digital camera to define which captured images on the SD card are to be printed, together with information on the number of copies they wish to print. (Please note: Not all commercial printing services support this feature at this time.)

1 Select the menu. (l 20)

[PHOTO SETUP] # [DPOF SET] # [SET]

2 Select the file to be set, then press the joystick.

3 Select the number of prints, then press the

joystick.

≥ To cancel the setting, set the number of prints to [0]. ≥ You can also select multiple files in succession.

To complete the settings

Press the MENU button.

To cancel all DPOF settings

Select [PHOTO SETUP] # [DPOF SET] # [CANCEL ALL].

≥ The DPOF setting can be established for up to 999 files. ≥ DPOF setting made on other devices may not be recognised 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.

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Playback

SD card management

Formatting an SD card

This is for initializing SD 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.

1 Select the menu. (l 20)

[SETUP] # [FORMAT CARD] # [YES]

2 When the confirmation message appears

Select [YES], then press the

joystick.

≥ When formatting is complete, press the MENU

button to exit the message screen.

≥ During formatting, do not turn this unit off. ≥ Do not open the card slot cover while

formatting. The formatting will stop.

≥ When you format the SD card, use a battery

with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor.

≥ Use this unit to format SD cards. If an SD card

is formatted on other products (such as a PC), the time spent for recording may become longer and you may not be able to use the SD card.

≥ Depending on the type of SD card being used,

it may take time to format.

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Playback

A AV cable (supplied)

≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go. ≥ Do not use any other AV cables except the

supplied one.

≥ Select the video input on the TV that this

unit is connected to.

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

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With other products

Playback on TV

The motion pictures and still pictures recorded by this unit can be played back on a TV.

≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. ≥ If you have a TV with an SD card slot, the motion pictures and still pictures recorded on an SD card

may be played back on the TV. (Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for details about TV compatibility.)

1 Connect this unit and a TV.

2 Turn on this unit, then rotate the

mode dial to select or .

3 Start playback on this unit.

∫ If the image or audio from this unit does

not appear on the TV

≥ Check the connections. ≥ Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they

go.

≥ Check the TV’s input setting (input switch).

(For more information, please read the operating instructions for the TV.)

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∫ To watch images with a 16:9

aspect ratio on a regular TV (4:3)

If the images are squeezed horizontally on a TV with a 4:3 aspect ratio, change the menu setting to play back the pictures in the original aspect ratio. ≥ If the images are not displayed correctly on a

wide-screen TV, adjust the aspect setting on the TV. (Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for details.)

Select the menu. (l 20)

[SETUP] # [TV ASPECT] # [4:3]

Example of images with a 16:9 aspect ratio on a regular TV (4:3)

[TV ASPECT] setting

[16:9] [4:3]

≥ This function’s default setting is [16:9]. ≥ Depending on the TV setting, the pictures may

not be displayed correctly. For more information, please read the operating instructions of your TV.

∫ To display the on-screen

information on the TV

The information displayed on the screen (operation icon and time code etc.) can be displayed on the TV.

Select the menu. (l 20)

[SETUP] # [EXT. DISPLAY] # [ON]

≥ Select [OFF] to erase the information. ≥ The screen on this unit will not change.

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Playback

With other products

With a DVD burner

It is possible to copy images that have been recorded on this unit to discs by connecting the optional DVD burner. The disc that was copied to can be played back by connecting this unit and a DVD burner. (l 67)

Device capable of copying images to discs by connecting to this unit

sDVD burner/VW-BN1 ≥ We recommend using VW-BN1. ≥ Operation is not guaranteed with any other DVD drives. ≥ Use the Mini AB USB Connection Cable supplied with the DVD burner to connect this unit to the

DVD burner. (Operation cannot be guaranteed with cables other than the one supplied with the

DVD burner.)

About discs that can be used

New*1 12 cm discs (DVD-RAM, DVD-RW*2, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, CD-RW*3, CD-R*3)

≥ Do not allow fingerprints or dirt to get on the recording/playback side of the disc. ≥ +RW/+R/+R DL discs or 8 cm discs cannot be used for copying. ≥ Refer to the operating instructions of the DVD burner for details about recommended discs, disc

handling, etc. *1 You cannot record on a disc that has already been used. However, a formatted DVD-RAM, DVD-

RW, or CD-RW disc can be used for copying. When a recorded DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, or CD-RW disc is inserted into the DVD burner, the disc is formatted and recording starts. The data recorded on the disc will be erased. Please be

aware that the erased data cannot be restored. *2 Supports motion pictures only *3 Supports still pictures only

∫ The different copying functions available when this unit is connected to

the DVD burner

Data Motion pictures Still pictures Page

DVD COPY function

1 ALL SCENES ¥¥63

2 ADDED SCENES ¥ –63

FAVOURITE SCENES function

3 SELECT SCENES ¥ –64

4 SELECT DATE ¥ –65

¥: applicable –: not applicable

≥ It is impossible to copy motion pictures and still pictures simultaneously. ≥ You cannot copy from multiple SD cards to 1 disc. ≥ The order in which the scenes are copied cannot be changed.

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Connecting this unit to the DVD burner

Connect this unit to the DVD burner to copy data to discs or play back motion pictures or still pictures that were copied to a disc.



Mini B



Mini A

A Mini AB USB Connection Cable (supplied with the DVD burner) B DVD burner (optional)

≥ Connect the Mini A terminal to this unit and the Mini B terminal to the DVD burner. ≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.

1 Connect the AC adaptor supplied with the DVD burner to the DVD burner.

≥ You cannot supply power to the DVD burner from this unit.

2 Connect this unit to the AC adaptor.

≥ If a battery is used, operation is not possible when this unit is connected to a DVD burner.

3 Turn on the power to this unit.

4 Connect this unit to the DVD burner with the Mini AB USB Connection

Cable (supplied with the DVD burner).

≥ The DVD burner function selection screen will appear.

5 Insert the disc in the DVD burner.

≥ Insert the disc into the DVD burner after connecting the DVD burner to this unit.

≥ Please read the operating instructions of the DVD burner for how to use it. ≥ If the DVD burner is connected to this unit with a disc already inserted, the message “CANNOT

CHECK CONNECTED DEVICE. DISCONNECT THE USB CABLE FROM THIS UNIT.” may be displayed after “Please Wait.” is displayed for over a minute. When this happens, disconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable from the unit and remove the disc from the DVD burner to make sure the disc is usable and was not inserted upside down. (l 61)

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DVD COPY function

A The number of discs necessary for copying by

disc type.

≥ When two or more discs are necessary for copying,

follow the on-screen instructions to switch discs.

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Images recorded on this unit can be backed up to discs. Copied information is recorded in the motion picture scenes that are copied to a disc using the DVD COPY function. It is possible to write only scenes that are added after copying or delete the copied scenes as a group.

¬Connect this unit to the DVD burner. (l 62)

1 Copying all the scenes to discs

Copy all motion pictures or still pictures on the SD card to discs.

1 Select menus with the following

procedures.

[BURN DISC] # [VIDEO] or

[PICTURE]# [DVD COPY]

[ALL SCENES]

* Only when [VIDEO] is selected.

2 Copying added scenes to discs

Copy scenes on the SD card, which are added after being copied to the disc using the DVD COPY function (scenes that the copied icons ( ) are not indicated), to discs.

1 Select menus with the following

procedures.

[BURN DISC] # [VIDEO] # [DVD COPY] # [ADDED SCENES]

2 Select [YES], then press the joystick.

≥ When a recorded DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, or CD-RW disc is inserted in the DVD burner, a message

confirming whether the contents of the disc can be erased or not is displayed. After confirming that the data can be erased, select [YES].

≥ When a message appears indicating copying is complete, then press the joystick. If all scenes are

copied, it is possible to create another set with the same contents. Follow the instructions on the screen. To finish, eject the disc and disconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable.

≥ Press the MENU button in the middle of the operation to return to the initial menu screen.

∫ Copied icon ( )

The copied information is recorded in motion picture scenes that are copied to a disc using the DVD COPY function, and [ ] is indicated on the thumbnail. ≥ Motion picture scenes indicated with [ ] can be deleted as a group using the delete menu.

(l 54)

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FAVOURITE SCENES function

A Data size of the scene B Remaining space on the disc

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It is possible to select motion picture scenes recorded on this unit and record them on a single DVD disc, as well as copy scenes by selecting the recording date.

¬Connect this unit to the DVD burner. (l 62)

3 Selecting the scenes to copy to 1 disc

Select scenes from the recorded motion pictures to copy to a single DVD disc.

1 Select menus with the following procedures.

[BURN DISC] # [VIDEO] # [FAVOURITE SCENES] # [SELECT SCENES]

≥ When a recorded DVD-RAM or DVD-RW disc is inserted in the DVD burner, a message confirming

whether the contents of the disc can be erased or not is displayed. After confirming that the data can be erased, select [YES].

2 Select the scenes to be copied and then press the joystick.

The selected scene is encircled by a red frame.

≥ To unselect the scene, press the joystick again. ≥ Up to 50 scenes can be set in succession. ≥ If the total data size of the scene exceeds the disc capacity, the remaining space on the disc display

will turn red and the amount in excess will be displayed. Select scenes so that they fit on to one disc.

* The units of usable capacity on a DVD disc are 1 MBl1,048,576 bytes.

3 Select [START], then press the joystick.

4 When the confirmation message appears

Select [YES], then press the joystick.

≥ When a message appears indicating copying is complete, then press the joystick. It is possible to

create another disc with the same contents. Follow the instructions on the screen. To finish, eject the disc and disconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable.

≥ Press the MENU button in the middle of the operation to return to the initial menu screen.

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4 Selecting the scenes by date to copy to discs

≥ To unselect the date, press the joystick again. ≥ Up to 50 dates can be set in succession.

A The number of discs necessary for copying by

disc type.

≥ When two or more discs are necessary for copying,

follow the on-screen instructions to switch discs.

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Scenes recorded with this unit are selectively copied by date to DVD discs.

1 Select menus with the following procedures.

[BURN DISC] # [VIDEO]# [FAVOURITE SCENES] # [SELECT DATE]

2 Select the date to be copied and then press the joystick.

3 Press the MENU button.

4 When the confirmation message appears

Select [YES], then press the joystick.

5 Select [YES], then press the joystick.

≥ When a recorded DVD-RAM or DVD-RW disc is inserted in the DVD burner, a message confirming

whether the contents of the disc can be erased or not is displayed. After confirming that the data can be erased, select [YES].

≥ When a message appears indicating copying is complete, then press the joystick. It is possible to

create another set with the same contents. Follow the instructions on the screen. To finish, eject the disc and disconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable.

≥ Press the MENU button in the middle of the operation to return to the initial menu screen.

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Notes for copying data to discs using the DVD burner

When deleting data on the SD card after making a copy, be sure to play back the discs to check that they have been copied correctly before deleting. (l 67)

When a disc that was created with this unit and the DVD burner is inserted into the DVD recorder, a message may be displayed prompting you to format the disc. Do not format the disc because all data will be erased and cannot be recovered. Refer to the operating instructions of the DVD recorder for details.

≥ Do not turn off this unit or the DVD burner or

disconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable while copying. Also, do not shake this unit and the DVD burner.

≥ You cannot connect a USB hub and use it. ≥ You cannot eject a disc while copying. ≥ When data is divided and copied to more than

one disc, a disc with a large unused area may result since data is recorded by scene.

≥ After data is copied to a disc, images cannot be

added to the disc by connecting the unit to the DVD burner.

≥ Use of a CD-RW or CD-R disc is

recommended for copying still pictures that are small in size.

≥ If “READING DISC...” is displayed on the

screen for more than 2 minutes, remove the disc from the DVD burner and make sure the disc is usable and was not inserted upside down. (l 61)

≥ There is no guarantee that a disc created by

connecting this unit and the DVD burner will play back on any playable device.

≥ The recording date for scenes or files copied to

a disc using the DVD burner with this unit is the date that the scene or file was copied. This date may not be displayed properly depending on the software used.

≥ Data that has been recorded on another device

may not be copied, or it may not play properly even if it is copied.

≥ When a still picture is copied to an SD card

using a PC and other equipment but it does not show up on the display of the unit, the image will not be copied to the disc.

∫ About the time it takes to copy

The time it takes for copying to 1 disc. (When copying 4 GB of motion pictures to 1 disc)

Disc type Copy time

DVD-RAM Approx. 40 min to 90 min

DVD-RW Approx. 30 min to 60 min

DVD-R Approx. 15 min to 60 min

The time it takes to copy differs depending on the number of scenes recorded on the SD card, type of disc, number of discs copied, and the room temperature. Also, it takes time to automatically verify the copied data. For this reason, it may take longer to copy than the recording time on the SD card. Wait until the message is displayed indicating completion of copying. ≥ A DVD-R DL disc has two layers of recording

surface so the copy time is approximately 1.5 to 2 times that of a DVD-R disc.

∫ About playing back the discs

A disc created with the DVD burner can be played back with a DVD player. (For disc compatibility, refer to the operating instructions of the player.) The DVD burner is capable of recording a maximum of 9999 still pictures on a single disc. Since the maximum number of still pictures that can be played back may vary with the player, some of the still pictures on the disc may not play back. If the device is not capable of playing the disc, connect the DVD burner to this unit for playback.

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Playing back a disc inserted in the DVD burner

ENTER

You can play back the motion pictures or the still pictures copied to a disc.

1 Connect this unit to the DVD burner. (l 62)

2 Select [PLAY DISC], then press the joystick.

≥ The motion pictures or the still pictures on the disc are displayed as thumbnails.

3 Select the scene/file to be played back, then press the joystick.

4 Select the playback operation with the joystick.

≥ The playback operation is the same as when playing back motion pictures or still pictures. (l 48, 51) ≥ After playback, eject the disc and disconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable.

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Playback

A AV cable (supplied)

≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go. ≥ Do not use any other AV cables except

the supplied one.

≥ Select the video input on the video

device and TV that this unit and the video device are connected to.

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN



With other products

With other video devices

Dubbing images onto other video devices

≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying

about the battery running down.

To stop dubbing

Stop recording on the connected device. Then stop playback on this unit.

∫ Using SD card slot or USB

terminal of other video devices

If you have a DVD recorder with an SD card slot or a USB terminal, images recorded by this unit can be dubbed onto the hard disk or a DVD disc. Refer to the operating instructions of your DVD recorder for information about whether or not it supports dubbing from an SD card or a USB terminal.

When using a USB terminal

Connect this unit to a DVD recorder with the USB cable (supplied), then select [PC/RECORDER] on the USB function selection screen.

≥ For details on how to dub the images, refer to

the operating instructions of the DVD recorder.

If you dub images and then play them back on a wide-screen TV, they may be squeezed horizontally. In this case, refer to the operating instructions of the device you are dubbing to or read the operating instructions of the widescreen TV and set the aspect setting to 16:9 (Full).

1 Connect this unit to a video

device.

2 Turn on this unit, then rotate the

mode dial to select .

3 Start playback on this unit.

Then start recording on the connected device.

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Playback

A USB cable (supplied)

≥ Insert the USB connectors as far as they

will go.

≥ Do not use any other USB cables except

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

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With other products

With a printer (PictBridge)

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

≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down.

¬Turn on this unit.

1 Connect this unit to a printer.

The USB function selection screen will appear.

4 Select the desired number of

prints, then press the joystick.

2 Select [PictBridge] and press the

joystick.

The [ ] indication appears on this unit’s screen.

3 Select a file to be printed, then

press the joystick.

≥ You can set up to 9 prints. ≥ To cancel the setting, set the number of prints

to [0].

≥ Up to 8 files can be selected to be printed.

5 Press the MENU button to

display the PictBridge menus.

6 Select the date print setting on

[DATE PRINT], then press the joystick.

≥ If the printer is not capable of date printing, this

setting is unavailable.

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7 Select the paper size setting on

0.2

[PAPER SIZE], then press the joystick.

[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.

8 Select the layout setting on

[PAGE LAYOUT], then press the joystick.

[STANDARD]: Layout specific to the printer [ ]: No frame print []: Frame print

≥ You cannot set page layouts not supported on

the printer.

9 Select [PRINT] # [YES] and press

the joystick.

≥ Exit PictBridge by disconnecting the USB cable

after the pictures have been printed.

When you want to stop printing halfway

Move the joystick down. A confirmation message appears. If [YES] is selected, the number of prints set is cancelled and the screen returns to step 3. If [NO] is selected, all the settings are kept and the screen returns to step 3.

≥ 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.

≥ Avoid the following operations during printing.

These operations disable proper printing.

jDisconnecting the USB cable jOpening the SD card slot cover and

removing the SD card

jSwitching the mode dial jTurning off the power

≥ Check the settings for the paper size, quality of

print, etc. on the printer.

≥ The sides of pictures recorded in [ ] mode

may be cut off. Check before printing (print preview). When using a printer with a trimming or borderless printing function, cancel this function before printing. (Refer to the operating instructions of the printer for details.)

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With a PC







 

Before using

What you can do with a PC

When you have installed VideoCam Suite from the supplied CD-ROM and connected your PC to the unit, you can perform the operations described below.

A Copy images recorded by this unit onto the PC hard disk. B Create original DVD-Video discs. C Edit images copied to a PC.

Create playlists.

D Play back images recorded by this unit on a PC. E WEB MODE function

You can easily upload motion pictures to YouTube. (l 79)

≥ VideoCam Suite can handle images recorded with this unit or by using VideoCam Suite. Images

created with other video cameras, DVD recorders, software and commercial DVD-Videos are not supported.

≥ We cannot guarantee proper operation of this unit if you use software other than that supplied. ≥ Do not copy images recorded on this unit using any software other than the supplied software.

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With a PC

Before using

Operating environment

≥ A CD-ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software applications. (A compatible DVD writer

drive and media are necessary for writing to a DVD.)

≥ When two 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.)

∫ VideoCam Suite 2.0

Personal computer IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer

OS Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 4

CPU Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz or higher (including compatible CPU)

RAM 512 MB or more (1 GB or more recommended)

Display High Colour (16 bit) or more (32 bit or more recommended)

Free hard disk space Ultra DMA — 33 or more

Necessary software DirectX 10.1 (pre-installed on Windows Vista Service Pack 1)

Sound DirectSound support

Interface USB port [Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)]

Other requirements Mouse or equivalent pointing device

Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3 Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3 Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic or Service Pack 1 Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium or Service Pack 1 Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate or Service Pack 1 Microsoft Windows Vista Business or Service Pack 1

≥ Intel Pentium 4 1.8 GHz or higher is recommended when a playback

function or MPEG2 conversion function is used.

Desktop resolution of 1024k768 pixels or more (1280k1024 pixels or more recommended) Video card supporting DirectX 9.0c (supports overlay of DirectDraw) PCI Express

450 MB or more (for installing the application) ≥ When writing to a DVD or an SD card, more than double the amount of

free space as the disc being created is necessary.

DirectX 10 (pre-installed on Windows Vista) DirectX 9.0c (Windows XP/2000) ≥ If you install the software on a PC that is not compatible with

DirectX 9.0c, the PC may not work properly. If you are unsure whether or not your PC is compatible, contact the maker of your PC.

SD card reader/writer (required to read and write the SD card) Internet connection

™

k16 compatible recommended

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

personal computers cannot be used.

≥ Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only. ≥ This software is not compatible with Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98,

Windows 98SE, Windows Me and Windows NT.

≥ Operation on an upgraded OS is not guaranteed. ≥ Operation on an OS other than the one pre-installed is not guaranteed. ≥ This software is not compatible with a multi-boot environment. ≥ This software is not compatible with a multi-monitor environment. ≥ Operation is not guaranteed on Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows XP

Media Center Edition, Tablet PC Edition and not compatible with 64 bit operation systems.

≥ Input is not supported in languages other than English, German, French, Simplified Chinese and

Japanese.

≥ If using Windows XP/2000, an administrative account user only can use this software. If using

Windows Vista, administrative account and standard account users only can use this software. (An administrative account user should install and uninstall this software.)

≥ DirectX 9.0c will be installed automatically during installation of the supplied software. ≥ Operation cannot be guaranteed on all DVD drives. ≥ DVD discs authored with this software are not guaranteed to play in all DVD players. ≥ Depending upon the environment of your PC, if it does not support Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), for

example, frame dropout may occur, the audio may be intermittent, or the software may run slowly when you play back recorded images.

≥ If your PC does not satisfy the above system requirements, an error may occur when writing data to

disc.

∫ SD card reader function (mass storage)

Personal computer IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer

OS Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 4

CPU Windows Vista: 32-bit (k86) Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz or higher processor

RAM Windows Vista Home Basic: 512 MB or more

Interface USB port

Windows XP/2000: Intel Pentium III 450 MHz or higher or Intel Celeron 400 MHz or higher

Windows Vista Home Premium/Ultimate/Business: 1 GB or more Windows XP/2000: 128 MB or more (256 MB or more recommended)

≥ The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS.

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End User License Agreement

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

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

Article 1 License Licensee is granted the right to use the software, including the information recorded or described on the CD-ROM, instruction manuals, and any other media provided to Licensee (collectively “Software”), but all applicable rights to patents, copyrights, trademarks and trade secrets in the Software are not transferred to Licensee.

Article 2 Use by a Third Party Licensee may not use, copy, modify, transfer or allow any third party, whether free of charge or not, to use, copy or modify the Software, except as expressly provided for in this Agreement.

Article 3 Restrictions on Copying the Software Licensee may make a single copy of the Software in whole or a part solely for back-up purpose.

Article 4 Computer Licensee may use the Software only on one computer, and may not use it on more than one computer.

Article 5 Reverse Engineering, Decompiling or Disassembly Licensee may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Software, except to the extent either of them is permitted under law or regulation of the country where Licensee resides. Panasonic, or its distributors will not be responsible for any defects in the Software or damage to Licensee caused by Licensee’s reverse engineering, decompiling, or disassembly of the Software.

Article 6 Indemnification The Software is provided “AS-IS” without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, warranties of non-infringement, merchantability and/or fitness for a particular purpose. Further, Panasonic does not warrant that the operation of the Software will be uninterrupted or error free. Panasonic or any of its distributors will not be liable for any damage suffered by Licensee arising from or in connection with Licensee’s use of the Software.

Article 7 Export Control Licensee agrees not to export or re-export to any country the Software in any form without the appropriate export licenses under regulations of the country where Licensee resides, if necessary.

Article 8 Termination of License The right granted to Licensee hereunder will be automatically terminated if Licensee contravenes any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement. In this event, Licensee must destroy the Software and related documentation together with all the copies thereof at Licensee’s own expense.

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With a PC

Setup

Installation

When installing the software, log on to your computer as the Administrator or with a user name with equivalent authorization. (If you do not have authorization to do this, consult your manager.) ≥ Before starting the installation, close any other

software applications which are running.

≥ Do not perform any other operations on your

PC while the software is being installed.

For Windows Vista:

If [User Account Control] dialogue appears, click [Continue].

Installing VideoCam Suite

1 Insert the CD-ROM into the PC.

≥ If the installation screen does not appear

automatically, double-click the CD-ROM drive icon in [My Computer (Computer)].

2 Click [Next].

≥ If the country or region cannot be selected,

select [PAL Area].

≥ When the confirmation message appears, click

[Yes].

6 Click [Install] to start the

installation process.

3 Select where the application is to

be installed, then click [Next].

4 Select [Yes] or [No] to create

shortcut.

5 Select the country or region

where you live, then click [Next].

7 When installation is complete, some notes

will appear

Check the contents, then close the window.

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8 Select [Yes, I want to restart my

computer now.], then click [Finish].

∫ For Windows XP

1 Select [start] # [Control Panel]

# [Add or Remove Programs].

The PC must be rebooted for the application to work.

≥ Depending on the operating environment, you

may be required to install DirectX 9.0c. If so, click [Yes], and install it. If you install the software on a PC that is not compatible with DirectX 9.0c, the PC may not work properly. If you are unsure whether or not your PC is compatible, contact the PC manufacturer.

Uninstalling the software

Follow the steps below to uninstall the software if it is no longer required.

∫ For Windows Vista

1 Select [Start] # [Control Panel]

# [Uninstall a program].

2 Select [VideoCam Suite 2.0], then

click [Remove].

∫ For Windows 2000

1 Select [Start] # [Settings] #

[Control Panel] # [Add/Remove Programs].

2 Select [VideoCam Suite 2.0], then

click [Change/Remove].

2 Select [VideoCam Suite 2.0], then

click [Uninstall].

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With a PC



A USB cable (supplied)

≥ Insert the USB connectors as far as they will

go.

≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the

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

Setup

Connection and recognition

After the software is installed, the unit must be connected to the PC and be correctly recognised by the PC.

≥ Remove the supplied CD-ROM from your PC.

≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying

about the battery running down.

¬Turn on this unit.

1 Connect this unit to a PC.

The USB function selection screen will appear.

2 Select [PC/RECORDER] and

press the joystick.

This unit is automatically detected by the PC.

≥ When the unit is connected to a PC, its

power cannot be turned off. Disconnect the USB cable before turning this unit off. (l 78)

≥ Do not disconnect the USB cable, AC adaptor

or remove the battery while the access lamp is on or access icon ( ) appears on the LCD monitor. Doing so may damage the data on the SD card.

≥ It may be necessary to reboot the PC after

connecting this unit to it for the first time.

About the PC display

When the unit is connected to a PC, it is recognised as an external drive. ≥ This unit supports only the readout of data

using the PC. The PC cannot write data to the unit, or erase data from the unit.

≥ Depending on the operating environment of the

PC, the shape of the drive icon and the drive name will differ.

∫ Drive icons

The icon is displayed in [My Computer (Computer)].

≥ Windows Vista:

≥ Windows XP:

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≥ Windows 2000:

∫ Example folder structure

≥ SD-Video format motion pictures are stored in

the [PRG¢¢¢] folder. (“¢¢¢” denotes base-16 (hexadecimal) characters from 001 to FFF.)

≥ Up to 99 files can be recorded in the

[PRG¢¢¢] folder.

≥ JPEG format still pictures (IMGA0001.JPG

etc.) are stored in the [100CDPFP] folder.

≥ Up to 999 files can be recorded in the

[100CDPFP] or other such folder.

≥ The DPOF setting files are stored in the [MISC]

folder.

∫ Copying still pictures on PC

Card reader function (mass storage)

When the unit is connected to a PC and the SD card can be used as an external drive, still pictures on the drive can be copied to the PC with Windows Explorer or other programmes.

1 Double click the folder that contains the

files on the drive ([100CDPFP] etc.).

2 Drag and drop the files onto the

destination folder (on the PC hard disk).

≥ Do not delete the SD card’s folders. Doing so

may make the SD card unusable in this unit.

≥ Always use this unit to format SD cards.

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].

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3 Verify [MATSHITA SD VIDEO

CAMERA USB Device] is selected and click [OK].

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

With a PC

Using software

Using VideoCam Suite

For Windows Vista: ≥ When using VideoCam Suite, log on to your PC as Administrator (or with a login name equally

authorized) or with the user name for a standard user account. If you log on with a user name for a guest user account, the software cannot be used.

For Windows XP/2000: ≥ When using VideoCam Suite, log on to your PC as Administrator (or with a login name equally

authorized). If you log on with a login name other than Administrator, the software cannot be used.

Select [start] # [All Programs (Programs)] # [Panasonic] # [VideoCam Suite 2.0] # [VideoCam Suite].

Refer to the operating instructions of the software (PDF file) for details on how to use it.

Reading the operating instructions of the software

Select [start] # [All Programs (Programs)] # [Panasonic] # [VideoCam Suite 2.0] # [Manual].

Upload to YouTube

You can easily upload motion pictures to YouTube with the VideoCam Suite. You need to record the motion picture to upload in web mode. (l 29)

1 Connect this unit to a PC. (l 77)

∫ When the operating instructions will not

open

You will need Adobe Reader to read the PDF operating instructions. Download and install a version of Adobe Reader that you can use with your OS from the following Web Site.

http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/ readstep2_allversions.html

2 Select [WEB MODE] then press

the joystick.

[YouTube Uploader] starts and the motion pictures recorded in web mode are displayed.

≥ Refer to the operating instructions of the

software (PDF file) for details on how to use it.

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≥ In order to upload motion pictures to YouTube,

a user account must first be obtained via the YouTube site.

≥ After uploading is complete, a message

appears. If [OK] is clicked, the USB function will be set to [PC/RECORDER]. Before turning this unit off, disconnect the USB cable (l 78).

≥ This service is available as of December 1,

2008.

™

≥ Any operation about YouTube

services and the specification changes are not guaranteed. The available services and the displays are subject to change without notice.

≥ Any copyrighted video cannot be uploaded

without having the copyright or obtaining permission from the copyright holder(s).

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With a PC

Using a Macintosh

If using a Macintosh

∫ Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage)

Personal computer Macintosh

OS Mac OS X v10.4

CPU PowerPC G5 (1.9 GHz or higher)

Interface USB port

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

personal computers cannot be used.

≥ The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS. ≥ Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only.

∫ Copying still pictures on PC

1 Connect this unit to a PC via the

supplied USB cable.

≥ The USB function selection screen will appear.

Mac OS X v10.5

Intel Core Duo

Intel Core Solo

∫ To disconnect USB cable safely Drag [CAM_SD] or [Untitled] disk

icon to the [Trash], and then disconnect the USB cable.

2 Select [PC/RECORDER] and

press the joystick.

3 Double-click [CAM_SD] or

[Untitled] displayed on the desktop.

≥ Files are stored in [100CDPFP] folder etc. in

the [DCIM] folder.

4 Drag and drop the files onto

destination folder (on the PC hard disk).

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Others



0h00m00s

R 0h30m

15.11.2009 12:34

AWB

1/100

OPEN 0dB

AWB

1/100 OPEN 0dB

R 10000

0.2



15.11.2009 12:34

PRE-REC

16:9

MNL

ZOOM

+1-1

Indications

∫ Recording indications

Motion picture recording

Still picture recording

Remaining battery power (l 14)

R 0h30m Remaining time for recording

0h00m00s Elapsed recording time

15.11.2009 12:34

¥/; (Red) Recording (l 28) ; (Green) Recording pause (l 28)

AUTO

Date/time indication (l 23)

World time setting (l 24)

PRE-REC (l 39) Aspect ratio 16:9 (l 42) Auto mode (l 27) Manual mode (l 44)

Intelligent auto mode (l 26)

Normal mode

Portrait mode

Scenery mode

Spotlight mode

Low light mode

MF Manual focus (l 45) 2t Zoom magnification indication

(l 33)

ª Backlight compensation mode

(l 38) Image stabilizer (l 35)

1/100 Shutter speed (l 47) OPEN, F4.0 F number (l 47) 0dB Gain value (l 47)

Soft skin mode (l 39)

, Fade (White), Fade (Black)

(l 38)

Colour night view function (l 39)

Face detection (l 39) Zoom microphone (l 34) Wind noise reduction (l 42)

, , , Power LCD function (l 25)

XP SP LP

, , Motion picture recording mode

(l 30) Web mode (l 29)

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Scene mode (l 45)

0.2

XPSPLP

Sports mode

Portrait mode

Low light mode

Spotlight mode

Surf & snow mode White balance (l 46)

AWB

Auto white balance

Indoor mode (recording under incandescent lamp)

Outdoor mode

Manual adjustment mode

Ø Self-Timer recording (l 40)

Number of recording pixels for still pictures (l 101)

0.3

640k480 640k360

(White) SD Card can be recorded to

(Green) Recognising the SD card

R 10000 Remaining number of still

pictures

∫ Playback indications

Motion picture playback

Still picture playback

1 Playback (l 48)

; Pause (l 48)

5, / 6,

7/8 Last/first scene paused

9/: Skip playback (l 48)

D/E Slow-motion playback (l 49)

;1/2; Frame-by-frame playback

0h00m00s Motion picture playback time

, , Motion picture recording mode

No.10 Scene number

R Resume playback (l 49)

100-001 Motion picture folder/file

Fast forward/rewind (l 49)

(l 49)

Play mode (l 50)

All scenes on the SD card displayed

Scenes recorded on the selected date

(l 30)

Volume adjustment (l 49)

Locked motion pictures and still pictures (l 55, 56)

Copied motion pictures (l 63)

Scenes recorded in the web mode (l 29)

number display

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100-0001 Still picture folder/file number

display

1 DPOF already set

(to more than 1) (l 57)

Number of recording pixels for still pictures (l 101)

0.3

0.2

640k480

640k360

The picture size is not displayed for still pictures recorded with other products that have different picture sizes from the sizes shown above.

∫ Indications when other products

are connected

The DVD burner is connected

When the [BURN DISC] menu is selected

When the [PLAY DISC] menu is selected

Disc type (l 61)

DVD-RAM disc

DVD-RW disc

DVD-R disc

DVD-R DL disc

CD-RW disc

CD-R disc

When a printer compatible with PictBridge is connected (l 69)

Accessing an SD card (l 77)

∫ Confirmatory indications

–– (Time display)

° The warning/alarm indication

The built-in battery is low. (l 23)

appears when LCD monitor is rotated towards the lens side. Return the direction of the LCD monitor to normal position and check the warning/alarm indication.

No SD card is inserted/ unusable card.

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Others

Indications

Messages

THIS CARD CANNOT RECORD IN VIDEO MODE.

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

CHECK CARD.

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

ERROR OCCURRED. RECORDING IS STOPPED.

≥ When using an SD card that can be used for motion picture recording (l 16) When this message appears, it is recommended that you format the SD card being used. (l 58) When an SD card is formatted, all the data recorded on it will be deleted. Back up the data on the SD card to a PC, etc. before formatting the SD card. ≥ When using any other card Use a Panasonic SD card or another SD card which can be used to record motion pictures. (l 16)

EXIT THE MENU THEN CHANGE TO MANUAL MODE.

CANCEL NIGHT VIEW MODE

You are attempting to use a function that cannot be used simultaneously.

ERROR OCCURRED. PLEASE TURN UNIT OFF, THEN TURN ON AGAIN.

An irregularity in the unit has been detected. Restart the unit by turning off and on the power.

DISCONNECT USB CABLE.

The unit cannot correctly establish the connection to the PC or printer. Disconnect and reconnect the USB cable and then select the desired USB function again.

CANNOT OPERATE WHILE USB CONNECTED.

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

ALL CONTENTS ON THIS DISC WILL BE DELETED. DO YOU WANT TO CONTINUE?

The inserted disc contains recorded data. Confirm the contents by using the device that recorded the data before deletion.

THIS SCENE CANNOT BE READ, DISC COPY IS ABORTED.

To copy the scene again, delete the displayed scene first.

AN ERROR OCCURRED IN THE DVD BURNER. DISCONNECT THE USB CABLE FROM THIS UNIT.

Remove the Mini AB USB Connection Cable from this unit, and then turn the power off and then on again.

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About recovery

It is possible that the system cannot complete writing of a file normally when, for example, power is turned off for some reason during recording or editing. If faulty management information is found when an SD card is accessed, the following message may appear. Be sure to follow the messages. (Repairing may take time depending on the error.)

NOW REPAIRING DATA. DO NOT REMOVE CARD.

≥ When you repair the data, use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor. Even if the

power is turned off without repairing the data, you can repair the data when you turn the power on again.

≥ Depending on the condition of the data, it may not be possible to completely repair the data. ≥ Do not repair an SD card that has been recorded on another device. This may cause the loss of data

or the card.

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Others

Helpful hints

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

Functions

Digital zoom ≥ In picture recording mode

Intelligent auto mode ≥ When the colour night view function is used

Fade ≥ In picture recording mode

Colour night view ≥ While recording (Cannot set or cancel)

Backlight compensation ≥ When the colour night view function is used

Soft skin mode (Set and cancel) ≥ While recording

Help mode

Face detection ≥ When the colour night view function is used

Scene mode ≥ When the colour night view function is used

Change of white balance ≥ When digital zoom is used

Adjusting the shutter speed, iris/gain ≥ When the colour night view function is used

Guideline ≥ When the face detection is used

Functions that cannot be used simultaneously

Conditions which

disable the functions

≥ When PRE-REC is used

≥ In picture recording mode ≥ When PRE-REC is used (Cannot set or cancel)

≥ When the iris/gain is set

≥ When PRE-REC is used

≥ When the colour night view function is used

≥ When the scene mode is used

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Others

Helpful hints

Problem Check points

This unit cannot be turned on.

This unit does not stay on long enough.

Battery runs down quickly.

This unit is turned off automatically.

This unit cannot be operated though it is turned on.

This unit does not operate normally.

Troubleshooting

≥ Charge the battery using the AC adaptor. (l 12) ≥ Make sure the LCD monitor is opened. ≥ The battery is affected by ambient temperature. In cold

places, the battery using time becomes shorter.

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

short even after the battery is fully charged, the battery has worn out and needs to be replaced.

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

power is automatically turned off to conserve battery life. To resume recording, turn the power back on. The power will not turn off automatically when the economy function (l 21) is set to [OFF].

≥ The unit cannot be operated unless you open the LCD

monitor.

≥ Turn on the power again. If normal conditions are not

restored yet, remove the battery or AC adaptor, wait about 1 minute and then reconnect the battery or AC adaptor. Then about 1 minute later, turn on the power again. (Conducting the above operation while the SD card is being accessed may damage the data on the SD card.)

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Problem Check points

A clicking sound is heard when the power is turned off.

The screen has changed suddenly. (Demo mode is on)

A function indication such as the remaining time indication or the elapsed time indication is not shown.

Recording does not start although power is supplied to this unit.

≥ This is the sound of the lens moving and is not a

malfunction.

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

card in video recording mode or picture recording mode, the unit is automatically set to the demonstration mode for introducing its functions. Normally this should be set to [OFF]. (l 22)

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

other than warnings and date are not displayed.

≥ No recording is possible while the SD card’s write protect

switch is set to LOCK. (l 15)

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

memory by deleting unnecessary scenes (l 53) or use a new SD card.

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

recording mode?

≥ If the SD card slot cover is open, this unit may not operate

normally. Close the card slot cover.

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Recording stops suddenly during motion picture recording on an SD card.

Auto focus function does not work.

“CONDITION TOO DARK, OR OPEN LENS COVER.” is displayed.

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

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

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

recording. (l 16)

≥ 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. Back up the data on the SD card to a PC, etc. and then format the SD card. (l 58)

≥ Press MANUAL AF/MF button to erase the MF icon, or

press iA button.

≥ There are some recording subjects and surroundings for

which the auto focus does not operate correctly. (l 96) If so, use the manual focus mode to adjust the focus. (l 45)

≥ Open the lens cover before turning the unit on. ≥ This message may appear if you try to record in extremely

dark places.

≥ During playback, move the volume lever to display the

volume indication and adjust it. (l 49)

≥ Please read the operating instructions of your TV and

select the video input that this unit is connected to.

≥ Change the setting to match the aspect ratio of the TV.

(l 60)

The playback images are squeezed horizontally.

Scenes or files cannot be deleted or edited.

The images on the SD card do not look normal.

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≥ Locked scenes or files cannot be deleted. Release the lock

setting. (l 55, 56)

≥ It may not be possible to delete scenes that are displayed

as [ ] on the thumbnail display. If the scenes are unnecessary, format the SD card to erase the data. (l 58) Please be aware that if the SD card is formatted then all the data recorded on the SD card will be erased.

≥ If the SD card’s write protect switch is set to LOCK, then

deletion and editing are disabled. (l 15)

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

static or electromagnetic waves. Store important data on a PC or other products as well.

Problem Check points

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

The indication disappears.

The screen is frozen.

No operation can be performed.

“ERROR OCCURRED. PLEASE TURN UNIT OFF, THEN TURN ON AGAIN.” is displayed.

When the SD card is inserted in this unit, it is not recognised.

When the SD card is inserted in another device, it is not recognised.

≥ Either this unit or the card may be damaged. Please consult

a dealer.

≥ Use an SD card from 8 MB to 32 GB with this unit. (l 15)

≥ No operation can be performed on this unit when it is

connected to a PC.

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

off, remove the battery or AC adaptor and then reconnect it. Turn on the power again. If normal operation is still not restored, detach the power connected, and consult the dealer who you purchased this unit from.

≥ The unit has automatically detected an error. Restart the

unit by turning off and on the power.

≥ The power will be turned off in about 1 minute if the power

is not turned off and on.

≥ Repair is needed if it is repeatedly displayed even if it is

restarted. Detach the power connected, and consult the dealer who you purchased this unit from. Do not attempt to repair the unit by yourself.

≥ Use this unit to format SD cards. Please be aware that if an

SD card is formatted, then all the data recorded on the card will be erased. (l 58)

≥ Check that the device is compatible with the capacity or

type of SD card (SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card) that you inserted. Refer to the operating instructions of the device for details.

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Problem Check points

The sound does not play back properly when a DVD disc that has been copied using the DVD burner is played back.

With a PC

Problem Check points

When connected by the USB cable, this unit is not detected by the PC.

When the USB cable is disconnected, an error message will appear on the PC.

It takes a long time to create a DVD.

The DVD player cannot play back the discs I have created using VideoCam Suite.

≥ When the scenes are copied to a DVD disc using the DVD

burner and then played back with any other devices, sound may not play back properly. In this case, use the software supplied with this unit to copy the scenes.

≥ Close the menu screen before connecting the USB cable. ≥ Select another USB terminal on the PC. ≥ Check the operating environment. (l 72) ≥ Disconnect the USB cable, turn the unit off then on and

then reconnect the USB cable.

≥ To disconnect the USB cable safely, double-click the

( ) icon in the task tray and follow the instructions on the screen.

≥ Creating a DVD may take some time even if the size of the

motion picture files are small.

≥ To playback a DVD disc created using VideoCam Suite, the

player must support playback of that DVD disc. (Refer to the operating instructions of the player.)

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Cautions for use

About this unit

≥ The unit and SD card become warm after long

operation, but this is not a malfunction.

Keep the SD Video Camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).

≥ If you use the SD Video Camera on top of or

near a TV, the pictures and sound on the SD Video Camera may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.

≥ Do not use the SD Video Camera near cell

phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting the pictures and sound.

≥ Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures

may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors.

≥ Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by

microprocessors may adversely affect the SD Video Camera, disturbing the pictures and sound.

≥ If the SD Video Camera is adversely affected

by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly, turn the SD Video Camera off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor. Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn the SD Video Camera on.

Do not use the SD Video Camera near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.

≥ If you record near radio transmitters or

high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and sound may be adversely affected.

Make sure to use the supplied cords and cables. If you use optional accessories, use the cords and the cables supplied with them. Do not extend the cords and the cables.

Do not spray insecticides or volatile chemicals onto the unit.

≥ If the unit is sprayed with such chemicals, its

body may be marred and the surface finish may peel off.

≥ Do not leave rubber or plastic products in

contact with the unit for a long time.

When you use the unit in a sandy or dusty place such as a beach, do not let sand or fine dust get into the body and terminals of the unit. Also, keep the unit away from sea water.

≥ Sand or dust may damage the unit. (Care

should be taken when inserting and removing an SD card.)

≥ If sea water splashes onto the unit, wipe off the

water with a well wrung cloth. Then wipe the unit again with a dry cloth.

When carrying the unit, do not drop or bump it.

≥ A strong impact can break the unit’s casing,

causing it to malfunction.

Cleaning

≥ Before cleaning, detach the battery or pull the

AC cable from the AC outlet, and then wipe the unit with a soft, dry cloth.

≥ If the unit is very dirty, dip a cloth in water and

squeeze firmly, and then wipe the unit with the damp cloth. Next, dry the unit with a dry cloth.

≥ Use of benzine, paint thinner, alcohol, or

dishwashing liquid may alter the camera body or peel the surface finish. Do not use these solvents.

≥ When using a chemical dust cloth, follow the

instructions that came with the cloth.

Do not use the unit for surveillance purposes or other business uses.

≥ This unit was designed for consumer

intermittent use. It was not intended for continuous use, or for any industrial or commercial application resulting in prolonged use.

≥ In certain situations, continuous use could

cause the unit to overheat and cause a malfunction. Such use is strongly discouraged.

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When you are not going to use the unit for an extended time

≥ When storing the unit in a cupboard or cabinet,

it is recommended that you place a desiccant (silica gel) in with it.

About the battery

The battery used in this unit is a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. It is susceptible to humidity and temperature and the effect increases the more the temperature rises or falls. In cold areas, the full charge indication may not appear or the low battery indication may appear for about 5 minutes after starting use. At high temperatures, the protection function may be triggered, making it impossible to use the unit.

Be sure to detach the battery after use.

≥ If the battery is left inserted, a minute amount

of current continues to flow even if the unit’s power is off. Keeping the unit in this state may result in over discharge of the battery. This may result in you not being able to use the battery even after it is charged.

≥ The battery should be stored in the vinyl bag

so metal does not come into contact with the terminals.

≥ The battery should be stored in a cool place

free from humidity, with as constant temperature as possible. (Recommended temperature: 15 °C to 25 °C, Recommended humidity: 40% to 60%)

≥ Extremely high temperatures or low

temperatures will shorten the life of the battery.

≥ If the battery is kept in high-temperature, high-

humidity, or oily-smoky places, the terminals may rust and cause malfunctions.

≥ To store the battery for a long period of time,

we recommend you charge it once every year and store it again after you have completely used up the charged capacity.

≥ Dust and other matter attached to the battery

terminals should be removed.

If you drop the battery accidentally, check to see if the terminals are damaged.

≥ Inserting a battery with damaged terminals can

damage the unit.

Do not throw old battery into fire.

≥ Heating a battery or throwing it into a fire may

result in an explosion.

If the operating time is very short even after the battery has been recharged, the battery has worn out. Please purchase a new battery.

Prepare spare batteries when going out for recording.

≥ Prepare enough batteries to last 3 to 4 times

the period you are planning to record.

≥ Cold weather, such as when skiing, can

shorten the recording period.

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About the AC adaptor

About condensation

≥ If the temperature of the battery is extremely

high or extremely low, charging may take time or the battery may not be charged.

≥ If you use the AC adaptor near a radio, radio

reception may be disturbed. Keep the AC adaptor 1 m or more away from the radio.

≥ When using the AC adaptor, it may generate

whirring sounds. However, this is normal.

≥ After use, be sure to disconnect the AC

adaptor. (If it is left connected, a minute amount of current is consumed.)

≥ Always keep the electrodes of the AC adaptor

and battery clean.

LCD monitor

≥ When the LCD monitor gets dirty, wipe it with a

dry soft cloth.

≥ In a place with drastic temperature changes,

condensation may form on the LCD monitor. Wipe it with a soft dry cloth.

≥ When the unit has become very cold, for

example due to storage in a cold area, its LCD monitor will be slightly darker than usual immediately after the power is turned on. The normal brightness will be restored when the unit’s internal temperature rises.

Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD Monitor screen featuring a total of approximately 123,000 pixels. The result is more than 99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture.

If condensation forms on the unit, the lens will cloud up and the unit may not work properly. Make every effort to ensure that condensation does not form. If it does form, take the actions described below.

Causes of condensation

Condensation takes place when the ambient temperature or humidity is changed as follows.

≥ When this unit is brought inside from the cold

(e.g. a ski slope) to a warm room.

≥ When this unit is moved from an

air-conditioned car to outside.

≥ When a cold room has been warmed up

quickly.

≥ When cool wind from an air conditioner is

directly blown onto this unit.

≥ After summer afternoon showers of rain. ≥ When this unit is in a very humid place where

the air is thick with steam. (e.g. a heated swimming pool)

Helpful hint

If, for example, you have used this unit for recording on a ski slope and are taking it into a heated room, place the unit inside a plastic bag, remove as much of the air from inside the bag as possible, then seal the bag. Leave the unit for about an hour in the room so the temperature of the unit is close to the ambient temperature of the room, then use it.

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Explanation of terms

Automatic white balance

White balance adjustment recognises the colour of light and adjusts so the white colour will become a purer white. The unit determines the hue of light that comes through the lens, thereby judging the recording condition, and selects the closest hue setting. This is called automatic white balance adjustment. However, since the unit only stores white colour information under certain light sources, automatic white balance adjustment does not function normally under other light sources.

The illustration above shows the range over which the auto white balance functions.

1) The effective range of automatic white balance adjustment on this unit

2) Blue sky

3) Cloudy sky (rain)

4) TV screen

5) Sunlight

6) White fluorescent lamp

7) Halogen light bulb

8) Incandescent light bulb

9) Sunrise or sunset

10) Candlelight

Outside of the effective range of automatic white balance adjustment, the image will become reddish or bluish. Even within the effective range of automatic white balance adjustment, the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly if there is more than one light source. For light outside the functional automatic

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white balance adjustment range, use the manual white balance adjustment mode.

White balance adjustment

White balance adjustment determines the white colour under different light sources. By recognising which is the white colour under sunlight and which is the white colour under a fluorescent light, the unit can adjust the balance among the other colours. Since the white colour is the reference for all the colours, the unit can record pictures in a natural hue if it can recognise the reference colour white.

Auto focus

The lens is moved forward or backward automatically to bring the subject into focus.

Auto focus has the following characteristics.

≥ Adjusts the focus so that the vertical lines of a

subject are seen more clearly.

≥ Attempts to bring an object with higher contrast

into focus.

≥ Focuses on the screen centre only.

Due to these characteristics, auto focus does not work correctly in the following situations. Record pictures in the manual focus mode.

Recording distant and close-up objects at the same time

Since the unit focuses on whatever is at the centre of the screen, it is difficult to bring the background into focus when close-up objects are placed in focus. When recording people with distant mountains in the background, you cannot focus on both the subject which is close-up and the objects which are in the distance.

Recording a subject behind dirty or dusty window

The subject behind the window will not be focused because the focus is on the dirty window. Similarly, when recording something on the opposite side of a road with heavy traffic, a vehicle that happens to pass by may be brought into focus.

Recording a subject that is surrounded by objects with glossy surfaces or by highly reflective objects

Since whatever is shiny or glistens is brought into focus, it is hard to focus on the subject to be recorded. The focus may become blurry when recording subjects at the beach, at night views or in scenes involving fireworks or special lights.

Recording a subject in dark surroundings

The unit cannot focus correctly because the light information that comes through the lens decreases considerably.

Recording a fast-moving subject

As the focus lens-inside moves mechanically, it cannot keep up with a fast-moving subject. When, for example, recording a sports event with fast moving subjects, the focus may lose its sharpness.

Recording a subject with little contrast

It is easy to bring subjects with a sharp contrast or vertical lines or stripes into focus. This means that a subject with little contrast, such as a white wall, may become blurry because the unit achieves focus based upon the vertical lines of an image.

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Specifications

SD Video Camera

Information for your safety

Power source: Power consumption:

Signal system CCIR: 625 lines, 50 fields PAL colour signal

Recording format Based on the SD-Video standard

Image sensor 1/8z CCD image sensor

Lens Auto Iris, F1.9 to F5.7

Filter diameter 37 mm

Zoom 70k optical zoom, 100k/3500k digital zoom

Monitor 2.7z wide LCD monitor (approx. 123 K pixels)

Microphone Stereo (with a zoom function)

Speaker 1 round speaker ‰ 15 mm

Standard illumination 1,400 lx

Minimum required illumination

Video output level 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ™

Audio output level (Line) 316 mV, 600 ™

USB Card reader function (No copyright protection support)

DC 5.0 V (When using AC adaptor), DC 3.6 V (When using battery) Recording: 3.0 W, Charging: 4.5 W

Total: 800 K Effective pixels: Moving picture: 400 K (4:3), 370 K (16:9) Still picture: 410 K (4:3), 380 K (16:9)

Focal length: 1.5 mm to 105 mm Macro (Full range AF)

Approx. 6 lx (1/25 in low light mode) Approx. 2 lx with the colour night view function

Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) compliant USB terminal Type Mini AB PictBridge-compliant USB host function (for DVD burner)

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Dimensions

56 mm (W) k 65 mm (H) k 107 mm (D)

(excluding the projecting parts)

Mass Approx. 235 g

[without battery (supplied) and an SD card (optional)]

Mass in operation Approx. 257 g

[with battery (supplied) and an SD card (optional)]

Operating temperature 0°Cto40°C

Operating humidity 10% to 80%

Motion pictures

Recording media SD Memory Card:

/64 MB*/128 MB*/256 MB/512 MB/1 GB/2 GB (FAT12 and

32 MB FAT16 format corresponding) SDHC Memory Card: 4 GB/6 GB/8 GB/12 GB/16 GB/32 GB (FAT32 format corresponding)

Compression MPEG-2

Recording mode and transfer rate

XP: 10 Mbps (VBR) SP: 5 Mbps (VBR) LP: 2.5 Mbps (VBR)

Recordable time Refer to page 30.

Audio compression MPEG-1 Audio Layer 2

16 bit (48 kHz/2 ch)

Maximum number of recordable folders and scenes

99 foldersk99 scenes (9801 scenes) (When the date changes, a new folder is created and scenes are recorded in this new folder even if the number of scenes in the old folder has not reached 99.)

* Cannot be guaranteed in operation.

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Still pictures

Recording media SD Memory Card:

8 MB/16 MB/32 MB/64 MB/128 MB/256 MB/512 MB/1 GB/2 GB (FAT12 and FAT16 format corresponding) SDHC Memory Card: 4 GB/6 GB/8 GB/12 GB/16 GB/32 GB (FAT32 format corresponding)

Compression JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2

standard), DPOF corresponding

Picture size 640k480 (4:3), 640k360 (16:9)

Number of recordable

Refer to page 101.

pictures

AC adaptor

Information for your safety

Power source: Power consumption: DC output:

AC 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz 12 W DC 5.0 V, 1.6 A

Dimensions 76 mm (W)k22 mm (H)k46 mm (D)

Mass Approx. 100 g

Specifications may change without prior notice.

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Panasonic SDR-S26 Operating Instructions

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Information for Your Safety

Contents

Accessories

Preparation

Before using

Parts identification and handling

Power supply

Inserting the battery

Charging the battery

Charging time and recordable time

About SD cards

About SD cards

Access lamp

Inserting/removing an SD card

Setup

Turning the unit on/off Selecting a mode

Using the menu screen

Language selection

Menu list

Setting date and time

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

Adjusting LCD monitor

Recording

Recording (Basic)

Before recording

Intelligent auto mode

Recording motion pictures

Recording modes and recordable time

Recording still pictures

Number of pixels

Recording functions

Zoom in/out function

Quick start

Recording yourself

Optical image stabilizer function

Recording (Advanced)

Recording functions of operation icons

Operation icons

Recording functions of menus

Menus

Manual recording functions

Scene mode

Manual focus adjustment

White balance

Playback

Playback

Motion picture playback

Still picture playback

Editing

Deleting scenes/files

Deleting scenes/files one at a time

Deleting multiple scenes/ files

Deleting the copied scenes collectively

Editing scenes

Editing still pictures

SD card management

Formatting an SD card

With other products

Playback on TV

With a DVD burner

Connecting this unit to the DVD burner

DVD COPY function

FAVOURITE SCENES function

Notes for copying data to discs using the DVD burner

Playing back a disc inserted in the DVD burner

With other video devices

Dubbing images onto other video devices

With a printer (PictBridge)

With a PC

Before using

What you can do with a PC

Operating environment

End User License Agreement

Setup

Installation

Installing VideoCam Suite