Panasonic SDR-S26P Operating Instruction

Operating Instructions

For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

SD Video Camera

Model No. SDR-S26P/PC

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.

For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca

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Things You Should Know

Thank you for choosing Panasonic!

You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information on the right. The serial number is on the tag located in the battery compartment of your camera. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient camera information source.

Date of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. Model No. Serial No.

Safety Precautions

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.

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.

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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.

FCC Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

≥ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ≥ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. ≥ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

≥ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions

and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting to

computer or peripheral devices. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: SDR-S26P Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America

One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company

1-800-211-PANA (7262) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

SDR-S26P

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.

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

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Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)

≥ Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack. ≥ Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit. ≥ Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals. ≥ Do not touch the plug terminals (i and j) with metal objects. ≥ Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.

If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off thoroughly with water. If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the eyes. Rinse eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.

AC adaptor

This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V. But

≥ In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected to a 120 V AC power supply only. ≥ When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to suit the

AC outlet configuration.

≥ When connecting to a supply of greater than AC 125 V, ensure the cord you use is suited to the

voltage of the AC supply and the rated current of the AC adaptor.

≥ Contact an electrical parts distributor for assistance in selecting a suitable AC plug adaptor or AC

cord set.

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.

U.S.A./CANADA CONSUMERS: ATTENTION:

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A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

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Precautions

WARNING

CAUTION

USE & LOCATION

≥ TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your camera

and power supply should not be exposed to rain or moisture. Do not connect the power supply or operate your camera if it gets wet. Your camera has been designed for outdoor use, however it is not designed to sustain direct exposure to water, rain, sleet, snow, sand, dust, or a direct splashing from a pool or even a cup of coffee. This action could permanently damage the internal parts of your camera. Do not attempt to disassemble this unit. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Unplug your camera from the power supply before cleaning.

≥ AS WITH ANY SMALL OBJECT, SD CARDS

CAN BE SWALLOWED BY YOUNG CHILDREN. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO HANDLE THE SD CARD.

≥ DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS

INCORRECTLY REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE.

≥ DO NOT AIM YOUR CAMERA AT THE SUN

OR OTHER BRIGHT OBJECTS

≥ DO NOT EXPOSE YOUR CAMERA TO

EXTENDED HIGH TEMPERATURE ... Such

as, in direct sunlight, inside a closed car, next to a heater, etc... This action could permanently damage the internal parts of your camera.

≥ AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN

TEMPERATURE ... If the unit is suddenly

moved from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may form on the SD card and inside the unit.

≥ DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAMERA OR THE

POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN NOT IN USE.

≥ STORAGE OF YOUR CAMERA ... Store and

handle your camera in a manner that will not subject it to unnecessary movement (avoid shaking and striking). Your camera contains a sensitive pick-up device which could be damaged by improper handling or storage.

CARE

≥ TO CLEAN YOUR CAMERA ... Do not use

strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning your camera body.

≥ TO PROTECT THE LENS ... Do not touch the

surface of the lens with your hand. Use a commercial camera lens solution and lens paper when cleaning the lens. Improper cleaning can scratch the lens coating.

≥ TO PROTECT THE FINISH OF YOUR

CAMERA ... Before handling your camera,

make sure your hands and face are free from any chemical products, such as suntan lotion, as it may damage the finish.

-If you see this symbol-

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union

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

∫ 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.

IMPORTANT ∫ Carefully observe copyright laws

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

∫ 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 21 for more details on SD cards.

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∫ 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

∫ 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.

≥ Manufactured under license from Dolby

Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

≥ 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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Contents

Accessories...................................................10

Quick Guide...................................................11

Preparation

Before using

[1] Parts identification and handling..... 13

[2] Power supply ..................................... 16

Inserting the battery............................. 16

Charging the battery............................ 17

Charging time and recordable time ..... 19

[3] About SD cards.................................. 20

About SD cards ................................... 20

Access lamp ........................................ 22

[4] Inserting/removing an SD card ........ 23

Setup

[1] Turning the unit on/off

Selecting a mode ............................... 24

[2] Using the menu screen..................... 25

Language selection ............................. 26

Menu list .............................................. 26

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

World time setting (Displaying the time

of the travel destination) ...................... 29

[4] Adjusting LCD monitor ..................... 30

Recording

Recording (Basic)

[1] Before recording................................ 31

Intelligent auto mode ........................... 31

[2] Recording motion pictures............... 33

Record motion picture to be uploaded

to YouTube .......................................... 34

Recording modes and recordable

time...................................................... 35

[3] Recording still pictures..................... 36

Number of pixels.................................. 37

[4] Recording functions.......................... 38

Zoom in/out function............................ 38

Recording yourself............................... 39

Quick start ........................................... 39

Optical image stabilizer function.......... 40

Recording (Advanced)

[1] Recording functions of operation

icons................................................... 41

Operation icons................................... 42

Backlight compensation/Fade/Help mode/MagicPix/Soft skin mode/ PRE-REC/Face detection/Self-timer

[2] Recording functions of menus ........ 47

Menus ................................................. 47

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

[3] Manual recording functions............. 49

Scene mode........................................ 50

Manual focus adjustment .................... 50

White balance ..................................... 51

Manual shutter speed/aperture

adjustment........................................... 52

Playback

[1] Motion picture playback ................... 53

[2] Still picture playback ........................ 56

Editing

[1] Deleting scenes/files......................... 58

Deleting scenes/files one at a time ..... 58

Deleting multiple scenes/files.............. 58

Deleting the copied scenes

collectively........................................... 59

[2] Editing scenes................................... 60

[3] Editing still pictures.......................... 61

SD card management

[1] Formatting an SD card...................... 63

With other products

[1] Playback on TV.................................. 64

[2] With a DVD burner ............................ 66

Connecting this unit to the DVD

burner.................................................. 67

DVD COPY function ............................ 68

FAVORITE SCENES function ............. 69

Notes for copying data to discs using

the DVD burner................................... 71

Playing back a disc inserted in

the DVD burner................................... 72

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[3] With other video devices .................. 73

Recording (dubbing) images onto other

video devices....................................... 73

[4] With a printer (PictBridge) ................ 74

With a PC

Before using

[1] What you can do with a PC............... 76

[2] Operating environment..................... 77

End User License Agreement.............. 79

Setup

[1] Installation.......................................... 80

Installing VideoCam Suite ................... 80

Uninstalling the software ..................... 81

[2] Connection and recognition............. 82

About the PC display ........................... 82

To disconnect USB cable safely .......... 83

Using software

[1] Using VideoCam Suite ...................... 84

Reading the operating instructions of

the software......................................... 84

Upload to YouTube.............................. 85

Using a Macintosh

[1] If using a Macintosh .......................... 86

Warranty (For Canadian Customers)........ 112

Index............................................................ 113

Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía

española para el uso rápido...................... 114

PreparationRecordingPlaybackWith a PCOthers

Others

Indications

[1] Indications.......................................... 87

[2] Messages ........................................... 90

Helpful hints

[1] Functions that cannot be used

simultaneously .................................. 92

[2] Troubleshooting ................................ 93

Cautions for use ...........................................98

Explanation of terms ..................................101

Specifications .............................................103

Number of recordable pictures .......... 106

Optional accessories..................................107

Accessory Order Form (For USA and

Puerto Rico Customers).................... 108

Request for Service Notice (USA and

Puerto Rico Only) .......................................109

Limited Warranty (United States and

Puerto Rico) ................................................110

Customer Services Directory

(United States and Puerto Rico)................ 111

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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 17)

AC adaptor

VSK0694

AC cable

K2CA2CA00029 or K2CA2CA00025

AV cable

K2KC4CB00022

USB cable

K1HA05AD0005

CD-ROM

LSFT0771

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Quick Guide

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∫ Inserting the battery

1 While pressing the battery cover release

button A, slide and open the battery cover.

2 Insert the battery until it clicks paying

attention to the direction of the battery.

3 Close and slide the battery cover.

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3 Connect the AC adaptor to this unit’s DC

input terminal.

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∫ How to turn on the power

While pressing the lock release button A, set the mode dial to , , or .

≥ Align with the status indicator B.

≥ To turn off the power, set the mode dial to OFF.

∫ Charging the battery

≥ Rotate the mode dial to select OFF.

1 Open the LCD monitor and then open the

terminal cover.

2 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor

and the AC outlet.

∫ Inserting an SD card

1 Open the LCD monitor. 2 Open the SD card slot cover then insert

the SD card into the card slot.

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3 Securely close the SD card slot cover.

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∫ Recording motion pictures

≥ Rotate the mode dial to select .

∫ Playback

≥ Rotate the mode dial to select or .

1 Press the recording start/stop button to

start recording.

2 Press the recording start/stop button

again to pause recording.

∫ Recording still pictures

≥ Rotate the mode dial to select .

Press the recording start/stop button.

1 Select the scene/file to be played back,

then press the joystick.

2 Select the playback operation with the

joystick.

Motion picture playback

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

thumbnails.

Still picture 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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Preparation

91011 12 13

12 3

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Before using

1 LCD monitor open 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 34) 5 When recording: Zoom lever [W/T] (l 38)

When playing back: Volume lever [sVOLr] (l 54)

6 Intelligent auto button [iA] (l 31) 7 Menu button [MENU] (l 25) 8 Speaker 9 Delete button [ ] (l 58) 10 Manual button [MANUAL AF/MF] (l 49) 11 Optical image stabilizer button

[ , O.I.S.] (l 40)

12 SD Card access lamp [ACCESS]

(l 22)

13 SD Card slot cover [SD CARD] (l 23) 14 SD card slot (l 23)

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 color level of the LCD

monitor can be adjusted. (l 30)

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Joystick

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

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

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

≥ Menu screen operations (l 25) ≥ To select the recording functions (l 41) ≥ To adjust manually (l 49) ≥ Playback operations (l 53, 56)

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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.

Grip belt

Adjust the belt length and the pad position.

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15 Open/close switch for the lens cover 16 Lens

≥ Attach the wide conversion lens (VW-W3707H;

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.

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

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

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20 21

24 2523

19 Status indicator (l 17, 24) 20 Mode dial (l 24) 21 Recording start/stop button (l 33, 36) 22 Terminal cover 23 Audio-video output terminal [A/V]

(l 64, 73)

24 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 17)

≥ Do not use any other AC adaptors except the

supplied one.

25 USB terminal [ ] (l 67, 74, 82)

26 Tripod receptacle 27 Battery cover (l 16) 28 Battery cover release button [PUSH/

SLIDE OPEN] (l 16)

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 16)

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Preparation

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.

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



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 19, Charging time)

Goes off:

Charging completed

Flashes rapidly or slowly:

Charging errors have occurred (l 18)

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

an 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.

Warning

Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC (140xF) or incinerate.

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∫ 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 consumer support. (l 111, 112 )

Flashes rapidly at approx. 0.25 second 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 consumer support. (l 111, 112)

Flashes slowly at approx. 3 second 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 (77 oF)/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 (77 oF), the charging time will become longer.

∫ Recordable time ≥ Temperature: 25 oC (77 oF)/humidity: 60%

3.6 V/940 mAh 2 h 15 min

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

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 63)

≥ 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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Preparation

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

4 Securely close the SD card slot cover.

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Preparation

≥ 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 , ,

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 28)

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 33)

Turning the unit on/off Selecting a mode

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

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

∫ To tur n on

Open the LCD monitor.

The status indicator lights.

∫ To tur n off

Video playback mode (l 53)

Picture recording mode (l 36)

Close the LCD monitor.

OFF

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Picture playback mode (l 56)

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 39)

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

Preparation

Setup

Using the menu screen

ENTER

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.

To get back to the previous screen

Move the joystick left.

To exit the menu screen

Press the MENU button.

≥ Do not switch the mode dial when the menu is

displayed.

≥ The menu screen does not appear during

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

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Language selection

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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 92)

Motion picture recording menus

∫ [BASIC]

[SCENE MODE] [REC MODE] (l 35) [ASPECT] (l 47) [CLOCK SET] (l 28) [SET WORLD TIME] (l 29)

∫ [ADVANCED]

[D.ZOOM] (l 38) [FACE FRAMING] (l 44) [WIND CUT] [GUIDE LINES] [ZOOM MIC] (l 39) [AUTO SLW SHTR] [FADE COLOR] (l 43)

∫ [SETUP]

[DISPLAY]

≥ [OFF] ≥ [ON]

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

[OFF] [ON]

(l 47)

(l 50)

(l 47)

[DATE/TIME] (l 28) [DATE FORMAT] (l 28) [FORMAT CARD] (l 63) [QUICK START] (l 39) [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. ≥ The economy function will not activate

when:

jconnected to AC adaptor jusing the USB for PC, DVD burner, printer jPRE-REC is used

[AUDIO REC] (l 34) [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 recognized 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 90)

[POWER LCD] (l 30)

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[LCD SET] (l 30) [EXT. DISPLAY] (l 65) [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.)

[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 canceled. 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].

Motion picture playback menus

∫ [EDIT SCENE]

[LOCK SET] (l 60) [DELETE] (l 58)

∫ [SETUP]

[RESUME PLAY] (l 54) [TV ASPECT] (l 65) For other items, refer to the motion picture recording menus.

∫ [LANGUAGE] (l 26)

Still picture playback menus

∫ [PICT. SETUP]

[LOCK SET] (l 61) [DPOF SET] (l 62) [DELETE] (l 58) [SLIDE INTERVAL] (l 57)

∫ [SETUP]

[TV ASPECT] (l 65) For other items, refer to the motion picture recording menus.

∫ [LANGUAGE] (l 26)

Still picture recording menus

∫ [BASIC]

[SCENE MODE] [PICTURE SIZE] (l 37) [CLOCK SET] (l 28) [SET WORLD TIME] (l 29)

∫ [ADVANCED]

[FACE FRAMING] (l 44) [SHTR EFFECT] (l 37) [AUTO SLW SHTR] [GUIDE LINES]

∫ [SETUP]

Refer to the motion picture recording menus.

∫ [LANGUAGE] (l 26)

(l 50)

(l 47)

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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 25)

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

when [SET WORLD TIME] (l 29) is set to

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

[DESTINATION].

3 Press the joystick to enter the

selection.

≥ The clock function starts at [00] seconds when

the joystick is pressed.

4 Press the MENU button to finish

the setting.

≥ Check the date and time displayed.

∫ Changing the date format

Select the menu. (l 25) [SETUP] # [DATE FORMAT] # desired display style

Display style Screen display

[Y/M/D] 2009.NOV.15

[M/D/Y] NOV.15.2009

[D/M/Y] 15.NOV.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.)

∫ Changing the date and time display mode Select the menu. (l 25) [SETUP] # [DATE/TIME] # desired display style

[DATE] [D/T] [OFF]

NOV.15.2009

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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 25)

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

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

current time. (l 28) ≥ When the [HOME] (your home region) is not

set, 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 color level

1 Select the menu. (l 25)

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

2 Select the item and then adjust

the settings with the joystick.

[BRIGHTNESS]:

Brightness of the LCD monitor

[COLOR]:

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

button.

Increasing and decreasing the brightness of the entire LCD monitor

Select the menu. (l 25)

[SETUP] # [POWER LCD] # desired setting

[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

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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