Panasonic SDR-S7PC, SDR-S7P Owner’s Manual

Panasonic

Operating Instructions

SD Video Camera

Model No. SDR-S7P/PC

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Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.
Guia para rapida consulta en espa_ol esta incluida.

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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. Be sure to retain this

manual as your convenient
camera information source.

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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.

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• AS WITH ANY SMALL OBJECT, SD CARDS CAN BE SWALLOWED BY

YOUNG CHILDREN. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO HANDLE THE SD
CARD.

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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-S7P
Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America

Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company

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.

One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094

1-800-211 -PANA (7262)

_ Panasonic

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA

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

SDR-S7P

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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.

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.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or the 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.

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Battery

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 (+ and -) 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.

Warning

Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 °C
(140 °F) or incinerate.

AC adaptor

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

• In the U.S.A. and Canada, theAC 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 orAC cord set.

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.

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

_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.

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• USE & LOCATION

oTO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD...

Your camera and power supply should not be exposed to rain or moisture.
Your camera has been designed for outdoor use, however accessories are

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. Do not attempt to disassemble this
unit. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Unplug your camera from the

power supply before cleaning.

oDO NOT AIM YOUR CAMERAAT THE SUN OR OTHER BRIGHT OBJECTS
oDO 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.

oAVOID 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.

oDO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAMERA OR THE POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON

WHEN NOT IN USE,

oSTORAGE 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
oTO CLEAN YOUR CAMERA...

Do not use strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning your camera body.

oTO 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.

oTO 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.

• Camera and SD card (sold separately) temperature

After use and battery charging, the battery will be hot. Also, during use,
although the unit's body and SD card become hot, there is nothing wrong with
the unit.

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• IMPORTANT
oCarefully 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.

olndemnity 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.

• For the purposes of these operating instructions

SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card are referred to as the "SD card".

• 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.

-If you see this symbol-

European Union
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the

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.

• SDHC Logo is a trademark.

• miniSD Logo is a trademark.

• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

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

• Microsoft ®,Windows ®and DirectX _'are either registered trademarks or

trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other

countries.

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

Corporation of the U.S.

• Celeron% lntel ®,tntel ®Core TMSolo and Pentium ®are the registered

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

• Apple and MacOS are trademarks of Apple Inc.

• Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with permission from Microsoft

Corporation.

• Other names of systems and products mentioned in these instructions are

usually the registered trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers who

developed the system or product concerned.

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PRECAUTIONS ........................... 6

Quick guide ............................... 10

Accessories .............................. 14

Parts identification and

handling ..................................... 14

Using the hand strap

(supplied) ................................. 16

Using the LCD monitor ............. 17

How to use the tens cover open

lever ......................................... 17

Applicable SD cards

(sold separately) ....................... 18

Charging .................................... 20

Charging time, recordable time

and Remaining battery capacity

indication ................................... 22

Inserting/Removing SD cards

(sold separately) ....................... 23

Turning power ON/OFF

(Selecting modes) ..................... 24

Quick starts .............................. 25

Setting from the menu, changing

the display language .................. 26

Setting the date and time and

adjusting the LCD monitor ...... 28

Before recording ....................... 30

Basic stance ............................. 30

Automatic recording

(motion pictures) ...................... 32

Recording mode and recording

times ......................................... 33

Automatic recording

(still pictures) ............................ 34

Picture quality ........................... 35

Zoom/avoid jitter/maintain

picture brightness in dark

locations .................................... 36

Other recording options .......... 38

Fade-in/Fade-out ...................... 39

Backlight compensation

function ..................................... 40

Self-timer .................................. 40

Soft skin mode ......................... 41

MagicPix function ..................... 41

PRE-REC function ................... 42

Self-portrait recording

function ..................................... 43

Recording manually

(motion/still pictures) ............... 44

Adjusting focus manually

(manual focus adjustment) ....... 44

Using situation-specific settings

(scene mode) ........................... 45

Achieve natural colors

(white balance) ......................... 46

Adjusting shutter speed

(shutter speed) ......................... 48

Adjusting brightness

(iris/gain) .................................. 49

Useful functions ....................... 50

Recording dates and times at
travel destinations

(set world time) ......................... 50

View slants and composition

(guide lines) .............................. 51

Avoid wind noise
(wind noise reduction function).. 51

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Viewing motion pictures .......... 52

Displaying thumbnails by date ..53
Fast forward/rewind playback .. 54

Slow-motion playback .............. 54

Frame-by-frame playback ........ 54

Resuming the previous

playback ................................... 54

Viewing still pictures ................ 55

Deleting motion/still pictures .. 56

Deleting one picture at a time ..56

Deleting all pictures .................. 57

Selecting and deleting multiple

pictures ..................................... 57

Preventing accidental deletion
of motion/still pictures

Formatting cards ...................... 58

Setting DPOF for still pictures .. 59

Playback on TV ......................... 60

Copying to video recorders or

DVD recorders .......................... 61

Printing pictures from

PictBridge printers ................... 62

Using DVD burners

(sold separately) ....................... 64

Software on the CD-ROM ......... 70

End User License Agreement.. 71

Operating environment ............ 72

Installing MotionSD STUDIO ...74

Using MotionSD STUDIO ......... 76

Using this unit as an external

drive (Mass storage) ................. 78

Checking the connections ....... 80

Connecting to a Macintosh

computer ................................... 81

Menus ........................................ 82

Recording menu ....................... 82

Playback menu ......................... 82

SETUP menu ........................... 85

LCD monitor displays .............. 86

When recordin( ........................ 86

During playback ....................... 87

Messages .................................. 88

Troubleshooting ...................... 90

Cautions for use ....................... 96

Specifications ......................... 100

Optional accessories ............. 102

Accessory Order Form

(For USA Customers) ................. 103

Request for Service Notice

(USA Only)................................. 104

Customer Services Directory

(For USA only)........................... 105

Limited Warranty

(For USA Customers) ................. 106

Warranty

(For Canadian Customers) ......... 108

Index ........................................ 109

Spanish Quick Use Guide/
Guia espaSola para el uso

rapido ....................................... 110

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Set the mode dial to

[OFF].

Open the card/battery

door.

Open the door by sliding the card/
battery door lever to the "OPEN"

position.

Insert the battery.

Inserting 8D cards

(sold separately)

upwards.

Slide straight in until hearing card catch.

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Close the card/battery
door.

Close the card/battery door and
slide the card/battery door lever to

the "LOCK" position.

Connect the AC adaptor
(supplied).

To AC outlet

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Lever

Press until hearing lever lock.

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AC adaptor

AC cable

Small gap here.

Open the terminal cover.

Plug the DC plug into the
DC input terminal on the

unit.

Ii:'status indicatOr

Flashing red: Charging in

progress

Set the mode dial to
a position other than

[OFF].

Select [YES].

Set the date and time.

Charging complete

To select settings To change

numerical values

Enter the date and time.

• This procedure is for setting the
date and the time the very first

time. For the setting procedure for
the second and subsequent times

(R28).

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MENU

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• The display and menu
language can be changed

M(_U ,'[LANGUAGE]

Set to [_].

Start recording.

Stop recording.

000

0

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: Set to [ICI].

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÷
÷

÷

;o;@ Take picture.

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÷

÷

÷

÷
÷

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Set to [1_].

Set to [1_1].

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÷

Select and enter the

picture to view.

Play/Pause

Return to step O

During playback

®

®

÷

®

®

÷

®

®

÷

Select and enter the

picture to view.

Slideshow start/pause

Return to step

Select [YES].

(LCD monitor display in

motion picture viewing)

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Make sure all of the following

accessories were included in the

product package.

• Battery pack
VW-VBJ 10

• AC adaptor
VSK0694

• AC cable

K2CA2CA00025

• AV cable

K2KZ9CB00002

• Hand strap
VFC4308

• USB cable

K2KZ4CB00011

.CD-ROM

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Stral
(P.16)

LCD monitor (P.17)

Lens cover open lever
(P.17)

White balance sensor

(P.30)
Microphone

(built-in, stereo)

Sub record button (P.30)

(Same as record button)

recording: Zoom button

[T/W] (P.36)

During playback: Volume button

[+VOL-] (P.52)

(P,21)

Record button
(P.32, 34)

indicator

(P.21, 24, 25)

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• Using as strap

length of the stra 3.

[ ___ _2_Fit over your wrist and adjust the

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Images can be checked on the LCD monitor when recording.

Open the LCD monitor. _Adjust the angle.

Up to 180 °

to 90 °

oForcing the LCD monitor open or rotating it past the angle to which it can be

rotated will cause trouble or malfunctioning.

oBrightness and color density can be adjusted. (R29)

Before recording, open the
lens cover.

__Open the lens cover by sliding
_1_-'_ the lens cover open lever to the

-----'--_/ )/ [O] position.
I[ // • In order to protect the lens, slide

//_J/ the lens cover open lever to the

_(,_.)9 /I//I [(E;)]position when the unit is not

in use, and close the lens cover.

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The following SD and SDHC Memory Cards can be used.

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256 MB

SD Memory Card 512 MB
(SD speed Class 2 or higher recommended) 1 GB

SDHC Memory Card 4 GB

Use cards bearing the _ 16 GB

8 MB and 16 MB SD Memory Cards are for still picture recording only.

• With 32 MB, 64 MB and 128 MB SD Memory Cards, still pictures can be
recorded, but motion picture recording may stop during use.

• Multimedia cards cannot be used.

Recommended Panasonic SD/SDHC Memory Cards
(as of February 2008)

The following Panasonic SD/SDHC Memory Cards and SD speed Class 2 or
higher Memory Cards are recommended for this unit. With other types of SD

cards, motion picture recording may stop during use.

"_'JlP_' logo.) 8 GB

2GB

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RP-SDH256 RP-SDR256 -- --

RP-SDK512 RP-SDR512 -- --

RP-SDH01G RP-SDR01G -- RP-SDV01G

RP-SD 0 RP-SDR0 RP-SD 0

-- RP-SDR04G RP-SDM04G RP-SDV04G

-- -- -- RP-SDV08G

-- -- -- RP-SDV16G

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Precautions in handling

• Do not touch the terminals on the back of the card. Also, prevent dirt, water
and foreign matter from adhering to terminals.

• Do not leave cards in the following areas:

• Where exposed to direct sunlight

• Humid or dusty places

• Near heaters and sources of heat

• Where subjected to sharp temperature changes (condensation can occur)

• Where exposed to static electricity or electromagnetic waves

• After use, return cards to their pouch or case.

• SD card data may be corrupted or lost due to electrical noise, static
electricity, damage to the unit or card, etc. Save important data on a PC

using the supplied USB cable, MotionSD STUDIO, etc. (R76)

==Write-protecting cards

When the write-protect switch on the SD card is set to the LOCK position,
data cannot be written onto or deleted from the card, and the card cannot be

Write-protect switch

formatted.

oSDHC Memory Cards can be used only with SDHC devices.

Be careful when sharing cards between devices.

oBe sure to format SD cards with this unit only.

If cards are formatted on a PC or other device, recording may take time and

the card may become unusable with the unit.

oBefore using an SD card from another device, copy the data onto a PC or

other storage device and then format the card with this unit.

oKeep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
oThis unit supports SD Memory Cards formatted to FAT12 or FAT16 file

systems and SDHC Memory Cards formatted to a FAT32 file system.

oSD speed Class 2 GLASS@

Class 2 speed standard for SD cards. This and higher types of SD cards

operate stably in devices for which Class 2 or higher SD cards are

recommended such as this unit.

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Charging

Insert the battery into the unit and charge it.

Set the mode dial to [OFF].

The unit runs on AC power (status indicator lit red) and
the battery cannot be charged when the mode dial is set

to any position other than [OFF].

Open the card/battery

door.

Open the door by sliding the card/
battery door lever to the "OPEN"

position.

Insert the battery.

Ensure that battery is oriented

correctly, and push it into the
compartment in the direction of the

[A] until it snaps into place and it is
locked by the lever.

(To remove the battery, press the
lever in the direction of the [<]].)

Close the card/battery
door.

Close the card/battery door and
slide the card/battery door lever to

the "LOCK" position.

Lever

Connect the AC adaptor
(supplied).

Connect the AC cable to the AC
adaptor and then to an AC outlet.

To AC outlet

Do not use the AC cable and AC adaptor of this unit with other devices. Also, do not use
the AC cables and AC adaptors of other devices with this unit.

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AC cable '_

AC adaptor

Small gap here. 1

We recommend using Panasonic batteries. (VW-VBJ10)
If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.

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.

oDo not heat or expose to flame.
oDo not leave the battery in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long

period of time with doors and windows closed.

Open the terminal cover.

Plug the DC plug into the DC
input terminal on the unit. f_,

Status indicator
Flashing red at approx. 1 second |

intervals: Charging in progress
Off: Charging complete

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.

[

econnect the AC adaptor.

ealer.

• If power to the unit is activated while the battery is charging, the AC power
supply will be used and charging interrupted.

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Chargingtime,recordabletimeand
Remainingbatterycapacityindication

Times are given for a temperature of 25 °C (77 °F) and humidity of 60 %.
The charging time shown in the table are approximations. In high or low

temperatures, charging requires more time.

• Supplied battery VW-VBJ 10 (3.6 V, 1000 mAh)
Approx. 2 h 15 min

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..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Approx. 1 h 10 min Approx. 40 min

• Actual recordable time includes recording and stopping, power ON/OFF

switching, zooming and other operations.

• Recordable time varies according to conditions of use. For example, the

recordable time shortens when the [POWER LCD] setting is on while recording.

• The recordable time shortens in some environments (i.e., low temperatures,

etc.), therefore it is recommended to charge a spare battery.

The battery indication changes, as the remaining battery power decreases.

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It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to 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 the genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.

• Be aware that many batteries sold at extremely cheap prices or in situations where it
is difficult to verify the actual products before purchase have proven to be counterfeit.

Flashing (Charge battery.)

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SD cards are sold separately.
Preparations: Set the mode dial to [OFF].

(Check that the status indicator is out.)

Inserting or removing an SD card with the power ON may
damage the unit and destroy data on the card.

Open the card/battery
door.

Open the door by sliding the card/
battery door lever to the "OPEN"

position.

Insert/Remove the SD

card.

•To insert:
Face the label upwards and slide

the card in straight until hearing it

catch.

•To remove:
Press the center of the SD card and

pull the card out straight.

LOCK_OPEN

Close the card/battery
door.

•Close the card/battery door and
slide the card/battery door lever to

the "LOCK" position.

•if the door does not close
completely, remove the SD card,

check its orientation and reinsert it
into the slot.

oWhile the card access lamp is lit, reading, recording, playback, deletion

or other processing is being executed. Performing the following
operations while the lamp is lit may damage the SD card and its content

and the unit may not function properly.

• Switching off power

• Removing battery or AC adaptor

• Opening card/battery door and removing SD card

• Rotating the mode dial

• Shaking or impacting the unit

LOCK4_OPEN

Card access lamp

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Turning power ON/OFF
(Selecting modes)

Rotate the mode dial slowly but surely to the desired position.

to icon of desired mode.

Power OFF

OFF

Motion picture recording mode

QND

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(R32)

Motion picture playback mode

[]

Status indicator

• When power is ON: Lit red
(When selecting _ [] I_ I_)

• When power is OFF: Off

• The very first time that power is turned ON, a message appears prompting
you to set the date and time. (P.28)

(R52)
Still picture recording mode

Q

(R34)
Still picture playback mode

Q

(R55)

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Turning power ON/OFF from the LCD monitor

When [_] or [1_11]is selected, power turns ON when the LCD monitor is
opened and OFF when it is closed. (During motion picture recording, power

does not turn OFF when the LCD monitor is closed.)

• When [QUICK START] (next page) is [ON], the unit goes on quick start

standby when the LCD monitor is closed.

• When not in use, set the mode dial to [OFF].

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Quick starts are available when the mode is set to [_] and [1_11].
When [QUICK START] is [ON], the unit responds as follows to LCD monitor

operations:

When opened Shooting can start in approx. 0.6 second. Lit red

When closed The unit goes on quick start standby*. Flashing green

The unit consumes about half as much power as when recording is stepped.

• Setting [QUICK START]

gs from the

menus. (P.26)

M(_)U_[S ETU P]_
[QUICK START]_[ON]

(To turn OFF, select [OFF].)

• [QUICK START] is [ON] at the time of purchase.

oThe quick start standby is canceled and power shuts OFF (status indicator

out) in the following situations.

• When quick start standby mode continues for more than about 5 minutes

• When the mode dial is rotated

oWhen white balance is set to [I-A-_-_I],quick starts require more time if the light

source differs from that prior to quick starting, because automatic adjustments
are performed. (However, automatic adjustments are not performed when

using the MagicPix function.)

oStarting may require more time than usual if the unit is impacted.
oZoom magnification becomes lx after quick starts.

olf [POWER SAVE] (P.84) is set to [5 MINUTES] and the unit automatically

goes on quick start standby, close and reopen the LCD monitor.

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Setting from the menu,
changing the display language

The menu cannot be displayed during recording or playback.

For menu items (P.82 "Menu List")

Display the menu.

MENU

The menu displayed differs
according to mode.

Select the top menu.

@

• Toreturn to the previous screen

_1___ _)

d_=b

(Top menu for [_] and [1_11]

modes)

• Toquit an operation halfway

through

MENU

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Enter the top menu.

or

Select a submenu.

000

Enter the selected

submenu.

or

Select an item. Close the menu.

MENU

Enter the selected item.

f

Using the cursor buttons

The cursor buttons are used to select and enter items on menus or
thumbnail displays.

Left

Upwards

Right

Downwards

oTo move the cursor

The cursor moves in the direction of the

respective cursor buttons _ _ _ _

when pressed.

• Pressing the center enters the selection.

• Do not rotate the mode dial while menus appear on the LCD monitor.

• You cannot record or perform other operations while menus appear on the
LCD monitor.

The display and menu language can be changed.

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Setting the date and time

Before recording, check that the date and time have been set.

The very first time that power is turned ON, a message appears prompting you
to set the date and time. Select [YES], press the center of the cursor buttons

and proceed to step @.

Set to [_] or [ii_i].

Select the desired menu.

MENU

O _[BASIC]_

[CLOCK SET]_[YES]

Set the date and time.

C),jiO

To change the date and time
display

oTo change an item

MENU

O _[SETUP]_

[DATE/TIME]

[OFF] : Date and time are not

[D/T] : Date and time are

[DATE] : Only the date is displayed.

oTo change the date format

displayed.

displayed.

MENU

O _[SETUP]_

[DATE FORMAT]

_ra_ _ _

[Y/M/D] 2008.DEC.15
[M/D/Y] DEC. 15.2008
[DIMLY] 15.DEC.2008

To select settings To change

The year is displayed up to 2099
and the 12-hour system is used

to display the time.

numerical values

Enter the date and time.

• The clock function starts at [00]
seconds.

• After pressing the [MENU]
button and closing the menu,

check the date and time
displays.

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and adjusting the LCD monitor

oAfter setting the date and time, summer time can be set as in "Setting home

city and region" of the world time function (R50).

olf [ - - ] is displayed for the date and time, the built-in lithium battery has run

down. Charge the battery and set the time as follows. The built-in lithium

battery is charged when the AC adaptor is connected to the unit or when a
battery is inserted into the unit. If charged for about 24 hours, the date and

time can be saved in memory for about 6 months. (The battery is charged
even if the power is turned OFF.)

LCD monitor color and brightness can be adjusted. (Settings do not affect
recorded images.) For settings from the menu (R26)

The LCD monitor cannot be adjusted for self-portrait recording (R43).

Select the desired menu.

MENU

O _[SETUP]_

[LCD SET]_[YES]

Select and adjust the

item.

O O

Select an item. To adjust

• If the LCD monitor is hard to
see in bright places (POWER

LCD)

Brighten the entire LCD monitor.

MENU

O _[SETUP]_[POWER

LCD]

: Normal brightness
: The LCD monitor brightens.

: The LCD monitor brightens

more.

• [_] is automatically selected

when the AC adaptor is used.

The bar moves.

[BRIGHTNESS]:

Adjusts brightness.

[COLOR]:

Adjusts color density.

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Hold the unit firmly

with both hands

_ hite balance

SM_-_°ph o ne

Be careful not to block
microphone or sensor

Before recording

Keep elbows close to

body

Using the "sub record"
button can be helpful

when recording at

waist height

Stand with legs slightly
apart for stability |

Stand with back
to sun to avoid

subject being in
shadow

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• Before recording, open the lens cover.

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