Panasonic SDR-S9 Operating Instructions

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Operating Instructions

SD Video Camera

Model No. SDR-S9

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

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Dear Customer,

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic SD Video Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your SD Video Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions.

Caution for AC mains lead (For United Kingdom)

For your safety, please read the following text carefully.

This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark Ï or the BSI mark Ì on the body of the fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local dealer.

CAUTION!

IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13-AMPERE SOCKET.

If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as stated below. If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.

IMPORTANT

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live. As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured Black or Blue. The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured Brown or Red.

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL Ó OR COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN/YELLOW.

THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF— KEEP DRY.

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Before use

Remove the connector cover.

How to replace the fuse

The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC mains plug (figures A and B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow the instructions below. Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug.

1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.

Figure A Figure B

Fuse cover

2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover.

Figure A Figure B

Fuse (5 ampere)

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.

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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. (EB/EP only)

IF THE POWER CORD OF THIS EQUIPMENT IS DAMAGED, IT MUST BE REPLACED WITH AN ELECTRICALLY APPROVED POWER CORD.

Use only the recommended accessories.

≥ Do not use any other AV cables and

USB connection 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 m.

∫ How to replace the Fuse

(Only for Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China and Saudi Arabia)

1) Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.

Figure A Figure B

Fuse cover

2) Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover.

Figure A Figure B

Fuse (5 ampere)

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-If you see this symbol-

Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households)

This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection points, where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis. Alternatively, in some countries you may be able to return your products to your local retailer upon the purchase

of an equivalent new product. Disposing of this product correctly 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. Please contact your local authority for further details of your nearest designated collection point. Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.

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.

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.

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∫ 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.

∫ For the purposes of these operating instructions

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

≥ SDHC Logo is a trademark. ≥ Microsoft

and DirectSound Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

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

Corporation.

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

Corporation of the U.S.

≥ Celeron

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

≥ Apple and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc. ≥ 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.

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.

, Windows®, Windows Vista®, Windows Media®, DirectX®, DirectDraw®

are either registered trademarks or trademarks of the Microsoft

, Intel®, Intel® CoreTM Solo and Pentium® are the registered trademarks or

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Contents

Caution for AC mains lead

(For United Kingdom)...............2

Information for your safety ........3

Before using

Features .......................................9

Water resistance............................9

Shock proof .................................10

Sales and Support Information

(For United Kingdom).............10

Accessories...............................11

Parts identification and

handling...................................12

Attaching to a tripod ....................15

Using the LCD monitor ................ 15

SD card.......................................16

Concerning the cards that can

be used on this unit...................16

Setup

Power supply.............................19

Inserting the battery and

charging the battery..................19

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

Selecting a mode

(Turning the unit on/off).............24

Quick start ...................................25

Inserting/removing an

SD card ....................................27

How to use the cursor

button.......................................28

Switching the language............33

Using the menu screen.............34

Setting date and time................35

Adjusting the LCD monitor ......37

Recording

Before recording....................... 38

Recording motion pictures...... 40

Recording modes and

recordable time available for

the motion picture......................42

Recording still pictures............ 43

Picture quality for still picture

recording ...................................44

Various recording

functions ................................. 45

Zoom in/out function....................45

Backlight compensation

function......................................47

Fade in/fade out function .............47

Colour night view function ...........48

Soft skin mode .............................49

Self-timer recording .....................50

Recording guideline function .......50

Wide mode ..................................51

Image stabilizer function ..............51

Wind noise reduction function .....52

Manual recording

functions ................................. 53

Scene mode ................................53

Manual focus adjustment.............54

White balance ..............................55

Manual shutter speed/

aperture adjustment ..................57

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Playback

With a computer

Motion picture playback...........59

Still picture playback ................63

Editing

Editing ........................................65

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

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

DPOF setting...............................68

Card management.....................69

Formatting an SD card ................69

With other products

With a TV....................................70

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

With a DVD recorder .................72

Copying (dubbing) recordings

onto a DVD recorder ................. 72

With a VCR.................................73

Recording (dubbing) images

onto other video devices........... 73

With a printer (PictBridge)........75

With a computer

(Windows) ............................... 78

What you can do with a

computer ................................... 78

End User License

Agreement .............................. 79

Operating environment ................80

Installing MotionSD STUDIO .......83

Reading the MotionSD STUDIO

operating instructions ................85

Connection and recognition

procedures ................................85

Verifying that the unit is correctly

recognised by the computer ......87

About the computer display .........88

Using MotionSD STUDIO ............89

To disconnect the USB cable

safely ......................................... 90

Software uninstallation.................90

With a computer

(Macintosh)............................. 91

Operating environment ................91

Others

Menus ........................................ 92

Menu list ......................................92

Menus related to [SETUP] ........... 94

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

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

Messages ....................................98

Functions that cannot be used

simultaneously ......................... 100

Troubleshooting ..................... 101

Cautions for use..................... 108

Explanation of terms.............. 112

Specifications ......................... 114

Number of recordable pictures

on an SD card ......................... 117

Index ........................................ 118

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Before using

Features

Water resistance

This unit is a water resistant video camera complying with the IPX4 specifications* of the IEC 60529 “Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)”. Holding this unit with wet hands or some water splashing onto it will not cause it to malfunction, but this unit cannot be used underwater.

* Water may be splashed onto this unit

from any direction without causing it to malfunction.

Before using

This does not guarantee that the unit

is water resistant in all situations. If

there are drops of water or dirt on the

unit, wipe them off as soon as

possible with a soft dry cloth. Then let

the unit dry naturally:

≥ Do not pour water over this unit or

put the unit into water while cleaning it

≥ The accessories are not water

resistant

Be particularly careful in the following

situations as they may cause the unit

to malfunction:

≥ When salt water, such as sea water,

splashes onto the unit

≥ When using the unit in places with

high humidity, such as bathroom, etc

≥ When placing the unit in hot places

such as a pool side under the blazing sun

≥ Use the unit with the Card/battery

door lock and the Terminal cover lock in the LOCK position (l 14)

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Shock proof

This unit is a high shock proof video camera that passed a drop test* from a height of 1.2 meters. * This test confirmed to “MIL-STD 810F

Method 516.5 – Shock”. (The product is dropped on top of 5 cm thick plywood.)

This does not guarantee that the unit will not be damaged or malfunction. The water resistance of the unit may be damaged depending on the force of the shock from the fall or if the unit is repeatedly shocked. In this kind of situation, consult the dealer who you purchased this unit from.

Sales and Support Information (For United Kingdom)

Customer Care Centre ≥ For customers within the UK:

0844 844 3852

≥ For customers within the Republic of

lreland: 01 289 8333

≥ Visit our website for product

information

≥ E-mail:

customer.care@panasonic.co.uk

Technical Support for AV Software ≥ For customers within the UK:

0844 844 3869

≥ For customers within the Republic of

lreland: 01 289 8333

Direct Sales at ≥ Order accessory and consumable

items for your product with ease and confidence by phoning our Customer Care Centre Monday–Thursday

9.00 a.m.–5.30 p.m., Friday 9.30 a.m.–

5.30 p.m. (Excluding public holidays)

≥ Or go on line through our Internet

Accessory ordering application at www.panasonic.co.uk

≥ Most major credit and debit cards

accepted.

≥ All enquiries transactions and

distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd.

≥ It couldn’t be simpler! ≥ Also available through our Internet is

direct shopping for a wide range of finished products, take a browse on our website for further details.

Interested in purchasing an extended guarantee? Please call 0870 240 6284 or visit our website www.panasonic.co.uk/ guarantee.

Panasonic UK

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Before using

Accessories

Check the accessories before using this unit.

Battery pack

VW-VBJ10

AC adaptor

VSK0686

AC cable

A K2CT3CA00004

(EB/GC)

B K2CJ2DA00008

(GN)

C K2CQ2CA00006

(EP/GC)

A United Kingdom and Hong Kong

Special Administrative Region of China and Saudi Arabia

B Australia and New Zealand C Areas other than United Kingdom,

Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China, Saudi Arabia, Australia and New Zealand

AV cable

K2KZ9CB00002

Optional accessories

Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.

Battery pack (VW-VBJ10)

Tripod (VW-CT45E)

SD Memory Card

≥ Concerning the cards that can be

used on this unit (l 16)

2-way hand strap

VFC4295

USB cable

K2KZ4CB00011

CD-ROM

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Before using

Parts identification and handling

1Lens 2 White balance sensor (l 57) 3 Microphone (built-in, stereo)

4 LCD monitor open part (l 15) 5 Status indicator (l 24) 6 Record button (l 40, 43) 7 Strap fixture (l 14)

8 When recording:

Zoom button [W/T] (l 45) When playing back: Volu m e butt o n [sVOLr] (l 61)

9 10 11 12

9 Tripod receptacle (l 15) 10 Card access lamp [ACCESS]

(l 28, 86)

11 Card/battery door lock [LOCK 21

OPEN] (l 14, 19, 27) 12 Card/battery door (l 14, 19, 27) 13 Battery slot [BATT] (l 19) 14 Card slot [SD CARD] (l 27)

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15 17 1816 19

Before using

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15 LCD monitor (l 15)

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.

16 Delete button [ ] (l 65) 17 Speaker 18 Mode select buttons [AUTO]/

[MANUAL AF/MF] (l 39, 53, 54) 19 Mode dial (l 24) 20 Reset button [RESET] (l 106) 21 Cursor button (l 28) 22 Menu button [MENU] (l 34)

26 27

23 Terminal cover (l 14) 24 Terminal cover lock [LOCK 21

OPEN] (l 70, 73, 75, 85)

25 Audio-video output terminal [A/V]

(l 70, 73)

26 USB terminal [ ] (l 75, 86) 27 DC input terminal [DC IN 4.8V]

(l 20)

28 Sub record button (l 38)

≥ This button makes it easier to

record from a non-standard or lower position, for example at waist level.

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∫ About the Card/battery

door and the Terminal

cover

If dirt, dust or liquids such as water get inside the Card/battery door or the Terminal cover, it may cause the unit to malfunction. Be careful about the following. ≥ Use the unit with the Card/battery door

lock and the Terminal cover lock in the LOCK position.

≥ When opening the Card/battery door

or the Terminal cover, thoroughly wipe off any drops of water or dirt on the unit and open them where water or sand will not splash onto the unit. Also, wipe your hands thoroughly if they are wet before you open the door or the cover.

≥ When closing the Terminal cover, be

sure to insert 1 as shown in the illustration.

≥ If dirt or sand gets inside the Card/

battery door or the Terminal cover, wipe off the dirt or sand before closing the door or the cover.

The water resistance (l 9) may be damaged if the water resistant packing (sealing materials) or the exterior is damaged or dented. In this kind of situation, consult the dealer who you purchased this unit from.

Strap fixture

We recommend using the 2-way hand strap (supplied) to prevent the unit from dropping.

Attach the 2-way hand strap 1 to this unit.

∫ To use as a grip belt.

1 Attach the adaptor 2 to the

attachment screw for tripod adaptor on this unit.

2 Pass your hand between the

strap and the unit and then strap to adjust the length.

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Before using

Attaching to a tripod Using the LCD monitor

This is a hole for attaching the unit to the optional tripod. (Please carefully read the operating instructions for how to attach the unit to the tripod.)

≥

When the tripod is used, the card/battery door cannot be opened. Insert an SD card and the battery before attaching this

unit to the tripod. (

19, 27)

You can record the image while viewing it on the LCD monitor.

1 Place your finger on the LCD

monitor open part A and pull the LCD monitor out in the direction of the arrow.

≥ It can open up to 90o.

2 Adjust the angle of the LCD

monitor as desired.

≥ It can rotate up to 90o A towards

the lens or 90o B towards the opposite direction.

≥ The brightness and colour level of the

LCD monitor can be adjusted from the menu. (l 37) The unit may be damaged or fail if the

≥

LCD monitor is forcibly opened or rotated.

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Before using

SD card

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

Concerning the cards that can be used on this unit

SD Memory Card

Capacity 8MB,

16 MB

Recording motion pictures

Recording still pictures

*1 Cannot be guaranteed in operation. The recording may suddenly stop during

motion picture recording depending on the SD card you use. *2 Refer to “About SD cards that you can use for motion picture recording.”

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.)

≥ 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 want to use a 4 GB (or more) Memory Card, 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 computer), the time spent for recording may become longer and you may not be able to use the SD card. (l 69) (Do not format it on a computer, etc.)

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

time left for recording may be reduced.

≥ Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

32 MB, 64 MB,

128 MB

– ¥

256 MB, 512 MB,

1GB, 2GB

¥: available –: not available

SDHC

Memory Card

4GB, 8GB,

16 GB

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Before using

≥ A MultiMediaCard cannot be used on this unit.

≥ When the write-protect switch A on SD card is locked, no

recording, deletion or editing will be possible on the card.

∫ 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.)

Pro High

Speed

SD Memory

Card

256 MB – RP-SDH256 RP-SDR256 –

512 MB RP-SDK512 – RP-SDR512 –

1GB RP-SDV01G RP-SDH01G RP-SDR01G –

2GB

4GB –––

8GB – – – RP-SDV08G

16 GB – – – RP-SDV16G

≥ 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 16 GB other than the ones mentioned above

≥ Please confirm the latest information on the following website.

(This website is in English only.) http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam

RP-SDK02G RP-SDV02G

Super High

Speed

SD Memory

Card

–

High Speed SD Memory

Card

RP-SDR02G RP-SDM02G

SDHC Memory

Card

–

RP-SDR04G RP-SDM04G

RP-SDV04G

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Before using

∫ Handling precautions

≥ 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 place 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. ≥ Put the card back in its bag or case for protection when not using it. ≥ Electrical noise, static electricity, or the failure of this unit or the SD card may damage

or erase the data stored on the SD card. Save important data recorded on this unit to

a computer using the USB cable (supplied), MotionSD STUDIO etc. (l 78)

(We recommend using MotionSD STUDIO etc. to acquire data recorded on this unit.)

∫ (SD Speed Class Rating Class 2)

This indicates a Class 2 rating in the high speed standards (SD Speed Class) stipulated by the SD Card Association for high speed writing between SD compatible products and SD Memory cards. If you use a Class 2 card compatible with the SD Speed Class in an SD compatible product, you can obtain stable recording by using an SD card conformed with Class 2 or more.

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Setup

Power supply

Inserting the battery and charging the battery

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. ≥ Always use genuine Panasonic

batteries (l 23).

1 Slide the card/battery door

lock to OPEN and then open the card/battery door.

Setup

2 Insert the battery until it clicks

paying attention to the direction of the battery.

3 Close the card/battery door

and then slide the card/battery door lock to LOCK.

≥ When the card/battery door does not

open, place your finger on the [ ] part

and open the card/battery door.

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4 Connect the AC adaptor

(supplied) A to this unit and the AC outlet.

1 Slide the terminal cover lock to

OPEN and then open the terminal cover.

2 Connect the AC cable to the AC

adaptor, then the AC outlet.

3 Connect the AC adaptor to this unit’s

DC input terminal.

≥ The status indicator B starts

≥ The output plug of the AC cable is

≥ Do not use the AC cable with any

4.8V

blinking in red at intervals of about 2 seconds to signal that charging has commenced. Charging is completed when the lamp goes off.

not completely connected to the AC adaptor jack. As shown in C, there is a gap.

other equipment as it is designed only for this unit. Do not use the AC cable from other equipment with this unit.

≥ Battery charging time (l 23) ≥ 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 or incinerate.

Notice about the rechargeable battery

The battery is designated recyclable. Please follow your local recycling regulations.

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Setup

∫ About charging errors

When the status indicator flashes rapidly or slowly, one of the following situations may be to blame.

When the status indicator flashes at intervals of about 6 seconds (on for about 3 sec. and off for about 3 sec.):

≥ The battery may have excessively

discharged. It can be recharged but in

some cases it may take several hours

until regular charging commences. ≥ The battery temperature or the

ambient temperature may be

extremely high or low and charging

may take time.

When the status indicator flashes at intervals of about 0.5 second (on for about 0.25 sec. and off for about

0.25 sec.):

≥ The battery has not been recharged.

Remove the battery from the unit, and

try charging it again. ≥ The battery temperature or ambient

temperature may be extremely high or

low. Wait until the appropriate

temperature is restored before

charging the battery again. If the

battery still fails to charge, something

may be wrong with the unit, battery, AC

adaptor etc. Contact your dealer.

When the status indicator is off:

≥ Charging is completed. ≥ When the status indicator does not

flash, reinsert the battery or the AC

adaptor. If the status indicator still does

not flash, there may be a problem with

the battery or the AC adaptor. Contact

your dealer.

∫ Connecting to the AC

outlet

Be sure to set the mode dial to OFF when connecting the AC adaptor to this unit.

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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Setup

To remove the battery

≥ Be sure to set the mode dial to OFF

and check that the status indicator is

off before removing the battery.

1 Slide the card/battery door

lock in the direction of arrow and then open the card/battery door.

≥ When the card/battery door does not

open, place your finger on the [ ] part

and open the card/battery door.

2 Slide the lock A in the

direction of the arrow and then remove the battery.

3 Close the card/battery door

and then slide the card/battery door lock in the direction of the arrow.

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BATT

Setup

Charging time and recordable time

The times shown in the tables below are for when the temperature is 25 oC and the humidity is 60%. If the temperature is higher or lower than 25 oC, the charging time will become longer.

∫ Charging time

Battery model number Voltage/capacity Charging time

Supplied battery/

VW-VBJ10 (optional)

≥ The charging time shown in the table are approximations. ≥ “2 h 10 min” indicates 2 hour 10 minutes.

3.6 V/1000 mAh 2 h 10 min

∫ Recordable time

≥ The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time when repeatedly starting/

stopping recording, turning the unit on/off, press the zoom button, etc.

Battery model

number

Supplied battery/

VW-VBJ10

(optional)

≥ The recordable time shown in the table are approximations. ≥ “1 h 10 min” indicates 1 hour 10 minutes.

≥ The display changes as the battery capacity reduces.

####.

If the battery discharges, then ( ) will flash. ≥ The recordable times will vary depending on the status of use. These times are

approximations. The recordable time will become shorter when you use this unit with

the LCD monitor lit up with the [POWER LCD] setting on. ≥ The batteries heat up after use or charging. This unit will also heat up while being

used. This is not a malfunction. ≥ 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.

Voltage/ capacity

3.6 V/

1000 mAh

Maximum

continuously

recordable time

1 h 10 min 40 min

Actual recordable

time

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Setup

Selecting a mode

Selecting a mode (Turning the unit on/off)

Rotate the mode dial to video recording, video playback, picture recording, picture playback or power OFF. Rotate the mode dial slowly but surely.

How to turn on the power

Set the mode dial to , , or .

≥ Align the desired mode pictograph to

the position shown in the illustration.

The status indicator A 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 35)

lights and the

How to turn off the power

Set the mode dial to OFF.

The status indicator A goes off when the power turns off.

Video recording mode (l 40)

Use this to record motion pictures.

Video playback mode (l 59)

Use this to play back motion pictures.

Picture recording mode (l 43)

Use this to record still pictures.

Picture playback mode (l 63)

Use this to play back still pictures.

OFF The power turns off.

≥ Do not forcefully rotate the dial.

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

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

∫ To turn on the power

Open the LCD monitor.

The status indicator lights and the power turns on.

∫ To turn off the power

Close the LCD monitor.

Quick start

When quick start is ON the battery power is still being consumed, even when the LCD monitor is closed. This unit will resume recording/pause mode about 1.7 seconds after the LCD monitor is reopened.

≥ When in quick start standby mode,

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

≥ This is only activated in the

following cases.

jWhile using the battery

When the mode dial is set to or

and an SD card is inserted.

jWhile using the AC adaptor

When the mode dial is set to or

, quick start can be used even if

an SD card is not inserted.

1 Press the MENU button then

select [SETUP] # [QUICK START] # [ON] and then press the cursor button in the centre.

The status indicator goes off and the power turns off. (If [QUICK START] is set to [ON], the unit goes into quick start standby mode and the status indicator flashes green.) ≥ The power will not turn off while

recording motion pictures even if the

LCD monitor is closed.

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

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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.

1.7 seconds after it is turned on.

≥ Quick start standby mode is cancelled,

the status indicator goes off and the power turns off in the following cases.

jWhen the mode dial is switched.

≥ When this unit is quick-started with the

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

≥ When this unit is quick-started, the

zoom magnification becomes 1k and the view may differ from what it was before quick start standby mode.

≥ If [POWER SAVE] is set to

[5 MINUTES] and the unit automatically goes into quick start standby mode, close the LCD monitor and then open it again.

To cancel Quick start

Press the MENU button then [SETUP]

[QUICK START] # [OFF] and then

press the cursor button in the centre. ≥ The status indicator goes off and the

power turns off if the mode dial is set to

OFF while the unit is in quick start

standby mode. ≥ The status indicator goes off and the

power turns off if quick start standby

mode continues for approx. 5 minutes.

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Inserting/removing an SD card

Be sure to set the mode dial to OFF before inserting/removing an SD card.

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.

1 Set the mode dial to OFF.

≥ Check that the status indicator has

gone off.

2 Slide the card/battery door

lock in the direction of the arrow and then open the card/ battery door.

3 Insert/remove the SD card

into/from the card slot.

≥ When inserting an SD card, face the

label side A upwards and press it straight in as far as it goes.

≥ When removing the SD card, press the

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

4 Close the card/battery door

and then slide the card/battery door lock in the direction of the arrow.

≥ When the card/battery door does not

open, place your finger on the [ ] part

and open the card/battery door.

≥ If the card/battery door cannot be

completely closed, remove the card and then insert it again.

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∫ Card access lamp

≥ When this unit accesses the SD card

(reading, recording, playback, erasing,

etc.), the access lamp lights up. ≥ If the following operations are

performed when the access lamp is lit,

then the SD card or the recorded data

may be damaged or this unit may

malfunction.

sOpening the card/battery door

sRemoving the SD card

sOperating the mode dial

sRemoving the battery or

disconnecting the AC adaptor

How to use the cursor button

This unit has a cursor button for selecting functions, performing operations, etc..

Basic operations

Operations on the menu screen and selection of files on the thumbnail view screen, etc.

Press the cursor button up, down, left or right to select an item or scene and then press the cursor button in the centre to set it.

3 4

1 Up 2 Down 3 Left 4 Right 5 Press to select the item

≥ Menu screen operations (l 34)

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Operations during recording

¬Rotate the mode dial to select

or .

1 Press the cursor button in the

centre and the icons will be displayed on the screen.

1/2

1/2 NEXT

≥ The indication disappears when

the cursor button in the centre is pressed again.

≥ The indication changes each time

the cursor button is pressed down.

2 Press the cursor button up,

left or right to select an item.

Operations during playback

¬Rotate the mode dial to select

or .

1 Press the cursor button up,

down, left or right to select the scene to be played back and then press the cursor button in the centre.

The selected scene is played back on the full screen. ≥ The operation icon is automatically

displayed on the screen.

2 Press the cursor button up,

down, left or right to operate.

≥ The operation icon appears or

disappears each time the cursor button in the centre is pressed.

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About the operation icons displayed in each mode

About auto mode and manual mode (l 39)

Video recording mode

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1/2 NEXT

Icon Direction Function Page

(1/2)

(2/2)

(3/3)

When the

[MANUAL AF/MF]

button is pressed

to set to manual

mode.

(4/4)

When the

[MANUAL AF/MF]

button is pressed

again to set to

manual focus

mode.

≥ The shaded operation icons are not displayed while recording.

2/2 NEXT 3/3

2/2

3/3 NEXT 4/4

3 Backlight compensation 47

2 Fade 47

1 Help mode 33

3 Colour night view 48

2 Soft skin mode 49

3 White balance 55

2 Iris or gain value 57

1 Shutter speed 57

21 Manual focus adjustment 54

4/4 NEXT

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Icon Direction Function Page

1/;3Playback/pause 59

∫4Stop playback and show thumbnails 59

6 Rewind 60

2 2; 9

5 Fast forward 60

1 ;1

Skip 59

Reverse slow/frame playback (during pause)

60, 61

Skip 59

Forward slow/frame playback (during pause)

60, 61

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Picture recording mode

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1/2 NEXT 2/2

2/2 NEXT 3/3

3/3 NEXT 4/4

4/4 NEXT

Icon Direction Function Page

3 Backlight compensation 47

(1/2)

2 Self timer 50

1 Help mode 33

(2/2) 2 Soft skin mode 49

(3/3)

3 White balance 55

When the

[MANUAL AF/MF]

2 Iris or gain value 57

button is pressed

to set to manual

1 Shutter speed 57

mode.

(4/4)

When the

[MANUAL AF/MF]

button is pressed

21 Manual focus adjustment 54

again to set to

manual focus

mode.

Picture playback mode

Icon Direction Function Page

1/;3Slide show start/pause 63

∫4Stop playback and show thumbnails 63 E2Playback previous picture (during pause) 63 D1Playback next picture (during pause) 63

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∫ Help mode

The help mode explains the operation icons that are displayed when unit is set to AUTO in video/picture recording mode. ≥ Rotate the mode dial to select or

1 Press the cursor button in the

centre to display the icon during the recording pause.

1/3 NEXT

1/2

1/2 NEXT

2 Press the cursor button right to

select [ ].

1/2

1/2 NEXT

3 Press the cursor button up, left or

right to select the desired icon.

An explanation of the selected icon is displayed on the screen. ≥ The indication changes each time

the cursor button is pressed down.

To exit the help mode

Press the MENU button or select [EXIT].

Switching the language

You can switch the language on the screen display or the menu screen.

1 Press the MENU button, then

select [LANGUAGE] and then press the cursor button in the centre.

2 Select [English] and then

press the cursor button in the centre.

(EB/EP only)

(GC/GN only)

≥ When the help mode is used, functions

cannot be set.

≥ When the help mode is used, motion

pictures and still pictures cannot be recorded.

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Using the menu screen

Refer to “Menu list” (l 92) for information about the menus.

1 While stopped, press the

MENU button.

The menu displayed differs depending on the position of the mode dial. ≥ Do not switch the mode dial when

the menu is displayed.

2 Press the cursor button up or

down in order to select the desired top menu.

4 Press the cursor button up or

down in order to select the submenu item.

5 Press the cursor button right

or press the cursor button in the centre.

6 Press the cursor button up or

down in order to select the desired item.

3 Press the cursor button right

or press the button in the centre.

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centre to enter the selection.

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To get back to the previous screen

Press the cursor button left.

To exit the menu screen

Press the MENU button.

≥ The menu screen does not appear

during recording or playing. You cannot start other operations while the menu screen appears.

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 cursor

button in the centre. Perform steps 2 and 3 below to set the date and time.

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

¬Rotate the mode dial to select

or .

1 Press the MENU button, then

select [BASIC] # [CLOCK SET] # [YES] and then press the cursor button in the centre.

2 Press the cursor button left or

right to select the item to be set. Then, press the button up or down to set the desired value.

2008 1211 34

≥ The year will change as follows:

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

≥ The 24-hour system is used to

display the time.

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3 Press the cursor button in the

centre to enter the selection.

≥ The clock function starts at

[00] seconds when the cursor button in the centre is pressed.

≥ After pressing the MENU button to

finish the setting, check the date and time display.

∫ Changing the date and time

display style

Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] # [DATE/TIME] # desired display style and then press the cursor button in the centre.

[DATE] [D/T]

1.1.2008

[OFF]

∫ Changing the display style

Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] # [DATE FORMAT] # desired display style and press the cursor button in the centre.

Display style Screen display

[Y/M/D] 2008.1.1

[M/D/Y] 1.1.2008

[D/M/Y] 1.1.2008

1.1.2008 12:34

≥ The date and time function are driven

by a built-in lithium battery.

≥ Make sure to check the time before

recording.

If the time display becomes [- -], the built-in lithium battery has run down. Use the following steps to charge the battery. When you turn on the power for the first time after charging, a message asking you to set the date and time will appear. Select [YES] and set the date and time.

To recharge the built-in lithium battery

Connect the AC adaptor or attach 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. (The battery will still be recharged even if the mode dial is set to OFF.)

WARNING

THE LITHIUM BATTERY IN THIS EQUIPMENT MUST ONLY BE REPLACED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. WHEN NECESSARY, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC SUPPLIER.

(For Australia)

WARNING

THE LITHIUM BATTERY IN THIS UNIT MUST ONLY BE REPLACED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. IF THIS IS NECESSARY, CONTACT THE PANASONIC CUSTOMER CARE CENTRE ON 132600 FOR YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTRE.

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Adjusting the LCD monitor

Adjusting the brightness and colour level

1 Press the MENU button, then

select [SETUP] # [LCD SET] # [YES] and then press the

cursor button in the centre.

2 Press the cursor button up or

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

Increasing and decreasing the brightness of the entire LCD monitor

Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] # [POWER LCD] # [ON] and then press the cursor button in the centre.

The [ ] indication appears on the LCD monitor. ≥ Set [POWER LCD] to [ON] if the

surroundings are bright and the LCD monitor is difficult to see. The entire LCD monitor will become approx. twice as bright as usual.

To cancel POWER LCD

Press the MENU button then select [SETUP] # [POWER LCD] # [OFF] and then press the carsor button in the centre. ≥ The [ ] indication disappears and

the original brightness is restored.

The bar display moves. ≥ Press the MENU button to exit the

menu screen.

[BRIGHTNESS]:

Brightness of the LCD monitor

[COLOUR]:

colour level of the LCD monitor

≥ These settings will not affect the

images actually recorded.

≥ This will not affect the images to be

recorded.

≥ If you turn on the unit when the AC

adaptor is used, this function will automatically be activated.

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Before recording

First, format the SD card if one which has been used on another device is going to be used for the first time on this unit. (l 69) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored. Copy valuable data onto a computer or other device before proceeding with the formatting. We recommend using MotionSD STUDIO etc. to import data recorded on this unit. (l78)

Basic camera positioning

1 Hold the camera with both hands. 2 We recommend attaching the 2-way hand strap (supplied) to prevent the camera

from dropping.

3 Do not cover the microphones or sensors with your hands. 4 We recommend using the sub record button when recording from a low position.

Do not attach the tripod adaptor to the camera and use the strap normally to prevent the camera from dropping.

5 Keep your arms near your body. 6 Slightly open your legs.

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≥ This unit has lens-protecting glass to prevent drops of water getting in the lens. If

there is dirt or drops of water on the lens-protecting glass, wipe them off before recording. We recommend using the cleaning cloth.

≥ If there are drops of water on the microphone, the recorded sound will be distorted.

Wipe off any drops of water on the microphone.

≥ 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.

∫ About auto mode

Press the AUTO button and the colour balance (white balance) and focusing will be adjusted automatically.

AUTO

(The [ ] indication appears on the screen.)

jAuto white balance (l 112) jAuto focusing (l 113)

Depending on the brightness of the subject etc., the aperture and shutter speed are automatically adjusted for an 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.

jScene mode (l 53) jWhite balance (l 55) jShutter speed (l 57) jIris/gain value (l 57) jFocus (l 54)

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Recording motion pictures

≥ When the unit is purchased, the aspect ratio is set to [16:9] for recording images

compatible with a wide-screen TV. To watch images on a regular TV (4:3), change the aspect ratio setting (l 51) before recording the images or when watching them on the connected TV (l 71).

≥ Use an SD card that can be used for motion picture recording. (l 17)

1 Rotate the mode dial to select

2 Press the record button to start

recording.

≥ While motion picture recording is in

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

To end the recording

Press the record button again to pause recording. ≥ [¥] and [;] are red during recording. Do

not move this unit until [;] is green.

The images recorded between pressing the record button to start recording and pressing it again to pause recording become one scene. ≥ When about 5 minutes have passed without any operation in recording pause, the

unit automatically turns off to prevent the battery from running down. When you want to use the unit, turn it on again. This setting can also be set to [OFF]. (l 94, [POWER SAVE])

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Screen indications in the video recording mode

1h30m

0h00m10s

Recording

1h30m

R 1h30m

0h00m10s

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

≥ Sound is recorded from the internal stereo microphone on the front of the unit. Take

care not to block this microphone.

≥ If the write protection switch on the SD card is set to LOCK, it cannot be used for

recording. (l 17)

≥ 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.

≥ While motion picture recording is in progress, do not disconnect the AC adaptor or

remove the battery. If you do, a repair message may be displayed when the power is turned back on. (l 99, About recovery)

When recording stops suddenly during motion picture recording

When using an SD card other than one that can be used for motion picture recording (l 17), the recording may stop suddenly. At this time, the following message appears. When motion pictures are to be recorded, use a Panasonic SD card or another SD card which can be used to record motion pictures. (l 17)

Even if you use an SD card that can be used for motion picture recording (l 17), this kind of message may appear.

The data on the card has been written many times and the data writing speed has reduced. We recommend formatting the SD card being used. (l 69) When an SD card is formatted, all the data recorded on it will be deleted so copy valuable data to a computer prior to formatting. (l 78) (We recommend using MotionSD STUDIO etc. to acquire data recorded on this unit. (l 78))

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Recording modes and recordable time available for the motion picture

Changing the recording mode of the motion picture.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select . Press the MENU button, then select [BASIC] # [REC MODE] # desired item and then press the cursor button in the centre.

∫ Approximate recording times of motion pictures per SD card

made by Panasonic

Recording mode

Capacity

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

1 GB 12 min 25 min 50 min 2 GB 25 min 50 min 1 h 40 min 4 GB 50 min 1 h 40 min 3 h 20 min 8GB 1 h 40 min 3 h 20 min 6 h 40 min

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

≥ The recordable time shown in the table are approximations. ≥ This unit records in VBR. VBR is an abbreviation for Variable Bit Rate. VBR recording

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

≥ If the recorded capacity for a single scene exceeds 4 GB, the extra part will be

recorded as a separate scene.

≥ Recordable time using the battery (l 23) ≥ 8 MB and 16 MB SD cards cannot be used for motion picture recording. ≥ If an SD card is recorded on or erased many times, it may no longer be possible to

record motion pictures even if there is available memory on the SD card. In this case, after saving the data on computer, format the SD card.

≥ 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 much or too fast jWhen a subject with sharp movements has been recorded

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

(High quality)

Image quality

prioritized

(Normal)

(Long play)

Recording time

prioritized

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Recording still pictures

≥ Still pictures are recorded at a picture size of 640k480 pixels on this unit.

1 Rotate the mode dial to select .

2 Press the record button.

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

≥ For information about the number of recordable still pictures (l 117) ≥ The sound cannot be recorded. ≥ If the write protection switch on the SD card is set to LOCK, it cannot be used for

recording. (l 17)

≥ If the [PICT. QUALITY] is set to [ ], mosaic-pattern noise may appear on a

playback image depending on the picture content.

≥ While this unit accesses the SD card (the card access lamp is lit), do not perform the

following operations. The SD card or the recorded data may be damaged.

jTurn the unit off. jOpen the card/battery door and remove the SD card. jOperate the mode dial.

≥ Other products may degrade or not play back still pictures recorded with this unit.

∫ 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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Screen indications in picture recording mode

0.3

R 12345

A Size of still pictures B Remaining number of still pictures

(Flashes in red when [R 0] appears.)

C Quality of still pictures

Recording with a shutter operation effect

You can add a shutter sound when recording still pictures.

Press the MENU button, then select [ADVANCED] # [SHTR EFFECT] # [ON] and then press the cursor button in the centre.

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

Picture quality for still picture recording

∫ [PICT. QUALITY]

Selecting the picture quality.

Press the MENU button, then select [BASIC] # [PICT. QUALITY] # desired item and then press the cursor button in the centre.

:Still pictures with a high picture

quality are recorded.

: Priority is given to the number of still

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

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Various recording functions

Zoom in/out function

You can zoom in up to 10k optically.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select

or .

Press the zoom button.

T side: Close-up recording (zoom in) W side: Wide-angle recording (zoom

out)

≥ When the zoom speed is high, the

subject may not be focused easily.

≥ When zooming in while holding this

unit by hand, we recommend using the image stabilizer function. (l 51)

≥ When distant subjects are brought

closer, they are focused at about 1.0 m or more.

≥ When the zoom magnification is 1k,

this unit can focus on a subject approx. 4 cm away from the lens. (Macro function)

≥ If you take your finger off the zoom

button during zoom operations, the operation sound may be recorded. Be sure to release the zoom button gently.

≥ The zoom speed changes in 2 stages

and when the zoom button is pushed as far as it will go, you can zoom from 1k to 10k in approx. 3.0 second at the maximum.

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Digital zoom function

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

¬Rotate the mode dial to select

Press the MENU button, then select [ADVANCED] # [D.ZOOM] # desired item and then press the cursor button in the centre.

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

≥ If [25k] or [700k] is selected, the

digital zoom range is displayed in blue while zooming.

≥ The larger the digital zoom

magnification, the more the image quality is degraded.

≥ This function cannot be used in picture

recording mode.

To use the zoom microphone function

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

¬Rotate the mode dial to select

Press the MENU button, then select [ADVANCED] # [ZOOM MIC] # [ON] and then press the cursor button in the centre.

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Backlight compensation function

This is for protecting a backlit subject from being darkened.

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

¬Rotate the mode dial to select

or .

1 Press the cursor button in the

centre. Then press the button down to display the icon shown in the illustration.

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1/2 NEXT

2 Press the cursor button up to

select [ª].

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1/2 NEXT

The image on the screen will become brighter.

Fade in/fade out function

Fade in: The image and audio

Fade out: The image and audio

¬Rotate the mode dial to select

gradually appear.

gradually disappear.

1 Press the cursor button in the

centre. Then press the button down to display the icon shown in the illustration.

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1/2 NEXT

2 Press the cursor button left to

select [ ].

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1/2 NEXT

3 Press the record button.

Start recording. (Fade in)

To return to normal recording

Select [ª] again.

≥ If you turn off the power or operate the

mode dial, the backlight compensation function is cancelled.

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When you start recording, the image/ audio gradually appears.

Pause recording. (Fade out)

The image/audio gradually disappears. After the image/audio completely disappears, recording stops. ≥ After recording, the fade setting is

cancelled.

To cancel fading

Select [ ] again.

To select the colour for fade in/ out

The colour which appears in fading pictures can be selected.

Press the MENU button, then select [ADVANCED] # [FADE COLOUR] # [WHITE] or [BLACK] and then press the cursor button in the centre.

Colour night view function

This allows recording in dark locations.

This function allows you to record colour subjects in dark locations to stand out against the background. Attach this unit to a tripod and you can record images free from vibration. ≥ Minimum required illumination: approx.

2lx

≥ Recorded scene is seen as if frames

were missed.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select

1 Press the cursor button in the

centre. Then press the button down to display the icon shown in the illustration.

2/2

2/2 NEXT

≥ If you turn off the power, the fade

function is cancelled.

≥ While the fade in/fade out function is

selected, it takes several seconds to display the image when you start recording. It also takes several seconds to pause recording.

≥ The thumbnails of scenes recorded

using fade in become black (or white).

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select [ ].

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2/2 NEXT

≥ If it is difficult to focus, adjust the

focus manually. (l 54)

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To cancel the Colour night view function

Select [ ] again.

≥ 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 you turn off the power or operate the

mode dial, the Colour night view function is cancelled.

≥ If set in a bright place, the screen may

become whitish for a while.

Soft skin mode

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.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select

or .

1 Press the cursor button in the

centre. Then press the button down to display the icon shown in the illustration.

2/2

2/2 NEXT

2 Press the cursor button left to

select [ ].

2/2

2/2 NEXT

To cancel the soft skin mode

Select [ ] again.

≥ 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.

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Self-timer recording

This is for recording shots of yourself as well.

You can record still pictures using the timer.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select

1 Press the cursor button in the

centre. Then press the button down to display the icon shown in the illustration.

1/2

1/2 NEXT

2 Press the cursor button left to

select [Ø].

1/2

1/2 NEXT

3 Press the record button.

After the [Ø] display flashes for approx. 10 seconds, a still picture will be recorded. ≥ After recording, the self-timer is

cancelled.

Recording guideline function

Checking if the image is level.

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

¬Rotate the mode dial to select

or .

Press the MENU button, then select [BASIC] # [GUIDE LINES] # [ON] and then press the cursor button in the centre.

To cancel the Recording guideline function

Press the MENU button, then select [BASIC] # [GUIDE LINES] # [OFF] and then press the cursor button in the centre.

≥ The guidelines do not appear on the

images actually recorded.

To stop the timer midway through

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

≥ If you turn off the power, the self-timer

standby mode is cancelled.

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Wide mode

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

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

Recording images with a 16:9 aspect ratio

¬Rotate the mode dial to select

Press the MENU button, then select [BASIC] > [REC ASPECT] > [16:9] and then press the cursor button in the centre.

Recording images with a 4:3 aspect ratio

Image stabilizer function

This is for reducing image shakes (jitter) during recording.

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

¬Rotate the mode dial to select

Press the MENU button, then select [ADVANCED] # [SIS] # [ON] and then press the cursor button in the centre.

To cancel the image stabilizer function

Press the MENU button, then select [ADVANCED] # [SIS] # [OFF] and then press the cursor button in the centre.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select

Press the MENU button, then select [BASIC] > [REC ASPECT] > [4:3] and then press the cursor button in the centre.

≥ The default setting is [16:9].

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≥ Under fluorescent lighting, the image

brightness may change or colours may not look normal.

≥ This function’s default setting is [ON]. ≥ In the following cases, the image

stabilizer function may not work effectively.

jWhen the digital zoom is used jWhen recording is done in an

extremely dark place.

jWhen the unit is shaken greatly jWhen you record a moving subject

while tracking it

≥ When the Colour night view function is

used, the image stabilizer function does not work and the [ ] indication flashes.

Wind noise reduction function

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

¬Rotate the mode dial to select

Press the MENU button, then select [ADVANCED] # [WIND CUT] # [ON] and then press the cursor button in the centre.

To cancel the wind noise reduction function

Press the MENU button, then select [ADVANCED] # [WIND CUT] # [OFF] and then press the cursor button in the centre.

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≥ This function’s default setting is [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.)

Recording

Manual recording functions

Scene mode

This is for recording in various situations.

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

¬Rotate the mode dial to select

or .

1 Press the MANUAL AF/MF

button.

2 Press the MENU button, then

select [BASIC] # [SCENE MODE] # desired item and then press the cursor button in the centre.

[5] 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

To cancel the scene mode function

Press the MENU button, then select [BASIC] # [SCENE MODE] # [OFF] and then press the cursor button in the centre. ≥ You can also cancel the scene mode

function by pressing the AUTO button.

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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.

≥ If you record a subject illuminated with

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

≥ If the brightness is insufficient, the

sports mode does not function. The [5] 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 recorded image may become whitish and the periphery of the recorded image extremely dark.

Surf & snow mode

≥ If the subject is extremely bright, the

recorded image may become whitish.

Manual focus adjustment

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

¬Rotate the mode dial to select

or .

1 Press the MANUAL AF/MF

button until the icon shown in the illustration below is displayed.

MNL

4/4

4/4 NEXT

The manual focus [MF] indication appears.

2 Press the cursor button left or

right to bring the subject into focus.

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MNL

4/4

4/4 NEXT

Recording

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≥ The subject may not be in focus when

zoomed in if focusing with a wide angle. First, zoom in on the subject and then focus on it.

To restore to the automatic adjustment

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

by pressing the AUTO button.

White balance

This is for recording in natural colours.

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

¬Rotate the mode dial to select

or .

1 Press the MANUAL AF/MF

button.

MNL

3/3

3/3 NEXT

The icon shown in the illustration is displayed automatically.

2 Press the cursor button up to

select [ ].

MNL

3/3

3/3 NEXT

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Recording

BACK

3 Press the cursor button left or

right to select the white balance mode.

MNL

BACK

[]

AWB

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 theaters

≥ Sunrise, sunset, etc.

To restore to the automatic adjustment

Set the white balance mode to [ ]. ≥ You can also restore the auto focusing

by pressing the AUTO button.

AWB

To set the white balance manually

1 Select [ ] and then fill the

screen with a white subject.

MNL

BACK

2 Press the cursor button up to

select [ ].

MNL

BACK

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

flashing, the white balance cannot be set because the place is dark etc. In this case, use the automatic white balance.

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∫ About the white balance

sensor A

The white balance sensor detects the type of light source during recording. Do not cover the white balance sensor during recording or it may not function properly.

≥ 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.

Manual shutter speed/ aperture adjustment

Shutter Speed:

Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects.

Aperture:

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

¬Rotate the mode dial to select

or .

1 Press the MANUAL AF/MF

button.

MNL

3/3

3/3 NEXT

The icon shown in the illustration is displayed automatically.

2 Press the cursor button left or

right to select [ ] (aperture) or [ ] (shutter speed).

MNL

3/3

3/3 NEXT

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OPEN

100

BACK

3 Press the cursor button left or

right to make the adjustment.

MNL

100

1/100

OPEN

A Shutter speed:

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

≥ The shutter speed closer to 1/8000

(1/500) is faster.

B Iris/Gain value:

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

≥ Value closer to [CLOSE] darken

the image.

≥ Value closer to [18dB] brighten 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 AUTO button.

≥ When setting both the shutter speed

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

BACK

∫ 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 gain value will increase automatically depending on how much the sensitivity lowers and 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.

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Playback

Motion picture playback

Play back the motion pictures.

1 Rotate the mode dial to select .

The motion pictures (up to 8 scenes) recorded on the SD card are displayed as thumbnails.

2 Select the scene to be played back.

A Scene number B Scroll bar display

The selected scene will be encircled by a yellow frame. ≥ When 9 or more scenes have been recorded, the

next (or previous) page is displayed by pressing the cursor button up, down, left or right.

≥ If you press and hold the cursor button up or down,

you can advance 8 scenes at a time. The screen will not change at this time, but the scene numbers and scroll bar display will change so release the cursor button when you have arrived at the page with the scene you want to display.

3 Press the cursor button in the centre.

The selected scene is played back on the full screen. The operation icon is automatically displayed on the screen.

Playback

4 Press the cursor button to operate.

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

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∫ About motion picture compatibility

≥ This unit can play back MPEG2 formatted files. ≥ This unit is based on the SD-Video standard. ≥ 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 they may be unplayable. (The message “CANNOT PLAY.” appears.)

≥ No sound will be heard except during normal playback. ≥ If pause play is continued for 5 minutes, the screen returns to the thumbnails. ≥ When the amount of time recorded on the scene is short, playback may not be

possible.

≥ When a scene is displayed as [ ] on the thumbnail display, playback is not

possible.

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

Fast forward/rewind playback

Press and hold the cursor button right during playback until fast-forward starts. (Press and hold the cursor button left to rewind.)

≥ Press the cursor button again to increase the speed.

(The screen display changes from 5 to .)

≥ Normal playback is restored when you press the cursor

button up.

Slow-motion playback

1 Press the cursor button up during playback to pause the playback.

2 Press and hold the cursor button right.

(Slow-motion pictures will be played back in reverse when you press and hold the cursor button left.)

≥ Normal playback is restored when you press the

cursor button up.

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Frame-by-frame playback

The motion picture is advanced one frame at a time.

1 Press the cursor button up during playback to pause the playback.

2 Press the cursor button right.

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

≥ Normal playback is restored when you press the

cursor button up.

To adjust the volume

Adjust the speaker volume during playback.

Press the volume button to change the volume level.

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

≥ The further the [ ] indicator moves to the right,

the higher the volume level becomes.

≥ When the adjustment is completed, the volume setting display will disappear.

The volume of the output sound may decrease when wet. It will return to normal once dry.

≥

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Playing back motion pictures by date

Recorded scenes are grouped by date on this unit. Scenes recorded on the same day can be played back in succession.

1 Press the MENU button, then select

[PLAY SETUP] # [PLAY MODE] # [BY DATE] and then press the cursor button in the centre.

The [VIEW BY DATE] screen appears. ≥ When [PLAY MODE] is set to [VIEW ALL],

all recorded motion pictures will be played back in succession.

2 Press the cursor button up or down to select the date for playback,

then press the cursor button in the centre.

The scenes recorded on the same day are displayed as thumbnails.

3 Select the scene to be played back.

≥ The playback setting returns to [VIEW ALL] if the unit is turned off or the mode dial is

operated.

≥ Even if scenes are recorded on the same day, they are grouped separately when the

number of scenes exceeds 99.

Resuming the previous playback

If playback of a scene is stopped halfway, the playback can be resumed from where it was stopped.

Press the MENU button, then select [PLAY SETUP] # [RESUME PLAY] # [ON] and then press the cursor button in the centre.

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

≥ The resume position memorised is cleared if you operate the mode dial, etc.

(The [RESUME PLAY] setting is kept.)

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

LOCK position is inserted. (l 17)

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Still picture playback

Play back the still pictures.

1 Rotate the mode dial to select .

The still pictures (up to 8 files) recorded on the SD card are displayed as thumbnails.

Playback

2 Select the file to be played back.

A File number B Scroll bar display

The selected file will be encircled by a yellow frame. ≥ When 9 or more files have been recorded, the next

(or previous) page is displayed by pressing the cursor button up, down, left or right.

≥ If you press and hold the cursor button up or down,

you can advance 8 files at a time. The screen will not change at this time, but the file numbers and scroll bar display will change so release the cursor button when you have arrived at the page with the file you want to display.

3 Press the cursor button in the centre.

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

4 Press the cursor button to operate.

1/;: Slide show (playback of the still pictures on the SD card in numerical order)

start/pause.

E: Plays back the previous picture. D: Plays back the next picture. ∫: Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails.

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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.

≥ Do not operate the mode dial during the slide show. ≥ If pause play is continued for 5 minutes, the screen returns to the thumbnails. ≥ While this unit accesses the SD card (the access lamp is lit), do not remove the SD

card.

≥ It takes time to display the file depending on the number of pixels of the file. ≥ When a file is displayed as [ ] on the thumbnail display, playback is not possible. ≥ If you attempt to play back file recorded in a different format or file data is defective,

an error message may appear.

≥ 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.

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

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Editing

Deleting scenes

This is for deleting scenes.

The deleted scenes cannot be restored.

Deleting scenes one at a time

¬Rotate the mode dial to select

or .

1 Press the button during

playback.

2 When the confirmation

message appears, select [YES], then press the cursor button in the centre.

Deleting multiple scenes from the thumbnail display

¬Rotate the mode dial to select

or .

1 Press the button in the

thumbnail display.

2 Select [ALL] or [SELECT] and

then press the cursor button in the centre.

≥ When [ALL] is selected in Video

playback mode, the following scenes are deleted. (Locked scenes will not be deleted) Proceed to step 5

jWhen [PLAY MODE] is set to

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

jWhen [PLAY MODE] is set to

[BY DATE]: All the scenes selected by date

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Editing

3 (Only when [SELECT] is selected in

step 2)

Select the scene to be deleted, then press the cursor button in the centre.

The selected scene is encircled by a red frame. ≥ When the cursor button in the

centre is pressed again, the selected scene will be cancelled.

≥ Up to 50 scenes can be set in

succession.

4 (Only when [SELECT] is selected in

step 2)

Press the button.

5 When the confirmation

message appears, select [YES], then press the cursor button in the centre.

To complete editing

Press the MENU button.

∫ 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.

≥ Scenes which cannot be played back

(the thumbnails are displayed as [ ]) cannot be deleted.

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

time if there are many scenes.

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

with sufficient battery power or use the AC adaptor.

≥ Do not open the card/battery door

while deleting. The deletion will stop.

≥ The locked scenes cannot be deleted. ≥ If you delete scenes recorded on other

products with this unit, all the data related to the scenes may be deleted.

≥ If files conforming to DCF standard are

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

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

To continue deleting other scenes

Repeat steps 3-5.

To stop halfway through the deletion

Press the MENU button. ≥ The scenes are deleted from the end

of the thumbnail display. All scenes that were deleted before the deleting was stopped cannot be restored.

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Locking scenes

This is for preventing scenes from being deleted by mistake.

Scenes can be locked so that they are not deleted by mistake. (Even if you lock some scenes on an SD card, formatting the SD card will delete them.)

¬Rotate the mode dial to select

or .

1 (For motion pictures)

Press the MENU button, then select [PLAY SETUP] # [LOCK SET] # [YES] and then press the cursor button in the centre.

(For still pictures) Press the MENU button, then select [PHOTO SETUP] # [LOCK SET] # [YES] and then press the cursor button in the centre.

2 Select the scene to be locked,

then press the cursor button in the centre.

[ ] display appears and the selected scene is locked. ≥ Press the cursor button 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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DPOF setting

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

You can write the data of the still pictures to be printed and the number of prints (DPOF data) onto the SD card.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select

1 Press the MENU button, then

select [PHOTO SETUP] # [DPOF SET] # [SET] and then press the cursor button in the centre.

2 Select the file to be set, then

press the cursor button in the centre.

3 Press the cursor button up or

down to select the number of prints, then press the cursor button in the centre.

≥ You can select from 0 to 999. (The

selected number of pictures can be printed with the printer supporting DPOF.)

≥ 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

Press the MENU button, then select [PHOTO SETUP] # [DPOF SET] # [CANCEL ALL] and then press the cursor button in the centre. ≥ When the confirmation message

appears, select [YES], then press the cursor button in the centre.

∫ What is DPOF?

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

The number of prints set to be in DPOF is displayed.

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≥ 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.

Editing

Card management

Formatting an SD card

This is for initializing 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 computer, etc.

We recommend using MotionSD STUDIO etc. to acquire data recorded on this unit. (l 78)

1 Press the MENU button, then

select [SETUP] # [FORMAT CARD] # [YES] and then press the cursor button in the centre.

2 When the confirmation

message appears, select [YES], then press the cursor button in the centre.

≥ When formatting is complete,

press the MENU button to exit the message screen.

≥ Use this unit to format SD cards. If an

SD card is formatted on other products (such as a computer), 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.

≥ During formatting, do not turn this unit

off.

≥ When you format the SD card, use a

battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor.

≥ Do not open the card/battery door

while formatting.

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With other products

With a TV

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.

1 Slide the terminal cover lock

to OPEN and then open the terminal cover.

2 Connect this unit to the TV.

A AV cable (supplied)

≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will

go.

≥ Do not use any other AV cables

except the supplied one.

≥ If your TV is not equipped with AV

Input Sockets, the 21-pin Adaptor B (optional) is necessary. Consult your dealer.

3 Rotate the mode dial to select

or .

4 Change the input channel on

the TV.

≥ The channel set will differ

depending on the terminal to which the unit is connected.

5 Start playback on this unit.

The image and audio are output on the TV.

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

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∫ If the image or audio from

this unit is not output on the TV

≥ Check that the plugs are inserted as

far as they go.

≥ Check the connected terminal. ≥ Check the TV’s input setting (input

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

≥ If you have a TV with an SD card slot,

the motion pictures and still pictures recorded on the SD card maybe played back on the TV. (Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for details about TV compatibility.)

≥ 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.) If the pictures are displayed squeezed horizontally on a regular TV (4:3), change the [TV ASPECT] setting on this unit.

∫ To watch images with a

16:9 aspect ratio on a regular TV (4:3)

When playing back motion pictures recorded with a 16:9 aspect ratio ([REC ASPECT] was set to [16:9]) on a TV with a 4:3 aspect ratio, the images may be squeezed horizontally. In this case, change the menu setting to play back the pictures in the original aspect ratio. (Depending on the TV setting, the pictures may not be displayed correctly. For more information, please read the operating instructions of your TV.)

Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] # [TV ASPECT] # [4:3] and then press the cursor button in the centre.

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].

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∫ To display the on-screen

information on the TV screen

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

Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] # [EXT. DISPLAY] # [ON] and then press the cursor button in the centre.

≥ Set [SETUP] # [EXT. DISPLAY] #

[OFF] to erase the information.

≥ The screen on this unit will not change.

With a DVD recorder

Copying (dubbing) recordings onto a DVD recorder

If you have a DVD recorder with an SD card slot, images recorded by this unit can be copied (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 copying (dubbing) from an SD card. ≥ If your DVD recorder does not support

copying (dubbing) from an SD card, connect this unit and the DVD recorder with the AV cable (supplied) and then copy (dub).

Insert the SD card into the SD card slot on the DVD recorder, then copy (dub) the contents onto the hard disk or a disc.

≥ For details on how to copy (dub) the

images, refer to the operating instructions of the DVD recorder.

(l 73)

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≥ The images recorded on the hard disk or

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

DVD

With other products

If you record (dub) images directly from the SD card or with the AV cable 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 recording (dubbing) to or read the operating instructions of the wide-screen TV and set the aspect setting to 16:9 (Full).

With a VCR

Recording (dubbing) images onto other video devices

You can record (dub) images played back on this unit onto other video devices. ≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from

worrying about the battery running down.

1 Slide the terminal cover lock

to OPEN and then open the terminal cover.

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With other products

2 Connect this unit and a video

device.

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

A AV cable (supplied)

≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will

go.

≥ Do not use any other AV cables

except the supplied one.

≥ If your video device is not

equipped with AV Input Sockets, the 21-pin Adaptor B (optional) is necessary. Consult your dealer.

5 Start playback on this unit.

Then start recording on the connected device.

≥ See the operating instructions of

the video device for details.

To stop recording (dubbing)

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

≥ If the date and time display and

function indication are unnecessary, cancel them before recording (dubbing). (l 36, 72)

3 Rotate the mode dial to select

4 Change the input channel on

the video device and TV.

≥ The channel set will differ

depending on the terminal to which the unit is connected.

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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 the unit.

1 Slide the terminal cover lock

to OPEN and then open the terminal cover.

2 Connect this unit to a printer.

A USB cable (supplied)

≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will

go.

≥ Do not use any other USB

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

3 Press the cursor button up or

down to select [PictBridge], then press the cursor button in the centre.

≥ The [ ] indication

appears on this unit’s screen.

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4 Select a file to be printed, then

press the cursor button in the centre.

The number of pictures set is displayed.

5 Press the cursor button up or

down to select the desired number of prints, then press the cursor button in the centre.

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

number of prints to [0].

≥ Up to 8 files displayed on a page

can be set in succession by repeating steps 4 and 5.

6 Press the MENU button to

display the PictBridge menus.

7 Select the date print setting on

[DATE PRINT].

≥ If the printer is not capable of date

printing, this setting is unavailable.

8 Select the paper size setting

on [PAPER SIZE].

[STANDARD]: Size specific to the

printer

[4t5 INCH]: L size [5t7 INCH]: 2L size [4t6 INCH]: Postcard size [A4]: A4 size

≥ You cannot set paper sizes not

supported on the printer.

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9 Select the layout setting on

[PAGE LAYOUT].

[STANDARD]: Layout specific to the

printer

[]: No frame print

[]: Frame print

≥ You cannot set page layouts not

supported on the printer.

10Select [PRINT] # [YES] and

then press the cursor button in the centre.

The pictures are printed. ≥ Exit PictBridge by disconnecting

the USB cable after the pictures have been printed.

When you want to stop printing halfway

Press the cursor button down. A confirmation message appears. If [YES] is selected, the number of prints set is cancelled and the screen returns to step 4. If [NO] is selected, all the settings are kept and the screen returns to step 4.

≥ Avoid the following operations during

printing. These operations disable proper printing.

jDisconnecting the USB cable jOpening the card/battery door jSwitching the mode dial jTurning off the power

≥ Check the settings for the paper size,

quality of print, etc. on the printer.

≥ You may not be able to print still

pictures recorded with other products.

≥ 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.

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With a computer

With a computer (Windows)

What you can do with a computer

When the CD-ROM (supplied) is inserted into the computer, the [Setup Menu] screen will appear.

∫ Video editing software MotionSD STUDIO 1.3E

This software allows pictures to be acquired from this unit, edited and output. You can also send a picture acquired from this unit by e-mail and edited pictures can be written to the DVD drive. For information about how to use MotionSD STUDIO 1.3E, read the PDF operating instructions. (l 85)

∫ DirectX (For Windows 2000)

You will need Microsoft DirectX 9.0b or 9.0c in order to use MotionSD STUDIO. (It can also be installed when you install MotionSD STUDIO.) If DirectX is not installed on your computer because you cancelled its installation when installing the software, click [DirectX] in the [Setup Menu] and follow the on-screen messages to install it. ≥ Depending on the operating environment, software applications supporting the old

version of DirectX may not run properly after DirectX 9.0b or 9.0c has been installed. If this happens, contact the manufacturer of these applications. (Your computer must support DirectX 9.0b or 9.0c)

≥ This unit does not have a card writing function. You cannot write data to the SD card

in this unit. (EB/EP only)

≥ We cannot guarantee proper operation of this unit if you use software other than that

supplied.

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With a computer

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

End User License Agreement

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

Article 1 License

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

Article 2 Use by a Third Party

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

Article 3 Restrictions on Copying the Software

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

Article 4 Computer

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

Article 5 Reverse Engineering, Decompiling or Disassembly

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

Article 6 Indemnification

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

Article 7 Export Control

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

Article 8

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

Termination of License

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With a computer

Operating environment

≥ A CD-ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software. ≥ When 2 or more USB devices are connected to a personal computer, 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 personal computer. (Operation

is not guaranteed with any other USB cables.)

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

fulfilled, some personal computers cannot be used.

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

98/98SE, 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.

∫ MotionSD STUDIO 1.3E

Personal computer

OS Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 4

CPU Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or higher

RAM Windows 2000/Windows XP:

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

Free hard disk space

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IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer

Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic

(including compatible CPUs. Intel Pentium 4 1.6 GHz or higher recommended)

256 MB or more (512 MB or more recommended) Windows Vista: 512 MB or more (1 GB or more recommended)

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

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

With a computer

Necessary software

Windows 2000/Windows XP: DirectX 9.0b or 9.0c (9.0c is already installed with Windows XP SP2) Windows Vista: DirectX 10 (already installed with Windows Vista) ≥ If this software in installed on a PC that does not support

DirectX versions above, the PC may not operate properly. If you are unsure if your PC is compatible, contact the maker.)

Windows Media Player 6.4 to 11

Sound Sound device compatible with Windows (DirectSound Support)

Drive CD-ROM drive (for installation)

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

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

Other

Mouse or equivalent pointing device

requirements

≥ The supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only. ≥ Operation is not guaranteed on computers that are not IBM PC/AT compatible. ≥ This software is not compatible with a multi-boot environment. ≥ This software is not compatible with a multi-CPU environment. ≥ Operation on Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition, Tablet PC Edition and

64-bit operating system is not guaranteed.

≥ Depending upon the environment of your computer, 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.

≥ Set the display resolution to 1024k768 (16 bits colour) or higher.

Select [start] # ([Settings] #) [Control Panel] # ([Appearance and Themes] #) [Display] and select [Settings] tab and then adjust [Screen resolution] and [Color quality].

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With a computer

∫ Operating environment for the card reader function (EB/EP

only), the card reader/writer function (GC/GN only) (Mass storage)

Personal computer

OS Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 4

CPU Windows 2000/Windows XP:

RAM Windows 2000/Windows XP:

Interface USB port

Other requirements

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

IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer

Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Microsoft Windows XP Professional Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate Microsoft Windows Vista Business Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise

Intel Pentium III 450 MHz or higher or Intel Celeron 400 MHz or higher Windows Vista: including compatible CPUs. Intel Pentium 4 1.6 GHz or higher recommended

128 MB or more (256 MB or more recommended) Windows Vista Home Basic: 512 MB or more Windows Vista Ultimate/Business/Home Premium/Enterprise: 1GB or more

Mouse or equivalent pointing device

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With a computer

Installing MotionSD STUDIO

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 computer while the software is being installed.

1 Insert the CD-ROM into the

computer.

The [Setup Menu] screen is displayed. ≥ If the [Setup Menu] screen is not

displayed, double-click the CD-ROM drive icon containing the CD-ROM in [My Computer].

2 Click

[MotionSD STUDIO 1.3E].

≥ The software application may not

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

3 Click [Next].

≥ Continue to follow the on-screen

messages to install it.

4 Select the video system.

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5 After the installation is

complete, [Readme.txt] are displayed. Check the contents, then click [t] on top right of the window.

6 Click [Finish].

≥ Depending on the operating

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

≥ If it is necessary to reboot the

computer after the application has been installed, click [Yes] and reboot it.

≥ After installation, if you click

[MotionSD STUDIO 1.3E] in the Setup Menu, the uninstallation starts. Click [Exit] in the Setup Menu to close the Setup Menu.

≥ If you install the software in a computer

that is not compatible with DirectX 9.0b or 9.0c, the computer may stop operating properly. If you are unsure whether or not your computer is compatible, contact the maker of your computer.

≥ After the installation is finished, the

icon [ ] is displayed in the task tray on the computer screen. If you connect this unit and a computer with the USB cable, the [SD Browser auto start] screen appears for starting MotionSD STUDIO. (l 86)

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With a computer

Reading the MotionSD STUDIO operating instructions

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

Select [start]> [All Programs (Programs)]> [Panasonic]> [MotionSD STUDIO 1.3E]> [Manual].

≥ After starting the software, on the

menu select [Help]>[Manual] to display the help files.

≥ You will need Adobe Acrobat

Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to read the PDF operating instructions.

Connection and recognition procedures

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

≥ Connect after installing the software. ≥ If the supplied CD-ROM is inserted in

the computer, remove it. (If the installer setup is running, wait until it finishes, then remove the CD-ROM.)

≥ If the recognition procedure is not

accomplished properly, operation will not be possible after connecting the unit to the computer.

≥ If the unit fails to operate normally, it

may mean that you have not conducted the installation or recognition procedure properly.

1 Slide the terminal cover lock

to OPEN and then open the terminal cover.

2 Connect this unit to the AC

adaptor and turn on the unit.

≥ Be sure to set the mode dial to

OFF when connecting the AC adaptor to this unit.

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3 Connect this unit and a

computer.

A USB cable (supplied)

≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will

go. The unit and computer will not operate properly if the plugs are not inserted fully.

≥ Do not use any other USB

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

5 The [SD Browser auto start]

screen appears.

≥ If [Yes] is clicked, MotionSD

STUDIO starts. (l 89)

≥ Click [No] if you do not want to

start MotionSD STUDIO.

≥ When the unit is connected to a

computer, its power cannot be turned off.

In this case, disconnect the USB cable (l 90).

≥ When a computer is accessing the

card in this unit, the card access lamp lights. ( appears on the LCD monitor.) Do not disconnect the USB cable or AC adaptor while the card is being accessed as it may damage the data.

≥ It may be necessary to reboot the

computer after connecting this unit to it for the first time.

4 Press the cursor button up or

down to select [PC CONNECT], then press the cursor button in the centre.

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Verifying that the unit is correctly recognised by the computer

To verify if this unit is correctly recognised by the computer, turn on this units power and then connect the unit to the computer with a USB cable and follow the steps below. ≥ With some computers including those

made by NEC, the Device Manager may not be displayed if a mode that places restrictions on the functions has been established. Consult the manufacturer or follow the steps in your computer’s operating instructions to establish a mode in which all the functions can be used, then proceed with operation.

1 (When using Windows XP/2000)

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

(When using Windows Vista)

Select [start] # [Control Panel] # [System and Maintenance] [Device Manager].

2 (When using Windows XP/2000)

Click the [Hardware] tab, then click [Device Manager].

3 Verify the following items are

displayed.

∫ If the driver has been

recognised properly

[USB Mass Storage Device] appears at [Universal Serial Bus controllers].

∫ If the driver has not been

recognised properly

[!] or [Unknown device] appears at [Universal Serial Bus controllers] or [Other devices], etc. (Where the display will appear depends on the type of computer you are using.) You can use the following methods to enable the driver to be recognised. Method 1: Turn off the unit and your

computer once and try verifying again.

Method 2: Remove the SD card and try

verifying again.

Method 3: Try connecting the unit to

another USB port on your computer.

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About the computer display

When the unit is connected to a computer, it is recognised as an external drive.

∫ Drive icons

[Removable Disk] is displayed in [My Computer].

≥ Windows Vista:

≥ Windows XP:

≥ Windows 2000:

∫ Example folder structure

≥ SD-Video format motion pictures are

stored in the [PRG¢¢¢] folder. (“¢¢¢” denotes a number from 001 to

4095.)

≥ Up to 99 files can be recorded in the

[PRG¢¢¢] folder.

≥ JPEG format still pictures

(IMGA0001.JPG etc.) are stored in the [100CDPFP] folder. These can be opened with picture software that supports JPEG pictures.

≥ Up to 999 files can be recorded in the

[100CDPFP] or other such folder.

≥ The DPOF setting files are recorded in

the [MISC] folder.

≥ Do not use the computer to delete the

SD card’s folders. Otherwise, it may no longer be possible for this unit to read the SD card.

≥ Always use this unit to format SD

cards.

≥ When data not supported by this unit

has been recorded on a computer, it will not be recognised by this unit.

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

With a computer

Using MotionSD STUDIO

≥ Before initial use, select the software’s

[Readme First] from the start menu, then read through the additional instructions or updated information.

≥ The End User Licence Agreement is

displayed when the software is first started, so read carefully through its terms and conditions, then click [I agree].

≥ When using MotionSD STUDIO 1.3E,

log on to your computer as Administrator with a login name equally authorized. If you log on with a login name other than Administrator, you cannot use the applications.

∫ Starting MotionSD STUDIO

Select [start]> [All Programs (Programs)]> [Panasonic]> [MotionSD STUDIO 1.3E]> [MotionSD STUDIO].

∫ Closing MotionSD STUDIO

Click [ ] at the very bottom of [TOOL BOX].

≥ MotionSD STUDIO can be closed by

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

≥ If you use MotionSD STUDIO to edit

images and then output them to an SD card, use an SD card made by Panasonic or one that allows motion picture recording. (l 17)

≥ If you use MotionSD STUDIO to output

a large number of scenes to an SD card, DVD R/RW or DVD-RAM, the scenes may be displayed as thumbnails or it may take time to output.

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

≥ Refer to the operating instructions of

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

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With a computer

To disconnect the USB cable safely

1 Double click the icon in

task tray displayed on the computer screen.

Hardware disconnect dialog appears. ≥ Depending on your computer’s

settings, this icon may not be displayed.

2 Select [USB Mass Storage

Device] and click [Stop].

3 Verify [MATSHITA SD Video

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

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

≥ If you disconnect the USB cable while

the card access lamp is on or while appears on the LCD monitor, it may damage the data.

Software uninstallation

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

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

[Control Panel] # [Add or Remove Programs (Applications)] or [Uninstall a program].

2 Select

[MotionSD STUDIO 1.3E], then click [Change/Remove] ([Change or Remove] or [Add/ Remove] or [Uninstall]).

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≥ Proceed with the uninstallation by

following the on-screen instructions.

≥ After uninstalling the software, be

sure to reboot the computer.

With a computer

With a computer (Macintosh)

Operating environment

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

fulfilled, some computers cannot be used.

≥ Apple and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc. ≥ PowerPC is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.

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

≥ Intel

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

∫

Operating environment for the card reader function (EB/EP only), the card reader/writer function (GC/GN only) (Mass storage)

Personal computer

OS Mac OS X v10.4

CPU PowerPC G5 (1.8 GHz or higher)

RAM 64 MB or more

Interface USB port

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

Macintosh

Intel Core Duo, Intel Core Solo

∫ Copying still pictures onto the computer

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

cable.

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

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

3 Using a drag-and-drop operation, move the pictures you want to acquire or

the folder storing those pictures to any different folder on the personal computer.

∫ To disconnect USB cable safely

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

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Others

Menus

Menu list

Motion picture recording

menus

∫ [BASIC] [SCENE MODE] (l 53) [GUIDE LINES] (l 50) [REC MODE] (l 42) [REC ASPECT] (l 51) [CLOCK SET] (l 35)

∫ [ADVANCED] [D.ZOOM] (l 46)

[SIS] (l 51) [FADE COLOUR] (l 48) [WIND CUT] (l 52) [ZOOM MIC] (l 46)

∫ [SETUP] [DISPLAY] (l 94)

[DATE/TIME] (l 36) [DATE FORMAT] (l 36) [FORMAT CARD] (l 69) [QUICK START] (l 25) [POWER SAVE] (l 94) [BEEP SOUND] (l 94) [POWER LCD] (l 37) [LCD SET] (l 37) [EXT. DISPLAY] (l 72) [INITIAL SET] (l 94) [DEMO MODE] (l 95)

∫ [LANGUAGE] (l 33)

Still picture recording

menus

∫ [BASIC] [SCENE MODE] (l 53)

[GUIDE LINES] (l 50) [PICT. QUALITY] (l 44) [CLOCK SET] (l 35)

∫ [ADVANCED] [SHTR EFFECT] (l 44)

∫ [SETUP] [DISPLAY] (l 94)

∫ [LANGUAGE] (l 33)

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Others

Motion picture playback

menus

∫ [PLAY SETUP] [PLAY MODE] (l 62)

[RESUME PLAY] (l 62) [LOCK SET] (l 67)

∫ [SETUP] [DISPLAY] (l 94)

[DATE/TIME] (l 36) [DATE FORMAT] (l 36) [FORMAT CARD] (l 69) [POWER SAVE] (l 94) [BEEP SOUND] (l 94) [POWER LCD] (l 37) [LCD SET] (l 37) [TV ASPECT] (l 71) [EXT. DISPLAY] (l 72)

∫ [LANGUAGE] (l 33)

Still picture playback

menus

∫ [PHOTO SETUP] [LOCK SET] (l 67)

[DPOF SET] (l 68)

∫ [SETUP] [DISPLAY] (l 94) [DATE/TIME] (l 36) [DATE FORMAT] (l 36) [FORMAT CARD] (l 69) [POWER SAVE] (l 94) [BEEP SOUND] (l 94) [POWER LCD] (l 37) [LCD SET] (l 37) [TV ASPECT] (l 71) [EXT. DISPLAY] (l 72)

∫ [LANGUAGE] (l 33)

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Others

Menus related to [SETUP]

∫ [DISPLAY]

≥ [OFF] ≥ [ON]

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

[OFF]

[ON]

R 1h30m

∫ [POWER SAVE]

≥ [OFF] ≥ [5 MINUTES]

[OFF]:

The power saving function is not activated.

[5 MINUTES]:

When about 5 minutes have passed without any operation, this unit automatically turns off to prevent the battery from running down. When you use this unit, turn it on again. ≥ In the following cases, the unit may not

turn off even when you set this to [5 MINUTES].

jWhen using the AC adaptor jWhen connecting the unit to a

computer or printer via the USB cable

;

0h00m00s

;

∫ [BEEP SOUND]

≥ [OFF] ≥ [ON]

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

1 Beep

When you start recording When you turn on the power When this unit is recognised by the computer 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 98)

∫ [INITIAL SET]

≥ [YES] ≥ [NO]

When there is a menu that cannot be selected due another function or mode being activated, set to [YES] for changing the menu settings back to the initial shipping condition. (The language setting cannot be changed back to the initial shipping condition.)

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∫ [DEMO MODE]

≥ [OFF] ≥ [ON]

This item 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 buttons other than the Mode select buttons [AUTO]/[MANUAL AF/MF] are 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, insert an SD card or set this to [OFF]. For normal use, set this function to [OFF].

Others

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Others

Indications

∫ Recording indications

Motion picture recording

R 1h30m

MNL

AWB

1/100 OPEN 0dB

1.1.2008 12:34

Still picture recording

0.3

R 1000

MNL

AWB

1/100 OPEN 0dB

1.1.2008 12:34

R 1h30m

0h00m00s Elapsed recording time

1.1.2008 12:34

¥/; (Red)

; (Green) Recording pause

16:9

AUTO

MNL

MF Manual focus

10t

0h00m00s

;

16: 9

;

Remaining battery power

Remaining time for recording

Date/time indication

Recording/writing to the card

Wide mode

Auto mode

Manual mode

Zoom magnification indication

Backlight compensation

Image stabilizer

1/100 Shutter speed

OPEN, F2.0 F number

0dB Gain value

Soft skin mode

Fade (White), Fade (Black)

Colour night view function

ZOOM

Zoom microphone

Wind noise reduction

Power LCD

, ,

XP SP LP

Motion picture recording mode

5 Sports mode

Portrait mode Low light mode Spotlight mode Surf & snow mode

AWB

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

Ø Self-Timer recording

Number of recording pixels for still pictures

0.3

640k480

, Still picture quality

R 1000

Remaining number of still pictures

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Others

∫ Playback indications

Motion picture playback

Still picture playback

1 Playback

; Pause

5, / 6,

7/8 Last/first scene paused

9/: Skip playback

D/E Slow motion playback

;1/2;

0h00m00s

No.10 Scene number

R Resume playback

100-0001

Fast forward/rewind

Frame-by-frame playback

Motion picture playback time

Play mode All scenes on the media displayed Scenes recorded on the selected date displayed

Volume adjustment

Still picture folder/file number display

When a printer compatible with PictBridge is connected

Accessing the card (When connected to a computer)

001

DPOF already set (to more than 1)

Locked motion pictures and still pictures

Number of recording pixels for still pictures

0.3

640k480

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

∫ Confirmatory indications

–– (Time display)

The built-in battery is low. (l 36)

No SD card is inserted/ unusable card.

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Others

Messages

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

There are no motion pictures or still pictures recorded on the SD card.

NO DATA.

THIS CARD CANNOT RECORD IN VIDEO MODE.

CHECK CARD.

CARD LOCKED.

CARD FULL.

SCENE NUMBER IS FULL.

CANNOT RECORD. THE NUMBER OF PROGRAM IS FULL.

CARD DOOR OPENED. The card/battery door is open. Close it.

ERROR OCCURRED. RECORDING IS STOPPED.

If this message appears although data is recorded on the SD card, the condition of the card is probably not stable. Turn off the power and then turn it on again.

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

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

The write protection switch on the SD card is set to LOCK. (l 17)

The SD card is full or the number of scenes or programmes has reached the maximum limit so no further data can be recorded. Delete unnecessary scenes (l 65) or insert a new SD card.

≥ When using an SD card that can be used for

motion picture recording (l 17)

When this message appears, it is recommended that you format the SD card being used. (l 69) 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 computer, 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 17)

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Others

EXIT THE MENU THEN CHANGE TO MANUAL MODE.

CANCEL NIGHT VIEW MODE

PLEASE CONNECT AC ADAPTOR

PUSH THE RESET SWITCH.

DISCONNECT USB CABLE.

CANNOT OPERATE WHILE USB CONNECTED.

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

You are attempting to connect to a computer when the AC adaptor is not connected.

An irregularity in the unit has been detected. Remove the SD card then press the RESET button to restart the unit. (

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

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

l 106)

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 the card is accessed, the following message may appear. Be sure to follow the messages. (Repairing may take time depending on the error.)

CARD ERROR DETECTED. NOW REPAIRING DATA.

≥ 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 a card that has been recorded on another device. This may cause the

loss of data or the card.

≥ If the recovery fails, you will no longer be able to playback the scenes recorded

before the power went off.

≥ If the recovery fails, format the SD card on this unit. Please be aware that if an SD

card is formatted, then all the data recorded on the card will be erased.

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Functions that cannot be used simultaneously

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

Functions Conditions which disable the functions

Digital zoom

Fade

Colour night view

Backlight compensation

Soft skin mode (Set and cancel)

Help mode

Image stabilizer function

Scene mode

Change of white balance

Adjusting the shutter speed, iris/gain

≥ In picture recording mode

≥ In picture recording mode ≥ While recording (Cannot set or cancel)

≥ When the Colour night view function is used ≥ When the iris/gain is set

≥ While recording

≥ In picture recording mode ≥ When the Colour night view function is used

≥ When the unit is in AUTO mode. ≥ When the Colour night view function is used

≥ When digital zoom is used ≥ When the Colour night view function is used

≥ When the Colour night view function is used ≥ When the scene mode is used

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Panasonic SDR-S9 Operating Instructions

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