Panasonic SDR-S9 Operating Instructions

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.

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≥ 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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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.

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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

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