Before use, please read these instructions completely.
EB
EP
GC
GN
VQT1P61
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 AFigure B
Fuse cover
2. Replace the fuse and close or attach
the fuse cover.
Figure AFigure B
Fuse
(5 ampere)
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)
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 AFigure B
Fuse cover
2) Replace the fuse and close or
attach the fuse cover.
Figure AFigure B
Fuse
(5 ampere)
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
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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Before using
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.
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.
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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Before using
∫ 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.
1
≥ 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.
1
∫ To use as a grip belt.
1 Attach the adaptor 2 to the
attachment screw for tripod
adaptor on this unit.
2
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 tripodUsing 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
l
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.
A
≥ It can open up to 90o.
2 Adjust the angle of the LCD
monitor as desired.
≥ It can rotate up to 90oA towards
the lens or 90o B towards the
opposite direction.
A
B
≥ 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
Capacity8MB,
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
*1
¥
¥: available –: not available
¥
SDHC
Memory Card
4GB, 8GB,
16 GB
*2
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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.
A
∫ 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-SDH256RP-SDR256–
512 MBRP-SDK512–RP-SDR512–
1GBRP-SDV01GRP-SDH01GRP-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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Setup
A
4 Connect the AC adaptor
(supplied) A to this unit and
the AC outlet.
1
C
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 indicatorB starts
≥ The output plug of the AC cable is
≥ Do not use the AC cable with any
B
4.8V
A
3
2
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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A
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 numberVoltage/capacityCharging 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 mAh2 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 min40 min
Actual recordable
time
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Setup
A
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.
A
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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Setup
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
.
A
The status indicator A flashes green and
the unit goes into quick start standby
mode.
3 Open the LCD monitor.
A
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.
A
≥ 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.
1
34
5
2
1 Up
2 Down
3 Left
4 Right
5 Press to select the item
≥ Menu screen operations (l 34)
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1/2
NEXT
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
NEXT
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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1/2
NEXT
2/2
NEXT
3/3
NEXT
4/4
NEXT
About the operation icons displayed in each mode
About auto mode and manual mode (l 39)
Video recording mode
1/2
NEXT
1/2 NEXT
IconDirectionFunctionPage
(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.
NEXT
2/2 NEXT3/3
2/2
3/3 NEXT4/4
3Backlight compensation47
2Fade47
1Help mode33
3Colour night view48
2Soft skin mode49
3White balance55
2Iris or gain value57
1Shutter speed57
21Manual focus adjustment54
NEXT
NEXT
4/4 NEXT
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