Panasonic SDR-SW20 Operating Instructions

Operating Instructions

SD Video Camera

Model No. SDR-SW20

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

Web Site : http://www.panasonic-europe.com

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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

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.

or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.

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 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

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.

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

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

Figure A Figure B

Fuse (5 ampere)

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 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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Information for your safety

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE,

● DO NOT EXPOSE ACCESSORIES (AC ADAPTOR, AC CABLE, BATTERY PACK, SD MEMORY CARD AND ETC.) TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THEM.

● 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.

Warning

Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 ˚C or incinerate.

CAUTION!

● DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILTIN 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.

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PRECAUTIONS

IMPORTANT

● 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

Whatever you have recorded and created can be used for your personal

entertainment only. Under copyright laws, other materials cannot be used without obtaining permission from the holders of the copyrights.

For the purposes of these operating instructions

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

Camera and SD card (sold separately) temperature

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

LCD monitor

Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright

or dark spots on the LCD monitor screen. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture.

Built-in lithium battery

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.

• SDHC Logo is a trademark.

• miniSD Logo is a trademark.

• Microsoft Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

• IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation of the U.S.

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

• Apple and MacOS are trademarks of Apple Inc.

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

• Other names of systems and products mentioned in these instructions are usually the registered trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers who developed the system or product concerned.

, Windows® and DirectX® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of the

, Intel®, Intel® Core™ Solo and Pentium® are the registered trademarks or

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(IMPORTANT) Water resistance

Water resistance

The water-resistance and dustproofing of this unit comply with IP58 of IEC 60529 “Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)”. The unit passed water-resistance tests (IEC 60529), in which it was submerged to a depth of 1.5 m for 30 minutes, and dustproof tests (IP Code: IP58) in accordance with Panasonic standards, but this does not guarantee that the unit will not be destroyed or damaged by contact with water and dust. Observe the following precautions and avoid use in water pressure above the guaranteed performance level and in very dusty environments. (Accessories are not water-resistant.) The penetration of water into the unit due to mishandling by the user is not covered by the guarantee given for the unit’s water resistance performance. If water should penetrate the unit, stop using the unit, and consult the dealer from whom you purchased the unit.

Underwater use

• Use the unit at depths no deeper than 1.5 m in water of 0 ˚C to 40 ˚C.

Do not use it underwater for 30 continuous minutes or longer. After use underwater, wipe off adhering water and dry in a well-ventilated location before using the unit underwater again.

• Do not open the card/battery door or the terminal cover underwater.

• Do not impact the unit against anything underwater. (Impacts may lead to water infiltration.)

• Do not dive or jump into water with the unit in your hands. Also, do not use the unit in swift currents, waterfalls or other places where exposed to high water pressure. (Doing so may subject the unit to high water pressure levels which may lead to damage.)

• Securely attach the strap when submerging in water so as not to lose hold of the unit.

Care after underwater use

• Promptly wipe off any detergent, soap, hot spring water, bath liquids, suntan oil, sun block, medicines or other chemicals that splash on the unit. (The unit’s water-resistance is effective only in fresh and saltwater.)

• After use in water or near the sea, swish in fresh water (in a shallow container) with the LCD monitor open and closed to rinse off salt water, sand and other matter, then let soak for 30 minutes or less. After that, wipe off water with a dry cloth. (Washing the unit in soap or neutral detergents or leaving the unit with salt water adhering to it can cause corrosion, discolouring and degrade water-resistant performance.) After rinsing, set the unit with the drain port facing downward in a wellventilated shady place to dry. Drying with the hot air of a hairdryer or other device can cause deformation and degrade water-resistant performance. Water may run from the drain port (P.11) if the unit is not dry on the inside.

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Handling

•

Avoid impacting the unit against anything, for example, when carrying it by the strap. Strong impacts can deform the unit’s body and degrade water-resistant performance.The unit’s water resistance performance will no longer be guaranteed in the event that the unit has been dropped or otherwise subjected to strong impact.

•

Do not leave the unit where exposed to low temperatures of 0 °C and below or high temperatures of 40 °C and above. (Extreme temperatures can degrade waterresistant performance.) In particular, do not leave the unit sitting on sandy beaches or in a sun-heated car. (The unit can become hot and sand can adhere to it.)

• Do not insert pointed objects into the microphone or speaker holes. (The internal water-resistant sheet can be damaged and compromise waterresistant performance.)

• Do not plug the unit in or unplug it with wet hands.

Replacing the water-resistant packing

The performance of the unit’s water-resistant packing degrades over the course of 18 months or more. It is recommended to have your dealer replace this packing (you will be charged for this) at least once every 18 months.

Card/Battery door and terminal cover

• Slide the lock to the OPEN side and lift the projection with a finger to open.

•

When closing, be careful that sand, hair, dust and other foreign matter are not trapped in the door and the cover, and press [ prevent water infiltration. (Check that the red marker of the lock is no longer visible.)

OK NG

OPEN OPEN

] until hearing them snap closed, to

Check that the red marker of the lock is no longer visible.

Projection

Press

here.

• Do not open and close the card/battery door and terminal cover with wet hands or when in or near water.

• If the unit is wet, wipe off water before opening the card/battery door and terminal cover.

• If water gets inside the compartments, wipe completely dry before closing the covers.

OPEN

Press here.

Projection

OPEN

Lens, microphone and speaker

• Wipe water and dirt from the lens with a cleaning cloth before recording.

• The sound may be muffled or distorted by water droplets on the microphone or speaker. In such a case, wipe off water and dry the unit before using it.

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Contents

Caution for AC mains lead

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

Information for your safety ........ 4

PRECAUTIONS ........................... 5

Before using

(IMPORTANT) Water resistance

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

Parts identification and

handling ..................................... 10

Using the 2-way hand strap

(supplied) ................................. 12

Using the LCD monitor ............. 12

Sales and Support Information

(For United Kingdom) ............... 13

Optional accessories ................ 13

Applicable SD cards

(sold separately) ....................... 14

.. 6

Setup

Charging .................................... 16

Charging time, recordable time and Remaining battery capacity

indication ................................... 18

Inserting/Removing SD cards

(sold separately) ....................... 19

Turning the unit ON/OFF

(Selecting modes)..................... 20

Quick starts .............................. 21

Setting from the menu, the display language Setting the date and time and adjusting the LCD monitor

changing

.................. 22

......... 24

Recording

Before recording....................... 26

Basic stance ............................. 26

Taking pictures underwater ...... 26

Automatic recording

(motion pictures) ...................... 28

Recording mode and recording

times ......................................... 29

Automatic recording

(still pictures) ............................ 30

Picture quality ........................... 31

Zoom/avoid jitter/maintain picture brightness in dark

locations .................................... 32

Other recording options .......... 34

Fade-in/Fade-out ...................... 35

Backlight compensation

function ..................................... 36

Self-timer .................................. 36

Soft skin mode ......................... 37

Colour night view function ........ 37

Recording manually

(motion/still pictures) ............... 38

Adjusting focus manually

(manual focus adjustment) ....... 38

Using situation-specific settings

(scene mode) ........................... 39

Achieve natural colours

(white balance) ......................... 40

Adjusting shutter speed

(shutter speed) ......................... 42

Adjusting brightness

(iris/gain) .................................. 43

Useful functions ....................... 44

Recording dates and times at travel destinations

(set world time) ......................... 44

View slants and composition

(guide lines) .............................. 45

Avoid wind noise (wind noise

reduction function) .................... 45

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Playback

Viewing motion pictures .......... 46

Displaying thumbnails by date Fast forward/rewind playback .. 48

Slow-motion playback .............. 48

Frame-by-frame playback ........ 48

Resuming the previous

playback ................................... 48

Viewing still pictures ................ 49

.. 47

Editing

Deleting motion/still pictures .. 50

Deleting one picture at a time .. 50

Deleting all pictures .................. 51

Selecting and deleting multiple

pictures ..................................... 51

Preventing accidental deletion of motion/still pictures

Formatting cards ...................... 52

Setting DPOF for still pictures

.. 53

With other products

Playback on TV ......................... 54

Copying to video recorders or

DVD recorders .......................... 55

Printing pictures from

PictBridge printers ................... 56

Using DVD burners

(sold separately) ....................... 58

With a computer

Software on the CD-ROM ......... 64

End User License Agreement .. 65

Operating environment ............ 66

Installing MotionSD STUDIO ... 68

Using MotionSD STUDIO ......... 70

Using this unit as an external

drive (Mass storage)................. 72

Checking the connections ....... 74

Connecting to a Macintosh

computer ................................... 75

Others

Menus ........................................ 76

Recording menu ....................... 76

Playback menu ......................... 76

SETUP menu ........................... 78

LCD monitor displays .............. 80

When recording ........................ 80

During playback ....................... 81

Messages .................................. 82

Troubleshooting ...................... 84

Cautions for use ....................... 90

Specifications ........................... 94

Index .......................................... 96

Before usingSetupRecordingPlaybackEditingWith other

products

With a

Others

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computer

Accessories

Parts identification

Make sure all of the following accessories were included in the product package. (Accessories are not water-resistant.)

• Battery pack VW-VBJ10

• AC adaptor VSK0695

• AC cable K2CT3CA00004

(EB/GC)

United Kingdom and Hong Kong

Special Administrative Region of China and Saudi Arabia

K2CJ2DA00008

(GN)

Australia and New Zealand

K2CQ2CA00006

(EP/GC)

Areas other than United Kingdom,

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

K2CP2YY00001

(GJ)

Thailand

• AV cable

K2KZ9CB00002

Audio-video output terminal [A/V] (P.54, 55)

USB terminal

] (P.56, 59, 70)

[

DC input terminal [DC IN 5.0 V] (P.17)

• Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one.

Card access lamp [ACCESS] (P.19, 27)

Card/Battery door lock

] (P.7, 16, 19)

[

Card/Battery door (P.7, 16, 19)

Card slot [SD CARD] (P.19)

• 2-way hand strap VFC4295

• USB cable K2KZ4CB00011

• CD-ROM

Optional accessories (P.13)

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Battery slot [BATTERY] (P.16)

Tripod mounting hole

For tripod (sold separately) mounting instructions, see the user’s guide of the tripod. (With some tripods, the card/ battery door cannot be opened when the unit is mounted on the tripod. In such case, insert the SD card and battery before mounting the unit on the tripod.)

and handling

Terminal cover lock [

] (P.7, 17)

Terminal cover (P.7, 17)

Drain port (P.6)

Speaker

LCD monitor (P.12)

Menu button [MENU] (P.22)

Cursor buttons (P.22)

Underwater button [UNDERWATER] (P.41)

Auto button [AUTO] (P.38)

Delete button

] (P.50)

[

Manual button [MANUAL AF/MF] (P.38)

Lens

White balance sensor (P.26)

Microphone (built-in, stereo)

Sub record button (P.26)

(Same as record button)

When recording: Zoom button

[T/W] (P.32)

During playback: Volume button

[+VOL–] (P.46)

Status indicator (P.17, 20, 21) Record button (P.28, 30)

Strap fixture (P.12)

Mode dial (P.20)

: Motion picture

recording (P.28)

: Motion picture

playback (P.46)

: Still picture recording

(P.30)

: Still picture playback

(P.49)

: Turning the unit OFF

(P.20)

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Parts identification and handling (cont.)

Using the 2-way hand strap (supplied)

Using as strap

Fit over your wrist and adjust the

length of the strap.

Using as a grip belt

Screw the adaptor hanging from

the strap into the tripod hole.

Using the LCD monitor

Images can be checked on the LCD monitor when recording.

Open the LCD monitor.

Fit over your hand and adjust the

length of the strap.

Adjust the angle.

Up to 90 ˚

Hold [ ] to

open.

Up to 90 ˚

● Opening the LCD monitor beyond the mechanical limit or turning it more than

90 ˚ may allow water to infiltrate and damage the mechanism.

● Brightness and colour density can be adjusted. (P.25)

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Sales and Support Information

(For United Kingdom)

Customer Care Centre

● For customers within the UK: 08705 357357

● 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 UK, ROI: 08701 505610

Direct Sales at Panasonic UK

● 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.

Optional accessories

Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.

Battery pack (VW-VBJ10)

SD Memory card / SDHC Memory card Applicable SD cards (P.14)

Tripod (VW-CT45E)

DVD burner (VW-BN1)

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Applicable SD cards (sold separately)

The following SD and SDHC Memory Cards can be used.

Type of card Capacity

256 MB SD Memory Card (SD speed Class 2 or higher recommended)

SDHC Memory Card (Use cards bearing the

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

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

• Multimedia cards cannot be used.

logo.)

Recommended Panasonic SD/SDHC Memory Cards

(as of December 2007)

The following Panasonic SD/SDHC Memory Cards and SD speed Class 2 or higher Memory Cards are recommended for this unit. With other types of SD cards, motion picture recording may stop during use.

SD Memory Card SD/SDHC Memory Card

High Speed Class 2 Class 4 Class 6

256 MB RP-SDH256 RP-SDR256 ―― 512 MB RP-SDK512 RP-SDR512 ――

1 GB RP-SDH01G RP-SDR01G ― RP-SDV01G

2 GB RP-SDK02G RP-SDR02G RP-SDM02G RP-SDV02G 4 GB ― RP-SDR04G RP-SDM04G RP-SDV04G 8 GB ―――RP-SDV08G

16 GB ―――RP-SDV16G

512 MB

1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB

16 GB

● Please confirm the latest information on the following website. (This website is in English only.)

http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam

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Precautions in handling

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

• Do not leave cards in the following areas:

· Where exposed to direct sunlight

· Humid or dusty places

· Near heaters and sources of heat

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

· Where exposed to static electricity or electromagnetic waves

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

• SD card data may be corrupted or lost due to electrical noise, static electricity, damage to the unit or card, etc. Save important data on a PC using the supplied USB cable, MotionSD STUDIO, etc. (P.70)

Write-protecting cards

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

Write-protect switch

● SDHC Memory Cards can be used only with SDHC devices.

Be careful when sharing cards between devices.

● Be sure to format SD cards with this unit only.

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

the card may become unusable with the unit.

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

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

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

● This unit supports SD Memory Cards formatted to FAT12 or FAT16 file

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

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

operate stably in devices for which Class 2 or higher SD cards are recommended such as this unit.

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Setup

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. Insert the battery into the unit and charge it.

Set the mode dial to [OFF].

The unit runs on AC power (status indicator lit red) and the battery cannot be charged when the mode dial is set to any position other than [OFF].

Open the card/battery

door.

Slide the lock to the OPEN side and lift the projection with a finger to open.

Insert the battery.

Ensure that battery is oriented correctly, and push it into the compartment in the direction of the [▲] until it snaps into place and it is locked by the lever.

( To remove the battery,

press the lever downward.)

Close the card/battery

door.

Press [ ] until hearing the door snap closed.

Charging

Lever

OPEN

Projection

Press here.

OPEN

Check that the red marker of the lock is

Connect the AC adaptor

(supplied).

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

To AC outlet

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

the AC cables and AC adaptors of other devices with this unit.

no longer visible.

AC cable

Small gap here.

AC adaptor

＊

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The battery is not charged at the time of purchase. Be sure to charge it before use. For charging time (P.18)

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

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.

● Do not heat or expose to flame.

● Do not leave the battery in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long

period of time with doors and windows closed.

Open the terminal cover.

Slide the lock to the OPEN side and lift the projection with a finger to open.

Plug the DC plug into the DC

input terminal on the unit.

Status indicator

Flashing red at approx. 1 second intervals : Charging in progress Off : Charging complete

If the status indicator does the following:

Does not flash:

Remove and reinsert the battery, and disconnect and reconnect the AC adaptor.

If the status indicator still does not flash, contact your dealer.

Flashes rapidly at approx. 0.25 seconds intervals:

The battery cannot be charged. Try doing the following.

• Remove and reinsert the battery, and try recharging the battery.

• The battery temperature or surrounding temperature is too high/low, therefore wait until the unit and the battery are at suitable temperatures and try recharging the battery.

If battery charging still does not commence, contact your dealer.

Flashes slowly at approx. 3 seconds intervals:

Charging requires time for the following reasons:

• The battery has been excessively discharged.

• The battery temperature or ambient temperature is too high/low.

● If power to the unit is activated while the battery is charging, the AC power

supply will be used and charging interrupted.

OPEN

Projection

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Charging time and recordable time

Times are given for a temperature of 25 ˚C and humidity of 60 %. The charging time shown in the table are approximations. In high or low temperatures, charging requires more time.

● Supplied battery VW-VBJ10 (3.6 V, 1000 mAh)

Charging time Approx. 2 hours 15 minutes

Recordable time

● Actual recordable time includes recording and stopping, turning the unit ON/

OFF, zooming and other operations.

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

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

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

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

Remaining battery capacity indication

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

High Low

Charging time, recordable time and

Remaining battery capacity indication

Maximum continuously

recordable time

Approx. 1 hour 10 minutes Approx. 40 minutes

Actual recordable time

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Flashing (Charge battery.)

Setup

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

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

Open the card/battery

door.

Slide the lock to the OPEN side and lift the projection with a finger to open.

Insert/Remove the SD

card.

• To insert: Face the label upwards and slide

the card in straight until hearing it catch.

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

pull the card out straight.

(Check that the status indicator is out.)

Inserting/Removing SD

cards (sold separately)

Place label upwards.

OPEN

Projection

Close the card/battery

door.

• Press [ ] until hearing the door snap closed.

• If the door does not close completely, remove the SD card, check its orientation and reinsert it into the slot.

● While the card access lamp is lit, reading, recording, playback, deletion or other processing is being executed. Performing the following operations while the lamp is lit may damage the SD card and its content and the unit may not function properly.

• Turning off the unit

• Removing battery or AC adaptor

• Opening card/battery door and removing SD card

• Rotating the mode dial

• Shaking or impacting the unit

Check that the red marker of

the lock is no longer visible.

Card access lamp

Press here.

OPEN

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Setup

Rotate the mode dial slowly but surely to the desired position without turning it recklessly.

Status indicator

• When turning the unit ON: Lit red

(When selecting

• When turning the unit OFF: Off

● The very first time that power is turned ON, a message appears prompting

you to set the date and time. (P.24)

Turning the unit ON/OFF

(Selecting modes)

Set to icon of desired mode.

Turning the unit OFF

Motion picture recording mode (P.28)

Motion picture playback mode (P.46)

Still picture recording mode

)

(P.30) Still picture playback mode

(P.49)

Turning the unit ON/OFF from the LCD monitor

When [ ] or [ ] is selected, the unit turns ON when the LCD monitor is opened and OFF when it is closed. (During motion picture recording, the unit does not turn OFF when the LCD monitor is closed.)

• When [QUICK START] (next page) is [ON], the unit goes on quick start standby when the LCD monitor is closed.

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

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Rotate the mode dial to motion picture recording/playback, still picture recording/playback or turning the unit OFF.

Quick starts

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

LCD monitor

operation

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

When closed

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

The unit goes on quick start standby

Unit response

＊

Status

indicator

Flashing green

Setting [QUICK START]

Make settings from the menus. (P.22)

START]→[ON] (To turn OFF, select [OFF].)

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

● The quick start standby is cancelled and the unit turns OFF (status indicator

out) in the following situations.

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

• When the mode dial is rotated

● When white balance is set to [

source differs from that prior to quick starting, because automatic adjustments are performed. (However, automatic adjustments are not performed when using the Colour night view function.)

● Starting may require more time than usual if the unit is impacted.

● Zoom magnification becomes 1x after quick starts.

● If [POWER SAVE] (P.78) is set to [5 MINUTES] and the unit automatically

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

], quick starts require more time if the light

→[SETUP]→[QUICK

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Setup

The menu cannot be displayed during recording or playback. For menu items (P.76 “Menu List”)

Setting from the menu,

changing the display language

Display the menu.

The menu displayed differs according to mode.

Select the top menu.

To return to the previous screen

To quit an operation halfway

through

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(Top menu for [ ] and [ ] modes)

Enter the top menu.

Select a submenu.

Enter the selected

submenu.

The cursor buttons are used to select functions, execute operations and make menu settings.

Select an item.

Enter the selected item.

Using the cursor buttons

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

Upwards

Left Right

Downwards

● To move the cursor

The cursor moves in the direction of the respective cursor buttons when pressed.

● Pressing the centre enters the selection.

Close the menu.

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

● You cannot record or perform other operations while menus appear on the

LCD monitor.

Changing the display language

The display and menu language can be changed.

→[LANGUAGE]

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Setup

Setting the date and time

Before recording, check that the date and time have been set. The very first time that power is turned ON, a message appears prompting you to set the date and time. Select [YES (ใช่)], press the centre of the cursor buttons and proceed to step

Setting the date and time

Set to [ ] or [ ].

Select the desired menu.

→[BASIC]→

[CLOCK SET]→[YES]

Set the date and time.

To change the date and time

display

● To change an item →[SETUP]→

[DATE/TIME]

[OFF] : Date and time are not

[D/T] : Date and time are

[DATE] : Only the date is displayed.

● To change the date format

displayed.

→[SETUP]→

[DATE FORMAT]

Format

indication

[Y/M/D] 2007.12.15 [M/D/Y] 12.15.2007 [D/M/Y] 15.12.2007

Appearance on

LCD monitor

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To select settings To change

The year is displayed up to 2099 and the 24-hour system is used to display the time.

Enter the date and time.

• The clock function starts at [00] seconds.

• After pressing the [MENU] button and closing the menu, check the date and time displays.

numerical values

and adjusting the LCD monitor

● After setting the date and time, summer time can be set as in “Setting home

city and region” of the world time function (P.44).

● If [

LCD monitor colour and brightness can be adjusted. (Settings do not affect recorded images.) For setting from the menu (P.22)

] is displayed for the date and time, the built-in lithium battery has run down. Charge the battery and set the time as follows. The built-in lithium battery is charged when the AC adaptor is connected to the unit or when a battery is inserted into the unit. If charged for about 24 hours, the date and time can be saved in memory for about 6 months. (The battery is charged even if the unit is turned OFF.)

Adjusting the LCD monitor

Select the desired menu.

→[SETUP]→

[LCD SET]→[YES]

Select and adjust the

item.

Select an item. To adjust

If the LCD monitor is hard to

see in bright places (POWER LCD)

Brighten the entire LCD monitor.

→[SETUP]→

[POWER LCD]

: Normal brightness : The LCD monitor brightens. : The LCD monitor brightens

more.

• [

] is automatically selected

when the AC adaptor is used.

The bar moves.

[BRIGHTNESS]: Adjusts brightness. [COLOUR]: Adjusts colour density.

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Recording

Basic stance

Hold the unit firmly with both hands

White balance sensor

Before recording

Stand with back to sun to avoid subject being in shadow

Keep elbows close to body

Microphone

Be careful not to block microphone or sensor

Taking pictures underwater

This unit can take pictures underwater to depths of 1.5 m (max. 30 minutes duration). To take pictures underwater, press and hold the UNDERWATER button so as to set the underwater mode. Colouring and audio recording are adapted for underwater environments. (P.41)

Before taking pictures underwater, read “(IMPORTANT) Water resistance” (P.6-7) in order to use the unit correctly. Improper use can lead to water infiltration and damage.

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Using the “sub record” button can be helpful when recording at waist height

Stand with legs slightly apart for stability

Record motion and still pictures onto the SD card. Recorded motion and still pictures are referred to as “scenes” with this unit.

Recording can be done in two ways: “Automatic recording” or “Manual recording”.

Automatic recording (motion/still pictures)

(This is the default setting at the time of purchase)

● To have colouring, focus, and brightness settings made

automatically

See

P.28-31

Manual recording (motion/still pictures)

(Manually adjust settings such as focus, white balance, shutter speed, iris/gain, etc.)

● To record with your own settings

● When automatic recording is unsatisfactory

● To use settings for particular scenes (scene mode)

See

P.38-43

Note

Do not perform any of the following operations while the SD card is being accessed (card access lamp illuminated). Performing these actions may damage the card and its data.

• Turning off the unit

• Removing battery or AC adaptor

• Opening card/battery door and removing SD card

• Rotating the mode dial

• Shaking or impacting the unit

Card access lamp

Card/battery door

● For SD cards applicable with this unit (P.14)

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Recording

To change aspect ratio to 4:3

→[ADVANCED]→

[REC ASPECT]→[4:3]

Default aspect ratio at the time of purchase is set to 16:9 (widescreen).

To remove sound when record

button is pressed

→[SETUP]→

[BEEP SOUND]→[OFF]

To remove on-screen display

→[SETUP]→

[DISPLAY]→[OFF]

Automatic recording

(motion pictures)

Set to [ ].

Press .

Start recording.

Recording continues even if the LCD monitor is closed.

Stop recording.

Recording mode

Recording in progress (red)

Time remaining (flashes red when under 1 minute)

Time elapsed

Paused (green)

The unit is still recording if [ ] is red. Do not move the unit.

● When the unit is running on battery power, the unit is automatically turned

OFF to conserve battery life if no operations are performed for about 5 minutes. To reuse the unit, set the mode dial to [OFF] and then reselect a mode. To prevent the unit from turning OFF automatically: (P.78 [POWER SAVE])

● The interval between starting and stopping recording is recorded as one single

scene. The counter is reset to “0h00m00s” after each scene.

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Record motion picture with settings such as focus and colouring made automatically. For maximum recording times with battery see (P.18)

Recording mode and recording times

Recording times depend on the recording mode selected.

Recording times for Panasonic SD cards (approximate)

Recording mode

SD card capacity

256 MB 3 minutes 6 minutes 12 minutes 512 MB 6 minutes 12 minutes 25 minutes

1GB 12 minutes 25 minutes 50 minutes 2GB 25 minutes 50 minutes 1 hour 40 minutes 4GB 50 minutes 1 hour 40 minutes 3 hours 20 minutes 8GB 1 hour 40 minutes 3 hours 20 minutes 6 hours 40 minutes

16 GB 3 hours 20 minutes 6 hours 40 minutes 13 hours 20 minutes

● The maximum continuous recording time for this unit is 8 hours.

● If a single scene exceeds 4 GB during motion picture recording, recording

continues as a separate scene.

● Recording fast-moving objects or repeatedly writing on the same SD card

numerous times shortens recording time.

● Mosaic-like interference may be generated on playback screens in the

following circumstances:

• Complicated pictures in background

• The unit is moved greatly or quickly

• Recording is of a rapidly moving object (particularly if recording mode is set to [

])

(Highest picture

quality)

(Standard)

(Longest recording

time)

To change recording mode

→[BASIC]→[REC MODE]→[ ] / [ ] / [ ]

If recording stops

• Recording may stop suddenly if an incompatible SD card has been inserted (P.14).

• Even with usable SD cards, recording may stop if you repeatedly write on the same SD card. Copy data onto a PC using MotionSD STUDIO, then format the SD card with this unit. (When formatted, all data on the SD card is erased.)

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Recording

To remove shutter sound

→[ADVANCED]→[SHTR

EFFECT]→[OFF]

Automatic recording

(still pictures)

Set to [ ].

Press .

Take picture.

Picture resolution

Picture quality

To remove on-screen display

→[SETUP]→

[DISPLAY]→[OFF]

● Sound is not recorded.

● Recorded still pictures are referred to as “scenes” with this unit.

Focus is aligned to object in centre of shot.

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Pictures remaining (flashes red when zero)

+ 70 hidden pages