Panasonic VDR-D150GN User Manual

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Cover

Operating Instructions

DVD Video Camera

Model No.VDR-D150GN

Before use, please read these instructions
completely.

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Left/Right

As this equipment gets hot during use,
operate it in a well-ventilated place; do
not install this equipment in a confined
space such as a bookcase or similar unit.

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock
or product damage, do not expose this
equipment to rain, moisture, dripping or
splashing and ensure that no objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be
placed on the equipment.

Movie Camera
≥ The rating plate is on the underside of

the Movie Camera.

AC Adaptor
≥ The rating plate is on the underside of

the AC Adaptor.

∫ Warning

Do not remove the cover (or back); there
are no user serviceable parts inside.
Refer servicing to qualified service
personnel.

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

-If you see this symbol-

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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Use only the recommended accessories.

≥ Keep the Memory Card out of reach of

children to prevent swallowing.

CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT

IEC 60825-1:2001
CAUTION
This product contains a laser diode of higher
class than 1. To ensure continued safety, do
not remove any covers or attempt to gain
access to the inside of the product. Refer all
servicing to qualified personnel.

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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.

≥ SD Logo is a trademark.
≥ The Movie Camera uses copyright-protected technologies and is protected by the patented

technologies and intellectual properties of Japan and the U.S. To use these copyright-protected
technologies, authorization of the Macrovision Company is required. It is prohibited to
disassemble or modify the Movie Camera.

≥ Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

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

≥ Other names of systems and products mentioned in these instructions are usually the registered

trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers who developed the system or product concerned.

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Contents

Before using

Features ................................................6

Accessories ..........................................8

Parts identification and handling........ 9

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

Using the viewfinder ................................ 12

Discs and cards..................................13

Discs that can be used on this unit ......... 13

Cards that you can use with this unit ...... 16

Disc and card handling............................ 17

Setup

Power supply ......................................18

Charging the battery................................ 18

Connecting to the AC outlet .................... 21

Turning the unit on/off ............................. 22

Inserting/removing a disc..................23

Inserting/removing an SD card ......... 25

Selecting a mode................................26

How to use the joystick......................27

Switching the language .....................31

Using the menu screen......................32

Setting date and time.........................34

Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder ...36

Recording

Before recording................................ 37

Recording motion pictures............... 38

Changing the recording mode of

the motion picture ....................................40

Recording still pictures..................... 41

Various recording functions ............. 43

Zoom in/out function ................................ 43

Recording yourself...................................45

Soft skin mode.........................................45

Fade in/fade out function .........................46

Backlight compensation function .............48

Self-timer recording ................................. 49

Wind noise reduction function .................50

Cinema mode ..........................................50

Night view function .................................. 51

Image stabilizer function..........................52

Manual recording functions.............. 53

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

Manual focus adjustment......................... 55

White balance..........................................56

Manual shutter speed/aperture

adjustment...............................................58

Playback

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

Still picture playback......................... 62

Playing back still pictures as a

slide show................................................63

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Editing

Editing scenes.................................... 64

Deleting scenes .......................................64

Dividing a scene......................................66

Combining scenes ................................... 67

Using playlists.................................... 68

What is a playlist?....................................68

Creating a new playlist ............................69

Playing back a playlist .............................70

Editing a playlist.......................................71

Editing still pictures........................... 77

Deleting still pictures................................77

Locking still pictures ................................79

DPOF setting...........................................80

Disc and card management

Formatting discs and cards .............. 81

Formatting discs ......................................81

Formatting an SD card ............................ 82

Finalizing a disc ................................. 83

Finalizing a disc.......................................83

Un-finalizing a DVD-RW .......................... 84

Protecting a disc ................................ 85

Displaying disc information.............. 86

With other products

With a TV .............................................87

Playback on TV....................................... 87

With a DVD recorder/player...............88

Playback on DVD recorder/player........... 88

Copying recordings onto a

DVD recorder’s hard disk........................ 89

With a VCR ..........................................90

Dubbing images onto other

video devices .......................................... 90

With a printer (PictBridge).................91

Others

Menus ..................................................94

Menu list.................................................. 94

Setup menu............................................. 96

Indications...........................................97

Indications............................................... 97

Messages................................................ 99

Functions that cannot be used

simultaneously ...................................... 101

Frequently asked questions ............102

Troubleshooting ...............................103

Cautions for use ...............................107

Explanation of terms........................ 111

Specifications ................................... 113

Number of recordable pictures on

an SD card ............................................115

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Before using

Features

Features

∫ Easy recording! (l 38)

No need to search for the recording start position.
The new recording will not overwrite any previously recorded scene.

∫ Easy playback! (l 59)

Recorded scenes are displayed as thumbnails.
You can easily search for the scenes you want to watch.

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Features

∫ Editing scenes! (l 64, 68)

You can create an original video (playlist) by collecting your favourite scenes together and then
easily dub this video to a VCR or a DVD recorder hard disk.

∫ Using with DVD player/recorder! (l 88)

Just insert the disc into a DVD player/recorder compatible with 8 cm discs to play back the scenes
recorded with this unit on it.
If you have a DVD recorder with hard disk, you can dub scenes recorded on DVD-RAM or DVD-RW
(VR format) with this unit to the hard disk.

Before using

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Accessories

Accessories

Check the accessories before using this unit.

Battery pack AV/S cable

AC adaptor Disc cleaning cloth

DC cable

AC cable

Optional accessories

AC adaptor (VW-AD11GN) MC protector (VW-LMC30E)

Battery pack (lithium/CGA-DU12/1150 mAh) Tripod (VW-CT45E)

Battery pack (lithium/CGA-DU14/1360 mAh) 8 cm DVD-RAM disc (single sided/LM-AF30E)

Before using

Battery pack (lithium/CGA-DU21/2040 mAh) 8 cm DVD-RAM disc (double sided/LM-AF60E)

Wide conversion lens (VW-LW3007E) 8 cm DVD-RW disc (single sided/LM-RW30E)

Tele conversion lens (VW-LT3014E) 8 cm DVD-RW disc (double sided/LM-RW60E)

ND filter (VW-LND30E) 8 cm DVD-R disc (single sided/LM-RF30E)

≥ Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.

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Parts identification and handling

Parts identification and handling

1Lens
2 Microphone (built-in, stereo)
3 White balance sensor (l 57)
4 Terminal cover
5 Audio-video output terminal [A/V] (l 87, 90)
6 USB terminal [ ] (l 91)

≥ When you are operating this unit with a computer, we

recommend an operating environment less than
approximately 30 °C and an operating time of
approximately 30 minutes.

7 Viewfinder (l 12, 36)

Due to limitations in LCD production
technology, there may be some tiny bright or
dark spots on the viewfinder screen.
However, this is not a malfunction and does
not affect the recorded picture.

8 LCD monitor open button [PUSH OPEN] (l 12)

9 DC input terminal [DC/C.C. IN] (l 21)
10 Recording start/stop button (l 38)
11 Power switch [OFF/ON] (l 22)
12 Status indicator (l 22)
13 Mode dial (l 26)
14 Joystick (l 27)

≥ Move up, down, left or right to select items.
≥ Press the centre to enter the selection.

15 Delete button [ ] (l 64, 75, 77)
16 Menu button [MENU] (l 32)
17 Battery holder (l 19)
18 Eyepiece corrector knob (l 36)
19 Zoom lever [W/T] (l 43)

Volume lever [sVOLUMEr] (l 60)
20 Photo shot button [PHOTO SHOT] (l 41)
21 Card access lamp (l 25)
22 Card slot cover (l 25)
23 Card slot (l 25)
24 Tripod receptacle (l 11)
25 Battery release lever [BATTERY RELEASE] (l 19)

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18 19 20

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Parts identification and handling

26 Reset button [RESET] (l 106)

27 LCD monitor (l 12)

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.

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27

28 Mode select switch [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS]

(l 53)

29 Speaker

30 Disc eject lever [DISC EJECT] (l 23)

31 Disc access lamp [ACCESS/PC] (l 23)

32 Disc compartment (l 23)

33 Grip belt (l below)

Using grip belt

Adjust the belt length so it fits your hand.

Adjust the belt length and the pad position.

1 Flip the belt.

2 Adjust the length.

3 Fix the belt.

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2

30 31 32 33

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Parts identification and handling

Fitting the lens cap

Fit the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens.
The lens cap and lens cap cord comes preattached to the grip belt.

≥ When not using the lens cap, pull the lens

cap cord in the direction of the arrow. A

≥ When you are not recording, be sure to

cover the lens with the lens cap for
protection. B

≥ When you remove the lens cap, press the knobs firmly.

≥ If the lens cap cord has come off

Pass the end of the lens cap cord through the attached eye
on the lens cap. Then pass the lens cap through the loop
made by itself and pull tight.

A

Tripod receptacle

This is a hole for attaching the unit to the optional tripod.
(Please carefully read the operating instructions for how to attach
the tripod to the unit.)
≥ When the tripod is used, the card slot cover cannot be opened.

Insert an SD card before attaching this unit to the tripod. (l 25)

B

Before using

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Parts identification and handling

Using the LCD monitor

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

1 Press the PUSH OPEN button. The LCD

monitor opens slightly.
Pull the LCD monitor out in the direction of
the arrow.

≥ The viewfinder is now deactivated.
≥ It can open up to 90o.

2 Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor according to your preference.

≥ It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens or 90o B towards the viewfinder.

BA

PUSH
OPEN

≥ The brightness and colour level of the LCD monitor

can be adjusted from the menu. (l 36)

≥ If it is forcibly opened or rotated, the unit may be

damaged or fail.

Before using

Using the viewfinder

Pull out the viewfinder.

(l 36, Adjusting viewfinder)

≥ When the LCD monitor is rotated by 180o towards

the lens (when recording yourself), the LCD monitor
and the viewfinder will be simultaneously activated.

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Discs and cards

Discs that can be used on this unit

Discs and cards

DIsc type DVD-RAM

8 cm
Single sided/
double sided

(DVD-RAM

Ver. 2.1)

Recording format DVD Video

Recording
format
(VR format)

DVD Video
Recording
format
(VR format)

Characteristic Rewritable disc Rewritable

disc

DVD-RW

8 cm

Single sided/double sided

[DVD-RW Ver. 1.1/

2X-SPEED (2X/1X)]

DVD-Video
format
(Video format)

One time
recording disc

Single sided/
double sided

(DVD-R for

General Ver. 2.0)

DVD-Video
format
(Video format)

One time

*1

recording disc

DVD-R

8 cm

Display on the screen

Indication in these
instructions

(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R)

Functions

≥ Editing on this unit ¥¥ ––

≥ Playback on other

products

*2

≥ Recording after

finalizing

*3

¥

– ¥

*4

¥

*5

¥

*6

¥

*5

¥

–

¥: available –: not available

*1 By formatting the disc, it can be used repeatedly. (l 81)
*2 DVD players and DVD recorders that support 8 cm discs.
*3 Playback is possible on compatible products.
*4 Playback is possible on compatible products. (May have to be finalized on this unit.)
*5 Must be finalized on this unit. (l 83)
*6 Un-finalize the disc. (l 84)

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Discs and cards

≥ Still pictures cannot be recorded on a disc with this unit.
≥ When using double sided disc, you cannot record or play continuously from one side of the disc

to the other. You will need to eject the disc and turn it over.

≥ Discs inserted in a holder, cartridge, or caddy case cannot be used. Always remove bare discs

from these containers prior to use.

≥ It is recommended that you use Panasonic discs. Usually discs compatible with the DVD

standard can be used for recording and playback with no problems. However, some commercially
available discs do not meet the DVD standard for quality and performance. If you use one of
these discs, you may not be able to record or playback normally. (The message “FOR BEST
PERFORMANCE PANASONIC DISC IS RECOMMENDED.” appears.) Refer to the following
support site for information about discs that have been confirmed as compatible by Panasonic.
http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs/e_cam (This website is in English only.)

≥ Discs recorded on this unit may not be playable on other products.
≥ Recording on DVD-R in DVD Video Recording format is not supported.
≥ When using DVD-RW or DVD-R, do not perform the following, as doing so may make the disc

unusable.
– Record on a disc with other products after recording on it with this unit.
– Record on a disc with this unit after recording on it with other products.
– Insert an un-finalized disc in any other products.

∫ About format types

What is the DVD Video Recording format
(VR format)?

This is a format for recording on DVD discs
which allows you to record and erase
repeatedly and create playlists. You can
record on DVD-RAM and DVD-RW in DVD

Before using

Video Recording format with this unit.

What is the DVD-Video format (Video
format)?

By finalizing the disc, it can be played back
on most DVD players.
You can record on DVD-RW and DVD-R in
DVD-Video format with this unit.

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∫ Examples of discs that cannot be used on this unit
≥ DVD-RAM (2.6 GB) Ver. 1.0 ≥ DVD-ROM ≥ MO
≥ DVD-R (3.9 GB) Ver. 1.0 ≥ DVD-Video ≥ MD
≥ DVD-R (4.7 GB) for Authoring Ver. 2.0 ≥ CD-R ≥ iD
≥iRW ≥ CD-RW ≥ Floppy disk
≥iR ≥ CD ≥ CD-ROM
≥ DVD-R DL ≥ LD
≥ Discs other than those with diameter of 8 cm
≥ Dual/double layer discs

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Discs and cards

When using brand-new DVD-RW

When using DVD-RW, select whether to record in DVD Video Recording format (VR format) or
DVD-Video format (Video format) and then format the disc. (l 14, About format types)

1 When a brand-new DVD-RW is inserted in this unit,

the screen on the right appears. Select [YES], then
press the joystick.

2 Select format type, then press the joystick.

VIDEO: DVD-Video format
VR: DVD Video Recording format

3 When the confirm screen appears, select [YES], then press the

joystick.

≥ To change the format type, format the disc again.

(l 81)
If the disc is formatted, then all the data recorded on
the disc will be erased.

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Discs and cards

Cards that you can use with this unit

Card type SD Memory Card

Capacity 8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB,

Indication in these
instructions

≥ Motion pictures cannot be recorded on an SD card with this unit.
≥ Please confirm the latest information on the following website. (This website is in English only.)

http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs/e_cam

≥ For the purposes of these operating instructions, SD Memory Card and miniSD™ Card are

referred to as the “SD card”.

≥ This unit supports SD cards formatted in FAT12 system and FAT16 system 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 82)

≥ We recommend that you use a Panasonic brand SD card.
≥ Be sure to insert miniSD™ Cards in the dedicated card adaptor before use. Inserting a card in

this unit without the adaptor may damage the unit or the card.

≥ Do not insert an empty card adaptor in this unit. Do not leave the adaptor in this unit while

inserting or removing miniSD™ Cards. This may cause the unit to malfunction.

≥ When the write-protect switch on SD Memory Card is locked, no recording, deletion or editing will

be possible on the card.

Before using

2 GB (Maximum)

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Write-protect switch Locked status

≥ Keep the memory card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
≥ A MultiMediaCard cannot be used on this unit.

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Discs and cards

Disc and card handling

∫ How to hold a disc or card

Do not touch the recorded surface or the terminal surface.

∫ If there is dirt on the disc

Clean it with the supplied disc cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the centre to the outer edge to
remove the dirt. Do not use force when wiping the disc as it may scratch it. Also, do not use
solvents (thinner, water, antistatic agent, detergent etc.).

∫ Handling precautions
≥ Be careful about scratches and dirt.
≥ Do not attach labels or stickers to discs.

(This may cause disc warping and un-balanced rotation, rendering it unusable.)

≥ Write on the label side of the disc only with a soft, oil-based felt pen. Do not use ballpoint pens or

other hard writing implements.

≥ Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static electricity prevention liquids or any

other solvent.

≥ Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.
≥ Do not expose the terminals of the card to water, garbage or dust.
≥ Do not drop, stack, or impact discs. Do not place objects on them.
≥ Do not use the following discs:

– Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels.
– Discs that are badly warped or cracked.
– Irregularly shaped discs, such as heart shapes.

Before using

≥ Do not place in the following areas:

– In direct sunlight.
– In very dusty or humid areas.
– Near a heater.
– Locations susceptible to significant difference in temperature (condensation can occur).
– Where static electricity or electromagnetic waves occur.

≥ To protect discs and cards, return them to their cases when you are not using them.

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Setup

Power supply

Power supply

Charging the battery

When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before using this unit.

1 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the

AC outlet.

2 Put the battery on the battery mount by aligning

the mark, and then securely plug it in.

≥ The output plug of the AC cable is not completely connected to the

AC adaptor socket. As shown in A, there is a gap.

∫ Charging lamp

Lights up: Charging
Goes off: Charging completed
Flashing: The battery is over discharged (discharged excessively). In a while, the lamp will light up

≥ Battery charging time (l 20)
≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries.
≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the

and normal charging will start.
When the battery temperature is excessively high or low, the CHARGE lamp flashes and
the charging time will be longer than normal.

≥ If the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor, then

the battery will not charge. Remove the DC cable
from the AC adaptor.

quality of this product.

Setup

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Fitting the battery

Push the battery against the battery holder and slide
it until it clicks.

Removing the battery

While sliding the BATTERY RELEASE lever, slide the
battery to remove it.

≥ Hold the battery with your hand so it does not fall.

≥ Be sure to turn off the power on this unit and check

that the status indicator and the access lamp are
both off before removing the battery.

Power supply

Setup

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Power supply

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/

CGA-DU12 (optional)

CGA-DU14 (optional) 7.2 V/1360 mAh 2 h 45 min

CGA-DU21 (optional) 7.2 V/2040 mAh 3 h 55 min

≥ “2 h 25 min” indicates 2 hours 25 minutes.
≥ The charging time shown in the table are approximations.

∫ Recordable time
≥ The times indicate the recordable time when the viewfinder is used. The times in parentheses

indicate the recordable time when the LCD monitor is used.

≥ The intermittent recordable time refers to recordable time when the recording and stopping

operations are repeated. In reality, it may be shorter than this.

Battery model

number

Setup

Supplied

battery/

CGA-DU12

(optional)

CGA-DU14

(optional)

CGA-DU21

(optional)

≥ “1 h 50 min” indicates 1 hour 50 minutes.
≥ The recordable time shown in the table are approximations.

Voltage/

capacity

7.2 V/

1150 mAh

7.2 V/

1360 mAh

7.2 V/

2040 mAh

7.2 V/1150 mAh 2 h 25 min

(When using a DVD-RAM disc)

Recording

mode

XP

SP

LP

XP

SP

LP

XP

SP

LP

Maximum

continuously

recordable time

1h50min

(1h40min)

2h5min

(1h50min)

2h15min

(2 h)

2h20min

(2h5min)

2h35min

(2h20min)

2h50min

(2h35min)

3h30min

(3h10min)

3h55min

(3h30min)

4h20min

(3h50min)

Intermittent

recordable time

1h5min

1h10min

1h15min

(1 h 10 min)

1h25min

(1 h 15 min)

1h45min

(1 h 35 min)

1h55min

(1 h 45 min)

2h10min

(1 h 55 min)

55 min

(50 min)

1h

(55 min)

(1 h)

(1 h)

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Power supply

≥ Along with the reduction of the battery capacity, the

display will change:

####.

If the battery discharges, then ( ) will
flash.

≥ The recordable time will become shorter when you

use both the viewfinder and the LCD monitor
simultaneously while rotating the LCD monitor
frontward to record yourself, etc.

≥ 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.

Connecting to the AC outlet

1 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and

the AC outlet.
2 Connect the DC cable to the AC adaptor.
3 Connect the DC cable to this unit.

≥ Do not use the AC cable for other equipment since the AC

cable is exclusively designed for this unit. Do not use the AC
cable from other equipment for this unit.

≥ While the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor,

the battery will not charge.

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Power supply

Turning the unit on/off

≥ When recording, remove the lens cap before turning the unit on.

If the unit is turned on with the lens cap fitted, the automatic white balance adjustment may not
function properly.

How to turn on the power

While pressing the button A, set the

OFF/ON switch to ON.

The status indicator B lights red.

A

≥ The date and time display flashes. Set this. (l 34)

How to turn off the power

While pressing the button A, set the OFF/ON switch to

OFF.

The status indicator B goes off.

When the power is turned on for the first time after changing the disc or battery, the unit carries
out a recognition procedure to check that there are no problems with the disc.

Setup

This takes approximately 25 seconds with DVD-RAM.
If you want to start using the unit as soon as you turn on the power, do the following.

1) Turn on the power.

2) After “READING DISC...” disappears from the screen, turn off the power.
You can start recording approximately 8 seconds after you turn on the power again.

≥ Depending on the condition of the disc, it may take longer than this.
≥ If the date and time are not set, this function does not work.

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Inserting/removing a disc

Inserting/removing a disc

When inserting or removing the disc, fit the charged battery pack or connect the AC adaptor to the
unit. The cover of the disc compartment will not open unless the unit is powered.

1 Slide the DISC EJECT lever once and

release it.

A few moments after the ACCESS/PC lamp blinks,

the cover of the disc compartment will open slightly.

2 Open the cover of the disc compartment by hand and insert/remove

the disc.

∫ Inserting disc

Fit the disc onto the spindle in the centre.

A Recording/playback side
B Pickup lens

Click!

AB

∫ Removing disc

While pressing down on the spindle, grasp the edge of the disc and gently lift it out.

3 Push the section marked “PUSH CLOSE” on the cover of the disc

compartment to close the cover.

Setup

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Inserting/removing a disc

∫ Identifying recording/playback sides of disc

Single sided disc:

The recording/playback side is opposite to the labelled side.

Double sided disc:

The “SIDE A” recording/playback side is opposite to the “SIDE A”

marked side. The “SIDE B” recording/playback side is the “SIDE A”

marked side.

“SIDE A” mark

M

/

S

A

I

D

R

-

E

D

A

V

D

The opposite side is the

“SIDE A” recording/ playback

side.

≥ Do not use excessive force when opening the cover.

≥ Do not touch the pickup lens or the recording/

playback side of the disc.
This may impair recording and playback.

≥ Insert the disc securely to prevent damage.

≥ When you open the cover, the ACCESS/PC lamp

flashes red. Do not leave the cover open.

≥ If the cover is open, the power will not turn off even

if the OFF/ON switch is set to OFF.

≥ If the disc is not correctly inserted, the cover will not

close. Never try to forcibly close the cover. This
could cause damage. Reinsert the disc properly.

≥ If a single sided disc is inserted into the unit with the

printed label facing the inside, an error message will
appear. Remove the disc and reinsert it with its

≥ Do not remove the battery pack or disconnect the

AC adaptor while removing the disc or until power is
completely turned off. If you do, the cover will not
open. If this happens, reattach the battery pack or
reconnect the AC adaptor, slide the DISC EJECT
lever once, and then release it. A repair disc
message may be displayed when the power is
turned back on. (l 100, About recovery)

≥ Do not insert anything other than the 8 cm DVD-

RAM, DVD-RW or DVD-R disc into the disc
compartment. Doing so could cause malfunctions.

≥ Do not touch the pickup lens or other parts inside

the disc compartment. Be sure not to touch the area
around the pickup lens for it becomes extremely
hot.

recording/playback side facing the inside.

≥ Do not allow the recording/playback side to become

dirty or scratched.

Setup

After inserting a disc/After recording finishes

While the ACCESS/PC lamp is lit, the disc is rotating and disc information is being recorded. If
the power supply is interrupted at this time, the disc may become unusable. Do not disconnect
the AC adaptor or remove the battery. Also, do not strongly shake or cause impact to the unit.

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Inserting/removing an SD card

Inserting/removing an SD card

Before inserting/removing an SD card, be sure to turn off the power.

If the SD card is inserted or removed with the power turned on, this unit may malfunction or the data
recorded on the SD card may be lost.

1 Open the card slot cover.

2 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 with one stroke as far as it goes.

≥ When removing the SD card, press the centre of the SD card and then

pull it straight out.

3 Securely close the card slot cover.

∫ Concerning the SD card
≥ Electrical noise, static electricity or failure of this unit or the SD card may damage or erase the

data stored on the SD card. We recommend saving important data on a computer.

∫ 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.

– Inserting or removing the SD card
– Operating the OFF/ON switch or the mode dial

Setup

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Selecting a mode

Selecting a mode

The mode dial is used to switch between recording and playback modes.

Rotate the mode dial slowly but surely.

≥ Do not forcefully turn the dial.

Rotate the mode dial, and set the desired

mode pictograph to the position shown in

the illustration.

Disc recording mode (l 38) Use this to record motion pictures on a disc.

Disc playback mode (l 59) Use this to play back motion pictures on a disc.

Card recording mode (l 41) Use this to record still pictures on an SD card.

Setup

Card playback mode (l 62)

Use this to play back still pictures on an SD
card.

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How to use the joystick

How to use the joystick

This unit has a joystick for selecting functions, performing operations, etc. so it is easy to operate
this unit with one hand.

Basic operations

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

Move the joystick up, down, left, or right to select an item or file, and then
press the joystick to set it.

1

3 4

2

≥ Menu screen operations (l 32)

5

Joystick and screen display

Press the centre of the joystick, and icons will be displayed on the screen. Each press switches the
display as follows depending on the mode.
(In the disc playback mode or the card playback mode, the icons will be automatically displayed on
the screen.)

1 Select by moving up.
2 Select by moving down.
3 Select by moving left.
4 Select by moving right.
5 Press the joystick to select the item.

Disc recording mode

(AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to AUTO)

A: The operation icon is off.

Icon Direction Function Page

4 Soft skin mode 45

—

ª 1 Backlight compensation 48

2 Fade 46

A

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How to use the joystick

Disc recording mode
(AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set
to MANUAL)

A: The operation icon is off.

Icon Direction Function Page

4 Soft skin mode 45

(1/2)

ª 1 Backlight compensation 48

(2/2)

s
r

2 Fade 46

Manual white balance set

3

4

21

(Only when manual white balance adjustment
mode is selected)

White balance 56

Shutter speed 58

Iris or gain value 58

White balance mode selection, manual
adjustments

A

57

55, 56, 58

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Disc playback mode

A: The operation icon is off.

Icon Direction Function Page

1/;3Playback/pause 59

∫4Stop playback and show thumbnails 59

:

—

2; Reverse slow/frame playback (during pause) 60
9
;1 Forward slow/frame playback (during pause) 60

2

1

Rewind, skip (during playback) 59

Fast forward, skip (during playback) 59

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Card recording mode

(AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to AUTO)

A: The operation icon is off.

Icon Direction Function Page

4 Soft skin mode 45

—

Ø 2 Self timer 49

ª 1 Backlight compensation 48

Card recording mode

(AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set

to MANUAL)

A: The operation icon is off.

Icon Direction Function Page

4 Soft skin mode 45

(1/2)

(2/2)

Ø 2 Self timer 49

ª 1 Backlight compensation 48

3

4

s
r

21

Manual white balance set
(Only when manual white balance adjustment
mode is selected)

White balance 56

Shutter speed 58

Iris or gain value 58

White balance mode selection, manual
adjustments

How to use the joystick

A

A

Setup

57

55, 56, 58

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How to use the joystick

Card playback mode
(When [PICTURE] is selected)

A: The operation icon is off.

Icon Direction Function Page

∫4Stop playback and show thumbnails 62

—

E2Playback previous picture 62
D1Playback next picture 62

Card playback mode
(When [SLIDE SHOW] is selected)

A: The operation icon is off.

Icon Direction Function Page

1/;3Slide show start/pause 63

∫4Stop playback and show thumbnails 62

—

E2Playback previous picture (during pause) 62

Setup

D1Playback next picture (during pause) 62

A

A

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