Pioneer 516-S/-K Stereo Receiver Operating instructions

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Operating Instructions

SD Video Camera

Model No.

SDR-S26P/PC

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.

Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.

Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.

For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca

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Things You Should Know

Thank you for choosing Panasonic!

You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment.

Please take time to fill in the information on the right.

The serial number is on the tag located in the battery compartment of your camera. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient camera information source.

Safety Precautions

Date of Purchase

Dealer Purchased From

Dealer Address

Dealer Phone No.

Model No.

Serial No.

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.

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.

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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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.

FCC Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

≥ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

≥ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

≥ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

≥ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer or peripheral devices.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: Panasonic

Model No.:

Responsible party:

SDR-S26P

Panasonic Corporation of North America

Support Contact:

One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company

1-800-211-PANA (7262)

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

SDR-S26P

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)

≥ Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.

≥ Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit.

≥ Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.

≥ Do not touch the plug terminals (i and j) with metal objects.

≥ Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.

If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off thoroughly with water.

If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the eyes. Rinse eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.

AC adaptor

This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V.

But

≥ In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected to a 120 V AC power supply only.

≥ When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to suit the

AC outlet configuration.

≥ When connecting to a supply of greater than AC 125 V, ensure the cord you use is suited to the voltage of the AC supply and the rated current of the AC adaptor.

≥ Contact an electrical parts distributor for assistance in selecting a suitable AC plug adaptor or AC cord set.

Camera:

Product Identification Marking is located in the battery compartment of the unit.

AC adaptor:

Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of unit.

U.S.A./CANADA CONSUMERS: ATTENTION:

A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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Precautions

USE & LOCATION

WARNING

≥ TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your camera and power supply should not be exposed to rain or moisture. Do not connect the power supply or operate your camera if it gets wet.

Your camera has been designed for outdoor use, however it is not designed to sustain direct exposure to water, rain, sleet, snow, sand, dust, or a direct splashing from a pool or even a cup of coffee. This action could permanently damage the internal parts of your camera. Do not attempt to disassemble this unit. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Unplug your camera from the power supply before cleaning.

≥ AS WITH ANY SMALL OBJECT, SD CARDS

CAN BE SWALLOWED BY YOUNG

CHILDREN. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO

HANDLE THE SD CARD.

CAUTION

≥ DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS

INCORRECTLY REPLACED. REPLACE

ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT

TYPE.

≥ DO NOT AIM YOUR CAMERA AT THE SUN

OR OTHER BRIGHT OBJECTS

≥ DO NOT EXPOSE YOUR CAMERA TO

EXTENDED HIGH TEMPERATURE ... Such as, in direct sunlight, inside a closed car, next to a heater, etc... This action could permanently damage the internal parts of your camera.

≥ AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN

TEMPERATURE ... If the unit is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may form on the SD card and inside the unit.

≥ DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAMERA OR THE

POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN NOT

IN USE.

≥ STORAGE OF YOUR CAMERA ... Store and handle your camera in a manner that will not subject it to unnecessary movement (avoid shaking and striking). Your camera contains a sensitive pick-up device which could be damaged by improper handling or storage.

CARE

≥ TO CLEAN YOUR CAMERA ... Do not use strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning your camera body.

≥ TO PROTECT THE LENS ... Do not touch the surface of the lens with your hand. Use a commercial camera lens solution and lens paper when cleaning the lens. Improper cleaning can scratch the lens coating.

≥ TO PROTECT THE FINISH OF YOUR

CAMERA ... Before handling your camera, make sure your hands and face are free from any chemical products, such as suntan lotion, as it may damage the finish.

-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.

∫ 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.

IMPORTANT

∫ 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.

∫ Cards that you can use with this unit

SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card

≥ 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDHC logo are not based on SD Memory

Card Specifications.

≥ Refer to page 21 for more details on SD cards.

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∫ For the purposes of these operating instructions

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

≥ Pages for reference are indicated by an arrow, for example: l 00

∫ Licenses

≥ SDHC Logo is a trademark.

≥ 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.

≥ Manufactured under license from Dolby

Laboratories.

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

≥ Microsoft ® , Windows ® , Windows Vista ® ,

DirectDraw ® , DirectSound ® and DirectX ® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

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

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

Corporation of the U.S.

≥ Intel ® , Core ™ , Pentium ® and Celeron ® are the registered trademarks or trademarks of the

Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries.

≥ YouTube and the YouTube logo are the registered trademarks or trademarks of

YouTube LLC.

≥ Macintosh and Mac OS are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Inc. in the

United States and/or other countries.

≥ 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

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

Quick Guide................................................... 11

Preparation

Before using

[1] Parts identification and handling ..... 13

[2] Power supply ..................................... 16

Inserting the battery............................. 16

Charging the battery ............................ 17

Charging time and recordable time ..... 19

[3] About SD cards.................................. 20

About SD cards ................................... 20

Access lamp ........................................ 22

[4] Inserting/removing an SD card ........ 23

Setup

[1] Turning the unit on/off

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

[2] Using the menu screen ..................... 25

Language selection ............................. 26

Menu list .............................................. 26

[3] Setting date and time ........................ 28

World time setting (Displaying the time of the travel destination) ...................... 29

[4] Adjusting LCD monitor ..................... 30

Recording

Recording (Basic)

[1] Before recording................................ 31

Intelligent auto mode ........................... 31

[2] Recording motion pictures............... 33

Record motion picture to be uploaded to YouTube .......................................... 34

Recording modes and recordable time...................................................... 35

[3] Recording still pictures..................... 36

Number of pixels.................................. 37

[4] Recording functions.......................... 38

Zoom in/out function ............................ 38

Recording yourself............................... 39

Quick start ........................................... 39

Optical image stabilizer function.......... 40

Recording (Advanced)

[1] Recording functions of operation icons................................................... 41

Operation icons ................................... 42

Backlight compensation/Fade/Help mode/MagicPix/Soft skin mode/

PRE-REC/Face detection/Self-timer

[2] Recording functions of menus ........ 47

Menus ................................................. 47

Aspect ratio/Wind noise reduction/

Guideline/Auto slow shutter

[3] Manual recording functions ............. 49

Scene mode........................................ 50

Manual focus adjustment .................... 50

White balance ..................................... 51

Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment........................................... 52

Playback

Playback

[1] Motion picture playback ................... 53

[2] Still picture playback ........................ 56

Editing

[1] Deleting scenes/files......................... 58

Deleting scenes/files one at a time ..... 58

Deleting multiple scenes/files.............. 58

Deleting the copied scenes collectively........................................... 59

[2] Editing scenes................................... 60

[3] Editing still pictures.......................... 61

SD card management

[1] Formatting an SD card...................... 63

With other products

[1] Playback on TV.................................. 64

[2] With a DVD burner ............................ 66

Connecting this unit to the DVD burner.................................................. 67

DVD COPY function............................ 68

FAVORITE SCENES function ............. 69

Notes for copying data to discs using the DVD burner ................................... 71

Playing back a disc inserted in the DVD burner ................................... 72

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[3] With other video devices .................. 73

Recording (dubbing) images onto other video devices....................................... 73

[4] With a printer (PictBridge) ................ 74

With a PC

Before using

[1] What you can do with a PC............... 76

[2] Operating environment ..................... 77

End User License Agreement.............. 79

Setup

[1] Installation.......................................... 80

Installing VideoCam Suite ................... 80

Uninstalling the software ..................... 81

[2] Connection and recognition............. 82

About the PC display ........................... 82

To disconnect USB cable safely .......... 83

Using software

[1] Using VideoCam Suite ...................... 84

Reading the operating instructions of the software ......................................... 84

Upload to YouTube .............................. 85

Using a Macintosh

[1] If using a Macintosh .......................... 86

Others

Indications

[1] Indications.......................................... 87

[2] Messages ........................................... 90

Helpful hints

[1] Functions that cannot be used simultaneously .................................. 92

[2] Troubleshooting ................................ 93

Cautions for use ...........................................98

Explanation of terms ..................................101

Specifications .............................................103

Number of recordable pictures .......... 106

Optional accessories..................................107

Accessory Order Form (For USA and

Puerto Rico Customers) .................... 108

Request for Service Notice (USA and

Puerto Rico Only) .......................................109

Limited Warranty (United States and

Puerto Rico) ................................................ 110

Customer Services Directory

(United States and Puerto Rico) ................ 111

Warranty (For Canadian Customers)........ 112

Index............................................................ 113

Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía española para el uso rápido ...................... 114

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Accessories

Check the accessories before using this unit.

Battery pack

VW-VBJ10

AV cable

K2KC4CB00022

≥ The battery is not charged. Be sure to charge the battery before using this unit. (l 17)

AC adaptor

VSK0694

USB cable

K1HA05AD0005

AC cable

K2CA2CA00029 or

K2CA2CA00025

CD-ROM

LSFT0771

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Quick Guide

∫ Inserting the battery

1 While pressing the battery cover release

button A, slide and open the battery cover.

2 Insert the battery until it clicks paying attention to the direction of the battery.

3 Close and slide the battery cover.





3 Connect the AC adaptor to this unit’s DC input terminal.









∫ How to turn on the power

While pressing the lock release button A, set

≥ Align with the status indicator B.







≥ To turn off the power, set the mode dial to OFF.

∫ Inserting an SD card

1 Open the LCD monitor.

2 Open the SD card slot cover then insert the SD card into the card slot.

∫ Charging the battery

≥ Rotate the mode dial to select OFF.

1 Open the LCD monitor and then open the terminal cover.

2 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC outlet.







3 Securely close the SD card slot cover.

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∫ Recording motion pictures

≥ Rotate the mode dial to select .

∫ Playback

≥ Rotate the mode dial to select or .

1 Press the recording start/stop button to start recording.

1 Select the scene/file to be played back, then press the joystick.

2 Press the recording start/stop button again to pause recording.

∫ Recording still pictures

≥ Rotate the mode dial to select .

2 Select the playback operation with the joystick.

Press the recording start/stop button.

Motion picture playback

1/;: Playback/Pause

:: Skip playback (backward)

9: Skip playback (forward)

∫: Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails.

Still picture playback

1/;: Slide show start/pause.

2;: Plays back the previous picture.

;1: Plays back the next picture.


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Preparation

Before using

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Parts identification and handling

4 5 6

1 2 3

14

7 8

1 LCD monitor open

2 Joystick

3 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.

4 Web mode button [WEB MODE] (l 34)

5 When recording: Zoom lever [W/T] (l 38)

When playing back: Volume lever

[sVOLr] (l 54)

6 Intelligent auto button [iA] (l 31)

7 Menu button [MENU] (l 25)

8 Speaker

9 Delete button [ ] (l 58)

10 Manual button [MANUAL AF/MF] (l 49)

11 Optical image stabilizer button

[ , O.I.S.] (l 40)

12 SD Card access lamp [ACCESS]

(l 22)

13 SD Card slot cover [SD CARD] (l 23)

14 SD card slot (l 23)

9 10 11 12 13

LCD monitor

Pull the LCD monitor out in the direction of the arrow with your fingers.

≥ It can open up to 90o.

 

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

≥ The brightness and color level of the LCD monitor can be adjusted. (l 30)

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Joystick

Use the joystick to select the recording functions and playback operations, and to operate the menu screen.

Move the joystick up, down, left, or right to select a setting or scene and then press the joystick to set it.

 

Lens cover

For the lens protection, be sure to close the lens cover when not in use.

Slide open/close switch for the lens cover.

1 Select by moving up, down, left or right.

2 Set by pressing the center.

≥ Menu screen operations ( l 25)

≥ To select the recording functions ( l 41)

≥ To adjust manually ( l 49)

≥ Playback operations ( l 53, 56)

15 16

Grip belt

Adjust the belt length and the pad position.



17 18

15 Open/close switch for the lens cover

16 Lens

≥ Attach the wide conversion lens (VW-W3707H; optional) in front of the lens.

≥ When using the wide conversion lens, if the magnification exceeds 20k then the image quality is degraded.

≥ The tele conversion lens cannot be used.

17 Grip belt

18 Microphone (built-in, stereo)



1 Flip the belt.

2 Adjust the length.

3 Replace the belt.



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19

20

21

26

22

27

23 24 25

19 Status indicator (l 17, 24)

20 Mode dial (l 24)

21 Recording start/stop button (l 33, 36)

22 Terminal cover

23 Audio-video output terminal [A/V]

(l 64, 73)

24 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 17)

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

25 USB terminal [ ] (l 67, 74, 82)

26 Tripod receptacle

27 Battery cover (l 16)

28 Battery cover release button [PUSH/

SLIDE OPEN] (l 16)

Tripod receptacle

This is a hole for attaching the unit to the optional tripod.

28

≥ When the tripod is used, the battery cover cannot be opened. Insert the battery before attaching this unit to the tripod. (l 16)

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Preparation

Before using

2

Power supply

∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit

The battery that can be used with this unit is supplied battery/VW-VBJ10.

It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion.

Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.

Inserting the battery

¬Rotate the mode dial to select OFF.

 

Removing the battery

Open the battery cover, then remove the battery.



A Battery cover release button [PUSH/SLIDE OPEN]

1 While pressing the battery cover release button, slide and open the battery cover

2 Close and slide the battery cover

Insert the battery until it clicks paying attention to the direction of the battery.

≥ Be sure to set the mode dial to OFF and check that the status indicator is off before removing the battery.

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Charging the battery

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.





Status indicator A

Flashes red at intervals of about 1 second:

Charging (l 19, Charging time)

Goes off:

Charging completed

Flashes rapidly or slowly:

Charging errors have occurred (l 18)

 

1

Open the LCD monitor and then open the terminal cover.

2

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

3

Connect the AC adaptor to this unit’s DC input terminal.

≥ Do not use the AC cable with any other equipment as it is designed only for this unit. Also, do not use an AC cable from other equipment with this unit.

≥ 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 (140xF) or incinerate.

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∫ About charging errors

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 consumer support. (l 111, 112)

Flashes rapidly at approx. 0.25 second 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 consumer support. (l 111, 112)

Flashes slowly at approx. 3 second intervals:

Charging requires time for the following reasons:

≥ The battery has been excessively discharged.

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

∫ Connecting to the AC outlet

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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Charging time and recordable time

∫ Charging time

≥ Temperature: 25 oC (77 oF)/humidity: 60%

Battery model number

Supplied battery/

VW-VBJ10 (optional)

Voltage/Capacity (Minimum)

3.6 V/940 mAh

Charging time

2 h 15 min

≥ If the temperature is higher or lower than 25 oC (77 oF), the charging time will become longer.

∫ Recordable time

≥ Temperature: 25 oC (77 oF)/humidity: 60%

Battery model number

Supplied battery/

VW-VBJ10 (optional)

Voltage/Capacity

(Minimum)

3.6 V/940 mAh

Maximum continuously recordable time

1 h 15 min

Actual recordable time

40 min

≥ These times are approximations.

≥ The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time when repeatedly starting/stopping recording, turning the unit on/off, moving the zoom lever, etc.

≥ The recordable times will vary depending on the status of use. 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.

≥ The batteries heat up after use or charging. This unit will also heat up while being used. This is not a malfunction.

Battery capacity indication

≥ The display changes to the following indications step-by-step as the battery capacity decreases.

# # #

≥ If the battery discharges, then

#

( ) will flash.

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Preparation

Before using

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About SD cards

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

Capacity

8 MB/16 MB

SD Memory Card

32 MB/64 MB/

128 MB

256 MB/

512 MB/1 GB/

2 GB

SDHC

Memory Card

4 GB/6 GB/

8 GB/12 GB/

16 GB/32 GB

Functions

Recording motion pictures

Recording still pictures

– ¥ *

¥

¥

¥: applicable –: not applicable

* Cannot be guaranteed in operation.

About SD cards

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.)

≥ Please confirm the latest information on the following website. (This website is in English only.) http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam

≥ 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 wish to use Memory Cards that are 4 GB or more, 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 PC), the time spent for recording may become longer and you may not be able to use the SD card. (l 63)

≥ We recommend that you use a Panasonic brand SD card.

≥ When using an SD card on which data has been written many times, the remaining time left for recording may be reduced.

≥ When the write-protect switch A on SD card is locked, no recording, deletion or editing will be possible on the card.

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

≥ A MultiMediaCard cannot be used on this unit.

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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.)

256 MB

512 MB

1 GB

2 GB

4 GB

6 GB

8 GB

12 GB

High Speed SD

Memory Card

RP-SDH256

RP-SDK512

RP-SDH01G

RP-SDK02G

–

–

–

–

Class 2 SD/SDHC

Memory Card

RP-SDR256

RP-SDR512

RP-SDR01G

RP-SDR02G

RP-SDR04G

–

–

–

Class 4 SD/SDHC

Memory Card

–

–

–

RP-SDM02G

RP-SDM04G

RP-SDM06G

–

RP-SDM12G

Class 6 SD/SDHC

Memory Card

–

–

RP-SDV01G

RP-SDV02G

RP-SDV04G

–

RP-SDV08G

–

16 GB

32 GB

–

–

–

–

–

–

≥ 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 32 GB other than the ones mentioned above

RP-SDV16G

RP-SDV32G

SD card handling

≥ 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 leave SD card 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.

≥ To protect SD cards, keep them in their cases when not being used.

≥ 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 the SD data to a PC.

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Access lamp



A SD card access lamp [ACCESS]

≥ When this unit accesses the SD card, the lamp lights up.

≥ When lamp is on, do not sOpen the SD card slot cover and remove the SD card sOperate the mode dial sRemove the battery or disconnect the AC adaptor

≥ Performing the above while lamp is on may result in damage to data/SD card or this unit.

However, the access lamp is supposed to light up while rotating the dial to select a mode. In this case, there is no problem.

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Preparation

Before using

4

Inserting/removing an SD card

Caution:

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.





A Label side





1

Rotate the mode dial to OFF.

≥ Check that the status indicator has gone off.

2

Open the LCD monitor and then open the SD card slot cover.

3

Insert/remove the SD card.

≥ Press the SD card straight in as far as it will go.

≥ Press the center of the SD card and then pull it straight out.

4

Securely close the SD card slot cover.

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Preparation

Setup

1

Turning the unit on/off

Selecting a mode

Rotate the mode dial to switch to recording, playback or power OFF.





≥ Rotate the mode dial while at the same time pressing in the lock release button

A if changing from OFF to another mode.

≥ Align with the status indicator B.

While pressing the lock release button, set the mode dial to , ,

or to turn on the power.

The status indicator lights and the 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 28)

To turn off the power

Set the mode dial to OFF.

≥ The status indicator goes off and the power turns off.

Video recording mode (l 33)

Video playback mode (l 53)

Picture recording mode (l 36)

Picture playback mode (l 56)

OFF

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

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

∫ To turn on

Open the LCD monitor.

The status indicator lights.

∫ To turn off

Close the LCD monitor.

The status indicator goes off.

≥ When Quick Start is set to [ON], the status indicator flashes green. To turn off the power immediately after closing the LCD monitor, set

Quick Start to [OFF]. (l 39)

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

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Preparation

Setup

2

Using the menu screen

ENTER

MENU

1

Press the MENU button.

The menu displayed differs depending on the position of the mode dial.

2

Select the desired top menu, then move the joystick right or press the joystick.

4

Select the desired setting, then press the joystick to enter the selection.

3

Select the submenu item, then move the joystick right or press the joystick.

To get back to the previous screen

Move the joystick left.

To exit the menu screen

Press the MENU button.

≥ Do not switch the mode dial when the menu is displayed.

≥ The menu screen does not appear during recording or playing. You cannot start other operations while the menu screen is displayed.

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Language selection

You can select the language displayed on the screen.

1

Press the MENU button, then select [LANGUAGE] and press the joystick.

2

Select [English] and press the joystick.

Menu list

*1 It will be displayed only in the manual mode.

*2 It is not displayed when the Intelligent auto mode is set to on.

Part of the menu will not be used depending on the used functions. (l 92)

Motion picture recording menus

∫ [BASIC]

[SCENE MODE] *1 (l 50)

[REC MODE] (l 35)

[ASPECT] (l 47)

[CLOCK SET] (l 28)

[SET WORLD TIME] (l 29)

∫ [ADVANCED]

[D.ZOOM] (l 38)

[FACE FRAMING] (l 44)

[WIND CUT] *2 (l 47)

[GUIDE LINES] *2 (l 47)

[ZOOM MIC] (l 39)

[AUTO SLW SHTR] *2 (l 47)

[FADE COLOR] (l 43)

∫ [SETUP]

[DISPLAY]

≥ [OFF] ≥ [ON]

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

[OFF] [ON]

 

0h00m00s

SP

R 1h20m

A

NOV.15.2009

NOV.15.2009

[DATE/TIME] (l 28)

[DATE FORMAT] (l 28)

[FORMAT CARD] (l 63)

[QUICK START] (l 39)

[ECONOMY]

≥ [OFF] ≥ [5 MINUTES]

[OFF]:

The economy function is not activated.

[5 MINUTES]:

When about 5 minutes have passed without any operation, this unit automatically turns off to save battery life. To use this unit, turn it on again.

≥ The economy function will not activate when: jconnected to AC adaptor jusing the USB for PC, DVD burner, printer jPRE-REC is used

[AUDIO REC] (l 34)

[BEEP SOUND]

≥ [OFF] ≥ [ON]

This allows operations such as starting and ending recording to be signaled by a beep.

1 Beep

When you start recording

When you turn on the power

When this unit is recognized by the PC or the printer, etc.

2 Beeps

When you pause recording

When you turn off the power

2 Beeps for 4 times

When an error occurs e.g. recording not starting. Check the sentence displayed on the screen. (l 90)

[POWER LCD] (l 30)

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[LCD SET] (l 30)

[EXT. DISPLAY] (l 65)

[INITIAL SET]

≥ [YES] ≥ [NO]

When there is a menu that cannot be selected due to another function or mode being activated, set to [YES] for changing the menu settings back to the default condition.

(Setting for [CLOCK SET] and [LANGUAGE] will not be changed.)

[DEMO MODE]

≥ [OFF] ≥ [ON]

This setting is used to start the unit demonstration.

(Only when using the AC adaptor and the mode dial is at the or position)

If you set this to [ON] without inserting an SD card, this unit is automatically set to the demonstration mode for introducing its functions. If any button is pressed or operated, the demonstration mode is canceled. If no operations take place for approx. 10 minutes, the demonstration mode automatically starts.

To terminate the demonstration mode, set this to [OFF]. For normal use, set this function to

[OFF].

∫ [LANGUAGE] ( l 26)

Still picture recording menus

∫ [BASIC]

[SCENE MODE] *1 (l 50)

[PICTURE SIZE] (l 37)

[CLOCK SET] (l 28)

[SET WORLD TIME] (l 29)

∫ [ADVANCED]

[FACE FRAMING] (l 44)

[SHTR EFFECT] (l 37)

[AUTO SLW SHTR] *2 (l 47)

[GUIDE LINES] *2 (l 47)

∫ [SETUP]

Refer to the motion picture recording menus.

∫ [LANGUAGE] ( l 26)

Motion picture playback menus

∫ [EDIT SCENE]

[LOCK SET] (l 60)

[DELETE] (l 58)

∫ [SETUP]

[RESUME PLAY] (l 54)

[TV ASPECT] (l 65)

For other items, refer to the motion picture recording menus.

∫ [LANGUAGE] ( l 26)

Still picture playback menus

∫ [PICT. SETUP]

[LOCK SET] (l 61)

[DPOF SET] (l 62)

[DELETE] (l 58)

[SLIDE INTERVAL] (l 57)

∫ [SETUP]

[TV ASPECT] (l 65)

For other items, refer to the motion picture recording menus.

∫ [LANGUAGE] ( l 26)

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Preparation

Setup

3

Setting date and time

When the unit is turned on for the first time, a message asking you to set the date and time will appear.

Select [YES] and press the joystick. Perform steps 2 and 3 below to set the date and time.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select or .

1

Select the menu. (l 25)

[BASIC] # [CLOCK SET] # [YES]

∫ Changing the date format


[SETUP] # [DATE FORMAT] # desired display style 2

Select the date or time, then adjust the desired value with the joystick.

Display style

[Y/M/D]

Screen display

2009.NOV.15

[M/D/Y]

[D/M/Y]

NOV.15.2009

15.NOV.2009

≥ The year will change as follows:

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

≥ The 12-hour system is used to display the time.

≥ [ ] appears on the right top of the screen when [SET WORLD TIME] (l 29) is set to

[HOME], while [ ] appears when it is set to

[DESTINATION].

3

Press the joystick to enter the selection.

≥ The clock function starts at [00] seconds when the joystick is pressed.

4

Press the MENU button to finish the setting.

≥ Check the date and time displayed.

≥ To set summer time, select summer time in

[HOME] for [SET WORLD TIME] after setting the clock.

≥ The date and time function is driven by a builtin lithium battery.

≥ If the time display is [- -], the built-in lithium battery needs to be charged. Use the following steps to charge the battery, and then set the date and time.

To recharge the built-in lithium battery

Connect the AC adaptor or insert the battery to the unit, and the built-in lithium battery will be recharged. Leave the unit as it is for approx.

24 hours and the battery will save the date and time for approx. 6 months. (Even if the mode dial is set to OFF, the battery is still being recharged.)

∫ Changing the date and time display mode


[SETUP] # [DATE/TIME] # desired display style

[DATE] [D/T] [OFF]

NOV.15.2009

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World time setting (Displaying the time of the travel destination)

It is possible to display and record the time at the travel destination by selecting your home region and the travel destination.

1


[BASIC] # [SET WORLD TIME] # [YES] destination appears after setting the home region successively. If the home region has already been set once, execute the menu operation for Step 1.

≥ If the clock is not set, adjust the clock to the current time. (l 28)

≥ When the [HOME] (your home region) is not set, such as the time for the initial settings, the message appears. Press the joystick to move to Step 3.

5

(Only when setting the region of your travel destination)

Select your travel destination and enter the selection with the joystick.

2

(Only when setting your home region)

Select [HOME] and press the joystick.

3

(Only when setting your home region)

Select your home region and enter the selection with the joystick.

≥ When the home is in summer time period, move the joystick up. [ ] appears and the summer time setting is turned on; the clock is set forward by one hour. Move the joystick up again to return to the normal time setting.

≥ The current time appears on the left top of the screen. The time difference from GMT

(Greenwich Mean Time) appears on the left bottom of the screen.

≥ When the destination is in summer time period, move the joystick up. [ ] appears and the summer time setting is turned on; the clock is set forward by one hour. Move the joystick up again to return to the normal time setting.

≥ The local time at the selected travel destination appears on the right top of the screen. The time difference between the travel destination and the home region appears on the left bottom of the screen.

≥ Close the setting by pressing the MENU button. [ ] appears and the time of the travel destination is indicated.

To return the display to the home setting

Set the home region using Step 1 to 3, and close the setting by pressing the MENU button.

≥ If you cannot find your travel destination in the area shown on the screen, set it by using the time difference from your home region.

4

(Only when setting the region of your travel destination)

Select [DESTINATION] and press the joystick.

≥ When the home region is set for the first time, the screen for selecting home/travel

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Preparation

Setup

4

Adjusting LCD monitor

≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded.

1

Adjusting the brightness and color level


[SETUP] # [LCD SET] # [YES]

Increasing and decreasing the brightness of the entire LCD monitor


2

Select the item and then adjust the settings with the joystick.

[BRIGHTNESS]:

Brightness of the LCD monitor

[COLOR]:

Color level of the LCD monitor

≥ Close the setting by pressing the MENU button.

[SETUP] # [POWER LCD] # desired setting

[AUTO] * :

Brightness of the LCD is automatically adjusted depending on the ambient brightness.

+2

:

Makes even brighter

+1

:

Makes brighter

± 0

:

No setting (normal)

-1

:

Makes darker

* It is not displayed in the manual mode or in the playback mode.

≥ If you use the AC adaptor, the [ +1

] indication appears and the screen becomes brighter automatically when the power is turned on.

≥ The recordable time using the battery will become shorter when you use this unit with the

LCD monitor lit up.

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Recording

Recording (Basic)

1

Before recording

∫ Basic camera positioning

1 Hold the camera with both hands.

Put your hand through the grip belt.

Do not cover the microphones.







2 Keep your arms near your body.

3 Separate your legs for better balance.

≥ When you are outdoors, record pictures with the sunlight behind you. If the subject is backlit, it will become dark in the recording.

≥ When recording, make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with another person or an object.

Intelligent auto mode

It will make an optimal setting automatically depending on the objects and recording conditions.


Intelligent auto button

Press this button to switch on/off the

Intelligent auto mode.

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It is automatically set to the following modes depending on the objects and recording conditions.

Mode

Portrait

Scene/Effect

When the object is a person

Scenery

Spotlight

Faces are detected automatically, and the brightness is adjusted so it is recorded clearly.

Recording outdoors

The whole landscape will be recorded vividly without whiting out the background sky, which may be very bright.

Under a spotlight

Very bright object is recorded clearly.

Low light

Normal

Dark room or twilight

It can record clearly even in a dark room or twilight.

Other situations

Brightness and color balance are adjusted automatically for clear image.

≥ Due to conditions, a different mode may be identified for the same subject.

≥ Modes are selected automatically by the unit, so it may not choose desired mode depending on the recording conditions.

≥ Brightness may change suddenly or flicker when set to on.

≥ Optical image stabilizer function ( l 40) is set to on in all modes.

≥ If this is turned to on, the guideline function is disabled.

∫ When the Intelligent auto mode is set to off

The auto mode icon [

AUTO

] appears.

Color balance (white balance) and focusing will be adjusted automatically.

jAuto white balance ( l 101) jAuto focusing ( l 101)

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

(When set to the video recording mode:

The shutter speed is adjusted to a maximum of

1/350.)

≥ Color balance and focus may not be adjusted automatically depending on light sources or scenes. If so, manually adjust these settings.

(l 49)

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Recording

Recording (Basic)

2

Recording motion pictures

≥ Open the lens cover before turning the unit on.

1

Rotate the mode dial to select and open the LCD monitor.

2

Press the recording start/stop button to start recording.

To end the recording

Press the recording start/stop button again.

≥ [¥] and [;] are red during recording. Do not move this unit until [;] is green.

≥ The images recorded between pressing the recording start/stop button to start recording and pressing it again to pause recording become one scene.

The scene is automatically divided when the recorded data exceeds 3.9 GB. (The recording will continue.)

≥ When about 5 minutes have passed without any operation in recording pause, the unit automatically turns off to save battery life.

To use the unit, turn it on again.

This economy feature can also be set to [OFF].

(l 26, [ECONOMY])

∫ Screen indications



SP

R 12h45m





A Recording mode

B Remaining time left for recording

When the remaining time is less than

1 minute, [R 0h00m] flashes red.

C Recording time elapsed

Each time the unit enters the recording pause mode, the counter display will be reset to “0h00m00s”.

≥ While motion picture recording is in progress, the recording will not stop even if the LCD monitor is closed.

≥ Do not disconnect the AC adaptor or remove the battery if the unit is in recording mode. This may cause a repair message to appear when powered up again. (l 91, About recovery)

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Audio recording modes

This mode switches the method for recording audio to an SD card.


[SETUP] # [AUDIO REC] # [DOLBY] or

[MPEG]

[DOLBY] (Dolby AC-3):

This is a recording method suitable for creating a

DVD-Video disc using the DVD burner. (l 66)

[MPEG] (MPEG-1 Audio Layer 2):

This is a recording method suitable for playing back the SD card using a device conforming to the SD-Video standard.

≥ This unit is not capable of converting the audio recording method after recording motion pictures.

By using the supplied software, audio can be recorded in [DOLBY] mode on a DVD-Video disc and in [MPEG] mode on an SD card.

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

Record motion picture to be uploaded to YouTube

You can record motion pictures of under 10 minutes, suitable for uploading to YouTube.

1

Press the WEB MODE button.

WEB MODE

The web mode icon [ ] appears.

2


Countdown of remaining time will start from

“9m59s”.

≥ Recording will pause automatically after 10 minutes from start of the recording.

≥ To upload motion pictures to YouTube ( l 85)

≥ Web mode is canceled if you turn the unit off.

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Recording modes and recordable time

To change the picture quality of the motion picture


[BASIC] # [REC MODE] # desired setting

SD card

256 MB

512 MB

1 GB

2 GB

4 GB

6 GB

8 GB

12 GB

16 GB

32 GB

XP

(High quality)

3 min

6 min

12 min

25 min

50 min

1 h 15 min

1 h 40 min

2 h 30 min

3 h 20 min

6 h 40 min

Favours image quality

Recording mode

SP

(Normal)

6 min

12 min

25 min

50 min

1 h 40 min

2 h 30 min

3 h 20 min

5 h

6 h 40 min

13 h 20 min

LP

(Long play)

12 min

25 min

50 min

1 h 40 min

3 h 20 min

5 h

6 h 40 min

10 h

13 h 20 min

26 h 40 min

Favours recording time

≥ The recordable times shown in the table are approximations.

≥ This unit records in VBR (Variable Bit Rate). VBR recording automatically varies the bit rate (amount of data in a fixed time) depending on the subject being recorded. This means if a recording with a lot of movement is recorded, the recording time is reduced.

≥ Mosaic-pattern noise may appear on a playback image in the following cases.

jWhen there is a complicated pattern in the background jWhen the unit is moved too fast jWhen a subject with sharp movements has been recorded

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

≥ If you record still pictures on an SD card, the recordable time available for the motion picture will become shorter.

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Recording

Recording (Basic)

3

Recording still pictures


1

Rotate the mode dial to select and open the LCD monitor.

2

Press the recording start/stop button.

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

≥ About the number of recordable still pictures

(l 106)

∫ Screen indications





0.2

A Size of still pictures

B Remaining number of still pictures

Flashes in red when [R 0] appears.

∫ To record still pictures clearly

≥ When zooming in on the subject with a magnification of 4k or higher, it is difficult to reduce the slight shaking from holding this unit by hand. We recommend decreasing the zoom magnification and approaching the subject when recording.

≥ When recording still pictures, hold the unit firmly with your hands and keep your arms stationary at your side so as not to shake the unit.

≥ You can record stable pictures without shaking by using a tripod.

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Recording with a shutter sound effect


[ADVANCED] # [SHTR EFFECT] # [ON]

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

Number of pixels


[BASIC] # [PICTURE SIZE] # desired setting

Icon

0.3

M

0.2

Aspect

4:3

16:9

Number of pixels

640k480

640k360

≥ Default [PICTURE SIZE] is set to [ 0.2

]. The sides of pictures recorded in a 16:9 aspect ratio may be cut when printed. Check before printing.

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Recording

Recording (Basic)

4

Recording functions

Zoom in/out function

You can zoom in up to 70k optically.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select or

.

Move the zoom lever.

≥ When the zoom magnification is 1k, this unit can focus on a subject approx. 2 cm (0.8z) away from the lens. (Macro function)

≥ When the zoom speed is high, the subject may not be focused easily.

Digital zoom function

If the zoom magnification exceeds 70k , then the digital zoom function will be activated. The maximum magnification provided by the digital zoom can be switched.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .


[ADVANCED] # [D.ZOOM] # desired setting

[OFF]:

[100k]:

Optical zoom only (Up to 70k)

Up to 100k

[3500k]: Up to 3500k

≥ If [100k] or [3500k] is selected, the digital zoom range is displayed in blue while zooming.

≥ The larger the digital zoom magnification, the more the image quality is degraded.

≥ This function cannot be used in picture recording mode.

T side:

Close-up recording (zoom in)

W side:

Wide-angle recording (zoom out)

≥ The zoom speed varies depending on the range over which the zoom lever is moved.

≥ If you take your finger off the zoom lever during zoom operation, the operation sound may be recorded. When returning the zoom lever to the original position, move it quietly.

≥ When distant subjects are brought closer, they are focused at about 1.5 m (4.9 feet) or more.

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To use the zoom microphone function

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



[ADVANCED] # [ZOOM MIC] # [ON]

Recording yourself


.

Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side.

Quick start

This unit will resume recording/pause mode about 0.8 seconds after the LCD monitor is reopened.

≥ When in Quick start standby mode about

60% of the power used in recording pause mode is being consumed, so the recording time will be reduced.


.

1


[SETUP] # [QUICK START] # [ON]

2

Close the LCD monitor while the mode dial is set to or .

The status indicator A flashes green and the unit goes into quick start standby mode.



≥ The image is horizontally flipped as if you see a mirror image. (However the image recorded is the same as a normal recording.)

≥ When the LCD monitor is rotated towards the lens side, the icon will not be displayed even if you press the joystick.

≥ Only some indications will appear on the screen. When [°] appears, return the direction of the LCD monitor to normal position and check the warning/alarm indication. (l 90)

3

Open the LCD monitor.

The status indicator A lights red and the unit is put into recording pause approx. 0.8 seconds after it is turned on.



To cancel Quick start

Select [SETUP] # [QUICK START] # [OFF]

≥ The default setting is on.

≥ Quick start standby mode is canceled if jabout 5 minutes elapsed jthe mode dial is switched jthe battery is removed or the AC adaptor is disconnected

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≥ In the Quick start mode it may take some time for automatic white balance to adjust, if the scene being recorded has a light source different from the scene last recorded. (When the MagicPix function is used, however, the white balance of the scene last recorded is retained.)

≥ In the Quick start mode, the zoom magnification becomes 1k and the picture size may differ from what it was before Quick start standby mode.

≥ If [ECONOMY] ( l 26) is set to [5 MINUTES] and the unit automatically goes into Quick start standby mode, close the LCD monitor and then open it again.

Optical image stabilizer function

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


.

Press the O.I.S. button.

≥ In the following cases, the image stabilizer function may not work effectively.

jWhen the digital zoom is used jWhen the unit is shaken greatly jWhen you record a moving subject while tracking it

O.I.S.

O.I.S.: Optical Image Stabilizer

The image stabilizer icon [ ] appears.

To cancel the Optical Image Stabilizer function

Press the O.I.S. button again.

≥ The default setting is on.

≥ Set the Intelligent Auto Mode to off before turning the Optical Image Stabilizer function to off.

≥ When a tripod is used, we recommend that you turn the image stabilizer off.

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Recording

Recording

(Advanced)

1

Recording functions of operation icons

Set the recording functions by selecting the operation icons to add different effects to the recorded images.

ENTER


1

Press the joystick, and icons will be displayed on the screen.

≥ The indication changes each time the joystick is moved down.

≥ The indication disappears when the center of the joystick is pressed again.

2

Select an icon with the joystick.

To cancel the function

Select the icon again.

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Operation icons

Backlight compensation/Fade/Help mode/MagicPix/Soft skin mode/PRE-REC/Face detection/Self-timer

Video recording mode

Backlight compensation

Fade Help mode

MagicPix

2/2 NEXT

Face detection *

1/3 NEXT

Soft skin mode

2/3 NEXT

PRE-REC

PRE-REC

2/3 NEXT

3/3 NEXT

* It is not displayed when the Intelligent auto mode is on.

≥ The shaded operation icons are not displayed while recording.

≥ If you turn off the power or operate the mode dial, the backlight compensation and the

MagicPix functions are canceled.

≥ If you turn off the power, the fade function is canceled.

≥ PRE-REC is canceled if jthe power is turned off jthe mode dial is operated jthe SD card slot cover is opened jthe battery is removed or the AC adaptor is disconnected jthe MENU button is pressed j3 hours have elapsed

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Picture recording mode

Backlight compensation

Ø Self-timer Help mode

Soft skin mode

Face detection *

3/3 NEXT

* It is not displayed when the Intelligent auto mode is on.

≥ If you turn off the power or operate the mode dial, the backlight compensation function is canceled.

≥ If you turn off the power, the self-timer function is canceled.

Function

Backlight compensation

Fade

Effect

This makes the image brighter to prevent darkening of a backlit subject.

When you start recording, the image/audio gradually appears. (Fade in)

When you pause recording, the image/audio gradually disappears. (Fade out)

≥ After the image/audio completely disappears, the recording stops and the fade setting is canceled.

∫ To select the color for fade in/out


[ADVANCED] # [FADE COLOR] # [WHITE] or [BLACK]

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Function

Help mode

MagicPix

Soft skin mode

PRE-REC

Face detection

Effect

This explains the recording functions.

Select the desired icon with the joystick to display an explanation on the screen.

To exit the help mode

Press the MENU button or select [EXIT].

This allows you to record color subjects in dark locations to stand out against the background.

≥ Minimum required illumination: approx. 2 lx

≥ Attach this unit to a tripod, and you can record images free from vibration.

≥ If it is difficult to focus, adjust the focus manually. ( l 50)

This makes skin colors appear softer for a more attractive appearance.

This is more effective if you record a person closely from the torso up.

This allows recording of the pictures and sound to start approximately 3 seconds before the recording start/stop

[ button is pressed.

PRE-REC

] appears on the screen and the unit repeats the update by recording motion pictures for about 3 seconds onto the built-in memory and then deleting them.

≥ Aim this unit at the subject and position it securely.


≥ Images and audio are recorded for about 3 seconds before pressing the recording start/stop button.

≥ There is no beep sound.

≥ After recording starts, the PRE-REC setting is canceled.

When a subject is backlit and appears darker, this function detects the face and automatically adjusts the brightness and picture quality so that the face is recorded clearly.

In the face detection mode, detected faces appear with frames.

≥ Up to 5 frames are indicated. Larger faces and faces nearer to the center of the screen take preference over others.

≥ Faces that do not appear completely on the screen are not detected.

∫ To display the face detection framing


[ADVANCED] # [FACE FRAMING] # [ON]

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

≥ Set to [OFF] to not display the face detection framing.

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Function

Self-timer

Effect

This is for recording still pictures using the timer. Use this function to include yourself in the picture.

Press the recording start/stop button, the [Ø] indication blinks for about 10 seconds and then the still picture is recorded.

≥ After recording, the self-timer is canceled.

To stop the timer midway through

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

Fade:

≥ The thumbnails of scenes recorded using Fade in become black (or white).

Help mode:

≥ When the Help mode is used, functions cannot be set.

≥ When the Help mode is used, motion pictures and still pictures cannot be recorded.

MagicPix:

≥ Recorded scene is seen as if frames were missed.

≥ The MagicPix function makes the signal charging time of CCD up to approximately 30k longer than usual, so that dark scenes can be recorded brightly. For this reason, bright dots that are usually invisible may be seen, but this is not a malfunction.

≥ If set in a bright place, the screen may become washed out for a while.

Soft skin mode:

≥ If the background or anything else in the scene has colors similar to the skin color, they will also be smoothed.

≥ If the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be clear.

≥ You may not be able to see the face clearly when recording a distant person. In this case, cancel Soft Skin mode or zoom in on the face.

PRE-REC:

≥ When the remaining time left for recording motion pictures is less than 1 minute, PRE-

REC cannot be set.

≥ After setting PRE-REC, if recording starts in less than 3 seconds, or while the PRE-REC indication flashes within about 3 seconds after initiating the quick start operation, motion pictures taken 3 seconds before pressing the recording start/stop button cannot be recorded.

≥ When the recording start/stop button is pressed, image shake and operation sound may be recorded.

≥ The thumbnail of the scenes recorded using the PRE-REC function will be the top image of the scenes actually recorded.

≥ The date indication for scenes recorded using the PRE-REC function will be the date when the start/stop button is pressed. Therefore, the date indication when displaying thumbnails or during playback may be different from the date when the recording actually started.

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Face detection:

≥ In the following case, faces may not be detected in some recording conditions.

jFaces are not full-faces jFaces are tilted jFaces are extremely bright or dark jShadows on faces jFaces are not completely exposed (for instance wearing sunglasses) jThe size of a face is small on the screen.

jThe subject moves quickly.

jWhen there is camera shake.

jWhen the digital zoom is used jWhen the unit is tilted

≥ In the following cases, the function may not operate properly even if faces are detected. If this occurs, turn off this function.

jNonhuman subjects are recognized as faces.

jWhen the brightness or quality cannot be adjusted clearly since scenes are extremely dark, or the areas around the faces or the background is extremely bright.

≥ There is no function to focus preferentially on a face that is detected.

≥ Since the brightness of the entire image is adjusted to record faces more vividly, brightness may change suddenly or images may flicker under some recording conditions.

≥ When the face detection frame disappears due to zooming, the brightness may change suddenly or the images may flicker.

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Recording

Recording

(Advanced)

2

Recording functions of menus

Menus

Aspect ratio/Wind noise reduction/Guideline/Auto slow shutter


Function Effect/Setting method

Aspect ratio

(Only when the mode dial is set to .)

This allows you to record images compatible with wide-screen TVs

(16:9) and regular TVs (4:3).


[BASIC] # [ASPECT] # [16:9] or [4:3]

≥ The default setting is [16:9].

Wind noise reduction function

(Only when the mode dial is set to .)

This reduces the wind noise picked up by the microphone.

≥ The Intelligent auto mode is set to off. ( l 31)


[ADVANCED] # [WIND CUT] # [ON]

≥ The default setting is [ON].

≥ To cancel the function, select [OFF].

Guideline function

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



[ADVANCED] # [GUIDE LINES] # [ON]


Auto slow shutter mode

You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the shutter speed.



[ADVANCED] # [AUTO SLW SHTR] # [ON]


Guideline function:

≥ The guidelines do not appear on the images actually recorded.

≥ The guidelines are not displayed while rotating the LCD monitor forward to record yourself.

Wind noise reduction function:

≥ In Intelligent auto mode, the wind noise reduction is set to on.

≥ The wind noise reduction depends on the wind strength. (If this function is activated in strong winds, the stereo effect may be reduced. When the wind weakens, the stereo effect will be restored.)

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Auto slow shutter mode:

≥ When the auto slow shutter mode is selected, the slowest shutter speed changes from 1/60 to 1/30.

≥ When the shutter speed becomes 1/30, the screen display may be seen as if frames are missed and afterimages may appear.

≥ If the scene is low in brightness or contrast, the subject may not be focused on.

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Recording

Recording

(Advanced)

3

Manual recording functions



MNL

MANUAL

AF/MF



MNL

5/5 NEXT


Press the MANUAL AF/MF button.

To restore to the Automatic Adjustment Mode

Press the iA button.

Each time you press the MANUAL AF/MF button:

1 Manual mode

The icon shown in the illustration appears.

White balance

Aperture adjustment

Shutter speed

2 Manual focus mode

The manual focus indication [MF] and the icon shown in the illustration appear.

Manual focus adjustment

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Scene mode

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

1

Select the manual mode. (l 49)

2


[BASIC] # [SCENE MODE] # desired setting

Icon

5

Mode/Recording conditions

Sports

To record sports scenes or scenes where there are quick motions

Portrait

To make people stand out against the background

Low light

To make the scene brighter in dark conditions

Spotlight

To make the subject under a spotlight look more attractive

Surf & snow

To record images in bright places such as ski slopes and beaches

To cancel the scene mode function

Set [SCENE MODE] to [OFF].

≥ You can also cancel the scene mode function by pressing the iA button.

Sports mode

≥ For slow-motion playback or playback pause of recorded pictures, this mode helps diminish camera shake.

≥ During normal playback, the image movement may not look smooth.

≥ Avoid recording under fluorescent light, mercury light or sodium light because the color and brightness of the playback image may change.

≥ If you record a subject illuminated with bright light or a highly reflective subject, vertical lines of light may appear.

≥ If the brightness is insufficient, the Sports Mode does not function. The [ ] display flashes.

≥ If this mode is used indoors, the screen may flicker.

Portrait mode

≥ If this mode is used indoors, the screen may flicker. If so, change the scene mode setting to

[OFF].

Low light mode

≥ Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be recorded finely.

Spotlight mode

≥ If the recording subject is extremely bright, the subject may become washed out and the periphery extremely darkened.

Surf & snow mode

≥ If the subject is extremely bright, the recorded image may become washed out.

Manual focus adjustment

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

1

Select the manual focus mode.

(l 49)

2

Bring the subject into focus with the joystick.

MNL

To restore to the automatic adjustment mode

Press the MANUAL AF/MF button again.

≥ You can also restore the auto focusing by pressing the iA button.

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White balance

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

1

Select the Manual mode. (l 49)

2

Select [ ] with the joystick.

MNL

To set the white balance manually

1

Select [ ] with the joystick, and fill the screen with a white subject.

MNL

4/4 NEXT

2

Select [ ] with the joystick.

MNL

3

Select the White Balance mode with the joystick.

MNL

Icon

AWB

Mode/Recording conditions

Auto white balance adjustment

Indoor mode (for recording under incandescent lamps)

Incandescent lights, halogen lamps

Outdoor mode

Outdoors under a clear sky

Manual adjustment mode

≥ Mercury-vapor lamps, sodium lamps, some fluorescent lights

≥ Lights used for wedding receptions at hotels, stage spotlights in theaters

≥ Sunrise, sunset, etc.

To restore to the automatic adjustment mode

Set the White Balance mode to [ AWB ].

≥ You can also restore the automatic adjustment by pressing the iA button.

When the [ ] display stops flashing, the setting is complete.

≥ If the [ ] display continues flashing, the white balance cannot be set because it is too dark. In this case, use the automatic white balance.

≥ When the unit is turned on with the lens cover closed, the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly. Please turn the unit on after opening the lens cover.

≥ When the [ ] display flashes, the manual white balance previously adjusted is stored.

Whenever recording conditions change, re-set the white balance for correct adjustment.

≥ When setting both the white balance and the iris/gain, set the white balance first.

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Manual shutter speed/ aperture adjustment

Shutter Speed:

Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects.

Aperture:

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

1

Select the manual mode. (l 49)

2

Select [ ] or [ ] with the joystick.

MNL





3

Adjust the settings with the joystick.

MNL

100

OPEN

A Shutter speed:

1/60 to 1/8000

1/60 to 1/500

≥ The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 is faster.

≥ If [AUTO SLW SHTR] is set to [ON], the slowest shutter speed is 1/30.

B Iris/Gain value:

CLOSE # (F16 to F2.2) # OPEN #

(0dB to 18dB)

≥ Value closer to [CLOSE] darkens the image.

≥ Value closer to [18dB] brightens the image.

≥ When the iris value is adjusted to brighter than

[OPEN], it changes to the gain value.

To restore to automatic adjustment

Press the iA button.

≥ When setting both the shutter speed and the iris/gain value, set the shutter speed and then set the iris/gain value.

∫ Manual shutter speed adjustment

≥ Avoid recording under fluorescent light, mercury light or sodium light because the color and brightness of the playback image may change.

≥ If you increase the shutter speed manually, the noise on the screen may increase.

≥ You may see vertical lines of light in the playback image of a brightly shining subject or highly reflective subject, but this is not a malfunction.

≥ During normal playback, image movement may not look smooth.

≥ When recording in an extremely bright place, the screen may change color or flicker. If so adjust the shutter speed manually to [1/60] or

[1/100].

∫ Manual iris/gain adjustment

≥ If the gain value is increased, the noise on the screen increases.

≥ Depending on the zoom magnification, there are iris values that are not displayed.

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Playback

Playback

1

Motion picture playback

ENTER

1/;: Playback/Pause

:: Skip playback (backward)

9: Skip playback (forward)


1

Rotate the mode dial to select .

2

Select the scene to be played back, then press the joystick.

3

Select the playback operation with the joystick.



A Scene number (Page number: Except when thumbnails are selected.)

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

Selecting pages

≥ Select [ the joystick.

]/[ ] and then press

≥ If you move and hold the joystick left or right, you can fast forward or fast rewind the pages. The thumbnails will disappear, but the scene or page numbers will change.

Release the joystick when you have arrived at the page with the scene you want to display.

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≥ Sound will be heard only during normal playback.

≥ When the amount of time recorded on the scene is too short, playback may not be possible.

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

≥ When set to the video playback mode, the power will not turn off even when the LCD monitor is closed.

≥ When playing back motion pictures recorded on an SD card with other products on this unit or playing back motion pictures recorded on an

SD card with this unit on other products, the picture quality may deteriorate and it may be unplayable. (The message “CANNOT PLAY.” appears.)

≥ The time displayed may be different from the recording time and it may take time to display the thumbnail display when playing back motion pictures recorded on an SD card with other products.

≥ The recording time is not displayed on the screen during playback of scenes recorded on an SD card with other products.

To change the playback speed

≥ Normal playback is restored when you move the joystick up.

∫ Fast forward/rewind playback

Move and hold the joystick left or right during playback until fast forward/rewind starts.

≥ Move the joystick again to increase the speed.

∫ Slow-motion playback

1

Pause the playback.

2

Move and hold the joystick left or right.

∫ Frame-by-frame playback

1

Pause the playback.

2

Move the joystick left or right.

To adjust the speaker volume during playback

Move the volume lever.

Towards “r”: increases the volume

Towards “s”: decreases the volume

Resuming the previous playback


[SETUP] # [RESUME PLAY] # [ON]

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

To cancel the resume function

Set [RESUME PLAY] to [OFF].

≥ The memorized resume position is cleared if you edit the scenes, etc.

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Playing back motion pictures by date

Scenes recorded on the same day can be played back in succession.

1

Select (BY DATE), then press the joystick.

2

Select the playback date, then press the joystick.

3

Select the scene to be played back, then press the joystick.

To select a different date

Select (BY DATE), then press the joystick.

To return to the screen showing all scenes

Select (VIEW ALL), then press the joystick.

≥ Even if scenes are recorded on the same day, they are grouped separately in the following cases.

jWhen the number of scenes exceeds 99 jWhen the world time setting is changed

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Playback

Playback

2

Still picture playback

ENTER

1

1/;: Slide show start/pause.

2;: Plays back the previous picture.

;1: Plays back the next picture.


Rotate the mode dial to select

2

Select the file to be played back, then press the joystick.

.

3




A File number (Page number: When [

[ ] is selected.)

]/

≥ The method for selecting pages is the same as for motion picture playback. (l 53)

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

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∫ About still picture compatibility

≥ This unit is compliant with the unified standard

DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and

Information Technology Industries

Association).

≥ The file format supported by this unit is JPEG.

(Not all JPEG formatted files will be played back.)

≥ If a non-standard file is played back, the folder/ file number may not be displayed.

≥ This unit may degrade or not play back data recorded or created on another product and another product may degrade or not play back data recorded on this unit.

≥ While this unit accesses the SD card (the SD card access lamp is lit), do not open the SD card slot cover and remove the SD card.

≥ Do not operate the mode dial during the slide show.

≥ It takes time to display the file, and how long it will take depends on the number of pixels of the file.

≥ When a file is displayed as [ ] on the thumbnail display, playback is not possible.

≥ The time displayed may be different from the recording time and it may take time to display the thumbnail display when playing back still pictures recorded on an SD card with other products.

≥ When set to the Picture Playback Mode, the power will not turn off even when the LCD monitor is closed.

Changing the interval of playback for the Slideshow


[PICT. SETUP] # [SLIDE INTERVAL] # desired setting

[SHORT]:

Approx. 1 sec

[NORMAL]:

Approx. 5 sec

[LONG]:

Approx. 15 sec

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

≥ With pictures with large image size, it may take longer than the specified time to play back the next picture, or the interval may not decrease even if the setting is changed.

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Playback

Editing

1

Deleting scenes/files

Important:

The deleted scenes/files cannot be restored.

ENTER

¬ Deleting motion picture scenes:


¬ Deleting still picture files:


Deleting scenes/files one at a time

1

Press the button during playback.

2

When the confirmation message appears

Select [YES], then press the joystick.

Deleting multiple scenes/ files

1

Press the button in the thumbnail display.

2

Select [SELECT] or [ALL] and press the joystick.

(Only when [ALL] is selected)

≥ All the scenes/files on the SD card except the locked scenes/files will be deleted. Proceed to step 5.

≥ When the date is selected in Motion Picture

Playback, all scenes on the selected date are deleted.

3

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

Select the scene/file to be deleted, then press the joystick.

The selected scene/file is encircled by a red frame.

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≥ To unselect the scene/file, press the joystick again.

≥ Up to 50 scenes/files can be selected to be deleted.

4


Press the button.

5




To continue deleting other scenes/files

Repeat steps 3 to 5.

To complete editing


≥ You can also delete scenes/files by the menu.

Select [EDIT SCENE] or [PICT. SETUP] #

[DELETE].

≥ In case of [ALL], the deletion may take time if there are many scenes/files.

Deleting the copied scenes collectively

Scenes copied to a disc using the DVD burner or the supplied software (DVD COPY function) can be deleted as a group.

≥ The locked scenes or scenes of which copied information was destroyed cannot be deleted.

∫ When you stop deleting halfway

Press the MENU button while deleting.

≥ The scenes or still pictures that have already been deleted when the deletion is canceled cannot be restored.

∫ Notes for deleting scenes/files

≥ Do not turn off this unit while deleting.

≥ When you delete scenes/files, use a battery with sufficient battery power or use the AC adaptor.

≥ Do not open the SD card slot cover and remove the SD card while deleting scenes/files recorded on an SD card. The deletion will stop.

≥ If files conforming to DCF standard are deleted, all the data related to the files will be deleted.

≥ When deleting still picture files recorded on an

SD card by other products, a still picture file

(other than JPEG) that cannot be played back on this unit may be erased.

≥ When a still picture is copied to an SD card using a PC and other equipment, it may not show up on the display of the unit. In this case, the image will not be deleted.

Copied icon ( ) is indicated in the thumbnail display after copying. (l 68)

1


[EDIT SCENE] # [DELETE] #

[COPIED]

2



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Playback

Editing

2

Editing scenes


Function

Locking motion pictures

This is for preventing motion picture scenes from being deleted by mistake.

(However, please be aware that if an SD card is formatted, then all the data on the SD card will be erased.)

Operating method

1


[EDIT SCENE] # [LOCK SET] # [YES]

2

Select the scene to be protected, then press the joystick.

[ ] appears and the selected scene is locked.

≥ Press the joystick again to release the lock setting.

≥ You can also select multiple scenes in succession.

To complete the settings


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Playback

Editing

3

Editing still pictures


Function

Locking still pictures

This is for preventing still picture files from being deleted by mistake.

(However, please be aware that if an SD card is formatted, then all the data on the SD card will be erased.)


1


[PICT. SETUP] # [LOCK SET] # [YES]

2

Select the file to be protected, then press the joystick.

[ ] appears and the selected file is locked.

≥ Press the joystick again to release the lock setting.

≥ You can also select multiple files in succession.



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Function

DPOF setting

This is for writing the print data on selected still pictures.

∫ What is DPOF?

DPOF (Digital Print Order

Format) is a format which allows the user of a digital camera to define which captured images on the SD card are to be printed, together with information on the number of copies they wish to print. (Please note:

Not all commercial printing services support this feature at this time.)


1


[PICT. SETUP] # [DPOF SET] # [SET]

2

Select the file to be set, then press the joystick.

3

Select the number of prints, then press the joystick.

≥ To cancel the setting, set the number of prints to [0].

≥ You can also select multiple files in succession.



To cancel all DPOF settings

Select [PICT. SETUP] # [DPOF SET] # [CANCEL ALL].

≥ The DPOF setting can be established for up to 999 files.

≥ DPOF settings made on other devices may not be recognized by this unit. Please perform the DPOF settings on this unit.

≥ You cannot add the recording date to pictures to be printed with the DPOF settings.

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Playback

SD card management

1

Formatting an SD card

This is for initializing SD cards.

Please be aware that if an SD card is formatted, then all the data recorded on the card will be erased. Store important data on a PC, etc.

1


[SETUP] # [FORMAT CARD] # [YES]

2



≥ When formatting is complete, press the MENU button to exit the message screen.

≥ During formatting, do not turn this unit off.

≥ Do not open the card slot cover while formatting. The formatting will stop.

≥ When you format the SD card, use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor.

≥ Use this unit to format SD cards. If an SD card is formatted on other products (such as a PC), the time spent for recording may become longer and you may not be able to use the SD card.

≥ Depending on the type of SD card being used, it may take time to format.

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Playback

With other products

1

Playback on TV

The motion pictures and still pictures recorded by this unit can be played back on a TV.

≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down.

≥ If you have a TV with an SD card slot, the motion pictures and still pictures recorded on an SD card may be played back on the TV. (Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for details about TV compatibility.)



VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

1

Connect this unit and a TV.

2

Turn on this unit, then rotate the mode dial to select or .

3

Start playback on this unit.

∫ If the image or audio from this unit does not appear on the TV

≥ Check the connections.

≥ Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go.

≥ Check the TV’s input setting (input switch).

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

A AV cable (supplied)

≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.

≥ Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.

≥ Select the video input on the TV that this unit is connected to.

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∫ To watch images with a 16:9 aspect ratio on a regular TV (4:3)

If the images are squeezed horizontally on a TV with a 4:3 aspect ratio, change the menu setting to play back the pictures in the original aspect ratio.

≥ If the images are not displayed correctly on a wide-screen TV, adjust the aspect setting on the TV. (Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for details.)


[SETUP] # [TV ASPECT] # [4:3]

Example of images with a 16:9 aspect ratio on a regular TV (4:3)

[TV ASPECT] setting

[16:9] [4:3]

∫ To display the on-screen information on the TV

The information displayed on the screen

(operation icon and time code etc.) can be displayed on the TV.


[SETUP] # [EXT. DISPLAY] # [ON]

≥ Select [OFF] to erase the information.

≥ The screen on this unit will not change.

≥ This function’s default setting is [16:9].

≥ Depending on the TV setting, the pictures may not be displayed correctly. For more information, please read the operating instructions of your TV.

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Playback

With other products

2

With a DVD burner

It is possible to copy images that have been recorded on this unit to discs by connecting the optional

DVD burner.

The disc that was copied to can be played back by connecting this unit and a DVD burner. (l 72)

Device capable of copying images to discs by connecting to this unit

sDVD burner/VW-BN1

≥ We recommend using VW-BN1.

≥ Operation is not guaranteed with any other DVD drives.

≥ Use the Mini AB USB Connection Cable supplied with the DVD burner to connect this unit to the

DVD burner. (Operation cannot be guaranteed with cables other than the one supplied with the

DVD burner.)

About discs that can be used

New *1 12 cm discs (DVD-RAM, DVD-RW *2 , DVD-R, DVD-R DL, CD-RW *3 , CD-R *3 )

≥ Do not allow fingerprints or dirt to get on the recording/playback side of the disc.

≥ +RW/+R/+R DL discs or 8 cm discs cannot be used for copying.

≥ Refer to the operating instructions of the DVD burner for details about recommended discs, disc handling, etc.

*1 You cannot record on a disc that has already been used. However, a formatted DVD-RAM, DVD-

RW, or CD-RW disc can be used for copying.

When a recorded DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, or CD-RW disc is inserted into the DVD burner, the disc is formatted and recording starts. The data recorded on the disc will be erased. Please be aware that the erased data cannot be restored.

*2 Supports motion pictures only

*3 Supports still pictures only

∫ The different copying functions available when this unit is connected to the DVD burner

Data

DVD COPY function

1 ALL SCENES

2 ADDED SCENES

FAVORITE SCENES function

3 SELECT SCENES

4 SELECT DATE

Motion pictures

¥

¥

¥

¥

Still pictures

¥

–

Page

68

68

–

–

69

70

¥: applicable –: not applicable

≥ It is impossible to copy motion pictures and still pictures simultaneously.

≥ You cannot copy from multiple SD cards to 1 disc.

≥ The order in which the scenes are copied cannot be changed.

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Connecting this unit to the DVD burner

Connect this unit to the DVD burner to copy data to discs or play back motion pictures or still pictures that were copied to a disc.

Mini A Mini B 



A Mini AB USB Connection Cable (supplied with the DVD burner)

B DVD burner (optional)

≥ Connect the Mini A terminal to this unit and the Mini B terminal to the DVD burner.


1

Connect the AC adaptor supplied with the DVD burner to the DVD burner.

≥ You cannot supply power to the DVD burner from this unit.

2

Connect this unit to the AC adaptor.

≥ If a battery is used, operation is not possible when this unit is connected to a DVD burner.

3

Turn on the power to this unit.

4

Connect this unit to the DVD burner with the Mini AB USB Connection

Cable (supplied with the DVD burner).

≥ The DVD burner function selection screen will appear.

5

Insert the disc in the DVD burner.

≥ Insert the disc into the DVD burner after connecting the DVD burner to this unit.

≥ Please read the operating instructions of the DVD burner for how to use it.

≥ If the DVD burner is connected to this unit with a disc already inserted, the message “CANNOT

CHECK CONNECTED DEVICE. DISCONNECT THE USB CABLE FROM THIS UNIT.” may be displayed after “Please Wait.” is displayed for over a minute. When this happens, disconnect the

Mini AB USB Connection Cable from the unit and remove the disc from the DVD burner to make sure the disc is usable and was not inserted upside down. (l 66)

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DVD COPY function

Images recorded on this unit can be backed up to discs.

Copied information is recorded in the motion picture scenes that are copied to a disc using the

DVD COPY function. It is possible to write only scenes that are added after copying or delete the copied scenes as a group.

¬Connect this unit to the DVD burner. ( l 67)

1 Copying all the scenes to discs

Copy all motion pictures or still pictures on the

SD card to discs.

1

Select menus with the following procedures.

[BURN DISC] # [VIDEO] or

[PICTURE] # [DVD COPY] * #

[ALL SCENES] *

* Only when [VIDEO] is selected.

2 Copying added scenes to discs

Copy scenes from the SD card, which are added after being copied to the disc using the

DVD COPY function (scenes for which the copied icons ( ) are not indicated), to discs.

1


[BURN DISC] # [VIDEO] #

[DVD COPY] # [ADDED SCENES]

2




A The number of discs necessary for copying by disc type.

≥ When two or more discs are necessary for copying, follow the on-screen instructions to switch discs.

≥ When a recorded DVD-RAM, DVD-RW or CD-RW disc is inserted in the DVD burner, a message confirming whether the contents of the disc can be erased or not is displayed. After confirming that the data can be erased, select [YES].

≥ When a message appears indicating copying is complete, then press the joystick. If all scenes are copied, it is possible to create another set with the same contents. Follow the instructions on the screen.

To finish, eject the disc and disconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable.

≥ Press the MENU button in the middle of the operation to return to the initial menu screen.

∫ Copied icon ( )

The copied information is recorded in motion picture scenes that are copied to a disc using the

DVD COPY function, and [ ] is indicated on the thumbnail.

≥ Motion picture scenes indicated with [ ] can be deleted as a group using the delete menu.

(l 59)

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FAVORITE SCENES function

It is possible to select motion picture scenes recorded on this unit and record them on a single DVD disc, as well as copy scenes by selecting the recording date.

¬Connect this unit to the DVD burner. ( l 67)

3 Selecting the scenes to copy to 1 disc

Select scenes from the recorded motion pictures to copy to a single DVD disc.

1


[BURN DISC] # [VIDEO] # [FAVORITE SCENES] # [SELECT SCENES]

≥ When a recorded DVD-RAM or DVD-RW disc is inserted in the DVD burner, a message confirming whether the contents of the disc can be erased or not is displayed. After confirming that the data can be erased, select [YES].

2

Select the scenes to be copied and then press the joystick.

A Data size of the scene

B Remaining space on the disc

*

 

The selected scene is encircled by a red frame.

≥ To unselect the scene, press the joystick again.

≥ Up to 50 scenes can be set in succession.

≥ If the total data size of the scene exceeds the disc capacity, the remaining space on the disc display will turn red and the amount in excess will be displayed. Select scenes so that they fit on to one disc.

* The units of usable capacity on a DVD disc are 1 MBl1,048,576 bytes.

3

Select [START], then press the joystick.

4



≥ When a message appears indicating copying is complete, then press the joystick. It is possible to create another disc with the same contents. Follow the instructions on the screen.



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4 Selecting the scenes by date to copy to discs

Scenes recorded with this unit are selectively copied by date to DVD discs.

1


[BURN DISC] # [VIDEO] # [FAVORITE SCENES] # [SELECT DATE]

2

Select the date to be copied and then press the joystick.

≥ To unselect the date, press the joystick again.

≥ Up to 50 dates can be set in succession.

3

Press the MENU button.

4



5




A The number of discs necessary for copying by disc type.

≥ When two or more discs are necessary for copying, follow the on-screen instructions to switch discs.

≥ When a recorded DVD-RAM or DVD-RW disc is inserted in the DVD burner, a message confirming whether the contents of the disc can be erased or not is displayed. After confirming that the data can be erased, select [YES].

≥ When a message appears indicating copying is complete, then press the joystick. It is possible to create another set with the same contents. Follow the instructions on the screen.



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Notes for copying data to discs using the DVD burner

When deleting data on the SD card after making a copy, be sure to play back the discs to check that they have been copied

correctly before deleting. (l 72)

≥ Do not turn off this unit or the DVD burner or disconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable while copying. Also, do not shake this unit and the DVD burner.

≥ You cannot connect a USB hub and use it.

≥ You cannot eject a disc while copying.

≥ When data is divided and copied to more than one disc, a disc with a large unused area may result since data is recorded by scene.

≥ After data is copied to a disc, images cannot be added to the disc by connecting the unit to the

DVD burner.

≥ Use of a CD-RW or CD-R disc is recommended for copying still pictures that are small in size.

≥ If “READING DISC...” is displayed on the screen for more than 2 minutes, remove the disc from the DVD burner and make sure the disc is usable and was not inserted upside down. (l 66)

≥ There is no guarantee that a disc created by connecting this unit and the DVD burner will play back on any playable device.

≥ The recording date for scenes or files copied to a disc using the DVD burner with this unit is the date that the scene or file was copied. This date may not be displayed properly depending on the software used.

≥ Data that has been recorded on another device may not be copied, or it may not play properly even if it is copied.

≥ When a still picture file is copied to an SD card using a PC and other equipment but it does not show up on the display of the unit, the image will not be copied to the disc.

When a disc that was created with this unit and the DVD burner is inserted into the DVD recorder, a message may be displayed prompting you to format the disc. Do not format the disc because all data will be erased and cannot be recovered.

Refer to the operating instructions of the DVD recorder for details.

∫ About the time it takes to copy

The time it takes for copying to 1 disc.

(When copying 4 GB of motion pictures to 1 disc)

Disc type

DVD-RAM

DVD-RW

DVD-R

Copy time

Approx. 40 min to 90 min



The time it takes to copy differs depending on the number of scenes recorded on the SD card, type of disc, number of discs copied, and the room temperature. Also, it takes time to automatically verify the copied data. For this reason, it may take longer to copy than the recording time on the SD card.

Wait until the message is displayed indicating completion of copying.

≥ A DVD-R DL disc has two layers of recording surface so the copy time is approximately 1.5 to 2 times that of a DVD-R disc.

∫ About playing back the discs

A disc created with the DVD burner can be played back with a DVD player. (For disc compatibility, refer to the operating instructions of the player.)

The DVD burner is capable of recording a maximum of 9999 still pictures on a single disc.

Since the maximum number of still pictures that can be played back may vary with the player, some of the still pictures on the disc may not play back.

If the device is not capable of playing the disc, connect the DVD burner to this unit for playback.

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Playing back a disc inserted in the DVD burner

You can play back the motion pictures or the still pictures copied to a disc.

ENTER

1

Connect this unit to the DVD burner. (l 67)

2

Select [PLAY DISC], then press the joystick.

≥ The motion pictures or the still pictures on the disc are displayed as thumbnails.

3

Select the scene/file to be played back, then press the joystick.

4


≥ The playback operation is the same as when playing back motion pictures or still pictures. ( l 53, 56)

≥ After playback, eject the disc and disconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable.

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Playback

With other products

3

With other video devices

Recording (dubbing) images onto other video devices


VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN



A AV cable (supplied)


≥ Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.

≥ Select the video input on the video device and TV that this unit and the video device are connected to.

1

Connect this unit to a video device.

2

Turn on this unit, then rotate the mode dial to select .

3

Start playback on this unit.

Then start recording on the connected device.

To stop recording (dubbing)

Stop recording on the connected device.

Then stop playback on this unit.

∫ Using SD card slot or USB terminal of other video devices

If you have a DVD recorder with an SD card slot or a USB terminal, images recorded by this unit can be copied (dubbed) onto the hard disk or a

DVD disc.

Refer to the operating instructions of your DVD recorder for information about whether or not it supports copying (dubbing) from an SD card or a

USB terminal.

When using a USB terminal

Connect this unit to a DVD recorder with the USB cable (supplied), then select [PC/RECORDER] on the USB function selection screen.

≥ For details on how to copy (dub) the images, refer to the operating instructions of the DVD recorder.

If you record (dub) images and then play them back on a wide-screen TV, they may be squeezed horizontally. In this case, refer to the operating instructions of the device you are recording (dubbing) to or read the operating instructions of the wide-screen TV and set the aspect setting to 16:9 (Full).

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Playback

With other products

4

With a printer (PictBridge)

To print pictures by directly connecting this unit to the printer, use a printer compatible with PictBridge.

(Read the operating instructions for the printer.)


A USB cable (supplied)

≥ Insert the USB connectors as far as they will go.

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



¬Turn on this unit.

1

Connect this unit to a printer.

The USB function selection screen will appear.

2

Select [PictBridge] and press the joystick.

The [ screen.

] indication appears on this unit’s

3

Select a file to be printed, then press the joystick.

4

Select the desired number of prints, then press the joystick.

≥ You can set up to 9 prints.

≥ To cancel the setting, set the number of prints to [0].

≥ Up to 8 files can be selected to be printed.

5

Press the MENU button to display the PictBridge menus.

6

Select the date print setting on

[DATE PRINT], then press the joystick.

≥ If the printer is not capable of date printing, this setting is unavailable.

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7

Select the paper size setting on

[PAPER SIZE], then press the joystick.

[STANDARD]: Size specific to the printer

[4k5 INCH]: L size

[5k7 INCH]: 2L size

[4k6 INCH]: Postcard size

[A4]: A4 size

≥ You cannot set paper sizes not supported on the printer.

[

[

8

Select the layout setting on

[PAGE LAYOUT], then press the joystick.

[STANDARD]: Layout specific to the printer

]:

]:

No frame print

Frame print

≥ You cannot set page layouts not supported on the printer.

9

Select [PRINT] the joystick.

#

[YES] and press

≥ Exit PictBridge by disconnecting the USB cable after the pictures have been printed.

When you want to stop printing halfway

Move the joystick down.

A confirmation message appears. If [YES] is selected, the number of prints set is canceled and the screen returns to step 3. If [NO] is selected, all the settings are kept and the screen returns to step 3.

≥ Avoid the following operations during printing.

These operations disable proper printing.

jDisconnecting the USB cable jOpening the SD card slot cover and removing the SD card jSwitching the mode dial jTurning off the power

≥ Check the settings for the paper size, quality of print, etc. on the printer.

≥ The sides of pictures recorded in [ 0.2

] mode may be cut off. Check before printing (print preview).

When using a printer with a trimming or borderless printing function, cancel this function before printing. (Refer to the operating instructions of the printer for details.)

≥ When the unit is connected directly to the printer, the DPOF settings cannot be used.

≥ Connect the printer directly to this unit. Do not use a USB hub.

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With a PC

Before using

1

What you can do with a PC

When you have installed VideoCam Suite from the supplied CD-ROM and connected your PC to the unit, you can perform the operations described below.











A Copy images recorded by this unit onto the PC hard disk.

B Create original DVD-Video discs.

C Edit images copied to a PC.

Create playlists.

D Play back images recorded by this unit on a PC.

E WEB MODE function

You can easily upload motion pictures to YouTube. (l 85)

≥ VideoCam Suite can handle images recorded with this unit or by using VideoCam Suite. Images created with other video cameras, DVD recorders, software and commercial DVD-Videos are not supported.

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

≥ Do not copy images recorded on this unit using any software other than the supplied software.

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With a PC

Before using

2

Operating environment

≥ A CD-ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software applications. (A compatible DVD writer drive and media are necessary for writing to a DVD.)

≥ When two or more USB devices are connected to a PC, or when devices are connected through USB hubs or by using extension cables, proper operation is not guaranteed.

≥ Use the supplied USB cable when connecting to the PC. (Operation is not guaranteed with any other

USB cables.)

∫ VideoCam Suite 2.0

Personal computer

OS

CPU

RAM

Display

Free hard disk space

Necessary software

Sound

Interface

Other requirements

IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer

Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 4

Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3

Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3

Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic or Service Pack 1

Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium or Service Pack 1

Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate or Service Pack 1

Microsoft Windows Vista Business or Service Pack 1

Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz or higher (including compatible CPU)

≥ Intel Pentium 4 1.8 GHz or higher is recommended when a playback function or MPEG2 conversion function is used.

512 MB or more (1 GB or more recommended)

High Color (16 bit) or more (32 bit or more recommended)

Desktop resolution of 1024k768 pixels or more (1280k1024 pixels or more recommended)

Video card supporting DirectX 9.0c (supports overlay of DirectDraw)

PCI Express ™ k16 compatible recommended

Ultra DMA — 33 or more

450 MB or more (for installing the application)

≥ When writing to a DVD or an SD card, more than double the amount of free space as the disc being created is necessary.

DirectX 10.1 (pre-installed on Windows Vista Service Pack 1)

DirectX 10 (pre-installed on Windows Vista)

DirectX 9.0c (Windows XP/2000)

≥ If you install the software on a PC that is not compatible with

DirectX 9.0c, the PC may not work properly. If you are unsure whether or not your PC is compatible, contact the maker of your PC.

DirectSound support

USB port [Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)]

Mouse or equivalent pointing device

SD card reader/writer (required to read and write the SD card)

Internet connection

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≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some personal computers cannot be used.

≥ Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only.

≥ This software is not compatible with Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98,

Windows 98SE, Windows Me and Windows NT.

≥ Operation on an upgraded OS is not guaranteed.

≥ Operation on an OS other than the one pre-installed is not guaranteed.

≥ This software is not compatible with a multi-boot environment.

≥ This software is not compatible with a multi-monitor environment.

≥ Operation is not guaranteed on Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows XP

Media Center Edition, Tablet PC Edition and not compatible with 64 bit operation systems.

≥ Input is not supported in languages other than English, German, French, Simplified Chinese and

Japanese.

≥ If using Windows XP/2000, an administrative account user only can use this software. If using

Windows Vista, administrative account and standard account users only can use this software. (An administrative account user should install and uninstall this software.)

≥ DirectX 9.0c will be installed automatically during installation of the supplied software.

≥ Operation cannot be guaranteed on all DVD drives.

≥ DVD discs authored with this software are not guaranteed to play in all DVD players.

≥ Depending upon the environment of your PC, if it does not support Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), for example, frame dropout may occur, the audio may be intermittent, or the software may run slowly when you play back recorded images.

≥ If your PC does not satisfy the above system requirements, an error may occur when writing data to disc.

∫ SD card reader/writer function (mass storage)


OS

CPU

RAM

Interface

IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer

Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 4

Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3

Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3

Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic or Service Pack 1

Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium or Service Pack 1

Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate or Service Pack 1

Microsoft Windows Vista Business or Service Pack 1

Windows Vista: 32-bit (k86) Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz or higher processor

Windows XP/2000: Intel Pentium III 450 MHz or higher or Intel Celeron

400 MHz or higher

Windows Vista Home Basic: 512 MB or more

Windows Vista Home Premium/Ultimate/Business: 1 GB or more

Windows XP/2000: 128 MB or more (256 MB or more recommended)

USB port

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

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End User License Agreement

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

You (“Licensee”) are granted a license for the Software defined in this End User License Agreement

(“Agreement”) on condition that you agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. If Licensee does not agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, promptly return the Software to

Panasonic Corporation (“Panasonic”), its distributors or dealers from which you made the purchase.

Article 1 License

Licensee is granted the right to use the software, including the information recorded or described on the

CD-ROM, instruction manuals, and any other media provided to Licensee (collectively “Software”), but all applicable rights to patents, copyrights, trademarks and trade secrets in the Software are not transferred to Licensee.

Article 2 Use by a Third Party

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

Article 3 Restrictions on Copying the Software

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

Article 4 Computer

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

Article 5 Reverse Engineering, Decompiling or Disassembly

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

Licensee’s reverse engineering, decompiling, or disassembly of the Software.

Article 6 Indemnification

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

Article 7 Export Control

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

Article 8 Termination of License

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

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With a PC

Setup

1

Installation

When installing the software, log on to your computer as the Administrator or with a user name with equivalent authorization. (If you do not have authorization to do this, consult your manager.)

≥ Before starting the installation, close any other software applications which are running.

≥ Do not perform any other operations on your

PC while the software is being installed.

For Windows Vista:

If [User Account Control] dialog appears, click

[Continue].

Installing VideoCam Suite

1

Insert the CD-ROM into the PC.

≥ If the installation screen does not appear automatically, double-click the CD-ROM drive icon in [My Computer (Computer)].

2

Click [Next].

≥ If the country or region cannot be selected, select [NTSC Area].

≥ When the confirmation message appears, click

[Yes].

6

Click [Install] to start the installation process.

3

Select where the application is to be installed, then click [Next].

4

Select [Yes] or [No] to create shortcut.

5

Select the country or region where you live, then click [Next].

7

When installation is complete, some notes will appear

Check the contents, then close the window.

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8

Select [Yes, I want to restart my computer now.], then click

[Finish].

∫ For Windows XP

1

Select [start] # [Control Panel]

# [Add or Remove Programs].

The PC must be rebooted for the application to work.

2

Select [VideoCam Suite 2.0], then click [Remove].

≥ Depending on the operating environment, you may be required to install DirectX 9.0c. If so, click [Yes], and install it.

If you install the software on a PC that is not compatible with DirectX 9.0c, the PC may not work properly. If you are unsure whether or not your PC is compatible, contact the PC manufacturer.

Uninstalling the software

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

∫ For Windows Vista

1

Select [Start] # [Control Panel]

# [Uninstall a program].

∫ For Windows 2000

1

Select [Start] # [Settings] #

[Control Panel] # [Add/Remove

Programs].

2

Select [VideoCam Suite 2.0], then click [Uninstall].

2

Select [VideoCam Suite 2.0], then click [Change/Remove].

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With a PC

Setup

2

Connection and recognition

After the software is installed, the unit must be connected to the PC and be correctly recognized by the

PC.

≥ Remove the supplied CD-ROM from your PC.

A USB cable (supplied)

≥ Insert the USB connectors as far as they will go.

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




¬Turn on this unit.

1

Connect this unit to a PC.

The USB function selection screen will appear.

2

Select [PC/RECORDER] and press the joystick.

This unit is automatically detected by the PC.

≥ When the unit is connected to a PC, its power cannot be turned off. Disconnect the

USB cable before turning this unit off.

(l 83)

≥ Do not disconnect the USB cable, AC adaptor or remove the battery while the access lamp is on or access icon ( ) appears on the LCD monitor. Doing so may damage the data on the

SD card.

≥ It may be necessary to reboot the PC after connecting this unit to it for the first time.

About the PC display

When the unit is connected to a PC, it is recognized as an external drive.

≥ Only the readout of data using the PC can be performed when the battery is used. (The PC cannot write data to the unit, or erase data from the unit.)

≥ Depending on the operating environment of the

PC, the shape of the drive icon and the drive name will differ.

∫ Drive icons

The icon is displayed in [My Computer

(Computer)].

≥ Windows Vista:

≥ Windows XP:

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≥ Windows 2000:

∫ Example folder structure

≥ SD-Video format motion pictures are stored in the [PRG¢¢¢] folder. (“¢¢¢” denotes base-16 (hexadecimal) characters from 001 to

FFF.)

≥ Up to 99 files can be recorded in the

[PRG¢¢¢] folder.

≥ JPEG format still pictures (IMGA0001.JPG etc.) are stored in the [100CDPFP] folder.

≥ Up to 999 files can be recorded in the

[100CDPFP] or other such folder.

≥ The DPOF setting files are stored in the [MISC] folder.

∫ Copying still pictures on PC

Card reader/writer function (mass storage)

When the unit is connected to a PC and the SD card can be used as an external drive, still pictures on the drive can be copied to the PC with Windows Explorer or other programs.

1 Double click the folder that contains the files on the drive ([100CDPFP] etc.).

2 Drag and drop the files onto the destination folder (on the PC hard disk).

≥ Do not delete the SD card’s folders. Doing so may make the SD card unusable in this unit.

≥ Always use this unit to format SD cards.

To disconnect USB cable safely

1

Double click the ( ) icon in task tray.

Hardware disconnect dialog appears.

≥ Depending on your PC’s settings, this icon may not be displayed.

2

Select [USB Mass Storage

Device] and click [Stop].

3

Verify [MATSHITA SD VIDEO

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

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

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With a PC

Using software

1

Using VideoCam Suite

For Windows Vista:

≥ When using VideoCam Suite, log on to your PC as Administrator (or with a login name equally authorized) or with the user name for a standard user account. If you log on with a user name for a guest user account, the software cannot be used.

For Windows XP/2000:

≥ When using VideoCam Suite, log on to your PC as Administrator (or with a login name equally authorized). If you log on with a login name other than Administrator, the software cannot be used.

Select [start] # [All Programs (Programs)] # [Panasonic] #

[VideoCam Suite 2.0] # [VideoCam Suite].

Refer to the operating instructions of the software (PDF file) for details on how to use it.

Reading the operating instructions of the software

Select [start] #

[All Programs (Programs)] #

[Panasonic] # [VideoCam Suite 2.0]

# [Manual].

∫ When the operating instructions will not open

You will need Adobe Reader to read the PDF operating instructions.

Download and install a version of Adobe Reader that you can use with your OS from the following

Web Site.

http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/ readstep2_allversions.html

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Upload to YouTube

You can easily upload motion pictures to

YouTube with the VideoCam Suite. You need to record the motion picture to upload in web mode.

(l 34)

1

Connect this unit to a PC. (l 82)

2

Select [WEB MODE] then press the joystick.

[YouTube Uploader] starts and the motion pictures recorded in web mode are displayed.

≥ Refer to the operating instructions of the software (PDF file) for details on how to use it.

≥ In order to upload motion pictures to YouTube, a user account must first be obtained via the

YouTube site.

≥ After uploading is complete, a message appears. If [OK] is clicked, the USB function will be set to [PC/RECORDER]. Before turning this unit off, disconnect the USB cable (l 83).

≥ This service is available as of 1 December,

2008.

≥ Any operation about YouTube ™ services and the specification changes are not guaranteed.

The available services and the displays are subject to change without notice.

≥ Any copyrighted video cannot be uploaded without having the copyright or obtaining permission from the copyright holder(s).

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With a PC

Using a

Macintosh

1

If using a Macintosh

∫ Operating environment for the card reader/writer function (mass storage)


OS

CPU

Macintosh

Mac OS X v10.4

Mac OS X v10.5

PowerPC G5 (1.9 GHz or higher)

Intel Core Duo

Intel Core Solo

USB port Interface

≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some personal computers cannot be used.

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

≥ Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only.

∫ To disconnect USB cable safely

Drag [CAM_SD] or [Untitled] disk icon to the [Trash], and then disconnect the USB cable.

∫ Copying still pictures on PC

1

Connect this unit to a PC via the supplied USB cable.

≥ The USB function selection screen will appear.

2

Select [PC CONNECT] on the camera LCD and press the joystick to confirm.

3

Double-click [CAM_SD] or

[Untitled] displayed on the desktop.

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

4

Drag and drop the files onto destination folder (on the PC hard disk).

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Others

Indications

1

Indications

∫ Recording indications

Motion picture recording



0h00m00s

SP

R 0h30m

+1

AWB

1/100

OPEN

0dB

NOV.15.2009 12:34 PM

Still picture recording



0.2

R 10000

+1

AWB

1/100

OPEN

0dB

NOV.15.2009 12:34 PM

R 0h30m

0h00m00s

NOV.15.2009

12:34 PM

Remaining battery power

(l 19)

Remaining time for recording

Elapsed recording time

Date/time indication (l 28)

¥/; (Red)

; (Green)

PRE-REC

16:9

AUTO

MNL

World time setting (l 29)

Recording (l 33)

Recording pause (l 33)

PRE-REC (l 44)

Aspect ratio 16:9 (l 47)

Auto mode (l 32)

Manual mode (l 49)

Intelligent auto mode (l 31)

Normal mode

Portrait mode

Scenery mode

Spotlight mode

Low light mode

MF

2t

ª

1/100

Manual focus (l 50)

Zoom magnification indication

(l 38)

Backlight compensation mode

(l 43)

Image stabilizer (l 40)

Shutter speed (l 52)

OPEN, F4.0

F number (l 52)

0dB Gain value (l 52)

,

Soft skin mode (l 44)

Fade (White), Fade (Black)

(l 43)

ZOOM

A

MagicPix function (l 44)

Face detection (l 44)

Zoom microphone (l 39)

Wind noise reduction (l 47)

Power LCD function (l 30)

+1

,

-1

XP , , Motion picture recording mode

(l 35)

Web mode (l 34)

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AWB

Scene mode (l 50)

Sports mode

Portrait mode

Low light mode

Spotlight mode

Surf & snow mode

White balance (l 51)

Auto white balance

Indoor mode (recording under incandescent lamp)

Outdoor mode

Manual adjustment mode

Ø

0.3

M

0.2

(White)

Self-Timer recording (l 45)

Number of recording pixels for still pictures (l 106)

640k480

640k360

SD Card can be recorded to

(Green) Recognizing the SD card

R 10000 Remaining number of still pictures

∫ Playback indications

Motion picture playback

Still picture playback

1

;

5, /

6,

7/8

Playback (l 53)

Pause (l 53)

Fast forward/rewind (l 54)

9/:

D/E

;1/2;

0h00m00s

Last/first scene paused

Skip playback (l 53)

Slow-motion playback (l 54)

Frame-by-frame playback

(l 54)

Motion picture playback time

Play mode (l 55)

All scenes on the SD card displayed

Scenes recorded on the selected date

XP , , Motion picture recording mode

(l 35)

No.10

Scene number

R

100-001

Volume adjustment (l 54)

Resume playback (l 54)

Locked motion pictures and still pictures (l 60, 61)

Copied motion pictures (l 68)

Scenes recorded in the web mode (l 34)

Motion picture folder/file number display

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100-0001 Still picture folder/file number display

0.3

M

1 DPOF already set

(to more than 1) (l 62)

Number of recording pixels for still pictures (l 106)

640k480

0.2

640k360

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

∫ Indications when other products are connected

The DVD burner is connected

When the [BURN DISC] menu is selected

When the [PLAY DISC] menu is selected

Disc type (l 66)

DVD-RAM disc

DVD-RW disc

DVD-R disc

DVD-R DL disc

CD-RW disc

CD-R disc

When a printer compatible with

PictBridge is connected (l 74)

Accessing an SD card (l 82)

∫ Confirmatory indications

–– (Time display)

°

The built-in battery is low.

(l 28)

The warning/alarm indication appears when LCD monitor is rotated towards the lens side.

Return the direction of the LCD monitor to normal position and check the warning/alarm indication.

No SD card is inserted/ unusable card.

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Indications

2

Messages

THIS CARD CANNOT RECORD IN VIDEO MODE.

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

CHECK CARD.

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

ERROR OCCURRED. RECORDING IS STOPPED.

≥ When using an SD card that can be used for motion picture recording ( l 21)

When this message appears, it is recommended that you format the SD card being used. (l 63)

When an SD card is formatted, all the data recorded on it will be deleted. Back up the data on the

SD card to a PC, etc. before formatting the SD card.

≥ When using any other card

Use a Panasonic SD card or another SD card which can be used to record motion pictures. (l 21)

EXIT THE MENU THEN CHANGE TO MANUAL MODE.

CANCEL MAGICPIX MODE.

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

ERROR OCCURRED. PLEASE TURN UNIT OFF, THEN TURN ON AGAIN.

An irregularity in the unit has been detected. Restart the unit by turning off and on the power.

DISCONNECT USB CABLE.

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

CANNOT OPERATE WHILE CONNECTED TO COMPUTER.

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

ALL CONTENTS OF THIS DISC WILL BE DELETED. DO YOU WANT TO CONTINUE?

The inserted disc contains recorded data. Confirm the contents by using the device that recorded the data before deletion.

THIS SCENE COULD NOT BE READ SO COPYING ONTO DISC WAS ABORTED.

To copy the scene again, delete the displayed scene first.

AN ERROR OCCURRED IN THE DVD BURNER. DISCONNECT THE USB CABLE FROM THIS

UNIT.

Remove the Mini AB USB Connection Cable from this unit, and then turn the power off and then on again.

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About recovery

It is possible that the system cannot complete writing of a file normally when, for example, power is turned off for some reason during recording or editing.

If faulty management information is found when an SD card is accessed, the following message may appear. Be sure to follow the messages. (Repairing may take time depending on the error.)

NOW REPAIRING DATA. DO NOT REMOVE CARD.

≥ When you repair the data, use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor. Even if the power is turned off without repairing the data, you can repair the data when you turn the power on again.

≥ Depending on the condition of the data, it may not be possible to completely repair the data.

≥ Do not repair an SD card that has been recorded on another device. This may cause the loss of data or the card.

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Helpful hints

1

Functions that cannot be used simultaneously

Some functions in this unit are disabled or cannot be selected due to the unit’s specifications.

The table below shows examples of functions restricted by various conditions.

Digital zoom

Intelligent auto mode

Fade

MagicPix

Functions

Backlight compensation

Soft skin mode (Set and cancel)

Help mode

Face detection

Scene mode

Change of white balance

Adjusting the shutter speed, iris/gain

Guideline

Conditions which disable the functions

≥ In Picture Recording mode

≥ When the MagicPix function is used


≥ When PRE-REC is used

≥ While recording (Cannot set or cancel)


≥ When PRE-REC is used (Cannot set or cancel)


≥ When the iris/gain is set

≥ While recording

≥ When PRE-REC is used



≥ When Digital Zoom is used



≥ When Scene Mode is used

≥ When Face Detection is used

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Others

Helpful hints

2

Troubleshooting

Problem

This unit cannot be turned on.

This unit does not stay on long enough.

Battery runs down quickly.

This unit is turned off automatically.

Check points

≥ Charge the battery using the AC adaptor. ( l 17)

≥ Make sure the LCD monitor is opened.

≥ The battery is affected by ambient temperature. In cold places, the battery using time becomes shorter.

≥ The battery has a limited life. If the operating time is still too short even after the battery is fully charged, the battery has worn out and needs to be replaced.

This unit cannot be operated though it is turned on.

This unit does not operate normally.

≥ If you do not use the unit for approximately 5 minutes, the power is automatically turned off to conserve battery life. To resume recording, turn the power back on.

The power will not turn off automatically when the economy function (l 26) is set to [OFF].

≥ The unit cannot be operated unless you open the LCD monitor.

≥ Turn on the power again. If normal conditions are not restored yet, remove the battery or AC adaptor, wait about

1 minute and then reconnect the battery or AC adaptor.

Then about 1 minute later, turn on the power again.

(Conducting the above operation while the SD card is being accessed may damage the data on the SD card.)

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Problem

A clicking sound is heard when the power is turned off.

The screen has changed suddenly.

(Demo mode is on)

A function indication such as the remaining time indication or the elapsed time indication is not shown.

Recording does not start although power is supplied to this unit.

Check points

≥ This is the sound of the lens moving and is not a malfunction.

≥ If you set [DEMO MODE] to [ON] without inserting an SD card in video recording mode or picture recording mode, the unit is automatically set to the demonstration mode for introducing its functions. Normally this should be set to

[OFF]. (l 27)

≥ If you set [SETUP] > [DISPLAY] > [OFF], indications other than warnings and date are not displayed.

≥ No recording is possible while the SD card’s write protect switch is set to LOCK. (l 20)

≥ If the SD card has no more available memory, free up some memory by deleting unnecessary scenes (l 58) or use a new SD card.

≥ Is the unit set to the video recording mode or picture recording mode?

≥ If the SD card slot cover is open, this unit may not operate normally. Close the card slot cover.

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Problem

Recording stops suddenly during motion picture recording on an

SD card.

Auto focus function does not work.

“ENVIRONMENT TOO

DARK, OR LENS COVER

CLOSED.” is displayed.

Sound is not played back from the built-in speaker of this unit.

Although this unit is correctly connected to a

TV, playback images cannot be seen.

The playback images are squeezed horizontally.

Scenes or files cannot be deleted or edited.

The images on the SD card do not look normal.

Check points

≥ Use an SD card that can be used for motion picture recording. (l 21)

≥ When using an SD card on which data has been written many times and the data writing speed has reduced, the recording may suddenly stop during motion picture recording. Back up the data on the SD card to a PC, etc. and then format the SD card. (l 63)

≥ Press MANUAL AF/MF button to erase the MF icon, or press iA button.

≥ There are some recording subjects and surroundings for which the auto focus does not operate correctly. (l 101) If so, use the manual focus mode to adjust the focus. (l 50)


≥ This message may appear if you try to record in extremely dark places.

≥ During playback, move the volume lever to display the volume indication and adjust it. (l 54)

≥ Please read the operating instructions of your TV and select the video input that this unit is connected to.

≥ Change the setting to match the aspect ratio of the TV.

(l 65)

≥ Locked scenes or files cannot be deleted. Release the lock setting. (l 60, 61)

≥ It may not be possible to delete scenes that are displayed as [ ] on the thumbnail display. If the scenes are unnecessary, format the SD card to erase the data. (l 63)

Please be aware that if the SD card is formatted then all the data recorded on the SD card will be erased.

≥ If the SD card’s write protect switch is set to LOCK, then deletion and editing are disabled. (l 20)

≥ The data may be destroyed. It may have been destroyed by static or electromagnetic waves. Store important data on a

PC or other products as well.

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Problem

Even if an SD card is formatted, it cannot be used.

The indication disappears.

The screen is frozen.

No operation can be performed.

“ERROR OCCURRED.

PLEASE TURN UNIT OFF,

THEN TURN ON AGAIN.” is displayed.

When the SD card is inserted in this unit, it is not recognized.

When the SD card is inserted in another device, it is not recognized.

Check points

≥ Either this unit or the SD card may be damaged. Please contact consumer support (l 111, 112).

≥ Use an SD card from 8 MB to 32 GB with this unit. ( l 20)

≥ No operation can be performed on this unit when it is connected to a PC.

≥ Turn off the power to this unit. If the power cannot be turned off, remove the battery or AC adaptor and then reconnect it.

Turn on the power again. If normal operation is still not restored, detach the power connected, and contact consumer support. (l 111, 112)

≥ The unit has automatically detected an error. Restart the unit by turning off and on the power.

≥ The power will be turned off in about 1 minute if the power is not turned off and on.

≥ Repair is needed if it is repeatedly displayed even if it is restarted. Detach the power connected, and contact consumer support. (l 111, 112) Do not attempt to repair the unit by yourself.

≥ Use this unit to format SD cards. Please be aware that if an

SD card is formatted, then all the data recorded on the card will be erased. (l 63)

≥ Check that the device is compatible with the capacity or type of SD card (SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card) that you inserted. Refer to the operating instructions of the device for details.

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With other products

Problem

The sound does not play back properly when a

DVD disc that has been copied using the DVD burner is played back.

With a PC

Problem

When connected by the

USB cable, this unit is not detected by the PC.

When the USB cable is disconnected, an error message will appear on the PC.

It takes a long time to create a DVD.

The DVD player cannot play back the discs I have created using VideoCam

Suite.

Check points

≥ When the scenes recorded on an SD card by setting

[AUDIO REC] to [MPEG] are copied to a DVD disc using the DVD burner and then played back with any other devices, sound may not play back properly.

In this case, record scenes by setting [AUDIO REC] to

[DOLBY] and then copy to the disc. Or use the software supplied with this unit to copy the scenes.

Check points

≥ Close the menu screen before connecting the USB cable.

≥ Select another USB terminal on the PC.

≥ Check the operating environment. ( l 77)

≥ Disconnect the USB cable, turn the unit off then on and then reconnect the USB cable.

≥ To disconnect the USB cable safely, double-click the

( ) icon in the task tray and follow the instructions on the screen.

≥ Creating a DVD may take some time even if the size of the motion picture files are small.

≥ To playback a DVD disc created using VideoCam Suite, the player must support playback of that DVD disc. (Refer to the operating instructions of the player.)

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Cautions for use

About this unit

≥ The unit and SD card become warm after long operation, but this is not a malfunction.

Keep the SD Video Camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment

(such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).

≥ If you use the SD Video Camera on top of or near a TV, the pictures and sound on the SD

Video Camera may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.

≥ Do not use the SD Video Camera near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting the pictures and sound.

≥ Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors.

≥ Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affect the SD

Video Camera, disturbing the pictures and sound.

≥ If the SD Video Camera is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly, turn the SD Video

Camera off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor. Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn the

SD Video Camera on.

Do not use the SD Video Camera near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.

≥ If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and sound may be adversely affected.

Make sure to use the supplied cords and cables. If you use optional accessories, use the cords and the cables supplied with them.

Do not extend the cords and the cables.

Do not spray insecticides or volatile chemicals onto the unit.

≥ If the unit is sprayed with such chemicals, its body may be marred and the surface finish may peel off.

≥ Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact with the unit for a long time.

When you use the unit in a sandy or dusty place such as a beach, do not let sand or fine dust get into the body and terminals of the unit.

Also, keep the unit away from sea water.

≥ Sand or dust may damage the unit. (Care should be taken when inserting and removing an SD card.)

≥ If sea water splashes onto the unit, wipe off the water with a well wrung cloth. Then wipe the unit again with a dry cloth.

When carrying the unit, do not drop or bump it.

≥ A strong impact can break the unit’s casing, causing it to malfunction.

Cleaning

≥ Before cleaning, detach the battery or pull the

AC cable from the AC outlet, and then wipe the unit with a soft, dry cloth.

≥ If the unit is very dirty, dip a cloth in water and squeeze firmly, and then wipe the unit with the damp cloth. Next, dry the unit with a dry cloth.

≥ Use of benzine, paint thinner, alcohol, or dishwashing liquid may alter the camera body or peel the surface finish. Do not use these solvents.

≥ When using a chemical dust cloth, follow the instructions that came with the cloth.

Do not use the unit for surveillance purposes or other business uses.

≥ This unit was designed for consumer intermittent use. It was not intended for continuous use, or for any industrial or commercial application resulting in prolonged use.

≥ In certain situations, continuous use could cause the unit to overheat and cause a malfunction. Such use is strongly discouraged.

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When you are not going to use the unit for an extended time

≥ When storing the unit in a cupboard or cabinet, it is recommended that you place a desiccant

(silica gel) in with it.

About the battery

The battery used in this unit is a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. It is susceptible to humidity and temperature and the effect increases the more the temperature rises or falls. In cold areas, the full charge indication may not appear or the low battery indication may appear for about

5 minutes after starting use. At high temperatures, the protection function may be triggered, making it impossible to use the unit.

Be sure to detach the battery after use.

≥ If the battery is left inserted, a minute amount of current continues to flow even if the unit’s power is off. Keeping the unit in this state may result in over discharge of the battery. This may result in you not being able to use the battery even after it is charged.

≥ The battery should be stored in the vinyl bag so metal does not come into contact with the terminals.

≥ The battery should be stored in a cool place free from humidity, with as constant temperature as possible. (Recommended temperature: 15 °C to 25 °C (59 °F to 77 °F),

Recommended humidity: 40% to 60%)

≥ Extremely high temperatures or low temperatures will shorten the life of the battery.

≥ If the battery is kept in high-temperature, highhumidity, or oily-smoky places, the terminals may rust and cause malfunctions.

≥ To store the battery for a long period of time, we recommend you charge it once every year and store it again after you have completely used up the charged capacity.

≥ Dust and other matter attached to the battery terminals should be removed.

Prepare spare batteries when going out for recording.

≥ Prepare enough batteries to last 3 to 4 times the period you are planning to record.

≥ Cold weather, such as when skiing, can shorten the recording period.

If you drop the battery accidentally, check to see if the terminals are damaged.

≥ Inserting a battery with damaged terminals can damage the unit.

Do not throw old battery into fire.

≥ Heating a battery or throwing it into a fire may result in an explosion.

If the operating time is very short even after the battery has been recharged, the battery has worn out. Please purchase a new battery.

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About the AC adaptor

≥ If the temperature of the battery is extremely high or extremely low, charging may take time or the battery may not be charged.

≥ If you use the AC adaptor near a radio, radio reception may be disturbed. Keep the AC adaptor 1 m (3.3 feet) or more away from the radio.

≥ When using the AC adaptor, it may generate whirring sounds. However, this is normal.

≥ After use, be sure to disconnect the AC adaptor. (If it is left connected, a minute amount of current is consumed.)

≥ Always keep the electrodes of the AC adaptor and battery clean.

LCD monitor

≥ When the LCD monitor gets dirty, wipe it with a dry soft cloth.

≥ In a place with drastic temperature changes, condensation may form on the LCD monitor.

Wipe it with a soft dry cloth.

≥ When the unit has become very cold, for example due to storage in a cold area, its LCD monitor will be slightly darker than usual immediately after the power is turned on. The normal brightness will be restored when the unit’s internal temperature rises.

Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD Monitor screen featuring a total of approximately 123,000 pixels. The result is more than 99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture.

About condensation

If condensation forms on the unit, the lens will cloud up and the unit may not work properly.

Make every effort to ensure that condensation does not form. If it does form, take the actions described below.

Causes of condensation

Condensation takes place when the ambient temperature or humidity is changed as follows.

≥ When this unit is brought inside from the cold

(e.g. a ski slope) to a warm room.

≥ When this unit is moved from an air-conditioned car to outside.

≥ When a cold room has been warmed up quickly.

≥ When cool wind from an air conditioner is directly blown onto this unit.

≥ After summer afternoon showers of rain.

≥ When this unit is in a very humid place where the air is thick with steam. (e.g. a heated swimming pool)

Helpful hint

If, for example, you have used this unit for recording on a ski slope and are taking it into a heated room, place the unit inside a plastic bag, remove as much of the air from inside the bag as possible, then seal the bag. Leave the unit for about an hour in the room so the temperature of the unit is close to the ambient temperature of the room, then use it.

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Explanation of terms

Automatic white balance

White balance adjustment recognizes the color of light and adjusts so the white color will become a purer white. The unit determines the hue of light that comes through the lens, thereby judging the recording condition, and selects the closest hue setting.

This is called automatic white balance adjustment.

However, since the unit only stores white color information under certain light sources, automatic white balance adjustment does not function normally under other light sources.

2)

10 000K

9 000K

8 000K

7 000K

6 000K

4)

3)

5)

5 000K

1)

4 000K

6)

7)

3 000K

8)

2 000K

9)

10)

1 000K

The illustration above shows the range over which the auto white balance functions.

1) The effective range of automatic white balance adjustment on this unit

2) Blue sky

3) Cloudy sky (rain)

4) TV screen

5) Sunlight

6) White fluorescent lamp

7) Halogen light bulb

8) Incandescent light bulb

9) Sunrise or sunset

10) Candlelight

Outside of the effective range of automatic white balance adjustment, the image will become reddish or bluish. Even within the effective range of automatic white balance adjustment, the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly if there is more than one light source. For light outside the functional automatic white balance adjustment range, use the manual white balance adjustment mode.

White balance adjustment

White balance adjustment determines the white color under different light sources. By recognizing which is the white color under sunlight and which is the white color under a fluorescent light, the unit can adjust the balance among the other colors.

Since the white color is the reference for all the colors, the unit can record pictures in a natural hue if it can recognize the reference color white.

Auto focus

The lens is moved forward or backward automatically to bring the subject into focus.

Auto focus has the following characteristics.

≥ Adjusts the focus so that the vertical lines of a subject are seen more clearly.

≥ Attempts to bring an object with higher contrast into focus.

≥ Focuses on the screen center only.

Due to these characteristics, auto focus does not work correctly in the following situations. Record pictures in the manual focus mode.

Recording distant and close-up objects at the same time

Since the unit focuses on whatever is at the center of the screen, it is difficult to bring the background into focus when close-up objects are placed in focus. When recording people with distant mountains in the background, you cannot focus on both the subject which is close-up and the objects which are in the distance.

Recording a subject behind dirty or dusty window

The subject behind the window will not be focused because the focus is on the dirty window.

Similarly, when recording something on the opposite side of a road with heavy traffic, a vehicle that happens to pass by may be brought into focus.

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Recording a subject that is surrounded by objects with glossy surfaces or by highly reflective objects

Since whatever is shiny or glistens is brought into focus, it is hard to focus on the subject to be recorded. The focus may become blurry when recording subjects at the beach, night views or in scenes involving fireworks or special lights.

Recording a subject in dark surroundings

The unit cannot focus correctly because the light information that comes through the lens decreases considerably.

Recording a fast-moving subject

As the focus lens-inside moves mechanically, it cannot keep up with a fast-moving subject.

When, for example, recording a sports event with fast moving subjects, the focus may lose its sharpness.

Recording a subject with little contrast

It is easy to bring subjects with a sharp contrast or vertical lines or stripes into focus. This means that a subject with little contrast, such as a white wall, may become blurry because the unit achieves focus based upon the vertical lines of an image.

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Specifications

SD Video Camera

Information for your safety

Power source:

Power consumption:

DC 5.0 V (When using AC adaptor), DC 3.6 V (When using battery)

Recording: 3.0 W, Charging: 4.5 W

Signal system

Recording format

Image sensor

Lens

Filter diameter

Zoom

Monitor

Microphone

EIA Standard: 525 lines, 60 fields NTSC color signal

Based on the SD-Video standard

1/8z CCD image sensor

Total: 800 K

Effective pixels:

Moving picture: 290 K (4:3), 380 K (16:9)

Still picture: 290 K (4:3), 380 K (16:9)

Auto Iris, F1.9 to F5.7

Focal length: 1.5 mm to 105 mm

Macro (Full range AF)

37 mm

70k optical zoom, 100k/3500k digital zoom

2.7z wide LCD monitor (approx. 123 K pixels)

Stereo (with a zoom function)

Speaker

Standard illumination

Minimum required illumination

1 round speaker ‰ 15 mm

1,400 lx

Approx. 6 lx (1/30 in Low light mode)

Approx. 2 lx with the MagicPix function

Video output level 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ™

Audio output level (Line) 316 mV, 600 ™

USB Card reader/writer function (No copyright protection support)

Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) compliant

USB terminal Type Mini AB

PictBridge-compliant

USB host function (for DVD burner)

Dimensions

(excluding the projecting parts)

56 mm (W) k 65 mm (H) k 107 mm (D)

[2.21z (W) k 2.56z (H) k 4.21z (D)]

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Mass (Weight)

Mass (Weight) in operation

Operating temperature

Operating humidity

Approx. 235 g (Approx. 0.52 lbs.)

[without battery (supplied) and an SD card (optional)]

Approx. 257 g (Approx. 0.57 lbs.)

[with battery (supplied) and an SD card (optional)]

0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)

10% to 80%

Motion pictures

Recording media

Compression

Recording mode and transfer rate

Recordable time

Audio compression

Maximum number of recordable folders and scenes

SD Memory Card:

32 MB * /64 MB * /128 MB * /256 MB/512 MB/1 GB/2 GB (FAT12 and

FAT16 format corresponding)

SDHC Memory Card:

4 GB/6 GB/8 GB/12 GB/16 GB/32 GB (FAT32 format corresponding)

MPEG-2

XP: 10 Mbps (VBR)

SP: 5 Mbps (VBR)

LP: 2.5 Mbps (VBR)

Refer to page 35.

Dolby Digital/MPEG-1 Audio Layer 2

16 bit (48 kHz/2 ch)

99 foldersk99 scenes (9801 scenes)

(When the date changes, a new folder is created and scenes are recorded in this new folder even if the number of scenes in the old folder has not reached 99.)

* Cannot be guaranteed in operation.

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Still pictures

Recording media

Compression

Picture size

Number of recordable pictures

AC adaptor

Information for your safety

Power source:

Power consumption:

DC output:

SD Memory Card:

8 MB/16 MB/32 MB/64 MB/128 MB/256 MB/512 MB/1 GB/2 GB

(FAT12 and FAT16 format corresponding)

SDHC Memory Card:

4 GB/6 GB/8 GB/12 GB/16 GB/32 GB (FAT32 format corresponding)

JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2 standard), DPOF corresponding

640k480 (4:3), 640k360 (16:9)

Refer to page 106.

AC 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz

12 W

DC 5.0 V, 1.6 A

Dimensions 76 mm (W)k22 mm (H)k46 mm (D)

[2.99z (W) k 0.87z (H) k 1.81z (D)]

Approx. 100 g (Approx. 0.22 lbs.) Mass (Weight)

Specifications may change without prior notice.

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Number of recordable pictures

SD card

Picture size

8 MB

16 MB

32 MB

64 MB

128 MB

256 MB

512 MB

1 GB

2 GB

4 GB

6 GB

8 GB

12 GB

16 GB

32 GB

0.3

M

(640k480)

37

92

200

430

820

1710

3390

6790

13820

27150

41280

55260

83350

99999 *

99999 *

* This unit can record only up to 99,999 still pictures in these SD cards.

≥ The number of recordable pictures depends on the subject being recorded.

≥ The memory capacity indicated on the label of an SD card is the total of the capacity for copyright protection and management and the capacity which can be used on the unit, a PC etc.

≥ The numbers shown in the table are approximations.

≥ If you record motion pictures on an SD card, the number of recordable still pictures will become smaller.

0.2

(640k360)

37

92

200

430

820

1710

3390

6790

13820

27150

41280

55260

83350

99999 *

99999 *

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Optional accessories

Accessory No.

VW-VBJ10* 1

Figure Description

Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack

VW-W3707H Wide conversion lens

VW-LDC103PP *2 Video DC Light

VZ-LL10

VW-SK12

Light bulb for video DC light

Shoe adaptor

RP-SDR01GU1A

RP-SDR512U1A

RP-SDR256U1A

RP-SDM12GU1K

RP-SDM06GU1K

RP-SDM04GU1K

RP-SDM02GU2A

RP-SDM02GU1A

RP-SDV32GU1K

RP-SDV16GU1K

RP-SDV08GU1K

RP-SDV04GU1K

RP-SDV02GU1A

VW-BN1

Class 2 1 GB SD Memory Card

Class 2 512 MB SD Memory Card

Class 2 256 MB SD Memory Card

Class 4 12 GB SDHC Memory Card




(Package of 2 cards)







DVD burner

*1 Please refer to page 19 about the battery charging time and available recording time.

*2 The shoe adaptor VW-SK12 (optional) is necessary.

NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary by country. Please consult your local dealer.

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Accessory Order Form (For USA and Puerto Rico Customers)

Please photocopy this form when placing an order.

1. Model #

2. Items Ordered

Accessory # Description P rice Each Quantity Total Price

Subtotal

Your State & Local Sales Tax

Shipping & Handling

Total Enclosed

3. Method of payment (check one)

Check of Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS)

VISA Credit Card #

MasterCard

Discover

Expiration Date

Customer Signature

6.95

Make Check or Money Order Payable to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES

(Please do not send cash)

4. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address)

Ship To:

Mr.

Mrs.

Ms.

First Last Phone#:

Day ( )

Street Address

Night ( )

City State Zip

TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:

VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER

OR

CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368

[6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME]

OR

MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY

ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE

20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032

In CANADA, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for more information on Accessories.

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Request for Service Notice (USA and

Puerto Rico Only)

Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice, in the unlikely event this product needs service.

Request for Service Notice:

• Please include your proof of purchase.

(Failure to do so will delay your repair.)

• To further speed your repair, please provide

an explanation of what is wrong with the unit

and any symptom it is exhibiting.

Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to:

Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center

1590 Touhy Ave.

Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

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Limited Warranty (United States and Puerto Rico)

PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY,

DIVISION OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA

One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094

Panasonic Video Products

Limited Warranty

Limited Warranty Coverage

If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company

(referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished product. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.

Product

Camcorder

Parts

One (1) Year (except CCD Image Sensor)

CCD Image Sensor - 6 (Six) Months

Labor

Ninety (90) Days

Ninety (90) Days

Service

Carry-In or Mail-In

Contact Number

1-800-211-PANA(7262)

DVD/VCR Deck,

A/V Mixer

One (1) Year

TV/VCR, TV/DVD,

TV/DVD/VCR

Combination

One (1) Year (except CRT)

CRT - Two (2) Years

TV/HDR

Combination

One (1) Year (except CRT)

CRT - Two (2) Years

Ninety (90) Days

Ninety (90) Days

Ninety (90) Days

Ninety (90) Days

Ninety (90) Days

Carry-In or Mail-In 1-800-211-PANA(7262)

Carry-In: 21”

CRTand Smaller

In-Home or Carry-In:

22” CRT and Larger

1-800-211-PANA(7262)

In-Home or Carry-In 1-888-843-9788

Rechargeable

Batteries

(in exchange for defective item)

Tape


Memory Cards


Ten (10) Days

Five (5) Days

Ninety (90) Days

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Carry-In or Mail-In

Carry-In or Mail-In

Carry-In or Mail-In

1-800-211-PANA(7262)

1-800-211-PANA(7262)

1-800-211-PANA(7262)

During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts” warranty period, there will be no charge for parts.

You must carry-in or mail-in (prepaid) your product or arrange for in-home service, as applicable, during the warranty period.

If non-rechargeable batteries are included, they are not warranted. This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the

United States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold “as is”.

A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required for warranty service.

Carry-In, Mail-in (Prepaid) or In-Home Service

For Carry-In, Mail-In (prepaid) or In-HomeService (as applicable) in the United States and Puerto Rico call toll free contact number listed above or visit Panasonic Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com

In-Home service, if applicable, requires clear, complete and easy access to the product by the authorized servicer and does not include removal or re-installation of an installed product. It is possible that certain in-home repairs will not be completed in-home, but will require that the product, or parts of the product, be removed for shop diagnosis and/or repair and then returned.

Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions

This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage, nor does it cover markings or retained images on the picture tube resulting from viewing fixed images (including, among other things, letterbox pictures on standard 4:3 screen TV’s, or non-expanded standard 4:3 pictures on wide screen TV’s, or onscreen data in a stationary and fixed location). The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, bug infestation, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use (such as in a hotel, office, restaurant, or other business), rental use of the product, service by anyone other than a Factory Service Center or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.

THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”.

THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM

THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANYBREACH OF THIS WARRANTY.

(As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, cost of having someone remove or re-install an installed unit if applicable, or travel to and from the servicer, loss of media or images, data or other memory or recorded content. The items listed are not exclusive, but are for illustration only.)

ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE

LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Service Center. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the warrantor’s Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor.

PARTS AND SERVICE (INCLUDING COST OF AN IN-HOME SERVICE CALL, WHERE APPLICABLE) WHICH

ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

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Customer Services Directory

(United States and Puerto Rico)

Service in Canada: As per Service Center listed in Canadian warranty information l 112

Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Service Center; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and

Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at:

http://www.panasonic.com/help

or, contact us via the web at:

http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

You may also contact us directly at:

1-800-211-PANA (7262),

Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST

For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-877-833-8855

Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico)

Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at:

http://www.pstc.panasonic.com

or, send your request by E-mail to:

[email protected]

You may also contact us directly at:

1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday – Friday 9 am to 9 pm, EST.)

Panasonic Service and Technology Company

20421 84th Avenue South,

Kent, WA 98032

(We Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal Checks)

For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-866-605-1277

Product Repairs (United States and Puerto Rico)

MAIL TO:

Centralized Factory Service Center

Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center

1590 Touhy Ave.

Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

Please carefully pack and ship, prepaid and insured, to the Elk Grove Village Centralized

Factory Service Center.

As of October 2008

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Warranty (For Canadian Customers)

Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3

PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY

Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.

Camcorder Product – One (1) year, parts and labour

LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS

This warranty does not apply to products purchased outside Canada or to any product which has been improperly installed, subjected to usage for which the product was not designed, misused or abused, damaged during shipping, or which has been altered or repaired in any way that affects the reliability or detracts from the performance, nor does it cover any product which is used commercially. Dry cell batteries are also excluded from coverage under this warranty.

This warranty is extended to the original end user purchaser only. A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase is required before warranty service is performed.

THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR

IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR

A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable.

WARRANTY SERVICE

FOR PRODUCT OPERATION ASSISTANCE, please contact:

Our Customer Care Centre: Telephone #: (905) 624-5505

Email link: “Customer support” on www.panasonic.ca

FOR PRODUCT REPAIRS, please locate your nearest Authorized Servicentre at www.panasonic.ca :

Link: TM locator” under “Customer support”

IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE

Carefully pack and send prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton.

Include details of the defect claimed, and proof of date of original purchase.

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Index

∫ A

AC adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17, 18, 100

Aperture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Aspect ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Audio rec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Auto focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

Auto slow shutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Automatic white balance . . . . . . . . . . . .51, 101

∫ B

Backlight compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16, 19, 99

Beep sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

∫ C

Charging time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

∫ D

Date and time display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Demo mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Digital zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

DPOF setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

DVD burner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

∫ E

Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

∫ F

Face detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Fade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Frame-by-frame playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

∫ G

Gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Guideline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

∫ H

Help mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

∫ I

Initial set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Intelligent auto (iA) mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Iris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

∫ L

Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

LCD monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13, 30, 100

Locking motion pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Locking still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

∫ M

MagicPix function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Manual focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49, 50

Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Motion picture playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Motion picture recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

∫ N

Number of recordable pictures . . . . . . . . . . 106

∫ O

Operation icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Optical image stabilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

∫ P

PictBridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Playing back motion pictures by date . . . . . . 55

Power LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

PRE-REC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

∫ Q

Quick start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

∫ R

Recording mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Recording time elapsed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Remaining number of still pictures . . . . . . . . 36

Remaining time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Resume playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

∫ S

Scene mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

SD card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 23

Self-recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Self-timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Shutter effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Shutter speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Skip playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Slide show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Slow-motion playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Soft skin mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Still picture compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Still picture playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Still picture recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

∫ T

TV aspect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

∫ V

Volume adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

∫ W

Web mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

White balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51, 101

Wind noise reduction function . . . . . . . . . . . 47

World time setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

∫ Z

Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Zoom microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

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Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía española para el uso rápido

∫ Inserción de la batería

1 Al pulsar el botón de desbloqueo de la

tapa de la batería A, desplace dicha tapa y ábrela

2 Inserte la batería hasta escuchar un clic prestando atención al sentido de la batería.

3 Cierre y desplace la tapa de la batería.

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3 Conecte el adaptador de CA al terminal de entrada CC de esta unidad.

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∫ Cómo encender la cámara

Mientras pulsa el botón de desbloqueo A, ajuste el selector de modo a , , o

.

≥ Alinee el indicador de estado B.

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∫ Carga de la batería

≥ Gire el selector de modo para seleccionar

OFF.

1 Abra el monitor LCD, luego abra la tapa de terminales.

2 Conecte el cable de CA al adaptador de

CA y a la toma de CA.

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≥ Para apagar la cámara, ajuste el selector de modo a OFF.

∫ Inserción de una tarjeta SD

1 Cierre la pantalla LCD.

2 Abra la tapa de la ranura para tarjetas SD y, a continuación, inserte la tarjeta SD.

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3 Cierre bien la tapa de la ranura para tarjetas SD.

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∫ Grabación de imágenes fijas

≥ Gire el selector de modo para seleccionar .

∫ Reproducción

≥ Gire el selector de modo para seleccionar o .

1 Pulse el botón de inicio/detención de la grabación para empezar la grabación.

1 Seleccione la escena/fichero a reproducir y, a continuación, pulse el joystick.

2 Pulse de nuevo el botón de inicio/ detención de la grabación para interrumpir la grabación.

∫ Grabación de imágenes fijas

≥ Gire el selector de modo para seleccionar .

2 Seleccione la operación de reproducción con el joystick.

Pulse el botón de inicio/detención de la grabación.

Reproducción de imágenes en movimiento

1/;: Reproducción/Pausa

:: Salto reproducción (hacia atrás)

9: Salto reproducción (hacia delante)

∫: Detiene la reproducción y muestra las miniaturas.

Reproducción de imágenes fijas

1/;: Inicio/pausa exposición de diapositivas.

2;: Reproduce la imagen anterior.

;1: Reproduce la imagen siguiente.

∫: Detiene la reproducción y muestra las miniaturas.

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Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,

Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America

One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094

Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3

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LSQT1488 B

F1208RA1039

Printed in Indonesia

Pioneer 516-S/-K Stereo Receiver Operating instructions

Operating Instructions

SD Video Camera

Model No.

LSQT1488 B

Things You Should Know

Safety Precautions

WARNING:

CAUTION!

AC adaptor

U.S.A./CANADA CONSUMERS: ATTENTION:

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Precautions

WARNING

CAUTION

∫ Indemnity concerning recording content

IMPORTANT

∫ Carefully observe copyright laws

∫ Cards that you can use with this unit

∫ For the purposes of these operating instructions

∫ Licenses

Contents

Preparation

Before using

Setup

Recording

Recording (Basic)

Recording (Advanced)

Playback

Playback

Editing

SD card management

With other products

With a PC

Before using

Setup

Using software

Using a Macintosh

Others

Indications

Helpful hints

Accessories

Quick Guide

∫ Inserting the battery

∫ How to turn on the power

∫ Inserting an SD card

∫ Charging the battery

∫ Recording motion pictures

∫ Playback

∫ Recording still pictures

Parts identification and handling

LCD monitor

Joystick

Lens cover

Grip belt

Tripod receptacle

Power supply

∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit

Inserting the battery

Removing the battery

Insert the battery until it clicks paying attention to the direction of the battery.

Charging the battery

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Status indicator A

Open the LCD monitor and then open the terminal cover.

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

Connect the AC adaptor to this unit’s DC input terminal.

Warning

∫ About charging errors

∫ Connecting to the AC outlet

Charging time and recordable time

About SD cards

About SD cards

About SD cards that you can use for motion picture recording

SD card handling

Access lamp

Inserting/removing an SD card

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