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High Definition Video Camera

Model No. HDC-DX1

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

VQT1A06

VQT1A06ENG.book 1 ページ２００７年１月２５日　木曜日　午後８時０分

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VQT1A06ENG.book 1 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Operating Instructions High Definition Video Camera Model No. HDC-DX1 Before use, please read these instructions completely.
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Eng_safety_EB.fm 2 ページ２００７年１月３０日火曜日 Information for Your Safety Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Movie Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Movie Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 3 ページ２００７年１月２５日 WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, ≥DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS. ≥USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. ≥DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 4 ページ２００７年１月２５日 Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households) This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection points, where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis.
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Eng_safety_EB.fm 5 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日 ª 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. ª Carefully observe copyright laws Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 6 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Contents Information for Your Safety................... 2 Recording Before using Before recording .................................. 44 Recording motion pictures ................. 46 Recording modes/recordable time available for the motion picture ...... 48 Recording still pictures (JPEG) .......... 49 Number of pixels and picture quality for still picture recording..... 52 Various recording functions ...............
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VQT1A06ENG.book 7 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Contents Playback With other products Playback of motion pictures on a disc..................................................... 69 With a TV............................................... 85 Playback using VIERA Link (HDAVI Control) ................................ 91 Playback using Blu-ray Disc Players ............................................... 93 Dubbing images onto a connected DVD recorder or video device ......... 94 With a printer (PictBridge)...
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VQT1A06ENG.book 8 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Before using Before using Features of the High Definition Video Camera Very clear high definition pictures This unit is an AVCHD format video camera for recording highly detailed high definition images to an 8 cm DVD disc. You can watch images in high-resolution HD video if you connect this unit and a high definition TV and then play back the images.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 9 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Before using Watching High Definition images If you connect this unit and a high definition TV A with a HDMI cable (optional) B and then play back the pictures, you can enjoy watching them in high definition. A B ≥If you connect this unit to a TV that does not support high definition, the images will be standard picture quality.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 10 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Before using Listening in 5.1 channel surround sound This unit has 5 internal microphones and a Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator so you can record sound with presence that is even closer to the actual sound. The low bass area is sent to the 0.1 channel subwoofer and you can playback sound with three-dimensional presence if you connect to a device that is compatible with the 5.1 surround system. ≥The 5 mounted internal microphones give better directivity.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 11 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Before using ª Sales and Support Information Accessories Customer Care Centre ≥For customers within the UK: 08705 357357 ≥For customers within the Republic of lreland: 01 289 8333 ≥Visit our website for product information ≥E-mail: customer.care@panasonic.co.uk Check the accessories before using this unit.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 12 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日 Before using Optional accessories Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 14 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Before using 6 11 12 7 13 14 8 15 16 9 17 10 18 6) Speaker 7) Viewfinder (l 20) Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the viewfinder screen. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture. 8) 9) 10) 11) 12) 13) 14) 15) 16) 17) 18) LCD monitor open part (l 19) Battery holder (l 27) DC input terminal [DC IN 7.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 15 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Before using 20 21 19 23 22 24 19) Internal microphones (5.1 channel support) 20) Zoom lever [W/T] (In recording mode) (l 53) Volume lever [sVOLr] (In playback mode) (l 71) 21) Photoshot button [ ] (l 49) 22) Eyepiece corrector knob (l 43) 23) Shoe cover (l 19) 24) Accessory shoe (l 19) ≥Accessories, such as a video DC light/VW-LDC102E (optional), are attached here.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 16 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Before using 27 29 30 28 31 32 33 35 36 37 34 38 A/V COMPONENT MIC 27) Reset button [RESET] (l 116) 28) LCD monitor (l 19) Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD monitor screen. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 17 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Before using 39 41 42 40 39) 40) 41) 42) Disc compartment (l 31) Grip belt (l 18) Outlet Cooling fan (inlet) ≥About the cooling fan: The cooling fan rotates to prevent the internal temperature rising. Take care not to cover the inlet and outlet when using this unit.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 18 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Before using Using grip belt Adjust the belt length so it fits your hand. Adjust the belt length and the pad position. 2 Attaching the lens cap (Included in the Filter Kit (VW-LF43NE; optional)) Attach the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens. ≥When the MC protector or the ND filter of the Filter Kit (VW-LF43NE; optional) is attached to the front of the lens hood, use the lens cap included in the Filter Kit.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 19 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Before using Accessory shoe The video DC light/VW-LDC102E (optional) should be mounted here. 1 Open the shoe cover. Using the LCD monitor You can record the image while viewing it on the LCD monitor. 1 Place your finger on LCD monitor open part and pull the LCD monitor out in the direction of the arrow. 2 Connect to the accessory shoe. ≥It can open up to 90o. 2 Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor as desired.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 20 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Before using Using the viewfinder Using the remote control Pull out the viewfinder. 1 2 3 PHOTO EXT DISPLAY SHOT DATE/ TIME START/ STOP 7 ZOOM 8 VOL ≥The brightness of the viewfinder (l 42) and the field of view (l 43) can be adjusted.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 21 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Before using ª Install a button-type battery Install the supplied button-type battery in the remote control before using it. 1 While pressing the stopper A, pull out the battery holder. A 2 Set the button-type battery with its (i) mark facing upward and then put the battery holder back in place. WARNING “THE LITHIUM BATTERY IS A CRITICAL COMPONENT (TYPE NUMBER CR2025 MANUFACTURED BY PANASONIC). IT MUST NEVER BE SUBJECTED TO EXCESSIVE HEAT OR DISCHARGE.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 22 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Before using Discs that can be used on this unit DIsc type DVD-RAM 8 cm Single sided/ double sided DVD-RW 8 cm Single sided/ double sided DVD-R 8 cm Single sided/ double sided DVD-R DL 8 cm Dual layer on single side (DVD-RAM Ver. 2.1) [DVD-RW Ver. 1.1/ 2X-SPEED (2X/ 1X)] (DVD-R for General Ver. 2.0) (DVD-R for DL Ver. 3.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 23 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Before using ≥Still pictures cannot be recorded on a disc with this unit. ≥You cannot record or play continuously from one side of the disc to the other when using a double sided disc. You will need to eject the disc and turn it over. ≥Discs inserted in a holder, cartridge, or caddy case cannot be used. Always remove bare discs from these containers prior to use. ≥It is recommended that you use Panasonic discs.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 24 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Before using When using brand-new DVD-RAM or DVD-RW When using DVD-RAM or DVD-RW, format the disc. When a brand-new DVD-RAM or DVD-RW is inserted in this unit, the screen shown in the illustration may be displayed. When inserting a disc recorded on another device When a DVD-RAM or a DVD-RW recorded on another device is inserted in this unit, the screen shown in the illustration may be displayed.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 25 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Before using Cards that you can use with this unit Card type SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card Capacity 8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB 4 GB Indication in these instructions (SD) This unit (an SDHC compatible device) is compatible with both SD Memory Cards and SDHC Memory Cards. You can use SDHC Memory Cards on devices that are compatible with them.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 26 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Before using Disc and card handling ª How to hold a disc or card Do not touch the recorded surface or the terminal surface. ª When inserting/removing a disc Do not allow fingerprints or dirt to get on the recording/playback side of the disc. ≥If there are scratches or dirt (e.g. dust or fingerprints) on the recording/playback side of the disc, normal recording/playback may not be possible and the following kind of phenomena may occur.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 27 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Setup Setup ≥We recommend using Panasonic batteries (VW-VBG260). ≥If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. Charging the battery When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before using this unit. ≥If the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor, then the battery will not charge. Remove the DC cable from the AC adaptor. ≥The Panasonic battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBG260.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 28 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Setup Charging time and recordable time ª About batteries that you can use with this unit The Panasonic battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBG260. VW-VBG260 comes with a function to check whether the battery and unit can be safely used together. ≥Batteries made by other companies which have been certified by Panasonic may be used with this unit, but we offer no guarantee as to the quality, performance or safety of such batteries.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 29 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Setup ≥The batteries heat up after use or charging. This unit will also heat up while being used. This is not a malfunction. ≥Be aware that the operating time of the battery will become shorter in low temperatures. We recommend charging a spare battery for use when recording. ª About the remaining battery capacity indication The remaining battery capacity is displayed in minutes when using the Panasonic battery that you can use for this unit.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 30 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Setup Selecting a mode (Turning the unit on/off) Recording mode (l 46, 49) Use this to record motion pictures on a disc and still pictures on an SD card. Rotate the mode dial to switch to recording, playback, PC connection or power OFF. ≥Rotate the mode dial slowly. Playback mode (l 69, 73) Use this to play back motion pictures recorded on a disc and still pictures recorded on an SD card.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 31 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Setup How to turn the power on and off with the LCD monitor/viewfinder When the mode dial is set to , the power can be turned on and off with the LCD monitor and the viewfinder. ª To turn on the power Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder. Inserting/removing a disc When inserting or removing the disc, fit the charged battery pack or connect the AC adaptor to the unit. The cover of the disc compartment will not open unless the unit is powered.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 32 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Setup Inserting disc Removing disc Fit the disc onto the spindle in the centre. While pressing down on the spindle, grasp the edge of the disc and gently lift it out. B A C A Recording/playback side B Pickup lens C Press until it clicks. ≥Be careful not to touch the recording/playback side of the disc when inserting/removing it. 4 Push the section marked PUSH CLOSE on the cover of the disc compartment to close the cover.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 33 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Setup ª Identifying recording/playback sides of disc A D DV -RAM / SIDE A B A “SIDE A” mark B The opposite side is the “SIDE A” recording/ playback side. Single sided disc/dual layer on single side disc: The recording/playback side is opposite to the labelled side. Double sided disc: The “SIDE A” recording/playback side is the side opposite the side with the “SIDE A” mark. The “SIDE B” recording/playback side is the side with the “SIDE A” mark.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 34 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Setup Inserting/removing an SD card ª Card access lamp Be sure to set the mode dial to OFF before inserting/removing an SD card. If the SD card is inserted or removed while the power is on, this unit may malfunction or the data recorded on the SD card may be lost. 1 Set the mode dial to OFF. ≥Check that the status indicator has gone off. 2 Open the LCD monitor and then insert/remove the SD card into/ from the card slot.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 35 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Setup Basic operations Operations during playback Operations on the menu screen and selection of files on the thumbnail view screen, etc. Move the cursor button up, down, left, or right to select an item or scene, and then press the cursor button to set it. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select . 1 Move the cursor button up, down, left or right to select the scene to be played back and press the cursor button. 1 5 3 4 2 1 Select by moving up.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 36 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Setup About the operation icons displayed in each mode Recording mode Icon Direction (2/3) (3/3) Page Backlight compensation 55 2 Fade 55 1 Help mode 38 3 Colour night view/0 Lux colour night view 56 2 Soft skin mode 57 3 (1/3) Function 1 Tele macro 58 Ø 3 Self-timer recording 58 ß 2 Flash 59 1 Red eye reduction 60 Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to MANUAL.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 38 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Setup To exit the help mode Help mode Press the MENU button or select [END]. The help mode explains the operation icons displayed when the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to AUTO in recording mode. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select . 1 Press the cursor button to display the icon. 2 Move the cursor button right to select [ ]. 3 Move the cursor button up, left or right to select the desired icon.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 39 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Setup Using the menu screen Refer to “Menu list” (l 102) for information about the menus. 1 While stopped, press the MENU button. 4 Move the cursor button up or down in order to select the submenu item. C MENU C Current settings on menus The menu displayed differs depending on the position of the mode dial. ≥Do not switch the mode dial when the menu is displayed. 5 Move the cursor button right or press the cursor button.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 40 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Setup To exit the menu screen Press the MENU button. MENU ≥The menu screen does not appear during recording or playing. You cannot start other operations while the menu screen appears. Operating with remote control The menu screen transition is the same as when the buttons on the main unit are used. 1 Press the MENU button.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 41 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Setup Changing the date and time display style Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] # [DATE/TIME] # desired display style and press the cursor button. ≥You can also show or change the date and time display by repeatedly pressing the DATE/TIME button on the remote control. [DATE] [D/T] 15.12.2007 15:30 15.12.2007 WARNING THE LITHIUM BATTERY IN THIS EQUIPMENT MUST ONLY BE REPLACED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 42 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Setup Adjusting LCD monitor/ viewfinder Adjusting the brightness and colour level 1 Press the MENU button, then ª In order to increase the brightness of the entire LCD monitor Press the POWER LCD button. POWER LCD select [SETUP] # [LCD SET] or [EVF SET] # [YES] and press the cursor button. 2 Move the cursor button up or down to select the item to be adjusted.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 43 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Setup Changing the picture quality on the LCD monitor ([LCD AI]) Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] # [LCD AI] # [DYNAMIC] or [NORMAL] and press the cursor button. Adjusting the field of view Adjust the focus by sliding the eyepiece corrector knob. MENU 15.12.2007 15.12.2007 15.12.2007 [DYNAMIC]: The image on the LCD monitor becomes clear and vivid. Optimum contrast and brightness are set depending on the scenes recorded.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 44 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Recording Recording Before recording Basic camera positioning 1 3 B 5 2 A 4 C 6 D 1 Hold the unit with both hands. 2 Put your hand through the grip belt. 3 Do not cover inlet A or outlet B of the cooling fan with your hand as it will prevent heat release. If heat builds up inside the unit, it could be damaged. 4 Do not cover the microphones C or the sensors D with your hands. 5 Keep your arms near your body. 6 Slightly open your legs.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 45 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Recording ª About auto mode Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to AUTO, and colour balance (white balance) and focusing will be adjusted automatically. AUTO MANUAL FOCUS – Automatic white balance (l 121) – Auto focus (l 122) Depending on the brightness of the subject etc., the aperture and shutter speed are automatically adjusted for an optimum brightness. (The shutter speed is adjusted to a maximum of 1/250 in recording mode.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 46 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Recording Recording motion pictures (RAM) (-RW) (-R) (-R\DL) To end the recording Press the recording start/stop button again to pause recording. Record motion pictures onto a disc. ≥This unit is compatible with the 16:9 aspect ratio of a wide-screen TV and images are recorded in high definition video. 1 Rotate the mode dial to select . PC OF F The lens cover opens automatically. 2 Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 47 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Recording ª Screen indications in the disc recording mode A B C The ACCESS/PC lamp lights immediately after recording finishes. While it lights, the disc is rotating and disc information is being recorded. If you run while holding the unit or swing it, the recorded images may be distorted so do not strongly shake or cause impact to it. A Recording mode B Remaining time left for recording (When the remaining time is less than 1 minute, [R0min] flashes red.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 48 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Recording Recording modes/recordable time available for the motion picture (RAM) (-RW) (-R) (-R\DL) Switch the picture quality of the motion pictures to be recorded. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select . Press the MENU button, then select [VIDEO] # [REC MODE] # desired item and press the cursor button. Approximate recordable time for 1 disc Disc type HF HN HE (RAM) (-RW) (-R) Approx. 14 min Approx. 21 min Approx. 31 min (-R\DL) Approx.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 49 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Recording Recording still pictures (JPEG) Focus indication: (SD) Record the still picture on an SD card. ≥This number of recording pixels for still pictures is compatible with the 16:9 aspect ratio of a wide-screen TV. They are recorded at [1920k1080]. 1 Rotate the mode dial to select . A B A Focus indication B Focus area ± (The white lamp flashes.): Focusing ¥ (The green lamp lights up.): When in focus No mark: When focusing is unsuccessful.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 50 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Recording ≥The PHOTO SHOT button on the remote control cannot be pressed halfway. ≥If the [PICT. QUALITY] is set to [ ], mosaic-pattern noise may appear on a playback image depending on the picture content. ≥While this unit accesses the SD card ( is displayed/the access lamp is lit), do not perform the following operations. The SD card or the recorded data may be damaged. – Turn the unit off. – Remove the SD card. – Operate the mode dial.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 51 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Recording Switching the shutter effect on/off You can add a shutter sound when recording still pictures. Press the MENU button, then select [PICTURE] # [SHTR EFFECT] # [ON] or [OFF] and press the cursor button. About simultaneous recording (recording still pictures while recording motion pictures) You can record still pictures on an SD card even while recording motion pictures on a disc.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 52 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Recording Number of pixels and picture quality for still picture recording (SD) Picture quality Press the MENU button, then select [PICTURE] # [PICT. QUALITY] # desired item and press the cursor button. MENU : Still pictures with a high picture quality are recorded. : Priority is given to the number of still pictures recorded. Still pictures are recorded in normal picture quality.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 53 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Recording Various recording functions ≥If the zoom lever is pushed to the end, you can zoom from 1k up to 12k in as fast as approx. 2.2 seconds. ≥When the zoom speed is high, the subject may not be focused easily. Zoom in/out function (RAM) (-RW) (-R) (-R\DL) (SD) You can zoom in up to 12k optically. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select (RAM) (-RW) (-R) (-R\DL) (SD) . If the zoom magnification exceeds 12k, then the digital zoom function will be activated.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 54 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Recording Recording yourself About using the zoom microphone function (RAM) (-RW) (-R) (-R\DL) (SD) (RAM) (-RW) (-R) (-R\DL) The zoom microphone is linked to the zooming operation and the sound sensitivity direction (directivity) of the microphone changes as you zoom. Far away sounds are recorded more clearly if you zoom in (close-up) and the surrounding sound is recorded with presence if you zoom out (wide angle).
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VQT1A06ENG.book 55 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Recording Backlight compensation function Fade in/fade out function This is for protecting a backlit subject from being darkened. (RAM) (-RW) (-R) (-R\DL) (SD) Use this function when the light is emanating from behind the subject and the subject appears dark. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select . 1 Press the cursor button. Then move the cursor button down to display the icon shown in the illustration.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 56 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Recording 4 Press the recording start/stop button. (Fade out) Colour night view function This allows recording in dark locations. (RAM) (-RW) (-R) (-R\DL) (SD) The image/audio gradually disappears. After the image/audio completely disappears, recording stops. ≥After recording, the fade setting is cancelled. To cancel fading Select [ ] again. This function allows you to record colour subjects in dark locations to stand out against the background.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 57 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Recording 3 (In the case of 0 Lux colour night view function) Extend the viewfinder and rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side. Soft skin mode This makes skin colours appear softer for a more attractive appearance. (RAM) (-RW) (-R) (-R\DL) (SD) This is more effective if you record the bust image of a person. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select . 1 Press the cursor button. Then ≥When the LCD monitor is reversed, the screen is lit in white.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 58 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Recording Tele macro function Self-timer recording This is for bringing only what you want to record into focus to take close-ups. This is for recording shots of yourself as well. (SD) (RAM) (-RW) (-R) (-R\DL) (SD) By focusing only on the subject and blurring the background, the image can be impressive. The unit can focus on the subject at a distance of approx. 60 cm. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select . 1 Press the cursor button.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 59 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Recording To stop the timer midway through Press the MENU button. (The self-timer setting is cancelled.) ≥The self-timer is cancelled if the power is turned off or the mode dial is operated. ≥The self-timer standby mode is cancelled when you press the recording start/stop button to start motion picture recording. Even if you press the recording start/stop button while the self-timer is counting down, motion picture recording is not possible.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 60 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Recording Red eye reduction function Reduces the phenomena where human eyes become red from flashes. 1 Press the cursor button. Then move the cursor button down to display the icon shown in the illustration. 2 Move the cursor button right to select [ Image stabilizer function This is for reducing image shakes during recording. (RAM) (-RW) (-R) (-R\DL) (SD) Reduces the image shaking due to hand movement when recording. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select .
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VQT1A06ENG.book 61 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Recording Guide line function Wind noise reduction function This is for viewing the slope and the balance of the image while recording or playing back. This is for reducing the wind noise coming into the microphone when recording. (RAM) (-RW) (-R) (-R\DL) (SD) You can check if the image is level while recording or playing back motion pictures and still pictures. The function can also be used to estimate the balance of the composition.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 62 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Recording 2 Move the cursor button left or Microphone level This is for adjusting the microphone input level right to adjust the microphone input level. A (RAM) (-RW) (-R) (-R\DL) When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones and the external microphone terminal can be adjusted. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select . B D C E F 1 Press the MENU button, then select [VIDEO] > [MIC LEVEL] > [SETrAGC] or [SET] and press the cursor button.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 63 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Recording To return to automatic setting Press the MENU button, then select [VIDEO] > [MIC LEVEL] > [AUTO] and press the cursor button. ≥Adjust the gain value so that the last 2 bars of the microphone input level on the centre of the screen will not light red. (Otherwise, the Sound is distorted.) Select a lower setting for gain value or set [MIC LEVEL] to [AUTO]. ≥The front left and front right gain values only work when input is from an external microphone.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 64 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Recording Manual recording functions Colour bar This is for displaying a colour bar to check the colour tone (RAM) (-RW) (-R) (-R\DL) (SD) This unit displays a 7 colour bar which is useful for adjusting the picture quality of the TV or the external monitor. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select . Press the MENU button, then select [ADVANCED] # [COLOUR BARS] # [ON] and press the cursor button. Scene mode This is for recording in various situations.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 65 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Recording 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 colour and brightness of the playback image may change. ≥If you record a subject illuminated with strong light or a highly reflective subject, vertical lines of light may appear.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 66 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Recording ≥The centre of the screen is not enlarged if [MF ASSIST] is set to [OFF]. To restore to the automatic adjustment Press the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch down again to the FOCUS position. ≥You can also restore the auto focusing by setting the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to AUTO. ≥The subject may not be in focus when zoomed in if focusing with a wide angle. First, zoom in on the subject, and then focus on it.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 67 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Recording [ AWB ]: [ ]: [ ]: [ ]: 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 theatres ≥Sunrise, sunset etc. To restore to the automatic adjustment Set the white balance mode to [ AWB ].
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VQT1A06ENG.book 68 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Recording Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment (RAM) (-RW) (-R) (-R\DL) (SD) Shutter Speed: Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects. Aperture: Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select . 1 Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to MANUAL. The icon shown in the illustration is displayed automatically. 2 Move the cursor button left or right to select [ ] (aperture) or [ ] (shutter speed).
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VQT1A06ENG.book 69 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Playback 3 Select the scene to be played Playback Playback of motion pictures on a disc back. B Motion picture playback (RAM) (-RW) (-R) (-R\DL) Play back the motion pictures recorded on the disc. 1 Rotate the mode dial to select . PC OFF The lens cover closes. 2 Press the cursor button up and then left to select the [ ] (motion picture playback) tab.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 70 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Playback ª About motion picture compatibility ≥This unit is based on the AVCHD format. ≥The video signal that can be played back on this unit is 1440k1080/50i. ≥This unit may degrade or not playback motion pictures recorded or created on other products, and other products may degrade or not playback motion pictures recorded on this unit, even if the products support the AVCHD. ≥No sound will be heard except during normal playback.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 71 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Playback Frame-by-frame playback The motion picture is advanced one frame at a time. 1 Move the cursor button up during playback to pause the playback. 2 Move the cursor button right. (The frames will be advanced one at a time in the reverse direction when you move the cursor button left.) To adjust the volume Adjust the speaker volume during playback. Move the volume lever to change the volume level.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 72 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Playback Playing back motion pictures by date (RAM) (-RW) (-R) (-R\DL) Recorded scenes are grouped by date on this unit. Scenes recorded on the same day can be played back in succession. Repeat playback (RAM) (-RW) (-R) (-R\DL) Playback of the first scene starts after playback of the last scene finishes. Press the MENU button, then select [PLAY SETUP] # [REPEAT PLAY] # [ON] and press the cursor button.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 73 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Playback Resuming the previous playback (RAM) (-RW) (-R) (-R\DL) If playback of a scene was stopped halfway, the playback can be resumed from where it was stopped. Press the MENU button, then select [PLAY SETUP] # [RESUME PLAY] # [ON] and press the cursor button. Playback of still pictures on an SD card Still pictures (JPEG) playback (SD) Play back the still pictures recorded on the card. 1 Rotate the mode dial to select .
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VQT1A06ENG.book 74 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Playback ≥If 9 or more files have been recorded, the next (or previous) page can be displayed by moving the cursor button left and right or moving the cursor button down, selecting [ ]/[ ] by moving the cursor button left and right and then pressing the centre of the cursor button. ≥The file number display switches to the page number when the still picture playback tab or [ ]/[ ] is selected. 4 Press the cursor button.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 75 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Editing Editing Deleting multiple scenes from the thumbnail display Editing scenes ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select and then select the [ picture playback) tab. Deleting scenes This is for deleting scenes recorded on discs. ] (motion 1 Press the button while the thumbnail view screen is displayed. (RAM) The deleted scenes cannot be restored. ≥Scenes on DVD-RW, DVD-R and DVD-R DL cannot be deleted.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 76 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Editing 4 (Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2) Press the button. 5 When the confirmation message appears, select [YES], then press the cursor button. Protecting scenes This is for preventing scenes from being deleted by mistake. (RAM) Scenes recorded on a disc can be protected so that they are not deleted by mistake. (Even if you protect some scenes on a disc, formatting the disc will delete them.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 77 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Editing Editing still pictures Deleting multiple files from the thumbnail display Deleting still pictures ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select This is for deleting still picture files recorded on SD cards. and then select the [ playback) tab. (SD) The deleted files cannot be restored. ] (still picture 1 Press the button while the thumbnail view screen is displayed.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 78 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Editing 5 When the confirmation message appears, select [YES], then press the cursor button. Protecting still pictures This is for preventing still picture files from being deleted by mistake. (SD) (Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2) To continue deleting other files Repeat steps 3-5. To complete editing Press the MENU button.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 79 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Editing To complete the settings DPOF setting This is for writing the printing data on an SD card. (SD) You can write the data of the still pictures to be printed and the number of prints (DPOF data) onto the SD card. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select and then select the [ playback) tab. ] (still picture 1 Press the MENU button, then select [PLAY SETUP] # [DPOF SET] # [SET] and press the cursor button. MENU Press the MENU button.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 80 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Disc and card management Disc and card management Formatting (SD) This is for initializing discs. (RAM) (-RW) Please be aware that if a disc is formatted, then all the data recorded on the disc will be erased. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select or rotate the mode dial to and then select the [ ] (motion picture playback) tab. 1 Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] # [FORMAT DISC] # [YES] and press the cursor button.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 81 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Disc and card management 2 Press the MENU button, then Finalizing a disc Finalizing a disc This allows the discs to be played back on other devices that support the AVCHD. select [SETUP] # [FINALIZE] # [YES] and press the cursor button. MENU (-RW) (-R) (-R\DL) If you insert a DVD-RW, DVD-R or DVD-R DL disc recorded in this unit (that has not been finalized) into another device such as DVD recorder, computer, etc., the disc may become unusable.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 82 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Disc and card management Un-finalizing a DVD-RW Creating a top menu This is for un-finalizing a DVD-RW so that it can be used for recording. A top menu is displayed when a DVD-RAM is played back on other devices that support the AVCHD. (-RW) ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select and then select the [ picture playback) tab. ] (motion 1 Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] # [UN-FINALIZE] # [YES] and press the cursor button.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 83 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Disc and card management Protecting a disc (RAM) (-RW) This is for protecting discs (write protection) when they are being ejected from this unit to prevent them from being formatted if they are inserted in other devices. Discs protected using this unit cannot be edited or used to record on other devices, but they can be used the same as unprotected discs with this unit.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 84 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Disc and card management ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select or rotate the mode dial to and then select the [ ] (motion picture playback) tab. 1 Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] # [AUTO PROTECT] # [ON] and press the cursor button. MENU ≥This function’s default setting is [ON]. ≥We recommend that the auto protect function is set to [ON] in order to prevent accidental deletion on other devices.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 85 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 With other products With other products ≥Do not use any other component cables except the supplied one. ≥Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. With a TV ª To display the on-screen information on the TV Playback on TV (RAM) (-RW) (-R) (-R\DL) (SD) The motion pictures and still pictures recorded on this unit can be played back on a TV screen. Connect this unit to a TV with one of the following terminals.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 86 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 With other products 1 Connecting with a HDMI cable (optional) What is HDMI? HDMI is the next-generation interface for digital devices. When this unit is connected to a HDMI compatible device, the image and audio can be output with a digital signal. If you connect this unit and a HDMI compatible high definition TV and then playback the recorded high definition images (l 8), you can enjoy them in high resolution with high quality sound.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 87 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 With other products ª About the settings when connecting with HDMI When this unit is connected to another device with a HDMI cable, the output setting on this unit can be changed. HDMI output resolution You can switch the method to output the images. Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] > [HDMI RESOLUTION] desired item and press the cursor button. [AUTO]: The output resolution is automatically set based on the information from the connected TV.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 88 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 With other products 2 Listening in 5.1 channel sound If you connect this unit and an AV amplifier that has a HDMI terminal using a HDMI cable and then playback, you can listen to 5.1 channel sound recorded from the internal microphones. ≥Please read the operating instructions for the AV amplifier, speakers and TV for more information about how to connect them etc.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 89 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 With other products 3 Connecting with the component cable (supplied) and the AV cable (supplied) 1 Connect this unit and a TV with the component cable (supplied) and the AV cable (supplied). A A/V C COMPONENT VIDEO IN AUDIO IN COMPONENT B D A Component cable (supplied) B AV cable (supplied) ≥Connect to terminals of the same colour. ≥The component terminal C is for outputting images only so be sure to also connect the AV cable.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 90 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 With other products ª If the image or audio from this unit is not output on the TV ≥Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go. ≥Check the connected terminal. ≥Check the TV’s input setting (input switch). (For more information, please read the operating instructions for the TV.) ≥If the images are not displayed correctly on a wide-screen TV, adjust the setting in screen mode on the TV.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 91 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 With other products Playback using VIERA Link (HDAVI Control) (RAM) (-RW) (-R) (-R\DL) (SD) If you connect this unit to a Panasonic TV (VIERA) compatible with VIERA Link (HDAVI Control) with a HDMI cable, the following linked operations become possible. ≥You can use the remote control for the TV to control playback on this unit. ≥If you use the remote control for the TV to turn off the power, the power on this unit also turns off.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 92 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 With other products 5 Operate with the remote control for the TV. 1) 2) A DISPLAY ON/OFF B C D 1) Press the button up, down, left or right to select a scene or file to be played back, and then press the button in the centre to set it. 2) Operate the operation icons that are displayed on TV screen with the remote control for the TV.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 93 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 With other products Playback using Blu-ray Disc Players (RAM) (-RW) (-R) (-R\DL) Discs recorded with this unit can be inserted in Panasonic Blu-ray Disc Players and played back. Devices which can play back discs recorded with this unit – DMP-BD10 Blu-ray Disc Player ≥Do not insert DVD-RW, DVD-R or DVD-R DL discs that have not been finalized into a Blu-ray Disc Player. Doing so could result in an unusable disc.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 94 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 With other products Dubbing images onto a connected DVD recorder or video device 5 Then start recording on the connected device. ≥See the operating instructions of the video device for details. (RAM) (-RW) (-R) (-R\DL) Dubbing images onto a connected DVD recorder or video device ≥Images are dubbed in standard picture quality. ≥Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. 1 Connect this unit and a video device.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 95 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 With other products 2 Select a file to be printed, then With a printer (PictBridge) (SD) To print pictures by directly connecting this unit to the printer, use a printer compatible with PictBridge. (Read the operating instructions for the printer.) ≥Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. ≥Insert an SD card with recorded images in this unit and then set the mode dial to to turn on the power.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 96 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 With other products 6 Select the paper size setting on [PAPER SIZE]. [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. 7 Select the layout setting on [PAGE LAYOUT]. [STANDARD]: Layout specific to the printer [ ]: No frame print [ ]: Frame print ≥You cannot set page layouts not supported on the printer.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 97 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 With a computer With a computer Before using with a computer What you can do with a computer ª When using still pictures recorded on this unit with a computer.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 98 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 With a computer Connection and recognition Connection and recognition procedures ≥If the recognition procedure is not accomplished properly, operation will not be possible after connecting the unit to the computer. ≥If the unit fails to operate normally it may mean that the correction procedure was not conducted properly. 1 Connect this unit to the AC adaptor. ≥If a battery is used, operation is not possible when this unit is connected to a computer.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 99 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 With a computer ª Disk drive display [Optical Disk Drive] is displayed in [My Computer], but it cannot be opened on computers that do not support the AVCHD. In order to access the drive, you will need a computer which has had software installed that supports the AVCHD.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 100 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 With a computer Verifying the unit is correctly recognised by the computer To verify this unit is correctly recognised by the computer, rotate the mode dial on this unit to select PC connection mode, then connect the unit to the computer with a USB cable and follow the steps below. ≥With some computers including those made by NEC, the Device Manager may not be displayed if a mode that places restrictions on the functions has been established.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 101 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 With a computer If using a Macintosh ≥Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some personal computers cannot be used. ≥Apple, Mac OS is either registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. ≥PowerPC is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 102 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Others Others Menus and Indications Menu list Recording menus ª [BASIC] [SCENE MODE] (l 64) [D.ZOOM] (l 53) [O.I.S.] (l 60) [GUIDE LINES] (l 61) [CLOCK SET] (l 40) ª [VIDEO] [REC MODE] (l 48) [FADE COLOUR] (l 56) [WIND CUT] (l 61) [ZOOM MIC] (l 54) [MIC LEVEL] (l 62) [AGS] (l 45) ª [PICTURE] [PICT.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 104 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Others Menus related to [ADVANCED] and [SETUP] ª [REC LAMP] ≥[OFF] ≥[ON] The recording lamp lights during recording and flashes when the unit receives a signal from the remote control or when the self-timer is counting down. When this is set to [OFF], it does not light during recording. ª [DISPLAY] ≥[OFF] ≥[ON] The screen indications are selected as shown in the illustration below.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 105 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Others Zoom microphone Indications Wind noise reduction ª Recording indications Microphone level Motion picture recording Zebra display HF , HN , HE Motion picture recording mode 5 Sports mode Portrait mode Low light mode 15.12.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 106 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Others ª Playback indications Motion picture playback 2.1Ｍ Number of recording pixels for still pictures 1920k1080 The picture size is not displayed for still pictures recorded with other products that have different picture sizes from the sizes shown above.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 107 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Others Messages CANNOT RECORD. Data writing to the disc or SD card has failed. NO DATA. There are no images recorded on the disc or SD card. If this message appears although data is recorded on the SD card, the condition of the card is probably not stable. Turn off the power and then turn it on again. CANNOT BE USED DUE TO INCOMPATIBLE DATA. The recording format is different so it cannot be used. Insert a new disc.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 108 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Others CANNOT FINALIZE. CANNOT UN-FINALIZE THIS DISC. The disc cannot be finalized (un-finalized) on this unit. (The disc was recorded on another device etc.) Or, you are trying to finalize a disc that has no motion pictures recorded on it. CANNOT READ DISC. PLEASE CHECK CONDITION OF DISC. There are scratches or dirt on the recording/playback side of the disc. If there is dirt on the disc, use the supplied cleaning cloth to wipe it.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 109 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Others 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 a disc is accessed, the following message may appear. (Repairing may take time depending on the error.) CONTROL DATA ERROR HAS BEEN DETECTED.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 110 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Others 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.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 111 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Others Frequently asked questions What kind of discs can be used? DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R and DVD-R DL can be used if they are 8 cm bare discs. (l 22) Can discs with a cartridge be used? They can be used if the cartridge is removed. Can double sided discs be used? They can be used. However you cannot record or play continuously from one side of the disc to the other. You will need to eject the disc and turn it over.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 112 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Others Troubleshooting ª Unit operations Problem Check points This unit cannot be turned on. ≥Is the battery fully charged? # Charge the battery using the AC adaptor. (l 27) ≥The battery protection circuit may have operated. Attach the battery to the AC adaptor for 5 to 10 seconds. If the unit still cannot be used, the battery is faulty. ≥Is the LCD monitor opened or the viewfinder extended? This unit is turned off automatically.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 113 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Others Problem This unit cannot be operated though it is turned on. This unit does not operate normally. Check points ≥The unit cannot be operated unless you open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder. ≥Press the RESET button. (l 116) 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.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 114 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Others Problem Recording starts but stops immediately. The playback picture breaks up for a moment. Check points ≥Is the disc scratched or dirty? # Wipe off the dirt on the disc. (l 26) If the disc is scratched, insert a new one. ≥The unit is hot. Follow the messages on the display. To use the unit again, turn the unit off and leave it for a while. The unit arbitrarily stops recording.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 115 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Others Problem Check points Scenes cannot be deleted or edited. ≥Is the scene protected? # Release the protection. (l 76) If the disc or the contents on the disc have been protected on another device, release the protection on the same device. ≥Scene which cannot be displayed as thumbnails (the thumbnails are displayed as [ ]) cannot be deleted. If the scenes are unnecessary, format the disc or SD card to erase the data.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 116 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Others Problem “PUSH THE RESET SWITCH.” or “CHECK THE DISC AFTER PUSHING THE RESET SWITCH TO REPAIR IT.” is displayed. Check points ≥Is the disc scratched or dirty? # After using the following method to restart the unit, eject the disc and clean it. (l 26) If there are scratches on the disc, use a new disc. ≥The unit has automatically detected an error. Press the RESET button with the projecting part of the grip belt A. This will restart the unit.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 117 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Others ª When connected to another device Problem Check points VIERA Link does not work. ≥Are you connecting with the component cable or the AV cable? # Connect with a HDMI cable (purchase separately). (l 91) ≥Is the [VIERA Link] setting appropriate? # Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] > [VIERA Link] > [ON] with the cursor button. ≥Depending on HDMI terminal of the TV, the input channel may not switch automatically.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 118 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Others Cautions for use About this unit ≥The unit, disc and SD card become warm after long operation, but this is not a malfunction. Keep the High Definition Video Camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). ≥If you use the High Definition Video Camera on top of or near a TV, the pictures and sound on the High Definition Video Camera may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 119 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Others 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 about 5 minutes after starting use. At high temperatures, the protection function may be triggered, making it impossible to use the unit.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 121 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Others About condensation When 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.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 122 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Others 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.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 123 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Others Specifications High Definition Video Camera Information for your safety Power source: Power consumption: DC 7.3 V (When using AC adaptor)/7.2 V (When using battery) Recording 11.4 W Signal system 1080/50i Recording format AVCHD format compliant Image sensor 1/4z 3CCD image sensor Total: 560 Kk3 Effective pixels: Motion picture/still picture: 520 Kk3 Lens Auto Iris, F1.8 to F2.8 Focal length: 4.0 mm to 48.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 124 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Others Dimensions 91.5 mm (W)k90.2 mm (H)k162.4 mm (D) (excluding projecting parts) Mass Approx. 680 g (without supplied battery, disc and an SD card) Mass in operation Approx. 800 g (with supplied battery, disc and an SD card) Operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (0 °C to 30 °C when connected to the computer) Operating humidity 10% to 80% Battery operation time See page 28 Motion pictures Recording media 8 cm DVD-RAM Ver. 2.1 8 cm DVD-RW Ver.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 125 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Others AC adaptor Information for your safety Power source: Power consumption: DC output: AC 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz 22 W DC 7.3 V, 1.75 A (Unit operation) DC 8.4 V, 1.3 A (Battery charging) Dimensions 103 mm (W)k36 mm (H)k62 mm (D) Mass Approx. 140 g Battery pack Information for your safety Maximum voltage: Nominal voltage: Rated capacitance: DC 8.4 V DC 7.2 V 2640 mAh Specifications may change without prior notice.
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VQT1A06ENG.book 126 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 Others Index ª Numerics 0 Lux colour night view ..................................56 5.1 channel ....................................................88 ª A A/V terminal .......................................16, 89, 90 AC adaptor .......................................27, 29, 119 Accessory shoe .............................................19 Anti-Ground-Shooting (AGS) .........................45 Aperture ....................................................
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VQT1A06ENGIOM.fm 127 ページ２００７年２月１日木曜日午後３時４０分 Others ª P Pickup lens ....................................................32 PictBridge ......................................................95 Picture quality ................................................52 Playing back motion pictures by date ............72 Power LCD ....................................................42 Power save ..................................................104 Protect (Disc) .................................................
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VQT1A06ENG.book 128 ページ２００７年１月２５日木曜日午後８時０分 B VQT1A06 F0207Nm0 ( 4000 A ) Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web site: http://panasonic.