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VQT1D38

Operating Instructions

High Definition Video Camera

Model No. HDC-SD1

VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 1 ページ２００７年１月２７日　土曜日　午後３時１７分

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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 1 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 Operating Instructions High Definition Video Camera Model No. HDC-SD1 Before use, please read these instructions completely.
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 2 ページ２００７年１月２７日 Information for your safety Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic High Definition Video Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your High Definition Video Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions.
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 3 ページ２００７年１月２７日 Caution for AC mains lead (For United Kingdom) For your safety, please read the following text carefully. This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark Ï or the BSI mark Ì on the body of the fuse.
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 4 ページ２００７年１月２７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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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 5 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 ≥IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation of the U.S. ≥Intel®, Pentium® and Celeron® are the registered trademarks or trademarks of the Intel Corporation in the United States and 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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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 6 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 Contents Information for your safety ................... 2 Caution for AC mains lead (For United Kingdom)......................... 3 Before using Features of the High Definition Video Camera................................................. 8 Accessories .......................................... 13 Parts identification and handling ....... 15 Using the LCD monitor ........................ 21 Using the remote control.....................
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 7 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 Contents Editing Others Editing scenes...................................... 72 Menus and Indications ...................... 103 Deleting scenes........................................72 Protecting scenes.....................................73 Menu list................................................. 103 Menus related to [ADVANCED] and [SETUP] ............................................. 105 Indications..............................................
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 8 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７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 on an SD card. 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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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 9 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 Before using Watching high definition images If you connect this unit and a high definition TV with a HDMI cable (optional) and then play back the pictures, you can enjoy watching them in high definition. A B A High definition TV B HDMI cable (optional) ≥If you connect this unit to a TV that does not support high definition, the images will be standard quality.
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 10 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 Before using Using the remote control for the TV for playback If you connect this unit to a Panasonic TV (VIERA) compatible with VIERA Link (HDAVI ControlTM) with a HDMI cable, you can use the remote control for the TV for playback. Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for details.
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 11 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７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.
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 12 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 Before using Saving the data on the SD card When the SD card is full or to prevent the data from being deleted, use the supplied software (HD Writer Ver1.0E for SD1) to copy the data on the SD card to the hard disk of the computer. A A USB cable (supplied) ª What you can do with HD Writer [Copy to PC] You can copy motion picture data and still picture data on an SD card to the hard disk of the computer.
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 13 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 Before using ª Sales and Support Information (For United Kingdom) 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.
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 14 ページ２００７年１月２７日 Before using Optional accessories Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 16 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 Before using 15 16 17 15) Internal microphones (5.
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 17 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 Before using 20 23 21 24 22 A/V COMPONENT MIC 28 DC IN 9.3V 25 26 27 29 30 20) Power LCD button [POWER LCD] (l 40) 21) Reset button [RESET] (l 116) 22) LCD monitor (l 21) 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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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 18 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 Before using 33 31 34 35 32 31) 32) 33) 34) 35) Speaker Grip belt (l 19) Outlet USB terminal [ ] (l 88, 97) HDMI terminal [HDMI] (l 79, 81, 85) Battery cable cover Open the battery cable cover when you use the battery pack holder kit (VW-VH04; optional). 1 Open the battery cover. 3 Attach the battery pack holder kit. ≥Read the operating instructions of the battery pack holder kit for details on how to use it. 4 Close the battery cover.
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 19 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 Before using Using grip belt Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits your hand, and hold it properly. 1 Flip the belt. Lens hood Rotate the lens hood counter-clockwise A to remove it. In order to attach it, place into slot B, and then rotate it clockwise C. A B C 2 Put your hand through the grip belt. ≥Attach the MC protector or the ND filter of the Filter Kit (VW-LF43NE; optional) in front of the lens hood.
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 20 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 Before using 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. Tripod receptacle The tripod receptacle is a hole used to mount a tripod for the unit.
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 21 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 Before using 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. Using the remote control 1 2 3 PHOTO EXT DISPLAY SHOT DATE/ TIME 8 SEARCH PLAY SEARCH STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV SKIP STOP SKIP MENU 5 2 Adjust the angle of the LCD 7 ZOOM VOL 4 ≥It can open up to 90o.
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 22 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７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 for UK “THE LITHIUM BATTERY IS A CRITICAL COMPONENT (TYPE NUMBER CR2025 MANUFACTURED BY PANASONIC).
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 23 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 Before using Cards that you can use with this unit Card type SDHC Memory Card SD Memory Card Capacity 8 MB, 16 MB 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB Motion picture recording Cannot be used. Cannot be guaranteed in operation.¢ Still picture recording 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB 4 GB Refer to “About SD cards that you can use for motion picture recording”. Can be used.
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 24 ページ２００７年１月２７日 Before using ≥4 GB (or more) Memory Cards that do not have the SDHC logo are not based on SD Memory Card Specifications. ≥Use this unit to format SD cards. If an SD card is formatted on other products (such as a computer), the time spent for recording may become longer and you may not be able to use the SD card. (l 77) (Do not format it on a PC etc.) ≥When the write-protect switch A on SD card is locked, no recording, deletion or editing will be possible on the card.
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 25 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 Setup Setup ª Charging lamp Charging the battery When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before using this unit. ≥Connect the battery to an AC adaptor to recharge it. The battery cannot be recharged by simply inserting it into the 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.
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 26 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 Setup Inserting/removing the battery Removing the battery 1 Open the battery cover. Inserting the battery 1 Open the battery cover. ≥Push A while sliding it. 2 Remove the battery. ≥Move A in the direction of the arrow to unlock it and then remove the battery. A 2 Insert the battery until it clicks paying attention to the direction of the battery. B Push the centre of the battery until it locks. A 3 Close the battery cover.
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 27 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 Setup Charging time and recordable time ª About batteries that you can use for this unit The Panasonic battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBG130. VW-VBG130 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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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 28 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 Setup 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. It may take time to display the remaining battery capacity. Connecting to the AC outlet The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet.
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 29 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 Setup Selecting a mode (Turning the unit on/off) How to turn off the power Rotate the mode dial to switch to recording, playback, PC connection or power OFF. ≥Rotate the mode dial slowly. Set the mode dial to OFF. How to turn on the power While pressing the lock release button, set the mode dial to , or PC . ≥Rotate the mode dial while at the same time pressing in the lock release button A if changing from OFF to another mode.
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 30 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 Setup Turning the power on and off with the LCD monitor The power can be turned on and off with the LCD monitor when the mode dial is set to . ª To turn on the power Open the LCD monitor. A The status indicator A lights and the power turns on. ª To turn off the power Close the LCD monitor. Quick start When quick start is ON the battery power is still being consumed, even when the LCD monitor is closed.
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 31 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 Setup 3 Open the LCD monitor. A Inserting/removing an SD card Be sure to set the mode dial to OFF before inserting/removing an SD card. If the SD card is inserted or removed while the power is on, this unit may malfunction or the data recorded on the SD card may be lost. The status indicator A lights red and the unit is put into recording pause approx. 1.7 seconds after it is turned on.
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 32 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 Setup ª Concerning the SD card ≥Do not touch the terminals on the back of the SD card. ≥Electrical noise, static electricity or the failure of this unit or the SD card may damage or erase the data stored on the SD card. Save important data recorded on this unit to a PC using the USB cable (supplied), HD Writer Ver1.0E for SD1 etc. (l 100) (We recommend using HD Writer Ver1.0E for SD1 to acquire data recorded on this unit.
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 33 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 Setup Operations during recording ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select Operations during playback . 1 Press the centre of the cursor button, and icons will be displayed on the screen. ¬ 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. ≥The indication disappears when the centre of the cursor button is pressed again.
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 34 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 Setup About the operation icons displayed in each mode Recording mode Icon Direction Page Backlight compensation 52 2 Fade 52 1 Help mode 36 3 Colour night view 53 2 Soft skin mode 54 1 Tele macro 54 Ø 3 Self-timer 55 ß 2 Flash 56 1 Red eye reduction 57 (1/3) (2/3) (3/3) Function 3 Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to MANUAL.
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 36 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 Setup Using the menu screen Help mode 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 . Refer to “Menu list” (l 103) for information about the menus. 1 While stopped, press the MENU button. 1 Press the cursor button to display the icon. 2 Move the cursor button right to select [ ].
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 37 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 Setup 4 Move the cursor button up or down in order to select the submenu item. To exit the menu screen Press the MENU button. C ≥The menu screen does not appear during recording or playing. You cannot start other operations while the menu screen appears. Operating with remote control C Current settings on menus 5 Move the cursor button right or press the cursor button.
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 38 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 Setup Setting date and time Changing the date and time display style When the unit is turned on for the first time, a message asking you to set the date and time will appear. ≥Move the cursor button up or down to select [YES], press the centre of the cursor button and then perform steps 2 and 3 below to set the date and time. [DATE] If the screen shows the incorrect date and time, then adjust it. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select .
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 39 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 Setup To recharge the built-in lithium battery: If you connect the AC adaptor or insert the battery in this unit, 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. (The battery is still being recharged even if the mode dial is set to OFF.) WARNING THE LITHIUM BATTERY IN THIS EQUIPMENT MUST ONLY BE REPLACED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 40 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 Setup ª In order to increase the brightness of the entire LCD monitor Press the POWER LCD button. POWER LCD The [ ] indication appears on the LCD monitor. ≥Press the POWER LCD button if the surroundings are bright and the LCD monitor is difficult to see. The entire LCD monitor will become approx. twice as bright as usual. ≥When the POWER LCD button is pressed again, the [ ] indication disappears and the original brightness is restored.
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 41 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 Recording Recording Before recording First, format the SD card if one which has been used on another device is going to be used for the first time on this unit. (l 77) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored. Copy valuable data onto a PC or other device before proceeding with the formatting. We recommend using HD Writer Ver1.0E for SD1 to import data recorded on this unit.
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 42 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７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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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 43 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 Recording Recording motion pictures Record motion pictures on an SD card. ≥Use an SD card that can be used for motion picture recording. (l 23) ≥This unit records high definition images that are compatible with the 16:9 aspect ratio of a wide-screen TV. 1 Rotate the mode dial to select . The lens cover opens automatically. 2 Open the LCD monitor.
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 44 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 Recording ª Screen indications in the recording mode A B C A Recording mode B Remaining time left for recording (When the remaining time is less than 1 minute, [R0min] flashes red.) C Recording time elapsed ≥Maximum number of recordable scenes: 999 (It may not be possible to record 999 scenes even if there is available memory on the SD card.
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 45 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 Recording Recording modes/recordable time available for the motion picture 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.
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 46 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 Recording Recording still pictures (JPEG) 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 ± (The white lamp flashes.): Focusing ¥ (The green lamp lights up.): When in focus No mark: When focusing is unsuccessful.
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 47 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７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 card access lamp is lit), do not perform the following operations. The SD card or the recorded data may be damaged. – Turn the unit off. – Open the card slot cover and remove the SD card.
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 48 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７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 even while recording motion pictures.
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 49 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 Recording Picture Quality/Approximate Number of Recordable Pictures on an SD Card Picture quality Selecting the picture quality. Press the MENU button, then select [PICTURE] # [PICT. QUALITY] # desired item and press the cursor button. : 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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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 50 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 Recording Various recording functions Zoom in/out function ≥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. You can zoom in up to 12k optically. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select . Move the zoom lever. Digital zoom function If the zoom magnification exceeds 12k, then the digital zoom function will be activated.
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 51 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 Recording Recording yourself About using the zoom microphone function 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). ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select You can record yourself while viewing the LCD monitor.
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 52 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 Recording Backlight compensation function Fade in/fade out function This is for protecting a backlit subject from being darkened. 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. Fade in: The image and audio gradually appear.
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 53 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 Recording Pause recording. (Fade out) Colour night view function This allows recording in dark locations. 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 (Minimum required illumination: approx. 2 lx) to stand out against the background.
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 54 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 Recording Soft skin mode Tele macro function This makes skin colours appear softer for a more attractive appearance. This is for bringing only what you want to record into focus to take close-ups. 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 . move the cursor button down to display the icon shown in the illustration.
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 55 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 Recording To stop the timer midway through Self-timer recording This is for recording shots of yourself as well. You can record still pictures on an SD card using the timer. ¬ 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. Press the MENU button. (The self-timer setting is cancelled.
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 56 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 Recording When the flash is not used Built-in flash Set the flash to [FLASH OFF]. Use the built-in flash in order to record still pictures in dark places. ¬ 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. 2 Move the cursor button left to select [ß].
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 57 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７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. Image stabilizer function This is for reducing image shakes during recording. Reduces the image shaking due to hand movement when recording. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select . Press the MENU button, then select [BASIC] # [O.I.S.
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 58 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 Recording Guide line function This is for viewing the slope and the balance of the image while recording or playing back. 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. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select or rotate the mode dial to and then select the (motion picture playback) tab.
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 59 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 Recording 2 Move the cursor button left or Microphone level This is for adjusting the microphone input level. When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones and the external microphone terminal can be adjusted. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select . 1 Press the MENU button, then right to adjust the microphone input level. A B D C E F select [VIDEO] # [MIC LEVEL] # [SETrAGC] or [SET] and press the cursor button.
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 60 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７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].
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 61 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 Recording Manual recording functions Colour bar This is for displaying a colour bar to check the colour tone. 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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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 62 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 Recording To cancel the scene mode function Press the MENU button, then select [BASIC] # [SCENE MODE] # [OFF]. ≥You can also cancel the scene mode function by setting the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to AUTO. 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.
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 63 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 Recording 4 Move the cursor button left or White balance right to bring the subject into focus. This is for recording in natural colours. The automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colours depending on the scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the white balance manually. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select The centre of the screen is enlarged.
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 64 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 Recording [ ]: 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 ]. ≥You can also restore the automatic adjustment by setting the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to AUTO.
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 65 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 Recording 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. ¬ 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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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 66 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 Playback 3 Select the scene to be played Playback Motion picture playback back. Play back motion pictures. 1 Rotate the mode dial to select . B C D The lens cover closes. 2 Press the cursor button up and then left to select the picture playback) tab. (motion A B Previous page C Next page D Scene number The selected scene will be encircled by a yellow frame.
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 67 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７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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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 68 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 Playback Frame-by-frame playback To adjust the volume The motion picture is advanced one frame at a time. Adjust the speaker volume during playback. 1 Move the cursor button up during Move the volume lever to change the volume level. 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.
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 69 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 Playback Playing back motion pictures by date Recorded scenes are grouped by date on this unit. Scenes recorded on the same day can be played back in succession. 1 Press the MENU button, then Repeat playback 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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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 70 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 Playback Resuming the previous playback If playback of a scene was stopped halfway, the playback can be resumed from where it was stopped. Still picture (JPEG) playback Play back the still pictures recorded on the card. 1 Rotate the mode dial to select . Press the MENU button, then select [PLAY SETUP] # [RESUME PLAY] # [ON] and press the cursor button. The lens cover closes.
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 71 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７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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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 72 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７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 SD cards. (motion 1 Press the button while the thumbnail view screen is displayed. The deleted scenes cannot be restored. Deleting scenes one at a time ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select and then select the picture playback) tab.
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 73 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７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. (Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2) To continue deleting other scenes Repeat steps 3-5. To complete editing Press the MENU button. ≥Scenes which cannot be played back (the thumbnails are displayed as ) cannot be deleted. ≥Protected scenes cannot be deleted.
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 74 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 Editing Editing still pictures Deleting still pictures This is for deleting still picture files recorded on SD cards. The deleted files cannot be restored. Deleting multiple files from the thumbnail display ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select and then select the playback) tab. (still picture 1 Press the button while the thumbnail view screen is displayed.
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 75 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 Editing 5 When the confirmation message appears, select [YES], then press the cursor button. (Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2) To continue deleting other files Repeat steps 3-5. To complete editing Press the MENU button. ª 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. ≥Protected files cannot be deleted.
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 76 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 Editing To cancel all DPOF settings DPOF setting This is for writing the printing data on an SD card. 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.
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 77 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 Card management Card management Formatting Formatting an SD card This is for initializing 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 computer etc. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select or . 1 Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] # [FORMAT CARD] # [YES] and press the cursor button.
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 78 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 With other products With other products ≥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 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. When connecting to a HDMI terminal, a connection cable (optional) is necessary.
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 79 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７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 play back the recorded high definition images (l 8), you can enjoy them in high resolution with high quality sound.
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 80 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７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.
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 81 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 With other products 2 Listening in 5.1 channel sound If you connect this unit and an AV amplifier with a HDMI terminal with 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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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 82 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７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/V A COMPONENT C COMPONENT VIDEO IN AUDIO IN 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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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 83 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７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 aspect setting on the TV. (Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for details.
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 84 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 With other products 4 Connecting with the AV cable (supplied) 1 Connect this unit and a TV with the AV cable (supplied). VIDEO IN AUDIO IN A B A AV cable (supplied) If your recorder is not equipped with AV Input Sockets, the 21-pin Adaptor B (optional) is necessary. Consult your dealer. 2 Set the mode dial to to turn on the power. 3 Change the input channel on the TV. Example: Select the [Video 2] channel etc.
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 85 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 With other products Playback using VIERA Link (HDAVI Control) 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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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 86 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７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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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 87 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 With other products Dubbing images onto a connected DVD recorder or video device This is for dubbing images recorded on this unit onto a DVD recorder, video device etc. ≥Images are dubbed in standard quality. ≥Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. 1 Connect this unit and a video device. To stop dubbing 1) Stop recording on the connected device. 2) Then stop playback on this unit.
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 88 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 With other products 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.) ≥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. 1 Connect this unit and a printer.
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 89 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 With other products 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. 8 Select [PRINT] # [YES] and press the cursor button to print the pictures. ≥Exit PictBridge by disconnecting the USB cable (supplied) after the pictures have been printed. When you stop printing halfway Move the cursor button down.
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 90 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 With a computer With a computer Before using with a computer What you can do with a computer Data type Can do Software used [Copy to PC] Motion picture [Write data to media]* [Copy between media]* HD Writer Ver1.0E for SD1 [Easy editing] Still picture Playing back on a computer Standard Windows picture viewer or a commercially available picture viewer Copying files to a computer Windows Explorer Refer to P102 if using a Macintosh.
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 91 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 With a computer Contents on provided CD-ROM The following software applications are contained on the provided CD-ROM. ª HD Writer Ver1.0E for SD1 You can acquire data of motion pictures and still pictures on an SD card to the hard disk of the computer, easily edit (split, merge, delete) the motion pictures, then write the data to an SD card or disc.
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 92 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 With a computer 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 Software 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 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 93 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 With a computer Operating environment ≥A CD-ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software applications. (A compatible drive and media are necessary for writing to a DVD.) ≥When 2 or more USB devices are connected to a computer, 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 computer.
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 94 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 With a computer ≥Operation cannot be guaranteed on all DVD drives. ≥DVD discs authored with this software are not guaranteed to play in all DVD players that do not support the AVCHD. ≥Operation is not guaranteed on Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition, Tablet PC Edition and not compatible with 64 bit operation systems. ≥This software is not compatible with a multi-boot environment. ≥This software is not compatible with a multi-CPU environment.
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 95 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 With a computer 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 computer while the software is being installed. Installing HD Writer Ver1.
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 96 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 With a computer 6 Click [Finish]. Software application uninstallation Follow the steps below to uninstall any software applications that you no longer require. 1 Select [start] # ([Settings] #) [Control Panel] # [Add or Remove Programs (Applications)]. The computer must be rebooted for the application to work.
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 97 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 With a computer Connection and recognition 3 Connect this unit and a computer. Connection and recognition procedures After the software applications are installed, this unit must be connected to the computer and be correctly recognised by the computer. ≥Connect after installing the software applications. ≥Remove the supplied CD-ROM if it is inserted in the computer.
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 98 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 With a computer About the computer display When the unit is connected to a computer, it is recognised as an external drive. [Removable Disk] is displayed in [My Computer]. Example folder structure of an SD card: Removable Disk DCIM 100CDPFP MISC AVCHD AVCHDTN BDMV ≥AVCHD format motion picture files ([00000.MTS] etc.) are saved in the [BDMV] folder. ≥The motion picture thumbnails are recorded in the [AVCHDTN] folder.
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 99 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 With a computer To disconnect USB cable safely 2 Click the [Hardware] tab, then click [Device Manager]. 1 Double click the icon in task tray displayed on the computer. Hardware disconnect dialogue appears. ≥Depending on your computer’s settings, this icon may not be displayed. 2 Select [USB Mass Storage Device] and click [Stop]. 3 Verify [MATSHITA HDC-SD1 USB Device] is selected and click [OK].
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 100 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 With a computer Using HD Writer Ver1.0E for SD1 Using HD Writer Ver1.0E for SD1, you can copy images recorded on this unit to the hard disk of the computer. ≥When using HD Writer Ver1.0E for SD1, log on to your computer as Administrator with a login name equally authorized. If you log on with a login name other than Administrator, you cannot use the applications.
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 101 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 With a computer ≥Refer to the operating instructions of the software (PDF file) for details on how to use it. ≥Do not insert a disc created with HD Writer Ver1.0E for SD1 in a device that does not support the AVCHD format. It may no longer be possible to eject it. Also, the disc cannot be played back on devices that do not support the AVCHD format. ≥Some discs created with HD Writer Ver1.
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 102 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 With a computer If using 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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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 103 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 Others Others Menus and Indications Menu list Recording menus ª [BASIC] [SCENE MODE] (l 61) [D.ZOOM] (l 50) [O.I.S.
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 105 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７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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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 106 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 Others Colour night view function Indications Zoom microphone ª Recording indications Wind noise reduction Motion picture recording HN Microphone level 30min 0h00m00s Zebra display R30min MNL MF AWB 1/100 OPEN 0dB 15. 12.
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 107 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７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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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 108 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 Others Messages CANNOT RECORD. Data writing to the SD card has failed. NO DATA. There are no motion pictures or still pictures recorded on the 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.
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 109 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 Others CANNOT PROTECT. Scenes on SD cards for which the top menu has been created with HD Writer Ver1.0E for SD1 cannot be protected. (l 73) CANNOT RECORD IN AGS MODE. The AGS function is activated. (l 42) PUSH THE RESET SWITCH. An irregularity in the unit has been detected. Press the RESET button to restart the unit. (l 116) CANNOT SET.
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 110 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 Others About recovery When the SD card is accessed, you try to playback a scene or faulty control information is read, one of the messages below may be displayed. (Depending on the error, this may take time.) CONTROL DATA ERROR HAS BEEN DETECTED. When connecting to AC adaptor or the remaining capacity of the battery is enough: [FINISHED.] When the remaining capacity of the battery is low: [PLEASE CONNECT AC ADAPTOR OR CHANGE BATTERY.
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 111 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７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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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 112 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 Others Troubleshooting ª Unit operations Problem Check points This unit cannot be turned on. ≥Is the battery fully charged? # Charge it with the AC adaptor. (l 25) ≥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 open? This unit is turned off automatically.
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 113 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 Others Problem This unit cannot be operated though powered up. This unit does not operate normally. Check points ≥The unit cannot be operated if the LCD monitor is not opened. ≥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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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 114 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 Others Problem Check points Auto focus function does not work. ≥Is manual focus mode selected? # Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to AUTO. ≥Are you trying to record a scene which is hard to bring into focus in auto focus mode? # There are some recording subjects and surroundings for which the auto focus does not operate correctly. (l 122) If so, use the manual focus mode to adjust the focus. (l 62) Recorded still pictures are not clear.
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 115 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 Others Problem Check points Scenes cannot be deleted. ≥Is the scene on the SD card protected? # Protected scenes cannot be deleted. Release the protect setting. (l 73) ≥Scene which cannot be displayed as thumbnails (the thumbnails are displayed as ) cannot be deleted. If the scenes are unnecessary, format the card to erase the data. (l 77) Please be aware that if a card is formatted then all the data recorded on the card will be erased.
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 116 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 Others Problem “PUSH THE RESET SWITCH.” is displayed. Check points ≥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. A 1 ≥If you do not press the RESET button, the power to this unit is turned off automatically about 1 minute later. ≥Even after you press the RESET button, the indication may still appear repeatedly. If so, this unit needs repair.
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 117 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７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 (optional). (l 85) ≥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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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 118 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 Others Cautions for use About this unit The unit and the SD card become warm during use. However, 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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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 119 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７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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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 120 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 Others About the SD card ≥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 computer etc. ≥During prolonged use, the unit’s surfaces and the SD card will heat up slightly. This is normal. Always set the mode dial to OFF when inserting or removing an SD card.
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 121 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７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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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 122 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７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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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 123 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 Others Specifications High Definition Video Camera Information for your safety Power source: Power consumption: DC 9.3 V (When using AC adaptor) DC 7.2 V (When using battery) Recording: 8.0 W Signal system 1080/50i Recording format AVCHD format compliant Image sensor 1/4z 3CCD image sensor Total: 560 Kk3 Effective pixels: Motion picture: 520 Kk3 Still picture: 520 Kk3 Lens Auto Iris, F1.8 to F2.8 Focal length: 4.0 mm to 48.
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 124 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 Others Component terminal output level Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 h Pb: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 h Pr: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 h HDMI terminal output level HDMI Ver. 1.2a [1125i (1080i)/625p (576p)] Audio output level (Line) 316 mV, 600 h Mic input Mic sensitivity j50 dB (0 dB=1 V/Pa, 1 kHz) (‰ 3.5 mm stereo mini jack) USB Card reader function (No copyright protection support) Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), USB terminal Type miniB PictBridge-compliant Flash Available range: Approx.
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 125 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 Others Still pictures Recording media SD Memory Card: 8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB (FAT12 and FAT16 system corresponding) SDHC Memory Card: 4 GB (FAT32 system corresponding) Compression JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 126 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 Others Index Others ª Numerics 5.1 channel ....................................................81 ª A A/V output terminal ........................................17 A/V terminal .............................................82, 84 AC adaptor .......................................25, 28, 119 Anti-Ground-Shooting (AGS) .........................42 Aperture .........................................................65 Auto focus ...........................
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 127 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 Others ª R Recordable time .......................................27, 45 Recording lamp ............................................105 Recording modes ...........................................45 Recording time elapsed .................................44 Red eye reduction ..........................................57 Remaining battery capacity indication ...........28 Remaining number of still pictures .................
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VQT1D38_EG_ENG.book 128 ページ２００７年１月２７日土曜日午後３時１７分 E VQT1D38 F0107Mk0 ( 4000 A ) Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web site: http://panasonic.