Operating Instructions High Definition Video Camera Model No. HDC-SD600 Before use, please read these instructions completely.
Information for Your Safety 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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∫ Indemnity about recorded content Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages directly or indirectly due to any type of problems that result in loss of recording or edited content, and does not guarantee any content if recording or editing does not work properly. Likewise, the above also applies in a case where any type of repair is made to the unit.
Contents [1] Power supply.............................. 11 Charging the battery .................... 11 Inserting/removing the battery ..... 12 Charging and recording time........ 13 Connecting to the AC outlet ......... 14 [2] Recording to a card ................... 15 Cards that you can use with this unit ................................. 15 Inserting/removing an SD card .... 16 [3] Turning the unit on/off ............... 17 Turning the unit on and off with the power button...................
[2] Various playback functions ...... 77 Playing back motion pictures/ still pictures by date ..................... 77 Face highlight playback/ Highlight playback/ Intelligent scene selection ............ 78 Changing the playback settings and playing back the slide show .............................. 81 Editing [1] Deleting scenes/still pictures ... 82 Dividing a scene to partially delete ........................................... 84 Deleting personal information ......
Accessories Check the accessories before using this unit. Keep the accessories out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. Product numbers correct as of Apr 2010. These may be subject to change.
Preparation 1 Before using Parts identification and handling 1 2 3 4 1 234 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 13 15 16 17 18 19 20 8 VQT2V00 Speaker Power button [ ] (l 17) Inlet (cooling fan) (l 21) Intelligent auto/Manual button [iA/MANUAL] (l 26, 69) 5 Optical image stabilizer button [ /O.I.S.
21 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l 19) 21 ≥ It can open up to 90o. 22 23 24 25 26 ≥ It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens or 90o B towards the opposite direction. 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. 22 Quick menu button [Q.
28 29 30 32 33 28 Status indicator (l 17) 29 Photoshot button [ ] (l 24) 30 Zoom lever [W/T] (In motion picture recording mode or still picture recording mode) (l 42) Thumbnail display switch [ / ]/ Volume lever [sVOLr] (In playback mode) (l 30) 31 Internal microphones 32 Mode switch (l 18) 33 Recording start/stop button (l 22) 34 Shoulder strap fixture 35 Grip belt Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits your hand. 31 34 35 1 Flip the belt. 2 Adjust the length. 3 Replace the belt.
Preparation Setup 1 Power supply ∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit The battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBG130/VW-VBG260/VW-VBG6. ≥ The unit has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely. The dedicated battery (VW-VBG130/VW-VBG260/VW-VBG6) supports this function. The only batteries suitable for use with this unit are genuine Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic.
≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 7, 13, 138). ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. ≥ Do not heat or expose to flame. ≥ Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed. Inserting/removing the battery Install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure. Removing the battery Be sure to hold down the power button until the status indicator goes off.
Charging and recording time ∫ Charging/Recording time ≥ Temperature: 25 oC/humidity: 60% Battery model number [Voltage/Capacity (minimum)] Supplied battery/ VW-VBG130 (optional) [7.2 V/1250 mAh] VW-VBG260 (optional) [7.2 V/2500 mAh] (optional)* VW-VBG6 [7.
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. Important: While the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor, the battery will not charge. ≥ Do not use the AC cable with any other equipment as it is designed only for this unit. Also, do not use the AC cable from other equipment with this unit.
Preparation Setup 2 Recording to a card This unit (an SDXC compatible device) is compatible with SD Memory Cards, SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards. When using an SDHC memory card/SDXC memory card with other equipment, check the equipment is compatible with these memory cards. Cards that you can use with this unit Use SD cards conforming to Class 4 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating* for motion picture recording.
Inserting/removing an SD card When using an SD card not from Panasonic, or one previously used on other equipment, for the first time on this unit, format the SD card. (l 38) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored. Caution: Check that the access lamp has gone off. Access lamp [ACCESS] A ≥ When this unit is accessing the SD card, the access lamp lights up. 1 2 Open the LCD monitor.
Preparation Setup 3 Turning the unit on/off You can turn the unit on and off using the power button or by opening and closing the LCD monitor. Turning the unit on and off with the power button Press the power button to turn on the unit To turn off the unit Hold down the power button until the status indicator goes off. A The status indicator lights. Turning the unit on and off with the LCD monitor Unit is turned on when the LCD monitor is opened, and unit is turned off when it is closed.
Preparation Setup 4 Selecting a mode Change the mode to recording or playback. Operate the mode switch to change the mode to Motion picture recording mode (l 22) Still picture recording mode (l 24) Playback mode (l 28, 73) 18 VQT2V00 , or .
Preparation Setup 5 Adjusting LCD monitor How to use the touch screen You can operate by directly touching the LCD monitor (touch screen) with your finger. It is easier to use the stylus pen (supplied) for detailed operation or if it is hard to operate with your fingers. ∫ Touch Touch and release the touch screen to select icon or picture. ≥ Touch the centre of the icon. ≥ Touching the touch screen will not operate while you are touching another part of the touch screen.
Preparation Setup 6 Setting date and time When the unit is turned on for the first time, a message asking you to set the date and time will appear. Select [YES] and perform steps 2 to 3 below to set the date and time. ¬ Change the mode to 1 or . Select the menu. : [SETUP] # [CLOCK SET] 2 Touch the date or time to be set, then set the desired value using / . A Displaying the World time setting (l 33): [HOME]/ [DESTINATION] ≥ The year can be set between 2000 and 2039.
Basic Recording/ Playback 1 Before recording ∫ Basic camera positioning 1 Hold the unit with both hands. 2 Put your hand through the grip belt. 3 It is convenient to use sub recording start/stop button A when holding the unit around your waist. ≥ When recording, make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with another person or object. ≥ When you are outdoors, record pictures with the sunlight behind you. If the subject is backlit, it will become dark in the recording.
Basic Recording/ Playback 1 2 3 2 Change the mode to Recording motion pictures . Open the LCD monitor. Press the recording start/stop button to start recording. A When you begin recording, ; changes to ¥. 4 Press the recording start/stop button again to pause recording. ≥ Still pictures can be recorded while recording the motion picture. (l 25) ≥ The images recorded between pressing the recording start/stop button to start recording and pressing it again to pause recording become one scene.
∫ Screen indications in the motion picture recording mode 0h00m00s HG R 1h20m A Recording mode B Remaining time left for recording (When the remaining time is less than 1 minute, [R 0h00m] flashes red.) C Recording time elapsed Each time the unit is put into recording pause, the counter display will be reset to “0h00m00s”. About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures Please refer to page 45 about 1080/50p ≥ They are not compatible with devices other than those that support AVCHD.
Basic Recording/ Playback 3 1 2 3 Change the mode to 4 Press the Recording still pictures . Open the LCD monitor. Press the button halfway. (For auto focus only) button fully. Focus indication: A Focus indication ± (The white lamp flashes.): Focusing ¥ (The green lamp lights up.): When in focus No mark: When focusing is unsuccessful.
∫ About the screen indications in still picture recording MEGA 14.2M R3000 : ß: ßj: : MEGA : : : 14.2M : R3000: : Still picture operation indicator (l 115) Flash (l 49) Flash level (l 49) Red eye reduction (l 49) MEGA optical image stabilizer (l 24) Optical image stabilizer (l 43) Quality of still pictures (l 66) Size of still pictures (l 65) Remaining number of still pictures (Flashes in red when [0] appears.
Basic 4 Recording/ Playback Intelligent auto mode The following modes appropriate for the condition are set just by pointing the unit to what you want to record. /MANUAL Intelligent auto/Manual button Press this button to switch intelligent auto mode/manual mode. ≥ Please refer to page 69 about manual mode. Mode Scene Effect Portrait When the object is a person Faces are detected and focused automatically, and the brightness is adjusted so it is recorded clearly.
≥ Optical image stabilizer function (l 43) is set to Active mode/ON in all modes. ≥ Faces cannot be detected depending on the recording conditions, such as when faces are of certain sizes or at certain tilts or when digital zoom is used. ≥ The zoom microphone is set to [OFF] in the intelligent auto mode. (l 60) ∫ Intelligent auto mode When switching to intelligent auto mode, the auto white balance and auto focus operate and automatically adjust the colour balance and focusing.
Basic Recording/ Playback 5 Motion picture/Still picture playback 1 2 Change the mode to 3 Touch [VIDEO/SD CARD] or [PICTURE/SD CARD]. Touch the play mode select icon A. 4 . A [VIDEO/SD CARD] B [PICTURE/SD CARD] Touch the scene or the still picture to be played back. ≥ Next (previous) page can be displayed by touching / .
5 Select the playback operation by touching the operation icon. A Operation icon 0h00m00s ≥ Touch icon. F / F to display/not-display the operation F Motion picture playback 1/;: 6: 5: ∫: 1: Playback/Pause Rewind playback Fast forward playback Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails. Displays the direct playback bar. (l 74) Still picture playback 1/;: 2;: ;1: ∫: Slide show (playback of the still pictures in numerical order) start/pause. Plays back the previous picture.
∫ Change the thumbnail display ∫ Speaker volume adjustment While the thumbnail is displayed, the thumbnail display changes in the following order if the zoom lever or adjust zoom buttons are operated to side or side. 20 scenes () 9 scenes () 1 scene () Highlight&Time frame index* (l 75) Operate the volume lever or the adjust zoom buttons to adjust the speaker volume during motion picture playback. * Highlight&Time frame index can only set in motion picture playback mode.
Basic Setup 1 2 3 1 Using the menu screen Press the MENU button. 4 Touch the desired item to enter the setting. 5 Touch [EXIT] or press the MENU button to exit the menu setting. Touch the top menu A. Touch the submenu B. ∫ About ≥ Next (previous) page can be displayed by touching / . guide display After touching , touching the submenus and items will cause function descriptions and settings confirmation messages to appear.
Using the quick menu This allows quick setting of some of the menus. 1 Press the Q.MENU button. The following menus can be set. Touch the desired menu. ≥ The items displayed differ depending on the position of the mode switch or settings. Icon 14.2M / 13.
Basic 2 Setup Using the Setup Menu ≥ The items displayed differ depending on the position and settings of the mode switch. Select the menu. : [SETUP] # desired setting [DISPLAY] [OFF]/[ON] The screen indications are selected as shown in the illustration. ≥ It is possible to set from the quick menu. (l 32) [OFF] [ON] 1h30m A R 1h20m [CLOCK SET] Please refer to page 20.
≥ When the home region is set for the first time, the screen for selecting home/travel destination appears after setting the home region successively. If the home region has already been set once, execute the menu operation for Step 1. 5 (Only when setting the region of your travel destination) Touch / to select your travel destination and touch [ENTER]. ≥ Touch [SUMMER TIME SET] to set daylight saving time. appears and the summer time setting is turned on.
[QUICK POWER ON] [OFF]/[ON] The unit is put into recording pause approx. 1 second when the unit is turned on with the mode set to or . ≥ Depending on the recording conditions, start time may be longer than 1 second in still picture recording mode. ≥ In the quick power on mode, the zoom magnification becomes 1k. [QUICK START] [OFF]/[ON] This unit will resume recording pause mode about 0.6 seconds after the LCD monitor is reopened. ≥ Start time will not shorten if there is no SD card inserted.
[REMOTE CONTROL] [OFF]/[ON] Please refer to page 40. [REC LAMP] [OFF]/[ON] The recording lamp lights up 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. [ALERT SOUND] [OFF]/ / Touch screen operation, start and stop of recording and unit on/off can be confirmed with this sound. (Volume low)/ (Volume high) 2 Beeps for 4 times When an error occurs.
[LCD SET] It adjusts brightness and colour density on the LCD monitor. ≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded. 1 2 Touch [LCD SET]. Touch the desired setting item. [BRIGHTNESS]: Brightness of the LCD monitor [COLOUR]: Colour level of the LCD monitor 3 4 Touch / to adjust settings. Touch [ENTER]. ≥ Touch [EXIT] or press the MENU button to exit the menu screen. [AV MULTI] [COMPONENT]/[AV OUT] Please refer to page 90. [COMPONENT OUT] [576i]/[1080i] Please refer to page 90.
[INITIAL SET] Set to [YES] for changing the menu settings back to the default condition. ≥ Settings for [CLOCK SET] and [LANGUAGE] will not be changed. [FORMAT CARD] Please be aware that if a medium is formatted, then all the data recorded on the medium will be erased and cannot be restored. Back up important data on a PC, DVD disc etc. (l 93, 101) ≥ When formatting is complete, touch [EXIT] to exit the message screen.
[DEMO MODE] [OFF]/[ON] This item is used to start the unit demonstration. (Only when the mode is at the or position) If [DEMO MODE] is switched to [ON] when there is no SD card inserted, the demonstration automatically starts. If any operation takes place, the demonstration is cancelled. However if no operations take place for approx. 10 minutes, the demonstration automatically starts again. To stop the demonstration, set [DEMO MODE] to [OFF] or insert an SD card. [O.I.S.
Basic 3 Setup Using with the remote control Select the menu. : [SETUP] # [REMOTE CONTROL] # [ON] 1 2 3 4 START/ STOP /VOL DATE/TIME EXT DISPLAY SEARCH PLAY SEARCH STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV SKIP STOP 5 6 7 SKIP MENU 10 Replace a button-type battery OK 1 Power on/off button [ ] Unit can be turned on/off when the LCD monitor is opened. ≥ Unit cannot be turned on by the power on/ off button when 36 hours have passed after the unit is turned off.
CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Operation of direction buttons/OK button 1 Press a direction button. STILL ADV PAUSE SKIP STOP SKIP MENU OK Warning Keep the Button-Type battery out of the reach of children. Never put Button-Type battery in mouth. If swallowed call your doctor.
Advanced 1 Recording (Advanced) Zoom in/out function The maximum optical zoom ratio is 12k. The default setting of the [ZOOM MODE] is [Opt.Zoom 12k]. (l 53) ¬ Change the mode to or . Zoom lever/Adjust zoom buttons 6 W T T side: Close-up recording (zoom in) W side: Wide-angle recording (zoom out) ≥ The zoom speed varies depending on the range over which the zoom lever is moved. ≥ The adjust zoom buttons are useful for making fine adjustments to the zoom magnification.
Advanced Recording (Advanced) 2 Optical image stabilizer function Optical image stabilizer can stabilize the image without decreasing the image quality as much. ¬ Change the mode to O.I.S. or . Optical image stabilizer button Pressing the button changes the optical image stabilizer setting. (Motion picture recording mode) # # OFF (Still picture recording mode) / # / # OFF ≥ Switch to manual mode before setting the Optical Image Stabilizer function to off.
Advanced Recording (Advanced) 3 AF/AE tracking It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the subject specified on the touch screen. The focus and exposure will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves. (Dynamic tracking) ¬ Change the mode to 1 Touch or . . ≥ will be displayed on the screen. ≥ When [FACE RECOG.] (l 55) is [ON] and a registered face is detected, the target is automatically locked. 2 Touch the object and lock the target.
Advanced Recording (Advanced) 4 1080/50p recording This is a 1080/50p (1920k1080/50 progressive) recording mode that can record in maximum quality*. * This means the highest quality for this unit. ¬ Change the mode to . 1080 50p 1080/50p button To set to 1080/50p recording mode, press and hold the button until 1080/50p is displayed. ≥ To return to normal recording mode, press and hold the button until 1080/50p disappears. ≥ Please refer to page 131 about approximate recordable time.
Advanced 5 Recording (Advanced) Recording functions of operation icons Select the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be recorded. ¬ Change the mode to 1 or . Touch to display the operation icons on the screen. F F A ≥ Touch 1 at the bottom right of the screen to change the page and touch F / F to display/not-display the operation icon. 2 (e.g. Backlight compensation) Select an operation icon. F A ≥ Select the operation icon again to cancel the function.
Fade When you start recording, the image/audio gradually appears. (Fade in) When you pause recording, the image/audio gradually disappears. (Fade out) ≥ The fade setting is cancelled when the recording stops. (Fade in) ∫ To select the colour for fade in/out : [RECORD SETUP] # [FADE COLOUR] # [WHITE] or [BLACK] (Fade out) ≥ The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade in become black (or white).
Smile shot When a smiling face is detected during motion picture recording, the unit automatically records a still picture. The icon changes each time it is touched. (ON) # (Face recognition) # OFF : : OFF: The unit records a still picture on detecting a smiling face. Still pictures are only recorded when the face of a person registered using face recognition (l 55) is detected. Cancel the setting.
Built-in flash When the button is pressed, the flash is activated and the picture will be recorded. Use the built-in flash in order to record still pictures in dark places. Each time the ß icon is selected, the indication changes by one setting in the following order: ß ([ON]) # ßA ([AUTO]) # ([OFF]) ≥ When the button is pressed halfway, the flash indicator will appear. ≥ The unit automatically determines if the flash is necessary even when it has been set to by detecting the ambient brightness.
Self-timer This is for recording still pictures using the timer. Each time the icon is selected, the indication changes by one setting in the following order: Ø10 (Records after 10 seconds) # Ø2 (Records after 2 seconds) # setting cancelled ≥ When the button is pressed, a still picture is recorded after the Ø10 or Ø2 display and the recording lamp flashes for the time which has been set. After recording, the selftimer is cancelled.
Tele macro A more impressive image can be obtained by focusing on the object only in close-up and shading off the background. ≥ The unit can focus on the subject at a distance of approx. 70 cm. ≥ If the magnification is 12k or less, then it is automatically set to 12k. ≥ The tele macro function is cancelled when the zoom magnification becomes lower than 12k. Guideline You can check if the image is level while recording or playing back motion pictures and still pictures.
Advanced Recording (Advanced) 6 Recording functions of menus [SCENE MODE] When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures. ≥ Change the mode to or . : [RECORD SETUP] # [SCENE MODE] # desired setting [OFF]: Cancel the setting 5Sports: To make fast moving scenes less shaky with slow playback and pause of playback Portrait: To make people stand out against the background Spotlight: Improved quality when subject is brightly illuminated.
≥ (Fireworks) j The shutter speed is 1/25. j Image may get washed out when recorded in bright surrounding. ≥ (Night scenery/Night portrait) j The shutter speed is 1/2 or more in still picture recording mode. j It is recommended using a tripod. ≥ (Night portrait) j The flash is set to [ON]. [ZOOM MODE] Set the maximum zoom ratio for the motion picture recording mode. ≥ Change the mode to . : [RECORD SETUP] # [ZOOM MODE] # desired setting [Opt.Zoom 12k]: Optical zoom only (Up to 12k) [i.
[TIME LAPSE REC] A scene that moves slowly for long period of time is recorded frame by frame with an interval, and is recorded as a short time motion picture. A frame is recorded with a set recording interval. 25 frames will make up motion picture of 1 second. ≥ Change the mode to . ≥ Set [ZOOM MODE] to [Opt.Zoom 12k]. (l 53) : [RECORD SETUP] # [TIME LAPSE REC] # desired setting ≥ It is possible to set from the quick menu. (l 32) [OFF]: Cancel the setting.
[DIGITAL CINEMA] Use this function to record an image with vivid colour, like an image on a movie film. ≥ Change the mode to . ≥ Switch to manual mode. (l 69) ≥ Set the recording mode to HA or HG. (l 53) : [RECORD SETUP] # [DIGITAL CINEMA] # [ON] ≥ This function cannot be used in the intelligent auto mode or 1080/50p recording mode. ≥ The images may not appear smooth. [FACE RECOG.
∫ Registering a face for face recognition [RECORD SETUP] # [FACE RECOG.] # [SET] # [SAVE] ≥ Up to a maximum of 6 people can be registered. 1 Align the person’s face with the guide. ≥ Take a picture of the persons face from the front, ensuring that their hair does not hide the outline of their face, their eyes or their eyebrows. 2 Touch [REC] or press the button fully. ≥ Touch [ENTER]. ≥ It may not be possible to register a face depending on the recording conditions.
∫ Changing the information of a registered person 1 Select the menu. [RECORD SETUP] # [FACE RECOG.] # [SET] # [EDIT] 2 Touch the desired item to enter the setting. ≥ Up to 3 face shots can be registered. To additionally register or to change/delete the registered face shots, touch or the face shot. [SET NAME]: Change the name. [PRIORITY]: Focus and exposure will be set in priority according to the registration order setting from the first person.
[NAME DISPLAY] When a registered person is detected by face recognition during recording, the name registered for that person is displayed. ≥ Change the mode to or . : [RECORD SETUP] # [NAME DISPLAY] # desired number [OFF]/[1]/[2]/[3] ≥ Displayed name will disappear after a while. ≥ It is displayed according to the registration order setting from the first person. ≥ This function is not displayed during recording of yourself or playback mode. [FACE FRAMING] Detected faces appear with frames.
[AGS] If the unit continues to be tilted upside down from the normal horizontal position while recording motion pictures, it is automatically put into recording pause. ≥ Change the mode to . : [RECORD SETUP] # [AGS] # [ON] ≥ The AGS function may activate and cause the unit to pause the recording if you are recording a subject right above or right below you. [AUTO SLOW SHTR] You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the shutter speed. ≥ Change the mode to . ≥ Switch to manual mode.
[SHOOTING GUIDE] Message is displayed when this unit is moved rapidly. ≥ Change the mode to . : [RECORD SETUP] # [SHOOTING GUIDE] # [ON] When “CAMERA PANNING IS TOO FAST.” appears, move the unit slowly while recording. ≥ Message will not appear while pausing the recording. (Message will appear even if it is pausing the recording if [DEMO MODE] is set to [ON].) ≥ In some recording conditions, messages may not appear.
[MIC LEVEL] When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones can be adjusted. ≥ Change the mode to . ≥ Switch to manual mode. (l 69) 1 Select the menu. : [RECORD SETUP] # [MIC LEVEL] # desired setting [AUTO]: [SETr AGC is activated, and the recording level is adjusted automatically. ]/[SET]: The desired recording level can be set. ≥ It is possible to select the setting from the quick menu in manual mode.
[PICTURE ADJUST] Adjust the quality of the image while recording. Adjust by outputting to a TV while adjusting the quality of the image. ≥ Change the mode to or . ≥ Switch to manual mode. (l 69) 1 Select the menu. 2 Touch the desired setting items. : [RECORD SETUP] # [PICTURE ADJUST] [SHARPNESS]: Sharpness of the edge [COLOUR]: Depth of the colour of the image [EXPOSURE]: Brightness of the image [WB ADJUST]: Picture colour balance 3 4 Touch / to adjust settings. Touch [ENTER].
[LUMINANCE] Displays the luminance level of the centre of the screen (luminance display frame) in %. It makes the adjustment of the brightness of the object easier, by checking the luminance level of the object, when recording same object in different surroundings. Adjust the brightness using [IRIS]. (l 71) ≥ Change the mode to or . ≥ Switch to manual mode. (l 69) : [RECORD SETUP] # [LUMINANCE] # desired setting ≥ It is possible to set from the quick menu in manual mode. (l 32) [OFF]: Cancel the setting.
[HISTOGRAM] A graph with brightness as horizontal axis and number of pixels at that brightness as vertical axis is displayed. It is possible to determine the exposure of the whole image by looking at the distribution in the graph. Adjust the brightness using [IRIS]. (l 71) ≥ Change the mode to or . ≥ Switch to manual mode. (l 69) : [RECORD SETUP] # [HISTOGRAM] # desired setting ≥ It is possible to set from the quick menu in manual mode. (l 32) [OFF]: Cancel the setting. [ANYTIME]: Constantly display.
[PICTURE SIZE] The higher the number of pixels, the higher the clarity of the picture when printing. ≥ Change the mode to . : [PICTURE] # [PICTURE SIZE] # desired setting ≥ It is possible to set from the quick menu. (l 32) ≥ The number of recording pixels that can be set changes depending on selected screen aspect ratio. (l 66) ∫ Picture size and Maximum zoom ratio Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2 16:9 Picture size Extra optical zoom (l 42) 12.2M 4032k3024 –* 7.7M 3200k2400 13.2k 4.9M 2560k1920 16.5k 0.
[QUALITY] Selecting the picture quality. ≥ Change the mode to or . : [PICTURE] # [QUALITY] # desired setting : : 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. [ASPECT RATIO] This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback method. ≥ Change the mode to .
[HI-SPEED BURST] Recording is done continuously at the rate of 50 still pictures per second. Use this function to record an object with fast movement. ≥ Change the mode to . 1 Select the menu. : [PICTURE] # [HI-SPEED BURST] # desired setting [OFF]: Cancel the setting. [50 Frames/sec]: 180 still pictures are recorded continuously at the rate of 50 per second. The picture size is 2.1 M (1920k1080). 2 Press the Touch [Record] or [Delete].
[AF ASSIST LAMP] Illuminating the subject makes it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions that make focusing difficult. ≥ Change the mode to . ≥ Switch to manual mode. (l 69) : [PICTURE] # [AF ASSIST LAMP] # [AUTO] ≥ The available distance of the AF assist lamp is approx. 1.5 m. ≥ A conversion lens (optional) can block the AF assist lamp, and it will become harder to adjust the focus.
Advanced Recording (Advanced) 7 ¬ Change the mode to Manual recording or . Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to manual mode. ≥ MNL appears on the screen. /MANUAL F FOCUS WB SHTR IRIS FOCUS WB SHTR IRIS Focus (l 72) White balance (l 70) Manual shutter speed (l 71) Aperture adjustment (l 71) Perform the setting by touching the desired item to be set. ≥ Touch 1 to change the page and the manual icon appears or disappears each time is touched.
White balance 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. ≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to manual mode. (l 69) 1 2 Touch [WB]. Touch / to select white balance mode. ∫ To set the white balance manually 1 2 Select , fill the screen with a white subject. Touch and set the blinking .
Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment Shutter Speed: Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects. Iris: Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark. ≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to manual mode. (l 69) 1 2 Touch [SHTR] or [IRIS]. Touch / settings. to adjust SHTR : Shutter speed: 1/50 to 1/8000 ≥ If [AUTO SLOW SHTR] is set to [ON], the shutter speed will be set between 1/25 and 1/8000. ≥ The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 is faster.
Manual focus adjustment If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use manual focus. ≥ Change the mode to or . ≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to manual mode. (l 69) 1 (When MF assist function is used) Select the menu. : [RECORD SETUP] # [MF ASSIST] # [ON] ≥ It is possible to set from the quick menu. (l 32) 2 3 Touch [FOCUS]. Touch [MF] to change to manual focus. ≥ MF appears on the screen. 4 Adjust the focus by touching MF / MF .
Advanced Playback (Advanced) 1 Playback Operations Motion picture playback using operation icon For details on the basic playback operations, refer to page 28. Playback operation Playback display Fast forward/ rewind playback During Playback Frame-by-frame playback The motion picture is advanced one frame at a time. Touch 5 during playback to fast forward. (Touch 6 to rewind.) ≥ The fast forward/rewind speed increases if you touch 5/6 again. (The display on the screen changes from 5 to .
Playback operation Playback display Operating steps 1) During Playback Direct playback Touch 1 to display the direct playback bar A. 2) Touch the direct playback bar. ≥ The playback is paused and the image is skipped until the position you touched. ≥ Playback starts again when you release the touch screen. ≥ Touch 2 to display the operation icon. ≥ Direct playback bar cannot be operated with the remote control.
Highlight&Time frame index An image of one scene is displayed as a thumbnail at set search condition. Scene can be played back from any midway point of the scene you wish to see. ≥ Operate the zoom lever or the adjust zoom buttons to side and change over the thumbnail display to Highlight&Time frame index. (l 30) 1 Touch selected search condition. ≥ Next (previous) scene can be displayed by touching / . 2 Touch the desired search condition.
Resuming the previous playback If playback of a scene was stopped halfway, the playback can be resumed from where it was stopped. : [VIDEO SETUP] # [RESUME PLAY] # [ON] If playback of a motion picture is stopped, scene. appears on the thumbnail view of the stopped ≥ The memorised resume position is cleared if you turn off the unit or change the mode. (The setting of [RESUME PLAY] does not change.
Advanced Playback (Advanced) 2 Various playback functions Playing back motion pictures/still pictures by date The scenes or the still pictures recorded on the same day can be played back in succession. 1 Touch the date select icon. A Date select icon 2 Touch the playback date. The scenes or the still pictures recorded on the date selected are displayed as thumbnails. 3 Touch the scene or the still picture to be played back.
Face highlight playback/Highlight playback/Intelligent scene selection A part can be extracted and played back even when not set to normal playback. 1 2 Touch . Touch the desired playback mode. [FACE HIGHLIGHT]: Giving priority to the parts with detected faces, the part that was recognised as clearly recorded is extracted from a long recording, and it can be played back in a short time with music added.
≥ Playing back of all the scenes returns if the unit is turned off or the mode is changed. (Highlight playback) ≥ Highlight playback cannot be performed with interval-recorded motion pictures. (l 54) (Intelligent scene selection) ≥ Up to 9 sections can be skipped for a single scene. ≥ When motion pictures are skipped, the image stops momentarily. ≥ Divided scene will not be skipped. ≥ For data that are edited with the editing function of HD Writer AE 2.1, the intelligent scene selection is disabled.
∫ Playback time setting Touch the playback time to set. ≥ The playback time of [AUTO] is a maximum of approx. 5 minutes. ≥ Playback time may become shorter than the setting, or it may not even play back if the part recognised as clearly recorded is short. ∫ Date setting Touch the playback date. ∫ Music setting 1 Touch your favourite music. ≥ When [NO MUSIC] is selected, the audio recorded at the time of shooting is played back.
Changing the playback settings and playing back the slide show 1 Touch 2 Touch the desired item. . [DATE SETUP]: Select the date to be played back. [SLIDES INTERVAL]: Selects the interval between still pictures at playback. [MUSIC SELECT]: Select the music to be played on playback. 3 (When [DATE SETUP] is selected) Touch the playback date. (When [SLIDES INTERVAL] is selected) Touch the interval of playback for the slide show. [SHORT]: Approx. 1 second [NORMAL]: Approx.
Advanced Editing 1 Deleting scenes/still pictures Deleted scenes/still pictures cannot be restored, so perform appropriate confirmation of the contents before proceeding with deletion. ¬ Change the mode to . To delete by confirming images being played back Press the button while scenes or still pictures to be deleted are being played back. 0h00m00s F ∫ Deleting multiple scenes/still pictures from the thumbnail display 1 2 Press the button while the thumbnail view screen is displayed.
≥ You can also delete scenes by pressing the MENU button, selecting [EDIT SCENE] # [DELETE] # [ALL SCENES] or [SELECT]. ≥ You can also delete still pictures by pressing the MENU button, selecting [PHOTO SETUP] # [DELETE] # [ALL SCENES] or [SELECT]. ≥ During face highlight playback, highlight playback, intelligent scene selection, or disc playback when connected to a DVD burner (optional), scenes/still pictures cannot be deleted.
Dividing a scene to partially delete To delete an unnecessary portion of a scene, first divide the scene and then delete the unnecessary portion. ≥ Change the mode to and touch the play mode select icon to select desired media to divide a scene. (l 28) 1 Select the menu. : [EDIT SCENE] # [DIVIDE] # [SET] 2 3 Touch the scene to be divided. Touch to set the dividing point. ≥ Using slow-motion playback or frame-by-frame playback makes it easy to search for the point where you want to divide the scene.
Deleting personal information Deletes face recognition information from scenes in which faces were recognised. ≥ Change the mode to . 1 Select the menu. : [VIDEO SETUP] # [DELETE PERSONAL INFO] 2 Touch the desired scenes to be deleted personal information. appears at scenes for which faces were recognised. Touch one of the scenes at which appears. ≥ will change to (red) when touched. Touch the (red) again to cancel the operation. ≥ Up to 99 scenes can be selected in succession. ≥ 3 Touch [Delete].
Advanced 2 Editing DPOF setting You can write the data selecting still pictures to be printed and the number of prints (DPOF data) onto the SD card. ¬ Change the mode to and touch the play mode select icon to select [PICTURE/SD CARD]. (l 28) ∫ What is DPOF? DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a format which allows the user of a digital camera to define which captured images on the SD card are to be printed, together with information on the number of copies they wish to print.
Advanced With a TV 1 Watching Video/Pictures on your TV Confirm the terminals on your TV and use a cable compatible with the terminals. Image quality may vary with the connected terminals. 1 High quality 2 HDMI terminal 3 Component terminal 4 Video terminal ≥ Use the supplied AV multi cable. Check the output settings when connecting the component terminal or the video terminal with the AV multi cable.
≥ Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go. ≥ Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30; optional). ≥ Do not use any other AV multi cables except the supplied one. ≥ When connecting to the component terminal of the TV, the yellow plug of the AV multi cable is not required. ≥ When connecting to the AV terminal of the TV, do not connect the component terminal plug of the AV multi cable. Image may not display when the component terminal plug is connected simultaneously.
∫ To watch images on a regular TV (4:3) or when both sides of the images do not appear on the screen Change the menu setting to display the images correctly. (Check the TV setting.) [4:3] : [SETUP] # [TV ASPECT] # Example of images with a 16:9 aspect ratio on a regular TV (4:3) [TV ASPECT] setting [16:9] [4:3] ≥ If a wide-screen TV is connected, adjust the aspect setting on the TV. (Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for details.
Connecting with a HDMI mini cable Select the desired method of HDMI output. : [SETUP] # [HDMI RESOLUTION] # [AUTO]/[1080p]/[1080i]/[576p] ≥ [AUTO] determines the output resolution automatically based on information from the connected TV. If the images are not output on the TV when the setting is [AUTO], switch to the method [1080p], [1080i] or [576p] which enables the images to be displayed on your TV. (Please read the operating instructions for the TV.
Advanced With a TV 2 Playback using VIERA Link (HDAVI Control™) What is the VIERA Link? ≥ This function allows you to use your remote control for the Panasonic TV for easy operations when this unit has been connected to a VIERA Link compatible device using a HDMI mini cable (optional) for automatic linked operations. (Not all operations are possible.) ≥ VIERA Link is a unique Panasonic function built on a HDMI control function using the standard HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) specification.
3 Operate with the remote control for the TV. 1) 2) 1) Press the button up, down, left or right to select a scene or still picture to be played back, and then press the button in the centre to set it. 2) Activate the operation icons that are displayed on TV screen with the remote control for the TV. A Operation icons B Display operation icons C Cancel operation icons D Display/Cancel operation icons ≥ The following operations are available by pressing the colour buttons on the remote control.
Copy/Dubbing With this unit/other products 1 Connecting a DVD burner to copy to/play back a disc Motion pictures or still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied to a DVD disc by connecting a DVD burner (optional) to this unit using a Mini AB USB Connection Cable (supplied with DVD burner). The copied DVD disc can also be played back. ≥ Please read the operating instructions of the DVD burner for how to use it.
1 Connect the AC adaptor (supplied with DVD burner) to the DVD burner. ≥ You cannot supply power to the DVD burner from this unit. 2 3 Connect this unit to the AC adaptor and change the mode to Connect this unit to the DVD burner with the Mini AB USB Connection Cable (supplied with DVD burner). A Mini AB USB Connection Cable (supplied with DVD burner) B DVD burner (optional) ≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go. 4 Insert the disc in the DVD burner.
Copying to discs ≥ You cannot copy from multiple SD cards to 1 disc. (You can additionally copy only to a DVD-RAM.) ≥ You cannot copy motion pictures together with still pictures or motion pictures in a different picture quality (AVCHD picture quality and conventional normal picture quality) to the same disc. 1 2 Connect this unit to the DVD burner to prepare for copying. (l 94) Touch the desired items following the instructions on the screen. ≥ It will return to the previous step by touching .
∫ About recording formats when copying motion pictures [AVCHD] ([HA]/[HG]/[HX]/[HE]): The scenes recorded in 1080/50p by this unit will be copied after converting to AVCHD picture quality. Normal scenes will be copied as high definition picture quality as recorded. ≥ When copying scenes recorded in 1080/50p, select the recording picture quality ([HA]/ [HG]/[HX]/[HE]). [Standard] ([XP]/[SP]): Images are converted into the original standard picture quality and then copied.
Approximate time for copying to a disc To copy motion pictures to the full capacity of a disc Disc type Copy time [AVCHD] DVD-RAM Approx. 50 min to 80 min DVD-RW*/ +RW* Approx. 35 min to 75 min DVD-R*/+R* Approx. 15 min to 45 min [Standard] ([XP]) [Standard] ([SP]) Approx. 90 min to 120 min Approx. 135 min to 180 min * Even if the data capacity to be copied is small, the time it takes for copying may be about the same as the time shown in the table.
≥ The disc that was copied to can be played back by connecting this unit and a DVD burner. ≥ Do not turn off this unit or the DVD burner or disconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable while copying. Also, do not shake this unit or the DVD burner. ≥ It is impossible to stop copying halfway. ≥ The order in which the scenes were copied cannot be changed. ≥ Data that has been recorded on another device may not be copied.
Managing the copied disc ≥ Connect this unit to the DVD burner and then touch [PLAY DISC]. (l 94) ∫ Formatting discs This is for initializing DVD-RAM, DVD-RW and +RW discs. Please be aware that if a disc is formatted, then all the data recorded on the disc will be erased. Back up important data on a PC etc. : [DISC SETUP] # [FORMAT DISC] ≥ When formatting is complete, touch [EXIT] to exit the message screen. ≥ Connect this unit and the DVD burner to format discs.
Copy/Dubbing With this unit/other products 2 Dubbing images onto other video device Images played back on this unit can be dubbed onto a DVD recorder or video device. ≥ Images are dubbed in standard quality. ≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. Change the video input on the video device and TV that this unit is connected to. ≥ The channel set will differ depending on the terminal to which the unit is connected.
With a PC Before using 1 What you can do with a PC HD Writer AE 2.1 You can copy the motion/still picture data to the HDD of PCs or write to media like Blu-ray discs (BD), DVD discs or SD cards using HD Writer AE 2.1, the software installed in the supplied CD-ROM. Refer to the operating instructions of HD Writer AE 2.1 (PDF file) for details on how to use it. ∫ Smart wizard The Smart wizard screen is automatically displayed when you connect this unit to a PC with HD Writer AE 2.1 installed.
Available function Data type Playing back on a PC Still picture Copying still pictures to a PC (l 111) Software required HD Writer AE 2.1 or Standard Windows picture viewer or a commercially available picture viewer Windows Explorer Refer to page 113 if using a Mac. Important Notice ≥ When using an SDXC Memory Card, check the following support site. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html ≥ Do not insert a disc recorded in AVCHD format with HD Writer AE 2.
End User License Agreement Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following. You (“Licensee”) are granted a license for the Software defined in this End User License Agreement (“Agreement”) on condition that you agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. If Licensee does not agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, promptly return the Software to Panasonic Corporation (“Panasonic”), its distributors or dealers from which you made the purchase.
With a PC Before using 2 Operating environment ≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some PCs cannot be used. ≥ A CD-ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software applications. (A compatible BD/DVD writer drive and media are necessary for writing to a BD/DVD.) ≥ Operation is not guaranteed in the following cases. j When 2 or more USB devices are connected to a PC, or when devices are connected through USB hubs or by using extension cables.
Display High Colour (16 bit) or more (32 bit or more recommended) Desktop resolution of 1024k768 pixels or more (1280k1024 pixels or more recommended) Windows Vista/Windows 7: DirectX 9.0c compatible video card (DirectX 10 recommended) Windows XP: DirectX 9.
∫ Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage) PC IBM PC/AT compatible PC OS Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3 Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3 Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2 Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2 Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2 Microsoft Windows Vista Business Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2 Microsoft Windows Vista E
With a PC Setup 1 Installation When installing the software, log on to your computer as the Administrator or with a user name with equivalent authorization. (If you do not have authorization to do this, consult your manager.) ≥ Before starting the installation, close all applications that are running. ≥ Do not perform any other operations on your PC while the software is being installed. ≥ Explanation of operations and screens is based on Windows Vista. 1 Insert the CD-ROM into the PC.
7 8 When installation is complete, some notes will appear. Check the contents, then close the window. Select [Yes, I want to restart my computer now.], then click [Finish]. The PC must be rebooted for the application to work. ∫ Uninstalling HD Writer AE 2.1 Follow the steps below to uninstall any software applications that you no longer require. 1 Select [Start] # [Control Panel] # [Uninstall a Program]. 2 Select [HD Writer AE 2.1], then click [Uninstall].
With a PC Setup 2 Connecting to a PC ≥ Connect this unit to the PC after the software applications are installed. ≥ Remove the supplied CD-ROM from your PC. A USB cable (supplied) 1 Connect this unit to the AC adaptor. ≥ It is possible to use it connected to the PC with the batteries only. ≥ Connect with the AC adaptor when using the Conversion assist function. 2 Turn on the unit. ≥ This function is available in all modes. 3 Connect this unit to a PC.
≥ When the unit is connected to a PC it cannot be turned off. Disconnect the USB cable, before turning this unit off. ≥ Do not disconnect the USB cable or the AC adaptor while the access lamp is on or card access icon ( ) appears on the unit screen. ≥ When performing reading/writing between a PC and an SD card, be aware that some SD card slots built into PCs and some SD card readers are not compatible with the SDHC memory card or SDXC memory card.
About the PC display When the unit is connected to a PC, it is recognised as an external drive. ≥ Removable disk (Example: ) is displayed in [Computer]. We recommend using HD Writer AE 2.1 to copy motion picture data. Using Windows Explorer or other programmes on the PC to copy, move or rename files and folders recorded with this unit will result in them being unusable with HD Writer AE 2.1.
With a PC Using with a PC 1 Starting HD Writer AE 2.1 ≥ When using HD Writer AE 2.1 on Windows XP, log on to your computer as Administrator (or with a login name equally authorized). If you log on with a login name other than Administrator, you cannot use the applications. ≥ When using HD Writer AE 2.1 on Windows Vista/Windows 7, log on to your computer as Administrator (or with a login name equally authorized) or with the user name for a standard user account.
With a PC Using with a PC 2 If using Mac ≥ HD Writer AE 2.1 is not available for Mac. ≥ iMovie’09 supported. For details about iMovie’09, please contact Apple Inc. ≥ 1080/50p scenes cannot be imported to a Mac. ≥ Since iMovie’09 is not compatible with 1080/50p, it cannot acquire the scenes recorded in 1080/50p. Record in normal recording mode when importing to Mac. ∫ Operating environment PC Mac OS Mac OS X 10.5.8 Mac OS X 10.
Others 1 Indications Indications ∫ Recording indications (White) Card recording possible status Motion picture recording mode 0h00m00s A MF HG1920 1/100 OPEN 0dB R 1h20m (Green) Recognising the card 1h30m ¥/; (Red) Recording ; (Green) Recording pause PRE-REC (l 47) PRE-REC 99%↑ 99 Interval recording (l 54) 12:34 15. 11. 2010 F Manual mode (l 69) MNL / / / / / / / / Intelligent auto mode (l 26) Still picture recording mode MNL MEGA A MF F 1h30m 14.
∫ Playback indications Zoom microphone (l 60) Wind noise canceller (l 60) / Smile shot (l 48) Microphone level (l 61) F Soft skin mode (l 50) Tele macro (l 51) Fade (White), Fade (Black) (l 47) Colour night view function (l 51) Intelligent contrast control (l 47) / / / / / Focus indication (l 24) Ø10/Ø2 Self-Timer recording (l 50) ß/ßA/ Flash (l 49) ßi/ßj Flash level (l 49) Operation icon is displayed/ not displayed. (l 28) Playback time (l 28) No.
∫ Indication of connection to other devices Accessing the card (l 110) ∫ Confirmatory indications –– (Time display) The built-in battery is low.
Others Indications 2 Messages Major confirmation/error messages to be indicated on the screen in text. CHECK CARD. This card is not compatible or it cannot be recognised by the unit. If this message appears even though motion pictures and still pictures are recorded on an SD card, the card may be unstable. Reinsert the SD card, then turn the unit off and then on again. THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED. ≥ Use a battery that is compatible with this unit.
About recovery If faulty management information is found, the messages may appear and a repair is performed. (Repairing may take time depending on the error.) SOME SCENES NEED REPAIRING. PLAY SCENES TO BE REPAIRED. (IRREPARABLE SCENES WILL BE DELETED.) ≥ The above message is displayed when abnormal management information is detected when the scenes are displayed in thumbnail. To perform the repair, touch the scene with in the thumbnail, and start the playback.
Others Troubleshooting Problem This unit cannot be turned on. This unit does not stay on long enough. Battery runs down quickly. Check points ≥ Charge the battery again to ensure it is sufficiently charged. (l 11) ≥ In cold places, the battery using time becomes shorter. ≥ The battery has a limited life. If the operating time is still too short even after the battery is fully charged, the battery has worn out and needs to be replaced. This unit is turned off automatically.
Problem This unit cannot be operated though it is turned on. This unit does not operate normally. Check points ≥ 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 unit again. (Conducting the above operation while the media is being accessed may damage the data on the media.) ≥ If normal operation is still not restored, detach the power connected, and consult the dealer who you purchased this unit from.
Problem Check points Colour balance of images is strange when recording in a place such as a gymnasium. ≥ In a place with multiple light sources, such as a gymnasium or a hall, set the white balance setting to (Indoor mode 2). If you cannot record clearly with the (Indoor mode 2), set it to (Manual adjustment mode). (l 70) Any scenes/still pictures cannot be played back. ≥ Any scenes/still pictures where the thumbnails are displayed as cannot be played back.
Problem Check points Colour or brightness of the image changes, or you may see horizontal bars in the image. ≥ Colour or brightness of the image may change, or you may see horizontal bars in the image when the object is recorded under fluorescent light, mercury light or sodium light, etc., but this is not a malfunction. ≥ In motion picture recording mode, record in intelligent auto mode or set the shutter speed to 1/100 in areas where the power supply frequency is 50 Hz, or 1/125 in areas of 60 Hz.
Problem VIERA Link does not work. Check points [Setting on this unit] ≥ Connect with a HDMI mini cable (optional). (l 91) ≥ Press the MENU button, then touch [SETUP] # [VIERA Link] # [ON]. (l 91) ≥ Turn the unit off and then back on again. [Setting on other devices] ≥ If the TV input does not switch automatically, switch the input using the TV remote control. ≥ Check the VIERA Link setting on the connected device. ≥ Please refer to the operating instructions of the connected device.
∫ If scenes do not change smoothly when played back on another device The images may be still for several seconds at the joins between the scenes if the following operations are performed when multiple scenes have been continuously played back using another unit. ≥ Just how smoothly the scenes will be played back depends on the playback unit. Depending on the unit used, the images may stop moving and become still for a moment even when none of the following conditions are applicable.
Others Cautions for use About this unit The unit and the SD card become warm during use. This is not a malfunction. Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). ≥ If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation. ≥ Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting the pictures and/or sound.
Do not use the unit for surveillance purposes or other business uses. ≥ This unit was designed for consumer intermittent use. It was not intended for continuous use, or for any industrial or commercial application resulting in prolonged use. ≥ In certain situations, continuous use could cause the unit to overheat and cause a malfunction. Such use is strongly discouraged.
Prepare spare batteries when going out for recording. ≥ Prepare batteries appropriate to 3 to 4 times the period you are planning to record for. Cold places such as a ski resort can shorten the period which you can record for. If you drop the battery accidentally, check to see if the terminals are damaged. ≥ Attaching a battery with damaged terminals can damage the unit or AC adaptor. Do not throw old battery into fire. ≥ Heating a battery or throwing it into a fire may result in an explosion.
About the SD card When disposing of or giving away the SD card, note that: ≥ Formatting and deletion of this unit or computer only changes the file management information and does not completely delete the data in the SD card. ≥ It is recommended that the SD card is physically destroyed or the SD card is physically formatted using this unit when disposing of or giving away the SD card.
About personal information After you have set up the face recognition function, personal information will be held in this unit and included in recorded images. ≥ When the unit is serviced, or given away/ disposed of, the personal information should be deleted in the interests of protecting personal information. (l 85) Indemnity ≥ Information, including personal information, may be changed or lost as a result of mistaken operation, static electricity effects, accident, breakage, repair or other handling.
Others About copyright ∫ 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. ∫ Licenses ≥ SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. ≥ “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” Logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. ≥ Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Others Recording modes/approximate recordable time ≥ SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size.
Others Number of recordable pictures ≥ SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. (In still picture recording mode) Aspect ratio Picture size 4:3 12.2M 4032k3024 7.7M 3200k2400 4.9M 2560k1920 0.
Aspect ratio Picture size Picture quality 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB SD card 16 GB 24 GB 32 GB 48 GB 64 GB 16:9 13.3M 4864k2736 8.3 M 3840k2160 5.
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: 5.8 W Signal system 1080/50p, 1080/50i Recording format 1080/50p: Original format HA/HG/HX/HE: AVCHD format compliant Image sensor 1/4.1 type (1/4.
Microphone Stereo (with a zoom microphone) Speaker 1 round speaker, dynamic type White balance adjustment Auto tracking white balance system Standard illumination 1,400 lx Minimum required illumination Approx. 1.6 lx (1/25 in low light mode) Approx. 1 lx with the colour night view function AV multi connector video output level Component video out put level: Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 h Pb: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 h Pr: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 h AV video output level: 1.
Motion pictures Recording media SD Memory Card (FAT12 and FAT16 system compliant) SDHC Memory Card (FAT32 system compliant) SDXC Memory Card (exFAT system compliant) Refer to page 15 for details on SD cards usable in this unit. Compression MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Recording mode and transfer rate 1080/50p: Approx. 28 Mbps (VBR) HA: Approx. 17 Mbps (VBR) HG: Approx. 13 Mbps (VBR) HX: Approx. 9 Mbps (VBR) HE: Approx. 5 Mbps (VBR) Refer to page 131 for the recordable time.
AC adaptor Information for your safety Power source: Power consumption: DC output: AC 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz 19 W DC 9.3 V, 1.2 A (Unit operation) DC 8.4 V, 0.65 A (Battery charging) Dimensions 92 mm (W)k33 mm (H)k61 mm (D) Mass Approx. 115 g Specifications may change without prior notice.
Others Optional accessories Product numbers correct as of Apr 2010. These may be subject to change. Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries. AC adaptor (VW-AD21E-K)*1 Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG130) Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG260) Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG6)*2 ∫ Attaching the battery pack holder kit To use the VW-VBG6 for this unit, the battery pack holder kit/VW-VH04 (optional) is required.
∫ Attaching the conversion lens/ filter kit Attach the wide conversion lens (VW-W4607H; optional), the wide end conversion lens (VW-WE08H; optional), ND filter or MC protector of the Filter kit (VW-LF46NE; optional) in front of the lens. ≥ It is not possible to attach it to the front of the lens hood. (l 21) ≥ You will not be able to use the flash. Set the flash setting to (OFF). (l 49) Be careful about the following.
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