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SD Video Camera

Model No. SDR-S150

VQT0X39

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VQT0X39ENG.book 1 ページ２００６年６月１４日　水曜日　午前１０時５１分

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VQT0X39ENG.book 1 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 Operating Instructions SD Video Camera Model No. SDR-S150 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 2 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following. End User License Agreement 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 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 3 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 Contents End User License Agreement ............ 2 Preparation Information for your safety ................ 5 Introduction ......................................... 7 Accessories ......................................... 9 Parts identification and handling .... 10 Inserting/Removing an SD card....... 15 Inserting/Removing the Battery....... 17 Charging the Battery......................... 18 Turning the unit on/off...................... 19 Selecting a mode.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 4 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 Contents (continued) Playback Details Motion picture playback (MPEG2 motion pictures)...............60 Still picture playback (JPEG still pictures)........................63 Deleting scenes .................................65 Approximate Number of Recordable Pictures on an SD Card..................92 Menu list.............................................93 Setup menu........................................95 Indications ..................................
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VQT0X39ENG.book 5 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 Preparation Information for your safety WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES AND DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 6 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 Information for your safety (continued) FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 7 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603, 4,577,216, 4,819,098, and 4,907,093. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited consumer uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 8 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 Introduction (continued) ∫ Cards that you can use with this unit SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card For the purposes of these operating instructions, the following cards are referred to as “the SD card”. – SD Memory Card (from 8 MB to 2 GB) – SDHC Memory Card (4 GB (Maximum)) Please confirm the latest information on the following website. (This website is in English only.) http://panasonic.co.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 9 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 Accessories Check the accessories before using this unit.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 10 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 Parts identification and handling 3 1 4 2 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Lens hood (P11) Lens cover Built-in flash (P57) Lens (LEICA DICOMAR) Remote Control Sensor (P14) Indication lamp (P33) Tripod mount (P11) ≥ You can also attach the attachable grip. 7 8 Zoom lever [W/T] (P37) Volume lever [rVOLs] (P61) 9 Record button (P34, 53) 10 Cursor button (P23) ≥ Press up, down, left or right to select items. ≥ Press the button in the center to enter the selection.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 11 ページ２００６年６月１４日午前１０時５１分 26 LCD monitor (P22, 111) 26 29 30 31 水曜日 27 28 32 Lens hood 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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VQT0X39ENG.book 12 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 Parts identification and handling (continued) ∫ Tripod This is a hole for attaching this unit to a tripod (optional). (Please carefully read the operating instructions for how to attach the tripod to the unit.) This unit does not have a hole for a tripod pin so attach it to a tripod without a tripod pin. If you try to 7 forcibly attach this unit to a tripod with a fixed tripod pin, this unit may get scratched or damaged.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 14 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 Parts identification and handling (continued) ∫ Remote control usable range The distance between the remote control and the unit: Within approx. 5 m (15 feet) Angle: Approx. 10o up and 15o down, left, and right 1 Remote control sensor ≥ The remote control is intended for indoor operation. Outdoors or under strong light, this unit may not operate properly even within the usable ranges.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 15 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 Inserting/Removing an SD card Before inserting/removing an SD card, be sure to turn the power [OFF]. (P19) If the SD card is inserted or removed with the power turned on, this unit may malfunction or the data recorded on the SD card may be lost. 1 Open the LCD monitor and then slide the card slot open lever 1 to open the card slot cover. 1 2 Insert/remove the SD card into/from the card slot 2.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 16 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 Inserting/Removing an SD card (continued) ∫ About the SD cards that you can use SDHC Memory card capacity SD Memory card capacity Recording mode Motion picture recording mode 8 MB, 16 MB 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB Cannot be used. Cannot be guaranteed in operation.¢ Still picture recording mode 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB 4 GB (Maximum) Refer to page 35. Can be used. ¢The recording may suddenly stop during motion picture recording.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 17 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 Inserting/Removing the Battery 1 Remove the battery cover. 1 1 While pushing the battery cover, 2 2 slide it in the direction of the arrow. ≥ Push A while sliding. A 2 Insert the battery. 1 A 3 1 Place the battery label side up. 2 Insert the projecting parts of the battery in the holes on the unit. 3 Put the battery cover back in its original place.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 18 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 Charging the Battery When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before using this unit. ¬ Set the power switch to [OFF]. (P19) Connect the AC adaptor (supplied) A B to this unit and the AC outlet. 1 1 Open this unit’s terminal cover. 2 Connect the AC adaptor to this unit’s DC input terminal [DC IN 9.3V]. 3 Connect the AC mains lead to the AC adaptor, then the AC outlet.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 19 ページ２００６年６月１４日 ≥ The recordable time will become shorter when you use this unit with the LCD monitor lit up by pressing the [POWER LCD] button. ≥ The batteries heat up after use or charging. The unit and the SD card also heat up during use. This is not a malfunction. 水曜日午前１０時５１分 ≥ Along with the reduction of the battery capacity, the display will change: # # # # . If the battery discharges, then ( ) will flash.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 20 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 Turning the unit on/off (continued) To set quick start function 1/3 SETUP DISPLAY DATE/TIME DATE FORMAT FORMAT CARD QUICK START SETUP ENTER 1 OFF ON EXIT MENU 2 A B Press the menu button B, use the cursor button A to select [ SETUP]#[ QUICK START], and then set the function to [ON]. (P27) When the LCD monitor is closed, the quick start standby mode is established. 1 The status indicator lights green.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 21 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 Selecting a mode The Mode Dial is used to switch between recording and playback modes. Rotate the mode dial slowly but surely. Set the desired mode 1. Rotate the mode dial, and set the desired mode pictograph to the position shown in the illustration. 1 Motion picture SP 0h00m00s ; R 0h03m recording mode (P34) 12:30 PM Use this to record DEC 15 2006 motion pictures (MPEG2). The unit can be used as a Web camera when it is connected to a PC.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 22 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 Using the LCD monitor Adjusting the monitor’s angle A B 90o 90o 1 90o 90o 2 180o 180o A When recording 1 Yourself 2 Normal B When playing back Rotating the LCD monitor beyond the angles given above may damage it. ∫ About yourself recording Turning the LCD monitor in direction 1 is convenient for recording yourself while viewing the monitor or allowing the person or persons whose shots are being recorded to watch what is being recorded.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 23 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 Using the cursor button One-touch navigation This unit has a cursor button for selecting recording functions, performing playback operations, etc. so it is easy to operate this unit with one hand. Press the cursor button while simultaneously viewing the screen. Press the cursor button to operate the operation icons 1 and menu screen 2 appearing on the LCD monitor.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 24 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 Using the cursor button (continued) Using the recording function ¬ When the mode dial is at the 1 or position Press the button in the center. 1 An operation icon appears on the LCD monitor. 1 2 While an operation icon is displayed, a blue border appears around the outside of the button in the center of the cursor button. ≥ Each time the button in the center is pressed, the indication changes.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 25 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 About the operation icons which are displayed Each time the button in the center is pressed while an operation icon is displayed, the indication changes as shown below. ¢ The operation icon is off. Motion picture recording mode ([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [AUTO]) ([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [MANUAL]) Motion picture playback mode ≥ The indication can also be changed during playback.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 27 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 Using the menu screen Refer to the “Menu list” (P93) for information about the menus. 1 Press the [MENU] button. BASIC ADVANCE SETUP SETUP 2 ENTER EXIT MENU The menu setting screen is displayed. (The menu displayed differs depending on the position of the mode dial.) ≥ Do not switch the mode dial when the menu is displayed. ≥ The menu screen is not displayed during recording and playback.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 28 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 Using the menu screen (continued) 5 Press the cursor button right or press the button in the center. BASIC SCENE MODE WIND CUT XP SP LP REC MODE WIDE CLOCK SET SETUP ENTER EXIT MENU 6 Press the cursor button up or down in order to select the desired item.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 29 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 Setting date and time If the screen shows the incorrect date/time, then adjust it. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select 1 SCENE MODE WIND CUT REC MODE YES NO ワイド WIDE CLOCK SET EXIT ENTER MENU 2 CLOCK SET DEC 15 . Press the menu button, then use the cursor button to select [ BASIC]# [ CLOCK SET]#[YES].
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VQT0X39ENG.book 30 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 Setting date and time (continued) Changing the date and time display style SETUP OFF DATE FORMAT D/T FORMAT CARD QUICK START DATE SETUP Press the menu button, select [ SETUP]#[ DATE/TIME], then use the cursor button to select the desired display style. (P27) 1/3 DISPLAY DATE/TIME ENTER EXIT ≥ The date and time display can also be changed by pressing the [DATE/TIME] button on the remote control.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 31 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 Changing the picture quality on the LCD monitor (LCD AI) SETUP 2/3 POWER SAVE BEEP SOUND LCD AI NORMAL LCD SET INITIAL SET DYNAMIC SETUP ENTER EXIT MENU ≥ When [DYNAMIC] is set, the LCD monitor is set to the color level and brightness optimally suited for the particular scenes to be recorded. Crisp and bright images will be displayed. ≥ The effect will vary depending on the scene recorded.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 32 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 Recording Check 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. (P68) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data (files) 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 MotionSD STUDIO etc. to acquire data recorded on this unit.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 33 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 ∫ About the indication lamp 1 The indication lamp flashes when signals from the remote control are sensed and during self-timer operation. When [ REC LAMP] in [ ADVANCE] is set to [ON], the lamp lights during recording. You can therefore confirm recording when this unit is attached to a tripod or when using the remote control.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 34 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 Motion picture recording (MPEG2 motion pictures) Record motion pictures onto an SD card. 1 Rotate the mode dial to select . The lens cover now opens automatically. 2 Press the record button to start recording. ≥ Recording will continue even if the LCD monitor is closed. Ending the recording Press the record button again. 1 [¥] and [;] are red during recording. 2 Do not move this unit until [;] is green.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 35 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 Changing the recording mode of the motion picture 1 Press the menu button, then use the BASIC cursor button to select the desired recording mode by selecting [ BASIC]#[ REC MODE]. (P27) SCENE MODE WIND CUT XP SP LP REC MODE WIDE CLOCK SET SETUP EXIT ENTER – XP : MENU – SP : – LP : Motion pictures can be recorded with the highest picture quality. Motion pictures can be recorded with normal picture quality.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 36 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 Motion picture recording (MPEG2 motion pictures) (continued) This unit records in VBR. VBR is an abbreviation for Variable Bit Rate. VBR recording automatically varies the bit rate (amount of data in a fixed time) depending on the subject being recorded. This means if a subject with sharp movements is recorded, the recording time per SD card is reduced.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 37 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 Zoom in/out function This is for moving the zoom lever to adjust the magnification. You can make people and objects appear closer and landscapes can be recorded in wide angle. You can zoom in up to 10k optically. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select 1 or . Move the zoom lever.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 38 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 Zoom in/out function (continued) This brings distant subjects even closer for recording (digital zoom) If the zoom magnification exceeds 10k, then the digital zoom function will be activated. The maximum magnification provided by the digital zoom can be switched. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select ADVANCE OFF D.ZOOM O.I.S. 25x MAGICPIX 700x REC LAMP ZOOM MIC SETUP ENTER EXIT MENU .
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VQT0X39ENG.book 39 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 Tele-macro function This is for bringing only what you want to record into focus to take close-ups. By focusing only on the subject and blurring the background, the image can be impressive. This unit can focus on the subject at a distance of approx. 50 cm (20 inch). ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select or . 1 Press the button in the center of the cursor button to display the icon shown in the illustration.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 40 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 Soft skin mode This makes skin colors appear softer for a more attractive appearance. This is more effective if you record the bust image of a person. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select or . 1 Press the button in the center of the cursor button to display the icon shown in the illustration. 2 Press the cursor button down, then select the [ ] soft skin icon. ≥ The [ white.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 41 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 Backlight compensation 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 or . 1 Press the button in the center of the cursor button to display the icon shown in the illustration. 2 Press the cursor button right, then select the [ª] backlight compensation icon.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 42 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 Wind noise reduction function This is for reducing the wind noise coming into the microphone when recording. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select BASIC SCENE MODE WIND CUT OFF REC MODE ON . Press the menu button, then use the cursor button to select [ BASIC]> [ WIND CUT]>[ON]. (P27) WIDE CLOCK SET SETUP ENTER EXIT MENU To cancel the wind noise reduction function Press the menu button, then use the cursor button to select [ [ WIND CUT]>[OFF].
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VQT0X39ENG.book 43 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 Wide mode This is for selecting the screen’s aspect ratio when recording motion pictures. This allows you to record images compatible with wide-screen TVs (16:9) and regular TVs (4:3). ∫ Recording images with a 16:9 aspect ratio ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select . Press the menu button, then use the cursor button to select [ BASIC]> [ WIDE]>[ON].
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VQT0X39ENG.book 44 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 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 ADVANCE D.ZOOM O.I.S. OFF MAGICPIX ON REC LAMP ZOOM MIC SETUP ENTER or . Press the menu button, then use the cursor button to select [ ADVANCE]>[ O.I.S.]>[ON].
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VQT0X39ENG.book 45 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 MagicPix function This allows recording in dark locations. This function allows you to record color subjects in dark locations to stand out against the background. Attach this unit to a tripod, and you can record images free from vibration. ≥ Recorded scene is seen as if frames were missed. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select ADVANCE D.ZOOM O.I.S. OFF MAGICPIX REC LAMP ZOOM MIC SETUP ENTER ON EXIT MENU .
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VQT0X39ENG.book 46 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 Scene mode This is for recording in various situations. When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select 1 or . Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [MANUAL]. 2 BASIC SCENE MODE OFF WIND CUT REC MODE WIDE CLOCK SET SETUP Indication 5 ENTER Press the menu button, use the cursor button to select [ BASIC]>[ SCENE MODE], then select the desired mode.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 47 ページ２００６年６月１４日 Sports mode ≥ For slow-motion playback or playback pause of recorded scenes, this mode prevents camera shakes. ≥ During normal playback, the scene movement may not look smooth. ≥ Avoid recording under fluorescent light, mercury light or sodium light because the color and brightness of the playback scene may change. ≥ If you record a subject illuminated with strong light or a highly reflective subject, vertical lines of light may appear.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 48 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 Manual focus adjustment This allows subjects to be focused manually. If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then manual focusing is available. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select 1 or . Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [MANUAL]. 2 MNL Move the switch down and set it to the [FOCUS] position. ≥ The manual focus indication [1MF] will be displayed. 3 MNL Press the cursor button left or right to bring the subject into focus.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 49 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 White balance This is for recording in natural colors. The automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colors depending on the scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the white balance manually. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select 1 MNL or . Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [MANUAL]. The icon shown in the illustration is displayed automatically.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 50 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 White balance (continued) To set the white balance manually MNL Select [ ] mode, fill the screen with a white subject and then press the cursor button up to select the [ ] indication. ≥ When the [ ] display changes from flashing to on, setting is complete. About flashing of the [ ] indication When the manual adjustment mode is selected ≥ Flashing indicates that the white balance previously adjusted is stored.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 51 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 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 MNL or . Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [MANUAL]. The icon shown in the illustration is displayed automatically. 2 MNL 1//60 F2.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 53 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 Still picture recording (JPEG still pictures) For the number of still pictures to be recorded on an SD card, refer to P92. 1 Rotate the mode dial to select . The lens cover opens automatically. 2 Press the record button halfway (not all the way down) to bring the subject into focus. (In auto focusing mode only) 1 2 3 4 1/60 F2.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 54 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 Still picture recording (JPEG still pictures) (continued) 3 Press the record button all the way down (as far as it will go) to record. To record still pictures clearly ≥ When zooming in on the subject with a magnification of 4k or higher, it is difficult to reduce the slight shaking from holding this unit by hand. We recommend decreasing the zoom magnification and approaching the subject when recording.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 55 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 ∫ Number of pixels and picture quality for still picture recording PICTURE SIZE Changing the recording size 1 BASIC SCENE MODE 2048 PICTURE SIZE PICT.QUALITY 1280 CLOCK SET 640 HDTV SETUP EXIT MENU ENTER Press the menu button, use the cursor button to select [ BASIC]>[ PICTURE SIZE], then set the desired size.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 56 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 Still picture recording (JPEG still pictures) (continued) Recording with a shutter operation effect You can add a shutter operation simulating sound. ADVANCE 2/2 SHTR EFFECT OFF ON SETUP ENTER Press the menu button, then use the cursor button to select [ ADVANCE]> [ SHTR EFFECT]>[ON]. (P27) EXIT MENU ∫ About the shutter chance mark ≥ The shutter chance mark does not appear in manual focus mode.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 57 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 Built-in flash Use the built-in flash in order to record still pictures in dark places. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select 1 . Slide the [OPENß] flash lever. OPEN The flash rises. ≥ The flash will flash when the record button is pressed. Setting the flash mode ADVANCE 1/2 FLASH RED EYE FLASH LEVEL O.I.S.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 58 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 Built-in flash (continued) To adjust the brightness of the flash ADVANCE 1/2 FLASH RED EYE FLASH LEVEL O.I.S. Press the menu button, use the cursor button to select [ ADVANCE]> [ FLASH LEVEL], then set the desired brightness level. (P27) REC LAMP SETUP ENTER EXIT MENU ≥ Do not accidentally press or cover the flash with your fingers when holding the camera. ≥ Store the flash when it is not being used.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 59 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 Self-timer recording This is for recording using the timer. You can record still pictures on an SD card using the timer. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select . 1 Press the button in the center to display the icon shown in the figure. 2 Press the cursor button left to select the [Ø] self-timer icon. The [Ø10] icon flashes orange, then lights white.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 60 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 Playback Motion picture playback (MPEG2 motion pictures) 1 Rotate the mode dial to select . The lens cover closes automatically. The motion pictures (up to 12 scenes) recorded on the SD card are displayed as thumbnails. 2 1 3/24 Press the cursor button up, down, left or right to select the scene to be played back. 1 Scene number 2 Bar graph display The selected scene will be encircled by a red SETUP PLAY frame.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 61 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 Slow-motion playback The motion pictures will be played back at a speed approx. 1/5 the normal speed. 1) Press the cursor button up during motion picture playback to pause the playback. 2) Keep pressing the cursor button right. (Slow-motion pictures will be played back in reverse when you keep pressing the cursor button left.) ≥ Normal playback is restored when the cursor button up is pressed. ≥ The sound is muted during slow-motion playback.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 62 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 Motion picture playback (MPEG2 motion pictures) (continued) Playing back motion pictures by date PLAY SETUP PLAY MODE VIEW ALL REPEAT PLAY BY DATE RESUME PLAY LOCK SETUP ENTER EXIT MENU 01 DEC. 15. 2006 02 DEC. 16. 2006 ENTER ≥ When [PLAY MODE] is set to [VIEW ALL], all recorded motion pictures will be played back in succession. ([ ALL] is displayed.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 63 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 Still picture playback (JPEG still pictures) 1 Rotate the mode dial to select . The lens cover closes automatically. The still pictures (up to 12 scenes) recorded on the SD card are displayed as thumbnails. 2 1 3/24 Press the cursor button up, down, left or right to select the scene to be played back. 1 Scene number 2 Bar graph The selected scene will be encircled by a red SETUP PLAY frame.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 64 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 Still picture playback (JPEG still pictures) (continued) Playing back still pictures as a slide show PLAY SETUP PLAY MODE PICTURE SLIDE SHOW LOCK DPOF SET SETUP ENTER EXIT MENU Press the menu button, then use the cursor button to select [ PLAY SETUP]#[ PLAY MODE]# [SLIDE SHOW]. (P27) ≥ Still pictures will not be played as a slide show when [PICTURE] is selected.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 65 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 Deleting scenes This is for deleting scenes recorded on SD cards. The deleted scenes cannot be restored. ∫ Deleting multiple files from the thumbnail display. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select or . 1 Press the menu button, then use the cursor button to select [ DELETE]#[ SELECT] or [ ALL]. (P27) DELETE SELECT ALL SETUP EXIT ENTER MENU 2 When [SELECT] is selected, the motion picture or still picture scenes will be displayed as thumbnails.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 66 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 or . Deleting scenes (continued) ∫ Deleting scenes one at a time ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select 1 Press the [ playback. ] button during DELETE SCENE? YES NO SETUP ENTER 2 DELETE SCENE? YES NO SETUP ENTER When the confirmation message appears, use the cursor button to select [YES], then press the button in the center. ≥ To stop deleting, select [NO].
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VQT0X39ENG.book 67 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 Locking scenes This is for preventing scenes from being deleted by mistake. Scenes recorded on an SD card can be locked so that they may not be deleted by mistake. (However even if you lock some scenes on an SD card, formatting the card will delete all the scenes.) ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select 1 PLAY MODE YES DPOF SET NO SETUP ENTER EXIT MENU 2 LOCK SETUP 1/24 ENTER .
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VQT0X39ENG.book 68 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 Formatting an SD card This is for initializing (formatting) cards. Please be aware that if an SD card is formatted, then all the data recorded on the card will be erased. Store important data on a PC, etc. We recommend using MotionSD STUDIO etc. to acquire data recorded on this unit. (P76) ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select 1 SETUP 1/2 DISPLAY DATE/TIME DATE FORMAT or .
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VQT0X39ENG.book 69 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 DPOF setting This is for writing the printing data on an SD card. You can write the data of pictures to be printed, number of copies, and other information (DPOF data) onto the SD card. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select 1 PLAY SETUP PLAY MODE LOCK DPOF SET NO SET . Press the menu button, then use the cursor button to select [ PLAY SETUP]#[ DPOF SET]# [SET].
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VQT0X39ENG.book 70 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 DPOF setting (continued) ∫ What is DPOF? DPOF stands for Digital Print Order Format. This enables picture printing information to be written onto an SD card so that it can be used on a system supporting DPOF. ≥ The DPOF setting can be established for up to 999 scenes. ≥ DPOF setting made on another camera may not be recognized by this unit. Please perform the DPOF settings on this unit.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 2 PictBridge SETUP 3 71 ページ２００６年６月１４日 The number of pictures set is displayed. ENTER Press the cursor button up or down to select the desired number of prints, then press the button in the center. 1/24 2 SETUP 4 ENTER OFF PAPER SIZE STANDARD PAGE LAYOUT STANDARD NO ENTER RETURN MENU Use the cursor button to select [ DATE PRINT], then press the cursor button right to enter the date print setting.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 72 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 PictBridge (continued) 7 PictBridge DATE PRINT PAPER SIZE PAGE LAYOUT STANDARD PRINT SETUP 8 ENTER RETURN MENU PAPER SIZE PAGE LAYOUT YES NO SETUP ENTER RETURN – STANDARD: Layout specific to the printer – : No frame print – : Frame print ≥ You cannot set page layouts not supported on the printer. Use the cursor button to select [ PRINT], then press the cursor button right to select [YES]. The pictures are printed.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 73 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 Playback on TV Images recorded by this unit can be played back on a TV. ¬ Insert an SD card with recordings into the unit. 1 Open the terminal cover and then connect the multi cable (supplied) to the multi-connector terminal [MULTI] and the TV. [VIDEO IN] [AUDIO IN] MULTI [S-VIDEO IN] 1 2 1 Multi cable (supplied) Insert the plugs as far as they will go. ≥ If the TV has an S-Video terminal, then also connect an S-Video plug.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 74 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 Playback on TV (continued) Connecting to a TV with a 4:3 TV aspect ratio When motion pictures recorded with a 16:9 aspect ratio (the motion picture recording menu’s [WIDE] setting is [ON]) or still pictures recorded with the same aspect ratio (the still picture recording menu’s [PICTURE SIZE] setting is [HDTV]) are played back on a TV with a 4:3 aspect ratio, the images shown on the LCD monitor may be elongated vertically.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 75 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 Using this unit’s recorded data on other devices This is for copying recordings from a DVD recorder’s SD card slot onto its hard disk. To prevent accidental deleting of images recorded, or when the SD card is full, record the files on the SD card to the DVD recorder’s hard disk or DVD-RAM. Depending on the type of DVD recorder or SD card used, it may not be possible to copy motion pictures (MPEG2) recorded with this unit onto a hard disk, etc.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 76 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 PC With a PC When the CD-ROM (supplied) is inserted into the PC, the CD launcher starts. Video editing software MotionSD STUDIO 1.1E This software allows pictures to be acquired from this unit, edited and output. You can also send a picture acquired from this unit by e-mail, and edited pictures can be written to the DVD drive. For information about how to use MotionSD STUDIO 1.1E, read the PDF operating instructions.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 77 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 ≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some personal computers cannot be used. ≥ This software is not compatible with Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me and Windows NT. ≥ Operation is not guaranteed on an upgraded OS. ≥ Operation on an OS other than the one pre-installed is not guaranteed.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 78 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 With a PC (continued) Operating environment for MotionSD STUDIO 1.1E (Video Editing Software) Personal computer IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer OS Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 4 Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 CPU Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or higher (including compatible CPU) (Intel Pentium 4 1.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 79 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 Operating environment for using the unit as a Web camera Personal computer IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer OS Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 4 Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 1/2 Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 1/2 (The standard driver of OS is used after Windows XP Service Pack 2.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 80 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 Installing MotionSD STUDIO ≥ Before attempting to start up the CD launcher, close all other software applications which are running. ≥ Do not perform any other operations on your PC while MotionSD STUDIO is being installed. 1 Insert the CD-ROM into the PC. The CD launcher starts. (Refer to page 82 if the CD launcher fails to start automatically after the CD-ROM has been inserted into the PC.) 2 Click [MotionSD STUDIO 1.1E].
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VQT0X39ENG.book 81 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 Installing the Web Camera Driver ≥ Before attempting to start up the CD launcher, close all other software applications which are running. ≥ Install the driver if you are using Windows XP Service Pack 1 or Windows 2000 Service Pack 4. (With Windows XP Service Pack 2, the driver does not need to be installed because the Web camera is run using the operating system’s standard driver.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 82 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 Installing the Web Camera Driver (continued) 4 Read carefully through the terms and conditions shown on the screen for the [License Agreement], then click [Yes]. ≥ You cannot install the application if you click [No]. ≥ Depending on the operating environment, you may be required to install DirectX 9.0b. If so, click [Yes], and install it. ≥ The PC will reboot automatically after the application has been installed. Do not remove the CD-ROM.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 83 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 Connection and recognition procedures After the driver and software applications are installed, the unit must be connected to the PC and be correctly recognized by the PC. ≥ Connect after installing the driver and software applications. If you connect this unit to a PC before installation, this unit may not be properly recognized. ≥ If a CD-ROM is inserted in the PC, remove it. (If the CD launcher is running, wait until it finishes, then remove the CD-ROM.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 84 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 Connection and recognition procedures (continued) When this unit is in motion picture recording mode or still picture recording mode, verify the driver. (P90) ≥ If you are running Windows 2000, the message shown on the right may appear the first time you connect this unit to the PC (the first time you use motion picture recording mode or still picture recording mode). This has no affect on operation so click [Yes].
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VQT0X39ENG.book 85 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 Using MotionSD STUDIO ≥ Before initial use, select the software’s [Read this first] from the start menu, then read through the additional instructions or updated information. ≥ The End User Licence Agreement is displayed when the software is first started so read carefully through its terms and conditions, then click [I agree]. ∫ Starting MotionSD STUDIO 1 Select [start]> [All Programs (Programs)]> [Panasonic]> [MotionSD STUDIO 1.1E]> [MotionSD STUDIO].
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VQT0X39ENG.book 86 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 Reading the MotionSD STUDIO operating instructions For details on how to use MotionSD STUDIO, read the PDF instructions or the help files. 1 Select [start]> [All Programs (Programs)]> [Panasonic]> [MotionSD STUDIO 1.1E]> [Manual (PDF format)]. ≥ After starting the software, on the menu select [Help]>[Help] to display the help files. ≥ You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later to read the PDF operating instructions.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 87 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 ∫ Software that can be used when using the unit as a Web Camera (±: Available, —: Not available) 2 Windows XP 1 Windows XP Windows 2000 Windows 2000 Windows Messenger MSN Messenger MSN Messenger Windows Messenger ± — — MSN Messenger — ± ± MSN Messenger — ± ± Refer to page 79 for information about the operating environment.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 88 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 If using a Macintosh ≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some personal computers cannot be used. ≥ Apple, Mac OS is either registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. ≥ PowerPC is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 89 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 To disconnect USB cable safely 1) Double click the icon in task tray. Hardware disconnect dialogue appears. ≥ Depending on your PC’s settings, this icon may not be displayed. 2) Select [USB Mass Storage Device] and click [Stop]. 3) Verify [MATSHITA SD Video Camera USB Device] is selected and click [OK]. ≥ Click [OK], and you can safely disconnect the cable.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 90 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 Verifying the driver If the driver does not work properly, follow the steps below to verify if it has been recognized properly. Select the unit’s mode, connect the unit to the PC via the USB cable, then verify the driver. (P83) ≥ With some PCs including those made by NEC, the Device Manager may not be displayed if a mode that places restrictions on the functions has been established.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 91 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 ∫ If the driver has not been recognized properly [!] or [Unknown device] appears at [USB (Universal Serial Bus) controller] or [Other devices], etc. (Where the display will appear depends on the type of PC you are using.) Disconnect the USB cable, uninstall then re-install the [Web Camera Driver] (P81) and connect the USB cable again. In the following cases, the Web camera driver has not been installed properly.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 93 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 Menu list Motion picture recording menus ∫ [ BASIC] [ [ [ [ [ DEMO BEEP SOUND] (P95) LCD AI] (P31) LCD SET] (P30) INITIAL SET] (P95) DEMO MODE] (P95) BASIC SCENE MODE OFF WIND CUT ON REC MODE SP WIDE CLOCK SET SETUP [ [ [ [ [ ∫ [ ENTER ON NO EXIT MENU SCENE MODE] (P46) WIND CUT] (P42) REC MODE] (P35) WIDE] (P43) CLOCK SET] (P29) Still picture recording menu ≥ For [ SETUP] items, refer to the motion picture recording menus.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 95 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 Setup menu ∫ [ ∫ [ DISPLAY] ≥OFF ≥ON The screen indications are selected as shown in the illustration below. OFF ; 12:30 PM DEC 15 2006 ON SP R 0h00m 0h00m00s ; O.I.S. AUTO 12:30 PM DEC 15 2006 ∫ [ BEEP SOUND] ≥OFF ≥ON This allows operations such as starting and ending recording to be signalled by a beep. When [OFF] is set, no beep is heard when an operation such as recording is started or ended.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 96 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 Indications Recording indications 1 Motion picture recording 2 Still picture recording 1 2 0h00m00s ; SP R 0h00m O.I.S. AUTO R1700 ; O.I.S.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 97 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 Playback indications 1 Motion picture playback 2 Still picture playback 1 2 1/24 1/24 R SETUP Playback ; Pause 5/6 Cue/Review playback QXGA UXGA SXGA Last/first file paused 9/: Skip playback D/E Slow motion playback / SETUP PLAY 1 7/8 2 Frame-by-frame playback XGA SVGA 0h00m00s Motion picture playback time Select playback Volume adjustment Slide show playback 100-0001 Still picture folder/Scene number display No.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 98 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 Indications (continued) Confirmatory indications CANNOT RECORD. Data writing to the SD card has failed. CHECK CARD. This card is not compatible or it cannot be recognized by the unit. THIS CARD CANNOT RECORD IN VIDEO MODE. An 8 MB or 16 MB SD card has been inserted in motion picture recording mode. CARD LOCKED. The write protection switch on the SD card is set to [LOCK]. (P16) SCENE NUMBER IS FULL. PROGRAM NUMBER IS FULL.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 99 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 PUSH THE RESET SWITCH. An irregularity in the equipment has been detected. Remove the SD card then press the reset switch to restart the unit. (P105) CHANGE TO MANUAL MODE. You have set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO] and are attempting to set [SCENE MODE] from the menu screen. CANCEL MAGICPIX MODE. You are attempting to set [SCENE MODE] from the menu screen while MAGICPIX is set. (P45) TURN OFF POWER LCD.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 100 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 Indications (continued) ∫ About recovery When the SD card was accessed, you tried to playback a file displayed as a thumbnail in shades of blue and white (P105) or faulty control information or a play list created on another device was read, a control information recovery message or play list delete message such as those shown below may be displayed. (After recovery starts, it may take time depending on the error.) REPAIRING CONTROL DATA.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 101 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 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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VQT0X39ENG.book 102 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 Troubleshooting Problem Check points This unit cannot be turned on. ≥ Is the battery fully charged? > Charge the battery using the AC adaptor. (P18) This unit is turned off automatically. ≥ If you do not use the unit for approximately 5 minutes, the power is automatically turned off to conserve the battery charge. (P95) To resume recording, turn the power back on.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 103 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 Problem Check points Recording does not start although power is supplied to this unit and the SD card is correctly inserted. ≥ Has the SD card’s write protect switch been set to [LOCK]? > No recording is possible while the write protect switch is set to [LOCK]. (P16) ≥ Is the SD card’s memory full? > If the card has no more available memory, free up some memory by copying some scenes to a PC (P83) and then deleting unnecessary scenes.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 104 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 Troubleshooting (continued) Problem Check points ≥ Have you selected video input on the TV? Although this unit is > Please read the operating instructions of your TV and correctly connected to a select the channel that matches the input used for the connection. TV, playback images ≥ Is the [TV ASPECT] setting correct? cannot be seen. > Change the setting to match the aspect ratio of the TV.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 105 ページ Problem ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 Check points Even if an SD card is formatted, it cannot be used. ≥ Either this unit or the SD card may be damaged. Please consult a dealer. Use an SD card from 8 MB to 4 GB with this unit. The scenes are not correctly displayed in thumbnails. ≥ Scenes displayed as 1/3 thumbnails in shades of blue and white cannot be played back or deleted. If the scenes are unnecessary, format the SETUP PLAY SD card to erase the data.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 106 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 Troubleshooting (continued) Problem Check points The warning/alarm indication [°] appears when this unit is operated in the WEB camera mode. ≥ Did you press the record button or any other button? > You cannot record onto the card in the WEB camera mode. ≥ Have you installed the Web camera driver? > Install the driver, then check the connections. The [ PictBridge ] indication flashes when this unit is connected to a PC.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 107 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 Explanation of terms Automatic white balance White balance adjustment recognizes the color of light and adjusts so the white color will become a purer white. The unit determines the hue of light that comes through the lens and white balance sensor, thereby judging the recording condition, and selects the closest hue setting. This is called automatic white balance adjustment.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 108 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 Explanation of terms (continued) Auto focus The lens is moved forward or backward automatically to bring the subject into focus. Auto focus has the following characteristics. ≥ Adjusts so that the vertical lines of a subject are seen more clearly. ≥ Attempts to bring an object with higher contrast into focus. ≥ Focuses on the screen center only. Due to these characteristics, auto focus does not work correctly in the following situations.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 109 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 s Cautions for Use About this unit ≥ The unit and SD card become warm after long operation, but this is not a malfunction. Keep the unit away from magnetized equipment/mobile phones, microwave ovens, TVs and video game equipment. ≥ If you use the unit on or near a TV, the images or sound may be disturbed due to electromagnetic wave radiation. ≥ Do not use near cell phone because doing so may cause noise to adversely affect the picture and sound.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 110 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 s Cautions for Use (continued) 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.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 111 ページ２００６年６月１４日 ≥ The battery may have excessively discharged. It can be recharged but in some cases it may take several hours until regular charging commences. When the status indicator flashes at intervals of about 0.5 second (on for about 0.25 sec. and off for about 0.25 sec.): ≥ The battery has not been recharged. Remove the battery from the unit, and try charging it again. ≥ The battery temperature or ambient temperature may be extremely high or low.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 112 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 Specifications SD Video Camera: Information for your safety Power source: DC 9.3 V (AC adaptor)/7.4 V (Battery) Power consumption: When recording: 3.9 W (AC adaptor)/3.5 W (Battery) Signal system EIA Standard: 525 lines, 60 fields NTSC color signal Image sensor 1/6-inch 3CCD image sensor Total pixels Approx. 800 Kk3 Effective pixels Motion picture: Approx. 640 Kk3 (4:3)/Approx. 540 Kk3 (16:9) Still picture: Approx. 710 Kk3 (4:3)/Approx.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 113 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 Audio output level (Line) 316 mV, 600 h Headphones output level 77 mV, with 32 h load USB Card reader/writer function (No copyright protection support) Hi-Speed USB compliant (USB 2.0) PictBridge-compliant Web Camera function Flash GN 4.5 Available flash range: approx. 1 m to 2 m (3.3 feet to 6.6 feet) Dimensions Approx. 49.9 mm (W) k 99.7 mm (H) k 81.3 mm (D) Approx.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 114 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日 s Specifications (continued) AC adaptor: Information for your safety Power source: Input capacitance: Output: AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz 0.25 A DC 9.3 V 1.0 A Battery pack: Information for your safety Maximum voltage: Nominal voltage: Rated capacitance: 114 VQT0X39 DC 8.4 V DC 7.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 115 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 Limited Warranty Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 116 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 Limited Warranty (continued) THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”. THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. (As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, travel to and from the servicer, loss of media or images, data or other memory content.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 117 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 Customer Services Directory For Product Information, Operating Assistance, Literature Request, Dealer Locations, and all Customer Service inquiries please contact: 1-800-272-7033, Monday-Friday 8:30am-8pm EST. Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport You can purchase parts, accessories or locate your nearest servicenter by visiting our Web Site.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 118 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 Request for Service Notice Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice, in the unlikely event this product needs service. Request for Service Notice: •Please include your proof of purchase. (Failure to do so will delay your repair.) •To further speed your repair, please provide an explanation of what is wrong with the unit and any symptom it is exhibiting.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 119 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 Index A B Backlight Compensation ......................... 41 Battery ................................. 17 18 110 Beep sound .......................................... 95 Black Balance ....................................... 50 Built-in flash .......................................... 57 C , , , , , Card ............................... 8 15 16 111 Charging time ....................................... 18 Cursor button .............................
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VQT0X39ENG.book 120 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía rápida para el usuario en español ∫ Cómo insertar/quitar una tarjeta SD Antes de insertar/quitar una tarjeta SD, asegúrese haber apagado la unidad OFF. Si se inserta o se quita la tarjeta SD con la unidad encendida, esta unidad podría no funcionar bien o los datos grabados en la tarjeta SD podrían perderse.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 121 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 Cómo quitar la batería Quite la tapa de la batería, luego extraiga la batería. ≥ Antes de sacar la batería, asegúrese poner el interruptor [ON/OFF] en [OFF] y compruebe que el indicador de estado esté apagado. ≥ Después de quitar la batería, vuelva a poner la tapa de la batería en su lugar. ∫ Recarga de la batería ¬ Ponga el interruptor de encendido en [OFF]. B 1 Conecte el adaptador CA A (suministrado) a esta unidad y a la toma CA.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 122 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía rápida para el usuario en español (continuación) ∫ Grabación de imágenes dinámicas 1 Gire el selector de modo para seleccionar . Ahora la tapa del objetivo se abre automáticamente. 2 Pulse el botón de grabación para empezar la grabación. Fin de la grabación Pulse de nuevo el botón de grabación. ≥ [¥] y [;] son de color rojo durante la grabación. No mueva esta unidad hasta que [;] sea de color verde.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 3 123 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 Pulse completamente el botón de grabación (hasta el máximo) para grabar. ∫ Reproducción de imágenes dinámicas 1 Gire el selector de modo para seleccionar . La tapa del objetivo se cierra automáticamente. 2 Pulse los botones de las flechas hacia arriba, hacia abajo, hacia la izquierda o hacia la derecha para llevar a cabo las distintas operaciones. Reproducción/Pausa: Pulse . Reproducción de revisión: Siga pulsando :.
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VQT0X39ENG.book 124 ページ２００６年６月１４日水曜日午前１０時５１分 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 C 2006 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.