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LSQT1180 A

LSQT1180(ENG).book 1 ページ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分

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LSQT1180(ENG).book 1 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Cover Operating Instructions DVD Video Camera VDR-D160EB Model No. Before use, please read these instructions completely.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 2 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Left/Right Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Movie Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Movie Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 3 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 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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LSQT1180(ENG).book 4 ページ２００７年１月２９日 Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households) This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection points, where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 5 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 ∫ Indemnity concerning recording content The manufacturer shall in no event be liable for the loss of recordings due to malfunction or defect of this unit, its accessories or recordable media. ∫ 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.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 6 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Contents Caution for AC mains lead................... 2 Information for Your Safety ................. 3 Before using Features ................................................ 8 Accessories ........................................ 11 Parts identification and handling...... 12 Using the LCD monitor ............................ 15 Using the viewfinder ................................ 15 Discs and cards ..................................
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 7 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Editing With other products Editing scenes.................................... 66 With a TV .............................................89 Deleting scenes ....................................... 66 Dividing a scene ...................................... 68 Combining scenes ................................... 69 With a DVD recorder/player ...............90 Using playlists.................................... 70 What is a playlist?.....................
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 8 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Before using Features Features ∫ Easy recording! (l 41) No need to search for the recording start position. The new recording will not overwrite any previously recorded scene. Before using ∫ Easy playback! (l 61) Recorded scenes are displayed as thumbnails. You can easily search for the scenes you want to watch.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 9 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Features ∫ Editing scenes! (l 66, 70) You can create an original video (playlist) by collecting your favourite scenes together and then easily dub this video to a VCR or a DVD recorder hard disk. If you insert a DVD-RW or a DVD-R recorded on this unit that has not been finalized in another device such as a DVD recorder or a computer, the disc may become unusable. Be sure to finalize the disc on this unit before inserting it in other devices.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 10 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Features ∫ Sales and Support Information Customer Care Centre ≥ For customers within the UK: 08705 357357 ≥ For customers within the Republic of lreland: 01 289 8333 ≥ Visit our website for product information ≥ E-mail: customer.care@panasonic.co.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 11 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Accessories Accessories Check the accessories before using this unit. Battery pack CGA-DU12 ≥ The supplied battery pack is not available as spare part, see the list of optional batteries below for alternative battery.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 12 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Parts identification and handling Parts identification and handling 1 2 3 4 5 6 Lens Microphone (built-in, stereo) White balance sensor (l 59) Terminal cover Audio-video output terminal [A/V] (l 89, 92) USB terminal [ ] (l 93) ≥ When you are operating this unit with a computer, we recommend an operating environment less than approximately 30 °C and an operating time of approximately 30 minutes.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 13 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Parts identification and handling 26 Reset button [RESET] (l 108) 27 LCD monitor (l 15) 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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LSQT1180(ENG).book 14 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Parts identification and handling Fitting the lens cap Fit the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens. The lens cap and lens cap cord comes preattached to the grip belt. ≥ When not using the lens cap, pull the lens cap cord in the direction of the arrow. A ≥ When you are not recording, be sure to cover the lens with the lens cap for protection. B B A ≥ When you remove the lens cap, press the knobs firmly.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 15 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Parts identification and handling Using the LCD monitor You can record the image while viewing it on the LCD monitor. 1 Press the PUSH OPEN button. The LCD monitor opens slightly. Pull the LCD monitor out in the direction of the arrow. ≥ The viewfinder is now deactivated. ≥ It can open up to 90o. PUSH OPEN 2 Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor according to your preference. ≥ It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens or 90o B towards the viewfinder.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 16 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Discs and cards Discs and cards Discs that can be used on this unit Before using Disc type DVD-RAM 8 cm Single sided/ double sided DVD-RW 8 cm Single sided/double sided DVD-R 8 cm Single sided/ double sided (DVD-RAM Ver. 2.1) [DVD-RW Ver. 1.1/ 2X-SPEED (2X/1X)] (DVD-R for General Ver. 2.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 17 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Discs and cards ≥ Still pictures cannot be recorded on a disc with this unit. ≥ When using double sided disc, you cannot record or play continuously from one side of the disc to the other. You will need to eject the disc and turn it over. ≥ Discs inserted in a holder, cartridge, or caddy case cannot be used. Always remove bare discs from these containers prior to use. ≥ It is recommended that you use Panasonic discs.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 18 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Discs and cards When using brand-new DVD-RW When using DVD-RW, select whether to record in DVD Video Recording format (VR format) or DVD-Video format (Video format) and then format the disc. (l 17, About format types) 1 When a brand-new DVD-RW is inserted in this unit, the screen on the right appears. Select [YES], then press the joystick. 2 Select format type, then press the joystick.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 19 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Discs and cards Cards that you can use with this unit Card type SD Memory Card Capacity 8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB Indication in these instructions SDHC Memory Card 4 GB (SD) ≥ For the purposes of these operating instructions, SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card are referred to as the “SD card”. ≥ Motion pictures cannot be recorded on an SD card with this unit.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 20 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Discs and cards Disc and card handling ∫ How to hold a disc or card Do not touch the recorded surface or the terminal surface. Before using ∫ When inserting/removing a disc Do not allow the recording/playback side of the disc to get fingerprints or dirty. ≥ If there is a scratch or dirt (e.g.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 21 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Setup Power supply Power supply Charging the battery When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before using this unit. 1 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC outlet. 2 Put the battery on the battery mount by aligning the mark, and then securely plug it in. A ≥ The output plug of the AC cable is not completely connected to the AC adaptor socket. As shown in A, there is a gap.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 22 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Power supply Fitting the battery Push the battery against the battery holder and slide it until it clicks. Removing the battery While sliding the BATTERY RELEASE lever, slide the battery to remove it. Setup ≥ Hold the battery with your hand so it does not fall. ≥ Be sure to turn off the power on this unit and check that the status indicator and the access lamp are both off before removing the battery.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 23 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Power supply Charging time and recordable time The times shown in the tables below are for when the temperature is 25 oC and the humidity is 60%. If the temperature is higher or lower than 25 oC, the charging time will become longer. ∫ Charging time Battery model number Voltage/capacity Charging time Supplied battery/ CGA-DU12 (optional) 7.2 V/1150 mAh 2 h 25 min CGA-DU14 (optional) 7.2 V/1360 mAh 2 h 45 min CGA-DU21 (optional) 7.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 24 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Power supply ≥ Along with the reduction of the battery capacity, the display will change: # # # # . If the battery discharges, then ( ) will flash. ≥ The recordable time will become shorter when you use both the viewfinder and the LCD monitor simultaneously while rotating the LCD monitor frontward to record yourself, etc. ≥ The batteries heat up after use or charging. This unit will also heat up while being used. This is not a malfunction.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 25 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Power supply Turning the unit on/off ≥ When recording, remove the lens cap before turning the unit on. If the unit is turned on with the lens cap fitted, the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly. How to turn on the power While pressing the button A, set the OFF/ON switch to ON. A The status indicator B lights red. B ≥ The date and time display flashes. Set this.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 26 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Inserting/removing a disc Inserting/removing a disc When inserting or removing the disc, fit the charged battery pack or connect the AC adaptor to the unit. The cover of the disc compartment will not open unless the unit is powered. 1 Slide the DISC EJECT lever once and release it. A few moments after the ACCESS/PC lamp blinks, the cover of the disc compartment will open slightly.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 27 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Inserting/removing a disc ∫ Identifying recording/playback sides of disc Single sided disc: The recording/playback side is opposite to the labelled side. Double sided disc: The “SIDE A” recording/playback side is opposite to the “SIDE A” marked side. The “SIDE B” recording/playback side is the “SIDE A” marked side. D DV -RAM / SIDE A The opposite side is the “SIDE A” recording/ playback side.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 28 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Inserting/removing an SD card Inserting/removing an SD card Before inserting/removing an SD card, be sure to turn off the power. 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 card slot cover. 2 Insert/remove the SD card into/from the card slot.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 29 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Selecting a mode Selecting a mode The mode dial is used to switch between recording and playback modes. Rotate the mode dial slowly but surely. ≥ Do not forcefully turn the dial. Disc recording mode (l 41) Use this to record motion pictures on a disc. Disc playback mode (l 61) Use this to play back motion pictures on a disc. Card recording mode (l 44) Use this to record still pictures on an SD card.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 30 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 How to use the joystick How to use the joystick This unit has a joystick for selecting functions, performing operations, etc. so it is easy to operate this unit with one hand. Basic operations Operations on the menu screen and selection of files on the thumbnail view screen, etc. Move the joystick up, down, left, or right to select an item or file, and then press the joystick to set it. 1 2 3 4 5 1 3 5 4 2 Select by moving up.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 31 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 How to use the joystick Disc recording mode (AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to MANUAL) A: The operation icon is off.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 32 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 How to use the joystick Card recording mode (AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to AUTO) A: The operation icon is off. Icon — Direction A Function Page 4 Soft skin mode 48 Ø 2 Self timer 52 ª 1 Backlight compensation 51 Card recording mode (AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to MANUAL) A: The operation icon is off.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 33 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 How to use the joystick Card playback mode (When [PICTURE] is selected) A: The operation icon is off. — Direction Function Page ∫ 4 Stop playback and show thumbnails 64 E 2 Playback previous picture 64 D 1 Playback next picture 64 Card playback mode (When [SLIDE SHOW] is selected) A: The operation icon is off.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 34 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Switching the language Switching the language You can switch the language on the screen display or the menu screen. 1 Press the MENU button, then select [ and press the joystick. Setup 2 Select [English] and press the joystick.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 35 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Using the menu screen Using the menu screen Refer to “Menu list” (l 96) for information about the menus. 1 While stopped, press the MENU button. The menu displayed differs depending on the position of the mode dial. ≥ Do not switch the mode dial when the menu is displayed. 2 Move the joystick up or down in order to select the desired top menu A. 3 Move the joystick right or press the joystick. MENU A B Setup The submenu B is displayed.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 36 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Using the menu screen 5 Move the joystick right or press the joystick. 6 Move the joystick up or down in order to select the desired item. 7 Press the joystick to enter the selection. To get back to the previous screen Setup Move the joystick left. To exit the menu screen Press the MENU button. MENU ≥ The menu screen does not appear during recording or playing. You cannot start other operations while the menu screen appears.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 37 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Setting date and time Setting date and time If the screen shows the incorrect date/time, then adjust it. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select or . 1 Press the MENU button, then select [ BASIC] # [ CLOCK SET] # [YES] and press the joystick. 2 Move the joystick left or right to select the item to be set. Then, move the joystick up or down to set the desired value. ≥ The year will change as follows: 2000, 2001, ..., 2099, 2000, ...
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 38 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Setting date and time ∫ Changing the display style Press the MENU button, then select [ SETUP] # [ DATE FORMAT] # desired display style and press the joystick. Display style Screen display Y/M/D 15:30 2006.12.15 M/D/Y D/M/Y 15:30 12.15.2006 15:30 15.12.2006 ∫ Changing the date and time display style Press the MENU button, then select [ SETUP] # [ # desired display style and press the joystick. [DATE] 15.12.2006 [D/T] DATE/TIME] [OFF] 15:30 15.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 39 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder Adjust the brightness and colour level. 1 Press the MENU button, then select [ SETUP] # [ LCD SET] or [ EVF EVF SET] # [YES] and press the joystick. 2 Move the joystick up or down to select the item to be adjusted. Then, move the joystick left or right to make the adjustment. The bar display moves.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 40 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Recording Before recording Before recording Basic camera positioning 1 4 3 2 Recording 5 40 LSQT1180 1 Hold the camera with both hands. 2 Run your hand through the grip belt. 3 Do not cover the microphones or sensors with your hands. 4 Keep your arms near your body. 5 Slightly open your legs. ≥ When you are outdoors, record pictures with the sunlight behind you. If the subject is backlit, it will become dark in the recording.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 41 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Recording motion pictures Recording motion pictures (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) Record motion pictures onto a disc. 1 Remove the lens cap, then turn the unit on. If the unit is turned on with the lens cap fitted, the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly. 2 Rotate the mode dial to select . To end the recording Recording 3 Press the recording start/stop button to start recording.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 42 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Recording motion pictures ≥ The maximum number of scenes on a disc (per side): 999 (Even if there is remaining capacity for recording (on a disc), you may not be able to record 999 scenes.) ≥ While “WRITING THE INFORMATION ON THE DISC.” is displayed, do not disconnect the AC cable or remove the battery as doing so may make the disc unusable. ≥ Sound is recorded in Dolby Digital from the internal stereo microphone on the front of the unit.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 43 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Recording motion pictures Changing the recording mode of the motion picture Press the MENU button, then select [ BASIC] # [ REC MODE] # desired item and press the joystick. Recording modes and recordable time available for the motion picture 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.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 44 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Recording still pictures Recording still pictures (SD) Record the still picture on an SD card. 1 Remove the lens cap, then turn the unit on. If the unit is turned on with the lens cap fitted, the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly. 2 Rotate the mode dial to select 3 Press the . button. Recording The unit automatically focuses on the subject at the centre of screen (when auto focus is selected).
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 45 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Recording still pictures Screen indications in card recording mode A Remaining number of still pictures (Flashes in red when [R 0] appears.) B Size of still pictures C Quality of still pictures A R3 B C Progressive function You can record still pictures with higher picture quality and frames. (You cannot switch the progressive function off/on.) ≥ The progressive function may be disabled depending on the other functions used.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 46 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Various recording functions Various recording functions Zoom in/out function (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (SD) You can zoom in up to 30k optically. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select or . Move the zoom lever.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 47 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Various recording functions To use the zoom microphone function (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) Interlocked with the zooming operation, the microphone will collect sounds clearly far away with the tele-shot or those in the vicinity with the wide-angle shot. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select . Press the MENU button, then select [ ADVANCED] # [ ZOOM MIC] # [ON] and press the joystick.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 48 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Various recording functions Soft skin mode This makes skin colours appear softer for a more attractive appearance. (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (SD) This is more effective if you record the bust image of a person. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select or . 1 Press the joystick to display the icon shown in the illustration. 2 Move the joystick down to select [ ]. To cancel the soft skin mode Select [ ] again.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 49 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Various recording functions Fade in/fade out function (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) Fade in: The image and audio gradually appear. Fade out: The image and audio gradually disappear. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select . To fade in 1 While recording is paused, press the joystick to display the icon shown in the illustration. 2 Move the joystick left to select [ ]. 3 Press the recording start/stop button.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 50 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Various recording functions 2 Move the joystick left to select [ ]. 3 Press the recording start/stop button. Pause recording. (Fade out) The image/audio gradually disappears. After the image/audio completely disappears, recording stops. To cancel fading Select [ ] again. To select the colour for fade in/out Recording The colour which appears in fading pictures can be selected.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 51 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Various recording functions Backlight compensation function This is for protecting a backlit subject from being darkened. (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (SD) 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 joystick to display the icon shown in the illustration. 2 Move the joystick right to select [ª]. The image on the screen will become brighter.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 52 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Various recording functions Self-timer recording This is for recording shots of yourself as well. (SD) You can record still pictures on an SD card using the timer. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select . 1 Press the joystick to display the icon shown in the illustration. 2 Move the joystick left to select [Ø].
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 53 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Various recording functions Wind noise reduction function This is for reducing the wind noise coming into the microphone when recording. (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select . Press the MENU button, then select [ BASIC] # [ WIND CUT] # [ON] and press the joystick. To cancel the wind noise reduction function Press the MENU button, then select [ joystick. BASIC] # [ ≥ This function’s default setting is [ON].
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 54 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Various recording functions Night view function This allows recording in dark locations. (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) This function allows you to record colour subjects in dark locations to stand out against the background. Attach this unit to a tripod, and you can record images free from vibration. ≥ Minimum required illumination: approx. 2 lx ≥ Recorded scene is seen as if frames were missed. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select .
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 55 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Manual recording functions Manual recording functions When the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to AUTO, the unit adjusts automatically the following settings. ≥ White balance ≥ Shutter speed ≥ Iris/gain value ≥ Focus Above settings may not be adjusted automatically depending on light sources or scenes. If so, adjust the settings manually. Scene mode This is for recording in various situations.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 56 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Manual recording functions To cancel the scene mode function Press the MENU button, then select [ BASIC] # [ SCENE MODE] # [OFF] and press the joystick. ≥ You can also cancel the scene mode function by setting the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to AUTO. Recording Sports mode ≥ For slow-motion playback or playback pause of recorded pictures, this mode helps diminish camera shake. ≥ During normal playback, the image movement may not look smooth.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 57 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Manual recording functions Manual focus adjustment (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (SD) If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then manual focusing is available. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select or . 1 Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to MANUAL. 2 Move the switch down and set it to FOCUS position. MNL The manual focus indication [1MF] is displayed. 3 Move the joystick left or right to bring the subject into focus.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 58 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Manual recording functions White balance This is for recording in natural colours. (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (SD) The automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colours depending on the scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the white balance manually. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select or . MNL 1 Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to MANUAL. The icon shown in the illustration is displayed automatically.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 59 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Manual recording functions To set the white balance manually Select [ ] mode, fill the screen with a white subject and then move the joystick up to select [ ]. When the [ MNL ] display changes from flashing to on, setting is complete. ≥ When the [ ] display continues flashing green, the white balance cannot be set because the place is dark etc. In this case, use the automatic white balance.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 60 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Manual recording functions Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment Shutter Speed: Aperture: (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (SD) Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects. Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select or . MNL 1 Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to MANUAL. The icon shown in the illustration is displayed automatically.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 61 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Playback Motion picture playback Motion picture playback (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) 1 Rotate the mode dial to select . The motion pictures recorded on the disc are displayed as thumbnails. 2 Select the scene to be played back. A Scene number B Scroll bar display The selected scene will be encircled by a red frame. ≥ When 9 or more scenes have been recorded, the next (or previous) page is displayed by moving the joystick.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 62 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Motion picture playback To display the recording date during playback Press the MENU button, then select [ joystick. SETUP] # [ DATE] # [ON] and press the ≥ During playback, the recording time is not displayed on the screen. Slow-motion playback 1 Move the joystick up during playback to pause the playback. 2 Move and hold the joystick right. (Slow-motion pictures will be played back in reverse when you move and hold the joystick left.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 63 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Motion picture playback Playing back motion pictures by date Recorded scenes are grouped by date on this unit. Scenes recorded on the same day can be played back in succession. 1 Press the MENU button, then select [ PLAY SETUP] # [ PLAY MODE] # [BY DATE] and press the joystick. ≥ 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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LSQT1180(ENG).book 64 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Still picture playback Still picture playback (SD) 1 Rotate the mode dial to select . The still pictures recorded on the SD card are displayed as thumbnails. 2 Select the file to be played back. A File number B Scroll bar display The selected file will be encircled by a red frame. ≥ When 9 or more files have been recorded, the next (or previous) page is displayed by moving the joystick.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 65 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Still picture playback Playing back still pictures as a slide show Press the MENU button, then select [ PLAY SETUP] # [ PLAY MODE] # [SLIDE SHOW] and press the joystick. ∫ About still picture compatibility ≥ This unit is compliant with the unified standard DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). ≥ The file format supported by this unit is JPEG.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 66 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Editing Editing scenes Editing scenes Deleting scenes This is for deleting scenes recorded on discs. (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) The deleted scenes cannot be restored. ≥ Scenes on DVD-RW (Video format) and DVD-R cannot be deleted. Deleting scenes one at a time ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select 1 Press the . button during playback. Editing 2 When the confirmation message appears, select [YES], then press the joystick.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 67 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Editing scenes Deleting multiple scenes from the thumbnail display ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select . 1 Press the MENU button, then select [ DELETE] # [ SELECT] or [ ALL] and press the joystick. ≥ When [ALL] is selected, the following scenes will be deleted. Proceed to step 4.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 68 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Editing scenes Dividing a scene This is for dividing a scene into two. (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) To delete unnecessary portion of scene, first divide the scene, and then delete the unnecessary portion. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select . 1 Press the MENU button, then select [ EDIT SCENE] # [ DIVIDE] and press the joystick. 2 Select the scene to be divided, then press the joystick. The selected scene is played back.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 69 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Editing scenes Combining scenes This function is only for combining two consecutive scenes into one. (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select . 1 Press the MENU button, then select [ EDIT SCENE] # [ COMBINE] and press the joystick. 2 Select the scene to be combined, then press the joystick. ≥ The selected scene and the next scene are combined.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 70 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Using playlists Using playlists What is a playlist? You can create a playlist by gathering your favourites from the recorded scenes. Since the playlist is not created by copying data, you will consume little of the disc capacity by making a playlist. ≥ If you create or delete playlists, the original scenes will not be modified. Editing scenes on a playlist will not affect the original scenes.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 71 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Using playlists Creating a new playlist (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select . 1 Press the MENU button, then select [ PLAY SETUP] # [ PLAY MODE] # [PLAYLIST] and press the joystick. 2 Select [CREATE], then press the joystick. 3 Select the scene to be added to the playlist, then press the joystick. The selected scene is encircled by a yellow frame. ≥ When the joystick is pressed again, the selected scene will be cancelled.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 72 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Using playlists Playing back a playlist (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select . 1 Press the MENU button, then select [ PLAY SETUP] # [ PLAY MODE] # [PLAYLIST] and press the joystick. 2 Select the playlist to be played back, then press the joystick. Scenes in the selected playlist are displayed as thumbnails. 3 Select the scene to start playback, then press the joystick.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 73 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Using playlists Editing a playlist (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) Editing scenes on a playlist will not affect the original scenes. Adding scenes to playlist ¬ Select playlist playback mode. (l 72, steps 1 and 2) 1 Press the MENU button, then select [ press the joystick. EDIT] and 2 Select the playlist to be edited, then press the joystick. ADD], then press the joystick. 4 Select the scene to be added, then press the joystick.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 74 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Using playlists Moving scenes The scenes in a playlist can be moved. ¬ Select playlist playback mode. (l 72, steps 1 and 2) 1 Press the MENU button, then select [ press the joystick. EDIT] and 2 Select the playlist to be edited, then press the joystick. 3 Select [ MOVE], then press the joystick. Editing 4 Select the scene to be moved, then press the joystick.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 75 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Using playlists Dividing a scene You can divide a scene into two parts. ≥ Dividing scenes on a playlist will not affect the original scenes. ¬ Select playlist playback mode. (l 72, steps 1 and 2) 1 Press the MENU button, then select [ press the joystick. EDIT] and 2 Select the playlist to be edited, then press the joystick. DIVIDE], then press the joystick. 4 Select the scene to be divided, then press the joystick. The selected scene is played back.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 76 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Using playlists Combining scenes Two scenes can be combined into one. ≥ Combining scenes on a playlist will not affect the original scenes. ¬ Select playlist playback mode. (l 72, steps 1 and 2) 1 Press the MENU button, then select [ press the joystick. EDIT] and 2 Select the playlist to be edited, then press the joystick. Editing 3 Select [ COMBINE], then press the joystick. 4 Select the scene to be combined, then press the joystick.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 77 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Using playlists Deleting scenes ≥ Deleting scenes on a playlist will not affect the original scenes. Deleting scenes one at a time: ¬ Select playlist playback mode. (l 72, steps 1 and 2) 1 Press the button during playback. 2 When the confirmation message appears, select [YES], then press the joystick. Deleting multiple scenes from the thumbnail display: ¬ Select playlist playback mode.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 78 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Using playlists 3 Select [ DELETE] # [ press the joystick. SELECT] or [ ALL] and ≥ When [ALL] is selected, the selected playlist will be erased. Proceed to step 6. 4 (Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 3) Select the scene to be deleted, then press the joystick. The selected scene is encircled by a yellow frame. ≥ When the joystick is pressed again, the selected scene will be cancelled.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 79 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Editing still pictures Editing still pictures Deleting still pictures This is for deleting still picture files recorded on SD cards. (SD) The deleted files cannot be restored. Deleting files one at a time ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select 1 Press the . button during playback. Editing 2 When the confirmation message appears, select [YES], then press the joystick.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 80 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Editing still pictures Deleting multiple files from the thumbnail display ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select . 1 Press the MENU button, then select [ DELETE] # [ SELECT] or [ ALL] and press the joystick. ≥ When [ALL] is selected, all files on the SD card except the locked files will be erased. Proceed to step 4. 2 (Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 1) Select the file to be deleted, then press the joystick.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 81 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Editing still pictures Locking still pictures This is for preventing still picture files from being deleted by mistake. (SD) Still picture files recorded on an SD card can be locked so that they may not be deleted by mistake. (However even if you lock some files on an SD card, formatting the card will delete all the files.) ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select . 1 Press the MENU button, then select [ PLAY SETUP] # [ LOCK] # [YES] and press the joystick.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 82 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Editing still pictures DPOF setting This is for writing the printing data on an SD card. (SD) You can write the data of still pictures to be printed and number of copies (DPOF data) onto the SD card. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select . 1 Press the MENU button, then select [ PLAY SETUP] # [ DPOF SET] # [SET] and press the joystick. 2 Select the file to be set, then press the joystick. The number of prints set to be in DPOF is displayed.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 83 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Disc and card management Formatting discs and cards Formatting discs and cards Formatting discs This is for initializing discs. (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) Please be aware that if a disc is formatted, then all the data recorded on the disc will be erased. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select . 1 Press the MENU button, then select [ SETUP] # [ FORMAT DISC] # [YES] and press the joystick. ≥ When formatting a DVD-RAM, skip to step 3.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 84 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Formatting discs and cards Formatting an SD card This is for initializing cards. (SD) Please be aware that if an SD card is formatted, then all the data recorded on the card will be erased. Store important data on a computer, etc. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select . 1 Press the MENU button, then select [ SETUP] # [ FORMAT CARD] # [YES] and press the joystick. 2 When the confirmation message appears, select [YES], then press the joystick.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 85 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Finalizing a disc Finalizing a disc Finalizing a disc This is for enabling discs to be played on other devices. (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) If you insert a DVD-RW or a DVD-R recorded on this unit that has not been finalized in another device such as a DVD recorder or a computer, the disc may become unusable. Be sure to finalize the disc on this unit before inserting it in other devices. DVD-RAM: ≥ It is not necessary to finalize DVD-RAM.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 86 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Finalizing a disc Un-finalizing a DVD-RW This is for un-finalizing a DVD-RW (Video format) so that it can be used for recording. (-RW‹V›) ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select . 1 Press the MENU button, then select [ SETUP] # [ UN-FINALIZE] # [YES] and press the joystick. 2 When the confirmation message appears, select [YES], then press the joystick. ≥ When un-finalizing is complete, press the MENU button to exit the message screen.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 87 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Protecting a disc Protecting a disc (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) This is for preventing recorded contents from being deleted or edited by mistake. Further recording and editing is not possible on protected discs until the protection is released. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select . 1 Press the MENU button, then select [ SETUP] # [ DISC PROTECT] and press the joystick. 2 When the confirmation message appears, select [YES], then press the joystick.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 88 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Displaying disc information Displaying disc information (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) Information such as the number of recorded scenes, the remaining space and whether or not the disc is finalized or protected is displayed. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select . Press the MENU button, then select [ SETUP] # [ INFORMATION] # [YES] and press the joystick. To exit the information screen Disc and card management Press the MENU button.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 89 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 With other products With a TV With a TV Playback on TV (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (SD) Images recorded by this unit can be played back on a TV. ≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. 1 Connect this unit and a TV. A AV/S cable (supplied) ≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go. ≥ If your TV is not equipped with AV Input Sockets, the 21-pin Adaptor B (purchase separately) is necessary. Consult your dealer.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 90 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 With a DVD recorder/player With a DVD recorder/player Playback on a DVD recorder, DVD player, computer etc. ≥ Do not insert a DVD-RW or a DVD-R that has not been finalized into a DVD recorder, a DVD player, a computer etc. as the disc may be unusable. A message asking you to format the disc may also appear on the DVD recorder or the computer. Do not format the disc as all the important data recorded on it will be erased and cannot be returned.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 91 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 With a DVD recorder/player Copying recordings onto a DVD recorder’s hard disk (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) If you have a DVD recorder with hard disk, images recorded by this unit can be stored on the hard disk. ≥ Do not insert a DVD-RW or a DVD-R that has not been finalized into a DVD recorder as the disc may be unusable. A message asking you to format the disc may also appear on the DVD recorder.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 92 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 With a VCR With a VCR Dubbing images onto other video devices (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) You can dub images played back on this unit onto other video devices. You can create a playlist by gathering the scenes you want to dub, then dub the scenes in this playlist only to other devices. (l 71) ≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. 1 Connect this unit and a video device.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 93 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 With a printer (PictBridge) With a printer (PictBridge) (SD) To print pictures by directly connecting this unit to the printer, use a printer compatible with PictBridge. (Read the operating instructions for the printer.) ≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. ¬ Insert an SD card with recorded images in the unit, turn on the unit and then rotate the mode dial to select .
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 94 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 With a printer (PictBridge) 4 Move the joystick up or down to select the desired number of prints, then press the joystick. ≥ You can set up to 9 prints. ≥ To cancel the setting, set the number of prints to [0]. ≥ Up to 8 files displayed on a page can be set in succession by repeating steps 3 and 4. 5 Press the MENU button to display the PictBridge menus. 6 Select the date print setting on [ DATE PRINT].
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 95 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 With a printer (PictBridge) 8 Select the layout setting on [ PAGE LAYOUT]. STANDARD: Layout specific to the printer : No frame print : Frame print ≥ You cannot set page layouts not supported on the printer. 9 Select [ PRINT] # [YES] and press the joystick. The pictures are printed. ≥ Exit PictBridge by disconnecting the USB cable after the pictures have been printed. When you stop printing halfway Move the joystick down.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 96 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Others Menus Menus Menu list Motion picture recording menus ∫ [ [ [ [ [ [ ∫ [ [ [ [ [ [ Others ∫ [ 96 LSQT1180 Still picture recording menus ≥ For [ SETUP] items, refer to the motion picture recording menus. BASIC] SCENE MODE] (l 55) WIND CUT] (l 53) REC MODE] (l 43) CINEMA] (l 53) CLOCK SET] (l 37) ADVANCED] D.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 98 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Menus Setup menu ∫ [ DISPLAY] ≥ OFF ≥ ON The screen indications are selected as shown in the illustration below. OFF ; 15:30 15.12.2006 ON SP R 0h00m 0h00m00s ; 15:30 15.12.2006 Others ∫ [ POWER SAVE] ≥ OFF ≥ 5 MINUTES [OFF]: The power saving function is not activated. [5 MINUTES]: When about 5 minutes passed without any operation, this unit automatically turns off to prevent the battery from running down. When you use this unit, turn it on again.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 99 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Indications Indications Indications ∫ Recording indications Motion picture recording 0h00m00s ; 50× R 100 30× ; AWB 1/100 OPEN 6dB AWB 1/100 OPEN 3dB 15:30 15.12.2006 15:30 15.12.2006 Remaining battery power R 0h00m Remaining time for recording 0h00m00s Elapsed recording time 15:30 15.12.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 100 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Indications ∫ Playback indications Motion picture playback 1 Playback ; Pause 5/6 Cue/Review playback 7/8 Last/first scene paused 9/: Skip playback D/E Slow motion playback ;1/2; Frame-by-frame playback Still picture playback 0h00m00s Motion picture playback time Play mode All scenes on the disc displayed Scenes recorded on the selected date displayed Scenes in the selected playlist displayed No.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 101 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Indications Messages CANNOT RECORD. Data writing to the disc or card has failed. NO DATA. ≥ There are no images recorded on the disc or card. ≥ The disc is scratched or dirty. Eject the disc and clean it. (l 20) If there are scratches on the disc, use a new disc. INCOMPATIBLE DISC. You inserted an incompatible disc (copy-protected discs, etc.). PLEASE CHECK THE DISC.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 102 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Indications CHECK CARD. This card is not compatible or it cannot be recognized by the unit. CARD LOCKED. The write protection switch on the SD card is set to LOCK. (l 19) CARD FULL. The SD card is full so no further data can be recorded. Delete unnecessary files (l 79) or insert a new SD card. PUSH THE RESET SWITCH. ≥ An irregularity in the unit has been detected. Press the RESET button to restart the unit.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 104 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Frequently asked questions Others Frequently asked questions 104 LSQT1180 What kind of discs can be used? DVD-RAM, DVD-RW and DVD-R can be used if they are 8 cm bare discs. (l 16) Can discs with a cartridge be used? They can be used if the cartridge is removed. Can double sided discs be used? They can be used. However you cannot record or play continuously from one side of the disc to the other. You will need to eject the disc and turn it over.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 105 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Check points This unit cannot be turned on. ≥ Is the battery fully charged? # Charge the battery using the AC adaptor. (l 21) 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. To resume recording, turn the power back on.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 106 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Troubleshooting Problem The DISC EJECT lever does not work. ≥ The disc cover will not open unless the unit is powered. # Connect a charged battery or AC adaptor. The disc cannot be read. ≥ Are there fingerprints or dirt on the surface of the disc? # If there are fingerprints or dirt on the disc, wipe them off. (l 20) A function indication such as mode indication, remaining time indication, or elapsed time indication is not shown.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 107 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Troubleshooting Problem Check points Auto focus function does not work. ≥ Is manual focus mode selected? # Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to AUTO. ≥ Are you trying to record a scene which is hard to bring into focus in auto focus mode? # There are some recording subjects and surroundings for which the auto focus does not operate correctly. (l 115) If so, use the manual focus mode to adjust the focus.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 108 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Troubleshooting Problem Recorded still pictures are not clear. ≥ Are you trying to record small or finely detailed objects with [PICT. QUALITY] set at [ ]? # If you try to record small or finely detailed objects with [PICT. QUALITY] set at [ ], the images may break up into a mosaic-like pattern. Record with [PICT. QUALITY] set at [ ] instead. (l 45) The images on the SD card do not look normal. ≥ The data may be destroyed.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 109 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Cautions for use Cautions for use ≥ The unit, disc and card become warm after long operation, but this is not a malfunction. Keep the DVD Video Camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). ≥ If you use the DVD Video Camera on top of or near a TV, the pictures and sound on the DVD Video Camera may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 110 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Cautions for use Do not touch the laser pickup lens. ≥ If you touch the laser pickup lens directly it may cause malfunctions. Do not use any other lens cleaners except a commercial available 8 cm DVD video camera lens cleaner. ≥ Using any other lens cleaners except the one for 8 cm DVD video camera could cause this unit to malfunction. Do not use the unit for surveillance purposes or other business uses.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 111 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Cautions for use ≥ Be sure to use the supplied AC adaptor. ≥ If you use the AC adaptor near a radio, radio reception may be disturbed. Keep the AC adaptor 1 m or more away from the radio. ≥ When using the AC adaptor, it may generate whirring sounds. However, this is normal. ≥ After use, be sure to disconnect the AC adaptor. (If it is left connected, a minute amount of current is consumed.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 112 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Cautions for use About the SD card ≥ The memory capacity indicated on the label of an SD card is the total of the capacity for copyright protection and management and the capacity which can be used on the unit, a computer etc. ≥ During prolonged use, the unit’s surfaces and the SD card will heat up slightly. This is normal. When inserting or removing the SD card, always set the OFF/ON switch to OFF.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 113 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Cautions for use About condensation When condensation forms on the unit, the lens will cloud up and the unit may not work properly. Make every effort to ensure that condensation does not form. If it does form, take the actions described below. Causes of condensation Condensation takes place when the ambient temperature or humidity is changed as follows. ≥ When this unit is brought inside from the cold (e.g. a ski slope) to a warm room.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 114 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Explanation of terms Explanation of terms Automatic white balance White balance adjustment recognizes the colour of light and adjusts so the white colour 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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LSQT1180(ENG).book 115 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Explanation of terms 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 centre only. Due to these characteristics, auto focus does not work correctly in the following situations.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 116 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Specifications Specifications DVD Video Camera Others Information for your safety 116 LSQT1180 Power source: Power consumption: DC 7.9 V/7.2 V Recording 6.4 W Signal system CCIR: 625 lines, 50 fields PAL colour signal Recording format DVD Video Recording format (DVD-RAM, DVD-RW) DVD-Video format (DVD-RW, DVD-R) Image sensor 1/6z CCD image sensor Total pixels: approx. 800 K Effective pixels (Motion picture): approx.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 117 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Specifications Dimensions 52.5 mm (W) k 87.0 mm (H) k 129.0 mm (D) (excluding projecting parts) Mass Approx. 480 g (without supplied battery, lens cap and a disc) Operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C Operating humidity 10% to 80% Motion pictures Recording media 8 cm DVD-RAM Ver. 2.1 8 cm DVD-RW Ver. 1.1/2X-SPEED (2X/1X) 8 cm DVD-R for General Ver. 2.0 Compression MPEG2 Recording mode and transfer rate XP: 9 Mbps (VBR) SP: 5 Mbps (VBR) LP: 2.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 118 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Specifications Number of recordable pictures on an SD card Picture size (640k480) Picture quality 8 MB 42 86 16 MB 97 195 32 MB 210 420 64 MB 430 870 128 MB 820 1650 256 MB 1710 3430 512 MB 3400 6790 1 GB 6800 13600 2 GB 13830 27660 4 GB 27150 54310 Others ≥ The number of recordable pictures depends on whether [ the subject being recorded. ≥ The numbers shown in the table are approximations.
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 119 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Others Index Index ∫ B Backlight compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 23, 110 Beep sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 ∫ C Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 20, 28, 112 Charging time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Cinema mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 ∫ D Date and time display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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LSQT1180(ENG).book 120 ページ２００７年１月２９日月曜日午後３時２５分 Backcover B LSQT1180 A F0207Ns0 ( 4000 A ) Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web site: http://panasonic.